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Free Annual Credit Reports: What Consumers Should Know
Federal law gives you the right to get a free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit reporting companies—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion—every 12 months.
Through December 2022, everyone in the U.S. can get a free credit report each week from all three national credit bureaus.
Also, everyone in the U.S. can get six free credit reports per year through 2026 by visiting the Equifax website or by calling 866-349-5191. That’s in addition to the one free Equifax report (plus your Experian and TransUnion reports) you can get by visiting the Annual Credit Report website.
Credit reports contain personal and financial information that creditors and other companies use to evaluate applications for credit, insurance, employment, renting a home, or financing a purchase like a home or car. Inaccurate information could affect your ability to get credit, insurance, or even a job. Reviewing your credit report regularly allows you to make sure it is accurate and that no one has opened any fraudulent accounts in your name.
To maximize your protection from fraudulent activity, order one report from a different company every fourth month.
It is important to check all three reports because not all businesses report to all three credit reporting companies; thus, the information on your reports may vary. It is also important not to confuse your credit score with your credit report. Your credit report and your credit score are not the same thing.
Your credit report contains information that a credit reporting company has received about you. Your credit score is calculated by plugging the information in your credit report into a credit score formula. You may have multiple credit scores based upon who provided the score, and whether the company providing the score used their own scoring model or used a model available from a third party.
Federal law gives you the right to ask for a copy of your credit report from each nationwide credit reporting company every year for free. However, the law does not require the credit reporting companies to provide a free credit score.
How to order your FREE annual credit reports
The three major credit reporting companies have set up a toll-free telephone number, a mailing address, and a central website to fill orders for the free annual credit report you are entitled to under law. These are the only ways to get free credit reports without any strings attached. If you order your report by phone or mail, it will be mailed to you within 15 days; if you order it online, you should be able to access it immediately. It may take longer to receive your report if the credit reporting company needs more information to verify your identity.
Do not attempt to order free credit reports directly from the credit reporting agencies. “Free” credit reports advertised by other sources are not really free!
- By Telephone - Call 877-322-8228 (toll free).
- By Mail - Complete the Annual Credit Report Request Form available online, the only truly free credit report website, and mail it to: Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA 30348-5281.
- *Online - by visiting the Annual Credit Report website.
*Warnings when ordering online:
Misspelling the annualcreditreport.com site or using another site with similar words will take you to a site that will try to sell you something or collect your personal information. Even one mistyped letter could take you to a fraudulent website that looks and feels like a place to order credit reports but in fact has been set up by ID thieves to steal your information. Other sites with similar names exist and may try to sell you credit monitoring services.
Remember, only one website is authorized to fill orders for the free annual credit report you are entitled to under law—annualcreditreport.com. Other websites that claim to offer “free credit report,”, “free credit scores,” or “free credit monitoring” are not part of the legally mandated free annual credit report program.
Beware of emails, banner ads, pop-up ads, and telemarketing calls that promise to obtain your “free annual credit report” on your behalf. In particular, beware of email messages or internet ads claiming to be from annualcreditreport.com.
Also beware of any “free” offers for your credit score. One wrong click on an enticing ad for a free look at your credit score may have you signed up for costly or unnecessary credit monitoring or sharing your personal information with a thief.
Annualcreditreport.com will not send you an email asking for your personal information; do not reply or click on any link in the message. It’s likely a scam, leading to potential ID theft. Forward scam emails to the FTC (firstname.lastname@example.org).
You will be asked to provide sensitive information to receive your report. This is necessary to prevent ID thieves from obtaining copies of other people’s credit reports.
We recommend that when you order your report that you request that no more than the last four digits of your Social Security number appear on copies of your credit report.
Other situations where you are eligible for a free credit report
If you are a victim of identity theft, you are entitled to place a fraud alert on your file and to receive copies of your credit report from each of the three credit reporting companies free of charge, regardless whether you have previously ordered your free annual reports.
If a company takes adverse action against you, such as denying an application for credit, insurance, or employment, you are entitled to a free credit report if you ask for it within 60 days of receiving notice of the adverse action. The notice will give you the name, address, and phone number of the credit reporting company to contact.
What should you look for on your credit report?
When you receive your reports, check each section carefully and determine whether you believe the information is correct. Your report could alert you to fraudulent activity being carried on in your name by an ID thief or other inaccurate information that could affect your ability to obtain a loan. Your credit reports may include:
- A list of businesses that have given you credit or loans
- The total amount for each loan or credit limit for each credit card
- How often you paid your credit or loans on time, and the amount you paid
- Any missed or late payments as well as bad debts.
Your credit reports may also include:
- A list of businesses that have obtained your credit report within a certain time period
- Your current and former names, address(es) and/or employers
- Any bankruptcies or other public record information.
Be sure to review that all of the above that appear on your credit reports are accurate, and check the accuracy of:
- Your personal information: are there addresses or variations on your name that are wrong?
- Potentially negative entries: are there unpaid debts listed on accounts you never opened?
- Public record information: is this information accurate?
What to do about inaccurate information
- Clearly identify the inaccurate information on your credit report and dispute it, in writing, to both the credit reporting agency that issued the report with inaccurate information and any creditors associated with the information.
- Credit reporting companies must investigate the items in question—usually within 30 days—unless they consider your dispute frivolous. They also must forward all the relevant data you provided about the inaccuracy to the entity that provided the information. After the information provider receives notice of a dispute from the credit reporting company, it must investigate and report the results back to the credit reporting company. If the information provider finds the disputed information is inaccurate, it must notify all three major credit reporting companies so they can correct the information in your report. When the investigation is complete, the credit reporting company must give you the written results and a free copy of your report if the dispute results in a change.
- For more information, review the FTC’s online Disputing Errors on Credit Reports article.
- If an investigation doesn’t resolve your dispute with the credit reporting company, you can ask that a statement of the dispute be included in your file and future reports. If inaccurate information is not removed or reappears, you may wish to consult with a private attorney regarding possible legal actions.
Here is contact information for the three credit reporting agencies and links to their web pages informing consumers how to dispute inaccurate information:
Write: P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
For information on disputing errors, you may visit Equifax’s website.
Write: P.O. Box 4500, Allen, TX 75013
For information on disputing errors, you may visit Experian’s website.
Write: TransUnion LLC Consumer Dispute Center, P.O. Box 2000, Chester, PA 19016
For information on disputing errors, you may visit TransUnion’s website.
If you believe you are a victim of ID theft place a fraud alert with the credit reporting companies as soon as possible. Review the Attorney General’s Consumer Alert Credit Freeze; Fraud Alert; & Credit Monitoring for further information on fraud alerts and other ways to protect your credit reports.
For general questions, or to file a complaint, contact The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team at:
P.O. Box 30213
Lansing, MI 48909
Toll free: 877-765-8388
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Jewish Noir: Contemporary Tales of Crime and Other Dark Deeds edited by Kenneth Wishnia is a collection of fictional short stories with Jewish themes. Most of the stories, but not all, are written by Jewish writers.
- 448 pages
- Publisher: PM Press
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1629631116
My rating for Jewish Noir— 4
Buy Jewish Noir from Amazon.com*
it’s always difficult to write about a collection of short stories, since some can be wonderful and some… not so much. That being said, I was glad to receive Jewish Noir: Contemporary Tales of Crime and Other Dark Deeds edited by Kenneth Wishnia in the mail, I assume because I enjoyed Mr. Wishnia’s book The Fifth Servant.
Jewish noir is a genre which I generally enjoy. The Jewish people like to think of themselves as the “chose ones”, but that title is a mixed blessing and a curse. Throughout history the Jews were haunted and hunted, a perfect fodder for noir stories (now… let’s eat).
While one would think that many of the stories deal with the Holocaust, and some do, many others do not. The stories deal with Civil Rights movement, corruption, assimilation and evem a disturbing look into child abuse with the Orthodox community.
The stories are not all new, a few are reprints such as Harlan Ellison’s “Final Schtick” (along with Ellison’s commentary) as well as Yente Serdatsky Sinkey (A Celebration). It’s interesting to read how the definition of noir changed from economic desperation and government corruption to stories about simply fitting in, belonging and all the drama and trauma that it entails.
You don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy this book, if you enjoy Holocaust fiction, stories of ethical dilemmas and crime fiction this book is for you. If you, like myself, enjoy dark humor, you’ll like it even more.
Zohar — Man of la Book
Disclaimer: I got this book for free.
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In the United States, there are more than 600,000 hysterectomies performed each year. Today, hysterectomies can be performed abdominally, vaginally, or with laparoscopic or robotic assistance. When determining which route and method is best, doctors should use a structured approach that focuses on a patient's safety, cost-efficiency, and how to best meet a patient's unique medical needs.
While studies have found significant increases in the rates of innovative and minimally invasive hysterectomies being used, most hysterectomies are still performed through abdominal routes. Although treatment options will always vary from patient to patient, many experts and studies support vaginal and laparoscopic hysterectomy – when feasible – over abdominal procedures for the following for the following reasons:
Selecting the most appropriate type of hysterectomy is a decision that should be made with your doctor after thorough evaluations. It is important to consider all factors during this process, including:
In addition to these factors, women should also explore alternatives to hysterectomy and ensure that their doctors – as well as doctors giving a second opinion – are able to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Selecting the route for a hysterectomy is a significant part of your journey, and you should take the time to collect the information and support you need to arrive at an appropriate decision.
By using a structured approach that analyzes your available options, experienced doctors can help you reach this decision. Additionally, hysterectomy.com and Dr. Tamer Seckin himself can provide you with additional information about your unique situation. If you would like to learn more about selecting a route for hysterectomy and vaginal and laparoscopic hysterectomy, please complete a contact form today or call (347) 974-0647 for a second opinion. | <urn:uuid:07e65bc3-1f3c-4065-875a-aaf897ca8fa1> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.hysterectomy.com/routes-for-hysterectomy-vaginal-and-laparoscopic-hysterectomy | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.94298 | 390 | 1.523438 | 2 |
MOONHOLI Moon Girl Yoga mat
MOONHOLI Moon Girl Yoga mat – Ruler of the waves. Temptress of the tides. The Moon. The pattern of this yoga mat is inspired by the magical power of the Moon. All throughout history, people have considered the Sun and the Moon to be divine beings; one masculine – ruling the day, the other feminine – ruling the night. In astrology, the Moon is the symbol of the soul, it represents emotions, the subconscious mind and the psyche. The Moon is about inner beliefs, hopes, dreams, fears and intuition. It is considered to carry the mother energy, and is strongly associated with females. It is believed to influence women’s menstrual cycles and to control human beings as the ruler of the water, for the human body consists of over 60% water. The Moon, being in the middle of the light of the Sun and the darkness of the night, is often believed to represent the realm between the conscious and the unconscious.
The elegant, black and white design will not distract you from your yoga practice and will look gorgeous wherever you practice.
This eco-friendly yoga mat is made of biodegradable, natural tree rubber, and a top microfiber layer. MOONHOLI cares about the environment, and about your health, that’s why they have eliminated all potentially toxic glues and used water-based paints, with natural colourings from fruits and vegetables. This mats are free from other potentially toxic ingredients, sometimes present in yoga mats, such as pvc, lead, cadmium, silicones or latex.
The yoga mat’s thickness provides required stability during practice, while amortising and protecting your joints, which is particularly important when you practice on hard surfaces. Thanks to its fir-type tread, the yoga mat shows amazing adhesion to the ground, making sure your mat stays in place during practice.
The natural rubber yoga mats’ adhesion activates during practice and the warmer your body is, the better the adhesion. If you want immediate adhesion, it is best to slightly wet your hands and feet. You can also sprinkle your yoga mat with a little water just before your practice.
Allergy warning – persons with rubber or latex allergy should avoid contact with the mat.
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MediGuard Vitamin C is a concentrad product which aids in collagen synthesis. Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that works with Vitamin E to reduce free radicals. Normally, it is produced in sufficient quantities given the presence of enzyme, L-gulonolactone oxidase. That said, horses under stress from training and competition and the older or convalescing horse may have depleted plasma levels of Vitamin C, therefore, supplementation may be required to support immune function.
Application (mixed with the daily feed):
(1 gr = >987 mg Vit. C)
(1 measuring cup = 5 gr
-Maintenance: 1 gr per day for 3-5 days
-In times of ill health or stress : 5 gr per day for 3-5 days
-Performance: 5 gr per day for 3-5 days
Always consult with our MediGuard Team / Nutritionist
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It's safe to say that we'll probably be celebrating the Bokke's World Cup victory for months, nay, years to come.
The victory will not be getting old anytime soon.
It's been truly inspiring to see just how much SA's RWC win has become a source of renewed hope for our nation's future, especially for our children.
A "very proud teacher" at a local all-girls school, Tara Lang, got in touch with us to share the beautiful portraits her Grade 4 Art class created in honour of the Bokke.
Tara told Parent24 that she had tasked each of her girls to draw a specific Springbok rugby player as a way of teaching them face proportions, and was impressed at how passionate they were becoming about their art in the weeks leading up to the finals.
"As an all-girls school, I was amazed at how excited the girls were to get involved... Some of the girls were so inspired they decided to come at break times to finish their portraits in time for the final game on Saturday."
The St Cyprians Prep art teacher also shared just how excited her class was when they returned to school after the weekend game.
"When the girls came to school on Monday, they were really proud and kept telling me about the game, the team, their highlights, and how this is something they will remember forever."
Of what her girls have done with their artwork, Tara says "they have managed to capture the Springboks perfectly and I am a very proud teacher."
Also see: The cutest kids RWC pics (Spoiler! Faf's underpants made quite an impression!)
Take a look at the colourful images below:
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A recurring problem when processing public health information is the vast amount of data in spreadsheets that needs processing. When data is gathered from a number of different locations, data is collected in different formats and there is not necessarily constancy between collection sites. As a result, spreadsheet data collected for public health projects often requires reformatting and manual cleansing, a process which can be extremely time consuming. To address this issue and simplify the process, AoS Health has developed a desktop application, Open Data XLS transformer (or ODX), which can be mapped to automatically cleanse and standardise spreadsheets ahead of loading into an analytics platforms or health information systems. Although this issue is very common, this development initially came from another project, the installation of an AMR One Health Surveillance System in Nepal; the amount of time required to manually cleanse spreadsheets was raised as a major issue in-country, and work on the first version of ODX started as a customised solution to address this issue. The current version of ODX can be manually mapped to automatically standardise selected spreadsheets, however the next steps of this development include a web component to simplify the initial mapping process and ensure that the program can be adaptable and therefore more widely distributed.
Using ODX to reformat, fix and cleanse spreadsheet data
ODX has initially been developed to allow for a clean transfer of information from multiple public health laboratory spreadsheets to DHIS2 specifically for AMR AST/DST testing. The application aims to solve the manual process required to sort data and can make both “corrections” and identify “errors” in spreadsheets uploaded to a data analytics system. It can be modified to map for spreadsheets from different origins and can be programmed to be sent to the desired analytics platform (not exclusively DHIS2). The current version of ODX has been programmed to identify relevant headings and information for data analytics.
The ODX mappings can be set up to ‘correct’ and standardise column headings (e.g. gender / sex), common spelling mistakes or name variations for pathogens and antibiotics and date formats (e.g. Gregorian and Bikram Sambat date formats). It is also able to identify any ‘errors’ in a spreadsheet that would prevent data rows from being sent into an analytics platform, such as missing information or information entered in an unrecognised format. If header information in the public health spreadsheets is not located in the top rows, then the user is able to re-assign the header row; when uploading a spreadsheet into ODX, the user (data manager) will have to enter the row number for where the header. If a laboratory wants to submit a spreadsheet with information for individual sample type, the user must enter the correct sample type before selecting ‘cleanse’, and ODX will automatically include a column with this information for submission.
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Accountants handle large volumes of data on a regular basis, and various accounting tips can help you get a handle on these figures, regardless of the season. Accounting tips are as valuable during the slower seasons as the busier times, helping you build habits that can make your tasks easier all year long. The right habits can simplify your work and make it easier to review your process to ensure continued success. The three habits of proactivity, accountability, and follow through can help keep you on track throughout the year.
Being proactive as an accounting professional is more than simply tackling the numbers as they appear. Proactivity includes quick adoption of proven accounting methods and developments in the realm of accounting software and tools. Accounting training can help you develop the habit of proactivity by giving you the tools you need to make changes when necessary and ensure that your work is always of the highest caliber. Proactive habits that arise from accounting tips and accounting training can also help you maximize the efficiency of your processes.
Developing the habit of assuming accountability may seem second nature for those who work with business figures regularly, but this also goes deeper than the figurative surface. Accountability includes accepting mistakes and being able to handle them. As an accounting professional, you should learn to create paper trails that allow you to quickly and easily identify incorrect inputs and results. Software can't fix everything, and it falls on skilled accountants to work with managers and team leaders to develop systems that allow you to quickly correct issues as they arise.
Many accounting tips stress follow through and reviewing your procedures. Developing the habit of always following through on your reports and asking for regular feedback will help you continually improve your systems and personal accounting habits. Accounting tips can only go so far; sometimes you need to hear from the business leaders and managers who work with you firsthand. Their input can deliver exceptional insight as to how the many departments in your company may work together to achieve greater success. The habit also encompasses follow through when others ask you for input. This type of reciprocation is great for you, your clients, and your company as a whole.
Accounting habits make it easier to deal with a variety of obstacles and opportunities that present themselves throughout the year. As you begin to develop proactivity, accountability, and follow through, you are likely to notice the impact on your work and that of those around you. Practice is exceptionally important as you strive to develop habits, and accounting tips from others who have already reached the level you desire can provide you with many benefits. Make sure to seek advice from experts in your field as well as your company managers and leaders as you work to develop yourself and your habits.
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Research that includes humans is clinical research. Clinical research helps researchers understand how best to treat patients or helps them learn more about a particular condition or disease. There are many different forms of clinical research. One common form is a clinical trial. In a clinical trial, researchers test new drugs, medical devices or treatments.
Clinical trials may seek to discover new drugs, new ways of giving patients approved drugs, new combinations of approved drugs, new surgical techniques, devices, or biological products. Clinical trials are also conducted to test cutting-edge and novel therapies, like studies that involve gene therapy or gene transfer.
Clinical trials must be conducted before a new drug, biologic, or device may be marketed in the United States. The FDA regulates clinical trials. The FDA gives investigators permission to test a new drug, biologic or device under strict regulatory conditions. | <urn:uuid:91c07d04-fbbc-47d5-bf65-e1e92142027e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://neuropain.com/research/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.924067 | 172 | 3.625 | 4 |
With the cost of attending Cornell’s endowed colleges approaching $60,000 a year, the DREAM Team, a student organization, is awarding $5,000 in scholarships to the University’s undocumented students — an act it hopes will alleviate the financial burden students ineligible for federal aid often face.
The organization was able to fund the scholarships through the Perkins Prize, an award it received from the University in April for its advocacy on behalf of undocumented students.
Conservatives have opposed reforms that would provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, arguing that doing so would unfairly burden taxpayers and exacerbate illegal immigration. But across some college campuses, administrators, including President David Skorton, have urged Congress to support undocumented students for the sake of keeping their talent in the U.S.
“Many of us have lost sight of the important contributions immigrants have made — and are making — to our culture and our economy,” Skorton said in a letter to Congress published Wednesday. “Their continued contributions are critical to our country’s success.”
The belief that “higher education should be open to anyone who wants to pursue it” drove Esmeralda Arrizon-Palomera grad and others to provide the scholarship. Arrizon-Palomera said that because undocumented students are ineligible for federal aid or loans, they often find it “very difficult” to pay their way through school.
“These students pay tuition through many different ways. … Some of them are lucky enough to be funded through private organizations that offer scholarships to undocumented students, but others do have to work for themselves, taking time off school to make money,” Arrizon-Palomera said. “It’s very difficult completing school without being eligible federal aid.”
Although with $5,000 to offer and at least 10 applicants to distribute the money amongst, DREAM’s scholarships will be modest in scale, Adrian Palma ’13 said that a small amount of funding could make a big difference in an undocumented student’s life.
“Even if we award $500 to someone, that could really go a long way to helping a student get through the semester — whether they need new tennis shoes or need to pay for transportation to go home for spring break,” Palma said. “A lot of undocumented students are from very low socioeconomic classes, so that’s the idea … to help give people the opportunity to purchase their basic necessities.”
He added that, although DREAM originally planned to use half of the $5,000 Perkins Prize for the scholarships, it later decided to use all of the funds because of the pressing need for aid among the undocumented student community.
“The point of the scholarship is basically to really help alleviate at least in a small way some of the financial obstacles that undocumented students face,” Palma said. “The initial plan was to give out $2500 in scholarships and use the rest of the money for other purposes — maybe funding for trips, events to put on — but in the end we decided the need for financial aid is real in the community.”
Both Palma and Arrizon-Palomera said that they have reached out to the administration in the hopes that the University will ultimately expand the financial aid it can offer undocumented students. Currently, undocumented students at Cornell are not eligible for federal aid or loans, and they can only apply to receive funds from a limited pool of financial aid international students can receive, The Sun previously reported.
Thomas Keane, director of financial aid for scholarships and policy analysis, said that in an effort to support undocumented students, the University is trying to “expand our financial aid program for international students through fundraising efforts.”
He added that “President Skorton continues to advocate for the DREAM Act[’s] passage at the federal level.” The act, if passed, would allow some — but not all — undocumented immigrants to eventually become U.S. citizens, which would allow them to apply to federal aid programs like the Pell Grant.
Although with the DREAM Act stalled in Congress, it is unlikely undocumented immigrants will be granted a pathway to citizenship in the near future, President Barack Obama’s deferred action program has given some undocumented students a slight reprieve. The program, which was instituted in June, grants some undocumented immigrants a two-year window in which they are protected from deportation.
Keane said that students who have qualified for deferred action receive multiple benefits, including “the ability to work and get paid in a legal manner and [have] the fear of deportation [removed].”
But Palma described the benefits of deferred action, which still bars undocumented students from applying for federal loans or aid, as being “very limited in a sense.”
DREAM’s scholarship is “an indirect reminder to the Cornell administration and to Cornell alumni that the need for aid is still there,” he said.
“I think there’s a lot of red tape and a lot of politics that will make it hard to change anything,” Palma said.
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Kids love the ocean! The sound of the waves, the smell of salt in the air, and the vast expanse of blue are all mesmerizing.
And for many kids, there’s nothing better than a day spent at the beach playing in the sand and swimming in the surf.
But for those times when you just can’t make it there, bring some of the ocean back to you with these simple jellyfish dot to dots.
They’re perfect for kids who want to improve their fine motor skills and counting. Download, print, and you’re ready to go.
Also, be sure to check out all of our jellyfish activities for more fun!
Jellyfish Connect The Dots
Inside this jellyfish connect the dot set, we’ve included three unique and fun jellyfish pictures! They’re great for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary children.
Dot to dots are not just a fun activity for kids, they also have some pretty cool educational benefits!
For one, it helps to improve fine motor skills. This is because kids have to use their fine motor skills to hold the pen or pencil and make precise movements. In addition, connecting the dots helps kids to practice following directions and develop their spatial awareness.
And finally, it’s just a lot of fun! So next time your little one is feeling bored, break out the dot-to-dot printables and let them have some fun while also improving their skills.
Ocean Ideas For Kids
Want more ocean ideas? We’ve got tons of great activities that can entertain, engage, and keep your kids learning. Read on below for our favorites and find the ones that will work perfectly for your kids or students.
Reading aloud to kids has all sorts of benefits. For one, it can help them develop a love for reading. Hearing stories read aloud is often more engaging than reading them on your own, and it can give kids a chance to hear language used in different ways.
Reading aloud can also help with vocabulary development and literacy skills. When you read aloud, kids have a chance to hear words used in context, which can help them better understand their meaning.
For these reasons and more we recommend starting with books. Check out these fun ocean books:
The Snail and the Whale– Julia Donaldson, author of the famous book The Gruffalo, brings kids another fun book about an unlikely set of friends. Snail and Whale have lots of fun together in this colorful book!
Shark Lady– This children’s book is based upon the true story of Eugenie Clark, aka, The Shark Lady. Learn about her love of sharks, her discoveries, and the inspiring message of going after what you want in life.
The Rainbow Fish -This is a classic children’s book with a wonderful message for children. In it, a fish learns to share his favorite possession, his glittery scales, with his friends!
Crafting is a great activity for kids for a number of reasons. First, it helps to develop fine motor skills. Cutting, gluing, and painting all require good hand-eye coordination and help kids develop a steady hand. Second, crafting can be a great way to express creativity. Kids can let their imaginations run wild when they are making art, and they can be proud of their finished products.
Third, crafting can help kids to focus and concentrate. Following instructions and completing a project can be a great way to improve focus and attention span. Finally, crafting is just plain fun! It’s a great way to spend some quality time with your kids, and they’ll love seeing their creations come to life.
If you need more craft ideas, check out our favorite ocean crafts for kids below:
Fish Paper Bag Puppet Craft – This fun and simple craft is great for encouraging pretend play since kids can use their colorful fish puppets to put on a little show!
Handprint Jellyfish Craft – These jellyfish are the perfect summer craft for kids! They’re super easy to make and no paint is needed. Plus, they’re absolutely adorable – your kiddos are sure to love them. And, they make a great keepsake too!
Shark Headband Craft – This shark craft is perfect for a summer birthday party, an ocean unit study, or any time you want to dress up like a shark! The best part is that it only takes a few minutes and a few supplies to make.
Paper Plate Octopus Craft – Paper plate crafts are always a hit with kids, and this octopus craft is no exception. Not only is it fun to make, but it’s also a great way to practice scissor skills and fine motor skills.
It’s summertime, which means it’s the perfect time to break out the shark color by number printables! These fun worksheets are ideal for kids who love sharks and want to practice their fine motor skills and number recognition. Plus, they’re a great way to keep little ones occupied on long summer days. Simply print out the shark color by number pages and grab some crayons or markers.
Are you looking for a way to engage and entertain your kids while teaching them? If so, look no further than this feed the shark DIY game! This fun activity encourages kids to sort different colors and use their fine motor skills to place each colored fish inside the shark’s mouth.
These ocean pattern block mats are ideal for hands-on, interactive learning. Whether you’re introducing geometric shapes or teaching kids about oceans and animals, these colorful mats are the perfect tool for exploring STEM concepts in a fun and creative way.
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- 1 Why food is so important in Indian culture?
- 2 What is Indian culture food?
- 3 What is the most important Indian food?
- 4 What foods are important in India?
- 5 How is food important to culture?
- 6 Which Indian food is famous in the world?
- 7 Which culture is best in India?
- 8 What is the importance of Indian culture?
- 9 What is special about Indian culture?
- 10 What is a healthy Indian dish?
- 11 What is the best Indian dish to order?
- 12 What Indian food should I try first?
- 13 Why Indian food is so unhealthy?
- 14 How bad is Indian food for you?
- 15 Which state food is healthy in India?
Why food is so important in Indian culture?
For many Indians, “sitting down” with their family for a meal is one of the most important activities of the day. As a country we firmly believe that the family that eats together stays together, and meal time is a strong source of family bonding, talking and sharing.
What is Indian culture food?
Wheat, Basmati rice and pulses with chana (Bengal gram) are important staples of the Indian diet. The food is rich with curries and spices, including ginger, coriander, cardamom, turmeric, dried hot peppers, and cinnamon, among others.
What is the most important Indian food?
When it comes to famous Indian food, tandoori chicken is at the top of the list. The chicken is prepared by marinating it in yogurt and spices like turmeric, cardamom, coriander, fresh ginger, garlic, red chili and lime juice. Then it’s grilled in a tandoor clay oven.
What foods are important in India?
12 Essential Indian Foods In Your Diet
- Yoghurt/Curd. Yoghurt, Curd or “Dahi,” as it is commonly known in most parts of India, is one of the most commonly available food items.
- Leafy Vegetables. Green leafy vegetables are already popular in the Indian diet.
- Rice and Flour.
How is food important to culture?
On a larger scale, food is an important part of culture. It also operates as an expression of cultural identity. Immigrants bring the food of their countries with them wherever they go and cooking traditional food is a way of preserving their culture when they move to new places.
Which Indian food is famous in the world?
Biryani is one of the most popular Indian cuisines that is served in all parts of the world. Experts say, this is a classic concoction of rice and chicken and has more variants than any other dish in the world.
Which culture is best in India?
15 Best Places Of Indian Cultural Heritage
- Amritsar: The Golden City In Punjab.
- Lucknow: The City Of The Nawabs.
- Delhi: A Potpourri Of Different Cultures.
- Rajasthan: The Land Of Rajputs.
- Rann of Kutch: The Land Of The White Desert.
- Khajuraho: The Land Of The Kamasutra Temples.
- Kolkata: The City Of Joy.
What is the importance of Indian culture?
The important characteristics of Indian Culture are civilized communication, beliefs, values, etiquette, and rituals. India is well known for its ‘Unity in Diversity’ across the world. That means India is a diverse nation where many religious people live together peacefully having their own different cultures.
What is special about Indian culture?
India is a land of ‘unity in diversity’, and our dances are no different. Different forms of dance(classified as folk or classical) find origin from different parts of the country, and they are a way of representation of the particular culture from which they originate. Kathak from North, West and Central India.
What is a healthy Indian dish?
Healthy Indian Foods
- Pulses & Legumes. Pulses, beans, and legumes are the most healthy Indian food that you can find!
- Vegetable Curry. Vegetable curries are known to be flavorful and satisfying.
- Steamed Rice.
- Millet Dosa.
- Tandoori Chicken.
What is the best Indian dish to order?
15 Popular Indian Dishes To Order At a Restaurant
- Papdi Chaat.
- Masala Dosa.
- Masala Chai.
What Indian food should I try first?
If you’re going to an Indian restaurant for the first time, I recommend you order the following.
- Tandoori Chicken.
- Butter Chicken or ‘Murgh Makhani’
- Channa Masala or ‘Chole’
- Basmati Rice.
- Naan (Indian bread)
Why Indian food is so unhealthy?
The average Indian household receives nearly half (47 per cent) of their total calories from whole grains. The calorie share of cereals is as high as 70 per cent for the poorest rural households. Unhealthy diets are linked to malnutrition and several diseases.
How bad is Indian food for you?
The variety of foods, spices and dishes that are native to India makes Indian food one of the most wholesome foods in the world. But lately, Indian food has begun to be categorised as unhealthy because it is being linked to high sugar and high carb food which can contribute to high cholesterol.
Which state food is healthy in India?
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Jonathan Valdez, RDN, CDCES, CPT is a New York City-based telehealth registered dietitian nutritionist and nutrition communications expert.
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Weight management is a multi-faceted strategy that involves nutrition, exercise, hormones, mental health, sleep, and other lifestyle interventions to keep body weight at a level that allows the individual to live a comfortable, active, and productive life. While lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise can impact weight, it’s also important to note that there is a genetic component when it comes to weight.
Maintaining energy balance, or the ability of the body to expend the calories it takes in, can be the most challenging aspect of weight management. Additionally, some medical conditions and medications can impact weight as well making it difficult to achieve weight management goals. Whether you are looking to maintain, lose, or gain weight, we have nutrition plans and tips to help you reach your goals.
Leptin is a hormone that regulates fat storage by telling your brain how much fat your body has stored. The mechanism by which it works also helps regulate appetite. While leptin is considered the “hallmark” of obesity, its exact mechanisms and pathways in the pathophysiology and potential treatment of obesity are not fully understood.
There is not a one-size-fits-all pattern of eating when it comes to weight management. Dietary choices must be customized to an individual, taking into account health history, preferences, and access, among other considerations. That said, many experts recommend the Mediterranean Diet for weight management and optimal nutrition due to its emphasis on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. This eating pattern is easily customized for an individual's goals, preferences, and health concerns.
Insulin resistance (IR) is when your body stops responding to insulin and therefore cannot use glucose for energy. You might be more likely to develop insulin resistance if you are overweight or obese, making weight management a smart strategy for preventing this condition that can also lead to diabetes.
Diet, exercise, and managing abdominal fat are the first line of defense in management of IR. Through the guidance of a registered dietitian, some individuals may adapt a lower-carbohydrate diet or begin counting carbs. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, as opposed to gaining and losing weight on a regular basis, can help prevent IR.
Also known as underactive thyroid, hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone. This can result in fatigue and unplanned weight gain. Because some of this unintentional weight gain may be due to fluid retention, or edema, a low-sodium diet may be advised, along with a caloric deficit.
While PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is associated with weight gain, the benefits of caloric restriction for this condition remain unclear. The exact causes of PCOS remain unknown, but one theory is that excess insulin may play a role, and therefore exercise paired with a lower-carbohydrate diet may benefit some individuals.
The foods you eat and the quantity in which they are consumed will play the larger role in weight management. However, exercise can help expend energy, build and maintain muscle mass, and encourage a healthier overall lifestyle. Both are important in maintaining a healthy weight throughout the life cycle.
