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The would-be refugees, heading for Malaysia, were taken into custody by local police at La Ngu after being spotted by National Park rangers near Lidee Island.
It's believed their 12-metre vessel ran out of petrol and the sailors, all male, told villagers that they had been without food for four days.
According to officials who confirmed the capture of the men to Phuketwan, the would-be refugees were given food and drink by locals and will be handed over to Thai Immigration officials tomorrow.
The men said they had set off from Ranong, a port on the Thai-Burma border, with the blessing of local Thai officials and were aiming for Malaysia.
A television camera captured the boat arriving in Satun and the footage has been posted at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Bfh817YjB8I#!
Despite the signs of a more open and free approach by the Government in Burma, the Muslim-minority Rohingya remain non-citizens, without the rights accorded to other residents.
Restrictions on movement and marriage inside Burma mean many Rohingya men and boys put to sea in ricketty boats in an attempt to begin a new life elsewhere.
A crackdown by authorities in northern Burma and neighboring Bangladesh, where many Rohingya have fled to become unwelcome refugees, briefly interrupted the flow of boats south. More boats have been sailing recently.
One vessel, apprehended in Phang Nga, north of Phuket, on January 28 contained 79 men, including at least one Thai who appears to have been the person who provided the boat. in Bangladesh.
That arrival and another arrival of 54 men on December 4 at Takuapa, the Phang Nga district capital on the Andaman coast, were also filmed. Another boatload of 54 Rohingya is reported to have landed in the Indonesian province of Aceh on February 1.
Although the Thai military continues to be involved in the covert detention of the men who land in Thailand, non-government organisations are confident that they are no longer being mistreated.
The policy of Thai Navy patrols which intercept Rohingya vessels at sea is to ''help on'' boats to Muslim-majority Malaysia, their preferred destination, with food, water and repairs if required.
It's a change from January 2009, when Phuketwan and the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post newspaper revealed that hundreds of Rohingya were being ''pushed back'' in a secret operation from an island in Thailand.
Scores are thought to have perished at sea before survivors reached Indonesia and the Andaman and Nicobar islands, which belong to India.
The change in approach by the Thai authorities means that some of the men have been directed to an island off southern Thailand, where people-traffickers have picked them up for transfer to Malaysia.
It is believed that those who are taken back to the Thai-Burma border by the Thai Army are also quickly returned to brokers.
The policy of the Burmese navy is the same as that of the Thai navy, although the ''help on'' policy in Burma sometimes comes with beatings, boatpeople report.
The boats usually come ashore in Thailand of necessity when the Rohingya run out of food and water or experience mechanical problems.
Often, navigating by sight, the men have no idea whether they are off Thailand or have reached Malaysia.
In recent years there have been many landings north and south of Phuket, including one on southern Phuket in January last year.
Of concern to NGOs lately have been three capsize incidents involving four boats. Many men were picked up by local fishermen off the Bangladesh coast but it's believed as many as 200 may have drowned.
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Getting your family’s financial picture under control can have life changing effects. It can help to alleviate stress, make daily living more fun, and provide long term security, too. Taking the steps to get your finances under control can be a confusing process. In this article, we will discuss some tried and true tips that can get you on the right track.
Resist the illusion that your portfolio is somehow perfect, and will never face a loss. Everyone wants to make money in trading but the reality is, all traders will lose from time to time. If you understand this early in your career you are a step ahead of the game and will remain realistic when a loss happens.
While it is important to ask around about what you should invest in, it is necessary that you follow your own intuition in the end. Ultimately, it is your money that you are investing. Therefore, you have to make sure that you believe in every investment that you make.
Keep an eye on world news for key information about global market trends. Many Americans don’t pay attention to news outside of the United States, but this can be a mistake if you trade currencies or have significant investments. Knowing what the world is doing right now will help you to come up with a better strategy and will help you to better understand the market.
Not only can you insure your own medical costs, but pet owners may want to investigate pet insurance. These policies can pay for or kick in to pay for vet services once you reach a deductible amount. Veterinary costs can be expensive, so it make sense to insure you pet, the same way you would a member of the family.
You should get a savings account to save money in case of an emergency. You can either save for something specific, like your child’s college education, or pay off debt with the extra money.
Do not borrow from your 401K. Consider this the same as robbing yourself, because you are taking valuable money from your retirement account. While you are using the funds for something else, they cannot be in the market gaining interest. In addition, you are likely to pay high fees and taxes.
Familiarize yourself with the fine print of surcharges and fees associated with your credit card payments. Most credit card companies assign a hefty $39 and up fee for exceeding your credit limit by even one dollar. Others charge up to $35 for payments that are received only a minute after the due date.
Your family should have a strong financial picture if you want to be in control of your life. Getting your finances under control has a trickle down effect on every area of your life. As we have discussed in this article, getting started can feel confusing, but it doesn’t have to. If you follow the simple steps discussed here, your financial forecast will improve and your life will, too. | <urn:uuid:cf5bf048-8ca5-462b-bf93-7891939cd3fa> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://powerfulfinance.com/need-help-dealing-with-your-finances-use-this-advice/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.959343 | 580 | 2.09375 | 2 |
Just a chat: Calls offered for older adults staying home
DALLAS (AP) — For 81-year-old Dell Kaplan, the offer to get calls from a stranger just to chat while staying home during the coronavirus pandemic was immediately appealing.
"It gets pretty lonely here by yourself," said Kaplan, a suburban Dallas resident who has been missing meals out with friends, family get-togethers and going to classes at a nearby college.
The program being offered by the city of Plano is among those that have popped up across the U.S. during the pandemic to help older adults with a simple offer to engage in small talk.
"It's really just to give them a social outlet that they might not have otherwise," said Holly Ryckman, a library support supervisor who is among about 15 staffers from several city departments in Plano who together have been making about 50 calls a week starting in April.
Brent Bloechle, a library manager who helped organize the program, said the city plans to keep it up through at least mid-summer, and maybe permanently.
The people receiving the calls have various amounts of social interaction in their lives, Ryckman said. Many, she said, talk about relatives who are in touch, so her call might be just be "one piece of the puzzle" helping them stay engaged.
That's the case for Kaplan, who regularly talks with her daughter, granddaughters and friends, keeps up with people on Facebook and has been participating online in her adult-learning classes.
But Kaplan said her biweekly chats with Ryckman give her something to look forward to "besides the usual."
Laurie Onofrio-Collier has been making calls to older people across the U.S. from her California home as part of the AARP's Friendly Voices program. Onofrio-Collier said her goal is for each person she calls "to feel uplifted, to feel good."
Like the Plano program, the volunteers for the Friendly Voices program guide people to resources if they need help from local groups for things like getting groceries — AARP's Community Connections site lists groups across the U.S. offering help — but the main point is conversation.
Onofrio-Collier said some people she has called live with a spouse, while others live alone.
She said conversations touch on everything from hobbies to vacations to happy memories.
Onofrio-Collier bonded with one caller over a shared experience: "We ended up talking about how ... when we were kids we loved to read so much that we would read under the covers with a flashlight."
"I get off the phone with a smile," Onofrio-Collier said.
She is among about 1,000 volunteers making the calls, according to Andy Miller, senior vice president of AARP Innovations Labs.
Miller said some people want help with technology so they can stay connected with their grandchildren. One volunteer helped a woman figure out how to play online checkers with her grandchild.
"We're seeing a lot of that — where people are just trying to stay connected to family in ways that they probably didn't do before," Miller said.
Older adults are among those who are particularly vulnerable to severe illness and death from the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. That's why health officials are encouraging people over 65 to stay home even as some states loosen restrictions put in place because of the pandemic. For most people, the virus causes mild or moderate symptoms, and the vast majority recover within a few weeks.
"Some seniors may be the last ones out because of the vulnerability," Miller said.
Kaplan, who retired 11 years ago after more than two decades managing Plano's senior center, said she and Ryckman didn't know each other, but found common ground in talking about the city and dealing with isolating at home.
Ryckman said the calls have been "a gift" for her.
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eCommerce: What is it?
eCommerce, or electronic commerce, refers to transactions conducted via the internet. Every time individuals and companies are buying or selling products and services online they're engaging in eCommerce.
How much is eCommerce worth?
eCommerce is expanding at an unprecedented rate, growing 23% YoY with 2021 sales projected to reach
$4.5 trillion, and it's anticipated that the sector will experience even bigger growth in the future.
What are the most common types of Ecommerce business models?
The four main types of business models which evolve around ecommerce are.
1. Business to Consumer (B2C):
A business sells goods or service to a consumer
(For example. You buy a pair of sunglasses from an online store, such as Amazon or other smaller sunglasses retailers).
2. Business to Business (B2B):
A business sells goods or service to another business (For example. A business sells large bulk quantities of sunglasses, at a heavily discounted price, to a large established retailer, say a street fashion outlet. They then sell those to consumers)
3. Consumer to Consumer (C2C):
When a person sells their personal goods or a service they can offer, to another consumer (e.g. You sell your bike on eBay to another person, you give someone a haircut at their house because you are a trained hairdresser or barber, that person then pays you for that service).
4. Consumer to Business (C2B):
When a person can sell their own products or services to a business or organization (e.g. A singer offers to sing at a hall or local entertainment venue, the singer attracts an audience for the hall owner in exchange for a fee, a photographer takes photos of a business for them to use on their website, the person charges the business a set fee for a number of photos which they can choose from those he has taken).
Examples of Ecommerce
Ecommerce can involve various different payment methods and transactions between the bsuiness and the consumer, the buyer
A customer enters a store, chooses the items they wish to buy and then purchase those items, the sale has usually taken place without the need for the business to interact with the customer at all, the customer just chooses what they want, goes to the payment counter, buys and leave the retail store.
A Wholesaler generally has a large warehouse or storage facility, customers then go to the wholesaler and buy items in large quantities, bulk purchases, so the customer buys them at a discount. Often retailers are the customers, they use wholesale to buy the products in bulk, at a lower price, they then put those products in their stores and the general customer, the public, go to their stores and then buy the products from the retailer.
This is where a customer buys a product from a store but does not leave the store with the product they have purchased, the product is usually purchased from a manufacturer and the manufacturer then ships the product directly to the person who purchased it. This is one of the methods we cover in detail in the dropshipping section of this site.
The automatic and recurring purchase of a product or service, such as a gym membership, this is paid by the person/customer to use the gym on a regular basis, until the person chooses to cancel their membership/subscription to the gym.
6. Physical products:
Are any products that require to be stocked and physically handed to the customer/the buyer or shipped to the customer when the product has been sold to them.
7. Digital products:
Are products which may be downloadable, for example, software or an app that is downloaded to a computer or a phone/tablet. The customer first buys the item and then has the rights to use that item as they have purchased and maybe paid for a licence to use those products.
A skilled person with a set of skills/ possibly with qualifications will provide their services for a set fee/price. The person who provides the service and gives their time to provide their service, charges an agreed fee, this could be anything from a haircut to a gardener who comes and does your garden a few hours every week.
Would you like to learn more and make your own mark in this huge market opportunity?
We hope so, that's our aim here, to teach you more about how you! can start to make an income with your own e-commerce channels / online businesses.
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The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, foreground, joined ships of its carrier strike group in anti-submarine warfare exercises in the Arabian Sea. Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy
July 19 (UPI) -- The Japan-based USS Ronald Reagan and its strike force conducted weekend anti-submarine warfare exercises in the Arabian Sea, the Navy said on Monday.
The aircraft carrier and its strike group, vessels from Destroyer Squadron 15 and the submarine USS Georgia joined for anti-submarine warfare tactics and procedures training on July 15 and 16 in the sea.
The training scenarios included "hunting simulated enemy submarines, providing layered defense against simulated air and surface threats, and conducting long range maritime strikes against simulated adversarial forces," a Navy statement said.
"Serving as the liaison between the Strike Group and the submarine community has been a rewarding experience," Lt. Joshua Clapper, the DESRON 15 [the eight-ship Destroyer Squadron 15] Submarine Operations Officer, said in a press release.
"Executing training between the carrier strike group and submariners is vital for maintaining the safety of U.S. Navy vessels, and their crews, while ensuring interoperable warfighting capabilities in the air, on the surface and below the sea," Clapper said.
Three weeks ago, the vessels arrived in the 5th Fleet area of operations to serve the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
From its 7th Fleet homeport of Yokosuka, Japan, the aircraft carrier joined the 5th Fleet, whose presence encompasses the Arabian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, the Red Sea and portions of the Indian Ocean.
The Reagan CSG departed Japan in May to conduct exercises with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in the South China Sea before sailing to the Middle East.
Before it arrived in the Arabian Sea, the convoy joined the British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and its strike groups for a large-scale exercise in the Gulf of Aden, marking the first time the two carriers have trained together.
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Plant straws are for self-watering thirsty house plants both indoor and outdoors. While serving a functional purpose, the shape might encourage you to create, style and love your plants and home even more!
Plant straws are made of metal and recycled cotton. They are available in black and brass, as well as temporary colour collections.
Production & design
Plantstraws is a small scale design and production studio located in Stockholm, Sweden. It’s founded and run by Elin Fyhr. As a designer, Elins creative process is curious and playful, but also unhurried and picky. Elin strives to create products that are both useful and long lasting, objects to be kept and cared for, loved and cherished.
All items are handmade in-house, by the strongest of teams: Elin & her father. Manufacturing and designing at the same time enables them to play.
Having their own production and sourcing all materials within the northern part of Europe means they can ensure fair pay and working conditions as well as minimizing transports.
How to set up your plantstraw
Water your plant and moisten the cord before setup to start the flow from vase to plant.
Place one end of the Plant Straw in the vase, and the other in the plant. Plant Straws are asymmetric to allow for a variety of setups, so you can use either end in your plant!
To minimize evaporation, place the end of the metal tube at least 3 cm (1 in) into the plant soil.
Adjust the moisture level by placing a shorter or longer length of the cord in the pot and refill the vase regularly.
Plant Straws work through capillary action which slowly moves water from the wet to the drier side.
Wash, cut down, or replace cord as it wears out over time. Use a nylon thread to guide the cord through the tube.
- Designer: Plantstraws
- Kleur: Zwart
- Materiaal: Handgemaakt en industrieel gelakte aluminium met een matte, gestructureerde afwerking. Touw van gerecycleerd katoen in dezelfde kleur.
- 20 cm: Voor potten tot 16 cm hoog, of opstellingen met een hoogteverschil van maximaal 13 cm.
- 30 cm: Voor potten van 11 tot 26 cm hoog, of opstellingen met een hoogteverschil van maximaal 23 cm.
Je kan dit item ophalen in de winkel, met de fiets laten leveren in Brussel of met bpost in Europa. Meer informatie over ophalen & verzenden vind je hier. Gratis levering vanaf €100.
Foto's door Plantstraws.
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How are states employing cultural diplomacy in an increasingly interconnected world in shaping understanding between societies while promoting preferential co-operation between nations? Observers of China-South Africa relations will have noticed the increasing reference to the ‘China Year in South Africa’ by officials on both sides.
In essence the initiative kicked off when China’s president Xi Jinping visited South Africa in 2013 and both sides emphasised the need for increased people-to-people engagement. Subsequently, South Africa hosted a range of promotional events in China like a Nelson Mandela exhibition in the trendy 798 Art Zone in Beijing in 2014. In 2015 it is China’s turn to host a series of events in South Africa, which the Chinese government recently launched at a grand opening at the South African State Theatre.
According to the, cultural diplomacy is the ‘exchange of ideas, values, traditions and other aspects of culture or identity, whether to strengthen relationships, enhance socio-cultural co-operation or promote national interest’. Similarly South Africa’s former deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Marius Fransman, recognised that such diplomacy looks beyond strictly ‘culture’ per se but ‘ ’. The term has also been described by the US State department as the ‘ ’ – the communication of foreign policy to overseas publics – as it reveals the soul of a nation.
There appears to be increasing global emphasis on diplomacy between cultures. Some countries, like France, have honoured particular countries through a series of events or ‘cultural seasons’ since 1985 as an integral element of France’s policy on promoting cultural diversity.
Cultural understanding is also receiving global attention, as the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC) was established to counter polarisation and extremism between cultures and religions in the context of the global war on terror. Moreover, there is increasing interest in emerging country cultural diplomacy both from the countries in question (as revealed in their expenditure on related initiatives) and as a new research area, as reflected in the University of Southern California’s 2014 conference titled: ‘‘.
More recently at an , visiting scholars from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences emphasised that the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road – a strategic initiative promoted by China that draws on a historic route – is not only about trade or commodities but also about cultural collaboration.
Indeed there are a unique set of interests and dynamics that arise out of the current China-South Africa initiative.
§ Raise the profile of China in South Africa and vice versa;
§ Create a fertile ground for cultural and public diplomacy in order to strengthen bilateral relations; and
§ Promote multi-sectorial co-operation.
These objectives emphasise cultural engagements as conduits for more long-term strategic interests, while the exclusive two-way promotion of these initiatives also highlights the perceived importance of bilateral links within a global context saturated with new groupings and strategic partnerships.
The proposed events also show recognition for the importance of better communication and understanding between respective societies. Since formal bilateral relations were established in 1998 between South Africa and China, certain aspects such as business or diplomacy that are at the core of relations, have advanced further than a real understanding of values, culture and people.
Therefore the growing emphasis on cultural connections between China and South Africa will also require coming to terms with some realities. The first and most important level has been acknowledged – the need for people exchanges as a basis for creating trust.
Another question is who will be targeted in the China year in South Africa? Importantly the set of events is taking place concurrently to South Africa hosting the upcoming AU Summit and sixth Forum on China Africa Co-operation.
Therefore, it provides an opportunity to highlight China’s image and engagement beyond South African audiences to the region as well. Indeed the real task at hand is to include participation in the relationship beyond policy circles to include cross generation communication, engaging sceptics of the relationship and clearing the air on possible points of disagreement between both sides.
Of course, the promotion of Chinese culture is not only a government-driven exercise. The local Chinese community has for a long time been important conduits in providing a bridge between South African and Chinese culture. Also official events are less coherent as perceived and sometimes driven by particular associations or provincial interests.
However such initiatives also raise questions around resources.
South Africa’s efforts at promoting cultural diplomacy are modest in comparison to China. China has the capacity to run broader more ambitious initiatives, such as setting up Confucius Institutes and media agencies abroad, as well as establishing public diplomacy divisions in their foreign embassies. In addition, they engage in expansive country-specific engagements. It is noteworthy that China’s year in South Africa coincides withwith the UK.
Nonetheless, the same ChinAfrica interview highlighted that the South African government is seeking to develop a formal cultural diplomacy policy to guide its foreign relations. This could in turn contribute towards more targeted resource mobilisation for these initiatives.
More importantly, is to look at how the China-South Africa relationship will develop beyond their respective country-specific promotion.
Following Jacob Zuma’s state visit to China in late 2014, South Africa’s Independent Media and the China International Television Corp announced a joint MOU to explore the establishment of a. Interestingly, this development takes place against a to promote their worldviews and interests, including China. As this particular story develops, it will be noteworthy to witness whose interests or public diplomacy are promoted on the continent.
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A new lucrative piece of business will fall to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) after having signed an MOU with Norways Sjomatterminalen AS which will allow WFS to operate the new Seafood Center planned for Oslo Airport.
State-of- the art facility
Once completed, the facility will be able to handle up to 250,000 tons of seafood annually. Seafood, especially salmon, is now probably Norway’s largest export commodity with 230,000 tons expected to be moved out of the country in 2018.
The brand-new Seafood Center will be equipped with state-of-the-art handling and temperature control equipment. Oslo Airport now claims to be the largest freighter airport in Northern Europe and can count fourteen cargo airlines which operate there, mainly for the pickup of fresh seafood and the movement of oil and gas machinery. In 2017 the airport recorded a 36% growth in air cargo with 185,000 tons moved, of which 90,000 tons was seafood.
Worldwide demand grows
Norway has invested huge sums in setting up fish farms across the country. The salmon production which is mainly for export has grown in leaps and bounds during the past decade. It is no wonder that 14 all cargo flights are handled at Oslo to cater for the worldwide demand. It is essential that seafood arrives at its final destination just as fresh as when it was packed. Special containers have been developed for this purpose so that consumers from Tokyo to Sydney or Cape Town can enjoy fresh seafood on their plates the day after it leaves Norway.
As the demand grows, Oslo Airport has for the past two years been considering how to better cater for the ever-increasing demand. In this respect the idea for a brand-new Seafood Center was born and with its annual capacity of 250,000 tons, the facility will allow for speedier, better and increased temperature controlled handling for the coming years. If there happens to be a further increase in demand, then the Oslo planners will surely look seriously at expanding the new facility.
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A kitchen essential
When cooking dinner for your family or guests, one of the most popular ways to cook required baking. This is whether it’s poultry, vegetables, or even deserts. Using an oven can also be a healthy choice that lessens your oil intake rather than frying the food. Most homeowners and food enthusiasts will say that having an oven is an essential part of the kitchen.
However, the more you use an oven the more likely you will eventually see spillage, grease, or burnt particles sticking to the walls of your oven. Chances are if you have a modern oven, you also have a stovetop that goes with it. This means double the grease and build-up from food remnants.
If you’re a new homeowner or you’re simply not used to maintaining your home as well as cleaning it, this process can seem particularly difficult if you don’t have a guide or a reference point to go by. As a young man or woman, this can also be tricky if you’re not well aware of the products to use. Buying the most expensive brand or chemical cleaner can leave your wallet crying for help.
Not to worry, this specific area is fairly easy to clean when you research and act intelligently. We’ve also got you covered on strategies and cleaning products or solutions you can find in your very own home without having to spend a pretty penny on an expensive product.
It is in your best interest to clean your oven, not just for cooking purposes but also for maintaining your kitchen sanitary as over time the sludge build-up can bring some unwanted visitors meaning pests.
Kitchen cleaning doesn’t have to be a math equation you need to solve, we’ll show you easy and quick steps on how to clean an oven.
Home Cleaning products and solutions
What are some products or solutions that you will need to clean the oven?
Before beginning the cleaning process, you will first need to round up all of the necessary cleaning tools and products to tackle this kitchen compartment. Now, before you start checking your bank account to estimate or calculate the costs for expensive cleaning products, we’re here to tell you that you can find some of these items in your household already.
The following are some of the products that you can use to clean your oven:
- Baking soda
- Hot water
- Dish detergent
- Microfiber cloth (2)
- Razor Blade
- Lemon (2)
Although you don’t need all of these ingredients or products, having most of them will help you try different strategies if one isn’t particularly effective. These products can also help with home cleaning as well so it can come in handy to have a plethora of options.
What are some oven parts that need cleaning?
Many who begin to clean their oven for the most part know to clean the inside as well as the stovetop. But unfortunately, the smaller areas are largely missed due to the inconvenience or simply their inconspicuous size.
Some areas to keep in mind when you’re cleaning are the:
- Oven door
- Oven shelves
It is important to clean your oven thoroughly from the little crevices to the control modules as these areas can hold the most grease or sludge-like dirt beneath them. Usually, the door, knobs, racks, and shelves get the most food spillage so these areas also need to be scrubbed down to ensure that you doing an efficient cleansing.
Tackling the glass oven door
How to clean the oven door?
Although you may ask “how to clean the oven door?” a more accurate question would be “how to clean an oven glass?” as this particular area is mostly made up of glass. For glass, you need to take proper precautions so that you are careful not to damage or scratch this area while still effectively cleaning off any dirt or grease.
First, you will start with the outside of the door. For this area you will do the following:
- Use either lemon juice or Distilled white vinegar as these cleaning solutions will operate to remove any excess grease or food remnants.
- Take a spray bottle and work your way over the door, spraying the cleaning solution on every crevice or area on the door.
- Use a microfiber cloth to wipe away the cleaner and grime, use downward strokes for maximum efficiency.
- Repeat this process for the more stubborn stains or areas.
- After you’re done, take a dry microfiber cloth to finish drying the door while simultaneously buffing any leftover streaks on the glass.
After you are done cleaning the outside of the door, it’s time to work your way inside which can be a bit more challenging as it is the closest to the food and grease making it all the more persistent to remove. You will do the following:
- After opening the door, you will take a damp microfiber towel and wipe any loose bits of food or grime stuck to the door.
- Next, you will make a baking soda paste, take a bowl and add ½ cup of baking soda.
- Then slowly add the water which is usually 2 parts baking soda and one part water.
- After mixing it should look like shaving cream or a thick white paste.
- You will then spread the paste on the inside of the door or oven window.
- Let the paste sit for 15-20 minutes so the paste can take effect.
- Once the time is up, you’ll take a moist microfiber cloth and start wiping away the paste.
- For the more stubborn bits, we advise using a razor blade to gently scrape the excess grease or muck. Remember to point the razor away from the glass at a flat edge angle to not damage the glass.
- Repeat this process if needed.
- Then you will take a dry microfiber cloth to clean off any leftover streaks on the glass.
For those that can remove the glass door from your oven, this could help facilitate the cleaning process as you won’t have to keep the door open or closed making it more comfortable for you.
Using baking soda
How to clean an oven with baking soda?
For homeowners that are used to cleaning their homes, they are probably familiar with the use of baking soda. As a powerhouse cleaning option, this miracle-working product can be used to remove even the most stubborn grease or dirt. There are several ways to use baking soda, here are some mixtures you can use to cleanse your oven:
- Like you did with the oven door, you will take two parts baking soda and one part water to make a paste.
- Mix these two ingredients until it forms a thick paste.
- Spread this mixture liberally over all areas in your oven that contain leftover food particles or grime.
- Once you have freely spread the mixture, you will wait about 15-20 minutes so that it can take effect on these areas.
- After the wait is over, you’ll wipe away the parts you put the paste on.
- Take a damp cloth and use it to clean off any baking soda residue, making sure there isn’t anything leftover so it can be completely cleansed.
- With a dry microfiber cloth, wipe any excess liquid or water from the oven. You can also let it air dry but we suggest using a dry cloth to fasten the process.
A second way to use baking soda is the following:
- Combine two parts baking soda and one part water to make the paste.
- Next, you will apply this paste over all the greasy or dirt areas where there are any food particles and remnants leftover.
- Take distilled white vinegar and put some in a spray bottle, then spray this liquid on top of the areas you placed the paste on.
- After you spray it on, you’ll see the baking soda paste start to bubble.
- Leave this solution on for about 20 minutes.
- Take a microfiber cloth or a dishcloth and wipe it away gently, make sure it is non-abrasive to not leave any scratches or damage to the oven.
- Once again, you will follow through with a clean damp cloth to make sure there is no leftover residue from the paste.
- After wiping through, make sure to use a microfiber cloth to dry off the area so there is no excess moisture or water.
Baking soda can be said to be a miracle worker. If you’re wondering how to clean oven quickly, both of these strategies can work wonders and help you get done in 30 minutes or less.
Cleaning the oven racks and tray
What are some ways you can cleanse the oven racks and tray?
For the oven compartments like the oven racks and tray, you can breathe a sigh of relief as these areas can be easily cleaned with dish detergent. This solution has also been used to clean other areas of the home as an easy go-to strategy.
If it is possible to remove the oven racks, we would suggest doing so as it can help the cleaning process go a lot smoother. Once you have removed the racks, you are going to soak them in the sink with dish detergent and hot water. Leave the racks inside for about 10-15 minutes. Then you will use a soft-bristled brush or dishcloth to cleanse it and remove any food or grease.
Placing the oven racks in the dishwasher can also help remove the stubborn bits of food on the racks as the hot water can also soften the burnt areas. This will speed up the process tenfold.
How can you clean greasy ovens or greasy oven stains?
There is nothing worse than having to scrub away at a grease stain or spot only to see that it has hardly come off and you are ready to accept the fate of the dishpan. If you often use your oven, there is no getting past the grease latching onto your oven door or general oven area.
While there are certainly many chemical cleaners on the market that can assist in the removal of grease, we also have some homemade tips that will keep you from spending the extra buck. Here are some ways you can quickly accomplish grease removal on your oven:
- First, you will use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe the greasy area.
- Spread some baking soda on these areas and let it sit for approximately five minutes.
- Use a damp cloth to clean up the paste afterward.
- Then you will take another dry microfiber cloth to wipe the excess water or moisture.
Another way you can clean up grease with a home-made solution is the following:
- Mix one-part lemon juice with one part vinegar
- Pour this mixture into an empty spray bottle.
- Spray over your oven grease with this mixture.
- Wait up to ten minutes so that this mixture can take effect, the longer you let it sit the better.
- Use a damp cloth to scrub the area clean.
- Then take a dry cloth to wipe away any leftover mixture.
Both of these strategies can easily remove grease and help you get done in less than 30 minutes if you’re in a hurry or simply wish to speed up the process.
Tips for Oven maintenance
How often should you clean your oven?
Although there are different studies and opinions on how long you should go without cleaning your oven, the consensus due to an overwhelming number of bacteria that stem from this area is daily.
We know it can be hard to deep cleanse your oven when it gets to the point where there is the excessive build-up that is too stubborn to remove, which is why tackling any spillage or food grease the day of can work to promote a healthier kitchen area in general as well prevent any dangerous air pathogens that can come from a dirty oven.
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Samajdwar observes that while Salesforce provides an end-to-end solution, the businesses look only to utilize a part of it and that they do not need all the bells and whistles. However, what businesses fail to understand is that the Salesforce is designed to be one-stop-shop. It can be applied not necessarily to solve one challenge or one area of practice but to be utilized across all domains including sales, marketing, project management, internal operations, and others. "We help customers realize the true value out of Salesforce and scale up the solution to handle multiple domains. Now the sky is the limit," he quips.
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In an instance, a healthcare provider was looking for an assessment tool for their patients. When StackNexus was called in for help, it made the customer leverage Salesforce Community Cloud where the patients can log in and give their assessments. The data then flows into the Salesforce Health Cloud where the clinicians can check the patient’s details and provide the right feedback. On the backend, StackNexus with the help of Salesforce CRM automated the workflows and processes concerning patient-physician engagements. "Essentially, leveraging out-of-box Salesforce tools and products, we were able to come up with an end-to-end solution for our clients, rather than having to build everything from scratch,” remarks Samajdwar.
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The summer is at its peak, and with it comes the feeling of thirst and the danger of dehydration. A dry mouth is a sign that we need to drink more. Usually, drinking water will help but if you're still always thirsty there may be a bigger problem here.
Prolonged dryness in the mouth may indicate a disruption in saliva secretion. It’s a very common problem which increases with age. In fact, about 30% of those aged 65 and over suffer from it.
"The feeling of having a dry mouth is also called xerostomia and can be caused by physiological conditions such as stress and pressure when not drinking enough or God forbid dehydration, but it can also signal that there’s a problem with the function of the salivary glands so there’s a decrease in the amount of salivation,” explained Dr. Ayelet Zlotogorsky, Oral Medicine Specialist at Aram, the Multidisciplinary Center for Aging Medicine.
Saliva is much more necessary than it might seem
"Saliva is an essential fluid for maintaining the health of the mouth and its proper functioning," explained Zlotogorsky. "It’s essential for swallowing food, for whispering the flavors of the food we eat, for a pleasant general feeling in the mouth. Saliva protects the soft tissues from mechanical injury (for example, of hard food), is a barrier to various infections and of course, maintains the health of the teeth and gums."
Saliva is composed of at least 99% water to 1% of various ingredients, mainly proteins and various salts, which give it its unique properties. "Decreased salivation and the development of dry mouth have significant implications for oral health, general functioning and quality of life," explains Zlotogorsky.
There are many reasons for impaired salivary gland function and the development of dry mouth, including taking certain medications (the most common cause, especially in adults), radiation treatments to the head and neck area in oncology patients, autoimmune diseases such as Sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, infectious diseases like hepatitis C and AIDS, uncontrolled diabetes, Parkinson's and more.
Although the problem of dry mouth is more common and widespread among adults over 65 studies show that age itself has no significant effect on the rate of saliva production and composition.
In fact, the decrease in salivation is mainly related to the increase in the presence of various diseases and the increase in the number of medications taken daily, and these problems become more common over the years.
Zlotogorsky added that a continuous decrease in salivation can cause a number of health and functional problems and a significant impairment of quality of life, such as: difficulty in being able to chew and swallow food properly and as a result, there may be nutritional deficiencies and digestive problems; difficulty speaking which may lead to social or occupational difficulties, recurrent infections in the oral cavity and increased risk of tooth decay and gum disease.
When to see a doctor
"When a person feels dryness in the mouth regularly and continuously and drinking enough water and fluids, depending on his age and medical condition, doesn’t solve the problem, it’s recommended to consult an oral medicine specialist," said Zlotogorsky.
By examining the patient's medical background, medications taken regularly and certain blood tests, along with a comprehensive examination of the head and neck area and oral cavity, a doctor can diagnose whether or not there’s a significant decrease in saliva and locate the causes of the feeling of dryness.
"Sometimes, extra tests and different types are also needed to help more accurately examine the structure and size of the salivary glands, if they function properly or are defective, if there are inflammatory changes in the glands themselves or evidence of obstructive disorders in their saliva ducts," she added.
