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Situated in the southwest of Gipuzkoa, Oñati, "a place abundant in hills", is located in a wide and beautiful valley, at the foot of the Aizkorri-Aratz Natural Park, and is surrounded by green mountains and hills where the discordant note is set by the limestone mass of Mount Aloña. The municipality of Oñati, in addition to the town centre, is made up of 16 districts: Arantzazu, Araotz, Uribarri, Lezesarri, Urrexola, Murgia, Olabarrieta, Berezao, Garagaltza, Goribar, Zañartu, Torreauzo, Garibai, Santxolopeztegi, Zubillaga and Larraña.
Oñati is a town of medieval origin. The first written historical references date from the mid 12th century and refer to a donation made by a count in favour of his son. Also in a document of first of century XIII one talks about privileges to the church of San Miguel and the feudal rights granted to the Lord of Oñate with the aid of the Castilian and Navarrese monarchs. With the establishment of the passage of the Camino Real between Castilla and Francia, a new population center was created, Kaleberri, which was separated from the primitive nucleus of Kalezahar by a stream and which was physically united with the construction in the 19th century of the Plaza de los Fueros. Oñati has had administrative autonomy until the year 1845 when it was integrated, by its own will, to Guipúzcoa.
The historical center of Oñati is a true architectural museum where Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque can be seen in the numerous buildings and monuments, some of which are classified as national historical monuments. In Oñati, the Basque Toledo according to Zuloaga, we can be impressed by both its civil and religious architecture. In the porticoed Plaza de los Fueros, from the end of the 19th century, we find the City Hall, completed in 1778. Next to the Town Hall is the tower house, from the 15th century, and the later Lazarraga Palace, from the 17th and 18th centuries. If we approach the tourist office we admire in its interior the medieval San Miguel Mill, property of the Counts of Oñate and that conserves original elements. In the first square of Oñati, Santa Marina Square, 12th century, we see the Madinabeitia Palace, the Antia Palace and the Baruenaz Palace. On a hill the tower of Zumeltzegi, 14th century, seems to watch over this stately town. The tower of Urain or Zubiaur, recalls its former defensive activity or the collection of taxes or tolls. The Otaudi-Jausoro house, dating from the end of the 16th century or the beginning of the 17th century, is noteworthy for its beautiful corner balcony. The parish church of San Miguel, built mainly in the fifteenth century or the monastery of Santa Clara de Bidaurreta, founded by Juan Lopez de Lazarraga in 1510 come to swell the variety of beautiful monuments that mark the day to day of Oñati.
Located in one of the main entrances of Oñati, considered a true jewel of the Basque Renaissance, the Sancti Spiritus University, built in the 16th century, was founded in 1540 by Bishop Rodrigo Mercado de Zuazola and operated as such until 1901, being until then the first and only university in the Pais Vasco. Currently, since 1989, the building houses the International Institute of Sociology of Law. (IISL). In a dizzying landscape flanked by deep ravines and gorges, surrounded by the Elguea-Aranzazu mountain range and the Aloña and Aizkorri mountains, the Sanctuary of Aránzazu, one of the most revered spiritual centers in the Pais Vasco, stands out for its artistic vanguard. From Arantzazu several mountain paths will take us to the magnificent limestone crest of Aizkorri. Within this extensive karstic system of Gesaltza-Arikrutz, the cave of Arrikrutzu, the largest cavity in Guipúzcoa, allows us to visit a fossil gallery, an old sinkhole of the Aldaola River, which measures about 500 m. In it, the remains of a multitude of bears, panther skulls and the complete skeleton of a cave lion have been found. From Araotz we can also approach, following the hiking route of the Water Way or PR-GI 3003, to the Ojo de Aitzulo, a grandiose cave open to the cliff it overlooks, or to the Sandaili cave inside which is the hermitage of San Elías, a magical place full of legend and mystery.
Oñati celebrates its patron saint, San Miguel, at the end of September. The Virgin of the Rosario is celebrated on October 7 and the Virgin of Arantzazu, patron saint of Gipuzkoa, is celebrated on September 9.
The quintessential fiestas of Oñati are those of Corpus Christi. This festival has been celebrated in the town for five centuries. During its celebration it has special relevance the traditional procession in which the dantzaris interpret traditional dances like the "Kontrapas", "Makildantza" and "Arkudantza".
Chocolate, the delicacy of the gods. In Oñati, a visit to the Txokolateixia, a chocolate interpretation center, is a must due to its history. The close relationship between Oñati and chocolate is attested to by documents and maps in which the 18th century already marked the passage of the cocoa routes through the town. The chocolate interpretation center is located in the former headquarters of the Orbea Chocolate Factory, in Kalebarria - 29 and displays old chocolate makers, grinders, metates, molds or stones that ground the cocoa, old posters or advertisements for brands once known as Maiztegui, Orbea, Loyola, Onena, Garaicoechea, Guereca...
The Oñatiarras proudly admit their name, txantxikus, as it is intimately linked to their tradition and history. We must not forget that Oñati was the only town that maintained a stately regime in Gipuzkoa until 1837, which was the year in which seigniories were abolished throughout Spain, although Oñati did not join Gipuzkoa until 1845. It is said that the name txantxikus was given to them when, during a cold and snowy winter, several neighbors approached the tower where the Count of Oñate lived to pay the established tax. When they went to enter the room where the Count was waiting for them, a ssardonic , or not, servant warned them that they should be careful not to stain the floor, because the Count would be angry and would order them to be punished, so he advised them to jump from white tile to white tile because that was where the snow on their shoes would be least noticed. The villagers, ready not to upset their lord, did so and the count, upon seeing them approaching with laughter, exclaimed: "Hemen txantxikuak!
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Oñati is connected to the surrounding villages by the GI-2630 which also links it to San Prudencio on one side and to Legazpi, Zumárraga and Beasain on the other, where it joins the N-1 and the AP-1 freeway.
Oñati counts on service of buses that in different routes and schedules connect it with Bilbao, Arrasate-Mondragón and Durango, as well as with other towns of the environs.
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Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. unveiled Thursday a speedy new optical disc drive that should mean users spend less time waiting for data to be read from or written to optical discs.
The SM-332 drive, which was announced at the CeBIT electronics show in Hanover, Germany, is capable of writing CDs at 32X normal speed, or 4.8M bytes per second. This means the drive is capable of completely writing a 650M byte CD in around three minutes, the company said.
The drive can rewrite discs at 10X normal speed, or 1.5M bytes per second, and features a fast read speed of 40X normal, or 6M bytes per second, for CDs and 12X normal, or 16.2M bytes per second, for DVDs. This combination of speeds makes the drive one of the fastest CD/DVD combo drives yet announced by any manufacturer.
The drive also supports Mount Rainier technology, according to the Seoul-based company. Promoted by Compaq Computer Corp., Microsoft Corp., Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV and Sony Corp., the technology adds support for data storage on CD-RW into the operating system and is intended to make using rewritable optical discs more like using floppies. The system is built into the Windows XP operating system. | <urn:uuid:84ebc1d9-346f-4b4f-b638-0c0adbdbd880> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/60119/samsung_unveils_fast_cd_dvd_combo_drive/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.924602 | 264 | 1.539063 | 2 |
A snake was seen swimming in the Sea of Galilee on Monday.
The serpent is associated with the being that convinced Adam to eat from the the Tree of knowledge:
Now the serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild beasts that Hashem had made. He said to the woman, “Did Hashem really say: You shall not eat of any tree of the garden?” (Genesis 3:1)
The Sea of Galilee is the body of water where Jesus is said to have walked on.
Although the type of snake was not identified, Israel is home to 42 different species, with a range of habitats in a small area. The Jewish state hosts species from Asia, Africa, and Europe. Nine are venomous, and just two species, the Palestine viper, Israel’s national snake, and the Lebanese viper, can be found in northern Israel, where the Sea of Galilee is located. The others live in the desert. | <urn:uuid:d3d99caa-408d-4e51-8367-21290584fe5c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.israel365news.com/270888/serpent-slithers-on-sea-of-galilee/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.976842 | 199 | 2.71875 | 3 |
At least four more countries are preparing to table legislation to make Bitcoin legal tender, it is believed.
El Salvador made history last week as it took a government vote to pass laws that brought Bitcoin into its mainstream financial system. The motion was passed and signed yesterday.
The bold step, widely applauded throughout the crypto community, may now give other nations the confidence to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender.
It is understood that at least four more countries are now preparing paperwork that will set the wheels in motion to deliver the vote to their respective parliaments. And, according to global financial expert Paul Murillo, one of them could be in a position to make the move in the next few months.
“Several countries have been making noises about the possibility of making Bitcoin mainstream within their financial systems, but El Salvador’s government has been the only one to just simply get on with it – until now,” he said.
“What we now see is a series of finance ministers from several countries watching and waiting for a while to see what mistakes El Salvador makes, and what they can learn – these are some of the bigger countries who we may not see taking this step for many years.
“The ones to watch now are those countries who have already done their homework on Bitcoin and who are ready to make the move within the next 12 months.”
Mr Murillo believes he has already pinpointed the likely candidates who are already preparing to enter the Bitcoin arena.
“Some of them are neighbours of El Salvador, and others are not – but they all face the same financial situation and see Bitcoin as the future of finance and a provider of great freedom,” he said.
So, which country could be next, and why?
This landlocked nation, often in the shadow of its wealthier neighbours, has already declared itself intent on forming an alliance of financial inclusion with other South American countries, and Bitcoin appears to be high on the government’s agenda.
Congressman Carlos Rejala is expected to pass a bill in July through Asuncion with the aim of attracting cryptocurrency companies to Paraguay. If passed, it would only take a second bill in October to have Bitcoin officially recognised.
“As I was saying a long time ago, our country needs to advance hand-in-hand with the new generation,” commented Congressman Rejala last week in response to El Salvador’s move.
“The moment has come, our moment. This week we start with an important project to innovate Paraguay in front of the world.”
The tiny country of Panama has always punched well above its weight in terms of economy, thanks largely to its geography which makes it the link chain between south and central America.
It has played a key role in the world’s shipping movements with a monumental feat of engineering in the shape of the Panama Canal. Although opened in 1914, Panama City was only given control of the 50-mile stretch of water in 1999. This alone, though, makes it influential on the world stage.
Not to play down El Salvador’s bold step, but if Panama became the next Bitcoin nation, the world really would sit up and take notice.
Bitcoin has widespread support among Panama’s political parties. Several politicians were quick to respond to El Salvador’s news, with Congressman Gabriel Silva all but demanding Panama quickly follows its neighbour’s lead.
He tweeted: “This is important. And Panama cannot be left behind. If we want to be a true technology and entrepreneurship hub, we have to support cryptocurrencies.”
A proposal is expected before the Assembly by the end of next month.
Mexican politicians are keen to move the country and its economy forward as much as possible. Legislation over cannabis legalisation in the last couple of years have paved the way for wider talk about Bitcoin.
Early last year, there had been discussion for proposals of a national cryptocurrency for Mexico, but the balance of thinking has now shifted towards Bitcoin – particularly after El Salvador’s politicians began the process of adoption at the start of 2021.
Talks are in the pipeline, and it should be just a matter of time before an agreement is in place to bring a motion for discussion to the Mexican parliament.
The financial world looked on in curiosity when Venezuela unveiled its own cryptocurrency in 2018.
Petromoneda had been touted as the answer to all the troubled nation’s money woes but, as many observers at the time predicted, it never really lived up to expectations.
On paper, Venezuela should be one of the richest countries on the planet. Its gold and oil reserves would be the envy of the world had it all not been so catastrophically mismanaged.
Venezuela’s fiat situation is dire, to say the least. But it did make an effort with crypto, therefore it has form, infrastructure and a willing population to make the step into Bitcoin which would provide a tried-and-tested cryptocurrency solution.
If any country was ready to move into legal tender territory with Bitcoin, then Venezuela would be it. Some effort from the government could quickly drive this one over the line.
Others to watch out for…
Although steeped in history and tradition, Brazil is often considered innovative. It has a strong business community and its crypto and blockchain conferences and summits are well supported by the government.
Many elected ministers within the corridors of power are also quite young, with a handful of tech entrepreneurs taking seats.
Again, Brazil is a country which has made its desires known about the prospect of a national cryptocurrency, but officials in Brasilia are said to be keen on the idea of being part of a ‘Bitcoin conglomerate’ stretching across South America.
It is believed bills are already being drafted, and could be brought before government by the end of the year.
Several politicians in this small central American republic have already sounded their horns in support of El Salvador.
In fact, many analysts were surprised that Managua hadn’t declared its intention to make Bitcoin legal tender already, such was the narrative among the 6.5m population.
However, now that its neighbours have crossed the line, it could be just the spark that Nicaragua needed.
One key component to look out for here would be if the US adopts a rhetoric of potentially imposing sanctions on El Salvador for making legal tender out of Bitcoin. The popular view in Washington appears to be that Bitcoin is a threat to the power of the US Dollar.
Given the historically niggly relationship between the two nations, that alone might be enough to whet the Nicaraguan appetite.
For many financial experts, Argentina represents something of a curious enigma.
It is a huge country with an impressive approach to economics, technology and education. Alas, time and time again, it struggles to make all three sing in harmony.
Cryptocurrency is popular among it’s near 50 million population, and there have been discussions – even open talk in government – about Bitcoin. Ministers are keen to adopt, and are willing to move with it, but the old guard and the old ways tend to puncture the tyres of enthusiasm.
The people are willing, but the often outright batty politics of this sleeping giant seem determined to get in the way.
That being said, it is understood that a bill will be proposed before the year is out. Whether it goes through or not is in the hands of Argentina’s political circus.
The only country outside of Central and South America with the potential and ability to make Bitcoin legal tender any time soon is Malta.
This remarkable Mediterranean archipelago has been the European vanguard of blockchain and cryptocurrency for the last few years, with a government as welcoming of the tech industry as its people.
Malta’s population has risen dramatically since 2018 when hundreds of tech companies and thousands of employees all made a beeline to it, largely attracted by tax breaks and benefits for the industry.
While any move towards making Bitcoin legal tender would certainly be frowned upon by EU leaders, Malta has long made its discomfort with the Euro well known, and was a supporter of the UK’s decision to head for the Brexit door.
It may well be that Brussels could pull the rug from under Valetta, but it might not be the non-starter that several observers would believe it to be.
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Polymer in Agriculture: a Review
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In agricultural field, polymers are widely used for many applications. Although they were used, in the first time, just as structural materials (inhert polymers), in the last decades functionalized polymers revolutionized the agricultural and food industry with new tools for several applications. Smart polymeric materials and smart delivery systems helped the agricultural industry to combat viruses and other crop pathogens, functionalized polymers were used to increase the efficiency of pesticides and herbicides, allowing lower doses to be used and to indirectly protect the environment through filters or catalysts to reduce pollution and clean-up existing pollutants. This report will review the key aspects of used polymers in agricultural area, highlighting current research in this field and the future impacts they may have.
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Nick Welsh’s article regarding the repainting of the Light Blue Line contains some very good points for us locals to consider. However, it potentially misses a rather fundamental point that could render the issue moot.
I suggest doing a bit of research with the UCSB Geology professors. Last time I spoke with them, they pointed out that while well intentioned, the Blue Line was erroneous. According to them, Santa Barbara sits on a junction of plates. The process of plate tectonics is forecasted to lift the Santa Barbara local coastline more than the projected rise of sea level.
As I am not a geologist, all of that to which I can attest is the years ago hearsay from the geologists who, during the raging politics of the original flap regarding painting the line, decided to walk softly. Not stupid.
Can you imagine how explosive an article might be if it were to place the Blue Line logic into the realm of “alternative facts”? If proven true, can you imagine the embarrassment of many of our vocal politicos and the “holier than thou” elements of the Environmental Community?
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公民力量创始人楊建利博士应邀出席欧洲议会人权委员会（布鲁塞尔）在当地时间今天下午2:30-5:00举办的听证会，听证会的题目是“Authoritarianism and shrinking space for freedom of expression, press freedom and human rights defenders, with case studies on China, Egypt and Russia” 。由于早前安排了当天在美国其他日程，杨建利无法亲往现场出席听证会，而是通过视频发表作证演讲和参与讨论。这是杨建利博士第二次在欧盟人权委员会作证，前次是7年多前的2012年12月。
附Remarks by Dr. YANG Jianli
At PUBLIC HEARING
“Authoritarianism and shrinking space for freedom of expression, press freedom and human rights defenders, with case studies on China, Egypt and Russia”
European Parliament Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROIT)
Brussels, Tuesday, 18 February 2020, 14.30 – 17.00
Ms. Chairwoman Maria ARENA,
Thank you for inviting me to speak at this timely and important hearing. It is timely because the coronavirus epidemic has helped reveal fatal defects of the Chinese Communist Party’s totalitarian governance system under the leadership of Xi Jinping. This is deeply relevant to the theme of this hearing. The mishandling of the epidemic on the part of the CCP government, and its consequences for the entire Chinese society, has everything to do with Xi’s totalitarian politics. Everything that is going wrong in this crisis could have gone wrong under the CCP rule without Xi Jinping, as we learned in 2003 when SARS plagued China, but it is significantly much worse under Xi.
Xi Jinping has grasped all the levers of power in the Party and the state including the military and police. The Party has reclaimed the authority over economic policy that it delegated to the state starting in the 1980s. Within the Party, Xi acts as if he is personally in charge of everything. He chairs eight of the leading small groups. Xi’s hold on the People’s Liberation Army is even more complete than his hold on the Party and the government. Xi is preoccupied with shoring up loyalty to the Party and himself. Party officials in general are told to shun any “improper discussion” that questions central policies. These warnings serve not only to reinforce Xi’s authority and keep the Party in line behind him, but also to cripple the ability and power of other politicians and officials on various levels to do the governance job that any government should do.
Xi has also turned left ideologically, striking fear into intellectuals, journalists, and private businesspeople. Returning to Mao-style rule by terror, Xi is intent on controlling every aspect of people’s lives. At the 19th party congress that kick-started his second term in power, Xi evoked a famous saying by the late Chairman Mao Zedong: “Party, government, military, civilian, academic; east, west, south, north, and the center, the party leads everything.” In addition to absolute control of political power, it ensures that the party state will monopolize the key economic sectors.
Under Xi, the CCP’s stability-maintenance machine has become more efficient and more totalitarian. Censorship was once fragmented across agencies, with cracks that nimble journalists and netizens could exploit to circulate information. Now the censors are more consolidated and centralized. A potent new Cyber Administration, run by a leading small group that Xi chairs, aims to win what Xi calls the “struggle for public opinion.” Over 30,000 Chinese surveillance companies have more than 1.6 million employees. These firms are led by Huawei, Zhejiang Dahua and Hikvision. They toil to perfect and export China’s mass surveillance system. Their products such as Hikvision cameras are widely sold in the European market. Some of them, such as Alibaba and Tencent, use the EU free market to access capital and technology to develop surveillance products. Because thought control requires monitoring people’s activities, mass surveillance is required. The CCP has spent lavishly to build a massive surveillance system that allows China to deploy its sophisticated network of social control. Just as with the Party in Orwell’s Oceania, the reason is to preemptively eliminate any risks that could threaten the regime’s security. In the CCP’s phraseology, it is to “improve the three-dimensional, legalization, specialization and smartness of social security.” No doubt, China has become a high-tech digital surveillance superpower since Xi took power, and now its surveillance long arm is reaching out to the world.
The overriding grand goal of China’s national rejuvenation and the China dream allows the party-state to continue denying the political rights of Chinese people as well as people of Hong Kong, and to continue to oppress the Tibetan and Uyghur Muslim minorities. Gross abuses of power in China are rampant. China’s model of governance reflects Xi’s regression to a Mao-style strongman rule — characterized by absolute party, dictatorship, violence and terror, and absolutely no mercy for any dissent.
All this has happened as the CCP itself and its apologists believed that western liberalism as a mainstream global political ideology is declining rapidly, along with its governance system. They can no longer hold the world together, and the world is looking for China to provide an alternative ideology and governance model. That strategy evolved into actively participating in and pushing for global governance reforms, a euphemism for rewriting international rules, which further developed into “one world, two systems,” by creating a dual international system to directly compete against the liberal democracy. Now the People’s Republic of China has entered what Chinese official media have called the “inevitable stage of China’s rise” — China will lead the world into the future, driven by the laws of history.
The CCP’s grand strategy seems to avoid direct confrontation with the United States, and to use global “rural areas” to encircle the US. It believes that the EU is the 2nd world that can potentially form a united front against the US, a Maoist strategy. The EU is thus a main battle ground in China’s war for world dominance, a new cold war if you will.
The challenges posed by the CCP lie in the Party’s lies and deception, its financial power, its propaganda apparatus, and its adaptation of the West’s rules of the game, in order to win the match. China is pretending to be a peace loving, benevolent authoritarian ruler to get a foothold into the EU and expand its political and economic influence. Central Europe is a particular target because the CCP believes this area is a weak link in the chain where democracy has not firmly rooted, a region where China can achieve a breakthrough.
China wants to use the EU to establish RMB’s dominance against the US Dollar: another challenge. The export of Huawei’s cheap 5G technology to control the EU communication network is still another strategy of domination.
What this means for the world is that China is on offense, with the intention to lead through economic growth initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative, development via the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and, for a vision of united global future, China’s “Community of Common Destiny for All Mankind,” rhetoric that animates Chinese official documents and speeches.
Despite China’s global governance ambition and aggressive propaganda campaign, the failure in containing the Wuhan pandemic shows its inferiority. The virus is shaking Xi Jinping’s totalitarian system, and his plans for global control.
Madam Chair, on December 6, 2012, a little more than 7 years ago, I spoke at the Public Hearing ” held by this same subcommittee.
I predicted in my presentation that “(t)here may not be significant change to the Chinese regime in the next one to three years, but there will be a major one in the next 5-10 years.” I might have surprised many people by saying so. My prediction was based on the following analysis, which was also laid out in the same presentation. It usually takes four factors to be present at the same time to begin a real democratic transition in an autocratic country: 1) general robust disaffection from people; 2) split in the leadership in the autocratic regime; 3) viable democratic opposition; and 4) international support. Plus one triggering factor: crisis.
I knew the crisis would sooner and later come, natural and man-made, given the nature of the system; like the Soviet Union, PRC must have its Chernobyl moment.
Time does not allow me to elaborate on these factors, which are in the making in the epidemic crisis. I would like to talk about them in Q&A.
With regarding to the factor of international support, I want to emphasize that the EU should soon come up with a contingency plan taking the leverage provided by this disaster to re-shape China’s future course, making sure the lives lost in the epidemic and the sacrifices many Chinese heroes have made in past decades are not, after all, in vain.
I do additionally have quite a few recommendations to make specifically to the EU, which I would reserve for Q&A.
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LONG ISLAND CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Close Up Radio announced it will welcome Educational Advocate Maureen Santora once again in the second of a three-part series. She will be extending her conversations with host Jim Masters and enlightening listeners every Monday this August. The timing is impeccable for parents and students who are getting ready to return to school in September and will be facing new rules, new policies and new challenges.
Maureen has dedicated her life to education—first of all, personally, as a parent who moderated daily debates at the dinner table and found teachable moments in every sporting event and family outing. She also embraced education professionally, as a teacher since 1967 who only retired a few years ago. There was a small gap while she raised her four children, three of whom went into the education field as well. Maureen believes the first, best, and most constant teacher any child can have is their parent.
Maureen has been a vocal advocate for education and is a notable expert in the field. She supports families, students and other professionals in shaping curriculum, sharing effective methods, and creating programs and policies. She made another notable contribution to education when she established The Christopher Santora Educational Scholarship Fund in honor of her son, who was a history major, then a substitute teacher and a firefighter. Sadly, Christopher passed away in the September 11th national tragedy.
“He wanted to be a firefighter from the youngest age. So, we decided to honor him in a way that would help other students pursue their dreams too. Children need to hear that nothing should stand in the way of achieving what you wish for.” Over these past 20 years, the scholarship fund has endowed about three-quarters of a million dollars at many levels and continues to make a difference for high school students.
Maureen has particular expertise in early childhood education (usually grades K to 2). She wishes we could get back to basics —like phonics, math by formula/repetition, and teaching geared to the most intelligent students (which she considers top down instead of bottom up.) Maureen says teachers know better than anyone else just how kids learn.
Maureen also encourages parents to take a more active role in their child’s education, at the home and school levels. She will have a lot to say on this subject, and the many other aspects of getting kids and classrooms ready for another year of success.
Close Up Radio will feature Education Advocate Maureen Santora in a set of interviews with Jim Masters on August 1st, 8th, 15th and 29th, each a Monday, at 12:00 p. m. EDT
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When is counseling a good idea?
Counseling can be of assistance in a wide variety of situations. Several families, for example, mention the impact it’s had on their lives in edited excerpts below. To learn if it might benefit you, see advice below from Laurel Spencer of Diakon Family Life Services …
• “I’m a single mom and messed up royally when I was younger. My youngest child, for example, has struggled with feeling abandoned. And who could blame him? His father told him that I should have had an abortion because having him ruined his life! My son wouldn’t sleep alone for years; it was hard for me to leave him. I sought out counseling for him but then realized I also needed an outlet. I’m still struggling but my son and I went to counseling together and I learned what he needed to have from me. I also learned how to better handle the stress of raising my children alone. Counseling definitely helped us.”
• “My husband and I sought marriage counseling after becoming involved in foster care while also caring for our other children and grandchildren. There was never time for just the two of us. My husband thought counseling was a waste of time but went because he knew it was important to me. Communication was our key issue. Now, thanks to counseling, we are open to communication and pay more attention to each other. Counseling has allowed us see there needs to be “us time” and even parent/child time with each of our children. In fact, we hire a sitter once a month so that we can do something with our older kids. Before going to counseling, we had simply spread ourselves too thin.”
There’s no question about it: We live in a complex world that sometimes presents us with difficulties we’re not sure how to address.
When that happens, it’s good to know there’s someone to whom we can go for answers and help.
Research shows that one in four people is currently experiencing emotional distress of one kind or another, whether connected to relationship issues such as separation or divorce, parenting concerns, problems at work, financial matters, substance abuse, loss or grief, overwhelming stress and so on.
One in 17 people is experiencing a severe illness of some type.
Whatever the challenge, our friends and family often provide an excellent support system that can help us over the rough spots in life.
But how do you know when you or someone you love could use compassionate, professional guidance and feedback? When is counseling advisable, and how do people benefit from it?
Many warning signs are readily apparent, for example, when an individual is suffering from a serious health condition, experiencing severe mental illness or abusing drugs or alcohol. Others may have gone through a traumatic event such physical or sexual abuse or a violent crime. In these cases, counseling is not only appropriate, it’s also vital that these individuals receive attention and treatment as soon as possible.
But what about less-obvious warning signs?
These signs can vary greatly, but some to look for include …
• Recent stressful events,
• Anxiety or depression,
• Changes in emotions or behavior,
• Changes in eating or sleeping habits,
• Problems at work,
• Isolation from others,
• Thoughts of suicide and so on.
When people face these types of circumstances, they may not know exactly what kind of help they need. That’s when a professional counselor can be useful—by providing an assessment, by offering continuing, positive support and, if necessary, referring the person to a higher level of care.
Programs such as Diakon Family Life Services offer a number of services to help you or a loved one get your life back on track, including individual and family counseling, therapy for children and adolescents, outpatient addiction counseling and other, more intensive psychiatric services.
If you’re interested in counseling for yourself or someone else or, if you’re certain treatment is necessary, the easiest and best thing to do is reach out for advice.
In trying times, it’s good to know someone is on your side.
Diakon Family Life Services – Upper Susquehanna
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Marc Brown now calls New York City home, and with In New York
, he shares his love for all that the city has to offer and all that it stands for, including the way it's always changing and evolving. From its earliest days as New Amsterdam to the contemporary wonders of Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, and the Empire State Building, to the kid-appealing subway, High Line, and so much more, Marc's rollicking text and gorgeous illustrations showcase what he's come to adore about New York after fulfilling his life-long dream to live in the city he fell in love with during a childhood visit.
This is at once a personal story from the beloved creator of Arthur, a useful primer for first-time travelers on what to see and do with kids in the Big Apple, and a perfect keepsake after a visit. It's also a great gift for anyone who loves New York, the Crossroads of the World. New York! New York! It's a heckuva town! | <urn:uuid:a33e2ae5-d611-40f2-a131-2d60019f44d3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.powells.com/book/-9780375864544?utm_source=randomhouse&utm_campaign=randomhouse&utm_content=PRHB58D68AD33--9780375864544 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.954307 | 212 | 1.539063 | 2 |
How can a good library shape students’ careers?
Posted: Jun 19, 2021
A library is more than just a reading space for students; it’s a place where they can refresh, explore ideas; think about career, future, and life goals, or take a break. Just like classrooms, a library is also an essential part of students’ lives.
Studies show that students who had a chance to go to the library in school regularly showed excellent performance in both academics and career. Now with the aid of computer technologies, libraries have become even better than before. Here’s how a suitable library can shape students’ careers.
Importance of a Library in students’ lives
An external source of information: - It doesn’t even take common sense to figure out that a single book cannot cover all the information about a single topic, so kudos to the genius who invented a library.
A library has a collection of books on the same subject written by different authors. Students can find new and exciting data on the topic that one can never find in textbooks. Computers are also there in a modern library, allowing the students to find even more information; this helps achieve a satisfactory career as employers also evaluate who has more knowledge.
It provides all forms of learning: - Every student is unique and thus prefers a different form of education. Some students love visual learning, while others learn better from audio. Another group may like pictorial knowledge; all these are never together in a single classroom; however, a library has no learning chains, which means that a library promotes all forms of knowledge.
Students who prefer visuals will find videos, for those who learn from sound interactions will be able to search for audiobooks. For the group that likes learning from images, graphs, charts, and all that, a library will offer them pictorial books and magazines. In short, there is something for every learner at a library; this will lead to a better career in the future because students will have learned in their preferred style and will be more confident while looking for a job.
Perfect place for exchanging ideas: - It is a tendency for humans to get some good ideas when their minds are calm; students are no exception to this rule, so where can they get this harmony they need? The answer is a library.
Students are open to doing whatever they want in a library; they can relax, practice problems, read a book, or slowly talk with friends; during this peaceful time at the library, they can get many ideas. They can exchange these ideas with their classmates, and during that, they may even get tips to improve their vision and make them a reality.
Libraries help make career decisions: - A school classroom will only teach what's in the syllabus, but what if a student wants to achieve a career outside of the school curriculum?
Since libraries provide external sources of information that are not limited to the syllabus, they play a prominent role in helping pupils decide their future. For example, a learner interested in becoming an author will find a lot of data about it or get inspiration from various novels.
Good sources of information for teachers: Teachers also go to the library in their free time and find valuable information that they can share in class; this information can also be transmitted during career counselling if this data is related to the various careers available.
This data can also help faculty become more knowledgeable, which creates a chain, better teachers teach better. When students learn better and know better, it justifies real education, which is a better future.
Ideal Education Point (New Choudhary Public School) is the No 1 School in Jaipur. One of the various reasons for that is its vast library that stores the newest books on multiple topics, science, arts, agriculture, commerce, and a lot more.
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A thin line between the living and the dead
The dead are a subject that has captured my interest since I was a young child. Growing up in Ireland, I always thought of the dead as having a close relationship with the living. The Irish didn’t fear the dead, but saw them as an integral part of society.
