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About 30 miles south of Siena and stretching to Monte Amiata, the spectacular, unspoiled countryside of Tuscany’s Val d’Orcia,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site, looks like it’s been lifted out of a Renaissance painting. Dotted with farms, cypress trees, olive groves and vineyards, the gently rolling hills and fields offer the quintessential Italian landscape.
The area is home to Brunello di Montalcino, one of Italy’s most lauded wines, as well as the Orcia Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC), one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. On top of fantastic wines and scenery, the picturesque towns of Castiglione d’Orcia, Montalcino, Pienza, Radicofani and San Quirico d’Orcia boast artistic and cultural gems, making this destination a wine lover’s paradise.
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U.N. aid agencies say residents of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are fleeing the city in fear of further volcanic eruptions from Mount Nyiragongo.
Barely one week has passed since thousands of people in eastern Congo fled to neighboring Rwanda to escape lava flowing down on their towns.
Most who returned soon after are on the move again, following orders by local authorities to evacuate the area.
The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports more than 30 people were killed, dozens reported missing, and 20,000 rendered homeless in the first volcanic eruption on May 22.
OCHA spokesman Jens Laerke says the number of people who already have left Goma is not known, but some 400,000 potentially are affected by an evacuation order issued by local authorities. He says many people are fleeing east into neighboring Rwanda, while others are going north toward the town of Rutshuru or south toward Bukavu.
"Large traffic jams were observed yesterday on the main exit roads from Goma," Laerke said. "People are moving in all directions mostly on foot, carrying what they can, but also in cars, and on boats. Strong tremors continued yesterday, one of them of magnitude 4.9 on the Richter scale. Such tremors could cause more lava to escape from the many cracks in the mountain.”
The U.N. refugee agency reports an estimated 4,000 people from DRC had arrived in Rwanda as of late Thursday. UNHCR spokesman Babar Baloch says more displaced people are arriving as Goma is being evacuated.
"UNHCR, the U.N. refugee agency is working closely with the Rwandan authorities at the national and local level to assist them and provide emergency assistance," Baloch said. "We are grateful to Rwanda for opening its borders to the people in need of safety.”
OCHA reports it plans to expand its humanitarian aid beyond people directly affected by the volcanic eruption in Goma. It says people who have fled to Rutshuru, Bukavu and other relocation areas also will be assisted.
The World Food Program reports it has been providing food aid in Rwanda since May 25 to people who fled the first volcanic eruption and will extend this assistance to the new arrivals as well.
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Dogs can be very nosy and curious creatures. They like to try new things when available, especially when related to food. Being part of your life, they get to snatch something from the table from time to time. Sometimes, Around meal times, owners tend to give their dog a bit of what they are cooking as a treat, like cheese or omelet, without knowing its effects on the dog’s health.
Cheese is one of the so frequently used food, which makes it more accessible to pets like dogs. if you were a good owner and you love your best friend that much, you must have wondered if CAN DOGS EAT CHEESE Or basically any type of food that we, humans, can eat?
Despite the fact that our food is super healthy, when It’s well prepared of course, we cannot determine whether it has the same benefits for our pets at home or not.
In case you faced the same situation, where you gave your dog such type of food, we strongly advise you to read the article “CAN dog EAT CHEESE?” To find out the different qualities of cheese as important food, its benefits as well as its disadvantages if any, and the different available solutions to avoid any health problems.
Now, CAN DOGS EAT CHEESE … LET’S FIND OUT!
1. Cheese, what is it!?
Throughout time, cheese has been and still is, one of the essential sources of nutrition, for humans as well as some pets.
Cheese is derived from milk, so it contains a lot of fats and proteins. It comes in different forms and colors depending on the type of cheese itself. We can find soft and hard cheese, in terms of consistency, and these latter compose of other types, namely: cheddar, Gouda, cream, mozzarella, and low-fat cheese or so-called cottage cheese.
so what are the factors that determine whether can dogs eat cheese or not
BASIC COMPONENT OF CHEESE :
Generally, Fats are the dominant component in cheese. The portion of fats differs from one type of cheese to another. For example, cottage cheese fats are around 0.5-34 %, whereas in cream cheese fats are around 40-65%. The fats provided by cheese are highly complex because it contains several different fatty acids, if not hundreds. One regular slice of 100 g of cheese contains the following:
Trans fat 1.18 g Protein 24 g
Carbs 1.3 g Fiber 0 g
Fat 33.8 g Saturated 19.37 g
Omega-3 0.14 g Omega-6 0.82 g
Sugar 0.3 g water 37 %
Monounsaturated 8.43 g Polyunsaturated 1.43 g
Carbohydrates are also an important content to be considered, its major element is LACTOSE, which refers to milk sugar. During production, LACTOSE is broken down into GLUCOSE and GALACTOSE, however, these two components are not available in all types of cheese, they are only available in fresh cheese such as cream and cottage cheese.
VITAMINS IN CHEESE :
Cheese is a great source of vitamins and minerals. It is the second richest source of CALCIUM after milk. Vitamin A, K2, B, riboflavin, B12, and sodium are also vitamins provided by cheese, which makes it the richest dietary source in the western diet. Cheese also contains a lot of minerals like phosphorus and selenium that are commonly found in processed food.
After all these helpful insights, we still do not know exactly whether can dogs eat cheese? Or not! So keep reading to find out the answer in the next part.
2. CAN DOG EAT CHEESE?
Dog owners have been trending this assumption that since milk was the only source of food for dogs since they were little puppies then why can’t we give them cheese which is derived from milk anyway?! Here is something to bear in mind before you answer. The milk of the puppies’ mother is totally different from the one provided by cows or goats; for it has different grades of the above-mentioned fats and proteins.
Even though cheese is different from milk, they contain almost the same ingredients that make them go hand in hand. Well, can dogs eat cheese? YES, they can BUT with conditions.
Dairy products, like cheese, can cause health problems if consumed a lot. Veterinarians noticed that when the dog eats too much cheese symptoms like vomiting, gas, or even diarrhea are occurring repeatedly.
3. WHEN SHOULDN’T YOU GIVE YOUR DOG CHEESE?
just like humans, dogs and other pets can have allergies to different types of food. Some dogs appear to have an allergy to cheese or milk, and this allergy can be figured out by taking your dog to the veterinarian to do some blood tests to confirm or dis-confirm this latter.
Another reason that forbids you from giving your dog cheese is in cases of pancreatitis, in other words, you need to check if your dog is having fats in the blood. If not you can give your dog cheese but with moderated amounts to avoid any health problems.
Also, certain dogs cannot digest the milk sugar that is LACTOSE very well. The portions of LACTOSE in cheese are not very high so it cannot cause serious problems such as stomach upset, however, small dogs or little puppies it can show symptoms like vomiting. Such cases, where the dog is having digestion problems because of cheese, require immediate action and appropriate treatment.
4. HOW SHOULD YOU FEED YOUR DOG CHEESE?
Dogs can eat cheese but not any type of cheese and not any amount of it. This source of food can provide so many benefits for your dog, yet with moderation. Veterinarians recommend cottage cheese due to its nutrition value of the high level of calcium and the low calories that provide a balance, approximately 55 calories in a quarter cup given. Cream cheese is also okay for dogs depending on the other ingredients and flavors added to like garlic or anion which can make a huge difference for your dog’s health, harmful side effects.
As far as cheddar cheese is concerned, what really matters is the age of that cheese, the aged cheddar contains a low percentage of LACTOSE so that makes it a good option for your dog. While Feta and Mozzarella possess higher amounts of LACTOSE and fats, so avoid any large portions. Now, what suits your dog the best, especially the dogs having allergies to lactose, is the Goat cheese; it has the lowest level of milk sugar which makes it the healthiest choice ever for your dog.
5. WHAT & HOW MUCH CHEESE SHOULD YOU FEED YOUR DOG?
For big dogs, the amount of cheese is between 50-100 g per week, which makes it 10 g per day maximum. It is up to the dog owner if s/he wants to give cheese every day or divide the portions to be given each two or three days. Now, for puppies and small dogs, the required amount of cheese is around 40-55 g per week, how much cheese is given during the week is up to the owner to divide it, as long as they are equal to each other. Remember, cottage, cream, and goat cheese are the best option for your dog’s health given in moderation.
6. CHEESE’S BENEFITS OVER DOGS’ HEALTH
Cheese, when is added to the diet regularly, can help in the following:
- Strengthen the bone and teeth structure through time, and it also works as an anti-age / cancer because of the calcium and vitamin A.
- Develop the functions of the nervous system through vitamin B 12.
- Gain healthy weight through the proteins provided, of course when it is consumed in moderation.
- It is delicious and completes the nutrition value needed for the daily meal.
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The JBL Reflect Aware C Brings Noise Cancellation to USB Type-C Headphones
One trend starting to happen in mobile phones is the elimination of the old analog 3.5mm audio jack. The iPhone has already gotten rid of this jack with the Apple iPhone 7 while other Android phones like Lenovo's Moto Z Droid, ZTE's Nubia Z17, and LeEco's Le 2, Le 2 Pro, and Le Max 2 have also done the same.
For these Android phones with no 3.5mm jack, to listen to audio you need to use wireless headphones or USB Type-C headphones like the JBL Reflect Aware C. The JBL Reflect Aware C USB Type-C audio headphones can be used with a variety of notebooks, tablets, and mobile phones with a USB Type-C interface.
The first USB Type-C headphone was LeEco's CDLA Digital Earphones, but the JBL Reflect Aware C improves on that concept by supporting active noise cancelation and noise level adjustment by drawing power over USB Type-C. This allows smaller headphones to avoid having to carry their own batteries like those used by the Bose Quiet Comfort 20, instead drawing a small amount of power from the phone's battery. Note the power drawn is very low so USB Power Delivery technology is not used.
The box that contains the JBL Reflect Aware C headphones looks really hip in red and gray tones.
The bottom of the box shows off the JBL Reflect Aware C's partnership with the premium US based Harman Kardon audio brand to offer high quality audio.
Opening up the box will give you quick instructions how to easily control the headphones. You can adjust music playback and volume as well as noise levels to reduce unwanted noise in your surroundings by using the control buttons.
The JBL Reflect Aware C can be found comfortably nestled into the casing card, which shows sneak peeks of the main components of the headphones.
Apart from the earphones with attached USB Type-C cable themselves, the box also contained instruction booklets, ergonomic sport ear tips, regular ear tips, a carrying pouch, and a warranty card.
The JBL Reflect Aware C has sweat proof and water resistant earbuds and supports a frequency range of 10 Hz to 22 KHz.
The earbuds are attached with ergonomic ear tips to support noise cancelation and fit better in your ears.
The headphone control buttons consist of two distinct '+' and '-' buttons for increasing and decreasing the volume, an 'o' button for controlling music playback, and a noise cancelation/level button on the side.
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Rains or Drones, How Modern Farmers are Increasing Their Yield
As the world population grows, farmers will have to produce more food in the same arable area. To achieve this, while practicing sustainable farming, farmers are switching to precision agriculture and smart farming. Precision agriculture and smart farming integrate technology into conventional farming methods, to boost productivity, reduce losses, and mitigate the economic risks that accompany agricultural practices.
Precision farming allows farmers to care for each plant individually. Farmers use sensors and drones to capture vital data like moisture of the soil, leaf shape, and pests. They then use a data analytics tool to find out the areas that require attention. Now equipped with accurate information about each plant, farmers deliver calibrated doses of fertilizer or water. This helps to prevent overfeeding the plants or soil with nutrients, thereby reducing waste and producing healthier crops with higher yields.
The data collected is further used in plant phenotyping. Phenotyping is the process of measuring and analyzing observable plant characteristics. Seed producers use big data to observe individual plants over time and analyze the conditions in which each flourish. Farmers use this information to produce seed varieties that can thrive in specific soil and weather conditions. With improved seeds that are suited to the conditions of the farm, farmers not only increase yield but also prevent depletion of nutrients in the soil.
Farmers are also taking a better call on initiating the planting season through Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. ML and AI algorithms analyze the moisture in the soil that is required by crops, and over time, farmers map a pattern based on previous seasons. With information on soil health and the suitable seed variety, farmers initiate the planting. It also helps them monitor any deficiency or excess that the crops are facing and address them, improving their health and increasing the overall yield.
Precision agriculture and smart farming are, without a doubt, boosting yield and changing the dynamics of agriculture practices. However, adoption is slow due to farmers being wary of technology. Farmers will have to join hands with techies to step into the new age. The future of agriculture requires tech-savvy farmers. Anticipating this need of a tech-competent workforce, UPES School of Smart Agriculture’s programmes focus on advanced technologies like AI, ML, Big Data, IoT, and drones. To know more about the programmes, visit upes.ac.in | <urn:uuid:fa75ee21-77ae-425f-857e-3ba8d7999fc3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://blog.upes.ac.in/rains-or-drones-how-modern-farmers-are-increasing-their-yield/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571222.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810222056-20220811012056-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.915819 | 479 | 3.625 | 4 |
Was it the beautiful works of political philosophy written by Jefferson, Adams, and Hamilton that I read throughout my time majoring in political science? Could it be listening to Lin Manuel-Miranda’s Hamilton soundtrack on repeat for four days in a row leaving me with a perfect knowledge of every word to every song in the show? Both are excellent possibilities.
Washington published his Farewell Address on September 19th, not as a review and celebration of his achievements as president, but rather as “the disinterested warnings of a parting friend, who can possibly have no personal motive to bias his counsel.” When George Washington bid farewell to his public life, he left with a speech that still applies to the United States today. At the heart of his parting words is a goal: that in order to remain free and independent citizens of our own nation we must be politically united, a problem: a warning against too closely binding ourselves together politically with other nations, and a solution: we may only preserve our nation through religion and morality. Continue reading MORE THAN DISINTERESTED WORDS FROM A PARTING FRIEND: HOW THE ADVICE FROM WASHINGTON’S FAREWELL ADDRESS APPLIES TO THE U.S. TODAY
The 2016 election cycle was like a personal tornado for me. It started out fast-paced and exciting. Everything was upside down. The Republican party had nearly twenty strong candidates that could have easily defeated Hillary Clinton, Hillary Clinton looked mortal against the onslaught of Bernie Sanders supporters, and Donald Trump possibly changed the political process … Continue reading Why It Doesn’t Matter Who’s Elected President
There is a reason why the presidents who are elected during times of prosperity, and have prosperity throughout their tenure, are forgotten by history. There can be no great stories if there is no great conflict. In times of conflict, philosophic ideas and debates that center completely around the issues are not exciting enough and do not offer quick enough relief to the ills of the American people as concrete proposals. The Great Wall of Trump is so appealing because it offers a quick answer to a problem that Americans are worried about in a way that they understand. Continue reading Will Nice Guys Always Finish Last in Politics?
In order to understand the Machiavellian nature of Mathers’ alter-ego, one must understand the development of the Slim Shady character. This development can be broken down into four stages which we shall refer to as: The Introduction of Slim Shady to the Public, The Defense of Slim Shady, The Death of Shady and Conquering Shady.
The first of these stages is the introduction of Slim Shady to the world. Eminem’s brutal alter-ego first appeared in the Slim Shady EP in 1997. Shady was the final ingredient needed to catch the eye of a major music producer, NWA’s own Dr. Dre, and would prove to be necessary to the success of Mathers’ career. Slim Shady needed to be fearsome enough to win the public’s love, even if the terrible things that he claimed to have done were fabricated. Thus, Mathers’ decided to make Slim Shady the absolute most outlandishly despicable fictional character the world had ever known. Continue reading Whether it is Better to be Loved or Feared: Through the Eyes of Slim Shady Part Two:The Monster
Is it better to be loved than feared or to be feared instead of loved? In The Prince, political philosopher Niccolo Macchiavelli says that it is better to be feared. If the fear is used correctly, you will have power. But can you gain love through fear and is this love the more powerful resource? By charting out the career and influences of the rapper Eminem, we find evidence that one may be able to gain love through fear and any amount of love gained will be far more beneficial than fear. Continue reading Whether it is Better to be Loved or Feared: Through the Eyes of Slim Shady Part One: The Prince
Americans can pursue whatever dreams we want to because we live in a country where all people can pursue their fantasies equally. This belief gives birth to our ambitions and gives us hope that anything is possible if we work hard enough for it. This is not surprising because the American Dream is a fundamental aspect of the American experience that we have been taught our entire lives. But is it a realistic doctrine to adhere to? As The 19th century French nobleman and political philosopher Alexis de Tocqueville wrote in his groundbreaking book Democracy in America, “The same equality that permits each citizen to conceive vast hopes renders all citizens individually weak.” (Tocqueville, 513) The ambition that is caused by equality in America is the catalyst for Americans to be dissatisfied materially, spiritually and during periods of well-being. Continue reading WHY AMERICANS ARE DISSATISFIED WITH OUR PROSPERITY
In the year 1786, many of the leading men of the country recognized that the Articles of Confederation were not working. A Constitutional Convention was organized in Annapolis, Maryland with John Dickinson serving as chairman.2 Dickinson’s time at the head of national politics was cut short because only five states sent representatives. The Annapolis Convention did, however, foster support for a later convention to amend the Articles of Confederation that would be held in Philadelphia. John Dickinson arrived at the Philadelphia convention on May 29, 1787 as a delegate from Delaware. At fifty-five years old, Dickinson was still a young man, though a lifetime of stress, debate, and illness added years to his appearance. (Flower, 240) Above all else, it was Dickinson’s wisdom that stood out most. In the waning days of the Constitutional Convention, Dickinson advised his fellow delegates that Continue reading John Dickinson: Forgotten Founder (Part 2)
Although he was a moderate conservative at the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention, Dickinson played a vital role in the pre-revolution activities of the seventeen sixties and early seventeen seventies. His pamphlet, Letters of a Pennsylvania Farmer denounced the heavily reviled Stamp Act and called for the colonists to demand their rights as British citizens. These early conflicts with Britain would demand much of Dickinson during his time in the Pennsylvania and Delaware Assemblies. Continue reading John Dickinson: Forgotten Founder
Merry Christmas Charlie Brown! The beloved holiday special turns fifty today, so it’s a pretty special day in my house due to my love of all things Peanuts. I also love philosophy and tend to notice little lessons in films and television. (See the film section of my site’s homepage if you don’t believe me.) I do this with just about any high minded piece of media that I watch so it’s only natural that I would try to find messages in my favorite Peanuts holiday specials. Thus, I have ranked the top five Charlie Brown holiday specials by philosophic content…because why not? Continue reading The Top Five Most Philosophic Charlie Brown Holiday Specials | <urn:uuid:1195128d-2524-4693-8b80-488688847249> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://theelephantsconscience.com/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571222.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810222056-20220811012056-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.955544 | 1,446 | 1.976563 | 2 |
In June at Solid Edge University, I went to a session led by a guy named Dick Gebhard that dealt with Solid Edge best practices and a number of other ideas. Evan Yares has written a few articles introducing this topic from a historical and academic point of view, but I want to approach it from the end user and possibly CAD administrator points of view.
Evan Yares’ articles were subtitled “The Failed Promise of Parametric CAD”. I do believe there is a failed promise here, but I think the failure is in history-based CAD. The failed promise comes from those demos we all watched in the 1990’s showing parts updating as dimensions changed. While its true that history-based modeling allowed us to make changes, its also true that it mostly applied to idealized cases. The promise certainly didn’t apply to the general case.
What Is It?
First of all what is “Resilient modeling”? Resilient modeling is a term that Gebhard and Yares came up with together to describe a method built on best practice, a standard format for the feature tree, and the idea that you should be able to change your models without the model blowing up, as so many of us have become used to over the years of running history-based CAD. If you want to read Gebhard’s powerpoint presentation, you can download it in PDF format here.
The aim of Resilient modeling is to make parts where the feature tree is organized in a stable format such that anyone could sit down with the model and understand how to make changes with it very quickly. Models built using this method can be changed predictably without spending a lot of time understanding the dependencies between features.
He recommends you split the tree into several sections, grouping features by function:
- reference – planes
- construction – surfaces and curves, sketches and pictures
- core – prismatic part geometry
- detail – features that attach to the core and may be dependent on it
- modify – other features such as draft, patterns, mirror
- quarantine – essentially edge breaks, whether fillets or chamfers
Ideally, Core features should only depend on Reference or Construction features, not other Core features. In turn, Detail features can only use the Core features as parents, and can’t relate to one another. So once a Detail feature is created you should suppress it.
He advocates using a check list instead of a “best practice manual”, because a check list is easily visible, uses concrete yes/no criteria, and its easy to see what needs to be corrected with a list.
Should You Use Resilient Modeling?
Resilient modeling essentially does away with parent/child relationships as well as design intent. Parent/child relationships can be good or bad things. When the changes you want to make line up with the design intent baked into the parent/child relationships, then things are good. But this is rarely the case. Most design work in my experience involves changes larger than you could have anticipated when building the design intent. Generally, you find yourself rebuilding the model to some degree to re-establish new design intent, until changes go beyond that as well.
To me, this is where Synchronous Technology can step in and offer some real benefit. The magic of Synch is that you are not locked into any design intent until you make a change. You decide at the time of the change what your design intent is. Design intent is decided by one of two things in Synch: the selection, or the combination of the selection and the Live Rules. Live Rules is really just a form of automatic selection.
Mr. Gebhard is really trying to create a universal method that people with any kind of CAD software can use to create models that react predictably to changes independent of design intent, and it does that, but you can get even more advantage if you are using Synchronous Technology. The advantage you get with Synch is the ability to control design intent rather than simply ignore it.
He recognized this benefit of using Synchronous Technology as he was putting together his presentation for SEU, so at the end, he adds the recommendation that if you are using Solid Edge ST3 or later, even with older Ordered-only models, you can take all of your core and detail features, and push them to Synchronous, leaving the quarantine features in Ordered mode. This instantly takes what may have been a nightmarish history-based model and makes it Resilient modeling compatible.
Overall, I like the method, and it would certainly help the editability of many models. But it won’t work on models with complex surfacing.
On the other hand, I would not want to be the CAD admin trying to enforce this on a system like SolidWorks, where even in the official training, the attitude is very much “if you can you should” – a seeming total disregard for best practice in favor of ease of use. Pro/E used to teach rather strict methods using some concepts that may have been similar to this. I would expect that older Pro/E users would have few qualms about adopting Resilient modeling.
SEwST, on the other hand, is built for this kind of thing. The main thing to remember would be to put rounds, chamfers, draft, surfaces, lofts and sweeps, as well as some other types of cosmetic features (such as extruded text) into the model as ordered, and all the rest of the prismatic geometry as Synchronous.
So to sum it up, Resilient modeling, in my opinion works best with Solid Edge with Synchronous Technology where your prismatic features are all Synchronous, and cosmetic/edge break type features are ordered. History-based users whose primary goals with CAD are speed or ease-of-use will probably resist this method because it takes some work up front, and makes you follow rules that don’t have immediate benefits. Users who are very consumed with the promise of automatic changes based on design intent and parent/child methods may also resist. The users who will find this method useful are those who are tired of rebuilding or repairing models after simple changes, users who don’t trust the automated changes, or those who simply prefer direct control.
CAD admins who oversee a large group of users with varying degrees of skills or large numbers of beginner users where there might be a lot of employee turnover may also want to implement a Resilient modeling sort of plan, since it ensures that if you have a basic understanding of the CAD tool, you’ll be able to edit just about any model.
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Interactive Color Focused Art Exhibit Comes to Manhattan This Summer
The Color Factory highlights the shades of NYC this summer
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Your family can explore more than 16 rooms of brilliant color, an exclusive neighborhood map that reveals the location of hidden experiences throughout the city, and multi-sensory installations by renowned local and international artists alike. You can use this opportunity to teach little ones about color. Or, if your children are a little older, you can have a discussion about the expressive and open-ended nature of art.
“We are so fortunate to work with such a talented group of artists and designers to bring Color Factory to a creative, diverse, and vibrant city like New York,” says Jordan Ferney, founder of Color Factory. “We hope the palettes and experiences offered inside Color Factory will challenge perceptions, awaken senses, invite joy, and remind visitors to revel in the colorful moments of everyday life.”
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“Lam yalid wa lam yulad”
He begets not, nor is He begotten!
(Quran, al-Ikhlas 112:3).
Allah was never a child and He was never a father.
Pharaoh: The son of the main god in Egypt.
Julius Caesar was declared as a god after his death. Augustus, the adopted son of Caesar used the title son of god for himself.
The Emperor of Japan: Son of the goddess Amaterasu.
Jesus: Is the son of god for many Christians (New Testament, 1. John 4:15).
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Pyeongchang 2018 have confirmed an outbreak of the norovirus at the Winter Olympic Games here is spreading after the number of reported cases of the illness rose to 128.
In an update, the Organizing Committee revealed there had been 42 new confirmed cases of the virus today.
A total of 34 of these are security staff at the Horeb Youth Center and they have all now been quarantined.
Those with negative test results at the location have been released from quarantine and have returned to work.
The previous amount of those affected stood at 86 yesterday.
The outbreak was initially confined to security guards but it has now reached other areas of the Games, although there are no confirmed cases among athletes.
Of the new cases, eight are from the Gangneung and Pyeongchang areas, South Korean organizers said in a statement.
An investigation is now under way to find the source of the infection, which causes vomiting and diarrhea.
The source of the outbreak is not yet known.
Advice from Pyeongchang 2018 includes people here should wash their hands for 30 seconds with flowing water and soap after going to the toilet.
Symptoms of norovirus begin about 12 to 48 hours after exposure and last one to three days.
Outbreaks of norovirus are not uncommon at major events like this.
The International Association of Athletics Federations World Championships in London last year were hit by an outbreak that affected several top athletes.
There was also an outbreak of norovirus at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow that was eventually traced to the Athletes’ Village.
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Destigmatizing Sexual Dysfunction in Men. Is It ED, or Something Else?
We live in a society where discussing anything slightly related to sex is frowned upon.
There is a world of guilt, stigma, myths, and societal conceptions associated with this critical biological process. However, we can only blame our narrow-mindedness for this.
Sex education is rarely given much emphasis in schools. Teachers frequently hurry through the entire chapter on Sex and Reproduction in Biology.
Most people are unable to pronounce the phrase. As a result, they are unable to actively participate in refuting rumours.
They can't even provide sex education or de-stigmatize sexual dysfunction taboos. However, newborns are not made of clay. Coitus is a process that serves many purposes than reproduction.
Breaking the Men's Sexual Dysfunction Taboo
Sexual intercourse is intended to be a healthy activity. It's critical that we understand our bodies. By doing so, we can dispel sex-related myths.
We can consult specialists if we are experiencing any dysfunction or discomfort.
This article will attempt to discuss a few sexual dysfunctions. We also seek to de-stigmatize the associated taboos. Erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation is neither a sign of weakness nor something to be embarrassed of.
This, as well as many other sexual dysfunctions, indicate that men should seek appropriate treatment.
They will take a step toward sexual well-being and enjoyment. That being said, let us now de-stigmatize a few of the dysfunctions that people may experience.
Sexual Libido Restriction
It is critical to understand and accept that guys are not built to desire sex at all times.
This concept is a sociological construct that arises from our society's patriarchal structure. Men and women have equal libido (we're not talking about asexuals here) and can both suffer from suppressed sexual drive.
Several research have been conducted to determine the cause of this illness. Researchers from Northwestern Medicine in Chicago and the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research researched the enzyme aromatase and discovered some details about what it does to adults in a recent study.
Aromatase is a protein that converts testosterone into estradiol, which is a kind of oestrogen.
Scientists believe that ostrogens are essential for both male and female reproductive activities. It was discovered that testosterone must be converted to oestrogen in order for males to have sexual desires.
"For the first time, we established unequivocally that the conversion of testosterone to oestrogen in the brain is important to maintaining full sexual activity or desire in guys," explains Dr. Serdar Bulun of Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Medicine. Aromatase is responsible for this."
However, studies demonstrate that other variables might also contribute to a decrease in sexual drive. Being overweight, using antidepressants, or suffering from psychological illnesses are examples.
ED (Erectile Dysfunction)
Erectile dysfunction carries a great deal of shame and stigma. It is a condition in which men do not get an erection while sexually aroused. Erectile dysfunction can be caused by a variety of factors, including exhaustion, stress, or excessive alcohol consumption.
Most of the time, minor lifestyle modifications help alleviate the issue. However, it becomes a problem only when the condition is chronic.
Urologist Larry Lipshultz "If you're failing 50% of the time or more, you may have ED and should visit a doctor," he says.
The stigma associated with this sexual dysfunction frequently prevents men from obtaining appropriate treatment.
Is it treatable?
It is crucial to remember, however, that erectile dysfunction may be addressed with the correct medication and therapy, and one can look into this to learn more about the same.
Men frequently fear that admitting they have erectile dysfunction may jeopardise their "manhood."
However, we must rise above such erroneous ideals of manhood. We must assist our partners in becoming more vocal about their sexual problems.
This allows them to seek treatment and have a more satisfying sexual experience. To address the disorder, sexologists may recommend treatment or prescribe oral medicine and intraurethral pellets.
There is another option for treating erectile dysfunction at home. This is for when you want more options before going to the doctor.
Including foods that enhance blood flow to the penis in your diet may help you manage the disease. Though this may not be sufficient to correct the issue, it may be an option to consider.
Leafy and green vegetables, for example, may aid in increasing blood circulation to the organ. This may help it work properly during intercourse. These veggies contain nitrates, which are used to create erectile dysfunction medications.
You might also experiment with dark chocolate. Dark chocolate contains flavonoids, which help decrease blood pressure and cholesterol.
In some circumstances, these causes are known to induce erectile dysfunction. Premature Ejaculation, Delayed Ejaculation, and Anejaculation
Many men will have three types of ejaculation problems during their lifetime: premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, and anejaculation.
Anejaculation is a very uncommon condition in which men fail to ejaculate. The other two disorders are fairly common and easily handled.
Premature ejaculation occurs when men are unable to control their ejaculation and ejaculate even before penetration.
Most specialists believe that quick ejaculation occurs when an individual ejaculates in less than two minutes. This is a prevalent issue in young males, owing to either performance anxiety or a lack of sexual experience.
Most of the time, the illness does not even necessitate therapy. However, underlying hormonal disorders could also be a factor, necessitating a diagnosis.
Delayed ejaculation occurs when males take longer than expected to reach the climax.
This can be caused by antidepressants or other drugs, as well as neurological and psychological problems. To cure this issue, most specialists recommend psychosexual therapy.
Anejaculation is the final type of ejaculation-related dysfunction that men experience. However, as previously said, this is a very rare syndrome. Anejaculation may necessitate a more extensive diagnosis and treatment approach than the other dysfunctions on the list.
It is critical, however, that individuals understand that there is no shame in their condition. Treatment is a very real possibility.
In more ways than one, society has been harsh to men. Patriarchy wants its men to be men, to be above and beyond any kind of dysfunction.
This is why it is so difficult for them to seek treatment when they notice any potential sexual dysfunction.
It is past time for us to be more vocal about sex and the numerous diseases associated with it. To make every sexual experience consensual and joyful, we must eliminate taboos.
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- Anson Resources (ASN) sees consistent high-pressures following drilling at the Long Canyon number two well within its Paradox lithium project in Utah
- The latest drilling results returned a pressure of 3785 pound per square inch, with similar high-pressure results recorded in the Mississippian Unit, within a 10 kilometre radius
- ASN expects this will allow continual flow and is confident the pressure won’t drop nor will the flow slow over time
- This work is part of a resource expansion drilling program at Paradox and drilling will now move to the Cane Creek 32-1 well
- Company shares last traded at 9.4 cents on July 1
Anson Resources (ASN) has seen consistent high-pressures following drilling at the Long Canyon number two well (Long Canyon) within its Paradox lithium project in Utah.
The junior mineral resource company is undertaking a resource expansion drilling program at the project, with the aim of converting the existing exploration target into an indicated and inferred resource.
The most recent round of work targeted the large Mississippian supersaturated brine aquifer which reportedly hosts a substantial lithium-rich zone of around 70 metres by 250 metres thickness.
Results from the Long Canyon well returned a pressure of 3785 pound per square inch (psi).
Similar high-pressures were recorded in the Mississippian Unit within a ten-kilometre radius.
Anson expects the high pressure, porosity and permeability to deliver continual
flow at the extraction well location.
Executive Chairman and CEO Bruce Richardson said Long Canyon has established that the pressures in both the Paradox and the deeper Mississippian Unit are very high.
“This is expected to allow the brine to flow from an area with a radius of 10 kilometres and is why the company is confident that the pressure will not drop or the flow will slow down over distance and time, as is known to occur with oil wells,” he explained.
Brine samples have been sent to a laboratory to assay for lithium, bromine and other minerals.
While waiting for the assays, LSR will move to the Cane Creek 32-1 well as part of the overall resource expansion program.
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Guidance Counselor's Message
Dear School Street School Parents,
My name is Neda Pourki, and I am the guidance counselor in your child’s school. Many of you may not have had a guidance counselor when you were in school. For those of you who did, there is a good possibility that guidance counselors have different functions than they did 10 to 20 years ago.
First and foremost, it is my responsibility to help your child get the best possible education. A good education includes not only learning to read, write, and do math, but learning good social skills. This means, among other things, learning how to get along with other children, making good decisions, controlling anger, accepting responsibility, and being aware of my intent to supplement learning that takes place at home with small group and classroom guidance. I am also in the building to help students deal with particular difficulties such as illness, death, or divorce etc.
One of my major functions is to be of help to parents. If you have a particular concern about your child, I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss that matter.
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Lila Quintero Weaver is the author and illustrator of the graphic novel Darkroom: A Memoir in Black and White, which details her family’s 1961 immigration from Argentina to the racially torn American South. As a documentarian of the immigrant experience, Weaver has lectured at college campuses across the United States and exhibited original art at numerous institutions, including Whitman College, the University of Richmond, Levine Museum of the New South, The Ohio State University’s Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum, and The Rosa Parks Museum. As part of the Chippewa Valley Book Festival on Oct. 24-29, Weaver will present “South American Eyes in the American South” on Monday, Oct. 25, at 7pm, which explores Weaver’s cultural clash as she adapts to the language and customs of her new home in the U.S. Weaver will discuss her discomfort with segregationist views as the Civil Rights Movement gained momentum, leading to her view that she needed to take a stand.
What is something you’re excited to share about your work?
I love sharing about my creative process. This is probably because I’m super fascinated with how other creators work, and I’ve found that many readers share that curiosity.
If you could tell your younger writing self anything, what would it be?
To my younger writing self, I’d say: Accept that it’s tough to harness the writing brain. Usually, chaos come before order. For example, you probably won’t clinch a sizzling first line until you’ve drafted the entire story. Work out of sequence. It’s allowed!
What do you hope readers learn from your books?
Everyone has a story. I hope readers of Darkroom will come away with a keen hunger to hear all the voices, not just those with the loudest megaphones.
What book would you most want to read again for the first time?
So many books would be fun to experience again as a fresh read. One that leaps to mind is Kashuo Iziguro’s novel A Pale View of Hills, which I read a couple of months ago. It’s a jewel of plotting. When I reached the end, I was floored and wondered: how did he pull that off?
What are you reading right now?
Lately, I’ve been devouring oral histories – for example, Stasiland: Stories from Behind the Berlin Wall, by Anna Funder, and Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea, by Barbara Demick. Next, without even thinking about this year being the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, I picked up The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11, by Garrett M. Graff. It’s a hugely important piece of documentation.
Do you have a favorite quote about reading and/or writing?
One of my favorite quotes about writing comes Joan Didion: “I don’t know what I think until I write it down.” It turns out that Flannery O’Connor, Stephen King, and Edward Albee all made an incredibly similar observation. Must be true.
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Broken Top is an extinct, glacially eroded stratovolcano 20 miles (32 km) west of Bend in central Oregon. It is part of the extensive Cascade Range and southeast of the Three Sisters peaks within the Three Sisters Wilderness in the Willamette National Forest. It last erupted roughly 100,000 years ago with a volcanic crater of 0.8 km located at 9,000 feet altitude.
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Walking Our Faith: The endless love of God
From my vantage point on the far left side of the church sanctuary, I had a bird’s-eye view of the pastor and, more importantly, my mother, who was singing in the choir loft with the other altos for the first time in 20 years.
Since mom is 94 years old, this was a big deal not just for her but for the rest of the choir, which was silently cheering her on because mom belonged to the choir for 30 years before retiring.
This Sunday, we enter into Holy Week, the holiest week of the year for Christians. It begins with Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem being hailed as the new king.
“Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” — Zechariah 9:9
This sense of triumphal celebration is quickly replaced by the solemnity of Maundy Thursday, which commemorates Jesus’ last supper.
“And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ’This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.’
“In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, ’This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.’” — Luke 22:19-20
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus.
“It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, ’Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.’ When he had said this, he breathed his last.” — Luke 23:44-46
Holy Saturday is the vigil.
“For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And the ransom he paid was not mere gold or silver. He paid for you with the precious lifeblood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God.” — 1 Peter 1:18-19, New Living Translation
Easter Sunday is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
“Don’t be afraid! I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen.” — Matthew 28:5-6, New Living Translation
As a cradle Christian, I have celebrated Holy Week every year of my life. However, it has only been as an adult that the days of Holy Week have taken on greater significance.
As I approach Holy Week this year, I do so not with an attitude of repeating what I have done the year before but looking forward to what God will reveal for the first time about himself.
Last Sunday was part of a celebration for the 60th anniversary of Coral Ridge Presbyterian church’s founding. My mother’s presence in the choir was a living reminder of the church’s legacy.
When we celebrate Holy Week, it is also to pass the legacy of our faith from one generation to another.
For the older Christian, Holy Week with its emphasis on death and rebirth may be seen in a very different way after a year of isolation and loss. The wisdom gathered after many years on this earth gives the older person of faith a deep well to draw from.
For parents with growing families, Holy Week is a time to introduce young children to the foundations of our faith and to begin the long process that will allow the child to embrace the faith.
Last week, I also had the pleasure of listening to Pastor Rob Pacienza preach from Psalm 118. He reminded the congregation that the church had gone through years of expensive growth and years of sad reversal, but he pointed out from the wisdom of Psalm 118 that no matter how the church fared in any given year, God’s love never wavered.
Our circumstances this year may be different than they were a year ago or 10 years ago, but our need to walk this familiar path through each day of Holy Week is unchanged. We need this annual reminder that God‘s love endures forever.
As we embrace God‘s love for us, we release our anxiety that we are not good enough to be loved by God. God promised that there is nothing we can do to separate ourselves from his love. All we have to do is accept that love.
Holy Week is not an old familiar ritual but an annual opportunity to deepen our relationship with God. We know his love is never-ending. It’s a love that provides the space and time we need to rest, heal and grow in God’s sheltering embrace.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his faithful love endures forever.” — Psalms 118:29, Christian Standard Bible
Suzanne Elizabeth Anderson’s column “Walking our Faith” publishes Saturdays in the Summit Daily News. Anderson is the author of 10 novels and nonfiction books on faith. She has lived in Breckenridge since 2016. Contact her at firstname.lastname@example.org.