Nutrition is the most important component in successful long-term weight management. Whatever dietary pattern is chosen, maintaining a caloric deficit and then balance will be most important. A registered dietitian can help individuals assess their caloric, macronutrient, and micronutrient needs within a culturally appropriate framework to aid in weight management.
Intuitive eating can be a powerful tool in long-term weight management as it can increase comfort levels around food, and thereby remove the fears and anxieties associated with them. Removing these fears and anxieties can help eliminate the binge and restrict cycle that is associated with weight gain. Moreover, intuitive eating is positively associated with positive body image, self-esteem, and wellbeing.
Feeling satiated is extremely important in weight management, which is why a focus on nutrient-dense foods should be made a priority. Many nutrient-dense foods, such as fruits and vegetables, are also high-volume foods, which can promote satiety. Some common mistakes in weight management are skipping meals or “saving” calories for later meals, both of which can lead to overeating later.
Many health conditions can impact weight management, many of which are related to hormonal changes. Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that includes high blood pressure, elevated blood glucose levels, excess waist adiposity, and abnormal cholesterol levels, can raise an individual’s need for weight management.
Proper nutrition is a key component for weight management. However, it is important to choose an overall eating pattern that is sustainable over the course of your life. A diet that is too restrictive may lead to a binge and restrict cycle, bringing on weight gain and possibly even disordered eating.
Intuitive eating is a non-diet approach to eating that focuses on getting back in touch with internal body cues. With this approach, you are no longer under diet restrictions that make you feel bad about yourself. It also helps you break free from diets and get healthy by improving your relationship with food and exercise. While intuitive eating may aid in weight management, it is not the end goal.
Nutrient dense foods are foods that offer a high amount of nutrients for a small amount of calories. Meanwhile, energy-dense foods have fewer nutrients and more calories for the volume of food.
Vitamins and minerals are also referred to as micronutrients. Not only are they crucial to overall health, but different micronutrients are found in different foods. It is best to consume the majority of necessary micronutrients through food, and eating a wide variety of different foods can help ensure adequate intake.
Protein is a macronutrient found in foods such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy, beans, and other foods in smaller amounts. The protein found in animal-derived foods such as beef, chicken, pork, fish, milk, and eggs is more bioavailable than those derived from plants. A diet adequate in protein is key to weight management, as protein promotes satiety and helps maintain muscle mass.
While there are many different types of diets and eating patterns, it is important to note that weight management is achieved primarily through energy balance, and a balanced diet. A balanced diet includes a range of foods to meet the macro and micronutrient needs according to their lifestyle, preferences, and cultural norms.
As of 2022, the top ranking diet for weight loss according to "U.S. News and World Reports" is the Flexitarian Diet, which promotes weight management via vegetarian forward meals with sometimes having meat.
Diet culture is the pervasive belief that appearance and body shape are more important than physical, psychological, and general well-being. It's the idea that controlling your body, particularly your diet—by limiting what and how much you eat—is normal.
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, diet culture also conflates body size with health, which may stigmatize and/or pathologize larger bodies. Diet culture also refers to the concept that some foods are good and others are inherently bad, rather that encouraging the acceptance of all foods.
Exercise is planned, structured physical activity, that may include flexibility, strength, cardio, plyometric activities, or organized sports. It is important to differentiate between exercise and NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis), which is the energy expended during tasks and daily activities aside from eating, sleeping, and exercise. This would include housework, gardening, and other bodily movements.
If an individual has a weight loss goal, maintaining a caloric deficit will be more beneficial, but exercise does indeed play a role in supporting and building muscle mass and encouraging better lifestyle choices overall.
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If you are a dairy lover, you are surely familiar with the deliciousness of milk, yogurt, and cheese. But kefir, a fermented dairy drink rich in many nutrients, should be on your radar too if you are focused on supporting your health while enjoying a satisfying and convenient beverage.
What Is Kefir?
You have likely seen kefir in the dairy aisle, as it has become popular as of late. And while you may know that it is a dairy food, you may be wondering what makes it different than the other classic dairy foods that you may be a bit more familiar with.
Kefir is a drinkable dairy product made from a combination of milk and a starter culture that allows for fermentation. Once the drink is fermented, live cultures are present, which can offer many unique health benefits, including supporting a healthy gut microbiome.
One cup of plain kefir contains 9 grams of protein and key micronutrients, including calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, riboflavin, and magnesium.
What Are The Health Benefits of Consuming Kefir?
Dairy foods are an important part of a balanced diet, with the most current Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommending that most adults include three servings of this food group daily. And while all dairy foods provide nutrients like protein, calcium, and magnesium, having kefir in your dairy food rotation can help spice up your dairy dishes and provide your body with some unique benefits.
Most notably, kefir is a source of live probiotics, or beneficial bacteria. Including certain probiotics into one’s diet consistently has been linked to a slew of health outcomes, including healthy digestion and immune support. And unlike some other fermented foods that only contain live bacteria, kefir typically contains live and beneficial yeast as well, offering even more beneficial cultures into the mix.
Including kefir into a diet may also support bone health, thanks to the handful of macro and micronutrients this food contains that have been linked to supporting strong bones. Kefir may help support weight management goals thanks to the satiating protein it provides.
Finally, kefir can act as a dairy solution for people with lactose intolerance, as this dairy drink tends to be much lower in lactose sugar than regular milk.
How To Include Kefir In Your Diet
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It is said that crises provide fertile ground for innovation. This is only partly true. The acute pressures, the falling away of pre-crisis norms and the sidestepping of regulations, liberate individuals and teams of people to come up with great ideas about how to do things differently. This fresh thinking can originate better, more effective and efficient ways of conducting existing productive activity, or it can conceive brand new products or services that improve people’s lives. We are not just in a period of crisis, but a crisis within an existing state of economic depression. Depression is not simply an extension to recession, in the way it is being discussed today. It is a protracted phase of economic sclerosis that has become self-reinforcing.Mullan places the blame where it belongs, on debt.
This is what our distinctive shutdown recession is beginning to reveal. It is bringing into the open what hitherto was being camouflaged, not least by all the extra liquidity central banks pumped out ever since the late 1980s, and especially since the 2008/2009 financial crash. ‘Liquidity’ means putting cash into the economy so that there is enough spending going on to maintain a sense of functionality.This was also true of the 1930s. The 20s had been a period of fast numerical growth with zero change. The 30s had slow numerical growth and fast positive change in both industry and government. When you compare cars or radios from the two decades, the growth is dramatically obvious. 1920 radios and 1930 radios are similar. 1940 radios are an entirely different species in appearance and function. 1920 cars and 1930 cars are indistinguishable. 1940 is a brand new machine in appearance and function. Same with government, except that the 20s were a period of actual decline, not stasis. Harding had tried to innovate and got killed as a reward. Coolidge and Hoover learned the lesson and followed NYC's orders precisely. The Dow sucked out the life and soul from government and business in order to grow exponentially. Most writers are missing this long-term trend. Wolfstreet has been doing the best job of placing the holocaust in context. The businesses that are failing were ALREADY in prolonged decline. From retailers to universities, all had lost their soul and mission 30 years ago and were losing customers steadily. Many of them were intentionally repelling sane customers to satisfy the crazed monstrous NYC demons who buy shares and donate to endowment funds. What's the driver of decline? Reliance on debt and Share Value instead of savings and profit. Real positive change in products or government requires RELIANCE ON PROFIT or RELIANCE ON TAXES. When business has to sell products for profit, it makes the products better to gain more profit. Business also PAYS WORKERS so they can buy the products. When government has to sell services for tax revenue, it makes the services better to gain more taxes. The comparison to the 20s works precisely for business. In the 20s corporations were solely seeking Share Value just as they are now. It doesn't work as well for government, because Coolidge and Hoover were not trying to run solely on counterfeit numbers from the central bank. They simply rode the rising tide of tariffs and income tax from the steady numerical growth. They understood that they needed to have businesses and people, so they weren't able to kill everyone. Today's governments don't need anything outside the president's mansions, so they are free to kill everyone. FDR didn't need to disconnect the central bank from government, so his task was a bit simpler than the task of today's reformers. Doesn't matter anyway because there aren't any reformers. They've all been Epsteined into total submission. If big businesses had not ALREADY lost their souls, they would have RESISTED the shutdown actively and effectively. When you have a soul you don't want to be killed. Small businesses want to live, but they're too small and weak to resist effectively. Corporations and universities don't need factories and students and employees, so they WELCOMED the forced shift to virtual abstract operations. This has been their GOAL AND PURPOSE for 30 years. Pure numbers and pure software. The ONE AND ONLY EXCEPTION proves the point. Elon has been verbally opposing the holocaust from the start. Last week he ACTIVELY AND EFFECTIVELY resisted, reopening his FACTORY to employ REAL WORKERS. Because Elon has both Share Value and Epstein connections, his resistance has BULLYPOWER. Holocauster Newsom surrendered. = = = = = END REPRINT.
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Brisbane is one of the Australia city. It is located at the longitude of 153.007655 and latitude of -27.472345. Switzerland is a Switzerland city located at the longitude of 7.427655 and latitude of 46.937655 . The total distance between Brisbane and Switzerland is 16326 KM (kilometers) and 654.25 meters. The mile based measurement distance is 10144.9 miles
Brisbane direction from Switzerland:Brisbane is located nearly east side to Switzerland.
Travel duration from Brisbane to Switzerland is around 326.53 Hours if your travel speed is 50 KM per Hour. Switzerland travelers are welcome to visit our travel driving direction page for detail information with road map. Traveling from Brisbane to Switzerland is connected by more than one route. Soon you may expect those various travel routes to reach Switzerland.
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You are welcome to use our Brisbane to Switzerland road map and travel planning tool to assist your travel. It shows surrounding tourist places and important places. If there is a bus route between Brisbane to Switzerland, you can check our bus route map. Brisbane weather and Switzerland weather is also vaialble at our weather map. Brisbane elevation and Switzerland altitude available in elevation map. | <urn:uuid:1457bcf1-c562-4151-914a-ba90396cde98> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://distancebetween.info/brisbane/switzerland | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.945693 | 333 | 1.921875 | 2 |
The modern world is becoming increasingly dependent on the supply of finite metal resources that are used in
electronic devices, electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies. These metals are also strategically
important for the Australian and global economies. But they must be mined from somewhere, and at some cost. For
some metals like cadmium, selenium and tellurium that are targeted in this project, we know little about the
geographical factors that may be affecting their supply, and hence the successful candidate will explore:
(1) The mapping of metal mine areas in satellite imagery to understand what areal footprint is likely to emerge this
(2) Modelling growth in mine areas in future and understanding how the future frontier of mining will be affected by
surrounding human and environmental factors.
This multidisciplinary PhD project will assess how the future need for metals can be balanced with the needs of the
many populations and environments affected by mining.
We would encourage students with a first class Honours or Masters research degree or equivalent in remote sensing
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) falsely claimed during the Democrat presidential debate Tuesday night that former George W. Bush vetoed the Yemen War Powers resolution. President Donald Trump vetoed that bill.
CNN host Wolf Blitzer opened Tuesday’s debate by asking why each presidential candidate would be best suited to be commander in chief.
Sen. Sanders, citing his antiwar record, claimed that he would be the best commander in chief amongst the field of Democrats.
The Vermont Democratic Socialist cited his work to push to end America’s “endless wars” by reducing America’s involvement in Saudia Arabia’s war in Yemen.
Sanders said that the resolution got a majority of votes through each chamber of Congress and that it was sent to the president’s desk to sign.
“Unfortunately Bush vetoed” that Yemen War Powers resolution, Bernie lamented.
However, despite Sen. Sanders’ claim, President Donald Trump had vetoed the Yemen resolution in April 2019. The current president’s veto against the Yemen resolution was the second veto of his administration.
President Trump claimed that the Yemen resolution would undermine the president’s ability to conduct foreign policy.
“This resolution is an unnecessary, dangerous attempt to weaken my constitutional authorities, endangering the lives of American citizens and brave service members, both today and in the future,” Trump said in 2019.
It is surprising that the Vermont progressive forgot that President Trump vetoed the Yemen resolution, considering that he attacked the president after he vetoed the bill.
Later that month, Sen. Sanders called on Congress to override the president’s veto of the War Powers resolution.
“The president’s action is a very serious challenge to Congressional authority that demands a response,” Sen. Sanders wrote in a letter to his Senate colleagues.
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Cancer Prevention with Exercise
Cancer Prevention and management, and the prevention and management of all of our chronic illnesses……Exercise.
Shira Litwack is Interview with the Sports Medicine Specialists at NYU, February 2015 on the Sirius XM Sports Medicine Rehab show, in honour of Cancer Awareness month.
The role of exercise in both cancer prevention and management is unfortunately not well known. Over the last 20 years there have been hundreds of studies proving the importance of the right exercise for cancer prevention and exercise
It is very important to note that not all exercise is suggested, and there are contraindications.
Let’s understand different forms of exercise, and how we choose, based on the cancer and the other medical needs of the patient, how we look at exercise.
I always insist the “E” in Exercise is for effort – however my implication is both mental & physical effort.
The stereotype of exercise is that heart thumping bop till you drop – but that is only one aspect of exercise. Exercise is like a diamond – adds the brilliant shine to our being – and like a diamond is multifaceted – and without those many facets – doesn’t shine the same.
That push as hard as you can exercise mentality when taken to extreme, or with certain medical conditions can be a burden to our health if not tempered. Studies have shown that for certain people exercising over 80% max threshold for 30 minutes or more can raise cortisol (stress hormone) levels over 80% – which can in turn actually prevent us from achieving our intended exercise goals.
Let’s look at two categories of exercise: Mentally engaging vs. habitual.
Habitual: Thats more of the stereotype – running, our “cardio” time – however I did promise exercise guru Dr. Steve Blair I would not perpetuate that term. We don’t really have to think about it. Habitual exercise is fabulous for cardio respiratory fitness, fat burn or as I call it “getting our ya yas out”. It is a fabulous time for extrospective thought. I always say I do my very best problem solving, brainstorming during cardio time. I have been known when asked a question to reply “Let me cardio on it”. Great time to pump the Ipod & soar, reach new levels of personal performance & pride. Yes, the sweat should be glimmering giving us that “healthy glow”. The stinkier the better – thats why showers were created.and can be oh so….
In fitness we often prescribe to the FITT formula: Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type. I propose we change this to FITTT: Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type & Telomeres. Telomeres are strands, like caps at the end of our chromosomes. Telomeres seem to be like the rings on a tree – an indication of the cell’s age. Science is showing us as telomere’s “age” – shorten, shred – so comes the death of the cells….and we age. Exercise that increases heart rate, that makes us glisten like the most brilliant diamond – actually lengthen telomeres – the true science of why exercise is the best anti aging serum – not those over priced cosmetic serums you pay to have their marketing department dupe you. Gym membership: average $400/year less than 20% of a city’s population belongs to a gym. The “anti aging” cosmetic industry – billions.
Mentally Engaging: Focus. Soooooo important – an equally brilliant shine to our diamond. Aka “mindful exercise” – is about turning the focus inward. Breathe deep, focus on our breathing and every tiny movement of our body. Take it slow, listen to our body’s response to the movement, heed to the rhythm of our heartbeat – and please put the iPod away for this! Ever watch someone do bicep curls to Kanye? Strength training, yoga, Pilates, qigong, meditation….all of these merit mindful performance.
Besides the many physical, strength, endurance aspects of mentally engaging exercise there are an equal number of psychological benefits. Far too often in life we go around in what I call “robomode” ……we act without thought. Mindful activities – including mindful eating, mindful exercising provide tremendous brain boosting & cognitive strength – as well as discipline – how the body does crave discipline – which too needs to be exercised. And yes, we can break a serious sweat during mentally engaging physical activity. | <urn:uuid:69bc3e8d-210d-41d5-90bb-cc3d9dad0c1c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://bestinhealthradio.com/cancer-prevention-shira-on-sports-medicine-radio | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571584.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812045352-20220812075352-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.935668 | 954 | 2.34375 | 2 |
Financial Support for Single Moms In Ohio during COVID-19
The covid-19 pandemic has left a lasting negative impact on women’s economic empowerment, mainly because they are the lowest-paid. This has created some challenges for single moms who are left with most responsibilities in the society, including childcare, caring for the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses and are vulnerable to the pandemic. Stay informed about the Covid-19 resources available for single moms in Ohio by reading this article.
Emergency Response Fund
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Columbus Foundation launched the Emergency Response Fund to support single moms experiencing financial challenges due to the rapid spread of the Coronavirus. The Foundation works with non-profits to carry out this mission. It gives the highest priority to those non-profits supporting single mothers who are impacted by the Covid-19. Find out more at https://columbusfoundation.org/coronavirus-emergency-response-fund.
United Way of Central Ohio’s Covid-19 Community Response Fund
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to impact the most vulnerable members of society, United Way of Central Ohio is committed to supporting single mothers by addressing their most basic needs and creating opportunities for student success for their kids. Through the Covid-19 Community Response Fund, the United Way of Central Ohio raised more than $2million in just two months. The primary sources of this fund include corporate sponsors, individual donors, and community members. The raised fund was distributed to the 69 non-profits serving the basic needs of single moms affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Please visit https://liveunitedcentralohio.org/responsefund/ to find out more about the program.
Covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund
In partnership with the Licking County Board Commissioners, the Licking County Foundation (LCF) work to distribute the funds provided by the CARES Act to single mothers’ non-profits directly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and its regulations. Up to December 30, 2020, the Licking County Foundation will be using the County’s CARES Act Non-Profit Relief Fund to assist single moms who have lost their income due to the pandemic. Although the Licking County Covid-19 Relief Fund will continue to support single moms through non-profits, the organizations should have a look at the eligibility requirements for the program. For more information, please visit https://www.thelcfoundation.org/funds-giving/covid-19-response/funds-for-licking-county-covid-19-relief.html.
The Columbus-Franklin County Covid-19 Small Business Response and Recovery Fund
The Covid-19 Small Business Response and Recovery Fund offer grants, technical assistance, and low-interest loans for single mom-owned small businesses affected by the pandemic. The program offers three types of relief to single moms in need of assistance:
This offers financial support to the existing single mothers’ small businesses in form of loans and grants.
Personal Protective Equipment Procurement Assistance
This program is designed to provide financial assistance to single mom-owned existing small businesses operating around security equipment or those making health improvements required for the reopening of businesses in Columbus City.“
Training and Technical Assistance
The program focuses on providing technical support and training to single mom loan/grant applicants of existing small businesses, and who are looking to maintain their operations within the City of Columbus.
Are you interested in applying for the City of Columbus or Franklin County Funding? Please visit https://bit.ly/CBUSRecoveryFund.
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Columbus, Ohio
NAWBO Columbus will continue to be a trusted resource for single mothers and their business, considering the situation created by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Association will be providing any updates regarding any kind of economic relief for single mom small business owners in Ohio. The association’s top priority is maintaining the health, safety, as well as, wellbeing of the single moms in the entire community. Further updates will always be available through the association’s official website. Do you want to become a member of the NAWBO Columbus? Well, why don’t you visit https://www.nawbo.org/membership to join? | <urn:uuid:64ff7aef-7a53-452b-961d-c2de418c4bed> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.asinglemother.org/covid-19-resources-in-ohio/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571584.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812045352-20220812075352-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.935875 | 919 | 1.640625 | 2 |
AIM commissioned the study, Taking Charge: evaluating the evidence, and its accompanying guide for people running museums Successfully Setting Admissions Policy and Pricing from DC Research, in partnership with ACE and the Welsh Government.
The study intends to help museums understand the impact of charging for admission, or not, on all aspects of operating a successful museum. The results it says dispel some myths that persist around this issue and will enable museums to make evidence-based decisions in this sometimes contentious area – but one that is vital to museums’ future sustainability. The accompanying practical guide will assist museums with decision-making about whether an admission charge is right for their museum and if so, what price they should set.
AIM launched a sector-wide survey in March and 311 replies were used in compiling the data for the report along with a detailed review of previous research and literature about the impact of charging for admissions to museums. The research also included visiting 20 case study museums to assess in depth the impact of charging for admissions, and carrying out a range of one-to one consultations with key museum stakeholders.
Figures from the report show that currently 42 per cent of the participating museums charge for admissions only, 3 per cent for specific exhibitions only, 12 per cent for both, meaning 57 per cent of museums charge in some way and 43 per cent do not charge at all for admissions.
Crucially, the report highlights that the diversity of a museum’s audience is not affected by any decision to charge entry or allow free access
Key findings show that a large proportion of independent museums provide free admission, and a large proportion of local authority museums charge, so there is no ‘typical’ charging or free-entry museum. It also found that what a museum charges has no effect on the diversity of its audience – both charging and free-entry museums have similar demographic profiles for their visitors.
“This important report will help all of us that work in the sector – guiding us to make much better decisions in the future,” said AIM Chair, Richard Evans. “In the experience of many AIM members I know its key findings will ring true. There is a wealth of practical information in the report to help anyone considering making changes to their admission policy – helping us understand much better the impact of our decisions.”
The aim of the research was to understand the experience of museums that have moved from free admission to charging, or vice versa, or to hybrid models, and to investigate pricing strategies and their impact on visitor numbers, diversity, income, visitor satisfaction, and reputation and relationships.
“Those museums that do not charge have highlighted the importance of this policy to their local stakeholders and funders, for example,” said Evans. “Crucially, the report highlights that the diversity of a museum’s audience is not affected by any decision to charge entry or allow free access.”
He said that this kind of informative research-based facts are very important because museums that charge are sometimes seen as providing less benefit to the public than those that allow free entry. “Cost is sometimes understood to be a barrier to access – but the research highlights that this is not the case.”
The research is timely as an increasing number of museums are thinking about introducing admission charges, in response to reductions in local authority funding. However, it also has valuable information for museums considering introducing free admission and for those that already have an admission charge – where the research showed there was usually little impact in terms of visitor number or diversity when prices were increased and a wide range of charging structures, some very innovative, are highlighted.
Moving from free to charging
Birmingham Museums Trust introduced charging for its heritage sites in 2011 and found that the response of staff to charging being introduced was critical, with some being positive about charging, and others being apologetic. The trust worked hard to ensure that the culture was positive about charging, with an emphasis on quality and value for money. More recently, it introduced a charge of £3 for children with no negative comments or drop in numbers. At Thinktank, the introduction of charging for entry to the planetarium reduced queues, and created a sense of exclusivity and extra value, improving visitor experience and raising income.
Moving from charging to free
Elgin Museum moved from charging to free entry in 2013 aiming to make the museum more accessible. The museum arranged corporate sponsorship support to help offset the lost admissions income initially. Visitor numbers almost doubled. The implementation of a pro-active donations strategy (including effective use of donation boxes, building on good practice guidance) helped to offset much of the lost admissions income, which alongside ongoing sponsorship has put the museum in an improved financial situation. Greater engagement between the museum and the local community was another positive, exemplified through the increase in the numbers of visiting children.
Tenby Museum and Art Gallery amended their admissions charging policy in recent years (letting children go free, removing the concessionary rate, and increasing adult prices). These changes were intended to increase the museum’s appeal to families and children, as well as improve the museum’s financial position. Since the changes, total visitor numbers have increased slightly, and the number of paying visitors has also been sustained. The changes also led to a simplified pricing strategy, which has been of benefit to museum staff/volunteers and visitors as it is easier to understand and communicate. Tenby Museum emphasised the importance of effective communication with both visitors and all other stakeholders when implementing changes to pricing – including strong and effective messaging about the financial position of the museum.
One in three independent museums allow free entry whilst one in three local authority-operated museums charge for admission.
Whether a museum charges or not has no effect on the diversity of its audience. The social/demographic mix of audiences is very similar in museums, whether they charge or not.
The ability of museums to attract donations is not enhanced by allowing free entry – other factors are much more important.
Secondary spend on retail or catering is not reduced by charging admission – other factors such as the quality of the offer have much more influence. Visitors to museums that charge entry are more likely to visit the shop and café than those visiting free-entry museums.
Dwell time of visitors is longer in museums that charge admission.
There is evidence that charging entry improves the quality of the visitor welcome and enables museums to capture valuable information about audiences.
Spend in shops and cafes, as well as donations from visitors, are more impacted by other factors than whether a museum charges for admission or not.
All museums report that other factors than charging influence the level of donations received – notably the pro-active approach of the museums to seeking donations.
Visitors who are charged are more likely to visit the shop and café than those at free entry sites. But other factors influence the level of secondary spend, notably quality.
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Custom Monuments and Memorials
The reputation of Sgobba’s Monument Works is well-known throughout Northern New Jersey, and our work can be seen not only in cemeteries, but on public sites throughout the area. Here are just a few of our favorite examples:
This tribute to boxing legend Joe Louis is 8 feet high and 4 feet wide and stands on the site of Doc Bier’s historic training camp in Pompton Lakes is a lasting tribute to the boxer Joe Louis. It is a unique memorial to such a fine sportsman and gentleman. (Photo: Top)
For decades, Memorial School in Woodland Park was lacking a fitting monument to the men and women who gave their lives in service to their country. Today, the monument that we created reminds everyone that our safety and freedom comes at a price paid by others, and we honor them for all they have done. (Photo: Second from the Top)
Sgobba’s Monument Works is proud to have designed the Veteran’s Memorial for the Township of Wayne on Route 23. This impressive memorial spanning more than 6′ high and 10′ wide is a fitting tribute to our war veterans and a shining example of what can be accomplished in granite style. (Photo: Third from the Top)
Lodi is home to the memorial that we created to honor our veterans wounded in combat in all wars. Adorned with the Purple Heart, it stands as a reminder that it is not only our veterans who sacrificed their lives who deserve our respect and admiration. (Photo: Bottom)
We created the memorials of the Vietnam, Korean, 1st, and 2nd World Wars that can be seen and admired on the campus of the Passaic County Vocational-Technical High School, also in Wayne Township. Fashioned of black granite, these memorials reflect etchings of local men and women in uniform as well as the various service branches in which they served.
Standing proudly before the municipal building in Fair Lawn is an impressive traditional war memorial over 7 feet tall and 12 feet wide. Inscribed there are the names of all Fair Lawn residents who gave their lives in defense of their country and the freedom we are all privileged to enjoy as citizens.
Cast in a batting pose, a lifelike bronze statue of baseball legend Larry Doby stands in Eastfield Park in Paterson. From the playgrounds in Paterson and the Negro Leagues of Newark, Larry Doby was drafted to the Cleveland Indians on July 5, 1947, becoming the American League’s first black player. This memorial, and so many others, stand as lasting tributes to the indomitable human spirit. They reflect the best of who we are and a timeless remembrance of what we can become.
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There isn’t a definite cause behind the 46 million American adults suffering from a mental illness over the past year. According to Peter Delaney, director of the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, it may be due to the recent economic downturn, genetics issues, biological issues, social issues and personal issues.
An article in the US News and World Report shows almost 30 percent of those aged 18 to 25 experienced a mental illness in the last year. This is twice as many as those aged 50 and older.
What’s interesting about these findings is that many are not actively seeking treatment. Delaney claims, “There are people who know they have a mental health problem, but aren’t interested in getting care.” In addition to this many are citing lack of insurance as a reason for not seeking care.
The government report highlighted in the article also points that 8.7 million Americans had suicidal thoughts in the last year. In addition, 1.9 million 12-to-17-year-olds had a major depression in the past year. The goal is to promote medication and good treatment so people can recover and live productive lives.
The Villa Orlando and Pasadena Villa’s Smoky Mountain Lodge are adult intensive psychiatric residential treatment centers for clients with serious mental illnesses. We also provide other individualized therapy programs, step-down residential programs, and less intensive mental health services, such as Community Residential Homes, Supportive Housing, Day Treatment Programs and Life Skills training. Pasadena Villa’s Outpatient Center in Raleigh, North Carolina offers partial hospitalization (PHP) and an intensive outpatient program (PHP). If you or someone you know may need mental health services, please complete our contact form or call us at 877-845-5235 for more information. | <urn:uuid:a1d92a78-da97-49ed-98cb-5447fbc17c61> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.pasadenavilla.com/resources/blog/is-mental-health-being-treated/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571584.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812045352-20220812075352-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.946055 | 375 | 2.28125 | 2 |
The biggest losers will be the farmers as feeding animals is a day-to-day burden.
The recent ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter in agricultural markets has led to much debate on the freedom of choice on food and religion. But the biggest implication will be on the multi-million dollar industry dependent on cattle for its existence, including dairy, meat and leather production and trade.
The enviroment and forests ministry had notified the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Regulation of Livestock Markets) Rules 2017, banning trading in cattle (cows, bull, buffalo and camel) for slaughter at animal markets, sometime last week. The Madras high court has ordered a four-week stay on the ban as of now.
Experts value the cattle trade industry, which includes all three components of dairy, leather and meat, at around $5 million.
There are numerous other byproducts which will also be affected like pharmaceuticals, poultry feed, paintbrush and handicraft industry. Of this, export in both buffalo meat and in leather products have declined in 2016-17 for the second straight year. Exporters say global markets are responsible for the fall in the last two years, but if the environment ministry’s new rules aren’t changed, the slump can be a massive one.
In the entire spectrum, the meat business will be the most affected as 90-95 per cent of cattle is procured from the markets. If the markets don’t function, it will have an adverse impact, as 90 per cent of the supply comes from the markets.
The biggest losers will be the farmers as feeding animals is a day-to-day burden. Government statistics show that the average income for marginal and middle-income farmers in India is a little over Rs 1 lakh a year. Of that, if he sells one buffalo for meat, he gets Rs 30,000-35,000, which is a lot of money for him. The second rung to be affected are employees, which are more than 25 lakh.
The ban has been questioned by many state governments and the Opposition parties for infringing on the federal rights of states as well as dictating people’s right to food of their choice.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has even threatened to go to court. Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the two major beef-eating states apart from the Northeast, have seen large-scale protests. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan has even called for a conclave of chief ministers to discuss the issue.
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The outlook for the livestock, dairy and poultry industries was the focus of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the House Agriculture Livestock Subcommittee hearings last week. The witnesses representing the pork, beef and poultry industries focused on which policies and legislation offered opportunities and challenges for the various sectors.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership and USDA’s potential Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration rule were at the top of the list. The National Pork Producers Council said that government policies can either offer opportunities or pose challenges to pork producers. NPPC said the TPP trade agreement could provide positive opportunities for pork producers, representing for the U.S. pork industry the biggest commercial opportunity ever negotiated and urged Congress to quickly pass TPP.
A major concern of NPPC is USDA’s plans to move forward on the GIPSA rule. NPPC is very concerned that USDA’s GIPSA rule will be “too expansive, limiting farmers’ ability to sell animals, dictating the terms of private contracts, making it harder to get farm financing, raising consumer prices and reducing choices, stifling innovation and leading to more vertical integration in the livestock industry.” USDA’s 2010 proposed GIPSA rule would have cost the U.S. pork industry $330 million annually, according to NPPC.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association urged Congress to pass TPP to help level the playing field. Currently Australia has a 10% tariff advantage in the Japanese beef market. The Japanese tariff for U.S. beef is 38.5% and the tariff rate for Australia is 28%. With the passage of TPP the tariff rate would be the same for both countries and would continue to decrease to 9% over 16 years. If the United States fails to pass TPP, the tariff rate advantage for Australia would continue to grow. According to NCBA, TPP would increase beef exports by nearly $1 billion.
NCBA opposes USDA’s GIPSA proposal saying it would take away a producer’s ability to market cattle the way they want to and would make USDA the “ultimate arbiter” of how cattle are marketed. However at the Senate hearing, the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association said that the Packers and Stockyards Act needs to be modernized. | <urn:uuid:3fc326e1-0ef8-4c1b-a1fa-58dfc44151d5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.nationalhogfarmer.com/marketing/livestock-groups-focus-tpp-gipsa-hearings | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.952228 | 469 | 1.65625 | 2 |
Jesus Christ founded a Church that inherited His doctrine, His law, His grace, and His Love: the Holy Spirit. The mystery of the Church was the culmination of Salvation history, of that mysterious Love of a lover that God had manifested towards humanity and His Chosen People.
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People today often think that getting to heaven is easy. All you have to do is be a “nice” person. We dabble in sin regularly, even nearly constantly, telling ourselves “it’s no big deal. God is merciful.”
The Compendium Of The Social Doctrine Of The Church explains that “Jesus’ followers are called to live like him and, after his Passover of death and resurrection, to live also in him and by him, thanks to the superabundant gift of the Holy Spirit, the Consoler, who internalizes Christ’s own style of life in human hearts” (29).
Divine Revelation reveals the certitude that, in the end, religious belief has the last word in History, for it is God’s will that no man should forever dwell in darkness, but rather darkness shall inevitably give way to Light by virtue of the prayer that unites man to Christ.