There are two areas of Irish life where I remember this connection as being particularly strong. The first was, and still is, through the process of mourning. The Irish put a strong weight on the ritual of ‘waking’ the dead. The idea of simply burying the dead would still be seen as unusual in Irish society today. In the ceremony of ‘waking’ the dead, those who have recently passed are brought to the houses of their closest loved ones. They are kept there, pride of place in the house, during what is usually a two-day mourning period and, often also one of celebration. Drinks are had, songs sung and memories of their life shared. The community comes together to share the joy and pain associated with their death. This process is immortalized in the Irish folk song, Finnegan’s Wake, after which James Joyce named one of his greatest pieces of literature.
The second event that relates closely to death in Ireland is Halloween, which takes place on 31 October. However, let’s not confuse this with the commercialized ‘Trick or Treat’ extravaganza that now takes place annually in many countries around the world. Halloween has its roots in Samhain, an old Celtic festival that marked end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. Around 1000 AD, Christians tried to replace Samhain with All Souls Day. Today, All Souls Day and All Saints Day form a two-day Christian festival. All Saints Day is also known as All Hallows Day and celebrated on 1 November. The traditional festival of Samhain fell on the eve of All Hollows Day and thus became known as All-Hallows Eve, and then eventually as Halloween.
Many of the traditions associated with Samhain were retained in Halloween. It was believed that at this time the veil between the world of the living and the dead was at its thinnest, and it was thought that the dead often would return to the world of the living for that short period. On this night families would set a place at the dinner table for a recently passed relative so that they could dine together. Many also feared visits from evil spirits. As a precaution, to ward off any such spirits they carved out turnips with scary faces and illuminated them. In my youth, I remember many evenings of playing games, hearing old tales and feeling a real connection with this festival.
In many ways these traditions made me view death with a growing sense of curiosity. It also instilled in me a sense that the dead never really leave us. They always have a place in our lives, even if only in a metaphysical sense.
Festivals such as Samhain, and close connections with the dead are not limited to Ireland. One need only look to Mexico and see the importance afforded to the Día de Muertos (the Day of the Dead). This festival has a much stronger association with the dead than Halloween does today in Ireland. The Day of the Dead is an opportunity for friends and family to honor their departed loved ones, to give offerings that help these loved ones along in their journey. Families go to the cemetery and share food and drinks with their departed loved ones. This tradition reflects the belief in many cultures that ‘the dead are still with us’ and remain an integral part of communities and society—a tradition now lost in many Western cultures.
The close relationship between the dead and living can also be seen in, for example, the Islamic legal tradition and cultures. Specific practices and ceremonies show the respect, honor and love for the dead. For instance, actions such as executing wills of the dead, providing dignified burials and visiting graves are individual duties for some and a collective duty on members of the community. The dead are not considered to be disconnected from us forever, but rather we will be united with them in the Afterlife.
Condemnation of desecration of the dead
There can be little doubt that the act of desecrating the dead is one roundly condemned in societies around the world. This can be seen in the obligations that are afforded the dead under varies bodies of law, in particular, international humanitarian law (IHL) and international criminal law. Desecration of the dead in armed conflicts frequently results in strong reactions. It is used to goad adversaries and to instill fear. An example of this today is in Iraq where there have been reports of mutilation of the dead by the Islamic State Group (ISIS) as well as reports that elements of the Iraqi army mutilated dead ISIS fighters.
The dead as a victim and the ICRC
IHL and international criminal law recognize the dead as a distinct category of victim, with relevant obligations towards them. The ICRC Forensic Unit honors deceased victims and their families by promoting the proper and dignified management of the dead, reminding concerned actors that the dead should have their identities returned to them, and that their remains should be returned to their families. With 50 forensic staff in the field and engagement in many contexts around the world, our exposure to how society approaches the issue of the dead has only gone to reinforce the view that the dead continue to play an important role in people’s lives, whether that be in ensuring that they are afforded the necessary dignity in death or in the process of giving someone back their identify.
Silent victims: The voice of the dead
What is it that leads us to place such a degree of importance on the dead? Why do we make such efforts to ensure a respectful resting place for those that have departed this life? I believe that the importance we place on the dead reflects our humanity at its very core.
The dead are the silent victims. It is for us to make it possible for their voice to come through. I have spent my whole working life confronting the dead, listening to their stories, and as a forensic practitioner, I believe we are given the responsibility to share those stories and be the voice of the dead. This is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly and one I feel privileged to have. We are the medium through which the dead can tell their stories and be reunited with their identity. The dead have had their voices taken from them. Few are able to broadcast their calls for help. I have always felt an obligation to speak for those who have no voice, whether that be people deprived of freedom, the silenced minorities or the dead.
In the same way that families go to the graves of their departed on Día de Muertos to listen, so do we as forensic practitioners go to the graves of the departed to listen and share their stories with those they loved and cared for.
Everyone deserves to have their voice heard.
Oran Finegan is head of forensics for the International Committee of the Red Cross. He oversees their global forensic strategy, which emphasizes furthering the area of Humanitarian Forensic Action, underlining the importance of the dead as a category of victims and supporting efforts to strengthen the institutions response to the issue of the Missing.
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The antibody drug developed by GSK and Vir Biotechnology for use in the early treatment of coronavirus patients has been approved for emergency use by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
For the early treatment of COVID-19 patients at risk of developing severe complications, GSK and the monoclonal antibody drug developed by Vir Biotechnology were granted an emergency use license from the FDA.
The positive results obtained in the Phase 3 study of the drug played a role in the FDA's approval of the antibody drug for emergency use. Interim results of this study showed an 85 percent reduction in the risk of hospitalization or death in high-risk adult COVID-positive patients compared with placebo. In addition, laboratory data revealed that the drug is effective against all known variants, including the Indian variant. In line with the emergency use approval of the FDA, the drug is aimed to be accessible to eligible patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in the USA in the coming weeks.
The European Medicines Agency, EMA, also gave the green light to the emergency use approval of the drug.
The processes carried out with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and other global regulatory authorities for the emergency use approval of the drug continue. The EMA Human Medicinal Products Board had recently given a positive opinion on the drug by evaluating the analysis of the efficacy and safety data obtained as a result of the "COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Efficacy Study" conducted in adults at high risk of hospitalization. | <urn:uuid:b6a54aba-9c42-4c2f-999d-873744fa6e00> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.raillynews.com/2021/05/FDA-emergency-use-approval-for-covid-19-drug/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.945105 | 313 | 2.171875 | 2 |
California-based Joby Aviation claims its eVTOL aircraft is quiet enough to “barely be perceptible against the ambient environment of cities.”
The company announced on Tuesday that initial results from acoustic testing that Joby completed with NASA in September 2021 using its full-sized pre-production aircraft are now ready.
The tests were conducted over two weeks at Joby’s Electric Flight Base near Big Sur, California, as part of NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Campaign. Using the agency’s Mobile Acoustics Facility to conduct the tests, Joby said the results demonstrate that the aircraft has met the low noise targets the company set for itself.
Joby said the company registered the equivalent of 45.2 A-weighted decibels (dBA) from an altitude of 1,640 feet (500 meters) at 100 knots airspeed.
To collect the data, the eVTOL developer conducted six flights over more than 50 pressure ground-plate microphones. NASA processed the data into an “acoustic hemisphere,” which represented the sound emission in all directions below the aircraft out to a 100-foot (30-meter) radius.
Joby then used standard processing techniques for spherical spreading and atmospheric attenuation to determine the overhead flight acoustic reading of 45.2 dBA.
The eVTOL developer also conducted more than 20 take-off and landing tests above the microphones, using a variety of acceleration rates and climb angles. Its acoustic levels during take-off and landing were below 65 dBA, measured at a distance of 330 feet (100 meters) from the flight path — a level “comparable to normal conversation,” the company said.
“We’re thrilled to show the world just how quiet our aircraft is by working with NASA to take these measurements,” said JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby, in a press release. “With an aircraft this quiet, we have the opportunity to completely rethink how we live and travel today, helping to make flight an everyday reality in and out of cities. It’s a game changer.”
Joby said it has designed its five-seat aircraft with acoustics in mind — one of the elements many industry experts believe will play a crucial role in public acceptance for eVTOL aircraft.
Both Joby and NASA plan to present the data in technical papers presented at industry conferences this summer.
“We will use this data to help us understand the vehicle’s performance characteristics, the acoustics profiles, as well as information that will help us develop modeling scenarios,” said Shivanjli Sharma, acting lead for the AAM National Campaign, in a statement. “Not just one or two flights per day, but at the scale that we predict these vehicles will begin flying when used by the public.”
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Leaders are generally known for having a firm hand—a character that’s necessary if they aim to be able to maintain order. However, there are some who have done so even when it’s unnecessary and for the wrong reasons. And there are more who abuse their power for personal gains. Leaders like this usually end up causing terror. Here are the cruellest leaders in history.
Idi Amin Dada
He was the President of Uganda from the period 1971 to 1979. His rule has led to human rights abuses, extra judicial killings, ethnic persecution and even political repression. The people killed during his reign ranged from 80,000 to 500,000. Until his death, he never expressed regret and repentance for the abuses during his regime.
He had been the president of Zimbabwe. He was known to have tortured numerous people from his opponent’s side. He silenced journalists during his regime. He had been declared as one of the world’s worst dictators due to human rights violations and abuses. He even refused to step down from power despite of the people’s urges.
He became the Prime Minister of Cambodia from 1976 to 1979. During his time, his government forced mass evacuations in the cities. This led to the displacement of a lot of people. He even killed many. His regime was known to cause deaths of at least one million people due to forced labour, disease, execution, torture and starvation.
Bashar Al-Assad deprived the people of Syria their right to live in peace. He is known to be a violent leader. He would not think twice to use violent means to people who refuse to support him. Political activists were kidnapped and tortured during his time. His secret police force was ready to kill those against him.
Vlad is known for his cruel punishments like skinning, boiling, decapitating, strangling, hanging, burning, roasting, nailing, burying alive, stabbing and even blinding people. He was avid of several forms of torture such as disembowelling and impalement (facial and rectal). In addition, he also found enjoyment in cutting noses, ears, limbs and worst, sexual organs. He was reported to be able to eat and drink while surrounded by corpses. He did not spare children in his evil practices, too.
Ivan IV of Russia
He was also called as Ivan the Terrible. He was the Grand Duke of Muscovy from the period 1533 to 1547 and was Russia’s first ruler. Historic references revealed that Ivan had a complex personality. He was fond of burning people using frying pans, and was a fan of impaling people. He even ordered his soldiers to build walls to prevent the people from escaping. Every day, there were 500 to 1000 people gathered to be tortured and killed in front of him and his son.
Queen Ranavalona I of Madagascar
She was branded as the Mad Queen of Madagascar. She was responsible for the killing of more than one million people. With her 33-year reign, she became a tyrant and the common people suffered from diseases, warfare and forced labour. She even isolated her country and cut-off ties with the other European countries.
Leopold II of Belgium
He was the King of the Belgians. He created the Congo Free State. It was a project about extracting rubber and ivory in the Congo region. Yet, it resulted to deaths of an estimate of 3 million Congolese.
Hitler became the dictator of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945. His policies had brought death and devastation to millions of people. He even began the genocide of Jewish people, known as the Holocaust.
He became the Premier of the Soviet Union from 1941 to 1953. He was known to be a leader who exercised his political power greatly than any other in history. He ordered the killings of millions of peasants. He even allowed his people to starve to death.
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In years past I've enjoyed making treats for the holidays for my students. I love making themed desserts and watching their faces light up whenever they see what I've made. Last year I took off from the end of August until mid-December because I had Baby J so I didn't end up making them any treats. I'm so ready to get back into it this year!
The first thing I made were these Halloween Haystacks. I wanted to make something simple but fun that I thought the kids would like. There are only a few ingredients in these Haystacks and you can make them any color you want. I used the original butterscotch flavor for some of the stacks but then added some color to the other ones.
To make it easy you can buy candy eyes to put on the haystacks. Put one, two, three, or even more on each one. Unfortunately I thought I had candy eyeballs at my house but after making these I realized I didn't. If you don't have any or can't find them, don't panic. Simple use white chocolate to make a small circle and then put a chocolate dot in the center. Allow it to harden then lift it up and place it on your Halloween Haystacks.
I think it would be fun to add some different flavors to these stacks as well. The caramel colored ones are made with butterscotch chips so they are already flavored. I know you can buy fun flavored candy melts and I think that would be the easiest way to add some flavor and color to these haystacks.
What I like about these are how easy they are to make. Kids could even have a good time helping to make these. I was afraid they would be way too sweet but the saltiness of the chow mein noodles really helps to balance out the sweetness of the chocolate or candy melts.
I can't wait to take these in to my students and I'm sure any kid would be thrilled to have one of these for a Halloween snack or dessert!
- 1 c. butterscotch chips (or colored candy melts)
- ¼ c. cookie butter (optional)
- 2 c. chow mein noodles
- 1 c. mini marshallows
- candy eyes
- Melt the butterscotch chips or candy melts in the microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring after each interval.
- Once melted stir in the cookie butter. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a large bowl and add in the chow mein noodles and mini marshmallows. Mix until combined.
- Drop by tablespoon onto wax paper. Press candy eyes onto the stacks before the mixture cools and hardens.
- Allow to harden 1 hour.
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A march was organized from the La Central facilities to celebrate Bicycle Day. It attracted many participants, both as individuals and as families. Grupo Ciclista Azul, BTT La Loma, and Club BTT Atalaya organized it. They also collaborated with the City Council of Ubeda through the Sports area to promote this activity and raise awareness among citizens about the benefits of riding a bike. It is a more eco-friendly method of transport that they use every day.
A march was held to thank minor participants, and they were given a medal. Later, there was an adult march, but minors were also included, along with their mothers and fathers. "It's a wonderful day to enjoy cycling together as a family, and that is what it was all about," stated Pedro Jesus Lopez, the Councilor of Sports. Francisca Isabel Millan, the Councilor For Equality, was also present. | <urn:uuid:6cfe3af8-5fcf-4e1d-ad1a-6da0688b5877> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.jellypages.com/breaking/participation-in-bicycle-day-activities-is-widespread-h117533.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.993384 | 187 | 1.765625 | 2 |
A study by scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey points to oil drilling operations as the likely culprit in some of the biggest earthquakes that hit Southern California in the early 20th century — which led to questions about whether or not the Los Angeles region is really as earthquake prone as it is known for.
A number of recent studies have found that earthquakes in Oklahoma and Texas were likely induced by oil production or underground injection of oilfield wastewater. For instance, USGS researchers found that wastewater disposal most likely induced the third-largest earthquake in recent Oklahoma history, the 5.1-magnitude quake that occurred on February 13 of this year.
Previous research has found no evidence that oil operations have led to induced seismic events in Southern California, particularly the greater Los Angeles region, where many of the state’s major oilfields lie, since 1935. But what about before that?
To examine the possible connection between seismic activity that occurred before 1935 and oil and gas production activities, the USGS researchers first looked at historical records of earthquakes, then reviewed information on contemporary oil industry activities. The results of their study were published in the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America.
“Although early industry activities did not induce large numbers of earthquakes, we present evidence for an association between the initial oil boom in the greater Los Angeles area and earthquakes between 1915 and 1932, including the damaging 22 June 1920 Inglewood and 8 July 1929 Whittier earthquakes,” the researchers write in the study.
The researchers also attempted to determine whether or not the 6.4-magnitude Long Beach earthquake of 1933 was induced by oil operations, and found some evidence of a causal relationship with activities in the Huntington Beach oil field. They write that it cannot be ruled out that the Long Beach earthquake, which killed 115 people, was induced by oil drilling activities.
The USGS researchers offer the caveat that their “results suggest that significant earthquakes in southern California during the early twentieth century might have been associated with industry practices that are no longer employed (i.e., production without water reinjection), and do not necessarily imply a high likelihood of induced earthquakes at the present time.”
Whereas recent earthquakes in Oklahoma and Texas are believed to have been caused by wastewater disposal, Susan Hough, a USGS geophysicist and co-author of the study, told the Wall Street Journal that the Southern California earthquakes were probably the result of an imbalance in subterranean pressure due to the removal of oil near fault lines.
“A common theme we found was when they drilled down to rock,” she is quoted as saying.
Hough reiterated to the WSJ that there has been no link established between drilling and earthquakes in the Los Angeles area in the second half of the century, she did say that her team’s findings could alter the way seismologists view the occurrence of earthquakes in one of the most seismically active areas in the U.S.
Now that we know many of the early 20th century’s biggest quakes were not naturally induced, she told the WSJ, “it does call into question what the rate of natural earthquakes in the L.A. Basin really is. Maybe the L.A. Basin as a geological unit is more seismically stable than we’ve estimated.”
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Russian energy companies should expand their infrastructure for coal exports and should seek to diversify their export destinations, especially with regard to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday, according to state-run news agency TASS.
“Last year, domestic companies exported more than 190 million tons of coal. According to this indicator, our country confidently ranks third in the world,” the president said at a meeting of the commission on the strategy for the development of the fuel and energy complex and environmental safety.
Russia has the capacity to increase its market share of the global coal market, although the Russian coal industry should take care not to harm the environment when expanding, Putin told reporters on a trip to the Siberian city of Kemerovo.
Putin has also urged domestic fuel and energy companies to enter new markets, as well as to diversify supplies.
“Russian energy companies maintain stable positions on foreign markets. For example, the volume of natural gas exports broke the record high for two consecutive years,” the head of state said. He called on developing the export potential of the national energy sector.
“Over the past few years, competition in the global energy market has noticeably aggravated, so it is extremely important to effectively use our competitive advantages, diversify supply routes, enter and consolidate positions on new markets,” Putin said.
Also on Monday, Russia’s Energy Minister Alexander Novak said that Moscow sees potential to double Russia’s coal exports to Asia by 2025.
Russia is increasing its coal production, which this year should exceed 420 million tons and surpass Soviet-era production levels, and expects global demand to remain strong in the next decade, Novak said.
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In this op-ed from The Hill, Golden Frog Co-Founder Ron Yokubaitis discusses the importance of vetting mobile apps prior to downloading.
Data collection is a brave new world for consumers and companies alike. There is no escaping it, nor is there the ability to avoid it at some level. That is why many privacy conscious consumers seek out virtual private networks (VPN) in order to attain some shred of discretion. This conundrum begs the question, “How do you scrutinize before downloading?”
Generally, consumers should be more skeptical when selecting their apps. There are pitfalls when choosing something you’re not completely educated on. Ironically, the internet isn’t the best place to help as reviews are often designed to push you toward a particular product, more than help make an informed decision.
That’s why in today’s app happy climate recent headlines should have you questioning the way we choose apps for ourselves, as well as our children. Life was simpler when the con artist would just use known buzz words like “Nigerian prince” in their email to coax you for information. Before that, old timers such as myself would use the term “Trojan Horse.” Today’s phrase seems to be “app of the day.”
Second, if the app is free, you should ask yourself how this company makes money. They are obviously spending thousands of dollars on P.R. and marketing efforts to get their “free service” in front of you. You have to wonder who would finance this kind of operation. If they are not charging for their services, there are several ways they can make money. They can allow other companies to advertise to you through the app, or they can sell your data — such as tracking your regular location stops, shopping habits, or frequent searches — to other companies. Some make money doing a combination of both. Oftentimes, this information is not easy to find because it would make you reconsider downloading their app.
Finally you should ask, who is behind this company? Too many bad actors rely on the consumer instinct to leap before they look to simply hide who is behind the company by not revealing any information. The absence of a company history or contact information should raise red flags aplenty. If there are no photos no bios of the company executives, and no way to contact them, then how can you decide whether you can trust this company with your data?
Another word of caution for consumers is that even a genuine company that has the latest and greatest app, should not automatically justify downloading. Take the recent mess involving exercise app “Strava.” The app is designed to “enhance” your sports activity by sharing your workout paths, and allowing you to see other popular trails to get your fit on. When the company published a global map of users’ paths, a detailed trail some military personnel use to exercise was revealed to the world, along with a layout for a few secret facilities. Strava is not trying to be the Edward Snowden of the app world, but they have made their way into being the latest parable for the privacy-conscious.
On its website, Strava clearly describes their intention to users, and how collected data will be used. Every user should have asked themselves the three questions. If certain military personnel had, they would have realized quickly that maybe sharing the geolocation of paths along secure facilities isn’t the best app for me.
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We’re on the review request list for a few upcoming games during the run to the Christmas gift buying season. Since we’re going to be doing more video game reviews over the next couple of months, I think it’s time to explain the video game rating system that we’ll be using. Video game reviews are generally all over the map in terms of what the final score actually means. Hopefully by detailing our system, we’ll help you make more informed decisions when dropping $60 for a game.
In reviewing video games, we break down a game by four key components (graphics, sound, story and gameplay) before assigning an overall score. Let’s start with how we score the four core components of a game.
Graphics is a score of the game’s visuals. It compares the game being reviewed to other games in the genre and in this console generation (as consoles tend to drive the visual design of games). This can be a subjective score as not all games have the same art style. Crysis 3 strives for very realistic graphics while Borderlands 2 (another first-person shooter) uses comic-book style cell shade graphics. Comparing the two straight-up just wouldn’t make sense.
A score of 10 would be the best graphics on the market right now. A score of 5.0 or less indicates that the game’s graphics are poorly done or are years behind in terms of visual quality.
Sound incorporates all the audio in a game including music, voice acting and sound effects. A high score indicates excellent voice acting, a good score/soundtrack and good sound effects. Poor voice acting or repetitive/ill-fitting sound effects would result in a lower score.
A score for story is only applicable to games where story is important. If a game is driven by following the story to completion (like the Mass Effect and Final Fantasy series), the story will be scored. While scoring the story might seem subjective, it’s no more subjective than evaluating the plot of a book, movie or TV show. If it’s interesting and unique, it will get a high score. If the story is dull and nonsensical, the score will be low.
This is the meat and potatoes of a game. If actually playing the game is fun and interesting, the gameplay will have a high score. If gameplay is frustrating (through glitches or poor programming) or repetitive, the game will have a low score.
While that seems like an overly simplistic way of looking at how a game plays, the biggest factor in whether a game is good or not should be how fun and enjoyable it is to play. If you want to keep playing it for hours on end or pick it up the second you get home from work/school/etc., the gameplay is probably pretty good. If you put off playing the game or want to throw your controller at the TV as a result of playing, gameplay probably isn’t so good.
The overall score isn’t an average of the other scores that are listed in the review. While the game’s core components do influence the final score, it’s not a straight average. The overall score is an indicator of how enjoyable a game is overall and if it’s worth buying.
Overall Score Meanings
10 – This game is absolutely worth the money. You should probably drop everything and buy it now. It will be on the shortlist for game of the year, if not the GOTY winner.
9.0-9.9 – This score indicates an excellent game. It does everything almost perfectly. This game will be a benchmark for any games that follow it in the genre and will have a cult following for years to come.
Example: Mass Effect 2
8.0-8.9 – This is a very good game. I’d recommend playing it unless you don’t like or play games in this genre or only have money/time for only the best of the best games. There are some minor issues but it’s still a very good gaming experience.
7.0-7.9 – This is a good game. There are issues with the four core game components above that keep it from being a great game. A little more time and effort could have made it great. As it stands, it’s not bad and is worth a play.
Example: Young Thor
6.0-6.9 – This is an average or okay game. I wouldn’t recommend buying it at full price unless you’re a huge fan of the series/genre. Even then, I wouldn’t rush to Gamestop. There are issues with the gameplay and other core aspects of the game that keep it from being a completely enjoyable experience.
Example: WRC 2
5.0-5.9 – This is a just passable game. It’s far from good but it’s not so bad that you would boycott every game this developer makes in the future. A couple of patches and this game might even slide up to the 6.0 range. If you’re a huge fan of the series/genre, you’ll probably still find some enjoyment in the game. Still, I’d wait for the price to drop.
3.0-4.9 – This game is so bad it doesn’t even get a passing grade. It could be a result of badly glitched or poorly designed gameplay or is somehow so bad that there is no enjoyment to be had by someone over the age of 8. I wouldn’t recommend paying money for it but there are worse games.
0.0-2.9 – This game is so bad that I wouldn’t even take it for free. You shouldn’t even acknowledge this game’s existence. In fact, if I ever try giving this game away, the unlucky soul who should get free rein to beat me over the head with the case. | <urn:uuid:c4b7707c-db2c-40ad-97fc-cebc72cf4059> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://lowdownblog.com/2012/11/06/explaining-our-video-game-review-scoring/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.945728 | 1,256 | 1.734375 | 2 |
The UK government wants to increase its power to oversee data on the internet, and has insisted that new measures it plans to put in place are necessary in order effectively to fight terrorism. On the other side of that debate is Apple, which has embraced end-to-end encryption.
That means Apple advocates for encryption that not even it can break. Apple has been refusing to give the government backdoor access—whereby a company must be able to decrypt its information in order to comply with requests from the authorities—to their servers and operating systems in the US, and CEO Tim Cook has taken the fight to the UK.
“Any backdoor is a backdoor for everyone,” he told the Telegraph (paywall). “Everybody wants to crack down on terrorists. Everybody wants to be secure. The question is how. Opening a backdoor can have very dire consequences.”
Cook added: “You can’t weaken cryptography. You need to strengthen it. You need to stay ahead of the folks that want to break it.”
The UK is pushing for access the systems of Apple and other tech firms under new powers—outlined last week in a piece of legislation called the Investigatory Powers Bill. Opponents feel the bill, which is yet to pass into law, is an invasion of privacy.
Apple has been engaged in a long tussle with the US government about the same issue. Reacting to an Obama administration call for more government access to data earlier this year, Cook made a speech in which he said that many people are already restricted from expressing what they believe in. “If those of us in positions of responsibility fail to do everything in our power to protect the right of privacy, we risk something far more valuable than money,” he said. “We risk our way of life.”
If the ban against full encryption goes ahead, the founder of Wikipedia even said that Apple should stop selling its devices in Britain. The UK government seems undeterred, however. | <urn:uuid:0b9c4fed-ec97-4e62-ad80-9a0d8772755f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://qz.com/545822/on-weakening-data-encryption-tim-cook-warns-any-backdoor-is-a-backdoor-for-everyone/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.972869 | 411 | 2.09375 | 2 |
CHIROPRACTIC CARE IN GOLDSBORO
Spinal Adjustment Techniques
Chiropractic care is based on the understanding that good health depends upon a normally functioning nervous system. Many disease processes begin with the body’s inability to adapt to its environment; however, we do not treat disease – we remove the spinal stresses from the nervous system which permits the body’s natural healing potential to function at its best. The Doctors of the Goldsboro Spine Center address specific problems by locating and adjusting the neuro-musculoskeletal areas of the body that are functioning improperly.
The primary focus of chiropractic is the detection, reduction and correction of spinal misalignments and nervous system dysfunction. Regular chiropractic care is necessary to correct spinal malfunctions to help maintain sound health and fitness because your spine is under constant strain. Improper lifting techniques, poor posture, accidents, falls and bumps, and other causes, can contribute to spinal strain, thus making chiropractic care a needed aspect of your health.
Chiropractors are the only doctors who specialize in treating subluxations.
The term subluxation means minor misalignment however the affects on the human body as a result of a subluxation on the upper cervical spine can be far from minor. In the simplest of terms, a subluxation is when one or more vertebrae (bones in your spine) move out of line and create pressure on spinal nerves. Spinal nerves are the nerves that come out from the vertebrae in your spine. Pressure on the nerves can cause interference with the signals traveling through them – leading to numerous health related problem. Chiropractors commonly recognize five categories of components present in the Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC):
Is where the bones of the spine become stuck, don’t move enough, or move too much.
Nerves can become overexcited and hyperactive. Due to the way the spine is engineered, abnormal spinal function can irritate, pinch, rub or choke the delicate tissue of the spinal cord and nerve roots.
Is when over-developed muscles on one side of the spine cause individual vertebrae to rotate and lose proper function. When muscle function declines muscles that support the spine respond in different ways, the spine can weaken or even atrophy.
Inflammation and swelling due to injured disc accompany the accumulation of blood and lymph – causing a rise in temperature.
When there is a trauma to a joint, one of the ways your body responds is the stabilization of the area by forming new bone! With time, calcium deposits build up, eventually as abnormal bony growth. This arthritic ‘splinting’ of bones is nature’s attempt to stabilize the injured joint. Due to the intricacies of the nervous system, more research is being conducted in the areas of hormonal involvement, aging, immune system response, even genetic consequences. The Vertebral Subluxation Complex may be one of the most regular yet overlooked
source of health problems.
Chiropractors are trained in identifying and treating vertebral subluxations.This is done through a series of chiropractic adjustments specifically designed to correct the vertebral subluxations in your spine. Chiropractors are the only professionals who undergo years of training to be the experts at correcting subluxations. | <urn:uuid:2ec24f86-d479-4d60-a554-d25c137526ca> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://goldsborospinecenter.com/our-services/chiropractic-care/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.91192 | 697 | 2.21875 | 2 |
Henryk Grossman Works, Volume 3: The Law of Accumulation and Breakdown of the Capitalist System, Being Also a Theory of Crises
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Henryk Grossman (1881-1950) was the preeminent Marxist economist of the twentieth century. He was the founding theoretician and secretary of the Jewish Socialist Party of Galicia; a Professor at the Free University of Warsaw; then, as a member of the Institute for Social Research, at the University of Frankfurt; and later at the University of Leipzig.Rick Kuhn is a member of Socialist Alternative in Australia. In addition to numerous other publications, he wrote the Deutscher Prize winning biography Henryk Grossman and the Recovery of Marxism (University of Illinois Press, 2008), co-authored Labor's Conflict: Big Business, Workers and the Politics of Class (Cambridge, 2011) and edited Class and Struggle in Australia (Pearson, 2005). | <urn:uuid:38e5396d-a386-4e5f-82cb-35e677828f31> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://bookshop.org/books/henryk-grossman-works-volume-3-the-law-of-accumulation-and-breakdown-of-the-capitalist-system-being-also-a-theory-of-crises-9781642597790/9781642597790 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.894124 | 296 | 1.554688 | 2 |
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Ethiopia, Africa’s most-populous nation after Nigeria, has made 3.3 million hectares (8.2 million acres) of land available to agriculture companies.
Land Grab and the false promise of food security
by Destaw Andargie (Dr.)
One can only speculate why the secretive government of Ethiopia is giving away the country’s fertile land to foreign agribusinesses. But we know the official explanation; that is, such ‘long-sought’ agricultural investments enhance the country’s food security. For a country that is intuitively associated with hunger and starvation, there should indeed be no higher priority than food security. Yet, how agricultural production by profit-driven foreign businesses improves the food security of poor Ethiopians is not terribly clear. Indeed, compelling empirical and theoretical evidences show that increased food production per se doesn’t necessarily correlate to any improvement in the food security of people in any country. That is what I wish to discuss here. Before turning to this issue, however, a word or two on the equivocal concept of food security is in order.