Suzanne Elizabeth Anderson’s column “Walking Our Faith” publishes Saturdays in the Summit Daily News. Anderson is the author of 10 novels and nonfiction books on faith. She has lived in Breckenridge since 2016. Contact her at email@example.com.
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With lockdowns easing across the UK there are lots of reasons to be excited. For many people this will mean a return to gyms, training for marathons, cycling and other sporting events. That means that now is the time to think about a very important aspect of any type of training; diet and nutrition. Most of us know the amazing health benefits of oats, from lowering cholesterol to helping to lower blood sugars. But did you know that oats are also an amazing source of quality, low-cost, plant-based protein. This is great news for anyone on a vegan diet, or for anyone who wants a nutrient filled breakfast to fuel their workouts.
Oats are a powerhouse of nutrition, packed full of fibre, protein for muscle support and essential fats for joint support. Porridge oats contain around 11-15% protein which equates to 11.1g of protein per 100g.
It is important that you get plenty of protein in your diet, especially when you are training as your body needs protein to repair and grow muscle that is broken down during exercise. Regular exercise will mean you need a little bit more protein than usual.
Oats are great for pre-workout and post-workout meals. Similar to whole grains, they provide tons of energy and are slower to be released, giving you that energy to power through your workout.
Oats are the perfect base for a protein dense meal, you can easily add extra sources of plant based protein to oats like nut butters, chia seeds, flaxseed, chopped nuts, a scoop of protein powder or even an egg! Check out our delicious savoury breakfast porridge recipe to see how you can add eggs to oats for a filling, slow energy release breakfast.
We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite protein oat recipes that not only pack a protein punch, but they also taste great!
Team Joe Barr’s (World Endurance Cyclist) nutritionist, Jillian Mooney says they are a perfect complement to Joe’s nutritional package during those long cold hours on the bike and provide quick and tasty nourishment for the crew. They are packed full of nutrient dense ingredients like cranberries, pumpkin seeds, toasted pecans, oats and almond nut butter.
This vegan friendly recipe doesn’t include any refined sugars which makes the recipe a lot healthier than traditional flapjacks. Better still, they are packed full of natural plant based protein.
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Peering through brush in the starlight, Stella and her brother see hooded Klan figures burning a cross. They race home to bring the unwelcome news to their tightly knit North Carolina community, circa 1930. With an active KKK in town, the African-American residents are in danger. Narrator Heather Alicia Simms creates convincing character voices for Bumblebee's many residents who are struggling to overcome the segregated status quo—as well as for those who are working to preserve it. Stella struggles as a writer, trying to express her thoughts, a process that the listener hears as she writes and rewrites school assignments. Simms has a lovely voice for singing the hymns woven throughout the fabric of Stella's community, but her often cheerful narrative tone sometimes belies the gravity of Stella’s story. L.T. 2016 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2015]
Trade Ed. Simon & Schuster Audio 2015
CD ISBN 9781442380394 $24.99 Six CDs
DD ISBN 9781442380400 $14.99
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Well, if you have been using the Windows 10 Insider preview build on your PC, you might know that Microsoft introduced a new Eco mode to Windows 10. Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21364 is the update that introduced the eco mode.
What is Eco Mode?
Eco mode is a new feature that helps you conserve power and throttle process resources. The feature helps to improve battery life and thermal performance.
Eco mode is specially designed for laptops, and it restricts apps and processes that are significantly hogging system resources in the background.
Since it restricts apps and processes, the Eco Mode contributes a lot to maximize the system’s performance. Eco mode makes it easier for power users to ensure the essential apps & processes have access to CPU and RAM when needed.
Steps to Enable Eco Mode in Windows 10?
Well, it’s pretty easy to enable eco mode for apps and processes in Windows 10. The feature is accessible through the Task Manager, allowing the users to find apps already on the Eco mode and put others apps & processes on Eco Mode. Here’s how to enable Eco mode in Windows 10.
Note: The feature is currently available to Windows 10 insiders. However, it will reach every user in the upcoming months. So, if you cannot find the feature on your PC, you might need to wait for a few more weeks or months.
Step 1. First of all, right-click on the Taskbar and select ‘Task Manager’.
Step 2. On the Task Manager, click on the ‘Processes‘ tab.
Step 3. Now right-click on a child process or any individual process and click on the ‘Eco Mode’
Step 4. Next, you will be asked to confirm the action. Simply click on the ‘Turn on Eco Mode’ option to continue.
That’s it! You are done. This is how you can put apps & processes in Eco Mode on Windows 10 computer.
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The student loan interest rate in Wales will rise from the current 4.5% to 7.3% this autumn amid accusations that students are being used as ‘cash cows’. Earlier this year the Institute for Fiscal Studies said the interest rate would rise to 12% – but the Welsh government will follow England and cap the rise at 7.3% for 12 months.
In a written statement, the Welsh Government said it “will continue to protect students from high interest rates on their loans which result from high levels of inflation”.
NUS UK chair Larissa Kennedy said interest rate figures, although slashed, were still “crushingly high”. Students have been impacted by the cost of living and “are not cash cows”, she added.
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The rate of inflation determines the interest charged on some student loans. The Welsh government has said it must ensure rates do not rise above the prevailing market rate and has taken action on three occasions in the past 10 months to cap the rate on loans.
“In order to prevent rates from reaching 12%, an interest rate cap will be applied from September 2022. The cap will be set at the forecast market interest rate for the academic year 2022/23, which is 7.3%.
“The rate for loans taken out by undergraduate students since 2012, and by postgraduate students, will be capped at 7.3% between September 1, 2022 and August 31, 2023. Other rate caps may apply if the prevailing market rate continues to be lower than the student loan interest rate.”
Interest rate changes do not affect monthly student loan repayments, which are charged as a fixed proportion of income. Loan repayments depend on income. Students only repay their loan if they earn above a certain threshold, and remaining debts are forgiven after 30 years.
“The cost of living should never be a barrier to studying at university, which is why the Welsh government offers the most generous scholarships in the UK. Welsh students have less to repay on average than their English peers The Welsh Government is also providing debt write-off of up to £1,500 for each borrower entering repayment, a scheme unique in the UK,” the written statement added.
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~ Teachers from Miami-Dade, Broward and surrounding counties learn to teach
child abuse prevention skills with help from Lauren’s Kids ~
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Teachers from Miami-Dade, Broward and surrounding counties attended a two-day training session this week in Fort Lauderdale to learn best practices for preventing child sexual abuse — which 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 5 boys will experience before leaving the K-12 system — and reporting abuse when it’s suspected. The in-school curriculum they will teach their students, Safer, Smarter Kids, was developed by the Lauren’s Kids foundation, which works to prevent child sexual abuse and help survivors heal. This State of Florida-sponsored curriculum provides necessary tools to keep children safe, while incorporating topics from the Florida Standards and Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for easy integration in the classroom. The curriculum is free to all public school teachers and meets educational benchmarks in many areas, including health, social studies and comprehension.
The Safer, Smarter Kids Teachers’ Institute, hosted at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale hotel on May 7 and 8 by the Lauren’s Kids foundation, brought more than 100 local teachers together. Founder and CEO of Lauren’s Kids Lauren Book, M.S.Ed., Dr. Walter Lambert, Director of the University of Miami Child Protection Team, and career educators taught attendees about the importance and applications of critical child safety tools. Teachers learned in breakout sessions how to use the curriculum in their classrooms, recognize the signs of abuse, and empower students to speak up and ask for help if they ever feel uncomfortable with another child or adult. Curriculum lessons included instruction on body boundaries, safe vs. unsafe secrets, Internet safety and using an “I Mean Business Voice” to ask for help.
“My team and I evaluate more than 1500 cases of suspected child maltreatment each year,” said Dr. Lambert. “We know that the majority of maltreatment is preventable. There is no doubt that through education of children and their caregivers as well as through increased awareness of the community at large, that most sexual abuse is preventable. I am grateful for the work of Lauren and her team to protect children and to continue to raise the awareness of the need to protect our youth.”
“The personal safety and well-being of children are vitally important,” said Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho. “Miami-Dade County Public Schools is pleased to partner with Lauren’s Kids to empower children so that they know how to protect themselves and to heighten their awareness of harmful and formidable situations. The implementation of the Safer, Smarter Kids curricula will provide students with information, resources and protective skills critical to ensuring their personal safety.”
Lauren’s Kids developed Safer, Smarter Kids alongside career educators and a developmental psychologist to not only educate children, but also teachers and parents. The age-appropriate abuse prevention curriculum is currently being used in more than 16,000 pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classrooms across the state at the direction of the 2012 Florida Legislature; effectiveness testing of the early childhood abuse prevention curriculum by the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence showed a 77 percent learning gain in children’s knowledge of critical personal safety information. Building on those results, the Legislature approved the expansion of the curriculum to Grades1-3, currently being distributed through statewide Teachers’ Institutes, as well as Grades 4, 5, middle and high school (Safer, Smarter Teens) to follow next year.
“As a survivor of years of child abuse, I know this curriculum has the power to save lives,” said Lauren Book, founder and CEO of Lauren’s Kids. “Will it stop every abuse incident from occurring? No. But it will empower children to access help so that they will not have to suffer years and years of daily abuse, like I did.
“I want to thank these educators for committing to the safety of the children in their classrooms, and for their willingness to step up to protect the young lives they impact on a daily basis.”
By attending the Institute, teachers received free curriculum “kits” with materials specific to their grade level and access to an online Community of Practice. Each curriculum kit contains a teacher’s guide, instructional DVD, parent letters in English, Spanish and Creole, classroom activity materials and more. Every grade level’s curriculum includes five to eight lessons that are aligned to the Florida Standards and Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for easy integration into the classroom. Each lesson includes a 10-minute video component, 30-minute classroom activity and take-home materials to involve parents in this important education.
“When you talk about a sexual abuse prevention curriculum, you sometimes hear ‘How are you going to talk about sexual abuse prevention with elementary school students? It’s just not age appropriate…’,” said Ingrid Ortega, a Miami-Dade public school teacher and supporter of the curriculum.
“But it’s SO developmentally and age appropriate — teaching from a place of fun, not fear,” chimed in Linda Noble, Ortega’s peer at Kenwood K-8, “I can’t wait to get back to my classroom to use the curriculum with my students. What we’re really doing is giving kids the power to use their voice…we’re empowering them. And that’s a big deal.”
About Lauren’s Kids
An official 501(c)(3) since 2007, Lauren’s Kids is based in South Florida and educates adults and children about sexual abuse prevention through in-school curricula, awareness campaigns and speaking engagements around the country and the world. The organization also leads an annual, statewide “Walk in My Shoes” awareness walk across the state of Florida – 1,500 miles from Key West to Tallahassee – and provides more than 7 million education and awareness materials statewide through direct mail every year. The foundation has helped advocate for the passage of nearly two dozen laws to support survivors and protect children from predators. The organization’s mission is to prevent sexual abuse through education and awareness, and to help survivors heal with guidance and support. For more information, visit LaurensKids.org.
About Safer, Smarter Kids
Safer, Smarter Kids is a series of child abuse prevention education curriculum designed to empower children to protect themselves in situations where someone could abuse them. Children are armed with protective principles and vocabulary to express their feelings and talk to a trusted adult. The curriculum was developed by Lauren Book, M.S.Ed., child abuse survivor, child advocate and educator, and founder and CEO of the Lauren’s Kids Foundation. Lauren’s Kids, career educators and guidance counselors developed the curriculum to provide critical safety information to children, parents and teachers. For more information, visit SaferSmarterKids.org. | <urn:uuid:f874cfeb-bb36-4176-96ae-92c572367677> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://laurenskids.org/statewide-teachers-institute-gives-south-florida-teachers-training-in-child-safety-curriculum/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571584.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812045352-20220812075352-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.94597 | 1,459 | 2.328125 | 2 |
I’ve been following the discussions about feeding wildlife and I’m alarmed that city councilors are considering including feral cats in a proposal to make feeding wildlife illegal.
I was Greenhill’s Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) Coordinator for 8 years. During that time we neutered thousands of cats and assisted people in Eugene neighborhoods caring for cats around their homes and businesses.
Decades of research show that TNR is the only way to lessen feral populations and their nuisance behaviors. The keystone of TNR rests on feeding cats in managed colonies, trapping them and getting them fixed.
Cats cannot be trapped without providing food as bait. Colonies cannot be managed for breeding, health and humane care without feeding them. Cats that are not fed continue to breed and are subject to disease and starvation.
From my experiences with Eugene residents managing feral colonies and caring deeply about cats’ well-being, I predict that if a law is enacted that prohibits feeding, there will be hundreds of law-breakers, and cats and their caretakers will suffer greatly.
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Gorgie/Dalry Arts Festival Exhibition
June 13, 2016 - June 17, 2016
With the inspiring leadership of Damian Callan, an artist at WASPS studios, Dalry Primary School pupils were guided through the process of initially sketching animals at Gorgie Farm, progressing on to creating sculptures and finally creating Linocuts which have been transformed into this wonderful poster print.
Come and view the creative journey in this exhibition at the Undercroft Café at St Andrew’s and St George’s West.
It’s part of the Sharing Secrets Festival, radiating from the creative hub that is Dalry Primary School and celebrating creativity in Gorgie-Dalry.
Have a look at the full Sharing Secrets Festival programme here
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Nobody wants to see patches on their lawn, but sometimes we get confused about how we can cure it and make it beautiful again. Can we directly put seeds over the sod to repair it or should we first remove the sod?
Can you reseed over dead sod? Yes, you can reseed over dead sod by doing the proper preparation and following the process of proper reseeding. You need to first mow your lawn short and then take it to remove all the dead plants then do the reseeding for a beautiful lawn.
Now you know that you can reseed your lawn over dead sod but how will do that properly and what are things you should keep in mind. Let’s talk about these things in detail.
Why You Should Reseed The Lawn?
So there are 2 ways to repair your lawn patches. You can repair it by replacing the dead sod with the new sod or by reseeding your lawn.
If you want to replace the dead sod with the new sod then it will take a lot of effort, time, and money to do that but on the other hand, reseeding the dead patches in your lawn is easy and affordable.
Let’s talk about the benefits of reseeding your lawn in detail:
- Affordable – Reseeding the lawn instead of laying the turf is very affordable as seeds are very cheap than turf laying on the lawn. If you compare the prices of turf with the prices of seeds, there is a huge difference.
- Easy – reseeding the lawn instead of laying sod is very easy and anyone can do that. On the other hand, laying sod on your lawn can be very technical at times and take a lot of effort also.
- Takes less time – you can reseed your lawn patches in one day if you follow the process and it will take less time as compared to laying sod which can take 2-3 days.
Best Time To Reseed Over Dead Sod?
Choosing the right time to reseed your lawn is very important as it is a defining factor in how easily the seeds can germinate and grow and how much care you need to provide in different seasons. So choose the best time to reseed your lawn.
The best time when you can reseed your lawn is in the autumn when the heat is low and there are more chances of rain that can help in your watering and keep the soil moist for longer because of the cool temperature to help the seeds to germinate properly.
Autumn is also best because seeds love to grow in cool temperatures and the soil is also cooler as compared to summer.
Another good thing to reseed in autumn is that weeds usually don’t grow in autumn, so there is less competition for the seed to grow in the lawn and it can grow very easily.
If you don’t have time to wait for autumn or you wanna do it now, on whichever season you are then you need to do it properly keeping all the things according to the need of the seeds, to make sure they germinate properly or your lawn will look patchy after doing all the hard work.
If you are reseeding your lawn in summer, then try to keep the soil moist throughout the day by watering your lawn lightly 2-3 times a day. And you can remove weeds also as they thrive in summer and can block grass growth in the lawn.
How To Reseed Over Dead Sod?
Reseeding your lawn is not difficult if you follow the process properly and you will see the lawn as beautiful and think if you follow the process.
- Soil test – doing a soil test before seeding or overseeding is very necessary as it tells you about the health of the soil and will it be good to provide all the essential nutrients to the seeds to germinate and grow properly. Test your soil for essential nutrients and soil acidity and then provide the nutrients according to the report.
- Mowing – Next process is to mow your lawn short so that you can find all the patches and reseed them properly. If the grass is too high then it can hide patches in the lawn and also block sunlight to the new seeds which can block the seed germination and grass growth.
- Rake – after you have mowed the lawn properly, remove all the grass clippings and also all the dead grass from the patches. Rake two times in the opposite direction to remove all the grass from your lawn.
- Dethatch – dethatching your lawn before reseeding is very important as it can block the seeds to go into the soil and make it very difficult for the seeds to germinate. What dethatching does is it removes all the dead layer above the soil, which makes it easy for the soil to take nutrients and also for the seeds to germinate.
- Aerate – aeration is important before reseeding your lawn but only if you find the soil in the lawn to be compacted. If the lawn has compacted soil due to heavy foot traffic or due to no aeration in past years it can be difficult for the seeds to grow deep roots in the grass, as it can’t excess essential nutrients easily. This will make the grass grow thin and make your lawn look patchy.
- Reseed – now this is the main part of the process. To reseed your lawn properly, make two batches of the seed and then do the reseeding from the first batch and then change the direction and reseed the lawn with the second batch. This will make sure the seeds are spread evenly in the lawn and you have not left any patches. If your lawn has small patches then you can reseed it by hand. But if the patches are big then you can take the help of a spreader to do it properly.
- Roll it – after the seeding of your lawn, roll it so that the seed gets into the soil and not just lay above the soil. This will make the seeds germinate well and not get eaten by the birds as well. The best way is to lightly roll your lawn 1 or 2 times.
- Water – after you have done the reseeding and rolling, lightly water your lawn 2-3 times a day for a week so that the soil stays moist and cool for the seeds to germinate properly. After the germination process when you seed some grass in the patches then reduce the frequency of the watering and start increasing the amount of water. This will promote a deep root system for your grass.
Take Care Of Your Newly Seeded Lawn
After you reseeded the patches in your lawn over the sod. Now you need to take care of your lawn properly to maintain it and to make it thicker. The three main things to maintain a newly seeded lawn are watering, fertilizing, and mowing. Let’s talk about these in detail.
Watering – properly watering your lawn is very crucial for maintaining as well as promoting grass growth.
For the first week, after reseeding your lawn, lightly water the lawn 2-3 times a day to keep it moist for germination, but after you start seeing some grasses growing in the patches then start reducing the frequency of the watering one time a day with heavy watering.
After 2 weeks start watering the lawn 2 times a week with 2-3 inches of water. This will promote the grass to grow deep roots to search for moist soil and make your grass drought and heat resistant for the summer.
Fertilization – fertilizing the lawn is very important to keep it healthy and thick. If the grass doesn’t get the essential nutrients from the soil, then it will grow thin or create patches in your lawn, which you were trying to fill.
For proper fertilizing of the newly seeded lawn, first start with the starter fertilizer, which will boost the seed germination. After 3 months of seeding, fertilize your lawn with a slow-release fertilizer every 6 months to provide it with all the nutrients the grass needs to grow.
Mowing – the last but not least thing to maintain your lawn is mowing. Mowing makes your lawn look healthy and promotes horizontal growth in grass. Which makes the lawn thicker and blocks all the unnecessary plants like weeds to grow in the lawn.
Mow between the height of 2-3 inches of grass and never mow more than 1/3rd of the grass, or it can stress the grass, and sometimes you will start to see patches in your lawn due to that. Make a schedule for mowing your lawn and follow it.
How Do I Get Rid Of Dead Grass Before Seeding?
Raking is the best way to get rid of all the dead grass clippings of the grass from your lawn. Rake your lawn in different directions to remove all the grass as the dead grass can lay down in different directions and cannot be removed at once.
Do You Have To Remove Dead Grass Before Seeding?
Yes, you need to remove the dead grass before seeding as it will make it easier for the new seeds to go into the soil and germinate properly. If you leave the dead grass in the lawn then it can block seeds to go into the soil or it can block sunlight and water to get to the seeds to help them germinate.
Does Raking Dead Grass Help It Grow?
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Many of us who have experienced the working world have had some type of experience with job searching and recruitment. From the perspective of an employee, one of the main reasons for applying to a certain type of job is what the job entails. A person looking for work may come across a job description of what they would be doing exactly. The way the company describes this type of job will either make it or break it for the job searcher on whether they want to apply.
From an employer and HR perspective, job descriptions can be tricky to maintain, but are also important and vital for the company. Most companies will have job descriptions, but the difficult part is staying up to date with the descriptions. The tasks of the job can change within a year, and that is what happened with my personal experience. When I applied for an internship a summer ago, the job description told me that I would be in the field surveying for one summer and then work in the office for a week or two, but by the time I started that summer, the internship program had changed and I was surveying all summer. Keeping up with the task description can help new employees know what to expect when going into a new job.
If a company decided to not use job descriptions, then the challenges for the company would be difficulty in attracting potential new candidates since many candidates would blow over the job opening since there is no description. Personally, whenever I don’t see a job description, it makes me slightly nervous since if I did apply and got the job, then I would have no idea of what tasks and skills I would need for the job.
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The Physical Education department provide opportunities for student success through a broad curriculum and competitive experiences. The Physical Education department aims for our students to become confident and physically literate in a way which supports their wellbeing. In addition to this, we focus on providing opportunities for students to compete in sport and other activities in order to strive for their best, build GRIT and embed values such as team work, kindness and respect. Our belief is to ensure we teach high quality lessons so that students enjoy physical activity to embed a lifelong healthy & active lifestyle after their school experience.
Our curriculum will be engaging and provide a broad range of activities as well as leadership, coaching and officiating opportunities along side theoretical and practical development. There will be a variety of experiences including sports trips so that they learn how to be effective in competitive, creative and challenging situations.
In KS3 teachers will plan challenging lessons in sports activities including games, aesthetics, net and wall, strike and fielding as well as athletics.
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Types of Human Trafficking
The ILO (2012a) breaks down the types of forced labor into two basic types: that imposed by the state or other armed forces, and that imposed by private citizens. The exploitation committed by private citizens can be further broken down into exploitation for the primary purpose of labor or sexual exploitation. While sex trafficking receives the bulk of media attention, it makes up only about a quarter of trafficking situations. As noted later, trafficking is defined not by the type of labor performed but by the type of relationship between the worker and the employer (ILO, 2012a). The work may be perfectly legal, but it is the exploitation of it that causes it to become trafficking.
All immigration is due to what are termed “push and pull” factors: factors that push people to leave their current situation and factors that pull them to a new place. In economic migration, pull factors are typically promises of better paying jobs, while push factors are typically the poverty and oppression found in their place of origin. For example, since the disintegration of the Soviet Union, poverty has increased in the nations that constituted it, especially among women. Job segregation is common and women have had difficulty accessing employment that pays sufficient wages. This has made women from countries such as Russia, Ukraine, and Moldova vulnerable to sex trafficking (Tavcer, 2006; Tverdova, 2011; Vijeyarasa, 2012). These countries also have comparatively high levels of governmental corruption (Transparency International, 2012). Governmental corruption has also been found to be a strong predictor of why trafficking occurs in a source country; it is also a predictor of a country being a destination country (Bales, 2007). | <urn:uuid:c66ade9f-f3f4-4209-a14b-8d2d40f1b8c9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://ebrary.net/94881/sociology/types_human_trafficking | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571584.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812045352-20220812075352-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.963614 | 345 | 3.34375 | 3 |
apostille texas birth certificate verifies that the document to which it is attached is authentic and has been checked by the relevant authority in its nation of origin. As soon as this legal certificate has been attached the document is legalised for use overseas and will be accepted by authorities in nations which have joined the Hague Convention. Many countries that have not joined the Convention also recognise apostilled documents.
Why is an apostille needed?
You could will need an apostille certificate when an overseas business or government physique has requested that you have a document legalised as proof of its authenticity.
Popular examples when you might want to legalise your document contain:
Qualification documents when applying to function abroad
Registering a birth in yet another country
Birth certificates and certificates of no impediment for marriage abroad
Education documents for international students returning to their dwelling country
Contracts, affidavits and powers of attorney for UK residents wishing obtain property abroad or enter into legal agreements
Enterprise documents when trading internationally Opening a individual or business bank account overseas
This list is just an instance of when the apostille could be required and is not a definitive list.
How to get an apostille stamp?
The apostille is commonly issued by a government body. In the UK the apostille certificate is a paper attachment which is fixed permanently to your documents by the Foreign and Commonwealth Workplace. The documents will then be accepted as genuine in any of the Hague Convention nations. There are lots of service providers that can help you with your legalisation. This tends to make the process a lot simpler and is the quickest alternative in lots of circumstances.
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Did you ever wonder why live music is so much more exciting than listening to music in your living room? Isn’t it partly because the music you download from iTunes or stream from Spotify is exactly the same each time you listen to it? There are no surprises!
Recorded music just keeps repeating the same patterns not caring about who is listening, when, where and how often. Just like some halfway autistic aunt who babbles about herself for hours, not aware that everyone else is sick and tired of listening to the same stories over and over again.
First step in this journey is to develop a “living album”. This is a pilot project, and we – the artists at Barefoot Records – are inviting you to collaborate!
You might have heard about crowdfunding? Would you like to be part of a crowdsourcing experiment? You are hereby invited to take part in a collaboration, where anyone on the Web can pitch in with ideas in a creative effort to break new ground in the way we listen to and conceive of music!!
This is how it works:
- The Barefoot artists are recording a series of improvisations. In each take a single musician is improvising freely.
- The improvisations are released on soundcloud.com, please visit the playlist here.
- On Soundcloud, you can comment on the improvisations, in the sound itself. For each comment, we open a small discussion, and we can add links to other comments, thus building conceptual connections between different parts of the improvisations. Please share your comments about the improvisations, giving special attention to
- what images/ambiences/atmospheres/landscapes do the improvisations evoke? Where are the aesthetic bridges between the improvisations? Which parts match, and how? This will help us build banks of sounds, that we can combine in different ways, according to the musical imagery they evoke.
- how do you perceive the overall forms of the improvisations? If you consider each improvisation as a narrative, what is the form of the story? These analyses will give us some macro-forms to use when programming the generic structural elements of the album.
- imagine that you are listening to the final “living album”. The sounds will combine according to the above mentioned banks of sound and the macro-forms, in a way that is dependent on what happens at the specific time and place where you listen. In which way would it make sense for the sounds to interact with your environment? When programming the album, we can play with time, place, and we can connect with the computer’s “sensors”, i.e. camera, microphone, as well as streams of data from the Internet.
- After this process of crowdsourcing, of co-creating the collective living work of sound art, composer Casper Hernández Cordes will compile sounds, forms and interaction patterns in a living album, an application (for desktop), that you can download for free. Every time you open the application on your computer, you will hear new pieces.
- The app will enable you to save the pieces, and you are invited to upload them to soundcloud. There, you will comment on the piece, and on the living album, sharing your experiences with the community of co-creators.
How about that? Click here, and you can participate! Join us! Comment! Share! Create!
For more information, please contact composer Casper Hernández Cordes
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Uganda should have reason to get worried over the financing of its oil and gas development project, as global lenders play wait-and-see, while others have already reportedly distanced themselves.
More than US$ 10 billion is due to be spent on developing various oil and gas projects over the next three to five years. They include upstream activities like the field and central crude oil processing facilities, crude oil pipelines from the fields to the Central processors, among others.
Midfield projects will include a US$ 3.5 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline to export oil from the Central processing facilities in Hoima to Tanga Port in Tanzania, the US$ 2.5 billion refinery in Hoima as well as the storage terminal in Wakiso.
However, all this money is supposed to be raised by the investors largely from international lenders. So far the companies involved are the Uganda National Oil Company, UNOC, the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation, Total Energies of France and China’s CNOOC.
But calls by local and international NGOs on the Uganda and Tanzania governments not to carry on with the projects, and on lenders not to finance the industry, intensified in April following the signing of agreements in Kampala giving a greenlight to the investors to proceed. The #StopEACOP campaign, an international crusade against Uganda’s oil and gas and specifically the EACOP project says the pipeline will emit 34 million tons of carbon per year, equivalent to total emissions by 7.4 million cars.
The NGOs base on this to discredit the project as dangerous to the environment, as well as on the disruption of lives of persons along the project route. They also cite the ecosystem in the Albertine Graben saying it’s a great risk of destruction. However, both the government and the oil companies say that they have put a lot of control measures based on international standards and domestic policies, to ensure protection for the environment and human lives.
The Africa Energy Chamber Chairman, NJ Ayuk told URN that the crusaders know very little about the industry, and how much the Industry cares about the environment.
The same view has been expressed by the outgoing Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Robert Kasande.
In April, it was reported that the three largest French banks, BNP Paribas, Société Générale and Crédit Agricole, would not be financing the EACOP, bringing to six the total number of banks that have publicly stated they will not back the project, according to the campaigners. They added that the French banks join Barclays, Credit Suisse and ANZ, all significant financiers of Total, “in deciding to steer clear of the project.”
“The UK’s Export Credit Agency, UKEF, also ruled the project out for finance last month, as it moved to implement a decision to stop financing fossil fuel projects overseas. And last year, the African Development Bank also ruled out direct finance for the project, saying that it sees renewable energy as the future for the continent,” It says.
Ayuk says for purposes of accountability, Civil Society is important to the industry, but that it shouldn’t stifle Africa’s development by giving biased or wrong information.
But whether or not the campaign is correct, or genuine will be seen how much the industry suffers due to lack of financing.While Kasande was adamant it would have an adverse effect on the industry, Ayuk said there is cause for worry by Uganda and the partners about the financing needs if the NGOs succeed.
He suggests that Africa must start looking at African solutions, including seeking to raise the money from her resources, but adds that there are other alternatives to western financing like India and China, though tough negotiations are needed on China’s loans.
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The Click-iT Plus EdU Alexa Fluor 350 Flow Cytometry Assay Kit provides a simplified, more robust assay for analyzing DNA replication in proliferating cells compared to traditional BrdU methods. Newly synthesized DNA is analyzed using the UV laser of the flow cytometer. The Click-iT Plus formulation is compatible with standard fluorophores, including R-PE and R-PE tandems, as well as fluorescent proteins.
• Multiplexable—compatible with R-PE (and tandems) and fluorescent proteins
• Accurate—superior results compared to BrdU assays
• Fast—results in as little as 60 minutesView selection guide for all Click-iT EdU and Click-iT Plus EdU assays for flow cytometry
Click-iT Plus Alexa Fluor 350 EdU assays can be used in conjunction with R-PE and R-PE tandems, as well as fluorescent proteins such as GFP and mCherry. The Alexa Fluor 350 labeling reagent is excited readily at 350 nm with a UV laser and emits at 438 nm.An Advanced Method Giving You Results Superior to BrdU
The most accurate method of proliferation analysis is direct measurement of DNA synthesis. Originally, this was performed through incorporation of radioactive nucleosides. This method was replaced by antibody-based detection of the nucleoside analog bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU). The Click-iT Plus EdU Flow Cytometry assay is a novel alternative to the BrdU assay. EdU (5-ethynyl-2´-deoxyuridine) is a thymidine analog that is incorporated into DNA during active DNA synthesis. Detection is based on click chemistry, which is a copper-catalyzed covalent reaction between an azide and an alkyne. In this application, the alkyne is found in the ethynyl moiety of EdU, while the azide is coupled to the Alexa Fluor dye. Standard flow cytometry methods are used for determining the percentage of S-phase cells in the population.Mild Conditions Allow Use with Cell Cycle Dyes and Antibodies
The small size of the dye azide allows for efficient detection of the incorporated EdU using mild conditions, while standard aldehyde-based fixation and detergent permeabilization are sufficient for the Click-iT Plus detection reagent to gain access to the DNA. This is in contrast to BrdU assays that require DNA denaturation (using HCl, heat, or digestion with DNase) to expose the BrdU so that it can be detected with an anti-BrdU antibody. Sample processing for the BrdU assay can result in signal alteration of the cell cycle distribution, as well as destruction of antigen recognition sites when using the HCl method. In contrast, the easy-to-use Click-iT Plus EdU assay is compatible with cell cycle dyes. The Click-iT Plus EdU assay can also be multiplexed with antibodies against surface and intracellular markers, as well as conjugates labeled with standard fluorophores including R-PE, R-PE tandems, and fluorescent proteins (GFP and mCherry).Quick and Simple Protocol
The Click-iT Plus EdU protocol is based on the aldehyde fixation and detergent permeabilization steps for immunohistochemical antibody labeling. However, EdU is compatible with other fixation/permeabilization agents including saponin and methanol. In just five steps you’ll be ready to analyze your cell proliferation data:
1. Treat cells with EdU.
2. Fix and permeabilize cells.
3. Detect S-phase cells with Click-iT Plus detection cocktail for 30 min.
4. Wash once.
Results can be seen in as little as 60 minutes in some circumstances, but we recommend 90 minutes for all applications.
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Privacy experts say ALEXA can help Amazon learn a lot about your kids.
Parents are being urged not to be attracted by the cute design of the Echo speaker for kids using tiger and panda faces.
The popular voice-assisted assistant can be found in many devices, including the Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition and Fire tablets.
According to Mozilla, talking to Alexa could be a way for Amazon to learn what you like and dislike, and try to sell you more things.
Both can collect information such as name, date of birth data, location, and even photos.
“Are they learning what your kids like so they can try and sell them, or you, more things or get them to use your products more often?” Online email.
“Unfortunately, the answer to that question seems to be, yes.
“Children deserve privacy too.”
When looking at Amazon’s eight devices for kids, only two, Kindle and Echo Glow, don’t compromise privacy.
Follow Privacy is not included As a guide, Amazon will not show interest-based ads to children when they are using children’s profiles on Amazon.
Parents have the right to allow the tech giant to collect personal information from their children.
In the past, Amazon has defended itself on the matter, saying that it does not sell personal data.
Anonymized voice data makes Alexa’s voice recognition better.
You can choose not to save any voice recordings, but that could mean losing some features.
There is also the option to delete any saved content.
The company has previously argued that it does not “knowingly collect personal information from children” under the age of 13 without parental consent.
An Amazon spokesperson said: “Privacy and security are fundamental to the way we design and deliver every device, feature, and experience.
“We’re dedicated to providing our customers with transparency and control, making privacy controls incredibly easy to use and understand, and keeping our customers’ information secure.
“We have strict measures in place for Echo Dot Kids, including asking for parental permission before allowing Amazon Kids experiences and providing parental controls.
“Alexa Skills for Kids cannot include advertising, collect any personal information, or include content that is not appropriate for all ages.”
In other news, people have been advised to be careful if someone leaves their iPhone in the room as they could use it to follow you.
Pornhub has revealed what passionate Americans and Brits have been looking for over the past year – and there’s a New favorite in town.
And Apple Music is approaching Spotify with a half price plan with a twist.
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The Registrar of Political Parties has made the final decision on the fate of the National Super Alliance (NASA).
Ann Nderitu on Friday, August 27, confirmed the dissolution of the NASA coalition in a decision arrived at after the Wiper Democratic Movement, Amani National Congress (ANC), Ford Kenya, and Chama Cha Mashinani, wrote to her office announcing their withdrawal from the coalition.
Nderitu, through a letter copied to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader, Raila Odinga, ANC's Musialia Mudavadi, Kalonzo Musyoka of Wiper, FORD-Kenya’s Moses Wetangula, and Isaac Ruto of Chama Cha Mashinani, noted that the resolutions were executed as per set requirements.Registrar of Political Parties Anne NderituFile
“This office shall, in line with Regulation 22 (2) of the Political Parties (Registration) Regulations, 2019, publish a notice of the dissolution in two newspapers,” Nderitu said.
on August 3, 2021 Wiper, ANC, and Ford-Kenya party leaders announced their resolution to leave the NASA coalition, a decision that saw ODM also exit the coalition.
The decision to quit NASA came after Raila agreed to share the funds revealing that ODM would share Ksh153 million between its principal members while retaining Ksh334.6 million.
Wiper Party was allocated Ksh70.4 million and ANC Ksh43.8 million.
This paved way for the parties to seek other alliances ahead of the 2022 General Election.
So far, ODM has agreed to form a coalition with Jubilee Party while ANC, WIPER, Ford-Kenya and KANU moved in to form One Kenya Alliance (OKA).
The leaders have been meeting President Uhuru Kenyatta in what has been viewed as a means to consolidate all opposition parties.President Uhuru Kenyatta meeting political leaders in Mombasa on Wednesday, August 18State Housesuicide
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The booster cushions are specially designed to provide optimum safety. In combination with the seatbelt they are approved for children who weigh between 15 and 36 kg and who are at least 95 cm in height.
Correct position, the seatbelt is positioned above the shoulder.
Incorrect position, the head must not be positioned above the head restraint and the seatbelt must not be below the shoulder.
Check before driving that:
- the integrated two-stage booster seat is correctly set in accordance with the table and in locked position
- the seatbelt is in contact with the child's body and is not slack or twisted
- the seatbelt does not lie across the child's throat or below the shoulder (see preceding illustrations)
- the lap section of the seatbelt is positioned low over the pelvis to provide optimal protection.
Volvo recommends that repair or replacement is only carried out by an authorised Volvo workshop. Do not make any modifications or additions to the booster cushion. If an integrated booster cushion has been subjected to a major load, such as in conjunction with a collision, the entire booster cushion must be replaced. Even if the booster cushion appears to be undamaged, it may not afford the same level of protection. The booster cushion must also be replaced if it is heavily worn.
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On-line Resource Web Page for MPHA
Workforce Development in public health is a way to improve health outcomes in a community by enhancing the training, skills and performance of its public health workers. Through funding from the American Public Health Association and collaborative partners of MPHA, including the Missouri Department of Senior Services (MDHSS), Missouri Institute for Community Health (MICH), and the Missouri Association of Local Public Health Agencies (MoALPHA) along with our academic partners, MPHA has put together this online resource page to provide local public health agencies with the resources and tools needed to achieve an efficient and effective public health system.
For a list of our academic partners click here
By analyzing the capacity and capability of your health department’s workforce using nationally adopted core competencies, your agency can develop a workforce development plan that will address the gaps identified. The Competency Assessments will help employees determine their level of knowledge and skill with respect to each of the eight domains that comprise the Core Competences. The self-assessments are self-scoring PDF forms and a separate form is available for each of the three tiers within the core competencies. The self-assessments were developed by the Council on Linkages and can be located at the Public Health Foundation website. Click here to access.
To see examples illustrating the use of the Core Competencies, the Public Health Foundation has created a list shared by other health departments from around the country. Click here to view Click here to view
After analyzing your current workforce, the creation of a specific Workforce Development Plan for your agency can provide you with a summary of the analysis, identified gaps in capacity and capabilities, along with a comprehensive training schedule and description of the material or topics to be addressed in the training curricula. Addressing coming needs in capacity, capabilities, and strategies to address the identified barriers will help prepare your agency for quality now and the future.