Have you recently stopped to think about how many minutes of pure silence you have each day? Your answer to this question might be the key to figuring out some of the current challenges you may be facing in your life. | <urn:uuid:e8ff18f6-52a0-4f18-af20-ed377857ad86> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://joyintruth.com/2018/06/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.960946 | 303 | 1.820313 | 2 |
Urinary Health After Prostate Surgery
Men’s Health|May 24, 2017| Author: Naturopath
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australian men. This form of cancer occurs when abnormal cells develop in the prostate in an uncontrolled way. They can also spread outside the prostate into nearby or distant parts of the body. Unfortunately for some males they may need to have their prostate partly or fully removedreferred to medically as a prostatectomy. Its important that males look after themselves after such a surgery to reduce any complications and to speed up recovery.
Things You Can Change: Diet And Lifestyle
Men in western countries have much higher rates of prostate cancer than men in Asia. While no one can definitively explain this phenomenon, experts suspect differences in eastern and western diets are to blame. Poor eating habits and diets that heavily rely on fats and animal proteins can cause DNA damage and lead to cancer.
Even men who are already at greater risk due to age, race or genetics can reduce their chances of developing prostate cancer by adopting healthy diets and lifestyles.
Bowel Problems When To Seek Help
Radiotherapy to the prostate gland can change the way your bowel works. Bowel motions may be more frequent and loose. Changing what you eat can help with this.
Radiotherapy to the prostate gland can affect tissue and other organs in the pelvic area, causing more long term side effects. Speak to your doctor if you:
- need to poo at night
- need to rush to the loo to have a bowel movement, or you dont make it in time
- have bleeding from your back passage
- have other bowel symptoms that interfere with you living an active full life
You may not be able to follow a healthy balanced diet completely if you have these types of changes. Speak to your doctor or dietitian for help and advice about how to adapt your diet.
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Eat Fruits And Vegetables
A plate filled with colorful fruits and vegetables raises your fiber and antioxidant levels. Both benefit your cancer care.
The high fiber content in fruits and vegetables may help lower your testosterone levels. That may be useful because testosterone helps stimulate tumor growth. Fiber may also bind to cancer-causing substances and move them out of your body.
Antioxidants help rid your body of free radicals — molecules that damage your cells. They can affect the growth of cancer. A diet full of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables helps keep free radicals at bay.
Pomerantz says researchers are checking to see if certain antioxidants in supplement form, like vitamin E and selenium, could actually raise the chances of getting prostate cancer for some people.
“There are hints that there are a subset of people with prostate cancer who benefit considerably from antioxidants, and there are others with a rare specific genetic variant who don’t,” Pomerantz says. “There are studies ongoing to see if we can figure out exactly who fits in each category.”
Always check with your doctor before taking supplements.
Maintaining Good Nutrition During And After Treatment
Maintaining a healthy diet can help you prepare for and recover after cancer treatment. It may also help to prevent the prostate cancer from coming back.Watching your weight may also reduce your risk of dying from prostate cancer. Recent studies have indicated that the risk of dying from prostate cancer is more than double in obese men diagnosed with the disease compared with men of normal weight at the time of diagnosis. Obese men with local or regional disease have been shown to have nearly four times the risk of their cancer spreading beyond the prostate or metastasizing.
Prostate cancer treatment may affect your appetite, eating habits, and weight, but it is important for you to maintain a healthy weight, get essential nutrients, and remain as physically active as possible.If you have difficulty eating due to side effects from treatment, there are ways to make eating more comfortable. Working with a registered dietitian/nutritionist can help make sure you are getting the nutrition you need.
Unfortunately it is possible for the side effects of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy to cause you to lose your appetite, eat less and lose weight. On the other hand, some treatments, such as androgen deprivation therapy may cause weight gain for some men.
, Prostate Cancer and Nutrition featuring Margaret Martin, RD, MS, LDN, a nutrition educator from PearlPoint Nutrition Services.
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Increase Your Vitamin D
Most people dont get enough vitamin D. It can help protect against prostate cancer and many other conditions. Vitamin D-rich foods include cod liver oil, wild salmon and dried shitake mushrooms. Since the sun is a better, more readily available source of vitamin D, many experts recommend getting 10 minutes of sun exposure every day. Doctors often recommend vitamin D supplements. However, you should talk to your doctor before taking any vitamin or supplement.
Considerations For Your Diet After Surgery
Prostate surgery is major surgery, so youll likely feel quite sore during your recovery. Youll want to make adjustments to your diet that help aid in recovery and reduce discomfort.
The best foods to eat after prostate surgery should be those that dont cause bloating, promote bowel regularity, and support your immune system. Protein is also important since it aids in wound healing and muscle growth after major surgery.
If you can, try to get help with meals or make some before your surgery. Standing for prolonged periods to prepare a meal can put stress on your pelvic floor, which needs rest after prostate surgery.
Unlike oral surgery or surgeries impacting your digestive system, you dont necessarily need a soft diet after prostate surgery. Soft diets can be low in fiber, which increases your risk of constipation. If you strain to have a bowel movement due to constipation, it can increase pressure near your incision site and cause discomfort.
That being said, you should eat soft food in your post surgery diet if your healthcare provider recommends it for other reasons. Otherwise, youll likely do well with solid food that is higher in fiber. Be sure to take pain medication with food to reduce stomach upset as well.
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Foods To Avoid After Prostate Surgery
Prostate surgery can affect your weight, appetite, and eating habits.
Many patients start consuming processed and unhealthy foods right after their surgery, which may lead to urinary incontinence, bladder irritation, and delayed recovery from the surgical procedure.
This article discusses seven foods to avoid after prostate surgery.
Stay Active To Support Prostate Health
In addition to eating a healthy diet, you should stay active. Regular exercise pares down your risk of developing some deadly problems, including heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer. And although relatively few studies have directly assessed the impact of exercise on prostate health, those that have been done have concluded, for the most part, that exercise is beneficial. For example:
Get more information and the latest news about prostate health at www.HarvardProstateKnowledge.org.
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Day Before Your Surgery
Follow a light diet
Follow a light diet, such as a small sandwich, eggs, toast, crackers, or soup. Limit the amount of dairy products you eat and drink, and avoid fried foods and foods with a lot of seasoning.
Note the time of your surgery
A staff member from the Admitting Office will call you after 2:00 pm the day before your surgery. If your surgery is scheduled for a Monday, theyll call you on the Friday before. If you dont get a call by 7:00 pm, call .
The staff member will tell you what time to arrive at the hospital for your surgery. Theyll also remind you where to go.
Do your bowel preparation
The night before your surgery, use a saline enema as instructed on the box.
Shower with a 4% CHG solution antiseptic skin cleanser
The night before your surgery, shower using a 4% CHG solution antiseptic skin cleanser.
What To Eat After Surgery And What To Avoid
If you’ve had surgery, the foods you eat in the days, weeks, and months after your procedure can significantly impact your healing and recovery. Eating the right foods can also help prevent post-surgical complications, such as constipation and high blood glucose.
The type of surgery you have had, as well as any underlying health conditions, can also affect which foods you can haveand which foods are more likely to cause complications.
This article explains which foods to eat and which ones to avoid after surgery. It also offers tips for eating when you don’t have an appetite.
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Red Meat And Processed Meat
A diet high in meat, particularly if its cooked well-done, may be associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer. This may be due to heterocyclic amines . These are carcinogens found in cooked meat. HCAs have been linked to the development of several cancers.
HCAs are compounds formed during high temperature cooking such as broiling or grilling. The suggests that both red and processed meats may be associated with increased risk of developing prostate cancer. Examples include:
Instead of red or processed meats, try these protein sources instead:
- lean poultry, like skinless turkey or chicken
- fresh or canned fish, such as tuna, salmon, or sardines
- beans and legumes, like split peas, chickpeas, lentils, pinto beans, and kidney beans
- nuts and nut butters
If youre a fan of cold cut sandwiches, try making a chicken salad sandwich instead. You can also experiment with meat alternatives, like tofu or tempeh, which can be marinated and sautéed to create a flavorful sandwich filling.
You may also experiment with eating meat-free for some meals or days of the week. Here are some ideas to try:
- Replace the meat in your favorite chili or stew with beans.
- Grill up fish fillets instead of steaks.
- Make a black bean burger instead of a hamburger.
- Dice up tofu and marinate it in your favorite sauce, then stir fry it and mix it with veggies and a side of rice.
How To Add More Fish To Your Diet
Adding more omega-3s to your diet can be as easy as cracking open a can of sardines or tuna. Not everyone is so enthusiastic about fish, though. Plus, it can also be expensive.
If you havent enjoyed fish in the past, try a different type. Each one has a unique flavor. The flavor is also milder if the fish is fresh, so you may enjoy fish more if you buy it from a fish counter and make it that day.
Cod, flounder, and trout have milder flavors. Try topping your fish with a lemon sauce or adding it to another prostate-friendly food. For example, you could try baked cod in a tomato sauce.
To stretch your dollar, you can also add fish to dishes like pasta, soup, salad, or sandwiches. That way you wont need as much fish to make a complete meal.
You can also ask your healthcare provider about taking omega-3 supplements.
Fatty fish, such as salmon and mackerel, contain healthful omega-3 fatty acids. These compounds may help keep the prostate healthy, though more studies are needed.
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Guidelines For A Healthy Diet
Your diet should be:
- Include plenty of fruits and vegetables
- High in fiber
- Low in fat
- Limited in the amount of simple sugars
In addition, drink adequate fluids and be physically active to help achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
A diet that is primarily plant-based includes the following:
- Fruits and vegetables
- Other plant protein sources
What Can I Eat After Prostate Surgery
Patients who have undergone prostate surgery can return to their usual dietary habits after a few days of light meals . Nonetheless, there should be integrated a few changes in order to speed up relief and pain management.
Once the surgery is over, patients are dealing with a raw surface at the level of the bladder. To avert any pain or complications, the diet at this point should be free of alcohol, spicy foods , or acidic foods
Nonetheless, in case patients consume these foods with no visible health degradations, then they can continue doing so in moderation. It is important to reach out to a dietitian and consult with specialists about the kind of dietary plans that lead to a swift recovery.
Moreover, there may linger a sense of discomfort after prostate surgery. However, in case one or several of the following symptoms relating to the digestive system occur, then patients should contact their general doctors immediately:
- Blood in the stool.
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How To Add More Legumes And Soybeans To Your Diet
To add more legumes and soybeans to your diet, consider swapping meat for plant protein in at least some meals. This could mean trying Meatless Mondays or moving toward a plant-based diet.
Try making a black bean burger with lots of veggies. Alternatively, homemade hummus made with blended chickpeas makes a delicious dip for vegetables or whole grain bread.
Finally, tofu is an excellent source of soy. Try flavoring tofu with sauces and baking it or browning it on the stove, or adding it to stir-fries.
Easy Ways To Add Calories To Your Diet
If you are having difficulty getting enough calories in your diet after surgery, you may need to pay special attention to eating foods that are high in calories.
Follow these tips to sneak extra calories into your diet after surgery:
- Eat the highest calorie items on your plate first.
- Choose full-calorie options if possible when eating prepared foods, such as frozen meals. For example, choose a full-calorie meal rather than Weight Watchers.
- Keep a full-calorie beverage nearby, and drink from it whenever possible.
- Add a dietary supplement, such as Ensure or protein bars, to your diet.
- Snack between meals.
- Eat high-calorie snacks, such as nuts and seeds.
- Think of eating as your job, and do it frequently. Consider commercial breaks on television to be a reminder to have a nibble.
- Choose vegetables with more calories, such as avocados and potatoes over lettuce.
- Add a bedtime snack to your schedule.
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Side Effects And Nutrition
Cancer treatment often causes side effects, such as nausea, mouth sores, and taste changes that may make it difficult to eat or drink. Follow these tips to help you get the nutrition you need:
- If water tastes unpleasant to you, take in more liquid though items such as soup, tea, milk or milk substitutes such as almond milk, or a sports drink. Or, flavor your water by adding fresh cut fruit.
- If food tastes bland, try seasoning it with flavorful spices such as garlic, cayenne, dill, and rosemary.
- Eat several small meals throughout the day instead of trying to eat large amounts of food at one time.
- Enhance your protein intake with protein from foods such as fish, egg whites, cheese, beans, or high protein smoothies.
- Suck on mints, chew on gum, or try fresh citrus fruits if you have a metallic taste in your mouth. Brushing your teeth before eating, using plastic utensils, and cooking in glassware can also help.
- If you have mouth sores or a gum infection, use a blender to make vegetables and meats smooth. Try juicing or making smoothies.Some side effects are often treated with medication, so talk with your doctor or another member of your health care team for more information.
Why Is A Healthy Diet Important After Surgery
After surgery, eating nutritious and healthy foods becomes that much more important. But adhering to a healthy diet can sometimes be difficult for patients during their recovery phase.
Choosing a diet that comprises fresh fruits and vegetables and is devoid of processed food items can play a tremendous role in regaining strength after surgery. Eating the right foods ensures the synthesis of necessary building blocks of proteins that your body needs to prioritize recovery.
Consuming unhealthy foods like spices, high-fat, carbonated beverages, and alcohol right after surgery can offer numerous side effects and may sap your appetite and drain your energy.
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Under UK leadership, 80 countries have now signed up to an international target to protect at least 30 per cent of the world’s ocean by 2030.
Mid Sussex is only 12 miles from the Sussex Coastline, so like myself, many constituents are committed to keeping our oceans cleans and our biodiversity safe. We can help locally by joining litter picking groups as all this litter eventually ends up in our sea! I am delighted that the Government has committed to implement Highly Protected Marine Areas with a number of pilot sites.
On World Ocean Day (8th June 2021), countries from all four corners of the world - from India to Guyana, South Korea to Austria have pledged to support the ‘30by30’ commitment which is being championed by the UK-led Global Ocean Alliance and the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, co-chaired by the UK, Costa Rica and France.
This next milestone follows a successful meeting of the G7 Climate and Environment ministers, during which all members agreed to champion the global ‘30x30’ target to conserve or protect at least 30 per cent of the world’s land and at least 30 per cent of the world’s ocean by 2030, as well as committing to ‘30x30’ domestically.
This follows the independent Benyon Review, which recommended that Highly Protected Marine Areas would have an important role in helping the marine ecosystem recover. The review was commissioned in 2019 to look at how these areas could be introduced and the Government has today published its response to the review. As well as helping drive marine recovery, the review also highlighted other potential benefits of the sites, including increased tourism.
The sites to be piloted could be in or outside of existing Marine Protected Areas where they would benefit from a substantially higher level of protection. They will be identified by Natural England and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee with input from stakeholders with a formal consultation set to launch next year.
Environment Secretary, George Eustice, said:
“The UK is a global leader in marine protection, and we are leading the way internationally to deliver healthy and sustainable seas. We must strike a balance in supporting sustainable industries while increasing protections for our seas to ensure a healthy, resilient and diverse marine ecosystem and we will work with others as we develop future protections.”
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A new study published in the scientific journal Circulation has suggested that regular coffee drinkers who consume three to five cups a day have a 15 percent lower risk of premature mortality compared to people who don’t drink coffee.
This isn’t the first study that suggests that coffee has health benefits, previous studies have tied drinking coffee to a reduced risk of stroke. However, it is unclear what exactly the connection is in this study between increased lifespan and coffee consumption.
Andrew Maynard, who studies risk assessment at Arizona State University, believes that the benefits documented in the study were small.
“Not everyone reacts to coffee in the same way,” he told NPR, “there are a lot of unknowns as to what [may explain] the increase in life expectancy.”
Walter Willett, one of the co-authors of the study and a nutrition researcher at the Harvard School of Public Health, spoke to NPR about the study’s conclusions. He believes the health benefits in coffee have little to do with caffein and everything to do with the unique nutrients found in the beans.
“The coffee bean itself is loaded with many different nutrients and phytochemicals. And my guess is that they’re working together to have some of these benefits,” he said, “we [see] similar benefits from caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee. That’s important, because it suggests that caffeine is not responsible for [the benefit].”
Willett recommended that regular coffee drinkers continue their habit in moderation, but said there’s no need for non-drinkers to run out to their local cafe.
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Eligibility Criteria for admissions as per prospectus Punjab Medical college admission board.
The candidates applying for admission against any category of seat must have passed the F.Sc. Pre-Medical) examination from a Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education in Pakistan with at least 65% unadjusted marks (715/1100) or passed an examination of Foreign University/Board which in scope and standard is found equivalent to the F.Sc (Pre-Medical) examination of Pakistan subject to the following:
- The examination is recognized as equivalent to F.Sc (Pre-Medical) by the IBCC. It shall be the responsibility of the candidates to settle their grades with IBCC and should get equivalence certificate from IBCC Islamabad only for recognition of their qualification. The equivalence certificate must be attached with the application form before the closing date.
- Provisional equivalence, Certificate issued by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) shall only be entertained for the Entrance Test
- The candidate should obtain marks equivalent to unadjusted 65% of F.Sc total marks (715/1100) according to the formula laid down by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) Islamabad.
- The equivalence certificate of such candidate will not be accepted if he/she has not studied and passed the subjects of Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Mathematics in his/her 9th, 10th,11th and 12th Grade 0 & A level or other equivalent examination recognized by the IBCC. He/she must have passed English as compulsory subject at O or A level.
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KEEPING THE VOW: THE UNTOLD STORY OF MARRIED CATHOLIC PRIESTS
By D. Paul Sullins
Published by Oxford University Press, 336 pages, $29.95
More than 25,000 U.S. Catholic priests have resigned during the past 50 years. Most of them have married. This book is not about them.
D. Paul Sullins, a sociologist teaching at The Catholic University of America, has been a Catholic priest since 2002, following his Episcopal priestly ordination 18 years prior. He has been married for 30 years.
Sullins' book is based on the results of an 18-month study conducted in 2006 and 2007, funded by Archbishop John Myers of Newark, N.J. At the time, Myers was the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith's ecclesiastical delegate for the pastoral provision that allows former Episcopal priests to become Catholic priests. The position with the Vatican's doctrinal congregation was first held by Cardinal Bernard Law and is now held by Bishop Kevin Vann of Orange, Calif.
Since 1981, 84 married priests of the Episcopal church in the United States have been ordained as Catholic priests. At Myers' request, Sullins produced a sociological study of the 72 of them. (Twelve died before the study began.)
So, the book is not about the "vow" of celibacy that secular Catholic priests do not take; they simply promise not to marry after ordination. Nor is it about the thousands upon thousands of resigned and married Catholic priests. Nor is it about the many married priests in Eastern Catholic churches. The book expands the study Myers requested and reviews the facts surrounding the conversions and subsequent activities of 72 Episcopalian converts to Catholicism and, in many cases, of their wives.
Simone Weil once wrote that praying in another religious tradition is like writing in a language not your own. Yes, Episcopalians and Catholics are all Christians. Yes, Sullins surely faced the initial examining board of theologians, had theological and spiritual mentors, and passed oral and written examinations. But his study sounds slightly off-key in places.
There are errors on the first page. He quotes without correction the statement that "there are 21 different rites in the Catholic Church, and all of them have many priests that are married." In fact, most scholars count at least 23 different Eastern Catholic churches, three of which mandate celibacy for priests. There are five Eastern "rites": Alexandrian, Antiochian, Armenian, Chaldean and Byzantine. Even cradle Catholics may not know about these, but scholars should.
The outlook in the book distinguishes ways of being Catholic. In his introduction, Sullins tells the story of a "well-educated traditional Catholic Hispanic man." Nowhere does the author define "traditional Catholic," but the results of his study demonstrate that his cohort of 72 convert priests is more "Catholic" than most Catholic priests and laity.
That is, the members of his cohort are stricter about the absolute sinfulness of various sexual digressions, including the use of contraceptives, and positively object to the ordination of women as priests.
In one interesting finding, Sullins reports that an underlying cause for their rejecting the Episcopal church is their perception of the Anglican Communion's authority or lack thereof, which corresponds to their legalistic sense of what it means to be Catholic.
Sullins' overall picture of the 72 study subjects is of rigid and authoritarian men whose wives dutifully followed along and converted when they did. They all seem just the type more conservative elements in the U.S. and Rome would be delighted to sign on as Catholic priests.
Sullins' language betrays his own stance: "like many Vatican II liberals." And his words are sometimes misleading. He writes of "a Church that does not recognize civil divorce, and which bars remarried persons from its central sacrament." (No annulment can proceed prior to civil divorce, and annulled persons are welcome to Communion, remarried or not.)
Even so, the book is the outgrowth of a sociological study that included specific questions about work assignments for and support of married priests. What is useful, especially to bishops who may be considering asking for permission to ordain other married men -- not necessarily priests and ministers of other churches or denominations -- is research into the financial costs of supporting a married priest and his family.
Sullins' study demonstrates there is perhaps a 10 percent or so higher actual cost for a married priest living in a parish-supported rectory and, given that many rectories built for five priests now shelter just one, the question of space to house a wife and children becomes moot.
Where the convert priests can minister is another question. While canon law refuses bishops the ability to appoint a married priest as pastor, some parishes are managed by a married "priest-in-charge," with a nonresident celibate priest assigned as canonical pastor. There are hundreds of open jobs for priests that are not traditional diocesan parochial jobs -- convent, hospital, school and military chaplaincies -- as well as other professional positions that come with salaries and in-kind perquisites sufficient to support a family.
The author, after all, is a tenured university professor. Whatever canonical alleyways bishops might need to traverse in order to approve various priestly assignments seem easy enough to navigate.
On the whole, the book does what it sets out to do: give some idea of how a married priesthood might work in the Roman Catholic church in the United States. While the world population of Catholic priests remains about the same -- there were 419,000 in 1970 and 414,000 in 2014 -- the number of U.S. priests has plummeted from 59,000 in 1970 to 38,000 in 2014.
The disaster waiting to happen, however, is if the U.S. bishops request permission to ordain more married men as priests and deacons before they address possibilities for the thousands of trained Catholic women who are ready and able to minister.
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Chris Sharrock is the Dean of Arts at Camberwell University. Earlier this year I had the opportunity to visit one of his lectures, during which he spoke of his experiences as a Professor and how he has developed his own technique for being creative on demand.
Of course, this is never as easy as it sounds. The dreaded writers’ block is always around the corner, and trying to force yourself to be productive can be a heavy burden to carry, especially when there are outside distractions.
Sharrock’s lecture has inspired me to post my own tips for being creative, the techniques that I use to cope with the creative demand.
- Forget about the task in hand. No, really – once you’ve thought about something for a long time, it can weigh on your mind. Forgetting about it by doing another activity helps you relax and often you’ll come up with the solution to the problem just like that.
- Just take a walk, or watch some television and you’ll be surprised how many times an idea will come to you when you least expect it.
- Keep a notepad by on your bedside table. During the time in between wake and sleep, our mind can often make spurious associations, some of which may be useful. Remember to write them down, though, as you’ll probably have forgotten it by the morning.
- Bounce ideas off people. Your family, work colleagues and other people in the same field as you – all may have something to contribute and bring in an outside factor you were initially blind to.
As a parting note, just remember that being creative is a process, and not always necessarily a product. And remember, it can take years to find a working technique that’s right for you. What are your personal methods? | <urn:uuid:cc5f3717-99ad-45b8-80ee-2b48be962187> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://blog.illarterate.co.uk/2008/12/29/being-creative-on-demand/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.981503 | 372 | 2.078125 | 2 |
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Kathy Sullivan was a member of the first space shuttle astronaut class and the first American woman to walk in space. She is a veteran of three space shuttle missions, logging more than 530 hours in space. She is a captain in the U.S. Naval Reserve, as well as a private pilot who flies and owns a Super Decathlon. In 1993, she served as chief scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, where she oversaw the agency's $500 million research and technology portfolio and represented the U.S. in many international scientific forums. In 2006, she was named the first director of the Battelle Center for Mathematics and Science Education Policy at the John Glenn School of Public Affairs at Ohio State University. | <urn:uuid:9c467144-a5d6-43bb-baed-24a4113bd8e8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.wai.org/phof-directory/kathy-sullivan | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.956599 | 170 | 1.789063 | 2 |
The xobjdump tool is used to examine and manipulate the contents of XMOS Executable (XE) files.
Display a summary of the available options.
Display the build version information.
Lists the contents or ‘sectors’ of the .xe file.
Creates a new XE file with suffix .xb in which the ELF sectors containing ELF files have been replaced with BINARY sectors containing flat binary images and a ‘load address’ at which to place them.
Also removes the SYSCONFIG sector.
XE files generated by this option retain the same format and can therefore be further manipulated by xobjdump.
Extracts ELF, BINARY, SYSCONFIG, XN, PROGINFO and XSCOPE sectors from the XE package and writes them as files in the current directory. Specifically:
Default generated filename
Where a sector exists with duplicate <node> and <core> value to a sector previously extracted (which will often be the case), the extracted filename will have an incrementing id added. For instance, the first ELF sector on node 0, tile 0 will be extracted as
image_n0c0.elf. The second ELF sector on node 0, tile 0 will be extracted as
--splitis set, then extracts sectors into the directory <dir>. The directory must already exist.
When used with
--split, causes ELF sectors to be extracted to
When used with
--strip, new XE file is given name
Disassembles contents of all executable sectors in XE file
--disassemble, but also provides binary contents of non-executable data sections.
The following options all have more powerful alternatives that rely on the generally available readelf tool.
Provides the symbol table for every ELF sector in the XE file.
More powerful example: Use
xobjdump --splitto obtain all the ELF files, then issue readelf --syms *.elf. | <urn:uuid:30a7d58d-727d-40db-9937-0486be55329d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.xmos.ai/documentation/XM-014363-PC-5/html/tools-guide/tools-ref/cmd-line-tools/xobjdump-manual/xobjdump-manual.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571584.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812045352-20220812075352-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.764184 | 667 | 2.578125 | 3 |
Who are the major writers of American Naturalism?
- Norris is one of the major writers who developed American Naturalism. Critics regard his work as closest to the pure Naturalism described by Zola. His most notable works are McTeague: A Story of San Francisco, The Octopus: A Story of California, and The Pit: A Story of Chicago.
What is a naturalist author?
Naturalism is a literary genre that started as a movement in late nineteenth century in literature, film, theater, and art. Thus, naturalistic writers write stories based on the idea that environment determines and governs human character.
Which of the following is considered a naturalist author?
Major naturalist authors include Stephen Crane, Theodore Dreiser, Jack London, Frank Norris and Edith Wharton. Among the most significant works in this style are Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage, Dreiser’s Sister Carrie and London’s ‘To Build a Fire. ‘
What are 2 important qualities of naturalist literature?
The characteristics of naturalism include a carefully detailed presentation of modern society, often featuring lower-class characters in an urban setting or a panoramic view of a slice of contemporary life; a deterministic philosophy that emphasizes the effects of heredity and environment; characters who act from
Who were the naturalist writers?
Naturalism Top Authors
- Émile Zola. Émile Zola is considered to the big daddy of Naturalism.
- Theodore Dreiser. Theodore Dreiser gives us a double dose of Naturalism, American-style.
- Frank Norris. Frank Norris was an American writer from Chicago.
- Edith Wharton.
- Stephen Crane.
What did naturalist novels portray?
The term naturalism describes a type of literature that attempts to apply scientific principles of objectivity and detachment to its study of human beings. Through this objective study of human beings, naturalistic writers believed that the laws behind the forces that govern human lives might be studied and understood.
Which of the following is an example of naturalist fiction?
A great example of naturalism is John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath. In the beginning, the Joad family are instinctive animals just trying to survive against the powerful forces of society and nature. However, as the novel progresses, they learn to adapt to their surroundings and circumstances.
Is Edith Wharton a naturalist writer?
Summary: Although Edith Wharton once said she considered herself a writer of novels of manners, she exhibits naturalist tendencies in her writing. She shows the potential of both heredity and environment to ensnare and suppress the individual in his or her quest for self-determination.
Was Stephen Crane a naturalist?
As a naturalist, Stephen Crane is a leader. American naturalism is a writing technique that coincided with another major movement, realism, during the post-Civil War period until around 1910 or 1920. Unlike the realists and their “local color,” naturalism was more concerned with urbanized environments.
Is Jack London a naturalist writer?
Jack London (1876-1916) was one of the most popular American writers of his time and regarded as one of the greatest naturalist novelists of America. He has been in the forefront of the move toward naturalistic fiction and realism in America.
What are the characteristics of a naturalist?
Characteristics of Naturalist Intelligence Intense interest in learning about nature. Dramatic enthusiasm when in contact with nature. Powers of observation in nature. Awareness of changes in weather.
What are some key elements that must be present for a work to be considered naturalist?
The major elements of naturalist works are determinism, objectivity, pessimism, setting, and plot twists.
- Determinism. This is the philosophical belief that external causes are responsible for all the events in an individual’s life.
- Plot Twists.
What are the main characteristics of modernism in literature?
The Main Characteristics of Modernist Literature
- Individualism. In Modernist literature, the individual is more interesting than society.
- Experimentation. Modernist writers broke free of old forms and techniques.
- Absurdity. The carnage of two World Wars profoundly affected writers of the period.
Who is a famous naturalist?
Charles Darwin: history’s most famous naturalist.
What is a naturalistic character?
A naturalistic character, then, is described as controlled by heredity, instinct, “the brute within” and the environment as well as certain forces of an indifferent and deterministic universe.
What is a naturalist and how is their life as a scientist portrayed?
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With some trial and error I was able to produce an arcHYDRO like output from QGIS. Beginning with a USGS Hydrosheds DEM which was converted into a Regularized Spline with Tension using the GRASS functions inside QGIS and training by Helena Mitsova. The RST surface was analyzed this surface to find the catchments and flow paths, and resulting vector topologies were cleaned up in QGIS to generate the Hydrologic network and also to build up the attribute tables.
This network was ranked by r.stream extension in GRASS to build Hortons and Hacks stream ordering. Then a distance to outlet surface grid was generated and analyzed by zonal statistics to find the farthest point. Next, r.drain in GRASS to trace a time of concentration line. Finally v.net in GRASS was used to build a network of pour points, flow paths, TOC paths, and HMDP for each watershed. In this workflow, the QGIS tool attribute by location was invaluable.
After the basic hydrologic network was finished I used UN FAO soils database with table joins to classify soils. Then using query functions in QGIS the FAO soils were converted to USDA soils. A previously downloaded USGS ETM7+ grid was classified with the i.cluser and r.maxlik in GRASS into a NLCD grid. By using reclassification tables I converted the landcover to Manning's n-value grid for overland flow. Finally I wrote a lookup table in r.mapcalc and merged the soil and landcover grids into and NRCS TR-55 curve numbers following the arcHYDRO methodology.
To create the rainfall grids I performed statistical analysis on GHCN tables to find rainfall depths for design storms of 1,2,5,10,50,100 year returns. Then I downloaded a free sample grid of PRISM for China and assuming a linear relationship, converted average cell values to maximum cell values in order to build maximum rainfall intensity grids. | <urn:uuid:b39f0126-03a0-4c97-bf82-704b502f6dff> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://qgis.org/zh-Hans/site/about/case_studies/china_hydro.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.927645 | 424 | 2.125 | 2 |
It has been our vision right from the start to create a 'Free to Learn' sewing programme for girls and women to ensure they have skills that can carry them through life. In India, women are often left unprotected financially when disaster strikes a family, or a husband becomes disabled and especially in the worst scenario of a woman or younger lady becoming a widow. Often a widower is left with no way to create income after a husband dies. This is even a more dire situation in rural areas, as growing girls may never have had access to education. Boys generally are the favoured family members to invest financially in to upgrade skills preparing them for family life and to be the breadwinner.
Women are worst affected when it comes to unemployment and poverty. Without any income of their own, they need to depend on men for anything and everything. If the men are also unemployed, the matter gets worse. Women empowerment through self-reliance and financial independence can be achieved by providing vocational training, through which women can either start up something of their own or take- up a job. | <urn:uuid:256aa081-487d-4e95-9061-7174ee2e5b75> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://openhandseducation.org/women_empowerment.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.975415 | 215 | 2.734375 | 3 |
This is an introductory course on how MIND arises from the brain. We will learn structural and functional organization, basic neurology and terms which lay the ground work for conceptualization of mind.
The NERVOUS SYSTEM lacks connective tissue and bone, however, the skull and vertebral canal act as an exoskeleton. The glial cellular organization of the nervous system comprises an internal skeleton that supports neurons metabolically, functionally and structurally. Astrocytes and oligodendroglia are supporting cells in the CNS while satellite cells, connective tissue and Schwann cells are supporting cells in the PNS.