A. Food Security: What is It?
The notion of food security, like GDP, conceals more than it reveals about how the actual lives of people go. It may mean different things, depending on whose security is at stake. Generally, food security is raised at three different levels:
i. Global food security: concerns with the aggregate global food supply sufficient to feed the world population. It is invariably about the supply side of the equation. Potentially, food insecurity might be an existential threat to humanity. Presently, however, the world is awash with surplus food. Indeed, overproduction has been a major concern in some regions of the world for decades that discouraging agricultural production now figures even as a goal under the World Trade Organization’s Agreement on Agriculture (AoA). Overproduction slumps food prices, and agribusinesses that dominate all chains of the world food trade don’t like that. Accordingly, the so-called blue box subsidies under the AoA are tied with a condition that receiving farmers limit their productions. It does not matter that around a billion people worldwide suffer from chronic hunger on a constant basis. As a matter of fact, as famine raged in Ethiopia in the mid-1980s, farm policy debates in surplus producing nations were centered on whether disposing the surplus food grain in the sea or dumping it to the third world in the form or aid or cheap sale is cost effective. Thus, for the hungry, global food security is largely inconsequential.
ii. National food security: refers to the availability at a national level of adequate amount of food for the entire population. Again, it is about the supply side of the equation, and thus it may not signify anything for the poor and the hungry. For example, India produces about 50 million tons of surplus food grain per year; yet, a third of its population suffers from chronic hunger. Similarly, although surplus food disposal has been a major concern in the United States since the mid-1980s, the US Department of Agriculture reports that millions of Americans suffer from food insecurity year after year. There are similar stories elsewhere. The crux of the matter is this: the abundance of aggregate food supply at the national level is often irrelevant for the insolvent poor.
iii. Individual/household food security: here is where food in/security figures in its most concrete manner. Food insecurity can be decisively tackled only at the individual/household level. Distribution rather than availability of food is at the heart of the problem of hunger. Indeed, the greatest misconception regarding hunger is probably the assumption that people go hungry because there is no food or there is less food than is needed to feed all people in the country. People starve either because they produce insufficient food or are simply too poor to command enough food in the market, not necessarily because there is a decline in the per capita food supply. It is often about the demand side of the equation. Even during times of famine, there is always food in the local market for those who can afford to buy. As the 18th century French princess Marie Antoinette’s legendary ‘then, let them eat cake’ might exemplify, it is often the case that some starve even when others live in blinding abundance.
B. Why Large-Scale Land Transfer is NOT the Answer to Food Insecurity
Agribusinesses produce food exclusively for the market. And obviously the market is need-blind; not only does it operate to the complete exclusion of the insolvent, but also may undermine how much food those who can pay are entitled in exchange for the price they pay. One’s ability to command enough food depends not only on how much one can spend on food, but also on how much others are willing to pay. One’s exchange entitlement may worsen, for instance, because others have grown richer and are buying more food, triggering a rise in food prices. Thus, while agribusiness acquiring land in Ethiopia may sell their produce anywhere in the world market, an average Ethiopian with an annual consumption expenditure of just $670 will have to compete with, say, a Swiss who can afford to spend $26,470 per annum on consumption. And, of course, the poor Ethiopian stands no chance under this scenario (even if we accept the seemingly inflated figure of $670). It would be foolish, therefore, to expect Karuturi to cater to poor consumers in Ethiopia.
Market forces, by their very nature, facilitate the movements of goods, including food, to places where they can fetch the most competitive price rather than to places where they have greater utility. During the Great Irish Famine, for example, food was actually exported from impoverished Ireland to opulent England. In Ethiopia too, during the 1973 Wollo famine, food was bought from markets in the province of Wollo and sold in Addis Ababa and Asmara. That is what the market naturally does-responding to demand, not to need. Not only food products directly but also productive resources, such as land are increasingly being diverted away from growing staple foods for the poor and the hungry towards cultivating livestock feed that would go to satisfy the dietary taste of the rich (i.e. expensive protein-rich animal products) and biofuel production. Such diversion of farm land was among the major drivers of the recent global food crisis, which is estimated to have plunged around a 100 million people into extreme poverty and hunger globally. At the same time, however, a rapid growth of per capita food consumption has been recorded among the growing middle class in many regions of the world. Indeed, we do not need to look elsewhere; many of the investors that have acquired land in Ethiopia seek to produce crop for biofuel production, and, of course, they do not have any responsibility towards the food security of Ethiopians. How this boosts the country’s food security is not obvious.
C. The Way to Tackle Food Insecurity
Hunger has both technical as well as political dimensions. A credible effort to stamp out hunger must thus address both dimensions of the problem. First, there should be sufficient food. The fact that hunger is more of a problem of distribution than of availability of food should not imply that there are no issues with respect to food supply. Indeed, and this is ironic, most victims of hunger are food producers. For poor countries, such as Ethiopia, low productivity associated with lack of technology and agricultural inputs, remains a veritable problem. That agricultural labor productivity in least developed countries, such as ours, is less than 1 percent that of the level in developed nations explains it all. As regards small holding farmers, therefore, any food security program must necessarily involve improving their food productivity. That is largely technical. For the urban poor, the availability of sufficient food stock in the country or at the local granary is not sufficient. Although food is physically available, it may still be economically inaccessible for the very poor. Therefore, any food security program in this context must ultimately aim at enhancing the capability of individual’s to compete and purchase enough food. That in effect means fighting urban poverty.
Poverty is both the root and consequence of hunger. People go hungry because they are poor (conversely, those crippled by hungry have a diminished chance of defying poverty). Yet, poverty does not offer foundational explanation to hunger. It begs the question of why people are so poor in the first place. We know that poverty is not inevitable. We also know that no society’s resources are too insufficient to extricate people from abject poverty and starvation. Indeed, too often, resource constraint is not even among the primary causes of poverty and hunger in the world today, including in Ethiopia. Endemic hunger rages unabated, not because the problem is invincible, but because its victims find themselves in socioeconomic and political circumstances that rob them of the ability to defy the tragedy. The fact that hunger is predominantly a rural phenomenon means that its victims are not only socially and economically marginalized, but also are often geographically removed from the scene of political decision making. Powerlessness, be it in the control over productive resources such as land, or in decision making processes at local and national levels explains much of the problem. While the starved are powerless and their voices too muted to be heard, they are often ignored, by those holding political and economic power. We heard several times our leaders denying the existence of famine, even as they plead for food handouts. A credible food security program must thus exhibit the political will to comprehensively address every handicap that undermines a person’s entitlement to food, whether it is illiteracy or bad land policy, genocidal corruption or misdistribution, political repression or overpopulation, discrimination or ecological degradation, institutional ineptitude or unemployment, lack of accountability or political instability. | <urn:uuid:114723ac-7098-4d2b-b153-a6f111056555> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.farmlandgrab.org/post/view/23846 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572215.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815235954-20220816025954-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.95713 | 2,027 | 2.5 | 2 |
Davy Graham – Owned & Played Martin D1 Guitar, With Full Provenance
A Martin D1 acoustic guitar owned and played by British folk giant Davy Graham.
Graham’s 2008 obituary in The Wire noted “As a singer and arranger Davy Graham revolutionized guitar playing in the early ’60s and enjoyed a long career as England’s greatest: if often over-looked, guitarist. Revered by several generations of guitarists, he invented the Folk-Baroque style, invented a modal tuning system for the guitar called DADGAD and composed the signature tune of the ’60s folk revival, “Anji”. Credited for sparking the 1960s folk revival in England, he has inspired artists and fellow players such as Bert Jansch, John Renbourn and Paul Simon. “I wanted to be Davy Graham,” John Martyn once said. Jimmy Page [who based his solo in “White Summer” on Graham’s “She Moved Through The Fair”] and Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin have cited Graham as an influence to their music. Folk Rock bands such as Fairport Convention and Pentangle also show large Graham influence.”
We acquired this guitar directly from Graham’s record producer, label owner and promoter Mark Pavey, who explains in the accompanying letter of authenticity:
I purchased this instrument [Serial Number 616953] from Acoustic Workshop in Wapping in 1996 [and] used it to record my first two albums… and subsequently had a Fishman pick-up fitted for occasional live use. In 2004 I had started promoting music nights in London and Oxford… [and met] Davy Graham.
He had suffered a burglary some years earlier and only had a cheap Hohner nylon string guitar. He was greatly impressed with my Martin and started to use it to re-acquaint himself with steel strings. It wasn’t my only guitar at that time…Davy needed it and liked it, so I gave it to him.
He kept it until shortly before he passed away in 2008, when he returned the instrument to me. He used it exclusively for three years (to the exclusion of other people, although not guitars) alongside his later acquired endorsement guitars from Fylde and indeed Martin. He continued to enjoy the Martin D1 for its playability and light response. It is a special instrument, as it the one he used to reacquaint himself with steel strings. He always said that nylon string were the feminine instrument and steel the masculine. The provision of this instrument was an initial symbol of my trust in him and his trust in me.
Early on in our friendship he would call me in the morning and play inspired guitar figures on the instrument, the likes of which never managed to commit to tape under the pressured situation of a studio. The guitar is, as you would expect, in good used condition. There is a small crack on the back, which was professionally repaired by a luthier in Denmark Street in 2006.
He used the guitar for many live performances and in the studio when we were recording his final sessions. [Signed] Mark Peavy
This guitar was used on Graham’s final album, Broken Biscuits (produced by Pavey), and comes with a beautiful high-resolution digital photograph of Graham playing it during the recording sessions.
With the original case, pickup, steel strings and batteries, Mark Pavey’s letter of authenticity, and Recordmecca’s written lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
A museum quality collectible from, in our opinion, the greatest and most influential British folk guitarist ever.
[Note: this will be shipped at cost, TBD]
Let us know if you have any questions about this particular item.
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WHAT is happening and continues to happen in the US is very sad.
This prefect of the world continues to abuse the black component of that country with impunity.
The system bias against black communities and individuals continues unabated.
Atrocities against blacks continue daily worldwide.
Black people still find themselves tackling injustices and inequalities every day of their lives. The systematic racism faced by black people is more rampant than ever.
Their killings share many parallels with killings of the past, forcing the reality that black people are still living in a world driven by racial division and inequality.
Black people are now living a modern day kind of slavery.
Individuals are being killed for simply being black. The long painful history continues to haunt them.
A blackman is always guilty until proven innocent, even in this day and age.
History is repeating itself right before our eyes.
History has an uncanny way of repeating itself.
A people without knowledge of their past, origin and culture are like a tree without roots.
Black people deserve to know the whole gruesome truth, not the cosmetic sanitised truth from the West.
We need to count the number of women abused, the number of lives destroyed and the people murdered.
Their names should be honoured every day because learning from the past will help future generations tackle these foreseeable problems. ‘Those who do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it’.
We should not have a black history that absolves white people of their sins and the sins of their fathers.
History that is not fully acknowledged can never be fully understood.
Furthermore, black history should not be restricted to just one month.
It should be recognised all year round because it is through the dedication and hard work of black people that white people are prosperous today.
They should not be given a chance to forget, not even for a second.
For black people, today mirrors the past; black people are still not free, they are not recognised in the manner they deserve.
They are still in bondage.
We continue to watch as history repeats itself.
And this brings me to the question: How can the Americans care for Zimbabweans when they cannot guarantee the safety of the black folk in their backyard?
Could you possibly spot a splinter in someone’s eye when a log is wedged in yours?
Why is it that black people are more likely to be killed by police officers than other races in your country?
What has the American government done to stem systemic racism?
If what happened to Jayland Walker were to happen in Zimbabwe, how would the US react?
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If you surf the Internet from time to time I bet you’ve seen some sort of promotion for supplements. If you are part of the fitness world I bet you’ve been bombarded with everything ranging from proteins to fat burners to some weird stuff that will make you fly (I bet someone will say that one day).
The honest truth is almost anything you need from supplements can be found in a well balanced diet. But supplementation can help in a couple of ways:
- Maybe 95% of us don’t everything we need to eat; so supplementation can assist you in nutrients you might be lacking.
- If you are looking for a body composition change, supplementation can speed that process.
- You can measure your nutrients intake.
- It’s easy and you don’t have to have a full stomach from eating a lot.
In this piece I would like to talk about what I consider to be the best supplement of all. In my opinion it’s the supplement that can have the most dramatic effect on your body composition, it can improve your immune system and can reduce your bad cholesterol levels.
Omega 3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids, meaning that humans can’t produce it and must ingest them because it is needed for overall good health.
There are three types of omega 3 acids, ALA (a-linoleic acid) that is found in plant oils like seeds, nuts and some vegetable oils. The EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) found in fish oil, cod liver, salmon, sardines, etc and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) found in cold water oceanic fishes; this fatty acid is primary structural component of the human brain, cerebral cortex, skin, testicles and retina.
I know Omega 3 acids might sound like a boring scientific term, simply explained it iss composed of three fatty acids and that they are important for your brain and health and fish contain lots of it.
There are many benefits associated to the Omega 3 fatty acids consumption a few of these are:
Lower triglycerides: There is no scientific study proving that Omega 3 prevents heart disease, what happens is when you start consuming Omega 3 along with a healthy diet you start preventing blood clots and reducing your triglycerides therefore reducing heart disease risk.
Omega 3 to loose body fat: I am not saying that this is a fat burner by any chance nor that you should take this supplement for that purpose. Now there are some studies supporting the fact that Omega 3 improve fat synthesis and increase the adiponectin levels (better insulin resistance) and lowers cortisol levels (less stress more muscle).
Anti-inflammatory: In a study conducted by Publimed on 250 patients suffering form joint pain, where the patients where asked to take 1,200mg of Omega 3, the results concluded that 60% of the patients said their pain had improved. This could be a placebo effect, who knows, but the results are there.
Brain Function: Breat milk is flooded with DHA, so it is essential in children brain development. There is a study where 33 healthy boys were given a daily dose of 400mg and 1,200 mg of DHA and concluded that the patients receiving more Omega 3 the brain membrane blood cells increased by 70% in contrast to the ones receiving 400mg
WHICH OMEGA 3 SHOULD I BUY?
We are not sponsored by any supplement company, so I can’t name a particular brand. But there are a couple of things to keep in mind:
- Anyone who has two fingers of forehead should now that when buying stuff for your health the cheapest option is not the best.
- Look for mercury free fish oils
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Why Android Development is having boom these days, some features which make android unique. Android is a powerful operating system competing with Apple 4GS and supports great features. A few of them are listed below:
Android OS basic screen provides a beautiful and intuitive user interface.
GSM/EDGE, IDEN, CDMA, EV-DO, UMTS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LTE, NFC, and WiMAX.
SQLite, a lightweight relational database, is used for data storage purposes.
H.263, H.264, MPEG-4 SP, AMR, AMR-WB, AAC, HE-AAC, AAC 5.1, MP3, MIDI, Ogg Vorbis, WAV, JPEG, PNG, GIF, and BMP
SMS and MMS
Android has native support for multi-touch which was initially made available in handsets such as the HTC Hero.
Users can jump from one task to another and same time various applications can run simultaneously.
Widgets are resizable, so users can expand them to show more content or shrink them to save space
Support single direction and bi-directional text.
Google Cloud Messaging (GCM) is a service that lets developers send short message data to their users on Android devices, without needing a proprietary sync solution.
A technology that lets apps discover and pair directly, over a high-bandwidth peer-to-peer connection.
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CheckSeal™ 20 AB
Dielectric Two- Component Sealant
Check Seal™ 20 AB is a two-component, rubber type sealant developed for the electrical utility industry and commonly used for transformer leaks. It is available in both fast and slow cure formulas delivered in a two part, pre-measured kit for easy application. Both parts are mixed then applied with a high-pressure lubricator. Check Seal™ 20 can be used for sealing flange gaskets, valve stems, drain plugs and couplings. It can also be used in conjunction with clamps.
Sealing and encapsulating heating elements in appliances, aerospace gasketing, industrial ovens and other bonding/sealing where parts must perform at temperatures below 250°F.
|Applications||Transformer oils, fuels, hot oils, refrigerants, alcohols, chemicals and solvents CAUTION: Some of the additives in the steam and bfw can kill the cure.|
|Temperature Range||20°F to 275°F (-6.66°C to 135°C)|
|Limitations||Should not be used at temps over 275°F (135°C)|
|Appearance||Off-white resin paste with dark catalyst|
|Injection Characteristics||500 psi, flows well with high pressure applicator but can be poured directly into place|
|Cure||Semi-hard rubber that is removable; fast and slow cure rates available (temperature dependent)|
|Long Term Changes||None|
|Storage||70°F or lower|
|Item Number||Unit Size||Quantity|
|CS200811||12 oz. kit||16 per box|
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Here at Breen Plumbing, we can offer aid to both contractors and commercial companies by detecting potentially destructive leaks within a property's plumbing system. We can save your business thousands of pounds by finding leaks. An unattended or undetected leak can end up causing significant damage, as well as unnecessarily high water usage bills.
Our leak detection systems will accurately pinpoint the precise location of any leaks without causing unnecessary damage to your property. These are the three methods that we use in order to discover leaks, and we can detect around ninety-nine percent of leaks within a few hours of searching:
Thermal Image Cameras – our leakage detection experts are able to use cameras to investigate any damp or warm patches that are found upon your walls or floors. This will enable them to find the source of the leak, and then to trace the route of the pipework through most surfaces.
Acoustic Listening Devices – these devices are similar to ultra-sonic devices, and they are used to detect the exact location of both internal and external leaks. An acoustic listening device can be used to detect leaks up to two and a half metres (eight feet) beneath the surface. Your leak can be detected without the need of excavation or removal work.
Tracer Gases – a safe mixture of nitrogen and hydrogen is forced into your pipes, maintaining a safe pressure at all times. These gases then pass into your pipework and out through the leak, which is then detected by gas sniffers. Your leak can be pinpointed at source, no matter how small. Even pinhole leaks can be detected as nitrogen and hydrogen molecules are smaller than water molecules and pass through any leaks more easily.
The crucial aspect of leak detection in Kent is that any leaks are detected quickly and accurately, as that minimises the damage caused and the amount of water wasted. If you are a contractor seeking to tender, or a commercial company in need of leak detection services, then call Breen Plumbing on 01732 642 763, or drop us an email at | <urn:uuid:20b08833-7705-42ac-8319-054a5ab996d4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://breenplumbing.co.uk/leak-detection-in-kent | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.946786 | 412 | 1.914063 | 2 |
First of all, let me stress that you do what’s right for you! There isn’t a right way to be, so if you want to be completely natural, be completely natural, or if Botox, fillers and surgery are your way, then either way, good for you! But right now, I’d like to talk about sweat.
Sweat is a natural thing that we do for all sorts of reasons – to cool down when we are hot, to get rid of toxins, to help fight pathogens, as part of the fight of flight response (which is why we sometimes sweat when we’re nervous) and also hormone levels may cause us to sweat. It’s an important and healthy thing, but it’s often seen by society as a negative thing, more so in women.
Smell – fresh sweat doesn’t smell very much, if at all. The ‘bad’ smell we associate with sweat is actually due to bacteria breaking down fats and proteins that are present in some sweat. Deodorants will help with the smell, as will washing regularly, sometimes several times a day (more in this below).
Looks – society doesn’t like sweat stains or soggy armpits, so there is a pressure to ‘feel dry all day’. Trouble with this is that we’re designed & have evolved to sweat, and if it’s hot, it’s a definite possibility that you may have sweat marks.
Feeling hot and sweaty – not the nicest of feelings, especially if you’re at work and can’t change.
I am a naturally sweaty person, always have been always will be I assume! I’m lucky that I work from home so can wash and change through the day if I need to, and I can freshen up when I have breaks. However, even when I was working in a classroom or treatment room, I would try to dress in layers so that if it was hot I could take a layer off, and I would have a small towel with me so that I could wipe my forehead if needed.
I switched to a natural deodorant from an anti-perspirant and deodorant about a year ago. There was a bit of trial and error to find the one that works for me (one smelt horrid, one didn’t smell at all and one felt really clammy so I settled with Wild that I find works well for me – still working through their different scents now but I have favourites!), and I have had to adjust my daily routine a little when it’s hot. I now wash and refresh at lunchtime and reapply deodorant, but, to be brutally honest, I had to do this sometimes when using shop bought anti-perspirants. I feel more in tune with my body, and feel much happier knowing I am using an eco-product that works with my natural body functions. I also dress to the weather, and have started wearing more baggy cotton tops rather than mixed fibre tighter tops that I may have worn before, and I stay out of the sun when I can, and stick to the shade – but that’s good for my skin too!
But they’re my choices. If it’s better for you to have injections to reduce armpit sweat, then go for it! If scents and sprays are your thing, then I’m happy with that too. I just wanted to give a slightly different approach that maybe goes against a societal view of a sweat-free summer, and to tell you all that letting my body do what it needs to do has been almost liberating and good for me! | <urn:uuid:46a1bbd0-4812-4e32-844e-592036dbc35a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://siriustherapies.co.uk/2021/07/24/sweat/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.969933 | 778 | 1.742188 | 2 |
James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879) was an Scottish-born physicist who advanced the theory of electricity and magnetism, and also the kinetic theory of gases. He was an evangelical Christian who was skeptical about Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.
In his youth, Maxwell enjoyed geometry, and wrote a paper on ellipses at the age of 14. While he was not the top student in his class in mathematics, he continued his geometric approach and applied it with great success to physics. Maxwell is considered one of the greatest physicists of all time.
From the way in which changes in a magnetic field produce electric fields, and the way in which changes in electric fields produced magnetic fields, Maxwell deduced a set of equations that describe them, Maxwell's Equations, in 1861. The equations predicted the possibility of electromagnetic waves. Other scientists looked for and detected these waves, which led both to the development of radio communication and to the discovery that light is a kind of electromagnetic wave.
Lorentz and Poincaré relied heavily upon Maxwell's ideas, which were in turn mathematized forms of Michael Faraday's work, to create the theories of relativity. It has been suggested that relativity is Faraday and Maxwell's field theory applied to the stars, but relativity includes assumptions and claims that Maxwell may not have supported.
Maxwell inscribed over the door of the famous Cavendish Physics laboratory in Cambridge the words: "Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them."
- No theory of evolution can be formed to account for the similarity of molecules, for evolution necessarily implies continuous change, and the molecule is incapable of growth or decay, of generation or destruction. None of the processes of Nature, since the time when Nature began, have produced the slightest difference in the properties of any molecule. We are therefore unable to ascribe either the existence of the molecules or the identity of their properties to any of the causes which we call natural.
- Natural causes, as we know, are at work, which tend to modify, if they do not at length destroy, all the arrangements and dimensions of the earth and the whole solar system. But though in the course of ages catastrophes have occurred and may yet occur in the heavens, though ancient systems may be dissolved and new systems evolved out of their ruins, the molecules out of which these systems are built—the foundation-stones of the material universe—remain unbroken and unworn. They continue this day as they were created—perfect in number and measure and weight; and from the ineffaceable characters impressed on them we may learn that those aspirations after accuracy in measurement, and justice in action, which we reckon among our noblest attributes as men, are ours because they are essential constituents of the image of Him who in the beginning created, not only the heaven and the earth, but the materials of which heaven and earth consist. [ibid]
He also wrote:
- The true logic of this world is in the calculus of probabilities.
- The only laws of matter are those that our minds must fabricate and the only laws of mind are fabricated for it by matter.
These quotations demonstrate Maxwell's rejection of the theory of evolution, despite pressure in England for acceptance of the theory. While Maxwell was not a biologist, he was the leading English-speaking scientific mind of his time. Elsewhere Maxwell derisively referred to the theory of evolution as "speculations", and noted these speculations were unconvincing at the molecular level. (Michael Behe made an analogous point in the new field of molecular biology over 100 years later):
- The molecules of the same substance are all exactly alike, but different from those of other substances. There is not a regular gradation in the mass of molecules from that of hydrogen, which is the least of those known to us, to that of bismuth; but they all fall into a limited number of classes or species, the individuals of each species being exactly similar to each other, and no intermediate links are found to connect one species with another by a uniform gradation.
- We are here reminded of certain speculations concerning the relations between the species of living things. We find that in these also the individuals are naturally grouped into species, and that intermediate links between the species are wanting. But in each species variations occur, and there is a perpetual generation and destruction of the individuals of which the species consist.
- Hence it is possible to frame a theory to account for the present state of things by means of generation, variation, and discriminative destruction.
- In the case of the molecules, however, each individual is permanent; there is no generation or destruction, and no variation, or rather no difference, between the individuals of each species.
- Hence the kind of speculation with which we have become so familiar under the name of theories of evolution is quite inapplicable to the case of molecules.
It should also be noted that Maxwell wrote these words before atomic theory was widely accepted. Maxwell of course knew nothing of the chemical composition of molecules like proteins and DNA, nor did he know about sub-atomic or nuclear processes, all of which contradict his claims that "there is no generation or destruction, and no variation ..." among molecules and atoms.
Lewis Campbell and William Garnett, The Life of James Clerk Maxwell, London, Macmillan, 1882
- "Influence on the Development of the Conception of Physical Reality" by Albert Einstein, written for the centenary of Maxwell's birth (1931)
- John C. Lennox (2009). God's undertaker. Has science buried God?. Oxford, England: Lion Hudson, 67–69, 186, 204. ISBN 978-0-7459-5371-7. “This is the key issue: there is a great difference between God and gods, and between a God who is the Creator and a god who is the universe, as James Clerk Maxwell well knew when he had inscribed over the door of the famous Cavendish Physics laboratory in Cambridge the words: 'Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them.'”
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The region is sparsely populated; if you drew a circle around Momstown with a 65-km radius, that circle would include maybe 10,000 people.
Out of that circle comes, every year, thousands of head of cattle, enough for, give or take, a million steaks and five times that many hamburgers. Enough grain comes out of that circle to feed a decent-sized city, and enough lumber comes out to build hundreds of houses. Statistically speaking, these are easy understatements.
At coffee row on a Wednesday morning, 40 heads popped up to see who came in; gazes lingered because it was a new guy. The place was a small sea of plaid, hoodies and curved-peak hats. It’s a place that would vacate into the street in 10 seconds flat if someone outside needed help.
I sat down to order breakfast. The menu is short on granola and yogurt. I go with the flow; I’m not about to make any waves in bacon and egg country.
I noticed that I was the only one eating; everyone else was there only apparently for the bottomless coffee cups that prize quantity over quality. The menu board helped explain why: the breakfast special that was $8 on the printed menu from maybe a year ago is now $12 on the sandwich board by the entrance. Around the corner at a grocery store, a four-litre jug of milk is $8.50. Inflation may be eight per cent in the government’s eyes, a number that’s helpful only in the sense that it actually quantifies the obscenely large gap between the bureaucrat’s theoretical and the working person’s reality.
My brother lives in the same small town; he was stranded at home waiting for a new alternator for his truck. Parts that used to be in stock are now on order, and the simplest thing can grind one’s mobility or an industrial process to a halt immediately.
There’s no public transportation, there are no taxis, and supply chains become more fragile the further one gets from large centres.
True, it’s a small community, but anyone who cares to venture more than a few hours from a major urban centre will know these places are the backbone of the country. The output of goods per person is a staggeringly high number. Sit down with a farmer and learn how many loaves of bread come from 3,000 planted acres at 50 bushels per acre and you will be stunned: that farm would produce about 13,500,000 loaves of whole-wheat bread per year.
The place is hurting. Restaurants charge outrageous new prices because they have to, so few eat out. People are hunkered down and spending on essentials (coffee row appears to be the extent of the social scene spending), so stores suffer. People travel less and do less. Fuel is a precious lifeblood for which there is no substitute.
Many have no love for oil companies, living the common fallacy of high oil prices being a plot by said companies to gouge consumers. This fallacy is a gift from a petroleum industry that seems totally and permanently inept at explaining itself. Winning a court case every few years where no one could prove you weren’t gouging consumers is not the backbone of a wise strategy, yet it goes on forever and no one learns.
So here we are. These producers-of-things would ditch gasoline in a heartbeat if they could. But they can’t and they know it, and because they live in a region where self-reliance can be life-saving, they’re acutely aware of the value of their fuel system despite any grumbling.
An imaginary circle around the province’s northeast would be about 13,000 square km, about two per cent of Saskatchewan. There are many such circles across Canada. Some produce no grain but a lot of minerals. Some produce no minerals but a lot of fish. Some produce a lot of vegetables. Some have small but vital manufacturers that keep big operators going.
These circles are in the background; the rural people, the truck drivers, the equipment operators, the welders. Most Canadians live in urban centres and only think of these places in the context of distant relatives or if someone in one of them snaps in a big way and the story makes the big news.
These places do what they do as conditions allow. Conditions are getting much more challenging. It’s hard to get many basic things, such as parts for equipment that won’t run without. Costs are going through the roof but income isn’t keeping up. The squeeze on people and businesses is palpable.
More fundamentally, the lifeblood of all this, affordable energy, is disappearing. These are diesel- and gasoline-reliant places. They’re more acutely aware of fuel costs, as are working-class people across the country, particularly those on the lower end of the income spectrum. “Just go electric” is a very unwelcome suggestion, along the lines of “Let them eat cake.”
They would turn their backs on hydrocarbons in a second if there was an alternative as reliable and worked as well in all conditions. But they also work with batteries more than anyone, and know those limitations acutely and painfully. There’s no blinding these people with BS. Things are accepted once proven.
The visit to the region is bittersweet. As a hydrocarbon worker, high commodity prices have brought a feeling of immense relief and corporate survival after several brutal years. But being in the country’s heartland, seeing the impacts of those high oil and gas prices is gut-wrenching. Women with little kids putting $10 worth in at the pump. Businesses idle or shut. The grocery store selling an awful lot of pasta and spaghetti sauce.
Not everyone is in dire straits. Some are booming, like fertilizer companies that sell whatever they can produce for a fortune. Grain and beef will be worth a lot more, and big, strong, financially stable farms will survive, as will entrenched businesses with sufficient reserves. But there’s a whole thick layer of our country’s humanity that will struggle mightily. Inflation pounds hardest on those least able to deal with it.
Is anyone in Ottawa going to do anything about inflation? by Franco Terrazzano
Families are getting soaked by higher prices while politicians are asleep at the wheel
And we live in Canada. These same food and fuel pressures are walloping billions in developing countries. As with liquefied natural gas (LNG), the West wins bidding wars, and will with foodstuffs also. All those circles of productivity around the world are on the ropes.
We ought to be flooding the market with fuel and we should be encouraged by governments to do so. Affordable, reliable energy brought us here and is a necessity to keep us here. Canada’s less populated circles won’t produce the vast quantities of things that they do if prices don’t come down.
But in urban centres far away, the laptop class is infinitely more interested in electric vehicles, cryptocurrency, COP26 and cartoon villains. This divide between people who buy Carhartt because it lasts forever and those who buy it for the cool factor is dangerous and a harbinger of very bad things to come. Of course, the divide is nothing new; rural and urban people have long had different concerns.
But global mismanagement of the fuel system is chilling proof that the balance of power has gotten out of hand.
Hordes of academic social scientists flood our government with hugely biased and ignorant energy policy advice, which lands on sympathetic ears because our governments are full of similar social scientists.
But can any of them change a tire? And what do they produce?
Let them eat policy.
Terry Etam is a columnist with the BOE Report, a leading energy industry newsletter based in Calgary. He is the author of The End of Fossil Fuel Insanity.
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It started as a little thing. Just a gesture.
Eric Gever’s sister, Stacy, who lived in Brooklyn, told him how closely the coronavirus had come. Two of Stacy’s roommates had become ill, and Gever started noticing New York in the news every night when he came home from his job as an engineer at Boeing.
About the same time his sister was conveying this terrible news, Gever heard about a Cornell University robotics club in Ithaca, New York, that was making face shields for hospitals.
At first, Gever thought he would use one of his 3D printers – he has four of them in his home in Cypress – to make 100 face shields and donate them to New York.
Gever is a problem solver. That’s literally his job working in a secret space program in Seal Beach.
He didn’t know when he was making them, that his face shields would never make it to New York. The need was much greater much closer to home.
And his early idea – those first 100 face shields – would become something so much bigger than that.
The attraction, he said, was to fixing stuff that wasn’t working right.
Eric Gever was raised in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He was in the chess club. He loved computers. He built drones and robots. He went to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a private research university, to study engineering. Founded in 1924, the school’s motto is “Knowledge and thoroughness.”
He was an honor student. “Just an average honor student,” he said.