NACCHO offers a variety of resources for Workforce Development. Click here to access
ASTHO has a Workforce Development toolkit that includes a guide designed for all stages of plan preparation. Click here to access
The Public Health Foundation has samples of Competency-Based Workforce Development Plans including an archived workshop. Click here to access
Job descriptions link work functions to the competencies needed to successfully perform them. Integrating the Core Competencies into job descriptions can help ensure the recruitment and retention of public health personnel and support staff such as administration, financial and clerical staff whose skills are well-matched to the needs of a position. It is important to develop relevant job descriptions that address quality improvement, emergency preparedness, health equity, and cultural competencies.
The Public Health Foundation has samples of job descriptions using the Core Competencies including a resource guide and an archived workshop. Click here to access
One of the most significant challenges facing public health agencies is that of maintaining a strong workforce. Resources to assist your agency include employee satisfaction surveys, reward and recognition programs, career ladders, promotion opportunities and the development of supervisory and leadership mentoring programs and training.
5.1 Employee satisfaction surveys
Employee satisfaction surveys provide management with the knowledge and tools to build positive employee relations and work environment. Employee attitudes, burnout tendencies, loyalty, and workplace climate are key indicators for employee retention, satisfaction, and productivity.
SurveyMonkey has a dedicated website on creating a happier workplace using employee satisfaction surveys with guidance on how to create and use them. Click here to access
Qualtrics has three sample templates for employee satisfaction survey questions. Click here to access
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has a Rewards & Recognition Program that can easily be adapted to public health agencies. They received the 2016 Recognition Professionals International award for Best Overall Recognition Program. This link will take you to their page called Best Practices for Designing and Maintaining an Employee Recognition Program. Click here to access
If you are thinking about implementing an employee incentive program, try this link: to get some inspiration.
Career paths and career ladders are traditional methods by which an employee can develop and progress within your agency. Career ladders are the progression of jobs in your health department where specific occupational fields are ranked from highest to lowest based on level of responsibility and pay.
Employees usually feel more engaged when they believe that their management and governing body is concerned about their growth and provide avenues to reach individual career goals while fulfilling the health department’s mission. A career development path provides employees with an ongoing mechanism to enhance their skills and knowledge that can lead to mastery of their current jobs, promotions and transfers to new or different positions. Implementing career paths may have a direct impact on the entire organization by improving morale, career satisfaction, motivation, productivity, and responsiveness in meeting departmental and organizational objectives.
The Competency Model Clearinghouse has developed competency models and career ladder/lattices to help guide in the development of your own career ladder. Career ladders/lattices may be used in a variety of ways. For example, they may be used to:
To start working on your own or agency career ladder, go to: http://www.careeronestop.org/CompetencyModel/userguide_cll.aspx
For a resource on developing Career Ladders, try this Guidebook from the WINs (Workforce Innovation Networks) developed by the US Chamber of Commerce. You can access this guide here: http://careerladdersproject.org/docs/Career%20Ladders%20A%20Guidebook.pdf
The website Careers in Public Health.net is a wealth of information that discusses Leadership and Mentoring in Public Health. They explain that mentoring is an accepted form of information sharing for public health practice in which those participating benefit professionally. It is an accepted form of communication that is viewed as a practice competency.
To learn more about the benefits of Public Health Mentoring for Professionals go to http://www.careersinpublichealth.net/resources/benefits-public-health-mentoring-professionals
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I am short sighted
Urdu Translation of I am short sighted is Mujhe kam nazar aata hai use in Urdu daily speaking language. Urdu meaning of sentence I am short sighted translates in Urdu as مجھے کم نظر آتا ہے.
|I am short sighted |
|Mujhe kam nazar aata hai |
|مجھے کم نظر آتا ہے |
Q: What is Urdu Translation of phrase "I am short sighted"
A: Urdu Translation of this English Sentence is "Mujhe kam nazar aata hai" as roman urdu translation and Urdu language translation is مجھے کم نظر آتا ہے | <urn:uuid:dedd2319-5dc1-441d-9160-98db3dc9541c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://hamariweb.com/dictionaries/i+am+short+sighted_phrase1029.aspx | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571222.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810222056-20220811012056-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.736083 | 211 | 2.28125 | 2 |
Multiphase power converters offer the advantages of higher efficiency, smaller size and lower capacitor ripple currents over their single phase counterparts. The higher effective switching frequency and phased ripple currents significantly reduce the size and cost of the filter capacitors and lower output ripple, while allowing the use of several small inductors. This has made them popular in many high current buck (step-down) applications, especially where space is a concern. With the LTC3425, the industry’s first multiphase monolithic boost converter, you can achieve the same performance and size benefits in boost (step-up) applications.
This 4-phase synchronous boost converter can deliver over 12W of power in a smaller size, with higher efficiency and lower output ripple than is achievable with a comparable single-phase boost converter. The LTC3425 can startup with as little as 1V, and operate with inputs up to 4.5V, making it suitable for a variety of input voltage applications. The output voltage range is 2.4V to 5.25V, and peak current capability is over 5A.
Multiphase Converters: They’re Not Just for Buck Applications Anymore
The high frequency (up to 8MHz) 4-phase architecture allows the use of small, low cost inductors rather than a single large, bulky inductor, and requires much less output filter capacitance than the equivalent single-phase circuit. This is ideal for space-constrained boards, Point-of-Load regulators, and portable devices that demand the use of low-profile components. For example, in a 2-cell NiCd or NiMH to 3.3V/2A boost application, the peak inductor current required for a single-phase design is nearly 5A.
Figure 1 shows the size difference between a typical single inductor that would be required to handle this current, and the inductors that could be used in a 4-phase design. Figure 1 also compares the output capacitors required to achieve the same output ripple voltage in single-phase and 4-phase applications. Table 1 shows specifications for the inductors pictured in Figure 1—not only are the four small inductors much thinner, but they also have a lower combined DC resistance for improved efficiency.
|Inductor||Inductance (µH)||Required Qty||Total Area (mm2)||Height (mm)||Max Total DC Resistance (Ω)||Total Peak Current Rating (A)|
|4-Phase||TDK RLF5018T||2.7||4||29.12 × 4 = 116.5||2.05||0.033/4 = 0.0083||1.8 × 4 = 7.2|
Easy to Use
Designing a converter using the LTC3425 is no different than designing a traditional single phase boost converter. All the power switches are internal, so the 4-phase operation is transparent. Current limit and switching frequency for all four phases are each programmed by a single resistor, as in single phase designs. Setting the output voltage and compensating the loop are also no different than in other familiar designs.
Circuit Description: Four Independent Power Stages
Each of the four phases has an NMOS and a PMOS power switch, and controls its own inductor current using a peak current mode control loop, consisting of a current comparator with adaptive slope compensation and a reverse current comparator for discontinuous mode operation. In discontinuous mode, an internal resistor is placed across the inductor when the synchronous rectifier turns off, damping any high frequency ringing.
A single error amplifier is used for all four phases, and controls the peak current required to maintain regulation. Referring to Figure 2, the loop compensation components are connected between COMP and GND. Soft-start time is set by the CSS capacitor, which ramps the current limit up to its final value during startup.
Each VOUT pin should have its own ceramic filter capacitor located as close as possible to the VOUT and GND pins in that phase. These are typically 0805 size parts. The pinout of the LTC3425 lends itself to a tight symmetrical layout of the power components. With the 4-phase architecture, low output voltage ripple is achieved using only the four small ceramic capacitors, even at load currents of 2A or more. An optional bulk capacitor on VOUT can be added to improve transient response with dynamic loads. This can be a ceramic, tantalum, or an OSCON-style capacitor.
The output disconnect feature effectively eliminates the PMOS body diode between the switch node and VOUT during shutdown, allowing VOUT to discharge to zero volts, all while achieving less than 1µA shutdown current. The disconnect feature also blocks unwanted current flow between VIN and VOUT, eliminating the large inrush currents during startup that are inherent to most boost converters.
The internal oscillator, programmed by a resistor from RT to GND, generates four internal clock pulses, each phase shifted by 90°. The switching frequency can be set from 100kHz to as high as 2MHz per phase, for an effective frequency of 8MHz as seen at the output filter cap. Maximum duty cycle for each phase is set to 90%. A sync input and oscillator output are provided for synchronizing the converter to a system clock, or synchronizing two converters together. Note that the sync input and clock output are at four times the switching frequency of each phase.
In Burst Mode® operation, only phase A is active, reducing switching and quiescent losses for maximum efficiency. In this mode, phase A operates with a fixed peak inductor current of 0.6A typical. Drawing just 12µA of quiescent current in Burst Mode operation allows the LTC3425 to operate with high efficiency during very light load conditions.
2-Cell to 3.3V/2.2A Boost Application, with Automatic Burst Mode Operation
Figure 2 shows a typical application circuit using the LTC3425 to boost from two NiCd or NiMH cells to 3.3V. This design can supply over 2A of load current with efficiencies up to 94% while switching at 1MHz per phase (4MHz output ripple frequency). Maximum component height is a slim 2.05mm. High efficiency is maintained over a very wide load range, as shown in Figure 3.
A key feature of the LTC3425 is the programmable automatic Burst Mode operation, which allows the user to set the load current where the converter enters Burst Mode operation, extending the efficiency at light load. This is ideal for systems where the mode cannot be controlled manually by the host. Since the Burst Mode circuit monitors average output current (rather than peak inductor current), the mode threshold is not affected by input voltage variation. In this example, the Burst Mode threshold is set by R4 to 100mA. When the average load current drops below 100mA, the part enters Burst Mode operation, when the load current increases again, it leaves Burst Mode operation and returns to fixed frequency operation. Capacitor C3 filters the switching ripple at the Burst pin.
Because of the bulk capacitor on VOUT in this example, only a single compensation capacitor is required. The feed-forward network, consisting of RFF and CFF, reduces output ripple in Burst Mode operation and further improves transient response during load steps. It also lowers the high frequency impedance at the FB pin, allowing the use of large value feedback resistors for maximum light load efficiency.
3.3V/Li-Ion to 5V/2.4A Boost Application with Active Clamp
Figure 4 shows the LTC3425 in a 5V boost application. This circuit can deliver 5V at 2.4A from a single Li-Ion cell, or from a 3.3V supply. That’s 12W of output power in a 475mm2 (0.74in2) footprint with a component height of only 2.5mm. As Figure 5 shows, the efficiency peaks at 95%. Output ripple at full load, shown in Figure 6, is less than 20mVP–P.
In this application, Schottky diodes are used as part of an active clamp to limit the peak voltage seen at the switch nodes during the anti-cross-conduction time between the turn-on and turn-off of the internal NMOS and PMOS switches. The use of the external SOT-23 P-channel MOSFET (Q1) and 0.47µF capacitors (CS) preserves the output disconnect feature of the LTC3425, allowing VOUT to go to 0V in shutdown and limits the inrush current. If output disconnect is not required, Q1 and CS can be eliminated, and the Schottky diodes can be tied directly from SW to VOUT.
This circuit also illustrates the features and flexibility of the LTC3425. There is a 1.22V, short circuit protected reference output that can be turned on or off (for higher efficiency at very light loads), a sync input for synchronizing the internal oscillator to an external clock, and an open-drain Power Good output that monitors the output voltage.
The CCM input allows the user to force continuous conduction mode, which eliminates pulse skipping at light loads for noise sensitive applications. When CCM is pulled high, the synchronous rectifier stays on until a reverse inductor current of about 0.6A is sensed. Note that this lowers the efficiency at light load, and should only be used during fixed frequency mode operation.
In this example, the BURST pin is used to manually command either fixed frequency or Burst Mode operation. This can improve the transient response by bringing the converter out of Burst Mode operation prior to a large load step. A scope photo of the output step response, while operating in fixed frequency mode, is shown in Figure 7.
Low Cost, Very Low Profile 5W Boost Application Using All Ceramic Caps
Many portable applications have strict limitations on component height. This can be a challenge for a power converter, since the inductor and filter capacitors are usually among the tallest components. The LTC3425’s 4-phase architecture is ideal for these applications. An example of a two cell to 3.3V/1.6A boost converter with a component height of only 1.55mm is shown in Figure 8.
In this design, the only output filter capacitors needed are the four 0805 size, 4.7µF ceramics, with a height of 1.35mm. Output voltage ripple is under 50mVP–P at full load. The four low-cost inductors are only 1.55mm high, with a 3.2mm by 2.5mm footprint. The entire 5W power converter can fit into a 20mm by 16mm space, as seen in Figure 9.
2- or 3-Phase Operation
For cost-sensitive applications or for reduced board area with lower maximum current capability, the LTC3425 can be used as a 2- or 3-phase converter by simply de-populating one or two of the inductors. Figure 10 illustrates the typical efficiency difference between 2-, 3- and 4-phase operation. In Burst Mode, there is no efficiency penalty, since only phase A is used.
Conclusion: Good Things Do Come in Small Packages
The examples here illustrate the performance, flexibility, small size and ease-of-use of the LTC3425. The synchronous 4-phase architecture achieves high efficiency over a wide range of loads while enabling the use of low-profile components. The four-to-one reduction in output ripple current makes it possible to achieve very low output voltage ripple using small, lower cost ceramic capacitors. Users can choose between automatic or manual Burst Mode operation, pulse skipping mode or forced continuous conduction mode for noise sensitive applications. All these features, along with output disconnect, soft-start, 1µA shutdown current, anti-ringing control, thermal shutdown, a buffered reference output and a Power Good output are packed in a small 5mm by 5mm, thermally enhanced QFN package. | <urn:uuid:4572b8e5-4109-46eb-9edb-b6609f7c33ae> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.analog.com/ru/technical-articles/multiphase-power-conversion-for-portable-and-point-of-load-boost-applications.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570793.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808092125-20220808122125-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.899903 | 2,561 | 2.28125 | 2 |
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Everything You Need To Know About the White Sweet Potato
When you think of a sweet potato, you probably imagine a ruddy orange potato, copper-skinned and slightly thinner and longer than a russet spud. While we love the classic orange sweet potato (nobody can resist Grandma's sweet potato casserole, after all), there are many more varieties of sweet potatoes to explore. Sweet potatoes come in lots of different shapes, colors, and sizes, and today, we're breaking down everything you need to know about the white sweet potato.
What is a white sweet potato?
While there are endless different varieties of the sweet potato, there are two more common types that you've probably seen at the grocery store: orange sweet potatoes and white sweet potatoes. Orange sweet potatoes boast copper-toned skin and a bright orange interior, making this sweet potato a favorite choice in the fall months. White sweet potatoes, on the other hand, have a lighter, golden-colored skin and white flesh. The interior of a white sweet potato looks a lot like a starchy russet, while its shape and texture resemble that of a classic sweet potato.
Orange vs. white sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a lower-calorie, high-fiber alternative to starchy potatoes, making them a favorite healthier alternative. But orange sweet potatoes live up to their name– they have a very strong, sweet flavor that will probably never be able to mimic the taste of classic French fries. Enter the white sweet potato.
The white sweet potato is a great middle ground between an orange sweet potato and your favorite russet. The white sweet potato has a slightly more crumbly and dry texture than an orange sweet potato, as well as a flavor that's slightly less sweet. While the white sweet potato does not boast as many nutrients as the orange sweet potato, it is still a healthier option than starchy potatoes. Visually, the white sweet potato can better replicate the appearance of classic potatoes.
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What does a white sweet potato taste like?
The white sweet potato tastes a lot like the orange sweet potato, but with a milder flavor. It can go between sweet and savory quite smoothly, while its orange cousin pretty much always maintains a strong sweetness. The orange sweet potato's sweet flavor makes it beloved in classic dishes like sweet potato pie, but if you're looking to incorporate sweet potato into a hash or a simple roasted side dish, the white sweet potato could be your best bet.
How to cook white sweet potatoes
Since the white sweet potato can be incorporated into sweet or savory dishes, the possibilities are endless. White sweet potatoes can be roasted, baked, grilled, or mashed just like orange sweet potatoes– the main difference is in the flavor. So if you want all the health benefits of sweet potatoes without the super-sweet flavor, try out a white sweet potato!
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When St. Francis of Assisi Parish was established in 2004, the pastor and founding members embraced the idea of becoming a “total stewardship” parish. Giving our time, our talent and our treasure is a concept rooted in scripture. We recognize that we are not owners of our lives but rather are stewards or managers. In managing the gifts God has given us, we spread the Kingdom of God on earth, helping others to know Him.
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The theology of Stewardship is biblically based. Each of us has been entrusted by God with gifts, in the form of our faith, time, talent and resources. Stewardship is a way of life based on gratitude for all God’s generous gifts.
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By Afrasiab Khattak-The latest round of the so called Great Game which has started recently, like the previous ones played in 19th and 20th centuries, has brought new troubles for South Asia in general and for Afghan/Pashtuns in particular. The first round of the Great Game is supposed to have started between the British and Russian empires in 1830 when Britishers decided to connect Bukhara (now part of Uzbekistan) with British India by road. The Tzarist Russia that regarded Central Asia to be its natural zone of influence wasn’t amused at this strategic British initiative. The ensuing conflict between the two great empires of that era resulted in division of Afghanistan. Afghanistan was turned into a buffer zone to prevent a physical clash between the two big powers. The first and second Anglo-Afghan wars (1842 and 1878) erupted when Britishers tried to physically occupy Afghanistan. In 1917 the Bolshevik Revolution turned Russian empire into Soviet Union leading to a severe tussle between the communist block and the capitalist west which was first led by UK and later by US. In 1980 at the peak of Cold War the two blocks fought a devastating war in Afghanistan when the Soviet armed forces entered Afghanistan to support the leftist government in Kabul. Afghan/Pashtuns had to face death and destruction on a very large scale during the war which continued for almost a decade. In 1990s after the collapse of the erstwhile Soviet Union and emergence of independent republics in Central Asia there was a hope for end of the Great Game. But as the recent developments have demonstrated that was not to be.
The eastward expansion of NATO has resulted in the beginning of a new Cold War between Russia and the West in Europe. US has revived its policy of imposing sanctions against its rivals (like Russia and Iran) that used to be part of its strategy against socialist states. The rise of China as a great power which is skillfully filling the vacuum created by economic decline of the West is yet another important factor for the beginning of the new Great Game. Emerging powers united in BRICS are not only creating new international financial institutions to compete with IMF and the World Bank but they are also challenging the Western dominated old political order in the world. India, Japan and Australia for their own reasons and interests have teamed up with US. Like Middle East, East Europe and South China Sea, AfPak is also one of the potential flash points in the new Great Game. The strong and declared US opposition to the Chinese vision of BR (Belt & Road) in general and to CPEC in particular underlines the significance of AfPak in the new Great Game. But the problem is that the fires of religious extremism and militancy ignited by previous Great Game have yet to be overcome in the AfPak.
Western colonial powers had the richest experience in using religious and ethnic cards for dividing and weakening the national liberation movements in Asia and Africa. Apart from creating military blocks like SEATO and CENTO, revival of Jihad was part of Anglo-American strategy to contain and defeat communism. The war in Afghanistan in 1980s vindicated the wisdom of western strategists. After the collapse of the Soviet Union the jihadists have turned to strong anti west rhetoric but the west is too experienced in using the communal and sectarian cards to be outsmarted by them. The scary thing is that the modern jihadist project has strong roots in AfPak. Pakistan has been successfully and effectively used by western powers as a bastion of Jihad in Afghanistan. Alqaida which was basically of Arab origin gravitated to AfPak and OBL took his last stand in Pakistan. A similar trend can be seen in the so called IS although the local version of the terrorist network doesn’t seem to be fully controlled from the Middle East and appears to be shaped mostly by local dynamics.
Be that as it may the fact of the matter is that the jihadist project that flourished in Pakistan during General Zia led military dictatorship has persisted in Pakistan and has adopted different new and dangerous forms. It has radicalized both the state and the society. Despite rhetorical claims by successive governments the non registered and unreformed religious seminaries keep on producing brain washed young men attracted by jihadist industry. The strong backlash from religious extremists has defeated every effort at taking hate material out of curricula and reforming laws with great potential of misuse against religious minorities. Weaponized religious decrees used both by state and non state actors have unfortunately become part and parcel of political battles. But worst of all is Project Taliban that is the mother of religious militancy in AfPak. The statement by recently released north American hostages that they were kept for years in Pakistan by the Haqqani network speaks volumes about the bankruptcy of Pakistan’s Afghan policy. The fact that Taliban sanctuaries have survived Zarb-e-Azb, NAP and Radul Fassad exposes the hollow nature of the state policies against extremism and terrorism. As a consequence the sovereignty of the nuclear state is regularly violated by foreign terrorists as well as drones.
But the game of religious militancy seems to have reached a dead end. The US led West that had midwifed the Jihad against communism has turned against it due to the growing loss of life of US troops in Afghanistan. Pakistani media tends to exaggerate reports about “Russian flirtation “with Taliban. The strong language used by the communique of the recent BRICS Summit against Taliban reveals the opposition of China and Russia to the outfit. One can fully understand their concerns as Taliban ultimately threaten Central Asia that includes Xinjiang. It’s time for AfPak to raise to the occasion and team up against extremism/terrorism. AfPak can turn the challenge into an opportunity by getting into the fast lane of economic development. AfPak has to put its act together before friends and foes act in unison to root out religious militancy. Map of the region was redrawn in the previous rounds of the Great Game. If lessons are not learnt history tends to repeat itself. | <urn:uuid:a166e767-1a4b-4a10-8b54-bc698b3dafbd> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.afghanistantimes.af/afpak-in-the-eye-of-storm/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571056.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809155137-20220809185137-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.970876 | 1,216 | 2.390625 | 2 |
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Colleges and universities receive applications from students all over the world, and their offices may not be equipped to thoroughly evaluate your academic documents and coursework from your country of education. So how do you make it easy for admissions officers to understand your academic qualifications and determine where you might fit into their program? This is where a credential evaluation report can come in handy.
There is no official U.S. or Canadian government office that evaluates academic credentials. Some colleges and universities evaluate international academic credentials in-house, while others will utilize a private organization. If your school’s admissions office does not already recommend a credential evaluation service, the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (naces.org) is a good place to research an established agency that will best suit your needs.
For higher education, most academic institutions recommend a “course-by-course” evaluation. When selecting a credential evaluation service, it is best to seek out an organization that includes in its report details about the length of your program of education, course descriptions, whether or not your institution is accredited, and verifies the authenticity of your documents. An added benefit is to receive a grade point average (GPA) that provides the U.S. or Canadian equivalency of your coursework, since many international universities do not provide this. Finally, a course-by-course analysis provides your education’s equivalency (bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, etc.). The evaluation report is then sent directly to the academic institution(s) where you would like to further your education.
In addition to helping admissions officers better understand your qualifications, a credentials evaluation is equally important to you as a student. The report shows what courses and electives may be transferable, saving you time and money. Knowing your GPA and how your education fits into a program’s requirements will help you identify the best schools to apply to. Students from countries that offer a three-year bachelor’s degree (such as India) may be able to immediately qualify for a graduate program in the U.S.
(World Education Services (WES) also offers the option of storing your verified documents and evaluation report indefinitely, making it easier for you to pursue a master’s degree, a doctorate program, or even employment in the future. If you think you need to store your documents for ready access, you may want to explore the WES International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP).)
As a prospective international student, going the extra mile to present your academic credentials, along with the other important preparations, puts you in a better position to determine where and how you want to further your education and to pursue these educational opportunities with confidence.
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It is estimated that the population of human gut microbiome is around 100 trillion bacterial cells. That would mean there are more bacterial cells inside us than our own human cells.
This gut microbiome is considered not only a passive synergistic system but also an active system with its own signaling chemicals that has a positive and protective effect on the human body. To this gut microbiome, broad-spectrum antibiotics, sadly,are nuclear bomb equivalent. So, even though antibiotics can be life-saving, be aware of its effect on our friendly and beneficial gut microbiome. Dictum is to give as narrowest spectrum antibiotics as possible, for the shortest period of time as permitted.
9.1 Esophageal Pathology Based on Location
Part of esophagus
Type of muscle
Skeletal muscles only,which are innervated by somatic (voluntary) nervous system.
Diseases that primarily affect
Skeletal muscles (e.g., myasthenia gravis, myositis syndromes)
Somatic nerves (e.g., motor nerve palsy)
Squamous cell carcinoma usually occurs in upper or middle part of esophagus. Its major risk factors are alcohol, smoking, achalasia, lye ingestion, etc.
Upper part of middle esophagus is mostly skeletal muscles and lower part is mostly smooth muscle cells.
Smooth muscle cells only, which are innervated by autonomic nervous system.
Diseases that primarily affect
Smooth muscles (e.g., scleroderma)
Autonomic nerves (e.g., achalasia cardia)
Adenocarcinoma usually occurs in the lower third. Its major risk factor is chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease.
9.2 Dysphagia (Difficulty in Swallowing)—Mechanical and Neuromuscular
9.2.1 Mechanical Dysphagia
Definition: Dysphagia for solids, progressing on to dysphagia of liquids can be defined as mechanical dysphagia. Patients presenting with such history usually have a structural lesion that is progressively obstructing the lumen of the esophagus. MCC is esophageal stricture.
Workup: In patients with prior hx of conditions that are associated with complex esophageal anatomy (e.g., hx of radiation, caustic injury, surgery for esophageal or laryngeal cancer), do barium swallow prior to endoscopy (It provides a road map for endoscopy and makes it safer.). Otherwise, go directly for upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, a.k.a. esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). If structural lesion is found, do biopsy.
a All causes of chronic dysphagia can result in weight loss, so weight loss does not necessarily point toward malignancy.
9.2.2 Lower Neuromuscular Dysphagia
Definition: It can be defined as difficulty in swallowing both liquids and solids that starts simultaneously. This kind of dysphagia is most likely due to esophageal motility problems.
Etiology: Achalasia-pseudoachalasia (problem with esophageal smooth muscle innervation), scleroderma (esophageal smooth muscle itself is replaced by fibrous tissue), and other esophageal motility disorders (e.g., diffuse esophageal spasm).
Workup: EGD followed by manometry. Manometry is the most accurate test.
9.2.3 Achalasia and Pseudoachalasia
Background: After food ingestion, the autonomic nervous system signals esophageal peristalsis to propel food downward and when food reaches the lower part of esophagus, it signals the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to relax. This relaxation is very important for food to pass into the stomach. Loss of autonomic innervation results in inadequate peristalsis and inability of LES to relax, resulting in dysphagia for both solids and liquids.
Achalasia cardia (idiopathic achalasia)
Pseudoachalasia (a.k.a. secondary achalasia)
Idiopathic destruction of myenteric (Auerbach’s) plexus
Denervation/destruction of myenteric plexus by:
Tumor (esophageal or gastric adenocarcinoma, lymphoma, etc.): presence of hx of long-standing GERD features may point toward adenocarcinoma of lower esophagus
Vagal nerve denervation (e.g., surgical vagotomy)
Infection (e.g., Chagas disease which can cause megaesophagus)
Barium swallow appearance
Smooth distal esophageal narrowing or tapering (called “bird beak’s appearance”). Proximal esophageal dilation signals advanced disease.
Source: In: Michael J, Sircar S, eds. Fundamentals of Medical Physiology. 1st ed. Thieme; 2010.
In malignancy, the tapering is usually NOT smooth; proximal esophagus may or may not be dilated.
Note the irregular proximal contour (arrow) and the distal margin of the stenosis.
EGD and biopsy
Primary destruction of the neural plexus in absence of other pathologic featuresa
Usually reveals the underlying disorder, e.g., lymphoma cells in myenteric plexuses
In low-surgical-risk patients, do pneumatic dilationb or surgeryc (pyloromyotomy)
In patients with high risk of complication with invasive procedures (e.g., advanced age), give botulinum toxin injection into lower esophageal sphincter via EGD. It usually requires retreatment. If it fails, use nitrates and calcium channel blockers
Treat underlying disorder
aNever miss the chance of detecting malignancy in its earliest stage. Endoscopy and biopsy are mandatory even in apparent achalasia cardia.
bPotential complication includes esophageal perforation.
cIn patients younger than 40 years of age who are low risk for surgery, surgical approach may be preferred over pneumatic dilatation, as risk of recurrence in pneumatic dilatation is higher.
9.2.4 Other Esophageal Motility Disorders (Esophageal Spasm)
Intermittent crushing substernal chest pain unrelated to exertion, which is sometimes aggravated by hot or cold liquids.
Intermittent feeling of food (solids or liquids) getting stuck in esophagus.
Intermittent heart burn or food regurgitation.
In patients presenting with chest pain, always do electrocardiogram (EKG) first. In patients with dysphagia, do endoscopy first. In patients with prominent heart burn symptoms, if patient fails high-dose proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy, do esophageal pH and impedance testing to rule out gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
If above test is inconclusive, NSIDx is manometry, which can show typical high-pressure episodic contractions.
If contractions are diffuse, diagnosis is diffuse esophageal spasm.
If contractions are localized to a specific area of esophagus, diagnosis is “nutcracker” esophagus (aka hypertensive peristalsis). (They say the pressure is so high, it can even crack a nut.)
If patient has high LES (lower-esophageal sphincter) resting tone, dx is hypertensive LES.
Rx: Calcium channel blockers (diltiazem, nifedipine) or tricyclic antidepressants such as imipramine (M-antagonist effect). Sublingual nitroglycerin can relieve the pain/spasm.
9.2.5 Esophageal Manometry
Test description: A thin flexible plastic tube is inserted (e.g., a nasogastric feeding tube) and pressures are monitored by this tube while swallowing.
aLES resting pressure is high in achalasia cardia and low in scleroderma.
Both can present as neuromuscular dysphagia.
9.2.6 Upper Neuromuscular Dysphagia
Definition: It refers to difficulty initiating swallowing, nasal regurgitation, and choking or coughing while eating.
and bulbar/pseudobulbar palsy.
9, 10, 11, 12 cranial nerve involvement
Upper motor neuron palsy
Lower motor neuron palsy
Stroke (MCC), multiple sclerosis
Guillain–Barre syndrome, syringobulbia, myasthenia gravis, lower motor neuron disease, etc.
Workup: Videofluoroscopy (modified barium swallow under fluoroscopic surveillance).
Rx: Usually supportive. Address underlying cause.
Type of dysphagia
Steps in diagnosis
Peptic stricture, malignancy, etc.
Dysphagia for solids, progressing on to dysphagia of liquids
EGD (+/- pre-EGD barium swallowa)
Lower neuromuscular dysphagia
Achalasia and pseudoachalasia
Dysphagia with difficulty swallowing both liquids and solids simultaneously
EGD (+/- pre-EGD barium swallowa), followed by manometry
Upper neuromuscular dysphagia (aka oropharyngeal dysphagia)
Dementia and bulbar/ pseudobulbar palsy
Difficulty initiating swallowing, nasal regurgitation, and/or choking or coughing while eating
aIn patients with prior hx of conditions that are associated with complex esophageal anatomy (e.g., hx of radiation, caustic injury, surgery for esophageal or laryngeal cancer), do barium swallow prior to endoscopy.
9.3 Other Esophageal Disorders Related to Dysphagia Disorders
Development of soft mucosal concentric rings in esophagus, therefore, only food with a certain diameter gets stuck
Nonprogressive episodic dysphagia, particularly with larger-size food chunks
Dx is made by barium swallow, or EGD and biopsy.
Rx: EGD with pneumatic dilatation, followed by PPI therapy
Formation of thin mucosal eccentric fold that protrudes into esophageal lumen, which typically occurs in upper cervical area of esophagus
When it occurs with iron deficiency anemia, it is called Plummer-Vinson syndrome. It has higher risk of squamous esophageal carcinoma
Other associated conditions include pemphigus disorders, chronic graft versus host disease, etc.
Can present similar to esophageal rings. Patient complains of difficulty swallowing, particularly in the cervical zone of esophagus. Lab test may reveal iron deficiency anemia
Dx is made by barium swallow, or EGD and biopsy.
For Plummer–Vinson syndrome, NSIM is iron replacement (it may lead to resolution of dysphagia).
In patients with significant symptoms, EGD +/- dilatation might be needed. Usually webs are easily ruptured by the endoscope itself
Motor dysfunction and weakness of esophageal muscles can lead to development of diverticular pouch in the upper part of posterior esophagus.
Dysphagia, foul breath, regurgitation of previously eaten food
NSIDx: barium esophagogram.
Rx: endoscopic or surgical correction
Source: Steffers G, Credner S, eds. General Pathology and Internal Medicine for Physical Therapists. 1st ed. Thieme; 2012.
Drugs: tetracycline, doxycycline, aspirin, NSAIDs, alendronate (bisphosphonates), oral potassium/ iron supplements, etc.
Other causes: infectious esophagitis (candida, CMV, HIV, HSV), eosinophilic esophagitis, etc.
Acute onset painful swallowing (odynophagia) + difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) +/- vague to sharp persistent central chest pain
If dx is not apparent or if severe, NSIDx is EGD
Rx: supportive (may use acid suppression). If medication that caused esophagitis cannot be discontinued, use its liquid formulation, which has less risk.
Abbreviations: CMV, cytomegalovirus; EGD, esophagogastroduodenoscopy; HIV, human immunodeficiency virus; HSV, Herpes simplex virus; NSAIDs, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
9.4 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Reflux of gastric contents and acid into esophagus can occur either due to
Increased intra-abdominal pressure
Obesity, pregnancy, delayed stomach emptying (gastroparesis), etc.
Decreased contraction of lower esophageal sphincter
Scleroderma, smoking, etc.
Clinical pathophysiology: Patients can present with various symptoms such as chest pain, “heartburn,” hoarse voice, cough, etc. Physical exam may reveal inflamed pharynx and larynx.
• Avoid smooth muscle relaxants (which can relax the lower esophageal sphincter) such as calcium channel blockers, nitrates, chocolate, peppermint (commonly found in chewing gums).
• Weight loss is recommended in obese patients.
• Elevate head of the bed at night; use more pillows.
is generally added when lifestyle modifications fail to improve symptoms or when symptoms are moderate to severe. In mild GERD, histamine-2 receptor antagonists (e.g., famotidine, ranitidine) can be used.
cIndications for EGD in GERD include presence of any of the following alarm features:
• New-onset dyspepsia at age ≥ 60 years.
• Recurrent or persistent nausea and vomiting.
• Weight loss or anorexia.
• Odynophagia or dysphagia.
• Any evidence of GI bleeding: positive fecal occult blood test, melena (hx of black tarry stool), or microcytic iron deficiency anemia.
• Family hx of gastrointestinal cancer in a first-degree relative.
dEGD findings suggestive of GERD include peptic stricture, reflux esophagitis, and Barrett’s esophagus.
eEsophageal pH and impedance monitoring is a highly sensitive and specific test for GERD, but is a cumbersome study that takes 24 hours to perform. Impedance detects movement of intraluminal contents. Combined with pH monitoring, it can differentiate between acid and nonacid reflux.
Surgical treatment for GERD: Patients who require high doses of PPI to control symptoms can be offered surgery (e.g., Nissen fundoplication), particularly in young patients. Before doing surgery for intractable GERD, multiple tests as given below need to be done to confirm the diagnosis and make sure that the surgery will benefit the patient:
Esophageal pH and impedance monitoring.
Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy (EGD).
Gastric emptying study to make sure that the stomach is emptying properly, and gastroparesis is not contributing to refractory GERD.
9.4.1 Complications of Untreated or Uncontrolled GERD
9.4.2 Management of GERD Complications Depend on EGD Findings
aEndoscopic eradication treatment involves using radiofrequency or cryotherapy to remove dysplastic tissue.
bWhen 1st EGD reveals gross findings suggestive of Barrett’s esophagus, NSIM is to take 4-quadrant biopsies. Once biopsy confirms Barrett’s, do EGD surveillance every 3–5 year. If biopsy reveals low-grade dysplasia or indeterminate for dysplasia manage as shown in the right.
1. A 28-year-old pregnant woman presents to emergency department with new-onset burning substernal chest pain. She does not have any risk factors for atherosclerotic disease. What is the NSIM?
Esophageal pH monitoring
9.5 Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
Definition: Presentation of vague epigastric pain, discomfort, or bloating is known as dyspepsia. Patient may have other symptoms of indigestion such as nausea, excessive flatulence, occasional exacerbation of pain or, in severe cases, diarrhea.
Abbreviations: GI, gastrointestinal; NSAIDs, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
9.5.1 Management Steps of Dyspepsia
aIn patients with history of significant alcohol, aspirin, or NSAIDs use, H. pylori testing may be deferred. Empiric antacid therapy and avoidance of precipitating factor can be tried first.
bStop PPI therapy 1 to 2 weeks before H. pylori testing. PPI, antibiotics, and bismuth can lead to false negative result.
cTriple therapy for H. pylori: PPI + Amoxicillin + Clarithromycin. If patient is penicillin-allergic, use Metronidazole instead of amoxicillin;
dQuadruple therapy = Bismuth subsalicylate + Metronidazole + Tetracycline (or doxycycline) + PPI. Alternative quadruple therapy is PPI + Amoxicillin + Clarithromycin + Metronidazole;
eDuring EGD, rapid urease testing can be done to detect H. pylori, which has urease activity.
fWhen no underlying pathology can be found for dyspeptic symptoms, dx of nonulcer (functional) dyspepsia can be made. As majority of dyspepsia are ultimately classified as nonulcer or functional; it is the most common cause of dyspeptic symptoms. NSIM is trial of PPI.
Serology (i.e., checking serum antibody against H. pylori) has low predictive value and is not recommended.
CAP H. pylori CMP (complete metabolic profile).
MRS MTBP (Master the boards points) Quadruple CAMP.
9.6 Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
Definition: Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) refers to gastric and/or duodenal ulcer.
Etiology: Major causes are Helicobacter pylori infection and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) use. Other causes of PUD include the following:
Empiric PPI or H-2 blocker for ulcer prophylaxis is recommended in these situations.
All gastric ulcers should be biopsied. By contrast, no need for routine biopsy of duodenal ulcer.
Rare causes include MALToma, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and Crohn’s disease
Abbreviation: PPI, proton pump inhibitor.
Presentation: PUD presents with dyspepsia +/- alarm features (as given before in algorithm).
Classic presentation is epigastric pain worsened by eating food. Food stimulates production of gastric acid which irritates the ulcer.
Epigastric pain usually occurs within few hours after eating food, when gastric contents are being emptied into the duodenum. Eating food relieves pain, as this causes the pyloric sphincter to close, keeping the food and gastric acid in the stomach.
9.6.1 Diagnosis Is Based on Endoscopy Findings
aBiopsy of the ulcer itself is not routinely recommended in patients with benign-appearing duodenal ulcer. For gastric ulcers, do biopsy.
9.7 Gastrinoma (Zollinger–Ellison Syndrome)
Background: Gastrinoma is a tumor that autonomously secretes a lot of gastrin. Common location of the tumor is in pancreatic or duodenal area. It can be associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) I syndrome.
Hypergastrinemia stimulates gastric acid production, increases gastric pH and risk for subsequent ulcer formation (usually multiple).
Hypergastrinemia stimulates gastric mucosal cells leading to mucosal hypertrophy and prominent gastric folds. There is an increased risk of gastric carcinoma.