Glia in the CNS and PNS form myelin wrappings of neuronal axons. Oligodendroglia of the CNS and Schwann cells of the PNS interact with neurons in different ways to produce myelination of axons. The role of myelin is to speed action potential conduction on axons. | <urn:uuid:100876b7-0bcc-457b-870a-00351d100ff8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://mindoverbrain.com/materials.php | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.899388 | 192 | 3.546875 | 4 |
The increasing use of sophisticated mathematical tools and techniques in tandem with computational tools in several areas such as computational finance, biology, ecommerce, weather forecasting, and data science motivates the need for a program that will produce graduates with computational skills as well as the ability to use sophisticated mathematical concepts and tools in order to tackle these problems.
The Computer Science and Applied Mathematics program aims to develop such graduates. The program is similar to the Mathematics and Computing programs operating in many leading Institutions. The program has a small set of core courses in both Computer Science and Mathematics, and many electives which can be taken from both the disciplines. This enables the students to build a program most suitable for them. It is possible for a student of this program to complete the requirements necessary to appear for the JRF/NET exam in Mathematical Sciences (including Statistics) jointly conducted by UGC and CSIR, or the GATE exam in Mathematics/Computer Science.
- Understanding of foundational topics in Mathematics.
- Understanding of theoretical foundations and limits of computing and different levels of abstraction including architecture and operating systems, algorithms, and applications.
- Ability to design and implement algorithms and data structures for efficiently solving new problems.
- Ability to use and apply mathematical and statistical techniques and tools to solve problems.
- Ability to abstract and rigorously model and analyze a variety of problems using appropriate mathematical or computational concepts.
- Ability to function effectively in teams to accomplish a common goal.
- An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audience.
- Ability to self learn and engage in life-long learning.
- Ability to undertake small research tasks and projects.
- Ability to take an idea and develop into a business plan for an entrepreneurial venture (if desired).
- An understanding of the impact of solutions in an economic, societal, and environment context.
This document specifies the specific regulations for B.Tech. (CSAM) program-the general regulations for the B.Tech. Program are given in a separate document.
The B.Tech. program at IIITD follows the philosophy of having a small set of core courses and many electives allowing students significant flexibility in designing their curriculum and specialization. The first semester program is common with other B.Tech. programs - this allows change of discipline after 1st Semester. 2nd , 3rd and 4th semester is mostly core courses. In the 3rd year, there are some core courses and rest are electives. In the final year, all courses are electives (except special electives)
For BTech (CSAM), the program structure, regulations about the program, including the requirements for graduation and the Honors program, are available here.
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Biodiversity In Artificial Ecosystems Today, we will be going to Crescent Park to study the biodiversity and feeding relationships found in that artificial ecosystem. Your task is to a) Identify at least 30 different organisms found in the park. If you don’t know their names, provide a suitable, detailed description of the organism. b) From the organisms that you’ve found, create at least 3 food chains that exist in this ecosystem. Where possible, try to actually observe the food chain in action. Don’t just guess at what an organism might eat. Include secondary and tertiary consumers wherever possible. Once you have completed these two tasks, collect a sample of pond water from the creek or lagoon. Do not fall in the water! Try to collect a sample that contains some algae or plant-life in it. We will be taking these samples back to the lab for closer examination. | <urn:uuid:f8cc96ca-2e13-48ec-be92-62e88bbf3ce3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://studylib.net/doc/7644778/biodiversity-in-artificial-ecosystems | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.921901 | 185 | 3.265625 | 3 |
BP 8112 Incident Response
Statement of purpose
PCC’s Information Security Policies support the following goals:
- Promote a “security is everyone’s responsibility” philosophy to assist PCC in meeting its business and legal commitments.
- Ensure that PCC complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Ensure the integrity, reliability, availability, and superior performance of IT resources.
- Ensure that users are protected from data breach and cybercrime.
- Ensure that use of IT resources is consistent with the principles and values that govern the use of other college facilities and services.
- Prevent unauthorized disclosure of controlled sensitive data.
- Prevent disruption of the learning experience.
- Ensure the college is protected from financial, legal, regulatory, and reputational harm.
- Ensure that IT systems are used for their intended purposes.
- Establish processes for addressing policy violations and sanctions for violators.
In the event of a security incident, it is critical to respond and resolve the issue as quickly and effectively as possible. This policy ensures that PCC maintains documented procedures, roles, and responsibilities – so that no time is lost debating what to do and by whom and standardized activities are performed and documented.
This policy applies to any information security related incident, breach, or compromise affecting critical data for which PCC is custodian or causing disruption to PCC’s normal operation.
All PCC employees have the responsibility to assist in incident response procedures within their particular areas of responsibility. Examples of security incidents that an employee might recognize in their day-to-day activities include, but are not limited to:
- Theft, damage, or unauthorized access (e.g., unauthorized logins, papers missing from their desk, broken locks, missing log files, an alert from a Public Safety employee, video evidence of a break-in, or unscheduled/unauthorized physical entry);
- Fraud (e.g., inaccurate information with databases, logs, files, or paper records);
- Abnormal system behavior (e.g., unscheduled system reboot, unexpected messages, or abnormal errors in system log files or on terminals);
- Security event notifications (e.g., file integrity alerts, intrusion detection alarms, physical security alarms).
All security incident detections and responses, especially those related to critical systems, will adhere to documented and implemented incident response processes and procedures in order to mitigate risk, reduce costs, and minimize system downtime.
This policy shall be subject to and superseded by applicable regulations and laws.
- The CISO shall document and implement incident response plans and procedures that address security incident detection and response.
This shall include standards and procedures for:
- Incident identification
- Incident severity & classification
- Incident declaration & reporting
- All PCC employees shall be responsible for detecting security incidents, notifying appropriate personnel, and facilitating the incident response plan and procedures.
- The CISO, or available member of the Information Security team, shall be notified immediately of any suspected or confirmed security incidents involving PCC computing assets, particularly those impacting critical systems.
- Incident reports shall be forwarded to a Red Flag Team where applicable under Red Flag rules.
- To assure the integrity of the incident investigation and recovery process, the CISO shall oversee any investigative or corrective action.
Exceptions to this policy must be pre-approved in writing by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
- Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action in accordance with PCC Human Resources and/or Student Conduct guidelines.
- PCC reserves the right to report security violations or compromises to the appropriate authorities. This may include reporting violations of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing computer and network use, or required accreditation reporting.
- Anyone who violates this policy may be held liable for damages to PCC assets, including but not limited to the loss of information, computer software and hardware, lost revenue due to disruption of normal business activities or system down time, and fines and judgments imposed as a direct result of the violation.
- PCC reserves the right to deactivate any User’s access rights (whether or not the User is suspected of any violation of this policy) when necessary to preserve the integrity of IT Resources.
Report non-security-related violations (such as receipt of inappropriate content, other Human Resource policy violations, general college policy violations, or regulatory compliance violations) to a supervisor, HR, or EthicPoint.
Governing standards, policies, and guidelines
- US Dept of Education: Guidance Letter – Protecting Student Information
- US Dept of Education: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- US Dept of Homeland Security: Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
- Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)
- FTC Red Flags Rule
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- National Institute Standards and Technology (NIST)
- Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) for Colleges and Universities
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Senior manager responsible for information security compliance at PCC.
- Controlled Sensitive Data (CSD)
A general categorization that is used in PCC’s Information Technology (IT) policies (primarily the Information Security Policy and the Acceptable Use Policy) to represent all confidential and private information governed by those policies.
- CSD includes: PII, PHI, HIPAA, FERPA, regulated, private, personal, or sensitive information for which PCC is liable if publicly disclosed.
Criminal activity or a crime that involves the Internet, a computer system, or computer technology.
- Data Breach
Generally, an incident in which sensitive, protected, or confidential data has potentially been viewed, stolen, or used by an individual unauthorized to do so.
- Note: Although “breach” is a commonly used term in the information security community, legally, the term “breach” tends to only be used when a security event reaches the threshold of regulatory reporting. PCC legal council recommends using the terms “incident” or “compromise” until it can be determined whether an event satisfies the legal definition of a breach.
The collection of physical components that constitute a computer system (a desktop computer, a server in a datacenter, a network switch, a printer, etc.)
- IT Resource
(At PCC) All Information Technology (IT) resources that are the property of PCC and include, but are not limited to, all network-related systems; business applications; network and application accounts; administrative, academic and library computing facilities; college-wide data, video and voice networks; electronic mail; video and web conferencing systems; access to the Internet; voicemail, fax machines and photocopiers; classroom audio/video; computer equipment; software and operating systems; storage media; Intranet, VPN, and FTP.
- IT Resources include resources administered by IT, as well as those administered by individual departments, college laboratories, and other college-based entities.
- Red Flag Team
A PCC committee focused on the prevention of Identity Theft in accordance with the GLBA Red Flags Rule.
- GLBA requires many businesses and organizations to implement a written Identity Theft Prevention Program designed to detect the warning signs – or “red flags” – of identity theft in their day-to-day operations. By identifying red flags in advance, businesses will be better equipped to spot suspicious patterns that may arise – and take steps to prevent a red flag from escalating into a costly episode of identity theft. The Program must be documented and updated periodically. Updates must reflect changes in risks to customers or to the safety and soundness of the financial institution or creditor from identity theft. The Program must also have the approval of the Board of Directors or a designated Senior Management employee. The Board of Directors shall also have supervision of the implementation of the Program as well as training of the staff and oversight of service providers.
A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.
- Computer software is generally constructed as programs (applications) written in a specific language designed to run on computer hardware. Most common softwares are applications for business and personal use. More specialized computer software runs the operating systems of computers, operates machinery, creates artificial intelligence in robots, controls scientific instruments, etc.
(In Information Technology [IT]) A computer system consists of hardware components that work with software components to achieve a defined outcome.
- The main software component that runs on a system is an operating system that manages and provides services to other programs that can be run in the computer. Computer systems may also include peripheral devices such as printers, A/V equipment, operating machinery, etc.
Any person who makes any use of any PCC IT resource from any location (whether authorized or not).
Chief Information Officer
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
IT Information Security
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- Paper Gift Bags
- Paper box
- Greeting Card
- Wrapping paper
- Gift Tissue Paper
- Party Decoration
The box is mainly used for inner packaging?
1) Color box: divided into corrugated color box and non-corrugated color box;
2) White box: It can be divided into corrugated white box and non-corrugated white box. After the product is packaged, it is generally sealed with tape;
3) Ordinary brown corrugated box: commonly used are 3-layer corrugated box and 5-layer corrugated box. After the product is packaged, it is generally sealed with tape
4) Display box: There are many types, mainly including color display box, display box with PVC cover, etc. Through this package, the products in the box can be seen intuitively;
5) Gift box: It is mostly used for the packaging of jewelry, stationery and other products, and there are many types.
In summary, the packaging box can be packed in various forms, and it is mainly used for inner packaging, which can protect the product from damage.
Building a brand as Jialan Package from the very start is simple so long as you keep 'the three C's' in mind: clarity, consistency and constancy.
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How to copy and paste the Flag of Comoros Emoji to any device.
- Copy the Comoran Flag Emoji
Go to flagemoji.com and press the copy button (above). This works on any device.
- Paste the Emoji
Go to your email/iMessage/SMS texting service/document and paste the emoji.
For mobile devices
— double-tap or tap-hold, then paste should appear. Tap it.
For desktop and laptops on Apple devices
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Flag emojis are unicode symbols, like any other letter or number on your keyboard. This means you can copy and paste the emoji itself into your code, whatever the language (click the button above).
They actually count as two characters: the two-letter country code (the ISO international standard). The unicode and shortcode both represent country data which devices can interpret and display the emoji.
Emoji shortcodes are used on some platforms as a way for users to type in emojis from the keyboard. If you type the emoji shortcode on Github or Slack, the emoji will appear.
*The official name of the emoji is only the country name, not ‘Comoros Flag’, for example.
The flag of Comoros is made up of four equal horizontal bands. The bands are yellow (top), white, red, and blue, with a green isosceles triangle based on the hoist. Centered within the triangle is a white crescent moon and four white five-pointed stars placed vertically in a line between the points of the crescent. The horizontal bands and the four stars represent the four main islands of the archipelago – Mwali, N’gazidja, Ndzuwani, and Mahore.
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|Title||Udzima wa ya Masiwa (The Union of the Great Islands)|
|Composer||Said Hachim Sidi Abderemane and Kamildine Abdallah|
The declared independence of Comoros under French control was on July 6, 1975.
The four stars represent the country’s main islands of Mwali, Njazidja, Nzwai and Mayotte. (Mayotte is a territory of France, but claimed by Comoros)
The Comoros flag was officially adopted in 1993.
The government of Comoros is Federal Presidential Republic.
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Tina Turner, one of the most well-known vocalists of our time, constantly set high standards and pursued them without hesitation or compromise. Success eventually materialized, and what success! The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll may now confidently state that she is approaching her 80th birthday.
On November 26, 1939, Anna Mae Bullock was born in Brownsville, Tennessee, becoming Turner. She has two older sisters and was the youngest child in the family. She spent much of her childhood in Nutbush, Tennessee, though she briefly moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, during World War II. After the war, the family moved back to Nutbush, where Tina enrolled at Flagg Grove Elementary. She joined the church choir at Spring Hill Baptist Church in Nutbush as a child.
Tina’s mother left the family when she was eleven years old, and her father went to Detroit after getting remarried. Tina and her sisters were consequently sent to Brownsville, Tennessee, to live with their grandmother. She went resided with her mother in St. Louis, Missouri, after the passing of her grandmother, where she attended Sumner High School until graduating in 1958. She worked as a domestic helper and a nurse’s assistant at Barnes-Jewish Hospital while still an adolescent.
Tina Turner’s Net Worth:
With a net worth of $250 million, Tina Turner is an American-born Swiss singer and songwriter. One of the most successful recording artists of all time is Tina. She has sold more than 200 million records globally as of this writing. She is renowned for having a long career and powerful vocals. She has received 12 Grammy Awards, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and THREE Grammy Hall of Fame Awards. Tina ended her career as a performer in 2009. In October 2021, she was admitted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Tina first saw Ike Turner play with his band, the Kings of Rhythm when she and her sister started frequenting nightclubs in St. Louis. She eventually made Ike proud of her singing abilities to the point that she was the band’s featured vocalist. Ike composed “A Fool in Love” for singer Art Lassiter in 1960.
Since Ike had already paid for the recording time, Tina sang the main part instead of the backup vocals that Lassiter was scheduled to provide. He first intended to use the tune with her vocals only as a demo, but local DJ Dave Dixon persuaded him to send the record to Juggy Murray, the head of R&B label Sue Records. Murray purchased the song after hearing it and gave Ike a $25,000 advance for the song’s rights. Ike gave Tina the stage name “Tina Turner” and registered the name as a trademark as a result.
Ike & Tina Turner’s song “A Fool in Love,” which was released in July 1960, served as Tina’s official musical debut. With a peak of No. 2 on the Hot R&B Sides chart and No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, it became a smash. The 1961 single “It’s Gonna Work Out Fine,” which Ike and Tina co-wrote, was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock and Roll Performance. They also had major releases of “I Idolize You,” “Poor Fool,” and “Tra La La” between 1960 and 1962. As the bandleader, Ike put together the group the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, which featured the Kings of Rhythm and the Ikettes, a girl group, on a national tour.
The song “Too Many Ties That Bind/We Need an Understanding” (1964), which was published by Ike’s company Sonja Records, was Tina’s first acknowledged record as a solo artist. The duo would sign with more than 10 labels after their contract with Sue Records expired, including Kent, Cenco, Tangerine, Pompeii, A&M, and Minit. In 1964, they got a contract with Loma Records, a Warner Bros. subsidiary.
Producer Phil Spector sent an invitation for them to take part in the concert movie “The Big T.N.T. Show,” which was their big break (1966). They captured Spector’s attention to the point where he proposed a collaboration. Thus, Spector’s company, Philles, issued the 1966 song “River Deep – Mountain High.” Their 1971 cover of “Proud Mary,” which earned a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group, was one of many successful singles they released as they continued to have widespread acclaim. Additionally, they put out a number of albums that were nominated for Grammys, including “Tina Turns the Country On!” (1974) and “The Gospel According to Ike & Tina” (1974). Tina started a solo career after her marriage and their working arrangement broke down in the late 1970s, and she eventually filed for divorce in 1978.
Both Tina’s debut and follow-up solo albums had mediocre sales. However, she made a significant comeback in 1984 with the release of the song “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” Her lone No. 1 hit single on a Billboard chart is still in circulation. She later released “Better Be Good to Me” and “Private Dancer,” two more commercially successful follow-up songs, and went on to take home three distinct Grammy Awards at the 27th Annual Grammy Awards.
Tina and Kings of Rhythm saxophonist Raymond Hill were dating in the late 1950s. She was in high school at the time. In her senior year of high school, Tina got pregnant with Raymond. Craig, the son of Tina and Hill, was born in 1958, although the couple had already broken up.
In 1962, Tina wed her musician husband Ike Turner. Two years prior, they had a son named Ronnie. They co-parented the two sons from a previous union of Ronnie, Craig, and Ike. Tina and Ike divorced, which was finally formalized on March 29, 1978, citing irreconcilable reasons.
In 1986, Tina met German music industry executive Erwin Bach. Erwin is sixteen years her senior. In 1995, Tina and Erwin relocated to Switzerland. Tina in particular had long since fallen in love with the traditions and structure of Switzerland. They were unable to purchase property in the nation since they were not citizens, so for the next two decades and more, they rented a magnificent estate near Lake Zurich. After 27 years of dating, they got married in July 2013 at their estate.
Tina submitted an application for Swiss citizenship in January 2013. She received Swiss citizenship in April 2013 after passing all required examinations. In October 2013, she renounced her American citizenship.
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Relating to frigid weather Conflict, Kennedy wisely used sea ability to meet all over the world crises from inside the ideological have trouble with new Soviet Union, together with a good « quarantine » out of Cuba from the fall from 1962 one to choked off of the move out-of armed forces supplies to that island and you may convinced the Soviet Connection to remove the unpleasant missiles. Talking regarding the journey patio of your attack service provider Kitty Hawk (CVA-63) to your erican water energy during that conflict: « Events of Oct 1962 expressed, while they had all throughout history, one to power over the sea mode defense. Control of the fresh new seas can indicate tranquility. The us need handle the fresh seas if it’s to cover the security and those nations which expand a great deal of miles out that look for you about ship while the aunt boats of one’s Us Navy. »
John F. Kennedy recovered Attack Squadron (VA) 81’s An https://besthookupwebsites.org/cs/fuck-marry-kill-recenze/ effective-4Cs if you find yourself she steamed on the Guantanamo to your dos November 1968. Later one to big date, she attempted an underway replenishment towards the ammo vessel Mazama (AE-9) but complications with the fresh new carrier’s ordnance addressing program impeded the newest transfer. The newest lift and you will shuttle conveyors expected remedial functions, and those repairs, including 113 other small discrepancies, was indeed noted in a review once John F. Kennedy’s arrival in the Guantanamo towards the cuatro November. When you’re within « Gitmo, » the brand new vessel held just about every day standard house and other drills and you will each other day and night trip operations. Freedom check outs to help you Montego Bay, Jamaica, the initial to your 16-17 November, while the 2nd along the Thanksgiving sunday, punctuated brand new started degree.
Kennedy prepared contingency guns loads toward twenty-seven Oct
John F. Kennedy achieved Rota toward morning regarding 22 April 1969 and you will relieved Forrestal (CVA-59). Rear-admiral Pierre N. Charbonnet, Frontrunner, Carrier Striking Forces, sixth Collection, and you can Frontrunner, Carrier Striking Product sixty.step 1.9, shifted his banner so you can John F. Kennedy. The following day, John F. Kennedy refueled out-of Marias (AO-57), and you will gotten the business from a Soviet Kotlin-classification destroyer (Pennant No. 383). The newest service provider later on held refueling and you can replenishment out-of Mississinewa (AO-144) and you will Arcturus (AF-52), operations seen by the an excellent Soviet intelligence range boat and you will a great Kresta-category directed missile cruiser (No. 542). Observing coastal as a consequence of, new Soviets rendered celebrates so you can John F. Kennedy’s embarked banner therefore the company came back her or him. The new creation transited the latest Strait regarding Messina towards the 27 April 1969 with the Tyrrhenian and Ionian Oceans , on the way so you’re able to Valletta, Malta. Soviet Tupelov Tu-16 [Badger] reconnaissance aircraft took them under security; together with Kresta-category guided missile cruiser (No. 542) once again produced the woman appearance. A couple Badgers noticed the provider and her consorts toward 28 April.
John F. Kennedy involved with a couple of more cycles away from Quickdraw which have Italian naval pushes on 23 and you may twenty eight June 1969, where an effective Soviet “modified Kotlin-class” destroyer (Zero. 533), and two Badgers, inserted the new carrier’s creation when you’re she used a keen compared refueling and you may rearming bore. Towards the twenty-five June, new ship conducted a fight maturity testing get it done, together with overnight, held a simple part shelter missile (BPDM) firing do it, noticed by the a couple of the ubiquitous Badgers.
Enhanced stress regarding the Mediterranean basin, but not, cut short John F. Kennedy’s go to. To your step one Sep 1969, your day the newest motorboat got visited Cannes, a coup overthrew the latest Libyan monarchy, when you’re imbalance, who does sooner lead to the twenty-two Oct resignation of this country’s Finest Minister, beset Lebanon. In response, John F. Kennedy sailed into the cuatro September, Captain Julian S. Lake which have relieved Captain Yates given that ruling administrator the day in advance of, to start contingency procedures off the coast regarding Libya. On the way with the area, new supplier came not as much as security by the several Badgers with the 6 September. A day later, a good Soviet Sverdlov-class guided missile cruiser (No. 849) entered this new carrier’s formation. A couple of a lot more Badgers monitored the fresh vessel into the 8 Sep just like the she rearmed away from Nitro (AE-23), refueled regarding Pawcatuck, and you can conducted a keen started replenishment close to Concord (AFS-5).
John F. Kennedy presented carquals regarding 19-23 January 1970, after that undergone fix and repair in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard from 31 January, an effective pre-administrative readiness inspection whilst in restricted availability at shipyard regarding 4-8 Will get, and you will an easy cruise towards the 18-19 Can get. She done the lady restricted access into the 23 Will get 1970.
The brand new turnover complete from the nightfall, the fresh supplier, escorted from the destroyers, transited the latest Strait away from Gibraltar in the very beginning of the mid view towards twenty-two April
John F. Kennedy next took part in NATO knowledge regarding the Northern Atlantic en route so you can their family vent, fueling on United kingdom collection replenishment tanker Olmeda (Good.124) for the 20 March 1971 and in turn fueling brand new Dutch anti-submarine destroyer Gelderland (D.811) a day later. Sooner, John F. Kennedy hit Dock twelve towards step one February 1971. Exactly what was slated are a two-few days studies cruise about Caribbean had wound up while the a great thirty five,127-mile odyssey on Mediterranean which had spanned six months.
Out-of 14-28 Sep 1972, John F. Kennedy participated in NATO Get it done Solid Share. During that time, toward 17 Sep, she crossed the brand new Snowy Circle the very first time and you will obtained a call, with the 19 September, because of the Secretary of the Navy John Warner and Standard Robert Age. Cushman, Jr., USMC, the brand new Commandant of Aquatic Corps. Other prominent knowledge one to took place while in the those people businesses are the new get across-decking from an enthusiastic F-4K Phantom II and you can a Hawker-Siddeley Buccaneer IIB regarding HMS Ark Royal so you’re able to John F. Kennedy and you will an enthusiastic F-4B and an one-six for the British company, a progression that “improved the flexibleness of air surgery inside the allied operate and you can started the entranceway in order to improved results for the handle conditions and proper maxims.” Trip patio teams being exchanged ahead of the development ensured that people with it came across “zero major dilemmas.” Within the exact same months, John F. Kennedy, operating on North-sea, cross-decked five A beneficial-7s to help you Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42) working regarding Mediterranean at the time, and you can received an appreciate number of Corsairs from Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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NORTH AND EAST SYRIA — Co-Chair of the Armenian Social Council in Hasakah Canton, North and East Syria, Ariev Qasabian stated that Turkey’s control of Syrian lands, displacement of Armenians, and seizure of their properties, is a systematic Turkish policy with the aim of eliminating the history, civilization, and existence of the Armenian people.
“This Turkish policy started about a hundred years ago when the Ottoman Empire committed genocides against the Armenians and Syriacs,” she added, indicating that the Turkish-occupied areas of northern Syria are witnessing demographic change amid international silence.
Qasabian remarked that the international community’s silence is a tacit approval of Turkey’s campaign of ethnic cleansing, making Europe and the U.S. complicit in the extermination of the ethnic groups of the region.
She also criticized the Arab League’s silence and the cooperation of Arab organizations, especially Kuwati organizations, that have been cooperating with the Turkish occupation and funding settlement projects on Syrian territory.
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I’m sure you have at least one friend that does this, too. Even if he sees red traffic lights, he quickly accelerates and then immediately brakes. And he does it at every stop sign he comes across. Driving at high speeds when traffic lights turn green is considered good driving practice by some, while others argue that it’s horrible practice.
Learn how to utilize the engine brake so that you don’t end up damaging your vehicle. As well as aiding us in reducing our fuel usage, it slows the speed smoothly and safely without putting undue strain on the engine or mechanical braking system.
Even if we can’t see what’s happening right in front of us, keeping our eyes peeled and ears perked is sometimes beneficial.
If there is a traffic jam or a red light, we quickly slow down.
In fact, how do you brake properly and normally?
Now that we’re trying to figure out how to wreck the vehicle, this should be the case. Quite the contrary, in fact. Although they all went to driver’s school, you might say that some drivers forget all of the traffic rules and even common sense ones the moment they receive their driver’s license. This time around, we’re going to look into another mystery: the hue of the traffic light or the priority rules.
Why drivers accelerate and brake suddenly?
I recall taking a taxi home from work one time. Only two speeds were available to the cab driver. unexpectedly and out of the blue. In other words, abrupt acceleration and braking. In spite of the fact that he could see the traffic light was red for 400 meters, he proceeded to accelerate until he was a few meters away from the last car at the traffic light before quickly pressing the brake pedal, allowing the seat belt to prevent you from being hit.
All the way through, it was so.
My head swung back and forth in response to the rapid acceleration and halt. I’d never performed so many head and neck gymnastics as I did that day.
However, I’ve also come across coworkers or friends that drive in the same manner. I understand that you’re in a hurry and hope that the next red light will turn green in time for you to get on your way.
You can only get all the green lights on a big boulevard by driving as fast as you can, from one head to the next. Although there is clearly a traffic jam in front of him, he continues to speed and then decelerates so forcefully that your eyeballs will burst out of your eye openings like a snail.
Both of these ideas sprang to mind.
People’s irritation and nervousness might be seen in their driving habits. If you don’t have guts, you won’t make it through the junction; if you’re not bold enough, you’ll be late for work; and if you don’t have a loud tongue, you’ll be mistaken for a sucker.
The above-mentioned causes of traffic congestion, high fuel prices, and other motorists’ rudeness all contribute to the buildup of anger and irritation in the thoughts of the driver, leading to reckless driving.
Whenever the driver slows down in time, he believes the other driver behind him will wake up and yell at him for doing so. Alternatively, a driver behind him may switch on and off his high beam many times if he takes too long to depart the traffic light.
More than half of drivers show no interest in road safety, according to the second finding Because they attended driver’s education, I’m not going to suggest that there is no effective knowledge to educate them.
Even though defensive driving schools exist, some of them are only concerned with making money, not doing free campaigns for the average citizen, but there is a large number of serious schools for defensive driving that will teach the driver that it is dangerous to brake at the last moment and the importance of engine braking.
Yes, it is unsafe to abruptly slow down each time you come to a stop light. Instead, slow down gradually and easily by utilizing the engine brake.
In a congested urban area, the braking system, including the discs, brake pads, and brake pipes, is put under a lot of stress by the repeated braking. They become overheated and are unable to cool down because of the way they are treated here. In some situations, strong brakes with high hydraulic pressure can lead to the failure of the brake hoses in older vehicles, especially if the automobile is in poor condition.
Drivers with poorly maintained vehicles, such as those you’re likely to encounter on the road on a regular basis, are an illustration of this. In traffic jams, they have to suddenly brake and brake hard because they’ve been braking violently all day, like 100 times a day. Because they’ve been braking so hard, their accident risk is higher.
But wait, there’s more.
There is no more stopping power when a hose succumbs to the pressure. There have been instances where deadly collisions involving vehicles traveling at high speeds, notably on the freeway, have happened. Even if he didn’t have a brake, the driver could utilize the engine brake to slow speed appropriately. Good decisions are always winners.
It’s also possible that some drivers aren’t concerned about this issue because they don’t have this problem, they’re professionals in the field, and their cars are in perfect condition, like new…
If the discs get too hot, they’ll warp. We run the risk of boiling the brake fluid, which weakens the pedal and damages the rubber hoses, when the temperature is too high. As a result, it’s preferable to plan ahead and come to a complete stop before encountering any unexpected traffic.
The engine brake and, eventually, the foot brake are used to bring the entire vehicle to a halt. Nothing is pushed, and nothing will get hot. The foot brake will be utilized very little if we take a calm and prescient approach, with a great deal of forethought and planning. We’ll be astonished at how much better off we’ll be when we finally wake up.
This does not preclude the possibility of having to use the foot brake aggressively in exceptional circumstances. When something or someone steps in front of the car unexpectedly, we have no choice but to come to a complete stop within a few meters.
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Choosing the correct business software can help companies grow at a rapid pace. Business software automates operations that might be arduous to undertake manually. The ideal software can even help companies to discover new ways to work. The clubs have also started employing software to improvise their services. Let us understand more about the software, popularly known as club management software.
It can be defined as software that assists clubs and associations in managing their operations and providing better customer service. Gyms, health clubs, fitness and wellness facilities, and similar enterprises fall into this category.
Features ofthe Software
Some of the features of the software are-
- Management of membership- Acentralised database could be maintained to modify and store members’ records, search for members’ information rapidly, and upgrade or downgrade memberships.
- Management of reservations. It can simply generate and manage member reservationswithout any complexities.
- Scheduling- The software allows the clubs to arrange and reschedule meetings or appointments and send email reminders to clients about their work.
- Monitor employees- The software aids in organisingthe timesheets, assignments, and work schedules of the staff, trainers, and coaches.
- Promotion and marketing. The club management software can help provide members with rewards, gift certificates, and discounts.
The Importance of the software
The software automates operations and is typically used to keep track of membership records and information. This information aids clubs in providing quality services to members, such as appointments, reservations, and scheduling. It also assists business owners in giving discounts, prizes, and promotions to their loyal customers. It helps the customers to get a world-class experience. It allows members to undertake self-organisation, booking and arranging through the site. It also minimises billing headaches by supporting a variety of payment options such as payment gateways and debit and credit cards. In conclusion, the software provides a seamless experience to the customers and boosts the efficiency of the clubs.
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After a year correcting serious engine problems, the Mitsubishi J2M Raiden (“Thunderbolt”) known by the Allied forces as “Jack”, finally arrived in front line squadrons February 1944.
Primarily designed to defend against the Boeing B-29 Superfortress, and still handicapped by poor engine performance, pilots would use its four-cannon armament and dive and zoom tactics to great effect.
J2Ms operated from Guam and Saipan and a small number of aircraft were deployed to the Philippines. Some Raiden’s were based in Chosen airfields, Genzan (Wonsan), Ranan (Nanam), Funei (Nuren), Rashin (Najin)to fight against Soviet Naval Aviation units.
1x Squadron Box of 6x metal Mitsubishi J2M Raiden aircraft
Generic IJNAF Decals Sheet
Aircraft Trait cards
Pilot skill discs
Advantage Flying bases
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4 What shall we say then that Abraham aour father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2 For if Abraham were bjustified by works, he hath cwhereof to glory; dbut not before God. 3 For what saith the scripture? eAbraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. 4 Now fto him that worketh is the reward not greckoned of grace, but of debt. 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, hhis faith is gcounted for righteousness. 6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God gimputeth righteousness iwithout works, 7 Saying, jBlessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. 8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. 9 Cometh this blessedness then upon kthe circumcision lonly, or upon kthe uncircumcision also? for ewe say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. 10 How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. 11 And he received mthe sign of circumcision, na seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that ohe might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also: 12 And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised. 13 For the promise, that he should be the pheir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. 14 For qif they which are of the law be heirs, faith is rmade void, and qthe promise made of none effect: 15 Because sthe law worketh wrath: for twhere no law is, uthere is no transgression. 16 Therefore it is of faith, that it might be xby grace; yto the end the promise might be sure zto all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; awho is the father of us all, 17 (As it is written, bI have made thee a father of many nations,) ||before him whom he believed, even God, cwho quickeneth the dead, and calleth dthose things which be not as though they were. 18 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations; according to that which was spoken, eSo shall thy seed be. 19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now fdead, gwhen he was about an hundred years old, neither yet hthe deadness of Sara’s womb: 20 He istaggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21 And kbeing fully persuaded that, what he had promised, lhe was able also to perform. 22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. 23 Now mit was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; 24 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe non him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; 25 oWho was delivered for our offences, and pwas raised again for our qjustification.