“I was not only interested in learning how things work, but also how to make things better,” Gever said.
Boeing, with offices in Seal Beach, noticed. It hired Gever in 2007 for an internship. Then for a permanent job in 2008.
“I knew nothing about California,” he said. “Moving here was a big deal. I was always used to seasons. I was used to a little more space.”
In 2012, he got an idea. He convinced nine friends to contribute $250 apiece to buy a MakerBot 3D printer. Each of the 10 owners would keep the printer for a month at a time.
Gever was inspired.
“With a 3D printer, I can create anything that is on my mind into a physical object,” he said. “I can think of ideas and make them come to life.”
Something to help?
Not only did he become inspired, as he worked on space projects, Gever began to inspire others.
He became a robotics mentor at Marina High School, then later at Long Beach Poly. He now sits on the board of directors for the Orange County Robotics Alliance.
During the first week of March, Long Beach Poly was a semifinalist in a regional robotics competition in Del Mar. The team built a robot that could shoot a ball into a goal. Gever had plans to go to robotics competitions in Orange County, then the world championships in Houston in April.
After the coronavirus hit, those were canceled.
He found himself going to work each day at Boeing, surrounded by more people getting sick. A woman tested positive in the cubicle across from his. There were three other positive tests among the 400 people working on the same secret project.
That was when he heard from his sister how bad it was in New York.
“Maybe there’s something that could be done,” he remembers thinking to himself.
Gever spent $200 to buy clear plastic squares, and then he programmed his 3D printer to make the ring that hooks over the clear plastic and around the wearer’s head. He was ready to ship that first batch of 100 to New York.
He sent an email to administrators at the UCI Medical Center to tell them that he could make a second batch for them. They declined because they had enough face shields. But they put Gever in touch with Mission Hospital.
That’s when everything changed.
Mission Hospital needed help. Immediately.
On March 27, Gever decided to donate his first batch of face shields not to New York, but to Mission. New York, Gever figured, already had used 3D printers to help their hospitals. Misson’s Dr. Rick Kozak sent him a note: “You can be sure that the use of your shields will save a life, and possibly many.”
Then he got another idea. If he could do it, so could anybody with a 3D printer and his know-how.
He started recruiting robotics teams from high schools and colleges. He started getting offers of help from professional engineers. His parents and family friends started contributing money.
He sent 300 face shields to Mission Hospital.
Students, teachers and mentors from Long Beach Poly, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Long Beach and other schools started helping. Currently, there are 14 robotics teams making face shields and mask straps.
“Everyone in this project is helping in their own way,” said Gever, who has turned his garage into a distribution center. He is making daily trips to the post office.
His growing group has now made 10,000 face shields and 1,500 mask straps.
They have sent items to about 100 hospitals, nursing homes, veterans centers and dental offices across the United States, including New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Florida.
“It’s amazing,” Gever said. “Everyone is so appreciative.”
‘Making a difference’
This isn’t just a fundraiser. This is real.
Gever got a call when a Kaiser facility in Baldwin Park needed face shields for their overnight staff. They wanted them NOW.
The hospital sent someone to Gever’s garage at 1 a.m.
“They took all the shields I had,” he said. And he gave them happily.
On a recent Monday, Gever had 900 shields on the floor of his garage. He was boxing them, getting ready for a post office run.
“The requests have been flooding in,” said Aaron Dolgin, an aerospace engineer who is working with Gever. Dolgin is also a robotics coach in Santa Clarita. “It’s amazing how fast this has all grown.”
He shows his students pictures from the SoCal Makers COVID-19 response website. The photos of workers wearing face shields are coming in from all over America.
“I tell the students, ‘You are making a difference,’” Dolgin said.
Eric Eichinger is a mentor for a robotics team with students at Sunny Hills and Brea Olinda highs.
“It really is an important effort and people like you help teenagers realize that they can be of assistance,” Eichinger said. “It brings me hope for the future to see inspirational people like Eric (Gever) and the students from my FIRST Robotics team (7157) joining forces to combat this pandemic.
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Charles Augustus Weyerhaeuser
In 1991 the Forest History Society (FHS) asked former board member Walter S. Rosenberry III to select a name for the Society's biennial book award. Rosenberry named the award in honor of his maternal grandfather, Charles Augustus Weyerhaeuser (1866-1930), who exhibited a sincere dedication to family and career as well as a strong commitment to service throughout his life. Charles Weyerhaeuser is a positive role model that the Society is pleased to hold up as an example when offering its Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Book Award to reward superior scholarship in forest and conservation history.
Charles Augustus Weyerhaeuser was born on 2 April 1866 to parents Frederick (1834-1914) and Sarah Weyerhaeuser. Charles apprenticed at various jobs within the family timber business before taking over management of the Pine Tree Lumber Company in Little Falls, Minnesota, with family friend Richard "Drew" Musser when they both were in their mid-twenties. The boys' fathers Frederick Weyerhaeuser and Peter Musser had formed the company along with seven other lumbermen on 24 June 1890. Drew Musser, whose father was company president, presided over sales and served as secretary for the organization while Charles managed the company's logging, sorting, and milling activities. Under their collective management skills, the Pine Tree Lumber Company was debt free and earning solid profits by 1899.
Charles Weyerhaeuser and Drew Musser were close friends as well as business partners. When Charles married Frances Maud Moon in Duluth, Minnesota, on 14 December 1898 and moved into a grand home he built overlooking the Mississippi River in Little Falls, Drew Musser built a luxurious home next door. The two men entertained business dignitaries together at their homes while their wives participated in the local social and charity scene. In 1920 the Pine Tree Mill closed, and Charles and Maud moved away from Little Falls. The Mussers' daughter Laura Jane later resided in the former Weyerhaeuser home.
Charles and Maud Weyerhaeuser had one son, Carl Augustus Weyerhaeuser, born in 1901, who devoted his life to art and literature. He served on the boards of many museums and was very interested in historic preservation. His three sons are: Charles A. Weyerhaeuser, Henry G. Weyerhaeuser, and Robert M. Weyerhaeuser.
Charles and Mauds's daughter, Sarah Maud, married Walter S. Rosenberry, Jr., on 20 June 1930. Charles did not live to see his daughter wed because he died unexpectedly of blood poisoning on 15 February 1930 while on a cruise around the world with Maud. The Weyerhaeuser family embraced Sarah Maud's new husband and brought Rosenberry into the family business. Sarah Maud and Walter produced daughters Lucy Rosenberry and Elise Bancroft Rosenberry (who later married Robert Moore Phares) and sons Charles Weyerhaeuser Rosenberry and Walter Samuel Rosenberry III (who later married Margaret Jane Ross).
Throughout his long career as a timber executive, Charles Augustus Weyerhaeuser was a director of numerous successful enterprises. He served on the board of directors of Boise Payette Lumber Company from 1927 to 1930 and of Northwest Paper Company from 1898 to 1930. He was president of Potlatch Lumber Company from 1903 to 1930 and served as a director of Weyerhaeuser Timber Company from 1928 until the time of his death in 1930.
- Hidy, Ralph W., Frank Ernest Hill, and Allan Nevins. Timber and Men: The Weyerhaeuser Story. New York: MacMillan Company, 1963.
- Twining, Charles E. F. K. Weyerhaeuser: A Biography. St. Paul: Minnesota Historical Society Press, 1997.
- Twining, Charles E. Phil Weyerhaeuser, Lumberman. Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1985.
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As makers of the popular all-natural green plantain Tostones, Prime Planet recently provided a glance into what we deemed “the undeniable allure” of using recipes on packaging to effectively market retail foods. The topic that we explored in last month’s news proved to be rather well-liked – not only with our readers but also within our research department. In short, it brought up many other smart marketing trends our distributors and retailers might also find useful.
Beyond touting the nutritional value of our better-for-you snack chips (what goes “inside,” so to speak), there is so much to be explored pertaining to what goes “outside” on the product’s packaging. So, let’s start by exploring the crucial difference between what has come to be known as “clean labels,” vs. “transparent labels.”
What Is a “Clean Label?”
There is no single definition of what a “clean label” is. But our research revealed that there are two kinds: honest and deceptive.
A clean label is a label on a food that does not list ingredients that may be perceived by consumers as undesirable. If there are, indeed, no such undesirable ingredients contained in the product, then the label is an honest one.
If, however, the label simply avoids listing substances having a negative connotation – for example, food additives like food coloring, artificial food flavors, or preservatives – then the label is deemed deceptive. Some deceptive packaging may explicitly display positive claims like “natural,” “without coloring and preservatives,” or “no artificial preservatives.”
The purpose of clean labeling is to put forth food products that appear to be natural and healthy to stimulate sales. But it does not necessarily mean that the product is free from additives, as they can be hidden in substituting ingredients.
If this sounds shady, it’s because it is. But sadly, it is common practice as more and more consumers are looking for healthier-for-you products. So how do manufacturers retain their integrity on labeling while simultaneously giving the people what they want?
What Does “Transparent Label” Mean?
Transparency, meaning the complete disclosure of all ingredients contained in a food product, has become increasingly important to consumers. In response, consumer packaged goods manufacturers are working harder to convey trust and communicate more stories behind their products and brands. This messaging – found everywhere from product packaging to social media and websites – involves topics of ethical sourcing, environmental administration, and “clean” healthy ingredients.
In other words, food transparency is more than just disclosing practices and ingredients on your packaging labels. It is about illustrating your purpose through the values you live by and how you communicate with customers.
Tostones: Honest from the Start
As we’ve mentioned before, Tostones have three ingredients, and that’s all. Those ingredients are green plantain chips, palm oil, and salt. When you read this on our label, you are reading a literal example of an honest “clean label.”
About Prime Planet
An innovative international food company based in Miami, Prime Planet is committed to bringing to market a line of crunchy Tostones snack chips that are truly all-natural, gluten-free, non GMO, and even kosher-certified. Tostones not only come in the most delicious flavors (BBQ, lime, sweet chili, habanero, and original), but are an all-around healthier snack option, too.
Knowledge, expertise, and direct access to leading global logistics and distributors of wholesale snacks and bulk-food products allow Prime Planet to find the shortest and most efficient commercial routes for ideal product shipment and product placement.
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Hungary and Egypt to continue cooperation in transport and military industry
Hungary and Egypt will continue their transport cooperation and explore the expansion of military-industrial cooperation, László Palkovics, Minister of Technology and Industry, said after talks in Cairo on Monday.
Palkovics and Kamel al-Wazir, Egypt’s transport minister, agreed on the growing importance of railways and electrified rail infrastructure powered by solar panels, as well as the potential involvement of Hungarian companies in related projects. Hungary could also deliver electric buses to Egypt, he added.
Hungary is involved in the delivery of 1,300 railway wagons to Egypt, and other opportunities may arise for Hungary in the North African country, Palkovics told MTI by telephone.
Palkovics noted that tourism was a key source of income for Egypt, adding that both countries had an interest in Wizz Air launching new flights to Egypt, and he asked his Egyptian partner to eliminate the administrative and financial obstacles to the expansion of the Hungarian low-cost airline.
The Minister also highlighted new areas of bilateral military-industrial cooperation. Hungary and Egypt will soon continue to discuss these opportunities, as the Egyptian minister in charge of military production is due to visit Hungary in the coming months, Palkovics said.
Besides the transport minister, Palkovics met with Mohamed Ahmed Morsi, minister in charge of military production, Mohamed Manar Anba, minister of civil aviation, and Abdelmonem Eltarras, president of the Arab Organization for Industrialization.
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How to Learn STEM With Leftover Candy Hearts
February 15, 2017
Posted in: Uncategorized
Some people buy conversation candy hearts because they’re a Valentine’s Day tradition. Some people buy conversation candy hearts as a festive gift that sends a short and sweet message like nothing else can. Some people might even buy conversation candy hearts because they think they taste good. But when Valentine’s Day is over, everyone is left with a lot of conversation candy hearts and not a lot of ideas for what to do with them.
If you’ve got some extra ones on hand from Valentine’s Day earlier this week, here are three educational opportunities for using them to teach your kids science, technology, engineering and even math. Don’t throw your conversation candy hearts out just yet!…
Do a Candy Heart Science Experiment
Use our Kiddie Academy Candy Heart Science downloadable to print and do an experiment at home with your leftover candy hearts. Drop them into different kinds of liquid to see if they will sink or float and then draw and write your observations of what happens next using the downloadable sheets!
Build a Candy Heart Wall or Tower
Stack the conversation candy hearts you have horizontally until they build a small, sweet wall. See who can build the tallest wall, and who’s wall can withstand “wind” when blown through a straw.
Try creating a tower of candy hearts as well. Measure together how big the candy hearts are and estimate how tall you think you can make your candy heart tower. Occasionally take a break from stacking hearts and measure how tall your towers are. MathGeekMama.com has the supply list and a free Conversation Heart Tower Recording Page.
Construct a Candy Heart Catapult
There are few greater satisfactions in life than catapulting candy. This is a fun activity where kids can construct and decorate their own catapults to launch candy into targets like cups, and even compare how different candies fly when catapulted. Joyintheworks.com has all the details you need for building your first candy catapult out of popsicle sticks, rubber bands and a plastic spoon.
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“There is much that must be said, and there is much that must be made right – also here in the Netherlands. I am naturally against inequality, apartheid, and the oppression of people of color. This stems from my Surinamese history. I come in part from ancestors who were forced into slavery; many of my ancestors were degraded and robbed of their human dignity.
Winnie Madikizela Mandela was made a victim of the extremely ingenious and devious system of apartheid. Literally clearing her out of the way would have made her a martyr. It was much more effective to destroy her good name.
This show is a tribute to Winne Madikizela Mandela and everything she stood for. It is also a reconsideration of her importance; without her, Nelson Mandela would never have become so famous. In the end, she was shoved to the side even though she made sure that Nelson was not forgotten during his imprisonment. Winnie had to endure a lot: imprisonment, mistreatment, exile, and separation from her children. Yet all of this was unable to break her. Nelson had so much to thank this woman for – the woman he was married to – although their married life was not able to play much of a role. ‘I was the most unmarried woman,’ she once said.” | <urn:uuid:9a051fdf-399c-494b-bab3-4f0ab4dafc70> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://nnt.nl/en/ensemble/denise-jannah/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.99518 | 284 | 1.773438 | 2 |
What is a Business Strategy? A business strategy is the plan that helps a company to achieve its goals and objectives.
In order to conduct a business strategy, you need to know what your company’s goal is and how it will be achieved. You also need to know what resources are available, such as time, money, people, etc. Lastly, you need to know how the market or industry works so that you can figure out what the competition is doing.
This introduction discusses what a business strategy is and how it can help companies achieve their goals and objectives. It also discusses resources such as time, money, people which are needed for conducting a business strategy. The last part of this introduction talks about the importance of understanding the market or industry in order to conduct a successful business strategy
What is the Difference Between Doing Good for the Public and Doing Good for Your Business?
There are many ways to do good for the public. However, there is a difference between doing good for the public and doing good for your business.
Charities are non-profit organizations that exist to help people in need. They don’t make profit from their work and they often rely on donations from others to fund their work.
Entrepreneurship is a word that has been used interchangeably with charity over the years, but this is not true. Entrepreneurship is about starting a business that helps create jobs, products, or services that can be sold in order to generate profit so they can help more people like charities do.
How Can You Maximize Your Brand Through Charity?
Charity is a powerful way to build your brand. It can be as simple as posting on social media or giving a shoutout to your campaign.
There are many ways you can maximize the impact of your brand through charity. One way is by partnering with charitable organizations that have similar missions and values as yours. Another way is by using charity as a marketing tool for your business.
How to Start With an A-Z Approach of Social Media Marketing with Charities
Social media marketing with charities is a relatively new field that has been gaining momentum over the past few years. It is not just about making your organization’s content viral or getting more people to donate, but also about raising awareness and increasing donations.
There are several tools available for charities to use in their social media marketing campaigns. Some of these tools include Hootsuite, Buffer, and Sprout Social. Each tool has its own features that will help you create content for your campaign or gain more supporters on social media.
5 Ways to Use Charitable Giving As a Business Strategy
Charitable giving is an excellent business strategy that can help a company grow. It is a way to generate revenue and build relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
1. Generate goodwill by donating to charities
2. Provide meaningful work for charitable organizations
3. Increase employee engagement and morale by supporting causes close to employees’ hearts
4. Generate revenue from donations and sponsorships
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If you need to find some text, that is used in some View of your Oracle Database. You can use the code below.
CREATE TABLE TEMP_VIEWS_SOURCE ( view_name VARCHAR2(30), text CLOB ); BEGIN FOR v IN (SELECT view_name, text FROM user_views) LOOP INSERT INTO TEMP_VIEWS_SOURCE VALUES (v.view_name, v.text); END LOOP; COMMIT; END; / SELECT * FROM TEMP_VIEWS_SOURCE WHERE instr(upper(text), 'SOME TEXT') > 0;
Don't forget to delete temp table (
Purge will release space, that was used by table).
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More than 300 recently isolated Shigella strains were tested for susceptibility, to sodium sulfadiazine by tube and plate dilution techniques. With a low inoculum (100 organisms), 59% of Shigella flexneri and 87% of S sonnei were sulfadiazine resistant. All strains were resistant by high inoculum testing (2 × 106 organisms). Antibiotic susceptibility testing by the plate dilution method using high inocula demonstrated by the following percentages of resistance: potassium penicillin G, 93%; streptomycin, 17%; tetracycline hydrochloride, 12%; chloramphenicol, 11%; ampicillin, 6%; sodium colistimethate, 2%; kanamycin sulfate, 1%; and neomycin sulfate, 1%. These studies indicate that sulfadiazine is no longer an appropriate drug for initiating treatment of shigellosis. Ampicillin and three orally administered non-absorbable antibiotics (colistimethate, kanamycin and neomycin) are the most effective drugs against shigellae in vitro.
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Boeing And SpaceX Win Huge NASA Contract
While three companies were officially in the running to be awarded a lucrative Commercial Crew Program contract from NASA, Boeing and SpaceX were the ones to win contracts totaling $6.8 billion on September 16.
This victory comes not only with billions of dollars, but also a unique place in the history of manned spaceflight.
The details: Boeing was awarded $4.2 billion in funding and SpaceX was awarded $2.6 billion, according to Casey Dreier of The Planetary Society.
Boeing's sleek CST-100 capsule was favored by the Wall Street Journal early this week, according to unnamed government and aerospace-industry officals who view Boeing as the least risky of the three options.
But today, the Washington Post's Christian Davenport reported that NASA planned to award contracts to both Boeing and SpaceX, effectively splitting the difference between the aerospace giant and the exciting upstart.
"These contracts highlight what commercial companies can accomplish, and we are counting on them to deliver our most precious cargo: the crew that will work on the International Space Station," said Commercial Crew Program Manager Kathy Lueders, at a live press conference at Kennedy Space Center in Florida announcing the contracts.
- For The First Time Since The Shuttle Was Retired, The US Will Soon Have A Way To Get To Space
- Boeing And SpaceX Win Huge NASA Contract
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Our Dartmouth dentists at Evergreen Dental may recommend porcelain veneers to correct gapped, chipped, misaligned or discoloured teeth.
What is a Dental Veneer?
Veneers are custom-made by a dental laboratory to match the colour and shape of your teeth. These razor thin pieces of tooth-shaped porcelain are very durable and will withstand daily use provided they are maintained with excellent dental hygiene.
At Evergreen Dental, veneers are used to give our patients a more aesthetically pleasing smile. The restoration will be bonded to the front of your natural teeth to help improve the colour, symmetry and shape of your smile.
How Veneers Work
An impression of your teeth will be taken and used to produce your custom veneers.
Once your custom veneers have been created, they will be affixed to the fronts of your natural teeth.
Constructed from a razor-thin piece of porcelain, veneers are shaped to match your tooth. The natural translucency of the tooth enamel is replicated in your new veneer, which offers an incredibly natural appearance and function.
Dental Veneers in Dartmouth: The Benefits
Hoping to improve the symmetry of your entire smile or the shape of an individual tooth? As a less intrusive alternative to dental crowns, dental veneers may be the right choice for you.
Patients with crooked, discoloured or worn teeth are good candidates for this procedure that can also change the size of your teeth or reduce gaps between them.
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Bride cost, bride’s price, or simply bride’s token, is certainly currency, area, or any various other kind of personal property given by the bride to the person or the organization who will legally own the woman in marital relationship or is approximately to marry. Traditionally, the bride cost was a tiny sum of money paid by the bride’s family for the person or establishment would you legally get married to the star of the event. With the transferring centuries, this is of the star of the event price has changed. This article quickly discusses the traditional origins of your bride cost and its improvement into a dowry. In addition , I actually examine why some bride’s prices are lawfully removed from their families’ belongings, while others will be left behind.
In the past, the bride’s price: bride’s price or bridal money, was normally given by the bride’s home to a person or an institution who does marry the bride. This money or maybe the bride’s price became often known as “bride’s money” since it was paid by bride’s family https://mybeautifulbride.net/rating/anastasiadate to a person or perhaps an association that they will lawfully claim to by law marry the bride. This is done so the fact that the bride may not be left with nothing in marriage following the wedding, neither would your woman be forced in to marrying an individual against her will.
Traditionally, the groom’s family customarily paid for the bride’s cost, while the bride’s family offered this cash to the groom’s family (known as the groom’s share). By doing this, the groom’s family would be reassured that the bride’s family would honor the marriage contract. Yet , in the past couple of centuries, the bride’s home has bit by bit withdrawn by all transactions with the groom’s family, making the bride’s price technologically the responsibility of this bride, although this trend seems to be changing. At present, most groom’s salaries are actually paid for by bride’s family. The bride’s family continue to retains the appropriate (and sometimes, the responsibility) to pay for the wedding band and other items that are straight related to the wedding.
There are numerous terms and definitions to get the bride’s price. Usually, it was the amount of money that the woman was required to pay off to become wed. However , in modern times, it is typically the monetary value that the star of the wedding is anticipated to pay for the groom pertaining to the advantage of being betrothed. This price tag does not generally involve any kind of legal or monetary contract between the star of the wedding and the bridegroom, but rather, the bride’s family group dictates how much she ought to pay plus the groom makes a decision how much he will pay. It truly is believed that bride’s relatives pays for the groom’s part of the bridal place (as very well as the meals and entertainment) to keep the costs down to get the soon-to-be husband. On the other hand, in some cultures, bride’s family members pay for the whole wedding ceremony, such as the gifts, wedding party rings, and in some cases the vacation.
It is very prevalent for the bride’s price to include the price of the wedding clothes, which can sometimes be up to 15% of the bride’s original wedding budget. Besides the bride’s apparel, there are other materials that get into making a wedding wedding dress such as the veil, shoes, jewelry, and other bridal accessories. Brides may also want to include the expense of wedding favors, as these are small items that the star of the wedding carries with her from your time the lady makes the trip to the reception until the final walk down the exit. The cost of the favors may also vary with regards to the amount of time the couple must prepare for the wedding ceremony and the volume of space they have to retail outlet the love in.
Several bride’s think that this amount should be negotiated down, especially if the wedding can be not a large scale wedding. They may feel that the price ought to only cover the basic wedding party. On the other hand, the bride might choose to include the cost of the wedding dessert because it is taken into consideration an essential area of the ceremony. Normally, the bride’s price is generally negotiable so that the groom’s spending plan is kept as low as possible so the bride can easily have the sort of wedding that she would like. However , the bride should not feel that your lover needs to give up on some of the benefits that the bridal party gives just to keep groom’s value down. This is also true if the wedding is a amaze. | <urn:uuid:0002366b-3e06-427b-870c-e5af176b91ab> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://mobilesubseaservices.com/2021/02/02/marriage-reception-the-bride-to-be-price/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.96508 | 1,023 | 2.3125 | 2 |
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Are you ready to get away from it all and experience the adventure of a lifetime? When you set foot on Flinders Island you step into an awe-inspiring world of sparkling beaches, rugged ranges, abundant wildlife, flora and clear sapphire waters. Discover the jagged mountains that jut from the wild ocean like giant sea creatures proudly presenting their bounty to all and sundry. These remarkable ‘mountains in the sea’ offer a rare experience you won’t find anywhere else on earth.
With a pleasant climate throughout the year and activities such as boating, fishing, exploring historic sites and tasting local delights, Flinders will leave you refreshed, rejuvenated and returning for more.
As the main island of the Furneaux region Flinders is one of those rare places that really does offer something for every explorer, whatever their age or ability. From photographing wildlife, chasing marlin and combing the beaches for treasures to abseiling down the steep granite cliffs. Much of the region is still exactly as Matthew Flinders found it when he first explored this area 200 years ago. It’s easy to imagine walking back through the centuries as you explore our islands, beaches, mountains and plains.
We welcome all explorers to our region – and ask only that you tread lightly as you travel about this impressive but fragile environment.
The island is filled with local characters willing to show you every nook and cranny of this stunning island. Not only will you see Flinders in all its raw beauty, you’ll also gain a true insight into the life of an islander… usually over a few drinks. Chances are you’ll make a friend for life.
Flinders is a veritable treasure chest filled with exotic marine life. You’ll find everything from migratory sea birds, dolphins, seals and gannets to shearwaters, abalone and crayfish. For the adventurous there’s scuba diving, snorkelling, fishing, boat charters, surfing and just about anything else you can do in, on or under the water.
Everything's literally at your doorstep from walking adventures, wildlife and wildflowers to diamond fossicking, fishing and feeding on some of the world's best produce. What are you waiting for? Come play!
Succulent abalone is hand plucked from the ocean, giant crayfish practically land on your lap while plump lamb, beef, wallaby, seasonal fruits, veggies, honey and boutique wines are the envy of the world. Whether it’s the natural bounty or the prized salt-grass pastures, it’s a gastronome’s heaven on earth.
The history of Flinders Island begins with the Tasmanian Aboriginal People who were the first residents 35,000 or more years ago. About 9,000 to 4,000 years ago for reasons uncertain the Tasmanian Aboriginals ceased to be full time occupants of the Furneaux Group of which Flinders is the largest island. The next human contact was then Tobias Furneaux discovered the islands in 1773. However he did not land on any of the islands. In 1797 the merchant vessel "Sydney Cove", en route from Calcutta to the fledgling colony at Port Jackson, was beached off Preservation Island, south of Cape Barren Island.
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Building Resiliency within Couples
By Jackie Martinez
Everyone will experience depression and anxiety at some point in their life. When we individually are trying to manage our own stressors on a daily basis it is essential to incorporate our healthy outlets to work on our mental health. Although, what happens when our partner is experiencing great distress and discomfort? Sometimes couples can feel lost and frustrated when one person is trying to provide support to their loved one, but it does not seem like enough. Couples can eventually feel an increase in conflict and hopelessness. I will be breaking down some key points to consider for couples that can help provide some guidance.
When it comes to experiencing conflict and disagreements within couples, one thing to consider is that everyone has different styles of communication and cultural backgrounds. From a young age into adulthood, we developed beliefs on how we perceive ourselves, the world, and others. You may never have experienced being taught how to manage triggers and work through conflict in a healthy communication style. This is why being open, clear, listening, and understanding is necessary for building resiliency to strengthen the relationship. Referenced below are examples to breakdown helpful ways to improve communication.
You can ask a few questions that will eliminate jumping to conclusions on what we assume will be the most helpful to your partner. Ask, “how can I support you right now? Is there anything you need from me?” Saying something like, “I will be here if you feel the need to talk” implies that we are not coming from a judgmental standpoint or not respecting the persons needs when a stressful event happens that causes your partner discomfort. Even when patience can feel difficult, it is a key reminder when trying to support another person.
What is not helpful for our loved ones is unhealthy communication that includes blaming, name calling, yelling, shutting down (stonewalling: being unresponsive) using words like “you never or you always” and passive aggressiveness. When there is miscommunication and a person does not feel heard, using “I” statements to express your wants and needs can help diffuse conflict. For example, a person saying, “I feel frustrated when I am doing several house tasks or responsibilities by myself since this makes me feel more tired and what I would like is to figure out a routine together to get help with this.” Phrasing it this way can open the line of communication without attacking the other person and reaching a resolution together.
The next section will further explain what happens when unhealthy communication continues to happen.
When we become very reactive instead of responding within communication there can be a never-ending cycle of hurt and anger that leads to resentment. Couples can work on reminding themselves that being on the same team is crucial when working through conflict rather than
perspective of it’s you vs. me. What else can be vital within relationships is monitoring being too demanding and having expectations that lead to resentment.
Brené Brown researcher and author of Atlas of the Heart said, “disappointment is unmet expectations. The more significant the expectations, the more significant the disappointment.” While it is reasonable to have standards, boundaries, and self-respect this should not be confused with having unrealistic expectations from your partner of automatically knowing your needs and wants on daily basis. This is what can create hurt and resentment within couples.
Dr. John and Julie Gottman have completed decades of research within marriages and families that help strengthen relationships when approaching challenges.
A Sound Relationship House Theory developed nine components of a healthy relationship that includes –
- Create a shared meaning
- Make life dreams come true
- Manage conflict by accepting your partner’s influence
- Dialogue about problems, and practice self-soothing techniques
- Have a positive perspective
- Turn towards instead of away
- Share fondness and admiration
- Build love maps (know one another’s world)
- Trust and commitment
Just like you give yourself compassion for experiencing challenges in your life with your own mental health journey, pass along the same grace to others. We are all flawed human beings.
Brown, B. (2021). Atlas of the heart: Mapping meaningful connection and the language of human experience. New York, Random house.
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“Age is just a number. It’s totally irrelevant unless, of course, you happen to be a bottle of wine.”
― Joan Collins
Whether you’re described as an “old geezer” or “maturing like fine wine”, ageism exists in many forms. In our senior years, we are sensitive to negative remarks directed at us because we’ve either forgotten something, or we don’t feel understood by the youth of today. It’s nothing new. It’s been happening for generations.
But what about wine? Does wine get old and eventually die, or can it improve with age and blossom into a mature incarnation of itself?
The answer? Well, it depends. On many things.
A common question we are asked at the store is how long a bottle of wine will age. While price doesn’t have too much to do with it, and there’s truly not a definitive answer we can give, based on our knowledge working with wines for many years there are some ways to tell if a wine will stand the test of time. Cellar worthy wines are not necessarily the most expensive ones you’ll buy, but don’t count on that $12.99 bottle lasting for 20 years!
In general, everyday red wines have about a five-year life span. Everyday white and rosé wines about a two-to-three year life span.
Arguably, 97% of all wines purchased in any liquor store in North America today are going to be consumed either tonight, or within the next week. As an instant gratification society, we don’t generally purchase consumables that we have to wait to enjoy. Wines produced from the most recent harvests, especially whites and rosés are released from the winery to be drunk young, fresh and vibrant. Keeping them for any longer than two-to-three years after vintage, and they will have lost their acidity, fresh fruit tastes and in some cases, have changed colour due to oxidization. Red wines, having already been aged in oak casks for several months to several years and then released, are already seeing “some age”, but cellared properly, could potentially last a lot longer.
In the case of all wines, several key elements will determine if it will be age worthy – colour, tannins, acidity, and alcohol level.
Wine is a living thing. When it comes to colour, it’s not how opaque a wine is, but how vibrant the colour maintains. Older red wines develop a dull, brickish-coloured red. Whites turn a brownish orange. If the wine has a higher level of tannins, they act as anti-oxidants and, therefore, preserve the freshness. Many wines, that in youth, taste somewhat astringent when first released, after 10, 15 years taste better. Italian Barolos and Bordeaux wines are two classic examples.
Acidity also contributes to a wine’s longevity by behaving as a buffer against chemical changes caused by oxidation over time. In white wine, higher levels of sweetness act as preservatives increasing their age ability. That is why dessert wines like French Sauternes and gorgeous Hungarian Tokaji can age 50 years or more.