Once the diagnosis is made, ways to treat or relieve dry mouth can be tailored depending on specific considerations for each patient. In some situations, it’s possible to prescribe drugs that encourage the secretion of saliva and sometimes a change in the drug that a person takes regularly, if possible, will lead to a significant improvement in the feeling of dryness.
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American Women Quarters™ Program
In late 2020, Congress passed legislation (P.L. 116-330, signed into law on January 13, 2021) directing the U.S. Mint to consult with the National Women's History Museum, as well as the Smithsonian Institution American Women’s History Initiative and the Bipartisan Women’s Caucus, to identify prominent American women to honor on a series of quarter dollars over the next four years.
These trailblazing women will be featured on circulating and numismatic American Women Quarters™ Program coins beginning in January 2022. The public was invited to submit recommendations through a web portal hosted by the National Women's History Museum; more than 11,000 recommendations were submitted for consideration. Click here to learn more about this inspiring and important program.
The 2022 Quarters
The United States Mint recently announced the names of the first five women to be honored on coins issued under the American Women Quarters™ Program. Maya Angelou, world-renowned poet and scholar; Wilma Mankiller, the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation and an activist for Native American and women’s rights; Adelina Otero-Warren, a leader in New Mexico’s suffrage movement and the first female superintendent of Santa Fe public schools; Dr. Sally Ride, the first American woman in space and first acknowledged gay astronaut; and Anna May Wong, the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood, achieving international success despite racism and discrimination, will be the first distinguished American women celebrated on the reverse of the program’s circulating quarters. Read more about these trailblazing women here:
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In this 2-day course, students will gain the skills, tools, and knowledge they need to deploy Apple devices. Interactive discussions and hands-on exercises guide them through configuring and managing...Read More
In this 2-day course, students will gain the skills, tools, and knowledge they need to deploy Apple devices. Interactive discussions and hands-on exercises guide them through configuring and managing Apple devices. Students will work through real-world scenarios to test and reinforce their knowledge and skills.
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Explore the challenges of manually configuring multiple devices in an organization.
Learn how to use MDM to configure and manage devices consistently and eficiently.
In this introduction to Apple Business Manager, you'll configure settings to enable over-the-air enrollment and supervision and learn how users can personalize organization-owned devices.
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Deploy shared devices
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With it being just a few days past the 500th anniversary of Luther’s posting of the 95 theses, it is worth looking at a particular aspect of Luther’s theology. Just six months after his famous theses were posted, he took part in a disputation (discussion) at Heidelberg.
At this meeting on April 25, 1518, Luther offered 28 theses (these theological theses were followed by 12 more philosophical ones). It is here that his famous “theology of the cross” was formulated. The 28 theses can be viewed here: bookofconcord.org/heidelberg.php
While I will spend a bit of time looking at them, it is one aspect of this that I especially want to dwell on: Luther’s understanding of divine love, as opposed to human love. But let me quickly touch on his theologia crucis. He distinguished the theology of the cross from the theology of glory.
The latter had to do with the human attempt to comprehend God and get right with God, while that former had to do with admitting to our complete inability to know and please God with our own fleshly efforts. It is at the cross that the true revelation of God is found, and there every bit of human pride is shattered.
We either come to God on his terms – via a crucified saviour – or we attempt to come to him in our fallen and spiritually dead condition. Only one avenue works. Luther delighted in the cross of Christ and all that it symbolised: humility, suffering and death.
Because that is the only way to get right with God. It does away with all pretences of human greatness, wisdom and ability. It equalises us all as lost sinners who can only look to Christ on the cross for any hope. There can be only these two alternatives when it comes to salvation and right standing with God.
Luther rejected the theological position current at the time which he saw as those who glory in themselves, their own efforts, their own human reason, and their own achievements, even if combined with God’s grace. He offered instead a position that brings glory to God alone, showing fallen mankind their utter hopelessness apart from Christ and the cross.
As Eric Metaxas writes in his brand new biography of Luther (Viking, 2017), “At some point, we come to an end and are stuck. It is at this point that we must stand and wait for God’s revelation to come to us. God must condescend to speak to us. If he does not, we have no hope. We are alone at the end of all human capability and logic, looking up.”
Or as Mark Mattes summarises in the just released Dictionary of Luther and the Lutheran Tradition (Timothy Wengert, ed., Baker, 2017):
The theology of the cross is God’s program to unbelieving sinners who ultimately must despair of themselves (thesis 18). To remake such sinners into people of faith, God destroys one’s most treasured defenses and the convictions that sustain human self-righteousness before God. Hence, God reveals himself, but only paradoxically, as concealed in the cross: God’s wisdom is granted in foolishness, his power in weakness, his glory in lowliness, and his life in the death of his Son (cf. 1 Cor. 1:18-25).
This became the heart of Luther’s theology, and much of the Protestant Reformation. And it is this position which he begins to enunciate and expand upon in these 28 theses. While all 28 theses are important contributions to the development of medieval theology, it is his final one that I wish to focus on.
Thesis 28 says this: “The love of God does not find, but creates, that which is pleasing to it. The love of man comes into being through that which is pleasing to it.” This short but powerful statement deserves careful attention. It especially nicely counters the mushy and unbiblical emphasis found in so many churches today that God absolutely is thrilled to bits with us just as we are, and that is why he acts on our behalf.
The opposite is in fact the case. We are not at all lovely. We are instead sinners fully deserving the wrath of God. But in his grace he reaches into our hopeless situation, and offers salvation to those who cannot save themselves. This is the real love of God.
As Luther explained:
Sinners are lovely because they are loved; they are not loved because they are lovely. That is why the love of man avoids sinners and evil persons. But Christ says: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners (Matt. 9:13). And this is the love of the cross, born of the cross, which betakes itself, not where it may find something good to enjoy but where it may confer good upon the poor and the needy; for it is more blessed to give than to receive, says the apostle (Acts 20: 35).
A very helpful summary of Luther’s thoughts – albeit a brief one – is found in Carl Trueman’s 2015 book, Luther on the Christian Life (Crossway). The following is found on pages 66-67:
Luther’s radical redefinition of theological vocabulary demanded by the cross involves nothing short of a virtual inversion of meaning. This is most evident in the last of the theological theses. In fact, while the distinction between the two kinds of theologians has tended to grip the imagination of subsequent generations, the greatest thesis, the capstone of the whole Heidelberg theology, is arguably thesis 28: “The love of God does not find, but creates, that which is pleasing to it. The love of man comes into being through that which is pleasing to it.” Immediately prior to this, theses 25 and 26 adumbrate Luther’s mature understanding of justification by faith: the doing of the law is seen as woefully inadequate as a means of being right with God and is contrasted with simply resting on God’s Word by faith. This is followed by thesis 27, which states that Christ’s work is an active work, and our work in salvation should therefore be regarded as a passive, accomplished work. This then provides the platform for the thesis on God’s love.
Here the glory-cross antithesis undergirds the distinction between human and divine love. Human love, Luther claims, is reactive: it responds to something intrinsically attractive in an object, which consequently draws it out. In other words, human love is attracted to what it first finds lovely. When a husband recalls the moment he fell in love with his wife, he remembers that he saw something intrinsically attractive within her—perhaps her physical beauty or her charming personality—and his heart was moved to love her. There was something in the object of his love that existed prior to his love and drew him toward her. This is the basic dynamic of human love; but we must remember that the revelation of God on the cross inverts such human logic.
Thus, divine love, by contrast, is not reactive but creative: God does not find that which is lovely and then move out in love toward it; something is made lovely by the fact that God first sets his love upon it. He does not look at sinful human beings and see among the mass of people some who are intrinsically more righteous or holy than others and thus find himself attracted to them. Rather, the lesson of the cross is that God chooses that which is unlovely and repulsive, unrighteous and with no redeeming quality, and lavishes his saving love in Christ upon it.
It is arguable that Luther never wrote a more profound or beautiful sentence than the first part of thesis 28. A moment of reflection indicates that it contains in embryonic form much of his mature Reformation theology. For example, given his position (already stated in earlier theses) on the impotence of the human will, it is theologically necessary that God take the sovereign, unilateral initiative in salvation. This thesis defines the content of the love of God in precisely such anti-Pelagian terms. Theologians often express God’s sovereignty and predestination in somewhat abstract terms. Here, Luther articulates a doctrine of God’s love that provides a framework for both with accents on the personal.
Simply meditating on this divine love will do each believer a world of good. God loves the unlovely. God reaches out to us when we all held our fists to his face in wilful, defiant rebellion. He did not love us because we were first so very lovely. We were not.
But when we receive that love, turn from our sins, and renew a relationship with him, he actually begins to make us lovely. We are transformed by his love. What an incredible transaction. What an amazing God we serve. One need not agree with everything Luther wrote, or everything that the Reformation was all about to appreciate these glorious truths.
This meditation on divine love is one that we will all greatly benefit from as we think about it, meditate on it, wonder about it, and worship God as a result. As Charles Wesley put it in the first verse of his hymn “And can it be that I should gain”:
And can it be that I should gain
An int’rest in the Savior’s blood?
Died He for me, who caused His pain?
For me, who Him to death pursued?
Amazing love! how can it be
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
Amazing love! how can it be
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
Or as the Apostle Paul put it in Romans 5:6-8: “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
For further reading, consider these two volumes:
Gerhard Forde, On Being a Theologian of the Cross. Eerdmans, 1997.
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Taanishi! As the president of the Métis Nation, I am filled with pride and hope that the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada will be a powerful tool to more fully educate Canadians about the long and proud history of the Métis Nation and the many contributions we have made in shaping the country and our collective identity as Canadians.
We need only to examine older records of our history to see a fairly one-sided perspective on the land, its people and its history. These records, whether books, photos, laws or school curricula, have, for the most part, provided a negative and biased view of the Indigenous Peoples in Canada — the Métis Nation, the Inuit and the First Nations. They have also failed to recognize our inherent rights and our significant contributions to shaping Canada from long before 1867 until the present day, while fully lauding the efforts of settlers and their descendants.
It is only in the last several decades that mainstream narratives have begun to include a less biased and more accurate reflection of the Métis Nation. We were sometimes referred to as “Canada’s forgotten people,” a fairly accurate term when you acknowledge that only after arduous political battles have the Métis finally been included in the Constitution Act, 1982, and further recognized by the Supreme Court of Canada in the landmark Powley (2003), Cunningham (2011), Manitoba Metis Federation (2013) and Daniels (2016) decisions. As you can see, centuries have passed since the birth of the Métis Nation in the 1700s. Our “New Nation,” as we called ourselves, played a significant role in Canada’s development, utilizing our knowledge and skills to navigate both the land and the trade and commerce that was taking place across the northwest. We stood up for our rights to be self-determining and to own land. We were significantly marginalized for seeking those rights.
The remarkable resiliency of the Métis Nation is a testament to the strength and determination of our ancestors.
This was particularly true after 1870 and 1885, the darkest times in Métis history, and a dark chapter in Canadian history.
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society has boldly taken a step to address the truth with the creation of this atlas, which will help balance the historical record with other perspectives and missing pieces of history. The atlas will be a powerful educational tool for all Canadians, affirming the Métis Nation, the Inuit and the First Nations, while helping Canadians and the world learn more about the true history of Canada.
The remarkable resiliency of the Métis Nation is a testament to the strength and determination of our ancestors. We honour their strength with the pride and tenacity with which we hold on to our culture, our values and our rights as a founding people of Canada. Here, more of our story is told. | <urn:uuid:06e20b08-d82d-49bb-827a-f75f9b9407e6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca/section/metis/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.953272 | 601 | 3.140625 | 3 |
Film Music: The most amazing music you barely notice
Art + Music Insights 2020 Online
University of New England music lecturer Paul Smith has teamed up with The Joan to deliver a FREE online public lecture on film music.
The lecture will examine the origins of film music in early 20th century America, the Golden Age for film music in the 1980s to 1990s. It will also look at some current trends and experiments as well as some of the extensions into television and video games.
Claudia Gorbman, one of the first film music researchers, explained that film music should be ‘unheard’ and that it guides the audience through the emotional narrative of film but never upstages the visual spectacle. It operates in a unique way to affect the audience and draw on changing musical trends to create a subtle and powerful impact.
Be part of the online audience for this FREE event by sending an email to firstname.lastname@example.org to receive a Zoom link and password to the event. The lecture is 60 minutes followed by Q&A.
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Acupuncture is one aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is reputed to have developed several thousand years ago. These treatments can help increase vitality, improve health, and even help people overcome serious illness when used in conjunction with other healing modalities and lifestyle changes. Acupuncture therapy is often effective in treating problems for which orthodox medicine has no solution. The ancient art and science of pulse-taking, when done by a skilled practitioner, can give an amazing amount of information about a person, and can allow the practitioner to administer especially effective treatments. Acupuncture involves inserting extremely thin, sterile, disposable needles through the skin at very specific points along meridians where “qi “(energy) travels. Little if any pain is felt during an acupuncture treatment. The needles are used by a skilled acupuncturist to direct and balance the flow of “qi” in the body, thus also regulating blood flow and organ function. Very little or no pain is felt when the needles are inserted. Breaking of the skin is usually felt, and sometimes various senstions, such as itching, warmth, or tingling. By needling the appropriate points in the right direction with the correct technique, in combination with other points, results from treatments can be quite impressive. Some results come quickly; others take months or even years. Patience is important when receiving acupuncture treatments. Sometimes, needling is accompanied with moxabustion, the burning of mugwort – a Chinese herb – near or on acupuncture points. Sometimes herbal or nutritional therapy combines effectively with acupuncture. Sometimes electrical currents are applied to the needles or directly to the skin at specific acupuncture points. Qi gong exercises can also be an important adjunct to acupuncture therapy. Dr. Wagner has been using acupuncture in her holistic practice since 1980, and has studied with Chinese, Korean, and Japanese acupuncturists. | <urn:uuid:8794ec08-382d-45ea-a8b1-d203e63988f8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://ewagnerholistichealth.org/acupuncture/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.945877 | 380 | 2.515625 | 3 |
The Feather River is the largest tributary of the Sacramento River in northern California, and the north, middle, and south forks of the river meet at Lake Oroville. FISHBIO and our project partners from Spring Rivers Ecological Sciences conducted compliance monitoring on the North Fork Feather River on behalf of PG&E in 2021. Fieldwork included electrofishing and snorkel surveys of the fish community as well as monitoring of benthic macroinvertebrates. Results of this monitoring effort will help establish baseline (first year) conditions for future comparison and evaluation of the fish population’s response to the river flow regime under federal licensing requirements.
At three monitoring locations along the river, block nets were erected and depletion electrofishing was conducted through multiple passes of the project reaches using backpack electrofishers. Captured fish were processed to collect length and weight measurements, which were subsequently used to estimate weight-length relationships and condition factors, evaluate length and age structure of species encountered, and to calculate fish density and biomass estimates for each location. In areas that were too deep for effective electrofishing, snorkeling was used to conduct visual observation surveys in order to calculate indices of abundance and density, as well as community composition. Benthic macroinvertebrate collection and habitat assessments were also conducted at each monitoring location. | <urn:uuid:a6cbd04b-1577-4357-9808-eb07ef42fecf> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://fishbio.com/projects/feather-river-compliance-monitoring/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572215.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815235954-20220816025954-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.965731 | 272 | 2.859375 | 3 |
At NeW, we believe in supporting women in college, but also beyond in the workplace and as community leaders. Meet NeW alumna, Mehek Cooke, current candidate for Ohio State Representative. Mehek shares how NeW impacted her college experience and gives advice to NeW women today.
How has NeW impacted you?
I learned about NeW during a period of time when I was looking for a space to share my conservative views and empower others to do the same. I moved to Indiana to pursue a graduate and law degree and found out very quickly that as a conservative woman I was in the minority. I was silenced by teachers in classrooms for expressing my views, mocked by peers for my opinions and there were times I sat alone during lunch. No, I am not sharing my memory of what grade school politics looks like – this is what I experienced in graduate and law school.
NeW offered me the opportunity and space to share my views in a respectful but unapologetic manner, overcome challenges and encouraged me to step up as a leader in various volunteer and internship opportunities.
What is your favorite memory from your involvement with NeW?
My favorite memory occurred on a day steeped in political discussion in the heat of a presidential election. I was struggling to face significant adversity for my political and social views from my peers. That same day, the women in NeW reminded me to never compromise my integrity or beliefs. Their wisdom and strength reminded me to treat others with dignity even when they don’t afford you the same courtesy. The courage the women of NeW surrounded me with that day continues to be a source of strength I draw from daily.
What advice do you have for young conservative women?
I always tell women you get what you have the courage to seek. Don’t allow the status quo to define who you are as a conservative.
I can not tell you how many voters I met after announcing that I am running for State Representative in Ohio in 2020 tell me I do not look like a Republican because I am an Indian-born minority woman. It is time to break down the barriers and challenge the status quo. We do not all have to look alike to fight for what really matters – the American dream. I believe 2020 is a year for conservative women to step up, take on leadership roles and create the path to victory. And as a mentor recently told me – if you decide to run be all in – failure is not an option. This applies to any role you choose in life. You only get one life so make it count. | <urn:uuid:4f946dc1-0215-4a1a-a1de-72b62213149e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://enlightenedwomen.org/alumna-spotlight-mehek-cooke/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571222.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810222056-20220811012056-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.970775 | 526 | 1.515625 | 2 |
Background. Although cigarette smoking is known to lead to widespread augmentation of sympathetic nervous system activity, little is known about the effects of smoking on directly measured human sympathetic activity and its reflex control. Methods and Results. We studied the acute effects of smoking two research-grade cigarettes on muscle sympathetic nerve activity and on arterial baroreflex-mediated changes of sympathetic and vagal neural cardiovascular outflows in eight healthy habitual smokers. Measurements were made during frequency-controlled breathing, graded Valsalva maneuvers, and carotid baroreceptor stimulation with ramped sequences of neck pressure and suction. Smoking provoked the following changes: Arterial pressure increased significantly, and RR intervals, RR interval spectral power at the respiratory frequency, and muscle sympathetic nerve activity decreased. Plasma nicotine levels increased significantly, but plasma epinephrine, norepinephrine, and neuropeptide Y levels did not change. Peak sympathetic nerve activity during and systolic pressure overshoots after Valsalva straining increased significantly in proportion to increases of plasma nicotine levels. The average carotid baroreceptor-cardiac reflex relation shifted rightward and downward on arterial pressure and RR interval axes; average gain, operational point, and response range did not change. Conclusions. In habitual smokers, smoking acutely reduces baseline levels of vagal-cardiac nerve activity and completely resets vagally mediated arterial baroreceptor-cardiac reflex responses. Smoking also reduces muscle sympathetic nerve activity but augments increases of sympathetic activity triggered by brief arterial pressure reductions. This pattern of autonomic changes is likely to influence smokers' responses to acute arterial pressure reductions importantly.
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Let's Learn How to Use Chopsticks! - History, Science, and Culture in Chopsticks(7 to 12 yo)
In this 2-week course, we're going to learn how to use chopsticks. Furthermore, we're going to study about history, science, and culture beyond the usage. We're going to practice chopsticks with challenging games in the second class.
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Are you interested in Asian culture? Do you want to try new foods with a new equipment? Do you want to look cool when you're eating Korean food? Let's try chopsticks and learn about it! I'm Ethan from Korea, who has used chopsticks for 28 years. Let's learn how to use chopsticks, and play games with those! Furthermore, we're going to learn about history, science, and culture of chopsticks. This class is a 2-week course. Here's the plan of the course! The first class : We're going to...
Learners will be able to use chopsticks after this class. Learners will learn how to practice the skills after class, and understand the history, science, and culture over usage.
I've used chopsticks for 28 years, almost everyday!
Teacher will tell the students what we're going to play in the second class(eg., moving beans to another dish.) Practicing with materials would be great, but it's optional.
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For multi-age licenses, a student majors in an academic area and completes courses required for license. Degrees offered include B.A., B.S., and B.M.E., depending upon major.
Minimum Professional Education Credits Required: 46
Basic professional education course requirements:
Include the following courses and their credit hour values:
- PSY 325 - Adolescent Development, 4 credit hours
- EDU 101X - Introduction to Education and Teaching, 3 credit hours
- EDU 103DX - Education of Children with Special Needs, 2 credit hours
- EDU 114 - 21st Century Productivity Tools, 1 credit hour
- EDU 206 - Introduction to Adolescent Education, 3 credit hours
- EDU 211D - Exploring Education in a Diverse Society, 3 credit hours
- EDU 212 - Teaching and Learning, 3 credit hours
- EDU 214 - Media Resources for the Education Professional, 2 credit hours
- EDU 306 - Differentiated Instruction and Assessment, 3 credit hours
- EDU 312 - Classroom Learning Environment, 3 credit hours
- EDU 314 - 21st Century Classroom Technology, 1 credit hour
- EDU 348 - Reading in the Content Area, 3 credit hours
- EDU 350-357 - Special Methods in Adolescent Young Adult/Multi-age Teaching Field, 3/4 credit hours
- EDU 490 - Clinical Practice, Multi-Age Education, 9 credit hours
- EDU 492 - Senior Capstone Seminar, 3 credit hours
*Completing Multi-Age requirements constitutes a minor in Education.
Multi-Age Education (prekindergarten through twelve): Foreign Languages-French, German, Spanish; Health; Music; Physical Education; andd Visual Arts.
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Music Education candidates have a professional education program that varies from the program listed here. See Music Education for details.
To earn an additional license in Mild/Moderate Educational Needs, the Multi-Age Education candidate must complete the following sequence of courses:
- EDU 204 - Phonics and Spelling Development, 3 credit hours
- EDU 274 - Introduction to Students with Mild/Moderate Educational Needs, 3 credit hours
- EDU 275 - Professional Collaboration and Transition Development, 3 credit hours
- EDU 343 - Literacy Instruction with Adolescents, 3 credit hours
- EDU 347 - Mathematics Instruction in Middle Childhood Education, 3 credit hours
- EDU 377 - Academic/Life Skills Assessment and Data-Based Decision Making for Students with Special Needs, 3 credit hours
- EDU 378 - Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support, 3 credit hours
- EDU 434 - Diagnostic and Remedial Reading Methods, 3 credit hours
- EDU 494 - Remediation Across the Curriculum, 3 credit hours
- EDU 415 - Clinical Practice in Mild/Moderate Educational Needs, 5 credit hours (1/2 semester)
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bleeding heart, any of several species of Dicentra or the species Lamprocapnos spectabilis (formerly Dicentra spectabilis), all of which are members of the poppy family (Papaveraceae). Bleeding hearts are commonly grown as shade-garden ornamentals and are native to the temperate woodlands of eastern Asia and North America. All parts of the plants are considered poisonous if ingested.
The old garden favourite is the Asian bleeding heart (L. spectabilis), widespread for its small rosy-red and white heart-shaped flowers dangling from arching stems about 60 cm (2 feet) tall. There is also a white form, L. spectabilis ‘Alba.’ The deeply cut compoundleaves are larger than those of the cultivated species of Dicentra, such as the shorter eastern, or wild, bleeding heart (D. eximia), which produces sprays of small pink flowers from April to September in the Allegheny mountain region of eastern North America. The Pacific, or western, bleeding heart (D. formosa) of mountain woods, which ranges from California to British Columbia, has several varieties of garden interest. Dutchman’s breeches (D. cucullaria) is found throughout eastern North America. | <urn:uuid:ba5d8d47-9a0b-497a-9012-c20baa606490> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.britannica.com/plant/bleeding-heart | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.91455 | 264 | 3.03125 | 3 |
Behind SWET: Memories and Reflections
My earliest experience of gender discrimination was when a men-only-feast was held at my grandparents’ house many years ago. (At that time I hadn’t received any education about ‘equality’ or ‘equity’, and was very young). Upon the Chinese New Year, my parents took me from the city to visit my mothers’ parents, who lived in a traditional courtyard house in rural Huai’an, a city in Jiangsu Province. As the New Year was approaching, my grandparents held a feast in the reception hall with a bunch of important guests. But the ‘rule’ in rural Jiangsu (as well as rural parts of many other provinces) is, only men are allowed on the ‘main table’ in the hall, and women and children have to eat outside of guests’ sight. The only exception to the rule is exceptional capability or fame among the local people. In this case, only one of my aunts, who’s intelligent enough to graduate from college in an age when college students are rare in poor areas and good at dealing with the complicated interpersonal relationships in that small town, sat with my grandfather, my uncles, and my eldest male cousins. They talked among themselves, laughed, ate, drank, smoked, and accompanied the guests, while the rest of the family was excluded from this joyful and harmonious picture, busy with cooking and cleaning in the kitchen.
Finally finishing serving the ‘main table’ and cleaning up the mess in the kitchen, my grandmother, my other aunts, and my mother gathered all the children to the small kitchen and ate: leftover food that couldn’t fit in the plates for the ‘main table’, about five or six dishes, which was one-fourth of the number of the dishes served at the ‘main table’. There were only four stools in the kitchen; everyone was too polite to sit and just stood crowded one next to another, with the bowl in hands. Even that, us children didn’t stay under the rooftop for long. As my grandmother decided to cook more dishes and needed the space, all the children were sent to the courtyard to stay out of their way.
I felt so offended and disappointed, not only because of the stupid ‘tradition’ or the ‘rule’, that female family members were not allowed on the table, but also because my mother, someone who I had always looked up to as a tough and independent woman, put up no resistance. She just stayed silent for a really long time when I questioned her later about why she couldn’t make it to the ‘main table’.
Growing up observing my mothers’ relatives and acquaintances’ lives, I started to notice more and more disappointing and annoying facts about men’s and women’s duties and rights in that small rural town. I gradually understood my mother’s choices of marrying in a completely strange and distant city from where she grew up, but not fighting when she was there: it was too strong of a cultural power and too many people living in accordance without questioning, both men and women, old and young. They have not a single clue of ‘equality’ but only deep-rooted patriarchal ‘traditions’ that an individual could never defeat.
My mother has five older sisters and a younger sister-in-law. When I was younger, I saw all of them as ‘diligent, hardworking, and kind women’ and was taught to treat them as role models. As I grew up, I realized this is a cunning strategy of the patriarchal system to put women in charge of most of the housework and childcare in their families. On top of all that, they all still need to go to work. My uncle would never lay a hand on the dishes or the laundry or the pots and pans unless it was really urgent. If there’s a dirty bowl in the sink but my aunt is not home, it will just sit there forever and perhaps hatch a hundred baby dirty bowls before my aunt gets home. ‘It’s simply women’s business,’ according to some of my uncles and aunts.
Anger towards the Chinese systems and traditions that I gradually learnt to be “patriarchal”, empathy for those women who are suffering silently and living under oppression, and concern over their future as well as my mine, have driven me to learn more about gender equality, and feminist theories.
The situation varies a lot in different areas in China. My father who grew up in Taizhou, Zhejiang, despite his role as the main decision maker of my family, is a family man who is almost equally sharing the housework with my mother. In his hometown, men seem to be more okay doing housework than those in my mother’s, at least cooking and getting groceries. Right next to Zhejiang Province is Shanghai City, where men are known for doing more housework than their wives.
It is true that women’s status, after the establishment of the People’s Republic of China, has drastically improved after a long history of living with low status and suffering from patriarchal oppression. The government made a commitment to guarantee the equality between women and men. During the crucial period of resuming industrial production and economic development after over a decade of war back in the 1950s, Chinese leadership announced the famous slogan, ‘Women can hold up half of the sky’ to encourage women to participate in the labor force.
The controversial One Child Policy announced in 1979, while it has drawn criticism for many reasons, coincidentally changed many little girls’ fate for the better. As many more families had no sons, girls started to be the center of attention and treasured just the same as parents would treat their sons. More money and attention that was traditionally intended for the sons were now spent on the daughters, intending for their girls to be as competitive as the boy next door, or even better.
Now China has one of the highest female labor participation rates and percentage of GDP contributed by female workers. But social norms continue to burden working women and put them in a disadvantage. Women are still seen as primary caregivers of their families. Since there is very limited access to childcare and elder care, women are still expected to quit the job market when their families need them.
As I broadened my scope to the whole world, intuitively knowing that women in almost all countries are still doing much of housework and childcare for free, even at the price of giving up their paid jobs, the actual reality really shocked me. My intuition only imagined the tip of the iceberg of women unpaid labor and their economic contributions to the world. The world needs to acknowledge women’s gigantic contribution to the economy and the world, and reckon with the fact that most women do it all without any credit, paychecks, or being treated respectfully as hard workers who are equally contributing to the prosperity of the world as men. | <urn:uuid:03d47bae-1c06-4f0e-8a85-3e3a7b80e8bf> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://parsons.edu/dt-2020/publication/entry/behind-swet-memories-and-reflections/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572215.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815235954-20220816025954-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.980406 | 1,482 | 1.867188 | 2 |
- “Equality Is Not a High Standard” Patricia Monture: 1958–2010
Haudenosaunee and intensely proud of it, Patricia Monture was an extraordinary legal scholar and feminist academic to whom this issue of the journal is respectfully dedicated. We mourn her death and wish to recognize her important contributions to anti-colonial, anti-racist feminist theory and practice. Many obituaries have been written about Patricia, all stressing her singular role in calling the law to account.1 I will not attempt to repeat the details of her accomplishments. Instead, I want to remember a friend and co-conspirator on issues involving women and the law. Patricia was an early supporter of this journal, sitting on the board from the late 1980s. As someone who joined the Canadian Journal of Women and the Law (CJWL) when she did, I vividly remember Patricia during those early meetings when several of us called the journal to account for its failure to publish articles that included attention to race and colonialism.2 She was passionate yet calm and steady about what needed to be done. She would be frustrated that the battle has not been won (as Rakhi Ruparelia’s article in this issue concludes), but I am guessing that she would have continued to coach the rest of us in the art of making an anti-colonial feminist journal.
Patricia always dared to dream in brighter colours than the rest of us. She once reduced me to tears on a panel when she simply asked the question “what would Brown and Black spaces look like in a university?” and proceeded to describe a place of learning where all would be welcome. Her commitment to an anti-colonial, anti-racist feminism was reflected in her activities as a founding member of Researchers and Academics of Colour for Equality (RACE). In the last month of her life, she reluctantly sent her regrets for not attending the tenth anniversary [End Page i] conference of RACE in Edmonton and managed to put together a panel of Aboriginal scholars despite her illness.
Patricia Monture unfailingly offered sisterhood and solidarity. My own article in this issue benefited from her help. She supported my project exploring Aboriginal deaths in custody and even personally drove me around Saskatoon to meet with lawyers who represented Aboriginal families during inquests. There are many feminist scholars and activists doing anti-colonial work who could tell a similar story about Patricia’s generosity. Of course, it was not only Patricia Monture’s capacity for friendship and solidarity that left its imprint on our souls. Her writing also profoundly shaped feminist anti-colonial struggles in Canada. From Thunder in My Soul: A Mohawk Woman Speaks and Journeying Forward: Dreaming First Nations’ Independence to the anthology she edited with Patricia McGuire, First Voices: An Aboriginal Women’s Reader, we learned to walk an anti-colonial path in politics, holding the hand of a feminist scholar who announced early on that equality with men was not a high enough standard for her.3 Without sovereignty, gender equality means nothing to Aboriginal women. Patricia believed deeply that only the knowledge of the many Aboriginal communities would allow Aboriginal people to make progress. Women were key players in the project of decolonization, but their efforts had to be linked to the survival of their communities and were not simply about gender discrimination.
The articles in this issue pay respect to the ideas of Patricia Monture in several ways. Aimée Craft begins by exploring treatises as law. Arguing that treaties should be read alongside the written record, oral histories, and Indigenous knowledge, Craft demonstrates this methodology, producing an Anishinaabe perspective on Treaty One. Such a perspective uncovers the context of the treaty in ways that a straightforward reading of the written text does not, enabling us to understand its intent. Craft shares something with Patricia Monture who declared some time ago that solutions to transforming the settler colonial state “are located in the collective memory of my people and our ancestors.”4 Martin Cannon tackles the issue of the relationship between sexism and racism through an exploration of McIvor v The Registrar, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (2007 and... | <urn:uuid:8897a92e-c36b-4818-9f1b-272622ed1ead> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://muse.jhu.edu/article/543904/pdf | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.967231 | 849 | 2.21875 | 2 |
Holding a wake during a pandemic is a different ballgame altogether.
The death of a loved one is the sort of life-changing event that surviving family members come to terms with. But when there is a pandemic going on, grief gets turned on its head. While coping with loss, a bereaved family now has the added responsibility of ensuring that they do not allow social interactions that can let the Covid-19 virus take root.
Keeping a safe social distance and keeping your water droplets to yourself are the new refrains we have grown used to hearing when we step into public places, and the same goes for the wakes that are ongoing while Covid-19 is still a clear and present danger.
The act of mourning will have to adapt to these new rules, as Singapore strives to keep numbers of new infection cases low. Already, there have been anecdotal stories both on mainstream and social media of what these new rituals may look like.
Because public health and safety will be the utmost priority as Singapore attempts to resume a rhythm of normalcy, even those of us who have to send off a loved one in a final farewell will need to bear the following in mind:
Keep safe distances
From June 19, families holding wakes for their loved one can receive up to 20 visitors at a time, up from the 10 number of persons that was first implemented during the Circuit Breaker period. Family members in groups of up to 5 will also be able to pay visits to niches of their loved ones in public columbaria.
