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Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown yesterday declared a state of emergency due to the imminent threat of wildfire across Oregon. On the heels of record-breaking high temperatures, much of the state is in high or extreme fire danger with red flag warnings in effect for hot, dry, windy conditions and dry thunderstorms. With the extended forecast in Oregon calling for unseasonably high temperatures with no rain in the forecast—and with 19 counties already in declared drought emergencies—the threat of wildfire in Oregon is imminent.
“Oregon is still recovering from the devastation of last year’s wildfires, which resulted in nine Oregonians losing their lives and thousands more losing their homes,” said Governor Brown. “With wildfires already sparking this year, it is imperative that we act now to prevent further loss—of life, property, business, and our natural resources.
“I issued this emergency declaration to ensure every resource is made available for firefighting efforts and to the crews striving to protect our state. With fire seasons increasingly starting earlier and lasting longer, it is up to each of us to do our part to prevent wildfires and be prepared for the ones we can’t prevent. I am urging Oregonians to take charge in preventing human-caused fires by being prepared, safe, responsible, and aware.”
Firefighters and first responders face a number of additional complexities this year including active wildfire recovery operations such as hazard tree removal and rebuilding that impact roadways and access points. Extreme heat adds to the already challenging firefighting landscape.
Pursuant to ORS 401.165 et seq, Governor Brown determined that a threat to life, safety, and property exists due to the imminent threat of wildfire. The Governor’s declaration authorizes the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Oregon Office of the State Fire Marshal, in coordination with the Oregon Office of Emergency Management, to utilize personnel, equipment, and facilities from other state agencies in order to respond to or mitigate the effects of the wildfire emergency.
The declaration allows state agencies to temporarily suspend any rules that impair the response to wildfires, if needed, and also allows the state to request assistance from other states through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact if necessary. The emergency declaration is focused on helping to ensure that the state is prepared to marshal all available and necessary resources as quickly as possible as wildfires arise during this wildfire season.
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Do all your photos look the same? Do you always look boring in photos? This article will teach you how to creatively pose for a photo.
1Look at celebrities and how they pose, even if you are not a gossip geek. It is often said that the camera adds 10 pounds, but most celebrities know how to avoid this.
2Turn slightly to the side, with your hand on your hip, by your side, or on the shoulder of the person in front of you. Standing at a slight angle will slim you.
3Blow a kiss. This is very cute. Be sure not to cover up your mouth.
4Smile! Look in the mirror and smile. Now look at your reflection like you hate the person staring back at you. Which looks prettier?
5Have fun! The photos will not look good if you look like you're bored to death.
6Be creative. Watch how your friends pose. People-watching is a great way to learn new things and pick out the good from the bad.
7Experiment with different poses in front of your mirror. Pretend you are a model on a photo shoot. Go wild. Have different facial expressions, even different smiles. Move around.
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Ansett New Zealand's first aircraft at Wellington Airport, 18 June 1987
Reference Number: EP/1987/2949/25A-F
Ansett New Zealand's first Boeing 737 aircraft to fly into Wellington Airport. Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer on the 18th of June 1987.
Further negatives of the Evening Post newspaper, Reference Number PAColl-7327-2 (1639 digitised items)
The Dominion Post :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers, Reference Number PAColl-7327 (2038 digitised items)
Extent: 1 b&w original negative(s) Single image on 35mm negative strip Single negative
Historical Notes: The Boeing 737 had a two man crew, Captains Colin Smith and John Irving. The purpose of the flight was familiarisation with the air route from Christchurch to Auckland in preparation for Ansett's public service which commenced on July 25 1987.
Conditions governing access to original: Not restricted
Citation: Any publication or exhibition must be accompanied by the credit "The Dominion Post Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library."
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One must take care, when writing about well-connected cultural figures, not to abuse the word iconic. But when one writes about the photographer Annie Leibovitz, one almost has to abuse it. Here we have a woman who took two of the most memorable photos of John Lennon, collaborated (to the extent possible) with Hunter S. Thompson, went on tour with the Rolling Stones, followed Richard Nixon out of the White House the last time he left it, convinced Whoopi Goldberg to get into a bathtub of milk, and loved Susan Sontag. This whole post couldn’t possibly contain a complete list of her professional and personal involvement with the, yes, icons of twentieth-century popular culture. Her portraits of them became icons themselves, which, in turn, made Leibovitz herself iconic. For a visually rich sense of the scope of her life and career, look no further than the documentary above, Life Through a Lens.
This 2008 production comes from the PBS-distributed American Masters television series, which we featured on Tuesday. Directed by Leibovitz’s own sister and therefore possessed of the unusual familial insight you’d expect, Life Through a Lens also includes a great many of the hard-to-interview luminaries without which no profile of this photographer could be complete. We hear from Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jann Wenner, Hillary Clinton, Gloria Steinem, Patti Smith, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bette Midler, Yoko Ono, and George Clooney, to name but a few of her admirers who’ve held their own at the business end of her camera. In the four years since this documentary, Leibovitz’s photographs — now of 21st-century celebrities like Miley Cyrus, Sasha Baron Cohen, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and LeBron James — have continued to impress in the pages of Vogue and Vanity Fair. Whenever someone rises toward iconic status, Annie Leibovitz’s visual imagination can’t be far behind. | <urn:uuid:e7dd4561-09de-4596-a464-1a4e5ed1f2ca> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.openculture.com/2012/12/annie_leibovitz_photographer_of_icons_and_iconic_photographer_profiled_on_iamerican_mastersi.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719027.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00302-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.932447 | 422 | 1.851563 | 2 |
This is an important and interesting book on aspects of our religious heritage which until now have escaped the investigation of scholars. History is all too often employed as a weapon for smiting the "infidel." So it was among religiously-minded people in 19th century England. By the beginning of the Victorian era, after the somnolence of the 18th century, religious enthusiasm among both clergy and laity in the established Church revived. This brought about such acrimonious differences it was a wonder they could be accommodated in the same Church. Provoked by a group of Oxford scholars who sought to show that the Church of England was neither Roman Catholic nor Protestant but a middle way between the two, Protestant militants were aroused to demonstrate against and even disrupt church services of which they disapproved. To remind English men and women of the glories of the Reformation they erected memorials in many towns to celebrate the heroic reputation of the martyrs who suffered in the reign of 'Bloody Mary.'Memorials required names and to find out who the victims were and where they met their end the memorial committees turned to the pages of John Foxe's Acts and Monuments of the Christian Martyrs, better known as "Foxe's Book of Martyrs". A most effective work of propaganda in the days of religious warfare, it was reprinted in new editions. Now the target was no longer the Church of Rome, but the Anglo-Catholics or the alleged 'Romanisers.' A perplexing problem for the historian is what the Protestant martyrs actually believed. It is clearly naive to suppose that they died for 19th century parliamentary democracy and liberties. Foxe's criterion of Protestant martyrdom was hatred of Rome and in his anxiety to drum up the numbers he was reticent about or ignorant of the widely varying beliefs of his martyrs. The assumption of the 19th century Protestants was that the English people rose as one to reject popery, but it is impossible to accurately assess the support for state-imposed religious change. Surviving evidence, as the preamble to wills, seems to suggest that people for the most part simply acquiesced in what the government of the day decided was the 'true' religion.
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With this skill you will learn
- Identifying the Economic Effects of Immigration
- Evaluating the Immigration Reforms in the US
Understanding Immigration Questions
2. Which of the following statements are true with respect to immigration into the U.S.?
a. Immigrants from Europe were more than 90% of the total in the first decade of the twentieth century, but less than 20% of the total by the end of the century.
b. By the 2000s, about half of the U.S. immigration came from the rest of the Americas, especially Mexico, and
c. By the end of 2000, about a quarter of the U.S. immigration came from various countries in Asia.
d. all of the above statements are true.
3. Compared to the beginning of the 20th century, immigration now into the United States as a fraction of our population is
a. much greater (more than ten times as large)
b. somewhat greater (between twice as large and ten times as large)
c. somewhat smaller (between one-tenth as large and half as large)
d. about the same
4. The NAFTA was expected to reduce migration from Mexico into the United States because
a. The NAFTA was expected to raise wages in Mexico, reducing the incentive for migration.
b. The NAFTA would reduce the movement of vehicles across the border in which illegal migrants could hide.
c. The NAFTA agreement included a provision for increased enforcement of migration restrictions at the border.
d. The NAFTA was expected to reduce American wages below Mexican wages, causing migration to flow into Mexico instead of into the U.S.
5. Opponents of current U.S. immigration policy argue that
a. Immigrants should be restricted to those with high skills and high wealth.
b. The taxes that immigrants pay in the U.S. are smaller than the benefits they get.
c. Immigrants reduce wages of American unskilled workers.
d. All of the above.
6. By devoting more resources to keeping illegal immigrants from crossing the U.S.- Mexico border, the U.S. has caused
a. Increased illegal immigration
b. Increased taxes to be collected from legal immigrants in the U.S.
c. Immigrants to be exploited by those who offer to help them cross the border.
d. Wages in Mexico to rise.
8. A surge of immigration can affect the economy in a number of different ways. These include:
a. affecting wage levels in the economy.
b. affecting government spending at the federal and local levels.
c. causing a shift to the right in the supply of unskilled labor for a number of jobs, which will lead to lower wages for these jobs.
d. all of the above
9. About one-third of immigrants over the age of 25 lack a high school diploma. As a result, many of the recent immigrants end up in unskilled jobs. As a result:
a. this results in a shift to the right in the supply of unskilled labor for a number of jobs, which will lead to lower wages for these jobs.
b. the middle- and upper-income households that purchase the services of these unskilled workers will benefit from these lower wages.
c. the low-skilled U.S. workers who must compete with low-skilled immigrants for jobs will tend to suffer from immigration.
d. all of the above statements are true.
10. The disruptive effects of immigration include the following:
a. Immigration weighted toward low-skill workers tends to reduce wages for domestic low-skill workers.
b. It is also possible that employers, in the face of abundant low-skill workers may choose production processes which are more labor-intensive than otherwise would have been.
c. Many of the costs imposed by immigrants are costs that arise in state-run programs, like the cost of public schooling and of welfare benefits.
d. All of the above
12. The Congressional Jordan Commission of the 1990s proposed
a. reducing overall levels of immigration and refocusing U.S. immigration policy to give priority to immigrants with higher skill levels.
b. increasing overall levels of immigration and refocusing U.S. immigration policy to give priority to immigrants with higher skill levels.
c. reducing overall levels of immigration and refocusing U.S. immigration policy to give priority to immigrants with lower skill levels.
d. increasing overall levels of immigration and refocusing U.S. immigration policy to give priority to immigrants with lower skill levels.
7. How common is it for people to migrate from one developing country to another
a. More common than the migration from developing countries to developed countries.
b. Less common than the migration from developing countries to developed countries, but more common than migration between developed countries.
c. Less common than migration between developed countries, but more common than the migration from developed countries to developing countries.
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How many people visited Style.com, the online home of Vogue and W magazines, last month? Was it 421,000, or, more optimistically, 497,000? Or was the real number more than three times higher, perhaps 1.8 million?
The answer — which may be any, or none, of the above — is a critical one for Condé Nast, which owns the site, and for companies like Ralph Lauren, which pay to advertise there. Condé Nast’s internal count (1.8 million) was much higher than the tally by ComScore (421,000) or Nielsen/NetRatings (497,000), whose numbers are used to help set advertising rates, and the discrepancies have created a good deal of friction.
Other big media companies — including Time Warner, The Financial Times and The New York Times — are equally frustrated that their counts of Web visitors keep coming in vastly higher than those of the tracking companies. There are many reasons for the differences (such as how people who use the Web at home and at the office are counted), but the upshot is the same: the growth of online advertising is being stunted, industry executives say, because nobody can get the basic visitor counts straight.
“You’re hearing measurement as one of the reasons that buyers are not moving even more money online,” said Wenda Harris Millard, president for media at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and, until June, chief sales officer at Yahoo. “It’s hugely frustrating. It’s one of the barriers preventing us from really moving forward.”
Online advertising is expected to generate more than $20 billion in revenue this year, more than double the $9.6 billion it represented as recently as 2004. Nobody doubts that the figure will grow — particularly as advertisers hone their techniques for aiming messages to particular consumers — but the question remains how much the clashing traffic figures will hold the market back.
“This is a bit of an anomaly because this disagreement doesn’t happen offline,” said Jim Spanfeller, president and chief executive of Forbes.com. By his calculation, Forbes.com had 11.6 million United States visitors last month, far more than the 7.5 million estimated by Nielsen/NetRatings and 5.8 million from ComScore.
Of course, media companies have haggled with advertisers over audience numbers for decades. Television broadcasters cannot prove how many people watch their shows. Print outlets have circulation numbers, but those do not capture multiple readers of each copy. So media companies have needed companies like Nielsen to provide panel-based estimates.
But the Internet has given publishers a new form of ammunition: raw server data with precise numbers of site visits and page views. This data does not correlate directly to the number of visitors, but it does give them ballpark figures that they say are far more accurate than the extrapolations drawn by ratings companies based on panel samplings.
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Best Way to Take CBD Oil for IBS
IBS is an uncomfortable condition that affects around 35 million people in the United States. Since many conventional treatments for IBS cause significant side effects, people who suffer from the symptoms of IBS are on the hunt for alternative treatments. In this guide, learn if CBD works for IBS, and find out the best ways to take this cannabinoid if you’re suffering from IBS symptoms.
Does CBD help IBS?
Over the last decade or so, research into CBD has accelerated at an unprecedented pace, and scientists have realized that CBD may help with a wide variety of serious conditions. While there is no definitive answer regarding whether CBD can help with IBS, a significant amount of research has been invested into this subject, and scientists continue to investigate the potential benefits of CBD when it comes to inflammatory conditions like IBS.
What’s clear is that CBD, as a derivative of the hemp plant, does not have intoxicating properties, making this cannabinoid very different from THC, which is an intoxicating and addictive substance found in the cannabis plant. Therefore, IBS patients can try CBD without worrying about intoxication or any other significant adverse effects.
What is IBS?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an inflammatory condition that affects the colon (large intestine). The most common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are diarrhea and constipation, but other symptoms associated with IBS include abdominal pain, bloating, cramping, and gas. As one of the most uncomfortable conditions that can affect the digestive tract, people with IBS are constantly searching for safe, natural forms of IBS relief.
How does CBD Oil Work?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid that does not significantly stimulate the CB1 and CB2 receptors. These cannabinoid receptors cause the feeling of intoxication that accompanies THC use, and even though full-spectrum CBD can contain up to 0.3% THC, that’s not enough to activate your CB2 or CB1 receptors.
At the same time, CBD has a profound effect on the human endocannabinoid system, which manages a variety of essential bodily processes including digestion. Some researchers believe that endocannabinoid deficiency could be one of the primary causes of both physical and mental health conditions, suggesting that taking CBD oil could offer a wide range of beneficial effects.
What research says about CBD for IBS
As an inflammatory disease that affects the digestive system, IBS is a prime target of natural therapies that provide anti-inflammatory benefits within the digestive tract. While we cannot provide medical advice or make claims regarding the usefulness of taking CBD for any condition, we can still examine the evidence that has been accumulated regarding the use of CBD in treating IBS.
Research into CBD for Inflammation
CBD has been researched extensively for its potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Scientists are keenly interested in determining the potential usefulness of CBD in relieving chronic inflammatory pain and the symptoms of inflammatory conditions like IBS.
Research into CBD for Gastrointestinal Conditions
Researchers have examined the potential usefulness of CBD as a natural modulator of your gut’s mucosal defense system, which plays a critical role in preventing the symptoms of IBS. Current research into the effects of CBD on the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is highly limited, but early results have been promising.
How much CBD oil should I take for IBS?
Different CBD oils contain different amounts of CBD, and each CBD ingestion method affects your body differently. If you decide to use CBD for IBS, however, you may want to start with a standard dose of 10-20 milligrams taken orally per day. In clinical studies, CBD doses as high as 1,500mg tincture which is 50mg of CBD per day have been shown to be well-tolerated in human subjects, but if you’d prefer to use CBD products as sparingly as possible, even a low dose might provide the beneficial effects you’re looking for.
How should I take CBD oil for the best results?
There are quite a few different ways you can take CBD, and some might be more effective for IBS than others:
CBD tinctures for IBS
As orally ingested CBD products, CBD tinctures deliver this cannabinoid directly into your digestive tract. Along the way, however, the CBD in your tincture will also be absorbed under your tongue, potentially limiting the amount of CBD that reaches your digestive system.
CBD capsules for IBS
CBD capsules pass down your esophagus before releasing CBD into your stomach. As a result, capsules might deliver CBD into your digestive tract more efficiently than other ingestion methods.
CBD edibles for IBS
CBD edibles are tasty and convenient, but a lot of the CBD they contain is absorbed into the lining of your mouth as you chew. IBS sufferers might be better off choosing CBD capsules instead.
CBD topicals for IBS
Water-based CBD topicals penetrate your skin and spread CBD throughout underlying tissues. However, topically applied CBD might not penetrate deeply enough to deliver significant concentrations of this cannabinoid into your digestive tract.
Can you rub CBD oil on your stomach?
When you experience abdominal pain due to irritable bowel syndrome, it’s only natural to try addressing the symptoms of this condition at their source. Oil-based CBD products, however, offer very poor skin penetration, so applying CBD oil directly to your stomach is unlikely to provide the results you desire. Use a water-based CBD topical formulation instead, or use an orally ingested CBD product that delivers this cannabinoid directly into your digestive tract.
Using CBD for IBS: The Bottom Line
There isn’t enough evidence to definitively determine whether CBD might help relieve the symptoms of IBS. What’s clear, however, is that every form of CBD is non-intoxicating and remarkably non-toxic, so there’s no reason you should avoid using CBD products as you pursue weight loss and make other lifestyle changes that might help manage IBS. Anyone who has this condition would prefer to treat IBS naturally, and IBS sufferers have nothing to lose by trying CBD oil for this uncomfortable and inconvenient condition.
What You Need to Know About Using CBD for IBS
The Curious Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Gut Health
With the increasing legalization of cannabis and its by-products in the United States, CBD oil — otherwise known as cannabidiol — is everywhere. You can find it in gas stations, grocery stores, as well as in specialty boutiques and cannabis dispensaries, and it’s recommended for a wide range of health concerns.
One of the things CBD is recommended for is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Some early research suggests that CBD may be able to influence your gut inflammation, motility, and even your gut microbiome. Is CBD for IBS a valid treatment option?
Currently, there is almost no direct research suggesting that CBD can improve IBS symptoms.
Let’s explore what CBD is, what we know about the effects of CBD for IBS and the digestive system, and what we know and don’t know about how it may treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or other digestive conditions.
What Is CBD?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of many cannabinoids, which are cannabis plant compounds produced by Cannabis sativa and hemp plants. CBD is non-intoxicating and non-psychoactive. CBD’s more famous cousin, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), is the cannabinoid responsible for the well-known psychoactive effects of smoking or consuming cannabis.
Companies that sell CBD products promote it to help remedy a wide range of health concerns, such as chronic pain [ 1
Trusted Source PubMed Go to source ], headaches, joint pain, appetite, sleep, and digestive complaints like IBS.
CBD appears to be able to act as a pain reliever and has anti-inflammatory properties several hundred times stronger than aspirin . However, there is a tendency to generalize claims about full-spectrum cannabis — extracts of whole cannabis — and CBD alone. To more fully explain, we need to dive into the specifics of the endocannabinoid system.
Endocannabinoid System 101
It may surprise you to learn that the human body creates its own cannabinoids and has a vast network of cannabinoid receptors.
This means your body is wired to benefit from cannabinoids. This endocannabinoid system (ECS) plays an important role in the development, balancing, and resilience of your central nervous system and immune system [3, 4
There are two main types of cannabinoid receptors: CB1, and CB2. CB1 receptors are concentrated primarily in your brain and peripheral nervous system, while CB2 receptors are located not only in your brain and nervous system but also in your digestive and immune systems [ 5
Trusted Source PubMed Go to source ]. CBD can bind to either type of cannabinoid receptor.
Some researchers have proposed that endocannabinoid deficiency may influence gut conditions like IBS, pain conditions, such as fibromyalgia and migraines [ 6
Trusted Source PubMed Go to source ], as well as autoimmune diseases [ 7
Trusted Source PubMed Go to source ]. Endogenous cannabinoids (meaning those produced by your body), like anandamide, are thought to influence pain perception and gut motility (the movement of waste through your digestive tract) [ 8
Trusted Source PubMed Go to source ]. For this reason, many people are excited about the potential of cannabinoids like CBD to help chronic pain, opioid addiction, and IBS symptoms like bloating, constipation, and hypersensitivity [ 9
CBD for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive tract disorder. Frequent digestive systemsymptoms of IBS include [ 10
- Abdominal pain or cramping
- Diarrhea or loose stool (IBS-D), or constipation (IBS-C)
- Food sensitivities
The root causes of IBS vary widely, from bacterial overgrowth to nervous system imbalances that affect gut motility. Because of this, treating IBS requires a multi-faceted approach.
Many people with other digestive conditions — such as Inflammatory Bowel Diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis — also have IBS symptoms.
Does CBD Help IBS?
There is not yet clear evidence that CBD can help IBS symptoms, despite some interesting preliminary results and hopeful theories.
In the end, dietary changes such as a low FODMAP diet [ 11
Trusted Source PubMed Go to source ] have proven and documented benefits for IBS where you don’t have to wait for further research. So, while we explore the research so far about CBD and IBS, please don’t ignore more proven approaches.
Multiple literature reviews suggest that targeting the endocannabinoid system with CBD or other cannabinoids may provide some benefit for IBS patients and their symptom flare-ups, as well as patients with other gastrointestinal disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) [ 16
However, there is little direct clinical evidence to suggest you are likely to benefit from CBD if you have IBS symptoms..
Here is a summary of the evidence that suggests CBD may be beneficial for IBS symptoms:
In a large observational study, CBD was associated with reduced gut and non-specified pain [ 19
Trusted Source PubMed Go to source ], normalize both slow and fast gut motility , and positively affect nerve channels that regulate gut motility and secretion [ 25
Out of all these studies, only two are placebo-controlled clinical trials. The rest are lower quality observational, or animal studies, which may or may not have relevance for humans, and none of them specifically studied IBS. So even though these are positive findings, they are not a clear endorsement of CBD.
Add to that the following study results, which don’t support using CBD for IBS symptoms:
A 2021 SR/MA of 15 nonrandomized studies and 5 RCTs concluded that cannabinoids do not induce clinical remission or affect inflammation in IBD patients (although there may be some improvement in symptoms) [ 27
Using CBD for IBS
CBD oil is allowed to be sold throughout the United States as long as the THC content is below 0.3%. People typically consume CBD products orally as an oil, but they can also be consumed as a tincture (a preparation of CBD in alcohol or glycerin) or edible product (like a gummy or baked good).
In states where cannabis is legal, either for medicinal or recreational use, some CBD products may contain varying levels of THC. Some evidence suggests that therapeutic results are better when CBD is given together with other cannabinoids, including THC [ 30
Trusted Source PubMed Go to source ]. This is known as the “entourage effect.” However, not everyone wants the psychoactive side effects of THC. Read your labels carefully, or request help interpreting the information on product labels.
Your ideal dosage will vary widely depending on your body’s needs, the potency of the product, and your tolerance. For best results, consult with a health care provider or medical professional who is knowledgeable about CBD dosing and your medical condition.
CBD Oil Side Effects and Safety
If you want to try CBD for IBS, keep the following considerations in mind.
CBD Side Effects
CBD is often promoted as a safer alternative to medications, but some people do experience side effects.
CBD and other cannabinoids are metabolized in the liver and intestines.
Too much CBD can damage the liver, especially if mixed with other medications, such as leflunomide, lomitapide, mipomersen, pexidartinib, teriflunomide, and valproate . If you are taking these medications or have an existing liver condition, consult a physician before using CBD.
CBD oil consumption can cause possible side effects [ 32
Trusted Source PubMed Go to source ]. These include:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Decreased appetite
- A minority of people may have an intolerance to cannabis oil or its carrier oils such as sesame oil.
A systematic review and meta-analysis found that adverse gastrointestinal tract events may be more common when CBD and other cannabis-based medicines are ingested rather than inhaled [ 36
Non-FDA-approved CBD products on the market vary greatly in quality and consistency. This raises two potential issues:
Without independent laboratory verification, one cannot know whether the dosage of such products is accurate, if the THC content is less than 0.3%, and whether they are unadulterated and uncontaminated [ 37
Always buy CBD products from manufacturers who are transparent about their production methods, quality-control measures, and potency. Look for independent laboratory verification of product contents.
Probiotics and the Endocannabinoid System
Some very early evidence suggests that the gut microbiome may influence the endocannabinoid system [ 38
One clinical study showed that Lactobacillus probiotic supplementation increased the function of cannabinoid and opioid receptors and reduced pain [ 39
Trusted Source PubMed Go to source ]. Dogs with motility problems who were given probiotics showed an increase in cannabinoid receptor action and improved motility [ 40
Trusted Source PubMed Go to source ]. Another study, albeit in mice, suggested that CBD increased the abundance of beneficial gut bacteria but also increased the expression of inflammatory cytokines [ 41
We know that probiotics are a clinically effective treatment option for a wide range of digestive complaints [ 42
Trusted Source PubMed Go to source ]. We don’t need to know whether their interaction with the endocannabinoid system is one more reason for their benefits, but it’s an interesting line of research for the future.