Alcohol levels play a role too. For example, fortified wines are wines with added spirits (including Port) that have about 20% Alcohol by Volume (ABV). The fortification process produces some of the most age-worthy red wines of them all, which makes buying Vintage Port a wonderful gift for the birth of a child, or a wedding, as it will last and age until the 18th birthday or 25th wedding anniversary!
All of this is wasted, however, if the wines are not stored properly, like next to your stove! If you live in a place where your home exceeds 27 °C, using a wine fridge or basement storage is highly recommended. Fluctuating temperatures accelerate aging at a rate of four times faster than the consistent climate of a cellar.
If you’re a really serious collector and want to store wines long term, it’s recommended that you create a climate controlled space with a constant 12 °C and 75% humidity. Also, if the wines have natural corks, make sure you store them on their sides to keep the cork from drying out and shrivelling.
So, if we look after our bodies and minds, and nurture ourselves well, we too can mature into something magnificent in old age! So, age like good wine, improving and developing better characteristics as time goes on. If you ‘age like cheap wine’ you won’t be that great, only lasting for a short while and ending up sour and unpleasant.
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Lowering Risk of a Major Eye Disease
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a chronic, progressive disease, is a leading cause of blindness among people aged 65 and older. Vision impairment due to advanced AMD significantly reduces quality of life and incurs substantial health care costs. Naturally, strategies to prevent AMD or delay its progression are important. Several Agricultural Research Service-funded scientists have been studying the possibility of reducing—by way of dietary modification—the risk of AMD.
“The promise of nutritional intervention was corroborated by two major clinical trials,” says Allen Taylor, with the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. The two studies are known as the age-related eye disease studies. Named AREDS and AREDS2, the studies show use of a supplement containing vitamins C and E, lutein/zeaxanthin, and zinc delays the progression to advanced AMD in persons with intermediate AMD. The two AREDS studies were sponsored by the federal government’s National Institutes of Health.
Now, for a study headed by HNRCA epidemiologist Chung-Jung Chiu, along with Taylor and coauthors, researchers analyzed existing data from AREDS and reported on how two U.S. dietary patterns they identified relate to the risk of AMD. Both Chiu and Taylor are with the HNRCA’s Laboratory for Nutrition and Vision Research, which is headed by Taylor.
The macula is a 3-millimeter-wide group of light-sensing cells located at the back of the retina above the optic nerve. The macula’s yellow color is due to pigments made up of plant chemicals called “carotenoids.” An abnormal level of macular pigment is an early indicator of macular degeneration. In addition, as the eye ages, oxidized, damaged proteins and lipids—debris called “drusen”—begin to accumulate in the macula. This occurs when the damaged components are neither broken down by enzymes that control protein, lipid, and carbohydrate quality, nor detoxified via other mechanisms. Measurable drusen is another key indicator of AMD risk.
For the study, the team classified baseline data, which had been collected during AREDS on the eyes of more than 4,000 study volunteers, into three groups: The control group consisted of eyes having little or no drusen; the early-AMD group had eyes with intermediate or large drusen or with abnormalities in macular pigment; and the advanced-AMD group consisted of eyes with unusual blood-vessel growth or atrophy in the macula.
The researchers analyzed the participants’ food-consumption data that had been already collected during AREDS via a 90-item food-frequency questionnaire. Two major food intake patterns emerged from this analysis—they were named “Oriental” and “Western.” Those who adhered to the Oriental pattern consumed relatively high intakes of vegetables, legumes, fruit, whole grains, tomatoes, and seafood. Those who adhered to the Western pattern consumed relatively high intakes of red meat, processed meat, high-fat dairy products, French fries, and refined grains.
“The analysis showed that adherence to the Oriental pattern is associated with reduced odds of AMD,” says Taylor. In contrast, people who consumed the Western pattern had markedly increased odds of AMD. “Our dietary-pattern analysis provides better insight into the diet–AMD relationship than a single-food or single-nutrient approach,” says Taylor. This is because people eat groups of foods, not single nutrients. “The complex interactions among foods and nutrients are important.”—By Rosalie Marion Bliss, Agricultural Research Service Information Staff.
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vosotros m pl
- you (the group being addressed)
- (subject pronoun: the group being addressed): vós
From older vos (“you”) (plural), from Latin vōs, and otros (“others”), plural of otro, from Latin alter (“other”). Compare Galician vosoutros, Catalan vosaltres, Occitan vosautres, French vous autres, Italian voialtri.
vosotros (feminine: vosotras)
- (informal) you; second person masculine plural personal pronoun.
- The use of this pronoun, along with os, in ordinary spoken language is confined to the Philippines and Spain, excluding southwestern regions of Spain and most of the Canary Islands. Elsewhere in the Spanish-speaking world, it is found only in formal legal and religious language.
Spanish personal pronouns
- Like other masculine Spanish words, masculine Spanish pronouns can be used when the gender of the subject is unknown or when the subject is plural and of mixed gender.
- If le or les precedes lo, la, los, or las in a clause, it is replaced with se (e.g., "Se lo dije" instead of "Le lo dije")
1 Not used with con; conmigo, contigo, and consigo are used instead, respectively
2 Treated as if it were third-person for purposes of conjugation and reflexivity
3 Depending on the implicit gender of the object being referred to
4 Used only in Spain
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Laundromats are public laundries that are used by many people who do not have a washer and dryer in their living space. Many of these laundries are maintained well and are fully sanitary.
However, not all laundromats are maintained properly and may in fact be very unsanitary. Here are some tips that will help you determine if a given laundromat is sanitary and thus safe for use.
One of the more common signs that a laundromat is likely to be sanitary is the presence of an attendant during the hours of operation. Generally, the attendant will be responsible for cleaning the washers, dryers, folding tables and other elements of the space each day. This means washing out the washers and dryers to make sure there is no detergent residue remaining, remove any ink stains that may have been caused by a pen accidentally left in a shirt pocket, and checking and cleaning out the link trays. A disinfectant is applied to the folding tables each day, helping to minimize any germs left by other patrons. The attendant is also likely to vacuum or sweep the floor on a daily basis, and may also arrange to have the tile or carpeting professionally cleaned from time to time.
Attended laundromats may not receive the same level of attention as laundromats with an attendant on duty. The washers and dryers may not be cleaned as frequently and the floor is more likely to show more dirt. Because there is no one present to clean the space throughout the hours of operation, the level of laundromat sanitation suffers greatly, even if a cleaning crew comes in after hours once or twice a week.
Another indication of sanitary laundromats is the level of light in the space. A clean laundromat is more likely to have ample light over the folding tables and other work areas of the space. The light will be bright, making it possible to see every nook and cranny of the room. Laundromats that are not well maintained is likely to have fewer lights, making it harder for patrons to see any grime that has accumulated.
One sure sign of laundromat cleanliness is the general scent of the space as patrons walk in. A clean laundromat will have an aroma made up of the scents of detergent, bleach, and fabric softener that hints at freshness. There will not be an underlying smell of anything that is dirty or deteriorating. The general impression is that even if all the washers and dryers were not in use, the laundry would still have a clean smell.
A sanitary laundromat will also feature clean restrooms. If the men’s and ladies’ rooms are not maintained properly, it is a sure bet that the washers and dryers are not cleaned with any regularity. This means the possibility of picking up more germs while using the laundromat are increased significantly.
While there is no specific laundromat disease, the lack of proper sanitation in a laundromat may expose people to germs that lead to colds or other short-term health issues. Choosing to look for signs that the space is clean and well-maintained before using the laundromat will help to minimize the chances of picking up any unwanted bugs.
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S discussion (course reflection) | History homework help
We are going to complete a reflection activity. (InfoTech Import in Strat Plan is the course name)
This discussion topic is to be reflective and will be using your own words and not a compilation of direct citations from other papers or sources. You can use citations in your posts, but this discussion exercise should be about what you have learned through your viewpoint and not a re-hash of any particular article, topic, or the book.
Items to include in the initial thread:
- “Interesting Assignments” – What were some of the more interesting assignments to you?
- “Interesting Readings” – What reading or readings did you find the most interesting and why? “Interesting Readings”
- “Perspective” – How has this course changed your perspective?
- “Course Feedback” – What topics or activities would you add to the course, or should we focus on some areas more than others?
Previous assignment names:
(Discussion 2 : Blockchain
Discussion 3 : The Future of Offices
Discussion 4 : Virtualization
Discussion 5 : Physical Security
Discussion 6 : IT Governance
Discussion 7: IT Project Management
Research Paper: Business Process Redesign
Research Paper: Server Virtualization
Research Paper: Develop a Computer/Internet Security Policy
Research Paper: COSO Framework)
Main post 300 words, each reply 150 words
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The research is performed within the project Pseudomagnetic forces and fields for atoms and photons, funded by the Unity through Knowledge Fund (UKF).
We aims to discover novel schemes for creating pseudo-magnetic fields (also referred to as synthetic magnetic fields) for atoms and photons, and to provide experimental demonstrations of some magnetic effects such as the Lorentz force via these schemes. The targeted systems are ultracold atomic gases (experimental and theoretical effort), and propagating laser beams in photonic structures (theoretical effort, experiments could follow up this project).
The most significant results:
In a recent paper published in Scientific Reports ( http://www.nature.com/articles/srep13485 ), Neven Šantić, Tena Dubček, Damir Aumiler, Hrvoje Buljan and Ticijana Ban experimentally prepared conditions using cold atoms and lasers where atoms, which are neutral particles, will behave like charges in magnetic fields. Charged particles in magnetic fields experience the Lorentz force which bends their trajectory, because the force is orthogonal to their velocity. In a recent experiment, researchers from Zagreb have created synthetic Lorentz force acting on neutral atomic particles. The research is on interest for creating table-top emulators of complex interacting systems. The experiment was led by Ticijana Ban from the Institute of Physics, and the theory was led by Hrvoje Buljan from the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb (UniZG).
Weyl points in three-dimensional optical lattices: synthetic magnetic monopoles in momentum space
by T. Dubček, C.J. Kennedy, L. Lu, W. Ketterle, M. Soljačić, and H. Buljan
We show that Hamiltonians with Weyl points can be realized for ultracold atoms using laser-assisted tunneling in three-dimensional optical lattices. Weyl points are synthetic magnetic monopoles that exhibit a robust, three-dimensional linear dispersion. They are associated with many interesting topological states of matter, such as Weyl semimetals and chiral Weyl fermions. However, Weyl points have yet to be experimentally observed in any system. We show that this elusive goal is well-within experimental reach with an extension of the techniques recently used to obtain the Harper Hamiltonian.
Synthetic Lorentz force in classical atomic gases via Doppler effect and radiation pressure
by T. Dubček, N. Šantić, D. Jukić, D. Aumiler, T. Ban, H. Buljan
We theoretically predict synthetic Lorentz force for classical (cold) atomic gases, which is based on the Doppler effect and radiation pressure. A fairly spatially uniform and strong force can be constructed for gases in macroscopic volumes of several cubic millimeters and more. This opens the possibility to mimic classical charged gases in magnetic fields in cold-atom experiments. | <urn:uuid:2ece12bb-12d2-43fc-a558-92cca57162f8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://cold.ifs.hr/research/research-syn/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.915046 | 628 | 2.53125 | 3 |
‘Persuasive Essay On Ending School A Week Early’ Follow-up
If you read this blog post you should stop and read the actual essay first. If you juist read the essay then please read this blog post immediately. So, if you haven’t read my essay then you won’t understand this blog post, if you have then you will.
The first piece of follow-up that I’ll be doing is translating the bits of german into english for you, so here’s that (based on the marks within the essay): * Mr. Celeste ** or when there is wind * school one week early is a good idea ** one week early *** Mr. Celeste **** a week early, so why don’t you; “sie” is for “you” when you don’t know the person, “du” is for when you do know the person (“sie” is also “she”) *** school a week early **** morning There, that ought to help you literally understand every word within the essay.
Next I’ll explain some of the deeper things that I referred to from within the essay.
First I’ll explain the piece I said about Eric not planning well for school. At the beginning of this week he was planning to play the game “Take Off” in geography the night before. When he woke up the next morning (I think it was Monday) he started to question if we even brought that game along with us. He asked me if I thought we had brought it and I said that I saw us try to pack it but that in the end we hadn’t. Mary and Nathaniel both answered him with the same basic reply, that we hadn’t brought it. So in class he had no choice but to tell us that he had no real plans for the class period, I suggested Google Earth as a replacement, and so we explored Antarctica on Google Earth. That led us to a few nice websites and videos about explorations there, so in the end we had a great and productive class period anyway.
Next I’ll explain the part that said “when it means more time around the annoying Nathaniel”. That story and side of us being here goes deep into the entirety of our trip here. A couple weeks before the trip Eric and Nathaniel took to Italy (about the time we got back from our Salzburg->Halstatt trip) Nathaniel started getting really annoying towards me. He’d mainly be making faces at me and things like that behind Eric’s and Mary’s backs and then lie saying that he never did those things. Once or twice Eric has managed to get it out of him, but that’s at most twice in 1000 times! I know I’m exaggerating there, but that’s just because of how annoying he’s been recently. He doesn’t seem to do these things in the classroom, too. I hope that this all ends in 2.5 to 3.5 weeks once we’re home, but I kind of doubt that it will. Anyway, that ought to be enough depth for you to understand that sentence in the conclusion of my essay.
From here on out during our trip to Austria you’ll be seeing many many more blog posts that touch on lots of personal matters and aspects of Austria as a result of the lack of school and to gain momentum and support for the “story-like” consecutive blog posts that I’ll write while on the plane and post right after we get home. Those blog posts will go deeply into personal matters and touch on every possible aspect of our 6-month stay in Austria with Oma. Enjoy, Alex. | <urn:uuid:925326b1-1396-4789-a29b-b5d4013101b7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://alex.clst.org/blog/2007/07/19/persuasive-essay-on-ending-school-a-week-early-follow-up/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.969606 | 792 | 1.929688 | 2 |
A clamor of barking and whining echoed throughout the large cement room at 350 E. Erie Ave. At the center of the room, trainer Marisa Scully called for dogs and owners to begin their warm-up routines together. This is the advanced dog training class held at the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals building in Hunting Park.
“Think of the rewards system like you would think of your paycheck. How many of you would go to work for no paycheck?” said Scully. The clients chuckled in understanding. For the people in this room, cost is everything when it comes to their pets. That’s why Pets for Life, with the help of trainers like Marisa Scully and Stephen Parker, offers the dog training classes for free.
An extension of the Humane Society of the United States, Pets for Life provides community-based services and solutions to helping the country’s under-served populations care for their pets. The group identified Hunting Park as a neighborhood requiring support, with many residents living at or below the poverty level, or about $23,000 for a family of four.
As for as the work that owners are expected to do with their dogs outside of the class, trainer Stephen Parker encourages a tough work ethic. “One of the theories that we use here is ‘nothing in life is free’. So we just keep working, keep working and keep working. If something doesn’t work here, which is a stressful environment, we tell them to try it at home,” he said.
The beginner class, held on Mondays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., provides dogs and owners with a basic curriculum like teaching the dog his or her name and “sit and stay”. For dogs that have graduated from the beginner class, an advanced class is offered from 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. during which dogs can complete obstacle agility courses to reinforce previously learned skills.
For Khalif Edwards of Hunting Park, breaking stereotypes and practicing discipline are two of the reasons why he brings his dog Bonnie, an American Bulldog, to the class. “If you don’t know your dog and you don’t know how to train your dog, I think that you’re really losing the benefit of having one,” he said. | <urn:uuid:c3376c75-464f-4995-811d-cee17aec944a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://philadelphianeighborhoods.com/2012/09/20/hunting-park-dog-training-boosts-community-image/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.97281 | 493 | 2 | 2 |
What would be the ideal translation of ‘one day’ and ‘day one’? I.e. you can choose to do something ‘one day’, or today could be ‘day one’ if you get started now.
A single day ("this task can be finished in one day") would be diēs ūnus/ūna. The first day ("I've been working since day one") would be diēs prīmus/prīma. Some unspecified day ("I'll get to it one day") would be diēs aliquis.
(The gender of diēs is a bit weird, as it can be either masculine or feminine. See this question for more explanation. Ūnus and prīmus look different in the masculine and feminine, but aliquis doesn't because it's nice like that.) | <urn:uuid:35f73f4f-7b87-44c7-87fa-290f63d3ced8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://latin.stackexchange.com/questions/7575/translating-day-one-into-latin?noredirect=1 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.948078 | 188 | 1.921875 | 2 |
July 18, 2019 Bianca Altomare
A roman word meaning unit of weight measure, connected with ‘Lib’ a French term meaning free, portraying a sense of freedom represented by three balanced wavy lines. The significance of the Libra is meant to be stable, meaning no more fear of fluctuations between currencies.
Introducing Libra as a cryptocurrency invented by Facebook, launching as early as 2020. Facebook expects the Libra currency to accommodate those that don’t hold a bank account but have access to a device with connectivity to become a part of the banking world. With it being completely effortless to access, and saving yourself all those hidden bank fees as we enter the new age of finance.
For those that have never heard of this fancy term (Cryptocurrency) or have yet to investigate what all the noise is about, allow me to break it down for you. Cryptocurrency is pretty much another way to make payments in replacement of cash, credit and checks. The most famous cryptocurrency is of course Bitcoin, which spiked everyone’s attention with its explosive rise on the market. The currency gives users the freedom to use it as you please without needing to go through a third party like a bank, meaning your social insurance number and credit score are completely irrelevant and it allows you to be anonymous (some business need this kind of anonymity from the state).
The main feature cryptocurrency comes with is its security – made up of a blockchain technology. Blockchain stores information in a chain of blocks, positioned in a chronological order. If there is a change made to the info in a block, you don’t rewrite, the change is stored in a new block. This, along with a portion of the previous block’s code and a time stamp of when change was made is then updated across a network of servers as proof. That makes it nearly impossible for hackers to break into and alter an existing block without the network rejecting the change when it checks its records. So why choose a cryptocurrency? They are immune to counterfeiting, don’t require going through a central authority and are protected and trusted by strong and complex encryption algorithms.
The currency enables you to exchange your local cash into Libra and vice versa through certain wallet apps including Facebooks new Calibra wallet app, third party wallet apps as well as at your local grocer or convenience store. Users will have the ability to use Libra to spend online, pay directly for products or services for companies that have partnered with the Libra Association. Selected shops and mobile apps will also offer rewards or free coins just for signing up with Libra.
Calibra is Facebooks brand new digital wallet that will have links in messenger and WhatsApp as well as its own standalone app. This app will allow users to make money transfers to each other and pay for goods and services using the brand new currency. Calibra is designed to securely store money for free as well as send money around the world at no extra cost. But with Facebook leaving users on edge from past privacy scandals, they’ve made a decision to keep the wallet app separate from the platform, so people are not deterred from using it. Calibra will not share any information or financial data with Facebook or third parties without consent.
Maintenance of the Libra platform will be taken care of by the Libra Association (an independent non-profit organization in Geneva, Switzerland) along with a number of other financial, non-profit and commerce firms that have contributed a minimum of $10MM each to be a part of the association, supplying the company more than $1B. The organization hopes to have 100 partners before launch in early 2020. For those that have partnered to become part of the Libra Association Committee, council members are each granted a vote to assist with making decisions as a team to decide what happens with the currency to develop and expand the network. All members of the Libra association are responsible for ensuring that transactions are real and to build the Libra reserve. The Libra reserve is made up of the world’s most stable currencies, meaning that regardless of one of those currencies going up or down in price, the Libra will remain stable. This makes Facebook’s leap into cryptocurrency a very likely success story and allows Facebook to educate its user base of 2.38 billion monthly active users. Libra, Calibra and the Libra Association are the basis for a currency future, giving people more freedom and putting more pressure on traditional banks long term. | <urn:uuid:14daeffa-1803-49dd-8504-23551de8190e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.raven5.com/blog/cryptocurrency-libra/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572215.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815235954-20220816025954-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.955939 | 933 | 2.0625 | 2 |
British adventure-running couple, Katharine and David Lowrie, are hoping to run into the record books after completing an unsupported and gruelling 1,187 mile run across Bolivia, a country four times the size of Great Britain. This is the first time this feat has ever been attempted.
Due to the vast wild areas the pair had to run through, they pulled all their equipment, plus food and water supplies behind them in a trailer they made from recycled materials.
“It’s a love-hate relationship with the trailer”, said Katharine, “At times I wanted to throw it into the caiman-filled creeks! It was like pulling a plough, especially through the mud, sand and pot holes of the 40% of the route on dirt roads. On the other-hand, it was our life-line, allowing us to survive in really remote stretches of the Amazon basin, with temperatures soaring to 40 degrees Celsius and near 100% humidity.”
David explains, “It’s a dream expedition; to run through some of the most biodiverse and climatically challenging areas on earth. And it’s been amazing to run in the company of river dolphins, capybaras, howler monkeys and fireflies. But we also want to remind people about how much of South America’s incredible wild lands and wildlife are threatened and that there are small steps we can all take to conserve them”.
In addition to running and recording the wildlife they observe along the route, David and Katharine are raising money for Asociacion Armonia and their partner Birdlife International, who are conserving habitat for the critically endangered Bolivian blue-throated macaw. There are only believed to be 300-400 individuals left in the wild, due to habitat loss from cattle ranching and the illegal pet trade. Protection of the parrot’s seasonally flooded savanna homes in the north of the country also ensures habitat for other threatened wildlife including maned wolves and giant anteaters.
Every day, the couple chatted to ever curious passers by, schools and local communities, “After overcoming the general shock of two strangers running down the road with a trolley behind them, the local people were extremely warm; plying us with maize cider and filling our bags with oranges and grapefruits. Aside from asking where we had come from and how many children we had, they were incredulous to learn that we slept in the forest, constantly asking us were we not afraid of venomous snakes and jaguars?!”.
Indeed, not all their wildlife encounters were positive. Much of the territory the couple ran through harbour tropical diseases and it was a constant battle to keep the mosquitoes at bay. Ants raided their food supplies, cut holes in their equipment, while wasps and bees repeatedly stung them.
“We’ve learnt a lot about running big distances day-on -day in tropical climates and the challenges of staying healthy whilst living by the roadside with no shower or bed. We suffered from prickly heat, gastro-intestinal infections, flu and I had a particularly delicate case of crotch rot!”, said David
Now the husband and wife team are setting their sights on Brazil and Venezuela in order to complete their 6,500 mile running challenge.
- To find out more about the world first run and arrange an interview with Katharine and David, visit www.5000mileproject.org and 5000mileproject @facebook and @twitter.
- For additional photos see www.5000mileproject.org/pressroom or get in touch.
- Follow: http://www.5000mileproject.org/2013/05/the-last-9-months-in-3-minutes/ for a 3 minute video about the run so far.
- Katharine and David Lowrie set off from the southerly most point of continental South America, Cabo Froward, on the first day of the London Olympics, 28 July 2012. They have now run 4,487 miles and aim to have run 5,000 miles by Manaus, Brazil, less than a year after starting the expedition. They will then continue north through Venezuela to the Caribbean Sea, the finishing line of their epic run, which they intend to reach by the end of October.
- David 34, grew up in Northumberland and Katharine 35, in Devon. The couple first met running in the river valleys at Sheffield University.
- An Early Day Motion by the House of Commons has recognized their challenge.
- Their project is supported by Sculpt the Future Foundation, Transglobe Expedition Trust and John Muir Trust. Sponsors include Swarovski Optiks, Inov-8 and Berghaus among others.
- The couple started training in earnest for the expedition in Uruguay, three months before starting the expedition, including “learning how to run” using the bare-foot running technique.
- As well as being keen runners, the couple are also Ecologists, writing the, “Seabird Breeding Atlas of the Lesser Antilles”, after extensive surveys and a marine-ecology education programme on the Eastern Caribbean islands before beginning the expedition. | <urn:uuid:0dafc494-c0ac-4750-9a79-da7828bf7dc3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.5000mileproject.org/2013/06/british-couple-first-in-world-to-run-length-of-bolivia/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.945602 | 1,089 | 2.203125 | 2 |
Let’s say you have a pleasure boat or personal watercraft you love using, and let’s say it’s starting to give you trouble. You don’t want to be bobbing about like a cork on the ocean with a craft that won’t run, and at Millikan Battery and Electric Inc., we don’t want that either.
We are very familiar with electrical and charging systems, including alternators in Apopka, FL, and our experience tells us you may be looking at a problem with your system, of which the alternator is a big part. We’ll give you tips on identifying problems, in that way, if yours starts to fail, you will be ready to get the service it needs.
Your watercraft electrical system should be putting out about 12 volts with the ignition on, but without the engine running. This will drop to 8 or 9 during cranking and then should rebound up to 14 volts when the engine starts. If it doesn’t happen, there’s a good chance you have a problem with your alternator.
You can also assess the health of your alternator by checking the voltage at the battery with the engine at 2,000 RPM. A reading over 14.4 means yours is not working correctly. A further test has you check performance at the alternator itself with a voltmeter clipped to the wires. A measurement of less than 14 volts means you need to have your unit serviced by a professional right away. | <urn:uuid:15ae9fa8-8470-4001-886c-ab64b2d2ff10> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://millikanbattery.com/identifying-alternator-problems-in-your-watercraft/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572215.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815235954-20220816025954-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.936602 | 313 | 1.921875 | 2 |
How do you remove dried vomit stains?
To help loosen dried vomit and make it easier to remove, spray a small amount of water directly onto the stain. Sprinkle baking soda directly onto the affected area and let it sit for a few hours. The baking soda will soak up a good portion of the vomit stain over time.
How do you get dried vomit out of a car?
Vinegar and water: Grab a bowl and mix one part vinegar with one part water. This solution will disinfect the car seats while loosening whatever vomit remains and help reduce the smell. Keep a set of clean gloves handy and get to scrubbing.
What is the stuff you sprinkle on vomit?
SMELLEZE Natural Vomit Absorbent & Smell Control Powder is safe, natural, unscented, non-flammable and non-caustic. SMELLEZE is an ideal natural solution for absorbing vomit and associated vomit odors without adding pollutants to the air you breathe.
How do you get vomit out of carpet without baking soda?
Dilute either distilled white vinegar or hydrogen peroxide with a little tap water, and add this to your spray bottle. Note: Use either vinegar or hydrogen peroxide. Do not use both. After you’ve performed a spot test, spray the solution over the area where the vomit was until the carpet is damp.
How do you clean up chunky vomit?
Start by scraping off excess vomit. Then sprinkle baking soda or cornstarch on the stain to soak up as much puke as possible. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before vacuuming. Next, mix one tablespoon of hand dishwashing detergent, like Dawn Liquid Dish Soap, and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water.
How long does it take for vomit smell to go away?
You can either open a bag of charcoal and leave it in, or you could simply put a few briquettes on a metal tray. Either way, your car will be rid of the nasty vomit smell in about 12 to 24 hours, depending how strong it is.
How do you neutralize the smell of vomit?
– Pour a generous amount of baking soda over the area and let it soak in. This will help get rid of the vomit odor; sodium bicarbonate is a great absorbent powder. Then vacuum up the baking soda residue completely.
Does kitty litter absorb vomit?
Easy cleanup when sick: Whether it’s people or pets, cat litter can make the very messy and smelly job of cleaning up vomit much easier. Simply sprinkle it on and let it absorb the mess. Then use a broom and dustpan to sweep up. Try saving it by drying it in a container of cat litter.
What do you put on vomit?
First, throw away any towels, rags, or paper towels you’ve used to clean up the mess. Create a homemade vomit-smell-removal solution: two cups of hydrogen peroxide, two teaspoons of baking soda, and two drops of liquid dish soap. OR you can purchase a vomit-smell-removal solution.
How long does vomit smell last?
Does Febreze get rid of vomit smell?
If any of the vomit stain has dried, try dampening the affected area with cold water to loosen the stain. Using a scrub brush, scrub the area with a bit of laundry detergent and water. Finish by spraying the affected area with Febreze, which helps remove vomit smell from carpet.
How long does vomiting last with diarrhea last?
At the start of the illness, it’s common for a child to vomit everything. This can last for 3 or 4 hours. Children then often become stable and change to mild vomiting. The main risk of vomiting is dehydration. Dehydration means the body has lost too much fluid. The younger the child, the greater the risk for dehydration.
What’s the best way to stop vomiting at home?
Fennel seeds are an amazing home remedy for vomiting because it treats both indigestion and stops vomiting at the same time. To use fennel seeds, take a teaspoon of fennel seeds in a pan. Now dry roast in low to medium flame colour changes colour and a nice aroma wafts. Let cool completely and store in an airtight box.
Why do I keep throwing up without diarrhea?
What You Should Know About Vomiting Without Diarrhea: Most vomiting is caused by a viral infection of the stomach. Sometimes, mild food poisoning is the cause. Vomiting is the body’s way of protecting the lower gut.
Why does it take so long to clean up vomit?