Suspect gastrinoma if any of the following is present:
Multiple peptic ulcers
Ulcer in odd places like second or third part of duodenum or jejunum
Intractable ulcers or recurrent ulcers, particularly in patients with negative H. pylori testing and no hx of NSAIDs use
Occur due to excessive gastric acid entering the duodenum, damaging small intestine mucosae, and inactivating pancreatic enzymes. Diarrhea is also present (mostly osmotic with some secretory component)
Abbreviation: NSAIDs, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
aPPIs decrease gastric acid production that leads to increase in compensatory gastrin secretion. So, PPI use can cause false positive hypergastrinemia.
bAchlorhydria is absence of gastric acid, that is, alkaline (elevated) pH. It leads to compensatory secondary hypergastrinemia. Causes of achlorhydria include atrophic gastritis (pernicious anemia), chronic renal failure, chronic H. pylori infection, surgical vagotomy, etc.
c Mechanism: Normal gastric acid production is inhibited by secretin. In contrast, gastrinoma cells secrete more gastrin in response to secretin hormone.
d1st step is to do an EGD (if not yet done), CT or MRI scan and somatostatin receptor scintigraphy (octreotide scan). If these tests are negative for primary tumor, NSIDx is endoscopic ultrasound. (This has greater sensitivity for diagnosing small tumors.)
If gastrinoma is localized and/or with limited or isolated metastasis, NSIM is surgical resection. Do endoscopic ultrasound (US) prior to surgery to ensure proper staging.
If widespread, do medical treatment with large doses of PPIs to block acid secretion.
Hereditary genetic syndrome associated with triad of pancreatic, parathyroid, and pituitary tumors (the board favorite): look for hypercalcemia (parathyroid adenoma), galactorrhoea-amenorrhea syndrome (pituitary adenoma), and features of gastrinoma or other pancreatic or parapancreatic
neuroendocrine tumors, as listed below:
VIPoma (hypersecretion of vasoactive intestinal peptide)
Hypokalemia, Achlorhydria, Diarrhea (secretory type)
Migratory necrolytic erythema, Anemia, Diabetes or glucose intolerance
Hypoglycemia, elevated blood C-peptide and insulin level
9.8 Stomach Cancer
Smoking and alcohol (they are synergistic).
Diet rich in nitrosamines which are found in smoked, salted, or barbequed meat.
Conditions that increase gastrin level: gastrinoma and chronic achlorhydria (due to pernicious anemia, chronic H. pylori infection, etc.).
Presentation: early satiety, weight loss, dyspepsia, upper GI bleeding.
Workup: NSIM is EGD and biopsy. If positive for malignancy, NSIM is CT scan. Depending on CT study results, positron emission tomography (PET)/CT, endoscopic US, or laparoscopy might be indicated for staging.
Rx: Localized disease is treated surgically. In advanced stages, chemotherapy +/- palliative surgery are indicated (e.g., patient has a bulky mass which is causing obstruction or inability to eat any solid food).
9.9 Gastric Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue Tumor
Background: It is the MC type of extranodal marginal zone lymphoma and the only type associated with H. Pylori infection. Most MALTomas are of low grade and commonly remain localized.
Presentation: Symptoms or complication of PUD (e.g., upper GI bleeding or dyspepsia).
If positive for H. pylori, start H. pylori eradication therapy; the tumor generally subsides after treatment. This is a unique treatment of this form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
If negative for H. pylori, do radiotherapy for localized disease. Alternative regimen is rituximab.
If positive for H. pylori, start H. pylori eradication therapy.
When symptoms develop, treat with rituximab +/- chemotherapy.
Follow-up: Regular surveillance EGD.
9.10 Malabsorption Syndromes
There are various causes of malabsorption, but all usually share the following common features:
Chronic diarrhea, bloating, flatulence
(Note: acute diarrhea/bloating and flatulence is considered infectious until proven otherwise) Fatty greasy stools that float easily in the toilet (steatorrhea)
Features of malnutrition
Vitamin A deficiency
Follicular hyperkeratosis, squamous metaplasia of cornea (called Bitot’s spot), night blindness, etc.
Vitamin K deficiency
Easy bruising and bleeding with elevated INR
Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin B12, folate, and/or iron deficiency can present with anemia
Normally free calcium in gut lumen binds with dietary oxalate; calcium oxalate, as a compound, cannot get absorbed through intestinal epithelial cells and gets excreted with stool. In malabsorption, increased fatty acids in stool bind with enteral luminal calcium, which in turn frees up oxalates to be absorbed into the circulation. This leads to hyperoxaluria and increased risk of calcium oxalate stones formation
9.10.1 Diagnostic Workup of Malabsorption
To diagnose malabsorption, do fecal fat quantification test. Spot test can be done for screening, but if negative and when suspicion is high, 72-hour fecal fat testing is recommended which has high sensitivity and specificity to diagnose steatorrhea (malabsorption). Generally, malabsorption should be confirmed before doing invasive procedures such as EGD with biopsy.
9.10.2 Different Etiologies of Malabsorption
In malabsorption, patient’s history generally provides clues to etiology:
Malabsorption + history of the following
Travel to developing countries
Giardia stool antigen or nucleic acid testing.a Also, do stool microscopy for cysts, ova, parasites, and leukocytes. If these tests are negative consider serology to look for other infections such as Strongyloides, Entamoeba histolytica, etc.
If all the above tests are negative, do fecal fat quantification to document malabsorption and celiac sprue testing (which is the major differential dx), prior to doing EGD with small bowel biopsy
If stool antigen or nucleic acid testing is positive for giardia, start treatment.
Rx: depends on age
> 3 yrs of age- tinidazole (single dose)
1-2 yrs of age-nitazoxanide
< 1 year of age -metronidazole
For pregnant patients in their 1st trimester,if treatment is deemed necessary, paromomycin is preferred. In 2nd or 3rd trimester, any of the medication mentioned here can be given.
Tropical sprue (unknown microbiological cause)
If small bowel biopsy reveals blunting of villi/chronic inflammation, celiac sprue testing is negative, and there is positive travel history, preliminary dx is made.
Rx: oral tetracycline for few months
Bowel anatomical issues (e.g., strictures, fistula, anastomosis)
Risk factors for reduced peristalsis (e.g., diabetes, scleroderma, Crohn’s disease)
Small bowel intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Carbohydrate breath test: after oral carbohydrate load, bacteria metabolize it to hydrogen and methane, which gets absorbed into circulation, excreted in breath and can be measured.
Diagnostic test is EGD with jejunal aspirate culture growing > 1,000 CFU of bacteria, but this may not be needed.
Rx: (amoxicillin + clavulanate) or (rifaximin)
Migratory arthralgia, lymphadenopathy +/- skin hyperpigmentationb +/- central nervous system involvement (e.g., memory impairment)
Whipple’s disease (caused by infection with Tropheryma whipplei)
EGD with small bowel biopsy with PAS (periodic acid-Schiff) staining
Rx: IV ceftriaxone or penicillin G, followed by oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (or doxycycline)
a Alternatively, patients with recent hx of travel and acute onset of symptoms suggestive of malabsorption can be empirically treated with metronidazole. If symptoms resolve, it is most likely giardiasis.
bCaution: Looks somewhat similar to hemochromatosis. Hemochromatosis can also present with malabsorption (due to pancreatic insufficiency), joint pain, and skin pigmentation. Presence of lymphadenopathy points toward Whipple’s disease.
Malabsorption + History of the following
Recurrent epigastric pain +/- diabetes mellitus (due to endocrine pancreas deficiency)
Exam CCS may give hx of alcoholism or lab/clinical features suggestive of chronic alcohol use (e.g., macrocytosis, elevated GGT, AST > ALT)
Document presence of the following:
Pancreatic calcification: do either US, CT, or plain X-ray
Presence of ductal pathology: do MRCP
Abnormal pancreatic exocrine function: do either fecal elastase or 72hr fecal fat test
See chronic pancreatitis section for further details
Rx: oral pancreatic enzymes supplements
Epigastric pain: Endoscopy shows multiple ulcers in the stomach +/- duodenum or ulcers in unusual places like second or third part of duodenum or jejunum
Hold PPI and check serum fasting gastrin level after 1 week
Surgical resection if localized disease or with surgically resectable metastasis. If widespread, do medical treatment with large doses of PPIs to block acid secretion
Hx of anxiety or bulimia nervosa
Factitious diarrhea due to laxative abuse
Colonoscopy can reveal dark brown discoloration of colon (melanosis coli)
Rx: cognitive behavioral therapy + nutritional rehabilitation +/- SSRI or olanzapine
Intensely pruritic papulovesicular lesions on the extremities (dermatitis herpetiformis)
Malabsorption without any other history suggestive of abovementioned conditions
See below for diagnostic algorithm
Remove BReWed beer from diet (i.e., Barley, Rye, Wheat, and beer, which is made from barley). These grains contain gluten protein, which when ingested, elicits an immune reaction in susceptible individuals
aPatients with celiac sprue may have increased risk of lymphoma and GI malignancy. Abbreviations: ALT, alanine aminotransferase; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; CFU, colony forming unit; EGD, esophagogastroduodenoscopy; GGT, gamma-glutamyl transferase; MRCP, magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography; PPI, proton pump inhibitor; SSRI, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
9.10.3 Diagnostic algorithm of celiac disease
aIgA anti-tissue transglutaminase (TTG) antibody. Another antibody that can be checked is IgA antiendomysial antibodies.
bSelective IgA deficiency is common in celiac sprue and can lead to false negative IgA anti-TTG.
cBest test is small bowel biopsy (biopsy of duodenal bulb + other duodenal areas +/- jejunum), which typically shows blunting or loss of villous architecture with increased inflammatory cells. Note: tropical sprue has the same picture. Absence of travel history to tropical countries points toward celiac. Note that in some patients with high probability of celiac (e.g., positive dermatitis herpetiformis or coexistent autoimmune disease such as type I DM, autoimmune hepatitis), we can go directly for EGD along with serology.
dIf patient is already on gluten-free diet, antibody serology testing can be negative. In this instance, we can check HLA DQ2 and DQ8 genotypes. If positive, gluten challenge and repeat serology need to be done.
Even if D-xylose test for malabsorption is not used anymore, the basic science behind it is interesting, hence questions on it are still asked on exam.
D-xylose is a simple sugar that does not need to be digested for absorption.
If D-xylose is not absorbed into the circulation, then there is a problem with the absorptive surface (e.g., celiac sprue, tropical sprue).
If D-xylose is absorbed into the circulation, then we can conclude that malabsorption is not due to problem with the absorptive surface; think of other causes such as chronic pancreatitis.
2. A 45-year-old female presents with long-standing history of symptoms of periodic diarrhea and weight loss. There is no history of travel. EGD with intestinal biopsy reveals blunting of villi. What is the best treatment? Antibiotics or dietary intervention?
9.11 Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
Idiopathic inflammatory process involves
Can involve the whole GI tract, including mouth
Diarrhea, weight loss, fever, abdominal pain, etc.
Disease course is usually remitting-relapsing (periods of acute flare-ups followed by dormant phase).
MC presentation scenarios
Proctitis: abdominal pain, tenesmus, stool urgency, and if severe, bloody diarrhea
Ileitis: right lower quadrant abdominal pain and tenderness
Malabsorption (chronic diarrhea, weight loss, calcium oxalate stones, vitamin B12 deficiency, etc.) can result from:
Both can have extraintestinal manifestations a
Erythema nodosum, pyoderma gangrenosum, uveitis/iritis, arthritis, etc.
They have increased risk for venous thromboembolism
Look for elevated ESR, leukocytosis, and/or reactive thrombocytosis. (These are important clues to diagnosis, but these can be normal in patients with mild disease or in remission.)
Both UC/CD can have positive fecal occult blood and stool leukocytes
Pathology Both UC/CD are diagnosed with endoscopy and biopsy
Colonoscopy will show superficial inflammation with continuous GI mucosal involvement
Granulomatous transmural inflammation which may lead to
Perforation due to transmural involvement
Fibrosis → stricture formation → intestinal obstruction → perforation
Fistula formation → development of abscess
Granulomatous inflammation is a characteristic feature that differentiates CD from UC
Endoscopy will show skip lesions (lesions are not continuous)
aUC is associated with HLA-B27 related disorders, which include psoriatic arthritis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, ankylosing spondylitis, and reactive arthritis.
Abbreviations: CD, Crohn’s disease; ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; GI, gastrointestinal; UC, ulcerative colitis.
COlitis is COntinous Crohn’s DISease is DIScontinous
PAIR of B27 (bombers) where I = inflammatory bowel disease, the UC type
First treatment of choice:
Both are treated with anti-inflammatory 5-ASA derivativesa and immunosuppressive agents such as steroids, 6-mercaptopurine, azathioprine, etc.
Proctitis: suppository Canasa
Proctosigmoiditis: suppository (Canasa) +enema (Rowasa)
Left-sided or diffuse colitis: oral 5-ASA derivatives and enema/suppository
If no response, use oral glucocorticoid. (Budesonide is preferred, as it has high topical GI effect and low systemic effect due to extensive first pass metabolism by liver.)
Mild flare-up with no systemic symptoms:
Oral 5-ASA derivative may be tried first
If not responding, do a trial of oral antibiotics +/- oral steroids (e.g., budesonide). Transmural inflammation and gut bacterial infection more likely play a role in CD
More Severe disease: For example, frequent bloody stools, frequent diarrhea, or signs of systemic toxicity such as fever, tachycardia.
Systemic steroids (e.g., prednisone or IV glucocorticoids) + oral and/or rectal ASA derivatives +/- antibiotics
If refractory to steroids, use any of the following: anti-TNF agents (infliximab, adalimumab) or vedolizumab (anti-integrin antibody). Cyclosporine is another option for UC and certolizumab for Crohn’s disease
Long-term treatment for prevention of flare-ups
If steroid dependent or frequent exacerbations, start steroid sparing agents such as 6-mercaptopurine or azathioprine. Other options are biologic agents (e.g., infliximab, adalimumab). Methotrexate is an additional option for CD
After 8–10 years of dx of UC, colonoscopy with multiple blind biopsies should be done to screen for development of colon cancer, followed by serial colonoscopies at 1–3-year intervals.
! Any grade of dysplasia in biopsy warrants colectomy
For active colonic disease or in patients with fistula, ciprofloxacin and metronidazole alone or in combination is commonly used
For CD with fistula, also use immunosuppressive agents. Systemic steroids and ASA derivatives have NOT been shown to induce closure of fistula
Indications for surgery
Toxic megacolon refractory to medical management
Severe flare-up refractory to medical management
Frequent exacerbation of disease despite medical management
After more than a decade of dx of UC prophylactic proctocolectomy might be offered to patients, instead of screening colonoscopy every 1–3 year
Symptoms refractory to medical treatment (e.g., high dose of steroids required to control symptoms) or frequent exacerbation of disease despite adequate medical therapy
Severe fistulating disease
Bowel obstruction refractory to conservative management
a5-ASA derivatives are olsalazine (oral), balsalazide (oral), sulfasalazine (oral), and mesalamine-derived compounds (oral or topical): discussed further in the below table.
Abbreviations: ASA, aminosalicylic acid; CD, Crohn’s disease; GI, gastrointestinal; TNF, tumor necrosis factor; UC, ulcerative colitis.
Asacol is for Colitis.
PENTasa—Pan ENTeric ASA: is effective for both small and large bowel inflammation, so useful in Crohn’s disease.
RowaSa = Rectal enema for rectum + Sigmoid colon involvement.
Topical 5-ASA derivatives
Oral 5-ASA derivatives
Rowasa is a rectal enemaa
Canasa is suppositorya
Pentasa is released in both small and large bowel.a
Asacol is efficacious mostly in ileum and colon.a
Sulfasalazineb is only effective in colon. (Colonic bacteria are required to cleave this drug into 5-ASA which is the active form.)
a Mesalamine-derived ASA compounds are topical Canasa, Rowasa, and oral Asacol, Pentasa.
b sulfasalazine is usually not the first line as it has higher risk of side effects. It can cause GI disturbances, skin rash, hepatitis, pancreatitis, pneumonitis, agranulocytosis, and aplastic anemia.
A man with hx of Crohn’s disease presents with complain of fecal material in his urine. What is the likely dx?
Patient with prior long-standing history of nonspecific GI complaints presents with high fever and abdominal pain. Abdominal exam reveals diffuse tenderness and decreased bowel sounds. Lab tests reveals leukocytosis, thrombocytosis, and elevated lactate.
What is the best NSIDx?
Abdominal X-ray reveals the following. What is the likely dx?
What is the NSIM?
Patient with history of ulcerative colitis presents with few months’ hx of progressive itching and fatigue. Liver function tests (LFTs) reveal ↑ gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) and ↑ alkaline phosphatase (AKP). What is the likely dx?
Source: In: Gunderman R, ed. Essential Radiology. Clinical Presentation, Pathophysiology, Imaging. 2nd ed. Thieme; 2000.
9.12 Lactose Intolerance
Background: Virtually everyone is born with lactase, an intestinal brush border enzyme that splits lactose into glucose and galactose and helps digesting milk. Later during life, people can lose this enzyme either spontaneously (genetically determined
) or due to villous pathology (e.g., giardiasis, celiac sprue).
Pathophysiology: When lactose-containing food is ingested, the undigested lactose remains in the GI lumen, which is then fermented by bacteria producing hydrogen gas (resulting in flatulence, bloating) and osmotically active compound (osmotic diarrhea so stool osmolar gap is typically increased).
Presentation: Explosive diarrhea with flatulence and bloating any time one ingests dairy products. Exam question might not include hx of dairy ingestion. If weight loss is present, think of alternate dx.
Management: Avoid dairy products
and if symptoms resolve dx is made. If patient does not want to avoid lactose and wants to confirm the dx first, do hydrogen breath test after ingesting dairy products. In addition, lactase enzyme supplements can be used.
9.13 Diverticular Disease
Background: It refers to the formation of multiple outpouchings in colon. This is common in older age population. MC location is in sigmoid colon. Risk factors include constipation, obesity, use of NSAIDs/opiates, etc.
Hx of chronic constipation alternating with diarrhea.
Sometimes patients have mild abdominal pain or bloating relieved by defecation.
Chronic lower GI bleeding can lead to iron deficiency anemia.
Acute painless lower GI bleeding.
Management: High fiber diet and stool softeners as needed. Diet low in red meat and total fat can reduce likelihood of symptomatic diverticular disease.
9.14 Acute Diverticulitis
Pathophysiology: Blockage of diverticula by colonic contents that results in peridiverticular inflammatory process.
Presentation: Acute abdominal pain and tenderness +/- signs of sepsis. MC location of abdominal tenderness is in left lower quadrant but it can occur anywhere (e.g., right lower quadrant tenderness due to pericecal diverticulitis).
Mild disease (low-grade fever, mild pain, and able to take PO intake)
Can be treated on an outpatient basis with clear liquid diet and oral antibiotics that cover gram negatives and anaerobes. For example, (amoxicillin-clavulanate) or (cefpodoxime + metronidazole).
CT scan is not necessarily indicated but may be indicated in patients not responding to outpatient therapy.
Severe disease (severe pain, high fever, or high leukocyte count)
NSIM is hospitalization, bowel rest, IV fluids, and IV antibiotics (e.g., ceftriaxone + metronidazole). Then NSIM is CT scan to assess severity.
If patient hasn’t had a recent colonoscopy, NSIM is to schedule colonoscopy after resolution of acute episode.
For recurrent diverticulitis, elective diverticulectomy can be done on a case-by-case basis.
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While California’s Silicon Valley is the epicenter of all things technology, companies based out of Texas played an important role in the rise of the personal computer as well.
Christopher Cantwell was even inspired to create the hit television series Halt and Catch Firefollowing his childhood in North Texas’s Silicon Prairie, where his father was employed as a software salesman in the 1980’s.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced on Monday in its fourth quarter earnings release that it will be moving its headquarters from San Jose, California to Houston, Texas.
“HPE’s largest U.S. employment hub, Houston is an attractive market to recruit and retain future diverse talent, and is where the company is currently constructing a state-of-the-art new campus,” HPE said. “The Bay Area will continue to be a strategic hub for HPE innovation, and the company will consolidate a number of sites in the Bay Area to its San Jose campus. No layoffs are associated with this move.”
Texas Governor Greg Abbott thanked HPE for relocating to Houston while explaining why more than 10% of Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in the state.
“Hewlett Packard Enterprise joins more than 50 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the Lone Star State, including 22 in the Houston area alone,” Abbott said. “That is because Texas offers the best business climate in the nation. Our low taxes, high quality of life, top-notch workforce, and tier one universities create an environment where innovative companies like HPE can flourish.”
HPE’s announcement comes as a number of technology founders and executives make the same move from California to Texas. Dropbox CEO Drew Houston, Splunk CEO Douglas Merritt, and Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale are just a few of the high profile names reportedly set to make Austin their new permanent home.
“Texas is a lot like going to California 40 to 50 years ago,” Lonsdale said. “It’s very welcoming, it’s a dynamic economy, it’s affordable. Texas has a lot going for it.”
Even Elon Musk, who reportedly changed his driver’s license to a Texas license, has floated the idea of moving Tesla’s headquarters from Palo Alto to Texas. Tesla’s headquarters remains in California but the company announced in July it will build its next Gigafactory near Austin.
“I guess a lot of people from California if you ask them what’s the one place you would move outside of California, it’s Austin…,” Musk said. “I went to our team and said, ‘Where do you want to spend time? And where would you potentially move?’ And they were like, ‘Well, Austin is just the No. 1 choice.'”
Data from moving company moveBuddha.com shows Texas is by far the most popular destination for those leaving the San Francisco Bay area. So far this year, 16% of outbound Bay Area residents moved to the state. That’s more than the combined total going to the next two most popular states—Washington and New York, which accounted for 7.9% and 6.5% of the outbound total, respectively.
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Phase Scientific International—a biotech startup based in Garden Grove and Hong Kong—announced on Aug. 10 its Indicaid COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA in point-of-care applications.
“We see this U.S. emergency use authorization as recognition of the importance of our technology and product quality and we are eager to expand our reach across the U.S. and into other international markets to do our part in helping combat the COVID-19 pandemic,” founder and CEO of Phase Scientific Dr. Ricky Chiu said in a statement.
Indicaid is a nasal swab test that detects the SARS-CoV-2 antigen in individuals suspected of contracting the virus within five days of symptom onset. Results are available within 20 minutes, according to the company.
The test is performed via “a gentle shallow nasal swabbing vs. the deeper penetration required by other tests,” Phase Scientific notes.
Two million Indicaid kits have already been supplied across 30 countries. In some regions outside of the U.S., such as Hong Kong, it’s authorized as a consumer self-test.
“Our test has been globally adopted and utilized to meet a variety of emergency testing needs. From the Hong Kong government using Indicaid for healthcare worker’s weekly screenings, to usage across shopping malls, supermarkets and schools worldwide, our rapid test has proved to be both effective and efficient,” Chiu said.
In the U.S., specimens can now be collected by a healthcare provider or self-collected under the supervision of a healthcare professional, following the August FDA approval.
Phase Scientific was founded in 2015 by UCLA engineers Daniel Kamei, Benjamin Wu and Chiu.
Since its formation, it’s raised $23 million in funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the U.S. National Science Foundation, the U.S. National Institutes of Health and government agencies in Hong Kong, Chiu told the Business Journal.
The privately-held company has developed a liquid biopsy technology that concentrates and purifies target molecules in samples, improving the accuracy of diagnostic tests.
“Our technology is very unique,” Chiu told the Business Journal. “Simply put, higher concentration equals more accuracy.”
Phase Scientific’s liquid biopsy methodology has a vast application, officials say, including cancer screenings, prenatal tests, and now, COVID-19 rapid antigen tests.
While Indicaid is currently authorized in the U.S. for professional use, Phase Scientific aims to make it available to the U.S. consumer market once it obtains the proper certifications, Chiu told the Business Journal.
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Data security is something every organization in Canada must contend with. Implementing layers of security and 24/7 threat detection can help provide protection, like leaving the your door locked at all times so no one can just walk into your business. But when your staff (executives included) reuse passwords across a variety of different sites and apps, they’ve essentially left the keys to your most valuable information in the lock.
The Password Problem
Hackers have passwords, and they know that people use them on multiple sites. As well, hackers use social engineering to know which executives in your organization have financial roles. And they can use the password they stole from a shopper’s club loyalty card account database, for instance, and try it on your network. And this method often works. Hackers also know that the more complex passwords become, the more likely people are to come up with two or three variations of one that works (i.e., it meets all the criteria for one capital letter, one number, one symbol) and reuse it everywhere – from their grocery store loyalty card accounts to your network.
But it’s more than just the repeated use of the same passwords across different apps and sites that poses a risk to your business; it’s the fact that many people don’t change their passwords even after being notified of a breach. How many of your employees are still using the same passwords (or variations) following the Yahoo data breach? The LinkedIn breach? The Capital One breach?
It Takes More than Passwords to Keep Your Data Safe
Yes, you still need to have strict password policies. But in addition to that, you must:
- Provide ongoing, in-depth training to your staff about threats, including common email threats
- Establish and follow a strict patching regimen so that you prevent potential access to your data through a back door
- Implement as many barriers as possible against a data breach, including layers of security (firewalls, malware detection, network security)
- Monitor your systems 24/7 for threats
- Delete access immediately – including remote access – for any employee who leaves the company
- Require a multi-factor authentication to access any secure area of your network
- Have the capability of logging and monitoring who is doing what inside your network
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Line B - Employability Skills Competency B-3: Use Interpersonal Communication Skills
Posted: September 30, 2015 | Updated: April 13, 2022
Author: Camosun College
Good news! This book has been updated and revised. An adaptation of this book can be found here: open.bccampus.ca
THIS BOOK WILL BE ARCHIVED ON October 1, 2022, AS IT HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A NEW EDITION. No matter what your job is, you will need to communicate with other people. Your communication skills determine how successfully you receive and transmit information. Communication is arguably the most important of all life skills and plays a significant role in all aspects of work and home life. Communication is verbal, written, and non-verbal, and every gesture, voice inflection, or facial movement speaks volumes and conveys information to others. An effective communicator is also an active listener. Employers actively seek out Individuals who are good communicators. The following list of lines and competencies was generated with the goal of creating an entry-level trades training resource, while still offering the flexibility for lines to be used as stand-alone books. Line B – Employability Skills. B-1 Apply Study and Learning Skills, B-2 Describe Expectations and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees, B-3 Use Interpersonal Communication Skills, B-4 Describe the Apprenticeship System.
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3.7 / 5
Q: The text covers all areas and ideas of the subject appropriately and provides an effective index and/or glossary
For the most part. additions and alterations:
Page 9- Please add the four parts of communication:
Feedback- the most important part in the communication process. Without feedback, there is no way to know if the message has been received as intended.
Also add in this area:
Two kinds of communication
One way- lacks any feedback. example, a radio broadcast, a newspaper. unless there is a letter to the editor section, that could make the communication 2 way. An ad is one way, uness a coupon has been added to the ad, and the user told to bring in. this can then give some feedback on the success of the ad.
two way- the most effective way to communicate. Each member of the communication system gives and receives feedback until the message is understood.
Page 10- Please add something here about voice inflection- saying "have a nice day" in a condescending tone does not imply the feeling that the words are to express.
Page 8- first sentence- change to " No matter what your job is, you need to be able to ....
Page 11- under the sketched faces, ask the question," can you figure out what each face is feeling?"
Page 12- bottom of page, adding something about taking notes down as someone is describing a situation will help to ensure that,1) you understand the situation and 2) the sender of the messge knows that you are paying attention.
The chart does not line up. example: "providing unconditional acceptance" should be acccross from the statement " conditional acceptance"
align figure 3 to match each other across the lines.
Comprehensiveness Rating: 3 out of 5
Q: Content is accurate, error-free and unbiased
I do not think that the self tests are very well done. At no time should you ask more than one specific item in one choice. make a, b, c, and d ONE thing. Also asking NOT questions is confusing for the test taker. Having made up numerous tests for apprentices this is basic skills.
All the tests are pure recall questions. A better solution is to put the information into action such as asking a question ex.
You are listening to a fellow employee who is voicing their concern over the new schedule at work, they finish their information. the next step is to....
asking bloomes taxonomy type 2 action questions ensures that the learners know how to put the information into good practice.
Most of the self tests are poorly done, with "all the above" and "none of the above" for choices. This sort of questioning does little to prepare students for the apprenticeship system and the ensuing tests, as the ITA tests will not have those choices. Please rewrite the test questions, using application based questioning, with four strong single answer choices.
Content Accuracy Rating: 3 out of 5
Q: Content is up-to-date, but not in a way that will quickly make the text obsolete within a short period of time. The text is written and/or arranged in such a way that necessary updates will be relatively easy and straightforward to implement
Page 19- under the concentrate area. there is NO mention of the phenomena of environmental noise, that occurs. This could be a machine making noise, but could also be hunger pains, emotional distress from a personal matter, or being tired. Please add this.
Page 23 discusses feedback. This again should be noted as the most important part of the communication process. Adding how to give good feedback should be inserted here.
Page 24 states" guidelines for giving and taking feedback" should be changed to giving and receiving feedback. It then matches the information. Bold the giving and receiving words in the preceding information.
Relevance Rating: 4 out of 5
Q: The text is written in lucid, accessible prose, and provides adequate context for any jargon/technical terminology used
Page 30- there should be some additional information on communicating about the issue, not the person.
example "you added too much bleach in the water and now the clothes are faded"
"too much bleach was added to the water and the clothes are now faded"
This focuses on the issue, not the person. Please add.
"focus on the issue, not the person"
Use issue based statements.
Clarity Rating: 4 out of 5
Q: The text is internally consistent in terms of terminology and framework
not all. see previous comments on preceding pages. Please re do the tests.
Consistency Rating: 3 out of 5
Q: The text is easily and readily divisible into smaller reading sections that can be assigned at different points within the course (i.e., enormous blocks of text without subheadings should be avoided). The text should not be overly self-referential, and should be easily reorganized and realigned with various subunits of a course without presenting much disruption to the reader.
The headings are fine. See previous information
Modularity Rating: 4 out of 5
Q: The topics in the text are presented in a logical, clear fashion
yes they are in logical order, just missing things. See previous.
Organization Rating: 4 out of 5
Q: The text is free of significant interface issues, including navigation problems, distortion of images/charts, and any other display features that may distract or confuse the reader
Please add comment to the fact" can you tell what the faces are implying? " back on page 11.
Interface Rating: 4 out of 5
Q: The text contains no grammatical errors
Using the words "talker" as opposed to "speaker" do not coincide for reading.
example: page 16. question 4
"if you are a good TALKER, you are a good communicator" please remove talker and install speaker. More professional. There are other spots in the module where talker is used. please change.
Grammar Rating: 4 out of 5
Q: The text is not culturally insensitive or offensive in any way. It should make use of examples that are inclusive of a variety of races, ethnicities, and backgrounds
The mention of multi cultures and the different ways of communicating are good, but add axamples that are proven. This will help the student and promote discussion in the classroom.
Cultural Relevance Rating: 4 out of 5
Q: Are there any other comments you would like to make about this book, for example, its appropriateness in a Canadian context or specific updates you think need to be made?
Please please fix all of the self tests to reflect the kind of Bloomes Taxonomy questioning that will occur when these students take on an apprentice test. Application questions iwith four plausible choices. One the most correct. No true or false, no all of above.
Page 33- Please add as a bullet at the bottom, to the effect that any issue that has come to an agreeable solution should and MUST be revisited to confirm the solution is effective!
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Trump's outgoing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Aurelia Skipwith just signed an agreement to work with the NRA to recruit and train more Americans to shoot wild animals.
Tell the Service this agreement is unacceptable and must be broken immediately.
This partnership will allow more animals to be shot — paid for by the agency tasked with protecting wildlife while funneling taxpayer dollars to a far-right gun-industry mouthpiece.
Throughout its anti-wildlife term, the Trump administration has moved to expand trophy hunting. It created an illegal wildlife council rigged with trophy hunters and issued permits to import body parts of threatened leopards and lions.
The administration moved to increase hunting of bobcats, mountain lions and foxes in more national wildlife refuges across the country and now wants to arm and train more people to gun down animals.
With wolves across the lower 48 no longer federally protected, more states could hold wolf trophy hunts this year.
This last attack runs directly counter to the purpose of the Service. In no way should it use its position as wildlife's protector to enlist more Americans to hunt and kill wildlife.
The agreement between the Department of Interior and the NRA should be torn up and cancelled immediately.
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Communication and Leadership Paper
1.Identify an effective leader who you believe is also a good communicator and explain the reasoning behind your choice. (This individual can be a widely known figure or someone you know personally.)
2.Using this person as an example, explain why effective communication is so important for effective leadership. Support this portion of the paper by citing material from the text, assigned readings and outside sources.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
Directly quoted source material may not exceed 10% of the paper’s content.
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Recently, the edifice of the Salvation Army Church-owned William Booth
Junior and Senior High School, located at Pipeline Road in Paynesville
was completely burned to ashes at night hours.
Circumstances leading to the fire outbreak, up to present, remain a mystery as the Liberia National Police (LNP), United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), and other concerned authorities are said to be investigating the incident.
When this paper visited the school campus over the weekend, it observed that the entire building hosting both the junior and senior high sessions was terribly destroyed.
It was also gathered that only the elementary session of the school was, by “God’s divine mercy,” spared by the fire outbreak which, by all accounts, has sent chills down the spines of not only the students and school administrators but also citizens and residents of the Pipeline Community and its environs.
Since this ugly development, the fate of students of the William Booth Junior and Senior High School remains in limbo.
Some of these students including 9th and 12th graders were, prior to the recent damage done to their school edifice, among other Liberian students, preparing for this year’s junior and senior high examinations administered annually by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).
As others nationwide, are continuing their studies, though with some apparent difficulties owing primarily to intervening variables, students of the William Booth High School are now forced by the fire incident to remain at home doing little or nothing with respect to their educational journey.
This is to say the least, unfortunate and regrettable.
For more than a thousand Liberian students including boys and girls who are considered ‘future leaders’ of the country to sit at home indefinitely without access to education as a result of a situation (fire outbreak) that they apparently have no knowledge about is mindboggling.
In our candid view, it serves as a disincentive to building the educational capacity of young Liberians.
We say this simply because education is a right and not a privilege, as such, its provision by the Liberian ruling establishment should not be an option but a national necessity.
This is why we are calling on the Government of Liberia (GoL) to not only investigate the fire incident at the school edificewith urgency but to also work with the leadership of the Salvation Army Church and the school administration in every possible way for the students to return to classes.
We also believe that it would be more appropriate for the government, through the Ministry of Education, with support of its international partners including UNMIL, to embark on a quick-impact project that would lead to the return of William Booth Junior and Senior High School students to classes without further delay.
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A riot gun or less-lethal launcher is a type of firearm that is used to fire "non-lethal" ammunition for the purpose of suppressing riots. Less-lethal launchers may be special purpose firearms designed for riot control use, or standard firearms, usually shotguns and grenade launchers, adapted to riot control use with appropriate ammunition. Many of them are 40 mm or 37 mm (about 1.5 inches) caliber.
Less-lethal launchers can fire various sorts of ammunition:
- Impact projectile. These rely on kinetic energy, e.g. rubber bullets.
- Teargas cartridge, chemical riot control agent.
- Pepper spray, chemical riot control agent.
- Stun ammo
- Smoke round
- Shotgun shell.
- Explosive. Largely for military use.
- Incendiary. Largely for military use.
- Sound 180db Sound emitting electric Projectile
- GLIMPS (Grenade-Launched Imaging Modular Projectile System). This is a 40 mm caliber projectile which contains a small camera which transmits television images of what it sees.
To avoid breaking the projectile up, less-lethal cartridges are often propelled by black powder, which when fired may make an eruption of sparks and smoke which is spectacularly large to those accustomed to modern cartridges propelled by more modern propellants.
Chemical agent ammunition
Chemical agents may be dispersed in three ways:
This method is the simplest: the chemical agent is in the form of a loose powder, which is expelled by the propellant of the cartridge. These rounds are used at short range, and have effect from the muzzle to a range of about 30 metres (33 yards). This method is best used by operators wearing gas masks, as the chemical agent can easily be blown towards the operator.
These are also called gas grenades, and are used at longer ranges. They are analogous to rifle grenades, providing increased accuracy and range over hand-thrown gas grenades. Gas grenades may be used by operators without gas masks, as the agent is only dispersed in the area of impact, as far away as 150 yards (140 m). The agent in gas grenades is dispersed as a gas or an aerosol spray.
These are specialized gas grenades designed to penetrate light barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, and interior walls, and disperse chemical agents on the far side.
Impact rounds come in a variety of shapes, sizes and compositions for varying roles. Impact rounds are made out of materials of much lower density than the lead normally used in bullets, are larger, and are fired at lower velocities. Rounds are designed with low mass, moderate velocity, and large surface area to prevent the rounds from penetrating the skin significantly or causing severe injury, so they merely provide a painful blow to the target: but instances have been reported where rubber or plastic bullets have caused significant injuries to the body or eyes, and in some cases caused death.
One broad classification of impact rounds is direct fire and indirect fire rounds. Direct fire rounds can be fired directly at the target, ideally targeted low on the target, away from vital organs that are more prone to damage from the impact. Indirect or skip fire rounds are intended to be fired into the ground in front of the target, where they dissipate some energy, and then rebound into the target.
Baton rounds, often called rubber bullets or plastic bullets, are cylinders made of rubber, plastic, wood, or foam, and can be as large as the full bore diameter of the launcher. Smaller baton rounds may be encased in a shell casing or other housing. Baton rounds may fire one long baton, or several shorter batons. Harder or denser baton rounds are intended for skip fire, while softer or less dense batons are intended for direct fire. Baton rounds are the subject of significant controversy, due to extensive use by British and Israeli forces, resulting in a number of deaths.
Beanbag rounds consist of a tough fabric bag filled with birdshot. The bag is flexible enough to flatten on impact, covering a large surface area, and they are used for direct fire. Beanbag rounds may be wide and flat, designed for close range use, or elliptical in shape, with a fabric tail to provide drag stabilization, for longer range use.
These, also called stinger rounds, consist of a number of rubber balls ranging from around 0.32 to 0.60 inches (8.1 to 15.2 mm) in diameter, and are used for direct fire. The small diameter means that each ball contains far less energy than a baton round, but it also limits the range. Rubber slugs, used in 12 gauge firearms, consist of a fin stabilized full bore diameter rubber projectile. These are used for long range, accurate direct fire shots on individual targets.
Pepper-spray projectiles, commonly called pepperballs, are direct-fire paintball-like capsules filled with a pepper spray solution of capsaicin. They provide a longer range, more user-friendly way to disperse pepper spray. Many sorts can be fired from paintball markers. Other sorts are designed to be fired from specially-designed pepperball guns whose muzzle velocity is greater than a paintball marker: if the velocity is not high enough the projectile will not break. As with paintball impacts, the capsule's impact is mildly painful and by itself can discourage rioters, but the pepper spray incapacitates and discourages more rioters than the capsule's impact.