The Truth About CBD for IBS
CBD may be popular, but there isn’t yet proof that it helps IBS symptoms. While early data suggest it may play a helpful role in regulating gut motility, reducing gut pain, and supporting the nervous system, much more research is needed.
There are many proven and effective treatments for IBS, and it makes sense to keep your focus on these approaches. However, If you’re CBD curious, try CBD as a short-term trial and don’t expect miracles.
CBD for IBS: Everything You Need to Know
IBS is frustrating. There are few effective treatments for the condition, which can make it hard to live your life to the fullest.
Here’s how CBD might be able to help.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is not life-threatening, but it can severely disrupt the quality of life for those affected.
Roughly 1 out of 10 people in the developed world have symptoms consistent with IBS .
Despite how common the condition is, IBS is not well understood. As a result, there are few effective treatment options available aside from managing symptoms.
Here we’ll go over how CBD may be used to support an IBS diagnosis, how to use it, what its limitations are, and how to get the most out of it with other diet and lifestyld modifications.
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The Benefits of CBD Oil For IBS
There are many potential causes for IBS, but much of what triggers the condition remains unknown. Most of the causes point to a loss of equilibrium in the digestive tract. So the carefully orchestrated balance involved with digestion, absorption, immune defense, and excretion is compromised.
Cannabidiol (CBD) helps with this problem because it serves as a way to “calibrate” different parts of the body. It does this by improving the communication between cells through the endocannabinoid system.
The benefits of CBD oil for IBS Include:
- Addresses anandamide deficiencies
- Reduces inflammation [7, 8]
- Inhibits digestive muscle hyperactivity and cramping [5, 6]
- Decreases appetite
CBD will affect the condition differently depending on the form of IBS.
People who have IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D) are likely to experience the most benefit from CBD because cannabis slows muscle contraction in the digestive tract.
But people who have IBS with constipation (IBS-C) can still find benefit from CBD due to the anti-inflammatory, appetite-suppressant, and immune-stimulating properties of the compound.
We’ll get into the different forms of IBS and how CBD is used to support them later on.
What Form of CBD Should I Use?
CBD comes in all different forms. You can buy oils, capsules and concentrates.
When it comes to IBS, the most popular options are oils, capsules, and suppositories.
CBD oils and capsules are easy to take, to store for long periods of time, and can be accurately dosed.
Suppositories have the benefit of delivering the CBD directly to the affected area. This is best for severe IBS-D (more on this below) but can benefit other forms of IBS as well.
What’s The Dose of CBD Oil For IBS?
Dosing CBD can be a challenge because it affects everybody differently.
Some people take 50 mg of CBD per day, while others need more or less.
The dose also depends on the form of CBD you’re taking. As we mentioned, CBD oil and suppositories are the most popular for people with IBS, but the dose for each form varies significantly.
If using oils or capsules, the best way to find a good starting dose it to read through our CBD oil dosing guide.
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For IBS, we recommend starting at the low strength and working your way up slowly to see how you react to CBD.
It will likely take about two or three weeks of regular CBD use before you start noticing any real benefits for your IBS symptoms.
If using CBD suppositories, it’s best to follow the specific instructions listed by the supplier on the packaging. Concentrations can vary from one CBD suppository to the next.
How to Get the Most Out of CBD Oil for IBS
CBD shouldn’t be used alone to treat IBS. This condition is highly complex and involves multiple organ systems.
Other forms of treatment, including dietary changes and physical activity, are essential. If these lifestyle changes aren’t addressed, CBD is not likely to have any effect at all.
You can think of CBD as a bus driver — it will drive the occupants towards a destination, but they can’t arrive without a well-maintained bus filled with gas.
CBD is a tool to help alleviate uncomfortable symptoms of IBS and is used to bring the body back to balance.
What is CBD Oil?
CBD stands for cannabidiol. It’s one of the primary cannabinoids in the cannabis plant.
Most CBD oils on the market today come from the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa), which is a strain of cannabis naturally low on THC — the primary psychoactive cannabinoid.
This means that most CBD products on the market have no psychoactive effects.
CBD is used as a health supplement for a wide range of medical conditions. It owes much of its ability to support health to its involvement with the endocannabinoid system.
The endocannabinoid system regulates balance in the body, otherwise known as homeostasis. This includes the immune, digestive, neurological, musculoskeletal, and integumentary (skin) systems.
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Irritable bowel syndrome (or IBS) is classified as a syndrome, rather than a disease because it’s a set of symptoms that can’t be linked to a particular cause.
IBS can be summarized as a “widespread dysfunction of the digestive tract.”
Symptoms involve bloating, abdominal pain, indigestion, and changes in bowel movements (constipation or diarrhea, which can be severe).
The symptoms of IBS are very similar to those of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The difference is that IBD has inflammation present in the gastrointestinal tract, confirmed by Lab tests and special cameras inserted in the digestive system.
If no inflammation is present to confirm a diagnosis of IBD, an IBS diagnosis is given instead.
In this process, there are some diagnostic criteria put in place by various experts, but none of them are conclusive and not all doctors agree on them for a diagnosis of IBS.
The most popular criteria doctors tend to use is something called the Rome III Criteria.
IBS Diagnosis: The Rome III Criteria Checklist
In order to meet a diagnosis of IBS, the patient must have the following symptoms:
- Recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort at least 3 days per month over 3 months
- Symptoms involving at least two of the following characteristics:
- Improvement of symptoms with defecation
- Onset associated with a change in stool frequency
- Onset associated with a change in stool form
If these criteria are met and there is no other explanation for a cause (such as inflammation, traumatic damage, or infectious disease) the patient is diagnosed with IBS.
Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome:
3 Types of IBS & the Effects of CBD
20-50% of visits to a gastroenterologist end in a diagnosis of IBS , making it the most common functional disorder of the digestive system.
Gastroenterologists further classify IBS according to the most predominant symptoms:
1. Diarrhea-Dominant IBS (IBS-D)
This refers to IBS presented primarily with diarrhea.
IBS-D symptoms indicate that the bowels are filling with water. Common precursors for this include high sodium foods, a poor gut membrane, and hyperactive muscle activity in the digestive tract.
With high sodium foods and poor membrane control, water begins to accumulate in the areas filled with salty foods. This happens because of a principle in biophysics called osmosis: the water goes where the salt is. As the intestines fill up with water, it causes diarrhea.
Additionally, many people with IBS-D experience hyperactive muscle activity in the intestinal tract. When the muscles become spastic, they experience cramping, abdominal pain, and bloating. The digestive tract pushes food through too quickly without properly breaking it down and absorbing it. Instead, unabsorbed foods begin to ferment in the large intestine, causing severe bloating, nausea, and diarrhea.
CBD is useful for this type of IBS because it can reduce spastic muscle activity in the gut, allowing it to properly digest and absorb nutrients. For this type of IBS, it’s best to combine CBD with a low-sodium diet and a good source of soluble fiber.
2. Constipation-Dominant IBS (IBS-C)
IBS-C stands for IBS presented predominantly with constipation.
This type of IBS indicates low activity in the digestive tract. Pancreatic enzymes, bile, and stomach acid are scant. These enzymes help break down our food and stimulate the smooth muscle lining our intestines. This stimulation causes the muscles to expand and contract, moving food along the digestive tract.
If there is a problem with the secretion of digestive enzymes or muscle movement in the intestinal tract, we become constipated.
This can be extremely uncomfortable, causing symptoms such as severe bloating, feelings of fullness, nausea, fatigue, and physical belly distention.
Although nothing will produce the same level of benefit as a change in the diet, CBD does offer some unique benefits to this form of IBS.
CBD increases anandamide — a naturally occurring endocannabinoid responsible for slowing bowel movement, fighting inflammation, and controlling microbiome diversity.
3. Alternating IBS (IBS-A) or Mixed-type IBS (IBS-M)
This form of IBS involves alternating bouts of diarrhea and constipation.
The potential causes of this type of IBS are far more variable and can involve factors of both. For several months, the patient may suffer from constant diarrhea, followed by several months of severe constipation. The sudden changes in bowel activity can be due to dietary, neurological, or immunological factors — making the cause hard to isolate and treat.
CBD is useful for this type of IBS because it doesn’t push the digestive function in any specific direction. Instead, it improves the body’s ability to regulate homeostasis. Along with other therapies to manage symptoms, the body has a better chance of returning to a higher state of health on its own.
What Causes IBS?
The exact cause of IBS is not yet understood — but there are some well-accepted theories in the medical community.
Suspected Causes of IBS Include:
Western countries including Canada, The United States, and Sweden have the highest rates of IBS in the world [11, 12]. In the United States, roughly 1 in 10 people suffer from IBS.
These nations often consume diets high in processed foods. Foods that have been highly processed tend to have poor nutritional content (in terms of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals) and are high in calories (in the form of fat or sugar).
When we eat these foods, they tend to move slowly through our digestive tract due to the lack of fiber and bulk of the food.
The slow movement and high sugar content cause this food to ferment in the digestive tract by bacteria living there. Fermentation in this context is bad for our digestive functioning — it causes bloating, pain, and changes in bowel movements.
One of the main dietary treatments for IBS is called a low FODMAPS diet, which substitutes highly processed foods for high-fiber, low sugar ones.
Frequent fermentation of processed sugars can damage the structural integrity of the digestive lining over time — leading to accumulation of fluid and diarrhea (IBS-D) or lack of movement in the muscles in the small and large intestines causing constipation (IBS-C).
2. Viral Infection
Viral infections can cause a lot of damage to the body. Many people report their IBS symptoms started shortly after getting a stomach bug overseas. After a few days of illness, they seemed to be getting better, but their gut never fully recovered.
Viruses disrupt normal cellular function, hijacking our cells to manufacture more viruses and preventing them from their job. They can wreak havoc on an entire organ in a short amount of time.
The digestive lining is home to a complex ecosystem of bacteria and fungal species called the microbiome. The microbiome is heavily involved with digestion and absorption in the digestive tract. When we fall ill with a virus, this can cause dramatic changes to the microbiome, leaving us with long-lasting side-effects, such as IBS.
3. Neurological Dysfunction
The movement of the intestinal tract (called peristalsis) is a complex orchestra of muscle contractions working together to move food through the intestinal tract. This involves careful innervation both locally and in collaboration with the brain.
Many people find that when they drink coffee, it stimulates a bowel movement. This is a good visualization of how the nervous system affects the digestive tract.
If our nervous system is in a state of constant stimulation, we are likely to develop diarrhea (IBS-D).
If we experience the opposite (insufficient stimulation), we are likely to end up with constipation (IBS-C).
Based on neurological activity, we can compare IBS types with other side-effects that often affect IBS patients at the same time.
Neurological Characteristics of IBS and Related Side-Effects:
|IBS type||Nervous System Activity||Related Side-Effects|
|IBS-D||Too stimulated||Anxiety Panic disorders Insomnia Heart palpitations|
|IBS-C||Not stimulated enough||Fatigue Depression|
|IBS-A||Either too stimulated or not enough||Anxiety Panic disorders Insomnia Heart palpitations Fatigue Depression Immune deficiencies|
Although IBS by definition does not require visible or detectable inflammation, numerous studies have shown that IBS sufferers have low-grade inflammation of the gut wall . This inflammation may be too subtle to be picked up by blood tests or visual inspection with colonoscopies/endoscopies.
Common Medications Used to Treat IBS
Lifestyle and diet changes will have the most impact on treating IBS. Besides the low FODMAP diet, it can help to reduce stress and get more exercise.
In some cases, medications can be prescribed to help reduce the symptoms of IBS. For diarrhea, drugs like loperamide, rifaximin, or eluxadoline may help. Fiber supplements, laxatives, lubiprostone, or linaclotide can be used to treat constipation. Abdominal pain can be relieved with antispasmodics. Sometimes antidepressants are prescribed for those with more extreme cases.
The Endocannabinoid System & IBS
The endocannabinoid system is thought to play a major role in IBS .
The CB1 and CB2 endocannabinoid receptors are used to regulate different processes in the human body — many of which are present in the digestive tract.
CBD for Other Functional Disorders
IBS is considered a functional disorder, suggesting there’s a clear problem with the function of the organ without an apparent cause.
Other conditions that fit this category are fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome — both of which are also improved with regular CBD use. The mysterious nature of these conditions makes it difficult to pinpoint exactly why CBD is so useful for treating them, but the likely explanation is the role CBD plays in homeostasis.
Homeostasis is the state of balance in the body. It penetrates virtually every aspect of life — from body temperature to digestive enzyme secretion. Any issues with homeostasis can negatively affect our health.
CBD serves as a useful tool for regulating homeostasis, which is why this compound has so many different benefits.
Key Takeaways: Using CBD for IBS
Although IBS isn’t well understood, it likely involves a combined dysfunction of multiple organ systems, lifestyle habits, and diet — CBD offers broad benefits towards different variations of the condition.
It’s best to use CBD in the form of an oil, capsule, or suppository for optimal results. It’s also important to take CBD oil for long periods of time to exert its full effects. CBD can take a while to start providing benefits for this condition because there are many factors involved.
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The General Synod meeting in York passed a motion to begin a theological study on the implications of promoting women to the Church of England's highest offices--but only after a formal vote was demanded by opponents of the move in order to gauge the strength of opinion among bishops, clergy and lay members.
The motion was designed to maximise support, and succeeded as the bishops voted 36 to 1 in favour of the study, clergy members by 154 to 39 and laity by 165 to 49. More radical moves to speed up the appointment of women bishops were thrown out.
Women were first ordained into the Church of England priesthood six years ago, but any further moves will require not only the eventual approval of the synod but also parliamentary legislation.
Afterwards the proposer, the Venerable Judith Rose, Archdeacon of Tonbridge, Kent, one of the most senior ordained women in the church, said: "The debate needs to continue and I hope this will give a positive incentive to push forward."
Mrs Rose, herself one of the first women to be ordained, will be long retired before female bishops are appointed. "Because of my age I am never going to be a potential candidate, although the colour purple suits me quite well," she said.
Even though Sunday's proposal was limited, it caused opponents of women priests to claim that promoting women further would split the church and further complicate ecumenical discussions with the Roman Catholic Church, which does not recognise the ability of women to be priests in any form.
One opponent, the Rev Angus MacLeay of Houghton in Carlisle diocese told the Synod: "The important fact is that Jesus did not allow female oversight. The witness of the New Testament is clear."
There are fears that the 1,000 Anglican churches in England which at the moment still do not accept the authority of women priests may harden their opposition by refusing to recognise even male clergy if they are ordained by women bishops.
More than 450 clergy left the ministry following women's ordination--some of them to become Roman Catholics--a move which has so far cost the Church of England £15.6m in compensation payouts to them for the cost to their consciences.
Sister churches in the United States, New Zealand and Canada already have women bishops and the Scottish Episcopal Church is likely to appoint them soon.
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As many of you are aware my son attends New Connections Academy in Palatine, it has turned his life and his educational experiences around. There is no other school like it in the area that I’m aware of that specializes in programs for kids who suffer from autism but are high-functioning or have Asperger’s Syndrome.
This is also a great example of where a privately run program has stepped in to fill a void not being filled by the public schools. It’s a well-run facility with an incredible staff making differences in the lives of these kids every day. I’m glad to see more kids will be able to benefit from this program instead of trying to be placed in a program not designed for their disability. Too many times HFA and AS kids are being placed in ED (formerly “BD”) classrooms where they fall under bad influences (think of a child with HFA or AS as a giant button waiting to be pushed by a child with emotional issues). Or they get put in an LOP or similar classroom with students with more profound learning disabilities where they get bored and cause problems.
As the demand for these programs increases they will continue to expand. So if you have a child who suffers from HFA or AS I encourage you to insist on a placement that fits your child’s disability. It is your child’s right under IDEA to be placed in a such a program — the fit that is right for your child not the fit that is right for the school district. There is no greater advocate for your child than you, it’s up to you to insist on the proper placement so I encourage you to go into your next IEP meeting prepared and with the facts on what’s right for your child. By simply going along with a placement that may not be right for your child you aren’t doing him any favors and you’re ensuring there isn’t enough demand for programs like New Connections Academy. | <urn:uuid:ecf7c1a8-8adc-40da-b491-87ffd3395c7f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://wguyfinley.com/2008/10/08/daily-herald-palatine-school-plans-to-expand/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.970574 | 414 | 1.625 | 2 |
Pine Island is located in Lee County and made up of five unincorporated towns: Pine Island Center, Bokeelia, Pineland, St. James City and Matlacha. The Intracoastal Waterway passes through Pine Island Sound, to the west of the Island. Matlacha Pass runs between Pine Island and the mainland. Pine Island lies west of Cape Coral. Pine Island is made from the same coral rock as the mainland compared to the sandy barrier islands like Sanibel and Captiva.
The Calusa people are thought to have inhabited Pine Island since the year 300. Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon is thought to have landed near Pine Island in 1513. Due to wars and disease brought by the Spanish explorers, the Calusa died out in the 1700′s and the Island was uninhabited until 1873.
Pine Island’s secluded and quant atmosphere is part of its charm. People say it reminds them of the Florida Keys 25 years ago. Because it is fringed with mangroves rather than sandy beaches, it has escaped the concrete and skyscrapers found in many tourist locations.
Homes for sale in Pine Island are affordable but not always abundant. When people find a Pine Island home that meets their needs, it is usually off the market relatively fast. Don’t miss your opportunity to own a piece of this Island paradise.
Pine Island is also known for its beautiful sunsets, friendly people and world class fishing. This undiscovered wonder will captivate and amaze you.
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Concerned with the dangers posed by multiple vulnerabilities left unpatched by Oracle, a security researcher has...
gone public with information on six flaws -- three high-risk -- and recommends workarounds.
Alexander Kornbrust, a security researcher with Red-Database-Security GmbH, said he "tried to be fair" with Oracle Corp. when it came to releasing details on the flaws. But, he said, "more than 650 days [between 663 and 718 days] should be sufficient, even for a large company." He added that he told Oracle three months ago that he would announce these issues publicly if the company didn't produce a patch in its July roundup of fixes. Kornbrust also offered Oracle additional time to fix the flaws if it needed an extension, but the company never asked for additional time.
And he isn't the only one. It's widely known in the industry that a number of security researchers, including David Litchfield of NGSSoftware, have reported security issues to Oracle that remain unresolved -- in many cases more than a year later.
"Some people assume that there is a communication problem between Oracle and Red-Database-Security. That's possible," Kornbrust said. "But why has David Litchfield also 13 high and four medium security bugs open for almost a year? The next patch is scheduled for October 2005 -- more than one year. I heard similar complaints about slow patch process from iDefense and AppSecInc."
Kornbrust said the most serious of the flaws is the ability to overwrite any file via desname in Oracle Reports. It affects Oracle Reports 6.0, 6i, 9i and 10g. Oracle Reports, a component of the Oracle Application Server, is used in the E-Business Suite and many large customers use it as reporting tool for their enterprise applications. "An attacker could destroy Oracle Application Server on the Web by just modifying a URL," he added. "Vulnerable Reports servers can be found via Google Hacking. Within minutes an attacker could destroy several Application Servers." Click here for a workaround.
He also noted that two flaws that allow OS command execution are particularly serious.
A high-risk flaw in Oracle Forms Services, a component of the Application Server used in Oracle's E-Business Suite and a number of enterprise applications, can allow OS command execution, Kornbrust said. The vulnerability affects Oracle [Web] Forms 4.5, 5.0, 6.0, 6i, 9i and 10g. Click here for his workaround.
"Oracle Forms Services starts forms executables [*.fmx] from any directory and any user on the application server. These forms are executed as user Oracle or System [Windows]," Kornbrust wrote in the advisory. "An attacker able to upload a specially crafted forms executable to the application server is able to run any OS command and can overtake the application server. The upload could be done via Webdav, SMB, Webutil, SAMBA, NFS, FTP, etc. By using the form or module parameter with an absolute path it is possible to execute forms executables from ANY directory and ANY user."
Another high-risk flaw can allow an attacker to run any OS command via unauthorized
The advisory states: "Oracle Reports starts reports executables [*.rep or *.rdf] from any directory and any user on the application server. These reports are executed as user Oracle or System [Windows]. An attacker able to upload a specially crafted reports executable to the application server is able to run any OS command or read and write text files on the application server [e.g. wdbsvr.app containing Oracle passwords]. By using the report parameter with an absolute path it is possible to execute reports executables from ANY directory and ANY user."
The other flaws are less severe and include two medium-risk information disclosure flaws; one in desformat and another in customized parameters. The remaining low-risk cross-site scripting flaw affects Oracle Reports.
"Customers should read the advisories carefully, try to understand the problem(s) and try to implement the workarounds on their test system first," Korbrust recommended. "If everything is working they should implement these workarounds on their production system.
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I remember my first online accounts. I just wish I could find them.
When I was a teenager, there was some blogging or profile site most people in my school had, and I can’t for the life of me remember what it was (I’m pretty sure it wasn’t Friendster, MySpace, Xanga or LiveJournal — I really have no idea). I do remember my page having a black background and lime green text, and there was a little “about me” section. I remember this because my brother, who was in college at the time, saw it and told my mom it existed. I proceeded to get in trouble for using foul language — “the Sox suck!” — when expressing my Cubs fanaticism. Ah, teenage angst.
This page has to be on the Internet somewhere. So does the MySpace page I maintained until at least 2005. I can’t find them.
I asked some cybersecurity experts for some tips on how to find, and close, those old accounts.
1. Resurrect Old Usernames
Going to sites where you think you had an account and trying to use a “forgot username/password” function might help you scrub old accounts from the Internet, but it’s tough to remember all the places you’ve had accounts.
“We forget about these things and we don’t remember what our footprint is,” said Todd G. Shipley, president and CEO of Vere Software and a former investigator for the Reno, Nev., police department. Because people tend to use the same usernames (and passwords, unfortunately) across multiple platforms, try plugging it into search engines. “Google the username and see if it shows up someplace.”
2. Exhaust the Search Engines
A quick Google search isn’t likely to get you very far, especially if you have a large online presence. (For example, because my name is on everything I write, I had to go through more than a dozen pages of search results to get to some old stuff.) Try using a variety of engines, like Bing, Yahoo, Ask, DuckDuckGo and others.
“It’s time consuming, and it’s a pain…, but it’s how you do it,” said Alexis Moore, an author of books on cyberbullying and cyber self-defense. You never know what sort of information you plugged into old profiles, so Moore recommends trying everything, like old addresses and phone numbers.
Shipley said he always uses Spokeo in investigations, but you have to pay for the service. He also recommends setting up a Google Alert for your name, because sometimes obscure accounts pop up in them.
3. Contact the Site Administrator
If you find an old account or are certain you had one and can’t get into it, all you can do is contact the site and ask for access. That’s a tough route to take, though. Shipley said companies often aren’t helpful in accessing an account, especially if you don’t have access to the email address associated with it, so you have to be persistent. Even if you hire a consultant or a reputation management company to do the heavy lifting, they may not be successful.
I spent several hours searching for old accounts under various usernames and email addresses I had, and it wasn’t a very fruitful effort. I found a bunch of meaningless stuff — random services I signed up for once and forgot about — and an old Twitter account I never used. The search helped me delete a few old things, but I never found the elusive MySpace or that first social profile.
That’s just my experience, however. It’s worth trying, because even if you’re not looking yourself up, someone else — like a future employer — is. I also talked to a lawyer about finding old accounts, and he recommended leaving instructions in your will for handling your online presence.
“My experience comes in as an attorney who works with people arranging their estate plans and trying to reassure that their assets — that would include their digital assets — are taken care of, either during any period of incapacity or upon their passing,” said Stanley Brooks, a lawyer in Wellesley, Mass. He said many online terms and conditions limit who can access an account, making a mess of things when that user dies and family members want to access it.
You may also want to track down these old accounts because of the identity theft risks. Did you post the name of your elementary school to that MySpace page? What about lamenting the loss of your beloved family pet in your blog? Believe it or not, an identity thief can use this information, combined with your name, to make a solid attempt at hacking your accounts. Often, these small details are used as security questions, which is exactly what can make you vulnerable. If you’re worried about your online accounts being compromised, in addition to using these tips, it’s also smart to monitor your bank accounts regularly, clean up your email inbox to prevent phishing and malware, and check your credit regularly to combat new-account fraud.
Here’s the takeaway: Google yourself often, authorize others to access your information upon your death and try to be smarter about how you use the Internet than you were a decade ago.
More on Identity Theft:
- Identity Theft: What You Need to Know
- How Do I Dispute an Error on My Credit Report?
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Olof Olsson (1841-1900)
Third President of Augustana College, 1891-1899
Born in Karlskoga in the province of Värmland in 1841, Olof Olsson studied theology at Uppsala University and was ordained in the Church of Sweden. In 1869, he immigrated to Kansas with a small group of pietistic Swedes.
Happily ministering to his congregation, Olsson was a reluctant recruit to the faculty of the Theological Seminary in 1876. Trained also as an organist, Olsson brought an interest in music and theology to the college. One of his first acts as a faculty member was to lead the first tour of an Augustana musical organization: In 1877, Olsson took his group of musicians to visit the Kansas congregation he had left behind.
Thus, two traits of Olsson's emerged early in his association with Augustana: his ability to connect to the people of the Synod and his belief in music as an important element of religious experience.