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Devices such as hard drives, CDs, and DVDs provide storage for nearly all of the world’s information, but less is known about the storage potential of biological materials.
Researchers at the Yale Systems Biology Institute have found that it is possible to store information in the protein polymer network - or “actin cytoskeleton” - that forms the mechanical scaffolding within our cells, and which is responsible for maintaining and changing cell shape.
Published in the journal Advanced Functional Materials, the scholars describe the organizational role of a seed-like nucleator called ‘formin’ in controlling the rate of assembly of the polymer network.
By tuning the density of the seeds and their rate of network assembly, the scientists were able to control the architecture and shape of the actin polymer network, effectively like encoding new biological memory.
Advancing our understanding of polymer mechanics opens the way for biological principles to be used in future memory storage devises.
The lead author of the article is Vikrant Yadav, a postdoctoral fellow in the lab of senior author Michael Murrell, assistant professor of biomedical engineering and physics. The work is a collaboration with scientists at University College London, the University of Chicago and Purdue University, and is funded by the Department of the Army and the Human Frontiers Science Program.
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The League of Women Voters of Camden County is adding to the chorus of voices speaking out against racism and police violence in the weeks since the murder of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis. Our mission of empowering voters and defending democracy is meaningless if we do not speak out against racism in all forms, and stand firmly in the fight against systemic racism that creates and perpetuates inequality in America. We will listen to and amplify Black voices and center the conversation on race around those who have experienced racism most acutely.
On a local level, our chapter recognizes its short-comings in actively addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We promise to address these issues more actively going forward, and invite all chapter members and interested non-members to attend our membership meeting and strategic planning session on August 26 where we will discuss these efforts in greater detail. In the meantime, all League members are asked to call out racism when they see it. If you are not sure how to take action, please reach out and we will guide you.
We echo the sentiments of our state League: "The League of Women Voters is committed to combating voter suppression and fighting for an inclusive and participatory democracy, but without racial and economic justice our democracy will continue to fail too many. Black Lives Matter."
Please also read the statement from the LWV New Jersey and the LWVUS statement. LWVUS CEO Virginia Kase has also authored this powerful post.
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Dozens of people remain missing as severe floods hit western Germany and other parts of Europe.
The death toll from devastating floods in parts of West Germany has risen to 93, according to local authorities, bringing the total number of floods in Western Europe to more than 100, as the search for hundreds of people still missing continued.
While heavy rains hit parts of France, Switzerland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, the worst affected areas were West Germany, where more than 50 casualties have been reported in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate and 43 in the state of North Rhine -Westfalia. In Belgium, the toll was 14.
More victims are feared as floodwaters drain into the devastated region and clean-up and rescue operations intensify. Around 900 army soldiers have joined rescue teams in Germany, with some 1,300 people still reported missing.
Authorities, however, said efforts to contact them could be hampered by disrupted roads and telephone connections.
Damage to Pepinster after the outbreak of River Vesdre
River water churned through the Belgian town of Pepinster, near Liège, as a police helicopter flew over the city as an emergency worker descended onto flooded streets below.
Damaged buildings could be seen along the river bank.
In a tentative count, the Belgian death toll has risen to 12, with five people still missing, local authorities and the media reported early Friday morning.
Malu Dreyer, governor of neighboring Rhineland-Palatinate state, said the disaster showed the need to accelerate efforts to curb global warming.
“We have experienced droughts, heavy rains and floods for several years in a row, including in our state,” he told the Funke media group. “The climatic possibilities are no longer abstract. We are experiencing it closely and painfully. “
He accused the center-right Union bloc of Laschet and Merkel of hampering efforts to achieve further greenhouse gas reductions in Germany, Europe’s largest economy and a major emitter of global warming gases.
Merkel expresses her surprise
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, on a visit to Washington, DC, expressed her shock at the extent of the floods and said: “I cry for those who have lost their lives in this disaster.” He said the death toll is likely to rise further. “We still don’t know the number. But there will be many ”.
Speaking at the White House, Merkel said the day “was characterized by fear, despair, suffering, and hundreds of thousands of people suddenly faced catastrophe.”
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Book time line
Cycle Cycle and Omi Cycle = CC OC
BCC- Before Cyph Cycle
9,055 BCC - Taisha Taika's leads Imagients into the Imagience. He forms the first Imagient dominant kingdom in the Imagience.
6 BCC- Zaynar Cyph is born.
4 BCC- William Vilheim Cyph is born.
0 CC/OC- Erik Van Cyph betrays his King Quinton Sycamor II along with Gabin Sheridan kills him in cold blood. The first Sycamor Dynasty falls. They burn down the capitol and kill all the Sheridan and Sycamor family members. Sakai Omi declares himself emperor of the Omi Islands, forms the Omi Empire. Supposedly the Sycamor heir escapes the burning city of Sycamor and folk tales spring up about him.
6 CC/OC- Prince Richard Cyph is born.
10 CC/OC- Erik Van Cyph begins his expansion and defeats the Garfield, Andersona, Grissite, Wilsona, and various other central plains factions. Sakai Omi defeats his enemies in the Omi Islands and marries his daughter to
the Liang creating an alliance and shift of power.
12 CC/OC- Great Southland Kingdom of Kirkia cites casus belli against Erik Van Cyph, stating he has broken his promise to defend Sycamor, the Cyphic-Kirkian War begins.
14 CC/OC- The Cyphic-Kirkian War begins, Kirkia remains independent. Cyph attempts to expand southwest into Sutite who are still loyal to Sycamor.
15 CC/OC- The Omi invade the western coast of the Cyphic Kingdom and take port cities. The Cyphic- Omi War begins. The Zulgan City states open borders to the Cyphic Kingdom.
18 CC/OC- The Omi and Cyph sign a peace treaty, but the peace is not expected to last long as both forces have a proxy war with the Sutite forces creating a divide between two factions in a civil war. Mysterious
Omi princess attempts to go through Cyphic on a journey of some sorts. She is heralded as a folk hero. Is captured by a young William Cyph, but is rescued by Brotherhood of Brotherton members.
19 CC/OC- Tsuna Liang once again attempts to head to Myvandium on a journey, she is captured by Nubyar pirates and is returned home.
20 CC/OC- Tsuna Liang for a third time attempts to head to Myvandium via a Cyphic route. Demon activity in the Imagience is at an all time high.
This is a lore timeline made to help direct me and some of my beta readers in the events that will take place in the Imagient King book series. This is pretty much summed up in the first chapter, but if someone wants some sort of tool, this is the best I have at the moment. I might add to this before and after. I have a master timeline that uses a different calendar system. I am not going to post that, because it is a bit more confusing.
Cyph Cycle and Omi Cycle are the two types of calendar years used in the Imagience during this time. The Omi and Cyph Cycle pretty much mean the beginning of those kingdoms and the end of Sycamor. It isn't that hard to see. This has Tsuna's various journeys s well as some battles and even some more important events.
This does ask a serious question, then what did the Scyamor dynasty use for their calendar year? The Sycamor actually used the Taisha Taika calendar year. Their year 0 would be year 9,550. Since the Imagients deal with mianthi who can live for quite a long time, such a large number meant nothing to many Imagients. Since the Sycamor were about continuing the legacy of Taisha Taika, and since the Sycamor also have Taisha Taika's blood supposedly it would make sense that they would continue his calendar.
The mianthi have used their own calendar, but I really don't have that in stone yet. Since I won't be dealing with the mianthi until the second book, I think I can wait. Also since the mianthi live as long as they do I don't think I want to care too much about giving them a timeline, since for immortal beings or at least long lived beings such as them, what is time to them exactly?
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Training for three separate disciplines can take up a lot of time and can put a large strain on an athlete’s energy reserves.
As most triathletes train five to seven days a week, often twice a day, it is important that they adopt eating strategies that promote recovery and maximise energy. This can be achieved by following a varied diet that provides:
- Sufficient carbohydrate (CHO) to balance daily fuel needs
- Adequate protein to meet daily needs and assist muscular repair
- A variety of fruits and vegetables to promote intake of vitamins and minerals.
Carbohydrate has received its fair share of bad press. Despite these messages being targeted towards the general public, some endurance athletes have adopted “low carbohydrate” eating strategies. The truth of the matter is that daily carbohydrate intake should reflect daily activity/exercise load. On a high activity day additional carbohydrate should be included to meet increased carbohydrate demands whereas on an easy day or rest day, carbohydrate intake should be reduced.
For a triathlete, finding the time to prepare and eat well planned meals and snacks can be almost as demanding as the training itself.
A useful strategy is to have a supply of easily portable nutrient rich snacks to store in your training bag, car or office to meet additional energy needs (e.g. flavoured milk tetra pack, fruit – fresh or tinned, cereal bars, and yoghurt). Keeping a favourite breakfast cereal at the office is also a good idea, especially if athletes must go straight from the pool or morning ride to work.
The benefit of having a snack before training or consuming carbohydrate during the training session will be influenced by the goal of the session. Including a pre- training snack is important if it is a quality workout. For instance, if undertaking a heart rate swim set in the morning, having a pre-training snack or consuming carbohydrate during the session (e.g. Sports drink) is likely to benefit training performance and ultimately training outcomes. It may be relatively simple to tolerate solid food before going cycling (e.g. Banana, toast and jam), however, athletes who struggle to tolerate food before swimming or running may need liquid meal supplements (e.g. Sustagen Sport) before the session or sports drink (e.g. Gatorade) during the session beneficial.
The fluid needs of triathletes can be high, especially when training in the summer months. As triathletes may complete more than one session in a day, athletes who do not replace fluid losses incurred during one session may start the next session dehydrated. Triathletes are encouraged to ensure that they have access to suitable fluids before, during and after training sessions. Triathletes can estimate how much fluid they lose during a training session by weighing themselves before and after training. For more details, see the fluids in sport factsheet.
Water should be your first-choice fluid although sports drinks may be useful during long training sessions (more than 90 minutes) if training for maximum performance or during competition as they provide electrolytes and carbohydrate for fuel along with the fluid.
The aim of the pre-event meal is to top up liver glycogen (fuel) stores. As most triathlon races are held early morning, the pre-event meal should be consumed 2-2.5 hours before the race start and should contain 1-2g of carbohydrate per kg body weight (e.g. A 70kg triathlete should need to aim to have 70-140g carbohydrate in their pre-event meal). It is that the pre-event meal is practiced in training. Race morning is not the best time to try anything new. The pre-event meal will take on increasing importance the longer race being attempted.
Examples of pre-event meals include:
- 1 wholemeal English muffin with jam/honey 1 piece of fruit
- Liquid meal supplement 1 piece of fruit
During Olympic distance and sprint distance triathlon racing, athletes should aim to consume between 30-60g of carbohydrate each hour. This can be achieved through a combination of sports drinks, carbohydrate gels and through solid forms of carbohydrate e.g. Sports bars or muesli bars. Liquid and gel forms of carbohydrate offer a more practical solution to consuming carbohydrate during racing than solid foods. Regardless of the type of carbohydrate chosen, athletes should practice their preferences during training to avoid unwanted surprises (e.g. Gut upset) during the race.
Consuming a sports drink during a race provides fluid and carbohydrate simultaneously. In Olympic distance races a useful strategy is to have sports drink in one drink bottle and water in the other. Using two drink bottles is particularly important on hot and/or humid days, when fluid requirements are increased. As an example, an athlete may choose to consume a minimum amount of sports drink (e.g. 300-400ml) and then add extra water to reflect the environmental conditions. In hot racing, an additional 400-600ml of water may be required whereas in cool racing only 100-300ml may be required.
Carbohydrate gels contain between 20-30g depending on the brand. There is wide range of options available, with brands varying markedly in taste, texture and composition (e.g. Some gels contain extra ingredients such as caffeine). As they are a very concentrated form of carbohydrate, consuming ~100-150ml of water with a gel is recommended to help avoid any gastrointestinal upset.
At no point should you drink more than your sweat losses during exercise. In longer triathlon events, this can happen, typically for slower athletes competing in cool conditions.
With such a wide range of gels, sports drinks and commercial sports bars on the market, it is important to choose products that agree with you and meet your individual needs.
In training, practice drinking and eating strategies you plan to adopt during the racing. In doing this, identify those sessions that most simulate the race situation e.g. Combination (brick) session.
After a race, priorities are to replace fluid lost through sweat, replenish muscle glycogen stores and assist muscle repair. Fluids are typically easiest to tolerate straight after the race. A mix of water and sports drink will assist fluid replacement as well as a source of carbohydrate. To assist replenishment of muscle carbohydrate stores foods such as fruit, muesli bars, sports bars or sandwiches are good options. While race organisers will usually provide some drinks, fruit and small snacks for competitors after the race, it cannot be guaranteed that they will have what you need (or feel like eating) so plan ahead.
If you have to travel and there is likely a long delay to your next meal options such as liquid meal supplements, flavoured milk drinks, sandwiches and yoghurts are all good examples of carbohydrate containing foods that provide a significant source of protein.
(e.g. Up and Go Energize)
- 2 slices of raisin toast + banana
- Banana and honey sandwich
- About 1-1.5 cups of muesli + milk + tinned fruit aim to consume 400- 600ml of fluid (e.g. Water, sports drink, liquid meal supplement) with the pre-event meal to ensure adequate hydration status before the event. In situations where fluid losses are likely to be high (e.g. Very hot races), consume 200-300ml of sports drink or water (or combination of both) 10-15 minutes before the start of the swim, to help promote gastric emptying during the race. | <urn:uuid:8950a890-cfad-405a-95c2-60dadd5dc638> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.triathlon.org.au/State_Associations/NSW/About_Us/Latest_News/Triathlon_Nutrition_Guide___What_You_Need_To_Know.htm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.941828 | 1,538 | 2.5 | 2 |
Flow chemist enhances drug synthesis to assist medical treatments
Many people imagine chemists as goggle-adorned scientists swirling round-bottom flasks. However, this is not the case with Dr Wai Chung Fu (Croucher Fellowship 2018) and his chemistry lab, where he is pioneering the use of automated robotic technology.
He is using such technology to explore and improve the synthesis of pharmaceutical drugs to enable treatments, including a major drug used to treat different cancers, to be produced more efficiently and reduce costs. Repurposing greenhouse gases to assist drug synthesis is another key endeavour.
Fu, a research assistant professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, is interested in utilising and advancing the burgeoning new field of chemistry known as flow chemistry. Traditionally, chemical synthesis involves many steps carried out one after the other. At each step, a chemist must manually carry out the reaction and perform other procedures such as purification and compound characterisation. This requires a lot of hands-on time and is prone to human error.
In contrast, flow chemistry aims to carry out chemical reactions continuously by flowing reagents through a series of temperature-controlled channels or tubes. The process is completely automated, making it more reproducible and less error-prone than manually performed chemical reactions.
The continuous flow of reagents allows the system to mix or heat reagents efficiently due to the narrow channels and higher surface-area-to-volume ratio. It is also much faster and easier to scale up than traditional methods, which are typically limited by the mixing efficiency of larger batches.
Furthermore, flow is safer as it requires smaller amounts of hazardous chemicals to be reacting at any given time.
Fu moved into the area of flow chemistry in 2018, after completing his PhD at PolyU and receiving a Croucher Fellowship to fund his postdoctoral research in Professor Timothy Jamison’s laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US.
At PolyU he had worked under Croucher Foundation alumnus, Professor Fuk Yee Kwong (Croucher Fellowship 2000 and Croucher Senior Research Fellowship 2013), with his dissertation research revolving around palladium chemistry.
Palladium is an element that can catalyse chemical bond formations, and is commonly used by pharmaceutical companies to synthesise small molecule drugs. However, these reactions can be difficult to activate for certain molecules. Fu designed and synthesised new catalysts to promote palladium reactions, which could eventually facilitate better synthetic methodologies for drug manufacturing.
In the US, Fu applied flow chemistry to improve the synthesis of imatinib. Imatinib, known by its trade name Gleevec®, among others, is a drug used for treating many forms of cancer. Traditional methods for imatinib synthesis require a six-step process that takes more than 50 hours to complete. Fu designed a new synthetic route using only three steps and automated the entire process using flow.
This allowed him to synthesise imatinib in less than 50 minutes while greatly reducing human labour, energy costs, waste generation, and potential errors. Fu’s research could potentially enable pharmaceutical companies to efficiently manufacture large amounts of drugs, thereby reducing the cost of treatment. The findings were published, with Jamison, in 2019 in Organic Letters. Their paper was later highlighted in Synfacts, a journal that selects the most significant results in synthetic organic chemistry.
Fu went on to attempt another enterprising experiment: using a greenhouse gas to produce pharmaceutical ingredients.
He focused on HCFC-22, a gas that was once commonly used as a refrigerant in air conditioners. Nowadays, HCFC-22 is banned in most developed countries due to its detrimental effects on the ozone layer. Fu wondered if he could use HCFC-22, now a useless waste product, to extract reagents that could be employed in drug synthesis. HCFCs are the only greenhouse gas to contain fluorine, a valuable resource for drug synthesis, and HFCF-22 in particular is cheap to produce.
Flow chemistry was ideal for this context because carrying out traditional chemical reactions with gases is difficult. It requires a high-pressure instrument called an autoclave and often has low efficiency. In contrast, introducing gases directly to a flow chemistry micro-reactor is a relatively simple and efficient process. Previously improbable reaction conditions could also be enabled by using flow chemistry techniques.
Fu developed a new organic reaction and built a flow chemistry system to extract fluorine from HCFC-22. More than 20 per cent of drug molecules contain fluorine, as this chemical element can increase a drug’s stability, binding interactions, or ability to pass through cell membranes. Thus the ability to extract valuable fluorine from a former waste product was born from Fu’s flow chemistry technology.
What drew Hong Kong-born Fu to chemistry in the first place? His fascination with the subject was initially sparked by his high school chemistry teacher. “He was so passionate about teaching,” Fu recalled. “It’s part of why I wanted to become a professor.”
He went on to study chemistry at Hong Kong Baptist University, where his research focused on using DNA-based analytical assays to detect proteins and metal ions. Fu published an impressive seven papers during his undergraduate career.
Now as he begins setting up his own independent lab as a PolyU academic, Fu is interested in combining his past experiences in palladium reactions, synthetic methodologies, and flow chemistry. He is particularly excited about using flow chemistry to extract useful reagents from other greenhouse gases, including fluoroform, sulfur hexafluoride, and carbon dioxide – and, through his technological advances, to help them gain a positive new purpose.
“We envision that our technology could eventually be used in greenhouse gas recycling facilities,” Fu said. “Flow chemistry systems are readily scalable, have a small footprint, and are plug and play. People with little to no chemistry background could operate these computer-controlled systems. It’s perfect for this purpose.”
Dr Wai Chung Fu joined Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) in 2020 as Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology. He received his BSc in Chemistry from Hong Kong Baptist University in 2013, and his PhD from PolyU in 2018 before undertaking postdoctoral studies at MIT in the US. He was selected as a SciFinder Future Leader by Chemical Abstracts Service (under the American Chemical Society) in 2017. He received a Croucher Fellowship in 2018.
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Weekly Photo Challenge:UNIQUE/Wild Weekly Photo Challenge:FLOWERS
“That is what life means, a unique presence, essential in every creature.”
This week, the Weekly Photo Challenge is “Unique”, and the Let’s Be Wild Weekly Challenge is “Flowers”. For both themes I dipped into the archives and chose two photographs from a trip to South Africa several years ago. The shot above was taken at the Cape of Good Hope – a glorious, must-see natural wonder. This fellow was happily chewing away on a daisy, one of the hundreds around the site. We found it unique that an animal as wild as a baboon would so totally undisturbed by the humans all around him. His vegetarian lunch, we supposed, meant that we and the other tourists were paying attention to the many signs warning us NOT to feed the baboons. One look at his teeth and you didn’t have to warn us twice 🙂
“He teaches us from the animals of the land, and from the birds of the Heavens He makes us wise.”
My second photo was taken in the Cape Town, South Africa Botanical Garden. The incredibly bright blue head belongs to a Helmeted Guineafowl who seemed to be enjoying the flowers as much as we were. We found his beautiful coloring added a unique beauty to the wide spectrum that was already there.
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For many years the most fashionable necropolis in England (you wouldn’t be seen dead anywhere else), Kensal Green Cemetery accepted its first occupants in 1833. This Gothic boneyard is the final resting place of many illustrious names, including Charles Babbage, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Wilkie Collins, Anthony Trollope, William Makepeace Thackeray, Baden Powell and the almost comically named Dr Albert Isaiah Coffin. The cemetery remains in high demand among the deceased: a prime lot today costs £22,000 (plus burial fees).
Supposedly based on the Cimetière du Père-Lachaise in Paris, the 29-hectare cemetery is distinguished by its Greek Revival architecture, arched entrances and the outrageously ornate tombs that bear testament to 19th-century delusions of grandeur. Two-hour tours (£7) of the cemetery are offered on Sundays at 2pm (from March to October; first and third Sundays per month other times) by the Friends of Kensal Green Cemetery (www.kensalgreen.co.uk). Some of these tours also visit the catacombs beneath the Anglican Chapel (although at the time of writing, they were still closed for the restoration of the chapel). The cemetery is laid out alongside the Grand Union Canal, which makes for splendid walks alongside the water, especially if the sun obliges. | <urn:uuid:00afc125-61bf-4c76-aa39-671ea38a15fa> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.lonelyplanet.com/england/london/attractions/kensal-green-cemetery/a/poi-sig/371095/358914 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.948857 | 286 | 2.25 | 2 |
Sleeping early at night can seem impossible at times because there are so many distractions that keep us awake at night, and we end up staying awake, sometimes until the early hours of the morning.
If you do that, you are missing out on the many benefits to sleeping early!
While it is important to get between six and eight hours of sleep every night, the time you go to sleep impacts how well-rested you will be in the morning.
Sleeping earlier can make a huge difference in how you feel and function during the day.
Need more convincing? Here are 4 good reasons to go to bed early at night instead of staying up late:
1. Sleeping earlier helps to give your body a routine.
When you have a set time to sleep each night, your body gets used to it over time. This means that it will not take as long for your body to fall asleep because it already knows it’s time for sleep when you get into bed.
This also helps with waking up in the morning because your body should know when to get up.
2. Going to bed early at night helps to decrease stress and anxiety.
Stress can harm your health in many ways. It can lead to high blood pressure, weight gain, or even depression in some cases.
Getting enough sleep can help you avoid these problems because it reduces the amount of cortisol that your body makes when you are awake.
This hormone is responsible for your stress response, among other things, so avoiding it could make for a less stressful life overall.
Sleeping earlier also means avoiding the increased cortisol levels that come before sunrise because there are no bright lights to send signals to your body telling it that it is time to be active.
3. Sleeping early may improve memory function over time.
According to researchers, those who tend to sleep early show better cognitive performance over time. They also have a decreased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other problems that affect memory.
Sleeping well at night has been shown to help with concentration and focus, so getting enough rest could allow you to function better during the day.
4. Sleeping earlier may reduce your chances of diabetes.
Getting enough sleep every night can help with many different things because it helps your body function properly overall.
According to research from the University of Chicago Medical Center, one benefit of sleeping early is that you are less likely to develop diabetes.
This is largely due because sleeping improves insulin levels, which allows sugar levels in your body to return to normal after eating.
How can I create a habit of sleeping early?
1. Set a sleeping routine
Set a routine on when you are going to sleep, try not to be too late, but it is more important for you to go to bed at the same time every night.
2. Start slowly
If you’re used to staying up late and sleeping in, start by gradually going to bed earlier. You can move your sleeping time earlier by 15 minutes every few days.
This will allow you to slowly adjust and allow enough time for sleep.
3. Relax for an hour before sleeping
Let go of using electronic devices about 2 hours before falling asleep (this can affect how tired you feel and how quickly you fall asleep).
Also, try not to do any stimulating activities such as doing sport or having a food/beverage containing caffeine (such as energy drinks).
Instead, try reading a book or meditating – this will make it easier for you to fall asleep
4. Create a dark & cool sleeping environment
It is important to create a good dark environment to help you sleep better. If you can’t remove all the lights, use an eye sleep mask or install some blackout curtains.
It is also good to make your room more comfortable for sleeping by making it colder (around 18° Celsius) and getting some white noise. If you have a pet that barks or makes noises at night, try using earplugs.
5. Set small, achievable goals
You’re more likely to stick with your goals if you make them small and achievable. Setting the goal to “I will go to bed at 10pm every day” is too big; make it more specific, like ” I will start going to bed at 10pm every weekday”.
Remember that consistency is key!
Although it can be tough at first, sleeping early and on time every night can help you to live a healthier lifestyle in many ways.
Sleeping between six and eight hours is best for most people, but you should experiment to find out what works best for you.
It is important to remember that you might feel groggy at first as your body adjusts, but it should eventually get easier as sleep becomes a habit.
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Did you know that the sites you access using traditional search engines like Google and Bing are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the Internet? The Dark Web - a sub-layer of the Internet - is an estimated 550 times larger than the indexed or "surface" Web. In this sub-layer, users can remain anonymous, and, as a result, it's a hotbed of illegal activity. One of the main reasons cybercriminals browse the Dark Web is to buy and sell stolen credentials that they can use to hack into accounts and access sensitive data.
Having your employees' credentials distributed on the Dark Web can prove disastrous for your organization. The majority (81%) of hacking-related data breaches involve the use of weak and/or stolen passwords, according to the 2017 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. Additionally, one password can often open the door to multiple accounts and applications: 39% of American Internet users rely on the same or at least extremely similar passwords for many of their accounts, according to the Pew Research Center.
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This post marks the start of a new educational related journey for me. I’ve decided to go back to school and further my understanding of the best practices available to engage and motivate my learners. I’m part of a small cohort #tiegrad and our first assignment is to create a media clip based on our educational interests.
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I’ve been involved in education in Chilliwack since 2007 and I currently work at Central Elementary Community School. I am looking forward to the program but I am a little nervous about being able to juggle life, work, and school, especially with my first baby on the way. The last few years have been extremely satisfying as an educator. I’ve have started to develop a voice in education, continually try to improve my craft, and started to myself questions like, “What kind of learning environment am I creating?” “Does the activity I’m asking students to do relate to the learning outcome?” and “Am I feeding my students knowledge or posing questions to which we can discover the answers to together?”
I have several areas of interest I’d like to share with. One area of interested is a part of my weekly schedule I have coined CHOICE – Children Have Ownership In Choice Education. You might know it as genius hour, enquiry learning, or personalized learning. I think it’s important to create time in the weekly schedule where students are encouraged to find their passions and explore them. During CHOICE, I don’t plan to have too many answers for students, but plenty of questions. I can visualize what it looks like, to some extent, but I’m having difficulty creating a framework to suit all my learners. I wanted to include it in my schedule last year but couldn’t find the right time. Perhaps the right time is not when everything is aligned, but now. I read Will Richardson’s book “Why School?” last year and I loved Larry Rosenstock’s quote:
“We have to stop delivering the curriculum to kids. We have to start discovering it with them.”
I get it! It makes sense to me, but I still wonder what it looks like for all my students. I am looking forward to reading Angela Maiers, “The Passion-Driven Classroom” which I believe speaks to this type of learning.
Another area of interest to me is self-regulation. I work in an inner-city school with a disproportionately high number of at-risk children. Many of these children are either too stimulated or not stimulated enough to partake in the learning process. The need to develop students’ ability to self-regulate has become glaring obvious to everyone who works in my school, so this year I’m working with a new program called MindUP curriculum developed by the Goldie Hawn Foundation. MindUP teaches social and emotional learning skills, brain science, a positive mindset, and mindful awareness. Right now we’re working on deep breathing techniques, and will soon be learning about important parts of the brain, and how signals in our brain get blocked during times of stress and over stimulation.
I‘m an avid Twitter user and have found real value in Twitter over the years, particularly when developing learning networks, making connections, and working to improving my craft. I like to explore student-learning networks in more depth. The thought of my own students making connections with other students, teachers, professionals from around the world who work in fields they are interested in excites me no end. I’ve tried them with students with mixed success but never with a whole class.
Game-based learning is an area of education that fascinates me. I’ve just finished reading Now You See It by Cathy Davidson and in her books she talks about designing lesson in a gaming format where lessons allow for risk taking, meaningful creation, nonlinear navigation, problem solving, and an understanding of rule structures So many of my students play video games and are engaged, motivated, and incredibly creative with them. Nothing would please me more than to transfer some of those experiences into the classroom.
Finally, I have to let you into a little secret. All the areas of professional interest I’ve mentioned already pale in comparison to what gets me up in the morning. Four years ago I took my grade 6’s to Free The Children’s We Day in Vancouver, and that one experience change my views on education and what’s really important in school. Building positive healthy relationships with one another, exercising tolerance, forgiveness, and above all else caring for one another is what really matters. Thanks to We Day, my classroom has become a hub for social justice issues both globally and locally. We fight hunger, stand against inequality, educate our local community about homelessness and water issues, and advocate for human rights.
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The prime minister of Iceland has been accused of hiding millions of dollars of investments in his country's banks behind a secretive offshore company.
Leaked documents show that Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson and his wife bought offshore company Wintris in 2007.
He did not declare an interest in the company when entering parliament in 2009. He sold his 50% of Wintris to his wife for $1 (70p), eight months later.
He says no rules were broken and his wife did not benefit financially.
The offshore company was used to invest millions of dollars of inherited money, according to a document signed by Mr Gunnlaugsson's wife Anna Sigurlaug Palsdottir in 2015.
Panama Papers - tax havens of the rich and powerful exposed
- Eleven million documents held by the Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca have been passed to German newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung, which then shared them with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. BBC Panorama is among 107 media organisations - including UK newspaper the Guardian - in 76 countries which have been analysing the documents. The BBC doesn't know the identity of the source
- They show how the company has helped clients launder money, dodge sanctions and evade tax
- Mossack Fonseca says it has operated beyond reproach for 40 years and never been accused or charged with criminal wrong-doing
- Tricks of the trade: How assets are hidden and taxes evaded
- Panama Papers: Full coverage; follow reaction on Twitter using #PanamaPapers; in the BBC News app, follow the tag "Panama Papers"
- Watch Panorama on the BBC iPlayer (UK viewers only)
The leaked documents show that Mr Gunnlaugsson was granted a general power of attorney over Wintris - which gave him the power to manage the company "without any limitation". Ms Palsdottir had a similar power of attorney.
Court records show that Wintris had significant investments in the bonds of three major Icelandic banks that collapsed during the financial crisis which began in 2008. Wintris is listed as a creditor with millions of dollars in claims in the banks' bankruptcies.
Mr Gunnlaugsson became prime minister in 2013 and has been involved in negotiations about the banks which could affect the value of the bonds held by Wintris.
He resisted pressure from foreign creditors - including many UK customers - to repay their deposits in full.
If foreign investors had been repaid, it may have adversely affected both the Icelandic banks and the value of the bonds held by Wintris.
But Mr Gunnlaugsson kept his wife's interest in the outcome a secret.
Mr Gunnlaugsson's spokesman said his policies had put the interests of the Icelandic people ahead of the interests of the failed banks' claimants.
"The prime minister's wife's losses on these bonds issued by the failed banks will amount to hundreds of millions of Kronur and the scope for recoveries is extremely small."
The spokesman said Ms Palsdottir had always declared the assets to the tax authorities and that under the parliamentary rules Mr Gunnlaugsson did not have to declare an interest in Wintris.
He said that joint share certificates in Wintris had been issued because the prime minister and his wife had a joint bank account. This was pointed out to them when the documents were reviewed in 2009.
"It had always been clear to both of them that the prime minister's wife owned the assets, and this had not changed. Therefore it was immediately requested for the shareholder structure to be mended. All this was made clear in email communications at the time."
The revelations are likely to lead to serious questions in Iceland as the leaked documents show that two other ministers in Mr Gunnlaugsson's government also had undisclosed offshore investments.
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How to deal with a health alert
A health alert may occur nationally, locally or within a workplace. Follow the instructions below to deal with each of these situations.
National health alert
Follow instructions issued by Central Postal Control (CPC)
In the event of a national health alert, CPC will issue specific instructions.
Local health alert
Person in Control (PiC) contacted by local public health services (communicable disease control) to advise of possible or actual health alert
Report details of communication
Report details of communication (person / number / advice / instructions) to Head of Health & Wellbeing and follow advice. If you work for PFW also notify Ops Control.
Workplace health alert
A team member is taken acutely ill at work (or reports a sickness subsequently), and there is suspicion that the cause may be at the workplace.
Establish why the workplace is suspected
- Are other people affected with similar symptoms?