But it is still necessary to ensure a safe social distance of 1 metre between visitors. According to NEA regulations, these means that attendees should be seated at least 1 metre apart if the seats are not fixed to the floor. For seats that are fixed, families will have to mark out alternate seats that should not be occupied.
Here are some other reminders to help you keep your family and friends safe in the time of a pandemic.
Keep visits short
Traditionally, a wake is an open-invitation event that allows well-wishers – from neighbours, to relatives to friends and colleagues, to drop in for the duration of the wake to say their last goodbyes. But the pandemic has made it necessary to keep visitor numbers small and manageable. Online RSVP tools, such as the one offered by Obits.sg, allow families to keep track of visitors who wish to attend. There are added conveniences such as setting a cap on visitor numbers at fixed time intervals to ease the burden of ensuring that they do not break any laws while they receive visitors.
Keep interactions minimal
Besides keeping a safe distance, other types of secondary interactions, such as offering a condolence or donating pek kim to the bereaved family, can also be contactless. Instead of writing a note on a piece of paper, or allowing money to exchange hands physically, offering virtual condolences or opting to receive pek kim digitally can be deployed.
Keep vulnerable persons away
Turning up to say your final goodbye and showing support for a grieving friend or family member is a great source of comfort and solace. But what if you’re not in the best health? Livestreaming wake and funeral services have become more accepted since the start of the Circuit Breaker phase, and this trend is a great way for families to allow friends and relatives who can’t attend in person to participate. The family can also share live streaming details with well-wishers through the digital media such as Obits.sg.
Keep hygiene levels high
Temperature taking has become the norm for people heading to public spaces such as malls and supermarkets. Wakes are no different. Some families have taken it on themselves to provide hand sanitizers. Others have chosen to keep the wake duration short, even opting not to hold a wake and selecting a direct funeral instead. It may be a relief for families who have to carry out a wake in the coming days that more people will be allowed to participate, but the onus will be on them to ensure hygiene levels are maintained. | <urn:uuid:161cb2d0-f14b-4082-ab82-50dee0e9e881> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://blog.obits.sg/2020/06/18/how-a-pandemic-is-changing-the-way-we-mourn/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.958225 | 836 | 1.773438 | 2 |
Soybean Planting Dates
Research from many sources has shown repeatedly that planting dates are critical when trying to achieve high yields in soybeans.
A customer noticed an odd pattern in the yield map on the InCommand™ display while harvesting soybeans. After some quick investigation on-the-go in the cab, using summary reports, we picked up the iPad and began to look closer using AgFiniti® Mobile. Below are some screenshots with an explanation. Riding in the combine, the soybeans on the western part of the map looked stronger, but the data says otherwise. The variety that was planted on this block of land is a late Maturity Group 4. Looking at the data, the grower remembered planting was interrupted and the soybeans on the eastern part of this farm are 20 days older. The field isn’t finished yet, but projections are the earlier planting date will out-yield the later by 10 BPA. Timeliness is money!
10 bpa X $9.50/bushel = $95/Acre
*I concealed the product and grower names in these images purposefully to protect the privacy of our customers and to avoid endorsing any particular seed variety. Independence and farmer-friendly data is of high importance at Ag Leader.
There is an obvious difference in yield delineated by a line running N/S. (The line is a road the machine cuts across with no beans.) Field average so far is just under 65 BPA.
Querying the western portion, the average is around 63 BPA.
Querying the eastern portion, the yield is around 73 BPA.
To find out more about how InCommand can improve your planting operation, read more here.
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When I began working with a company years in the past, one of my jobs was to write scripts and employee messages for a CEO. The first thing I did was undergo every video of him I might find, particularly those where he was speaking to staff. Similarly, after I took on a brand new consumer who was a busy enterprise proprietor with a really distinct and bold personality, I hunted down every video I might find of her on-line earlier than I even talked to her on the phone. Knowing the particular person you’re writing for is ideal, however that does not always happen. Sometimes you just know them casually, not properly, or typically you just know of them.
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Based at the University of Rochester, the Lazarus Project brings multispectral-imaging technology to institutions all over the world as a fully mobile imaging laboratory. The lab "capture[s] images of a manuscript or cultural heritage object, then use[s] digital processing techniques to recover texts and images lost for centuries due to damage or deliberate erasure." The Lazarus Project provides this technology to institutions free-of-charge through a competitive research proposal process. Past projects have included materials based at the Folger Shakespeare Library, the Chartres Media Library, and the New Bedford Whaling Museum, to name a few (some projects have their own embedded hyperlinked pages that readers can access under the Projects section). The project is led by a board of directors that encompasses professors and professionals in related fields, in addition to consultants at external organizations and graduate students at the University of Rochester. Those interested in seeing how detailed the multispectral imaging is with the Lazarus Project should check out the MSI Martellus Map, which provides a side-by-side slide bar comparison of the map as seen in natural daylight with a processed multispectral image. | <urn:uuid:c8ff16c9-5e60-4e3b-a914-004d123723e9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://scout.wisc.edu/archives/r51042 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.917181 | 232 | 2.328125 | 2 |
https://gaacork.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/coach-children-640x343-1.jpg 343 640 Joseph Blake https://gaacork.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/logoofoot.png Joseph Blake2020-04-01 11:50:232020-04-01 11:51:16GDA Pat Spratt shows the value of school GAA initiatives.
In January, Pat Spratt started a new project in Mallow National schools for 2nd class teachers and pupils. This coaching project ran for a duration of 6 weeks in three schools Gaelscoil Aogain, St Pats boys and Scoil Ghobnatan. Mallow being a huge urban area has a lot of children who never get the opportunity to take part in our games. This was the motivation for running the programme.
The 2nd class” Maghealla peil” project saw Martin Farrissey coach in St Patricks Boys National School Martin O’ Brien in Scoil Ghobnatan National School and Pat coaching in Gaelscoil Aogain. There was five weeks of uninterrupted coaching with all 2nd class pupils and class teachers followed up our sessions twice more weekly as part of the PE Curriculum. Pupils loved the project and there was huge improvements in the players skills and Movements over the duration of the project.
At the end of the five weeks on March 4th schools brought all 180 pupils to Mallow Gaa pitch in the town park to take part in a football Blitz day. Sixth class boys and girls refereed on the day. All schools were mixed up into teams where boys played together and girls same giving everyone an equal opportunity to play in small sided games. Mallow GAA were on site to inform children of how they could join the club for the season ahead.
The project has been very successful and allowed 180 children the opportunity to play GAA, facilitated teacher training in physical education delivery and allowed Mallow GAA to build relations with pupils and the schools which will help in the recruitment of new players.
A similar project had recently commenced in Kanturk also and will resume once GAA activity returns .
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It's really difficult to be a good person in a place that has attracted those who have less desirable social qualities. Tolerance, understanding, and compromise to facilitate a respectable community is challenged, if not attacked outrightly.
Through 43years of my life, I have experienced the many different facets of being an activist and organizer as a default means of surviving USA's brutality. That is to say, every attack of persecution against my person since I was in the womb. USA's corrupt and libertine intelligence agencies and black projects affected the entire course of my life.
And, as a child, I made a promise to myself to fight these people, who were also my neighbors and in my very tiny neighborhood.
Today, there is a growing movement of targeted individuals. Some are innocent crime victims who have no means for compensation. Some are not innocent and did engage in activities that are questionable for financial gain. Others are victims of the intelligence agencies and have been put through a range of unconstitutional social engineering programs and protocol, character assassination for war impression management, to those who are non-consensual technologies testing victims.
This does not discount the thousands of families and children who have been broken by human traffickers, those who use lives for their own monetary gains in many human industries.
Today, we are no longer confronted with simple moral issues of the rights of any being, cells of creatures, animal to human that sought to break free from the gross bounds of blatant slavery, abuse, torture, and death.
Environmental destruction follows in the aftermath of the destabilization of communities, and this is happening world wide.
For any human to pass judgement on any other human who does not express their political or family ties is no longer a "domestic and local issue" to America. The perpetrators have numerous look-alike or doppelganger agents to sway the political fabric of any nation.
The psycopathy we are facing at home, in our home nations is stretched between legalities and direct actions of our perpetrators. It is often counterintuitive to normal commonsense to survive the attacks.
Together, citizens across the world are having a discussion about the perpetrators enabling this widespread destruction where every person counts.
I*t begins in your community, with a corrupt neighborhood watch or town association and planning commission selling out to a bigger company. The easy targets for them are the hardworking elderly and single minorities.
Other targets are activists who put up resistance to these "black projects" that ultimately enable new electromagnetic weapons to be tested on the human population.
Many share similar stories to learn that they are not alone. We are at a new point in human history where It's time to make a new history and fight these injustices.
After many decades of my own organizing and activism;- I learned we now have a need to join together to revise the perceptions of innocent defense industries, their shareholders, and their impact on our everyday lives. And, We must hold them accountable globally for the most atrocious violations against the fabric of life on this planet.
Please keep posted and join me in your area soon to help begin a new chapter and voice your concerns.
Angela M. Kneale
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Entries linking to unable
prefix of negation, Old English un-, from Proto-Germanic *un- (source also of Old Saxon, Old Frisian, Old High German, German un-, Gothic un-, Dutch on-), from PIE *n- (source of Sanskrit a-, an- "not," Greek a-, an-, Old Irish an-, Latin in-), combining form of PIE root *ne- "not." Often euphemistic (such as untruth for "lie").
The most prolific of English prefixes, freely and widely used in Old English, where it forms more than 1,000 compounds. It underwent a mass extinction in early Middle English, but emerged with renewed vigor 16c. to form compounds with native and imported words. It disputes with Latin-derived cognate in- (1) the right to form the negation of certain words (indigestable/undigestable, etc.), and though both might be deployed in cooperation to indicate shades of meaning (unfamous/infamous), typically they are not.
It also makes words from phrases (such as uncalled-for, c. 1600; undreamed-of, 1630s; uncome-at-able, 1690s; unputdownable, 1947, of a book; un-in-one-breath-utterable, Ben Jonson; etc., but the habit is not restricted to un-; such as put-up-able-with, 1812). As a prefix in telegramese to replace not and save the cost of a word, it is attested by 1936.
"having sufficient power or means," early 14c., from Old French (h)able "capable; fitting, suitable; agile, nimble" (14c.), from Latin habilem, habilis "easily handled, apt," verbal adjective from habere "to hold" (from PIE root *ghabh- "to give or receive").
"Easy to be held," hence "fit for a purpose." The silent h- was dropped in English and resisted academic attempts to restore it 16c.-17c. (see H), but some derivatives (such as habiliment, habilitate) acquired it via French. Able seaman, one able to do any sort of work required on a ship, may be the origin of this:
Able-whackets - A popular sea-game with cards, in which the loser is beaten over the palms of the hands with a handkerchief tightly twisted like a rope. Very popular with horny-fisted sailors. [Smyth, "Sailor's Word-Book," 1867]
updated on February 25, 2014
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Imagine dropping your child off at child care and later being able to monitor his or her every move on the Internet.
With the help of unique web cameras, Con Carino Christian Child Development Center is making history by giving parents the opportunity to view their kids on kinderkid.com from home or work.
They are the first center in New Mexico to begin such a program.
“We should have the system set up and ready to go within a month,” said Felix Candelaria, who operates the child care center with his wife, Sarah, the director of the program.
The couple’s two children Marissa, 7, and Miranda, 4, attend Con Carino along with 26 other children.
“The families here are really close to us. A lot of the kids have been with us since they were infants. We think of them as our kids,” he said.
Ten cameras are situated throughout the building with one located by the playground outside and another by the parking lot entrance.
A monitor system is situated in Felix’s office which reflects what is going on in every room.
“Parents see pictures inside and out of the kids,” Candelaria says. “Each camera zooms inside to see what they are doing in every room. We save the videotapes for 30 days.”
What makes the program at Con Carino even more unique is that parents will have to possess a password to enter the website. That password changes every month. “Parents have a secure, four digit code to see how their child is doing,” he said.
Security is an important safety factor at the child care center. No stranger can enter Con Carino without a code. Parents clock in and clock out after bringing their kids inside.
“We’ve heard stories about kids escaping from child care,” Candelaria said. “We wanted to make sure the toddlers can’t leave. You have to hold down the handle and press a button to open the door. And, there’s another code to push before you enter. We want safety for our kids so strangers can’t come in.”
A phone system has been installed in every room so none of the teachers have to leave the toddler or children when call for assistance.
“At some places, employees leave the children unattended to talk with other employees. We wanted to avoid what we were seeing. All of this security brings about peace of mind. For parents, it’s worth it,” Candelaria said.
For eight years, the Candelarias have operated Con Carino, the business they named “With Love” in Spanish, at a smaller location. The center is now open at the old Jehovah’s Witness building at 1716 Los Lentes NE and has expanded to offer more service.
“We take care of more kids since the expansion. We have 26 right now with the capacity for 48,” said Sarah Candelaria. “The kids don’t get bored because they’re changing activities throughout the day.”
From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. babies, toddlers, preschoolers and children up to the age of 12 find a home away from home at Con Carino.
Kids attending the structured Christian child care center follow a daily routine where they are involved in arts and crafts, Bible study, and Spanish. Older children work on computer skills and there is always daily homework.
“We teach them about housekeeping. They have to put everything back in place after play time. They throw out the trash and set and clear the table,” she said.
When dinner time rolls around, the kids enjoy family style dining where they serve themselves in the spacious commercial kitchen.
The fee is $95 a week to attend Con Carino Christian Child Development Center.
“Most other centers average $130 to $145 a week,” Candelaria said. “Eighty percent of our families are low income. Our focus was to help them. Its been blessing.”
To find out more about Con Carino, call 565-8023.
“They take what they want and fill their own milk cups,” Felix says. “The family atmosphere is very different from being stored away at school. Here, the kids say a prayer before dinner and it feels like home.”
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Waiting in Pain? Access to Palliative Radiotherapy
Steve Hill, Palliative Radiographer
Velindre NHS Trust
Imagine: You have been diagnosed with cancer, and then you have been told it is not curable and treatment is now palliative. Imagine one day that you are suffering with a multitude of symptoms, and the medication does not help.
You need radiotherapy (RT), and your treatment is scheduled sometime within the next two weeks. How would this affect your quality of life? Could you do the things you want to do? With time being short.
Any solution needed to have a patient centred approach, involving everyone as equally as possible without demanding too much of the patients precious time.
In Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC), approximately 1621 patients per year are receiving palliative radiotherapy, (1341 palliatives and 280 emergency patients), which is approximately 39.7% of total radiotherapy patients in VCC and 7355 fractions (sessions) of RT. A recent telephone palliative patient experience survey carried out at VCC asked what symptoms they experienced and found 45% of patients have had symptoms for over 3 months, while 69% having had their symptoms over one month.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT:
Identifying what problems the patients were facing and why they were delayed helped the team identify where the greatest need was first four months worth of data was then collected and analysed along with swimlane mapping and calculating Opportunity Costs for past, present and future developments.
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) recommend the gold standard from referral to starting RT for all emergencies is 24 hours (acceptable is 48 hours) and palliatives is 2 days (accepted is 14 days) (RCR, 2005).
The service at VCC before May 2016 delivered an average referral to starting RT time for emergencies of 1.14 days and 5.45 days for palliative patients. Although acceptable, it was found this causes a disruption 51 % of the time to a busy Outpatient department. The palliative radiographer and team at VCC identified a need to develop a rapid-access service onto Palliative Radiotherapy, to reduce the wait from referral to treatment time (RTT) with little or no disruption to outpatients and deliver the expected quality of care. This was piloted from May 2017.
Data analysis showed that days the palliative radiographer undertook tasks on behalf of the medic had significantly shorter cycle times and expedited delays.
By adopting more of the roles traditionally performed by the medical staff could further reduce RTT. This scenario has been swimlane mapped and an opportunity cost analysed.
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Can you tell us a little bit about what you do?
I make hand-painted glass.
How did you first become interested in art?
I was born interested in art. Art is everywhere!
How does art enrich a community, and what are some ways people can engage with art in Burbank?
Art is in many forms, and is connected to the community because art defines physical space, reflects community values, can start a conversation, bring people together, can create a sense of belonging, and improve social well-being, as well as create economic development. People can engage more with art by going to art events and supporting local artisans. Art fairs can be a good place to not only engage with art, but also to be able to meet different artists and experience art in different forms and venues.
If you could share with our community one thing about art, what would it be?
The expression of art can come in many, many ways and emotions. Art is therapy, art is healing, art is fun, art is messy—art is your own voice and your imagination.
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Draughts Board Game
Classic version of the traditional board game draughts. Also known as checkers, this game sees two players face off against each other in an attempt to remove all of their opponent's pieces from the board. Each piece can move one square forward diagonally to move across the board. To take another player's piece, you must be able to jump across it in a diagonal line and land in a vacant space behind. The last player with pieces left on the board wins.
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- Players try to clear their opponent's pieces
- For two players
- Box 38cm long, 19cm wide Approx
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As Venezuela’s political crisis spins further out of control, many are looking to the military to see if its once-unflinching loyalty to the socialist revolution might be fraying.
On Sunday morning, Venezuelans awoke to news that a small group of armed men tried to take over a major military base in the central city of Valencia after a long-mutinous national guard captain appeared in a video calling for rebellion.
The government said what it described as a “terrorist attack” led mostly by civilians dressed in fatigues and deserted officers, not active troops, was quickly put down and seven people were arrested. It wasn’t clear how much support existed for the so-called “Operation David,” but dozens of civilians startled by the sound of gunfire poured into the streets singing Venezuela’s national anthem to back the rebels.
Many people wonder whether the tension-filled incident could foreshadow a bigger uprising to come from a military with a long history of rebellion and whose troops — like many Venezuelans — are increasingly caught up in the nation’s economic and political crisis.
Analysts say that such a scenario is unlikely for now.
While signs of disgruntlement are growing as security forces come under a barrage of rocks and Molotov cocktails during almost-daily anti-Maduro protests, soldiers also fear persecution under an opposition government. In addition, they face risks that any plans for a secret uprising would be found out.
“They feel trapped,” said former army Gen. Hebert Garcia Plaza, a former Maduro minister. Since seeking exile in Washington in 2015 following accusations of corruption by Maduro, he has emerged as a sought-after filter of information for journalists, the opposition and, increasingly he says, distraught soldiers.
“There’s lots of unease, but they can’t provoke a political change without a clear horizon of what comes after Maduro,” Garcia Plaza said.
Venezuela’s military accumulated unmatched power and privilege in the past two decades of socialist rule, and Maduro has been increasingly relying on the armed forces as his own grip on power weakens. Last week, with the support of top generals, he plowed forward with a plan to seat an all-powerful assembly mandated with rewriting the constitution. Political opponents and dozens of foreign governments consider it an illegitimate power grab that will strip Venezuela of its last vestiges of democracy.
The opposition is urging the military to switch loyalties and pressure Maduro to cede to its demands, including freeing hundreds of political prisoners and setting a timetable for presidential elections. But many in the military, especially higher-ranking officers, have already hitched their fate to the revolution.
Following a 2002 coup, then-President Hugo Chavez, himself a former tank commander, carried out a deep purge of the military and promoted loyal officers to top positions in the government.
Maduro has expanded the military’s political power even further, giving them control of key sectors of the economy, such as food importation. He also rewarded soldiers with pay raises and bonuses that are the envy of civilians struggling amid triple-digit inflation and widespread shortages.
Even before the ballots were counted in the July 30 election for the constitutional assembly, Defense Minister Gen. Vladimir Padrino Lopez went in front of the cameras accompanied by the top military brass to celebrate the results as a defeat for imperialism.
Despite the outward loyalty, some cracks began to appear even before Sunday’s attack. At least 106 members of the armed forces, some of them junior officers, have been jailed for alleged crimes such as rebellion and treason since protests began in April, according to the lists provided by an army official on the condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal. There also have been a few high-profile defections from lower-ranked soldiers that have become social media sensations.
One is Giomar Flores, a low-ranking naval intelligence officer who in June released a video calling for the armed forces to uphold the constitution. Before fleeing to Colombia, where the video was recorded, he was assigned to policing food lines in Falcon state, a job that in theory afforded access to hard-to-find staples but which ended up turning him against the institution he loved.
“I decided my future was worth more than a bag of food,” the 25-year-old Flores said in an interview with The Associated Press from Bogota.
He said the top military command was corrupted by the government and divisions within the institution more apparent than ever.
“The armed forces today are like a snake, whose head is the top command that sadly is subordinated to the regime,” Flores said. “If you cut off the head, you’ll find us the troops.”
Rebellion Faces Obstacles
But a full-grown rebellion such as the one led by then-Lt. Col. Chavez in 1992 faces enormous obstacles, not the least of which is a dedicated counterespionage effort by Maduro.
“It’s very hard to create critical mass without being found out,” said Ivan Briscoe, head Latin American analyst for the International Crisis Group. “In an era of instant digital communications, authorities can be alerted to the risk of destabilization very quickly.”
Far from resolving Venezuela’s problems, a coup would trigger a full-blown international crisis and likely split the military, leading to even higher levels of violence approaching a civil war, Briscoe said. Opposition leaders, wary of awakening ghosts in a region that has turned its back on a century of military takeovers, are instead calling for behind-the-scenes pressure and restraint on using force against protesters.
A failure of the socialist system also could expose many senior officers to prosecution for human rights abuses and corruption. Several have already been targeted by U.S. sanctions, including the head of the army and national guard.
The opposition has gone to great lengths to say it will avoid a witch hunt if it gains power. But many in the military are unconvinced that any promises from the traditionally fragmented opposition can be taken seriously, given the huge challenges it would face governing, Garcia Plaza said.
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|Sovereign state||United Kingdom|
|Region||South East England|
|Incorporated||1 April 1974|
|• Type||Unitary authority|
|• Body||West Berkshire Council|
|• Leadership||Leader & Cabinet (Conservative)|
|• MPs||Laura Farris|
|• Total||271.88 sq mi (704.17 km2)|
|• Rank||55th (of 309)|
|• Rank||125th (of 309)|
|• Density||580/sq mi (230/km2)|
|• Ethnicity||95.0% White|
1.3% Mixed Race
0.9% Chinese or other
|Time zone||UTC0 (GMT)|
|• Summer (DST)||UTC+1 (BST)|
|ONS code||00MB (ONS) E06000037 (GSS)|
|OS grid reference|
West Berkshire is a local government district in Berkshire, England, administered from Newbury by West Berkshire Council.
The district of Newbury was formed on 1 April 1974, as a merger of the borough of Newbury, Bradfield Rural District, Hungerford Rural District and Newbury Rural District, along with part of Wantage Rural District.
Until 1 April 1998, Newbury District Council and Berkshire County council were responsible for the region at local government level. On 1 April 1998, Berkshire County Council was abolished and Newbury District Council changed its name to West Berkshire Council and took on the former County Council's responsibilities within its area.
West Berkshire is semi-rural in character, with most of the population living in the wooded Kennet valley. Apart from Newbury, the other main centres in the district include Thatcham, Hungerford, Pangbourne and Lambourn. Larger villages include Burghfield, Mortimer and Hermitage. 30% of the population resides in the East of the district, these towns and villages including Tilehurst, Theale, Purley-on-Thames and Calcot which form part of the Reading/Wokingham Urban Area. West Berkshire borders Hampshire to the south, Wiltshire to the west, Oxfordshire to the north and both the Reading and Wokingham authorities to the east. Around three-quarters of the land is designated North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, ranging from the Berkshire Downs to the Thames Valley.
The highest point in southeast/south-central England is located in West Berkshire at Walbury Hill with a summit height of 297 m (974 ft) 2 km to the south of the village of Inkpen, though the hill is not particularly prominent.
West Berkshire has a number of water courses running through the area. In addition to the River Thames, there are the Rivers Lambourn, Kennet, Pang, Bourne and the Kennet and Avon Canal and a number of tributaries that feed these rivers. Properties within flood plains may be at risk of flooding from rising river waters or from water coming up through the ground in some periods of heavy and/or prolonged periods of rain. Purley and Pangbourne are particularly at risk.
West Berkshire has the 21st largest economy in England, characterised by low unemployment, above average wages, and abundance of jobs in technology and financial sectors. The presence of Vodafone has created a cluster of around 80 mobile phone related businesses in Newbury, while the Lambourn area is the second most important centre for the racehorse industry in Great Britain, employing over 800 people directly, and producing an annual income of £20 million.
West Berkshire is also home to Atomic Weapons Establishment, near Aldermaston, Wolseley plc, Bayer and PepsiCo.
The coat of arms for West Berkshire was established in 1974 for Newbury District Council. Upon the creation of the unitary authority it was inherited by West Berkshire Council.
The colours of red and gold in the arms represent industry and the richness of the area, whilst the interwoven cross represents the weaving industry which was important to Newbury in past centuries. The corn on the shield represents the agriculture industry which is important to the area, whilst the cogwheels represent manufacturing and manufacturing achievement. The mural crown represents local government and the grassy mount symbolises the downs of the surrounding area. Finally, the horseman represents the two battles of Newbury in the English civil war.
See also: West Berkshire Council elections
Since 5 May 2005 the West Berkshire Council is Conservative-controlled because of a by-election in Thatcham North. Before that, the Liberal Democrats and Conservative Party had an equal number of seats but the Liberal Democrats had control due to the casting vote of the council chairman. The Liberal Democrats had first taken power in 1991.
The district is approximately coterminous with the parliamentary constituency of Newbury, except for areas to the east where parts of West Berkshire are incorporated into the constituencies of Wokingham and Reading West.
See also: List of schools in West Berkshire
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A British news agency teamed with Chainalysis to uncover just how rampant cryptocurrency Twitter scams are and the methods employed. Using well-regarded tech personalities such as Elon Musk, tens of thousands of dollars have been swiped from unsuspecting admirers.
No, Elon Musk Is Not Giving Away Crypto
Senior developer at Chainalysis, Alvaro Sevilla, explained: “The differences in the way these funds are being handled, such as different withdrawal patterns and the use of different exchanges, is indicative of different copycats attempting to do the same scam. The simplicity of the attack, which requires little technical knowledge and preparation, also leads us to believe it’s a trend more than an organised attack,” he told Sky News.
The two outfits teamed up to uncover how rampant crypto Twitter scams are, using popular profiles such as Elon Musk, a well regarded tech savant and founder of companies such as Tesla and Space X, and Vitalik Buterin of Ethereum, who is generally respected in the crypto world proper. After having shared their report findings with Twitter, the team received this response from the social media platform: “We are aware of coordinated spam activity around cryptocurrencies and related software products. The malicious use of automation, impersonation, and other deliberate attempts to deceive are prohibited under the Twitter Rules.”
And yet many offending profiles remain, proving it a difficult task to police the problem from on-high. It’s probably more worthwhile to remind average and newer enthusiasts there is no such thing as a free lunch. If it appears to be too good to be true, it probably is. Though these well worn cliches seem downright obvious, it does appear some of the scammers attempted to feign legitimacy.
A higher-profile account establishes a pattern of syntax and image, and then an offending account merely copies its attributes down to the finest detail. A quick read inside a thread is usually the easiest way to catch unsuspecting eyeballs. The fraud profile at some point within the discussion offers to give free cryptocurrency.
Words like “community” are tossed around, and the posing profile urges readers to zap a few small fractions to a wallet address with the promise of larger returns later. It has evidently worked so well, legitimate personalities have retaken to Twitter in order to warn followers. In the case of Mr. Buterin, he’s even changed his official Twitter name for emphasis.
“Our teams are overseeing a technological process of batch suspending these networks of offending accounts at scale and at speed,” Twitter explained. “If anyone sees suspicious account behaviour relating to these issues, they should block the user immediately and report them directly to our dedicated support teams.”
Alexander J Martin of Sky News noted, “The fake accounts have struck hundreds of times over the last two months, with the most successful taking away as much as £50,000 a day before using a range of exchanges to convert the proceeds into cash. In the largest scams, Sky News has observed hundreds of fake and automated accounts retweeting and liking the scam post, some responding with claims that they received money back; all providing the scammer with legitimacy and encouraging other users to take part.”
Within the Twitter thread, automated responses to the request by the scam profile issue encouraging testimonials. And if an initial skeptic were slick enough, the ethereum blockchain confirmed token amounts were indeed sent, perhaps lending an air, at first glance, of legitimacy. The team was unable to determine how much of the amounts were sent credulously by victims, versus what’sknown as “seed” amounts used to trick future victims sent by the fake profile itself to create a fear of missing out.
“Our investigation found that some of these scams did indeed feature seed transfers,” Mr. Martin observed, “but these curiously were only utilised by the least successful of the scams. For the most successful – which received thousands of pounds from their victims – not a single transaction could be confidently flagged as a seed transfer.”
It wasn’t really any more than that. Create a fake profile and wallet. Invade a thread with carefully worded urgency. The user sees the amount as a pittance and sends it along for the gamble, and probably won’t even report having been duped. And, look, everyone else seems to be doing it and it worked for them!
For its part, Chainalysis “detected significantly different methodologies in terms of how the scammers attempted to launder their cryptocurrency, and to which exchanges their funds were sent in exchange for cash – suggesting that the campaigns were being run by copycats rather than a single conspiracy with an established method of operating.”
What do you think about such scams? Should Twitter become more restrictive or should users take greater care? Let us know in the comments!
Images via Pixabay, Chainalysis, Twitter.
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“HBO’s TV series Westworld is a remake and expansion of the 1973 film by writer Michael Crichton about an immersive theme park where guests can interact with artificially intelligent robots programmed to act out cowboy stories from the Old West. The film follows a similar pattern as Crichton’s 1990 novel Jurassic Park, but instead of genetically engineered dinosaurs, Westworld features artificially intelligent robots. The robots malfunction and eventually start to attack the park’s guests. The HBO version of Westworld adds a new wrinkle to the story: the robots’ violent turn is a result of their becoming self-aware. They gradually realize they are robots and attempt to stage a revolution against their human masters in the name of freedom.
Such warnings about the dangers of self-aware artificial intelligence (AI) are familiar in science-fiction films, from 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) to The Terminator (1984) to recent standout Ex Machina (2014). Like its predecessors, the new version of Westworld is essentially a Frankenstein story in which an artificial life form turns on its human creators. But the TV series is not simply a cautionary tale about AI technology. It warns us against the uncritical optimism of scientific utopianism, but it also critiques today’s culture of social media and video games, embedding these themes in an overarching philosophical and neuroscientific exploration of consciousness and free will.”
This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with Journal author John McAteer about his Volume 41 #4 feature article,“HBO’s Westworld and the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence.”
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There’s a reason our society rarely hands teachers the microphone.
We’ll tell you the truth.
Oh, we’re too good mannered to be brazen about it. We’d rather encourage you for trying than criticize you for getting something wrong.
But if you ask us for truth, that’s usually what you’ll get.
Just ask any first grader.
“Is my finger painting good, Miss Pebbles?”
“Oh my, it is!”
“Why yes. I love what you did with that smear of yellow and blue in the corner. Where they overlap, it turns green.”
“Do you think it’s good enough to compete against the seniors in the high school?”
“Maybe you’d better practice a bit more, Dear. At least wait until you can spell your name correctly before devoting your life to art.”
That’s why I was so delighted to get an invitation to do a TED talk.
Here was my chance to tell it like it is.
Sure, some people look to TED for encouragement and life affirming inspiration.
But the way I see it, the only real affirmation is honesty.
Otherwise, it’s just a bromide, a deception, an intellectual hard candy to plop into your skull and let your cranium suck on until all the sugar is gone.
We’ve all seen these TED talks on YouTube or the Internet – some well-dressed dude or dudette standing in front of a crowd with a headset microphone and a grin offering anecdotes and words of wisdom to a theater full of eager listeners.
But after hundreds of thousands of talks in scores of countries, the format has almost become a parody of itself. At many of these events, you’re just as likely to find some Silicon Valley tech millionaire waxing philosophic about his casual Friday’s management style as you are to hear something truly novel.
No, the way I see it, the TED extravaganzas are just asking for a bundle of truth wrapped in a plain brown box – quiet, unassuming and ticking!
For me, doing one was a long time coming.
The first I heard about it was at United Opt Out’s Education and Civil Rights Summit in Houston, Texas, two years ago.
I was rooming with Jesse “The Walking Man” Turner – an education professor at Central Connecticut University and famed social justice activist. He’s been involved with everyone from Moral Monday’s to S.O.S. Save Our Schools. But he’s most well-known for walking from Hartford to Washington, DC, to protest school privatization and standardization – a feat he did not once, but twice!
Anyway, one night as I was fading into sleep, he whispered to me from across the room, “Steve, you ever thought about doing a TED talk?”
“Huh? Whas tha, Jesse?”
“A TED talk. You ever thought about doing one?”
“Oh I don’t know. That would be pretty cool, I guess.”
“I organize an independent TED event at my school every year. We should get you on the schedule.”
And that was it.
I think. If there was any more to that conversation my conscious mind wasn’t involved in it.
But then the following year I got a call from Jesse asking if I was ready to come to Connecticut.