As if getting sick wasn’t bad enough, there’s then the matter of cleaning up the mess it makes. If not properly dealt with, a puddle of vomit can damage or leave permanent stains on various surfaces, and the smell can become next to impossible to get rid of. | <urn:uuid:efdb5bf5-d066-48be-9b43-bd95bf70bea2> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://idairco.com/how-do-you-remove-dried-vomit-stains/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.865979 | 1,036 | 1.539063 | 2 |
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The world class asme sa633 grade e steel mill,carbon steel .ASME SA633 Gr D low alloy steel plate mill braunjp.ASME SA633 Gr.D/SA633 Grade D high strength low alloy HSLA steel plates are for welded,riveted,or bolted construction.The SA633 Grade D steel plates are mainly used in oil,chemical,power station,boiler and other industries for the production of reactor,heat exchangers asme sa633 grade a steel mill-Wholesale Steel SupplierThe world class asme sa633 grade e steel mill,carbon steel .sa633 grade a data sheet Steel Plate Factory sa633 grade e data sheet voordeelondergoed.nl.Data Sheet 1 ASTM A633 Grade E SSAB ASTM A633 Grade E is a normalized high strength low alloy structural steel plate for welded,riveted or bolted construction requiring superior notch .sa633 gr asme sa633 gr a mill,astm a519 grade 1020 supplier The scope of ASTM A633 / ASME SA633 1.1 This standard applies to normalized high strength low alloy structural steel plates for welding,riveting or bolted structures.1.2 The steel plate is particularly suitable for use in low temperature environments of
Stainless Steel,Special Steel,Compressor Blading,Turbine Blading,Superalloy Supplier.ASTM 633 can be supplied as steel plate/ sheet,round steel bar,steel tube/pipe,steel stripe,steel billet,steel ingot,steel wire rods.electroslag,forged ring/ block,etc.TEL:+86-13880247006 E-mail [email protected]Steel Plate ASME SA633/SA633M Grade A B C D in Large StockSteel Plate ASME SA633/SA633M Grade A B C D in Large Stock.Mechnical and chemical properties of ASME SA633Grade A C max Si Mn P S Mo Ni 0.18 0.15-0.50 1.00-1.35 0 Standard Specication for General Requirements for 2 For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Speci-cation SA-530 in Section II of that Code.3 For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,astm,or contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected] Annual Book of ASTM Standards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page on
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ASTM A633.The ASTM A633 specification is the Standard Specification for Normalized High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel Plates when superior notch toughness is needed at low temperatures.Grades C is available up to 4 in thickness and Grade E is available up to 6 in thickness.Seamless Stainless Steel Tubing - Plymouth TubeSpecifications.Pressure Tubing Heat Exchanger Tubing A/SA 213,A/SA 268,A/SA 269,A/SA 270,A/SA 632,B/SB 163 Instrumentation General Service A/SA 213,A/SA 269 Nuclear Instrumentation Tubing A/SA 213 ASME Section III- Class 1 2 Mechanical Tubing A/SA 511 Aircraft Specifications AMS 5564,AMS 5565,AMS 5567,AMS 5569,AMS 5695,AMS 5557,AMS 5570,AMS 5897,AMS
FOR STEEL PLATES FOR PRESSURE VESSELS SA-20/SA-20M (Identical with ASTM Specication A 20/A 20M-01) 1.Scope 1.1 This specication covers a group of common requirements which,unless otherwise specied in the individual material specication,shall apply to rolled steel plates for pressure vessels under each of theSPECIFICATION FOR FORGINGS,TITANIUM- STABILIZEDA 788 Specication for Steel Forgings,General Require-ments E 165 Practice for Liquid Penetrant Inspection Method E 709 Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination 2.2 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section IX Welding Qualications 1402 2.3 Military Standard MIL-STD-163 Steel Mill Products,Preparation for Ship-ment and Storage 3.P008en Seamless Steel Tubes and Pipes for Boilersnipponsteel Pipes Tubes 2-6-1 Marunouchi,Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 100-8071 Japan Tel +81-3-6867-4111 Seamless Steel Tubes and Pipes for Boilers P008en_03_202004p
Mill tolerance in mentioned in paragraph UG 16 of Asme Code,Section VIII,Div.1 too the manufacturing undertolerance on wall thickness shall be taken into account except for nozzle wall reinforcement area requirements in accordance with UG-37 and UG-40.The manufacturing undertolerances are given in the several pipe and tube specifications Images of ASME SA 633 Steel Mill imagesA633 Steel Plate - ASTM A633 Grade C Supplier Universal Universal Steel stock A633 Gr.C from asme sa 633 steel mill#188; to 4 thick.A633 is provided in the normalized condition,with additional Charpy testing (CVN).A633 is used in structural applications where notch toughness is critical,and it is suitable for environments with lower ambient temperatures.Hot Finished Steel - Seamless TubingHot Finished steel tubing is ideal for many applications including Boiler Tubing and the Oil and Gas Industry. Plymouth Tube opened the doors of the Hot Mill in 1988 and has been supplying quality hot finished seamless tubing since then. ASME SA-519,ASTM A-106,ASME SA-106,ASTM A-179,ASME SA-179,ASTM A-192,ASME SA-192,ASTM A-209
ASTM-A-322 Hot Rolled Alloy Steel Bars ASTM-A-331 Cold Finished Alloy Steel Bars (Same as A-322) ASTM-A-453 Bolting Materials,High Temperature,(A286 Grade 660 CL A B) ASTM-A-484 General Requirements for Stainless (Except Wire) ASTM-A-479 Stainless and Heat Resisting Steel Bars and Shapes for use in Boilers and other Pressure Vessels 302 304 Designation B633 132.1 ASTM Standards:2 A591/A591M Specication for Steel Sheet,Electrolytic Zinc-Coated,for Light Coating Weight [Mass] Applica-tions (Withdrawn 2005)3 B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus B183 Practice for Preparation of Low-Carbon Steel for Electroplating B201 Practice for Testing Chromate Coatings on Zinc and Cadmium SurfacesCarbon Steel Plate - RyersonHot Rolled - Carbon Steel,1008/1010,Pickled Oiled,Mill Edge.Hot Rolled - Medium Carbon Steel,1045.ASTM A830.Contact a Ryerson representative for more information
Capsule pressure gauge,copper alloy or stainless steel Process Gauge,safety version per ASME B40.100 Models 612.34,632.34 and 633.34 Capsule pressure gauge model 632.34 Applications Process industry Plant construction,chemical industry,petrochemical industry,power plants,mining,on-/offshore and environmental technologyASTM Standard List Forgings,Welding and Filler Materials ASTM specifications represent a consensus among producers,specifiers,fabricators,and users of steel mill products.ASTMs designation system for metals consists of a letter (A for ferrous materials) followed by an arbitrary sequentially assigned number.These designations often apply to specific products,for example A548 is applicable to ASTM A633 gr A,A633 gr C,A633 gr D steel for fine-grain A 633 Gr.A steel plate/sheet is in ASTM - SAE standard,the grade number is 1.0491.The equivalent material of A 633 Gr.A steel are SEW 083 TStE 355 TM,NFA 36-201 E 355 FP,UNI 7382 Fe E 355 KTTM,BS 4360 50 EE,EN 10113-3 S355ML.
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In construction engineering,steel reinforcing bar or rebar is widely used in tandem with concrete components,since steel and concrete have similar heat expansion coefficients.Thus,rebar can be used to increase the inherent tactile strength of concrete,adding long-term stability to the structure.A-633 Grades A,C,D,E - American Alloy SteelSA-515 Steel Plates; SA-387 Steel Plates; SA-204 Steel Plates; SA-203 Steel Plates; Severe Sour Service.SA 516 Steel Plates (Hydrogen Induced Cracking HIC) TUF 37 (Vacuum Degassed) Offshore Construction.API 2H 50 Steel Plate; API 2W Steel Plate; AH 36 DH 36 EH 36 / 40; API 2Y 60; Shipbuilding / Repair.AH 36 DH 36 EH 36 / 40 2.1.Material Identification and Traceability American Traceability means the ability to identify a specific piece of steel in a structure,throughout the life of the structure,and its specific mill test report (MTR).As such,traceability requirements are significantly more expensive than the identification requirements discussed in 2.1.1.The owner should clearly understand the differences | <urn:uuid:667651a4-746e-4f69-b221-59f50833aade> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.vitiligo.com.es/boiler-steel/asme-sa-633-steel-mill_412.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.753781 | 2,687 | 1.695313 | 2 |
The Iran-backed Houthi militias carried out on Wednesday attacks in the Taiz province in a move that undermines the two-month nationwide truce.
The Houthis shelled Taiz neighborhoods and launched attacks using armed drones, drawing government condemnation and warnings that the UN-sponsored truce was at risk.
Witnesses said a drone attack in eastern Taiz city left at least 10 people wounded and caused panic among locals, who were celebrating the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
The shelling targeted a police building in the city.
Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak slammed the attacks as a "flagrant violation of international and humanitarian laws and the UN truce."
In a tweet, he warned the Houthis against squandering the opportunity for peace presented by the truce, saying they will be held accountable if it failed.
Wednesday's attack sparked outrage among the people because it targeted civilian locations. The attack struck areas that are located close to a local park, cancer patients hospital, sports club and university faculty.
The Mayyun rights organization condemned the deadly attack that it said was carried out by armed drones and targeted a busy street.
It warned that the truce was being threatened by the Houthis' "blatant violation".
It noted that this was not the first violation to take place in Taiz, saying the Houthis had carried out mortar attacks against neighborhoods, leaving civilian casualties.
The latest attack raised questions about the Houthis' commitment to the truce, added the organization.
It underlined the need for the UN to maintain its firm efforts with the Houthis, warning the militia leaders of the humanitarian consequences should they lead to the truce' failure. | <urn:uuid:5c7b6cf0-1cfd-4a24-87ac-a71c330983d7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://english.aawsat.com/home/article/3628691/houthi-attacks-taiz-undermine-yemen-truce | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.96855 | 338 | 1.507813 | 2 |
There are national laws governing website accessibility. In the USA this falls under the ADA, in the UK it is covered in the Equality Act 2010, and in Europe there is a specific Directive on the Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications.
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Now that the FCC has given its blessing
to the merger of the nation's two satellite radio companies, it was only a matter of time before the question of a merger between their satellite TV cousins - DirecTV and DISH Network - popped up. Senior analyst Craig Moffett at Sanford C. Berstein says a merger
of the satellite radio companies is not a precedent for satellite TV because the regulatory issues are "completely different."
He's absolutely right. They are different - largely because a merger of the two would take away choice in some parts of rural America where cable doesn't reach. That argument doesn't work for radio. But it was the main reason that a merger of DirecTV and DISH Network was rejected
back in 2002 - despite the arguments that the cable giants were dominating the market. Since then, satellite TV has chewed away at cable's dominance and, thanks to new technologies such as HDTV and DVRs, as well as niche programming such as sports packages. And, new options, such as Verizon Fios (which had disappointing growth last quarter), are starting to pop up.
I agree with Moffett that now is not the time for Satellite TV to push for a merger. But the satellite radio merger took nearly 18 months to jump through regulatory hoops - and in Internet time, that's an eternity. XM and Sirius were able to make a case that things like iPods, HD Radio and old-fashioned terrestrial radio were all part of the competitive forces and that the two weren't just competing against each other.
What could the state of TV look like 18 months from now? There's already forces at work that could soon give the satellite TV guys the same argument. Portable devices like the iPhone and PlayStation Portable, the Internet and wireless technology (both the cell phone kind and the wi-fi kind) are on the verge of becoming major thorns in the sides of the cable and satellite companies.
Across the nation, television is still one of those forms of entertainment that's enjoyed on the set in the living room. But TV programming is starting to migrate to the Internet. That means, via the Web, it can be watched whenever, however and wherever, - after work on the home PC, on a smartphone's data network from the back of a cab or over a PlayStation Portable sitting under a tree on a Wi-Fi-blanketed college campus.
Even that argument about access in rural America will have less impact in the not-so-distant future. From rural Nebraska to Iowa, there are schools, libraries, coffee shops and even McDonalds that are making computers and/or WiFi available to anyone interested in logging on. And while that doesn't mean that the gents down at Joe's Bar in Anytown, USA are watching the fishing channel on a PSP instead of Sportscenter on a TV in the corner of the bar, it doesn't mean their grandsons won't be. If a better way to watch TV comes along, consumers will eventually gravitate toward it. Look no further than the growth of the DVR and High-Def TV to recognize that. | <urn:uuid:70f293f7-4d06-400e-b843-1725a0cd1f3b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.zdnet.com/article/whats-good-for-satellite-radio-isnt-necessarily-good-for-satellite-tv-yet/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.971339 | 635 | 1.5625 | 2 |
The namesake of Oak Harbor, the Garry oak has suffered over the past 150 years as harvesting and development have drastically reduced Garry oak habitat. What remains today is fragmented and aging. Thanks to the efforts of a wide range of local stakeholders including city government, the US Navy, conservation nonprofits, and private landowners, there have been hundreds of new Garry oaks planted in Oak Harbor to ensure the legacy of the city’s namesake lives on for future generations.
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John Day Fossil Beds National Monument opens on weekends
Kimberly, Oregon –Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, John Day Fossil Beds National Monumentis increasing facilities access. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service wide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.
Starting on Friday July 17, 2020 the Thomas Condon Paleontology and Visitor Center will reopen on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm., with an occupancy of up to ten visitors at a time inside the building. However, the fossil gallery, movie theater, and JR. Ranger room will not be open to the public at this time.
The following outside areas were reopened on May 14th, 2020
Clarno Unit: Trail of Fossils, Clarno Arch trail, Geologic Time trail, and all picnic areas.
Painted Hills Unit: Painted Hills Overlook trail, Carrol Rim trail, Painted Clove trail, Leaf Hill trail, Red Scar Knoll trail, and all picnic area.
Sheep Rock Unit: Island in Time trail, Blue Basin Overlook trail, Flood of Fire trail, Story in Stone trail, Cant Ranch trails, Mascall Overlook and all picnic areas.
With public health in mind, the following facility will remain temporarily closed:
- Painted Hills Contact station
Superintendent Patrick Gamman stated that, “Despite the opening of the visitor center being limited for safety reasons, I am sure the park ranger staff will be able to help the public get the information they need for their visit to the monument. To remain open though, we need your help in making sure everyone stays safe during COVID-19. Remember to #RecreateResponsibly by continuing to keep social distancing, limit your time at the fossil museum, and bring your face mask.”
The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners continues to be paramount. At John Day Fossil Beds National Monument our operational approach will be to examine each facility function and service provided to ensure those operations comply with current public health guidance and will be regularly monitored. We continue to work closely with the NPS Office of Public Health using CDC guidance to ensure public and workspaces are safe and clean for visitors, employees, partners, and volunteers.
While these areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, a return to full operations will continue to be phased and services may be limited. There will not be potable water so please come prepared. When recreating, the public should follow local area health orders, practice Leave No Trace principles, avoid crowding, and avoid high-risk outdoor activities.
The CDC has offered guidance to help people recreating in parks and open spaces prevent the spread of infectious diseases. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19, and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health.
We have amazing virtual tours of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, all of the time, so for people who are still home schooling or not traveling at this time check outhttps://www.nps.gov/joda/learn/kidsyouth/index.htm.
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Solar panels have been hard to put into many stuff, largely because they’re so ugly. Well, they’re still ugly, but the Diffus Solar Handbag manages to integrate the erstwhile eyesores into its design in a creative way.
Instead of simply slapping a large panel on the outside like previous solar laptop bags and solar backpacks have done, the ladies’ accessory actually uses 100 tiny solar panels, arranged in a stylish pattern on the bag’s outer. While not the finest looking design, it’s really elegant enough to pass off as a fashionable handbag for ladies who appreciate getting their gadgets charged while they make their way through the day.
The Diffus Solar Handbag uses copper-framed solar cells for accent, which meshes very well with the exposed wiring (yep, that black outer material are the actual wires). It can put out only 2 watts of power (at 9% efficiency), which may not sound much but would be a lifesaver when your phone is using up its last bar of juice. The energy generated is collected on a lithium ion module hidden away inside the purse, where you can connect your handheld gadgets for charging. Oh yeah, the bag comes with a built-in purse light that draws power from the battery, which immediately switches on as soon as you unzip the closure.
A joint project between Diffus Design, the Alexandra Institute and Swiss embroidery specialists Forster Rohne, the bag sounds like more of an experimental prototype at this point. There’s no word on future plans for production and potential pricing, but expect this to be a luxury item if it ever makes its way onto a catwalk (and, eventually, your favorite high-priced designer shop). | <urn:uuid:89419a9a-919d-456a-8a17-8014c018f389> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.coolthings.com/diffus-solar-handbag-uses-solar-panels-for-design/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.938249 | 357 | 1.71875 | 2 |
3 edition of Married love found in the catalog.
Marie Charlotte Carmichael Stopes
Previous ed.: 1919.
|Statement||by Marie Carmichael Stopes ; with a preface by Jessie Murray and a letter from E. H. Starling.|
|The Physical Object|
|Pagination||189p., p. of plates :|
|Number of Pages||189|
Married Love and the Gift of Life Getting married. What a blessed and hope-filled time. Men and women considering marriage yearn for certain things. They want to be accepted unconditionally by each other. They want their marriage to be filled with love and happiness. They want a family.
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Less than two months later they were married and Stopes had her first opportunity to practise what she preached in her book. The success of Married Love encouraged Stopes to provide a follow-up; the already written Wise Parenthood: a Book for Married People, a Children: Harry Stopes-Roe.
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However, readers should not rely on the edition of "Married Love" as a manual for sexual physiology or birth control. It is startling to realize how little the human reproductive cycle was understood in the 's.
Subsequent research has revised or disproven a number of the ideas presented in this book. Jan 22, · Married Love was a kind of self-help book designed to help couples understand each other’s physical and emotional needs.
When it was published in Marchpost-war women embraced the book. The initial 2, copy run sold out in the first fortnight. Eaton counts 28 editions, and translations into more than a dozen languages. "A supremely perceptive writer of formidable skill and intelligence," (New York Times Book Review), Tessa Hadley is the author of four critically acclaimed novels, including The London Train, a New York Times Notable Book.A regular contributor to The New Yorker, Hadley returns to the short story form in this brilliant collection, her first since the celebrated Sunstroke and Other Stories.
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Married Love (also translated as Conjugial Love, Marital Love, Marriage Love, and Love in Marriage) was originally published in by Emmanuel Swedenborg, as Deliciae Sapientiae de Amore Conjugiali, post quas sequuntur Voluptates Insaniae de Amore memoriesbythesmile.com book was groundbreaking in a number of ways.
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Gaming development Services apps provide the functionality that allows users to sign-in directly with different social networks such as Facebook, Google or Twitter. This app has already developed a suite of game development services to allow game developers to effortlessly separate social gaming features in games. Android gamers are not limited to play solo games. They can play in concert with other users. The Android mobile application development service can share their scores and achievements on social platforms and compete with their friends and other gamers.
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A Cleveland police officer gave a homeless man the shoes off his feet on a cold night in a random act of kindness.
Patrolman Jose Sadalua was with other officers as they responded to a complaint about a homeless man sleeping in the entrance way of an apartment building last Saturday night.
When the officers arrived, they did not arrest 57-year-old Glenn Kline, but instead asked what they could do to help the man who was apparently trying to stay warm as temperatures reached a low of 15 degrees that night.
That is when Sadalua, a 17-year veteran, became so concerned about the man that he then took his shoes off and gave them to Kline, according to Fox 8 Cleveland.
The officer then asked to to go home so he could get another pair of shoes in order to finish his shift.
‘They fit good and everything,’ Kline told Fox 8 Cleveland of his new shoes.
Kline, who is described as a fixture in Cleveland’s West 117th neighborhood, said he has been homeless for many years and feels unsafe in shelters, according to the station.
But he is grateful for the officer’s good deed and added that the officers help him.
According to Fox 8, the cop did not want anyone to find out about his act of kindness however his fellow officers ended up spreading the word.
One colleague said Sadalua did not do what he did for attention but simply because that is ‘just who he is.’
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Your projector screen is probably one of those things you don’t think about cleaning too much because it seems to be working fine without any maintenance. Well, you might want to give it some attention from time to time because dirt and dust build up over time, and they can cause glare or even damage to the projection surface.
It would help if you cleaned the motorized projector screen periodically, depending on its type and usage. If you are using a matte screen, it’s recommended to clean the projector screen every 1-2 months. On the other hand, if you are using a glossy screen, it’s recommended to clean them once a month. The frequency depends on the type of use and dust buildup.
In addition, different types of screens require other cleaning methods as well. There are also special cleaners for these purposes. So let’s get started with how to clean your projector screen.
What are the different ways to clean the projector screen?
Some of the recommended ways of cleaning the projector screen are:
Using compressed Air (AirBlow)
Compressed air is the first thing you need to consider when cleaning your projector. You can use an AirBlow unit to blow the dust away and remove all sorts of particles. It is more convenient than buying a vacuum cleaner, though it requires constant supervision.
Another advantage is that the air blows out from either side, meaning that you can easily blow away both sides simultaneously. If you only have access to one side of the projector, you will still have to switch the airflow direction after you finish blowing off each side. It could become bothersome, especially if you have a big projector.
The downside of compressed air units is that they don’t work very well against watery substances like oil or grease. They can also dry out the surface, so you cannot use them to protect the screen.
It is best to use compressed air twice before replacing the filter inside. Then, you can use the filter again.
Washable Sponge or Microfiber cloth
It is probably the easiest way to clean your projector screen since it does not require any tools. All you need is a washable sponge or a cloth. Just make sure that you clean it often enough, or else the dirt will start accumulating around the edges.
Since this method is the simplest to perform, it’s essential to check its effectiveness by doing some tests beforehand. Once you determine whether it works for your specific projector, you can use it as your primary cleaning option.
Tips for Cleaning Ambient Light Rejecting Screens
As the ALR projector screens are highly delicate, it is essential to take additional care while cleaning these screens. These are generally paired with the projectors for bright room to deliver impeccable movie watching experience under dark environments.
The microscopic teeth are angled in a specific way to reflect the light from the projector in an ambient way. Excessive scrubbing or hard cleaning may damage the light rejecting surfaces of these screens.
Compressed air is the most recommended cleaning ALR projector screens, as physical whipping can be harmful. If you want to wipe it using a cloth, always use a microfiber or paintbrush with a soft brush to avoid damage. For stubborn dirt, you can use a bit of soap solution. However, projector cleaning solutions are the best bet.
Tips for cleaning projector screens:
- Always test cleanings on a small area first.
Instead of cleaning the whole screen in one go, start with a patch test to check if the chosen way has any adverse effects on the net. It will help in avoiding any potential screen damage.
2. Use high-quality cleaning products.
Low-quality cleaning products may damage the screen with their abrasive ingredients. Investing in high-quality cleaning products protects the screen against any unwanted damage.
- Don’t overdo it; try to keep it simple.
If you find any stubborn dirt not leaving the screen, be patient in dealing with it. Excessive scrubbing can result in screen damage. Especially in the case of the ALR screen, never scrub the screen as it will damage the unique teeth meant for light reflection.
4. Leave it overnight.
Instead of scrubbing it hard, leave the cleaning solution overnight. It may help in getting rid of the screen spots effectively.
5. Follow up with another round of cleaning the next day.
If you find the screen very dirty, you can start with one round of cleaning. Proceed with another round of cleaning the next day so that the screen particles are not overstretched with one day of cleaning.
6. Keep the projector free from moisture.
If you use water to clean the projector screen, make sure you don’t leave the screen moist. Always use a dry microfibre cloth to wipe the screen after completing the cleaning process to remove any unwanted water droplets.
7. Avoid scratching the surface.
Scrubbing too hard may lead to scratches on the surface. Always use a soft microfibre cloth and avoid masking tapes for cleaning at any cost. Any scratching is irreversible and affects your movie-watching experience adversely.
8. Washable sponges work great for cleaning the projector
Washable sponges are soft with texture yet tough on stains. Hence, it is recommended to go with washable sponges for projector screen cleaning.
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Although newly passed federal regulations mandate the provision of family-based aftercare supports for adolescents served in therapeutic residential care, very little research has been conducted to determine best practice. This efficacy and replication study compares the outcomes of youths and caregivers randomly assigned to On the Way Home (OTWH; n = 98) or traditional aftercare supports (n = 89) following discharge from therapeutic residential care (TRC). Findings were mixed. At posttest (12-months) no significant differences were found between groups on indicators of placement stability and school involvement, however, significant differences were found between groups on several indicators of caregiver empowerment and self-efficacy, with caregivers in OTWH reporting greater levels of self-efficacy and empowerment across the domains of family and community. At follow-up (21-months), moderate to large differences were found between groups on indicators of placement stability and school involvement, with odds ratios indicating youths in OTWH were 2 and 3 times more likely to be engaged in school and living in the community, respectively. Implications, limitations, and future research are discussed.
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Information and discussion on all aspects of British photographic history
Jack Tait has kindly supplied two files which provide important information on British postwar photographic education and some of the people involved:
1. A small file version of the CV instances chapter originally written for Jack's PhD but omitted due to lack of space in the final thesis. It covers his involvement with photographic education with particular reference to creative activity.…Continue
Bushey Museum and Art Gallery, located near Watford, opens a temporary exhibition Amateur Photography in Bushey on 4 August. The display in the museum's entrance area displays cameras from the museum collection ranging from an 1870s George Hare quarter-plate tailboard camera up to modern digital cameras by way of an original Kodak, various Brownies, a Leica, AGI,…Continue
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This recent exhibition held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography presented photographs dating from 1853 to 1900 belonging to institutions with exhibition facilities in Shikoku, Kyushu and Okinawa, and offered photo historians an opportunity to vew some of the earliest photographs produced in that country.
As the exhibition has just ended, I thought…Continue
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A new exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography not only reveals the tricks used in the first decades of photography to keep young clients still, but also explains the rapid advances in photographic technology during the 19th and early 20th centuries by focusing on that trickiest of subjects: the child.
Take, for example, a family…Continue
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In October 2010 the National Media Museum hosted the 'Niépce in England' Conference where they could announce and share with the photographic, conservation and scientific communities the ground breaking findings which had been discovered during the collaborative research partnership between the National Media Museum (NMeM) and the Getty Conservation Institute…Continue
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Launched in December 2010, the Collections Portal is the public side of a digitization project that will enable Web visitors to discover ever-larger portions of the Museum's collections. It currently offers more than 62,000 photographs of New York City, thousands of which have never been available for public viewing. And this is just a start - more photography will be…Continue
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The Design Museum, London, is holding a retrospective of Britain’s leading product designer titled Kenneth Grange - Making Britain Modern. Grange was responsible for designing some of the most iconic and familiar products and appliances that shape our daily lives. These include Kodak cameras such as the Instamatic range during the late 1950s-1970s. The…Continue
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The Edinburgh Photograph Society (EPS) was set up in 1861 (two other societies, the earliest in the world, were founded a few years previously, both also in Scotland) after the 1851 Great Exhibition in London prompted interest in the subject, and the society will next month mark its 150th birthday with a civic reception at Edinburgh City Chambers.
The EPS started out…Continue
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Were you a young person living in Swindon between the 1940’s and 1960’s? Did you live in the Gorse Hill, Parks, Penhill, Pinehurst or Old Town areas? Do you remember having your photo taken? If so, a £25,000 community project (with grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund) is looking for you!
Between the 1940s and 1960s, the famous Swindon photographer Albert Beaney took…Continue
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The director of George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film will retire in one year, on July 31, 2012, the organization announced Friday. Anthony Bannon has been director of the museum since 1996 and his 15-year tenure makes him the longest-standing director in the history of the museum. An international search will begin in coming months and Bannon…Continue
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A new project to curate and digitise historic photography from Wales’s national collections has been made possible with the support of a £600,000 gift from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, which is marking its 50th Birthday this year.
Natural Images - Amgueddfa Cymru’s new initiative, which begins in Autumn 2011, will involve transferring the finest…Continue
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The picturesque village of Rossinière, nestling in the Sarine Valley between Chateau d’Oex and Gruyères, will be playing host to the second Alt+1000 contemporary mountain photography festival this summer. The quiet village of just 400 inhabitants is best known for its 17th and 18th century wooden chalets and other historic buildings, steep lush green backdrop and typical…Continue
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I am undertaking a part-time MA in Digital Media [September 2010 to 2012] at the School of Media, University of Lincoln. I have completed my first year creative project - phew! - and welcome feedback.…
These are battles that are forever etched in America’s memories. The man who captured some of the most horrific images during the War Between the States was Alexander Gardner, an intrepid Scotsman, a jeweler’s apprentice of Calvinist upbringing, a newspaper publisher, entrepreneur and photographer. Gardner’s historically significant compilation of images, his…Continue
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For anyone who has an interest in public access to and interpretation of old images you might be interested in www.historypin.com which officially launched on Monday, after about a year in 'beta'. The launch coincided with the availability of new features and also a mobile app (currently just for Android smartphones). One of the key features is being able to discover the photographs taken at any location - including the ones taken near where you are…Continue
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I seem to have lost touch with Nancy Keeler who I knew during the time that he was living in Paris, which was some time ago. If anyone knows of her current whereabouts, in the US, I presume pleas send her my contact details
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For palaeontologists, the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry in the US state of Utah has long been a site of broad abundance and deep mystery.
The quarry is crammed with Jurassic period fossils – in far greater quantity than those found at any other site so far discovered. If that wasn’t weird enough, the fossil debris is dominated by the massive predator species, Allosaurus.
Ever since the density of the fossil bed was first realized in 1927, scientists have been trying to work out why such an unusually large collection of dinosaurs – including more predators than should be feasible – died there.
Theories have included mass fatality events, perhaps caused by poisoned water or drought, or maybe a build-up over time caused by sucking, sticky mud.
Now two new and rigorous analytical approaches by a team led by Joseph Peterson, of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, in Wisconsin, US, may at last have uncovered the answers.
Peterson and colleagues first subjected sediments in the quarry to X-ray fluorescence, and then minutely examined the abrasion patterns found on bone fragments scattered among the larger fossils.
The first approach yielded higher levels of barite and sulfide minerals, compared to the surrounding environment, and the second revealed that the bones had been damaged while being deposited on the site.
Instead, it is likely that most, if not all, of the dinosaurs died at different times some little distance from the quarry and were then washed into their final resting place by periodic flooding.
In Jurassic times, the team writes, the quarry was “an ephemeral pond”.
The finding neatly solves two other mysteries associated with the fossil site. The first is the lack of fish, turtle or crocodile fossils, which would be expected if the water body were permanent.
The second is the lack of gnaw marks on the dinosaur bones themselves. For some reason, the corpses weren’t attractive to carrion eaters.
The idea that the corpses, already rotting, were essentially washed into place, forming layer after putrid layer, suggests that the water, when present, was deeply foul.
The team confirmed potentially lethal levels of heavy metals in the old pond. In the past, these have been suggested as the cause of the dino deaths. Peterson and his colleague, however, suggest they were in fact a consequence of high levels of decomposition.
The Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry, it seems, was never a nice place to be.
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The Minister for Small to Medium Enterprises Sithembiso Nyoni has expressed concern over the takeover of Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by foreigners, a development which is contrary to Zimbabwe’s indigenisation laws.
Nyoni told the National Assembly last week that foreigners have displaced locals from the retail and wholesale sectors and indigenous people end up trading on streets and pavements. Said Nyoni:
I am going to be very unpopular as we look into the revised Indigenisation Act (2018).
There are certain sectors that are reserved for Zimbabweans but where you find a lot of foreigners occupying those sectors, a case in point is retail — if you go into greater Harare and this is where I will also need the support of other ministers, all stakeholders and even maybe the local Members of Parliament.
You will find that a lot of these places are occupied by foreigners who are into retail and wholesaling. The sector is reserved for locals while Zimbabweans are selling outside on the streets.
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Lump in Throat Stress? Don’t Worry about It!
lump in throat stress kind of feeling? Are you afraid that the lump in your neck is caused by a thyroid issue? Does the sensation of a lump in your throat come and go? To be sure, the lump in throat anxiety could be a result of your anxiety
Anxiety can make you feel tense, make you feel sick, make you sweat, and so on. When someone is anxious, they can also have a lot of other strange symptoms, like feeling like there is a lump in throat stress.
Chapter 1:“Stuck in My Throat.” Is It Lump in Throat Stress?
Does it feel like something is stuck in your throat? is it lump in throat stress?
Stress has an impact on our bodies in many ways. When we take stress, it triggers our autonomic nervous system, which can cause inflammation. That inflammation can feel severe depending on the type of anxiety you have.
When you have stress, your body is always firing up your sympathetic nervous system. This causes an increase in heart rate, breathing rate, and muscle tension. Some people might feel their throat swollen because of their tight muscles. This is ” a lump in throat stress”. In medical terms, this is “Globus Pharyngis /sensation”
When you feel lump in throat stress, it’s not dangerous, but it can be very scary. Sometimes, you might even feel like you’re choking or are at risk of choking, and the stress might make it hard to swallow.
Chapter 2:What Does It Feel like to Have a Lump in Your Throat?
There are a lot of different ways to explain the lump in the throat stress;
- There us a feeling like you have something stuck in your throat.
- You notice a lump in your throat.
- The throat feels numb
- It can sometime feel like you cant swallow because of a soar throat
- The throat is “tight.”
- You have to force yourself to swallow.
- Suddenly it can happen anytime anywhere
- This lump in throat stress feeling can happen before, during, or after other anxiety feelings and symptoms, or it can happen on its own.
- Feeling a lump in throat stress can happen before or after a panic attack or anxiety attack, or it can happen “out of the blue” and “for no apparent reason.”
- Some people don’t feel any lump in throat at all, but others feel it all the way through. Also, it can come in waves. At one point, it’s very strong, but then it fades away.
Chapter 3:How to Tell the Difference between Throat Lumps and a Health Issue
A doctor might be able to help you figure out what’s going on with your knot. There are very few times when a lump in throat stress could be a sign of something more serious, like cancer. GERD, tonsillitis or pharyngitis, or postnasal drip may be less serious, but they are still health problems, so it could be that. Some people think that anxiety may make them more likely to get GERD.