Types of less-lethal launchers
Purpose-built launchers are commonly large bore guns, formerly 25 to 27 mm, modern versions are 37 to 40 mm. Dual-purpose guns are usually 12 gauge (18.5 mm) riot shotguns, firing special less-lethal shotgun shells.
Single-shot large bore launchers, such as the Milkor Stopper 37/38 mm riot gun, M79 Grenade launcher and ARWEN ACE, are generally break open designs. The barrels are relatively short, resulting in a carbine sized gun, and may have a shoulder stock and/or a forward handgrip to provide greater control. Pistol launchers do exist, but they are generally only used for short range, muzzle dispersing chemical agents.
Multishot large-bore launchers, such as ARWEN 37, are usually in the form of a revolver holding five or six rounds in the cylinder. Unlike normal revolvers, the cylinder of a revolving riot gun is too massive to be turned easily by the trigger pull, and is usually turned by a pre-tensioned spring or by a pump action.
Shotguns used for riot control are nearly always in 12 gauge, as that is the gauge in which nearly all riot control rounds are made. Generally riot shotguns are used, such as some models of the Remington 870 and Mossberg 500. Due to the reduced power of riot control rounds, there is insufficient energy to cycle the actions of gas operated and recoil operated firearms, so riot shotguns are manually operated, usually pump action. The advantage of using a riot shotgun for riot control is that the shotgun is a dual use firearm, and can switch quickly to and from the riot control role by changing the ammunition. The downside is that it can fire lethal projectiles, and so extra care must be taken in its use to prevent the wrong ammunition from being used.
A recent addition to the class of riot guns is the pepper ball gun, an example of which is the FN 303. This is essentially a paintball marker, either purpose built for riot control, or modified from a commercial paintball marker. The pepper ball guns use special pepper spray ammunition based on paintball technology, consisting of a gelatin capsule filled with the riot control agent. The guns use compressed gas and provide semiautomatic fire, and the pepperballs act just like paintballs, fracturing on impact and splattering the chemical agent on impact. These can be used for direct fire, to break the balls on the target, or indirect fire, breaking near the target and spraying the agent into the target's vicinity.
Police have been known to use paintball guns loaded with paint projectiles, to mark particular rioters so that police can easily identify and arrest them later.
Some weapons discharge teargas as a solution in water: see Category:Teargas solution squirters.
Large-bore launchers are classified as firearms in most countries. Shotguns intended for riot use are semi-automatic shotguns subject to relevant regulations. Riot control ammunition may be restricted in various jurisdictions, to a lesser or greater degree than normal shotgun shells.
In the U.S. large-bore launchers are subject to BATFE regulations. Since firearms over .50 caliber (13 mm) with rifled barrels are considered destructive devices under the National Firearms Act, only smoothbore riot guns may be sold to civilians; a common form found on the civilian market are M203 grenade launcher replicas, which can be used to fire 37 mm practice rounds. The 40 mm guns are usually rifled, and may fire 40 mm grenades; explosive grenades rely on the spin both for stabilization and for arming the fuze.
Riot guns have been documented to be lethal in some cases. The death of American baseball fan Victoria Snelgrove is one such incident.
|ARWEN 37||37 mm||5||drum magazine|
|ARWEN 37S "Shorty" CQB||37 mm||5||Short barrel, no stock, drum magazine|
|ARWEN ACE||1||single shot, telescoping stock|
|CM-55 gas gun||37 mm||1|||
|Cobray 37 mm launcher||37 mm||1||aluminum barrel, retractable stock|
|Defense Technology 37 mm Launcher||37 mm||model dependant||single-shot and multi-shot versions|
|DPMS M-37 flare launcher||37 mm||1|||
|Federal Labs 37 mm rotary gas gun||37 mm||6||rotary drum magazine, top-folding stock|
|Federal Labs 37 mm single-shot Federal Riot Gun||37 mm||1|||
|FN 303||18 mm||15||drum magazine|
|Heckler & Koch launcher||37 mm||1||retractable stock|
|Hilton multi-purpose gunHolding Dine Lanzador de Gases||37 mm||1|
|Holding Dine Lanzador de Gases||37 mm||1|
|M203 grenade launcher||40 mm||1||underslung attachment for rifles|
|M79 grenade launcher||40 mm||1||break-action|
|MGL-MK1 40 mm multi-launcher||40 mm||6||rotary drum magazine|
|Milkor Stopper 37/38 mm riot gun||37/38 mm||1||break-action|
|MK40 40 mm under barrel launcher||40 mm||1||fits under rifle barrel|
|MSRG-38||37 mm||6||rotary magazine|
|Ramo RT 37||37 mm||1|||
|MK40 40 mm under barrel launcher||40 mm||1||fits under rifle barrel|
|Russian single shot launcher RGM-40 "Kastet"||40 mm||1|||
|Sage Control Ordnance SL1||37 mm||1|||
|Sage Control Ordnance SL6||37 mm||6||rotary magazine|
|Webley Schermuly||37 mm||1|
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- ARWEN 37 Specification sheeet Police Ordnance
- ARWEN 37S Specification sheet Police Ordance
- ARWEN ACE specification sheet Police Ordnance
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- Image of one-shot teargas grenade gun
- How Stuff Works page on riot control:
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I have four friends tell me that I expect too much of them. This makes me laugh because I expect them to be exactly as they are… imperfect humans. I realize that they have an expectation that they must be at their best when they are around me. I am not sure where that expectation came from. Perhaps it is a carry-over from their child hood.
These inaccurate expectations have caused our friendship to slip sideways. They feel it is too much pressure. Whether the expectation is real or not, it does cause problems. I believe that we all have expectations of people, of work, of sporting events, of family dinners, and of our family. Our expectations come from the way we see our perfect world, without any thought to the truism that perfection does not exist. In other words, we create our own reality with our expectations and then we are sad when the reality does not happen.
Moving forward, are you able to give up or at least cut back on your expectations?
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I have read a few books on woodworking but in no way do I consider myself “well read”. Books that I do not like are not kept. Those make good gifts or donations.
Of all my woodworking books, one stands far above the rest for a few reasons. “The Joiner and Cabinet Maker”. If you don’t know about it, check out the description at Lost Art Press. Why is it my favorite? Here’s my top 5
1. It literally changed the way I work wood. Somehow, reading it made me believe that I could go ahead and build projects that I thought I would have to wait and build later when I was “good enough”. I had never cut any joint by hand before reading this book and building the schoolbox.
2. I want to be friends with Mr Anon (anonymous) because I like his way of thinking. “All these (workmen) are useful, each in his way; and all that are useful to others, and beholden to none, have a very good right to hold up their heads as respectable and necessary members of society.” Nice.
3. The original text tells lots of great info and makes it more fun than typical by putting it in a story form. It is no cliffhanger, but there is a hero and a villain.
4. The new “how to” section is well done. There is enough info given for any brand new hobbiest to build the pieces. Seriously. And even if you don’t “need” a schoolbox, you need to let one build you.
5. The historical perspective from Joel is neat. It really can put a few things about former times in perspective better than a history book.
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City of Sacramento officials say they will not rescind a no-camping ordinance that has sparked a month-long protest and arrests outside city hall. Several city council members, who are part of a new homeless task force, and other city officials held a press conference saying recent outreach efforts have gotten thousands of homeless people off the street.
The arrests of homeless demonstrators aren’t a surprise to anyone camping here.
They are given copies of the ordinance, warned numerous times and offered places at shelters before police lead them off to jail, some multiple times.
They say they are being harassed and shouldn’t be arrested for being poor and homeless. City council members say they want to give protesters a lot of lee way.
“…to have their protest, to say their peace, to make their point, but we cannot run a city where people don’t respect the law,” said Sacramento council member Steve Hansen, a downtown resident.
City officials say they now have a comprehensive homeless program that has gotten over 3,400 people into transitional or permanent housing and access to mental health care. They say they are working toward creating hundreds of permanent housing units for address the homeless problem.
It’s clear that the people outside city hall aren’t here to find a place to stay. They admittedly are here to protest and represent those who aren’t offered or cannot find shelter.
“I find it kind of offensive that they’re trying to offer the protesters space, but what about the other people sleeping on the streets? There are thousands of people without shelter,” said James Faygo Clark, protest organizer.
The city has formed a task force to explore solutions that are successful elsewhere.
“This task force [will] look at every option available whether it be in the city, the region of Sac, [or] even outside our wonderful city,” said Sacramento Vice-mayor Rick Jennings.
Protesters are preparing a legal challenge to the camping ordinance saying it is unlawfully targeting the poor and homeless. But the city says the ordinance is a health and safety issue that is part of a comprehensive solution.
“We want to solve this problem, but we can’t allow people to camp in alleys, camp on the sides of houses, urinate and dedicate where ever they want to. We have to have a solution that protects our communities while solving the problem,” said Hansen.
Other community members and agencies will be invited to join the task force. Protesters say they want a seat at the table too.
‘Without the voice of the people who are going through it, the task force isn’t able to have as much impact,” said Faygo Clark.
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Christmas is about giving, yes, but Christmas is also about receiving – receiving gifts, receiving people, receiving God’s grace. How do church boards learn to receive well? How, in a context where things are constantly being asked of them, do they practice reception? And not just receiving criticism or questions or various expressions of alarm from congregation members. How do boards – as a collective body – learn to receive the rich bounty of God’s grace? How can church leaders learn – together – to assume an attitude of grateful reception as part of their leadership?
Those Winter Sundays by Robert Hayden
Sundays too my father got up early
and put his clothes on in the blueblack cold,
then with cracked hands that ached
from labor in the weekday weather made
banked fires blaze. No one ever thanked him.
I’d wake and hear the cold splintering, breaking.
When the rooms were warm, he’d call,
and slowly I would rise and dress,
fearing the chronic angers of that house,
Speaking indifferently to him,
who had driven out the cold
and polished my good shoes as well.
What did I know, what did I know
of love’s austere and lonely offices?
• What didn’t the poet know?
• Why didn’t he know it?
• What do we need to know in order to receive well?
Frederick Buechner has written about Christmas in a way that rekindles the wonder of what we are given – of what we are invited to receive:
Christmas itself is by grace. It could never have survived our own blindness and depredations otherwise. It could never have happened otherwise. Perhaps it is the very wildness and strangeness of the grace that has led us to try to tame it. We have tried to make it habitable. We have roofed it in and furnished it. We have reduced it to an occasion we feel at home with, at best a touching and beautiful occasion, at worst a trite and cloying one. But if the Christmas event in itself is indeed – as a matter of cold, hard fact – all it’s cracked up to be, then even at best our efforts are misleading.
The Word become flesh. Ultimate Mystery born with a skull you could crush one-handed. Incarnation. It is not tame. It is not touching. It is not beautiful. It is uninhabitable terror. It is unthinkable darkness riven with unbearable light. Agonized laboring led to it, vast upheavals of intergalactic space, time split apart, a wrenching and tearing of the very sinews of reality itself. You can only cover your eyes and shudder before it, before this: “God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God…who for us and for our salvation,” as the Nicene Creed puts it, “came down from heaven.”
Only then do we dare uncover our eyes and see what we can see. It is the Resurrection and the Life she holds in her arms. It is the bitterness of death he takes at her breast.
• Why do we try to make Christmas “habitable,” in Buechner’s word?
• How does Buechner want us to receive it?
• As you help lead a congregation, how can “grateful receiving” become part of the agenda? Can a church board lead a congregation with “wild and strange grace”? How?
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(originally published in Sept 2009 – I did not change a word – just added a comment at the bottom of this post)
Nikon’s F3 was the “pro” camera of the early eighties, but it kept on selling until 2001. A dwarf compared to current mid-level digital SLRs, not to mention monsters like an EOS 1DS or a D3. Incredibly simple to use compared to anything digital sold these days. Aperture Priority Automatic or Semi-Auto exposure. Center weighted metering. That’s all. It worked. And it still works today.
Consider all the changes that took place in the SLR design between 1980 and 2001. Multi mode exposure, spot and matrix metering, integrated motors, autofocus, DX coding, the F3 had none of that, but it outlived two or three generations of newer-better-faster pro bodies from Nikon or Canon. The F3 had the elegance to hide its real technical advances under a classical skin, and to let the photographer communicate his instructions through smooth and oversized controls. Of all the pre-autofocus SLRs of Nikon, the F3 is the most pleasant to use, and probably the one which will yield the best results.
The F3 is an exception in the Nikon F lineup. It’s compact, smaller than its predecessors, and way smaller than its successors, the F4 and F5. In fact, its size is very comparable to that of the FM, itself hardly bigger than the yard stick of compact SLRs, the Olympus OM-1. The F3 is also easy to use, without the idiosyncrasies of the F and F2s with their Photomic finders and manual aperture indexing, and without the myriads of commands of an F4 or the menus and submenus of an F5.
The F3 is much more modern and usable in everyday life than a semi auto camera like the FM: its commands are larger and smoother, and the automatic exposure system is faster to operate; thanks to the center-weighted metering and a memory lock button, it does not deprive the photograph of his control on the exposure . When a flash is needed, the FM still requires the user to concern himself with Guide Numbers. The F3’s flash system is modern: following the path opened by the Olympus OM2, the SPD (silicon) cell is housed under the main mirror, and provides On The Film flash metering. But the Nikon engineers avoided loading the F3 with complications like multi-mode auto-exposure or multiple metering patterns. The F3 has few commands, and they’re so easy to understand that no manual is needed.
All the commands are generously sized, and very smooth to operate (the film advance mechanism is mounted on ball bearings). The view finder is wide, bright and clear, making focusing easy. After a few years of production, Nikon replaced the viewfinder with a high eyepoint (HP) model, which could be used more easily by glass wearers. The viewfinder is the only part of the camera which is really larger than what you would find on contemporary advanced-amateur SLRs.
Of course, the F3 is not perfect. It may be compact, but it’s heavy (approx. 750g). Its OTF flash system may have been advanced for its time, but the shutter only syncs at 1/60sec, and none of the viewfinders of the F3 system has a standard flash hot shoe: the F3 requires a specific flash adapter, to be inserted at the top of the rewind lever. But if I had to own and use only one film camera, that would be the F3, without any hesitation.
My 2021 take on the Nikon F3 – over the last twelve years, I’ve had the opportunity to shoot with almost every Nikon SLR manufactured between 1970 and 1995, and I still hold the F3 in very high esteem. There are a few other Nikon bodies that would compete in the “desert island camera” category – I can only see the FE2. The FE2 is much lighter, it’s easier to read what shutter speed the auto-exposure system has selected, but its viewfinder is very narrow compared to what the F3 (even in its non-HP version) offers, and it’s probably not as solid as its “pro” sibling.
Film cameras are interesting objects. They appeal to collectors who will desire them for their historical importance, their pleasant esthetics, and for their scarcity, and to active photographers, who make their purchase decisions based on the feature set, the availability of good lenses, and the quality of the user experience.
The least desirable cameras (and therefore the cheapest) are characterized by an abundant supply of working but unremarkable bodies with a meager selection of lenses, the most desirable by a limited availability of cameras in working order, combined with an interested set of features, a pleasant user experience, and a broad selection of good lenses: in other words, cameras of great systems (Canon, Contax, Nikon, Leica, Olympus, for instance) that are scarce because they sold in small numbers, and/or because they did not age gracefully, with few of them surviving in working condition.
Let’s focus on the 4 Japanese brands I know best.
Manual focus Canon cameras were mass produced (Canon was the constant best seller except for a few years when Minolta took the lead), and generally reliable. Because the autofocus EOS product line is totally incompatible with the older manual focus cameras, users of autofocus Canon film cameras (and of modern digital EOS models) were not tempted to carry an old manual focus SLR in addition to their modern autofocus camera, and the offer of second hand manual focus cameras from Canon has always seemed to exceed demand. As a result, prices have tended to be low.
There is one glaring exception, the F-1, with nice copies proposed above $400.00 (Canon also produced limited editions to commemorate events like its 50th anniversary that command prices above $1,000). Another interesting Canon camera is the T90.
T90: the poster child of a second hand camera which checks all the marks, but is penalized by its lack of reliability:
On the plus side, it’s very interesting from a historical point of view : it was designed with the input of Luigi Colani’ studio, and its ergonomics study is a precursor of the Canon EOS cameras and of almost all camera currently sold
Its sales volume was relatively limited (for a Canon camera): it was an expensive high end camera, only sold for 2 years, when Canon had no autofocus camera to propose and was getting a beating from Minolta and Nikon on the marketplace.
The T90 was part of a very broad camera system, very popular with professional photographers. There is large supply of very good lenses, for cheap. Historical interest, relatively low sales volume, broad system – it should command high prices.
But on the other hand, the T90 did not age well: some of the components deteriorate if the camera is not used frequently, others have a limited lifespan, and Canon stopped servicing those cameras a long time ago – in fact, a lot of them display an “EEE” error and simply don’t work.
Therefore, there is not a strong demand for the T90. It commands prices starting in the $150.00 range for a tested model, which is less than what is asked for an A-1 or even a AE-1 Program.
Fujica (the AX bayonet mount line)
Fuji’s screw mount cameras sold in respectable numbers in the 1970s, and aged relatively well. They were replaced in 1979 by a new generation of bayonet mount cameras that did not sell very well and had reliability issues. A Fujica SLR such as the STX or the AX-3 in working condition is not as easy to find as a Canon AE-1 or a Nikon FE, for instance, but at the same time it does not qualify as exceptionally difficult to locate. The truth is that those cameras don’t seem to be interesting collectors (lack of aura) or active photographers (lack of lenses). Except maybe for the AX-5.
AX-5 – it was the full featured top of line, and was proposed at prices higher than the Canon A-1 it was supposed to compete with.
On the Plus side, it’s really a scarce camera. At any given time, no more than two or three are offered for sale on eBay, worldwide
On the Minus side, it’s not a very “interesting” camera: it’s a me-too product largely inspired by Canon’s A-1, with a toned down and more “feminine” design
the whole Fujica “X” product line has a reputation for being fragile (electronics)
there is very limited supply of lenses (good or bad), and the ones you can find are seriously expensive.
the market of second hand AX-5 cameras is too small – and there is not enough sales volume to establish a price of reference: I’ve seen working copies proposed above $150.00 but actual sale prices seem much lower.
Very few Nikon cameras qualify as “scarce”. Nikon cameras generally sold in high volumes (within their class of products) and are extremely reliable – a lot of them survived. Some of the cameras designed for professional photographers (the F3, the FM2) had production runs of almost 20 years. You will have to look for specific variants of a mainstream model such as the F3p or the F3AF to reach the level of scarcity that commands high prices (above the $1,000 bar). That being said, Nikon cameras of that vintage are very pleasant to use (they ooze build quality), they benefit from a huge supply of lenses and accessories (Nikon have been using the same bayonet mount since 1959, and the current flash system is downwards compatible down to the FE2 of 1983), and they take great pictures. They have a great usage value, but a limited collector’s appeal. A few exceptions:
F3: a regular F3 camera is becoming expensive – $200.00 to $400.00 for a nice one. The F3P (a derivative for Press Photographers) sells in the $400.00 to $500.00 range, and the AF models of 1983 (with their dedicated viewfinder and lenses) can easily reach $1,200.00.
FM2 – the workhorse (or the perfect backup camera) of generations of Nikon photographers. Usable models are available below $200.00, while models popular with collectors (the FM2/T with a titanium body) start at approximately $500.00 to reach up to $1,500.
The FM3A was only produced for a few years, in small quantities. It’s a recent product with a high usage value (it’s an automatic which can also operate without a battery at any shutter speed) and it commands prices between $300.00 and $600.00.
In the 80s, Olympus had a line of low end “two digit cameras” (OM-10, OM-20, OM-30, OMG..) for amateurs and a line of single digit cameras (OM-2s, OM-4) for the discerning enthusiasts. The two digit cameras are extremely abundant, but unremarkable. The OM-2s and OM-4 are relatively easy to find, but are plagued by lousy battery management issues that limit their attractivity. At the end of their production life, the “single digit” cameras were upgraded to become “T” or Ti” models, which solved the electronics issues of their predecessors, and switched their brass top-plates for Titanium ones. Those T and Ti cameras are highly attractive for the active photographer (small size, unique light metering capabilities, broad system of lenses and accessories) and for the collector – they’re beautiful and are in limited supply. The OM-3Ti – the semi-automatic version- was produced in very limited quantities (6,000 units according to zone-10.com) and was selling at the same price as a Leica M6. The OM-4t and Ti had a long production run, but they were launched in the middle of the autofocus craze, when the large majority of the enthusiasts were busy converting their equipment to Minolta Maxxums, Canon EOS or Nikon N8008.
OM-3ti – proposed for any price between $1,200 and $4,000.
OM-4ti – proposed for any price between $250.00 and $800.00
Except for commemorative models (they often never leave the box they were shipped in), Leica SLRs models of all generations typically sell in the $200.00 to $800.00 range (the R4 are the cheapest, the R6.2 the most expensive). Contax models benefit from the aura of the Zeiss lenses, and sell in the same range as the Leicas.
Film is back. At least if Kodak and Ilford are to be believed.
To my taste, the best single reflex cameras (shooting film) were made in the 1975-1985 decade. Cameras sold earlier were a bit too limited (metering), too big and too quirky, and cameras made later are more autofocus robots. Not that I refuse to benefit from the advances of technology – it’s just that if I want to use the most technologically advanced camera I can afford, I shoot digital.
The list of my picks is not a catalog. I’m writing about cameras and camera systems I’ve really used – and learned to know over the years on multiple photo shoots. This list does not include any camera from Minolta, Konica, Fujica, Leica, … because I’ve never owned and used the SLRs they were selling between 1975 and 1985.
FT/FTb: the FT/QL was launched in the mid 1960’s and the FTb that replaced it was produced until the launch of the AE1 in 1977. Both suffer from the limitations of a camera from the sixties (they need mercury batteries, they have CdS meters, they’re large and heavy with dim viewfinders). The FT is a stopped-down-metering camera and works with the FL lenses, while the FTb offers full aperture metering with the FD lenses.
AE-1/A-1/AT-1, AV-1, AE-1 Program – they were the best selling cameras of their time, they were generally reliable, and there still are tons of them around here. Which one you pick is a matter of taste, they differ primarily by the type of exposure metering system they use. They all share a textile shutter which must have been cheap to manufacture, but is limited to 1/1000 sec with a flash sync speed of 1/60.
They were mass produced and designed to a price point – they don’t exude the same quality feeling as a Nikon FE2 or an Olympus OM-2. Little things like battery doors are fragile. But the metering system can be trusted and they’re pleasant to use.
Of all the A series cameras, the Canon A-1 has the strongest personality,. It’s the most capable, and the one I prefer.
The Canon AV-1 is typical of a time when camera makers believed that spec’d down cameras were easier to use and had a better chance of bringing amateurs to serious photography. It’s as cheap as it can get, but there are much better options in Canon’s lineup for aspiring photographers.
They benefit from a wide selection of good and very good FD lenses, still available on the second hand market at very affordable prices.
Nikkormat FT/FTn/FT2/FT3 – Initially launched in the mid 1960’s – it was regularly updated until the FT3 was replaced by the FM in 1977. It suffers from some of the limitations of a camera from the sixties (size, weight, CdS meters), but always supported full aperture metering, and the most recent models ( FT2 and FT3) work with silver oxide batteries.
All Nikkormat are built like tanks and rock solid. If you can live with the weight (750g body only) and the very unusual position of the commands (shutter speed ring, film speed selector), the FT3 is still perfectly usable as an everyday camera.
It’s not necessarily the case for the earlier models (FT and FTn): the process to follow in order to mount a lens on the camera was progressively simplified by Nikon. It is really kludgy on the FT/FTn bodies: you have to follow a bizarre sequence to pair the lens with the metering system of the body – that’s the “indexing”. With the FT3 and AI lenses, indexing has become transparent.
Nikon FM – Nikon’s first compact semi-auto exposure camera. Built like a small tank, it was often used as a backup camera by pros shooting in very taxing situations. It’s a modern camera (conventional ergonomics, LEDs in the viewfinder) but the commands are a bit stiff and the viewfinder seems small in comparison to an Olympus OM or even a Canon AE-1. The metal blade shutter is solid, but limited to 1/1000 sec. If you buy now, try and find an FM2. If I did not already own the FE2, I would try and find an FM3A. That being said, if I had to pick one of the cameras I own to bring to an extreme expedition, that would be the FM.
Nikon FE : Aperture Priority Automatic. Feels as old as the FM (slow shutter, small viewfinder). I would surely buy the FE2 for a very little more.
Nikon F3 : an all time favorite: great ergonomics, incredibly vast viewfinder, smooth commands, good shutter (1/2000 sec). Launched in 1980, it was produced for 21 years in parallel with the F4 and F5 that were supposed to replace it. The flash system is specific to the F3. All in all, a very pleasant camera to use, compact, rock solid, but also really heavy.
Nikon FE2 – an evolution of the FE, launched in 1982. It has the same small viewfinder as the FM and the FE. But apart from that it’s a winner: great build quality, great ergonomics, smooth commands, great shutters (1/4000, sync @1/250), modern flash system. My favorite when I’m visiting a new place or a new country, and need to take a break from digital.
Nikon FA – an evolution of the FE2 with an additional shutter priority exposure mode and matrix metering. It’s already too complex in my opinion – the matrix metering is perplexing (you never understand what it’s doing) and because the camera is supposed to know better, there is no memorization of the exposure in auto mode.
– plasticky entry level cameras with limited shutter performance – abundant but not recommended. Buy an FE2 instead.
Nikon FM2 and FM3A – The FM2 is an evolution of the FM with a better shutter, while the FM3A is an evolution of the FE2, with a shutter working in two modes: electronic when the camera is set in aperture priority auto-exposure mode, and purely mechanic (no battery needed) in semi-auto mode. Compact, light and solid – the cameras to bring with you in the most extreme expeditions. The FM2 is somehow affordable, but the FM3A is a recent camera, produced for a short time in relatively limited volumes, and tends to be expensive.
All Nikons benefit from a huge selection and an abundant supply of good lenses, with some form of upwards and downwards compatibility (they’ve been using the same bayonet mount since 1959). Similarly, flash compatibility with current systems is also maintained for most bodies (FE2 and more recent)
The Olympus OM series
When they launched the OM-1, Olympus tried to position it as a camera for reporters, and managed to sell a few copies to leading American newspapers. But at that time, the press photographers did not buy their equipment, they received if for free from the newspaper, and had little incentive to treat their gear carefully. The little Olympus failed the tests, and the press photographers returned to their Nikons – not as sexy but built like the proverbial tanks. Or so goes the legend.
In any case, if the Olympus cameras were not widely adopted by reporters, they found a following with scientists, researchers or ethnographers, who liked the compactness of the camera bodies and the quality of the lenses.
In the subsequent years, Olympus developed two lines of products – the “one-digit” OM cameras OM-2, OM-3, OM-4 for the enthusiasts and the professionals, and the “two-digit” OM-10, OM-20 and so on for beginners and amateurs. Let’s focus on the single digit cameras.
Olympus OM-1 – it must have made quite an impression in 1971. It is incredibly compact, has a giant viewfinder, a very well thought ergonomics, and feels like a precision instrument. Its shutter is a bit limited today (1/1000 sec) and it requires mercury batteries which are not available any more. I would buy an OM-2 instead.
OM-2 – same body and general layout as the OM1, but with aperture priority auto-exposure mode and modern silver oxide batteries. It was also the first SLR with a modern TTL flash metering system. It’s a pleasure to use: the commands are precise and smooth, the mirror and the shutter don’t vibrate (I’ve shot at 1/15 sec without a tripod). There is no exposure memorization in auto mode (but it’s easy to switch to semi-auto). Another of my favorites – when I know I’m going to shoot in low light without a tripod- in exhibits and museums for instance, that’s the one I bring with me.
Olympus OM2-S Program/OM-3/OM4 – close derivatives of the OM1/OM2 – with a new body and an improved metering system. Unfortunately this generation of cameras was plagued by battery drain issues. And because it provides more information at the periphery, and offers a dioptric corrector, the viewfinder gives the impression of being smaller. The OM3t/OM4t addressed the electronics issues of their predecessors, and are sought by fanatics of the zone system because of all the possibilities of the metering system (spot and average metering, exposure for high lights, low lights). Nice tools for passionate photographers.
Olympus OM-2000 – the ugly duckling of the family, this semi-auto camera was designed and manufactured by Cosina. It shares the OM lens mount of the family, but has nothing of the grace of a “one-digit” OM. It’s a bit plasticky, the LEDs in the viewfinder are crude, but it offers spot and average metering like its siblings – and it simply works. The ergonomics are conventional, and the metallic vertical shutter is completely different from the horizontal textile shutter of the other OM bodies (flash sync 1/125, 1/2000 sec).
The Olympus “Zuiko” lenses have a great reputation, but the selection and the second hand availability tend to be narrower than with Canon or Nikon: OM cameras were bought more by amateurs and enthusiasts than by pros, and in smaller numbers. Olympus used to offer 3 models of lenses for the same focal length, and the slowest f/3.5 lenses are by far the most common. The lenses opening at f/2.8 or f/2 are rare, and very expensive.
the slow textile shutter is a limitation to all OM cameras (1/60 flash sync for all models, 1/1000 sec for OM1, OM2 and OM2 SP)
the original Spotmatic – launched in 1964, received a limited refresh in 1971 and was updated more significantly in 1973 (to become the Spotmatic F, with full aperture metering and a new set of lenses). The Spotmatics form a nice line of cameras (innovative when they were launched, relatively compact and well finished), and they were produced in large quantities. But they’re too old to be considered in this category. They were replaced by the first K bodies (KM, KX, K2) in 1975, when Pentax introduced the K bayonet mount. The KX and K2 had a short life (replaced by the MX and ME in 1977), but the K1000 (a simplified version of the semi-auto KM introduced in 1976) would be manufactured until 1996, and would become the camera most recommended for “learners”.
the Pentax MX was my first serious camera, a long time ago. It was a very compact and modern semi-auto camera in its heyday – with a nice and robust metal casing. Its closest competitor (technically) was the Nikon FM (but at that time Nikon cameras were more expensive than anything but a Leica, and I could not afford it). I kept the MX for fifteen years, but the camera was not that reliable now that I think about it: I had issues with the frame counter, the timer, and a faulty stabilization circuit in the metering system that could not be fixed sealed its fate. I liked the lenses, though (the 35-70 zoom was very good).
the ME, ME Super were even more compact than the MX, offered aperture priority exposure but were not as enthusiast friendly as the MX. There was no speed knob but touch buttons to change the shutter speed, and no depth of field preview. The Super A/Super A Program were probably the most enthusiast friendly of that generation – but I never used them and can’t comment.
There is a good lens selection under the Pentax brand. Prices tended to be moderate when they were new, and it’s still the case today. Pentax tried to impose their K bayonet as the new “universal” mount. They did not completely succeed, but many second tier vendors adopted the K-mount (Cosina, Ricoh, Vivitar and the usual distributor labels) and third party good quality lenses are abundant and affordable.
I did not mention brands like Contax, Fujica, Leica or Minolta. Not that I don’t like their cameras, but I’ve never really used the manual focus SLRs they were manufacturing in those years.
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The anti-immigration crusade in the West reached new levels in recent weeks. On July 12, the liberal government of Britain finally got its wish when it reached an agreement with the conservative-dominated government of France to close down the Sangatte Red Cross camp by April 2003. Months of fierce negotiations and lobbying came to an end. The camp will be no more. The asylum seekers_nearly 1500 Afghanis, Kurds, Iraqis, and Iranian_will be “voluntarily” returned home.
A bill passed in the lower house of Italy early last month is to make fingerprinting mandatory for non-EU immigrants. Of course, provisions are being made to exclude those holding a U.S. passport. The anti-immigrant forces gained momentum after the arrival here of 1000 mainly Iraqi-Kurd asylum seekers in March. Similar tough policies enacted in Denmark, Spain, and elsewhere in Europe. In England, isolated camps are built in remote areas to house those seeking refuge from unbearable economic and political conditions at home. An educational apartheid is proposed in England by the labor government efforts to build separate schools for the children of asylum seekers.
Though directed against asylum seekers from the Third World and former Soviet-block countries, migrants from Moslem countries are at the heart of this continent-wide policy. Moslem migrants are increasingly the targets of the “war against terror” in Europe. Afghani and Iraqi terrorists are claimed to have infiltrated refugees and asylum seekers: living among them, crossing borders with them, and seeking refugee status in the West.
The new policy is leading to unprecedented human rights abuses and the mistreatment of those already subjected to extreme forms of political and economic violence. It is closing doors to those desperately in need of protection: the victims of war, fundamentalism, and economic violence.
While war and instability continue in Afghanistan, Afghani asylum seekers and refugees are “voluntarily” sent home. With the downfall of the Taliban, Afghanis lost all opportunities for gaining refugee status in the West. Over night, nearly three million displaced Afghanis were transformed into “economic migrants,” lacking any legitimate cause for asylum. The violence-ridden Afghanistan was now a sanctuary for the displaced in the eyes of the West. Extreme poverty, post-war devastation, hunger, and the repeated U.S. bombing were no longer sufficient for granting Afghanis a home away from home. They are now considered human shield for the terrorists.
The Iraqis face similarly hostile situations. War, political dictatorship, economic sanction, and poverty have caused the dislocation of a growing number of Iraqis in recent years. The continuous threat of a U.S. invasion is already causing more stress and the possibility of a new Iraqi exodus. Preparing for the new influx, the UNHCR and the Iranian government have been shipping blankets and other supplies to border areas with Iraq. A disastrous human movement similar to the 1991 mass escape by the Kurds is expected to occur. But, this time, the uprooted people carry with them a stigma deeply engraved in European attitude and policy: they are potential terrorists; among them are the enemies of the West. Driven away from their homes, they will be kept outside the fortress Europe.
The displaced Iraqi and Afghani people are expected to be joined by tens of thousands of Iranians. An unprecedented number of educated Iranians have been leaving home due to political repression, unemployment, decline in standard of living, and the lack of hope for economic revival and political opening. The continuous hostility between the U.S. and Iran, and the declaration of Iran as an “Axis of Evil” by George Bush have produced a new wave of Iranians leaving home in fear of a possible U.S. attack. Once again, war has become a daily preoccupation, a worry, and a cause of fear by a population already subjected to extreme forms of political and social instability.
Fleeing home to find a sanctuary away from war and economic malaise, the Iranians are interrogated, criminalized, and treated as potential terrorists. They are fingerprinted in the U.S., Germany, and Italy. Iranian passengers of Turkish Airline are routinely removed from the plane, asked to stand by their luggage on the runway while the anti-terror forces search for explosive sand other life-threatening objects.
Palestinians, Bangladeshis, Pakistanis, Algerians, Moroccans, and immigrants from other Moslem countries are treated with similar discriminatory policies. The continuation of this situation is expected to lead to new forms of violence. Many will use the services of smugglers and human traffickers to escape their devastating conditions and reach Europe. The Middle Eastern migrants are trafficked through Turkey, the Balkan States, Lithuania, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Poland to Western Europe. Having survived the Sahara, the North African migrants continue their great escape on flimsy fishing boats through the turbulent waters of the Strait of Gibraltar. They pay their life savings to smugglers to take them to freedom on the other side of the Strait_only 14 kilometers away. Many never lay foot on soil. The short distance to Europe becomes their last journey.
The closing of borders will increase the dangers of the journey of migration. The future is bleak for many.
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Now that the fencing around it is mostly down, Times archicritic Michael Kimmelman has been paying the 9/11 Memorial lots of visits in an effort to assess its effectiveness as a public space in a formerly blighted Financial Districtrather than its "official" use as a massive commemorative park and monument for a tragic event. In short, he finds, he's "not sure it's working." There are several reasons for this, and here are a few:
1) There are a lot of cops. They're friendly but their presence is definitely known.
2) Tourists and tour groups dominatein fact, Kimmelman feels the space was designed more for them than for New Yorkers, even as the area is supposed to serve double- (or even triple-) duty "as the forecourt for an office development and as public space for Lower Manhattan. The neighborhood was a casualty, too, along with the rest of New York."
3) The memorial plaza's layout isn't super-conducive or inviting, given that the western edge of it abuts West Streetwith no separationwhich is basically a multilane highway. Not so much with mood-setting, there.
4) Here's the deal with the trees, grass, and general layout: "Peter Walker, the landscape architect, conceived a somber geometry of spare strips of grass, mostly at the corner where the memorial empties toward West Street. The strips thwart the natural flow of pedestrian traffic diagonally across the area. They align below military ranks of trees. Mr. Walker is an excellent designer, but it's hard to imagine a more formal, less happy arrangement to dictate behavior."
5) "Even the seating is severe: square concrete blocks, low, backless, as if comfort violated the sanctity of the place."
6) Lots of things are banned there. No garbage cans; no vendors; no singing. "[N]o recreation, no loud noise, no 'behaving in a way that is inappropriate.'"
Caveat: Kimmelman notes that his assessment of how the memorial stacks up as public space may rub victims' families and others affected by the attacks the wrong way, but he tried to pre-emptively justify his own take that the space can be "for the living" as well as for the venerated dead, and serve a greater, richer function for more parts of the city.
· Finding Space for the Living at a Memorial [NYT]
· 123 Photos Inside the 9/11 Museum on Somber Opening Day [Curbed]
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After listing a few of the "mistakes and omissions," Dershowitz continues:
Sometimes you really can tell a book by its cover. President Jimmy Carter's decision to title his new anti-Israel screed "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid" (Simon & Schuster, 288 pages, $27) tells it all. His use of the loaded word "apartheid," suggesting an analogy to the hated policies of South Africa, is especially outrageous, considering his acknowledgment buried near the end of his shallow and superficial book that what is going on in Israel today "is unlike that in South Africa—not racism, but the acquisition of land." Nor does he explain that Israel's motivation for holding on to land it captured in a defensive war is the prevention of terrorism. Israel has tried, on several occasions, to exchange land for peace, and what it got instead was terrorism, rockets, and kidnappings launched from the returned land.
In fact, Palestinian-Arab terrorism is virtually missing from Mr. Carter's entire historical account, which blames nearly everything on Israel and almost nothing on the Palestinians...There is no mention of the long history of Palestinian terrorism before the occupation, or of the Munich massacre and others inspired byYasser Arafat. There is not even a reference to the Karine A, the boatful of terrorist weapons ordered by Arafat in January 2002.Mr. Carter's book is so filled with simple mistakes of fact and deliberate omissions that were it a brief filed in a court of law, it would be struck and its author sanctioned for misleading the court. Mr. Carter too is guilty of misleading the court of public opinion. A mere listing of all of Mr. Carter's mistakes and omissions would fill a volume the size of his book.