- What caused the workplace to be suspected in the first place?
- Are there other similar cases in the community?
If you don't believe the cause is related to the workplace
Take no further action but keep situation under review.
If you believe the cause is related to the workplace
- Refer team member to GP or hospital.
- Contact local public health department if any concerns about a workplace cause.
- Report your concerns to CPC and Ops Control (if you work for PFW).
Conduct a formal review
Once the incident is over the PiC must:
- conduct a formal review, seek to identify improvement opportunities
If in doubt at any stage always call Central Postal Control (CPC)
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By Jennifer Fonseca Padrón, Activist and Independent Journalist
(www.miscelaneasdecuba.net) | Four years after the birth of the Network of Civic Libraries (NCL), its members and founders decided to come together to honor the date, look at the accomplishments of their work and set new goals to reach. The celebration took place at the NLC headquarters where a dozen librarians exchanged ideas and made a brief account of the founding and development of the organization; among them the presence of Teresita Castellanos, co-founder and integrant of this civic organization, should be highlighted.
“The Network of Civic Libraries was created in mid-June 2009 at the request of a group of librarians who were then dispersed without being part of any project or already disappointed at others,” says Omayda Padrón, National Coordinator from the start to this day. One of the future goals to achieve is the growth and rescue of libraries across the country, she added. “The work of independent libraries is equally important to the work of movements, political parties and other civic organizations because it represents a permanent source of resistance against the government in any community, city or province,” said León Padrón, a reporter invited to the talk.
The main objectives of the Reinaldo Bragado Bretaña Network of Civic Libraries are book launches in independent libraries, giving lectures, literary gatherings, offering courses on leadership, human rights, Twitter, among others; exchanging ideas with other organizations and mainly to make known books that have been censored by the government, as well as to promote unknown literature in Cuba by Cuban writers from the diaspora who were once convicted and even their work was banned. This was the case of Reinaldo Bragado Bretaña, the writer and reporter the Network is proudly named after.
Also it needs to be highlighted that within the Network we are developing the Animated Smiles Project which consists in rescuing civic values, encouraging reading as a habit and regaining the culture where children play children’s games, particularly for those who live in the outlying communities of Havana where most of the families are dysfunctional and present problems of alcoholism, drug and domestic violence and many more, expressed Padrón.
Translated by: Chabeli
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In my previous post, I wondered what it took to get someone convicted of vehicular homicide or assault, if they weren’t drunk or high when they committed the crime. I found one example, a guy who drove with his windows fogged over to the extent that he didn’t see someone in a crosswalk. I posited that driving blind was another way to satisfy the “disregard for the safety of others” condition, and here’s some more evidence for that:
“Although none of Mr. Foos’ doctors could cite the precise condition of Mr. Foos’ vision on Sept. 17, the inferences from their testimony establish that his vision was seriously impaired on that date,” the appeals opinion stated. “Mr. Foos’ decision to ignore his impaired vision and the advice of his doctors establishes that he drove with disregard for the safety of others.”
That’s Randall Foos, who killed 19 year old Sara Beth Casey in 2003 by driving into her while she rode her bike. So there’s another data point. Ways to get convicted for vehicular homicide or assault include being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, driving with non-transparent windows, and driving with a medical condition that affects your vision. I’m still looking for any indication that a history of driving infractions is enough to do it. It ought to be.
I’d like to point out to the “no morality without religion” crowd and to the folks who think I wrote about Rabbi Ephraim Schwartz because I’m an anti-semite, that Randall Foos was a pastor at a Kennewick church when he killed Sara Casey, and that after he illegally left the state following his conviction, he got another job as a pastor in Las Vegas. So, you know, I’ll go a step farther than I did with Rabbi Schwartz, and say that not only should Randall Foos never be allowed to drive again, he also isn’t fit to lead a congregation. I hope they throw the book at him. | <urn:uuid:5fa5e75d-39ce-46d0-b179-8c7815bde352> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.elsewhere.org/journal/tag/car-culture/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.974555 | 442 | 1.507813 | 2 |
Archipelago: A Reader
Edited by Fiona Stafford and Nicholas Allen
“Archipelago offers the sea, overlappings of prose, poetry, image, familiar names and authors coming into strange constellations.”
What is nature writing?
What – let’s be more specific – is place writing, writing that aims to capture a sense of location, an individual place, an island, a journey? The two overlap: to talk about place is so often to talk about the nature of that place. It seems an inherently paradoxical task, sometimes. To draw in words, to write in images. It’s a preoccupation with a history, recurring movements like waves, as the recurring engagement with Thomas Hardy throughout this anthology suggests. When it works, it works. Or, as Robert Macfarlane (part of the crest of the ‘new’ wave of nature writers) puts it in a piece on Norman Ackroyd: “Suddenly the image emerges, like a plot resolving itself.”
Macfarlane’s essay is one of many in this anthology, which compiles work from Archipelago, a literary magazine edited by Andrew McNeillie which ran from 2007 – 2019. As the introduction tells us, “Each issue gathered a network of associations that together provided material for the deep consideration of particular places in relation to each other.” As a result, this collection is presented in “strands of association that trace imaginative journeys around the isles.” The sections run: Ireland, Scotland, Other Worlds, England, Wales.
Of the Other Worlds, it is perhaps Tim Dee’s opening text that captures something of the strange slippage between places and islands this anthology offers: “A chaffinch the last bird noted at the slip-road to the airport in London. A chaffinch the first bird heard on getting out of the car from the airport in Cape Town. A new hemisphere. The same species.” Same but different; recognisable but strange. Terry Eagleton writes as much in his piece, reflecting on how “space has a trick of obliterating time, or at least of homogenising it. In a tract of land, different strata of time are stacked spatially cheek-by-jowl, obscuring their divergences.” This seems as much a comment on an anthology as on the country around Lough Foyle which Eagleton is writing about: the reader can dive between islands of their choice, make connections and crossings and mappings all of their own.
Some of my favourite lines: “The bright insects / of helicopters drop to the decks”, from Derek Mahon’s ‘Insomnia’; “a raven rowed itself around my head as if describing my own halo”, from James Macdonald Lockhart’s ‘Raptor’ (his piece ‘On the Machair’ also deserves a mention, for the most exquisite description of an oystercatcher I’ve ever read); “I own the dawn the cockerel claims”, from Alice Oswald’s ‘Two Voices’. Of course, picking lines out is easy when you have almost 300 pages of rich and thoughtful writing to choose from, but it should at least give an indication of some of the images that populate these pages.
Ultimately, as McNeillie writes, “no geographical feature is more clearly complete” than the island. Archipelago offers the sea, overlappings of prose, poetry, image, familiar names and authors coming into strange constellations. The mark of a good editor is how natural it seems, how of nature.
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April 2020 Intelligence News
- 'Not Man Made': US Intelligence Debunks Trump's Claims About Coronavirus' 'Artificial' Origins Sputnik 30 Apr 2020 -- US President Donald Trump and his allies have been blaming China for the outbreak of the coronavirus, which has claimed 228,632 lives globally. Trump has also said that his government has initiated an investigation into whether the virus emerged from a Wuhan lab.
- Coronavirus 'Not Man-Made,' US Intelligence Concludes VOA 30 Apr 2020 -- U.S. intelligence agencies are dismissing at least one theory about the origins of the coronavirus, saying evidence shows the virus was not engineered in a Chinese laboratory.
- Intelligence Community Statement on Origins of COVID-19 Director of National Intelligence 30 Apr 2020 -- The Office of the Director of National Intelligence today issued the following Intelligence Community (IC) statement
- ODNI Releases Annual Intelligence Community Transparency Report Director of National Intelligence 30 Apr 2020 -- Today, consistent with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA), as amended (codified in 50 U.S.C. § 1873(b)), and the Intelligence Community's (IC) Principles of Intelligence Transparency, we are releasing our seventh annual Statistical Transparency Report Regarding Use of National Security Authorities presenting statistics on how often the government uses certain national security authorities.
- Russia Calls Prague Poison Plot 'Fabrications' As Spy Drama Deepens RFE/RL 30 Apr 2020 -- Russia's foreign minister has dismissed claims a Russian agent was sent to Prague to poison its mayor and two other city officials as "fabrications," in the highest-level denial yet on an issue that is straining ties between the two countries.
- Alleged Kremlin Poison Plot Highlights Czechs' Russian Spy Problem RFE/RL 30 Apr 2020 -- A suspected Russian intelligence agent was reported to have flown into the Czech capital with a deadly mission.
- Reports: Top Russian FSB General Linked To 2014 MH17 Disaster Over Ukraine RFE/RL 29 Apr 2020 -- Open-source researchers have linked a top general in Russia's main security and intelligence agency to the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine.
- Prague District Mayor Says Russian Agent Sent To 'Liquidate Me' RFE/RL 29 Apr 2020 -- A Prague district mayor says he is under police protection after authorities informed him that he and two other Prague officials, including the city's mayor, were the targets of a Russian agent sent to the Czech capital to "liquidate" them.
- US Down to Just One Open Skies Surveillance Plane as Trump Weighs Treaty Exit Sputnik 29 Apr 2020 -- The US is down to just one of the specially certified OC-135B Open Skies surveillance planes used to participate in the mutual observation treaty. While the Pentagon is willing to upgrade the existing planes, it refuses to order replacements until the Trump administration decides it's not leaving the 1992 treaty, which remains up in the air.
- Trump ignored repeated virus warnings in Jan. and Feb.: US media Press TV 28 Apr 2020 -- President Donald Trump was repeatedly warned about the dangers of the coronavirus in January and February but refused to take action, US media said.
- Amid Czech Claims Of Poisoning Plot, Moscow Says It's Victim Of 'Slander' RFE/RL 28 Apr 2020 -- Russia has rejected as slander a Czech media report of an alleged poisoning plot against Prague officials, including the city's mayor, as the Czech counterintelligence agency refuses to comment on the allegations.
- China denies spreading coronavirus disinformation following EU report Press TV 27 Apr 2020 -- China has rejected claims that it is spreading disinformation about the new coronavirus pandemic that continues to spread rapidly across the globe.
- NATO's Stoltenberg Blasts Chinese, Russian Disinformation About Coronavirus RFE/RL 27 Apr 2020 -- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has accused China and Russia of spreading disinformation regarding the organization's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
- Israeli army intelligence agents collect info to prevent unrest amid pandemic: Report Press TV 25 Apr 2020 -- Israeli military intelligence agents have reportedly helped the regime's security council collect information on citizens in order to prevent unrest over the handling of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
- Commissioner Starks On The Possible Revocation Of Us Operating Authority Of Chinese Telecom Carriers FCC 24 Apr 2020 -- Commissioner Geoffrey Starks issued the following statement regarding today's release of orders directing China Telecom Americas, China Unicom Americas, and Pacific Networks and its subsidiary ComNet (USA) LLC, to show cause why their FCC authorizations to operate in the United States should not be revoked
- FCC Scrutinizes Four Chinese Government-Controlled Entities Providing Telecommunications Services In The U.S. FCC 24 Apr 2020 -- The Federal Communications Commission today issued Orders to Show Cause against four companies that are ultimately subject to the ownership and control of the Chinese government: China Telecom Americas, China Unicom Americas, Pacific Networks, and ComNet. The Orders direct the companies to explain why the Commission should not start the process of revoking their domestic and international section authorizations enabling them to operate in the United States.
- FCC May Revoke Authorisation of Four Chinese-Controlled Firms to Operate in US Sputnik 24 Apr 2020 -- On 9 April, the Department of Justice said that relevant US agencies had unanimously recommended revoking the authorisations for China Telecom to provide international telecommunications services to and from the United States, citing "substantial and unacceptable" national security risks.
- Report: US Believes China Spread False Information in US About Coronavirus Response VOA 23 Apr 2020 -- U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Chinese operatives helped spread false messages that claimed the Trump administration was planning to impose a nationwide lockdown to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak, according to The New York Times.
- EU Monitors See Coordinated COVID-19 Disinformation Effort By Iran, Russia, China RFE/RL 22 Apr 2020 -- EU monitors have identified a "trilateral convergence of disinformation narratives" being promoted by China, Iran, and Russia on the coronavirus pandemic and say they are being "multiplied" in a coordinated manner, according to an internal document seen by RFE/RL.
- Senate Intel Releases New Report on Intel Community Assessment of Russian Interference Senate Select Committee on Intelligence 21 Apr 2020 -- "Today, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr (R-NC) and Vice Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA) released a new report, titled "Review of the Intelligence Community Assessment," the fourth and penultimate volume in the Committee's bipartisan Russia investigation."
- Senate Committee: 'No Reason To Dispute' 2017 U.S. Intelligence Conclusion On Russian Meddling RFE/RL 21 Apr 2020 -- In a bipartisan report, the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee has reaffirmed its support for the intelligence community's assessment that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election with the goal of helping Donald Trump get elected.
- Press Group Warns of China's Coronavirus Misinformation War Radio Free Asia 21 Apr 2020 -- An international press freedom group has warned of a campaign of coronavirus misinformation by China, which it ranked 177th out of 180 countries in an annual global press freedom index on Tuesday.
- US may scale back CIA presence in Afghanistan to save peace deal Press TV 18 Apr 2020 -- The United States is considering the withdrawal of CIA operatives from bases in Afghanistan, as part of an effort to further reduce violence in the war-ravaged Asian country, according to The New York Times.
- CIA Mulls Slimming Down Afghanistan Presence as Violence Threatens US-Taliban Peace Deal Sputnik 18 Apr 2020 -- In late February, the United States and the Taliban signed a historic agreement aimed at ending America's 18-year-long occupation of Afghanistan and finally stopping the generations-long conflict which has devastated the country for over 40 years. Last week, the Taliban warned that the peace deal is in jeopardy amid ongoing clashes with Kabul.
- US Warned Israel of Coronavirus Outbreak in China in November, but 'Nothing Was Done' - Report Sputnik 17 Apr 2020 -- An earlier ABC News report stated that US intelligence officials had warned the military and White House about the spread of a coronavirus outbreak in China as far back as late November 2019, with the Pentagon denying the "product/assessment" existed.
- Arrested Top Ukrainian Security Officer 'Planned Interior Minister's Assassination' RFE/RL 17 Apr 2020 -- A top security official in Ukraine who was arrested for alleged collaboration with Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) is suspected in plotting the assassination of Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov.
- China Push For COVID-19 Praise Backfires in US Amid Rising WHO Criticism Radio Free Asia 16 Apr 2020 -- A campaign by Chinese consular staff to press the legislature of the U.S. state of Wisconsin to pass a resolution praising China's handling of the COVID-19 outbreak – written by China – backfired spectacularly, inspiring a motion that says Beijing "deliberately and intentionally misled the world."
- Chinese state security organs unveil retired official's plot to subvert state power Global Times 16 Apr 2020 -- China's Ministry of State Security has revealed a series of major cases threatening the country's security including one involving a retired official who reached out to foreign enemy forces and plotted to stage terrorist activities in Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, to subvert state power.
- Russia Claims To Break Up Ukrainian Spy Group In Annexed Crimea RFE/RL 15 Apr 2020 -- Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) claims to have uncovered a Ukrainian intelligence "sabotage and terrorism" group in annexed Crimea that included a female Russian military officer who allegedly divulged "state secrets."
- Ukrainian Spies Trying to Stage Terror Attacks Enlist Russians Detained in Crimea - Security Service Sputnik 15 Apr 2020 -- Russian law enforcers have detained in Crimea a group of Ukrainian intelligence officers recruiting Russians, trying to organise terror attacks and to steal information containing state secrets, the Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Wednesday.
- Top Ukrainian Security Official Detained For Alleged Collaboration With Russia's FSB RFE/RL 14 Apr 2020 -- The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) says one of its top officials has been detained on suspicion of collaborating with Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB).
- NATO Chief: Alliance Has to Fight Propaganda VOA 14 Apr 2020 -- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says he has seen examples of propaganda being used during the COVID-19 pandemic to try to divide the alliance.
- Attorney General Barr Issues Guidance to Protect Facilities from Unmanned Aircraft and Unmanned Aircraft Systems US Dept. of Justice 13 Apr 2020 -- "Today, Attorney General William P. Barr issued Guidance to Department of Justice components regarding counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) actions authorized under the Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018 (the Act)."
- DOD Works to Eliminate Foreign Coronavirus Disinformation DoD News 13 Apr 2020 -- Under the rubric of "not wasting a good crisis," Russia, China and others are using the coronavirus pandemic to spread disinformation to further their goals, Pentagon officials said.
- US intelligence knew of China's coronavirus outbreak as early as November: Report Press TV 12 Apr 2020 -- US intelligence authorities became aware of the novel coronavirus outbreak in China as early as November 2019, informed sources have revealed, citing a classified report released at the time by the military's National Center for Medical Intelligence (NCMI), an arm of the American Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
- UK Spy Agencies Predict More Assertive China Post-Coronavirus - Reports Sputnik 12 Apr 2020 -- Successfully coping with the COVID-19 outbreak in recent months, Beijing set about restarting its massive economy a month ago. The rest of the world, meanwhile, remains on lockdown with economies virtually shut down, and hasn't even begun to play catchup.
- Taiwan Finds Fake Twitter Accounts Tweeting Apologies From 'Taiwanese' to WHO Chief Radio Free Asia 10 Apr 2020 -- Investigators in Taiwan say they have found a number of fake Twitter accounts linked to China posting fake apologies to World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who has accused the democratic island of involvement in a series of personal and racist attacks against him.
- Chinese netizens pose as Taiwanese to 'apologize' to WHO chief CNA 10 Apr 2020 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau said Friday that Chinese posing online as Taiwanese are behind an online campaign to apologize to World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who on Wednesday accused Taiwan of involvement in a series of personal attacks against him.
- US Air Force to Upgrade U-2 Spy Plane for Future Battles - Lockheed Martin Sputnik 10 Apr 2020 -- The US Air Force has awarded a $50 million contract to upgrade the U-2 spy plane, which first flew 65 years ago, Lockheed Martins said in a press release on Friday.
- U.S. Air Force Awards Lockheed Martin Avionics Tech Refresh Contract to Advance U-2's Capabilities for the Future Battlespace Lockheed Martin 09 Apr 2020 -- Lockheed Martin Skunk Works continues to evolve the U-2 Dragon Lady to support future battlespace needs under a recent contract award from the U.S. Air Force valued at $50 million.
- 70 percent of fake COVID-19 news from China: Investigation Bureau CNA 08 Apr 2020 -- Taiwan has detected a growing number of cases of disinformation related to the COVID-19 pandemic since late February, of which more than 70 percent originated from China, according to a recent Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau (MJIB) briefing.
- Ousted US intelligence inspector Atkinson calls on others to defend whistleblowers Press TV 06 Apr 2020 -- Michael Atkinson, the outgoing intelligence community inspector general fired by President Donald Trump on Friday, has called on others to speak out and defend whistleblowers.
- Fired Inspector General 'Saddened' by Trump Move VOA 06 Apr 2020 -- The intelligence community inspector general who alerted Congress to a whistleblower complaint about President Donald Trump's contacts with Ukraine says he is "disappointed and saddened" that Trump removed him from office.
- Trump defends firing of 'terrible' top intelligence watchdog Press TV 05 Apr 2020 -- US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to fire the top watchdog of the intelligence community, calling Michael Atkinson a "total disgrace" for the way he handled a whistleblower complaint that led to the president's impeachment.
- Trump Suggests Intelligence Watchdog Was Fired For Sharing Whistle-Blower Complaint RFE/RL 05 Apr 2020 -- U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on April 4 that the inspector-general of the intelligence community he fired the previous day had taken "a fake report and took it to Congress with an emergency," lending weight to accusations that the dismissal was retaliation connected to Trump's congressional impeachment over pressure he put on Ukraine.
- Trump Calls Fired Intelligence Watchdog 'A Disgrace' VOA 05 Apr 2020 -- U.S. President Donald Trump says the intelligence community watchdog that he fired late Friday was "a disgrace."
- Trump decapitating US intelligence leadership in national crisis, says top Democrat Press TV 04 Apr 2020 -- US President Donald Trump is "decapitating" the US intelligence forces amid the coronavirus outbreak that is causing a "national crisis," says a top Democrat.
- Trump Says Fired Intelligence Community IG 'Did a Terrible Job', Calls Him 'Disgrace to IGs' Sputnik 04 Apr 2020 -- Fired IG Michael Atkinson was the one who alerted the US Congress of a whistleblower complaint that ultimately set off the impeachment proceedings against President Trump that lasted from September 2019 to February 2020.
- Trump Fires Intelligence Official Involved In Impeachment Probe RFE/RL 04 Apr 2020 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has fired the intelligence official who handled the whistle-blower complaint involving aid to Ukraine that triggered Trump's impeachment.
- Trump Removes Intel Watchdog Who Revealed Whistleblower Complaint That Led to Impeachment VOA 04 Apr 2020 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has removed the U.S. intelligence community watchdog from office.
- Donald Trump to Fire Inspector Who Defied Him on Whistleblower Complaint - Reports Sputnik 04 Apr 2020 -- Last year, Michael Atkinson notified the US Congress that he'd receiving a complaint from an intelligence officer concerning the July telephone conversation between the US President and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky. The content of the conversation ultimately became the reason for the impeachment proceedings against Trump.
- Iran Accuses US Diplomats of Staging Coups, Arming Terrorists Amid Spat Over Slain Journalist Sputnik 04 Apr 2020 -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused Iran of using "agents of terror" disguised as diplomats to carry out assassinations and engage in bomb plots across Europe on Thursday amid reports citing US intelligence that an Iranian hit squad was behind the death of a dissident Iranian journalist in Turkey late last year.
- Iran hits back at Pompeo over alleged assassination attempt in Turkey Press TV 04 Apr 2020 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has lashed out at US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for accusing "Iranian diplomats" of involvement in an alleged "assassination" in Turkey last November.
- Twitter Removes Thousands Of Accounts 'Promoting' Serbian Ruling Party RFE/RL 02 Apr 2020 -- Twitter says it has removed more than 8,000 fake accounts allegedly linked to Serbia's ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) and its leader, President Aleksandar Vucic.
- Report: Iran 'Directly Involved' In Killing Of Iranian Dissident In Turkey, U.S. Believes RFE/RL 02 Apr 2020 -- A senior U.S. official has told Reuters that Washington believes agents under the direction of Tehran were "directly involved" in the killing of an Iranian dissident in November in Turkey.
- German FM Warns NATO of 'Disinformation' During Coronavirus Crisis VOA 02 Apr 2020 -- Germany's foreign minister Thursday warned NATO members against taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to spread "disinformation," "propaganda" and "fake news."
- Trump Ally Accuses WHO of 'Spreading Chinese Propaganda' as Beijing Blasts West's Cover-Up Claims Sputnik 01 Apr 2020 -- China has dismissed as 'nonsense' recent media reports about its alleged attempts to cover up the true scale of fatalities in Hubei – the province where the COVID-19 outbreak began late last year.
- Classified White House Intel Briefing Claims China Underreported COVID-19 Lethality – Report Sputnik 01 Apr 2020 -- US and Chinese officials began hurling accusations at one another over the genesis of the new coronavirus last month, with Western media and some officials now accusing the People's Republic of attempting to "cover up" the pandemic. China has rejected the suggestion, accusing the US and its allies of spouting "utter nonsense."
- Ukraine Says It Uncovered Spy Channel Between Naval Officer, Russia's FSB RFE/RL 01 Apr 2020 -- Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) says it has breached an espionage communication channel between a high-ranking Ukrainian naval officer and staff from Russia's main spy agency, the FSB, in the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula.
- EU Monitor: Russia, China Sow Distrust In West Through Coronavirus Disinformation RFE/RL 01 Apr 2020 -- Russia and China continue to deploy a campaign of disinformation around the coronavirus outbreak that could have "harmful consequences" for public health around the world, according to a report published by the EU's foreign-policy arm.
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”If you’re thinking in start-up mode, and looking for an inspirational seed as a starting point, I highly recommend thinking about time. People will massively overpay for it. And if you can figure out that trade off, you’re putting your business in a good position.” – Gary Vaynerchuk
Why are Time Management Tips important?
Time is a valuable intangible asset, however we sometimes fail to realize exactly how important it is to us. How many times have you thought: “I wish I had more time to finish this task”, or” I would rather do something better with my time”. We do value our time, especially when it comes to our alone/free time. When it is just about yourself and you have a chance to actually listen to your thoughts and relax.
Even though time is so important to us, we have a distorted perception of it. First of all, we do not own time. Saying” I have time for that” is not a certainty, because time will pass no matter what you had planned. Secondly, we find ourselves completing a task in a stressful way and blame it on time. We do however complete it, and then utterly ignore what got us in that stressful situation in the first place. Therefore, we repeat our mistakes and find ourselves in the same situation again, while blaming everything on lack of time.
So why is time management important? Time management is essential to you as a person and also to your business, as it will help with increasing overall effectiveness.
By using these Time Management Tips, you will:
• Reduce stress and anxiety about future tasks
• Gain self-discipline and control over your actions
• Have more time for yourself – which is crucial because it allows your mind to breath and stay creative
• Complain less or stop complaining all together about lack of time. You will, therefore, seem more professional and feel like you have accomplished more.
• Increase your performance and create better content
• Understand how valuable time is
So how can you achieve these results? And what is stopping you from starting? Well, the hardest work is to understand exactly how much work it takes to complete your tasks. You often face a task (or multiple tasks) that will give you a headache only by thinking at the amount of TIME and WORK it requires. But if you break it down in categories and assign some achievable goals, it will instantly seem do-able. These Time Management Tips will help you in managing your workload. Once you’ve done that, think about your goals related to the work you are doing, and then about the best course of action to accomplish those goals.
Here are a few Time Management Tips that will help you complete your tasks:
Time Management Tips
FOCUS on one task at a time and be engaged with what you are doing.
Try to block the noise and everything else in the background, including your personal thoughts. That is not easy to do, it takes practice and most of all, will. Remember that business is only business and leave out personal issues from the work place and vice versa. One way of clearing your mind is to write down everything, any good idea you get or any thought. This method helps you to let go of any unproductive thoughts that are taking up space in your mind. You will have other tasks that require your attention, so in order to stay focused you have to prioritize.
Plan exactly what you will be doing for the day.
Start with the most important task and after, you can focus on the rest. Make a time frame of how long each task should take. At the end of the day you will be happy with your results and feel like you have accomplished a lot.To be able to distinguish the most important tasks you first have to be aware of all your workload for the day. Plan everything you will be doing that day, from your morning routine to your evening, and observe which are the most important activities and how long it takes you to complete them.
Plan buffer time.
Things will sometimes go south and you have to be prepared for that. Take into account some buffer time in between meetings or tasks.
Instead of allowing tasks to swamp up and stress you out, start with the most important ones as soon as possible. Also, it is smart to set early goals of completing your task. Set your mind to doing it in the least amount of time possible.
Write down your ideas in one sitting.
Start working within the first few minutes of turning on your computer, instead of falling into the traps of procrastination. If it is possible, finish your task in one sitting without interruptions, as this will keep you stay focused on the task at hand.
Save time for breaks!
This step is the most important when it comes to how your brain works. If you are too clouded by tasks flying around from every corner, you will have less time to think and to actually be creative. Give your brain some time to breath so that it can be ready to face the next task.
Routine is important in your life
Successful people have routines. Plan your week, even your weekend activities.
Learn how to say” no”.
You can’t do it all, focus on the most important in order to create quality. Otherwise, ask someone that is very good at their job to do it for you – DELEGATE your work.
Make a system that works for you.
Two people are not alike, so why would their time planning be? You know the most about yourself: at what time of the day you are the most productive, how long it usually takes you to complete a task, how you handle time pressured situations and working under stress, and so on.
Take advantage of your” dead time”.
When you have to drive for a long time to get to a meeting, or maybe you have to take the train – listen to interesting audio books, read, make important calls; a lot can be done in ten minutes. We started this discussion with a quote from Gary Vaynerchuk, so if you like what he has to say, then take a look at how he quantifies his dead time.
By making smart choices when it comes to: food, physical activities during your free time, and the most important – sleep (get your 8 hours of sleep every night). This will keep your energy level up and will make you able to stay focused and accomplish the goals that you have set for yourself.
These Time Management Tips are your new best friend. Of course at first it will feel unnatural to plan every single thing you do, or to write down every idea that comes into your mind. Think about being time effective with our Time Management Tips as training for a big game – you need a certain training routine, a strict diet, and plenty of rest in order to win big.
Your biggest challenge will be to clear your head, stay focused and engaged in your task. Being passionate about what you are doing helps, but sometimes you still have to work for it.
Give your brain small breaks and give it time to breathe, so that it can still be as creative and innovative as you are used to.
Remember, wasted time cannot be recycled!
Tell us about your ways of effectively planning your time:
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Matthew 14:27-29 (NIV)
27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”
28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”
29 “Come,” he said.
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What is Cloudflare? what are the advantages and Disadvantages of using cloudflare? How can I enable cloudflare on shared hosting or VPS? I am often asked by these questions. Today I will answer these questions once and for all.
What is Cloudflare?
Cloudflare is a CDN (Content Delivery Network) which has more features than a Standard CDN has to offer. There are many advantages of cloudflare and some disadvantages also, we’ll have a look at it later in this post. Lets define cloudflare. Cloudflare is a CDN which sits right in the middle of your domain name and web host. It provides added security to DDoS attacks, It also cache the static resources of your website making your site load faster and putting less load on to the web hosting.
Cloudflare is a free service, with premium packages for high traffic site. It gives you ability to change your web-hosting without waiting for the name-servers to propagate. For example, Lets say you have a site hosted with host “A” and you want to migrate to host “B”. You can migrate within minutes, if you are using Cloudflare. But if you are not using Cloudflare, migration can take up-to many hours. Cloudflare has many data-centers around the world, which means that your visitors will be served by the data-center that is nearest to them.
Advantages of using Cloudflare
- It hides your web-host’s original IP address so that any hacker may not be able to attack the server.
- It cache your site’s some (or all) resources to load the site quicker and making the actual server work less.
- It gives you ability to block all the DDoS attacks by changing the site’s security.
- If your site goes down, Cloudflare will continue serving cached data until your site comes back up.
- If your domain registrar don’t provide option to add DNS records, you can use Nameservers of CF and add host’s DNS records there.
- Cloudflare’s base offering is free of cost and allows you to add multiple number of domains.
- You can block access to your site for certain regions or countries, If you are receiving many attacks from particular countries.
- It gives you free SSL, which you can use on shared host as well.
Disadvantages of using Cloudflare
- As Cloudflare acts as a man-in-the-middle, If Cloudflare goes down, your site will also go down, even if your web-hosting is up.
- Cloudflare allows you to change the security of website to “I am under attack” mode, which blocks all DDoS attempts. But it also blocks all the robots, which is a minus for some people.
- Sometimes Cloudflare acts weird, like it sometimes disallow access to the site, but it happens once in a blue moon.
How to enable Cloudflare on a shared hosting or VPS
Just go-to Cloudflare.com and signup for a free account. Add your domain and it will automatically detect current name-servers and IP address of current host. Just select the security and cache settings you like and click next. Now copy the name-servers given by Cloudflare and add them in your domain registrar.
To conclude, I can say that cloudflare is a very good service which provides very good level of security and redundancy for free. but if you are willing to pay, you can look for some other (better) CDN options, Like MaxCDN etc.
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As we finish the sixth week of quarantine here in the states, countries across the world are still being ravaged by COVID-19. The global economy is taking some serious hits.
It’s extremely strange how the U.S remains an area of thorough scrutiny while China remains relatively free of public criticism despite numerous bumblings by the government. The Chinese Communist Party has a long history of trying to save face by lying about public crises. From downplaying the SARS outbreak in 2003 to Tiananmen Square, China has always put its public image over the truth. The coronavirus appears to be no different as reports and testimonies during the early days of the plague say that the cases were much worse than were being reported.
Additionally, several doctors who attempted to speak out about the disease were quickly silenced. While the world told people not to panic, apartment buildings in China were being welded shut from the outside, and hospitals became filled with the ill and dying.
Now, there are investigations being made into whether or not the virus came from “exotic meat” or mishandling of substances at the Wuhan Virology lab. Scientists working in the facility and across the globe have refuted this claim, but I’m not so sure they can be seen as credible.
The Wuhan scientists certainly cannot be trusted to be truthful. They may very well be spewing propaganda to keep themselves and their families safe. A foreign scientist is much more credible, but it’s not clear whether or not these people are taking money from the Chinese government to remain quiet.
In early March, a Harvard professor was arrested for fraud, claiming he was on paternity leave while receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars from China’s Thousand Talents program, which gives exorbitant amounts of money, technology and prestige to anyone selected. It’s entirely possible that the people saying that this virus was not engineered are merely covering for the mistakes of China, and while no concrete evidence currently exists to say that China engineered the virus, China’s history of lying and sidestepping human rights as well as their recent mistruths should prompt some sort of punishment for putting their own goals and self-interests over the lives of thousands of people.