To restore his fragile health, Professor Olsson took a curative leave in Europe where he visited historical Lutheran sites and attended concerts. On April 4, 1879, he heard a performance of G.F. Handel's Messiah in London and at that moment determined to form an oratorio society in Rock Island that would perform the same work. A little more than a year later, a small oratorio society made up of faculty, students, and community members sang portions of Messiah, thereby launching a tradition that continues to this day.
In 1891, three years after he resigned as professor, Olsson was called to the presidency of Augustana College. Reluctant though he may have been to assume strenuous administrative duties, Olsson faced his new assignment with optimism and determination. The problems were many: insufficient financial support, exacerbated by competition from new and growing conference schools in the Synod, varying standards of teaching, and pressures to expand and liberalize the curriculum by offering electives.
Olsson addressed these challenges. He oversaw the revision of the curriculum, which, while emphasizing the original plan of teaching the classics, language, history, religion, science, and mathematics, now offered two tracks, either a classical or a scientific, plus an opportunity to choose a small number of electives. Olsson maintained close relationships with the people of the Synod, welcoming the attendance of students from the local community; led the effort to strengthen athletics by building a gymnasium; introduced the first in a series of library publications; and, above all, encouraged the growth of literary societies and of music.
In 1893, at the Jubilee celebration of the Diet of Uppsala, the University of Uppsala awarded honorary degrees for the first time to Swedish Americans — C.A. Swensson, president of Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas, and Olof Olsson. This distinction was a fitting tribute to Olsson who touched the people of the Augustana Synod and promoted music for the glory of God. | <urn:uuid:3b12fe67-344f-4670-af4f-4e55b958809d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://augustana.edu/about-us/president/presidents/olsson | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571584.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812045352-20220812075352-00670.warc.gz | en | 0.96846 | 630 | 2.15625 | 2 |
This weekend I taught my son to ride his bike. Never did I think this milestone would encompass so many life lessons I will need to teach him throughout life.
Use your brakes when you need to. There will be times when you see something arising ahead of you and have time to slowly come to a stop. There will be other times you need to slam on your breaks—coming to a halt, god willing, fast enough to avoid collision
Constantly be aware of your surroundings. The path that you’re on may quickly drop off or take a sharp turn that you were not expecting. As much as you need to be focused on where you’re at in that moment, you’re also constantly moving forward.
When you do fall off, get right back on. If you’re discouraged, if you’re scared, if you’re feeling defeated, you still must get back on. But do not worry: Although you will need to ride alone at times, I am still close behind you.
Wear your helmet. The times when you chance it will never be worth the risk. Never leave your protective gear at home.
Keep both hands on the handlebars. Maintain full control of the direction you’re headed in at all times—again, at all times. You are the captain of this ride. When you take one hand off the bars, you’re sure to lose balance.
When you get a flat tire, realize it happened for a reason. Learn why. Repair it. And then try to be on the lookout to keep that same setback from happening again.
Be ready to dig in your heels as you approach the hills, and when you come to your descent, remember what it was that got you to the top: hard work, persistence, and never-ending strength. Be proud.
When you falter, when you do lose control, use your legs to brace you. And when they give out and you fall farther, remember the hands that caught your fall will surely be strong enough to lift you back up.
Know that you are able to and will need to change gears. Be ready to shift gears and speeds and possibly direction at a moment’s notice.
Enjoy this ride you’re on, but be ready for detours and roadblocks. Surprisingly enough, they may take you in a direction you never planned, but one that in the end may lead you to greater heights with some pretty incredible views. Don’t rush off to your next destination without first enjoying the view right before you.
No matter how long of a time you are away from riding, you will never forget how to go. Simply hop back on, have confidence, and trust that your legs will remember their job to move your forward. It’s never too late to try just one more time.
When you become tired and need to recharge, take a break. When you become frustrated, pause, reflect, and then begin again. Resting is necessary; it will keep you from the dangers of burning out. Be mindful of when you need to use every last ounce of energy and when it is going to be beneficial to keep some of it in reserve.
Never look back. Never. Your tracks have already been laid, and now you’re focus is on the journey at hand. Remember, you’re constantly moving forward.
When you’ve pushed past your limits, do not focus on the riders beside you or ahead of you. Remember this is your individual race. Stay focused on your ride, not someone else’s.
Though your path may be covered with uneven ground, with more stones and unforeseen pot holes than one would like, that is part of the journey. Those bumps make you appreciate the straight, smooth trails even more.
Always know your compass that leads you home. Never ride so that you’re unable to find your way back.
And most importantly, as much as I don’t want to let go of my grip, I know that you are ready to ride on your own. Always remember that despite me letting go, I am still behind you the entire way. Even when you can’t see me, I still follow behind you to celebrate your victories, comfort your falls, and above all, remind you even when it’s hardest, to dust yourself off, get back up, and ride on.
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The North America Biofertilizer Market report defines and segments the biofertilizers market in North America with analysis and forecast of revenue. The biofertilizers market in North America is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4% from 2013 to 2018.
Biofertilizers is an emerging market in North America. Agriculture as well as arable land here has been declining over the period of time, due to heavy industrial activities, mining, and urbanization in the region. Due to the rampant use of chemical fertilizers, the fertility of the soil is declining. In order to maintain the soil fertility as well as the yield of the crop, the farmers are heading towards organic manures and biofertilizers. However, the lack of support from the governments for organic farming is restricting the growth of the industry. Nevertheless, in the recent scenario a shift towards the organic farming is favoring the growth of the biofertilizers industry.
U.S. is the major market, acquiring 64% of the total market revenue,as of 2012. Mexico is the emerging market in the North American biofertilizer industry.
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Coffin in Fashion
John Coffin is proceeding through the ranks on the basis of hard work and inspired deductive reasoning. Newly promoted to the rank of sergeant, he determines to use the extra money to purchase a house in the London of the “swinging sixties.” It is not much of a house, indeed it needs a great deal in the way of repairs. Still, it is a piece of property--it will assist Coffin in achieving the measure of respectability he must have in order to continue to advance in his chosen profession.
Unfortunately, the workmen whom Coffin hires to recondition his new house discover the body of a dead child beneath the floor. Although Coffin is not a suspect (the time elapsed since the child’s death rules him out), he finds it impossible not to involve himself in the case. In fact, he is drawn both professionally and emotionally toward a chief suspect in the case, Rose Hilaire, and her equally suspect son Steve. Moreover, Coffin forms a developing friendship with Rose’s attractive and talented assistant Gabriel.
In consequence, despite his repeated assertions that “it’s not my case,” Coffin pursues his investigation both in the exotic world of high fashion and in the working-class neighborhood that surrounds his new address--in the latter case, a milieu in which the police are perceived as anything but friends.
It is customary in a series such as this to move the central character carefully through a chronological sequence--adding nuances and new personages as circumstances dictate. Another method is to begin at a particular point and on occasion make reference to earlier periods when the protagonist was beginning the rise to the original point of acquaintance. Gwendoline Butler, on the other hand, prefers to operate in the distant past, but with frequent references to future success and impending tragedy on the part of her central character. Moreover, she also makes use of the literary device in which part of the story is told through the eyes of other individuals involved in the episode under examination. Thus, the reader is treated to seeing events through the eyes of Rose and Gabriel as well as John Coffin. COFFIN IN FASHION is the third in this series; it is to be hoped that it will not be the last. | <urn:uuid:f6602c96-46d3-483d-b0ce-a32cf6c2d7e1> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://www.enotes.com/topics/coffin-fashion | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560284405.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095124-00036-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.968386 | 463 | 1.617188 | 2 |
John C. Duncan, a native son of Oklahoma and a member of one of the pioneer families of the state, is numbered among the progressive real estate operators of Ochelata and is a man of keen business discernment and sound judgment, who has attained high standing in commercial circles here. He was born in the southern part of the state, near Fort Smith, on the 20th of April, 1859, his parents being John and Elizabeth (Saunders) Duncan, the latter of whom removed from Georgia to Indian Territory with the Cherokee tribe, of which she was a member. The father was also a native of Georgia and became one of the pioneer settlers of Indian Territory, devoting his attention to the cultivation of the soil. Both parents are deceased.
In the Cherokee Male Seminary at Tahlequah, Oklahoma, John C. Duncan acquired his education and upon starting out in life for himself he chose the occupation of farming, which he continued to follow for some time. For the past seventeen years he has been engaged in the real estate business at Ochelata, during which period he has negotiated many important property transfers. His judgment is rarely at fault concerning the value of real estate and its possible rise or diminution in price, and the integrity of his business methods has commended him to the confidence and support of the public.
In 1885 Mr. Duncan was united in marriage to Miss Joanna Rogers, a daughter of Charles and Nancy (Patton) Rogers. Her father, a native of Georgia, came to Indian Territory when a child with his parents who were early pioneers of Oklahoma. He was a son of Captain John Rogers, the first chief of the Cherokees west of the Mississippi river. W. C. Rogers, a brother of Mrs. Duncan, was the last chief of that tribe to rule west of the Mississippi. He was a man of brilliant mind, a forceful writer, and was associated with every progressive movement in the state. He followed the occupation of farming and was also a prominent and successful merchant, owning a chain of stores in Oklahoma. He was a thirty-second degree Mason and stood high in that order, to which all of the male members of the Rogers family belonged. He passed away on the 8th of November, 1917, his demise being the occasion of deep and widespread regret. Mrs. Duncan’s mother was a native of Missouri, while Mrs. Duncan’s birth occurred on a farm on Bird creek, five miles north of Skiatook (which is a Cherokee word, meaning big man), in Osage county, Oklahoma, on the 3d of February, 1861. She was educated at the Female Seminary at Park Hill, near Tahlequah, from which she was graduated with the class of 1881, and for twenty years she devoted her attention to teaching, becoming well known as an educator. From 1881 until 1883 she had charge of a school in Pawhuska, after which she returned to the Cherokee Nation, where she engaged in teaching until the admission of Oklahoma to statehood. She is a woman of marked intellectual attainments and was the originator of the grade system in this state, which is patterned after the system used in Illinois. Her work in this connection was highly complimented by Hon. John D. Benedict, who served as a member of the first state board of education, under appointment of Governor Haskell. She is greatly interested in civic affairs and is president of the Parent Teachers Club of Ochelata and also of the local organization of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, and she is likewise identified with the Eastern Star. During the World war she devoted much time to Red Cross work and she is deeply and helpfully interested in church activities, her support being given to those measures and movements which tend to uplift the individual and thus bring a higher moral standard to the community. Mr. Duncan’s activities in the real estate field have been a direct agency in the up-building and improvement of Ochelata and an organization of his life record indicates a ready sagacity and a keen discernment in business projects, as well as a notable wisdom in investment. In all matters of citizenship his influence is cast on the side of advancement and improvement and his many substantial traits of character have won for him the esteem and goodwill of a large circle of friends. | <urn:uuid:8264b6c6-d072-4871-a9ec-9aa7b5a83719> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | https://www.accessgenealogy.com/oklahoma/biography-of-john-c-duncan.htm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720941.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00519-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.987241 | 883 | 1.859375 | 2 |
Anchor Breakfast will honor DOCK's departing director
People in need often live in neighborhoods in need. A case in point is the Booker T. Washington neighborhood, one of Melbourne's poorest communities, and for a long time a dangerous place for kids.
Drug dealers were all too visible in this primarily African-American enclave near Eau Gallie and street crime was part of the daily routine for both young and old. Abandoned, blighted properties were common. Here, a dilapidated apartment complex was nicknamed "The Bottoms" because it was the go-to place for those seeking drugs.
Little by little, however, the community has changed for the better, thanks to resident leaders who stood their ground against those who would destroy the streets they loved. Helping them with their goal for a better, safer place in which to live are organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and the Brevard Neighborhood Development Center, or BNDC. The latter has embedded itself in the community with projects such as the razing of The Bottoms to make way for Greater Heights, an 18-unit complex of colorful, Key West-style apartments that are affordable for the working poor and the elderly.
BNDC also operates the Dorcas Outreach Center for Kids, aka The DOCK, an after-school haven where kids from kindergarten through high school can find adults eager to help them with everything from homework to issues at home. Up to 50 kids stream into the DOCK every day after school. Here they find a structured, nurturing environment where they can receive help with their homework, get healthy snacks, do arts and crafts and play in a safe environment. Positive choices affecting health, behavior and attitude are modeled by the staff and volunteers. The DOCK is more than the kids, too, for it is also a gathering place for the entire community.
DOCK grandmom Theressa Miller, president of the DOCK Parent Booster Club, grew up in the neighborhood and has seen the changes for the better.
"It is much safer now," she said. "We don't have to worry about our kids getting hurt."
BNDC has been an important component in the revitalization of Miller's neighborhood.
"BNDC continues to be a vibrant and critical part of the social fabric of the Booker T. Washington neighborhood," said the United Way member agency's executive director, Lynn Brockwell-Carey.
The faith-based nonprofit, named FLORIDA TODAY's Organization of the Year in 2009, has accomplished much. Last year, 99 children and teens were part of the DOCK family and 23 families found their home at Greater Heights.
"Many of these families have been living at Greater Heights for multiple years, pointing to the dignity parents have when they can afford the rent and the stability this provides for their children," Brockwell-Carey said.
The agency's tiny group of staff and large number of volunteers invite the community to join them in celebrating the children of The DOCK and the families of Greater Heights during the organization's annual Anchor Breakfast at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 8, at the Melbourne Hilton Rialto, 200 Rialto Place, Melbourne.
Guest speaker for the breakfast is Chaplain Norris Burkes, author of "No Small Miracles" and a syndicated FLORIDA TODAY writer whose columns on everyday life are featured in approximately 50 newspapers across the nation.
Part of the event will honor Botavia Jackson, the DOCK's beloved director for 10 years.
"The DOCK is 11 years old, and she has been here for 10 years of that," Brockwell-Carey said.
Board president Kathy Cobb noted that Jackson's "love and leadership helped shape the lives of so many children who walked the halls of the DOCK. Her impact on their lives will be seen for years to come as these children grow up to become productive godly adults."
Jackson, who is leaving to pursue other interests, will pass the torch of DOCK leadership to Trevor Howard, who reports to work May 11. A former teacher at alma mater Palm Bay High School, Howard has worked for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida and at Gee Resolutions, where he served as a life coach, encouraging teens to understand and reject at-risk behaviors.
Howard will jump right into the DOCK's busy summer program, which operates day-long activities designed to keep the approximately 60 participating youngsters from sliding in their academics during school vacation.
Brevard Neighborhood Development Coalition has also expanded beyond the boundaries of the Booker T. Washington neighborhood into Northeast Palm Bay with Evans Center, a partnership with the Powell Subdivision Neighborhood Watch, Congregations for Community Action and the City of Palm Bay.
Evans Supermarket, once a thriving grocery and community gathering place, declined after being sold to non-resident owners. The City of Palm Bay acquired the property and demolished the derelict, asbestos-ridden structure to make way for a new facility.
Fundraising for the project is on-going. When completed, the facility will become a tight-knit community's center for healthy living and job training, with a neighborhood market in an area of Melbourne where many of the residents do not own a car and must walk several miles to buy groceries. Evans Center will also offer on-the-job training for teens and a Brevard Health Alliance clinic on site.
The public is invited to learn more about BNDC over breakfast May 8.
"I anticipate that this year's breakfast will be a great testimony to the impact that comes from investing long-term in the lives of children and in the life of a community," Brockwell-Carey said.
Individual tickets for BNDC's Anchor Breakfast are $50. Sponsorship opportunities range from $500 to $5,000.
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The dollar held on to most of its gains Thursday after the Federal Reserve signaled that it's considering slowing or ending its efforts to support the economy.
Some of the Fed's policymakers fear that the bank's open-ended bond purchases could cause inflation. If the Fed curtails the program, it could lead to higher U.S. interest rates and a stronger dollar.
The euro dropped to its weakest point in about six weeks, below $1.32, after a gauge of business activity in Europe by the financial information company Markit dropped in February.
In late trading in New York, the euro was worth $1.3172 compared with $1.3281 late Wednesday. The euro is used by 17 European countries, including Greece, Ireland and Portugal, which have been bailed out by their wealthier neighbors.
The British pound recovered from a 2 1/2-year low near $1.51, trading at $1.5242 compared with $1.5240. The dollar dropped to 93.12 Japanese yen from 93.81.
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Security companies are warning that they received hundreds of thousands of e-mails generated by Sober.Q in its first 24 hours.
Sober is usually a mass-mailing worm that sends a copy of itself to e-mail addresses stored on an infected computer's hard drive. However, during the same week that Germany and Europe celebrated the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II, the latest variant's sole purpose seemed to be to distribute hate mail.
Scott Chasin, chief technology officer at e-mail security specialist MX Logic, said the latest variant of Sober was being uploaded to computers infected by previous variants of Sober, which means the virus authors may have remote control over thousands of PCs.
"Sober.Q appears to be downloaded by machines infected by Sober.P," Chasin said. "If this is the case, the Sober.P author or authors could have remote command-and-control capabilities over a large network of infected machines. This network would provide not only a megaphone to distribute messages of hate, but a platform for future spam, worm and denial-of-service attacks."
Although spam usually tries to advertise products, Chasin said it is now also being used for spreading.
"Spam has been traditionally regarded as annoying messages that promote Viagra, porn and low-cost mortgages," Chasin said. "But for the past year, we have seen a trend in which worm authors are using spam not to hawk goods, but as a tool for political propaganda."
Last week, antivirus companies warned that the previous Sober variant, which, had suddenly modified its behavior and stopped propagating. The temporary lull in activity seemed to have been planned by the virus writers in preparation for this latest attack.
MX Logic's threat center has reported seeing more than 125,000 instances of the Sober.Q worm. The company categorized it as a threat with high severity.
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Run Faster: The 30-20-10 Interval Training Formula Brings Big Benefits to Runners
Tried Tabata Training check. HIIT training check. Yasso 800 repeat Training check. So what is new to write about when I am running out of time to find a new challenge in my cardiovascular workouts? Well I can now give gratitude to the Danish, not for their delicious desserts, but for their research on a new running formula called the 30-20-10 or the 10-20-30 interval training method. The best part is you can complete this intense workout in less than 35 minutes. And it can be a total calorie burning blast.
Exercise researchers at the University of Copenhagen, in Copenhagen Denmark, recently published an article in the Journal of Applied Physiology detailing the concepts of training at an easy to moderate pace for 30 seconds, a hard challenging pace for 20 seconds, and an all out anaerobic or breathless pace for 10 seconds. The alterations in training from regular endurance pace to intense interval training were examined on the health profile of runners for a short period of time over a consecutive 7-week period to test running performance, muscular adaptations, maximum oxygen uptake (VO2Max), and overall training time.
30-20-10 formula is running on a treadmill, outdoors, or using a stationary cardio machine (recumbent bike, elliptical, or Stairmaster) for 5 x1 minute intervals for 3 or 4 times, interspersed with a 2 minute easy/recovery pace between sets. Seen this formula in a spin/indoor class and it produces serious sweating for a 15-20 minute stage, motivating to those riders who take inspiration from the tour de France cyclists.
Eighteen moderately trained exercise enthusiasts (12 males and 6 females) were divided into 2 groups. Ten people were placed in the high intensity 30-20-10 training category and eight people were place in the controlled category, which was resuming their normal running regimen.
By week seven, researchers concluded that the high intensity group had reduced their training time by 54%, their VO2Max was 4% higher, and their 1500 meter and 5k run speed was shaven off by 21-48 seconds. Blood pressure and cholesterol significantly lowered in this category as well. No alterations or performance changes were found in the controlled category. By running so strongly in the last ten seconds of a minute, faster results in athletic performance and physiological adaptations progressively impacted the goal of a training session.
We at Fitness Goop challenge you to try this 30-20-10 interval training formula out for yourself. If you go on a run outside give your self 5-10 minutes of warming up at a moderate pace at a jog. Once the body is warmed up pace yourself with a brisk walk for the first 30 seconds, run hard for 20 seconds, then polish off the minute with an all out 10 second sprint. Repeat for 5 times, which times out to a minute then recover 2 minutes between sets, aim for 3-4 sets. Do the math and 20 minutes of your workout is right there, with 5-10 minutes left to take a cool down and incorporate recoveries. It is crucial that you recover fully to gain back the speed and strength needed for that intense burst of speed.
Treadmill runners (my preference) can complete this half hour interval training workout remaining true to time. Just keep in mind that when you change the speed (MPH) it takes a few seconds for the treadmill to hit its exact increase or decrease of speed or incline. Hang onto the side rails when making a large change in speed or incline if your form starts to waiver. When you are at your new speed or incline work the full minute at that exact setting and push yourself in to monitor the moderate, hard, and breathless zones of your intensity.
Here is a sample of a treadmill workout that made us want to channel our inner Olympian doing the 30-20-10 set for all fitness levels to endure.
- Incline is at 2% Speed is 3.5-5.0 walkers/beginners
- Incline is at 4% Speed is 6.0-9.0 runners
However, increase the variations of speed and inclines will be up to you. Try to hold each setting and make the changes with each minute by .5% in incline or speed, even adding higher levels can bring on a boost of challenge. Remember to warm-up moderately for 5-8 minutes and then complete 3-4 rounds of 5×1 minute sprints, and always take the full 2-minute recovery between the sets by reducing incline and speed to gain back the oxygen depleted, which was lost in the10 second sprints. Cool down significantly and congratulate yourself on a run/walk well done, all compliments of the Danish! | <urn:uuid:c4d883c8-167d-4cf0-83a2-520e898b3265> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://vancouverhealthcoach.com/2012/08/run-faster-the-30-20-10-interval-training-formula-brings-big-benefits-to-runners/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573118.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817213446-20220818003446-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.943162 | 991 | 1.765625 | 2 |
- New Texas law extends incentives for renewable energy developers to 2029
- This new Texas law also increases transparency & requires public hearings
- Law seen as a factor to keep spurring renewable energy development in the state
Texas – indeed, everything is bigger. The State of Texas has signed into law an extension of a tax abatement program (known locally as Chapter 312) into the year 2029. This law will add transparency for local taxpayers and increase the incentives for renewable energy development in the Lone Star State, a state already seen as one of the friendliest for those looking to build out wind and solar farms.
Texas is a state without an income tax, so things such as property and sales tax are key drivers for state income. Unfortunately for developers, property taxes in this type of economic setting can kill a deal. The state’s Chapter 312 abatement program helps keep exorbitant taxes at bay, while requiring public hearings and transparent reporting so that citizens can visualize the greater good impact of things such as renewable project developments.
It should be noted that Chapter 312 has a sister program, called Chapter 313, which impacts school district property taxation in the state. Because of how Texas structures funding for education, school districts cannot engage in the same degree of abatements as a county, college or hospital district. Hence the two programs. Below, in a chart from Solar Industry Magazine, shows how one such project is positively impacted by these abatements so that the region could win the project.
Learn more on the details, the impacts, and how Texas leverages these types of tools to fuel renewable development by clicking the link in “What We’re Reading” below.