Yet, anxiety is the only thing that causes throat lumps in many cases. Worse, the anxiety often makes people think about the worst-case scenario more than people who don’t have lump in throat stress. This can be even worse than having anxiety throat lumps.
As long as you don’t go to the doctor, you won’t know for sure what’s going on. Just a doctor can say for sure what’s going on. But some of the signs that it might be anxiety are that:
- When you swallow, no clicking sound or pain is very bad.
- The feeling comes and goes, and it’s more common when you have any stress
- Someone has caused you to have a panic attack or be in a very stressful situation recently.
The Reason For A Lump In The Throat.
It’s still possible that the cause is health-related in some situations. Stress and anxiety can also cause a lump in the throat that hurts a little and doesn’t go away.
Still, the major reason for throat lumps is stress and anxiety, and many people who have anxiety symptoms or are under a lot of stress have throat lumps.
When you get a lump in your throat because you’re stressed, it’s not dangerous, and it can’t stop you from breathing or stop you from swallowing. When have any stressed, it may seem like you have to swallow a lot of food to get it down. This is just anxiety, and it can be treated by getting rid of that anxiety.
Chapter 4:Can a Lump in the Throat Happen Even If You Don’t Think You’re Stressed?
Your body sometimes reacts in strange ways when you are under any stress or anxiety. Some of you might have some of the physical symptoms of anxiety even when they aren’t feeling any stress. You might still have a lump in your throat even if your thoughts are calm and this can be due to unknown stress
hat’s why it’s so important to take long-term steps to get rid of your anxiety for good
Chapter 5:Any Quick Ways to Treat a Lump?
Unfortunately, the only way to stop the globus pharyng is to calm down. You can’t treat lump in throat stress because they come from your body getting worked up.
There are some things you can do:
Stress occurs when a lump in the throat; it’s important to calm yourself to stop the stress response and its changes. People should keep in mind that it can take the body up to 20 minutes or more to get over a major stress response. Isn’t this normal? It should not be a cause for alarm.
Drinking water can help you feel less lumpy in two ways. First, when you drink water, you can feel the water going down your throat, which can help you calm down. Second, there are some signs that drinking water in general can make a lump feel less real.
Start working out at least four times a week to get rid of stress and boost your brain power.
If you’re having a panic attack or feel like you can’t breathe, jogging might not be the best thing for you. But if you’re just stressed, jogging can be a lot more helpful than most people think. It’s not just for your health. Jogging releases chemicals in your body that make you feel less stressed and relax your throat muscles which will help with signs like lump in throat stress.
Passionflower, kava, and valerian are herbs that can help people who are stressed or anxious. Make sure you do some research on any of these herbs before you decide if they’re right for you.
Take Help From A Doctor.
People with anxiety disorders may be able to help you if you can’t stop worrying about this feeling. You might want to get in touch with one of these people. Working with a skilled anxiety disorder therapist is the best way to get rid of problems with anxiety, and especially what seems like uncontrollable worry.
in summary, You should do good things for your body, mind, and emotions. Make sure you eat healthily, do yoga, follow your religious or spiritual practices, and go on vacation. It’s best to be holistically healthy to lower your anxiety levels, so symptoms like a lump in throat stress wont show up.
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Maryland has become the eighth U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage. But opponents of the new law are vowing to get it overturned by bringing the measure to a referendum and letting the voters decide in November. Maryland is not the only place where same-sex marriage laws are being challenged.
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Often recognized from his appearances on ABC’s Extreme Makeover, Dr. Donia is skilled in the latest surgical techniques, and his state-of-the-art office is equipped with leading-edge diagnostic, surgical and sterilization equipment.
After graduating, he completed a scholarship program with the US Army treating active duty soldiers as a Captain and Dentist at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. For four years, he was able to work alongside every subspecialty in the field of dentistry to provide comprehensive care for patients. Upon completion of his commitment he returned to his home town in sunny California.
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Gum surgery is used to repair the tissue in patients with advanced gum disease.
Periodontal disease is the number one reason for gum surgery. Gum disease occurs when plaque and bacteria build up in the mouth and inflame the gums. This inflammation can then lead to bleeding when brushing and painful or tender gums. Eventually, the gums begin to loosen and detach from the teeth, therefore, forming a pocket.
During gum surgery, Dr. Donia will reduce the size and depth of these pockets to save your teeth from falling out or becoming infected and preventing the need for additional procedures in the future.
There are mainly three types of periodontal surgery including gingival flap surgery, gingivectomy, and gingivoplasty.
Gingival flap surgery is performed when your pockets have reached a depth greater than five millimeters. The dentist will cut through the affected gum tissue in order to fold it back, deep clean the affected area and remove all of the plaque and tartar buildups found beneath the gums. After the area is clean, Dr. Donia will reattach the gums and secure them against the teeth.
A gingivectomy is a procedure aimed to give the patient better access to the teeth underneath any excess or overgrown gum tissue by cutting it away.
A gingivoplasty involves the dentist in reshaping healthy gum tissue around the affected teeth. This is achieved through a gum graft where tissue is relocated from the roof of the mouth.
The best way to avoid the need for gum surgery is by preventing gum disease in the first place. Always practice good oral hygiene by brushing your teeth after every meal and flossing at least once a day. Additionally, schedule an appointment with Dr. Donia every six months to receive a thorough dental cleaning and examination. During your visits, Dr. Donia will inspect your teeth and gums for any abnormalities.
Sometimes, a tooth is so decayed or damaged that it cannot be saved. In this case, an extraction is the only option. Another example is when a teen or young adult needs a wisdom tooth pulled. Dr. Donia of Encino, California uses the latest techniques to ensure your tooth-extraction process is as comfortable and easy as possible.
Tooth extraction is the process of pulling a tooth from the mouth. Tooth removal is permanent, which means your tooth will be gone for the rest of your life. Depending on the type of extraction, Dr. Donia may apply either a local anesthetic or general anesthesia, to ensure a painless procedure.
The most common reason for tooth extraction is tooth damage caused by extensive decay or trauma. Dr. Donia will try his best to repair the tooth before considering an extraction, but sometimes it is too damaged or decayed to be saved. If left untreated, an affected tooth can cause infection, patients undergoing an organ transplant or cancer treatment are especially vulnerable.
Extra teeth, wisdom teeth or baby teeth that prevent other healthy teeth from coming in are also candidates for tooth extraction. In other cases, the dentist can also extract a tooth in order to create room for teeth to move when you get braces or other corrective gear. Also, many patients with gum disease can develop loose teeth and the dentist may remove the loose teeth before they cause further damage.
Wisdom teeth are an extra set of molars that most people have in the back of their mouth and start to emerge when patients are in their teens to early 20s. Wisdom teeth can cause misalignment of the other teeth and crowd the jawbone and nerve. Wisdom teeth also have a relatively high chance of being impacted and never fully emerge from the gums, which can lead to infections and swelling.
To prevent these problems, Dr. Donia can pull your wisdom teeth before any symptoms even arise. The younger you are, the less the roots of your wisdom teeth are developed and the easier the procedure to remove them.
Fillings are used to save and restore teeth damaged by decay. Dr. Donia will match the color of your natural teeth to any filling he applies to cover a cavity.
A filling is a simple procedure that is used to restore teeth after they have been damaged by decay. During your appointment, Dr. Donia will first remove any decayed portion of the tooth leaving a hole or gap in its place. The gap is then covered by a filling material.
There are four main types of filling materials: porcelain, composite resin, gold, and silver amalgam. Porcelain fillings are the most wanted since they are the color of your teeth and are able to resist staining over time due to their non-porous material. However, porcelain fillings are quite expensive. Composite resin fillings are also the color of your teeth but are less durable and are expected to last a period of 3-10 years while also being vulnerable to staining from food and drink.
Gold fillings have a shelf-life of over 20 years but also the most expensive price tag when it comes to fillings. A silver amalgam filling is a much cheaper alternative that offers similar wear resistance. However, silver has a dark appearance that turns some patients off especially when applying to the back molars.
Indirect fillings are used in cases where tooth damage is too extensive to support a traditional dental filling. Indirect fillings are made in a laboratory using a special impression of your mouth in order to manufacture them to fit exactly into that space. Because they are custom-made to fit your unique tooth, they are typically much more durable than traditional fillings and have a shelf-life of up to 30 years.
With a dental exam, Dr. Donia will examine your teeth to see if there is any decay present. Typically, patients with cavities or a chipped tooth need a filling.
TMJ related pain is caused by the temporomandibular joint not working properly and therefore causing pain in the jaw or neck. Dr. Donia encourages patients suffering from pain in the jaw or neck to visit his office in the Encino, CA area and take advantage of his expertise in treating the disease.
Patients with Temporomandibular disorders can experience a variety of symptoms in varying degrees of severity and length. Adults ages 20-40 are most commonly affected by TMJ Disorder and symptoms can be felt by patients on one or both sides of the face.
The most common sign of TMJ is a pain in the jaw, face, shoulders, or neck while you chew or open your mouth. This pain may be accompanied by popping, clicking or grating noise when the mouth opens. The jaw may also get locked in an open position, or the face may simply feel tired or swollen.
Unfortunately, the underlying cause of temporomandibular disorders is unknown. However, there are triggers that can cause the disease to develop such as injury to the jaw, neck or head due to blunt force trauma or whiplash.
Grinding your teeth while sleeping can also stress the joint and lead to pressure and potential damage. Also, if the disc between the ball and socket of the jaw experiences too much motion, this can then lead to irritation. Other potential causes include arthritis of the joint and the patient being overly stressed.
Dr. Donia can design a treatment plan to help you manage TMJ symptoms through a variety of therapies including the use of medications that help to relax the muscles and reduce pain and swelling. The Dr. may also prescribe a device such as a splint or dental mouthpiece to help keep your upper and lower teeth from touching while you sleep. Splints are typically worn all the time and will also serve to correct any mild abnormality associated with your bite.
Replacing missing teeth will also serve correct the way you move your jaw and therefore alleviate some of the pain associated with TMJ. Dr. Donia may also recommend crowns, braces, or bridges to help guide your jaw and bite into the proper position.
Dentures provide an alternative to improve a patient’s smile without the pain and long recovery times of dental implants. Dr. Donia provides a range of denture services for his patients in the Encino, California area.
Dentures are customized to meet each patient’s needs and require a few visits to complete the process. At the initial appointment, Dr. Donia will make an impression of the patient’s mouth and take several measurements. At the next appointment, Dr. Donia will create a model denture that the patient can try on and provide feedback about the fit and overall shape.
The dentist will then any necessary adjustments based on the patient’s feedback and the final denture is sent to be manufactured in a lab and delivered to the patient to wear.
Yes but in a positive way! Dentures allow patients to chew normally and to speak without a lisp. Dentures also increase the stability of the mouth and are more reliable than other types of tooth replacement, such as crowns or bridges.
Dentures are fitted to the jaw, so they stay in place effortlessly and naturally. However, denture adhesive is an option to add security and confidence to the patient. There are two main types of adhesives: pastes and powders. Paste is used by simply applying small dots along the ridge of the dentures; the process can be done when the dentures are either wet or dry.
Denture powders are even easier to use since they only require patients to sprinkle the adhesive onto the places where it will touch the gums. Powders are easier to clean and ensure a better fit against the gum tissue than compared to pastes.
Dentures are preferred by patients for many reasons. Dentures do not require painful procedures to install like dental implants, crowns or bridges and are removable. They are very easy to keep clean and tidy at all times. Dentures also serve to exercise facial muscles and keep them from sagging while enhancing the patient’s natural smile for years to come.
Regular dental cleanings are essential to overall health since they serve to keep teeth healthy, beautiful and free from decay and abscess. Dr. Donia is an expert at providing comfortable yet thorough dental cleanings to all of his patients in the Encino, California region.
During a teeth cleaning, Dr. Donia will remove plaque and tartar build-up from your teeth in order to reduce the risk of gum disease and tooth decay. During cleanings, children also receive sealants on their molars to help prevent cavities. At this time, you may have X-rays taken and the dr. may perform a gum tissue evaluation to check for additional mouth problems such as hard-to-see cavities or the development of gum disease.
Typically, Dr. Donia also checks your bite, swallowing and chewing patterns as an additional screening for issues with your oral health. Dr. Donia will also take this time to polish and clean any dentures or fillings you have.
Part of the appointment may also involve education on the proper way to brush and floss as well as recommendations as to foods to avoid or add to your diet to promote your overall oral health.
Absolutely! Dental cleanings allow your dentist to remove plaque and tartar build-up from your teeth while taking the opportunity to perform an overall oral check for gum disease and other oral health issues. If left untreated, these issues can lead to tooth loss, and harmful diseases such as dementia, diabetes complications, and heart disease.
Gum disease and tooth infections lead to a weakened immune system which can cause problems throughout the body.
The Academy of General Dentistry recommends receiving a thorough teeth cleaning every six months to drastically improve your oral health.
However, patients with gum disease or a history of tooth decay are encouraged to visit our office every three months so Dr. Donia can ensure the disease is not progressing.
During your initial consultation, Dr. Donia can determine if Zoom Whitening is right for you. We have witnessed Zoom Whitening successfully restore the brightness of smiles that have been affected by:
Zoom Whitening is a system that was scientifically developed to provide the maximum results in the shortest period of time. The procedure starts with the isolation of your lips and gums to shield them from the gel/light bleaching process. Next, the whitening gel is applied to your teeth and is activated by a special lamp that works to increase the effectiveness of the bleaching gel, therefore, leaving you with amazing results. In some cases, you may even notice your teeth lighten even more after the first few days following the procedure.
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Whitening your teeth is one of the easiest and quickest ways to update your smile. All it takes is about the same amount of time as you would spend on a lunch break and you can walk out with a new bright smile that’s worth bragging about. Call us to schedule your initial consultation today!
Dental implants offer many benefits over removable teeth replacements. Implants are anchored into the jawbone (osseointegrated), so there is no pressure being placed on the adjacent teeth. Implants reduce the chance of further bone loss which can otherwise lead to loss of support for facial features and contours and increase the aged appearance of the face. Implant dentistry will improve your confidence while speaking, eating, and ultimately allow you to live your best life. Implants blend right into your smile since they emerge from the gum with a natural color and profile that is designed by Dr. Donia to fit you, just like your natural teeth.
As with any procedure, Dr. Donia will start the process with an initial consultation to evaluate a variety of factors before proceeding with implants. He must evaluate your general health status and the availability of the amount of bone required to complete the treatment with success. If you are eligible, Dr. Donia will then use x-rays to determine where the implant can be placed. In some cases, you may be referred to an oral surgeon or specialist for the next step in treatment.
Your next visit will be for the actual placement of the implant into the bone. During this visit, Dr. Donia will place the implant into the precise position before suturing the gums back over the implant. The final part of the process is a healing period of 4-6 months where the implant becomes osseointegrated, or “fixed” into the bone.
At the conclusion of the healing period, it is time to come back to the office for the placement of the abutment (the post on which your crown will “sit”). Dr. Donia will take impressions to make your final cosmetic crown at this time, the crown will be a virtual replica of a natural tooth.
A dental crown is a prosthetic cap that is placed over a tooth to improve appearance and functionality by restoring the tooth’s size, shape, color, and strength. Crowns are permanent and therefore cannot be removed. A crown will look and feel like a normal part of your mouth. Crowns are typically used to cover damaged teeth, and fully extend to the gum line, therefore no one will be able to tell they are not part of your natural teeth.
Crowns are needed for both cosmetic and restorative purposes. The most common reason for a crown is because a tooth has been broken or decayed to a point where there is not sufficient tooth left to be eligible for a filling. Crowns also add support to weakened or fractured teeth to prevent further damage.
Crowns are often used in conjunction with other dental procedures such as bridges and dental implants. Crowns are the support that holds a dental bridge in place and is usually placed on the teeth surrounding the bridge. In a dental implant, crowns are attached to the abutment to cover the implant and therefore restore lost teeth.
Crowns can be made using a variety of materials ranging from stainless steel to metals like gold or nickel, to porcelain-fused-to-metal, to full resin, and even full ceramic or porcelain.
Stainless steel is the easiest and cheapest material to use. This material the go-to option for children’s crowns.
Gold is the most durable and is preferred for use on molars because they are not tooth-colored.
Porcelain-fused-to-metal is the most realistic looking option as porcelain matches the color of your teeth and can be used in the front or back.
The full resin is inexpensive but will wear down over time easier than any other material.
All-ceramic looks the most natural but will eventually degrade the surrounding teeth.
Dental bridges are a treatment method to fill in the gap from one or more missing teeth. Dr. Donia designs and creates false teeth that fit in the gap and then secures them in place using several crowns on each side of the gap, which creates a “bridge.” Dental bridges are permanent and are cemented in place to ensure they are not able to slide or fall out.
Dental bridges are typically needed if a patient is missing one or more teeth. These teeth could have been lost due to a number of reasons including trauma, extensive decay, gum disease, or tooth extraction.
Dental bridges serve to protect your bite by preventing the remaining teeth from shifting into the space to try to fill it. Bridges also help prevent gum disease and temporomandibular joint disorder since both can be caused by a lack of teeth.
There are three main types of bridges: traditional, cantilever and Maryland bonded. Most patients are eligible for a traditional bridge. A traditional bridge uses a crown made of porcelain-fused-to-metal or ceramic on either side of the gap to anchor a tooth in the middle.
Cantilever bridges are required when there are only teeth remaining on one side of the gap. However, this technique places too much pressure and stress supporting teeth and is therefore considered outdated and rarely used today.
Maryland bonded bridges are supported by metal or porcelain wings which are then permanently cemented to the surrounding teeth and therefore forgo the use of crowns.
Bridges are great for patients because they allow you to eat and speak without limitations just like your natural teeth. Bridges also serve to reduce stress on the other teeth in your mouth as you will be chewing normally. Another important advantage is that bridges help to maintain the shape of your face and to restore your naturally beautiful smile.
Straightening your teeth is not just about having a gorgeous smile you can show off, it is also about keeping your entire mouth and body healthy.
Straightening teeth actually increases overall health. Having straight teeth reduces the possibility of periodontal disease affects the gums and bone supporting your teeth and has been linked to bacteria found in the mouth. This is because straight teeth are easier to clean and therefore will have less bacterial. Periodontal health or lack thereof has also been linked to other health issues such as cardiovascular disease, increased blood pressure, increased chance of stroke, and increased chance of heart attack. But it doesn’t stop there, the bacteria responsible for periodontal disease has also been linked to reproductive health issues such as premature pregnancies with low birth weights and even more complications for those who suffer from diabetes.
Teeth alignment is not just a step towards meeting a cosmetic or self-esteem goal, it’s also a step toward improving your overall health by reducing contributing factors to serious health issues such as cardiovascular diseases and reproductive health complications.
Invisalign can be used to treat a variety of issues related to teeth alignment:
Dr. Donia has earned the coveted title of elite provider of Invisalign due to his extensive experience with the treatment. Over the years, he has helped many of his patients to achieve the straight and beautiful smile they always dreamed of. If you think one of the above conditions describes your current smile, take the first step toward enhancing your health, confidence, and smile by consulting with Dr. Donia about Invisalign.
Yes! Invisalign is perfect for adults because it is virtually invisible and most people won’t even notice you are undergoing orthodontic treatment. The adult patients Dr. Donia has treated with Invisalign report outstanding results with little to no interruption to their lives throughout treatment.
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Treatment plans are customized by Dr. Donia and sometimes require more than one treatment technique by combining Invisalign into a treatment plan with porcelain veneers or other restorative work.
Every patient presents a unique set of circumstances and while some patients may benefit from instant orthodontics with veneers, that is not the case for all patients. Invisalign can prepare a more solid foundation for extensive restorative work by first addressing health issues of the teeth and gums. Only a renowned and experienced cosmetic dentist like Dr. Donia can create the perfect treatment plan that will achieve the best results to suit your goals and needs.
Porcelain veneers cover only the front of the teeth using thin sheets of porcelain. This differs from veneers that use porcelain crowns to cover the entire tooth. Depending on your unique case and your specific cosmetic goals, Dr. Donia will determine the correct treatment option for you.
When receiving porcelain veneers and crowns expect the process to require a few visits to our office. We will start with an initial consultation where Dr. Donia will show you some examples of the issues that can be corrected and address any additional improvements you have in mind in order to design your new custom perfect smile. Once your unique treatment plan has been formed, the first appointment will focus on creating a foundation for your veneers by contouring the outer layer of enamel, this is a gentle process.
Dr. Donia will then take an impression of your newly contoured enamel to use as a guide for the creation of your new veneers. After this initial appointment, you will go home with custom temporaries, these are similar to your final result so you can start showing off your smile right away.
The next visit is the seat appointment, at this time, Dr. Donia will remove the custom temporaries and apply the permanent veneers. At this time, there will be one last check that your veneers complement the shape of your face and smile and you are all set. Your new porcelain veneers can last up to 20 years with proper care and are resistant to stains.
No-prep veneers are a type of porcelain veneer that can help patients achieve a beautiful smile with minimal invasion of the patient’s own teeth. Not all patients are candidates for no-prep veneers, Dr. Donia can determine if they are right for you.
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine certainly hasn’t gone as smoothly as the Kremlin would have liked, and the protracted conflict has taken its toll on the Kremlin’s fighting force.
That’s not to say that they were fully prepared in the first place; there is plenty of evidence of essentially-ancient Russian military equipment being rolled into Ukraine on dry-rotting tires, driven by duped teenage soldiers, up until the point of their mass desertions.
But now, as Ukraine’s resistance continues to deplete Moscow’s military assets, Vladimir Putin is hoping to procure drones from fellow authoritarians in Iran.
In a game of international one-ups-manship, the US is now considering sending fighter jets to Ukraine.
Senior U.S. officials acknowledged Wednesday that the United States and its allies are considering whether to provide Ukraine with new fighter jets and the training needed to operate them, a move that would dramatically expand Western involvement in the war with Russia.Trending:
Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, said that although he would not speculate what type of aircraft might be transferred, discussions are ongoing about how to reinforce Ukraine’s fleet, including with new planes. The Ukrainian air force has been outgunned by Russia since the invasion began Feb. 24, sparingly flying an assortment of MiG jets and other Cold War-era planes.
There were plenty of options on the table.
Brown said there are several possibilities, including American-made fighters or some made in Europe. Options include the Gripen fighter made in Sweden, the Rafale made in France, and the Eurofighter Typhoon, which is built by a consortium of companies in several countries.
“It’ll be something non-Russian, I can probably tell you that,” Brown said during an appearance at the Aspen Security Forum in Colorado. “But I can’t tell you exactly what it’s going to be.”
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Veggie Poster Bundle (Digital Download)
Tired of bare, boring walls? Looking for beautiful and educational wall art? Are you a teacher and looking to re-do your classroom décor? Encouraging homeschoolers to try more vegetables and teach about how they grow? You will LOVE this printable bundle of vegetable posters.
Spark children’s imaginations and teach them about the different types of vegetables with this poster bundle highlighting pages from the book Where Does Broccoli Come From? A Book of Vegetables.
- Veggie ABCs
- What Are Veggies
- How Do Veggies Grow
- Types of Veggies Cycles
- Edible Parts of a Plant
- Fruit & Veggie Seasonality
- My Five Senses
- Good For My Body Nutrients
- Cooking Methods
Digital Download Poster Details:
- You will receive 3 high-resolution JPG files at 300 dpi of each poster available for you to download after you purchase this poster.
- Poster sizes are 18in x 12in, 24in x 18in, and 36in x 24in
- You can print at home, upload online to a print service, or bring the file to your local print shop for quick, easy, and affordable wall art.
- 80 lb. or 100 lb. gloss, semi-gloss, or matte paper
- Aqueous coating is great for vibrant colors
- A glossy finish protects against fingerprints and other marks
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What does it mean to be a real man? Authentic portrayals of men are rare in today’s culture, and misrepresentations of manhood and fatherhood are prevalent in advertisements, TV shows and movies.
Fortunately, men in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia have the opportunity to hear the truth about being an authentic man and the value of living their Catholic faith. For the past eight years, thousands of men have attended the ManUp Philly conference that offers presentations by guest speakers, time for Eucharistic adoration and confession, and a closing Mass.
This year’s conference will be held Saturday, March 12 in the Hagan Arena at St. Joseph’s University. The day begins with registration at 7:30 a.m. with morning prayer following at 8:30 a.m.
The daylong conference features four keynote presenters: Curtis Martin, founder of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students; Msgr. George Grima, a missionary priest who cares for the poor and more than 40,000 orphan children in Brazil, Kenya and Ethiopia; John Scott Thomson, chief of the Camden County Police Department; and Rich Gannon, sports commentator, former NFL quarterback and alumnus of St. Joseph’s Preparatory School.
Ed Klenk, president of the ManUp Philly committee, said this year’s theme, “Transforming Men, Transforming Families,” emphasizes the important role that fathers play in the faith lives of their family. “When we transform men, families too will be transformed,” Klenk added.
The conference, he noted, will help men better understand the importance of their role in the family and also provide them with encouragement to live their Catholic faith.
“I hope they will be re-energized in their faith,” Klenk said. “First and foremost I hope they go home and be a beacon of hope and strength in their families and that it would radiate out to others in their community through their children, through their spouse.”
He added that the conferences have spurred the growth of men’s faith sharing or Bible study groups in parishes across the archdiocese. Klenk estimates there are approximately 50 men’s groups that have formed in recent years, and he said members of the ManUp Philly conference committee can provide help with starting a faith sharing group or Gospel reflection group.
For one young man, the ManUp conference literally helped change the trajectory of his life. Max McGallagher, 26, was in the midst of converting to Catholicism when he attended his first conference.
“It was very formative. I heard a lot of great speakers – normal guys that I could really relate to and spoke my language,” McGallagher said. “They were living out the faith, and it was quite attractive in the sense they were real men, not phony guys you see on television but authentic men with good hearts trying to do what God wanted them to do.”
The second conference he attended happened at a pivotal time in McGallagher’s life. Although he was dating a woman at the time, he also felt that God was calling him to the priesthood. “I had felt the seeds of a vocation almost immediately from my conversion,” he said. “It was like God was speaking to me through the speakers, the guys who attended the conference, and through the priest who heard my confession.”
McGallagher eventually ended the relationship with his girlfriend and decided to attend a retreat to discern whether he was being called to the priesthood.
Following the retreat McGallagher began the process of applying to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. He entered the seminary last fall. “Being here at St. Charles is amazing; I love it,” he said. “I’m blessed beyond belief. If you had told me when I was 18 that I would be a seminarian, I would have said you were crazy.”
McGallagher is planning to attend this year’s conference and encourages men to “come with open ears and open hearts.”
“We all have our issues, but if we come with an open heart and open ears, everything will work out,” he said. “Without the ManUp Philly conference, I wouldn’t be quite sure of who I am, let alone having a vocation.”
Klenk anticipates another successful event with more than 1,000 men in attendance. To those who have never attended the conference, he invites them to “come and be surprised at how good you’ll feel.”
He added: “Men have walked away from the conference saying, ‘This is exactly what I needed even though I didn’t realize it.’”
For more information about the ManUp Philly conference and to register, go to the website ManUpPhilly.com.
In addition to the men’s conference, an archdiocesan Catholic Women’s Conference will be held Saturday, Oct. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown. The conference theme is “Mother of Mercy, Make Our Hearts Like Yours!”
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A drought is an event of prolonged shortages in the water supply, whether atmospheric, surface water or ground water. A drought can last for months or years, or may be declared after as few as 15 days. It can have a substantial impact on the ecosystem and agriculture of the affected region and harm local economy. Periods of heat can significantly worsen drought conditions by hastening evaporation of water vapor.
South Carolina is not immune to drought periods, the most recent having occurred in 1983, 1986, 1993, and from 1998 through 2009. The drought of 1983 was the most severe in more than 100 years. As a result of this drought, 39 counties sought emergency relief and agricultural, forestry, and industrial losses totaled more than one-half billion dollars.
The United States Drought Monitor keeps up to date conditions of drought and drought levels available to the public.
Types of Drought
People tend to define droughts in three main ways:
- Meteorological drought occurs when there is a prolonged time with less than average precipitation. Meteorological drought usually precedes the other kinds of drought.
- Agricultural droughts affect crop production. This condition can also arise independently from any change in precipitation levels when either increased irrigation or soil conditions and erosion triggered by poorly planned agricultural endeavors cause a shortfall in water available to crops. However, in a traditional drought, it is caused by an extended period of below average precipitation.
- Hydrological drought is brought about when the water reserves available in sources such as aquifers, lakes and reservoirs fall below a locally significant threshold. This drought tends to show up more slowly because it involves stored water that is used but not replenished. This can be triggered by more than just a loss of rainfall.
As a drought persists, the conditions surrounding it gradually worsen and its impact on the local population gradually increases.
Causes of Drought
Precipitation Deficiency – Lack of Rainfall
Erosion and Human Activities – Human activity can directly trigger exacerbating factors such as over farming, excessive irrigation, deforestation and erosion adversely impact the ability of the land to capture and hold water.
Climate Change – Overall, global warming will result in increased world rainfall. Activities resulting in global climate change are expected to trigger droughts with a substantial impact on agriculture throughout the world, and especially in developing nations.
Consequences of Drought
One can divide the effects of droughts and water shortages into three groups: environmental, economic and social.
- In the case of environmental effects: lower surface and subterranean water-levels, lower flow-levels, increased pollution of surface water, the drying out of wetlands, more and larger fires, higher deflation intensity, loss of biodiversity, worse health of trees and the appearance of pests and dendroid diseases.
- Economic losses include lower agricultural, forests, game and fishing output, higher food-production costs, lower energy-production levels in hydro plants, losses caused by depleted water tourism and transport revenue, problems with water supply for the energy sector and for technological processes in metallurgy, mining, the chemical, paper, wood, foodstuff industries etc., disruption of water supplies for municipal economies.
- Social costs include the negative effect on the health of people directly exposed to this phenomenon (excessive heat waves), possible limitation of water supplies, increased pollution levels, high food-costs, stress caused by failed harvests, etc. This explains why droughts and fresh water shortages operate as a factor which increases the gap between developed and developing countries.
Drought can also reduce water quality, because lower water-flows reduce dilution of pollutants and increase contamination of remaining water-sources. Common consequences of drought include:
- Diminished crop growth or yield productions and carrying capacity for livestock
- Dust bowls, themselves a sign of erosion, which further erode the landscape
- Dust storms, when drought hits an area suffering from desertification and erosion
- Habitat damage, affecting both terrestrial and aquatic wildlife
- Hunger – drought provides too little water to support food crops
- Malnutrition, dehydration and related diseases
- Mass migration, resulting in internal displacement and international refugees
- Reduced electricity production due to reduced water flow through hydroelectric dams
- Shortages of water for industrial users
- Snake migration, which results in snake bites
- Social unrest
- War over natural resources, including water and food
- Wildfires becomes more common during times of drought and may cause human deaths
- Exposure and oxidation of acid sulfate soils due to falling surface and ground water levels
- Cyanotoxin accumulation within food chains and water supply (some of which are among the most potent toxins known to science) can cause cancer with low exposure over the long term.
Protection, Mitigation and Relief
Agriculturally, people can effectively mitigate much of the impact of drought through irrigation and crop rotation. Failure to develop adequate drought mitigation strategies carries a grave human cost in the modern era, exacerbated by ever-increasing population densities.
Strategies for drought protection, mitigation or relief include:
- Dams – many dams and their associated reservoirs supply additional water in times of drought.
- Desalination – use of sea water for irrigation or consumption.
- Drought monitoring – Continuous observation of rainfall levels and comparisons with current usage levels can help prevent man-made drought.