I wasn’t. I’d just had two mild heart attacks and wasn’t in a condition to go anywhere. I could barely gather the strength to go to school and teach my classes.
What followed was a year of recovery.
I dedicated myself to my students and my blog and made it through the year. In the summer, I put together my favorite on-line articles into a book for Garn Press – “Gadfly on the Wall: A Public School Teacher Speaks Out on Racism and Reform.”
After it was published in November, I worked to promote it, going from event-to-event, book store-to-book store lecturing, signing, and listening. I was even invited to Chatham College to address their graduating class of teaching students.
Then another surprise. I was one of three educators in western Pennsylvania nominated for a Champions of Learning Award in Teaching from the Consortium for Public Education. In the final analysis, I didn’t end up winning the award, but it was a huge honor.
And then to top it all off, Jesse called me back and asked me if I was ready to come to Hartford and give the TED talk another try.
I jumped on it.
How could I say no?
This year has been like a second chance, a new lease on life. I’ve been eating healthier, exercising, losing weight and taking nothing for granted.
But that comes with certain responsibilities.
I couldn’t go there and just mouth platitudes and self-help advice. I couldn’t just tell some touchy-feely stories from my classroom and conclude about how great it is to be a teacher.
Even though it is great – the best job in the world.
But our profession is under attack.
Public schools are being targeted for destruction. The powers that be are using segregation, targeted disinvestment and standardized testing to destabilize public schools and replace them with privatized ones.
The school house is on fire! This is no time for heart-warming stories. It’s time for anger, agitation and activism!
So that’s what I decided to speak about.
Frankly, that wasn’t what I originally planned.
At first, I was going to talk about how society expects too much of teachers – how we expect educators to do it all.
But then the opportunity came to “practice” my speech in front of my entire school building.
I thought to myself, is THIS really what I want to talk about?
If I only get one shot at this – and I probably will get only one shot – do I really want to spend it on society’s unfair expectations?
That’s when I scrapped what I had and started over, this time focusing on “The Plot to Destroy Public Education.”
I must have rewritten my presentation at least five times.
Jesse said I’d have no more than 15 minutes so I practiced just about every night to make sure I was within that time.
The word may have gotten out around my school because the invitation to speak to the entire building quickly evaporated. Maybe there really was a scheduling mix up. Maybe not.
But it didn’t matter. My presentation was ready like a bomb – no hand holding, no concessions, just the truth.
The weeks flew by.
Before I knew it, it was time to fly to Connecticut. I couldn’t believe it was really happening.
When I got there, Jesse picked me up from the airport. He was a consummate host. He couldn’t have treated me better if I was royalty. He paid for my hotel, paid for most meals, drove me everywhere, kept me in good company and entertainment and even gave me a “Walking Man” mug as a token of his appreciation.
I was the only person flying in from outside of the Hartford area. Most of the other seven speakers were from there or had roots in the community.
All but two others were PhDs. The list of names, vocations and stories were impressive. Dr. Dorthy Shaw, a famed education and women’s studies professor, talked about surviving cancer. Dr. Noel Casiano, a sociologist, criminal justice expert and marriage counselor, told a heartbreaking personal story about the three people who mentored him from troubled teen to successful adult. Dr. Kurt Love, a CCSU professor focusing on social justice and education, talked about the greed underlying our economic and social problems. Dr. Barry Sponder, another CCSU professor focusing on technology in education, talked about flipped classrooms. Dr. Johnny Eric Williams, a sociology professor, talked about the myth of whiteness and how it corrupts how we speak about race.
Elsa Jones and her son Brian Nance were the only other non-PhDs. Jones is an early education consultant and the daughter of the Rev. Dr. William Augustus Jones, Jr., a famed civil rights leader who worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
They were the ones I bonded with the most. All four of us went out for pizza after the talks.
But when I first entered the Welte Auditorium in the Central Connecticut State University campus, it was truly frightening.
The building could hold hundreds, perhaps thousands of people. Yet organizers had limited the audience to only a hundred. All the seats were up on the stage.
There was a little circular rug where we were to stand and the camera people were setting everything up.
Behind us, a ceiling high blue-purple backdrop would showcase the TED logo and any slides we had prepared.
Which brings up an interesting distinction.
This was not a corporate TED event organized by the TED conference and sanctioned by their foundation. It was a TED “X” event, which means it was independently organized.
TED licenses its name for these grassroots X-events. There are a list of rules that organizers must follow. For example, all tickets to the event must be free. Contrast that with the corporate TED events where tickets go for thousands of dollars.
I was glad I was where I was. This was going to be the real deal – a thoughtful discussion of authentic issues. And somehow I was up there with these incredible thinkers and activists.
The moment came. Drs. Shaw and Casiano had already spoken. I got up from my seat in the front row to get my lapel microphone attached.
Jesse gave me a warm introduction letting everyone in on the secret of my tie – the design was a picture of my daughter repeated to infinity.
So I walked to my mark and started speaking.
It seems there was some sort of technical difficulty with the microphone. My voice didn’t appear to be coming from the speakers – or if it was, it wasn’t projecting very well. So I spoke louder.
Then Jesse came from the wings and gave me a hand mic and a music stand for my notes.
It took a moment to get used to handling the microphone, the clicker for my slides and my iPad (where I had my notes), but I got the hang of it.
And I was off and running.
I said it. I said it all.
The audience certainly didn’t seem bored. All eyes were on me. A few heads were nodding in agreement. Some faces seemed stunned.
When I ended, there was universal applause. A few folks patted me on the back when I got back to my seat and shook my hand.
And that was it.
I thoroughly enjoyed the remaining presentations but it was hard to concentrate in the post-TED elation.
Jones and Nance were probably the closest to what I was talking about and we got along like we’d known each other for years.
When I got back to the hotel, I felt elation and exhaustion in equal measure.
I had done it.
After months, years of planning, it was over.
Jesse tells me the video will be on-line in a matter of weeks. (I’ll revise this post with the video when it goes live.) Though he did mention that one point in my presentation made him a bit nervous – I had called out Bill Gates for his role in the destruction of public schools. However, Gates is a big donor to TEDs. Jesse half-jokingly said that the TED folks might take issue with that and refuse to upload my speech.
But whatever. I told the truth. If that gets me censored, so be it.
This will be something I’ll never forget.
I’m sorry this article has gone on so long, but there was much to tell. It’s not every day that someone like me gets such a stage and such a potential audience.
Hopefully, my video and my speech will be seen by many people who have never heard of this fight before. Hopefully it will open minds and stoke people to act.
And hopefully the mic issues at the opening won’t be distracting.
Thank you for following my blog and being there with me on this incredible journey.
I left nothing important unsaid. I gave it my all.
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After we speak about eastern clothes culture, what reminds of us is conventional Chinese language clothes. four. Alternatively, you may as well blow a hairdryer in your sneakers for about 20-30 seconds till they are warmed up (good methodology if there isn’t a daylight), this may also help to soften the material and cause it to increase just a little. After that, put on a thick pair of socks, stroll and stretch in them for 20 minutes. Consider women and men waltzing around, seemingly in their very own worlds, wearing ridiculous tights – see you are getting it, we’re talking about ballet dancing. Ballet dancing is an extremely tough dance kind however when you have the endurance and you are able to put in hours of follow, mastering this dance kind is not going to be that troublesome! Get more info on the subject from the articles offered below.
Strain may be perceived internally and self-created in addition to externally utilized. Thus stress can be self-created, consequential in addition to imposed – situational or contextual. For organizational leaders, typically each inside and external sources of stress work in tandem. Whatever the supply of pressure may be, for organizational leaders there is no such thing as a different choice however to guide and work by way of others to convey out the results below stress. Whatever the cause of pressure or components that makes leading beneath strain difficult, strain have to be dealt with appropriately in an effort to produce the desirable outcomes.
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The smell of wood is because of a type of material called volatile extractives that are present inside it. These extractives are usually stored inside the cell membranes of the wood.
Considering the fact that these extractives are usually volatile, a freshly-cut piece of wood is quite aromatic and gradually loses its smell after being in the open air for a while. That’s why the smell is usually more noticeable in freshly-cut wood.
Also, sometimes this aroma can be created because of wood-decay fungi or bacterial attacks. These things break down the cell membranes of the wood, resulting in a stronger smell.
Describing Tree Smells
Describing tree smells is not as easy as describing their color. But it’s possible to identify certain types of wood because of their unique smell.
Cedar and cypress trees have a pleasant smell and pine trees smell like resin. A certain type of maple tree creates an aroma that smells like strawberry jam when it’s warm and moist. Teak wood smells like burnt leather.
Some tropical trees also have a variety of smells. These trees are named after their smell, for example, some of them are known as garlic wood, camphor wood, raspberry wood, etc.
From native Iranian trees we can mention zarbin which is a type of cypress. Zarbin trees have a pleasant smell. Another one is yew wood which has an unpleasant smell. However, with all that said, it’s not always possible to identify different types of wood via their smell because a lot of them don’t have a special smell and they lose their smell over time or because of other external elements.
The smell can be one of the advantages of the wood and plays an important role in determining the use cases of that type of wood. For example, most high-quality pencils have a nice smell to them. That’s because different types of cypress and juniper trees are used in making them. On the other hand, in other use cases such as basket making, transit boxes, and food packaging, the smell can be a disadvantage as it can negatively affect the smell of the food.
In these cases, using woods with no smell has a higher priority. Some types of wood have a special smell that can repel wood-decay pests. In other words, they’re wood repellent and because of that, they have a higher natural resistance compared to smell-less woods. For example, in older times, the people of northern Iran used to make wardrobes from zarbin wood because zarbin has a special smell that repels wood-decay pests. So the wardrobes would last for years. However, it’s worth mentioning that just being pest repellent is not enough of a reason for wood to have high resistance. Some types of wood have a high natural resistance without having a special or unique smell.
The Taste of Wood
The taste of wood is also because of the extractives inside it. The taste can be effective in identifying and determining the use cases of the wood. Freshly-cut wood usually has a more noticeable taste, especially on the inner parts. Oak and chestnut trees, which have a high concentration of extractives, have a bitter taste.
The Usage of Taste
In France, the best and top-quality drinks are fermented in oak wood casks. Usually, the taste is not a commonly used factor in identifying the wood. But they’re used for identifying and differentiating woods that have a very similar microscopic structure.
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Meredith College held its annual Veterans Day commemoration, Honoring Women Veterans, on November 12, 2014. The featured speaker for this year’s commemoration was Brigadier General Jeff Clark, director of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
President Jo Allen welcomed the campus community and noted that the timing of Veterans Day in the Thanksgiving season is appropriate.
“Veterans Day should be commemorated in the season of gratitude and wonder,” Allen said. “We are thankful for the honor veterans bestow on us, as worthy of their service.”
While it is called Honoring Women Veterans, the event recognized and celebrated the service of all veterans. Allen asked any veterans and active duty military in attendance to stand for recognition.
As a women’s college, Meredith draws special attention to women veterans, who have been called “invisible soldiers, because their service went largely unrecognized until the 1970s,” Allen said.
Approximately 10% of the 22 million veterans in the United States are women. Ten percent of the 800,000 veterans who live in North Carolina are women.
Brigadier General Clark is the first Army officer to lead Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. “We get to care for America’s heroes,” Clark said.
In his remarks, Clark drew attention to the sacrifice not only of veterans but of their families. There are 1.1 million military spouses, and 2.2 million children of military families in the U.S.
“When you hear the word veteran, I ask that you also think of the veteran’s family,” Clark said.
Military service is a family commitment, Clark said.
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Sarah Mack pilots her 24-foot boat to the edge of a grassy salt marsh in southern Louisiana to bring a slow-moving, $90 billion crisis to life.
Tierra Resources and Comite Resources Both wetland restoration companies, planted plastic poles at the edge of the marsh more than a year ago. Today, those poles stand alone in the water — at least 6 feet from the shore.
“And this is a more protected site,” says Mack, who started Tierra Resources after Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans. “This is not bad erosion. Tierra Resources, a wetland restoration company, planted plastic poles at the edge of the marsh more than a year ago. Now, the poles stand alone in the water at least 6 feet from the shore. (Peter O’Dowd/Here & Now)
The vanishing land belongs to ConocoPhillips, which owns more than 640,000 acres in southern Louisiana. The oil company is Tierra Resources’/ Comite Resources main investor in a project to seed tens of thousands of acres of fragile marshland with an unassuming tropical plant called the black mangrove.
“Because the climate is warming and we’re not getting hard freezes, these tropical plants are moving into the southern reaches of Louisiana,” Mack says.
Mack believes the mangrove’s dense root system will help hold the land together, and put the brakes on coastal erosion. It’s one of many ideas that scientists and water managers are exploring in the Mississippi River Delta, which is losing a football field of land to erosion every hour.
Sarah Mack believes the black mangrove’s dense root system will help hold the land together, and put the brakes on coastal erosion. (Peter O’Dowd/Here & Now) The state legislature approved a $50 billion, 50-year coastal restoration plan last week that is partially funded by settlement money from the 2010 BP oil spill. But that money will not be enough, and President Trump has proposed slashing hundreds of millions of dollars in funding from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act.
Louisiana state officials were banking on the money to fund coastal restoration projects. And with a fortune in pipelines and oil wells — along with customers — in the path of a future hurricane, private industry is looking for solutions of its own.
Dropping Seeds From The Sky
Port Fourchon, Louisiana’s southernmost port, services 90 percent of the Gulf’s offshore oil industry. Huge ships are docked across the channel from one of Mack’s fledgling mangrove sites.
Port officials predict that if a hurricane were to close the port for three weeks, the region would lose more than $11 billion.
To help mitigate that kind of disaster, Mack has tested different ways to seed the salt marsh with mangroves. Her crew has plied the shallow waters to collect thousands of seeds from the mangrove plant. They then load those seeds into the hopper of a crop-duster airplane so they can be dropped deep into the grassy marshland. A handful of seeds, from the mangrove plant. (Courtesy ConocoPhillips)
“In general along the Louisiana coast, you see mangroves along the bayou edges,” says Louisiana State University professor/Comite Resources CEO Robert Lane, also a consultant with Tierra Resources.
That’s because the seeds floating on the water get stranded along the edges of the marsh “and can’t get further into the interior,” Lane says. “It’s the interior marsh we are trying to establish these mangroves in.”
The project is still in the scale-up phase. Mack/Lane eventually wants to seed up to 30,000 acres of salt marsh. She also has her eye on using the restored land to sell carbon credits to companies that want to offset their emissions.
“Nothing is quite enough,” says Mack/lane, referring to her acreage goal. “But when our trade-off is open water, every bit helps.”
The Role Of Industry
Oil companies themselves have caused a great deal of erosion along Louisiana’s coast. For decades, they’ve dug a system of canals through the delicate marsh to access their wells. Some parishes have sued, demanding oil companies pay more for restoration.
But the land loss — roughly equivalent to the size of Delaware since the 1930s — can also be attributed to generations of flood protection along the Mississippi River. Levees and dams have prevented sediments from naturally building up the land.
The state acknowledges in its restoration plan that climate change and sea level rise compound the problem. And some corporations have, too.
“We recognize that sea level rise and coastal erosion are risks to our assets and the customers we serve,” says Rick Johnson, director of environmental strategy and policy for Entergy, an electric utility that serves several southern states.
Twelve years ago, when Hurricane Katrina plowed through the area and destroyed one of its power plants, Entergy New Orleans was forced into bankruptcy.
“People moved away, couldn’t accept power,” Johnson says. “The meters weren’t turning.”
The company estimates that by 2030, environmental risks will cause $350 billion in damage along the Gulf Coast.
So Entergy is trying to prepare for a future disaster. It’s invested more than $600,000 in Mack’s restoration efforts in recent years.
Back on the bayou, near Port Fourchon, Mack says it’s an all-hands-on-deck kind of problem.
“The government is so slow, and this is a dire emergency.”
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Why You Should Scrap Your Automobile and The place
So you may need decided you have a scrap automobile, rusting away on the drive of the house or in your back yard taking up too much area and generally getting within the way. This may be a salvage car that you could get cleared by a licensed scrap car removal company. You would possibly not have any want for this motor vehicle so you are feeling that its time to get rid of it. There are numerous scrap automobile disposal companies or salvage sellers that would quite happily take them off you and give you money for the privilege.
If the vehicle is in working you could possibly drive it to the scrap seller or have it recovered there. Otherwise if this is not feasible then the you would contact them and the scrap yard will come and gather it.
Some corporations will pay less money for automobiles they have to gather taking under consideration the distance and further expense they have of offering this further service.
The associated fee could be on the discretion of the owner.
When scrapping your automobile you can make some extra money. How much money you will get will depend on on various completely different things. Most scrap car disposal firms pay a rate which is in line with present scrap prices. This determine can be subject to vary and so they can go up or down. Many corporations will look to see when you've got added any additional weight to the car. This could also be household, any non-metal objects or another kind of refuse. Its always advisable to inspect the automobile thoroughly before passing it on for scrap to make sure you haven't left any personal or valuable items in it.
Scrapping your car for money will benefit the environment and will put cash in your wallet. Before removal of your vehicle the scrap vendor will de-pollute the automotive taking out all toxic materials. This consists of all liquids equivalent to oil, fuel, water which all must be correctly dealt with. These will be removed within the principles set out by the surroundings agency. To find an appropriate scrap yard i would counsel looking online or within the native paper.
You may additionally come across one in your native business directory, just search in car removal, scrap car removal, automotive disposal etc. So when it comes to your scrap car, sure you'll be able to sell it on and gain a bit of extra money and on the similar time help the environment.
So its not just your daily home garbage which will be recycled, you can take your motor off of the road, sell it for the scrap metal and take comfort within the knowledge that you've accomplished your part for the environment.
And as a bonus scrap metal is worth more than it has been for a great few years that means that the majority scrap automotive sellers will pay you for the privilege of disposing of your scrap vehicle. For those who have been to go back by 10 years people must pay to do away with a scrap car or in the event that they were incredibly lucky they would discover a company to do it for free (though this was hardly ever heard of back then).
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This disclosure describes a coolant dosing tool for the addition (replenishment) of coolant and/or other liquids to sealed liquid cooling loops used in modern computing devices, e.g., to cool processors and associated circuitry. Sealed cooling loops are modified with a suitable port to receive additional coolant via the coolant dosing tool. Replenishment of coolant can be performed in-situ throughout the lifecycle of the sealed liquid cooling loop, without removal of the loop and/or the associated processor tray from service. The coolant dosing tool includes a refillable reservoir attached to a quick disconnect from the corresponding quick disconnect port provided on the sealed cooling loop. The quick disconnects enable a drip-less connection to be made while the processor tray is in operation. The coolant dosing tool can be utilized for addition of other liquids such as anti-corrosion agents, biocides, etc.
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How much can you make with a part-time job in Germany? Can you earn enough money to sustain yourself as a student? A part-time job is a great way to earn money on the side, whether you are a student or already have a primary job.
The average salary for part-time jobs in Germany is between 9 EUR and 19 EUR per hour, depending on the position, industry, and location. The regulated minimum wage of 10.45 EUR (2022) applies to most part-time jobs, but the pay is higher if the requirements for candidates are higher.
Part-time jobs offer not only flexibility in terms of time but also income. Germany has various types of part-time employment which offer different earning potentials. Find out how much exactly you will earn while working part-time in Germany by using this tool.
Salary for part-time jobs in Germany
The average part-time salary in Germany is 22,856 EUR per year or 11.72 EUR per hour.
The typical hourly wage for part-time jobs in Germany is 12 EUR.
Part-time jobs are widespread in Germany among students and adults, especially working moms and retirees.
Almost everyone can work part-time in Germany regardless of their residence permit. Part-time jobs are common among students, both local and international.
When working part-time in Germany, you can expect a minimum wage (10.45 EUR in 2022) as the minimal salary, but the numbers can be higher. Hence, you can earn more depending on the job and industry.
Jobs in catering usually provide the lowest salary, which is equal to the minimum wage.
You also need to keep in mind the restrictions when it comes to the working hours for international students. They can take up employment only for up to 20 hours per week.
Hence, with the salary of 12 EUR per hour and while working up to 20 hours per week, you can earn:
- 12 EUR*20*4=960 EUR gross per month
Salary for partial employment in Germany
Furthermore, in Germany, you can also work in a good position in a part-time capacity. Many companies allow employees to reduce working hours for better work-life balance or when they have children.
It’s a very common when a woman returns from maternity leave and continues her job just in a part-time capacity.
Since requirements for such jobs are higher and the necessary level of education&experience, the salary is also much higher than typical part-time jobs provide.
Yet, even when taking the salary of an average university graduate in Germany, you still can make a significant living while working a part-time job.
According to the StepStone Salary Report 2021, the average salary of a university graduate is 44,836 EUR in a full-time position.
Assuming you have a job with that pay and want to reduce your hours to 20 per week. How much will you make then?
In that case, partial employment will apply to you. This is how you calculate your hourly and monthly wage.
Hourly wage (gross) = 3 × your monthly full-time wage (gross) ÷ 13 ÷ the number of hours you work per week.
Here is an example of a salary for a partial employment case in Germany:
- Gross annual salary: 44,836 EUR
- Monthly full-time gross salary: 3,736 EUR
- Hours worked per week: 40
- The average number of hours per month = (40 hours per week x 13 weeks) ÷ 3 months = 173.33 hours.
- Hourly gross wage = 3,736 EUR ÷ 173.33 hrs = 21,55 EUR/hr.
So when working a regular full-time job, your hourly wage is 21,55 EUR. So how much will you get when working the same job in a limited capacity, e.g., just 20 hours per week?
- Where the average number of working hours per month is = (20 hours per week x 13 weeks) ÷ 3 months = 86,7 hours
- Gross monthly salary = 21,55 EUR x 86,7 hours = 1,868 EUR
- Gross annual income = 1,868 EUR x 12 months = 22,420 EUR
Therefore, you will be able to earn around 1,868 EUR gross per month when working 20 hours per week job.
Currently, there are over 4,000 open partial employment positions in Germany.
Minimum wage in Germany in 2022
The salary for part-time jobs in Germany is often equal to the current minimum wage. In 2021, these numbers were:
- From January 1 to June 30, 2021, the minimum wage was: 9.50 EUR
- From July 1 to December 31, 2021, the minimum wage is: 9.60 EUR
In 2022, the minimum wage was increased to 10.45 EUR per hour. Furthermore, German lawmakers accepted a new minimum wage for the soon future – 12 EUR per hour.
Hourly wage for part-time jobs
The typical hourly wage for part-time jobs in Germany is 12 EUR. Regular jobs like waiter, courier, cashier, etc., might only pay a minimum hourly wage of 10.45 EUR in 2022.
What is Minijob?
Minijob is limited employment, not in terms of hours but salary. You may earn up to 450 EUR per month or 5,400 EUR per year.
Usually, a regulated minimum wage applies when it comes to hourly pay, which is 10.45 EUR in 2022.
Minijobs are common among students but also pensioners or school students, willing to make some money on the side. In fact, around 6 million people in Germany earn money that way. Also, a classic part-time job is the Minijob.
At that rate, you will you able to work a maximum of around 11 hours per week or roughly 47 hours per month. As a student, you don’t have to pay taxes or social security contributions with that income.
Furthermore, you can work on a minijob and earn more than 450 EUR per month, but the employment time is limited – up to 3 months or 70 working days per year. Many students take this opportunity to earn a good income during the summer holidays.
What is midijob?
More than a minijob, less than full-time – the midijob lies in between. The main difference is that you can earn more money, but you also need to contribute to health, unemployment, and pension insurances in taxes.
One can make between 450 EUR and 1,300 EUR per month in gross salary. Similar to ordinary employees, you are entitled to holidays and sick leave.
Students are only allowed to earn up to 850 EUR per month; otherwise, they will lose their affordable health insurance.
Salary for part-time student jobs in Germany
For part-time student jobs, often minimum hourly wage of 10.45 EUR applies, but rates can also be higher. In higher-skilled student positions, the pay ranges from 11-20 EUR per hour.
Overall, students in Germany earn on average between 9 EUR and 19 EUR per hour. You will get the minimum salary in catering.
The pay largely depends on the students’ skills as well as the industry they are employed in. Some jobs pay higher amounts while others pay less, depending on the regional labor market.
Students working in the IT sector get paid better than average – 15.23 EUR.
In larger German cities, you will have a higher wage than the same job in a smaller German city.
As a working international student, you are subject to the 20-hour rule. Hence, you cannot work more than 20 hours a week.
Can you finance your studies with a part-time job?
Be aware that student jobs in Germany won’t cover all your living expenses but can help you to pay bills. Usually, you want to have around 900-1,000 EUR available each month, where 450 EUR can be earned on a side job.
Therefore, it’s almost impossible for students to finance all their expenses in Germany through part-time jobs.
How many students can earn in Germany?
Students can earn up to 450 EUR per month tax-free. Above that amount, they will need to pay social insurance contributions and, in some cases, income taxes.
The monthly salary you will be able to get will depend on how many hours you plan to work. Germany has implemented some limits there as well.
Germany has different regulations for working as a student depending on your country of origin.
Students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland
Students can work as much as they would like; they also don’t need permission. But they must make insurance contributions when working more than 20 hours per week.
Students from non-EU countries
Students from the rest of the world can’t work more than 120 days a year, or 240 half days. They need special permission from the employment agency (Agentur für Arbeit) and the immigration office to increase these limits.
Students from non-EU countries also cannot be self-employed or freelancers.
Furthermore, working too many hours can lead to students losing their health insurance. For instance, if you are insured with TK, you can earn up to 435 EUR per month.
Above that point, you must pay contributions for long-term nursing care and social security. They will significantly add to your total annual bills.
However, EU and non-EU students can take up full-time employment without consequences during semester breaks.
Exception to working hours for students
For research assistants
The 120-day rule doesn’t apply to students who work as student assistants within the university. There are also no restrictions for other university jobs.
Yet, you must inform the immigration office if you want to work more.
You can also work more hours without any consequences if it’s an internship. However, an internship during the semester break will count as regular work.
Therefore, it will be deducted from your 120-day annual work limit. Compulsory internships that are part of your university program don’t count and won’t be deducted from 120 days.
Nonetheless, working more than 20 hours a week is generally not advised. You might lose your focus on your studies and put it at risk.
When do you have to pay taxes as a student?
You can earn up to 450 EUR per month tax-free. But if they regularly make more than 450 EUR, a tax number is required.
This way, a certain amount will be deducted from your wage every month, but you will be able to get it back at the end of the year if you submit a tax return.
Here are the most common types of students jobs in Germany:
Generally, there are five main ways you can work as a student in Germany.
1. Working student
Working students work for the company in a field related to their studies. It’s by far the best way to earn money while studying at university.
Not only will you be able to learn more about your future profession and apply the knowledge, but also earn a better wage.
Yet, you will also have a chance to get hired for a full-time position by this company after graduation.
An example would be a mechanical engineering student working in a manufacturing company in a position related to their studies.
2. Minijob or classic part-time job
Such jobs are often in the service industry or other low-skill areas. With the minijob, you may earn up to 450 EUR per month. The main advantage of minijob is that you don’t have to pay taxes or social security contributions.
Midijob gives you a higher income than minijob, but less than full-time. With the midijob, you can earn between 450 EUR and 1,300 EUR and will need to pay taxes or social security contributions.
However, you can enjoy entitled holidays, paid sick leave, and other perks.
As an EU student, you have the freedom of becoming self-employed or working as a freelancer in Germany. Hence, you can utilize your skills and bill your clients directly.
As a non-EU student, you will need to get permission from the immigration office to become self-employed in Germany. However, in many cases, this option isn’t available for international students.
An internship is another great way to earn money as a student in Germany.
Various internship types are available, including compulsory, voluntary, and internships abroad.
A compulsory internship is a part of your studies and is required for graduation. Keep in mind that employers aren’t obliged to pay a minimum wage for mandatory internships in Germany.
So you might earn nothing or very little. They also often don’t last more than 3 months.
Voluntary internships are always paid and usually last longer.
Common part-time student jobs in Germany
- Jobs at university:
- Library supervisor
- Literature researcher
- Tutorial assistant
- Off-campus jobs:
- Filing office documents
- Call center agent
- Production workers
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Tecumseh was a Shawnee warrior chief who organized a Native American confederacy in an effort to create an autonomous Indian state and stop white settlement in the Northwest Territory (modern-day Great Lakes region). He firmly believed that all Indian tribes must settle their differences and unite to retain their lands, culture and freedom. Tecumseh led his followers against the United States in many battles and supported the British during the War of 1812. But his dream of independence ended when he was killed at the Battle of Thames, which led to the collapse of his Indian confederacy.
Tecumseh, whose name in Shawnee means “shooting star” or “blazing comet,” was born in 1768 in the western Ohio Valley to the Shawnee chief Puckeshinwa and his wife Methoataske. After Puckeshinwa was killed at the Battle of Point Pleasant (Lord Dunsmore’s War), Methoataske migrated to Missouri with other tribe members, leaving Tecumseh and his siblings behind to be raised by their older sister Tecumapease.
Tecumapease taught Tecumseh the tenets of Shawnee culture; his older brother Cheeseekau taught him how to be a warrior. By his teenage years, Tecumseh had come to despise Americans after witnessing the atrocities they committed against the Shawnee people and their land; however, the brutal tactics some Indians used to fight the white man also horrified him.
In the late 1780s, Tecumseh participated in a series of raids on settlers, then accompanied his brother Cheeseekau and a small band of Shawnee warriors to Tennessee to join a group of Cherokee Chickamauga. After Cheeseekau was killed, Tecumseh became leader of the Shawnee band and returned to Ohio to help Chief Bluejacket battle the U.S. Army.
Treaty of Greenville
Under Bluejacket’s direction in 1791, Tecumseh led a scouting party to help defeat General Arthur St. Clair’s army at the bloody Battle of Wabash. He then fought at the Battle of Fallen Timbers on the Maumee River, where General Anthony Wayne and his army decisively defeated the Indians, and both sides signed the Treaty of Greenville which forced the Indians to forfeit much of their land in the Northwest Territory.
Tecumseh refused to sign the treaty, however, because he felt the Indians didn’t own the land they’d given up. He believed the land was shared by all Indians and could not be negotiated away. Nonetheless, Native Americans abided by the Treaty of Greenville, although white settlers and their leaders did not.
By the early 1800s, Tecumseh had settled in Ohio and was a respected leader, war chief and orator. In 1805, his younger brother Lalawethika experienced an alcohol-induced vision and declared his intent to lead Indians on a quest to reclaim their lands and culture. He changed his name to Tenskwatawa and became known as “the Prophet.”
After correctly predicting a solar eclipse in 1806, hordes of Indians from various tribes began following the Prophet. In 1808, Tecumseh and the Prophet moved their growing multi-tribal alliance to Prophetstown, near the Wabash and Tippecanoe rivers in present-day Indiana.
Battle of Tippecanoe
Tecumseh traveled far to recruit disgruntled Indians to his pan-Indian alliance. In powerful speeches, he rallied them to his cause by warning that the only way to overcome their invaders was to unite and resist the American way of life.
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It was while he was away on one of these recruiting trips in 1811 that Indiana Territory’s Governor (and future U.S. president) William Henry Harrison marched his forces toward Prophetstown with the intent of destroying the village.
Tecumseh had warned his brother not to fight until their confederacy was stronger, but the Prophet ignored his advice and attacked Harrison’s army despite a tenuous ceasefire having been reached. After two hours of intense fighting at the Battle of Tippecanoe, Harrison defeated the Indians who then abandoned Prophetstown, leaving it open for Harrison to ransack and burn.
A few months later, Tecumseh returned to Prophetstown and found both the village and his hard-won Indian coalition destroyed.
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Tecumseh rallied his remaining followers during the War of 1812 and joined British forces in Michigan, playing a key role in defeating American forces at the Siege of Detroit.
After Detroit’s fall, Tecumseh joined British Major-General Henry Proctor’s invasion of Ohio and fought against Harrison and his army. After Harrison invaded Canada, the British were forced to flee, and Tecumseh and his men grudgingly followed suit. Harrison pursued them to the Thames River where Tecumseh was killed on October 5, 1813.
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Make this easy and satisfying crunchy slime for Valentine’s Day to gift to friends!
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How about making some awesome crunchy slime!? Adding colorful slime craft beads to your slime recipe adds a neat texture that’s super addicting to play with and also EASY to make. Oh and not to mention the crunchy sound it makes when squished…😍 You can add them to your favorite slime recipe, or try using this simple recipe I’m sharing today using contact solution.
Tips for making Valentine’s Day slime:
- I find that Elmer’s brand glue yields the best slime results, so try to use it if possible.
- Make sure the brand of contact solution contains boric acid and sodium borate so it’ll work as an activator Renu or Blink are some brands to consider for making slime. For an alternative, try using 1/2 cup of liquid starch like Stay-Flo instead of contact solution and baking soda.
- As far as storage goes, slime can be kept for around a week if it’s kept covered in a bag or container!
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Meanwhile, the Houston mayor pleaded for more high-water vehicles and more search-and-rescue equipment as the nation’s fourth-largest city continued looking for any survivors or corpses that might have somehow escaped notice in flood-ravaged neighborhoods.