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Simply put, activated nuts that have been soaked in water for a period and then consumed in their softened state or after they've been dehydrated at low temperature. The benefits of Brazil nuts are not unknown. The Amazing Health Benefits of Pistachios. Researchers say peanuts, walnuts, and tree nuts can reduce your risk of stroke and heart attack. Salted nuts, however, are not recommended as an everyday choice due to the higher sodium content. Eating nuts on a regular basis may improve your health in many ways, such as by reducing diabetes and heart disease risk, as well as cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Eating too many tiger nuts at a time can cause abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, diarrhea or constipation. Eating pistachios regularly keeps the body nourished with proteins, fats, nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants. © 2005-2021 Healthline Media a Red Ventures Company. Therefore, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome are strongly linked. Another study in women with metabolic syndrome observed that eating a 1-ounce (30-gram) mix of walnuts, peanuts, and pine nuts per day for 6 weeks significantly lowered all types of cholesterol — except “good” HDL (27, 28). Nuts are also rich in fibre and protein, which means they keep us fuller for longer, reducing the likelihood of overeating or filling up on junk food. In this case, the health benefits of nuts are extremely convincing. Nutritionist Leslie Beck told The Globe and Mail that eating an apple a day is perfectly safe and won't add too much sugar to your diet. Hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, and Brazil nuts have fewer than 2 grams of digestible carbs per serving, while cashews have almost 8 digestible carbs per serving. The benefits of eating nuts and seeds every day If you are not eating nuts and seeds, then it's time, unless, of course, you have an allergy to them. All of them play important roles in helping your body function properly. ALSO READ: 17 Everyday Things You Didn’t Know are Slowly Killing You. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Consumption of 2 Brazil nuts daily is as effective for increasing selenium status. "We usually suggest that you mix them up if you want the best benefits because then you get all the good fats and micronutrients," Dr Brown says. Research suggests that eating nuts may reduce inflammation and promote healthy aging (39). In one study in 13 people, eating walnuts or almonds increased polyphenol levels and significantly reduced oxidative damage, compared to a control meal (7). Studies found that small, dense LDL particles may increase heart disease risk more than larger LDL particles (58, 59). Although all nuts are very healthy and nutritious foods, pistachios especially stand out because of their complete nutritional values and the great benefits they offer for our body. Eating nuts on a regular basis may improve your health in many ways, such as by reducing diabetes and heart disease risk, as well as cholesterol and triglyceride levels. And what kind of olive oil should we be buying? Nut warnings. Yet, one study on almond consumption in healthy adults observed little difference between the almond and control groups — though a few inflammatory markers decreased in those eating almonds (45). 2. Eating a few walnuts every day benefits your heart because of the high levels of polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids. In a 12-week controlled study, people with metabolic syndrome who ate just under 1 ounce (25 grams) of pistachios twice per day experienced a 9% decrease in fasting blood sugar, on average (37). Benefits of Eating Walnuts: 1. What’s more, even though nuts are quite high in calories, research shows that your body doesn’t absorb all of them, as a portion of fat stays trapped within the nut’s fibrous wall during digestion (16, 17, 18). Why You Should Eat a Handful of Nuts Every Day. Eat a handful of Brazil nuts every day to get your daily dose of selenium. Dr Brown says although yes, some nuts require a lot of water to grow, the amount pales in comparison to the water requirements of livestock. Hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, and Brazil nuts contain less than 2 grams of digestible carbs per serving, while cashews, on the other hand, have almost 8 digestible carbs per serving. Research suggests that the benefits of eating nuts and seeds every day (in moderation) include lowering the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, abdominal fat, cancer, heart disease, and lung disease. Brazil nuts are the easiest and least expensive treatment to make the hair healthy and shiny. Jones warns that it’s easy to eat too many nuts, especially because they’re so snackable. Cashew nuts can also aid your eye health too thanks to a couple more antioxidants, according to Bright Side. Thus, substituting nuts for higher-carb foods should lead to reduced blood sugar levels. ABC Everyday helps you navigate life's challenges and choices so you can stay on top of the things that matter to you. All rights reserved. What is kola nut and what are its potential side effects and health benefits? Its antioxidant profile contributes to many of the benefits listed and only about seven walnut halves daily are enough to enjoy some of its benefits. Although used as nuts in the culinary world, in the botanical world, pine nuts (also known as cedar nuts) are the edible seeds of pine trees. Mixed nuts are rich in a wide array of important … These nuts help improve heart health, reduce bad cholesterol, protect the arteries from damage, suppress appetite, boost energy and improve vision health. In general, it’s healthiest to eat nuts raw or toast them in the oven at a temperature below 350°F (175°C). How Many Brazil Nuts Should You Eat Per Day . Eating every three to four hours, limiting added sugars and saturated fats found in processed foods, and making more of your meals plant-based are also key to successful, long-term weight loss. The health benefits of nuts; This competition is now closed. That being said, nuts are usually accepted as an excellent food to eat on a low-carb diet. Almonds have consistently been shown to promote weight loss rather than weight gain in controlled studies. Peanuts according Ayurveda are pittakafa increasement food… It is called as poor people almond… When pitta kafa in body is in diminished state then peanuts are first choice for eating purpose along with food. However, the evidence is mixed and not all studies note a benefit from eating nuts in people with metabolic syndrome (38). High in Antioxidants. Their health effects may include weight loss benefits, lower cholesterol and blood sugar, and improved gut, eye, and blood vessel health. One of the major benefits of eating cashew nuts is that it reduces the risk of cancer. Do yourself a favour — buy a jar of almond butter and some dates, put some of the almond butter inside the dates, then email to thank me later. Here's how to identify whether you're actually hungry, and what healthy snacks to opt for. by Kinjal Shah | June 20, 2016, 0:00 IST. Nuts can be a choking hazard Cashew nuts can also aid your eye health too thanks to a couple more antioxidants, according to Bright Side. Interestingly, nuts may be one of the best foods for people with metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. In our Food Files series, ABC Everyday takes a close look at a seasonal ingredient. Many types of fiber function as prebiotics or food for your healthy gut bacteria. Brazil nuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, extremely high amounts of selenium, vitamins, and antioxidants, all of which work wonders for your health. All nuts are healthy, but if you have to choose, walnuts are one of the best you can eat. These SCFAs have powerful benefits, including improving gut health and reducing your risk of diabetes and obesity (46, 47, 48). Find the answer to these questions here. Research suggests that the benefits of eating nuts and seeds every day (in moderation) include lowering the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, abdominal fat, cancer, heart disease, and lung disease. Raw nuts will have a shorter shelf life than roasted ones says dietitian Belinda Neville, but if you're an avid crunch seeker, it might be worth buying raw nut varieties and roasting them at home. Nuts are seed kernels that are widely used in cooking or eaten on their own as a snack. One of the benefits of eating more walnuts for your heart health is that they don’t cause weight gain. Similarly, some nuts — including pistachios, Brazil nuts, walnuts, and almonds — have been found to fight inflammation in healthy people and those with serious conditions like diabetes and kidney disease (25, 37, 41, 42, 43, 44). The Dieticians Association of Australia recommends including more nuts in your diet by eating them in their pulverised form aka nut butter. Your information is being handled in accordance with the, Differences between extra virgin, light and pure olive oil, Add to your cookie repertoire with this easy mix-and-roll almond shortbread recipe, Extra virgin, light or pure: The healthiest type of olive oil to buy, Turns out beans really are magical… even for dessert, The best way to snack in the afternoon (food isn't always the answer), From Otway red to Dutch cream: Your guide to the world's most versatile veggie, Blueberries: The superfood that lives up to the hype, If you're straining to poo, then you're doing it wrong. By virtue of their nutritional composition they are potent health boosters. Dr Stanton says that while it's true that phytic acid may bind to some of the minerals in foods that contain it, it's also an important antioxidant. Several studies show that macadamia nuts lower cholesterol levels as well. Eating pistachios regularly keeps the body nourished with proteins, fats, nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants. Antioxidants, including the polyphenols in nuts, can combat oxidative stress by neutralizing free radicals — unstable molecules that may cause cell damage and increase disease risk (3). In another study, people with normal or high cholesterol were randomly assigned to consume either olive oil or nuts with a high-fat meal. After Europeans discovered peanuts in Brazil, they helped to spread cultivation of this nut throughout North America and Asia. The substances are called zeaxanthin and lutein, and they can help you retain a strong level of vision. Discover the reasons that you should eat them every day in this article! Studies suggest that eating nuts may also lower oxidative stress, blood pressure, and other health markers in people with diabetes and metabolic syndrome (33, 34, 35, 36, 37). Health Benefits of Eating Cashew Nuts. They’re tasty, convenient, and can be enjoyed on all kinds of diets — from keto to vegan. When 29 studies involving nearly one million people all come to the same conclusion, you can feel pretty confident about the results. Generally, nuts will keep at room temperature for a few months when stored in an airtight container in a cool dark spot. Nuts are among the healthy food items that boost heart health, fight cancer, reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and even lead to weight loss. Brazil nuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, extremely high amounts of selenium, vitamins, and antioxidants, all of which work wonders for your health. This benefit only comes to pass if you eat the recommended amount of nuts every day… Though produced on the Pistaci Vera tree in the Central Asia and the Middle East, people from all around the world recommend pistas for health. Save salted nuts for parties and make raw and unsalted roasted nuts your everyday choice. Nuts and seeds are important additions to our daily food consumption. To enhance your well being hereby I enlist some of the health benefits of cashew nuts. That means, while eating one apple a day has plenty of benefits, it's safe to eat even more. Weight Loss. Inflammation is your body’s way of defending itself from injury, bacteria, and other potentially harmful pathogens. Cashew nuts are a rich source of copper that helps eliminate free radicals from the body. Eat a handful of Brazil nuts daily to notice a major improvement in the quality of your hair. The article discusses the effects of eating excess nuts and how many nuts you can eat every day. What most of us refer to as 'nuts' actually aren't nuts at all. And the healthier your metabolism is, the … Here are the top 8 health benefits of eating nuts. 4. Plus, fiber helps you feel full and reduces the number of calories you absorb from meals. The disorder occurs when the body f… These tiny gifts from Mother Nature are super heart-friendly thanks to a group of fatty acids called monounsaturated fats that protect against cardiovascular diseases. Your gut bacteria then ferment the fiber and turn it into beneficial short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). This equates to any one of the following handfuls of individual nuts: Sources: Better Health Channel, Nutrition Australia. We'll give you the facts on how to recognize symptoms, which foods to avoid, and how to treat anaphylaxis. Debra Rose Wilson, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT. And with less of those hunger pangs, you are likely to be able to avoid sudden binge eating and stick with your meal plan for the day. The most complicated health solutions lie in the most ordinary things and even the medical world is gradually admitting the same. They’re high in fat and calories. Along with protecting against chronic diseases and even mortality, eating nuts on a daily basis could also be beneficial for brain and nerve health. Excellent source of selenium: Most of the health benefits of Brazil nuts can be attributed to its high selenium content. Mixed nuts are common snacks for a party or a bar, but unlike many other salty foods, mixed nuts can be quite healthy. Is nutmeg safe for me to eat? Nuts are extremely good for the heart. Health benefits of Brazil nuts include protecting the heart, improving skin, preventing cancer and Alzheimer's, and aiding in weight loss. Despite being high in fat, they have a number of impressive health and weight benefits. Nuts have strong anti-inflammatory properties. To name a few: Cashew nuts are native to Brazil, where they have long been viewed as a delicacy. Other Benefits of Nuts. 8. They are filled with essential nutrients and have a number of health benefits, helping you to … Several studies do suggest that nuts do help lower one’s heart disease and stroke risk on account of their benefits for cholesterol levels, LDL particle size, artery function as well as inflammation. Nuts have received a bad rap in recent years when it comes to the amount of water required to grow them, particularly almonds and cashews. They’re widely available in grocery stores and online and come in a wide variety of options, including salted, unsalted, seasoned, plain, raw, or roasted. The carb content of nuts is considered to be of the highly variable. Here are the nuts with the highest fiber content per 1-ounce (28-gram) serving: Several studies suggest that nuts help lower heart disease and stroke risk due to their benefits for cholesterol levels, “bad” LDL particle size, artery function, and inflammation (11, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57). Some of the benefits of eating nuts is that you are less likely to die of cancer, heart disease, respiratory disease, type 2 diabetes, gallstones, colon cancer and diverticulitis. However, the Linus Pauling Institute indicates that you’ll reap the benefits of nuts and seeds if you eat the equivalent of 1 ounce of seeds or nuts five times weekly. The amounts of saturated fat, the type of fat we should avoid, varies between nuts and has been flagged below. There are many great choices for nut butters besides peanut butter. Promote Heart Health. Be mindful of the risks when eating nuts. 5 benefits of eating cashew nuts every day. A 2018 study found a link between nut consumption, reduced weight gain, and a lower risk of obesity . One large study assessing the effects of the Mediterranean diet found that people assigned to eat nuts lost an average of 2 inches (5 cm) from their waists — significantly more than those given olive oil (11). "In the context of a varied diet, there's no need to 'activate' the nuts," she says. What Are the Benefits of Eating Pistachios. The substances are called zeaxanthin and lutein, and they can help you retain a strong level of vision. This article reviews the evidence on whether nuts are weight loss friendly or fattening. For people with Crohn’s disease and slower digestive systems, an intestinal blockage may occur. Use nuts and seeds to add texture to smoothies or pureed soups -- simply add ground flaxseeds directly to your meal, or soak other nuts and seeds until soft and then blend into your food. Pistachios have been shown to lower triglycerides in people who are obese and those with diabetes. In population-based study, eating nuts is good for health ,a study of 86,000 women by British medical scientists found that those who ate 20g of nuts a day were 35 per cent less likely to have a heart attack than those who ate less than 5g a week. Nutmeg vs. Tree Nuts: What’s the Difference? It's no secret that the peanut has been nothing more than an imposter, a legume seizing our throats and making us itchy since who knows when. For instance, while the nutrition facts on a package of almonds may indicate that a 1-ounce (28-gram) serving has 160–170 calories, your body only absorbs about 129 of these calories (19). One study found that walnuts have a greater capacity to fight free radicals than fish (4). She says that if a person had to rely solely on nuts to survive, soaking nuts to reduce phytic acid may have some advantages; however, it would also reduce some of the B vitamins found in nuts. Some research suggests that pistachios aid weight loss as well (12, 13, 14). Everyday consumption of cashew nuts supplies various health benefits. The recent EAT-Lancet Commission on healthy diets from sustainable food systems recommends upping our nut consumption for both health and environmental reasons. Nuts offer beneficial vitamins and minerals in varying quantities, and eating a variety ensures we're reaping the benefits of each. Nut 'meals' or grounded up nuts can be used as an alternative to flour, making them a great gluten-free option. Type 2 diabetes is a common disease affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Brazil nut oil is also used in shampoos, conditioners and hair treatments. Aim to eat those in the amber and green bands most of the time and enjoy those in red category … First off, they’re low in carbs and don’t raise blood sugar levels much. The cholesterol-lowering power of nuts may be due to their high content of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. 12. The health benefits of nuts. Studies have shown that those of us who eat nuts regularly, tend to gain less weight over time than those who don't. People in the nut group had better artery function and lower fasting triglycerides than the olive oil group — regardless of their initial cholesterol levels (51). High in Beneficial Fiber. 5 benefits of eating cashew nuts every day. Research shows that the antioxidants in walnuts and almonds can protect the delicate fats in your cells from being damaged by oxidation (5, 6, 7). The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend a daily serving of 30g of nuts. A variety is best Nuts and nutrients: Almonds: High in protein, vitamin E and especially high in calcium; Brazil nuts: High in fibre and the richest known source of selenium Ones that are high in polyunsaturated fats like walnuts, pine nuts and Brazil nuts are best consumed quickly or stored in the fridge or freezer to ensure they remain fresher for longer, says Dr Brown. Talking about the benefits of eating almonds everyday she adds, "They are sources of unsaturated fats, high-quality vegetable protein, fiber, minerals, tocopherols, phytosterols, and phenolic compounds. Interestingly, one study on the Mediterranean diet found that people who ate nuts had a significant decline in small LDL particles and an increase in large LDL particles, as well as “good” HDL cholesterol levels (11). Stick to 6–8 nuts a day. A review of 5 human clinical trials found that the unique combination of polyunsaturated acids in walnuts boost cardiovascular health. Get our newsletter for the best of ABC Everyday each week. Vitamin B6 – The other name of vitamin B6 is Pyridoxine. Newsletter. Though they’re considered a high-calorie food, research suggests that nuts may help you lose weight. "There is also some evidence that phytic acid may have anti-cancer properties," says Dr Stanton. An exhaustive medical analysis has revealed the amazing health benefits of nuts. Heart-Health Benefits A 1-ounce serving of pistachios, or about 49 kernels, provides you with 13 grams of fat — one of the lowest fat contents of all nuts. Brazil nuts contain an active enzyme called “triodothyronine” which helps to produce the active thyroid hormone. Pistachio nuts are one of the most beneficial nuts from the cashew family. By Kerry Torrens – Nutritionist. Tree nut allergies are common and can be serious. These tiny gifts from Mother Nature are super heart-friendly thanks to a group of fatty acids called monounsaturated fats that protect against cardiovascular diseases. Which is just as well, because they're also more expensive to buy than regular nuts — which are already steep! Plus, learn…. Fortunately, you can buy most nuts from the store already shelled and ready to eat. Mixed nuts are rich in a wide array of important … Here are some of the most commonly consumed nuts: Though peanuts are technically legumes like peas and beans, they’re usually referred to as nuts due to their similar nutrition profile and characteristics. Benefits of pistachios. Prevents blood diseases Limited quantities of cashew nuts, when eaten regularly, can help in preventing blood diseases. In one 12-week study in obese people, those eating pistachios had triglyceride levels nearly 33% lower than in the control group (14, 22). The carb content of nuts is highly variable. More recently, cashews have become popular throughout the world for their delicate flavor and extraordinary health benefits. This is particularly important if you have high blood pressure. Brazil nuts are very beneficial for treating Acrodermatitis enteropathica, a rare inherited disorder. You can eat 2 Brazil Nuts a Day. From raw versus roasted to whether you need to know or care about activated almonds, here's everything you need to know about eating nuts. However, not all nuts are created equally. Prevents blood diseases Limited quantities of cashew nuts, when eaten regularly, can help in preventing blood diseases. One ounce (28 grams) of mixed nuts contains (1): Some nuts are higher in certain nutrients than others. Research published in the journal “Food and Function,” found that walnuts have more polyphenols — a healthy antioxidant — than other nuts, such as brazil nuts, pecans, and almonds. It contains high amounts of omega 3 fatty acids, which stimulate the production of sebum in the scalp, conditioning the hair naturally. Metabolic syndrome refers to a group of risk factors that may increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Beck suggests aiming to consume two to three servings of fruit every day. In fact, one study found people who ate a handful of nuts a day were likely to live longer than those who didn't eat nuts. Make these nuts an every-once-in-a-while versus everyday nut (unless you're just eating one a day). One study suggests that increasing fiber intake from 18 to 36 grams daily may result in up to 130 fewer calories absorbed (49, 50). You only need to eat 1 or 2 Brazil nuts every day to get the recommended daily allowance of selenium. If you've ever wondered what the hell an activated almond is — rest assured, we've got you covered. According to science, pistachios are: 1. In one study in overweight women, those eating almonds lost nearly three times as much weight and experienced a significantly greater decrease in waist size compared to the control group (15). It assists in the maintaining mood. Nuts are high in fat, but much of it is the heart-healthy variety. However, chronic, long-term inflammation can cause damage to organs and increase disease risk. If you like to eat nuts, pistachios are one of the healthier options. In this article, I will explain the various benefits of taking the cashew nuts on regular basis. Let’s start with the introduction of almonds before going to benefits. Introduction of Almonds . Is it OK to eat pistachios everyday?, Read on to know about 10 amazing health benefits of pistachio nuts…. 14 In fact, one study actually found that those who consumed 43 gm of almonds a day experienced less hunger and had a lower desire to eat than those who did not. May Lower Cholesterol. 3. A 2018 study found a link between nut consumption, reduced weight gain, and a lower risk of obesity . Here are 10 science-backed benefits of eating pistachio nuts. This nutritious high-fiber treat may even aid weight loss — despite its high calorie count. 5. Cashew nuts contain an array of minerals and vitamins, including vitamins E, K, B6, copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, iron, and selenium. "Some studies show that if you roast nuts at really high temperatures, you'll lose nutrients but if you're roasting at lower temperatures at home, the losses are negligible," Dr Brown says. Research suggests that eating nuts may: Lower your low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad") cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which play a major role in the buildup of deposits called plaques in your arteries Improve the health of the lining of your arteries … Yes, most nuts are full of fat but it's "good fat" (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated), with the exception of coconuts, which are very high in saturated fat (bad fat), says Dr Stanton. They are one of the nuts with most fiber and healthy fats, and they are also rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins and essential fatty acids. In one trial, a moderate-fat diet including macadamia nuts reduced cholesterol as much as a lower-fat diet (29, 30, 31, 32). That being said, nuts are generally an excellent food to eat on a low-carb diet. The recommended serving is 2 to 3 tablespoons daily. What’s more, they’re delicious, versatile, and fun to eat. Learn about symptoms, risks, and treatment. Learn the benefits of these alternative nut butters. For instance, just one Brazil nut provides more than 100% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for selenium (2). People with tree nut allergies may wonder: Is nutmeg a tree nut? Natural_Cures "Eating a handful of nuts a day can keep the doctor away”. 5. Brazil nut also contains fiber which helps to reduce the cholesterol level. 10. "They're the 'trendy' choice with no real evidence of benefits," Dr Stanton says. Research has proven its benefits can help prevent many chronic diseases. As long as you eat them in moderation, nuts make for a tasty addition to a healthy, balanced diet. From how we eat it, where to find it, and the best ways to enjoy it at home. So which types of fats are best? Eating nuts in place of refined carbohydrates It helps you deal with various health issues including brain function, high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, inflammation, skin and hair related issues. Mixed nuts are common snacks for a party or a bar, but unlike many other salty foods, mixed nuts can be quite healthy. Talking about the benefits of eating almonds everyday she adds, "They are sources of unsaturated fats, high-quality vegetable protein, fiber, minerals, tocopherols, phytosterols, and phenolic compounds. Nuts are packed full of beneficial nutrients that may reduce your risk of many diseases. However, studies in older people and individuals with metabolic syndrome found that walnuts and cashews didn’t have a big impact on antioxidant capacity, though some other markers improved (9, 10). Eating just 6–8 Brazil nuts every day can keep your heart healthy, prevent cancer, improve skin, promote thyroid balance, treat Alzheimer's, and promote your bone and dental health. Studies conducted by Dr Brown found there was no difference in the cholesterol lowering properties of roasted nuts compared to raw nuts, when roasted for 10 minutes at 140 degrees Celsius. There’s a long list of benefits you can acquire from eating nuts and seeds. Pistachio nuts are one of the most beneficial nuts from the cashew family. 2020-05-07 Browse times: 28. According to recent research, eating nuts may help some people to gain less weight. by Kinjal Shah | June 20, 2016, 0:00 IST. Moreover, overconsumption also not a good one. And according to the Australian Dietary Guidelines, consumption of nuts and seeds may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Good for hair Copper found in nuts is also good for hair, helping it remain bright and strong. research clearly shows they're really good for us, likely to live longer than those who didn't eat nuts, EAT-Lancet Commission on healthy diets from sustainable food systems. 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Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is an archaeological park located in Collinsville, Illinois, and is administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The site preserves 2200 acres of a pre-Columbian city dating to c. AD1050-1300 and is designated a US National Historic Landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The augmented reality (AR) project Back to the City of the Sun was conceived in 2018 when I was then the Executive Director of the Cahokia Mounds Museum Society (CMMS). I knew that visualizing what was once on the landscape 1,000 years ago was the biggest challenge our visitors faced. I found an opportunity to produce an interpretive product with the National Endowment for the Humanities Digital Products for the Public grant. CMMS first received a $100,000 prototyping grant followed by a $250,000 development grant. We worked with St. Louis development firm Schwartz Associates Creative to develop both products. With this AR application, available in late 2021, visitors can look through the lens of their smart device and images and short video of what the area looked like during its occupation populates the screen. Here is a modern image of Monks Mound, the geographical center of the site, and an image of what the area looked like bustling with activity at c. AD1050. The AR experience includes walking ‘inside’ a virtual temple that once stood atop the mound where the eternal flame burns bright and embers float before your eyes.
This project will dramatically enhance the visitor experience, bringing ancient culture to life, a challenging feat for any archaeological site.
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1. Create a new Client Web Application
Do: Home > NEW > HTML5 Builder Projects > Client Web Application
A Client Web Application is a web application based on client-side web technologies.
Unlike server web applications, client web application do not have to rely on a web server to work, and you can open them in a web browser anywhere, without the need of an Internet connection.
You can still deploy them to a web server, as any other web application, for distribution purposes.
2. Select the Template tab.
3. Import a Web Template (use Import Template icon) or Import default HTML template.
Hide image Import Template Hide image Import default HTML template.
For this example, we will use the Shinra web template: Shinra is an HTML5 template perfect for corporate, product and services sites. Includes portfolio page layouts. You can download the template from here: http://www.csstemplatesfree.org/shinra.html
We'll use the contact.html web template.
4. SAVE unit1.js
You will be asked to save unit.js. Create a new folder, such as ClientWebAppLiveView
5. The HTML template and the LiveView will be displayed, like this:
7. For any template you use (mytemplate.zip), extract the files to a folder on your machine, i.e. Desktop and make sure to save all HTML5 Builder project files to the root of that directory.
9. Save your Button unit1.js as myUnit1.js to the root of the project directory.
10. Go to your Template code (from Template tab), and select the area in your <body> for your web page navigation., where you want to insert your CSS3 Button.
11. Start typing <B… your Button1 component will appear in the list through HTML Code Insight.
<h5b:Button id="Button1" />
12. Hit enter, and you will see the Button in your Template through the Live Preview. Very cool!
13. Save All.
14. Let’s run the web app, and of your browser supports all the animations, border styles and On-Click events, you'll see them working in the Live Preview or when you run the app.
Do: Run (F9) Hide image
Do: CLOSE ALL.
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Are you unsure what an A-Wedge is? Maybe you have heard these irons called different names and don’t know the difference? It can be tricky to tell golf clubs apart, especially if you are new to the sport.
But fear not, we are here to help! Keep reading to find out what an A-Wedge is, its loft degree, and what it is used for today!
What Is An A-Wedge?
Let’s get right into it! An A-Wedge, A, or AW is often stamped on golf clubs. This stands for Approach or Approach Wedge which is a different name for a Gap Wedge. These golf clubs are clubs with a loft between a Sand Wedge (SW) and a Pitching Wedge (PW).
We often also hear golfers refer to these clubs as an Attack Wedge. Now that we have established what an A-Wedge is, let’s take a look at it in closer detail to learn more about this effective golf club.
An Approach Wedge or A-Wedge usually has a loft of 48 to 52 degrees. The most common loft that we see on these clubs is 50 to 52 degrees.
You will often get an Approach Wedge or Gap Wedge in a set of irons along with a Pitching Wedge, giving you a good range of clubs to get started!
We recommend that you think of your PW as a 10-iron and your AW as an 11-iron. These two wedges with a lesser loft can be used for full or fuller partial shots, such as 50%, 75%, and 90% swings for example.
This is different to Sand Wedges and Lob Wedges that are typically used for shorter shots around the green.
For best results, we always recommend that you use the right club for the shot you are taking. As you are likely to take lots of full or near full swing shots with your PW and AW, you will want lofts that give you a good distance in gaps as compared to your 9-iron.
Now, this all depends on your skills as a golfer, but you should be able to hit a Pitching Wedge 9 to 15 yards shorter than a 9-iron on a full swing.
This does also depend on how fast you swing your clubs too, so there can be some discrepancy here, especially if you are new to golf!
A full swing A-Wedge or Gap Wedge should carry about 9 to 15 yards shorter than your PW too. Now, the loft needed for proper distance does depend on the design of your irons and the lofts in your set.