- Land use – Carefully planned crop rotation can help to minimize erosion and allow farmers to plant less water-dependent crops in drier years.
- Outdoor water-use restriction – Regulating the use of sprinklers, hoses or buckets on outdoor plants, filling pools, and other water-intensive home maintenance tasks.
- Rainwater harvesting – Collection and storage of rainwater from roofs or other suitable catchments.
- Recycled water – Former wastewater (sewage) that has been treated and purified for reuse.
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From September 394 to early January 395, seven monks from Rufinus of Aquileia’s monastery on the Mount of Olives made a pilgrimage to Egypt to visit locally renowned monks and monastic communities. Shortly after their return to Jerusalem, one of the party, whose identity remains a mystery, wrote an engaging account of this trip. Although he cast it in the form of a first-person travelogue, it reads more like a book of miracles that depicts the great fourth-century Egyptian monks as prophets and apostles similar to those in the Bible. This work was composed in Greek, yet it is best known today as Historia monachorum in Aegypto (Inquiry about the Monks in Egypt), the title of the Latin translation of this work made by Rufinus, the pilgrim-monks’ abbot.
The Historia monachorum is one of the most fascinating, fantastical, and enigmatic pieces of literature to survive from the patristic period. In both its Greek original and Rufinus’s Latin translation it was one of the most popular and widely disseminated works of monastic hagiography during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages. Modern scholars value it not only for its intrinsic literary merits but also for its status, alongside Athanasius’s Life of Antony, the Pachomian dossier, and other texts of this ilk, as one of the most important primary sources for monasticism in fourth-century Egypt.
Rufinus’s Historia monachorum is presented here in English translation in its entirety. The introduction and annotations situate the work in its literary, historical, religious, and theological contexts.
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Virginia Apgar: 1909-1974; Virginia Apgar was an American obstetrical anesthesiologist. She was a leader in the fields of anesthesiology and teratology, and introduced obstetrical considerations to the established field of neonatology. To the public, however, she is best known as the developer of the Apgar score, a method of assessing the health of newborn babies that has drastically reduced infant mortality over the world.
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In 2011, the photographer Richard Misrach saw experimental composer and performance artist Guillermo Galindo play a five-minute composition using instruments made from migrants’ discarded belongings found near the US-Mexico border. The performance gave Misrach chills — and not just because he was moved by the music. Since 2009, the acclaimed Berkeley photographer, known internationally for his large-scale landscapes of the American West, had been focusing his lens on the 2,000 miles that run between the United States and its southern neighbor. Galindo’s ingenious instruments immediately reminded Misrach of similarly haunting objects that he had captured on film.
In the Southern California desert, Misrach had stumbled across agave sticks clothed with migrants’ discarded sweatshirts, pants, shoes, and hats. Clustered in arroyos and canyons, these human effigies eluded explanation. “I didn’t know if they were some artist’s project, or if they were warnings to migrants coming over the border, or protests against the Border Patrol,” said Misrach. Those desert scarecrows, along with the increased militarization of the border, prompted the artist to begin photographing the region and the objects he found there.
As Misrach listened to Galindo’s performance, he thought, “God, this has resonance.” Soon, a powerful collaboration was born: Misrach would continue to photograph the border’s towns, walls, and wilderness, and would send objects back to Galindo to transform into more instruments in his Oakland studio. The result of their artistic partnership, Border Cantos, is currently on view at the San Jose Museum of Art through July 31. You will not find photos of migrants slogging through arid landscapes in the show, nor people wading through the Rio Grande with black trash bags in tow. In fact, you won’t see many people at all. Instead, the exhibit, like the work that brought the two artists together, uses the disembodied evidence of migration to evoke the border’s human toll.
Back in 2004, before he seriously turned his attention to the region, the first border-related object that caught Misrach’s imagination was a blue barrel with the word “agua” stenciled on it in white letters. He photographed the barrel in its dusty, barren landscape. Next to it, what remains of a disintegrating blue flag hangs onto a thin pole. It wasn’t until years later that he learned that the barrel was one of many bottled water stations that humanitarian organizations have installed along more than 250-square-miles of the border. The large format photo opens the show in the main gallery. The work is life-size and so vivid that it seems possible to approach the barrel for a drink.
In a nearby outdoor space, Galindo has taken one of these water tanks and created a sculpture titled “Fuente de Lagrimas,” or “Fountain of Tears,” in reference to water stations that have been shot by vigilantes and Border Patrol agents. Plastic tubes protrude from holes in the barrel’s sides. Water drops thrum on a sheet of metal below. The sound resembles that of rain on a rooftop or a crowd of people running.
Much of the exhibit intentionally steers clear of standard photojournalism tropes, and instead uses beauty — both visual and auditory — to stop visitors in their tracks. Striking photos of the wall hang in the main room. Vast portraits of Corten steel walls curve like arched Richard Serra sculptures as they weigh on the backs of rolling hills or cut smooth lines through an expanse of chaparral. In another, a grid of photographs document the wide range of items that Misrach finds on the ground near the border, from treasured items to trash: rusted tuna cans, a child’s tennis shoe, an old letterpress edition of Doctor Zhivago in Spanish, a child’s bible engraved with a heart, girl’s tweezers.
“Every single one of these personal belongings has an incredible story of a human being. The journey that they took is all embedded in there, but there is no way that you can actually transcribe that,” said Misrach. “What we’re trying to do is evoke a different way to experience the border and to think about it. More of a meditation, if you will.”
If Misrach is attempting to slow people down with the formal beauty of his images, Galindo goes even further with his site-specific sound installation, “Sonic Borders,” located in a gallery across from the main space. Based off of the Aztec’s Venus calendar, which is 260 days long, the composition is four hours and twenty minutes long, or 260 minutes.
“The composition invites people on a journey,” explains Galindo. “And the time each person spends in the gallery is their own journey. … It’s designed for that. It’s the experience of the migrant.”
The room holds eight instruments that Galindo built to play the piece. In one corner, sits a wooden drum, carved to resemble a mountain pass and to sound like a teponaztli, or Aztec slit drum. Another instrument makes use of a variety of detritus, including metal cans, a plastic cup, glass bottles, piano keys, and Border Patrol ammunition boxes. In another corner, plastic water jugs filled with gravel act as rattles when shaken.
“In my photographs, those personal belongings are just objects on the ground,” said Misrach. “Then Guillermo takes them, and suddenly sound is coaxed from them. It’s a transformative process for the imagination.”
In a year of heated political rhetoric and demands to build a wall along the entire length of the border, the exhibit feels particularly timely. “In general, the politicians who are talking about this — on both sides — are just using the issue as a football, throwing it to one another just to gain power and votes,” said Galindo. “But as artists, we have the fortune of being able to speak in another language.” | <urn:uuid:11fd8380-8d61-49d6-b92e-ce16bdd7a509> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://eastbayexpress.com/art-out-of-artifacts-2-1/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.95918 | 1,325 | 2.5 | 2 |
The answers provided in this section are not necessarily the only correct answers. They merely represent one possibility for each scenario. The intention is to test your base knowledge and understanding of the concepts discussed in this chapter.
Should your answers be different (as they likely will be), consider the differences. Are your answers in line with the concepts of the answers provided and explained here? If not, reread the chapter, focusing on the sections that are related to the problem scenario.
Scenario 4-1 Answers
Concentrator model? The Cisco VPN 3005 Concentrator is probably adequate for this installation. If your company were growing quickly, you might opt for the 3015. It has about the same capabilities but is expandable, all the way to a 3080, if you ever needed the additional capacity.
Type of device authentication? Because this is a chapter on preshared keys, you would opt to use preshared keys. For this small user base, the maintenance for preshared keys should not be a big concern.
Authentication? Internal authentication was one of the reasons for choosing the concentrator over the router. The internal database keeps authentication on the same device and is flexible enough to meet the needs of this application.
Address assignment? Set aside a pool of 100 IP addresses and let the VPN concentrator assign the IP addresses from the pool. You could use DHCP, but that brings another network device into the picture. Keep it simple.
Split tunneling? Yes. The R&D group is going to need the Internet for research and the 56-kbps modems are going to be killers. Eliminate the need for encryption on trivial traffic to help this group out.
Multiple IPSec groups? It would make sense to use multiple IPSec groups. Some of your users might not need split tunneling, and you could use different rules for access time, idle timeout, or maximum connect times. You might want to set up functional groups such as R&D, Sales, Engineering, Accounting, Execs, and so on. You are only constrained by the 100 combined users and groups limitation on the concentrator.
IPSec protocol? ESP. AH is authentication only with no encryption. You would want to encrypt some of these data, especially for the R&D group.
Encryption? Probably Triple-DES. You could choose DES, but the extra security does not cost that much more in performance.
Unlimited access? This would be a group-by-group decision. Does the R&D team work around the clock or just during business hours? Do you need to set aside a regular maintenance window for network upgrades? Do the execs need unlimited access?
Idle timeout and maximum connect time? You probably want to drop connections after they have been idle for 20 to 30 minutes. There is no overpowering reason to establish limits on connect time. If you close the connection when it is idle, you should not have to worry about lengthy connections.
Scenario 4-2 Answers
General tab settings for the DonutShops group:
Access HoursNo Restrictions
Simultaneous Logins1, uncheck Inherit?
Minimum Password Length8
Allow Alphabetic-Only PasswordsNo, uncheck Inherit?
Maximum Connect Time 0
Primary DNS192.168.44.20, uncheck Inherit?
Secondary DNS192.168.63.20, uncheck Inherit?
Primary WINS192.168.44.25, uncheck Inherit?
Secondary WINS192.168.63.25, uncheck Inherit?
SEP Card AssignmentYou can leave these checked. Without SEP modules, this attribute has no effect.
Tunneling ProtocolsCheck only IPSec, uncheck Inherit?
Strip RealmLeave unchecked. You will be using an external authentication service, so this field has no effect.
IPSec tab settings for the DonutShops group:
IKE Peer Identity ValidationIf supported by certificate
Reauthentication on RekeyEnabled, uncheck Inherit?
Tunnel TypeRemote access
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For nearly a year, a prisoner at Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution operated an identity theft ring from his jail cell. “Federal prosecutors say the man was able to get personal information communicated to him while in the prison, including names, addresses, and Social Security numbers of credit card holders at various department stores. He would then contact the stores and add additional users to the accounts or open new accounts in the person’s name.”
His eight accomplices, who used the fraudulent credit accounts to spend more than $250,000, recently pled guilty to charges related to identity thefts.
This type of organized crime ring is made up of many players, including:
Kingpin: This ringleader intimidates those on the outside into acting on his behalf while he’s behind bars. His associates are primarily motivated by money, but the kingpin often relies on violence to keep them in line.
Insiders: Department store employees had access to account data. These insiders violated the trust of their employer and fed the information to the ringleader in prison.
Mules: Street level criminals who don’t mind being recorded on surveillance cameras will often use the stolen accounts to make big-ticket purchases in stores.
Store clerks: Mules often need a cohort at the register who allows a purchase to be made without checking the mule’s ID.
Fences: The fraudulently purchased merchandise end up being handled by a fence, who sells the items on the black market or trades them for drugs. Fences often interact with drug dealers, who tend to have the money for purchases.
A similar group targeted Apple stores, obtaining stolen account numbers, which they used to forge credit cards and buy laptops, iPhones, and other items. Again, a ringleader orchestrated the scheme from behind bars.
This is what we are up against: organized criminals with no consideration for the law, working in trusted positions with access to our information. You can shred all day and limit the amount of information you give out. But your identity is at risk, no matter what.
It is important to observe basic security precautions to protect your identity. However, the safety of your information with corporations and other entities that you transact business with is very often beyond your control. Consumers should consider an identity theft protection product that offer daily credit monitoring, proactive identity surveillance, lost wallet protection, and alerts when suspicious activity is detected on your accounts. McAfee Identity Protection includes all these features in addition to live help from fraud resolution agents if your identity is ever compromised. For more tips on protecting yourself, please visit http://www.counteridentitytheft.com | <urn:uuid:bff02f6b-0809-4178-8aa4-488b3017e2c3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://safr.me/blog/2011/03/26/identity-theft-ring-operates-from-federal-prison/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.949931 | 540 | 1.640625 | 2 |
Reverse Shoulder Replacement
Reverse shoulder replacement is an advanced newer surgical treatment that was approved by the FDA in 2004. A reverse shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged shoulder joint with an artificial one. The new joint stabilizes the joint to allow pain-free movement and function.
A reverse shoulder replacement is used for people with certain complex shoulder conditions. In contrast to total shoulder replacement surgery (shoulder arthroplasty), the components of the artificial joint are placed in reversed positions to allow the deltoid muscle at the shoulder to raise the arm. Like traditional total shoulder replacement, physical therapy following the procedure helps to ensure the best outcomes.
The shoulder joint has a greater range of motion than any other part of the body. Because the shoulder joint can perform so many movements, it’s structure of bones, ligaments, muscles, blood vessels, and nerves is more complex than other joints in the body. The shoulder joint’s structure and great range of motion make it vulnerable to injury.
The shoulder joint has three bones. The humerus is the bone in the upper arm. The clavicle bone is commonly referred to as the collarbone. The acromion is the bone at the top of the shoulder. The acromion is actually part of a larger bone, called the scapula (shoulder blade), which is located on top of the ribs on the upper back.
There are a total of four joints in the shoulder complex. The humerus and scapula form the main shoulder joint, the glenohumeral joint. The glenohumeral joint is not a true ball-in-socket joint like the hip, but it is similar in structure. The head of the humerus is round like a ball. During movement, the head of the humerus rotates in a shallow basin, called the glenoid, on the scapula. A group of ligaments, together called the joint capsule, hold the head of the humerus in position. Ligaments are strong tissues that provide stability. The ligaments in the joint capsule are responsible for holding the arm in place on the body.
Several ligaments connect the shoulder bones together. The tendons in the shoulder attach muscles to the bone. Your muscles move your bones by pulling on the tendons. The rotator cuff tendons connect strong muscles to the humerus bone. These muscles allow the arm to rotate and move upward to the front, back, and side, as well as overhead. A structure, called the subacromial bursa, lubricates the rotator cuff tendons and allows you to perform smooth and painless motions.
The purpose of a reverse shoulder replacement is to stabilize the shoulder joint and restore pain-free motion and function. People with multiple shoulder conditions, such as arthritis with a rotator cuff tear or vascular damage (avascular necrosis/osteonecrosis), may be candidates for reverse shoulder replacement. With significant degenerative shoulder conditions, the protective cartilage may wear away on the bones causing painful and limited movement or the rotator cuff tendons are so damaged that they contribute to pain and do not function properly. A reverse shoulder replacement may also be used for people that experienced an unsuccessful traditional shoulder replacement.
Degenerative shoulder conditions can eventually destroy the structures in the shoulder joint. When the shoulder does not work at it should, pain and loss of motion can develop. In fact, reverse shoulder replacement can be a treatment option for people with very little or no shoulder motion, depending on the cause. Such factors can limit the use of the shoulder for functional tasks or recreational activities.
Your doctor can diagnose degenerative changes in the shoulder by conducting a physical examination. You should tell you doctor about your symptoms and level of pain. The examination will include performing simple arm and shoulder movements to help your doctor assess your muscle strength, joint motion, and joint stability.
X-rays help determine the condition of your shoulder bones and show abnormal bone growths (bone spurs), as well as loss of joint cartilage. Advanced imaging tests, such as a computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, may be ordered for a more detailed view.
A reverse shoulder replacement is recommended for people with a completely torn rotator cuff that cannot be repaired, severe arthritis with rotator cuff damage, or prior failed shoulder surgery. Traditional total shoulder replacement surgery would still leave these individuals with inability to lift their arm.
With a reverse shoulder replacement surgery, the position of the ball and socket in the joint are switched. The metal ball is attached to the scapula, and the artificial socket is attached to the end of the humerus. Such placement allows the deltoid muscle, instead of the damaged rotator cuff muscles, to lift the arm above the shoulder.
A reverse shoulder replacement is an inpatient procedure. To begin, your surgeon will make an incision on the front of your shoulder. Your surgeon will remove the damaged head of the humerus. The bone socket is exposed, and the damaged cartilage is removed. A base plate is secured to the glenoid with surgical screws. The artificial socket is inserted and secured on the humerus. The ball is inserted and secured on the glenoid. The wound is closed, and a soft dressing is applied.
You will remain in the hospital for one or two days following your procedure. Some surgeons restrict shoulder movements for about three weeks. You will wear an arm sling for support.
Participating in physical therapy will help you gain motion, strength, joint stability, and coordination. At first, your therapist will help you gently move your arm. You will gradually work towards moving your arm independently. You will learn exercises to strengthen and increase the movement in your shoulder. You should be able to lift your arm above your shoulder. Eventually, your therapists will provide you with a home exercise program.
Recovery from reverse shoulder replacement surgery is individualized. It usually takes many weeks to recover from the surgery completely. Your doctor will tell you what to expect.
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Building a dream home using the UK’s certified Passivhaus Build System – interview with Beattie Passive
As low energy home experts, we often discuss various approaches to building energy-efficient homes with our clients. Over the years, we have completed hundreds of eco-projects including Passive Houses. Although this is the strictest and most challenging building standard, Passivhaus is becoming increasingly popular among self-builders in the UK.
If you have chosen a Passivhaus approach, then you need to ensure you appoint an architect who is experienced in designing this kind of project. We always advise our clients to use the same criteria when choosing a builder.
Today we present you an interview with Ron Beattie, Managing Director of Beattie Passive, a company who you can trust that your project is in good hands. Beattie Passive has developed a construction system that is the first in the UK to achieve certification for a complete Build System from the Passivhaus Institute in Germany.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT OR UNIQUE ABOUT YOUR SYSTEM?
At Beattie Passive, we use our innovative, patented construction method to provide a continuous insulation layer around the core of a timber-framed structure, delivering a building that surpasses Passivhaus standards every time.
We start by erecting the treated timber frame structure, and once this is in place, we inject high-performance insulation into the floor, wall and ceiling cavities, creating one continuous insulated layer around the whole building, no joints, no leaks, and no thermal bridges.
As well as delivering Passivhaus as standard, Beattie Passive also delivers:
- High fire, flood and radon gas protection
- Superior sound protection
- British design and manufacture
- Extensive testing and certification upon completion, to ensure that what is designed is delivered.
What’s more, our build system is one of the simplest ways to deliver Passivhaus. However hands on you want to be with building your new home, our system can accommodate you. Our method of construction offers an easy to assemble frame-link build system. This means that, with only a week’s training at our Training Academy, you or your contractor can obtain the skills and knowledge to build and assemble your own Beattie Passive home yourself. Alternatively, our team can manufacture and erect the structural thermal envelope for you, handing over an airtight, weathertight structure ready for you to finish, or we can project manage your new home to turnkey.
The Beattie Passive system is not restrictive and can be built to suit every requirement of size and style of building and can accommodate any site location.
Our build system was the first in the UK to achieve ‘Certified Passivhaus’ for a complete build system (ground floor, walls and roof) from the Passivhaus Institute in Germany.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS TYPE OF SYSTEM OVER OTHER APPROACHES FOR PASSIVHAUS?
Our patented build system effortlessly meets the stringent Passivhaus standards. Unlike other systems, the Beattie Passive Build System creates one continuous insulation layer all around the building, including walls, floors and ceilings, meaning you get superior performance when it comes to insulation and heat loss.
Our build system also raises the benchmark for quality and standards, far exceeding current building standards on:
- Fire safety – Providing 2 hours of fire protection to one side of a party wall compared to current building regulations of 1 hour.
- Sound proofing – Our soundproofing is six times as effective as current building regulation
- Thermal efficiency – Our U-values are 0.11, compared to an industry standard of 0.28
- Air tightness – We smash the current building regulation of 10 with our airtightness tests consistently achieving 0.6 or below.
Our build system also incorporates flood protection into all our houses as standard, providing you with the assurance that your home is tanked to protect you from flood water. And we fit all our homes with Radon gas protection as standard, regardless of how small the Radon level is in your area.
Passivhaus builds are generally more expensive to build due to the complexity of detailing and rigorous air tightness requirements. However, Beattie Passive reduces the cost of building Passivhaus with our easy build system with simple detailing for walls, floors, ceilings and roofs.
HOW DOES THIS SYSTEM COMPARE ON A COST BASIS AGAINST OTHER SYSTEMS?
In terms of the building work only, to build to Passivhaus standards will indeed cost you more than building a traditional home. This is because you will need to account for airtightness, insulation, triple glazed windows, the MVHR system and more, which will all add to the bill. However, the overall picture is different. As a Passivhaus is airtight and super insulated, it is a lot better at retaining heat than a traditional build. This could lead to a reduction in your energy bills of up to 80%, meaning you will be spending a lot less to heat your home and thus saving you more money in the long term and more than making up for the increased initial investment.
The Beattie Passive system is a similar price to other Passivhaus providers; however, we go further. Beattie Passive buildings exceed both building regulations and even the strictest Passivhaus standards. We build a Passivhaus that fits around you, allowing you to continue living however you want. Our homes provide superior fire safety, sound proofing, thermal efficiency and airtightness, and come with flood and Radon gas protection as standard.
What’s more, we inspect and independently performance test every Beattie Passive home to ensure that the highest standards of construction are maintained. We carry out stringent airtightness, thermal imaging and sound migration tests following structural completion, and only upon reaching our own superior design standards will we issue a quality assurance certificate.
HOW WIDESPREAD HAS THE SYSTEM NOW BECOME AND WHAT SECTORS DO YOU OPERATE WITHIN?
The Passivhaus Trust in the UK has just recently announced that the number of certified Passivhaus buildings in the UK topped 1,000 in September 2018, with at least the same number again built since, or in the planning stages. The system has been adopted across the UK rapidly since the first fully certified UK Passivhaus was built in 2009, with steadily more and more Passivhaus buildings being built in each year.
Large scale Passivhaus development is still very much in its early stages in the UK, and as more Passive projects are undertaken and Passivhaus becomes more widely known, it is hoped that demand for more efficient housing will rise, in turn incentivising more developers and investors to support such schemes.
Beattie Passive primarily operates within the social housing, Self Build and retrofit markets and have so far delivered over 250 Passivhaus standard homes, with 38 of those properties being officially certified Passivhaus by the Passivhaus Institut.
WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE TO PEOPLE THAT WOULD LIKE TO BUILD A CERTIFIED PASSIVHAUS BUILDING?
Here are some of our top tips to ensure you build an effective Passivhaus home:
- Use a PHPP: A Passivhaus Planning Package is a tool that you can use to take a detailed look at all stages of your build and ensure that it will meet Passivhaus standards.
- Orientation: The best solar gains are found on a north/south elevation – this enables the sun to warm the house all year long via the south elevation while the northern elevation cools the home.
- Airtightness: Good airtightness is critical in a Passivhaus, as it stops the loss of the warm indoor air – a leaky house is a cold house. Even the tiniest of gaps can have a huge effect on performance. Make sure to tape up any gaps with specialist tape and use Passivhaus certified doors and windows for maximum effectiveness.
- MVHR: Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) is an integral part of a Passivhaus home. The higher the quality of your MVHR, the better your ventilation will be.
- Insulation: Continuous, high quality insulation will keep your home at a comfortable temperature all year round, and will eliminate thermal bridges, ensuring no loss of heat during the winter and keeping your home cool during the summer.
- Renewables: Renewables are a popular add on. They can help you reduce your reliance on the National Grid. In some cases, since your energy usage will be dramatically reduced in a Passivhaus your renewables could even end up making you money.
- Cost: Building to Passivhaus standard can cost slightly more than the average traditional build so it is important to budget accordingly. However, over the long term you will save much more from your reduced energy bills.
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According to government data released at 3pm, Switzerland's coronavirus tracing app was launched at midnight – meaning it was downloaded at a rate of 10,000 per hour so far.
The app registers when an individual comes into contact with other individuals through a person’s smartphone location systems and bluetooth.
Contact is traced when one person with the app is less than two metres from another person with the app for more than 15 minutes in a 24-hour period.
Such contacts are recorded anonymously on both devices.
If one of those users tests positive for the coronavirus, the person will receive a 'covid code' from the cantonal authorities.
Zero: Null, zéro, zero
How much a coronavirus test will cost if you receive a warning application via the app, after the government pledged to cover the CHF95 cost of each test.
The app itself is also free.
Approximately 20 percent – or one in five – of smartphone users cannot use the app because their phones are too old.
Sang-Il Kim, the Head of Dept. Digital Transformation at the BAG, said that this was a rate much higher than in other countries, with Switzerland’s efforts benefitting from the country’s love of new devices.
“We are fortunate that only 20 percent of users are technically excluded from the app. In other countries, up to 50 percent of them have smartphones that are too old.”
Users of iPhone 6 and older models cannot use the app.
20 percent (again)
The government is hopeful that around one in five Swiss will download the app. This is much lower than the 60 percent rate which Oxford University said was necessary to ensure the app functioned effectively in society.
Kim said on Thursday that 20 percent was an optimistic goal.
“I would be happy if 20 percent of the smartphones would use the app,” Kim said.
15 to 20 percent
At the launch of the app on Thursday, the Swiss government said around 15 to 20 percent of current covid cases in Switzerland are imported.
While the app functions all across Switzerland, it will not work abroad. Switzerland is trying to work with the EU to develop solutions.
The Swiss R-Rate, or reproductions rate, rose above 1 on June 17th. On June 25th, the government said the rate was still stubbornly stuck above 1.
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The American Way: Planning for the Future
CFP Board Consumer Advocate Offers Financial Advice for New Americans
This Fourth of July, Americans will fire up their grills, watch fireworks and proudly display their red, white and blue—all to celebrate our country, our freedom and our rich tradition and history. These festivities are often especially significant to new Americans celebrating their citizenship.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (“CFP Board”) Consumer Advocate Eleanor Blayney, CFP® encourages new Americans celebrating their naturalization to plan for their financial futures.
“Taking full advantage of the rights and privileges Americans enjoy – including our unique and often complicated financial systems – requires becoming financially naturalized as well,” says Blayney. “It’s important for all Americans – including new Americans – to obtain credit in their name, establish a credit history, and build their savings.”
In the latest installment of CFP Board’s “Let’s Talk Planning” blog and the third feature in its “Financial Planning is for Everyone” series, Blayney offers tips for new citizens:
- Get established with a bank or credit union. Having a local, regulated institution hold your money has numerous advantages. You’ll have records and a history of the flow of your money, which in turn leads to better financial management. You’ll be able to safely save and build up a reserve. You’ll have access to ready liquidity through a bankcard or checks.
- Get educated about the costs of education. Many new Americans come with the dream of their children getting a degree from a U.S. college or university. The benefits can be great, but so are the costs, and without careful planning and savings, an American education can become either unaffordable or lost in a mountain of debt. It's important that new Americans begin to save regularly for higher education using tax-advantaged accounts such as 529 plans or custodial accounts, and that they become familiar with the steps to qualify for federal aid.
- Take advantage of workplace benefits. One distinguishing factor of the U.S. economy is the extent to which the employer, rather than the government, provides key benefits to workers such as health care coverage, access to tax-advantaged retirement plans, and disability income coverage. This means that your choice of employer—and understanding of the benefits provided—can make a big difference in your financial stability and long-term security.
- Invest in yourself. America has always been the land of opportunity for those who work hard and are willing to invest in the future. This includes investing in yourself – in training, education and experience. Get involved in your neighborhood and community to become aware of the resources and support they can provide to help you achieve your personal vision.
Consulting with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional can help new Americans develop strategies for building financial plans and getting a grasp on expenses to achieve their financial “American Dream.”
“If there’s one thing that new Americans have in abundance, it’s a vision for a better future. They have personal goals—many of them financial—that have been powerful motivators in their quest for citizenship,” says Blayney, “This is a necessary first step in the financial planning process.”
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As India continues to reel under a devastating second wave of COVID-19, several states and union territories have imposed a full lockdown to curb the spread of infections. While some states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhan and West Bengal have opted for a partial lockdown or lockdown-like curbs, few other states has imposed a full-fleged lockdown.
The country is still reporting worrying trends as 14 states are still reporting Covid cases in five figures and 24 states showing more than a 15 per cent positivity rate in the last seven day.
On Friday, India recorded more than 4 lakh new COVID-19 cases with 4,172 fatalities, the highest since the beginning of the pandemic last year. India's Coronavirus caseload has reached 2.18 crore with more than 37 lakh active cases.
Here’s a list of states and union territories that have imposed a complete lockdown
BJP government in Karnataka have imposed a total lockdown after the state clocked more than 45,000 Covid cases daily last week. Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa announced a full lockdown in the state from May 10 to May 24.
On Friday, Karnataka reported a record 592 deaths and 50,000 new infections, of which 346 deaths and more than 21,000 cases were found in Bengaluru alone. The total active cases across the state reached 5.36 lakh.
The Rajasthan government has also imposed a statewide lockdown from May 10 to May 24.
Rajasthan on Friday registered 18,231 fresh coronavirus cases, pushing the infection count to 7,20,799. The death toll surged to 5,346 as 164 more lives were lost in the 24 hours.
3. Tamil Nadu
Just a day after coming into power, the newly formed DMK government on Saturday announced clamping a two-week total lockdown across the state to curb the spread of the pandemic. The lockdown will be enforced from 4 am on May 10 to May 24.
Tamil Nadu witnessing a sharp increase in the covid-19 cases since law a few weeks. The states recorded their highest single-day spike of over 26,000 new cases on Friday.
After a massive increase in the toll due to COVID-19, Kerala will go into a full lockdown from today, May 8 to May 16. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had earlier made this announcement on Thursday to break the chain of transmission in the state.
Kerala added 38,460 new cases on Friday after testing 1,44,346 samples with test positivity ratio rising to 26.06 per cent and active case pool to 4,02,646. The state reported 54 deaths in the last 24 hours.
The Bihar government on Tuesday, May 4, imposed a total lockdown in the state till May 15 in light of the surge in coronavirus cases. The decision was taken after the Patna High Court directed the government to announce a lockdown in the state.
Bihar reported 13,466 new Covid cases on Friday taking the total number of active cases in the state to 1,15, 066. A total of 67 fatalities were recorded in the last 24 hours.
6. Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a complete lockdown in the state till May 15 to bring under control the coronavirus surge that has overwhelmed health infrastructures. While announcing the lockdown, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the state can't remain open with an 18 per cent case positivity rate.
On Friday, Madhya Pradesh reported 11,708 coronavirus cases and 84 fatalities in 24 hours. The number of active cases in the state is 95,423.
Odisha has enforced a state-wide lockdown in an attempt to put a brake on rising COVID-19 cases in the state. The 14-day-long lockdown began on May 5 and will continue till May 19.
Odisha added 12,238 new cases on Friday, taking the total number of active cases in the state to 78,546.
Delhi has been constantly reporting a high number of Covid-19 cases. Earlier in the week, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has extended the complete lockdown till May 10. Delhi is under lockdown since April 19.
On Friday, Delhi reported 19,832 new infections while 341 people died in the last 24 hours.
9. Himachal Pradesh
The state government on Wednesday, May 6, announced a total lockdown from May 7 to May 16 to curb the spread of COVId-19 cases.
Himachal Pradesh crossed the 4,000 marks in daily COVID-19 cases on Friday, the highest surge in the daily count since the beginning of the pandemic.
Mizoram government has announced a seven-day complete lockdown in the state to stem the spread of the virus. The lockdown will kick in at 4 am on May 10 (Monday) and continue till 4 am on May 17.
Mizoram on Friday reported 235 new Covid-19 positive cases and the state now has 1,906 active cases of Covid-19.
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