Mayor Sylvester Turner also asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide more workers to process applications from thousands of people seeking government help. Harvey victims expect FEMA to work “with the greatest degree of urgency,” he told CBS “This Morning” for a segment broadcast Friday.
Turner said he will request a preliminary financial aid package of $75 million for debris removal alone.
The remnants of the storm were dying as they pushed deeper inland but remained still powerful enough to raise the risk of flooding as far north as Kentucky.
More than 1,500 people were staying at shelters in Louisiana, and that number was climbing as more people evacuate from flood-ravaged communities in Texas. The state opened a seventh shelter Friday in Shreveport for up to 2,400 people, said Shauna Sanford, a spokeswoman for Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards.
The city of Beaumont, home to almost 120,000 people near the Texas-Louisiana line, was trying to bring in enough bottled water for people who stayed behind after a water pumping station was overwhelmed by the swollen Neches River.
In Houston, officials turned their attention to immediate needs such as finding temporary housing for those in shelters, but also to the city’s long-term recovery, which will take years and billions of dollars.
Authorities raised the death toll from the storm to 39 late Thursday, while rescue workers conducted a block-by-block search of tens of thousands of Houston homes that rescuers began Thursday.
The latest statewide damage surveys revealed the staggering extent of the destruction.
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Jeff Lindner, a meteorologist for the agency, called that a conservative estimate. It is 36,000 more homes than were flooded by Tropical Storm Allison in 1989, the area’s previous epic flood.
The Texas Department of Public Safety said more than 37,000 homes were heavily damaged and nearly 7,000 were destroyed, figures that did not include the tens of thousands of homes with minor damage. About 325,000 people have already sought federal emergency aid in the wake of Harvey. More than $57 million in individual assistance has already been paid out, FEMA officials said.
Houston Fire Chief Sam Pena said his department had responded to nearly 16,000 calls since the storm hit Saturday, over 7,600 of them for water rescues.
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“We don’t think we’re going to find any humans, but we’re prepared if we do,” said District Chief James Pennington of the Houston Fire Department.
Unlike during Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath in New Orleans, crews used GPS devices to log the homes they checked rather than painting neon X’s on the outside. That avoided alerting potential thieves to vacant homes.
Gov. Greg Abbott warned Friday in an interview with ABC’s “Good Morning America” that it could take years for Texas to “dig out from this catastrophe.” President Donald Trump tweeted that there’s still “so much to do” in Texas’ recovery.
Harris County FEMA Director Tom Fargione said the agency was looking for ways to house people who lost their homes to Harvey, with 32,000 people reported in shelters across Texas. Some evacuees had begun returning to their homes, but the George R. Brown Convention Center, where 10,000 people took shelter, still housed 8,000 evacuees late Thursday.
The priority is to get those who are not able to return to their homes into some form of temporary housing, Fargione said.
“Right now, nothing is off the table. This is a tremendous disaster in terms of size and scope.”
Authorities were also monitoring a flood-crippled chemical plant near Houston, where the loss of power set off explosions and a fire Thursday.
The blasts at the Arkema Inc. plant northeast of Houston sent up a plume of acrid black smoke that stung the eyes and lungs. The plant’s owners warned more explosions could follow because a loss of refrigeration was causing chemicals stored there to degrade and burn.
Officials in Beaumont reported difficulty bringing in enough bottled water to set up distribution stations because of flooded roads.
On Friday, people waited in a line of cars that stretched more than a mile at a water-distribution center at a high school football field. Each vehicle received one case. Earlier, people stood in line at a Kroger grocery store that was giving away gallon jugs of water, which were gone in two hours.
Dee Silva, 83, waited for about an hour at Kroger. She said city officials had not given a good indication of how long the water failure might last.
“If they have a plan,” Silva said, “they don’t tell us.”
About 1,800 people were staying in shelters in Dallas, including about 1,000 who were flown late Thursday from Beaumont, officials said. Most were taken to the Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas, but others went to smaller shelters in the area.
With widespread reports of gas shortages, the head of the Texas agency that regulates the oil and gas industry urged drivers to wait three or four days to fill up their tanks. Panic buying is causing a run on gas and empty fuel pumps, Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton said.
Energy Secretary Rick Perry said he would release 500,000 barrels of crude oil from an emergency stockpile in a bid to prevent gasoline prices from spiking.
Harvey initially came ashore as a Category 4 hurricane in Texas Aug. 25, then went back out to sea and lingered off the coast as a tropical storm for days, inundating flood-prone Houston. The storm brought five straight days of rain totaling close to 52 inches (1.3 meters), the heaviest tropical downpour ever recorded in the continental U.S.
Far out over the Atlantic, Category 2 Hurricane Irma was following a course that could bring it near the eastern Caribbean Sea by early next week. It had maximum sustained winds near 110 mph (175 kph) and was moving west-northwest near 13 mph (20 kph). Although forecasters said Irma was expected to be a dangerous hurricane for the next several days, no coastal watches or warnings were in effect.
Associated Press writers Jacob Jordan, Frank Bajak, Michael Graczyk and Nomaan Merchant in Houston; Terry Wallace, Diana Heidgerd and David Warren in Dallas; Jeff Amy in Beaumont, Texas; Seth Borenstein in Washington; and Tammy Webber in Chicago contributed to this report. | <urn:uuid:0292d0b0-1fc9-47d3-843d-dc993633389b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.fox13news.com/news/a-week-after-hitting-texas-harvey-still-causing-evacuations | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.970086 | 1,586 | 1.78125 | 2 |
Introduction of Shilajit
It is an important medicinal herb in Ayurveda. Referred as ‘Rasayan Dravya’ (rejuvenating remedy) in Ayurveda, it has been used since ancient times to treat diseases, strengthen immunity, as an aphrodisiac, and maintain youthfulness.
Shilajit benefits you in several ways. It includes antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that help to boost immunity, memory power and energy. It is a safe and effective supplement that can provide a positive effect on your overall health and well-being.
It contains an important compound called fulvic acid, along with more than 84 minerals. One of the primary functions of Shilajit is to modulate and improve the functions of the thyroid gland. It also plays a significant role in treating conditions like skin diseases, kidney stones, urinary disorders, breathing disorders, oedema, anaemia, epilepsy, mental disorders, worm infestation, stress and anxiety. This article summarizes the properties and several health benefits (shilajit ke fayde), its uses in various diseases, and how you can take advantage of shilajit benefits in your life.
What is Shilajit?
It is a thick, blackish-brown, sticky substance found in the rocks of the Himalayas. It is primarily found in India, Tibet, Nepal, China, Pakistan, Central Asia and Scandinavia. It has been used by the people of these regions for thousands of years for its powerful medicinal benefits.
Mineral-rich clay sediment is deposited within the earth and It is formed through the decomposition of the organic matters over a vast span of time. Due to its extreme richness in humic/fulvic acid, nutrients and minerals, it is considered to be nature’s most powerful life force energy-giving substance.
Types of Shilajit
There are four different types of Shilajit and is characterised from the type of mountainous rocks from which it exudes:
- Charaka Samhita Shilajit (Gold)
It emanates from the rocks, and has a Japa Rasa, Madhura Vipaka, and Tikta Rasa. As it emanates from the rocks, it is in its purest form.
- Rajat Shilajit (Silver)
It is a valuable Ayurvedic medicine, produced by extracting the bio-resin from the upper rock surface of Shilajit rich mines of the Himalayas. It is mostly found in India and Nepal and if processed properly it gives several health benefits to the human body.
- Tamra Shilajit (Copper)
It is an extraordinary mineral exudation from the Himalayas Mountains of India. It is a kind of tree resin formed by certain pine trees or cedar and other plant species, mainly during the monsoon season, which occurs above 9,000 feet.
- Lauha Shilajit (Iron)
It is considered the best variety. It is obtained from deep copper-coloured rocks. This exudation possesses a splendidly potent medicinal quality obtained from siliceous minerals and iron.
NOTE: In Ayurveda, The Sanskrit names for Shilajit are Divya Gandha or Rasa. Madhura refers to sweetness, Tikta is bitter and Katu is pungent, so Madhura-Tikta-Katu Rasa means a herb that has sweet as well as bitter and pungent taste.
What are the Benefits of Shilajit?
It is a vital ingredient in Ayurvedic medicine. It helps treat a variety of diseases. The chemical composition is quite complex. It comprises 60-80 percent organic matter and 20-40 percent of minerals, and 5 percent trace elements. The primary chemical components are humic substances like fulvic acid, benzoic acid, humic acid, benzoates. It also contains high concentrations of Vitamin A, B, C esters. It is one of the most impeccable and rejuvenating herbal medicines that exist. Here are a few shilajit benefits listed below.
Stress and Anxiety
It contains anti-stress and anxiolytic properties, which help in treating stress disorders and anxiety. The fulvic acid in it has anxiolytic and antidepressant effects.
It is combined with other herbs can help patients with Alzheimer’s disease. It prevents further changes in behavior and treats symptoms like mood swings, depression, aggressiveness, irritability and anxiety.
Improves Heart health
Several studies found that It has a cardioprotective effect which helps in lowering cardiac symptoms. It also provides strength to the heart and regulates the heartbeat.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a prolonged condition that causes extreme fatigue or tiredness. Regular taking of Shilajit supplement may reduce symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and restore energy. It naturally boosts mitochondrial function in your body to help improve energy levels.
It is a powerhouse for rich minerals, which can help in reducing diabetic symptoms and boosting the pancreas function and insulin sensitivity in the cells.
Iron Deficiency and Anemia
It can gradually increase iron levels. A study found that It can increase levels of hemoglobin and red blood cells.
It is most effective in male infertility. Several studies found that shilajit benefits for men who regularly take it as a supplement increases in total sperm count and a few had an increase in sperm motility.
It is rich in fulvic acid, which helps you against free radicals and cellular damages. Shilajit capsule can slow down the ageing process.
Facilitates Weight Loss
Regular consumption of Shilajit supplement helps in satiating sudden hunger pangs, avoids excess eating and can shed excess weight faster. It also reduces the accumulation of bad cholesterol in the body and activates the genes to improve metabolism and facilitate the body in maintaining a proper weight.
Treats Wounds and Ulcers
The anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer properties in Shilajit helps in treating different types of ulcers like peptic ulcer, mouth ulcers, ulcerative colitis and canker sores. It also improves tissue regeneration and facilitates wound healing.
Pain Relief and Inflammation
It is rich in anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it an ultimate choice for providing relief from pain and inflammation caused by arthritis.
Possible Side Effects of Shilajit
Due to lack of research, there is little known about Shilajit side effects on long-term use. However, there are few potential side effects. It may lower blood pressure and can be dangerous. People with active heart disease or hypotension should avoid consumption of Shilajit. Furthermore, taking this as a supplement may have side effects like:
- Stomach ache
- Allergies like raches, dizziness
- Increase in heart rate.
What to Look for Before Buying Shilajit?
This supplement is sold in several forms – tablets, capsules, powder and liquid. There is no scientific evidence that proves which form of supplement is best. However, you need to know what to look for before purchasing the original Shilajit supplement.
- Never buy Shilajit in unprocessed or raw form. Raw Shilajit contains heavy metals, free radicals and fungus etc., which makes you fall sick.
- Buy pure Shilajit from a reputed ayurvedic manufacturer.
It is a perfect blend -of essential minerals and nutrients to restore your balance. It helps you a step ahead by detoxifying your body to deal with your lifestyle.
It is a potent and very safe dietary supplement and able to prevent several diseases. Its main medical application comes from its action in benefit of cognition and potentially as a dietary supplement for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
It is an incredible ayurvedic medicine and is classified as an adaptogen and helps in control stress and anxiety. It is a natural herb & mineral substance with several bioactive constituents. It has several health benefits and is an effective health supplement when used correctly.
Shilajit for men treats various infertility issues. The aphrodisiac content improves libido and reproductive health in both men and women. It ensures the better function of the heart, aids in digestion, controls diabetes, enhances memory, treats inflammation and provides energy and boosts immunity.
Other Uses of Shilajit
There are very limited studies done on Shilajit uses as a remedy. However, there are anecdotal reports regarding the health benefits of Shilajit. It is touted as a natural remedy for the following health issues.
- Chronic pain.
- Digestive disorders.
- Ulcerative colitis
- Brain Function
- High altitude sickness
- Healthy urinary tract
Dosage and Preparation
Research regarding what is Shilajit used for and how to use it is very limited. There is not enough scientific evidence to determine an appropriate dose. According to several research studies, the right dose may depend on age, health status and desired benefit. The dosage varies according to the Ayurvedic product you buy. It is recommended to consult a physician and get personalized advice regarding Shilajit dietary supplement.
How to Use Shilajit
This supplement is available in liquid, capsules and powder form. So far, there is no scientific evidence that suggests which form of is best.
|Shilajit Supplement Form||How to Prepare||Recommended Dosage per Day|
|Shilajit Resin||Mix 300-500mg shilajit resin in lukewarm milk or green tea||Twice a day after meals|
|Shilajeet Liquid||Take 2-3 drops with lukewarm water / milk||Twice a day after meals|
|Shilajit Capsule||Take one Capsule with lukewarm water||Twice a day after meals|
|Shilajit Black Tea/ Decoction||Take 2 cups of water and half teaspoons of tea powder and boil it. Add 2 pinch of shilajit powder into the decoction and mix well.||Morning before breakfast|
Precautions While Using Shilajit
It has several health benefits, but it is very important to know about precautions while using it.
- Avoid Shilajit for women during pregnancy due to its adverse effect on breastfeeding.
- Regular consumption makes your immune system more active. If you have disorders like rheumatoid arthritis and sclerosis, you should consider your physician before using.
- If you have excess iron content in your body due to sickle cell anemia or hemochromatosis, then It could be dangerous.
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Many small business owners are unaware that they have a choice as to which accounting method to use – cash basis or accrual basis. Here is a simple explanation and guidelines to help you decide which might be the right one for you.
Cash Basis Accounting recognizes expenses when they are paid rather than when they are incurred, and revenue when it is received and deposited, rather than when it is earned. It is a simple method of accounting, mainly used by small business owners. Therefore, with cash basis accounting, there are no accounts receivable or accounts payable.
Cash Basis Accounting can result in what some refer to as a “hockey stick.” Take for example, your general liability insurance policy. A business may be in a strong cash position and opt to pay for that entire policy in one lump sum. The result is the income statement will show one large payment in one month versus 12 equal payments over the 12-month term of the policy. In other words, the annual insurance payment is reflected in the month it was paid vs. being spread over the entire year. This would result in a graph that looks like a hockey stick — a sharp increase in expenses in one month followed by no expenses for the rest of the year.
The upside of cash-basis accounting is that it is quite simple and straightforward. The downside is that it doesn’t provide a realistic view of your business’s financial standing.
Accrual basis accounting recognizes expenses when they are received and revenue when it is earned (invoiced). This means a business using the accrual basis accounting method reports both accounts receivable and accounts payable on its balance sheet.
The accrual method offers a higher level of financial accuracy and also presents a greater level of financial sophistication. It allows business owners to get a much more realistic view of revenue and expenses in any given period — something that is not as visible using the cash basis method.
One advantage of this type of accounting is that it flattens out expenses so they are evenly distributed across the months. If we employ the same general liability insurance example as above, using the accrual method, the entire payment for the annual policy renewal would be captured in a prepaid expense account and then, over the 12-month policy period, the business would recognize one-twelfth of that expense each month to provide a much more realistic view of actual monthly expenses.
One disadvantage to using the accrual method is that it does not afford a business any greater awareness of current cash flow. This means a business should also carefully monitor its cash position regularly.
Determining which method is right for your business depends on how critical it is for you to predict expenses accurately as well as the level of financial sophistication you desire.
If you are a small business with lower revenue and no payables, cash-based accounting may be the right approach.
If you are a contractor juggling multiple jobs, for example, and need to understand job costing, you will benefit more from the accrual method.
Whichever method you adopt, rest assured that ARI is here to help you take better control of your accounting function and provide you with the expertise and guidance to better understand your financial statements.
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Funding helped more than 60 clinics and organizations working on the front lines serving at-risk communities through medical care, benefit assistance, and raising community voices
EHF has awarded the final round of grants in a $6 million response to help 64 nonprofit clinics and other organizations that are serving at-risk communities in Texas on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis. This grant funding is one part of the foundation’s $10 million comprehensive plan addressing the crisis across the state.
“These organizations continue to provide medical and health services to low-income Texas families who are being most impacted by the pandemic,” said Elena Marks, EHF’s president and CEO.
“COVID-19 has highlighted how non-medical, community factors are often the root causes of poor health, including chronic diseases that leave people more vulnerable to public health events and disasters. The urgency to address these social and community factors has never been greater. This work can’t be done without our partners and this funding is helping these organizations remain strong through the pandemic.”
EHF’s COVID-19 grants supported community clinics serving low-income Texans, behavioral and mental health organizations, nonprofits offering enrollment in health and other benefit programs, organizations promoting early childhood brain development, and groups raising community voice on health inequality issues. All of the organizations that received these COVID-19 grants are current EHF grantees working within the foundation’s strategic plan to improve health, not just health care in Texas. In addition to added demand and additional costs, many of these organizations are also transitioning to telehealth and remote services during the pandemic.
Along with grant funding, EHF’s COVID-19 response plan includes an emergency loan program for grantees, technical assistance to help organizations apply for government aid programs, and an extensive research project related to COVID-19 similar to EHF’s groundbreaking survey conducted after Hurricane Harvey that will be released later this fall.
EHF COVID-19 grant recipients
These clinics operate on the front lines and are sustaining significant financial losses as a result of decreased reimbursement and increased expenses associated with response to the pandemic. Grants will fund personnel-related costs, equipment, and new and emergency needs in order to continue patient care.
AccessHealth (Fort Bend County)
Avenue 360 Health & Wellness (Houston)
Baylor College of Medicine – Teen Health Clinic (Houston)
Community Health Network (Alvin)
El Centro de Corazon (Houston)
Family Health Center (Waco)
Genesis PrimeCare (Marshall)
HOPE Clinic (Houston)
Legacy Community Health (Houston)
Lone Star Circle of Care (Austin)
Lone Star Family Health Center (Conroe)
Matagorda Episcopal Health Outreach Program (MEHOP) (Bay City)
Northwest Assistance Ministries (Houston)
Palacios Community Medical Center (Palacios)
People’s Community Clinic (Austin)
Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast (Houston)
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas (Tyler and Waco)
Spring Branch Community Health Center (Houston)
St. Paul Children’s Foundation (Tyler)
Tejas Health Care (La Grange)
The Rose (Houston)
Vecino Health Centers (Houston)
Early Childhood Brain Development:
Partners provide programs and services in alignment with EHF’s strategy to improve maternal health outcomes and optimize early childhood brain development and is adapting work to maintain critical supports in response to the pandemic. Grants will fund equipment and new and emergency needs.
Angelina County & Cities Health District (Nacogdoches)
Episcopal Relief and Development
Nurse Family Partnership (Statewide)
Mama Sana Vibrant Woman (Austin)
Partners in Parenting (Austin)
Rupani Foundation (Houston)
Santa Maria Hostel (Houston)
Enrollment & Benefits Assistance:
These organizations work to enroll individuals and families for health insurance and other benefit programs and are experiencing large increases in demand during the COVID-19 crisis. Grants will fund additional technology, equipment and other related costs for enrollment services and to begin remote assistance for those services.
The Beacon of Downtown Houston
Boat People S.O.S (Houston)
Casa Marianella (Austin)
Every Texan (Austin)
Foundation Communities (Austin)
Memorial Assistance Ministries (Houston)
North Pasadena Community Outreach (Pasadena)
SEARCH Homeless Services (Houston)
Mental & Behavioral Health:
Local mental health authorities, behavioral health organizations, and advocacy groups. Grants will provide personnel and equipment support to allow them to continue providing patient care, including realignment to telehealth services.
Andrews Center (Tyler)
Community Healthcore (Longview)
The Council on Recovery (Houston)
Family Service Center (Galveston)
Integral Care (Austin)
Mental Health America of Greater Houston
Network of Behavioral Health Providers, Inc. (Houston)
Samaritan Counseling Center of East Texas (Tyler)
Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Texas (Port Arthur)
Spindletop Center (Beaumont)
Texana Center (Fort Bend County)
Raising Community Voice:
Partner raises community voice on inequality issues impacting underserved families during the pandemic and is experiencing revenue loss and increased expenses associated with response. Grants will fund personnel related costs and equipment needs to continue serving under-resourced communities.
Austin Interfaith Sponsoring Committee
Avenue Community Development Corporation (Houston)
Communities for Better Health (Houston)
Go! Austin/Vamos! Austin
Gulf Coast Leadership Council (Houston)
Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation (Houston)
Texas Organizing Project Education Fund (Houston)
The Immunization Partnership (Statewide)
Young Invincibles (Statewide)
Community service organization rapidly responding to maintain services to community members. Grant supports equipment needs to continue serving under-resourced communities.
Children’s Defense Fund (Statewide)
Partner offers systems level advocacy and benefits enrollment service to address access to comprehensive care for underserved populations in pronounced need during the pandemic. Grant supports equipment and personnel-related costs.
Northeast Texas Public Health District (Tyler)
Public health department operates on the front lines and is sustaining significant financial losses as a result of increased expenses associated with response to the pandemic. Grant supports personnel-related costs and equipment.
The Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (Statewide)
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Elaine Chiew is ethnic Chinese from Malaysia; she was educated in the USA and then moved to the UK. She is currently living in Singapore. Her debut collection of short stories reflects this background. The stories examine the lives of the Malaysian and Singaporean Chinese diaspora across the USA, Britain, and internationally. These are doubly hyphenated identities: the immigrant children of a Chinese community that established itself in the Straits Settlements in the early twentieth century. At one point a character’s mother visiting from Singapore is impressed by London’s Chinatown. “It’s just like China!” Her daughter wryly remarks, “Although she’d never been to China.”
The diversity of voices across the collection reflects not only Chiew’s talent, but perhaps also the long span of years over which they were written. The earliest published piece won the Bridport International Prize in 2008, a feat nicely bookended by the title story winning Second Prize a full decade later in 2018. Her work has appeared in several anthologies and in Unthology 10. She edited the anthology Cooked Up: Food Fiction from Around the World, and this familiarity with food culture makes more than a cameo appearance in this collection.
Chiew writes with equal facility and insight from the perspective of the older generation of immigrants who never became proficient in English, and the younger, college graduates and professionals, whose comprehension of the Chinese vernacular is increasingly sketchy. In the drama-filled “Run of the Molars”, a mother arrives from Singapore to visit her three daughters in London. It’s a recipe for much concealing of secrets, putting up with whining, and unsolicited moral judgements. The reader need know nothing of Chinese culture to appreciate the sheer passive-aggressive contrariness of a mother who, when served platters of (London) Chinese food by her daughters, narrows her mouth and asks for two slices of white bread. All the repressed family dynamics seethe to the surface in this story of great heart and sardonic observation of cultural differences.
Lily is portrayed as the most progressive of the three daughters. Her sister, despite at one point referring to the mother as a “hillbilly”, launches a caustic attack on Lily for becoming too westernised: “Why do we have to talk about everything? You’re so fierce westernised, just because you’ve married an ang moh. Put you on a couch, Freudy-dreudy, this solves everything, eh?”
In this piece as with several others, food is metonymic for fidelity to one’s heritage.
In the mythology-warping satire “Confessions of an Irresolute Ethnic Writer”, the writer-narrator gazes in the mirror examining his zits and trying to descry his true face: Model-Minority face, Fresh-Off-The-Boat face, Charlie Chan face. A little later he ponders over whether it is ever permissible to use the description “nice sloe eyes”, even in jest. The farcical tribulations of our Ethnic Writer should serve as a caution not to read these stories too reductively as explorations of ethnic identity. They are stories of family bonds and friendships and struggles to establish one’s place in the world. Often a wry distance is maintained from the characters, allowing space for the reader to revise their opinion and see the larger picture.
This authorial skill of allowing room for differing perspectives comes to the fore in “Friends of the Kookaburra”. Sansan receives a surprise call from an old college friend, the Madonna-idolising Irene, seeking to renew contact. Twelve years before they had been “thick as thieves”, done voluntary work together, camped out cramming for exams. But they grew apart: Irene began to hang out with the more popular students. “Irene’s wild talk, throwing around buzzwords like ‘sectarian politics’, ‘cultural hegemony’, ‘power dialectic’.” Fast-forward the years, and this friend comes across as effusive and presumptuous. Given the nature (and title) of the book, the reader may be disposed to sympathise with the Malaysian-Chinese Sansan. It’s a finely balanced portrayal, but we begin to warm to Irene’s brash frankness. “Her eyes scan Sansan’s face for residual historic friendship.” The vexing and elusive question intrudes nevertheless: is the tension between these old friends a clash of Western individualism with Confucian values, or is it a personality clash?
Irene turns the tables in a dramatic fashion – no spoilers here. If the modern short story is frequently charged with a lack of narrative and contrived subtle endings, Chiew is never guilty of this.
“Chronicles of a Culinary Poseur” is a comedy, verging on tragicomedy, about the Chinese owner/chef of La Lumière – a French restaurant in Manhattan. Due to a sequence of events involving a lethally bilious food blogger and the local loan-shark goons, Kara finds herself pretending the vacuous, Grecian-god-looking Bernard is the executive chef. It’s a role Bernard takes on with panache and a splash of cologne (in the kitchen!). This might not be the outstanding story of the collection, but it shows the range of Chiew’s voices. Another story gives us a would-be “tiger mother” trying to integrate with the other fearsome moms hot-housing their kids through an intimidating prep school. In a nod to Amy Chua’s Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, this mother composes extempore rap, not hymns, to express what she dare not speak aloud.
The title story is meticulously structured and a deserving winner of the Bridport Prize, but it’s in “Chinese Almanac” that Chiew pulls out all the stops. The writing here buzzes with just the right amount of confusion. Fragmented syntax, untranslated Chinese characters, and unexpected bawdiness depict, and replicate in the reader, the feeling of joining the festive table of the extended family of one’s new girlfriend/boyfriend. The necessity for slapstick should rightfully trump any writer’s notions of keeping the writing restrained. Manboobs, dildoes, death, and Jesus all find their way into the dinner-table conversation. When the egg foo young lands on the floor and the meal comes to an abrupt end, the daughter hesitantly asks her bashful beau if he would like to visit again. “He gives an emphatic nod.”
The writing is exquisitely precise. The narrator’s father, a mathematics graduate who came to America and always worked at menial jobs, is now going through a process of estrangement from his wife. In a sentence to make any writer envious, the son describes the attempt at flirting with the middle-aged Korean woman who runs the drycleaners: “I watch this interaction with a portion of incredulity, a portion of amusement, a portion of ineffable catch-in-my-throat.”
A recurring theme is the dual nature of family bonds, on the one hand supportive and on the other hand they can be stifling. On the whole such bonds come out positively, even in the case where a young man hides his sexuality from his parents. “There’s a hierarchy of sins: being gay is not as heinous as being unfilial,” he says.
A calmly optimistic humanist view of human nature informs the fictions. An immigrant in dire straits steals twenty dollars from the cash register only to replace it the next day. The revelation that an uncle sought to have sex with a transsexual is regarded as a perplexing disorder of the libido. A mother whips her piteous, ghost-haunted son and the ensuing scandal forces her to publicly apologise to him. A Confucian worldview, perhaps, but Chiew has already cautioned us against seeing characters as determined by their ethnicities.
Chiew also works as a visual arts researcher. She has written elsewhere of being attentive in her fiction to the potential and meanings of objects, events, and dialogue, and to their linkages and echoes off each other. As well as food, a chamber pot or dialect phrase can become a recurring motif and resonate with meaning.
Three of the stories are historical fiction, written in a more classic style of prose. These stories, for this reader, seem to show that the generational divide rivals that of the east-west cultural divide, though this may not have been the writer’s intention.
Geopolitical realities are changing rapidly. Singaporeans are now the sixth richest people in the world. The world of Amy Tan’s novels is gone. Chiew’s characters are university students (fees for international students are notoriously high), accounts managers, restaurant owners, insurance underwriters – global nomads as one character says. In two stories they are low-wage workers. “The Chinese Nanny” is perhaps the sole story where ethnicity feels like a limitation to be overcome. It’s a good story, though without that feeling of entanglement the others induce, where the reader is unsure where to commit their sympathies.
In a collection with such a range of themes and styles, there’s going to be something that’s not to the reader’s taste. For me it was the mythological parody “Confessions of an Irresolute Ethnic Writer”, which hardly deserved so many pages, clocking in at the second longest.
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1 June 1906, Paris
Christian initiation has existed since the founding of Christianity. Through the Middle Ages and in our own time it has remained the same among a number of religious Orders as well as among the Rosicrucians. It consists of a spiritual training which culminates in certain identical and invariable symptoms. The Brotherhoods where, in profound secrecy, this training used to be given, are the home of all spiritual life and religious progress.
In certain respects the Christian initiation is more difficult of attainment than the initiation of ancient times. It is bound up with the essence and mission of Christianity which came into the world at a time when man had descended most deeply into matter. This descent was to imbue him with a new consciousness, but the struggle involved in rising from the depths of materialism demands greater effort and renders initiation more difficult. That is why the Christian masters demand intense humility and devotion of their pupils.
The Christian initiation has always consisted of seven stages, four of which correspond to four of the Stations of Calvary. The stages are: —
- The Washing of the Feet
- The Scourging
- The Crowning with Thorns
- The Bearing of the Cross
- The Mystic Death
- The Entombment
- The Resurrection
The Washing of the Feet is a preparatory exercise of a moral character, relating to the scene where Christ washes the feet of the disciples before the Easter Festival (St. John 13): “Verity, verily I say unto you, the servant is not greater than his Lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.” Theology gives a purely moral interpretation to this act and looks upon it merely as an example of the profound humility and devotion of the Master to His disciples and His work. The Rosicrucians also held this view but in a deeper sense, relating the story to the evolution of all beings in Nature. The scene is really an allusion to the law that the higher is a product of the lower. The plant might say to the mineral: I am above you since I have a life which you have not; yet without you I could not exist, for the substances which nourish me are drawn from you. The animal again might say to the plant: I am above you, for I have feeling, desires, the capacity for voluntary movement which you have not; but without the food which you provide, without your leaves and fruits I could not live. And man should say to the plants: I am above you, but to you I owe the oxygen which I breathe. To the animals he should say: I have a soul and you have not; yet we are brothers and companions, involved in the great process of evolution. The esoteric meaning of the Washing of the Feet is that Jesus the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of God, could not exist without the Apostles.
The neophyte who meditates on this theme for months and years has a vision of the Washing of the Feet in the astral world during sleep. Then he is ready to pass to the second stage of the Christian initiation.
The Scourging, — At this stage man learns to resist the scourgings of life. Life brings sufferings of all kinds — physical, moral, intellectual, spiritual. Life is felt to be a dreadful and incessant torture. The disciple must endure it with perfect equanimity of soul and heroic courage. He must cease to know physical or moral fear. When he has become fearless, he sees, in dream, the scene of the Scourging. In another vision he sees himself in the Christ Who is scourged. Certain symptoms in physical life accompany this event. There is an intensification of the life of feeling, a wider sense of life and of love. We have an example of heightened sensibility transferred to the world of intelligence, in the life of Goethe. After lengthy osteological studies of the skeleton of man and of the animals, as well as comparative embryological research, Goethe came to the conclusion that the intermaxillary bone must exist in man. Before his time, science denied the existence of this bone in the upper jaw of man. Goethe himself says that he was overcome with joy and a kind of ecstasy when he actually discovered the intermaxillary bone in the human jaw, adding that it was one of the most wonderful experiences of his life. During his Italian journey he again had the same experience. He was looking at a fragment of a sheep's skull, and another idea came to him — an idea still more significant in regard to human evolution — that the human brain, the seat of intelligence, the centre of voluntary movements, is a development and a metamorphosis of the spinal marrow, just as the flower is a culmination and synthesis of root and stem. What faculty was it that enabled Goethe to make these marvelous discoveries which by themselves deserve to make his name immortal? It was his sublime intelligence on the one hand, but also his intense sympathy with all living beings and the whole of Nature. Such sensitiveness is a refinement and an extension of the forces of life and love. It corresponds to the second stage of Christian initiation and is the recompense for the trial of the Scourging. Man acquires a feeling of love for all beings and this gives him a sense of living in the heart of Nature herself.
The Crowning with Thorns, — At this stage man must learn to brave the world morally and intellectually, to desist from anger when all that is most dear to him is being attacked. The capacity to remain aloof when everything is tumbling about our ears, to say “Yea” when the rest of the world says “Nay” — that is what must be acquired before the next step can be taken. This gives rise to a new symptom, namely a dissociation, or rather the power of a momentary dissociation of three faculties which, in man, are united: the faculties of willing, feeling and thinking. We must learn to separate and to re-unite them at will. So long, for example, as some outer event carries us away with uncontrolled enthusiasm, we are immature, for such enthusiasm comes from the event, not from ourselves, and we may even exercise a shattering influence of which we are not master.