And it's not just the facts; it's the tone as well. It's obvious that Mr. Carter just doesn't like Israel or Israelis. He lectured Golda Meir on Israeli's "secular" nature, warning her that "Israel was punished whenever its leaders turned away from devout worship of God." He admits that he did not like Menachem Begin. He has little good to say about any Israelis — except those few who agree with him. But he apparently got along swimmingly with the very secular Syrian mass-murderer Hafez al-Assad. Mr. Carter and his wife Rosalynn also had a fine time with the equally secular Arafat — a man who has the blood of hundreds of Americans and Israelis on his hands:
Rosalynn and I met with Yasir Arafat in Gaza City, where he was staying with his wife, Suha, and their little daughter. The baby, dressed in a beautiful pink suit, came readily to sit on my lap, where I practiced the same wiles that had been successful with our children and grandchildren. A lot of photographs were taken, and then the photographers asked that Arafat hold his daughter for a while. When he took her, the child screamed loudly and reached out her hands to me, bringing jovial admonitions to the presidential candidate to stay at home enough to become acquainted with is own child.
There is something quite disturbing about these pictures.
"Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid" is so biased that it inevitably raises the question of what would motivate a decent man like Jimmy Carter to write such an indecent book. Whatever Mr. Carter's motives may be, his authorship of this ahistorical, one-sided, and simplistic brief against Israel forever disqualifies him from playing any positive role in fairly resolving the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. That is a tragedy because the Carter Center, which has done much good in the world, could have been a force for peace if Jimmy Carter were as generous in spirit to the Israelis as he is to the Palestinians. | <urn:uuid:b9cb4b22-2deb-4b41-ad98-37bf42be4894> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://cliopolitical.blogspot.com/2006/11/dershowitz-takes-president-carter-to.html?showComment=1164927180000 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571222.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810222056-20220811012056-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.98014 | 782 | 1.796875 | 2 |
Published February 22nd, 2021 at 11:30 AM
A curiousKC reader interested in local history reached out wondering: Where exactly did Lewis and Clark stop in what would become Kansas City?
Fortunately, there is a well-documented answer. But first, here’s a refresher on the land grab that sent Lewis and Clark west in the first place.
In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson essentially doubled the size of the country with the Louisiana Purchase.
Jefferson bought the French-owned territory in one of the best land deals of all time, dropping $15 million dollars on the vastness of the West. The plot spanned from the banks of the Mississippi in the east to the Rockies in the west. Latitudinally, the land stretched from the northern Canadian border to parts of north Texas in the south.
Just like that, the United States grew by 828,000 square miles.
A year later in 1804, Jefferson tasked his buddy Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, a former military superior of Lewis, with charting the vast expanse of land. The pair set off from St. Charles, Missouri, on May 14, along with a crew of about 50. What ensued was an 8,000-mile scientific and diplomatic journey to explore the newly purchased land along with its resources and to spread word to Native American inhabitants regarding the newly purchased land.
With Jefferson interested in a potential water route to the Pacific Ocean, the expedition would cut diagonally northwest through the newly purchased land by three boats up the Missouri River.
Six weeks into the new territory, the explorers pushed against the muddy current to a the convalence of two rivers — what was to become Kansas City.
On Tuesday, June 26, relatively early into what was known as the Corps of Discovery’s quest up the Missouri River, the expedition came across the mouth of the Kansas River. Charting coordinates at the confluence of rivers was one of Jefferson’s orders for the team of explorers.
Clark recorded the moment in his journal. But reading on, please note that spelling and grammar were not his strong suits.
“Passed a bad sandbar, where our tow rope broke twice, & with great exertions we rowed around it and came to and camped in the point above the Kansas River,” “ … we determin to delay at this Place three or four Days to make observations & recruit the party…”
The expedition stopped ashore at what is now referred to as Lewis and Clark Point at Kaw Point, where the Kansas and Missouri rivers meet. While four days sounds like a relatively short stay for a perilous journey into the unknown, the stop was one of the more significant pauses early in the expedition.
“It was a struggle to get upstream with all of the supplies necessary for the long trip,” explained Dan Sturdevant, chairperson of the Missouri-Kansas River Bend chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation.
The Lewis and Clark local expert said the pair’s convoy moved at about 11 miles a day at that point. The upstream battle became quite the chore for the expedition’s keelboat, which carried between 15 and 20 tons of supplies.
Sturdevant pointed out that he has become particularly interested in the explorers’ first order of business at one of the historic journey’s early extended breaks.
“They surrounded the encampment with a military-style fort, or redoubt, to protect from a potential attack at night from Native Americans,” Sturdevant said, before noting that such an attack would have been unlikely at that time, as Native Americans in the region would have been hunting in the western part of the state.
Precaution also may have been taken, according to Sturdevant, due to an 1795 account of an attack on French fur trappers near Kaw Point that may have spooked Lewis and Clark.
“River convergences were a dangerous place to be during this time,” Sturdevant said.
On guard, the expedition used the rest stop to make repairs on their boats, dry out supplies and explore the surrounding river bluffs and its banks. The four-day stint on the banks of modern-day Kansas City, Kansas, also made for a few firsts for the expedition.
After all, what’s a river trip without a few surprises along the way?
“The water we drink or the Common water of the missouri at this time, contains a half a Comm Wine Glass of ooze or mud to every pint…”William Clark, June 21, 1804
Today, crossing the cracked parking lot off Fairfax Trafficway just above the river, it’s virtually impossible to imagine Kaw Point, the banks of the Missouri, or the Kaw River Valley to the west completely untouched by industry or urban development.
In 1804, expedition journals described the region as “teeming with wildlife.” In addition to notes accounting for deer, elk and bears in the region, it was in the Kaw River Valley where the expedition trapped a wolf pup, uncovered natural springs and first saw the West’s mighty buffalo. The journals also detailed a large number of Carolina parakeets, which would without question be the most colorful bird in Kansas City, had the species not become extinct in the 1920s.
Where the camp once existed, there is now a rather inconspicuous park, where Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail plaques by the National Park Service commemorate the expedition’s encampment and experience.
If you can block out the buzz of adjacent highways, trains and industry, you can imagine a campground on the muddy bank.
Across the water to the southeast, where Lewis and Clark would have seen only the sky, the park offers a complete view of the Kansas City skyline.
Who knows, maybe your dog has lifted a leg exactly where Lewis’ newfoundland Seaman once marked his territory?
All things considered, the Corps of Discovery’s time at Kaw Point went pretty smoothly. Aside from rough waters upon arrival and some initial worry about the potential threat of attack, the only real issue came in the early morning of the expedition’s final day on the north bank of the Kansas River.
In “History of Lewis and Clark at Kaw Point”, Janet Vogel of lewisandclarkwyco.org gives a synopsis of the journaled drama.
“Just after midnight, Private John Collins was on guard duty. He tapped a community whiskey barrel. He thought, ‘Just one little sip wouldn’t hurt. Just one more. Another.’ Soon he was drunk. Private Hugh Hall came to relieve him of his duty and Collins offered him a drink; Hall accepted. Soon they were drunk together. At dawn, the sergeant-of-the-guard put them under arrest, and shortly thereafter Clark began drawing up court-martial papers to be presented to a court composed of the men of the expedition.”
Collins, who pled not guilty, received 100 lashes to the back as punishment. Hall pled guilty and received 50 lashes. Despite digging into the rationed supply of whiskey, both men were allowed to continue on the expedition.
That must have been awkward with more than 7,000 miles to go.
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Celebrate a joyous and happy holiday with these old-fashioned, traditional Easter blessings and prayers from more than a century ago!
We asked some very blunt questions – and got 350,000 equally candid replies – and a good deal of hope for the American family. Here’s what people had to say.
Avoid contradicting your husband, do not give your advice till he asks it, and other marriage tips from the 1830s. Because a wife may have more sense than her husband, but she should never seem to know it.
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What is a septic tank?
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The problem of correlation between leadership and management is very acute in the modern world. Often, the leaders of the organization do not understand that only skillful management will not be able to solve all existing problems. Take a look at the brief history of leadership and management theory in the article below.
The Way History and Management Were Understood Throughout the History
The public interest in leadership and management is best evidenced by the fact that more than 10,000 empirical studies have been conducted and described in the literature on this subject. The reasons for the popularity of this topic are easy to discover. Leadership as a social phenomenon is present in all cultures. Moreover, the quality of leadership often determines the fate of a group or organization. In addition, a leader is almost always needed when the work cannot be done alone.
Let us find out how leadership and management were understood at different stages of history:
- Although the idea itself is deeply rooted in history, the term “leadership” did not frequently appear in English until the first half of the nineteenth century and in most modern languages until more recently.
- The earliest theories presented the leader as a great person.
- Trait theory states that effective leaders share a number of common personality characteristics, or “traits.” This theory helps us identify traits and qualities (such as integrity, empathy, self-confidence, good decision-making skills, and the ability to please people) that are useful when managing other people.
The choice of language and ways of describing leadership is one of the most difficult problems that researchers face. Throughout history, there have been leaders who are very different from each other but at the same time have similar characteristics. It is in these general features that it is difficult to find patterns. In this regard, it is difficult to formulate clear, simple instructions and recommendations that help develop leadership skills.
How to Use the Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Theory for Your Business?
The increased relevance of improving leadership and management governance is caused at the present stage by the complication of economic processes and the state of constant crisis in the economy. In such conditions, enterprises are forced not only to adapt to the negative external processes taking place in the country’s economy as a whole but also to the complication of competitive conditions.
As already noted, leadership and management theory is quite well studied. Within the framework of various scientific disciplines, many theories have been formulated that explain certain aspects of the behavior of leaders. However, if the leader is still aware of the need for leadership, then he must clearly understand what it is. There are many different theories that interpret the concept of a leader in their own way. This knowledge is necessary to create a certain image, which, in my opinion, will characterize the “ideal” leader.
Unlike management, leadership is the ability to influence people to achieve the organization’s goals. At the same time, one cannot become a leader at the will of the organization; the leader influences people regardless of his formal position in the internal hierarchy of the organization. Leadership cannot be limited by powers or structures. Public leadership is inherent in the very nature of man and is the most ancient form of organizing people’s lives, an effective means of resolving issues that carry them. | <urn:uuid:65490dd5-d729-496a-942d-35990e754efc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://board-management.blog/a-brief-history-of-leadership-and-management-theory/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571584.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812045352-20220812075352-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.964072 | 664 | 3.390625 | 3 |
An employee at your local grocery store tests positive for COVID-19.
Will you ever know? It depends.
Hamilton public health publicly discloses COVID cases in long-term care homes, retirement homes, shelters and even hospices, but they have yet to make public any cases in grocery stores, restaurants or other business without being asked about it. And even when businesses make their own employee cases public, the health unit typically stays silent.
According to public health, the decision to publicly disclose — or not disclose — COVID cases has to do with the definition of an “outbreak,” the feasibility of contact tracing and if the business is open to the broader public.
Some experts argue we should know more about workplace cases; others say that when risk of transmission is low, disclosure causes unnecessary stress.
How public health handles workplace COVID disclosure
Public health generally defines an “outbreak” as multiple cases of COVID in a setting or if there is evidence of transmission in the setting, said public health spokesperson Jacqueline Durlov.
“Effectively, we are looking for scenarios where the transmission of the virus most likely occurred in the workplace,” Durlov said.
Whether the health unit would disclose workplace outbreaks “depends upon the setting and whether there is a broader risk to the public,” she said.
“For example, an outbreak in a private office setting could be managed without broader risk to the public and contact tracing can be conducted by working directly with the workplace,” Durlov said.
Technically, Hamilton hasn’t had any “outbreaks” at workplaces outside health care or congregate living settings, she noted.
Durlov said if an outbreak occurred and public health wasn’t able to track down “close contacts” — people at higher risk of exposure — it would “consider broader notification.”
Those at higher risk include anyone who have had “prolonged face-to-face contact” spaced less than two metres apart from the person with COVID, usually without wearing masks or other personal protective equipment (PPE). If someone ran into a store to buy something, walked by a table at a restaurant or passed by someone in a mall, that’s not considered “close contact,” Durlov said.
In cases where grocery store workers test positive, public health asks store managers to ask employees to monitor their symptoms. They aren’t told to make the cases public, though some do anyways.
Disclosure risk versus reward
One local expert worries publicly disclosing low-risk cases could do more harm than good.
“It’s ... a risk to people’s general anxiety level and mental health,” said Matthew Miller, a McMaster University infectious diseases specialist. “The disproportionate worry that can come from specifically identifying cases often outweighs the real risk to individuals visiting those places.”
Miller says in most cases, someone shopping at a grocery store where an employee tested positive for COVID is at “very low risk” of contracting COVID.
He notes someone dining indoors at a restaurant without a mask would be at “monumentally higher” risk. In those cases, the restaurant should be logging client contact information, allowing public health to track down those at risk, Miller said.
However, public health deemed a case in July involving a COVID-positive customer at a busy Stoney Creek restaurant patio “low risk” and didn’t make the case public, even though the restaurant was not tracking customer contact information. Most customers would only have been informed when the restaurant, Cause and Effect, took to social media about the case.
Still, Miller says making cases public could also unnecessarily scare customers, harming a business’ bottom line.
“This isn’t to say we should cover everything up, of course,” Miller said. “This is all about balancing openness and desire for transparency with considerations about not disproportionately worrying people when the risk doesn’t warrant it.”
But Natalie Mehra, executive director of the Ontario Health Coalition, argues we need more, not less, transparency.
“There is no reason why you can publish the name of a long-term care home with an outbreak but not a farm or a food production facility,” Mehra said.
“This is about protecting business interests and that should not supersede the public interest, so the reporting in the non-health-care industry needs to catch up with the openness of the reporting in the health care industries.”
How businesses handle COVID cases
Even though businesses are not required to go public with staff COVID cases, some still do.
Both Metro, which owns Metro grocery stores and Food Basics, and Loblaw, which owns Fortinos, No Frills and Shoppers Drug Mart, post employee COVID cases on their websites. They list the location the employee works at and the last day they worked.
“Whenever we have a positive case, we arrange for additional cleaning, and we work closely with the local public health unit to determine the appropriate next steps, including identifying and notifying close contacts,” said Loblaw in a statement.
Loblaw said it makes cases public in the interest of “transparency” even when public health confirms there is “little to no risk” to the public.
COVID cases at Hamilton businesses
Retail and grocery stores
On Aug. 17, Metro announced that an employee at its Metro grocery store on Fennell Avenue East had tested positive for the virus.
In early May, four employees at the Mondelez Canada candy factory tested positive for the virus. As a result of the cases, the Ewen Road factory was shut down temporarily for cleaning, putting approximately 350 people out of work.
Throughout the pandemic, nine employees at ArcelorMittal Dofasco have tested positive for the virus. Seven of the cases were company employees and two were third-party contractors. None of the cases were connected to each other, according to a spokesperson.
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Dave Tate, Esq. comments. An interesting article, although it overstates the issue. I also don’t agree with the following unsupported comment:
“Risk professionals spend 80% or more of their time focused on high frequency, low impact risks because it is easy to capture yet only creates a false sense of security. The phenomenon is called cognitive overload and creates a distraction from the true risks that threaten organizations. This is the primary reason organizations are “surprised” when a major control failure disrupts business or security professionals fail to keep up with cyber threats. Conventional risk practice is not enough! Unfortunately, risk professionals cling to ineffective risk practice without questioning outcomes or seeking alternatives.”
Nevertheless, it does make sense to have informatics or analytics assist with topic areas, possibly such as risk management, in situations where that assistance would be beneficial. But garbage in is garbage out, and knowledgeable involvement is needed in both the design and evaluation. The next CRO will not be a robot or a computer, but it might be helpful.
Interesting also, if computerized risk evaluation is used, will people be more likely to trust and act upon that information. I believe in many cases the answer would be “yes,” and the CRO might be heavily criticized, or perhaps even liable, if he or she doesn’t act upon that information and then a negative risk that had been identified occurs. | <urn:uuid:058b409f-2400-48af-ba3d-9529899f7d63> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://directorofficernews.com/tag/riskmanagement/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571222.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810222056-20220811012056-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.954347 | 311 | 1.601563 | 2 |
The Achilles Tendon: What is it? The location of the Achilles tendon insertion point is shown in a foot anatomy diagram. The band of tissue that runs down the back of the lower leg, linking the calf muscle to the heel bone, is the Achilles tendon, where Achilles tendon problems manifest. The Achilles tendon, often known as the heel cord, aids in walking by helping to lift the heel off the ground.
Tendonitis and osteonecrosis of the Achilles
Achilles tendonitis and Achilles tendinosis are two conditions that frequently affect the heel cord medical term for inflammation of the Achilles’ tendons is “Achilles tendonitis.” Usually, this inflammation subsides quickly. However, if the problem is not treated, it could eventually lead to Achilles tendinosis. In this tendon degeneration, the tendon loses its perfectly ordered structure and is more susceptible to experiencing microscopic rips. Occasionally, the region where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone can deteriorate. However, rarely can tendon rupture occur by persistent deterioration with or without pain.
Disorders of the Achilles tendonitis causes
Achilles tendonitis and tendinosis are “overuse” illnesses typically brought on by an abrupt increase in an Achilles tendon-related repetitive activity. Such exercise causes micro-injury to the tendon fibers because it overstretches them too quickly. The body cannot repair the damaged tissue due to this constant strain on the tendon. The structure of the tendon is subsequently changed, which causes the discomfort to persist.
Achilles tendon diseases can be quite dangerous for athletes. Additionally, laborers who regularly strain their ankles and feet and “weekend warriors”—those who are less fit and engage in athletics only sometimes or on the weekends—are prone to developing Achilles tendonitis and tendinosis.
Additionally, due to the increased pressures placed on the Achilles tendon when walking, individuals with severe pronation (flattening of the arch) are more likely to get Achilles tendonitis and tendinosis. If these people wear unstable shoes, their overpronation could exacerbate their Achilles tendon problems.
Achilles tendonitis disorders symptoms
The following are the signs of tendinitis and tendinosis of the Achilles tendonitis:
Internal tendon pain, including aching, stiffness, tightness, or tenderness. This could happen anywhere along the tendon’s course, from the area below the calf muscle to where the tendon attaches directly above the heel. Pain frequently starts when you wake up in the morning or after a period of rest, then it becomes a little better with movement, but it worsens with more action later.
When the tendon’s sides are squeezed, there may be tenderness or severe pain. But when you press straight on the tendon’s back, there is less pain. The tendon may swell up and produce nodules where the tissue is injured as the condition advances to degeneration.
Diagnosis of disorders of the Achilles tendonitis
The surgeon will check the patient’s foot, ankle, and range of motion to determine whether the tendon has tendonitis or tendinosis. X-rays or other imaging modalities can be used to determine the severity of the illness.
Disorders of the Achilles tendonitis treatment
Depending on how long the injury has been present and the extent of the tendon damage, treatment methods for Achilles tendonitis or tendonosis are chosen. When an inflammation appears suddenly (acutely) in the early stages, one or more of the following options may be advised:
- Immobilization. To lessen forces through the Achilles tendon and encourage recovery, immobilization may involve using a cast or removable walking boot.
- Ice. Apply a tiny towel-wrapped ice pack to the area to the affected area for 20 minutes every hour you’re awake to reduce swelling brought on by inflammation. Never apply ice to the skin directly.
- Drugs taken orally. In the early stages of the illness, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen, may be useful in lowering pain and inflammation.
- Orthotics. Custom orthotic devices may be prescribed for people with overpronation or gait disorders.
- Night braces. The Achilles tendon is stretched as you sleep, thanks to night splints.
When is surgery necessary?
Surgery can be required if nonsurgical methods fail to return the tendon to its healthy state. The surgeon will consider the injury’s degree, the patient’s age and activity level, and other considerations while deciding the best approach to repair the tendon.
After surgical or nonsurgical therapy for Achilles tendonitis or tendinosis, the foot and ankle surgeon could advise regular calf muscle stretching and strengthening exercises to prevent a recurrence. Another significant factor in keeping the problem from returning is wearing the right shoes for your foot type and activity.
Contact Bayshore Podiatry for Achilles tendonitis
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Gender-inclusive peace processes: Strengthening women’s meaningful participation through constituency building
This report on the proceedings of the global conference “Gender-inclusive peace processes: Strengthening women’s meaningful participation through constituency building” explores current challenges, best practices, and recommendations on how best to leverage the practice of constituency building to further gender-inclusive peace.
This newsletter captures the latest updates on the implementation of the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) in Lebanon. The newsletter includes the key highlights and achievements of the WPHF programme partners' towards enhancing women’s participation in the Beirut Port Explosion’s response and recovery process.
This report on the proceedings of the 2018 conference “Women’s meaningful participation in peace processes: Modalities and strategies across tracks”, explores innovations, trends, and challenges in the interplay between official, high-level processes and unofficial processes in which civil society plays a leadership role.
This brief addresses the importance of women’s full, equal, and meaningful participation to an effective pandemic response and to peacemaking efforts, and how the women, peace and security agenda can provide a critical framework for inclusive decision-making and sustainable solutions. It also provides preliminary analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on women’s participation in ceasefires and peace processes and offers a series of recommendations, including on “building back better”. | <urn:uuid:490cdb0c-8d1f-4b9e-a19d-bf01948e5bb5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://arabstates.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications?Country=5ce03c12a9fb45eb9a4ccfb53534da28&f%5B0%5D=published_by%3A2215&f%5B1%5D=subject_area_publications%3A1467&f%5B2%5D=subject_area_publications%3A1891 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570793.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808092125-20220808122125-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.898092 | 320 | 2 | 2 |
Point Park Launches New Ph.D. in Critical Psychology Thursday, June 10, 2021
"The program is designed for students who are interested in working at the intersection of psychology and social justice to produce positive change within communities, institutions and the field of psychology itself."
"We created this program as a response to a growing need for psychologists to be informed about the effects of systemic oppression, as well as for psychology to evaluate its own contributions to theories and practices that reinforce oppressive ideologies and practices," said Bethany Morris, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology.
In the Q&A below, learn more about the program from Morris and Robert McInerney, Ph.D., professor of psychology.
What is the mission of the Ph.D. in Critical Psychology?
Bethany Morris, Ph.D.
Morris: The mission of the program is to cultivate in students a rigorous blend of critical theory with practical interventions in the systems of oppression, especially within the field of psychology. Faculty and students work to conduct research and implement programs that challenge the status quo, as well as interrogate those theories and practices in psychology that have sought to maintain it.
McInerney: We wish to move beyond essentialized, universalized and polarized ideologies of any kind— to feel, think and act more generously. Terms such as human, identity, subjectivity and self have always had value-laden assumptions underpinning them. Historically, not everyone qualified as human or has had identities accepted and affirmed by our society. One of our goals is to critically examine these assumptions in order to recognize and empower new freedoms of thought, lifestyle and choice.
Robert McInerney, Ph.D.
How will it make students career-ready?
Morris: The program is designed for students who are interested in working at the intersection of psychology and social justice to produce positive change within communities, institutions and the field of psychology itself.
Our research spans across disciplinary boundaries and frameworks in order to consider the many manifestations of the human subject in the contemporary context, drawing on the scholarship of feminist, critical race, Marxist, psychoanalytic, humanistic, phenomenological, hermeneutic and post-structural orientations.
This program will allow students to enter a number of different fields including non-profit organizations, academia, mental health outreach and others with a sociopolitical orientation and commitment to social justice.
What most excites you about offering this program?
Morris: The most exciting thing about this program to me is that it will attract diverse-thinking students to an already unique department. I am excited to learn with and from students that bring their unique world view and desire to invest in their communities.
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I love “a-ha moments” that make me reflect, “how could I have not seen that before?” Now I know why—I never looked or provided myself ample space to do so.
With insight, we gain agency.
Once we experience this realization, we can understand why we do what we do. Our behavioral instincts’ mission is to keep us safe and help us survive no matter the consequences. They constantly scan for threats in the background to proactively protect us and cause our bodies to jump into survival mode when we feel exposed. Understanding the root cause of our vulnerability can enable us to soften aspects of our personality and allow for new ways of being.
Understanding what drives us.
The Enneagram framework invites us to tune into ourselves and teaches us how to adopt more positive and healthy reactions. The Enneagram embodies nine interconnected personality types and strategies with distinct worldviews and approaches. Each type merges with one of three instincts creating a particular focus of attention that affects how we interact and relate to ourselves, others, and our environment.
These instincts are labeled self-preservation, one-to-one (also known as sexual), and social. All are “hardwired” in us for survival. However, we each have a dominant instinct, a second that supports it, and a third that is least developed and a potential blind spot. The following highlights the instincts as described in various Enneagram teachings.
- Self-Preservation: Tends to notice their physical environment, safety, material security, and comfort in preserving their body, life, and functioning. They are concerned with food, money, housing, medical matters, and physical comfort. It’s important to note in this context that self-preservation doesn’t mean selfishness.
- One-to-One: Tends to focus on the intensity of experiences and interpersonal relationships, energy, and meaning but is not necessarily tied to sexual intimacy. There is an intense drive for stimulation and a constant awareness of the “chemistry” between themselves and others.
- Social: Tends to notice group norms, dynamics, and hierarchies in groups and communities. Social does not imply being sociable or extraverted. Instead, the focus is on interactions, relationships, fitting in, and forming social bonds. They are highly aware of other people and adapt themselves to serve the needs of the current situation.
How this plays out can cause tension with others.
When we feel threatened, our personality automatically becomes more defensive and reactive. We go into overdrive, and we’re “in the grip” of what Carl Jung would categorize as our inferior function. Having witnessed my “Sensing inferior” aspect coupled with my Self-Preservation bias, I’m amazed and appalled at how this has manifested in my actions. Like hunting down a must-have product and paying double since it’s the only place that has it. Then regretting the purchase moments later. Our instincts can also trigger others when their dominant instinct is the opposite of yours. It’s taken a lot of open, honest, and courageous discussion for my husband and me to appreciate and acknowledge how our instinctual differences are usually the underlying culprit in our upsets.
As we become more aware, we can lighten up and welcome new approaches.
We become less fixated when we view ourselves objectively and consider how we’re feeling—in our mind, body, and heart. We’re more attuned to what is happening in our nervous system and can pause and reassess the situation versus falling victim to our defenses. We can operate more effectively and activate our best by considering various perspectives and incorporating our least favored instinct into our lives.
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The Delhi High Court on Monday sentenced Congress leader Sajjan Kumar for conspiracy to commit murder and sentenced him to imprisonment for life in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. A bench of justices S Muralidhar and Vinod Goel also convicted Sajjan Kumar for the offences of abetment, delivering speeches instigating violence against Sikhs and disrupting communal harmony, saying "truth will prevail and justice will be done".
The court said the life sentence awarded to the Congress leader would be for the "remainder of his life" and directed him to surrender by December 31.
Here's the reactions from the leaders of different political parties on the Delhi High Court's verdict-
FM Arun Jaitley on Sajjan Kumar:
"Judgement of Delhi High Court is an extremely welcome development. For many of us who are witnesses, it was perhaps the worst kind of genocide that we ever saw. Congress govts in that period repeatedly indulged in coverup exercises."
"The coverups are now being defeated. Sajjan Kumar was a symbol of 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The legacy of 1984 anti-Sikh riots hangs around the neck of Congress and Gandhi family."
"Ye vidambna hai ki ye aaya uss din hai ki jab Sikh samaj jis doosre neta ko doshi maanta hai, Congress ussey mukhyamantri ki shapath dila rahi hai."
Sunil Jakhar, Congress:
"No one is above law. Those involved in this crime should be given strictest punishment. Law has taken its own course. It'll strengthen people's trust in law. Any person who has been convicted in such cases should quit their political life."
Sambit Patra, BJP:
"Rahul Gandhi should resign as Congress' chief. Kamal Nath ji's name crops up along with affidavit & evidence in a report submitted to Nanavati Commission. A man involved in anti-Sikh riots has been made the MP CM. Mr Rahul Gandhi must expel him from the party."
HS Phoolka, one of the petitioners in 1984 anti-Sikh riot case:
"Court has clearly stated that political patronage was provided to Sajjan Kumar and other convicts."
Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal:
"I want to thank PM Narendra Modi that on Akali Dal's request in 2015 he set up an SIT to probe 1984 massacre. It's a historic judgement. Wheels of justice have finally moved."
"It is Sajjan Kumar today, it will be Jagdish Tytler tomorrow then Kamal Nath and eventually the Gandhi family."
“Congress leaders, at the behest of the PM, went to Sikh houses along with police. Even today when I think of all that happened, it gives me goosebumps. Children were crying, they could not utter a word. I still remember it today."
"Khoon ka badla khoon, jab ek bada darakht girta hai to dharti hilti hi hai.' When a PM says these words on national television...we were trying to protect ourselves&were saved by the almighty. Thousands of innocent were brutally killed before their families."
Bikram Singh Majithia, Akali Dal:
"Like in the case of Christian Michel where Congress lawyers were representing him, Congress party senior intervention is done only when some sort of Gandhis’ interest is there. Kapil Sibal’s son Amit Sibal is the main lawyer for Sajjan Kumar."
Prem Singh Chandumajra, Akali Dal:
"Innocent Sikhs were killed and the riots should be declared as a genocide. Everybody should welcome the court's verdict. Someone (Kamal Nath) facing allegations of being part of the riots is going to become the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh."
Omar Abdullah, National Conference:
"Justice delayed but not denied."
Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi:
"It should not be linked to the political atmosphere prevailing in the country. The law should take its course, there are appeals."
"There have been verdicts in the past where people have been found guilty, while others have been absolved. This should not be politicised and political benefit should not be derived from this."
Congress leader Kapil Sibal:
"Sajjan Kumar does not hold a position of power in the party. What decision has been taken by the court is a legal process. We have seen how cover up is going on in the Sohrabuddin case. And what about Justice Loya's death?
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AJIMOBI SUBMITS SELF FOR HIV TEST, WARNS AGAINST STIGMA
The exercise was carried out during the inauguration of a mass testing and counselling on HIV tagged 'Know Your Status', as part of activities marking the World AIDS Day.
While addressing the gathering at the function, Governor Ajimobi said that the free HIV testing and counselling embarked upon by the Oyo State Agency for Control of AIDS (SACA) was part of the government's resolve to eliminate the scourge of HIV from the state.
He said HIV/AIDS had been a major challenge to the whole world, stressing that the havoc caused by the disease has impressed it upon the government that the battle against HIV/AIDS should be a collective effort.
'Not only is HIV/AIDS real, its havoc is vivid for all to see. In many countries in Africa, the reality of its corrosive nature has forced the people to see the disease as more fatal to society than a war. It is said that even in a war situation, a nation cannot lose as many as it loses to the unguarded missiles of HIV/AIDS spread. If the loss of the disease is comparable to that of a war situation, it is thus incumbent on a nation to prepare its frontiers against the missiles of this subtle war,' the governor said.
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In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the Chairman of Hurriyat forum, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who has been under house arrest for the last two years, have extended heartfelt greetings to the Muslim World including the oppressed and perse-cuted ones on Eid-ul-Azha.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in his special Eid mes-sage said the Festival of Sacrifice, in essence, car-ries such a life-giving message which is associated with the prosperity of humanity.
He said, this auspi-cious occasion teaches us the lessons of self-sacrifice, faith and belief, obedience and loyalty and most importantly, submission, contentment, truth-fulness and purity, which were the traits of Prophet Ibraheem (AS).
As far as the celebration of Eid-ul-Adha in IIOJK is concerned, Mirwaiz said, this Eid is being celebrated this year too at a time when the whole world, including Jammu and Kashmir, is grappling with the challenge of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
“Ordinary Kashmiris are facing immense state re-pression and other problems; however, we have pinned our hopes on Allah Almighty that He will give us the courage to move forward again with a new determination and that the people of Kashmir will once again be able to resume their normal lives, he said.
The Mirwaiz appealed to all the wealthy and affluent people to ensure all possible assistance to those affected by the situation and those living be-low poverty line so that they too can join the Eid celebrations.
“We should realise the grave and turbulent situation of our dear homeland and those great and historic human and financial sacrifices, which our thousands of elders, youth, loved ones, mothers and sisters have rendered and continue to give for our birth right of self determination.
This must never be overlooked. We also remember and show our soli-darity with hundreds of political prisoners and youth who are languishing in jails and pray for their safety and release,” he added.
Jammu and Kashmir Anjuman Sharie Shian President Agha Syed Hassan Moosvi Al-Safvi In a statement said Eidul Azha is a day of remembrance of the obedience of Hazrat Ibrahim (Peace Be Upon Him) and the reverence of Hazrat Ismail (Peace be upon him), when these two honoured personalities set an extraordinary example of sacrifice and self-lessness. He said sacrifice means devoting one’s self for the upholding of high moral values.
The slaugh-ter of sacrificial animals is an apparent aspect, how-ever the real spirit lies in fostering the essence of sacrifice and reverence before Allah Almighty. He further said the sacrifice rendered by people enli-vens a society.
This is the basic lesson behind the act of sacrifice. We need to rise above and should work on converging our spirits of sacrifice towards the unity of the Muslim community world over, he added.
The Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League (JKPL), Mukhtar Ahmed Waza, in his mes-sage urged the IIOJK people to observe austerity while celebrating the Eid and ensure that the poor, orphans, widows and other needy also enjoy the celebrations without feeling any financial constraint.
Eid-ul-Adha teaches us the lessons of sacrifice and steadfastness and we should follow the path shown by Hazrat Ibraheem (AS) while observing this day, he added.
The Chairman of Islami Tanzeem-e-Azadi, Ab-dul Samad Inqilabi, in a statement issued in Srinagar said that Eid-ul-Adha teaches us the lesson of sacri-fice.
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The health care “reform” bill being pushed through Congress establishes a program called “No Child Left Unimmunized Against Influenza” which will use elementary and secondary schools across the United States as flu vaccination centers.
A 14-year-old boy in Virginia is weak and struggling to walk after coming down with a reported case of Guillain-Barre syndrome just hours after receiving the H1N1 vaccine for swine flu.
In West Virginia, a middle school boy who had tried to avoid getting the H1N1 swine flu shot was held down by two sheriff’s deputies and forcibly injected with the vaccine.
A federal judge in West Virginia has ruled in favor of mandatory vaccinations, despite the First Amendment’s free-exercise clause.
In one school in Sweden where the students were mass vaccinated with the poisonous Pandemrix “swine flu”, 130 of the 233 students at the school called in sick the day after the vaccination.
On Steve Quayle’s site, an eyewitness in Romania is claiming that the Ukraine pandemic is spreading and that there are also widespread reports of the police seizing medical records of the dead and of the cremation of bodies.
Serbian Health Minister Tomica Milosavljevic has formally announced a swine flu epidemic in that nation, meaning that nation-wide emergency vaccinations can be carried out.
Is the world gold supply quickly running out?
China is signaling that it may allow its currency to rise against the dollar.
The U.S. economy has gotten so bad that now there is even an epidemic of churches for sale.
CNN is identifying 10 states that are on the verge of absolute financial collapse.
Has Barack Obama already decided on a secret deal for a Palestinian state?
Police arrested 22-year-old Muslim Abdul Walid Hamid after he reportedly tore a crucifix from a shopper’s neck at a local shopping center.
Hezbollah leader Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah has accused Barack Obama of “absolute bias” in favor of Israel and disregard for the dignity of Arabs and Muslims. Apparently Nasrallah must be smoking something.
The Israel Defense Forces have released documents and photos that
prove that Iran was behind the massive shipment of weapons to Hezbollah intercepted last week in Mediterranean waters.
Barack Obama is warning of “strains” in U.S. relations with China.
A new poll found that 59 percent of U.S. adults agree that the fall of the Berlin Wall was the beginning of a “new world order”.
The Washington Post has published an article which tries to be funny about the move toward a world government.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that landowners in Mississippi have “standing” to sue oil and coal companies for emitting greenhouse gases.
Another recent poll asked Americans whether they’ll vote for an unnamed Democrat or Republican for Congress. 48% percent said they’ll back a Republican, versus 44% who said that the will choose a Democrat.
Lou Dobbs has left CNN. Nobody know the real story, but how much longer could have Dobbs really have survived at a politically correct network such as CNN?
Scientists say that they are one step closer to producing a “three parent baby” after they successfully fertilized an egg with two biological mothers.
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Cable radio or cable FM is a concept similar to that of cable television, bringing radio broadcasting into homes and businesses via coaxial cable. It is generally used for the same reason as cable TV was in its early days when it was "community antenna television", in order to enhance the quality of over-the-air radio signals that are difficult to receive in an area. However, cable-only radio outlets also exist.
The use of cable radio varies from area to area - some cable TV systems don't include it at all, and others only have something approaching it on digital cable systems. Additionally, some stations may just transmit audio in the background while a public-access television cable TV channel is operating in between periods of video programming.
From the late 1970s to the late 1980s, before the advent of MTS Stereo television broadcasts, an additional cable decoder was offered to cable TV subscribers, which was connected to the FM antenna terminal of a radio receiver and broadcast audio simulcasts of television broadcasts on certain frequencies, but separately transmitted in FM stereo, along with traditional local radio stations at their specific frequencies, utilizing the cable system's own taller receiving antenna for maximum audio clarity. For instance, MTV's audio would be offered on a cable radio frequency, thus the video being played in monaural sound on cable would have its television audio muted, and the stereo audio instead heard through the radio receiver.
A related secondary meaning of the term is any automated music stream - the usual format of cable-only "stations".
This section is written like a personal reflection, personal essay, or argumentative essay that states a Wikipedia editor's personal feelings or presents an original argument about a topic. (September 2016)
The first "commercial" cable radio station in the United States was CABL-FM 108 in California, on the Theta Cablevision system, serving West Los Angeles and surrounding areas. It went live on January 1, 1972, and was run by Brad Sobel, playing what he called "progressive top 40". CABL-FM 108 came into being after Sobel's original venture, K-POT, a bootleg FM station at 88.1 MHz, was silenced by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in November 1971. The illicit station ran for three days until it was shut down, and the event made the front page of the Los Angeles Times and the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner. Because Theta Cablevision charged extra for its FM hookups, CABL-FM 108's potential audience was between 4,700 and approximately 25,000 (based on information provided by Brad Sobel in an article in Billboard), out of Cablevision's approximately 100,000 subscriber households.
The first exclusively cablecasting community radio station was CPVR in Palos Verdes, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. CPVR 95.9 Cable FM radio was on the Times-Mirror cable system, and was started by a group of teenagers who initially practiced being disc jockeys in the homes of two of the founders. Since traditional broadcasting equipment was prohibitively expensive at the time, a young engineer named Tom Hewitt built much of the electronic hardware from scratch.
Mark Speer and Brad Gardner began the venture, which was run as a non-profit youth organization from a studio in the Golden Cove shopping center in Rancho Palos Verdes beginning in March 1972. Even though it was non-profit, it was not subject to the restrictions of terrestrial public radio stations, and thus was able to subsidize expenses by accepting commercial advertising.
Because the staff and audience were part of a highly desirable demographic (many of the DJs weren't even old enough to drive), advertisers of the day, such as concert promoter Pacific Presentations and local record stores eagerly bought ad time in order to reach such a prime demographic (males/females, 13-24) as CPVR had attracted during its history, further enabling CPVR to not only continue operations, but expand into larger studios.