You tend to see game-improvement iron sets aimed at beginner and high-handicap golfers that typically have stronger lofts than more traditional sets. These traditional sets will be aimed at higher-skilled players.
Be sure to check out our table below that shows you the progression of iron lofts in game improvement and traditional iron sets!
|Club||Tour Level Irons (Standard Loft)||Game Improvement Lofts (Strong Lofts)|
|4-Iron||24 degrees||19 degrees|
|5-Iron||27 degrees||21 degrees|
|6-Iron||30 degrees||25 degrees|
|7-Iron||34 degrees||28 degrees|
|8-Iron||38 degrees||32 degrees|
|9-Iron||42 degrees||38 degrees|
|Pitching Wedge||46 degrees||43 degrees|
|A-Wedge||51 degrees||48 degrees|
|Sand Wedge||54 to 58 degrees|
|Lob Wedge`||58 to 64 degrees|
Choosing An A-Wedge
So how do you choose the right A-Wedge for you? Well, golfers playing with game improvement irons or less extreme cavity-backed irons will choose a Gap or Approach Wedge that will fit with the rest of their iron set.
You will usually find iron sets made for mid to high handicap golfers include Approach Wedge options, while bladed iron sets usually stop with Pitching Wedges.
More advanced players using bladed style irons might want a more specific 50 to 52-degree wedge that will fit their iron set and complement their swing and the course conditions they usually play.
It’s even more common to see blade-style iron sets that don’t have an Approach or Gap wedge. Instead, the golfer can choose the wedge they want to use after their Pitching Wedge.
We recommend considering how you play to help you find the right A-Wedge for you.
The Different Names Of A-Wedge
As you might have guessed, the A-Wedge has lots of different names! These can vary depending on the manufacturer, so let’s take a look at some of the names you might find now.
- 50 degrees
- 52 degrees
- Utility Wedge
- Gap Wedge
- Attack Wedge
- Approach Wedge
All these names are for the same club that serves the same purpose. The names will vary from brand to brand, so it’s always best to know what they all are to help you find your new wedge.
After all, there is nothing worse than spending hours and hours searching for a new iron!
What Is The Difference Between An A-Wedge And Pitching Wedge?
Before you leave today, let’s look at the difference between an A-Wedge and Pitching Wedge. Approach Wedges (A-Wedge) will have more degrees of loft than a Pitching Wedge.
Hitting a full swing shot with an A-Wedge will travel shorter than a Pitching Wedge, but still further than a Sand Wedge.
While a standard Pitching Wedge loft is around 46 degrees, an Approach wedge has a loft closer to 51 degrees. Sand Wedges will have more loft, usually between 54 to 58 degrees.
And there you have it, an A-Wedge, or Attack Wedge, is used for full or knock-down shots to help you get closer to the hole. No matter the type of golf you play, it’s worth knowing what these wedges do and their loft to help you find the right one today! | <urn:uuid:82f389a0-e4f3-49ca-939d-95b819a3ce51> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://theindependentgolfer.com/what-is-an-a-wedge-what-is-its-loft-degree-and-use/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570692.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20220807181008-20220807211008-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.938203 | 1,344 | 2.609375 | 3 |
There are two places in the Bible where we can read and study the complete records of the Ten Commandments: Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5. But Jesus Christ highlighted the essentials in Matthew 22:37-40, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.” Jesus spoke on these two greatest commandments not to make the full Ten void, but to show that they are grounded in something beyond society and culture. God is in the process of making us truly right with Him.
In Deuteronomy 5, Moses reviews the Ten Commandments with all of Israel, after he has lived with them for the last 40 years in the wilderness.
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Trauma and addiction are oftentimes very much connected. An individual may develop an addiction after having experienced something traumatic whether in adulthood or childhood. If recovery is purposed to prevent relapse and allow an addict to rejoin the real world, trauma counseling and addiction rehab should be conducted together if there is to be the highest chance of sobriety being maintained.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, defines trauma as coming from “an event, series of events, or set of circumstances is experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life-threatening and that has lasting adverse effects on the individual’s functioning and mental, physical, social, emotional, or spiritual well-being.”
The thing about trauma is that it a widespread, global occurrence that affects people regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, socioeconomic background, or sexual orientation. Unfortunately, it is a highly common experience for Americans and has been found to exist in the lives of those with substance use disorders. Due to this, addressing trauma should be a critical aspect of every treatment method especially if that trauma instigated the addiction. One cannot fully heal from substance abuse if they do not make amends with what has troubled them for so long.
Research has found that trauma, especially when it takes place during childhood, is connected with chronic health conditions as well as behavioral issues, such as substance use. We know that trauma can pose tremendous challenges in careers, relationships, and family life so it is important to explore healing and counseling options to best tackle trauma and promote recovery.
A major step in trauma counseling is to find the root of the issue and identifying symptoms that trauma has taken place. Common signs after traumatic experiences are impaired concentration, sleep disturbance, and emotional instability. This is because traumatized people try to protect themselves by using disbelief, denial, and dissociation. Still they may have trouble completing normal tasks have flashbacks or nightmares that makes them relive the trauma. Counselors should also note that sometimes people exhibit their trauma with physical symptoms. Bodily aches, heart palpitations, sudden sweating, constipation, and/or diarrhea are frequently cited. Recording all of these observances, trauma counselors will then begin asking questions to the patient or reading case stories of other traumatic experiences to deduce what has taken place.
How Trauma Counseling and Addiction Rehab Work Together
We as a society are slowly becoming less judgmental of treatment for mental health disorders. Therapies are less stigmatized and more available, but psychotherapy remains too costly for most people to afford. Even if someone can afford the treatment they may push it off due to the scrutiny that trauma survivors often face. Many survivors encounter so much criticism that they become apologetic for their experiences and so feel unworthy of professional help. Due to this, trauma survivors can seek out alternative methods of assistance and that is where they fall into substance abuse.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has shown the relationship between trauma and addiction. Someone with childhood trauma is five times more likely to become an alcoholic and almost 50% more likely to be addicted to drugs. In addition, 76% of teenagers dealing with substance addiction began their habit after experiencing trauma. Also, individuals who have endured trauma are susceptible to mental health disorders, usually post-traumatic stress disorder but other disorders are common too. 18% of Americans live with a type of mental illness while 8.4% have a substance use disorder. Approximately eight million struggles with both. There is also a trend for addiction to get worse alongside mental illness since substances can heighten certain conditions. For example, hallucinogenic drugs may lead to a psychotic break or the development of schizophrenia.
For those who must contend with the symptoms of mental illness and substance addiction, spurred on by trauma, treatment that ignores the cause of all these issues fails to tackle why that person is experiencing what they are. This makes therapy ineffective and contributes to relapse, which can potentially be deadly. Because of this psychologists and psychiatrists recommend that trauma counseling and addiction rehabilitation be combined during treatment to uncover the deeper underlying trauma rather than just addressing the apparent symptoms of mental disorder and substance use.
Another reason why trauma should be accounted for in addiction rehab is that traumatic experiences make it hard for young people to quit the substance they are abusing. Post-traumatic stress disorder when combined with substance addiction results in a dual diagnosis which must be treated simultaneously since the mental health disorder and addiction irritate one another. PTSD has been mentioned but there are many other disorders that can arise from trauma and also lead to addiction, but still must be treated together, and they include:
- Major depressive disorder
- Generalized anxiety disorder or GAD
- Bipolar disorder
- Eating disorders
- Personality disorder
- Panic disorder
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Depersonalization derealization disorder
There is an understanding that help should be sought for mental illness and substance addiction. But society and our culture downplay the impact that trauma can have on entire lives. Many forget that the stress from trauma alters the brain chemistry, much like disorders and addictions. Stress responses have implications in the prefrontal cortex, hippocampus, and amygdala. Trauma is also linked to increased releases of cortisol and norepinephrine in the body. It has been found to shrink regions of the brain and impair memory. Trauma is clearly not to be ignored, nor are the potential ramifications of such experiences. It is a medical emergency and demands to be treated as such.
Someone struggling with trauma, mental illness, and substance addiction may feel that they are beyond recovery. But successful overlapping of trauma counseling and addiction rehabilitation can help them to deal with the pain head-on. To tackle the trauma that started everything and put their life on a downward spiral. Trauma does not define anyone, it does not control every aspect of your life. You can assert control over it, as well as your addiction and mental health.
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Many began abusing because they feel that self-medicating will help them to forget the trauma that has happened so they can function in daily life. As addiction progresses, however, it becomes difficult to manage and consumes every aspect of life. Therefore, both trauma counseling and addiction rehab need to go hand-in-hand if addicts are to truly achieve sobriety. Addiction rehab can by itself help patients get clean, but if they encounter triggers after treatment relapse will occur and so it becomes harder to quit substances completely. If you or someone you know wants to find out more about trauma counseling and addiction rehab, contact us at 855-625-6684. | <urn:uuid:f274f6b7-24ff-4055-adca-bf576e0b3d2b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://sunlightrecovery.com/how-trauma-counseling-and-rehab-work-together/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571234.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811042804-20220811072804-00073.warc.gz | en | 0.951041 | 1,348 | 2.796875 | 3 |
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: ux|en|Red Rum only won by a nose.
*: We are not offended with a dog for a better nose than his master.
: ux|en|It is essential that a winetaster develops a good nose.
: ux|en|A successful reporter has a nose for news.
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: to nose a prayer
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: The pig rooted around in the dirt with its snout.
: His glasses kept slipping further down onto his prominent snout.
: If you place the snout right into the bucket, it wont spray as much.
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*: (Spider, p. 175:) She brings me snout and sweets, and sometimes a cake from Mum.
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This is one of the questions asked by most parents when looking for a book that children will surely love and that will catch their attention. In this article, you will discover what and how to look for good or even great books for kids.
Here are only a few points that I have personally observed and recently learned to be true:
A good children's book should have good pictures. In fact, young children, especially those just starting out, are clearly more interested in picture books than textbooks.
You can easily get the A-Level chemistry guide book at Spot Excel Publishers.
It is the same with older children, although they can read now, they are still looking for and more interested when the book they read has good pictures in it.
Coloring books for children are very interesting for children. Coloring books are great for kids because children love and are attracted to different colors.
While black and white photos are great and acceptable coloring books for some children's storybooks, children's coloring books benefit from this and seem to be a much better children's storybook due to their striking colors.
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When Erin Griffith did a research project for an art course at Jamestown Community College, she had no idea it would lead to a hobby and craft venture.
From 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, Griffith will lead a workshop in Crochet Activism at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary.
After a brief presentation on the history of crocheting and crochet activism, she will teach participants how to make "plarn" (plastic yarn) from used grocery bags. Participants will then crochet the plarn into a small basket to take home.
On Dec. 8, the Audubon Center and Sanctuary will host a Crochet Activism workshop to show how people can make projects like the purse from “plarn,” plastic yarn made from recycled shopping bags. Instructor Erin Griffith will share how a research project in a Jamestown Community College art course led to the hobby, which promotes environmental activism.
These same techniques can be used to make many kinds of practical crocheted items, several of which will be on display. Participants will receive a handout giving sources of other patterns to try on their own.
In research for her Visual Survey course at JCC, Griffith learned about the Institute for Figuring's Crochet Coral Reef project, an effort to bring attention through crochet to the perils facing the reef because of plastic. As part of her research project, Griffith created her own crocheted coral reef model. She then directed her crocheting skills to the more practical: turning plastic bags into baskets, purses, tote bags, and sturdy shopping bags and selling them throughout the region at craft shows.
Now pursuing a degree in anthropology at JCC, Griffith has been crocheting for more than eight years.
Supplies and equipment will be provided, but participants are asked to bring a pair of sharp scissors and six (6) supermarket plastic shopping bags if they have them. While not necessary, some crochet experience is helpful, especially to be able to finish the project during the workshop.
The cost is $14 or $10 for Friends of the Nature Center.
With the class limited to 24 participants, reservations are required by Sunday, Dec. 2. To make a reservation, call 569-2345, email email@example.com or follow the links from the Program Listing on-line at www.jamestownaudubon.org.
Audubon education programs are made possible in part through funding from the Johnson Foundation, the Carnahan Jackson Foundation, the Hultquist Foundation and the Jessie Smith Darrah Fund.
Located at 1600 Riverside Road, one-quarter mile east of Route 62 between Jamestown and Warren, the Audubon Center and Sanctuary has more than five miles of maintained trails on a 600-acre wetland preserve. Its three-story building contains a nature store and a collection of live fish, reptiles, and amphibians. One of the most visited exhibits is Liberty, a non-releasable bald eagle.
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NASA and The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), Laurel, Md., have entered into a five-year contract that allows the Laboratory to provide research, development and engineering support to the agency, up to a ceiling of $750 million.
The contract, which includes an option for a five-year extension, covers areas such as systems testing and evaluation, space science and engineering, information technology, and mission simulation, modeling and operations.
"This contract creates an environment in which we can quickly respond to NASA requests for support and will provide for a more seamless relationship with the agency," says Rob Strain, head of the APL Space Department.
APL is one of three government or university affiliated institutions with the capability to perform all aspects of robotic space missions, and the contract will provide a means to preserve this essential capability at APL, consistent with NASA's evolving needs. The contract does not guarantee funding; NASA can award work to the Lab through competed vehicles (such as Announcements of Opportunity) as well as non-competed, sole-source task orders.
"Our expertise in space science, planetary missions and related engineering and technology fields was developed for NASA missions, and remains valuable to the agency," says Strain. "This contract will allow NASA to draw on that expertise more efficiently as it tackles increasingly more complex missions in support of its Exploration Initiative. It will also allow us to team cooperatively with NASA centers on a variety of critical challenges."
The contract will not prompt an influx of new jobs for the Space Department, APL's second largest, where nearly 600 people work on a range of tasks for NASA and the Defense Department. Just this past year APL launched the New Horizons spacecraft to Pluto and completed the twin STEREO solar study probes, scheduled to lift off in late October. The Mercury-bound, Lab-operated MESSENGER spacecraft will fly past Venus in October and again next June, and last spring NASA selected the Lab to build a pair of spacecraft that will study Earth's radiation belts. As part of NASA's exploration strategy, APL has teamed with NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center on a robotic lunar mission.
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Please join us on Wednesday, June 17, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom video conference for small group discussion of topics related to systemic racism and discrimination. Discussion will be based on readings from The New York Times 1619 Project and episodes from the “Seeing White” podcast series, which participants are encouraged to review in advance. Small group discussion is intended to provide an interactive forum for participants to go deeper in their learning and, together, tackle difficult questions regarding our country’s long history of racist ideas and policies. All are invited to join the discussion, and previous attendance at our related Abolishing Slavery Seminar Series is not a prerequisite.
Preregistration for the small group discussion is required. Please sign up at the registration link below.
Reading and listening assignments for June 17 discussion:
These resources are available here or by following the links below.
- “The Idea of America” by Nikole Hannah-Jones (p. 14-26 from the 1619 Project Magazine) (hardcopy or pdf available online)
- Seeing White Part One: “Turning the Lens” (podcast)
- Seeing White Part Two: “How Race Was Made” (podcast)
- Seeing White Part Three: “Made in America” (podcast)
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A pot smoking Michael Phelps illustrates now celebrities change from brand ambassadors into liabilities, especially in China where audiences tend to be less forgiving compared to the US, writes Shaun Rein in Forbes.
But brands like Omega and Visa that support Phelps are finding their image in China truly damaged, because attitudes towards drug use are much more conservative there than in the U.S. As one 34-year-old Beijing woman said, “I’ve lost all respect for Phelps, even though he’s a great athlete.”
China has seen a long range of celebrity scandals, from Christian Dior’s Sharon Stone, who blames the Tibet issue on bad karma. Shaun Rein:
Of course, celebrity endorsements do work sometimes, for instance for Nike with Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods. Those relationships work because they make sense. People wear Air Jordans because they think they’ll help them play basketball just a little bit like Mike. People use Nike golf gear to hit that ball a little bit straighter and farther, a little more like Tiger does. | <urn:uuid:ce4882b5-b952-47a2-85df-8b9482b3625a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.china-speakers-bureau.com/2009/02/13/the-pitfalls-of-celebrity-marketing-shaun-rein/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573118.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817213446-20220818003446-00666.warc.gz | en | 0.936216 | 216 | 1.546875 | 2 |
Welcome to our laptop battery and ac adaptor tips. Here is where your most common questions are answered so you can get the most life out of your battery & adapter.
Installing Your New Laptop Plus Laptop Battery:
If you’ve recently purchased a laptop battery from us, thank you! Here are some tips on getting the most out of your battery.
Your battery arrives in a discharged condition. This means it must be charged before use. You may find that the battery requires two or three charge/discharge cycles before it gets to maximum capacity.
It is completely normal for a laptop battery to become warm during charging and discharging.
Storing Your Battery:
If your battery will not be in use for a month or longer, we recommend that you remove it from your laptop and store it in a cool, dry, clean place.
Even a charged laptop battery will eventually lose its charge if unused for long periods, so it might be necessary to recharge the battery after a storage period.
10 Tips To Make Your Battery Last Longer:
There are a number of popular activities that laptop users engage in that decrease battery life. Below we’ve outlined some ways to make your battery last longer.
- Turn off Wi-Fi- Most laptops have shortcut keys to instantly disable wireless networking.
- Disconnect all external device like PC Card modems, Firewire, USB devices and optical drives. Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse.
- Adjust your screen brightness - Dimming your display saves battery power.
- Tweak Windows Power Options - Choose a Laptop power scheme that turns off the notebook monitor and hard disk after 10 minutes of inactivity.
- Decrease or mute the Laptop Speaker Volume.
- Turn off all scheduled tasks.
- Turn off Auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications.
- If your PC has Bluetooth, turn it off or disable it when not in use.
- Programs that are run from a CD or DVD can be copied to and run from the hard drive, which typically consumes less power than an optical drive.
- Don’t play computer games, music or DVD movies - Multimedia activities drain laptop batteries.
6 Ways to Improve the Life of Your Battery:
- If you do not use your laptop for extended periods of time (a week or more), remove the battery pack from the laptop.
- Do not expose the battery to high heat or freezing temperatures. Do not leave your battery in your car in the summer. Hot batteries discharge very quickly, and cold ones can’t create as much power.
- Completely drain and recharge the battery overnight once a month to maximize its capacity to hold a charge.
- Fully charge new battery packs before use. New pack needs to be fully charged and discharged (cycled) a few times before it can condition to full capacity.
- For laptops that work as Desktop Replacement, the battery should be re-installed every 3-4 weeks and allowed to fully discharge.
- Leaving a battery in a laptop while using an electrical outlet for long periods of time will keep the battery in a constant state of charging up and that will reduce the life cycle of the battery.
Figure 3: Longevity of lithium-ion as a function of charge and discharge rates.
A moderate charge and discharge puts less stress on the battery, resulting in a longer cycle life.
How Long Should My Lithium-Ion Battery Last?
Generally speaking, Lithium-Ion batteries live longer if treated in a gentle manner. High charge voltages, excessive charge rate and extreme load conditions will have a negative effect and shorten the battery life. This also applies to high current rate lithium-ion batteries.
Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries:
As mentioned above, it is better to charge your lithium-ion battery at a slower rate, high discharge rates also contribute the extra wear and tear.
Figure 3 shows the cycle life as a function of charge and discharge rates. Observe the good laboratory performance if the battery is charged and discharged at 1C.
Battery experts agree that the life of lithium-ion depends on other factors than charge and discharge rates. Even though incremental improvements can be achieved with careful use of the battery, our environment and the services required are not always conducive to achieve optimal battery life.
The longevity of a battery is often a direct result of the environmental stresses applied.
Simple Battery Care Guidelines:
- Avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for lithium-ion than one deep one.
- Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion does not cause harm because there is no memory. (In this respect, lithium-ion differs from nickel-based batteries.) Short battery life in a laptop is mainly caused by heat rather than charge / discharge patterns.
- Batteries with a fuel gauge (laptops) should be calibrated by applying a deliberate full discharge once every 30 charges. Running the pack down in the equipment does this. If ignored, the fuel gauge will become increasingly less accurate and in some cases cut off the device prematurely.
- Keep the lithium-ion battery cool. Avoid a hot car. For prolonged storage, keep the battery at a 40% charge level.
- Consider removing the battery from a laptop when running on fixed power. (Some laptop manufacturers are concerned about dust and moisture accumulating inside the battery casing.)
- Avoid purchasing spare lithium-ion batteries for later use. Observe manufacturing dates and do not buy old stock, even if sold at clearance prices.
- If you have a spare lithium-ion battery, use one to the fullest and keep the other cool by placing it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze the battery. For best results, store the battery at 40% state-of-charge.
How Did You Go?
Hopefully these tips have helped you with your laptop battery. If you need any more information, please check out our blog.
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There are many explanations why the software expansion world game is so popular with today’s pupils. First, it can fun that can be played! Second, application development is not only about composing code. Creating games requires both planning and creating worlds. The application development universe game has many different types of online games, including strategy, role-playing, and adventure game titles. The game builders also create sides for the players to explore. These kinds of games are not only fun, nonetheless also tutor students https://mrworkspace.nl/2012/09/22/finding-the-best-news-from-software-development-world/ to become better developers.
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Along with the maturing digicam came an infrastructure that would have been science fiction in 1996. Eight-gigabyte CompactFlash cards? A one-megabyte PCMCIA card was considered generous 10 years ago. Sending pictures by modem?
At photokina 2006, even Adobe, the software company, is jumping into the picture-agency game with photoshopshowcase.com. Photography, the PC, and the internet have grown exponentially in steady lockstep for the past decade, and look where it’s brought us.
Everything about photography is less restricted than before. If you want to shoot 8-gigabytes of pictures endlessly at 3 fps, you can, with a camera that costs less than the Apple QuickTake. Software like Photoshop Elements—which is the focus of the new Adobe website—gives precision control over the picture, immediately, and interactively. The optimum balances of light and dark, color and saturation, contrast and luminance, can be brought out of the camera original directly before the eye, in exactly the best way to serve their intended purpose.
One of the co-developing companies of the Adobe site also developed dotphoto.com, where our own personal website resides. It’s full of pictures made under tough conditions, and they’re all digital. Most were taken since the year 2000, and many have illustrated camera reviews over the years. Take a look at our findings across camera brands and models—www.don-sutherland.com. Many of the 2,000 pictures posted could not have been made on film.
The pace of progress has been breathtaking. Ten years ago, we foresaw a future when the 6MP camera topped all possibilities, and SLRs cost tens of thousands. There has never been a revolution in photography quite like this one. To this we say congratulations, aren’t we lucky, and hold onto your hat. The second 10 years has begun. | <urn:uuid:367ad4dc-e3b9-4c24-82da-d3d6a37f640d> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.imaginginfo.com/publication/article.jsp?pubId=2&id=1953&pageNum=2 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719843.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00292-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.949466 | 398 | 1.914063 | 2 |
Here are some notes for those of us working with Macs, who also have to deal with networking gear that usually have a serial console for local control. I recently purchased a IOGEAR USB 1.1 to Serial Converter Cable that uses the PL2303 chipset (pretty much any brand of these usb to serial converters use this chip). I was hoping that this dongle would allow me to access our network switches serial interface (which you kinda need when the switch has gone berserk). So after looking around the net I found that there is a opensource driver out there for it and that it performs better than the driver provided by Prolific (the company that manufactures the chip). So once everything was installed I hooked up the serial cable and realized that I needed a serial console program.
screen /dev/tty.PL2303-0000101D 9600
where /dev/tty.PL2303-0000101D is the device for the dongle (easy to find….just do a ls -l /dev/tty.* and pick the one with PL2303 in the name). The baudrate is 9600 in case you haven’t guessed it already.
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Journey up the mountain to Manakamana
In a unique cinematic experiment, Manakamana takes you on a journey up a Nepalese mountain with pilgrims heading towards an iconic Hindu temple
11 December 2014
High above Nepal, cable cars transport visitors to an ancient Hindu temple, the site of a shrine to the wish-fulfilling goddess Manakamana. Directors Stephanie Spray and Pacho Velez took up residence in the cable car, filming the array of pilgrims as they travelled up the mountain towards the shrine.
Rather than featuring traditional talking head interviews or tracing the back-story of the travellers, the film silently follows their journey up the mountain in the first half of the film and then back down in the second half.
After taking two friend’s onto the cable car as part of another project, director Stephanie Spray is quoted as saying ‘This experience made me feel that the surreality of riding in the cable car, high above the jungle, and the mix of emotions the trip inspires, was worthy of a film in itself.’
The resulting film is a mixture of portraiture, landscape photography and a deep exploration of Hindu culture in Nepal.
Manakamana is a rejection of the fast cuts and intense tempo of blockbuster films, which will reward patient and curious viewers. Critics have called the movie ‘An intimate humanist experiment, the film provokes much delight in its playful structure.’ The New York Times writes ‘By focusing on such a narrow slice of Nepali life, Ms. Spray and Mr. Velez have ceded any totalizing claim on the truth and instead settled for a perfect incompleteness.’
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In a fast-changing business environment, the accountancy profession is having to adapt to survive. Tony Grundy picks up the mirror and turns his MBA analysis on accountants
This article was first published in the July/August 2015 international edition of Accounting and Business magazine.
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In this column I generally offer observations and suggest lessons to be learned from a particular industry or aspect of business. This month I’ve decided to turn my attention to an area close to all our hearts: the accounting profession. I have been a qualified accountant for 35 years, during which time I have seen some profound changes to the profession. But accountants haven’t always been quick to change their practices to adapt to the shifting business environment. So what must accountants do to remain competitive?