The enthusiasm of the disciple must have its well-spring in the depths of his inner life. He must therefore be able to remain impassive in the face of any event, no matter how catastrophic. That is the only way to reach freedom. The dissociation of feeling, thinking and willing produces in the brain a change that is symbolised by the Crown of Thorns. If this test is to be passed without danger, the powers inherent in the personality must be sufficiently intense and in perfect equilibrium. If the disciple has not reached this stage, or if he receives wrong guidance, the change in the brain may lead to insanity. Insanity is nothing but an involuntary separation of these faculties without the possibility of their re-union by dint of the inner will. The disciple brings about the separation by an act of conscious volition. A flash of his will re-establishes the link between the organs and the activities of soul. In the lunatic, the cleft may be incurable and produce a physical lesion in the nerve-centres.
In the course of the stage in the Christian initiation known as the Crowning with Thorns, there arises the phenomenon known as the Guardian of the Threshold — the appearance of the lower double of man. The spiritual being of man, composed of his impulses of will, his desires and his thoughts, appears to the Initiate in visible form. It is a form that is sometimes repugnant and terrible, for it is the offspring of his good and bad desires and of his karma — it is their personification in the astral world, the Evil Pilot of the Egyptian Book of the Dead. This form must be conquered by man before he can find the higher Self. The Guardian of the Threshold which has been a phenomenon of astral vision from times immemorial, is the origin of all the myths concerning the struggles of Heroes with monsters, of Perseus and Hercules with the Hydra, of St. George and Siegfried with the dragon.
The premature appearance of the astral world and the sudden apparition of the Double or Guardian of the Threshold may lead a man who is not fully prepared or who has not taken all the precautions necessary for the disciple, to madness and insanity.
The Bearing of the Cross refers, symbolically, to a virtue of the soul. This virtue which consists in a sense of having ‘the world on one's conscience’ as Atlas bore the world on his shoulders, may be called a feeling of indentification with the whole Earth, or in the words of oriental occultism the cessation of the feeling of separateness.
In general, and above all in modern times, men identify themselves with the body. (In his Ethics, Spinoza says that the basic and fundamental idea of man is the idea of the body in action.) The disciple must cultivate the idea that in the sum-total of things, his body in itself is of no more importance than any other body, whether it be the body of an animal, a table or a piece of marble. The self is not bounded by the skin; it is united with the great organism of the universe as the hand is united with the rest of the body. The hand alone would be as dust and ashes. What would the body of man be without the soil on which he rests, without the air he breathes? It would die, for it is but a tiny organ of the Earth and the air. That is why the disciple must sink himself in every other being and identify himself with the Spirit of the Earth.
Goethe has given a marvelous description of this stage at the beginning of Faust. The Spirit of the Earth to whom Faust aspires, appears before him and speaks these words:
“In the tides of life, in Action's storm,
A fluctuant wave,
A shuttle free,
Birth and the Grave,
An eternal sea,
A weaving, flowing
Thus at Time's humming loom 'tis my hand prepares
The garments of Life which the Divinity weaves.”
To identify oneself with all beings does not mean that the body is to be despised. It must be borne as some exterior object, even as Christ bore His Cross. The Spirit must wield the body as the hand wields the hammer. At this stage the disciple is conscious of the occult powers lying latent in his body. In the course of his meditations, the stigmata may even appear on his skin. This is the sign that he is ripe for the fifth stage, where, in sudden illumination, the Mystic Death is revealed to him.
The Mystic Death, — In the grip of the greatest of all suffering the disciple recognises that the world of the senses is illusion. He is actually aware of death and of descending into the world of shades, but then the darkness breaks and a new light — the astral light — shines out. The veil of the temple is ‘rent in twain.’ This light has nothing in common with the physical light of the sun. It rays forth from the inner being of man. The impression it makes is wholly unlike that made by outer light. The following comparison will give us some idea of what is meant. We imagine that we are leaving a turbulent city behind us and entering a dense forest. The noises gradually cease and the silence becomes complete. We finally begin to be aware of what lies beyond the silence, to pass the zero point at which all external sound has ceased. And now sound arises again for the inner ear from the other side of existence. Such is the experience of the soul of one who enters the astral world. He is then in contact with the inverse quality of the things with which he was familiar, just as in arithmetic, beneath the zero point, we enter into the growing series of negative numbers.
Thus do we need to lose all in order to regain all, and this applies to our own existence. In the moment of losing all we appear to die to ourselves and it is in the world around us that we begin to live again.
Such is the Mystic Death. When a man has passed this stage, the time has come for the next:
The Entombment, — Man feels that he is freed from his own body and is one with the planet. He is one with the Earth and finds himself again within the planetary life.
The Resurrection, — This is a sublime experience, impossible of description unless it be within the walls of the sanctuary. The last stage of Christian initiation transcends all words and all analogy fails. At this stage man acquires the power of healing. Yet it must be realised that he who possesses it, possesses at the same time the inverse power to bring about disease. The negative invariably goes in hand with the positive. Hence the tremendous responsibility attaching to this power which may be characterised by the saying: The creative word issues from the soul aflame. | <urn:uuid:3434386d-71a2-47a6-b28b-ff645b06e1a7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://rsarchive.org/Lectures/Dates/19060601p01.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572215.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815235954-20220816025954-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.961663 | 2,721 | 2.84375 | 3 |
For any organization having a solid Learning and Development regimen only is not enough. There has to be a crystal clear learning strategy in place to get the most out of your workforce. A team leader must know how to optimally employ people with different sets of skills for different roles to maximize outcome in the shortest possible time. An effective learning strategy is as important for a business as running the business itself.
Perception and reality
Most of us must have read that famous Indian parable about 4 blind men and an elephant? The four of them have an almost diametrically opposite view of the elephant, but none of them anywhere near the real one. There can be a big yawning gap between perception and reality, sometimes. Only right knowledge can bridge the two.
Clueless about roles?
An uninitiated workforce in an organization is likely as ignorant to the needs and requirements of job roles as the blind men in the story are about the elephant and its characteristics. In the absence of appropriate learning or knowledge employees are clueless about what their roles are in driving the organization businesses.
A learning game-plan
There has to be a learning game-plan befitting in the job role in organization. It is also a fact that earmarking appropriate job roles for desired outcomes is a big challenge for a trainer or mentor in an organisation. There have been instances wherein employees in a business unit are found to be unhappy over being either over-trained or under-trained for their day-to-day roles as they feel it impacted their performance. It’s a hard reality of life – No business unit small or big like underperformers.
Realising full potential
According to a study by Middlesex University on ‘work-based learning’, 74 per cent of surveyed workers in an organization regretted the fact that they were unable to realise their full potential for want of a suitable training curriculum in sync with their job roles. It further underlines one significant lacuna – absence of learning/training for performing appropriate job roles. The onus of developing appropriate learning rests squarely with the developer of training modules in organisation.
While seeking to give shape to a training programme, reviewing internal documents, procedures, interviewing, on job observation and spending time with workers as they work are of great help. These are the most useful source of knowledge essential for formulating the content for learning. The information thus gathered from above sources are further analysed to formulate individual specific job-role centric training curriculum that is easy to understand and apply in a real time job situation. Such a learning process is found to be more useful than a half-baked learning regimen that serves no purpose either for the employee or the employer.
Learning to think beyond
The learning strategy should be such that it propels employees to think beyond the scope of the present roles. It should be a learning process that educates them to learn the way it makes an impact on them and teaches them about what to do next. This in turn will further help them effectively apply their learning in real time work scenarios more effectively.
Focused and smart learning
However, with employees according to a study just spending 1 per cent of their weekly time in the workplace for training it is very important to have a more focused, smart learning system that equips them with the right knowledge to deliver the best result in the shortest possible time. Such an approach to be successful has to be driven by a flexible training content that can be changed in tandem with job role requirements of the time. Such a delivery mechanism assumes even greater significance in a virtual IT enabled online learning set up.
To sum up a smart learning strategy for different job roles should take into account –
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- The fact that good training content should go hand in hand with their effective delivery and presentation
- The fact that training materials need to be backed by activities to ensure employee’s continued engagement with learning
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The latest rankings exercise from Corporate Knights aims to show how far business schools are incorporating sustainability into their research and teaching. While the results show that progress is being made, there are also questions around how business schools engage with such exercises, and whether we're getting a truly global view of business school practice. In this piece, Annie Snelson-Powell questions what such rankings exercises really tell us about how future managers are being educated in sustainable business practice.
October 16th saw the publication of the 2017 Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking. This exercise provides an annual assessment of sustainability at all full-time MBA programmes that choose to opt into the Corporate Knights process of evaluation, and also includes the top Financial Times (FT) Global MBA programmes.
These global business schools are evaluated via a methodology which involves three key criteria: the presence of core courses on sustainability in the MBA curriculum; school affiliation with related institutes and centres; and the faculty’s research as gauged by the volume of related publications and citations.
The Corporate Knights report reminds us that the role of business schools in educating future leaders is particularly crucial as it’s these new managers who will shape how all types of organisations address sustainability through their decisions and actions. The report suggests that both society and the business school sector may often fail to sufficiently recognise their responsibilities and opportunities offered by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
As scholars, we also question the actions and motivations of organisations in their approach to sustainability, including a critical concern for how business schools are addressing their responsibilities. We look to activities at the most prestigious business schools in particular, since their actions serve to define and redefine what an ideal business school should do and hence eventually influence behaviour in the sector overall. Our earlier research on UK business schools found that while some business schools were failing to implement sustainability, there were also examples of meaningful activity from many schools including the most prestigious.
These findings are echoed in this world-wide evaluation which shows that the six most highly ranked MBA programmes in the world all feature in the Better World MBA ranking this year. In fact, of the 40 MBA programmes included in the Corporate Knights' list, 18 are also rated as top FT MBAs. This link between prestige and sustainability is heartening and serves to indicate that we might expect an upward curve in the uptake of sustainability in the MBA as other business schools across the sector follow suit.
However, before we become too complacent about this important progress, questions remain. Is this uptake of sustainability also reflecting the expertise of the prestigious business schools in becoming ever-more savvy at performing well in the whole suite of games relating to accreditations, rankings and evaluation? Now that AMBA and other accreditation bodies stipulate that attention must be paid to sustainability, are these business schools merely delivering the minimum required to maintain their status and memberships? Is signalling an interest in sustainability another means to sway stakeholders without fulsomely addressing some of the profound and inherent tensions faced by business theories and practice, such as the pursuit of maximum short-term profit versus a longer term sustainable means of doing business that respects the environment and society?
Looking more carefully at the MBA curriculum itself, arguably the most direct of the Corporate Knights' measures of the education a future leader will receive, eight of the top 40 Better World MBAs had only one or no core dedicated course on sustainability. A previous post by our Sustainability & Management MSc students eloquently argues that this kind of education is a fundamental for all business students. Even at these exemplar “greenest” schools, which should provide the best sustainability education for future managers, there is clearly still more that can be achieved.
Furthermore, this list of the greenest schools is a stark reminder of the over-emphasis on Western perspectives when it comes to thinking about sustainability and management education in general. These rankings reveal that large geographic blind-spots remain in our assessment of sustainability in MBA programmes. Of the 40 featured in the Better World MBA list, 39 are from North America, Australia or Europe. That these regions alone can determine what an MBA for a better world should look like is doubtful. We should explore how business schools in Africa, Asia and elsewhere in the world are viewing sustainability and seek to understand whether non-Western schools see any benefit in participating in this kind of assessment. While progress has been made, there is still work to do in establishing a truly global understanding of what constitutes an MBA for a better world.
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take its place. This usually happens in a balanced way.
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broken down faster than it is replaced. This
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bone density may increase over time so fewer
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extractions be performed before starting
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disease your doctor may ask you to have a
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On January 1, 2013, the Department of Operational Medicine was established as the successor of the former Department of Infectology, Defense and Disaster Medicine, based on the decision of the PTE Senate.
There are 4 sub-departments in the unit. Dr. Szilárd Rendeki, senior clinical director of the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care and Department of Operative Medicine is the head of Department of Defense, Disaster and Law Enforcement Medicine. The Department of Migration Health is led by Dr. István Szilárd Adjunct Professor. The head of the Department of Cultural Medicine is Professor Tamás Molnár F. who is also the deputy head of the department. Dr. Colonel István Kobolka, associate professor is the head of Defense Research Center. The Department of Operational Medicine is headed Professor Lajos Bogár who was appointed in January 2013.
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It’s been 55 years since the U.S. military used a wide valley tucked between Leadville and Minturn as a training ground for mountain and wintertime warfare. Yet some of the remnants of this installation, dubbed Camp Hale and used by the famous 10th Mountain Division, are still visible today. At least, that’s what Nova Guides’ tour leaders will tell you during your pre-ATV-ride orientation. History buffs might be left feeling underwhelmed by the ruins—there’s not much left to see—but those seeking an adrenaline rush will be more than satisfied with the program. Tours ($175 for drivers, $85 per passenger), which last two hours, leave from the Lodge at Camp Hale and wind up through bumpy, rock-filled paths in the White River National Forest. From Ptarmigan Pass, the blown-open panorama affords views of Copper Mountain in the distance. The riding here isn’t at all scary or particularly challenging, but having a guide to follow allows novice drivers to mimic the line and enjoy the ride without fretting over directions. Plus, Nova’s guides are well versed in the area’s geography, wildlife, and even a few tales from the annals of Camp Hale, if the historian in your family wants to ask.
Dress The Part: Most outfitters, Nova Guides included, provide helmets, but it’s always smart to bring goggles or sunglasses; wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and multiple layers on top; and stick a bottle of water, a rain jacket, and a bandana to keep dust out of your nose and mouth in your backpack. Before COVID-19, Nova Guides’ morning and midday tours included lunch at the Lodge at Camp Hale, but tucking a granola bar in your backpack is a good idea regardless of whether or not lunch will be served. | <urn:uuid:9933e8ba-7a7a-47a7-b045-6db6ce0306f8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.5280.com/2020/04/beginner-trails-white-river-national-forest/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571584.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812045352-20220812075352-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.939106 | 417 | 1.539063 | 2 |
Written by Ajit Krishna Dasa
Positions in Relation to the Existence of God
To defeat atheism we have to know what it is. To share some light on this topic we might consider the different positions people, both theists and atheists, can profess in regard to the questions of God’s existence. Before we get into each position, please note:
- In this text I am referring to God with a capital “G”. In other words, I am limiting the scope to the question of the existence of a monotheistic God.
- I am only talking about what people profess to know or believe, independent of their professed position’s intellectual merit, and independent of whether or not they truly belong to the category they verbally subscribe to; some people are deluded about their position, and some are deliberately not telling the truth about their real position (sometimes for strategic reasons).
Here is an illustration to aid understanding followed by a deeper explanation:
Gnostic theism (a.k.a. strong theism, hard theism and positive theism)
This is the position that it is possible to know for certain that God exists (typically by some combination of alleged empirical evidence, logical arguments or revelation). A gnostic theist profess to know that God exists.
Gnostic atheism (a.k.a. strong atheism, hard atheism and positive atheism)
This is the position that it is possible to know for certain that God does not exist (typically by some combination of alleged empirical evidence and logical arguments). A gnostic atheist is a person who professes that he/she knows that God does not exist.
Agnostic theism (a.k.a. weak theism, soft theism and negative theism)
Agnostic theism is the position of belief in the existence of God, while not claiming absolute certainty. The agnostic theist is basically any person who profess belief in God, while not professing certain knowledge of God’s existence.
- A person professing belief in God while thinking he/she has good arguments to substantiate his/her position as rationally superior to atheism.
- A person professing belief in God while thinking that God’s existence cannot and/or should not be proved, because the whole idea of faith is that we should believe/have faith in God as opposed to knowing God.
- A person professing belief in God who has never really given the God-question much thought. Perhaps the belief in God was just handed down through family or tradition, and skepticism towards theism was never really considered.
- A person who believes in God, thinking that his/her feelings about God constitutes better reasons for belief in God than the evidence provided for and against theism and atheism. Belonging to this category could be a person believing that the arguments for the existence of God are not very good, or perhaps even worse than the atheistic arguments, but who still chooses to believe out of fear, hope or because it feels good.
Agnostic atheism (a.k.a. weak atheism, soft atheism and negative theism)
Agnostic atheism is basically the position of lack of belief in God, while not denying the possibility that God might exist. The agnostic atheist is basically any person who either 1) does not know about God, or 2) who profess lack of belief in God, while not professing certain knowledge of God’s non-existence.
- A person professing lack of belief in God due to claims of insufficient evidence for God. Such a person could be a person who has given the question much thought, claiming to have considered all the typical arguments presented from both sides, but still finds the theistic arguments unconvincing. The person might also find the arguments for atheism better than those for theism (perhaps very convincing), though not absolutely final.
- A person who is open to the idea that God exists, and who might even prefer this, but who still feel intellectually obliged to maintain that the arguments for theism are not strong enough in themselves, or that they are not strong enough to outweigh the atheistic arguments.
- A person who thinks that it is impossible to prove or disprove the existence of God, and who therefore sees atheism as the default position, having no reason to believe in God.
- A person who profess a lack of belief in God because of never really having given the God-question much thought. Perhaps his lack of belief in God was just handed down through family or tradition, and skepticism towards atheism was never really considered.
- A person who profess a lack of belief in God, thinking that his/her subjective feelings about God are better reasons for maintaining a lack of belief in God. Perhaps atheism just feels better for such a person, or perhaps the person dislikes or fears God. The person might hold a lack of belief in God out of sentiment while not being able to counter the arguments for theism.
- An agnostic atheist could, and is sometimes, extended to include anything that lacks belief in God – be it a person, animal or even a dead physical object.
With the above my only claim is to have presented the most common categories and sub-categories of theism and atheism that people use to position themselves. I have not exhausted the topic.
Do Atheists Exist?
Thus far we have seen what people can profess to know or believe about theism and atheism. In our next segment we are going to discuss if atheists even exists. And if they do – what are they, really? To do this we will consider it carefully from the Vedic Vaisnava theological perspective.
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11 July 2018
The European Commission has a highly ambitious target – to develop a taxonomy to define what is green and act as a compass for sustainable finance. But there's a long and rocky road ahead for this controversial initiative, find Nick Roumpis and Peter Cripps
When European Commission Vice president Valdis Dombrovskis revealed the Sustainable Finance Action Plan in March, the creation of the taxonomy grabbed the headlines.
The taxonomy is important because it is expected to underpin subsequent work in numerous fields, including the development of a green bond standard, green labels for other financial products, and sustainability benchmarks.
In late May, the bare bones of this system emerged.
The Commission disclosed that the EU taxonomy, which is similar to the one suggested in the final report of the EU's High Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (HLEG), will have six environmental objectives: • climate change mitigation; • climate change adaptation; • sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources; • transition to a circular economy, waste prevention and recycling; • pollution prevention and control; and • protection of healthy ecosystems.
The next step was to assemble a technical expert group (TEG), announced in June, which is charged with drafting the taxonomy, which is expected to be adopted in the third quarter of 2019.
"There are different investors with different views, and that makes a market" Isabelle Laurent, EBRD
However, the concept of developing a taxonomy divides opinion.
The Commission hopes that it will add certainty for investors about what is sustainable, which will help to encourage greater investment in the sustainable, lowcarbon economy.
Jochen Krimphoff, deputy director, green finance at the World Wildlife Fund, who has been named as a member of the TEG, likens taxonomies to a pair of 3-dimensional glasses, which can help people see more clearly.
"Taxonomies can help you separate the two colours – green and red – and look from a different perspective," he said recently at a conference.
"To get out of this blurred view you need a translation device and that's what taxonomies are supposed to do."
He sees the latest iteration of the Green Bond Principles as significant because it separates objectives from activities, assets and projects, which he says is a "step in this direction".
"I am pleased to see the market has moved forward. The time is right for better standards. I would like to applaud the Commission for this bold move and the ambition to address the complexity of the problem for green bond standards.
"It won't be easy, it will be controversial, but that's the discomfort that you have to cope with because the ultimate goal will help the market grow."
Sean Kidney, CEO of the Climate Bonds Initiative and another member of the TEG, is also enthused by the potential for the EU taxonomy.
"If we are going to achieve our Paris goals, we need a [green bond] market that is in the tens of trillions," he said.
"If we are going to do that, we have to follow some rules ... commoditisation requires rules. Bond markets, especially, thrive on rules.
"We have had a damn good first attempt with the Green Bond Principles, reporting principles and so on, but if we are to go beyond the huge fund managers of due diligence capability to all the smaller investors, towards retail, we are going to need some guidance about what is green, we will need people to understand what is in and what is out."
But others are less keen.
"Asking whether something is either sustainable or not, or if it is green or is not, I think that's getting us onto the wrong path," warns Alexander Barkawi, founder and director of the Zurich-based Council on Economic Policies.
"The name of the game is to become progressively greener or more sustainable. To do that we need a perspective of things that has a continuum.
"For example, with credit risk ratings, this is not a binary 1 or 0 analysis. This gives us a range from triple A to junk. This is exactly what we need in the sustainability world and, on top of this, we need [environmental analysis] to be integrated into mainstream credit risk assessments.
"If the taxonomy becomes the underlying definition for certain regulation, for instance if we give a tax incentive to certain bonds that fit within these boxes, that's fine. But if this becomes the underlying definition for anything that is happening in the ESG market, it will kill this market; people will just be box-ticking," said Barkawi, who was formerly the managing director of SAM Indexes where he was responsible for developing the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes.
He said one example of where a taxonomy might be too restrictive would be for a product issued by an oil and gas company.
"How will I deal with it, if I can check three boxes on, for example, water, biodiversity and social issues? I need [freedom to make] judgement calls on this," he asked. "How do I deal with the fact that there will be funds out there that will say 'I will invest in anything but I will vote my share'? That doesn't fit into these boxes," he argued.
Isabelle Laurent, deputy Treasurer & head of funding, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, said her personal view is to be sceptical with regard to taxonomies.
"I am a great believer in transparency of disclosure and impact reporting," she said. "There are different investors with different views, and that makes a market.
"To arrive at a standard will be very difficult and to change it or tweak it to take into account different factors may be hard.
"I don't think it's a lack of standards that is deterring corporates from issuing green bonds – it's the whole ability to be able to source assets and work out what is sufficiently green for many investors, and to impact report... This needs a whole organisational change and having people able to help finance their ability to do all those things is what will increase the market – not people saying 'this is green or green enough', and making it uniform."
But is there enough time for the Commission to be able to deliver a functional outcome? Lars Eibeholm, head of treasury at Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), said: "It's a tough timetable, but there should be enough time.
"They've narrowed the scope by focusing on the climate part at this stage."
At a later stage, the taxonomy is expected to address social and sustainability issues as well.
"It's good that they have limited the scope so much that it might be do-able."
Along with setting up the working group on the taxonomy, the Commission is also expected to launch a screening process for projects.
"This needs to be both qualitative and quantitative," Eibeholm said.
The first serious difficulty that is slated to emerge, is measuring the quantitative impact of the various projects.
Eibeholm added: "Setting the thresholds of the quantitative impact will be really challenging.
Will it be a country-specific threshold or will it be global, for example? These things will be extremely difficult to agree upon."
Orith Azoulay, head of green and sustainable finance at Natixis, agreed that setting standards will be a protracted task.
"It will take quite some time to define it, and the devil will be in the detail," she said.
"Is a taxonomy supposed to define screening criteria – 'how green' on top of 'what is green'? I think there will be a need for that some time down the line, but it will take a lot of time."
She added that standards will help boost the green bond market in the US, a country she described as a lover of standards.
Others warn that keeping pace with the rapid developments in the market will prove impossible.
The proposed taxonomy "will potentially be a massive waste of time" because of the long time needed to create it, said Ashley Hamilton Claxton, head of responsible investments at Royal London Asset Management (RLAM), which has £113.4 billion ($153 billion) under management.
"My personal opinion is by the time they finish it, it will [need to] be updated," she said.
While labelling and a taxonomy could be helpful, Claxton still sees the fundamental need for asset owners to do their due diligence, citing the example of green bonds to demonstrate the danger of "impact washing" in environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments.
One asset manager, who asked not to be named, agreed: "The core of the problem is that this is a very fast moving and innovative world.
Every day we learn new things and new science and new products come in to place, which makes it very difficult to develop a taxonomy that is deep enough to use.
"The question for the Commission will be what processes we need to put in place to make it really dynamic."
It is not yet clear whether the resulting taxonomy would take the form of light-touch principles or a detailed system.
The Commission has encountered this problem even before announcing the first legislative proposals.
"It will take quite some time to define [the standards], and the devil will be in the detail" Orith Azoulay, Natixis
In its draft proposal, the Commission explained that views differed as to the level of detail an EU taxonomy should have, an issue widely discussed among investors and asset managers before and after the action plan was launched.
It said the financial industry generally favoured a non-prescriptive taxonomy, while private individuals and civil society preferred a more detailed classification system with clear definitions and measurable criteria.
However, the document gives no indication as to how prescriptive the resulting taxonomy will be.
The Regulatory Scrutiny Board, an independent advisory body to the Commission, raised concerns over the immediate use of the taxonomy and the risks associated with making such use mandatory for financial actors before the taxonomy is tried and tested.
To address this concern, the Commission suggests that the operational part of the resulting regulation will enter into force six months after the delegated, or non-legislative, acts, in order to give market participants time to prepare.
But even these delegated acts raise questions as to how exactly they will work.
"I think there are a lot of open questions in relation to these delegated acts," said Eibeholm. "It's somewhat of a black box still."
Delegated acts are normally adopted by the Commission after consultation with expert groups and contain an "explanatory memorandum" summarising the feedback received and how it was used.
The unnamed asset manager said the taxonomy runs the risk of creating false ambitions, just as biofuels did in the past.
"European public policies came in place to foster biofuels. A few years later, it became very clear that the first generation of biofuels could actually do more damage than we thought. Something similar could happen with the taxonomy," he warned.
Eibeholm cited forestry as a good example of how difficult it could be to introduce a taxonomy for some sectors. He said: "What is sustainable forestry? In general people think that trees absorb carbon dioxide, which is the positive part, and of course if you harvest the trees and use it for biomass you need to grow a new tree every time you harvest one. But is that really done? There are a lot of uncertainties around the forestry industry."
However, the CBI's Kidney warned that discussions over whether an EU taxonomy is a good idea are futile, because "that train has already left the station – we now have a firm commitment from the EU that there will be a taxonomy".
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The organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, due to begin on 24 July, have agreed to a one-year postponement of the event because of the global coronavirus pandemic.
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the International Olympic Committee had agreed to the delay.
"I proposed to postpone for a year and [IOC] president Thomas Bach responded with 100% agreement," he said.
A one-year delay would also apply to the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
Prime Minister Abe added: "This will make it possible for athletes to play in the best condition, and will make the event a safe and secure one for spectators."
The agreement comes as the British Olympic Association (BOA) was meeting on Tuesday to discuss the matter.
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Why am i gassing a lot?Asked by: Fabiola Bergnaum
Score: 4.8/5 (68 votes)
Is it bad if you fart a lot?
Regularly farting is normal, even healthy. Farting a lot isn't necessarily bad, but it could be a sign of a digestive issue or improper diet. One of the easiest adjustments for gas issues is making sure you're getting a good balance of protein and plants, like fruits, vegetables, and grains, in your daily diet.
What does it mean when you fart excessively?
Some flatulence is normal, but excessive farting is often a sign that the body is reacting strongly to certain foods. This can indicate a food intolerance or that a person has a digestive system disorder, such as irritable bowel syndrome. Typically, people pass gas 5–15 times per day.
How do I get rid of my constant gas?
- Eat and drink slowly. Taking your time can help you swallow less air. ...
- Avoid carbonated drinks and beer. They release carbon dioxide gas.
- Skip the gum and hard candy. When you chew gum or suck on hard candy, you swallow more often than normal. ...
- Don't smoke. ...
- Check your dentures. ...
- Get moving. ...
- Treat heartburn.
Is it normal to be gassy a lot?
Most minor fluctuations in gas and bowel habits are normal, but if you experience excessive or persistent gas or bloating, it's time to seek medical attention, cautions van der Linden. “A little gas is probably healthy, but a lot of gas, that could be a problem,” he says.
What Causes Excessive Gas?
Is it normal to fart 50 times a day?
While farting every day is normal, farting all the time is not. Excessive farting, also called flatulence, can make you feel uncomfortable and self-conscious. It might also be a sign of a health problem. You have excessive flatulence if you fart more than 20 times per day.
Do you fart more as you get older?
Healthy adults pass gas between 10 and 25 times per day. As you get older, however, you're more likely to take medications, gain weight, become lactose intolerant and have other issues that lead to an increase in gas. So, it's not necessarily the age that's leading to the tooting — it's all the other stuff.
What foods help relieve gas?
eating raw, low-sugar fruits, such as apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, grapefruits, peaches, strawberries, and watermelons. choosing low-carbohydrate vegetables, such as green beans, carrots, okra, tomatoes, and bok choy. eating rice instead of wheat or potatoes, as rice produces less gas.
Can Apple cider vinegar help with gas?
There's no scientific evidence to suggest that ACV is an effective treatment for bloating or gas. In fact, the only clinical study ever completed on ACV and digestive problems found that ACV can actually impair gastric emptying.
What's the best medicine for gas and bloating?
- Activated charcoal.
- Lactase enzyme (Lactaid or Dairy Ease)
Why does my wife fart a lot?
Excessive gas can signal easily manageable causes, such as lactose intolerance and specific reactions to some foods (e.g. beans, cabbage), or to some laxatives and ibuprofen. But there can be serious causes such as irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease and diabetes.
Is smelling fart is good for health?
A small study found that the smell of farts, or hydrogen sulfide, can have some incredible health benefits, like helping the person who farted live longer, while the smell can quell dementia. Smelling farts can also help with heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis.
How many times does a woman fart a day?
They get it out of their system by farting and burping. Each day, most people, including women: produce 1 to 3 pints of gas. pass gas 14 to 23 times.
Why does my fart smell different?
Different bacteria produce different gases. The pungency of gas is also affected by how long it takes for a body to digest food. The longer it takes your body to digest food, the more time bacteria has to cause stronger odors when the gas is released.
Is it healthy to fart in front of your partner?
Couples that fart together might be happier and healthier for it, studies suggest. ... Although farting might seem uncouth, the scientific consensus is that farts are nothing to worry over. Couples should neither shy away from nor feel ashamed of passing gas in front of each other.
Is it possible to never fart?
However, this isn't actually possible. It might seem to vanish because you stop being conscious of it, and it leaks out gradually, but the physics of flatulence are pretty straightforward. A fart is a bubble of gas, and there's ultimately nowhere for it to go besides out of your anus.
What can I drink to release gas?
- Peppermint. Studies have shown that peppermint tea or supplements may reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, including gas. ...
- Chamomile tea.
- Simethicone. ...
- Activated charcoal.
- Apple cider vinegar.
- Physical activity. ...
- Lactase supplements.
Does Coke help gas?
Fizzy drinks and sodas don't have much success in relieving an upset stomach, but the air bubbles or real ginger can help the GI tract in its digestion a little bit.
Does drinking water help with gas?
“While it may seem counterintuitive, drinking water may help to reduce bloat by ridding the body of excess sodium,” Fullenweider says. Another tip: Be sure to drink plenty of water before your meal too. This step offers the same bloat-minimizing effect and can also prevent overeating, according to the Mayo Clinic.
What can I eat for breakfast when I have gas?
- Avocados. Avocados are highly nutritious, packing a good amount of folate and vitamins C and K into each serving ( 2 ). ...
- Cucumber. Cucumbers comprise about 95% water, making them great for relieving bloating ( 5 ). ...
- Yogurt. ...
- Berries. ...
- Green tea. ...
- Celery. ...
- Ginger. ...
Why is it hard for me to release gas?
Trouble Passing Gas
According to the Mount Sinai Medical Center, a tumor, scar tissue (adhesions), or narrowing of the intestines are all likely causes of abdominal obstruction. If you're experiencing gas pain and you either can't pass gas or have excessive flatulence, speak to your healthcare provider.
Do bananas help with gas?
As bananas ripen, their resistant starch is turned into simple sugars, which are more digestible. As such, eating ripe bananas may help reduce gas and bloating ( 13 ). Lastly, you may be more likely to experience gas and bloating if you're not used to eating a fiber-rich diet.
Why do old ladies fart so much?
Some experts believe that as you get older, you fart more because your metabolism slows down. The food sits longer in your digestive system, creating more gas. Also, your stomach makes less of the acid needed to digest food well. What's more, your digestive system is made up of muscles.
Why do guys fart so loud?
The volume of gas released and the tightness of the sphincter muscles (located at the end of the rectum) each play a part in the sound effects. The larger the build-up of gas and the tighter the sphincter muscles are, the louder the emission.
Do you fart in your sleep?
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Elizabeth Catlett, an African American Artist at the height of the Cold War, chose to leave possible persecution in the United States. With this decision in mind, she settled in Mexico to work with a group of artists with common beliefs. The themes that she centered her art around were not only significant to her as an individual, but they also brought light to issues around race and gender that opposed the reputation that the United States was trying to build for itself.