Greg McClure (a.k.a. Isaac O. Zzyzx), Jim Sideris, Harv Laser, David Zislis, Richard Hower, Tony Fasola, Dave Chrenko (a.k.a. Johnny Ace), Kerry Doolin, Liane Benson, Lorraine Dechter, Clyde Stanton (a.k.a. Certified Clyde) and Kathy Bauer were some of the young disc jockeys who helped create the station's legendary style and sound. Unlike Cable 108, CPVR was not only on the FM dial, but was in stereo, and also appeared on the cable system's "barker" channel (Channel 3).
Although the station was only on the "cable" for about two years programming free-form rock and roll, CPVR often scooped its over-the-air competitors, breaking acts such as Bruce Springsteen and Queen, and often premiering landmark albums such as Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon and Procol Harum's Grand Hotel sometimes several weeks before the Los Angeles stations picked them up.
Many of the original staff went on to careers in media. (Co-founder Brad Gardner has since been nominated for four Emmys, winning two—one for a music video, "The Doctor is In", and the other for the veterinary show Horse Vet. His other two nominations are for directing and audio.) For those involved and those who heard it, this tiny little community rock-and-roll radio station holds a special place in their hearts and minds, often discussed in the same breath as KMET, KPPC, KWST, KRLA, KROQ-FM and KNAC, legendary southern California radio stations in their own right.
For a time, cable radio stations popped up across California and elsewhere in the U.S., most run by high school and/or college students. CCIA, a cable radio station on the campus of California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, California, is one example. But as the founders of these stations grew older and moved on, there was no one to take up where they left off. Eventually all these cable radio stations went dark. Today, where college or community groups might have once considered starting a "cable" radio station, they now look to creating an internet radio station.
On the East Coast the most popular commercial cable radio station was WLHE, started in 1979 in Woburn, Massachusetts. This station was the first commercial cable-only radio station in the country, and ran from 1979 to 1987. Larry Haber, owner and operator, started it. Frank Palazzi and Alan Rupa were the first disc jockeys. Palazzi was known as Frank Fitz, and Alan Rupa was known as Alan James. Mr Haber went by his own name. Other DJs were Jim Fronk (aka Jim Jacobs), oldies expert Chuck Steven, country music expert Glen Evans, indie rock expert Mark Sawyer, and jazz expert Scott Cavanagh (a.k.a. Scott Rogers). Larry Haber was the station’s first president and general manager, Palazzi served as program director, and Rupa was music director. The station was heard only on Continental Cablevision's local Channel 6 in Woburn, Wilmington, Stoneham, North Reading, and Billerica, Massachusetts.
In Canada, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission previously required most cable companies to provide cable FM service; those that did were required to convert all local AM broadcast radio stations to cable FM signals. The commission now requires only that campus, community, native radio stations, and one CBC Radio station in each official language, be provided by local cable companies, either via cable FM or digital cable audio channels.
North Korea has had a cable radio system sometimes referred to as 'Third Broadcast' since the 1940s and it was declared that all cities and villages had been reached by the service in 1975.
Operated by the North Korean Ministry of Communications and focusing on music, news, and educational programs, Third Broadcast has been mandatory in new apartment blocks since the 1980s and is present in some offices and loud speakers posted in public places.
The earliest cable-only radio stations in the United Kingdom was Radio Thamesmead in Thamesmead, South East London and Radio Swindon Viewpoint in Swindon, Wiltshire. Cable relays of early BBC stations (in areas where direct reception was poor) dates back to the late 1920s.
The Melbourne suburb of St. Kilda had a landline radio station called 3SA which operated on weekends and public holidays from March 1954 until July 2010.
Rediffusion Malta was a popular cable radio service on the island from 1935-1975, with broadcasts in English and Maltese Language. In 1975 the service was nationalised and it was demised on 31 January 1989. It is now part of Radio Malta
- Linjesender An AM or baseband audio based system still used in some parts of the world.
- Théâtrophone A system for disseminating opera and theatre performances over the public telephone network which predates regular broadcasting.
- Carrier current A system used in the United States and some other places for very localised distribution of radio programming over electric power cables.
- Satellite radio
- Power line communication
- Digital Music
- Music Choice
- CRN Digital Talk Radio Networks
- Max Trax
- DMX (music)
- Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2006-119 Archived 2007-01-14 at the Wayback Machine, 8 September 2006
- Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2006-51 Archived 2006-05-04 at the Wayback Machine, 19 April 2006; see para. 26 for discussion of analog/digital carriage issue
- p.g 52-54
- "RadioInfo Australia".
- Toni Sant, Remembering Rediffusion In Malta, A History Without Future,Malta 2016, Page 14
Billboard Magazine, July 7, 1973, pages 24 and 28: "Once 'Pirate', Now Cable Radio Pioneer", written by J. Christopher Ehler.
Los Angeles Times, Peninsula Edition, June 1972.
- Shaw Communications (Winnipeg) FM Channel Listings
- Access Sacramento Non-Commercial, Free-form, Volunteer produced Radio
- North of the DMZ: Essays on Daily Life in North Korea (link to Google books)
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Ever since IoT first hit the scene, everyone has been trying to predict the future: How many billions of devices will we have, when will we all be connected, and what sort of technology will we need? The short answer is that we will eventually have billions and billions of devices connecting pretty much everything, but when it comes to business, many will need technology designed specifically for IoT – in other words, businesses are going to need low power wide area (LPWA) technology. But what are the choices when it comes to LPWA – and what are the differences between them?
Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) technology is not a technology standard, but rather a class of wireless technologies particularly suited to the specific needs of IoT. The majority of IoT devices, such as those in smart city and industrial sectors, don’t require the same bandwidth and speed as consumer cellular devices.
LPWA Network (LPWAN) technologies offer cost and power-efficient options that leverage existing networks while also having strong built-in security and a global reach, enabling low power consumption and long-range wireless connectivity. LPWAN technologies also support data transfer of small intermittent data packets ranging from 10 to 1000 bytes. And because they operate with better power and bandwidth efficiency over a larger area, less infrastructure and hardware are required, leading to greater cost efficiency.
LPWAN technologies also allow IoT devices to reliably operate for up to 10 years on a single battery charge, which is ideal for remote solutions that lack a reliable power source. These include:
• Smart city applications
• Track & trace
• Smart agriculture
• Smart buildings
• Smart meters
While both LTE-M and NB-IoT are good connectivity options for industries in need of LPWA technology, and there are many similarities between the two, there are also some key differences.
LTE-M (also called eMTC and Cat-M1) leverages existing LTE networks to allow for highly efficient connectivity with extended coverage indoors and underground. It consumes less battery power and allows for cheaper modem costs thanks to design simplification. It supports downlink and uplink speeds of up to 1 Mbps with a latency of 50-100 ms, which makes it very flexible and ideal for real-time communication.
• Efficient battery usage
• Real-time communication
• High data transfer rates
• Full mobility: Ideal for both fixed & mobile applications
• Supports VoLTE (Voice over Long-term Evolution)
Narrow band IoT features up to 10 years of battery life and the widest possible network coverage and can support a large number of new connections using only a portion of the available spectrum. While it also offers potentially less expensive modules, this comes at a price: latency is 1.5 to 10 seconds – it does not allow real-time or voice communication.
• 10+ years battery life
• High latency
• Low data transfer rates
• Ideal for stationary/static devices (no connected mobility)
• Does not support VoLTE
Ultimately, the technology you choose will depend on your use case and the challenges you want to address. For asset tracking, data throughput is small, but mobility is needed as objects move. When it comes to smart meters, on the other hand, use-cases typically require data transfer once or twice a day. Understanding the specific requirements and nuances of your use case will help you understand which connectivity option is best for you.
For a further comparison on LTE-M vs NB-IoT please click here.
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Breast milk, ashes, pet's teeth, fingerprints, umbilical cords and blood are just some of the ingredients a creative jeweller uses to make her meaningful pieces.
Sam Small, 34, has been making "DNA keepsake jewellery" for just over a year and is constantly touched by the stories people share with her as she makes a bead or pendant out of their special material.
"Each piece has got a story behind it and real meaning for each person.
"When a pet passes away it's such a tragedy, it's like losing a family member. I get a lot of really grieving people who want pets in pieces of jewellery
"Sadly sometimes I get baby blankets or hair from children that have passed away. I don't charge for those, I can't take money off grieving parents."
But they're not all sad stories. She has made jewellery using a lock from baby's first haircut or a bride's pressed wedding flowers too.
Ellerslie-based Small, who is originally from England, studied 3D design at university and worked as an HR co-ordinator. She moved to New Zealand two years ago with her Kiwi husband and juggles being a stay-at-home mum to her two children with her jewellery business.
The business idea came to Small when she wanted a piece of jewellery made out of her own breast milk to acknowledge how difficult breastfeeding was.
She tried different preservation techniques until it worked. But researching along the way exposed her to jewellery made with other DNA elements and she decided to make some pieces for other people too.
Now, she sells her custom made pieces on Etsy and Facebook under the name Iddy Biddy Buddah Designs after her daughter who she nicknamed Buddah.
Small uses a liquid preservative and heat method that turns the ingredient into a stone. She then grinds it down and sets it in jewellery grade resin.
Small gets between three and 20 orders a week and uses a silversmith in America to make custom-designed settings. It takes around five weeks to produce a piece of jewellery.
Good luck fertility charms are particularly special to Small who struggled to conceive her children. After trying a range of drugs and fertility treatments Small fell pregnant on her third round of IVF. She now has two children aged 4 and 2.
The charms usually have rose quartz, moonstone and dandelion seeds in them.
"It's like you blow on a dandelion and make a wish that this is going to be the month I get my BFP - my big fat positive.
"I always put my best wishes in each one. I know that feeling like each time you have a pregnancy test. Each round of IVF I did around 40 pregnancy tests... I was a bit of a crazy pregnant lady there for a while."
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Over the past several issues I’ve covered some of the terminology that surrounds the main ingredients of beer: Malt, yeast, and hops. In my mind, it’s fairly apropos that I saved the last for water. Often it’s the last of the major components of beer that homebrewers explore on a homebrewer’s learning curve. So with that in mind, let’s jump into the topic of understanding water lingo in brewer’s terms.
A water molecule is a fairly simple molecule with two hydrogen atoms covalently bound to an oxygen atom. It’s a highly stable molecule chemically and it exists in three forms on this planet: Gas (vapor), liquid (water), and solid (ice). As most of us know, water boils at 212 °F (100 °C) under 1 atmosphere of pressure (normal pressure at sea level) and freezes at 32 °F (0 °C). Water’s polarity means it acts as a magnet with two ends to each molecule, a positive and a negative end. Polarity drives a lot of the properties we find in water including the fact that these phase-change temperatures are very high for such a small molecule: The magnetic nature of the molecules allows them to stay linked together longer than most similar-sized molecules. The boiling temperature fluctuates as pressure changes but the freeze temperature does not — something of note for high elevation brewers where pressure is lower. Water’s freeze temperature will decrease, though, when things get mixed or dissolved into the water, such as sugar, salt, or ethanol. This allows brewers to lager beers below normal freezing temperatures. Water’s polarity also means that it likes other polar molecules such as ethanol (and many acids, bases), allowing those two to be miscible, or mixed. On the flip side, water does not like non-polar molecules such as oil, meaning those two are immiscible, and will remain separate.
Understanding Brewing Water Salts
Salts dissolve in water in varying rates and their ability to dissolve often depends on certain conditions like the water’s temperature and pH. Some salts dissociate (fall apart) easily such as table salt, while others will not, such as calcium carbonate (chalk). The polarity of water molecules actually pulls certain salt molecules apart. Brewers tend to hone in on a few key salts found in drinking water: Table salt (NaCl), calcium chloride (CaCl2), chalk (CaCO3), gypsum (CaSO4), and Epsom salt (MgSO4). These salts will be found at various levels in their ionic (dissolved) form in typical tap water. Because of their overall effects on the chemistry of the beer and the finished beer’s flavor profile, brewers will often tweak these ion levels by various additions or removal and/or dilution procedures to hone in the beer’s profile.
Acids and Bases
Besides salts, acids and bases often will dissolve easily in water as well. pH is a measure of the level of a compound known as hydronium [H3O]+, a compound that occurs naturally in purified water. A pH of 7 means there are 1 x 10-7 hydronium ions per liter of water. Acidifying the water means you increase the hydronium ions present in solution, dropping the pH below 7. The more hydronium ions, the lower the pH, the more acidic the solution. The less the hydronium ions, the higher the pH, the more basic the solution. For brewers that are looking to acidify water (and wort), brewers can add calcium chloride, gypsum, lactic acid, and/or phosphoric acid. The calcium salts are weak acids in wort (calcium drops pH by reacting with phosphates from malt, creating hydronium ions in the process) while the lactic and phosphoric acid have a higher efficacy for brewers looking to drop the pH. On the flip-side, brewers generally try to avoid stronger alkaline (basic) compounds such as lye (NaOH) but may still add weak alkaline salts like chalk (CaCO3) or baking soda (NaHCO3) if an increase in pH is desired.
On brew day, all-grain brewers will use various terms to designate the purpose of various water volumes. Strike water is the water that will get mixed into the grain to start the mash’s conversion. The temperature of the strike water is very important as is the chemical composition (pH and salt levels) since these two factors will help guide enzyme activity in the mash. The next volume of water that is important to all-grain brewers is the sparge water. Sparge water is the water brewers use to help rinse the grains of all the sugar that was created during the mash. The overall composition of sparge water is less important, but during the washing (sparging) phase of the grains, brewers look to avoid the pH of the mash from rising above 5.8. This is called oversparging and only a concern with pale, low-gravity beers. My rule of thumb is to not exceed one and a half times the strike water volume when sparging a low-gravity, pale beer.
Once water picks up sugars from the malts, it is no longer called water, it is now called brewer’s wort. Wort then ferments into beer by brewer’s yeast.
Finally, most brewers utilize chilling water, which is used to bring the wort down to room temperature after the boil. If done properly, some of the cooling water should be repurposed to use as cleaning water as well since it takes a large amount of thermal capacity (water) to bring the wort down from a boil to yeast pitching temperature. If the chilling is done properly, then the chilling water should come up piping hot, perfect for cleaning the sugary wort from your brewing equipment. | <urn:uuid:8c31635c-aeb6-42d7-950e-676a88f0bd6e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://byo.com/article/talking-brewers-water-lingo/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571222.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810222056-20220811012056-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.937608 | 1,250 | 3.328125 | 3 |
Coast Guard story by Petty Officer 1st Class Corinne Zilnicki
Nearly 80 years have passed since Mike Swierc vaulted over the side of a ship hundreds of yards off Utah Beach during the first wave of the D-Day invasion. But for Mr. Swierc, a 100-year-old Coast Guard veteran, the memories of those fateful days and nights have not faded from his mind.
“The night of the invasion was unbelievable,” said Swierc. “There was a continuous flash of lightning in the sky and we could hear the bombs. It was nonstop fire.”
Facing off against 28 German heavy artillery batteries and multiple 88 mm machine guns was not exactly what Swierc had expected upon enlisting in the Coast Guard. He and his younger brother had preemptively joined the service in 1942 hoping to protect domestic waterways and scour eastern U.S. coastlines for enemy submarines.
Instead, the farmer’s son found himself weaving through the frigid waters of the English Channel more than 5,000 miles from his hometown of Falls City, Texas.
A natural and seasoned mechanic, Swierc had spent the first 22 months of his Coast Guard service swept up in a whirlwind of basic training and diesel engine schools before deploying overseas for the Normandy invasion.
The 31-day journey from Bayonne, New Jersey, to Ireland was fraught with difficulty. Swierc passed the days aboard his transport ship peeling potatoes, scrubbing dishes and wincing at the sound of the wind lashing against the bulkhead.
“Somehow, I never got seasick,” Swierc marveled. “But we faced the most terrible storm when we crossed the Atlantic.”
The 500 destroyers, escort ships, battleships and aircraft carriers in Swierc’s convoy kept their bows pointed doggedly into the fierce wind and arrived overseas on schedule. Upon reaching Ireland, the Coast Guardsmen joined U.S. Navy sailors in joint training sessions, honing their skills in small-boat handling, ship-to-shore movement, beach landings and general maintenance. As D-Day loomed closer, Coast Guard, Navy, and British Royal Navy personnel prepared their ships for the channel crossing.
Swierc’s cutter, an 83-foot, wooden patrol boat called Coast Guard Cutter 16, was assigned to Rescue Flotilla One, a collection of 60 ships that had been hastily summoned only a few weeks prior. Although the wooden cutters of “the matchbox fleet” were initially designed to hunt submarines, their crews were now charged primarily with rescuing Allied soldiers during the invasion.
“The name of the game was search and rescue,” Swierc said. “I think we did our fair share.”
At around 4 a.m. on June 6, 1944, the Allied assault force departed from the rendezvous point and headed for the coast of France. Heavy seas battered the boats and soaked the men, many of whom were desperately seasick. Bullets and shellfire roared to life overhead and pummeled the water all around the convoy as it approached Utah Beach.
“We didn’t really have time to be scared,” explained Swierc. “We got in there and got after it.”
As soon as CGC-16 arrived off the beachhead, Swierc and his crew dove into action and began plucking survivors from the water around the USS PC-1261, the first ship sunk on D-Day. The submarine chaser had led the first wave of landing craft toward Utah Beach and was obliterated when an artillery shell slammed into its starboard side, instantly killing nearly half the crew.
With shellfire peppering the water around them and the explosions of nearby mines rattling the deck beneath their feet, the Coast Guard crew calmly began extracting shipwreck survivors from the oil-slicked waves.
Upon spotting two injured Allied soldiers in the water, Mike Swierc leaped off the cutter, swam 40 yards through enemy gunfire and fastened a rescue line around the men.
“The one guy said, ‘Don’t worry about me, just get my buddy,’” recalled Swierc. “But I looked at his buddy, and he was bleeding with his head in the water. He had already passed away.”
Unflinchingly, the CGC-16’s head mechanic swam back through the 54-degree water as crew members aboard the cutter reeled in the two soldiers. This was only one of many daring plunges Swierc took into the water that day.
“We were out there swimming our hearts out,” said Swierc. “That water was icy cold but you just didn’t pay attention to it, you just swam.”
With 90 rescued troops safely aboard, the CGC-16 crew sped away from the PC-1261 wreckage site and delivered the survivors to the USS Joseph T. Dickman, a nearby transport ship-turned-hospital platform.
Immediately after handing over the last survivor, the CGC-16’s skipper, Coast Guard Lt. j. g. R. V. McPhail, maneuvered the cutter back into the line of fire to recover more wounded soldiers and sailors from another damaged landing craft. The vessel had struck a mine and was listing on its side, threatening to trap more than 30 stranded crew members underwater. Swierc and his shipmates tossed lines to the men and hoisted them aboard only seconds before the landing craft completely capsized, narrowly avoiding crushing CGC-16 in its rapid descent.
Undeterred, the CGC-16 crew rushed to rescue survivors from a third landing craft decimated by artillery shells less than a mile offshore, nosing past mines and through unceasing shellfire to reach the men.
“The whole deck was completely covered with survivors, most of them traumatically injured,” Swierc said. “It was a sad situation, but we were sent there to do it, and we did it the best we knew how.”
Despite having little formal medical training, Swierc found himself administering first aid to those sprawled across the decks of his ship. Hands that had spent countless hours picking cotton and repairing tractors now steadily injected morphine into the veins of wounded Allied soldiers and marked each man’s forehead with an “X” to record the dosage. After dulling the survivors’ pain, Swierc and his shipmates secured them in baskets and passed them to personnel aboard the Dickman.
All told, the crew of CGC-16 rescued 126 men on June 6, more than any other ship present that day. Along with his shipmates, Swierc earned both the Navy and Marine Corps and Bronze Star Medals for his gallantry and lifesaving actions.
Although his award citation lauds his “cool courage” and “devotion to duty,” Swierc said he was merely doing what he was supposed to do.
The achievements of Swierc and the CGC-16 crew aligned with the overall efforts of Coast Guard Rescue Flotilla One, which saved more than 400 men on D-Day alone and rescued 1,438 Allied troops before the end of June.
Even when the D-Day invasion ended and Allied forces gained a firm foothold in France, Swierc’s commitment and loyalty did not waiver. Along with most of his fellow CGC-16 crewmen, he eagerly volunteered to deploy to the Pacific theatre.
However, the war ended before he got the chance to make the journey.
In September of 1945, the head mechanic of the CGC-16 boarded a transport ship and headed back across the Atlantic with a souvenir tucked in his bag: a set of wrenches from his cutter, which along with 58 other ships of the matchbox fleet had been sunk, burned or cut up for scrap.
Although he was proud to have served his country, Swierc was eager to return to Falls City and reunite with his family. As though flipping back to a page in a familiar book, Swierc resumed helping his father on the farm, picking cotton and shucking corn with the same hands that had pulled wounded, waterlogged soldiers out of the English Channel.
Shortly after returning home from the war, Swierc began working at his brother’s grocery store, where he soon met and inadvertently annoyed his future wife. Despite a rocky start, the two eventually went on their first date at a local cafe, got married in 1948 and had eight children. Swierc, who turned 100 years old on Nov. 6, 2021, and is now surrounded by 44 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, described his life since D-Day as “rich in love.”
“It’s my family’s love that keeps me going,” he explained with a chuckle and a smile. “This is just the first hundred years of my life. Now I’m going to start on my second hundred.»
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Authors: Ann Dadich, Carmen Jarrett, Fiona Robards and David Bennett, NSW
Event: 2010 TheMHS Conference
Subject: TRANSCULTURAL, PRIMARY CARE, Reducing Stigma:Young People
Type of resource: Conference Presentations and Papers
Abstract: General Practitioners (GPs) are the clinicians young people are most likely to access. However, the rate at which they do this is less than ideal, especially in light of the health and mental health issues they experience. The purpose of this study is to optimise GP-capacity to promote youth health. This was addressed by conducting four focus groups with GPs to identify the factors that help and hinder this capacity. Findings suggest that the participants considered working with young people to be challenging. This was largely because of: (1) communication difficulties; (2) the complexity of youth health; (2) limited time; and (3) limited networks to draw on. These findings suggest that interventions to promote GP-capacity may prove more effective if these four factors are addressed. Although training might alleviate the communication difficulties, systemic change is required to optimise and sustain youth health. | <urn:uuid:30808175-7dbe-4ef9-8ebd-a96d1090ffc1> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.themhs.org/resource/recommended-reading-what-helps-and-hinders-gp-capacity-to-support-young-people/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570793.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808092125-20220808122125-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.958368 | 251 | 2.671875 | 3 |
This originally temporary open-air theatre was built in the grounds of Brno Exhibition Centre near the City of Prague Pavilion from 1928 by Kamil Roškot (which made way for today’s Pavilion D by Zdeněk Denk, 1967–1975). At the time of the 1928 Exhibition of Contemporary Culture in Czechoslovakia, the rear part of Roškot’s pavilion was connected to the garden exposition (a garden and park with sculptures by Václav Mach), which was designed by Josef Nerad. In the 1950s, the architect František Kalivoda used this partially preserved site to locate his amphitheatre in a natural background of fully grown willows and an ornamental lake.
The amphitheatre, which was created by earthworks using beech fascines from the nearby Písárecký woods and was equipped with wooden benches, was later replaced with a unrefined auditorium of precast concrete. Its recessed kidney-shaped orchestra pit lined with stone masonry was covered up in 1956. The square wooden stage had an area of 12 × 12 metres and the auditorium could seat up to 300 spectators.
The summer variety show theatre, which was built as a short-term temporary facility, went into service in 1954, when the city entrusted the running of the exhibition centre to the newly established organization the Park of Culture and Recreation (PKO Brno), which also took over the responsibility for organizing exhibition events (in 1951, when the Exhibition Centre’s joint stock company was formally dissolved and, by resolution of the Ministry of Internal Trade, its property was taken over by Brno Central National Committee or, more precisely, its municipal enterprise named Water Works, Spas and Recreation for the City of Brno). Thus was born a new concept of the exhibition centre as a centre for popular culture and entertainment. In the framework of this cultural and social profile, many different events took place in the area of this theatre, especially performances by folk art ensembles and popular entertainment productions (variety shows). By the time of the first International Engineering Fair in 1959 the theatre had ceased to exist. | <urn:uuid:6e24a482-62cb-4915-91b3-431435678234> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.bam.brno.cz/en/object/detail?id=625 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571056.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809155137-20220809185137-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.977374 | 446 | 2.203125 | 2 |
Luther gnomes replace monument in German town
Famed as one of Germany's most important religious figures, Martin Luther spent many years in the town of Wittenberg, where a statue commemorates him.
But it is now undergoing renovation, leaving a gap in the town square and officials with the task of how to fill it.
The Reformation of the Christian church, which resulted in Europe's Protestant churches, is usually believed to have begun when Luther nailed 95 theses to the door of Wittenberg's Castle Church on 31 October 1517.
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Climate-change deniers are in retreat
There is no denying it: Climate-change deniers are in retreat.
What began as a subtle shift away from the claim that man-made global warming is not a threat to the planet has lately turned into a stampede. The latest attempt to deny denial comes from the conservative American Legislative Exchange Council, a powerful group that pushes for states to pass laws that are often drafted by industry. As my Washington Post colleagues Tom Hamburger, Joby Warrick and Chris Mooney report, ALEC is not only insisting that it doesn’t deny climate change – it’s threatening to sue those who suggest otherwise.
The group, which suffered the highly visible defection of Google because of its global-warming stance and an exodus of other top corporate members, sent letters to Common Cause and the League of Conservation Voters instructing them to “remove all false or misleading material” alleging ALEC questions global-warming theory.
The problem for ALEC is that as recently as 2013, it was still reaffirming “model legislation” calling on states to consider “legitimate and scientifically defensible alternative hypotheses” to the “mainstream scientific positions” on climate. The proposed legislation stated that there is “a great deal of scientific uncertainty” about the matter and suggested that states treat possible beneficial effects of carbon “in an evenhanded manner.”
The turnabout at ALEC follows an about-face at the Heartland Institute, a libertarian outfit that embraces a description of it as “the world’s most prominent think tank promoting skepticism about man-made climate change.”
But on Christmas Eve, Justin Haskins, a blogger and editor at Heartland, penned an article for the conservative journal Human Events declaring: “The real debate is not whether man is, in some way, contributing to climate change; it’s true that the science is settled on that point in favor of the alarmists.”
Haskins called it “a rather extreme position to say that we ought to allow dangerous pollutants to destroy the only planet we know of that can completely sustain human life,” and he suggested work on “technologies that can reduce CO2 emissions without destroying whole economies.”
To be sure, this is a tactical retreat, and you shouldn’t expect conservative groups to start lining up in favor of a carbon tax. Rather, they’re resorting to more defensible arguments that don’t make them sound like flat-earthers. My Post colleagues quoted energy lobbyist Scott Segal saying that “the science issue just isn’t as salient as it once was.” Instead, Segal talks about the cost and viability of proposed regulations.
It’s likely no coincidence that the shift is occurring as the Obama administration approaches a June target to finalize rules on power-plant emissions. Those who oppose regulation are wise to abandon a position that holds little public appeal; a healthy majority of Americans accept that global warming is real, and a New York Times poll earlier this year found that even half of Republicans support government action to address it.
More and more conservative officeholders are embracing the “I am not a scientist” agnosticism on climate change rather than skepticism. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker John Boehner and potential presidential candidates Bobby Jindal and Marco Rubio have adopted this response, and Rubio has joined Mitt Romney and Chuck Grassley in embracing the less assailable position that U.S. efforts to restrict carbon are pointless without similar efforts across the globe.
Certainly, figures such as Senate Environment Committee Chairman Jim Inhofe (who calls man-made warming a “hoax”) and presidential candidate Ted Cruz (who fancies himself a modern-day Galileo opposing the “global-warming alarmists”) are not about to change. But as corporations abandon the untenable position of denial, ideologues will be forced to do the same.
As my Post colleagues noted, Southern Co., an operator of coal-fired power plants, decided to drop funding for a Smithsonian scientist who challenged climate-change theory but failed to disclose that his work was funded by fossil-fuel interests. ALEC’s declining skepticism also comes as even oil companies such as Occidental Petroleum and BP quit the group.
At ALEC’s December meeting, a climate-change contrarian got applause for declaring in his presentation that “carbon dioxide is not a pollutant. It is a benefit. It is the very elixir of life.”
For politicians and climate-denial groups, the elixir of life is money. Now that corporations are becoming reluctant to bankroll crazy theories, the surrender of climate-change deniers will follow.
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April 26, 2022
Why a Copper Tongue Cleaner will Change your Life
There are hundreds of tiny lines running along the surface of your tongue where harmful bacteria hide out, feeding on food leftovers and dead cells. They have the most fun multiplying while you sleep, when there is less saliva in your mouth to wash them away.
That’s why you wake up with your breath smelling so…unsexy. And with a gross white coating on your tongue. Gently removing this coating with a tongue cleaner each morning is a basic step in assisting your body’s natural detoxification processes.
Research has shown that scraping is much more effective than a toothbrush at removing tongue bacteria. A toothbrush mostly just moves bacteria around on your tongue, instead of scraping it off. Mouthwashes usually contain alcohol which masks breath for a short time, but then the alcohol dries out your mouth leading to worse breath. Some recent research suggests it can also kill off some of the good microbes hanging out in your mouth.
Our oral microbiome is made up of good and bad bacteria, but an overgrowth of bad bacteria occurs when the mouth is dry.
This is why you tongue scrape once a day in the morning: because there is an accumulation of bad bacteria that grows on your tongue during the night when you have dry mouth – throwing the delicate balance between bad and good bacteria out of whack. Your body alerts you to this fact through.. your morning breath! All you have to do is listen 🙂
The colour of what comes off can vary according to your diet, lifestyle, and general oral hygiene. It may be white, yellow, green or brown. In Ayurveda the appearance of the tongue provides important insight into one’s general health and is often used as a diagnosis tool.
The Indian Ayurvedic gurus have been scraping for the past 2000 years, and tongue scraping remains very common in India. Alongside dry brushing and warm lemon water, it is part of a daily Ayurvedic cleansing routine.
In reality, tongue cleaning has been popular in most ancient cultures including Egypt, China…even Napoleon had a tongue cleaner. At some point in modern history, it just fell out of fashion in the West.
I consider myself lucky that my mom introduced me to the Ayurvedic practice of tongue scraping when I was young. My brother and I certainly thought it odd at the time, but I now look back on it and give her a nod because she was definitely onto something. Things have now come full-circle, and I am excited to share with you the copper tongue cleaner by Cosmic Dealer – Named Vanity Fair’s most hype beauty tool of 2020!
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Anthony Trollope was an English novelist of the 19th century. Anthony wrote novels on subjects like politics, society, gender issues, etc. These topics were inspired by the ordinary situations faced by people in Victorian England.
Anthony was born in 1815 in Bloomsbury, London. He was the fourth child born to Thomas and Frances Trollope. Thomas Trollope was a barrister by profession. He was also known to have a flaring temperament. This inadvertently affected his law practice. Thomas then tried his hand at farming. However, he faced disappointment here also.
No man thinks there is much ado about nothing when the ado is about himself. – Anthony Trollope
The last hope for the family to lead a reasonable life was now pinned down on the inheritance of an estate that would have come to Thomas from his aging uncle. Even this final ray of hope was diminished when his elderly uncle married again and even had children.
Childhood and Education of Anthony Trollope
Anthony did his education from Harrow School in 1822. He attended the school as a day-boy. Anthony went to this school as the Trollope family had owned a farm nearby. After studying there for three years, he took admission in a private school at Sunbury in 1825. He studied in this school for two years. For a brief period, from 1827-1830 Anthony went to the school that his father once attended and where his brothers were studying. This school was known as Winchester school. In 1830, Anthony again switched back to Harrow School.
The family was now trying to sustain themselves on whatever was left. Anthony was shifted back to his old school in order to reduce the expense on his schooling. All the schools where Anthony was enrolled were extremely popular during those days. It was in these schools that the elite class sent their children to study. However, Anthony was never happy with the schools that he attended. He can be described as a tall, unhappy and properly dressed young man who got bullied all the time.
In 1830, Anthony’s mother shifted to America to try and make a living in order to save the family from any future financial uncertainty. His mother went to the United States for setting up a bazaar. This bazaar was to be a place where one could sell British goods or commodities. However, this venture failed badly and the future of the family was thrown into darkness. The condition of the family deteriorated with each passing day.
The Trollope family eventually disposed their property in England and moved to Burges in Belgium in the year 1834. By this time, Anthony’s mother had established herself as a writer. His mother had written a book ‘The Domestic Manners of the Americans’ in 1832. The book was based on her stay in America and the experiences she had during that time. This book became extremely popular in England. However, the Americans were critical of the some of the contents of the book. The burden of looking after the family’s expense was now mostly borne by Frances Trollope.
In 1834 only, in order to support himself and learn foreign languages like German and French, Anthony accepted the job of an assistant master (usher) in a school situated in Brussels. During this time, he was offered the job of a clerk in the General Post Office. Although he worked as a clerk for almost years, he was not happy with his job. He now saw himself being in the same situation as he was in school. Anthony spent most of the time alone, as he hardly had any friends to meet or go out with. Similarly, he was facing financial crisis as he could not save sufficient amount of money.
Anthony Trollope ‘s Life in Ireland
Things changed for better for Anthony when he was transferred to Banagher, Ireland in 1841. In Ireland, his job was that of inspection. He was very happy with his new job and the place. Anthony’s pay was also much better than what he got back in England. In Ireland, he involved himself in a sport like fox hunting. During his posting in Ireland, Anthony often travelled for work purpose to various places like Egypt, West Indies, America, Scotland, etc. In 1844, Anthony got married to Rose Heseltine. The couple together had two sons.
Famous works of Anthony Trollope
Anthony’s career as a writer began in Ireland. In 1843, when he was still in Ireland, he started writing his first novel ‘The Macdermots of Ballycloran’ and it was published in 1847. His next book titled as ‘The Kellys and the O’Kellys’ was published immediately in the following year, i.e., in 1848.
Chronicles of Barsetshire novel series
Anthony Trollope was best known for his five-novel series called Chronicles of Barsetshire. He even tasted his first success as a writer when his novel ‘The Warden’ got published in the year 1855. This novel was based on the lifestyle of the upper-middle-class society of the Victorian Era Britain. This was the first novel from the popular Chronicles of Barsetshire.
The next novel in the series, Barsetshire Towers (1857) is regarded as his best comic work. Other novels are ‘Doctor Throne’ (1858), ‘Framley Parsonage (1861), ‘The Small House at Allington’ (1864) and finally ‘The Last Chronicle of Barset (1867). The Barsetshire novels were based on the incidences that happened in the fictional county of Barsetshire.
Anthony Trollope was also an early contributor to the Cornhill Magazine.
Like the Chronicles of Barsetshire, Anthony wrote another series of novels called ‘Palliser’. This collection includes novels like ‘Can You Forgive Her’ (1864), ‘The Prime Minister’ and ‘Phineas Redux’ (1876) and ‘The Duke’s Children’ (1880). These novels focused on the socio-political matters that impacted the society during those days. These novels were later on adopted into TV series.
The 1875 ‘The Way We Live Now’ has been regarded by critics as his best satirical novel. Another famous satirical novel ‘The Eustace Diamonds’ was written sometime between 1871 and 1873. Novels like ‘He Knew He Was Right’ written between 1868-1869 and ‘Phineas Finn (1869) show a different side of Anthony as a novelist. His other novel that was appreciated by his readers was ‘The Three Clerics’.
In 1871, Anthony along with his wife travelled to Australia to visit their younger son who had settled there. During their voyage, Anthony penned down ‘Lady Anna’. Anthony spent a year in Australia enjoying its scenic beauty and relaxing. On his journey back home to England in 1872, he wrote another novel titled ‘Australia and New Zealand’. In the said novel, he narrated good and bad experiences he had whilst his stay in Australia. His novel, however, was subjected to criticism by the Australian people for portraying them in a bad light.
From 1872 onwards, Anthony lived in England, his native country. He wrote his last novel ‘The Plumber’ in 1881. During the last few years of his life, Anthony was suffering from asthma and frequently travelled to different parts of England for recovery. In 1882 whilst enjoying a family reading at Garland’s Hotel, Suffolk Street, London, Anthony suffered a paralytic stroke. He passed away after a month of this incidence and was buried in the Kensal Garden Cemetery in London, England.
In 1883 Anthony’s autobiography was published posthumously. In his autobiography, he has admitted certain things that resulted in lowering his reputation as a writer. However, his autobiography went on to become a bestseller.
Anthony Trollope’s Quotes
Here are some famous quotes by Anthony Trollope.
No man thinks there is much ado about nothing when the ado is about himself.
- The Bertrams (1859), ch. 27
Men who can succeed in deceiving no one else will succeed at last in deceiving themselves.
- Miss Mackenzie, ch. 13. (1865)Anthony Trollope: best TV adaptations
Anthony Trollope: Best TV & Movie adaptations
I have searched a lot and while these are the TV adaptations of works by Anthony Trollope, Could not find any films based on his novels.
- 1951 BBC, The Warden. First BBC serial of a novel; 6 episode parts; the screenplay for first Warden was by Cedric Willis, Kerr, 14. For below 3, I could not find any videos or more info on BBC.
- 1958 BBC The Eustace Diamonds
- 1959 BBC The Last Chronicle of Barset
- 1960 BBC The Small House at Allington
- 1969 a first BBC2 The Way We Live Now (5 episodes of 45 minutes) screenplay Simon Raven, directed James Cellan Jones
- 1974 a BBC The Pallisers, (26 50 minute episodes or 22 episodes) directed by Hugh David, Ronald Wilson, screenplays, Simon Raven
- 1974 Penrith, Malachi’s Cove, directed and written by Henry Herbert, starring Donald Pleasaunce, Malachi, and Veronica Quilligan, Malachi’s daughter, Mally.
- 1982 a BBC Barchester Chronicles (7 episodes of 55 minutes), directed by David Giles, screenplay Alan Pater
- 2001 BBC The Way We Live Now (300 minutes) directed by David Yates, Andrew Davies
- 2004 1 hour, BBC documentary, The Two Loves of Anthony Trollope, directed by Richard Downes, no attribution for a writer, with Stephen Frye as narrator.
- 2004 BBC He Knew He Was Right 4 parts (240 minutes) directed Tom Vaughn, screenplay Andrew Davies, actors Oliver Dimsdale, Laura Fraser, Bill Nighy, Anna Massey &c
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A typical basketball team has 12 players on the floor at any one moment, with five players on the court at all times. Substitutions are permitted indefinitely. Each of the five players may be assigned to one of the following roles: Defensive back: Point guards are usually the players on the team that have the finest ball-handling ability and vision.
Similarly, How many players can be on a basketball team?
At any one moment, there can be no more than five players on the court. A game may be completed with a minimum of four participants. To begin a game, you must have at least four participants.
Also, it is asked, Can a basketball team play with 4 players?
1.1 A team consists of five players, however it may begin with four. At all times, a team must have four players on the court. If a player is unable to continue due to injury or has fouled out of the game, three players are permitted.
Secondly, Can you play basketball with less than 5 players?