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Semantics for the Interoperability of Agricultural Data
Modern agriculture needs data on a wide range of topics, from crop yields to soil composition and rainfall, in a wide range of digital formats, from spreadsheets to maps. How well such diverse data sources can be integrated to solve specific problems in agriculture depends in part on whether its "meaning" is correctly defined, which allows it to be used in a straightforward manner in different information systems ("semantic interoperability").
Much is ongoing in the area of semantic interoperability, in particular for agriculture:
- The Agrisemantics WG at RDA gathers researchers and practitioners interested in producing and accessing more interoperable data in agriculture. To this end, the WG produced a set of recommendations to facilitate the use of semantics on data for agriculture and nutrition. All of these recommendations are up for discussion, please see the respective issue (github) to contribute.
Standard vocabularies and classifications
- A catalog of standards for agriculture is provided by the Agrisemantics Map of Standards.
- A repository of ontologies: AgroPortal
- The Global Agricultural Concept Space (GACS)
- Statistical classifications for agriculture as Linked Open Vocabularies Caliper. | <urn:uuid:f5a77fbc-65fa-4475-852a-0d41f6aebf72> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://agrisemantics.org/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.859676 | 262 | 2.8125 | 3 |
[Letter from Janet Napolitano to Representative Bennie G. Thompson on March 1, 2013 Sequestration] [open pdf - 450KB]
From the introductory paragraph of the letter: "The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shares your deep concerns about the effects this unprecedented budget reduction to Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 funding will have on DHS, its missions, and our Nation's security and economy. Reductions mandated by sequestration would undermine the significant progress the Department has made over the past ten years and would negatively affect our ability to carry out our vital missions. Sequestration would roll back border security, increase wait times at our Nation's land ports of entry and airports, affect aviation and maritime safety and security, leave critical infrastructure vulnerable to attacks, hamper disaster response time and our Surge Force capabilities, and significantly scale back cyber security infrastructure protections that have been developed in recent years. In addition, sequestration would necessitate furloughs of up to 14 days for a significant portion of our frontline law enforcement personnel, and could potentially result in reductions in force at the Department." | <urn:uuid:803707c5-7b57-49e8-a139-3de4427c3cde> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=731271 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.921575 | 278 | 1.617188 | 2 |
The Latin Solo Workout gives most instrumentalists the opportunity to practice improvisational techniques while playing along to rhythm tracks of keyboards, guitar, bass, drums in various different Latin styles including Calypso, Mambo, Salsa and Songo.
It is important to play and learn from other musicians but if one is unable to do so then incorporating this product into your practicing routine is the next best thing. By playing along with the rhythm tracks of the CD, your improvisational skills will definitely improve.
There are 20 different "grooves" consisting of 1 Calypso groove, 8 Mambo grooves, 6 Salsa grooves and 5 Songo grooves. Each track is approximately 2 and a half minutes long, giving the musician enough time to practice improvising over each groove. The 20 grooves consist of a variety of tempos and keys. The book divided into three sections: the first section for "C" instruments such as: piano, guitar, vibes, violin, flute etc: "Bb" instruments such as: tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, trumpet etc. and "Eb" instruments such as: alto and baritone saxophones.
The first part of each section consists of the chord progression for each groove that repeats for the length of the song. Following this section are improvisational phrases for each groove giving the aspiring musician a guide to learning and playing musical phrases that can be used for each of the grooves. The book contains over 200 riffs or improvisational ideas, also recorded on the CD after each rhythm track, so that the musician can experiment using many different permutations and should be used as a starting off point for one's own improvisations. Also, these musical phrases may be interchanged throughout the different grooves and should be learnt in as many keys as possible. ©2003, Book & CD. | <urn:uuid:f7af3a52-3149-4341-b3b0-8c90ca2a08f4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://musicbooksplus.com/products/the-latin-solo-workout-for-c-bb-eb-instruments.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571584.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812045352-20220812075352-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.937751 | 383 | 2.046875 | 2 |
How to read a VIN
The Vehicle Identification Number or VIN of your motorcycle, dirt bike or ATV is not something worth memorizing however knowing where its etched on your ride is worth the 10 seconds it takes.
The VIN is 17 characters long and is more or less a code to the motorcycle's background. The VIN contains information on the manufacture, model year and where it was built. In many respects, the VIN is the ID for your motorcycle, dirt bike or ATV. This is also true for cars. All vehicles require a VIN.
The VIN appears on registrations, titles and even insurance cards but if you're like many people those papers are somewhere in some room inside some box in your house. Or is it in the garage? So knowing where it's at on your 2- or 4-wheeler makes it a lot easier and saves a bit of time. When buying parts, using the VIN is a sure way to find exactly what you need and quite often a sales rep will ask for it.
Additionally, if you are selling or buying a used motorcycle, dirt bike or ATV the VIN tells you or a prospective buyer if the bike has been in an accident, rebuilt or even stolen, among other information.
The VIN is one long stretch of letters and numbers but actually divided into three sections - the first three characters, the next six (spots four through nine) and the last eight.
The first three characters make up the World Manufacturer Identifier. The Vehicle Description Section is the next six characters and explains the vehicle attributes from the manufacturer. The Vehicle Identifier Section, the last eight characters, tells you when and where the bike was manufactured and the bike's serial number.
The numbers 0 through 9 and letters A to Z are used except for I, O and Q so not to be confused with the numbers 1 and 0. No other characters other than letters and numbers get used and no spaces.
So for example, the first character is the country code. The United States is "1" or "4," Canada is "2" but England is "S" and Germany "W." The second digit is the manufacturer. Kawasaki of course gets "K," Honda "H" and Suzuki "S," for examples. The third character IDs what the vehicle is. Motorcycles typically get "1" or "A" though two dirt bikes on display at MotoSport got a "1" the other a "2."
Characters four through nine vary by manufacturer but contain information on engine size, engine type, and even model. The ninth digit is an accuracy check and verifies the previous characters as authorized by the manufacturer.
The 10th digit is a year code, the 11th is a factory code and finally the 12th to 17th digits represent the serial number. You can order a VIN check through DMV.org for $25, useful for past accident history, or use the VIN decoder at Cyclopedia to explain the numbers on your bike or ATV.
Motorcycle VIN Diagram
Now that you know everything about VINs where on earth do you find it? The VIN location is generally the same for motorcycles and dirt bikes - on the steering neck - though some are located on the motor near the bottom of the cylinders. Turn the handlebars to the left and look on the right side of the frame where the steering head goes through the frame. It's etched on the metal vertically.
To find the VIN on an ATV it unfortunately depends on the manufacturer. Quite often, if you're lucky, the ATV VIN is on the left side of the frame under the shifter in relatively plain site. Other areas to locate the VIN for your ATV include down through the slit in the plastic hood. You'll probably need a flashlight but it'll be located on the cross beam connecting the front struts.
The more difficult areas include etched on the frame under the tail section, the left side of the frame down by the engine, and inside the left wheel well by the radiator or behind the left wheel well on the frame.
Now you know everything there is about the Vehicle Identification Number for your motorcycle, dirt bike or ATV - and probably more than you need to know! However, when the time comes, and eventually it will, you'll save a lot of time and in the event you're buying a used bike those 17 characters provide you with the necessary information needed to make an informed buying purchase. | <urn:uuid:88d4e384-4128-4b1a-b9e9-956f3ef1df70> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.michiganmotocross.com/readvin | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.952466 | 926 | 2.21875 | 2 |
Kabir Vega Castellanos
HAVANA TIMES — I am citizen number 96111609987 – a non-organ donor, male. This is some of the information used to classify me, in much the same way a lifeless product is categorized.
I’ve hated IDs ever since I turned 16. Before that, I used to go out without a care in the world. Now, I have to take that parole document everywhere I go, as though I were a prisoner, for, if a police officer asks me for ID and I don’t have it on me, this can have a whole range of consequences.
Movies, documentaries and other materials have given me a sense of the disadvantages that having an ID entails. To be considered a human being, a person needs to have an ID and a passport (in the event they are in a country that isn’t theirs), even though all countries are on the same planet, no matter how hard one tries to separate them.
In the event an individual loses their ID, or has this document stolen or destroyed for some reason, they immediately cease to be a human being endowed with certain virtues and become an anonymous and grotesque homeless creature.
If a person were physically abused, had things stolen from them or were about to see the light at the end of the tunnel, they could in theory resort to the police, a hospital and other advantages of modern civilization. If they lack an identification document, they are denied all of the above.
If you are an immigrant living in the United States, it doesn’t matter if you work hard or run a business that benefits the State and society as a whole – if you’re not somehow registered under the US State bureaucracy, you are nobody. Your efforts, intentions and integrity mean nothing.
If you commit a crime, a criminal record is appended to these documents, condemning you for life, no matter how much you may have changed thanks to experience. No inner change in you will be able to shed that stigma.
All the while, thousands, millions of people harm others with impunity because many human evils aren’t considered criminal offenses. There are others who can freely commit crimes because of their political position.
Many will say identification documents are a necessary form of organization. I cannot help but ask myself how the universe works so well without the need of files and registries and why some aboriginal cultures who have no bureaucrats or offices appear to live in greater harmony than we do.
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Living our ‘caring’ core value: Phlebotomists focus on comfort to ease patient anxiety
Having blood drawn, or what people call a “needle poke,” is one of the most common procedures in the hospital — and yet, for many, it can be the most terrifying medical experience they encounter. This is why a multidisciplinary team of researchers and front-line phlebotomists conducted a research project and designed a “poke program” to reduce the anxiety and pain associated with pediatric blood draws.
“I must have been told by parents over a thousand times that their child was more afraid of the blood draw then they were of major surgery, and I witnessed it myself as I helped prepare children for surgery,” said Julie Piazza, M.S., CCLS, a certified child life specialist and project manager in the Office of Patient Experience. “We had gaps in our training and knowledge about how to make this experience more comfortable for a child. It was a barrier to the work.”
Piazza said many who performed blood draws knew “quick fixes,” such as comfort holds, distractions and words of explanation, but those weren’t being applied consistently. So the project team carried out surveys, clinical observations and tested new practices in real time. The end result was a tool box of comfort techniques previously missing in phlebotomy training.
‘A voice and a choice’
For Amy Ohmer, the parent of two daughters with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), an autoimmune disease which requires daily insulin injections, the most important part of the project was that it gave the patients and parents “a voice and a choice.”
“To have the phlebotomists trained in comfort skills was wonderful, but most importantly it was about having an individualized poke plan in place,” said Ohmer, who experienced the project first-hand as a member of the Mott Patient/Family Advisory Council. Her daughters also provided feedback through the Teen Advisory Council.
When her children were first diagnosed, there were no structured plans to handle regular blood draws. “As a parent, it was stressful sharing my daughter’s needs because the clinic wanted to hurry up and get the procedure done. I often left after the procedures with tearful children,” she said.
Through the new program, an individualized poke plan is developed for each patient and referred to at each blood draw, injection or clinic/hospital visit.
“A poke plan shares what helps the kids feel best, and helps the medical team understand that for a child, there is no ‘getting used’ to injections,” Ohmer said. “A poke is a poke and it hurts no matter how many times you have had one.”
Ohmer’s 19-year-old daughter, Reece, who was diagnosed with diabetes at age eight, agreed.
“When I was little, I was always fearful because no one ever told you what was going on. I wanted to be involved in this program so that I could make other kids’ experiences better than mine was. Having a poke program for kids can help relieve the fear and worry.”
Adults carry painful memories
Anxiety over needle pokes not only effect children, but adults as well. Research shows that stress over blood draws early in life can lead to long-term anxiety, which sometimes causes adults to base important decisions about surgeries or medical treatments on these fears.
No one knows this better than Brooke Rothberg, who almost didn’t follow her dream based on that fear.
“I was that kid who would crawl behind an exam table or lock myself in the bathroom because I was so petrified of vaccines,” Rothberg said. “Based on my childhood fear of needles, becoming a doctor was nowhere on my list of possible careers, even though I did well in the sciences. But then I enrolled in a chemistry course at U-M and realized I wanted to be pre-med.”
After being taunted by her brothers, she decided she “needed evidence” that she was over her childhood fears and joined the Poke Program as a research assistant as an undergraduate at U-M.
“I was inspired and motivated to humanize the blood draw experience. This project has helped me personally and I believe it can really make a difference. After seeing the effect of distraction or comfort words, I hope this message can be integrated in all fields of medicine,” said Rothberg, who is now a third year medical student at Florida Atlantic University.
Building trust and care
According to Jennifer Slater, manager of on-site phlebotomy services, this project has helped phlebotomists become more confident in their comforting skills and has built a broader awareness for the complexity of care required for pediatric patients.
“I am immensely proud of our phlebotomy teams,” she said. “Often our team members are establishing trust and confidence with the patient and/or family member in just minutes while performing an invasive procedure. They are an essential component to quality patient care and their expertise in specimen collection makes a difference.”
“We have real interests in our patients’ care and often become close to parents and patients,” said Annie Rosin, supervisor of the Mott phlebotomy team. “Our hearts are wrapped up in this job.”
Since the project began, the team provided toolkits throughout Mott, and they hope to continue to share their findings nationally, as well as expand the program to adults. In addition, the research prompted the hiring of a child life specialist dedicated to the C&W blood draw team. The team has also reached out to the community through distance learning programs and family events at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and virtually. More information can be found here.
“This is a true example of people coming together and showing we care,” said Piazza. “We knew there was a gap and we needed to find a way to support one another in learning to solve it together. We gave the frontline the tools to treat people with dignity, respect and compassion.”
Every month, Headlines will be highlighting one of the organization’s core values. This month is caring. Do you have a story that demonstrates caring at Michigan Medicine? If so, send to email@example.com and it could be featured in an upcoming edition of the newsletter!
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This groundbreaking study forms a necessary and timely reevaluation of Jean Dubuffet's forays into the genre of portraiture, in which Chadwick deftly employs the concepts of bricolage, pastiche, and performativity to shed new light on Dubuffet's important relationships with leading cultural figures of his time, including Michel Tapié, Jean Paulhan, Antonin Artaud, and Henri Michaux.
Kent Minturn, Core Lecturer for Art Humanities, Columbia University, USA
With this new volume, Chadwick offers fresh interpretations of Dubuffet's mark-making, especially connecting his radical practice to Surrealist ideas in deeply intertextual readings. By focusing on a tightly constructed group of works, Chadwick expands previous understandings of Dubuffet's portraits in the rich context of post-war French intellectual thought.
Sandra Zalman, author of Consuming Surrealism in American Culture: Dissident Modernism (2015)
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|United States of America||Yes||No|
The Government of the Belorussian Soviet Socialist Republic recognises the Hague Conventions and Declarations of 1899 and 1907 as ratified by Russia and considers itself a party to them to the extent that they do not conflict with subsequent international agreements to which the Belorussian Soviet Socialist Republic is party.
Subject to reservations to Article 53, paragraphs 2, 3 and 4.
The accession of the Republic of Bulgaria to the Convention for Pacific Settlement of International Disputes, adopted at The Hague on 18 October 1907, shall in no way be considered or interpreted as a renouncement or an infringement of the principles of non-use of force and peaceful settlement of international disputes, as they are set forth in contemporary international law.
The Embassy of Canada reiterates Canada's support for the Convention and commitment
to the peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with the purposes and principles
of the Charter of the United Nations.
The Embassy notes that the communication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was made in its capacity as Depositary for the Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes. While the role of the Depositary is only technical and administrative in nature, the Embassy of Canada notes that 'Palestine' does not meet the criteria of a state under international law. is not a member of the United Nations, and is not recognized by Canada as a state. Therefore, in order to avoid confusion, the Embassy of Canada wishes to note its position that in the context of the purported Palestinian accession to the Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes, ‘Palestine' is not able to accede to this Convention, and that the Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes does not enter into force, or have an effect on Canada's treaty relations, with respect to the 'State of Palestine’.
Subject to the Declaration formulated in respect of Article 39 at the Seventh Session
of the first Commission on 7 October:
The Delegation of Chile wishes, in the name of its Government, to make the following declaration in respect of this Article. When our Delegation signed the Convention of 1899 for the pacific settlement of international disputes, it made the reservation that, where Article 17 was concerned, its Government's accession would not extend to disputes or issues pre-dating the celebration of the Convention.
The Delegation of Chile believes it to be its duty to renew today in respect of the same provision the reservation which it made previously, even though such is not strictly necessary in view of the actual character of the provision.
The Republic of Chile wishes to emphasise once again its commitment to the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes and the ban on the use of threats and force, in the sense in which the two principles currently apply. At the same time the Republic of Chile would reconfirm its agreement with the principle of free choice of the means of resolving conflicts in a peaceful manner.
[…] the decision of the Administrative Council of the CPA does not alter Ecuador's position regarding the non-recognition of Kosovo as a State. In this regard, Ecuador would like to refer to the Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999) of 10 June 1999 in which it recognizes the respect to the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Resolution which continues to be in force.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands by its notification
of November 18, 2015, informed the Contracting States on the accession of Kosovo to
the above Convention and about the date of its entry into force for Kosovo.
Georgia, as well as many other States, does not recognize Kosovo as an independent state. Furthermore, Kosovo is not a member state of the CN. Hence, Georgia regards that accession of Kosovo to the 1907 Convention has no legal validity and, therefore, does not consider itself in a treaty relationship with Kosovo under this Convention.
Georgia does not recognize that the depositary has the power to undertake actions under the 1907 Convention for the Pacific Settlements of International Disputes (Article 92), the treaty practice or public international law that may be construed as direct or implied qualification of entities as states. Georgia pursuing its state interests, considers unacceptable and dangerous adoption of such a practice.
Having this premise, Georgia objects to the accession of Kosovo to the 1907 Convention and holds the view that the procedure of Kosovo's accession to the Convention shall be suspended.
Subject to the reservation to paragraph 2 of Article 53.
The accession by the Republic of Iraq to the Hague Conventions for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes of 1899 and 1907 shall in no way signify recognition of Israel, nor shall it be conducive to entry by the Republic of Iraq into such dealings with her as may be entailed by the said Conventions.
In adhering to the Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes concluded at The Hague on 18 October 1907, Ireland understands that Articles 24 and 76 of the Convention impose an obligation on Ireland to accede to a request for legal assistance only (i) to the extent that the domestic law of Ireland allows and (ii) if, in the view of Ireland, the request is not calculated to impair its sovereign rights or its safety. It furthermore understands that the final paragraph of Article 46 of the Convention refers to privileges and immunities to be enjoyed by the members of a Tribunal in The Netherlands and that it is not intended that members of such Tribunals are generally to enjoy such privileges and immunities in the territories of the States Parties to the Convention.
‘Palestine' does not satisfy the criteria for statehood under international law and
lacks the legal capacity to join the aforesaid Convention under general international
law, as well as under the terms of the bilateral Israeli-Palestinian agreements and
of the Convention, including the threshold conditions established pursuant to Article
The Government of Israel notes that the role of the depositary is a technical one and that the depositary does not have authority to determine the legal validity or effect of instruments of accession. Accordingly, regardless of any action taken by the depositary regarding the purported instrument of accession in this instance, such actions do not in themselves grant any legal validity or effect to such an instrument.
The Government of Israel wishes to place on record, for the sake of clarity, its position that it does not recognize 'Palestine' as a State nor as a party to the Convention, and that it regards the Palestinian request for accession as being without any legal validity or effect.
Subject to reservations to paragraphs 3 and 4 of Article 48, paragraph 2 of Article 53 and Article 54.
The accession of the Lebanon to the Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907 for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes in no way implies its recognition of Israel and could not involve it in the accomplishment with that state of the formalities provided for by the two Conventions.
[...] that the Government of Israel has noted the political character of the declaration made by the Government of Lebanon. In the view of the Government of Israel, the declaration in question is inadmissible: the Government of Israel, therefore, formally objects to it and reserves its rights to act vis-à-vis Lebanon on a basis of strict reciprocity in the matters with which the aforesaid Conventions deal.
[...] with the reservation that the arrangement contained in Article 53, number 2, of the Convention is not applicable for the Principality of Liechtenstein.
[...] the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania declares that law, according to which States settle disputes between each other under the procedure laid down in Article 37(1) of the Convention, shall be understood as law respecting principles of protection of universally recognized human rights.
The United Mexican States is a Contracting State to the 1907 Convention, which entered
into force for this State on January 26th, 1910. In the case related to the statehood
of Kosovo, Mexico's foreign policy adheres to the outcome of United Nations Security
Council Resolution No. 1244/1999, which privileges the principle of territorial integrity
of Serbia and, thus, does not recognize Kosovo as an independent State.
Based on the aforementioned Resolution the Government of Mexico hereby states that in accordance with its foreign policy principles, the 1907 Convention will not bind the United Mexican States and Kosovo, until the ongoing dialogue between the parties involved achieves a final and favorable solution to this matter.
On 1 January 1986 the island of Aruba, which was a part of the Netherlands Antilles,
has obtained internal autonomy as a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Consequently, the Kingdom consists of three countries, namely the Netherlands (the
European part of the Kingdom), the Netherlands Antilles (without Aruba) and Aruba.
As the changes of 1 January 1986 concern a shift only in the internal constitutional relations within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the Kingdom as such will remain the subject of international law with which treaties are concluded, the said changes will have no consequences regarding this Convention, concluded by the Kingdom, which was applicable to the Netherlands Antilles, included Aruba. This Convention remains in force for the Netherlands (European part), the Netherlands Antilles and for Aruba in its new capacity of country within the Kingdom.
The Kingdom of the Netherlands consisted of three parts: the Netherlands, the Netherlands
Antilles and Aruba. The Netherlands Antilles consisted of the islands of Curaçao,
Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba.
With effect from 10 October 2010, the Netherlands Antilles ceased to exist as a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Since that date, the Kingdom consists of four parts: the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten. Curaçao and Sint Maarten enjoy internal self-government within the Kingdom, as Aruba and, up to 10 October 2010, the Netherlands Antilles do.
These changes constitute a modification of the internal constitutional relations within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Kingdom of the Netherlands will accordingly remain the subject of international law with which agreements are concluded. The modification of the structure of the Kingdom will therefore not affect the validity of the international agreements ratified by the Kingdom for the Netherlands Antilles. These agreements, including any reservations made, will continue to apply to Curaçao and Sint Maarten.
The other islands that have formed part of the Netherlands Antilles - Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba - became part of the Netherlands, thus constituting 'the Caribbean part of the Netherlands'. The agreements that applied to the Netherlands Antilles will also continue to apply to these islands; however, the Government of the Netherlands will now be responsible for implementing these agreements.
The Government of New Zealand ... declares that, consistent with the constitutional status of Tokelau and taking into account the commitment of the Government of New Zealand to the development of self-government for Tokelau through an act of self-determination under the Charter of the United Nations, this ratification shall not extend to Tokelau unless and until a Declaration to this effect is lodged by the Government of New Zealand with the Depositary on the basis of appropriate consultation with that territory.
With the same reservations as were formulated by the Romanian plenipotentiaries at
the signing of the Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes
of 29 July 1899.
The reservations read as follows:
Subject to the reservations formulated with respect to Articles 16, 17 and 19 of the present Convention (15, 16 and 18 of the draft submitted by the Examining Committee) and recorded in the proceedings of the session of the Third Commission held on 20 July 1899:
The Royal Government of Romania, while concurring entirely with the principle of optional arbitration, whose importance in international relations it fully appreciates, does not, however, intend to commit itself, through Article 15, to accepting arbitration in all the cases provided for in that Article, and believes it should formulate express reservations in that respect. It cannot therefore approve this Article, save with the above reservation.
The Royal Government of Romania declares that it is unable to approve Article 16 save with the express reservation, recorded in the proceedings, that it will not accept in any circumstances international arbitration in respect of contestations or disputes arising prior to the conclusion of the present Convention.
The Royal Government of Romania declares that in approving Article 18 of the Convention it does not commit itself in any way to obligatory arbitration.
The Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics recognises the Hague Conventions and Declarations of 1899 and 1907 as ratified by Russia, to the extent that the said Conventions and Declarations do not conflict with the Charter of the United Nations and provided that they have not been amended or superseded by subsequent international agreements to which the USSR is a party, such as the 1925 Geneva Protocol for the Prohibition of the Use in War of Asphyxiating, Poisonous or Other Similar Gases and of Bacteriological Means and the 1949 Geneva Conventions for the Protection of Victims of War.
The Russian Federation does not consider Kosovo to be a sovereign state and does not
recognize it as such.
According to the provisions of the Convention, only a State can become its member. Thus, the relevant provisions of the Convention, including provisions regarding the procedure of its entry into force, cannot be applied in respect of the «act of accession» to the Convention of the mentioned entity.
In light of the above the Russian Federation does not view itself bound by the Convention with regard to the said entity.
[…] that Spain regrets that the Contracting States of the 1907 Hague Convention for
the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes could not reach a consensus about
the instrument of accession of the territory of Kosovo to the said Convention at the
195 meeting of the Administrative Council of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, held
in The Hague on 13 June 2016. Spain also considers that such a precedent could be
very harmful to the future of the Permanent Court of Arbitration.
In its Verbal Notes, 148/15 and 157/15, sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Spain has made its stance clear. However, taking into account the relevance of the decision adopted on June 13th, Spain wishes to reiterate its position once again.
Spain, as many other Contracting States, does not recognize the unilateral declaration of independence of the territory of Kosovo. Since the territory of Kosovo does not comply with the requirement of statehood established by the 1907 Hague Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes, consequently, the deposit of the instrument of accession has no legal or any other effects. By accepting the instrument of accession, the depositary went far beyond its technical duties by acting simultaneously as a State that has recognized this controversial territory. By such an action, the depositary has behaved contrary to the decisions adopted by other depositary States in similar situations.
The depositary has accepted the application without taking into account that the current international status of that territory is controversial, as its statehood has been recognized neither by the United Nations General Assembly nor by many of its member States. Moreover, it should also be noted that the provisions of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244/1999 regarding the principle of territorial integrity, still remain in force, as well as that of the Rule of Law, as the basic principles on which the European Union is founded and guaranteed by the Helsinki Final Act. In accordance with the provisions of the United Nations Security Council 1244/1999, the territory of Kosovo remains under international supervision.
Taking all this into account, the Kingdom of Spain does not consider itself bound, directly or implicitly, by the 1907 Hague Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes with regard to the said territory.
Subject to a reservation to Article 53, No. 2.
Subject to the declarations contained in the proceedings of the 9th plenary session
of the Conference on 16 October 1907.
The Ottoman Delegation made reservations in respect of Article 48 and the second paragraph of Article 53. It also formulated the following declaration:
On behalf of its government, the Ottoman Delegation declares that it is not unaware of the favourable effect which good offices, mediation, commissions of inquiry and arbitration may have on the maintenance of peaceful relations between states; however, while giving its adhesion to the draft as a whole, it wishes to state that it believes these means should remain purely optional; at all events it would be unable to attribute to them an obligatory character whereby they might lead directly or indirectly to intervention.
The Imperial government intends to remain the sole judge of whether in specific cases it is necessary to have recourse to these various procedures or to accept them, nor should its decision on this point be susceptible of being regarded by the signatory states as an unfriendly act.
It goes without saying that the means in question could never be applied to questions of a domestic nature.
The Government of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic recognises the Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907 for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes as ratified by Russia, to the extent that the said Conventions do not conflict with the Charter of the United Nations.
Ukraine does not consider Kosovo to be a sovereign state and does not recognize it
in such capacity.
According to the provisions of the Convention, only a State can become its member. The provisions of the Convention regarding the procedure of its entry into force cannot be applied to the mentioned entity.
In light of the above Ukraine does not view itself bound by the Convention with regard to the said entity.
Subject to the Declaration made at the plenary session of the Conference on 16 October
Nothing contained in this Convention may be interpreted as obliging the United States of America to deviate from its traditional policy of abstaining from intervention, interference and intrusion in the political questions or in the policy or in the domestic administration of any foreign state. It is likewise understood that nothing in the Convention shall be interpreted as implying the abandonment by the United States of America of its traditional attitude in respect of purely American questions.
While maintaining the reservation made at the time of the signature; amongst others the reservation was made "... that the United States approves this Convention with the understanding that recourse to the permanent court for the settlement of differences can be had only by agreement thereto through general or special treaties of arbitration heretofore or hereafter concluded between the parties in dispute; and the United States now exercises the option contained in Article fifty-three of said Convention, to exclude the formulation of the 'compromis' by the permanent court, and hereby excludes from the competence of the permanent court the power to frame the 'compromis' required by general or special treaties of arbitration concluded or hereafter to be concluded by the United States and further expressly declares that the 'compromis' required by any treaty of arbitration to which the United States may be a party shall be settled only by agreement between the contracting parties, unless such treaty shall expressly provide otherwise".
The Government of the United States of America does not believe the "State of Palestine"
is qualified to accede to the Convention.
Consistent with Article 93 of the Convention, accession to the Convention was initially limited to "powers invited to the Second Peace Conference," convened in The Hague in 1907. Article 94 of the Convention further provides that "The conditions on which the powers which have not been invited to the Second Peace Conference may adhere to the present convention shall form the subject of a subsequent agreement between the Contracting Powers."
At a March 3, 1960 meeting, the Administrative Council of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, having consulted all parties to the two Hague conventions on the pacific settlement of disputes, decided that after March 15, 1960, the Government of the Netherlands would invite members of the United Nations which did not participate in the activities of the Permanent Court of Arbitration to declare (1) whether they considered themselves parties to the 1899 or 1907 Hague conventions on pacific settlement of disputes, or, if this were not the case, (2) whether they were willing to adhere to these conventions or to one of them. On the basis of this subsequent agreement of the parties to the Convention, eligibility to accede to the Convention has been extended to UN member states.
The Government of the United States is not aware of any subsequent decision of the parties to the Convention to extend eligibility to accede to the Convention to entities that are not members of the United Nations. The "State of Palestine" is not a member of the United Nations. Further, the Government of the United States does not believe the "State of Palestine" qualifies as a sovereign State and does not recognize it as such. Because the "State of Palestine" is neither a "power invited to the Second Peace Conference" nor a member of the United Nations, it is not eligible to accede to the Convention.
The Government of the United States believes that the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in its capacity as depositary of the Convention, should not list the "State of Palestine" as a party to the Convention. Accordingly, the Government of the United States affirms that it would not consider the "State of Palestine" to be a party to the Convention and would not consider itself to be in a treaty relationship with the "State of Palestine" under the Convention. | <urn:uuid:2133142b-9d07-4b3d-ae28-4a4b619c50c9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://treatydatabase.overheid.nl/en/Verdrag/Details/003316_b.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.943394 | 4,819 | 2.03125 | 2 |
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Chinese commercial launch sector nears takeoff with suborbital rocket test
HELSINKI, Finland — In the early hours of April 5 on Hainan Island, Chinese company Space Honor, or i-Space, successfully sent a single-stage solid-propellant rocket over the Karman line to an altitude of 108 kilometers.
The low-key test was a step in the development of an orbital 1.4-meter diameter, 20-meter tall Hyperbola-1 rocket, which the company aims to test launch in June 2019 with the capability of sending a 300-kilogram payload into low Earth orbit. Hyperbola-3, expected to debut before the end of 2021, will be capable of lofting two metric tons to LEO.
The test launch marks the start of what could become a flurry of Chinese commercial launch vehicle company activity. Previously known Chinese companies looking to get off the ground and gain a share of a promised surge of domestic and international demand for launch services include Linkspace, Landspace and OneSpace, based in Beijing, and Expace, a commercial spin-off from state missile-maker CASIC, in Wuhan, Hubei province.
All have emerged in the past few years following a policy shift to allow private investment in the previously close space sector, as well as a push for the defense industry to develop and transfer military technologies for civilian use.
Marco Aliberti, a resident fellow at the European Space Policy Institute in Austria, told SpaceNews that the decision was made around 2015, as Chinese leadership became increasingly aware that commercial space activities are an essential element in making China, a “space power in all respects”. This vision is set out in a 2016 Chinese space white paper, which also made the first policy document mention of private investment in space.
While many of these companies have at times been referred to as China’s SpaceX, they are mostly – initially at least —focusing on small satellite launch capabilities using light, solid-fueled expendable rockets.
“My sense is that these Chinese launch companies are reacting to the same market indicators that all the American launch companies see,” says Brian Weeden, director of program planning at the Secure World Foundation, a U.S.-based think tank. “There’s been a big shift towards smaller and cheaper satellites, which in turn has expanded the potential market for smallsat launch services. That includes all the new startup companies and emerging and developing countries that are looking to put up their own smallsats.”