The Cold War is often spoken of as a political race between first-and-second-world countries. There is rarely any mention of the impact the Cold War had on the rest of the globe or the realms outside of politics that were affected. However, it is dismissive to choose to ignore how the Cold War touched all corners of the world and all realms of life. To truly gain an understanding of the Cold War, one must look at areas that have been largely ignored. For example, through learning about the life and legacy of Elizabeth Catlett, an artist living in Mexico at the height of the Cold War, one can better understand both Mexico’s influence on the Cold War as well as her influence on art and culture during that time. One must consider Elizabeth Catlett and what led her to Mexico, why she stayed, how her location affected her art, and how her art has been perceived by others when considering the Cold War.
Born in Washington D.C. in 1915, Elizabeth Catlett was an American citizen who grew up in the United States and attended college there as well. A product of Howard University and then the University of Iowa, Catlett took her love for art and turned it into a career. As the first person to graduate with a master’s degree in Fine Arts, Catlett went on to teach at places such as Dillard University and George Washington Carver People’s School. During her time at George Washington Carver, Catlett’s work with the working-class of Harlem solidified her desire to portray the hardships of the poor and working class in her art. Elizabeth Catlett decided that her next steps would be to join the Taller de Gráfica Popular (TGP) in Mexico City. With the help of the Julius Rosenwald Fund Fellowship, Catlett traveled to Mexico to work with the graphic arts workshop dedicated to making inexpensive, accessible prints that supported populist and political causes. Eventually, Catlett became a permanent resident of Mexico City and she chose to continue working with TGP. Catlett understood that perfecting her craft would happen among the influence of Mexican artists and the Taller de Gráfica Popular. It was within this group that Elizabeth Catlett focused on themes that would have caused her some trouble back in the United States. These themes included topics such as African Americans and more specifically, African American women.
Elizabeth Catlett’s choice to remain in Mexico derived from multiple vantage points. As a progressive artist focused on bringing light to topics that the United States would have rather ignored, Catlett remained in Mexico to avoid government attacks on artists and activists such as herself. She could have faced government attacks because she was not silent on her political stance. Although she could not claim a political party in Mexico until she gained citizenship, Catlett was vocal about her stance on the American government’s treatment of African Americans. Due to the multiple political situations that the United States was facing (both the Cold War and the Civil Rights Movement), disruptions in either area called for intervention by the United States government. Since Elizabeth Catlett was vocal on both fronts, her leftist ideologies made her a threat to the nation at the time and put her on the radar of top officials in the United States. After moving to Mexico, the United States declared Elizabeth Catlett as an “undesirable alien,” which barred her from the country until 1971. Which prohibited Catlett from attending events and exhibits in the United States. However, she was able to use her platform as an artist and a former African American citizen to speak on her beliefs and influenced others to do the same.
Living and working in Mexico had a major impact on Elizabeth Catlett’s career. Catlett’s work was influenced by the unity of all members of Taller de Gráfica through her membership and partnerships. Aligning with her personal beliefs, she understood that the group was a collective unit. Once Elizabeth Catlett became a Mexican citizen in 1962, she used her platform to focus on issues that were very specific to African Americans. Throughout the 1960s, Elizabeth’s work dove into political themes such as the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Power Movement. More specifically, Catlett chose to focus on the role of women in these movements. These themes are still notable in her work, especially when looking at her pieces from the 1960s.
Although Elizabeth Catlett passed away in 2012, her work remains notable and influential not only to artists but to the rest of society as well. In 1998, American Art Curator, Lowery Stokes Sims, stated that “While other artists organized over risks of being stereotyped or pigeonholed by their race…the relationship between Catlett's life and work demonstrates directly how the black experience predicates a specific perspective, a choice of subject matter.” Aside from her influence among art and artists, Catlett left a political mark on what it means to be an African American woman. In 2008, Professor of American Studies at the University of New Mexico, Dr. Rebecca M. Schreiber, wrote that “Her efforts to depict the experiences of African Americans in the United States through Mexican-derived cultural forms and techniques produced a deliberately transnational artistic practice in opposition to the style of art promoted abroad by the U.S. State Department as quintessentially American.” Elizabeth Catlett’s work not only had an impact on the world of art but on activism and social justice for African Americans and women in particular. Elizabeth Catlett’s work was significant because she chose to add personal aspects of her life and her surroundings to her work. The two bled together and through that, Catlett used her voice to advocate for her beliefs.
The art that Elizabeth Catlett created was only possible through her move and integration into Mexican society. Elizabeth Catlett was able to focus on her work and use it to advocate for African Americans and specifically African American women by trading her American citizenship for a permanent residence in Mexico at a time when she and other were scrutinized by the United States government for their beliefs. While creating sculptures and images, Catlett was able to focus on themes that inspired her and helped her advocate on behalf of those that may not have been able to use their voice back in the United States. one can better understand the impact that Elizabeth Catlett’s art had on society during the Cold War and even today through considering the life of Elizabeth Catlett and how she arrived in Mexico, why she stayed, and how her art was impacted and perceived by this decision. | <urn:uuid:ff7d9a75-c49a-4305-95fe-55b1b91183bd> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://historicalmx.org/items/show/180 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.980284 | 1,455 | 3.375 | 3 |
The Danakil Depression is the lowest point in Ethiopia at over 400 feet below sea level and sits at the junction between three tectonic plates. Amid the dry earth are intensely colored thermal pools, bright yellow from sulfur and rich red from copper, as well as beautiful crystal formations that create otherworldly and haunting surroundings. At night we slept out in the open on rope beds next to a thousand camel caravan, adding to this surreal and overwhelming experience.
The Depression is the hottest inhabited place on Earth, and though we visited during the “cool season,” the mid-day temperatures were around 113 F. In the blistering heat, thousands of Afar tribesmen use only pick axes and crowbars to excavate salt blocks from the earth. The salt is the result of water from the Red Sea leaching in and drying out in the harsh desert conditions. These blocks are then loaded onto camels, each shouldering 300 lbs., and carried through the night for 2 or 3 days to the nearest town. No trucks or power equipment are allowed here to preserve ancient traditions and work for the Afar people, however the working conditions raise potential ethical questions: are longtime traditions to be preserved “at all costs” without judgment or should contemporary “western” labor practices be imposed for the good of the workers? | <urn:uuid:d368c556-6e30-44e8-926e-fd8841a0eb04> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.dicksimon.com/photoessays/danakil-depression/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570793.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808092125-20220808122125-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.948779 | 268 | 2.71875 | 3 |
Knowledge of cutaneous lymphomas has been growing significantly as a result of important discoveries in immunology, molecular biology, and immunohistochemistry. Improved clinical pathologic correlation and follow-up data, as well as the synergistic collaboration among different lymphoma registries and specialists from several academic medical centers have greatly contributed to the understanding of the difficult field of cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders. While these advances have increased understanding of skin lymphomas, they have also produced an extensive and sometimes confusing litany of articles, studies, and classification schemes. This issue on Cutaneous Lymphomas in Surgical Pathology Clinics provides an organized and updated review of this challenging topic by leading experts. It bridges critical knowledge gaps in the diagnosis of cutaneous lymphomas. Sezary Syndrome, Mycosis Fungoides and variants are presented along with B-cell, CD30, lymphoproliferative disorders among others. In addition to multiple clinical and microscopic images, tables and algorithms are presented to aid in diagnosis and staging. Beyond its usefulness to general pathologists, dermatopathologists, and hematopathologists, this information is intended to be helpful for dermatologists, hematologists/oncologists, fellows, and residents.
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This remarkably sensual film, presented at Cannes (and rediscovered at Locarno in 2021 thanks to MISR International's restoration), is arguably the greatest cinematic masterpiece about Al-Andalus. In 12th century Cordoba, the famous philosopher Averroes produced a major work. The influence of his teaching spread through the Enlightenment and is still relevant today. To appease the fundamentalists, Caliph Al-Mansur ordered all of Averroes' books to be burned. Averroes' family and followers then decide to make copies of his books and smuggle them across the border. Despite the pressure exerted by the fundamentalists, human knowledge prevails on its way to the Other, to Progress.
Direction: Youssef Chahine
Script: Youssef Chahine, Khaled Youssef
Cinematography: Mohsen Nasr
Editing: Rachida Abdel Salam
Music: Kamal Al Taweel, Yehia Al Mougy
Sound: Gasser Khorshed
Production Design: Hamed Hemdan
Cast: Nour El Sherif, Laila Elwy, Mahmoud Hemeida, Safeya El Emary, Mohamed Mounir, Khaled El Nabawy
Production: Humbert Balsan, Gabriel Khoury
INTO ANOTHER HISTORY OF EUROPEAN CINEMA
History, we know, is neither neutral nor incontestable: depending on who tells it and how. When it comes to the history of European cinema, it is increasingly necessary to re-evaluate the dominant canon that guides it, bringing to the forefront works both remarkable and often undervalued. For this reason, a new space has been launched to offer a new way of contemplating the continent's film legacy each year, entitled "Into Another History of European Cinema". The section is set up as a forum for reflection and (re)discovery, paying significant attention to pioneering works of feminism, class consciousness and the new types of cinema that have shaken the world since the sixties (some of them censored or attacked by the establishment), as well as to little-known works by key filmmakers. Eight films that illuminate and reveal another narrative of history will be shown for the first time in Spain in their recently restored copies, opening the debate on archiving works, and the role of festivals and film libraries in the reconsideration of the past. | <urn:uuid:91916204-c501-4807-a9da-b379bcc7eb70> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://2018.festivalcinesevilla.eu/en/films/al-massir | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572215.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815235954-20220816025954-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.915327 | 502 | 1.945313 | 2 |
Paul Nathanail is a professional geologist who combines being a full time professor of engineering geology with running a specialist environmental consultancy dealing with land contamination and reusing brownfield sites.
Broughton Park offers us a rare chance for those of us who live in cities to come into contact with one of life’s essentials. Whether we like it or not, our livers revolve around and depend on this uncelebrated, often ridiculed and usually avoided substance. A hands on workshop will allow young and old alike to experience soil at first hand and to understand better what the bible teaches us about the role of soil in our lives. You see, soil is the silent star in the trinity of life giving elements: air, water and soil are all needed to support us and our fellow creatures on Earth. | <urn:uuid:3490a26a-d4b7-49f1-8a1c-c6e9271b4351> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.greenbelt.org.uk/artists/paul-nathanail/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.948686 | 165 | 1.921875 | 2 |
The use of mint as a flavoring is widely recognized as it is used in gums and candies, but throughout history, peppermint had a far more important use – it was medicine. And though we’ve stepped into an age where pharmaceutical medications are taken at the slightest throat tickle or upset stomach, herbs like peppermint are making a comeback.
While other mints are great for teas and may provide some of the same benefits, peppermint is more versatile and easiest to find. It has been used for thousands of years for its antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. While there are truly many uses of peppermint as a healer, let’s focus on a few of the more established.
1. Digestive Aid
Using peppermint to aid in digestion and sooth upset stomachs is perhaps one of the most popular ways to take advantage of its healing properties. It can relieve gas, indigestion, heartburn, nausea, and diarrhea. Simply put a drop or two of peppermint essential oil in a glass of water and drink. You could also brew an infusion of peppermint leaves or buy an organic, prepared tea. Here are some other stomach ache remedies to try as well.
2. Headache Relief
People who frequently suffer from headaches can find relief in rubbing a little peppermint oil on their temples. Inhaling the fumes can also induce deep relaxation and reduce strain.
3. Relieve Muscle Spasms
Peppermint is said to be an anti-spasmodic. Internally, this means it can relieve spasms responsible for irritable bowel syndrome. But, it may also be a worthwhile treatment for muscle spasms due to injury.
4. To Open Airways
The scent of peppermint oil isn’t just fresh and rejuvenating, it can actually help open your airways. People who suffer from asthma and allergies can really benefit. Using the essential oil and a pot of hot water, you can inhale the soothing steam.
Peppermint isn’t some obscure herb you will have a hard time finding; it can be found at most greenhouses if you want a fresh plant and can be found at most health food stores and online in the form of a high quality peppermint essential oil. | <urn:uuid:3ac31a27-3cac-46f9-aab1-c478d8f82b92> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://naturalsociety.com/4-medicinal-uses-of-peppermint/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.949425 | 472 | 2.375 | 2 |
Make the Impossible Possible
Janis is going to give you an idea of the power we unleash when we follow our curiosity and skill. In a self-effective manner, we create a special form of strength from our convictions. Experiences of success are the gift of one’s own power to act.
Surely the first step is one we take into the unknown. Don’t think too long, just go! But how do we find the courage to take the first step? How do we gain the certainty needed to make the next step then? Janis McDavid asks the right questions and dismisses us ensured of one thing: courage always wins. | <urn:uuid:e64280f0-126b-48d3-890a-a721a26e2aca> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://beyondtellerrand.com/events/berlin-2022/speakers/janis-mcdavid | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.900106 | 135 | 1.507813 | 2 |
1 O for a closer walk with God,
a calm and heav'nly frame,
a light to shine upon the road
that leads me to the Lamb!
2 Where is the blessedness I knew
when first I sought the Lord?
Where is the soul refreshing view
of Jesus and His Word?
3 What peaceful hours I then enjoyed!
How sweet their mem'ry still!
But they have left an aching void
the world can never fill.
4 Return, O holy Dove, return,
sweet messenger of rest;
I hate the sins that made Thee mourn,
and drove Thee from my breast.
5 The dearest idol I have known,
whate'er that idol be,
help me to tear it from Thy throne
and worship only Thee.
6 So shall my walk be close with God,
calm and serene my frame;
so purer light shall mark the road
that leads me to the Lamb.
Source: Hymns to the Living God #252
|First Line:||O! for a closer walk with God|
|Title:||Walking with God|
|Author:||William Cowper (1772)|
st. 3-4 = Ps. 51:12, Job 29:2-3
st. 5 = Heb. 12:14
William Cowper (PHH 434) wrote this text on December 9, 1769, during the illness of his long-time friend and housekeeper, Mrs. Unwin. In a letter written the next day Cowper voiced his anxieties about her condition and about what might happen to him if she died. Saying that he composed the text "to surrender up to the Lord" all his "dearest comforts," Cowper added,
Her illness has been a sharp trial to me. Oh, that it may have a sanctifying effect!. . . I began to compose the verses yesterday morning before daybreak, but fell asleep at the end of the first two lines; when I awoke again, the third and fourth were whispered to my heart in a way which I have often experienced.
The text was published in Richard Conyers's Collection of Psalms and Hymns (1772) and, with some revision, in the Olney Hymns (1779). There it had the heading "Walk with God" and included a reference to Enoch in Genesis 5:24. The original fourth stanza is omitted.
Although Cowper frequently battled depression, doubt, and melancholy, this text speaks of a very intimate walk with the Lord. That walk is rooted in Scripture (st. 1), rejoices in conversion (st. 2-3), and denounces all idols that would usurp God's sovereignty (st. 4). The text concludes with a return to the prayer of the first stanza, but now that prayer is sung with increased confidence and serenity.
For occasions of aspiration, hope, and encouragement for a more intimate walk with God; a fine testimonial hymn.
--Psalter Hymnal Handbook
O for a closer walk with God. W. Cowper. [Walking with God.] This is one of the most beautiful, tender, and popular of Cowper's hymns. It appeared in the 2nd edition of R. Conyers's Collection of Psalms & Hymns, 1772, in 6 stanzas of 4 lines, and again in A. M. Toplady's Psalms & Hymns, 1776, and in the Olney Hymns, 1779, Book i., No. 3, and headed, "Walking with God." It is based on Gen. v. 24, "And Enoch walked with God." It is in extensive use in all English-speaking countries, and usually in its original form.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)
O for a closer walk with God , p. 829, ii. In Notes and Queries , July 30, 1904, in one of a series of the poet Cowper's hitherto un¬published letters, under date of Olney, Dec. 10, 1769, after referring to the serious illness of his friend and companion, Mrs. Unwin, in words of great beauty and tenderness, he adds:—
“When I consider the great meetness to which the Lord has wrought her for the inheritance in light; her most exemplary patience under the sharpest sufferings; her truly Christian humility and resignation; I am more than ever inclined to believe that her hour has come. Let me engage your prayers for her and for me. You know what I have most need of upon an occasion like this. Pray that I may receive it at His hands, from whom every good and perfect gift cometh. She is the chief of blessings I have met with in my journey, since the Lord was pleased to call me, and 1 hope the influence of her edifying and excellent example will never leave me. Her illness has been a sharp trial to me. Oh! that it may have a sanctified effect, that I may rejoice to surrender up to the Lord my dearest comforts, the moment He shall require them. Oh! for no will but the will of my Heavenly Father!
"I return you thanks for the verses you sent me, which speak sweetly the language of a Christian soul. I wish I could pay you in kind ; but must be contented to pay you in the best kind I can. I began to compose them yesterday morning [Dec. 9, 1769], before daybreak, but fell asleep at the end of the first two lines: when I awaked again, the third and fourth were whispered to my heart in a way which I have often experienced:—
"Oh for a closer walk with God
A calm and Heavenly frame,
A light to shine upon the road.
That leads me to the Lamb."
[Here follow the remaining five stanzas of the hymn, and the letter concludes:] "l am yours, my dear Aunt, in the bands of that Love which cannot be quenched, &c.
The light which this letter throws upon the hymn is intense and searching. We read a new and pathetically personal history and meaning in the earnest and throbbing lines, and are brought face to face with an agony which would have been voiceless but for the mercy and goodness of God.
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National Capital Territory Of Delhi:
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) moved a Bill in the Lok Sabha in which it proposed that the “government” in the National Capital Territory of Delhi meant the Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi.
- The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 proposes to amend Sections 21, 24, 33, and 44 of the 1991 Act.
- Section 44 of the 1991 Act says that all executive actions of the L-G, whether taken on the advice of his Ministers or otherwise, shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the L-G.
- The Bill gives discretionary powers to the L-G even in matters where the Legislative Assembly of Delhi is empowered to make laws.
- The proposed legislation also seeks to ensure that the L-G is “necessarily granted an opportunity” to give her or his opinion before any decision taken by the Council of Ministers (or the Delhi Cabinet) is implemented.
- Delhi is a Union Territory with a legislature and it came into being in 1991 under Article 239AA of the Constitution inserted by the Constitution (Sixty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1991.
- As per the existing Act, the Legislative Assembly has the power to make laws in all matters except public order, police, and land. | <urn:uuid:fa59fc1e-3e11-4edc-ab26-1ddee37fc930> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://crackittoday.com/current-affairs/national-capital-territory-of-delhi-amendment-bill-2021/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.936662 | 273 | 2.421875 | 2 |
When we experience great disasters or suffering, the natural question that is often asked is, "If God really does exist and if He has the power to prevent these evil things from happening, why doesn't He step in?" For example, why didn't he prevent that devastating tsunami in Japan? Where was He when all those people in the South Carolina church were shot? Why didn't He prevent terrorists from killing all those innocent people on 9/11? And why are there times when God doesn't heal our loved ones? Doesn't God care about us? Is He too busy to get involved in our troubles?
These are legitimate questions with which every Christian must wrestle. When they go unanswered, that silence can lead people to question His existence or that He even cares about us at all, which has been the case for thousands of years.
Well, there is an answer! And it's a wonderful and comforting one. It's interesting that when we look into the Scriptures for an answer, we find that this seeming indifference happens because God intentionally hides Himself, told to us by the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 45:15).
Let's look back on the story of Job. He was a very wealthy man who lived almost 3,000 years ago. Job was "the greatest of all the men of the east." (Job 1:3) Job owned 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 oxen, 500 donkeys and many servants. He had 10 children, and they were a very close family. Job was also a very righteous man who turned away from evil. He endeavored to please God in all areas of his life and did his best to make sure that his children also did right in the eyes of God.
But then Job's life changed dramatically and his faith was challenged to the limit. Four different messengers came one after the other to bring the most devastating of news. The first informed Job that his oxen and donkeys were killed by attackers. The next messenger brought the news that his sheep were killed in a fire. The third reported that his camels had been killed by Chaldeans. Finally the last messenger brought the news that a great wind that destroyed his house with all 10 of his children in it! (Job 1:14-20)
Job's reaction is remarkable. "… Job fell to the ground and worshiped. He said, 'Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I shall return there. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.' Through all this Job did not sin nor did he blame God." (Job 1:20-22)
Notice his dignity. He doesn't curse. He doesn't scream. He sorrows and worships God. And in all of this he did not blame God.
When terrible things happen, we too should not blame God. The Bible tells us that He is a God of peace, that He is never the creator of evil. Though He may permit it, as He did in Job's case, He is not the originator of it and should never be blamed for causing it.
God pays Job a great tribute for his response. "Have you considered my servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man fearing God and turning away from evil. And he still holds fast his integrity..." Job 2:3
Things continue to get even worse for Job. Satan then struck Job with painful boils all over his body. To this his wife said to him, "Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die!' But he replied, 'You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God and not accept adversity?' In all of this, Job did not sin with his lips." Job 2:7-10. The word "integrity" is used again in this verse. It's the same word that God had used to describe Job. Even his angry wife could see the integrity in Job's heart.
After much personal suffering, his wife's angry advice and then being accused by his friends that he must have done something wrong in order for God to allow these things, Job finally pleaded to God begging for answers. He was a righteous man and worked to please God, so why, he cried out, would God be so cruel to him? And why wasn't God answering him? (Job 30:20-31).
God finally answered Job over the course of almost four chapters (Job 38-41). In essence, God tells Job that he does not have enough knowledge about who God is to question Him about his condition. God tells Job that if he really knew Him, he would know that there is a purpose in everything God does. God went to great lengths in the creation of life and provided a place for Job to exist. Job's wife and comforters misled him without knowing the truth. So God tells Job not to question his motives, just know that He is all-powerful, and Job needs to have faith in Him.
When we see or experience tragedy our first response may be sorrow, but in that sorrow we should also express our trust in a Creator that has our best interests at heart. And when we don't understand why He does or doesn't do something, we should remember that He knows what He's doing and good will eventually come out of everything, even tragic events.
Despite Job's pleading for answers, God was not angry with Job. In fact God restores all his possessions two-fold and blesses him with another 10 children because never once did He curse God.
But this is not where our story ends. Although it is an important lesson, we have a better answer then to just blindly "trust the Lord." This is because we have the New Testament that opens this subject in far greater detail than in Job's time. To Job, and many others, the mind of God remained a mystery. They were simply told to trust Him.
The Apostle Paul says, "... So abundant was God's grace, the grace which He, the possessor of all wisdom and understanding, lavished upon us, when He made known to us the secret of His will. And this is in harmony with God's merciful purpose for the government of the world when the times are ripe for it – the purpose which He has cherished in His own mind of restoring the whole creation to find its one head in Christ; yea things in heaven and things on earth, to find their one head in him" Ephesians 1:7-10.
The difference between what Paul says here and what God said to Job is that He told Job that he spoke without knowledge. But here, about 1,000 years after Job, Paul says that God has made known the secret of His will. And that secret is that God has a "merciful purpose for the government of the world when the times are ripe for it." This phrase is important in relation to our question about God's seeming indifference. What we have been experiencing for the last 6,000 years of sin, death and suffering, has been our preparation for God's world government. In other words, there are things that we, as a race, must learn through these experiences that will prepare us for God's Kingdom.
So then what do we learn from our tragedies, from our suffering and from death? What possible good can these accomplish? Solomon addressed this in Ecclesiastes 3:10 when he wrote, "I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it." The purpose of exercise is to make us stronger, so the travail of this life is meant to make us stronger.
When we look back at Job we can see how his experience would have made him stronger. Don't you think that he was a stronger believer in the integrity of God after all his experience with evil and then experiencing his restitution? He learned that no matter what the experiences of life might bring he could trust the Creator to have some grander purpose that would result in making him a better man.
That lesson takes us all the way back to the Garden of Eden. Why did Adam and Eve eat of the one tree that God commanded them not to eat of? They ate because they didn't trust that God had their best interests at heart. They had Satan whispering in their ears that God was holding something back from them. Satan told Eve that if they ate of that tree they would become like God. She believed that deception and shared the forbidden fruit with Adam. But, like the beginning of Job, Adam and Eve were without knowledge. They didn't have the experience to know the consequences of disobedience.
It's interesting that God gave the forbidden tree the name of "The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil." He knew that Adam and Eve would eat from it and by experiencing the resulting sin and suffering they would gain that important knowledge. What better way to learn the difference between good and evil? Who could better learn the importance of trusting God than someone who has experienced the consequences of not trusting Him? That's what all our painful experiences are about.
Mankind is learning a great lesson. For each of us, it's one that can be learned in no other way. Job learned the consequences of original sin. People down through history have learned it, our world of today is learning it every time a plane falls from the sky, every time some deranged person picks up a gun and starts shooting, every time someone suffers from cancer, every time we attend a funeral. The consequences of sin and disobedience to God's laws bring only suffering. These are very difficult lessons and we cannot minimize the suffering that our world has endured because of disobedience to God. But as important as these lessons are, they would all be a waste of time if there wasn't more to it than God just showing us the consequences of sin.
Again, the Apostle Paul says that God has a "purpose which He has cherished in His own mind of restoring the whole creation to find its one head in Christ; yea things in heaven and things on earth, to find their one head in him." (Eph. 1:7-10)
There's the other half of God's plan that most people are not aware of. Not only has He allowed sin and suffering, but He has planned a time of restitution for all of creation. Paul says that this part of His plan has been cherished by God, and that restitution will be in the form of a government headed by Christ, one that will encompass both heaven and earth. Restitution is a central theme of the Bible! It answers all the questions we have about what God is doing.
Restitution has been spoken of by all of God's holy prophets (Acts 3:21). The work is important enough to be spoken by all God's holy prophets. Looking at how it was demonstrated in Job, after his bitter struggle with tragedy and disease, he was restored twice as much wealth as he had before and he was given 10 new children.
This is a picture, a small sampling of the great restitution that the world will experience. The perfect conditions that were in the Garden of Eden will be restored and the earth will become a paradise that all can experience and enjoy.
The prophet Isaiah refers to this when in chapter 35:
"The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose... Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert... A highway will be there, a roadway, and it will be called the Highway of Holiness... the redeemed shall walk there: And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away."
Isaiah describes restitution of this earth! It will be a time when all mankind will learn to walk in righteousness. It will be a time of learning and character growth when God will no longer hide Himself. The whole earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord (Isaiah 11:9). People will learn to care for and to serve one another and our Heavenly Father.
So through the unfolding of God's plan we can now know why He seems to be indifferent. But the truth is that He's not indifferent! In fact, just the opposite is true. These wonderful prophecies about restitution show us what He has in store for mankind. But, as a wise Father, He has also seen a need in us to learn the difference between good and evil. Only then can we, as a race, learn to trust God and to appreciate His goodness and to come to love righteousness.
"For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." (Psa. 30:5) Through the revealing of the New Testament we now know His plan, not because we're better or smarter than Job, but because, as Paul said, the time is ripe for these things to be revealed.
So how do we fit in as Christians? The Scriptures tell us that faithful Christians will receive a heavenly reward. Jesus said, "…If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also" John 14:3.
But our destiny isn't to sit on a cloud and play harps. There's a work to do, and that work will involve the training and education of mankind. All the lessons we learn in this life, as Christians, will be needed as we work with a world that has only known sin and corruption.
In the earthly kingdom mankind will be given the opportunity to learn and to trust in God in the Millennium, the 1,000 years mentioned in Revelation 20. Those who learn the lessons and develop good Christian characters will be granted eternal life, here on earth.
We remember the words of Jesus as he taught the disciples to pray, saying, "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is done in heaven." Matt. 6:10.
Isaiah's beautiful description of God's kingdom is given:
"And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of aged wine...And he will destroy in this mountain the face of the covering cast over all people, and the veil that is spread over all nations. He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it. And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation." Isa. 25:6-9
People will then echo the words of Job when he came to understand the great blessings of dealing with God and His beautiful plan. "But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold." Job 23:10
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Bookkeeping is the process of recording all financial transactions for a business. This includes tracking sales, purchases, expenses, payroll, taxes, and other financial information. The bookkeeper must be able to record these transactions accurately and efficiently.
Bookkeepers are professionals who specialize in accounting and financial management. They help businesses keep track of all their finances, such as sales, expenses, and income. If you want to run a successful business, then you need to hire a professional bookkeeper.
An accounting firm provides financial statements for businesses, while bookkeepers provide basic accounting functions such as recording transactions, preparing tax returns, and reconciling bank accounts. At Ireland Accountant we do both.
The bookkeeper should be able to provide you with accurate financial statements and should be able to explain how they were prepared. They should also be able to answer any questions you may have about your business finances.
Bookkeeping is one of the most important tasks for any business owner. A bookkeeper should be able to keep track of all financial transactions, such as sales, purchases, and expenses.
They also need to be able to prepare reports and provide accurate financial statements. If you are looking for a bookkeeper in Ireland, then you should consider using a company that has been around for a long time.
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Spookley the Square Pumpkin is a 2004 animated film about, well, a square pumpkin. It is based on the book The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano.
The film is often aired on Disney Junior during October. In December 2019, it returned with a sequel, Spookley and the Christmas Kittens.
Provides examples of:
- All of the Other Reindeer: The other pumpkins bully Spookley for being square.
- Animated Adaptation: Of the book The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin.
- Animation Bump: The animation in the sequel is much more vibrant and fluid. It helps that it was made in 2019, when CGI was far more advanced, as opposed to how primitive the first movie looked, even for early 2000s standards.
- Anthropomorphic Food: All of the food in this movie can talk.
- Big Good: Jack the scarecrow is this to the pumpkin patch. He's gentle and kind, with a down-to-earth personality that helps him resolve conflicts in the pumpkin patch.
- Broken Aesop: The moral of the story is that you shouldn't judge a book (or a pumpkin) by its cover. The problem? Spookley is chosen by the farmer based solely on his square shape! On top of that, pumpkins in real life are always judged by their looks, since they may not be the right size or shape to make a Jack O' Lantern.
- Dance Party Ending: The movie ends with the entire cast dancing to "Transylvania Twist".
- Disqualification-Induced Victory: Big Tom and Little Tom are repeatedly disqualified in the 'Jack-a-Lympics' contest for using their vine to give them an unfair advantage, leaving third-place finisher Bobo, a vain female pumpkin, to win most of the events.
- Elephant in the Room: While the characters talk about how important pumpkins are on Halloween, they never once bring up the fact that pumpkins are annually chopped up and gutted for the holiday. Even weirder, Spookley is seen glowing at the end, implying there's a candle in him, but he's clearly alive and hasn't been cut open.
- "The Hero Sucks" Song: The other pumpkins sing a song taunting Spookley for being square and not fitting in.
- Interspecies Romance: Poe the spider has a crush on Bella the bat.
- No True Scotsman: The other pumpkins, who are round, are essentialists who think that only round pumpkins are real pumpkins.
- Vanity Is Feminine: Bobo is a vain female pumpkin preoccupied with winning and beauty.
- Whole Plot Reference: A holiday-themed story about a character who is bullied for being different until he finds a way to put his different feature to good use? It's just Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer but with PUMPKINS!
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“We would like to give you $700,000 to help you to buy a house, but we want you to sign an agreement to make sure that if something happens to you and [insert name of partner] the money stays with you.” (Business Insider Australia, 2017).
Increasing numbers of millennials are getting prenups; this trend is no longer surprising, but there’s an interesting twist: matrimonial attorneys are also citing an increase in baby boomer parents requiring their millennial adult children to get prenups and in doing so inserting themselves into the process of negotiating their millennial children’s premarital agreements.
An unprecedented generational wealth transfer is beginning to occur between baby boomers and millennials. Usually, parental involvement in prenups is connected to this wealth transfer and stems from a desire to protect family businesses, wealth, or other family assets. One common manifestation of the trend, seen in the quote above, involves boomer parents offering to help their less wealthy children acquire property…with strings attached (Business Insider Australia, 2017).
The exchange quoted above is not uncommon. Parental involvement in prenups is not inherently good or bad; it simply represents a relatively new trend and comes with its own unique set of benefits and drawbacks.
Benefits of parental involvement in premarital agreements
-It can be intimidating to raise the topic of a prenup with your partner; if a parent(s) of a future spouse (or, in some cases, a family trust or corporation) is the party who initially makes the request, some of the pressure is taken off the partner who is asking for a prenup. This can make the topic easier to bring up and the discussion less tense (Empyrion, 2021).
-Having a parent involved in legal negotiations that concern family wealth may be an advantage, because parents will usually have a better understanding of family finances and can help their children to understand and make informed decisions regarding their financial situation and the future of family wealth.
–Parental involvement in the decision to get a prenup for the purpose of protecting family assets need not necessarily imply financial exclusion of the future spouse. These discussions can also lead to inclusion of the future spouse in the lineage of family assets. Some agreements stipulate, for example, that a future spouse can develop a 25% interest in the asset over a certain number of years (Business Insider Australia, 2017).
Drawbacks of parental involvement in premarital agreements
-A parent’s request for a prenup can spark relationship tensions between children and parents, between a future spouse and their in-law(s), and between partners themselves.
-Some parents attempt to become overly involved or to push their wishes for the contract on an unwilling or hesitant child (Battey, 2019).
-Legal problems (privilege issues) can arise if the parent insists on being present during the child’s meetings with their lawyer (Battey, 2019).