The NFHS Basketball Rules Book for the 2019-20 season is now available (Page 21) R3-S1-A1: “Each squad has five players, one of them serves as captain. NOTE: A team must start the game with five players, but if it does not have replacements to replace disqualified or injured players, it must play with less than five players.
Also, How many players are allowed on a basketball court at once for 1 team?
According to NBA rules, a basketball team must include a total of 12 players. There are five players on the court at any one moment, and replacements are limitless. Basketball games are divided into two categories: street basketball and professional basketball.
People also ask, Can you play basketball with 8 players?
In most basketball games, a team of five players is on the floor at any one moment. The number of players on the bench varies, but the most common figures are 8 players on the bench (NBA) or 7 players on the bench (NBA) (FIBA Competitions such as the World Cup).
Related Questions and Answers
How many players are on an NBA team?
a total of 15 players
Can you start a high school basketball game with 4 players?
A team must have at least four (4) players to begin. The game may go on with just three players if the team still has a chance to win.
What happens if basketball team runs out of players?
Teams in the NBA and WNBA cannot be reduced to less than five players. When just five players are left, a player foul penalty scenario occurs. A player who fouls out remains in the game if there are only five players. The last player to foul out rejoins the game if another of the five players is expelled or injured.
How many players can play a game?
Two teams compete in a match, each with a maximum of eleven players, one of whom must be the goalie.
Can you play basketball with 3 players?
On a half-court, 21 is a popular basketball variant played by at least three players. The idea of this individual game is to score precisely 21 points before your opponents.
How many players are on a basketball team and positions?
Basketball teams usually include five players, each of whom is allocated to a certain position.
How many kids are on a basketball roster?
The active roster in basketball is made up of the players that are eligible to play each game – generally no more than 13.
How big is an NBA roster?
During the regular season, NBA rosters are restricted to 15 players, but clubs may carry up to 20 players during the summer.
What is the lowest paid NBA player?
With $92,857, Demetrius Jackson is the lowest-paid NBA player for the 2021-21 season. In 2022, 16 additional NBA players, 14 of whom are rookies, will earn less than $1 million Year after year, the NBA’s lowest-paid player. Demetrius Jackson, Demetrius Jackson, Demetrius Jackson, Demetrius Jackson, Demetrius Jackson, PositionPGTeamBOSSalary$92,857 There are 31 more columns.
Do NBA players get free tickets?
NBA players get complimentary tickets. Teams may gift their players, coaches, and support personnel up to four tickets for home games and two tickets for away games, according to the NBA collective bargaining agreement. These tickets are held in reserve by all of the teams, which means that around 100 tickets for each game are unavailable for purchase.
What does NBA stand for?
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league based in the United States.
How do you play half court basketball?
When a basketball team’s members are under the age of ten, they may participate in half-court pickup. Both teams shoot at separate baskets in full court, however both teams must shoot at the same hoop in half-court. In half-court basketball, there is no need for a jump ball.
Can you dunk in high school basketball?
Even after the restriction was removed in college and high school, dunking was remained prohibited during before warm-ups. The NCAA changed its mind last year and began allowing players to dunk during warm-ups. Despite this, it is still prohibited in high school basketball. Technical fouls are still given to those who violate the rules.
How many seconds can you hold the ball without dribbling moving passing or shooting?
When an offensive player with the ball is closely guarded for five seconds or more and does not pass, shoot, or dribble during that time, a five-second closely guarded violation may be called.
Is there a time limit to shoot free throws?
Above the free throw line and inside the top part of the free throw range, the shooter must be. Within 10 seconds of possessing the ball in such a manner that it enters the basket or touches the ring, he must try the free throw.
Can a player come back after 5 fouls?
Following that, all personal fouls, including offensive fouls, will be regarded the same way. All players with six or more personal fouls who remain in the game will be punished in the same way. ” What a wuss, the guy just gets to remain in the game.” Make them play with a group of four.
Can a whole team foul out?
As a result, the answer to the question is no, a complete team cannot foul out of a basketball game.
Can a fouled out player be replaced?
Each team “must consist of five players,” according to NCAA Rule 3, Section 1 of the basketball rules book. As a result, fouling players must be replaced as soon as fresh players become available.
How many players are on a basketball team including substitutes?
Each squad will be made up of five players. When a player earns his sixth personal foul, he is disqualified from the game. There may be no less than five players on each squad.
How many players are on the basketball court on a team group of answer choices?
Basketball is a sport that is played in groups. Shooting a ball through a hoop raised 10 feet above the ground is the goal of two teams of five players each. The game is played on a court, which is a rectangular surface with a hoop at either end. The mid-court line divides the court into two primary halves.
What are the rules of 21?
If the dealer goes above 21, each player who has stood receives the amount of their wager. If the dealer’s total is less than 21, the dealer pays any player who has a greater total (not exceeding 21) and collects any player who has a lower total.
How many coaches can stand in basketball?
The athletic trainer, head coach, and no more than three assistant coaches are allowed to sit on the court-side bench, according to NBA regulations.
Is kicking the ball a foul in basketball?
A player may not kick or hit the ball with his or her fist. When it is a purposeful act, kicking the ball or hitting it with any portion of the leg is a violation. It is not a violation if the ball accidently hits the foot, leg, or fist.
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The limitations placed on transitional governments are not based in law but rather based on the personal—and biased—views of an unelected legal fraternity, experts say.
By David Isaac, JNS
While the maneuverability of Israel’s so-called caretaker governments has been limited in the past, observers argue this is not anchored in law.
The issue has garnered much attention over the past few years of political crisis, during which Israel has had several transitional governments. The country has held four national elections since 2019, with another upcoming on November 1.
While supporting in principle limitations on transitional governments, Meir Buchnik, deputy director of the Kohelet Policy Forum, a Jerusalem-based think tank, objects to the way they are implemented in practice.
“When limitations are placed on government decisions, it is not done according to any law but rather based on the personal views—the hearts and minds—of legal advisers, who have no authority according to the law to impose such limitations,” Buchnik told JNS.
He noted that the term “transitional government” does not appear in any Israeli law, although a term that translates from Hebrew into English as an “exiting government” does appear in Basic Law: The Government.
But that law says nothing about limitations, raising the question: from where do unelected legal advisers derive their authority to dictate the actions of interim governments?
According to Buchnik, the notion originates in previous Supreme Court decisions that “suggested that a government that no longer enjoys the support of the Knesset [parliament] should not be able to make decisions that limit the flexibility of the next government.”
However, these court decisions were limited in scope and for the most part, urged caretaker governments to avoid making major policy decisions, he said. But over time, he continued, the State Attorney and the Supreme Court have expanded this interpretation so that interim governments can only make “necessary” decisions.
“They’re basically prohibiting governments from taking actions that they [the legal fraternity] don’t consider immediately necessary—but the question of what is necessary and what is not necessary is open to interpretation,” he said.
‘The public should know’
During the tenure of a transitional government, legal advisers could be making a slew of decisions to greenlight or neuter the activities of ministry officials, said Buchnik.
He attributed this authority specifically to a 1995 Supreme Court ruling arguing that “the opinions of the attorney general and its legal advisers are binding.” The result, he said, is that ministers rarely appeal legal opinions “because they know the chances they’ll be overturned are slim.”
“There are very few cases where the court went with the minister against the attorney general. Maybe two or three,” he said.
For Kohelet, which aims “to strengthen representative democracy,” those limitations on interim governments are imposed unilaterally and often without public knowledge, adding to the problem.
Accordingly, the think tank in 2019 submitted a freedom of information request requiring the attorney general’s office to reveal all legal opinions on the matter.
“We said to them that if you’re making very big decisions on what the government can or can’t do, then the public should know the sort of considerations that went into them,” said Buchnik.
The Jerusalem District Court eventually ordered the attorney general’s office to comply with Kohelet’s request, but “to this day, they’re still fighting us on sharing that information,” said Buchnik.
According to Kohelet, the opinions that have been handed over to it show no discernible logic or orderly reasoning.
Buchnik believes that limitations on caretaker governments should be decided by parliamentarians and hashed out through debate.
“If the legislature would put into law criteria detailing what should not take place during a transitional government, that would be okay,” he said.
Politically biased court
Michael Kleiner, a practicing attorney, former Knesset member and currently president of the Likud Court, the Likud Party’s judicial organ, agrees that limitations on interim governments are desirable, but says the current situation is untenable.
This, he said, is because it places all the power in the hands of Israel’s legal establishment, which is politically biased.
“People cannot separate themselves from their political opinions,” he said.
Kleiner provided two examples which, taken together, he said, demonstrate this partisanship.
In 1999, during a transitional government led by then-Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, then-Public Security Minister Uzi Landau wanted to close Orient House, which at the time served as the PLO headquarters in Jerusalem and had become an epicenter for planning hostile activities against Israel.
“The Supreme Court intervened and said, ‘You can’t do this before the election. You have to wait until the next government,’” said Kleiner.
By contrast, in January 2001, then-Prime Minister Ehud Barak, who was leading an interim government, met in Sinai with former PLO chief Yasser Arafat.
“The High Court refused to issue a restraining order against the convening of the summit, or even against Israeli proposals for new concessions,” said Kleiner.
Comparing the two cases, Kleiner noted that it would have been a simple move for any government to reopen the Orient House, but much harder to reverse “dangerous concessions” to the Palestinians that, effectively, would have “been a fait accompli.”
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Of Public Spirit in Regard to Public Works
An Epistle, To His Royal Highness Frederick Prince Of Wa Great Hope of Britain!-Here the Muse essays A theme, which, to attempt alone, is praise. Be Her's a zeal of Public Spirit known! A princely zeal!-a spirit all your own! Where never science beam'd a friendly ray, Where one vast blank neglected Nature lay; From Public Spirit there, by arts employ'd, Creation, varying, glads the cheerless void. Hail arts, where safety, treasure and delight, On land, on wave, in wond'rous works unite! Those wond'rous works, O Muse, successive raise, And point their worth, their dignity and praise! What tho' no streams, magnificently play'd, Rise a proud column, fall a grand cascade; Thro' nether pipes, which nobler use renowns, Lo! ductile riv'lets visit distant towns! Now vanish fens, whence vapours rise no more, Whose agueish influence tainted heav'n before. The solid isthmus sinks a wat'ry space, And wonders, in new state, at naval grace. Where the flood, deep'ning, rolls, or wide extends, From road to road, yon arch, connective, bends. Where ports were choak'd where mounds, in vain, arose; There harbours open, and there breaches close; To keels, obedient, spreads each liquid plain, And bulwark moles repel the bost'rous main. When the sunk sun no homeward sail befriends, On the rock's brow the light-house kind ascends, And from the shoaly, o'er the gulfy way, Points to the pilot's eye the warning ray. Count still, my Muse (to count what Muse can cease?) The works of Public Spirit, freedom, peace! By the mshall plants, in forests, reach the skies; Then lose their leafy pride, and navies rise: (Navies, which to invasive foes explain, Heav'n throws not round us rocks and seas in vain,) The sail of commerce in each sky aspires, And property assures what toil acquires. Who digs the mine or quarry, digs with glee; No slave!-His option and his gain are free: Him the same laws the same protection yield, Who plows the furrow, as who owns the field. Unlike, where tyranny the rod maintains O'er turfless, leafless, and uncultur'd plains, Here herbs of food and physic plenty show'rs, Gives fruits to blush, and colours various flow'rs. Where sands or stony wilds once starv'd the year, Laughs the green lawn, and nods the golden ear. White shine the fleecy race, which fate shall doom The feast of life, the treasure of the loom. On plains now bare shall gardens wave their groves, While settling songsters woo their feather'd loves. Where pathless woods no grateful openings knew, Walks tempt the step, and vistas court the view. See the parterre confess expansive day; The grot, elusive of the noon-tide ray. Up yon green slope a length of terrace lies, Whence gradual landscapes fade in distant skies. Now the blue lake reflected heav'n displays; Now darkens, regularly-wild, the maze. Urns, obelisks, fanes, statues intervene; Now center, now commence or end the scene. Lo, proud alcoves! lo, soft sequester'd bow'rs! Retreats of social, or of studious hours! Rank above rank here shapely greens ascend; There others natively-grotesque depend. The rude, the delicate, immingled tell How Art wou'd Nature, Nature, Art excell; And how, while these their rival charms impart, Art brightens Nature, Nature brightens Art; Thus in the various, yet harmonious space, Blend order, symmetry, and force, and grace. When these from Public Spirit smile, we see Free-opening gates, and bow'ry pleasures free; For sure great souls one truth can never miss, Bliss not communicated is not bliss. Thus Public Spirit, liberty and peace, Carve, build, and plant, and give the land increase; From peasant hands imperial works arise, And British, hence, with Roman grandeur vies; Not grandeur that in pompous whim appears, That levels hills, that vales to mountains rears; That alters nature's regulated grace, Meaning to deck, but destin'd to deface. Tho' no proud gates, with China's taught to vie, Magnificently useless, strike the eye; (Useless, where rocks a surer barrier lend, Where seas incircle, and where fleets defend What tho' no arch of triumph is assign'd To laurel'd pride, whose sword has thinn'd mankind; Tho' no vast wall extends from coast to coast, No pyramid aspires sublimely lost; Yet the safe road thro' rocks shall winding tend, And the firm causeway o'er the clays ascend. Lo! stately streets, lo! ample squares invite The salutary gale that breathes delight. Lo! structures mark the charitable soil For casual ill, maim'd valour, feeble toil Worn out with care, infirmity and age; The life here entering, quitting there the stage: The babe of lawless birth, doom'd else to moan, To starve or bleed for errors not his own! Let the frail mother 'scape the fame defil'd, If from the murd'ring mother 'scape the child! Oh, guard his youth from sin's alluring voice; From deeds of dire necessity, not choice! His grateful hand, thus never harmful known, Shall on the public welfare build his own. Thus worthy crafts, which low-born life divide, Give towns their opulence, and courts their pride. Sacred to pleasure structures rise elate, To that still worthy of the wise and great. Sacred to pleasure then shall piles ascend? They shall-when pleasure and instruction blend. Let theatres, from Public Spirit shine! Such theatres, as, Athens, once were thine! See! the gay Muse, of pointed wit possest, Who wakes the virtuous laugh, the decent jest: What tho' she mock, she mocks with honest aim, And laughs each fav'rite folly into shame. With lib'ral light the tragic charms the age; In solemn-training robes she fills the stage; There human nature, mark'd in diff'rent lines, Alive in character, distinctly shines. Quick passions change alternate on her face; Her diction music, as her action grace. Instant we catch her terror-giving cares, Pathetic sighs, and pity-moving tears; Instant we catch her gen'rous glow of soul, 'Till one great striking moral crowns the whole. Hence in warm youth, by scenes of virtue taught, Honour exalts, and love expands the thought; Hence pity, to peculiar grief assign'd, Grows wide benevolence to all mankind. Where various edifice the land renowns, There Public Spirit plans, exalts, and crowns. She cheers the mansion with the spacious hall, Bids painting live along the storied wall; Seated, she smiling eyes th' unclosing door, And much she welcomes all, but most the poor; She turns the pillar, or the arch she bends, The choir she lengthens, or the choir extends; She rears the tow'r, whose height the heav'ns admire; (She rears, she rounds, she points the less'ning spire; At her command the college-roofs ascend; For Public Spirit still is learning's friend.) Stupendous piles, which useful pomp compleats, Thus rise Religion's, and thus Learning's seats: There moral truth and holy science spring, And give the sage to teach, the bard to sing. There some draw health from herbs and min'ral veins, Some search the systems of the heavenly plains; Some call from history, past times to view, And others trace old laws, and sketch out new; Thence saving rights by legislators plann'd, And guardian patriots thence inspire the land. Now grant, ye pow'rs, one great, one fond desire, And, granting, bid a new Whitehall aspire! Far let it lead, by well-pleas'd Thames survey'd, The swelling arch, and stately colonnade; Bid courts of justice, senate-chambers join, Till various all in one proud work combine! But now be all the gen'rous Goddess seen, When most diffus'd she shines, and most benign! Ye sons of misery attract her view! Ye sallow, hollow-ey'd, and meagre crew! Such high perfection have our arts attain'd, That now few sons of toil our arts demand? Then to the public, to itself, we fear, Ev'n willing industry grows useless here. Are we too populous at length confess'd, From confluent strangers refug'd and redress'd? Has war so long withdrawn his barb'rous train, That peace o'erstocks us with the sons of men? So long has plague left pure the ambient air, That want must prey on those disease would spare? Hence beauteous wretches (beauty's foul disgrace!) Tho' born the pride, the shame of human race; Fair wretches hence, who nightly streets annoy, Live but themselves and others to destroy. Hence robbers rise, to theft, to murder prone, First driv'n by want, from habit desp'rate grown; Hence, for ow'd trifles, oft our jails contain (Torn from mankind) a miserable train; Torn from, in spite of nature's tend'rest cries, Parental, filial, and connubial ties: The trader, when on ev'ry side distrest, Hence flies to what expedient frauds suggest; To prop his question'd credit's tott'ring state, Others he first involves to share his fate; Then for mean refuge must self-exil'd roam, Never to hope a friend, or find a home. This Public Spirit sees, she sees and feels! Her breast the throb, her eye the tear reveals; (The patriot throb that beats, the tear that flows For others welfare, and for others woes)- And what can I (she said) to cure their grief? Shall I or point out death, or point relief? Forth shall I lead 'em to some happier soil, To conquest lead 'em, and enrich with spoil? Bid 'em convulse a world, make Nature groan, And spill, in shedding others blood, their own? No, no-such wars do thou, Ambition, wage! Go sterilize the fertile with thy rage! Whole nations to depopulate is thine; To people, culture, and protect, be mine! Then range the world, Discov'ry!-Straight he goes O'er seas, o'er Lybia's sands, and Zembla's snows; He settles where kind rays till now have smil'd (Vain smile!) on some luxuriant houseless wild. How many sons of want might here enjoy What Nature gives for age but to destroy? Blush, blush, O sun (she cries) here vainly found, To rise, to set, to roll the seasons round! Shall heav'n distil in dews, descend in rain, From earth gush fountains, rivers flow-in vain? There shall the wat'ry lives in myriads stray, And be, to be alone each other's prey? Unsought shall here the teeming quarries own The various species of mechanic stone? From structure this, from sculpture that confine? Shall rocks forbid the latent gem to shine? Shall mines obedient, aid no artists care, Nor give the martial sword and peaceful share? Ah! shall they never precious ore unfold, To smile in silver, or to flame in gold? Shall here the vegetable world alone, For joys, for various virtues, rest unknown? While food and physic, plants and herbs supply, Here must they shoot alone to bloom and die? Shall fruits, which none but brutal eyes survey, Untouch'd grow ripe, untasted drop away? Shall here th' irrational, the savage kind, Lord it o'er stores by heav'n for man design'd, And trample what mild suns benignly raise, While man must lose the use, and heav'n the praise; Shall it then be?-Indignant here she rose, (Indignant, yet humane, her bosom glows)- No! By each honour'd Grecian, Roman name, By men for virtue deify'd by fame, Who peopled lands, who model'd infant state, And then bade empire be maturely great; By these I swear (be witness earth and skies!) Fair Order here shall from Confusion rise. Rapt, I a future colony survey! Come then, ye sons of Mis'ry! come away! Let those, whose sorrows from neglect are known, (Here taught, compell'd, empower'd) neglect atone; Let those enjoy, who never merit woes, In youth th' industrious wish, in age repose! Allotted acres (no reluctant soil) Shall prompt their industry, and pay their toil. Let families, long strangers to delight, Whom wayward fate dispers'd, by me unite; Here live enjoying life; see plenty, peace; Their lands increasing as their sons increase. As nature yet is found, in leafy glades, To intermix the walks with lights and shades; Or as with good and ill, in chequer'd strife, Various the goddess colours human life; So, in this fertile clime, if yet are seen Moors, marshes, cliffs, by turns to intervene; Where cliffs, moors, marshes desolate the view, Where haunts the bittern, and where screams the mew; Where prowls the wolf, where roll'd the serpent lies, Shall solemn fanes and halls of justice rise, And towns shall open (all of structure fair!) To bright'ning prospects, and to purest air; Frequented ports, and vineyards green succeed, And flocks increasing whiten all the mead. On science, science, arts on arts refine; On these, from high, all heav'n shall smiling shine, And Public Spirit here a people show, Free, num'rous, pleas'd, and busy all below. Learn, future natives of this promis'd land, What your forefathers ow'd my saving hand! Learn, when Despair such sudden bliss shall see, Such bliss must shine from Oglethorpe or me! Do you the neighb'ring blameless Indian aid, Culture what he neglects, not his invade; Dare not, Oh dare not, with ambitious view, Force or demand subjection never due. Let, by my specious name, no tyrants rise, And cry, while they enslave, they civilize! Know, Liberty and I are still the same, Congenial!-ever mingling flame with flame! Why must I Afric's sable children see Vended for slaves, tho' form'd by nature free, The nameless tortures cruel minds invent, Those to subject, whom nature equal meant? If these you dare (albeit unjust success Empow'rs you now unpunish'd to oppress) Revolving empire you and yours may doom, (Rome all subdu'd, yet Vandals vanquish'd Rome,) Yes, empire may revolve, give them the day, And yoke may yoke, and blood may blood repay. Thus (ah! how far unequall'd by my lays, Unskill'd the heart to melt or mind to raise,) Sublime, benevolent, deep, sweetly-clear, Worthy a Thomson's Muse, a Fred'rick's ear, Thus spoke the Goddess. Thus I faintly tell In what lov'd works heav'n gives her to excel. But who her sons, that, to her int'rest true, Conversant lead her to a prince like you? These, Sir, salute you from life's middle state, Rich without gold, and without titles great: Knowledge of books and men exalts their thought, In wit accomplish'd, tho' in wiles untaught, Careless of whispers meant to wound their name, Nor sneer'd nor brib'd from virtue into shame; In letters elegant, in honour bright, They come, they catch, and they reflect delight. Mixing with these a few of rank are found, For councils, embassies, and camps renown'd. Vers'd in gay life, in honest maxims read, And ever warm of heart, yet cool of head. From these the circling glass gives wit to shine, The bright grow brighter, and ev'n courts refine; From these so gifted, candid, and upright, Flows knowledge, soft'ning into ease polite. Happy the men, who such a prince can please! Happy the prince rever'd by men like these! His condescensions dignity display, Grave with the wise, and with the witty gay; For him fine marble in the quarry lies, Which, in due statues, to his fame shall rise; Ever shall Public Spirit beam his praise, And the Muse swell it in immortal lays.
Richard Savage's other poems:
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It’s not an overstatement to say that many (dare I say most) well-meaning exercisers have found a way to engineer some of the hard work out of their workouts. To be sure, the act of going to a health club and spending an hour there is not a guarantee that you will make meaningful improvements in health, fitness, appearance or performance. It always surprises me that people will pay for a health club membership, buy high-tech workout clothing, take the time to drive to the gym, park, change clothes, etc. etc. but still miss out on the valuable part of the workout: intensity. The key is to present a meaningful stimulus to the physiological systems of the body, not to simply spend time in an exercise facility. Here is a list of 5 tips to engineer that stimulus back into your cardio-respiratory and strength workouts. Make no mistake; the vast majority of exercisers are not meaningfully integrating these tips.
- When using a Stairmaster, take your hands off the railings. Earlier this week I was using a Stairmaster Step Mill at a local health club. The 8 exercisers on either side of me had the speed set far too fast and were essentially “lying” on the machine. This drastically decreases the caloric expenditure and cardio-respiratory benefit.
- Skip the boot camp class that has you do 50-100+ reps with a 3-pound dumbbell. Your muscles may “burn,” but research clearly demonstrates that a heavier weight that produces momentary muscle failure within a rep range of about 6-20 is far more productive for increasing strength, tone, definition, etc.
- Never perform an exercise on an unstable surface (Bosu ball, balance board, etc.). Research shows us that the benefits of strength training are drastically reduced when strength exercises are performed on an unstable surface. What about balance? Research clearly shows us that we don’t improve balance by practicing balance exercises (balance is “task-specific,” if we improve balance on a ball, it does not transfer to other “real-life” contexts). Balance requires a complex synergistic effort between many different muscles, and the best way to improve performance is to strengthen those muscles.
- Don’t try to mimic everyday tasks or sport skills during your workouts (popularly referred to as “functional training”). Science tells us that movement patterns in strength training DO NOT transfer to athletic or daily tasks. However, the ability to produce force does transfer. So strength training does not have to (and should not) look like the task or activity that you are training for.
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Indian Empires: Playbook Edition
1767 and 1846, war and intrigue dominated
the Indian sub-continent. War constantly flared
between the Indian kingdoms, both against
one another and against the British and French
interlopers. The Europeans, meanwhile, also
busily fought each other.
Indian Empires is a complete game, using the same game engine as Soldier Emperor, our strategic game of the Napoleonic Wars. It can be played separately, or together with Soldier Emperor; our Sultan and Shah book includes a linking map and the rules and pieces for its use.
Indian Empires includes over a dozen scenarios from Hyder Ali's defeat of the British in the First Mysore
War in 1767 to Britain's final conquest of the Sikhs in
1846. Colorful leaders of the time are all present: Hyder
Ali and Tippoo of Mysore. Sir Arthur Wellesley, the "sepoy
general" who would become Duke of Wellington. The
brilliant Madhav Rao of the Marathas. France's Admiral
Suffren. Zaman Shah of Afghanistan, and the Sikh ruler
Ranjit Singh. These and more lead your armies.
playing pieces are decadently thick tiles; pieces like the Mysore Tiger Soldier
or the Maratha War Elephant are original works
of art by Terry Moore Strickland. As in Soldier Emperor, successful
card play is a key to victory.
view of the Soldier Raj game map
As in Soldier Emperor, players command their
nation's military, political and economic destiny. The
map is a painting of South Asia, with a network of areas
and routes between them laid over it. Generals move their
armies along these routes, attempting to conquer territory
for their nation. Fleets control the seas around India;
the locals have very little seapower, and Britain outnumbers
France on the seas.
Combat is resolved by dice rolls, with larger armies
casting more dice. Good generalship is even more crucial
in India than in Europe. Players win by taking the most
territory, or by destroying their nation's enemies.
The game comes in Playbook format (that is, with a book and not a box).
- Seven full-color player aid cards (one for each player, plus two for all)
- One-piece map, 22 inches by 17 inches
- 36-page rulebook, 12-page scenario book
- 120 one-inch-square tiles
- 88 merely oversized playing pieces
- 64 playing cards
Stock Code: APL0043
Game Price: $59.99
Status: Coming Soon
Click here to order Indian Empires right now.
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Regardless of our desires, life inevitably makes its changes. The pandemic proves that many hospitals and clinics cannot work in the old conditions. The hospitals are overloaded; staff representatives do not manage to treat all the patients, and even technical systems can be destroyed. Facing all these problems, it becomes clear that the healthcare system requires renovation and modernization. Custom healthcare software development is the first step forward towards a successful growing industry.
Healthcare software development is the process of designing applications and programs of different types to facilitate the cooperation of doctors and patients. GloriumTech aims at satisfying the needs of clients in this highly diverse sector. Health software includes electronic records, databases, schedules, staff management, and other crucial options.
How to Make It Work?
The increase of the popularity of technologies has also been pushed with the social distancing restrictions. To get beneficial results, the healthcare industry has to take advantage of the latest inventions.
- Telemedicine. Statistics prove the high demand for virtual appointments. It is expected to grow with the emerging of robotic platforms and companies` consolidation.
- Chatbots. Such applications are used to assist immediately. For example, there is no available doctor, but the question must be answered at this very moment. A chatbot is used by patients for various purposes: to check the symptoms, send notifications about an appointment, or give information about medicines.
- Telemetry. Together with remote patient monitoring, this system was designed to give high-quality service and save valuable time during visits.
- Virtual and Augmented Reality. A modern approach to the education of future teachers and the practice of experienced specialists is in continuous development. It was implemented to give every patient profound consultation and professional assistance.
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by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
by Barry Fagin, PhD, Senior Fellow, Independence Institute
2022 RCV for Fort Collins
2008 RCV for Telluride (won 67%)
2002 RCV in Basalt Charter Committee Adoption
2002 RCV Carbondale Charter Committee Adoption
Compared to winner-take-all elections, ranked choice voting in multi-winner contests allows more diverse groups of voters to elect candidates of choice. This promotes diversity of political viewpoint as well as diversity of candidate background and demographics. Even in single-winner races, ranked choice voting can promote the representation of historically under-represented groups like racial and ethnic minorities and women. A report co-authored by FairVote and the New America Foundation found that racial minority populations prefer ranked choice voting and find it easy to use, and that ranked choice voting increased turnout by 2.7 times in San Francisco.
Ranked Choice Voting is legally defined in Colorado as only IRV/STV tally.
Single-winner RCV races (like mayor) sometimes get called “Instant Runoff Voting” (IRV).
Multiple-winner RCV races (like city council at-large, when elected with other at-large) are sometimes called “Single-Transferrable Vote” (STV).
The tally is the same method – STV uses one step that IRV does not need. IRV makes sure that the winner has the consensus of a majority. STV provides proportional representation, which makes sure that everyone has their fair-share of the say. The RCV ballots works the same way for the voter. | <urn:uuid:d97b54f8-ced6-4269-9c14-595aad865858> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://rcvforcolorado.org/gallery/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571584.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812045352-20220812075352-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.947496 | 332 | 2.46875 | 2 |
Insurer Investigating After $10,984 Bill For COVID Antibody Test
Read about the biggest pharmaceutical developments and pricing stories from the past week in KHN's Prescription Drug Watch roundup.
A Doctor Went To His Own Employer For A COVID-19 Antibody Test. It Cost $10,984.
When Dr. Zachary Sussman went to Physicians Premier ER in Austin for a COVID-19 antibody test, he assumed he would get a freebie because he was a doctor for the chain. Instead, the free-standing emergency room charged his insurance company an astonishing $10,984 for the visit — and got paid every penny, with no pushback. The bill left him so dismayed he quit his job. And now, after ProPublica’s questions, the parent company of his insurer said the case is being investigated and could lead to repayment or a referral to law enforcement. (Allen, 9/5)
Insurers Bearing The Brunt Of COVID-19 Test Costs. That Might Mean Higher Premiums.
Health insurers say providers are overcharging them for COVID-19 tests and the added costs could mean higher premiums for their plan members in the future. The problem, insurers said, is providers can charge whatever they want for the tests and insurers must cover the full costs — no matter how high — under federal laws passed to address the coronavirus pandemic. One freestanding emergency room charged Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas $4,800 for a nasal swab test, according to a redacted claim provided by the insurer. (Wu, 9/8)
Drug Price Spikes Still Unchecked, Five Years After Controversy
The current debate over expensive prescription drugs caught fire after a notorious 2015 episode, when the price of a cheap, lifesaving drug was jacked up by more than 5,000 percent and the pharmaceutical executive behind it seemed to revel in the outrage over his decision. The drug was Daraprim, used to treat a parasitic infection, toxoplasmosis, that can be fatal, particularly in immunocompromised patients like those with HIV/AIDS or pregnant women. The manufacturer’s young leader — Martin Shkreli, who earned the moniker "Pharma Bro" because of his brash social media presence — had more experience in investing than in drug development. (Siddons, 9/9)
Trump Assertions Of Lower Drug Costs Mask Truth For Many Consumers
President Donald Trump campaigns on the message that he’s done more to lower drug prices than any other president, but the reality is more complicated. The administration contends that drug prices are rising at a slower pace after years of hikes, while research supports the idea that increases for brand-name drugs have moderated. But that doesn’t tell the full story. The most significant proposals in Congress to drive down prices stalled because of partisan differences and industry opposition. Brand-name drugs are launching at higher prices than in past decades, and their prices continue to increase. (Siddons, 9/9)
Fall Hurdles On Drug Price, Surprise Bills
Lawmakers return to Washington this week with a few outstanding health-care issues to wrap up before the November elections. The House and Senate will look for a path forward on drug pricing and surprise billing measures, while negotiations continue over the next round of coronavirus stimulus legislation and the annual spending bills ahead of the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30. (Sherwood, 9/8)
US News & World Report:
Medicare Out-Of-Pocket Costs You Should Expect To Pay
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Animation with a hare and tortoise who help young children learn about opposites. It is Harry's birthday and he cannot wait to open his presents. Show more
Rosie lives in a playhouse with her colourful group of friends. Raggles is upset because his whistle is missing and Will has been told off for swinging too high. Show more
Animated series about dirtgirl and her friends. A cardboard box is transformed into a bedroom fit for a superstar stunt weevil, and dirtgirl finds out where peas call home. Show more
Porcine adventures. The kids learn about their heritage, and Ferny has to play a game on the opposing side to his friends because of his Spanish background. Show more
Factual series about working animals. Pono the actor dog tries to jump start his flagging career and a tortoise fights to keep his heavyweight championship title. Show more
Daily news magazine keeping young viewers up to date on the latest stories and events happening at home and abroad.
Animation. After opening one of Mr Har Har's can-o-giggles in the tree house, Dennis gets a bad case of the hiccups and desperately tries to find a cure. Show more
Children's animation featuring the little kid with the mind-boggling imagination. Suzie has had quite enough of her little brother and decides to move out. Show more
3D animation about a pink owl. When it starts raining apples, Owl decides to brave the downpour and find out what this strange storm is all about.
The year is 2110. Brave adventurers from the 21st century compete in tough missions to restore peace to the planet and stop cybernetic monsters taking over. Show more
Animated numbers solve mathematical problems. A girl can't get close to her teddy, and grown-ups have trouble with things being too close. The Problem Blob's at work. Show more
Captain Barnacles and his intrepid band of explorers sing about underwater creatures. The Octonauts share a few fun facts about sardines.
Series about two intrepid koalas who fly around the Australian outback helping people. George is losing his letters and someone else is delivering them. Show more
Series in which a drawn line creates challenges for the unsuspecting little character Dipdap. Dipdap is sleepy and wants to doze off, but the Line has other ideas. Show more
Series about Potto and Hilda, who live in their magical tree. Here, Potto, Hilda and Archie can't agree on the best way to tell a story. Show more
The adventures of two unlikely friends. Ruby performs a magic trick that looks as if she has pulled a rainbow out of a hat, so Big and Small try to copy her. Show more
Jess the curious black-and-white cat explores the world around. It is a cold and frosty day on Greendale Farm and all the water bowls are frozen. Show more
Animation series. Ajay bets Pat that he can't deliver all the post by teatime. The loser has to run around Greendale in their pyjamas. Show more
Animated adventures of the clumsy penguin. Pingu goes fishing at his two ice holes. He catches plenty of fish but when he turns round, they are all gone! Show more
Series about Lucy, who lives next door to a zoo and is told stories by the animals. Beverley the Beaver takes the trees to make a giant log palace. Show more
Join Koko, Wilson and Brewster as they learn new skills and life lessons on their quest for badges. The trainees earn their Weighing It Up badges. Show more
Series set in the magical land of Nara, inhabited by the joyful and gentle Piplings. Nok Tok wishes he could find something special that his narabug could do. Show more
Children's animation. Igglepiggle and Upsy Daisy are best friends, but Igglepiggle can't find Upsy Daisy, so he looks everywhere and asks everyone. Show more
Watchdog presenters Nicky Campbell and Julia Bradbury ensure there is no dodgy dealing in the kitchen. Ainsley Harriott hosts. Show more
Andrew Neil and Anita Anand present the top political stories of the day.
George Alagiah presents international news and intelligent analysis to take you live to the heart of the day's top global story. Plus up-to-the-minute global business news. Show more
The world pairs final takes centre stage as Rishi Persad presents live coverage of the 2011 World Indoor Bowls Championships from the Potters Leisure Resort. Show more
Property series. It's the biggest budget ever on To Buy. Can Simon O'Brien and Jonnie Irwin rise to the challenge in Oxfordshire?
Paul Martin, along with experts David Fletcher and Mark Stacey, uncovers a variety of interesting items in Dorchester, including a 1938 autographed cricket bat. Show more
General knowledge quiz show hosted by Nick Knowles. One thousand pounds is up for grabs in each game but only by achieving absolute perfection will contestants win the prize. Show more
Antique experts Kate Bliss and James Lewis set out on the first leg of their Scottish antique trawl. They have 200 pounds each to spend - with an aim to turn a profit at auction. Show more
General knowledge quiz in which teams from all over the UK battle to beat the Eggheads, some of the country's top quiz champions. Show more
Michael Portillo visits the first locomotive factory in the world, opened by George Stephenson, and searches for the lost pit village of Marsden. Show more
York University plays Peterhouse, Cambridge. Teams must win two quarter-finals to get through to the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions. Show more
Lorraine Pascale shares her secrets for baking both sweet and savoury recipes. Baking gets the speed treatment, with lots of quick and delicious pastries and bread. Show more
The quest to explain the nature of reality is one of the great scientific detective stories. Are we are part of a cosmic hologram? Do we exist in an infinity of parallel worlds? Show more
Highlights of the day's action from the World Indoor Championships.
BBC Two joins the BBC's rolling news channel, with bulletins on the hour and the headlines every 15 minutes.
Andy Murray takes on Slovakian Karol Beck in the first round of the Australian Open. Murray, the fifth seed, plays for the first time against Beck, ranked 104 in the world. Show more | <urn:uuid:7cbee994-566b-477d-8da3-9e96f97a9276> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/schedules/service_bbc_two_england/2011-01-17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571222.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810222056-20220811012056-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.938187 | 1,357 | 1.570313 | 2 |
Title : Market Chain Analysis of onion: The Case of Raya Azebo District, Southern Tigray, and Ethiopia.
In Ethiopia onion production is increasing from time to time mainly due to its high profitability per unit area. Onion has significant contribution in generating cash income for farmers in Raya Azebo district. Therefore, enhancing onion producer’s access to market and improving market linkage is an essential issue. Hence, this study was aimed to analyzing structure-conduct-performance of onion market and identifying factors affecting market supply of onion of onion producers. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources. Primary data were collected from 150 farm households and 20 traders.. Four onion marketing channels were identified in the study area. The highest total gross margin is 27.6 in channel IV. The highest gross marketing margin of producers of onion market is 88% in channel II. Result from analysis of market concentration indicated that onion market characterized by strong oligopolistic market structure with the buyers’ concentration ratio of 88.7 in Maichew town and 82.7 in Mekelle town. Lack of capital, licensing problem and seasonal supply were identified as the major entry barrier to onion marketing. Market conduct shows that the price of onion is set by traders while producers are price taker. Multiple linear regression model result indicated that family size in adult equivalent, irrigated land size, access to information, frequency of extension contact and ownership of transport were significantly determined quantity of onion supplied to the market. It is recommended that, strengthen and diversifying extension service in information, marketing, post-harvest handling, irrigation application and water harvest technology is highly important. | <urn:uuid:f93d62df-ac2c-484a-ad6d-ad2548727c76> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://agri-conferences.com/program/scientific-program/2022/market-chain-analysis-of-onion-the-case-of-raya-azebo-district-southern-tigray-and-ethiopia | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571584.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812045352-20220812075352-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.959119 | 334 | 2 | 2 |
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