I am going to use the traditional industry analysis tool called ‘Pest’, which breaks factors down between political, economic, social and technological. This should encompass both past and future changes. The Pest breakdown for the accounting profession is as follows:
- Political: changes in accounting standards and regulation of the profession have put increasing pressure on accountants.
- Economic: riding out recessions has become harder and more precarious over recent, successive economic cycles.
- Social: with a growing number of knowledge-based careers on offer, competition for the best brains has increased, and the accounting profession is struggling to appear glamorous in comparison.
- Technological: with the advances in data analytics, there is less need for a huge volume of junior auditors, for example, and those who are needed are under pressure to show added value.
So what are the implications of these changes? For a start, this means there are likely to be increasing difficulties in securing the supply of top talent to resource the smaller number of commercially and strategically sharper accountants needed in the future.
At this premium level, we are likely to see more accountants obtaining MBAs, or at least getting part-way through an MBA. At the more ‘volume’ end of the spectrum, needs may be met by a combination of better IT and part-qualified accountants or accounting technicians, particularly in industry. Either way, we can expect some significant shifts in the balance of skills within the supply base.
If we look through the lens of three of Porter’s ‘five forces’ – buyer power, rivalry and substitutes – we can observe the following:
- Buyer power: we are likely to see the bargaining power of the buyers increasing; those that hire accountants are going to be a lot more discerning.
- Rivalry: with advances in IT – as it helps with basic reporting and planning (the ‘bread and butter’) and supports outsourcing, part-time and homeworking, and changes in employment contracts – the call is for more flexibility. This can be painful for accountants whose earlier careers were supported by secure contracts, full-time working and annual increments. Rivalry for the very best jobs may well go up.
- Substitutes: we will see more substitutes in the form of accounting – advances in decision-support systems mean that a really good accountant takes less time to cover more ground, potentially enlarging job scope. This adverse shift in the competitive balance will be partly offset by the continued high entry barriers through the exam system, supporting continued premium salaries.
The prognosis for all this is that accountants without speciality skills or particularly high commercial skills will face a more difficult employment environment.
In terms of competitive positioning, we still have the three strategic groups that we had 35 years ago when I qualified. A ‘strategic group’ in this context is a grouping of like-minded players who compete in similar ways. In no particular order, we have chartered management accountants, chartered certified accountants and chartered accountants.
To understand the changing bases of competitive advantage in the accounting profession, we need to look at the changing needs of the buyers of accountants.
A typical CEO of an SME might well use a financial controller in a part-time capacity and rely on an outsourced company to do the basic accounting, but they might look to a finance director to help with cash management, relationships with banks, and for strategic financial advice in general. This would require someone with an intimate understanding of the business and an energetic personality, and they would need to be able to act as a counterfoil to the CEO’s thinking – in short, an agile, commercially awake accountant whose technical skills are taken as read, but with sharp persuasive skills. Does that fit with someone whose first three to five years of training was in audit? Maybe not. This may be just one example, but it is equally applicable to accountants in much bigger corporates – with some additional political skills thrown in for good measure.
This leads us to the distinctive competencies that are increasingly critical for success for accountants in the future. These include:
- strategic skills
- commercial and negotiating skills
- corporate finance skills
- leadership skills
- cross-functional awareness and management skills (not just a ‘one-trick pony’)
- project management skills.
Unfortunately, with the mushrooming of reporting requirements, these distinctive competencies tend to fall down the pecking order. But with the changes to the profession ahead, we accountants need to move beyond being perceived as number-crunchers. No longer is it true to say ‘the role of the accountant is to wait until the battle is over and then to count the dead’.
Tony Grundy is an independent consultant and trainer, and lectures at Henley Business School
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux announces the publication of All in the Family: The Realignment of American Democracy Since the 1960s by Robert Self (Brown--history). The publisher's description of the book, which may be of interest to legal historians who study postwar law, politics and social relations, follows.
Here is commentary on All in the Family from early reviews.
In the 1960s, Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society and War on Poverty promised an array of federal programs to assist working-class families. In the 1980s, Ronald Reagan declared the GOP the party of “family values” and promised to keep government out of Americans’ lives. Again and again, historians have sought to explain the nation’s profound political realignment from the 1960s to the 2000s, five decades that witnessed the fracturing of liberalism and the rise of the conservative right. The award-winning historian Robert O. Self is the first to argue that the separate threads of that realignment—from civil rights to women’s rights, from the antiwar movement to Nixon’s “silent majority,” from the abortion wars to gay marriage, from the welfare state to neoliberal economic policies—all ran through the politicized American family.
Based on an astonishing range of sources, All in the Family rethinks an entire era. Self opens his narrative with the Great Society and its assumption of a white, patriotic, heterosexual man at the head of each family. Soon enough, civil rights activists, feminists, and gay rights activists, animated by broader visions of citizenship, began to fight for equal rights, protections, and opportunities. Led by Pauli Murray, Gloria Steinem, Harvey Milk, and Shirley Chisholm, among many others, they achieved lasting successes, including Roe v. Wade, antidiscrimination protections in the workplace, and a more inclusive idea of the American family.
Yet the establishment of new rights and the visibility of alternative families provoked, beginning in the 1970s, a furious conservative backlash. Politicians and activists on the right, most notably George Wallace, Phyllis Schlafly, Anita Bryant, and Jerry Falwell, built a political movement based on the perceived moral threat to the traditional family. Self writes that “family values” conservatives in fact “paved the way” for fiscal conservatives, who shared a belief in liberalism’s invasiveness but lacked a populist message. Reagan’s presidency united the two constituencies, which remain, even in these tumultuous times, the base of the Republican Party. All in the Family, an erudite, passionate, and persuasive explanation of our current political situation and how we arrived in it, will allow us to think anew about the last fifty years of American politics.
[A] powerful, well-researched account of how the efforts of marginalized groups to assert their rights as citizens ran up against the resistance of entrenched privilege, setting the stage for the polarization that grips US politics today . . . [Self] reminds us that our democracy is an imperfect thing, only as noble as the people who constitute it.”Self also is the author of the prize-winning book, American Babylon: Race and the Struggle for Postwar Oakland (2005).
—The Boston Globe
“All in the Family is meticulous, convincing, and engaging . . . Self has written a book that should become the authoritative social history of the U.S. since the 1960s.”
“Most of the stories we have told about American politics in recent decades have tended to divide the world between social issues and economic issues . . . In his new book, All in the Family: The Realignment of American Democracy Since the 1960s, Robert O. Self . . . rewrites this story from its most basic assumptions . . . brilliant.”
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Every month, 70 New Jersey youths make a suicide attempt serious enough for hospitalization, and in 2008, 68 New Jerseyans 24 years and younger were successful. This makes suicide the fourth leading cause of death of New Jersey youths, according to the state Department of Children and Families.
Nevertheless, this statistic is relatively low compared with other states: New Jersey ranks one of the four lowest in rates of suicide in the country. The state's Youth Suicide Prevention Plan credits state policies as part of the reason -- pointing to strong gun laws and a state mandate that requires every county to have psychiatric screening centers and crisis hotlines staffed 24/7, as well as train school personnel in suicide warning signs. More than 40 percent of suicide attempts follow previous suicidal behaviors.
Counties also run programs aimed at helping youths deal with traumatic loss, bringing together school personnel, mental health clinicians, law enforcement, social service agencies and others. In the 18 month period ending March 2010, 3,991 individuals received on-site trauma response assistance to schools and communities after a death by suicide, homicide, or other critical incidents. | <urn:uuid:447837fa-009f-4863-853e-a034bdf26b2a> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/12/0125/0258/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280730.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00247-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.945789 | 222 | 2.546875 | 3 |
—From Codex entry: Despair Demon
- Despair demons are common around the Fade rifts.
- Treasure – a despair demon encountered when solving the treasure hunt in Parson's Battered Notebook in the Emerald Graves.
The despair demon is dressed in tattered black hood and robes. Its skin is grey and very loose, making it appear like a shaved mouse or a rat. To add credence to this, its face has small, mouse-like eyes, a wide mouth, and large rodent-like incisors which are all covered by its hand while not in combat. It also has unusually large feet and hands, which appear deformed in various manners.
They prefer to attack from a distance with an ice spike that can be annoying to debilitating in a battle already going poorly if you are attempting to disrupt the rift. Their levels range from 12 to 30.
- Cold Resistance
- Fire Vulnerability
- Immunity: Asleep
- Immunity: Frozen
See alsoEditHeart of Despair
From all around this staff comes a sound like sobbing, and touching it brings to mind the loneliest moments of one's life. Energy from the Fade ripples away as it moves, like fingers stirring still water.
Requires: Level 19
Damage: 79-81 Cold
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This instruction was given 10 days before Shavuot. On Shavuot we observe the anniversary of the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai…and there we find a connection. These 10 days are a reflection of the 10 Words (commandments). Yeshua’s students remained in Jerusalem until the holiday. They were all together, 120 of them, davvening on the morning of Shavuot when something like a rushing wind filled The House. Fire appeared above their heads and they began speaking in all the languages of the earth. The book of Acts explains that on that day Mashiach’s followers were filled with Ruach HaKadosh, this was the promise of HaShem sent from our Mashiach. The Spirit of G-d was given on the same day in which He gave His Torah.
See, I am sending out the promise of My Father upon you; but you are to stay in the city [Jerusalem] until you are clothed with power from on high.
In Hebrew gematria and our kabalistic tradition the number 10 is represented by the letter י (yud). The Didascalia Apostorlorum is an ancient manuscript written sometime in the 3rd century, it was said to contain teachings passed down from the 12 Apostles and explains this gematria through a teaching which connects Mashiach to the giving of the Torah.
Now previously our communities were deserts in which there is now a highway and the knowledge of true religion without mistake, but having freshness and clarity, even Isus Christos and His rule which was from the beginning. For you know that He gave a simple and pure and holy Law of life, wherein our Savior set His name. For whereas He spoke the 10 Words, He signified Ἰησοῦς (Yeshua): for 10 represents yud; but yud is the beginning of the name of Yeshua. (Didascalia Apostolorum)Inasmuch as the letter yud is the smallest of all letters it is associated with hiddeness. This hidden point is the source of chochma or wisdom.
Chochma is defined as the germinal, highly condensed revelation of G-dly light in the highest level of immanence that is in the life force of all of creation.(Fiftieth Gate edition of the Zohar, Introduction)10 days after Mashiach was hidden his students were filled with this wisdom from on high. Mashiach Yeshua is a conduit and vehicle of connection between HaShem and His creation. It was through him that the Torah was given on Mt. Sinai and through Him that G-d’s Spirit was delivered. During the ten days between the ascension of the Mashiach and our observance of Shavuot we should give special attention to each of the 10 Words…May they be written on our hearts. | <urn:uuid:00ec766e-645f-413b-9041-193c6afe4fbc> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://emergentobserver.blogspot.com/2010/04/10-days.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560283301.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095123-00505-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.972457 | 606 | 2.4375 | 2 |
Can you tell me about weaving at the missions and its importance?
Weaving was very important. The missions had to make their own clothing, rugs and blankets. The primary material used was wool .Most of the missions had herds of sheep. In 1832, the last year for which records were kept, there were 137,969 sheep at the 21 missions.
There was a lot of activity connected with the sheep and weaving. Some of the neophytes became sheep herders. The sheep had to be sheared. Later the wool was washed, dyed, carded and combed by the women at the mission. Then looms were used to weave the prepared wool.
On Mission Days at La Purisima docents demonstrate weaving, as shown in the picture below.
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Every home in Prince Edward Island will have access to high-speed internet, government officials promise.
A joint partnership through the Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island has led to a $20 million commitment for projects connecting every underserved home in rural parts of the province.
The funds will connect 2,000 homes that currently don’t have access to high-speed internet. Details outlining the specifics aren’t available.
“We need to close the connectivity gap and ensure that every nook and cranny of Prince Edward Island has access to reliable high-speed internet. Whether that’s from Tignish to Summerside, Murray Harbour to Souris or North Rustico, we are getting Islanders connected,” Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, said.
The federal government is immediately investing $1.5 million to bring high-speed internet to 1,000 homes, granting contracts to Island Telecom and Xplornet. The move will immediately benefit 56 communities across the province.
The contract adds to Xplornet’s work in the province, which most recently announced its fibre network was available to hundreds of homes and businesses in Vernon Bridge and surrounding communities.
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The Healing Power of Tea
"Tea infuses the precious commodity of water with plants that have transmuted the
elements of sunshine and earth into nourishing constituents. It is quickly absorbed
into the body, inexpensive, and easy to prepare, and its physiological interaction
with the body has been proven time and again in scientific studies.Plant food and herbal medicine help in another way as well by providing nutrients that
are essential to life. Teas are rich in antioxidants called polyphenols which
are plant chemicals that may help prevent cancer, heart disease, and other diseases."
Monica Myklebust, MDA simple cup of tea not only has the power to soothe and relax but to deliver
healing herbal agents to the bloodstream more quickly than capsules, tinctures,
or infusions. Hot or iced, these pure and simple drinks offer delicious ways
to stay healthy and revitalize you from the inside out. The aromatic oils in
tea can serve to calm your nerves, relaxing you, as well as stimulating the
mind and breathing process. For these reasons, Zen Buddhist monks and Taoists
often use tea during meditation. Tannic acid stimulates digestion, and can help
destroy harmful bacteria. Flavanoids kill plaque bacteria promoting fresh breath
and healthy gums, despite the staining it might leave on your pearly whites.
Tea has been shown to reduce bad cholesterol, a cause of arteriosclerosis, aging
of the blood vessels, and increases good cholesterol. Containing vitamins A,
B2, C, D & P, as well as anti-oxidants, tea has been shown to reduce blood
pressure and the risk of heart disease.
VelociTea, The Gentle Detox Tea
VelociTea, also known as Holy Tea, is a unique herbal tea formulated in a proprietary blend of organic herbs designed to promote the body self healing
by gently cleansing the digestive tract and detoxifying the body. This special blend consists of Blessed Thistle,
Persimmon leaves, Malva leaves,Marsh Mallow leaves,
Papaya, Ginger, Chamomile, and Myrrh that allows the gentle cleansing of
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Blessed Thistle has been cultivated for centuries
as a medicinal herb. In the Middle Ages, thistle was one of the most common
European medicinal herbs. Early herbalists believed that this herb was a cure-all.
The plant gained the title "blessed" for its use in treating the plague and
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promoting metabolic activities in the liver cells and toxin elimination. Especially noted as a tonic herb for women.
VelociTea is often used with great success by persons who suffered with:
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Detoxification Tea and a Healthy Colon
Dr. H. H. Boeker believed that over 90 percent of diseases are caused or complicated
by toxins created in the intestinal tract by unhealthy foods
that are not properly eliminated." Autointoxication occurs when, due
to poor elimination, certain toxins escape from the bowel into the blood stream
and poison the body, causing a silent form of self-poisoning. Sixty
to 80 percent of the lymphatic system is in your small intestine. Called the
gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT),
it is almost synonymous with the term immune system. The gigantic task of your
GALT is to discriminate between nutritious components and possible antigens
passing through your bowel.
Dr. Joseph Rodrigo M.D - "Almost all diseases begin in the
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is also the origin of your healing. I cannot emphasize enough how important
the cleansing of your digestive system is, to your health."
Autointoxication or "self-poisoning"
from the bowel was a recognized cause of disease in the early 1900s. Dr. H.
H. Boeker stated in 1928, "It is now universally conceded that autointoxication
is the underlying cause of an exceptionally large group of symptom complexes."
Recent research seems to support these earlier conclusions about intestinal toxemia.
Virtually every state of health is affected by the GI tract. In addition to
processing nutrients as the principal pathway of the digestive system, the gastrointestinal
tract (GI tract.) is a prominent part of the
providing various levels of defense against pathogenic microorganisms and potentially
toxic substances throughout the path of digestion. If these waste products are
not regularly eliminated, they begin to poison the body and blood. Unchecked,
this autointoxication may ultimately lead to disease and even death.
that are toxic to our bodies come at us from all directions: the air we breathe,
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Every day your body is bombarded with millions of toxins from genetically modified foods, toxic beverages, polluted air and water, prescription drugs, excessive stress, attack by parasites, and exposure to heavy metals and radiation. You absorb toxins from pesticides in crops, hormone-injected meat and dairy products, soy, white flour, table salt, MSG (monosodium glutamate), microwaved foods,
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Over 90% of these toxins enter your body through the INTESTINAL TRACT! From
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Medicinal qualities of Blessed Thistle
by David Card (excerpts)
An important ingredient in the
VelocTea, Blessed Thistle has an amazing variety of folk history,
medicinal uses, and modern applications. Richard
Willfort describes internal and external uses of Blessed thistle: “Used
for colon problems, kills and expels worms, gallbladder diseases, liver diseases,
jaundice, and gastritis, dyspepsia, gas, and bloating…Also used for
constipation, feverish diseases and sluggishness of the gastrointestinal
tracts, and weakness of the stomach operations. It also improves and cleanses
the blood, anemia. it improves the lung and heart. It is especially good for
coughs, catarrh; beginning lung inflammation, lung or heart asthma, heart weakness
that are connected with stomach or colon problems. Used externally as a damp
warm pack for breast cancer, poor healing wounds, frostbite, and skin lupus of the face."
“For internal parasites; works well for worms. In contemporary herbalism,
Blessed Thistle is used to treat liver and mucous congestion, loss of appetite,
dyspepsia, jaundice, hepatitis and remove parasites such as worms
and flukes from the colon."
The Flora website lists the traditional uses of Blessed Thistle
“Aqueous extract of whole, dried herb and flowers. Traditional usage: Acne, antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory, fcellular regeneration, cleansing, detoxifying, digestive
disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, headaches, hormone imbalances, skin disorders.
Through its bitter properties, blessed thistle increases the flow of gastric
juices relieving dyspepsia, indigestion, and headaches associated with liver congestion."
Nineteenth century herbalists prescribed Blessed Thistle as an infusion,
or tea, made from the plant tops for the treatment of
fevers along with liver and respiratory ailments. It is claimed that the warm
tea given to mothers will produce a good supply of milk and is also said to
be good for girls entering womanhood as a good tonic. Blessed thistle are commonly
referred as holy thistle, St. Benedict thistle, cardin, and spotted thistle
and also known as Cnicus benedictus Carduus benedictus and Carbenia benedicta.
Dr. Dennis Read - "As a member of the medical community,
I was quite familiar with the causes, symptoms, and treatments available for
Crohn's. I became much more knowledgeable in this regard as I became a victim
of this so-called incurable disorder. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind
as to the effectiveness and medical principals behind VelociTea with Holy/Blessed
Thistle. I have experienced personally the pain and discomfort that results
from Crohn's and I have also done exhaustive research into the possible treatments
and cures. VelociTea is the only viable solution I am aware of for treating
and clearing up this dreaded disease."
Monica Myklebust, MD - "Teas are rich in antioxidants called
polyphenols which are plant chemicals that may help prevent cancer, heart disease,
and other diseases by:
- Inhibiting growth of cancer cells
- Reducing high blood pressure
- Protecting against stroke
- Improving blood flow to the heart
- Reducing total and LDL (bad) cholesterol
- Inhibiting the formation of blood clots in artery walls
- Steadying blood sugar levels
- Lowering the risk for osteoporosis
- Acting as an anti-inflammatory agent
- Enhancing immune function and helping fight infections
- Protecting against viral infections and liver disease
- Inhibiting the growth of bacteria that can cause gum disease, cavities,
and bad breath" Monica Myklebust, MD
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Holy Thistle (Blessed Thistle)
Blessed thistle is also known as holy thistle, St. Benedict thistle, cardin, and spotted thistle. This herbaceous annual has been cultivated for centuries
as a medicinal herb. It was a component of many herbal remedies used to combat the plague.
The herb was cultivated in monastery gardens as a cure for smallpox. Its specific
name is in honor of St. Benedict, the founder of a holy order of monks. The
ancient Romans ate the leaf fresh and boiled the root as a vegetable. Thistle
was once used as a nutritious fodder for cattle in Scotland, and the leaf, folded
between two slices of buttered bread, was eaten with the breakfast meal. British
and German Pharmacopoeias recognize that 'bitters', including blessed thistle,
stimulate bile flow and cleanse the liver. In Europe, blessed thistle, as a
"bitter vegetable drug" is considered to be a medicinal agent used to aid digestion
and promote health. The herb contains B-complex vitamins, calcium, iron, and
Blessed thistle is considered by many contemporary herbalists and in traditional
folk use as a tonic, astringent, diaphoretic (increases perspiration), emetic
(induces vomiting), and stimulant. Both the blessed thistle and milk thistles
are recommended as a liver tonic, particularly when the liver disease is brought
on by alcoholism. It has been used in treatment of jaundice and hepatitis.
A tea from the leaves, taken warm, will increase
perspiration, reduce congestion, and help to bring down fever. A mild infusion
is astringent and may relieve diarrhea. Blessed thistle is considered to be
one of the best herbs to stimulate the flow of milk in lactating women (lactating
women should always consult their physicians before taking this herb), and its
emmenagogue action (promotes menstrual discharge) helps to regulate female hormone
balance and relieve menstrual pain. Blessed thistle has also been used to treat
the vaginal discharge known as leucorrhea.
The herb is used in the commercial manufacture of herbal bitters, and is
considered a general tonic and digestive. Its bitter properties increase the
flow of bile and other gastric secretions. The herb may stimulate appetite and
relieve flatulence. Blessed thistle is said to relieve melancholy and lethargy,
and was traditionally fed to mentally ill persons. It acts to increase blood
circulation and aids memory. Applied externally in poultice form, blessed thistle
is a good treatment for shingles, wounds, and ulcers. The plant has antimicrobial
properties. The essential oil has been shown to have antibiotic action against
infections, specifically Staphylococcus aureus and S. faecalis. Blessed thistle
has a history in folk use for the treatment of heart ailments, cancers, and
as a contraceptive, but these, and other traditional uses, have not been confirmed
Historically, blessed thistle has been recommended as a treatment for stomach
upset, indigestion, constipation and gas. Some individuals employ this herbs,
as they would its cousin milk thistle, as a remedy for gallbladder and liver
disorders. However, there is only limited clinical evidence to support it use
medicinally. Notwithstanding, many individuals report that blessed thistle is
an effective medicinal healing herb. A few studies show that blessed thistle
may be useful as an anti-inflammatory.
Holy Thistle supports the liver in the release of toxins. Used medicinally
for over 2000 years, most commonly for the treatment of liver and gallbladder
disorders. Holy thistle products are popular in Europe and the United States
for various types of liver disease. Holy thistle is believed to have great power
in the purification and circulation of the blood. It is such a good blood purifier
that drinking a cup of thistle tea twice a day will help ease chronic headaches.
Holy Thistle is used for stomach and digestive problems, gas in the intestines,
constipation, and liver troubles. It is very effective for dropsy, strengthens
the heart, and is good for the liver, lungs, and kidneys. It is claimed that
the warm tea given to mothers will produce a good supply of milk. It is also
said to be good for girls entering womanhood as a good tonic.
The related milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is commonly used as a blood and
liver purifier. Blessed thistle, likewise, is considered to have a beneficial
effect on the blood which, in turn, enriches the milk.It has sometimes been
stated that the herb was first cultivated by Gerard in 1597, but as this book
was published twenty years previously it would appear to have been in cultivation
much earlier, and in fact it is described and its virtues enumerated in the Herbal of Turner in 1568.
Medicinal Action and Uses of Blessed Thistle
In large doses, Blessed Thistle acts as a strong emetic, producing vomiting
with little pain and inconvenience. Cold infusions in smaller draughts are valuable
in weak and debilitated conditions of the stomach, and as a tonic, creating
appetite and preventing sickness. The warm infusion - 1 OZ. of the dried herb
to a pint of boiling water - in doses of a wineglassful, forms in intermittent
fevers one of the most useful diaphoretics to which employment can be given.
The plant was at one time supposed to possess very great virtues against fevers
of all kinds.
It is said to have great power in the purification and circulation of the
blood, and on this account strengthens the brain and the memory. The leaves,
dried and powdered, are good for worms. It is chiefly used now for nursing mothers
the warm infusion scarcely ever failing to procure a proper supply of milk.
It is considered one of the best medicines which can be used for the purpose.
is said to have obtained its name from its high reputation as a heal-all, being
supposed even to cure the plague. It is mentioned in all the treatises on the
Plague, and especially by Thomas Brasbridge, who in 1578 published his Poore
Man's Jewell, that is to say, a Treatise of the Pestilence, unto which is annexed
a declaration of the vertues of the Hearbes Carduus Benedictus and Angelica.
Shakespeare in Much Ado about Nothing, says: 'Get you some of this distilled
Carduus Benedictus and lay it to your heart; it is the only thing for a qualm....
I mean plain Holy Thistle.' The 'distilled' leaves, it says 'helpeth the hart,'
'expelleth all poyson taken in at the mouth and other corruption that doth hurt
and annoye the hart,' and 'the juice of it is outwardly applied to the bodie'
('lay it to your heart,' Sh.), 'therefore I counsell all that have Gardens to
nourish it, that they may have it always to their own use, and the use of their
neighbours that lacke it.'