When a parent wants to be involved in their kid’s premarital contract, where should the line (respectfully) be drawn? One way to answer this question is to consider whether the parent’s requests for the agreement are all related to ensuring the lineage of family assets. If so, their concern and involvement is understandable and need not be seen as problematic. However, if the parent is also trying to force their views regarding finances or even their child’s future partner into the contract, their involvement is no longer exclusively about wealth transfer and may be crossing a line.
All parties, including future spouses and any involved parents, should define roles, boundaries and expectations at the outset of the process. This can optimize communication and dramatically decrease the likelihood and magnitude of conflict. If you are engaged and discussing your prenup with a parent, don’t be afraid to politely set clear boundaries.
Here are some questions which can help guide parents and their children/future in-laws at the outset of a conversation about a premarital contract:
-What parts of the contract are the parent(s) welcome to be involved in negotiating?
-What parts of the contract are the parent(s) expected to refrain from trying to influence?
-Will the parent(s) be permitted to be a part of meetings or correspondences between the child and their lawyer? If so, to what extent and in what capacity?
Parents, if you’re reading this…
You may be asking yourself whether or not you should be involved in your kid’s prenup. Your intentions are good; you want to protect hard-earned assets (and your kid!) in the event of a relationship breakdown, but you don’t want to disrespect any boundaries or be stereotyped as the ‘bossy in-law’ (Empyrion, 2021) and risk alienating your future son or daughter-in-law. How should you approach this sticky but important question?!
When you talk to your kid about this, consider involving not only them but also their future spouse in the initial discussion. Sometimes speaking first to your child privately and then having them speak to your future son or daughter-in-law can result in miscommunication or give your kid’s partner the impression that you are going behind their back. Although it might be uncomfortable, including them in the initial discussion can help to convey respect.
When you have ‘the talk’, make sure you express both your confidence in their relationship and your desire to protect family wealth just in case of the extenuating circumstance of an (unexpected) relationship breakdown. For example, you might tell your child and/or future child-in-law something like this (tailored to your specific situation):
“It’s not that I don’t trust in the stability of your relationship. I am really glad for you guys and am rooting for your success! I just want to legally ensure that family wealth and assets which I am responsible for protecting will stay in the family. It’s your business whether you include anything else in a premarital agreement or not, and I won’t give advice on other aspects of the agreement unless you ask. But, since the lineage of wealth and assets affect our whole family, I’d like to request that you arrange for a premarital contract covering these things. What do you think?”
Like it or not, the trend of parental involvement in prenups may be here to stay. Remember that parents probably have their kids’ best interest at heart, that protecting family assets does not always have to mean excluding a partner from that wealth, and that ultimately the spouses-to-be make the final decisions regarding their prenup.
Battey, J. 2019. Why Affluent Parents are Increasingly Involved in their Millennial Children’s Prenuptial Agreements. Retrieved from: https://www.worth.com/why-affluent-parents-are-increasingly-involved-in-their-millennial-childrens-prenuptial-agreements/
Business Insider Australia. 2017. Parents Want Millennials to Sign Prenups if They Want Help to Buy Property. Retrieved from: https://www.businessinsider.com/parents-want-millennials-to-sign-prenups-if-they-want-help-to-buy-property-2017-9
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The new collaborative feature shows how XR can help us keep connected during the coronavirus pandemic.
Vancouver-based start-up Precision OS just introduced a new multiplayer feature for VR surgical training platform. This means that surgeons and nurses can work together in the same operating room even if they are physically thousands of miles apart.The functionality allows up to five avatars at a time, with the collaborative feature bringing multiple users into a single virtual Operating Room Click To Tweet
In an era of rapidly advancing technologies and procedures, training is often a rate-limiting factor Click To Tweet
The functionality allows up to five avatars at a time, with the collaborative feature bringing multiple users into a single virtual Operating Room (OR).
“Multiplayer now permits simultaneous access to the same virtual OR by many users. Each user receives an avatar along with their colleagues while performing surgery,” explained Dr. Danny Goel, a practicing orthopedic surgeon and Chief Executive Officer of Precision OS.
The lack of access to high-quality surgical education is also affecting medical device companies. In an era of rapidly advancing technologies and procedures, training is often a rate-limiting factor. Current training approaches vary in effectiveness and are not helping to address cost, and, most importantly, surgical mastery. It is a well-established fact that by reducing the cognitive load on the brain, training powered by immersive technology allows for better and more efficient training.Even before the coronavirus, traditional training was simply not up to the challenge of educating today’s surgeons Click To Tweet
Even before the coronavirus, traditional training was simply not up to the challenge of educating today’s surgeons, especially not in the numbers needed to cope with demand. This situation, needless to say, has now become greatly exacerbated by the circumstances brought on with the COVID-19 outbreak. Surgery residents are getting less hands-on experience than ever, and it’s affecting their confidence and autonomy. A significant percentage didn’t feel ready to independently perform core procedures upon residency completion, and over 90% opt for an additional fellowship year. In an effort to address this, The American Board of Surgery (ABS) recommended: “rather than increasing the number of cases, we should be increasing the quality of teaching both clinical and procedural skills.” Immersive technology proved a crucial game-changer.The lack of access to high-quality surgical education is also affecting medical device companies Click To Tweet
As the new normal imposed by the coronavirus pandemic settles in for the long-term, it’s crucial that we continue to explore and implement these XR collaborative tools Click To Tweet
Precision OS is backed by the AO Foundation and is currently the only scientifically validated, peer-reviewed and published immersive virtual reality product on the market. It was founded by a team of clinical orthopedic surgeons and game developers to create the most relevant and applicable medical-grade simulation experience.
The new enhanced collaboration feature builds on the notion of double-loop learning, an educational concept grounded in search, exploration, and decision-making with the “why” in mind. Unlike single-loop learning methods like lectures or videos via tablet, the Precision OS module is interactive and encourages the user to delve deeper into an ultra-realistic simulation while allowing for failure in a constructive learning cycle.
“Through technology, we’re now able to assemble multidisciplinary teams for training without anyone having to travel,” Goel adds. Recently, Precision OS trained more than 300 medical device sales representatives using virtual reality in just 30 minutes. With multiplayer, Dr. Goel said he envisions surgeons remotely collaborating with other surgeons, trainees, and key OR personnel. including device reps.
The Precision OS platform runs with the Oculus Quest headset, making it a portable and cost-effective option that could be used anywhere Click To Tweet
The enhancement grants multiple users in different locations simultaneous access to the same learning module. The platform runs with the Oculus Quest headset, making it a portable and cost-effective option that could theoretically be used anywhere in the world.
“Multiplayer is literally and figuratively adding another dimension to our proficiency focused training platform. Enabling this type of collaboration and knowledge-share typically found in a clinical setting is of great significance,” concludes Goel.
As the “new normal” imposed by the coronavirus pandemic settles in for the long-term, it’s crucial that we continue to explore and implement these XR collaborative tools, especially where it comes to training essential healthcare workers in the age of remote working and social distancing.
— VRScout (@VRScout) March 23, 2020
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We are examining the Parable of the Prodigal God (the father in the parable about the dissolute and proper sons – Luke 15:11-32) as discussed by Timothy Keller. What he wants us to learn from this passage turns on the context.
The Pharisees are complaining that Jesus sits and eats with tax collectors and sinners, so he tells three parables that are all related to the situation. The first is about a lost sheep, which the shepherd leaves the flock to save. The second is about the lost coin that the woman finds. Both of these are about seeking out repentant sinners.
Then Jesus tells a third parable where there are three characters: the father (representing God), the profligate son (representing the tax collectors and sinners) and the proper son (representing the Pharisees).
The first two are simple and are resolved simply. In both what was lost was found, the sinners who had lost their relationship with God were brought home. The third is not resolved and we are not sure of the outcome, other than the profligate son repents and comes home. What happens next we are not sure. However, historically commentators and preachers have made this person the purpose or illustration of the parable.
Keller argues that the real target is the Pharisees who are represented by the proper son. They have missed the whole point of repentance and redemption and are only concerned with money and possessions (Luke 16:14-15) just like the son who stays with the father. He is upset with his father’s extravagance when his brother returns seeking forgiveness. Is response is essentially “where is mine?”
The issue being illustrated here is the center piece of the Lord’s prayer and Jesus’ discussion with Peter on forgiving. Where is the compassion, the agape, the willingness to forgive, not just once or seven times, but the seventy time seven Jesus commanded. This story is an indictment of unforgiveness, where concern over money and property trump everything else.
The Pharisees, like the older brother, have missed the point, not just of the situation, but of life itself, which is redemption of the lost for all have sinned, not just the tax collectors and obvious sinners. These self-righteous men have forgotten Ezekiel’s prophecy about what God would do as an act of redemption.
I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 11:19.
Their hearts, like that of the older brother were cold hard stone and they liked it just fine, thank you very much.
During our study on Sunday, one of the questions that we looked at was which son do you identify with and we all agreed both. There were times we played the part of each one, but the hardest failure to deal with was the stoniness. Sinners know in their heart, like the younger brother, that they need to repent. Stoney-hearted Pharisees on the other hand, usually don’t see their failure until God whacks them upside the head and sometimes not even then.
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Harsh chemicals, extreme heat, moving mechanical parts, sharp tools. Hazards that could lead to an eye injury in the workplace are many. When the eye is contaminated with a harmful chemical or foreign object, it must be washed out as quickly as possible in order to reduce irritation and the likelihood of injury or infection.
Eyewash is used to safely clean the eye membrane and prevent irritation or injury from occurring or getting worse until medical attention can be given. In this article, we’ll cover an eyewash definition, exactly what eyewash solution is, and what it is used for.
The definition of eyewash is a liquid or solution used to clean the eyes. In this article, we’ll look at the different types of eyewash that can be used.
What does eyewash do?
The eyes are naturally protected by the eyelid, eyelashes, and eyebrows. The eye will innately respond to contamination by the production of tears. This is the eye’s natural eyewash which rinses the eye of whatever contamination it came into contact with.
But sometimes the eye’s natural eyewash is not enough, for example, if a foreign object such as a splinter gets into the eye, or if the eye is splashed with bleach. In instances like this, the eye needs thorough and immediate flushing to remove the harmful material before it has a chance to injure the eye by moving around or irritating the delicate membranes. This is what eyewash is used for.
What is an eyewash station used for?
An eyewash station is used to quickly and safely rinse the eyes. It can be in a fixed permanent location, or portable. It can be linked up to a water supply or it can be wall-mounted with a replaceable supply of sterile solution. An eyewash station should use specially distilled water or sterile water solution to hygienically clean the eyes.
Eyewash stations are designed to be easy for anyone to use, even if they’ve never used one before or have impaired sight at the time. They should be installed in a sensible, intuitive place that is easy to reach from all areas of eye injury risk.
The addition of an eyecare kit means that eye injuries can be effectively treated no matter where they occur on the business premises. An eyecare kit is similar to a first aid kit but its contents are concerned only with cleaning and dressing eye wounds.
Where should eyewash and eyewash stations be used?
An eyewash station is required anywhere the potential for eye injury is present in the workplace. If you are the owner or operator of the business or the competent person assigned to health and safety, or first aid, it is your responsibility to confirm whether an eyewash station is needed and that one is installed correctly.
Types of Eyewash Stations
There are two different types of eyewash stations: plumbed and portable.
Plumbed Eyewash Stations
These are stations that are plumbed directly into the water supply of the building. A plumbed eyewash station is often attached to a regular sink in the form of a faucet adaption. Plumbed eyewash stations are capable of delivering large amounts of water in a constant stream.
However, plumbed eyewash stations are not the preferred type used by many businesses due to their expensiveness to install and maintain and their impracticality. Plumbed eyewash stations are difficult to move, involving professional intervention to re-establish the stream of water elsewhere. This presents a problem if the injured person can’t make it to the eyewash station location.
Plumbed eyewash stations also require weekly maintenance to ensure the stream of water is hygienic and won’t end up contaminating the eye further with bacteria or germs.
Another setback of the plumbed eyewash station is the fact that it uses tap water. The temperature of tap water cannot be guaranteed before turning on the tap. The water stream may be too hot or too cold for the eye to withstand.
Too cold water can result in an involuntary reaction of squinting the eyes, decreasing the effectiveness of the eyewash. Too hot water can irritate the eye or even cause a burn. Waiting for the temperature of the water to adjust means prolonging the wait time before decontaminating the eye. The pH of tap water also does not match the pH of the eye and can cause irritation and discomfort on contact, making an eyewash more difficult.
Portable Eyewash Stations
A portable eyewash station is a station or wall plaque that can be installed in the desired place. It does not need to be connected to the water supply because it includes its own supply of eyewash solution (either distilled water or saline solution).
Portable eyewash stations are often the first choice for workplaces because of their flexibility and benefits. Portable stations can be easily moved or their eyewash bottles removed for relocation, this means someone can be treated if they cannot move to the location of the station as it can be brought to them.
Detachable eyewash bottles also make eye washing more accessible for disabled people, or washing cleaning cuts and wounds hygienically. They can also be taken in an ambulance or other vehicle on a journey to the hospital. Eyewash pods contain a small amount of eyewash solution that can be easily squirted into the eye or even used to clean a wound elsewhere on the body.
Eyewash in portable stations is kept at room temperature meaning there’s less chance of a hot or cold water aversion reaction. If a saline solution is used, the natural pH of the eye won’t be affected and little to no irritation will occur during the wash. Sealed bottles of eyewash solution have a longer shelf life and are guaranteed to not be open to contamination until the seal is broken, meaning as long as the solution is in date it does not need to be maintained. If you partner with Steroplast to supply your eyewash and eyecare supplies, we’ll notify you when your eyewash is close to its use-by date so you never find yourself with out of date eyewash solution.
A Comparison of features of Plumbed and Portable Eyewash Stations
Plumbed Eyewash Station
Portable Eyewash Station
Can attend to other areas of the workplace
Constant supply of eyewash
Flexible installation location options
Eyewash supply can be removed
Eyewash solution is a good temperature for contact with the eye
Eyewash solution is a good pH for contact with the eye
Requires regular maintenance
As a business owner or the assigned competent person of the business you must ensure staff have access to an eyewash station if your risk assessment says you need one. Find out what to do in an eye injury emergency, common eye emergency situations, and your legal responsibilities to provide an eyewash station in our blog.
Types of Eyewash Solution
The HSE requires that “If mains tap water is not readily available for eye irrigation, at least one litre of sterile water or sterile normal saline (0.9% w/v) in sealed, disposable containers should be provided.”
Eyewash solution that portable eyewash stations are equipped with can either be distilled, sterile water or sterile saline solution. Here are some commonly asked questions about what can be used to irrigate the eyes.
Can you wash eyes with saline solution?
Can I use saline solution as eyewash? If you’re wondering what solution to use for eyewash, saline solution is usually the best thing and most common choice for workplaces, first aiders, and healthcare professionals.
So, what is in eyewash solution? Saline eyewash solution in plain terms is made up of distilled water and a small quantity of sodium chloride. Sterile saline used in eyewash solution is commonly at a concentration of 0.9%. It is an isotonic solution that does not take away or add fluid to the cells it comes into contact with by the power of osmosis. This means it is optimal for cleaning an irritated or injured eye as it does not irritate or damage tissue, affect normal healing processes, cause allergy, or affect the normal bacterial flora of the eye tissue and skin.
How long does eyewash solution last?
You should consult the manufacturer’s guidance for the shelf life of your eyewash solution. Sterowash eyewash solution in 500ml bottles has a shelf life of four years, and Sterowash eyewash 20ml pods have a shelf life of two years.
If you partner with Steroplast we’ll notify you when your eyewash is about to go out of date so you have time to replace it and don’t find yourself with out of date eyewash in a crisis.
Can you wash your eyes with tap water?
Plumbed eyewash stations use tap water from municipal water sources. The tap water should be potable (safe for human consumption) and the eyewash station should be regularly flushed and cleaned to remove any build-up of bacteria or stagnant water.
Tap water can be used to wash out eyes but it’s not necessarily the best option. The chlorine and other chemicals that may be present in the water can cause irritation to the eye, as well as the water temperature, both of which can make eye washing more difficult, uncomfortable, and less effective.
There is also less of a guarantee that tap water is hygienic. Whereas sealed eyewash solution in bottles is sterile until the seal is broken, taps on a plumbed eyewash station present more risk of contamination if not maintained or cleaned properly or regularly.
Can you wash your eyes with salt water?
Saline solution is in fact a type of saltwater as it is made with sodium chloride (salt). In a pinch, homemade saltwater could be used in eye irrigation. But making your own saltwater is ultimately not very convenient for eye washing due to several factors:
- A fine balance is required to ensure the water is not too salty. Water that is too salty can draw moisture out of the eye and even make the experience painful.
- Making saltwater irrigate the eye takes time that cannot be wasted when someone’s eye is contaminated.
- Once made, saltwater should be sealed and stored in a sterile bottle. Great care must be taken to keep saltwater sterile which is difficult when it is not made professionally.
Is eyewash the same as contact solution?
Can you use contact lens solution as eyewash? Contact lens solution should not be used as an eyewash. Contact lens solution and saline solution are made for different means and have different ingredients.
Contact lens solution is designed to disinfect contact lenses and clean them. It contains saline solution along with cleaning agents. The cleaning agents are designed to break down and remove organic material on contact lenses so they are hygienic for their next use. If you wash your eyes with contact lens solution it can damage their delicate membrane layers.
The tear film of the eye is made up of three layers: the outer oil layer, the middle watery layer and the inner mucus layer. The two inner layers keep the eye moist and hydrated while the outer layer protects the inner ones by preventing evaporation of moisture.
Contact lens solution can break down the outer oil layer of the eye making the middle and inner layers dry out and prone to irritation, infection, and injury.
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The Russian government presented its draft budget for the next three years at the end of September (you can find a full set of documents here). On October 23, the bill had its first reading in the State Duma.
Following years of consolidation, the new budget is described by the Russian Ministry of Finance as one of economic stimulus. Is this an apt description?
Strong budget and weak economy
The Russian authorities have made impressive adjustments to the federal budget since 2014, when oil prices plummeted and Western sanctions against Moscow first hit. Reacting to this double shock, Russia cut its budget. After depleting its Reserve Fund by 2017, the country started to accumulate sovereign reserves.
The indicator of the budget’s dependence on oil and gas production and exports, the non-oil and gas deficit (the difference between non-oil and gas revenues and total expenditure) decreased from 10% of GDP in 2009-2016 to 5.8-5.9% of GDP in the 2020-2022 draft budget.
Budget consolidation, i.e. cutting spending in real terms, continued from 2015 to 2018. In the meantime, the budget deficit of 3.4% of GDP (2016) transformed into a budget surplus of 2.6% of GDP (2018), while foreign currency savings in the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and on government accounts at the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) reached $133 billion by the end of September 2019 (nearly 8% of GDP).
Source: Ministry of Finance, Rosstat (Russian Statistics Agency)
“e” – estimates of the Ministry of Finance as of October 1, 2019; “f” – 2020-2022 draft budget
By mid-2019, Russia had made a rare achievement among its emerging market peers: public debt was fully covered by public savings. In other words, Russia has no net public debt.
However, the government’s obvious successes in terms of public finance are not being translated into economic growth. According to forecasts by international rating agencies, economic institutions and Russia’s government itself, GDP growth in 2019 will reach only 1-1.3%, while potential growth will range from 1.5-2% – inexcusably low for an emerging market.
One possible response is counter-cyclical policy, i.e. increasing spending in order to boost economic growth. Some Russian experts advocate (only verbally, without practical steps) such a Keynesian economic incentive; they suggest the budget deficit could safely reach 2-3% of GDP. But this is not possible as long as a fiscal rule based on strict correlation between expenditure and revenues is in place.
The budget in nominal and real terms
Still, the Ministry of Finance says the new budget will create economic incentives: ‘Due to completion of the period of budget consolidation in 2018 we could switch to fiscal stimulus as early as 2019,’ the ministry says, despite a planned budget surplus over the entire three-year period.
The ministry stressed that ‘Federal budget spending will increase during the next three years’. This is certainly true of nominal spending, which will grow by 1.9% in 2020 (compared to estimated 2019 spending), by 5.8% in 2021 (versus 2020) and by 5.5% in 2022 (versus 2021). However, the Ministry of Finance does not mention that there has hardly ever been a year in Russian history when spending in nominal rouble terms actually fell. And this is due to inflation, even though it recently dropped to 3-4%. Still, budget spending is depreciating every year.
In order to get an answer to the question: ‘How is the Russian budget changing in real terms?’ we estimated revenues and expenditure, taking inflation into account, and converted them into constant 2018 prices. The average annual consumer price index was used as a deflator (we used real data for the period before 2018 and estimates by the Ministry of Economic Development since 2019).
It turned out that when expressed in constant prices, federal spending will only increase by 3.2% by 2022 compared to 2020. In real terms, government spending will grow more slowly than Russian GDP over a period of three years: 3.2% versus 8.2% according to the base forecast of the Ministry of Economic Development, or 5.4% according to the conservative forecast.
Source: Ministry of Finance of Russia, author’s own estimates (annual average inflation used as a deflator)
“e” – estimates of the Ministry of Finance as of October 1, 2019; “f” – 2020-2022 draft budget
In other words, government spending in real terms will not catch up with the rate of GDP growth even under the pessimistic growth scenario. By 2022, spending in real terms will be almost 5% below the 2014 level.
Similarly, as a percentage of GDP, nominal spending of the federal budget will consistently decrease over the next three years: from 17.7% in 2019 to 16.9% by 2022. To compare, in 2012-2016 government spending accounted for 18-19% of GDP annually.
Source: Ministry of Finance of Russia, Rosstat
To put it mildly, it turns out there is no significant increase in fiscal economic incentives from the point of view of total government spending. Recall that government spending in Russia (as a percentage of GDP) is much lower than in OECD countries.
Government spending limited by a fiscal rule
The government’s capacity to raise spending is limited by the tight fiscal rule which has been in force since 2018: total spending cannot exceed the sum of the following four components:
– base oil and gas revenues (oil revenues at a price of $41.6 per barrel in 2019 plus 2% per annum);
– non-oil and gas revenues;
– debt servicing costs;
– 0.5% of GDP.
The authorities loosened the fiscal rule in 2019 to add the fourth component (approximately 600 bn roubles).
Revenues from sales at oil prices exceeding $41.6 per barrel (in 2019) cannot be allocated to operating expenses and are transferred to a sovereign wealth fund. Currently, Russian oil sells for about $60 a barrel. In other words, even given these relatively low prices, about a third of the price of each barrel goes to the reserves. Since early 2018, 43% of all oil and gas revenues, or nearly $100 bn at the current exchange rate, has been allocated to the reserves.
The structure of the fiscal rule indicates that the Ministry of Finance perceives the fiscal incentive as mainly determined by growing non-oil and gas revenues. The expected growth of non-oil and gas revenues in 2020-2022 is largely associated with an elevated tax burden on businesses and consumers which includes the recent increase of the VAT rate and greater focus on tax collection (including VAT and payroll taxes). In other words, the government gives a fiscal incentive with one hand and partially takes it away with the other.
This is why the International Monetary Fund considers Russia’s current fiscal policy-neutral and not stimulating, as the Ministry of Finance would like to see it.
Are there incentives in terms of the structure of public spending?
An increase in the total volume of public spending in real terms does not necessarily indicate stimulating fiscal policy; the qualitative composition of expenditure is also important. Dmitry Kulikov, a macro analyst from the ACRA Analytical Credit Rating Agency, told me: ‘Different categories of expenditure have different fiscal multipliers. Therefore, a different composition of the same volume of spending will have a different stimulating effect’.
Fiscal multipliers show how GDP changes depending on the amount of government spending: e.g. if an increase in spending by 1% of GDP is correlated with economic growth of 0.5%, the multiplier is 0.5.
Unfortunately, there are no reliable multipliers for Russian government spending. Moreover, such categories of public spending as social policy (the largest category within the budget classification in Russia) include diverse spending items whose multipliers probably vary widely. Nevertheless, in general, it can be argued that the composition of the Russian budget is quite inert. For example, spending on state administration will remain almost unchanged at 8% for the next three years while the share of spending on defence and security decreases only slightly (from 28.5% to 28.1%).
Last year, CBR analysts estimated that spending on state administration had a negative multiplier (-0.73), while spending on defence and security, as well as social policy, had low although positive multipliers (0.32 and 0.28, respectively). Social expenditure traditionally has the largest share in the Russian budget (23-25% of all spending in the next three years).
‘There are no significant changes in the functional composition of federal budget spending for 2020-2022 (…) there are not enough new incentives for economic growth’, Chairman of the Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation and former Minister of Finance Alexei Kudrin states in his expert opinion on the draft budget. The same thesis is put forward more bluntly by economists from leading academic institutions ranging from the National Research University Higher School of Economics (НИУ ВШЭ) to Moscow State University (МГУ). Fiscal policy ‘is in fact aimed at preserving the existing structure of the Russian economy’, there are no active stimulating measures of economic policy envisaged while the budget is in line with the traditional ‘stabilising’ paradigm of recent times, says Alexander Auzan, dean of the Faculty of Economics at Moscow State University.
National projects delayed
Still, some incentives are foreseen in the draft budget: the share of expenditure under the National Economy section will increase from 13.5% in 2020 to 15.7% in 2022. This is primarily due to the implementation of so-called national projects (in the field of economics) including a comprehensive development plan for major infrastructure. The authorities are allocating 1.4 trillion roubles ($22 bn) for the next three years to build roads and railways, bridges, ports and airports.
However, the parameters of national projects laid down on paper will probably not be fully met. The fact of the matter is that the new budget is compiled against the backdrop of the historically low execution of the 2019 budget. One of the main reasons is insufficient spending on national projects. During the first nine months of 2019 the government executed only 62.9% of its revised budgetary spending plan for the year – the lowest level since 2008. National projects were executed only at the level of 52.5% during this period. The CBR has admitted that insufficient budget spending in the first half of the year had a negative effect on economic growth.
Source: Ministry of Finance
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Call for Cape Town youth to join ICT Kickstarter initiative
The City of Cape Town, together with its strategic business partner the Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi), is inviting young Capetonians interested in technology to sign up for the ICT Kickstarter programme.
The fully-funded three-month course will cover entry-level ICT skills, as well as personal and professional development modules, according to the city.
“With the ICT Kickstarter programme, more Capetonian youths will have a chance to join this exciting industry,” it states.
“The full-time programme will allow you to work with peers, participate in group learning, and practise your problem-solving skills to prepare you for the world of work.”
Cape Town boasts a thriving tech ecosystem, being the home of tech heavyweights such as Naspers, Takealot, Aerobotics, Clickatell, GetSmarter, Yoco and Sweepsouth, to name a few.
The Cape Town-Stellenbosch corridor contains 450 tech firms employing between 40 000 and 50 000 people, making the ecosystem bigger than Nairobi and Lagos combined.
The city advises that those looking to sign-up for the programme must be open to critical feedback to help them develop and learn, be excited by the prospect of honing their digital skills, and want to develop work-ready skills.
Applicants must be South African citizens, currently unemployed, between the ages of 18 and 28, and have a minimum of a matric National Senior Certificate.
In addition, they must be based in the City of Cape Town metropole area, be able to attend full-time training from Mondays to Fridays, and be available from January to March 2022. It also notes that preference will be given to the Black, Coloured and Asian racial groups.
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Established in 2003 the UC Davis Genome Center uses state-of-art-technologies to understand how the heritable genetic information of diverse organisms function in health and disease. Genomic studies are revolutionizing biology and the Genome Center is at the forefront of this revolution. We are home to an internationally renowned faculty whose research interests exploit cutting-edge technologies for generating and interpreting vast amounts of data at all levels, from genes to entire organisms and populations. Innovative experimental science interfaces with the latest in computer capabilities to generate advances in basic biology, agriculture, human and veterinary medicine, biomedical engineering, and computer science. The diversity of organisms studied at UC Davis is one of its biggest strengths. The Genome Center bolsters this strength by providing -omics technologies on an at-cost, as-needed basis to all Davis faculty through its service cores that specialize in bioinformatics, DNA and expression analysis, metabolomics, proteomics, TILLING, and yeast one hybrid services. Through collaborations and access to the enabling technology cores, the Genome Center serves the basic and translational research needs of all UC Davis faculty whose studies encompass human and animal diseases, food and biofuel crops, biodiversity and environmental health, as well as hitherto little-studied or unknown organisms. These discoveries provide the raw information that is being translated into advances in medicine, agriculture, and the sustainability of our global society.
The UC Davis Genome Center aims to have a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable environment in which to conduct -omics research. The Genome Center supports the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives on the UC Davis campus and is increasing existing efforts in recruitment and retention of faculty, staff, and students working in -omics from historically under-represented communities.
- The Genome Center is committed to fostering a supportive environment to learn, work, and conduct research;
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- encouraging outreach to promote an interest in -omics and science literacy, particularly to communities historically under-represented in STEM fields;
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There are a number of ways to improve employee wellness without breaking the bank, and research shows that wellness programs can save money in the long run while boosting efficiency in the workplace. Data culled from 56 different studies was published in the American Journal of Health Promotion, and “showed an average 27 percent reduction in sick leave absenteeism, 26 percent reduction in health care costs, and 32 percent reduction in workers’ compensation and disability management…claims,” reports Inc. writer Sarah Kessler.
Inc. gives the following tips for implementing a cost-effective, high-ROI wellness program at your company:
- Have your employees complete a questionnaire known as a Health Risk Appraisal (HRA), which collects data on lifestyle habits, to determine their needs.
- Poll your employees on which potential program features they would be most interested.
- Incentivize employees to quit smoking. “If there is one wellness benefit that will save you the most money, helping employees become non-smokers is it,” Kessler writes. Men and women who smoke incur more medical expenses and are absent more often. Additionally, make sure your group insurance policy covers counseling and nicotine replacement medication.
- Remind employees to get cancer screenings, or work with a local hospital to arrange for them to be available on-site. Kessler also suggests providing employees paid time off to attend screening appointments.
- Encourage workers to participate in a walking club, take the stairs, and/or commute via bicycle.
- Provide healthy food at meetings and in office vending machines.
Putting a wellness program in place will not only improve the health of your employees, it’ll also benefit the bottom line. Dee Edington, director of the Health Management Research Center at the University of Michigan, told Inc.: “If you do nothing, it’s proven that it’s going to be expensive.”
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What's In A Name Week continues with the story of a water tower in northern Kentucky that was supposed to be an advertisement, but ended up becoming a local landmark. Plus: we'll explain one version of how Chicken Dinner Road in Idaho got its name.
What's In A Name Week continues with the story of Brookeville, Maryland, and how on this day in 1814, this small town gained a prominent visitor - President James Madison - and a new nickname: U.S. Capital For A Day. Plus: the story of Glen Campbell, Pennsylvania, a town that, in case you were wondering, was not named for singing star Glen Campbell.
The Oomphalapompatronium Is An Instrument That Lives Up To Its Unusual Name (Cool Weird Awesome 366)
What's In A Name Week continues with a look at the Oomphalapompatronium, a creation of Boston-area musician, composer and inventor Len Solomon. And it definitely fits the name. Speaking of words that fit with what they describe, did you know about the word "aptronym"?
It's What's In A Name Week, where we're telling the stories of some of the most memorable names in the world. Today we look at a town in the Texas Hill Country that wanted a post office but couldn't get the feds to agree to any of their suggested names, until they said, let it be nameless! Plus: the story of how Lizard Lick, NC ended up with its one-of-a-kind name. | <urn:uuid:dceae5b0-01b5-4957-8047-d09bd52e0f4f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.bradycarlson.com/tag/whats-in-a-name-week/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.957993 | 313 | 2.125 | 2 |
Wales Campus Frequently Asked Questions
How do two schools share a campus?
The school district of Kettle Moraine commonly uses the model of hosting multiple learning environments on one campus. This allows for collaboration between legacy and charter environments, as well as provides efficiencies of sharing staff, space and operational costs.
Wales Elementary occupies the central and north ends of the first floor and the entire second floor on the Wales Campus. KM Explore is housed on the south and west ends of the first floor. Both schools share common spaces on the campus such as the cafeteria, library, playground, gym, music room and art room.
Classroom teachers have a dedicated teaching assignment either at Wales Elementary or at KM Explore. Specialist teachers, support teachers, and paraprofessionals have shared responsibility depending on their role and need. Both schools use the main, secure entrance facing Oak Crest Drive.
Who is the administrative leader in the building and what is their roles?
Chris Otto is the Wales Campus Principal, and the KM Explore Director. Mr. Otto leads teachers in curriculum initiatives and instructional programming for students at Wales Elementary and KM Explore. Mr. Otto also serves as the Director of Operations for the Wales Campus, including student, staff and building safety, and facility needs.
Do the two schools participate in events, field trips and activities together?
Part of the reason for having two separate schools, instead of just a program or track, is because there are two distinct identities, philosophies and initiatives. Thus, not every field trip, activity or event aligns to both schools’ pedagogies. From time to time, the entire campus is together for certain events, assemblies and activities. Other times, schools, grade levels or classrooms participate in their own planned events and activities.
How are the two schools funded?
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