There are exceptions. Linkspace has had success with scaled vertical takeoff, vertical landing (VTVL) tests, as it looks to develop liquid rockets with a reusable first stage by the early 2020s. Landspace, meanwhile, has recently begun developing a methane-liquid oxygen rocket engine for a medium-lift launcher, to be ready for test flights in around the same timeframe.
It is still early days for this emerging sector, but 2018 will be the year that Chinese commercial launch companies begin to take off.
OneSpace has announced it will launch its first OS-X rocket, designed for suborbital flights for high-altitude research and test services, on May 17 from northwest China, and is also aiming to test the orbital OS-M rocket around the end of this year. Landspace could launch its LandSpace-1 – also a solid propellant rocket, capable of lofting 400 kilograms to a 500-kilometer Sun-synchronous orbit – later in 2018 from Wenchang, Hainan. | <urn:uuid:57fafb46-d5c3-407c-bba7-9ff994d6d2a9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://spacenews.com/chinese-commercial-launch-sector-nears-takeoff-with-suborbital-rocket-test/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.952159 | 733 | 1.898438 | 2 |
Models for Optimizing Multiple Communication Cost Metrics in Parallelizing Irregular Applications
Cevdet Aykanat, Bilkent University, Turkey
Slides (6 MB in PDF format)
Scaling irregular applications on distributed memory systems necessitates correct encapsulation and optimization of multiple communication cost metrics in those applications. These cost metrics can be categorized under two groups: metrics related to bandwidth costs (such as total or maximum communication volume), and metrics related to latency costs (such as total or maximum message count). Most common and traditional graph/hypergraph models used in the partitioning of irregular applications often encode only the single bandwidth cost metric of total communication volume. This talk discusses four different frameworks to encode multiple bandwidth and/or latency communication cost metrics. All these models utilize existing partitioners in distinct ways and hence do not require development of novel partitioners. Moreover, computational load imbalance is implicitly addressed in all of them, hence we do not emphasize it further.
The first framework relies on a model called communication hypergraph. It addresses two bandwidth cost metrics and one latency cost metric: total communication volume, maximum communication volume, and total message count. It is a two-phase methodology and utilized in the second phase to address the last two cost metrics of the mentioned three metrics. The communication hypergraph model was first proposed for 1D row- or column-parallel Sparse Matrix Vector Multiplication (SpMV), then it was extended to 2D row-column-parallel SpMV and 1D parallel Sparse Matrix Sparse Matrix Multiplication (SpGEMM). Recently, it has been enhanced for encoding send volume balancing in reduce type of communications.
The second framework is based on multi-stage hypergraph partitioning and used for multi-dimensional Cartesian partitioning of data to match the multi-dimensional virtual processor grid organization and enforce upper bounds on the latency cost metrics. This framework addresses one bandwidth cost and provides relatively good upper bounds on two latency cost metrics: total communication volume, maximum message count, and total message count. Note that this framework does not directly optimize the mentioned latency cost metrics. At each stage of the multi-stage partitioning process, it aims to minimize the total communication volume along the respective dimension of the virtual processor grid. A noteworthy feature of this framework is the multiple-constraint formulation used to encode the computational load balance. This framework was first proposed for 2D checkerboard partitioning to scale row-column-parallel SpMV and then enhanced for N-dimensional Cartesian partitioning to scale CPD-ALS algorithm for N-dimensional tensor factorization.
The third framework relies on recursive hypergraph partitioning to address one bandwidth cost metric and one latency cost metric: total communication volume and total message count. It is a single-phase methodology, i.e., it addresses these two metrics in a single partitioning process. In this framework, standard hypergraph models, nets of which encapsulate the total communication volume, are augmented with message nets, which encapsulate the total message count. This framework was first proposed for scaling 1D row- or column-parallel SpMV based on 1D rowwise or columnwise matrix partitioning, and later extended for 2D row-column-parallel SpMV based on 2D fine-grain matrix partitioning.
The last framework is a regularization framework for irregular sparse point-to-point (P2P) communications in latency-bound applications. Instead of minimizing multiple communication metrics as is the case for the three frameworks described so far, this framework offers a flexible medium called virtual process topology (VPT) in order to attain a trade-off between bandwidth and latency cost metrics. This is achieved by using different dimensions in the formation of the VPT, in which a low-dimensional VPT favors bandwidth costs over latency costs while a high-dimensional VPT favors latency costs over bandwidth costs. In the VPT, we organize processes into a topology inspired by the k-ary n-cube networks and regularize irregular P2P messages by imposing regular communication pattern(s) onto them. Although this framework is utilized in scaling latency-bound 1D row-parallel SpMV instances, it can be applied for attaining a trade-off between the bandwidth and latency costs of a given set of irregular P2P messages. This framework is especially tailored for the use cases where the messages are small or medium sized and there is high variance in the sent or received messages. | <urn:uuid:28be0907-93ac-4f94-a8f0-00afd31dbe9a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://csc20.uni-jena.de/speakers_aykanat.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.882426 | 924 | 1.523438 | 2 |
- Home Country:
- Home Institution:
- Turkish Secondary Girls' School
- Teaching Area(s):
- English Language and Literature
- Years of Teaching Experience:
- Master's Degree in Arts of Teaching/English
Haya A. Abu Hussein was born in Toulkarm in 1980 in Palestine. She has been working as a teacher for over 11 years now. She teaches 12th grade at Turkish Secondary Girls' School in Al Birah, Palestine. She teaches English language. She has a Master's degree in Arts of Teaching English. She participated in the Fulbright DAI in 2016, during which she conducted research on how to engage students in evaluating and assessing teachers' practices in classrooms to improve teaching practices.
Student-based assessment: An effective strategy to improve teaching practices. | <urn:uuid:7d92f827-de2f-437d-a68d-d30c2ce25071> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://inspire.indiana.edu/voices-in-time/fulbright/2016/haya-hussein.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571584.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812045352-20220812075352-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.960479 | 193 | 1.742188 | 2 |
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday hosted a basketball clinic for kids at the Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club, located in Sherman Park.
The clinic was held at the Sherman Park Dream Court, which was installed last year in partnership with the Bucks, Fiserv and Nancy Lieberman Charities.
The Bucks' mascot, Bango, and the Rim Rockers took part in the clinic.
The Dream Court is part of a nationwide program that has installed more than 90 courts across the U.S. since 2010, making the game of basketball more accessible to kids.
According to a news release, more than three million kids play on Dream Courts in the U.S. – each court serving approximately 120 youth per day and helping to improve the lives of over 3.6 million children a year. | <urn:uuid:bf812579-e107-4779-b99e-32af3ed43c4f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.fox6now.com/news/bucks-basketball-clinic-sherman-park | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.97209 | 166 | 1.53125 | 2 |
A lot of families come to visit Sherwood Oaks Retirement Community each year, including those growing-like-a-weed grandchildren! It can sometimes be difficult for residents to think of activities to do with their grandchildren that everyone will enjoy. Generation gaps can really mess up plans, huh?
But with some creative thinking, you can plan a fun day for everyone that you and your grandchildren will remember for years to come.
For the younger ones…
When young grandchildren grow up, they will cherish the time they spent learning from you. The time they get to spend with you will help shape the people they become, so make the most of that time!
- Pittsburgh Children’s Museum – Open seven days a week, the Children’s Museum is floors and floors of fun for kids and kids at heart! Explore permanent exhibits like the water play area, or attend an artist residency exhibit, like the XOXO: Love Letters Project that is taking place this weekend.
- Carnegie Science Center – Robots, railroads, space stations, and magnetic forces. Does this sound like your idea of an adventure? Then take your favorite little explorer with you to the Carnegie Science Center. This trip will prove to be both fun and educational… and not just for the kids!
- Stay In! – A night in with your grandchildren is filled with possibilities. From reading them your favorite books as a child to catching up on their favorite movies, you don’t need to get fancy in order to entertain! You can even plan a family game night or show them how to make their favorite food, asking them if they would like to help where they can.
- Take Them for a One-on-One Lunch – Everyone enjoys dressing up for a nice afternoon of good food and big laughs. Take your grandchild to a formal lunch, one-on-one, so that you have a chance to talk to them and teach them table manners. If they are good, don’t forget dessert!
- Outdoor Playground – Sherwood Oaks has a wonderful outdoor playground for grandkids and families to enjoy.
And the older ones…
Teenagers and adults obviously have different interests and hobbies than children, but just because your grandchildren are big, that doesn’t mean that you can’t have beautiful little moments with them!
- See a Show – We’ve previously written about the wonderful cultural experiences that Pittsburgh has to offer, and it’s an exciting moment when your grandchildren are old enough to truly enjoy them with you! Treat them to a night at the Benedum and Heinz Hall and grab a bite to eat in one of the Cultural District’s delicious restaurants after.
- Visit the Carnegie Museums – Another cultural activity that your grown grandchildren may enjoy are the Carnegie Museums, which includes the Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum. Whether you and your grandchildren bond over art or history, one of the museums will be sure to get you talking.
- Work on a Family Tree – As grandchildren get older, they often show more interest in where they came from. Help them explore your roots and make discoveries yourself by working on your family tree. You can start online with Ancestry.com or MyRelatives.com.
- Stop by the Billiard Room – Sherwood Oaks had a billiard room, just in case you want to challenge your grandchildren to a friendly game of pool!
- Visit the Zoo
- Go to a Baseball Game at PNC Park
- Enjoy the walking trails around the lake and through the woods at Sherwood Oaks
- Or stop by our picnic area, complete with barbecues and outdoor games like shuffleboard, bocce ball, cornhole, badminton, basketball, lawn darts, horseshoes
- Take a dip in our indoor swimming pool. Grandkids are more than welcome as long as there is someone else in the pool area. No swimming alone permitted!
- Don’t live near the grandchildren? Set up regular visits with them over Skype and send letters in between visits!
Tips for visits with grandchildren:
- Make sure to be clear with your children on how often you would like to see them and your grandchildren so that all of you can work it into your schedule
- If the grandkids are visiting without mom and dad, make sure you ask what the rules are!
- Make sure to baby proof the house if little ones are visiting
It’s beginning to look (and feel) a lot like winter in Pittsburgh and at Sherwood Oaks Retirement Community. And while winter doesn’t officially kick in until December 21, winter activities in and around the city are already happening!
We’ve already made some suggestions for a few wonderful holiday shows, but our city has plenty more to offer. So we’ve made a list, checked it twice, and decided to share our top 10 Pittsburgh winter activities with you!
1. Gingerbread Houses
The PPG Place Wintergarden is one of the best places to get some holiday cheer in Pittsburgh. Each year, dozens of Gingerbread Houses call the building home for the Gingerbread House Display Competition. Many groups, from elementary schools, professional organizations, families, and nonprofits, will decorate gingerbread houses in hopes of getting named the number one gingerbread house in the city! You can see all of the winners for free every day through the New Year.
2. Ice Skating!
Whether you are a fan of ice skating or enjoy seeing family and loved ones on the ice, you have plenty of options right near home! The Rink at PPG Place allows skaters to circle a beautiful Christmas tree while skating with Santa and taking in a great view of the city. Plus, it’s close to some other fun winter activities in Market Square that are also on our list! To avoid some of the holiday rush, you could also visit the Schenley Skating rink.
3. Giving Back
It’s the season of giving, and volunteer opportunities are an easy but meaningful way to bring joy to yourself and your neighbors during the holidays. Browse resources like Pittsburgh Cares to search for a volunteer opportunity close to your heart.
4. Light Displays
5. First Night
Ring in 2014 in downtown Pittsburgh at First Night on Dec. 31 beginning at 6 p.m. The evening’s festivities include a parade, children’s activities, live music, fireworks, and more!
6. Winter Sports
Football and hockey will be going strong this season. While we love catching a game at Heinz Field and Consol Energy Center, it’s also fun to curl up on the couch and watch a game from home!
7. The Holiday Market
Located next to The Rink at PPG Place, The Holiday Market is a spectacular display of cultural gifts, food, shows, and more! Pick up a fir tree or a handcrafted ornament while snacking on European sweets.
8. Joy of Cookies!
Sugar, gingerbread, chocolate chip… which is your favorite holiday cookie? No need to narrow it down, because you can get your fill of holiday sweetness with the Joy of Cookies Cookie Tour in Lawrenceville from December 5 to December 8 for free! More than 30 businesses are taking part in the event, where shoppers can enjoy shopkeepers’ favorite cookies at stores throughout Lawrenceville.
9. Pittsburgh Twists
We love holiday traditions, but we especially love when holiday traditions have a Pittsburgh twist. It’s hard not to sing along to the yinzer-inspired carol, “Santa Claus is Coming Dahntahn.”
10. Nationality Rooms at Pitt
Experience holiday traditions from around the world with the Nationality Rooms Holiday Tours. Not only are the tours fun, but you can give yourself the gift of learning something new.
Retirement is the perfect time to really take advantage of that newfound free time. While there might be a hobby that you already have in mind – maybe something you’ve always wanted to try but figured you didn’t have the time – Sherwood Oaks Retirement Community also has a variety of classes and activities to get the ideas flowing for your new hobby!
A Variety of Healthy Activities
You can achieve two things when you take up a hobby that is also healthy for you. Staying physically fit can be a challenge when you are attempting to do it with an activity you don’t enjoy. But we’ve got plenty for you to do in order to keep yourself busy and fit, including:
A badminton court
A bocce court
A fitness center
Tai chi classes
Interactive Nintendo Wii games
Here are some ideas of hobbies you can do on your own, too:
Buy a DVD and keep up your fitness in your living room
Watch healthy YouTube videos
Take up cooking as a hobby and learn to prepare healthier foods
A Look into the Arts
Getting creative in your free time is a great way to express yourself and turn it into something beautiful. We are a big fan of the arts at Sherwood Oaks, which is why you can:
Regularly attend free performances like a Tribute to Frank Sinatra
Spend time in our arts and ceramics studios
Make a masterpiece in our woodworking shop
On your own, you can consider taking part in these hobbies:
Photography, sharing your work with friends and family on websites like Flickr
Learn a new language!
Buy a sketchbook and learn how to draw
Have movie viewing nights at your patio apartment
Make Use of that Relaxing Time
There are some days where you just simply need a time to wind down and de-stress. For those days, we have activities like:
A billiard room where you can challenge someone to a friendly game of pool
A horseshoe pit
An indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi
A library filled with knowledge waiting just for you
A practice putting green for perfecting your swing
A greenhouse and garden plots for those with green thumbs
Some other activities to do on your own:
Start a blog about an activity you’re passionate about
Take up playing an online game (but don’t get too addicted!)
Start a book club with friends
Host a board game night and crown someone the king or queen of Monopoly
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We study the solids of organic molecules, with special attention to the different solids of the same molecules. A key property of solids is the ability of the same substance to form different and long-lasting structures. Carbon can crystallize as diamond and graphite; silicon dioxide can solidify as quartz (crystalline) and glass (amorphous). The discovery of new solid forms provides new materials (e.g., C60 and carbon nanotubes) and new knowledge of materials. Our study of organic solids is also motivated by their importance in developing drugs, organic electronics, and other soft materials. Recent studies have revealed new and surprising features of organic solids unknown for inorganic solids. In this laboratory, physical measurements and crystallization experiments are combined to understand how different solid forms can result from the same liquid and transform among themselves. Our major techniques are crystallography, calorimetry, spectroscopy, and microscopy. | <urn:uuid:24993dfe-8501-4518-8d91-d05b85aba7be> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://pharmacy.wisc.edu/yu-lab/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.914594 | 192 | 2.5625 | 3 |
BALTIMORE, MD – Today in the Washington Post, Scott Arbeiter, President of World Relief, issued an open letter of repentance regarding the vile acts of hatred and terrorism Charlottesville and our greater nation experienced this past weekend.
“As a white evangelical leader, I have said too little on racism. I ask forgiveness. This malignant racism has lingered far too long. In white churches across America, we have told ourselves that we have made great strides, but this has proven untrue,” said Scott Arbeiter in the letter. “As white Christian leaders and pastors, we must also acknowledge our unintended but clear complicity in this.”
As an organization that embraces and promotes diversity and service to all, World Relief grieves the affront that racism is to the dignity of all. For over 70 years, World Relief has empowered the church to serve the most vulnerable with passion and a sense of deep privilege. World Relief renews that commitment today recognizing the challenge is greater in the United States than previously understood. Arbeiter continued, “We will do so in our practical ministry and through our relationships. We will do so in our advocacy for just laws and our rejection of unjust systems that perpetuate poverty, exclusion and bigotry. And we will do so in our partnership with thousands of pastors in our network and beyond, calling them to also act with renewed moral clarity and courage.”
Tim Breene, CEO of World Relief, adds, “The foundation of our work throughout the world is a belief in the dignity of each person as made in the image of God. Our defense of this dignity is not new. Rather, this letter reflects the long-held values of our World Relief staff as lived out in practical ways over many decades. However, in this moment of national consequence we wanted to go on record and declare once again who we are.”
World Relief is a global humanitarian relief and development organization that stands with the vulnerable and partners with local churches to end the cycle of suffering, transform lives and build sustainable communities. With over 70 years of experience, World Relief works in 20 countries worldwide through disaster response, health and child development, economic development and peacebuilding and has offices in the United States that specialize in refugee and immigration services. | <urn:uuid:e2357954-456f-403c-bb20-de55b68d156f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://thekcompany.co/press-release/press-release-standing-against-hate-and-bigotry-world-relief-president-pens-letter-of-repentance-and-calls-churches-to-act-with-moral-clarity-and-courage/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.939152 | 466 | 1.507813 | 2 |
Tankless water heaters are an excellent alternative to the more traditional models of water heaters, as the water is heated as it makes its way from the tank to your shower head or tap.
Although there are many advantages in installing a tankless water heater, including a never-ending supply of hot water and lower operating costs, there is always the chance that you’ll run into problems occasionally.
Here are the most common repair issues when owning a tankless water heater.
Build-up Hard water
Build-up Hard water is an issue across all parts of Sydney, as it can leave residue behind whilst passing through a tankless system.
The residue itself won’t cause you any harm, but it can build up and begin to clog the system, restricting the flow of water and can cause a lot of trouble if left unaddressed.
Schedule a maintenance servicing to remove any hard water build-up.
Ventilation issues In order to ensure you won’t overload the system, your tankless water heater needs to be properly vented from all the heat generated. Backups and clogs can interfere with ventilation, potentially causing the unit to shut down to prevent it from overheating. Once more, ensure your tankless water heater is properly serviced will safeguard your unit of any clogs and buildups, and fix any malfunctioning or damaging ventilation issues.
Corrosion Condensation on the tankless water heating unit can drip onto the gas burner, ultimately corroding it. Over time, this will not only restrict the flow of gas but reduce the efficiency of the entire system. Regular servicing can prevent a tankless water heater from critical damage. Call us today for all your tankless water heater repair and servicing needs. | <urn:uuid:b56f92dd-845d-40ab-ac8d-46e3b6f272c4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.inlineplumbing.com.au/tankless-water-heater-repair-issues/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.928416 | 371 | 1.75 | 2 |
Learn about the latest instruments for business course of mapping and tips on how to handle this business operations change process. and how policies coming from the Biden Administration are likely to affect public power financing, from tax-exempt advance refunding bonds to infrastructure investments, tax regulation considerations, and extra. Meet with representatives from other joint motion companies and state and regional associations to discuss your most urgent challenges and share successful strategies in business and finance. Get insight into how to design and deploy an identification management system for customer, vendor, and worker accounts. Learn how such a system may help your utility to fulfill cyber insurance baseline requirements and function an essential layer inside your enterprise cybersecurity program.
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A finance degree places a larger emphasis on math to prepare students for a job that entails financial evaluation. From financial restoration to risk management and useful resource planning, learn which developments have an result on the general utility outlook and which depend upon the individual utility. Empower growth through new concepts and approaches to pricing, accounting, danger administration, information expertise, and human sources. Entrepreneurship introduces the idea of business possession and the risks inherent in beginning, owning, and operating a business. Students are taught tips on how to develop a business plan by studying to describe and analyze a business state of affairs, put together the group and marketing part of a business plan, and put together a monetary plan for investors.
Creating And Studying Monetary Statements
Financial Management is essential in all types of businesses; financial institutions, utilities, and industrial and retail corporations. Finance majors select careers with monetary establishments, together with banks, insurance corporations, investment corporations, savings and loans, and credit score unions. Many finance majors additionally work at utilities and industrial and retail corporations as financial officers. Finance graduates who enter into investments usually work for investment banking firms, mutual funds, or insurance Business & Finance coverage companies in areas corresponding to portfolio management, safety analysis, pension fund investment or stock brokerage. They also study how people and companies effectively allocate financial assets, invest, and raise capital. Finance majors might take part in quite so much of experiential studying opportunities, including the Emerging Finance Professionals program, Finance Career Conference, Student Investment Fund, Finance Club, UVF II, and Week on Wall Street.
What is business finance tools and concept?
1 Fundamentals Concepts and Tools of Business Finance
BUSINESS FINANCE Refers to the provision of money for commercial use. Concerned with the effective use of funds Covers financial management of private profit seeking concerns in the business service, trade, manufacturing, mining, public utilities and financing.
But in no major city have rents plunged from so high by so much so quick as in San Francisco. The BoE is assessing if contagion from this scandal may unfold to the broader housing market and cause a new monetary crisis.
Finances And Finance
In this guide, we’ll look at essential small-business finance abilities for profitable entrepreneurs, including building a finances, monitoring spending, and creating monetary statements which may be easy to know. When you perceive how small-business finances works, you’ll know what to do with “the fish”—in different phrases all the money you’re making and spending. It signifies that figuring out how Business to deal with your funds correctly provides your small business a combating likelihood to survive and develop. If you are on the lookout for investment or funding to grow your business, verify this information on tips on how to get a business loan. Students deciding on Finance as a significant should declare by submitting a level plan.
Learn which instruments public power utilities have applied to enhance buyer engagement, what benefits these instruments supply clients, and what outcomes utilities have achieved. Discuss how tendencies from different industries could further enhance customer engagement for utilities. Many specialists have opined on how the workplace will change after COVID-19, and the estimates vary from “return to normal” to “everyone working remotely.” This session will delve into what this implies for public energy utilities. As utilities mull over how to safely reopen certain facilities to customers, as a substitute of going back to “normal,” utilities have the chance to strive new approaches to customer support. From developments in long-term versatile work preparations to dramatic changes within brick and mortar areas, learn how various approaches and developments will have an effect on budgeting and customer support choices moving forward. Get a basis for how to take strategic motion to develop and implement plans to enhance your customer service operations in the wake of the pandemic.
Gies Prepares You For The Way Forward For Finance
A Procurement Manager is tasked with keeping the group up to date on market trends and the newest products by attending commerce exhibits and conferences. The every day duties of an Economist are to analysis financial data, forecast market trends, collect and analyze data, current stories from monetary research, and advising on economic matters for individuals, governments, or organizations. An Economist can also be answerable for recommending solutions to financial points. Gain the arrogance you should Finance move up the ladder in a excessive powered corporate finance career path. Return on Assets is a sort of return on funding metric that measures the profitability of a business in relation to its total belongings. This ratio indicates how properly a company is performing by evaluating the profit it’s generating to the capital it’s invested in property. Determining particular person monetary ratios per period and monitoring the change in their values over time is completed to spot developments which could be growing in a company.
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Turquoise is primarily used as a decorative gemstone and has been prized by civilizations for thousands of years.
Turquoise uses are as creative as they are widespread. For instance, one turquoise processor in Arizona actually makes tiles out of the stone for use in custom construction. It’s not a cheap option though, such tiles cost hundreds of dollars per square foot.
In the Middle East, turquoise was used to adorn the top of domed buildings and represented religious significance.
Most people however, associate turquoise history with two things, jewelry and metaphysical beliefs. While cultures around the world have been producing turquoise jewelry for centuries, the Native Americans of the Southwest are considered the masters of making turquoise jewelry.
The Navajo and Zuni tribes each have their own style when it comes to working with silver. The Navajo work features large stones that highlight the natural quality of the gemstones used.
The Zuni, on the other hand, carve stones into shapes to create colorful mosaics with their jewelry. Both styles are highly sought after and admired by enthusiasts and collectors.
Metaphysical Turquoise Uses
The other widely known turquoise uses are a bit more spiritual in nature. In different parts of the world, cultures ascribe certain metaphysical properties to turquoise. Turquoise history is full of examples of people who believed the stones could help them communicate with spirits, provide good fortune and cure sickness.
The New Age crowd believes the stone can promote positivity and drive away negative energy. They also believe keeping the stone close can help protect the owner from illness, even reduce the negative impacts of alcohol consumption.
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Deep transitions futures
Tremendous levels of investment will be needed to transform the current systems that our societies are built upon to become sustainable.
Both the public and private financial sectors have a critical role to play in transforming our systems of provision in a way that contributes to the fundamental changes needed to fight climate change, species depletion, unsustainable waste production, and rising inequalities.
The Deep Transition Futures Research Project is premised on the assumption that we live at a watershed moment in history: either prolong and extend the current trajectory, or start to invest collectively into ‘transforming our world’ – the strapline of the United Nations Agenda 2030 and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Present sustainable investment approaches, such as impact investment, aim to meet these challenges by seeking to add social and environmental impacts as success factors to growth-based financial and economic models. However, investments focused on transformation are needed to enable a Second Deep Transition: a fundamental re-ordering of society as a response to the problems created by modernisation.
Deep Transitions Futures uses the findings of the Deep Transitions History project to explore a set of future scenarios that illustrate the tranformations needed to combat the great challenges of our time.
These scenarios are created and debated by the Deep Transitions Futures Project Team, made up of members of the sustainability transitions research community, and a Global Investors Panel, made up of thought-leaders from the private and public investment sector. Together, they strive to develop a new signature investment strategy for transformation, termed ‘Transformative Investment’, which places sustainability and socio-technical system change at its core.
Over the last three years, Deep Transitions History has explored the mechanisms that have brought about the First Deep Transition – the transition that led to industrial modernity and which informs all of today’s socio-techno systems (i.e. transport, energy, food). These results are now being used to explore a set of radical future scenarios or alternative worlds that emphasise the transformations needed to address global crises. These alternative worlds derive from a new type of scenario building methodology developed by the Deep Transitions Futures Project Team.
The global launch for the initiative took place on Wednesday 15 September. A wide range of participants joined the funder, founder and panel involved in the project to hear about the ambitions and plans for the new transformative investment philosophy to set the world to green recovery and growth.
In close collaboration with the Global Investors Panel, the Project Team tests and evaluates the different scenarios to validate their eligibility in representing our changing world. The most transformative, yet still robust scenario will then serve as a blueprint for developing a philosophy for ‘Transformative Investment’ that addresses the transformations needed to stir society towards such an alternative world.
Deep Transitions Futures adheres to the principle that there are key actions and leverage points for generating impact. The new investment philosophy seeks to contribute to:
- Changes in beliefs, norms, expectations and routines to create new ones that are orientated towards sustainable development.
- Levering change through collective, interdisciplinary action that are directed towards identified desirable sustainable future scenarios.
Deep Transitions Futures is a collaboration between the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) at the University of Sussex Business School in the UK, and the Utrecht University Centre for Global Challenges (UGlobe) in the Netherlands. It is supported by James Anderson and Baillie Gifford & Co. | <urn:uuid:b11be948-e807-4e28-b8f7-57bb5e4e449a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.sussex.ac.uk/business-school/research/centres-projects/deep-transitions-futures | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571056.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809155137-20220809185137-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.906525 | 717 | 2.125 | 2 |
Justice & Accountability
June 24, 2021
Time for an EU Action Plan on Impunity in Syria
The international community has taken modest steps to pursue accountability for the perpetrators of these crimes. Germany, France, Sweden, and a few other countries are trying perpetrators under universal and extraterritorial jurisdiction. This is the result of work by Syrian victims and survivors, their families, and Syrian civil society organizations.
June 8, 2021
Syria: Spike in Covid-19 cases across government areas after election celebrations
Medical sources told the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights that cases were reported in Damascus and other Assad-run areas
June 8, 2021
The Most Notable Human Rights Violations in Syria in May 2021
The ‘Presidential Elections’ That Took Place under Threat and Terror Challenge the Syrian Regime’s Legitimacy in Syria and International Forums.
May 30, 2021
A Coalition of Syrian American Organizations Decry the Sham Elections by the Assad Regime
The undersigned organizations demand a rejection by the United Nations and the international community of this attempt by the Assad regime to gain legitimacy while continuing to commit human rights abuses.
May 26, 2021
Joint Statement by the Secretary of State of the United States of America, the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, and the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, and Italy
We, the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States of America wish to make clear that Syria’s May 26 presidential election will neither be free nor fair.
May 23, 2021
Time to Focus on the Victims – on EU Day against Impunity
Current UJ trials dealing with crimes committed in the Syrian conflict unveil the special needs of victims of core international crimes.
May 23, 2021
The Syrian Regime Threatens, Arrests and Tortures the Families of Dissident Political and Military Activists, Using Mafia-Like Methods
Forcing the Father of Activist and Doctor, Amani Ballour, to Appear on Official State Media and to Promote the Security Services’ Falsified Version of Events.
May 16, 2021
19,192 Civilians Killed and 34,982 Others Arrested During the Months of Ramadan in the Last Ten Years
The Syrian Regime and Its Iranian and Russian Allies Are Responsible for 86% of the Total Killings.
May 11, 2021
The Limitations of the Principle of Universal Jurisdiction in the Service of the Accountability Process and Its Inability to Prosecute the Highest Ranking Officials
The task that universal jurisdiction can play is narrow and beset by numerous complications and difficulties stemming firstly from the nature of this principle itself, and secondly from the willingness or otherwise of the world’s countries to interact with it. | <urn:uuid:9e5113a6-5981-4730-9623-ac907cb31d80> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://pro-justice.org/en/category/justice/page/4 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.915241 | 569 | 1.703125 | 2 |
Their Eyes Were Watching God was my selection for Classics Spin #8 for the Classics Club! Here is my review.
I had a complex reaction to this novel. On the one hand, I liked its protagonist, Janey Crawford, and was interested in her struggle to define her own identity. On the other hand, I didn’t much like any other characters in the novel. On the one hand, Janey’s struggles to define herself make the novel a landmark feminist book; on the other hand, Janey defines herself through her choice of husbands and her relationships to them. On the one hand, I don’t usually like tales in the vernacular; on the other hand, both the educated omniscient narrator and Janey’s vernacular third/first-person narration have moments of entrancing imagery. And speaking of that imagery, for a book written in 1937, the novel is occasionally startling in its sexuality.
A woman in her 40’s, Janey has recently returned home without Tea Cake, the man she left with. Having departed in some scandal, a well-off widow with a much younger, penniless man, she is figuring in a lot of talk. So, when her friend Phoeby comes to see her, Janey decides to tell her the story of her life.
Janey was raised by her grandmother in West Florida after her mother had her as a result of rape and then disappeared. Janey is a light-skinned black woman with long beautiful hair, and her appearance features in much of her story. When she is still an extremely innocent 16-year-old, her grandmother marries her off to a much older man, trying to give her stability. Janey thinks that marrying will make them love each other, but she is soon disillusioned and finds he is inclined to treat her like a work horse.
Then she meets Joe Starks, a flashy well-dressed man who seems to be going somewhere, and is. She leaves with him and they settle in an all-black town in “the new part of Florida,” where Joe soon becomes the mayor and store owner. But he defines his marriage by what he gives her and expects her to maintain a certain decorum as his wife, not allowing her to participate in many of the small town amusements. Also, he treats her with disrespect, publicly ridiculing her.
After Joe dies, under circumstances that have already started talk, Janey meets Tea Cup and eventually leaves with him to work in the Everglades. Although Tea Cup is in some ways an improvement over her other two husbands, there are some events that disturbed me. First, he steals her $200 and comes back with $12, but she is only upset when she thinks he has left her. Next, he earns it back but makes her put it in the bank and promise to live off what he can provide, a classic play for dominance that ignores the fact that she soon has to go to work next to him, manually in the fields. Finally, he beats her up once, not because of anything she does but because he wants to show everyone that she belongs to him.
Hurston was a trained ethnographer, and her fiction details a way of life in small-town Florida of her time. I found many of the details interesting. A fascination with skin color and Caucasian features is one theme that comes up several times. In fact, when Tea Cake beats Janey, instead of provoking a discussion of the fairness of the beating, the people are more fascinated by Janey’s skin being fair enough that they can see the bruises, which makes the other men envious.
Janey is often viewed harshly and unfairly by others. But it is part of her growing self-awareness that she doesn’t care. Although to me she sometimes seems too passive in her relationship to men—her gentle response to Tea Cake’s beating is seen as a good thing—she is otherwise a strong and resourceful heroine. | <urn:uuid:e7a4d4b0-00f4-47d8-91a9-86147555f9bd> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/tag/zora-neale-hurston/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.985028 | 827 | 1.921875 | 2 |
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