Turner (1568) says: 'It is very good for the headache and the megram, for
the use of the juice or powder of the leaves, preserveth and keepeth a man from
the headache, and healeth it being present. It is good for any ache in the body
and strengtheneth the members of the whole body, and fasteneth loose sinews
and weak. It is also good for the dropsy. It helpeth the memory and amendeth
thick hearing. The leaves provoke sweat. There is nothing better for the canker
and old rotten and festering sores than the leaves, juice, broth, powder and
water of Carduus benedictus.'Topically, a poultice of blessed thistle is used
to soothe skin irritated by burns, scrapes, shaving, sunburn, and other relatively
minor injuries. A poultice is usually a soft cloth that has been soaked in a
medication, possibly heated, and applied to an aching or injured area of skin
Precautions: There are no reported incidents of thistle toxicity. However,
as with most medicinal herbs, they should not be taken during pregnancy. Children
under two years should not be given the herb. Lactating women should consult
with a qualified herbalist before using the herb. Holy Thistle (Blessed Thistle)
Leaves are part of the VelociTea's Ingredients.
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Do not confuse blessed thistle with its cousin, milk thistle Cardus Marianus,
they are two entirely different plants, despite the fact that they share a common
name (holy thistle), and both are known for supporting the liver. Blessed thistle
and its close cousin, milk thistle, are both excellent tonics for
liver and digestion. Both are know to repair damaged liver cells. A distinctive
bitter, blessed thistle can be used as a digestive aid before meals. It is diuretic
and induces sweating. Used as a poultice or compress, the plant has a reputation
for curing chilblains. Mabey, Richard ,40 The herb is often used in combination
with other estrogenic herbs to treat menstrual difficulties. One of the main
uses in traditional herbal medicine is of a galactaloge, an herb that stimulates mother's milk.
- Bradley PR (ed). British Herbal Compendium, vol 1. Bournemouth, Dorset,
UK: British Herbal Medicine Association, 1992, 126-127.
- Foster S. 101 Medicinal Herbs. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press, 1998,
- Lust JB. The Herb Book. New York: Bantam Books, 1974, 343.
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM):
A division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services dedicated
- Natural Standard: An organization that produces scientifically based
reviews of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) topics.
persimmon leaves in VelociTea inhibits weight gain and lowers lipid levels
Supplementing a high-fat diet with powdered leaves taken from Native American persimmon trees
can inhibit weight gain and lower both food intake and plasma lipid
levels, research shows.Scientists believe that the rich fiber and phenolic
content of persimmon leaves, which are commonly used to make tea in India, increases
the amount of lipids removed from the body as feces. "Since the persimmon leaves
have beneficial effects on hemostatsis, constipation, hypertension, apoplexy,
and atherosclerosis, they have been broadly applied in food and medicine," says
J Lee, from the Ottogi Research Center in Kyonngi-do, The Republic of Korea
To investigate if the leaves also improved metabolism and lipid levels, the
team fed three groups of rats either a normal control, high-fat, or high-fat
with powdered whole persimmon leaf diet, for 6 weeks. Eating the high-fat diet
without persimmon leaves increased the rats' body weight by an average 114%
in comparison with those fed the normal control diet.However, rats eating the
persimmon leaf supplemented high-fat diet had a final body weight similar to
that of the normal control group after 6 weeks.
"Thus indicating that persimmon leaf supplementation suppressed the excess
body weight gain that could be induced by high-fat feeding," say the authors
in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology. They added that these rats gained
less weight because persimmon leaf consumption suppressed their food intake,
perhaps via the hormone leptin, levels of which were higher in the leaf-supplemented
group than the high-fat only group.
VelociTea herbal tea blend contains
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Eating persimmon leaves with a high-fat diet also created a less atherogenic lipid
profile by lowering plasma total cholesterol and triglyceride
concentrations, while increasing the ratio of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol
to total cholesterol. Finally, the researchers say the fact that rats eating
persimmon leaves had a higher daily fecal weight than the high-fat only group,
shows that the "combined effect of high-fiber and high-phenolic content in persimmon
leaf itself could enhance the fecal excretion of neutral and acidic sterol."
They conclude: "Efficacy tests of lipid-lowering action of persimmon leaf suggest
that this whole persimmon leaf food would be beneficial for regulation of lipid
metabolism or prevention of hyperlipidemia in an experimental animal model."
The tannins and flavonoids in Persimmon leaves have anti-hypertensive,
anti-carcinogenic, and anti-mutagenic properties. The leaf also acts
as a mild laxative. It is used for hemorrhoids and varicose veins. Persimmon
leaf extract containing astragalin, when taken orally, acts as a natural antihistamine
which helps to reduce allergic reactions. It relieves the symptoms of dermatitis,
reducing inflammation and thickening of the skin. Persimmon leaves also alleviate
itching. The astringent raw Persimmon fruit is used to treat constipation, gastro-intestinal
irritation, dysentery, chronic diarrhea, ulceration of the bowel and stomach,
catarrh of the rectum and colon, hemorrhoids, and to stop bleeding.
Persimmon leaves are a good source of important dietary antioxidants, such
as vitamin A & C and flavonoids. It has been widely used as a tea in oriental
countries. In particular, several tannins and flavonoids isolated from persimmon
leaf were recently found to have antihypertensive, anticarcinogenic
and antimutagenic actions. It is highly possible, therefore, that persimmon
leaves may be developed into potential sources of natural antioxidants and therapeutic
Persimmon leaf is anti-allergic
and anti-pruritic in composition; in other words, an allergy or itching
preventive food. Furthermore, research has proven the therapeutic effect
of persimmon leaf extract on those suffering from
dermatitis or a skin condition such as Eczema. The preventive effect
of persimmon leaf extract on the dermatitis was dose-dependent and a continuous
intake of persimmon leaf extract significantly decreased its onset and development.
There were no significant adverse reactions observed. As well, studies have
shown that supplementation of persimmon leaf improves lipid profiles and suppresses
body weight gain in animals that were fed high-fat diets. It is also used topically
in some beauty products to help to clarify the skin and eliminate dull and dark areas.
Ancient cultivation of Persimmon in Japan
Persimmon has been cultivated in Japan for at least 1,000 years, where it is considered the national fruit. So
it only seems natural that Japanese researchers discovered that the main flavonoid
in persimmon—astragalin—inhibits the release of histamine in mice suffering
from atopic dermatitis. When the mice were given persimmon extract, they exhibited
fewer behavioral symptoms, such as scratching and biting their skin. There was
also a reduction of serum IgE, the antibodies produced in response to an allergen.
Additionally, tissue samples showed there was less inflammation and thickening
of the skin.
Persimmon Leaves are part of the VelociTea Tea's Ingredients
Malva Leaf (aka "Chinese Mallow" )
Often made into a tea to soothe the membranes of the digestive system. Malva
Leaf is mildly astringent and diuretic and used to treat gastroenteritis,
and conditions of the spleen. The Chinese use Malva Leaf as an expectorant and
as a gargle for sore throat. Malva Leaf is also thought to be a mild laxative.
The seeds are used in Tibetan medicine, where they are considered to have a
sweet and astringent taste plus a healing potency. They are used in the treatment
of renal disorders, the retention of fluids, frequent thirst and diarrhea.
The word "malva" is derived from malakos, which in Greek means "soothing";
not surprisingly, malva tea is often given as a gargle to reduce throat inflammations.
Drinking the tea also helps calm stomach and intestinal irritation. Warm compresses
can draw toxins from pimples, abscesses and other skin inflammation while cool
tea compresses can help to relive superficial burns. The leaves of Malva sylvestris,
otherwise known as blue mallow, are rich in mucilage. The mucilage of M. sylvestris
is made up of high molecular weight acidic polysaccharides (Classen B, et al.,
Planta Med 64(7): 640-44 (1988)). The leaf tea is traditionally believed to
be useful as an anti-inflammatory, decongestant, humectant, expectorant, and
laxative. It has also been used internally for soothing sore throats, laryngitis,
tonsillitis, coughs, dryness of the lungs, and digestive upsets. Mallow is also
used as a poultice for healing wounds and skin inflammations. In traditional
medicine, mallow leaf tea is also used against abnormal growths of the stomach
and to alleviate urinary infections (Bisset NG (ed). Malvae folium--Mallow leaf.
In Herbal Drugs and Phyto-pharmaceuticals (1994, CRC Press, Stuttgart, pp 313-316).
Malva or Chinese Mallow plant (Malva verticillata) is a member of the Malvaceae
family which also includes the Marsh Mallow and the Hibiscus. The leaves have
a mild pleasant flavor. Malva has been cultivated in China for over 2,500 years,
and is now cultivated in some countries of Europe as a tasty salad green. Malva
seed contains mucilage, polysaccharides and flavonoids. In traditional medicine,
the Malva leaf was often made into a tea to sooth the membranes of the digestive
system. It is a demulcent (the mucilage soothes and softens irritated tissues,
especially the mucus membranes), mild diuretic, emollient (softens the skin),
and a mild laxative (a gentle stimulant of the bowels). Malva Leaf teas are
used in the treatment of renal disorders, the retention of fluids, frequent
thirst, and diarrhea. Malva Leaf has been used to treat stomach ache, gastroenteritis,
irritable bowel, and conditions of the spleen. The Chinese use Malva Leaf as
an expectorant and as a demulcent gargle to soothe a sore throat. It can also
soothe a bronchial irritation in persons with bronchitis or emphysema. (Beware
of Chinese Mallow teas which also contain Senna or Cassia angustifolia. which
are strong laxatives and can create dependency. VelociTea Detox Tea does NOT
The seed contains mucilage, polysaccharides and flavonoids. It is demulcent,
(soothes and softens irritated tissues, especially the mucus membranes) diuretic,
emollient, (softens the skin) galactogogue (increases milk flow in nursing mothers),
and gentle stimulation of the bowels. The seeds are used in Tibetan medicine,
where they are considered to have a sweet and astringent taste plus a healing
potency. They are used in the treatment of renal disorders, the retention of
fluids, frequent thirst and diarrhea. The weedy Malva Leaf has been used interchangeably
for food, tea and medicine for thousands of years. The Aztec's used Malva Leaves
for Bronchitis, Tonsillitis, Gastroenteritis, Pleuresia (Inflammation of the
membrane that covers the lungs), Leucorrea or White Discharge, Inflammation
of the Cervix, Inflamed Hemorrhoids, Colitis, Rectiti, Intestinal Infections,
Cutaneous Diseases and to Soften Tumors and Abscess. Malva Leaves are part of
the VelociTea Holy Tea's Ingredients
The Marsh Mallow or Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) was used by the ancient
Greeks to remedy bruises and bleeding, and as a mild laxative. It was used in
medieval Europe for indigestion and diarrhea. The Marsh Mallow root or leaf
was traditionally used to soothe and support the intestines. It is rich in calcium,
zinc, iron, sodium, iodine, vitamin B complex, and pantothenic acid. Herbs high
in mucilage, such as Marsh Mallow and Malva Leaf (of the same family), are often
helpful for symptomatic relief of coughs and irritated throats.
Marshmallow has expectorant and demulcent properties, which accounts for
this herb's historical use as a remedy for the respiratory tract, particularly
in cases of irritating coughs with bronchial congestion. Marsh Mallow root and,
to a lesser extent, Marsh Mallow leaf both contain significant percentages of
mucilage, a natural gummy substance that does not dissolve in water. Like other
mucilage-containing substances, Marsh Mallow swells up and becomes slick when
it is exposed to fluids.
resulting slippery material coats the linings of the mouth, throat, and stomach
to relieve irritation and control coughing associated with respiratory conditions
such as smoker's cough. Herbs high in mucilage, such as Marshmallow, are often
helpful for symptomatic relief of coughs and irritated throats. Mallow has expectorant
and demulcent properties, which accounts for this herb's historical use as a
remedy for the respiratory tract, particularly in cases of irritating coughs
with bronchial congestion. Marsh Mallow may also have mild anti-infective, immune-boosting,
and diuretic properties. In the British Herbal Compendium the use of Marsh Mallow
is listed for gastroenteritis, peptic and duodenal ulcers, colitis, and enteritis.
Topically, Marsh Mallow is used to soothe and soften irritated skin, and as
a remedy for cuts, wounds, abscesses, boils, burns, and varicose veins. The
edible leaves are used as salad greens in France.
It is an old-time remedy for bladder infection, digestive upsets, fluid retention,
intestinal disorders, kidney problems, sinusitis and sore throat. Marshmallow
is a natural source of beta-carotene, amino acids [amino acids are the "building
blocks" of protein], minerals and vitamins and is often used as a filler in
the compounding of pills. Primary chemical constituents in Marshmallow include
substantial mucilage, polysaccharides, flavonoids (quercetin), kaempferol, asparagine,
tannins, lecithin and pectin. The great demulcent and emollient properties of
Marshmallow make it useful in cases of inflammation and irritation of the alimentary
canal and of the urinary and respiratory organs. Recently, Marshmallow has been
used as an expectorant to treat a variety of upper respiratory problems. Marshmallow
also contains large amounts of vitamin A, calcium, zinc and significant amounts
of iron, sodium, iodine and B-complex vitamins. Like slippery elm, Marshmallow
reduces inflammation and has a calming effect on the body. Topically, marshmallow
is used to soothe and soften irritated skin. It also sooths irritation and inflammation
caused by bronchitis, urinary tract infections, colitis and other problems such
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HOW TO PREPARE VELOCITEA
Each Plastic Bag has two tea bags. From that you will end up with a gallon
Bring 32 oz or 4cups of water to a boil... let sit until you can put your finger
in the water without getting burned. Pour the hot water into a glass pitcher
or kettle. Place the 2 tea bags in the water and let sit 8 hours or overnight.
Step 2 After the tea has steeped for 8 hours take out the
tea bags. Get a one gallon container “Glass if you can find one” and pour in
the steeped tea in, and add the remainder of water to make 1 gallon of tea.
That's it! Your Tea is ready to DRINK! If you do not have room in your fridge
for a gallon jug leave the tea in the concentrate form and mix 1 part tea to
3 parts water prior to drinking when heating the tea use a small pot (never
microwave) Keep the tea in the refrigerator. You can dry your tea bags and
use the leaves in your Salads, shakes or any dish that you prepare. Some people
drink 20 oz a day or more. (8oz with Lunch & Dinner then a 4 oz with a snack)
DO NOT MICROWAVE the Tea bags or the water used to make your VelociTea Tea.
Do not subject the herbs to excessive heat that could destroy the essential
enzymes. Make your VelociTea with pure, clean, water that has come to a full
boil, then remove the heat and let the boiling stopbefore
adding the tea bags. You may re-heat the VelociTea mixture later, but do not
microwave it. Heat it on the stove just to a gentle boil, not to a rapid boil.
Two bags of VelociTea produce one gallon.
LEAVE THE TEA BAGS IN THE LIQUID TEA when you store it, to keep your VelociTea
infused with the ingredients. If you are not noticing any effects within a few
days to a week, you may have forgotten this and have been drinking VelociTea
which is too weak to work effectively.
- Do not microwave tea!!!
Microwaves will destroy
the natural enzymes and render some important nutrients ineffective.
- If you prefer to drink your VelociTea warm or hot, you can heat it in
a saucepan or tea kettle - but do NOT heat the mixture to the boiling point.
- Always drink the VelociTea with food - not on its own. Drink about 8
ounces with meals such as breakfast and dinner, and drink about 4 ounces
with a snack or a light lunch. A standard teacup holds about 6 ounces.
- Drink plenty of water. Not drinking enough water reduces your body's
ability to get rid of wastes and toxins. Drinking enough water is especially
important while detoxing your body. It helps your kidneys, sweat glands,
lymphatic system, lungs, and digestive tract flush out toxins and waste
material. Water acts as the carrier to transport nutrients into your cells
and flush waste material out of your cells.
from Shirley: As with all true natural cure, the road to better health
may begin with a healing crisis.
As you move toward better health with natural healing programs and better nutrition,
healing begins to occur. As part of the healing process the body will begin
to discard toxic residues which have built up in your body over the years. The
healing process usually does not occur without repercussions. During the initial
phase of healing, as your body begins to clean house, (detoxify) and your vital
energy begins to repair and rebuild internal organs, you may experience headache,
uneasiness, flu like symptoms and fatigue. This is called a healing crisis.
You may feel worse before you feel better. As you continue to improve, you may
begin a process called retracing. For example, if you used to get skin rashes,
the rashes may reappear or get worse for a period of time as your body eliminates
toxins through the skin. You may also experience an initial increase in urination,
or you may feel more nervous. In actuality, you are not getting worse, you are
actually getting better. Eventually you will reach a plateau of better health.
During the healing crisis, it is important to not suppress these temporary symptoms
with drugs or the healing process may become interrupted.
Learn more about healing
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An ancient Chinese Legend
Once there was a man who knew 100,000 healing properties of herbs. He taught
his son 80,000 secrets. On his deathbed, he told his son to visit his grave
in five years, and there he would find the other 20,000 secrets. When the son
went to his father's grave, he found, growing on the site, the tea shrub....
A charming legend tells how this ordinary plant became the first natural
wonder in the world of herbal teas.
The story takes us back to ancient China in 2737 b.c. when one day, Emperor
Shen Nung was kneeling before a fire, heating water. Suddenly a wind stirred.
Leaves fluttered down from a branch over his head and fell into the boiling
water. The aroma captivated Shen Nung and he decided to taste the brew.
Where did these aromatic leaves come from? An ancient wild species of the
black tea shrub. When the leaves are fermented, they produce oolong or black
tea, but when they are brewed fresh, as in Shen Nung's tea, they yield the refreshing
green tea, which contains the potent antioxidant catechin, a bioflavenoid with
antibacterial and anticancer properties.
For centuries in China, monks and herbalists studied plants for their healing
properties, and handed down their knowledge to the next generation by verbal
instruction. To illustrate the importance of tea, a tale tells of an ancient
Chinese herbalist who knew 100,000 healing properties of herbs, and began to
pass on his wisdom to his son. The herbalist taught his son 80,000 secrets,
but fell ill before he could complete the lessons. On his deathbed, the herbalist
told his son to come to his grave five years from the date of his death, and
there he would find the other 20,000 secrets.
On the fifth year, the obedient son went to his father's grave, and found,
growing on the site, the black tea shrub.
The black tea shrub is a plant that has been endowed with the Taoist belief
that beauty and harmony are achieved by order and ritual. Every detail in the
planting, picking, preparation of the leaves, and ceremonial customs for drinking
tea became a cultural phenomenon in the Orient. It was passed on to other cultures
as humble gifts from Buddhist monks. When Japanese monks journeyed to China
to study with Chinese monks, they returned home with seedlings from the black
tea shrub as parting gifts. Today, Japan specializes in the production of green
teas, now known as its national beverage. The plants that grow in Japan today
are thought to be offshoots of those first seedlings.
The black tea shrub is a plant that has sailed the world on clipper ships
and trade routes. In 1559, a tea merchant from Persia told a Venetian scholar
about his experience in China, drinking tea. The scholar wrote an account of
the merchant's tea tale that set the port of Venice buzzing. What was this mysterious
brew? Everyone wanted to taste it. By the early 1600s, the Dutch East India
Trading Company was bringing shipments of dried herbs from the black tea shrub
in specially-lined boxes to Europe.
Tea was such precious cargo in its early years of import to Europe, it was
reserved for royal tables, or tea-tasting parties of the rich and influential.
It was introduced as an exotic medicinal beverage that could promote longevity
and cure many disorders. The herb's price exceeded one hundred dollars per pound.
But the herb wasn't the only expense involved.
To follow the Chinese custom, tea-drinking ceremonies in Europe required
imported china. Tiny Ming teacups from China were made of porcelain and held
only a few sips of tea. The cups rested on porcelain saucers, and to brew the
tea, a proper Chinese teapot was needed, along with a Chinese tea jar to store
the dried leaves. This was a costly endeavor that kept tea out of reach for
average people. At the time, the process for making porcelain was not known
in Europe, and to curb the import costs for drinking tea, the Dutch developed
an imitation of the Chinese tea service in elegant blue and white delftware.
One of the earliest tea parties on record in America was held in 1674 in
the Dutch Colony of New York (then called New Amsterdam). To taste the newly
imported teas, society ladies arrived in their best dresses, carrying their
own teacups, fashioned from delicate china, with bowls the size of wineglasses.
To this day, many herbalists still specify herbal tea doses as "the size of
a small wineglass."
A hundred years later, the Sons of Liberty brewed up the most memorable tea
party of them all. In 1773, Americans had independence on their minds, and Britain's
prohibitive taxes on tea sparked a revolution. Thirty-two cases of expensive
dried herbs were tossed into the harbor on the night of the Boston Tea Party.
It was the signal for the birth of a new nation.
For an ordinary plant, the black tea shrub has quite a few tales to tell
of romance and intrigue, old worlds and new worlds, culture and customs. But
it wasn't the only plant in the tea garden.
Locally grown herbs had been used for teas all over the world, and traded
in their own way, though not as aggressively as black, oolong, and green teas.
Many Mediterranean herbs were brought to Europe by the early crusaders and the
Roman army. Other herbs followed the trade routes of saffron to the far east,
and were exchanged for black tea leaves.
Early American colonists learned the secrets of locally grown herbs from
the Indians, and these discoveries played an important role in the fight for
independence. To protest the British taxes on tea in 1773, American women in
Boston, Hartford, and other New England cities vowed to drink teas from indigenous
weeds instead of imported teas. The brews they came up with were called Liberty
Tea. Among them were the antiviral flowers of chamomile, calcium-rich raspberry
leaves, and wild American sage, which is so admired by the Chinese as an herb
for longevity that it remains a major American export to China today.
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A morphology-based algorithm has been developed for point target detection in IRST applications. It exhibits comparable detection and false alarm performance to a median filter. The morphology-based algorithm has an efficient computational paradigm based on combinations of simple nonlinear grayscale operations, which makes it ideally suited to real- time, high data rate IRST applications. A detection filter based on morphological background estimation exhibits spatial high-pass characteristics emphasizing target-like peaks in the data and suppressing all other clutter. Example cases are presented which point out the detection performance differences between the morphological and median approaches. Overall performance results were generated in the form of ROC curves for cloud, horizon and sea clutter IRAMMP backgrounds.© (1993) COPYRIGHT SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only. | <urn:uuid:ed372b69-48e5-4347-b982-1def277f449e> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://proceedings.spiedigitallibrary.org/proceeding.aspx?articleid=1012177 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279189.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00057-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.911673 | 170 | 1.539063 | 2 |
The North Sea Cycle Route follows a 6000 km long path from the city of Bergen in Norway all the way along the coast around the North Sea to the village Norwick on the Shetland Islands.
500-some km of the great North Sea Cycle Route’s 6000 km go along the North Sea Coast of Jutland. In Denmark known as the Westcoast, hence the routes Danish name, Vestkystruten (Westcoast Route). The danish westcoast is famed for its strong winds, great waves and wide, sandy beaches, in the north and the Wadden Sea in the south. Continue reading The North Sea Coastal route→
When going on a tour, it is advisable to test-drive your gear (and co-riders), allowing you to make realistic plans for your great tour, and dismiss useless gear and stress test equipment. A short weekend trip can be nice and allow you to see new places too. Continue reading Touring the heart of Zealand→
It has been a tradition for the last few years that we celebrate Christmas on the Danish island Rømø, in the second home of my parents. It has not been a tradition though, that I jump my bicycle to get there. It was indeed the very first time. Continue reading Cycling home for Christmas→
In the summer 2012 I spend the summer school holidays biking the lovely island of Bornholm with my family: my partner, our two girls, of 9 and 6 at the time, and me. Having lived on the island some years ago, we knew most of the roads, and what we wanted to show the girls and to see again ourselves. Continue reading Bornholm roundtrip with kids→
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AgentScript is a minimalist Agent Based modeling system based on NetLogo semantics.
It has a Model/View/Control (MVC) architecture which cleanly separates the three components.
- Model: Provides NetLogo-like semantics for Patches, Turtles and Links. It has no colors, shapes, sizes etc for viewing the model.
- View: Use the Model properties to create a view. There can be many Views. We provide a 2D Canvas view and a Three.js 3D view. There is also GIS support via a gis module, a geojson module, as well as Leaflet based demos. Plot views are also available.
- Controls: We use dat.gui for a menu UI, a Mouse module for selecting Model objects (Patches, Turtles and Links), an Animator for fine control over the Model/Draw steps.
This allows direct access to individual modules which will automatically load only the module and its dependencies.
Example: to import Class Model for building your own model, use:
import Model from './path/to/agentscript/src/Model.js'
.. where path/to/agentscript is a local file system path or a url to a server:
- local: ./src/Model.js
- code.agentscript.org: https://code.agentscript.org/src/Model.js
- unpkg.com: https://unpkg.com/agentscript/src/Model.js
- skypack.dev: https://cdn.skypack.dev/agentscript/src/Model.js
There are bundles as well of all the agentscript modules as a single file from the usual NPM-based CDNs:
To create your own local agentscript files:
- Go to: https://github.com/backspaces/agentscript
- Click on the large green
- Click on
Download ZIP. The creates the file agentscript-master.zip
- Unzip this. Creates agentscript-master/
- Rename/Move to where you want it.
Our directory layout is:
The core agentscript directories:
- models/: simple sample/demo models. All are es6 modules used in onepagers below
- src/: all the agentscript source code. All are es6 modules
- docs/ Documentation for all the individual modules used by the programmer
- bin/: workflow scripts
- dist/: the umd and esm bundles with their min.js versions and src/.
- test/: testing in browser for all models/ using Puppeteer
- config/: tools for creating "bundles".
Note that many of these will be removed as es6 modules fully supported by our dependencies. For example models/scripts will be removed when workers can use import statements in all browsers. Safari, we're talking about you!
The views1 onepagers import models from the models/ dir and run for 500 steps, printing out a sample of the model's data.
The views2 onepagers import models from the models/ dir and add a 2D Canvas view.
The views3 onepagers import models from the models/ dir and add a Three.js webgl 3D view.
The views3d onepagers import models from the models/ dir and add a Three.js webgl 3D view.
The mvc onepagers are combine Models, Views, and Controls into "apps".
The gis onepagers use gis & geojson utilities to create and view models running on Leaflet maps with geojson data.
An experimental distributed framework for running models in one page while listening & getting results in another. We call these Model Transforms. They currently show their results in the browser console.
Most users need not worry about this, you can access all the AgentScript code as described above using local files or servers. This is for those wishing to build the AgentScript system itself.
To clone the github repo:
- cd to where you want the agentscript/ dir to appear.
- git clone https://github.com/backspaces/agentscript
- cd agentscript # go to new repo
- yarn install # install all dev dependencies.
- yarn build # complete the install.
- yarn run build-vendor # build depend
Note: Fine to use npm rather than yarn.
Copyright Owen Densmore, RedfishGroup LLC, 2012-2021
AgentScript may be freely distributed under the GPLv3 license:
AgentScript is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.
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As it marks its 10th anniversary, the Homeland Security Department has made progress with “smart programs” by moving away from “one-size-fits-all solutions toward common-sense ones,” a top DHS official said Wednesday.
Seth Grossman, DHS deputy general counsel, said the Obama administration “inherited a very new department,” that was “still but organizing itself in how to work across the federal government and with states and localities.”
Speaking on a panel of frequent DHS critics sponsored jointly by the American Constitution Society and the Open Society Foundation, Grossman cited as an example of solid solutions the decision to abandon a full security fence on the southern U.S. border with Mexico. “We recognized that places differ by terrain and population density, so we used technology [selectively and] border security is at the highest level in 50 years.”
He also praised the Transportation Security Administration’s embrace of risk-based airport passenger screening, the PreCheck program. And he cited efforts by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau to prioritize budgetary resources in enforcing immigration law, focusing on suspects with recent criminal convictions, those who recently crossed the border, and those with past immigration law violations. Immigration courts, similarly, have identified high-priority cases and postponed low-priority ones, such as those involving deferred action for childhood arrivals. “We can improve, but we’ve done a lot in four years,” Grossman said.
Criticism of DHS came from Michael German, senior policy counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union, who said when first stood up, the department “struggled in an environment filled with intelligence agencies to find an area where they could be helpful. But rather than take their time, they rushed in to do something and not something effective.”
German was particularly tough on the DHS fusion centers, the 77 facilities nationwide that seek to synthesize and share intelligence on threats from violent crime, terrorism and natural disasters. He cited a slew of recent reports calling them wasteful and risky. “If information sharing intelligence is not timely, is erroneous or it violates people’s rights,” it’s not helpful, he said. German said he would like to see DHS use its size to influence intelligence agencies on avoiding bias against dissident groups and violations of civil and privacy rights.
Jamil Jaffer, senior counsel at the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, said DHS’ lead role in U.S. cybersecurity strategy is “controversial on Capitol Hill -- they wonder whether the department has the capability and can roll it out quickly.” Noting that cybersecurity reform legislation has cleared the House but stalled in the Senate, he expressed concern that some private sector companies, whose cooperation is crucial to any cyber strategy, have been dropping out of a pilot program for protecting the defense industrial base, apparently because they preferred working with the Defense Department. Who should run the cyber strategy “is an open question,” Jaffer said. “We’re hopeful for a middle ground.”
Wendy Patten, senior policy analyst with the Open Society Foundation, said immigration activists back in 2002 were concerned when the reorganization “collapsed” the immigration and border control functions into a homeland security framework. “It made it harder to address the history of humanitarian concerns, such as refugees and victims of domestic violence,” she said. She, too, was concerned about fusion centers for “casting a wide net” in targeting communities. “They’re not as effective as good old-fashioned law enforcement rolling up its sleeves,” Patten said.
By contrast, she said the DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties “has done a good job responding to concerns” about oversight and has been effective in engaging immigrant families. She said she hoped it would have more input “upfront, in a preventive way,” given the department’s inspector general tends to investigate problems “after the fact.”
Grossman replied that Margo Schlanger, DHS’ officer for civil rights and civil liberties, “is engaged in policies at all stages with all stakeholders,” as is the Public Advocate’s Office at ICE, which “gives feedback to leaders on policy in a two-way communication.”
The fusion centers are controversial, he added, but many lawmakers have disavowed some of the criticism and “the department has done a good job developing them and trying to improve them.”
The advantages of having what once were 22 agencies under one roof, Grossman said, were in evidence during the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, for which ICE, the Coast Guard, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency “enabled the United States to play an active and robust coordinating role.” Weighing costs and benefits of consolidation, he added, also allows a rationalization of policies in such areas as ICE and Border Patrol handling of intellectual property enforcement.
Homeland Security’s ability to work in a system of federalism with state and local authorities was demonstrated, he said, in FEMA’s recent response to Hurricane Sandy. | <urn:uuid:70897372-4c77-437e-87eb-66ac309f3a11> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/11/homeland-security-counsel-defends-departments-progress/59808/?oref=ng-fromGE | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279489.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00011-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.961176 | 1,080 | 1.570313 | 2 |
Throughout January, the World Health Organization (WHO) publicly praised China for what it called a speedy response to the new coronavirus and thanked the Chinese government for sharing the genetic map of the virus “immediately.”
But in fact, Chinese officials sat on releasing the genetic map, or genome, of the deadly virus for over a week after multiple government labs had fully decoded it, not sharing details key to designing tests, drugs and vaccines. Strict controls on information and competition within the Chinese public health system were largely to blame, The Associated Press (AP) has found from internal documents, emails and dozens of interviews.
Health officials only released the genome after a Chinese lab published it ahead of authorities on a virology website on Jan. 11. Even then, China stalled for at least two weeks more on giving WHO the details it needed, according to recordings of multiple internal meetings held by the U.N. health agency in January – all at a time when the outbreak arguably might have been dramatically slowed.
Although WHO continued to publicly commend China, the recordings obtained by the AP show they were concerned China was not sharing enough information to assess the risk posed by the new virus, costing the world valuable time.
“We’re currently at the stage where yes, they’re giving it to us 15 minutes before it appears on CCTV,” said WHO’s top official in China, Dr. Gauden Galea, referring to the state-owned China Central Television, in one meeting.
The story behind the early response to the pandemic comes at a time when the U.N. health agency is under siege. U.S. President Donald Trump cut ties with WHO on Friday, after blasting the agency for allegedly colluding with China to hide the extent of the epidemic. Chinese President Xi Jinping said China has always provided information to WHO and the world “in a most timely fashion.”
The new information does not support the narrative of either the U.S. or China but portrays an agency now stuck in the middle that was urgently trying to solicit more data. Although international law obliges countries to report information to WHO that could have an impact on public health, the U.N. agency has no enforcement powers. Instead, it must rely on the cooperation of member states.
The AP has found rather than colluding with China, WHO was itself largely kept in the dark, as China gave it only the minimal information required. But the agency did attempt to portray China in the best light, most likely to coax the country into providing more outbreak details.
WHO officials worried about how to press China for more information without angering authorities or jeopardizing Chinese scientists, whom they praised for decoding the genome with astonishing speed. Dr. Michael Ryan, WHO’s emergencies chief, said the best way to “protect China” was for WHO to do its own independent analysis because otherwise the spread of the virus between people would be in question and “other countries will take action accordingly.”
From the time the virus was first decoded on Jan. 2 to when WHO declared a global emergency on Jan. 30, the outbreak grew by a factor of 100 to 200 times, according to retrospective Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) data.
WHO and officials named in this story declined to answer questions asked by the AP without audio or written transcripts of the recorded meetings, which the AP was unable to supply to protect its sources.
“Our leadership and staff have worked night and day … to support and share information with all Member States equally, and engage in frank and forthright conversations with governments at all levels,” a WHO statement said.
China’s National Health Commission and Ministry of Foreign Affairs had no comment. But in the past few months, China has repeatedly defended its actions, and many other countries – including the U.S. – have responded to the virus with even longer delays of weeks and even months.
In late December, doctors noticed mysterious clusters of patients with unusual pneumonia. Seeking answers, they sent samples to commercial labs. By Dec. 27, one company, Vision Medicals, had pieced together most of the genome of a new virus with striking similarities to SARS. They alerted Wuhan officials, who, days later, issued internal notices warning of the unusual pneumonia.
On Dec. 30, Shi Zhengli, a renowned coronavirus expert at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, was alerted to the disease, and by Jan. 2, her team had fully decoded it.
But when it came to sharing the genome with the world, things went awry. China’s top medical authority, the National Health Commission, issued a confidential notice forbidding labs from publishing about the virus without authorization. The order barred Shi’s lab from publishing the sequence or warning of the possible danger.
Commission officials later said the order was to prevent any accidental release of the then-unknown pathogen and to ensure consistent results by giving it to four state labs to identify at the same time.
By Jan. 5, two other government labs sequenced the virus, and another lab in Shanghai led by Zhang Yongzhen had also decoded it. Zhang warned the National Health Commission the virus was “likely infectious.” The Chinese CDC raised its emergency level to the second-highest but did not have the authority to alert the public.
Suspicious cases starting surfacing across the region. In Thailand, airport officials pulled aside a woman traveling from Wuhan with a runny nose, sore throat and high temperature. Scientists at Chulalongkorn University soon figured out she was infected with a new coronavirus but did not have a sequence from China to match it.
WHO officials, meanwhile, grumbled in internal meetings that China was stalling on providing crucial outbreak details even though it was technically meeting its obligations under international law. Ryan, WHO’s emergencies chief, said it was time to “shift gears” and push for more information.
“The danger now is that despite our good intent … there will be a lot of finger-pointing at WHO if something does happen,” he said.
On Jan. 11, Shanghai’s Zhang finally published the coronavirus sequence ahead of health authorities on virological.org, used by researchers to swap tips on pathogens. It was only then that the Chinese CDC, Wuhan Institute of Virology and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences raced to publish their sequences, doing so on Jan. 12.
On Jan. 20, Chinese authorities warned the virus spread between people. WHO dispatched a small team to Wuhan from its Asia offices. China representative Galea told colleagues the Chinese were “talking openly and consistently about human-to-human transmission.”
WHO’s emergency committee of independent experts met twice that week and decided against recommending an emergency. But the agency’s concern prompted an unusual trip to Beijing by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and top scientists.
At the end of Tedros’ trip, WHO convened another emergency meeting, finally declaring a global emergency on Jan. 30. Tedros thanked China profusely, declining to mention any of WHO’s earlier frustrations.
“We should have actually expressed our respect and gratitude to China for what it’s doing,” he said. “It has already done incredible things to limit the transmission of the virus to other countries.” | <urn:uuid:a90fa202-6873-4016-b795-0be2fa33ae75> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.eu-journalists.eu/2020/06/02/china-delayed-releasing-covid-19-info-by-weeks-report-says/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572192.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815145459-20220815175459-00074.warc.gz | en | 0.958938 | 1,554 | 2.421875 | 2 |
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, ACS Certified
What is Biochemistry?
Biochemistry is the study of the molecules and chemical reactions of life. The defining feature of biochemistry is that it uses the principles of chemistry to explain biology at the molecular level. Biochemistry is a relatively new area, less than a hundred years old, but advances are occurring at a remarkable rate for several reasons.
- We now understand many central processes of life. These discoveries include the structure of DNA and the flow of information, the unraveling of central metabolic pathways, and the structure and function of many proteins.
- We now understand molecular patterns which are common to diverse expressions of life in simple and complex organisms, including plants and animals.
- We now understand the molecular causes of many diseases and this helps in the diagnosis and treatment of many health problems.
Understanding biochemical concepts and techniques enables researchers to attack fundamental problems in biology and medicine. Some of these might include: How does a fertilized egg give rise to cells as different as muscle, brain, liver? How do cells communicate in a complex organ? How is the growth of cells controlled? What causes cancer? What is the molecular mechanism of memory? How can genetic engineering be applied?
Career Opportunities in Biochemistry
Careers in the health fields will always be available, especially as new data leads to better diagnosis and treatment. An undergraduate degree in chemistry with a biochemistry emphasis will provide preparation for professional programs in human medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, etc., as well as provide the background for graduate programs in any of the life sciences. There are positions at the bachelor's level in laboratories doing research, product development, or quality control, as well as sales, marketing, and information providers. Workers in the environmental fields would also be served by this program. The increase in biotechnology companies is also expected to increase the number of positions available.
|Total for graduation||120 credits|
|General Education||26-39 credits|
|Major Studies||55-64 credits|
Every student majoring in chemistry must meet the writing certification requirement as established by the department. Details may be obtained from the department chairperson.
|Course Number||Course Name||Credits|
|Chem 1140 and 1240||General Chemistry I and II||8|
|Chem 2150||Quantitative Analysis||4|
|Chem 2730||Inorganic Chemistry||4|
|Chem 3540 and 3510||Organic Chemistry I, Lecture and Lab||5|
|Chem 3630 and 3610||Organic Chemistry II, Lecture and Lab||4|
|Chem 4000 or 4660||Research or Internship or Coop||1-8|
|Chem 4130 and 4110||Physical Chemistry I, Lecture and Lab||4|
|Chem 4240||Instrumental Analysis||4|
|Chem 4630 and 4610||General Biochemistry,Lecture and Lab||4|
|Chem 4830 and 4910||Advanced Biochemistry,Lecture and Lab||4|
The following biology classes are also required: Biol 3240, Microbiology; Biol 3620, Immunology; Biol 3330, Genetics; and one of the following biology electives: Biol 2040, Cell Biology; or Biol 4040, Molecular Biology; or Biol 3530, Biotechnology.
Biol 1650, Unity of Life; Phys 1350/1450 or 2240/2340 (Introductory or General Physics) and Math 2640/2740 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry), or equivalent, are required as prerequisites to advanced chemistry courses.
Students who expect to enter graduate programs in biochemistry or related areas such as physiology, molecular biology, microbiology, etc. are advised to elect additional advanced courses appropriate to their career goals after consultation with their advisor. Students who expect to enter graduate programs in chemistry are advised to elect additional advanced courses in chemistry. | <urn:uuid:360d7d05-9370-4efe-a8ad-f77c78fe1cd2> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://www.uwplatt.edu/chemistry/bachelor-science-biochemistry-acs-approved | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281746.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00282-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.902106 | 815 | 2.6875 | 3 |
The Prince of Wales is to give a speech on protecting forests as efforts to cut emissions from deforestation are discussed at the UN climate talks in Paris.
Experts warn agriculture, forestry and land use are responsible for almost a quarter of man-made greenhouse gas emissions, and action to tackle the problem is a key part of curbing climate change.
At the same time a billion people rely directly on forests for their livelihoods, while the rest of the world's population need the clean air, rain systems and products they provide.
But each year approximately 12 million hectares of forest are destroyed, the UN warns, suggesting that if protected, forests could provide up to one third of the climate solution needed over the next two decades.
New action to protect tropical rainforests is set to be announced as part of the climate talks, which are being held in Paris in a bid to secure a new global deal to curb rising temperatures.
It is hoped action will build on the New York Declaration on Forests, launched at the UN organised climate summit in New York last year, which saw pledges to halve natural forest loss by 2020, end it by 2030 and restore forests and croplands of an area larger than India.
Charles will be joined at an event on forests at the talks by politicians and business leaders including Ollanta Humala, president of Peru, Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland and Marco Lambertini, president of WWF International.
It comes the day after more than 150 leaders attended the UN summit, which will see negotiators attempt over the next two weeks to hammer out a new deal to cut emissions, protect vulnerable countries from the impacts of rising temperatures and avoid "dangerous" climate change. | <urn:uuid:cc45a00f-f2a3-4192-9c6b-dde8b5ee320e> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.aol.co.uk/news/2015/12/01/charles-to-call-for-protection-of-forests-as-paris-un-climate-talks-continue/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988718957.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183838-00436-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.945456 | 345 | 2.90625 | 3 |
Career and Education Opportunities for Layout Technicians in Modesto, California
There are many career and education opportunities for layout technicians in the Modesto, California area. The national trend for layout technicians sees this job pool shrinking by about 11.6% over the next eight years. In general, layout technicians lay out reference points and dimensions on metal or plastic stock or workpieces, such as sheets, plates, or machine parts, for further processing.
The income of a layout technician is about $13 hourly or $27,990 per year on average in California. In the U.S. as a whole, their income is about $16 hourly or $34,920 per year on average. Compared with people working in the overall category of Foundry and Metal Work, people working as layout technicians in California earn less. They earn more than people working in the overall category of Foundry and Metal Work nationally.
The Modesto area is home to twenty-one schools of higher education, including two within twenty-five miles of Modesto where you can get a degree as a layout technician. Layout technicians usually hold a high school diploma or GED, so it will take only a short time to learn to be a layout technician if you already have a high school diploma.
CAREER DESCRIPTION: Layout Technician
In general, layout technicians lay out reference points and dimensions on metal or plastic stock or workpieces, such as sheets, plates, or machine parts, for further processing. They also includes shipfitters.
Layout technicians fit and align fabricated components to be welded or assembled. They also lift and position workpieces in relation to surface plates, manually or with hoists. Equally important, layout technicians have to lay out and fabricate metal structural components such as plates and frames. Finally, layout technicians mark curves and welding symbols onto workpieces, using scribes, soapstones, punches, and hand drills.
Every day, layout technicians are expected to be able to see details at a very fine level of focus. It is also important that they visualize how things come together and can be organized.
It is important for layout technicians to locate center lines and verify template positions, using measuring instruments such as gauge blocks and dial indicators. They are often called upon to compute layout dimensions, and decide on and mark reference points on metal stock or workpieces for further processing, such as welding and assembly. They also formulate and develop layouts from blueprints and templates, applying knowledge of trigonometry, layout, effects of heat, and properties of metals. They are sometimes expected to formulate locations and sequences of cutting and welding operations, using compasses and rules. Somewhat less frequently, layout technicians are also expected to add dimensional details to blueprints or drawings made by other staff.
Layout technicians sometimes are asked to add dimensional details to blueprints or drawings made by other staff. And finally, they sometimes have to formulate and develop layouts from blueprints and templates, applying knowledge of trigonometry, layout, effects of heat, and properties of metals.
Like many other jobs, layout technicians must be reliable and be thorough and dependable.
Similar jobs with educational opportunities in Modesto include:
- Buffing Machine Operator. Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces.
- Heat Treating Equipment Operator. Set up, operate, or tend heating equipment, such as heat-treating furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction machines, or vacuum equipment to temper, harden, or heat-treat metal or plastic objects.
- Solderer. Braze or solder together components to assemble fabricated metal parts, using soldering iron, torch, or welding machine and flux.
- Welder. Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
- Welding Operator. Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Layout Technician Training
Modesto Junior College - Modesto, CA
Modesto Junior College, 435 College Ave, Modesto, CA 95350-5800. Modesto Junior College is a large college located in Modesto, California. It is a public school with primarily 2-year programs and has 20,000 students. Modesto Junior College has less than one year, one to two year, associate's degree, and two to four year programs in Machine Tool Technology/Machinist which graduated five, three, one, and zero students respectively in 2008.
San Joaquin Delta College - Stockton, CA
San Joaquin Delta College, 5151 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95207. San Joaquin Delta College is a large college located in Stockton, California. It is a public school with primarily 2-year programs and has 20,480 students. San Joaquin Delta College has a one to two year and a two to four year program in Machine Tool Technology/Machinist which graduated three and zero students respectively in 2008.
LOCATION INFORMATION: Modesto, California
Modesto is located in Stanislaus County, California. It has a population of over 202,967, which has grown by 7.5% in the past ten years. The cost of living index in Modesto, 91, is below the national average. New single-family homes in Modesto cost $208,400 on average, which is far less than the state average. In 2008, one hundred thirteen new homes were constructed in Modesto, down from two hundred eighty-five the previous year.
The top three industries for women in Modesto are health care, educational services, and accommodation and food services. For men, it is construction, accommodation and food services, and educational services. The average commute to work is about 26 minutes. More than 16.5% of Modesto residents have a bachelor's degree, which is lower than the state average. The percentage of residents with a graduate degree, 5.3%, is lower than the state average.
The unemployment rate in Modesto is 14.4%, which is greater than California's average of 12.3%.
The percentage of Modesto residents that are affiliated with a religious congregation, 43.7%, is less than both the national and state average. Livingway Tabernacle, Seventh Day Adventist Church and Bethel Pentecostal Church are all churches located in Modesto. The most prominent religious groups are the Catholic Church, the Salvation Army and the Assemblies of God.
Modesto is home to the King-Kennedy Center and the McClure Historical Country House as well as Muncy Park and John Muir Park. Shopping malls in the area include Roosevelt Shopping Center, Gregory Gardens Shopping Center and Western Plaza Shopping Center. Visitors to Modesto can choose from Best Western Town House Lodge, Apex Inn and Arrow Inn for temporary stays in the area. | <urn:uuid:cc79a770-22bc-45ad-9fd4-5e3a78bde287> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.careeroverview.com/usa/california/modesto/production/foundry-and-metal-work/layout-technician/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719566.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00261-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.944185 | 1,472 | 2.390625 | 2 |
Boeing has new aircraft design
Boeing is famous for their line of commercial aircraft, but they are also one of the bigwigs when it comes to fulfilling defense contracts. The company has just unveiled what looks to be a variant of the F-117 Night Hawk fighter, featuring a blended wing design. This unmanned test aircraft took to the skies for the first time last week and is touted to be able to lug around more equipment while being more fuel efficient and quieter than traditional aircraft. This aircraft was designed and engineered by three parties – Boeing, NASA and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory.
The long term goal of this project is to develop a manned multi-role, long-range, high-capacity military aircraft. Sounds like a pretty tall order, but as you can tell from current military aircraft and designs, what seemed an impossibility a few years ago is now reality. The blended wing body design is essential in providing unprecedented stability and flight control characteristics that come into play during both takeoffs and landings. It might look like a flying wing at first glance, but it actually blends smoothly into a wide, flat, tailless fuselage that provides additional lift while eliminating drag that is associated with the standard circular fuselage for greater fuel efficiency.
In addition, the engines were mounted high on the back of the aircraft, making them emit way less noise inside and on the ground whenever it takes to the skies. A trio of turbojet engines allow this blended wing design to fly up to 10,000 feet high at 120 knots in its low speed configuration. A forward looking camera affixed to the aircraft enables the pilot to use conventional aircraft controls to fly it remotely from a ground control station. Just like some species in the animal kingdom, there is a reason for not having a tail. This prototype aircraft has been dubbed the X-48B by the Air Force.
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I'm currently running PCLinuxOS (Mandriva based distro) and am kinda puzzled as to why both my syslog and messages logs are being filled up with a repeating message of "smbd/service.c:942(make_connection_snum) Can't become connected user! I currently have 3 Windows XP Pro computers (1 desktop, 2 laptops) that I'm attempting to connect to the Linux box to use for file/print sharing. 1 laptop and the desktop both work fine so I'm assuming the issue is with the 2nd laptop (my wife's, good luck getting her to let me have it for a while to work on it). I can access both the samba share (have it mapped as Z: on both working pcs) and the shared printer (setup under printers and faxes but used 'net use' to set it up) When I try to use the same method to setup the share drive and printer on my wife's laptop I'm getting an error about bad username or password. Currently I have accounts for both of us with identical passwords setup on the Linux box and the desktop. We also have just 1 account each (also same username/passwords) on our respective laptops. I'm thinking the issue might be a Windows configuration as the other 2 pcs work fine, and also, I'm unable to view the other computers using Windows Network Places but CAN access them using run \\<IP_ADDRESS_HERE>. All computers can ping each other successfully. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I've spent the last week trying to get this worked out.
Most likely on the Desktop and Working Laptop you are not using "Simple" file sharing, and most likely on the Miss's laptop she is.
Check the "Simple Sharing" on all three...
open my computer -> tools -> Folder Options -> "View" tab -> very bottom of the scrolling list
Simple file sharing doesn't use user/pass for protection, so shouldn't send them either and is probably doing a "guest" user or "nobody" (or null even)... remove the checkmark, and the username and password should be required and sent for connecting to shares.
I had already unchecked the simple file sharing option (during previous research). Somehow I got this all working now. Not exactly sure how but I did. I added users to the smbpasswd file (me and my wife) with corresponding passwords and enabled NTLMv2 support in Samba so I'm guessing that was the issue of her not being able to connect. Now however, I'm getting a different message filling up the log:
Upgrade of IDMAP_VERSION from -1 to 2 is not possible with incomplete configuration
However, everything seems to be working (all pcs access share and printer and get dynamic or static IP from dhcp) so I'm assuming these are informational messages only or warnings from a feature I may have configured that is not actually being used.
Everything is up and running now and all computers can access the shares (disk and printer) but I'm still getting a ton of these messages in my log files (multiple files recording the same message). This leads me to believe its something on the client end configuration wise but I'm at a loss as to what (new to Samba). Any insight would be greatly appreciated. | <urn:uuid:c11738ba-8781-489c-9d5a-ef1f63763a14> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-newbie-8/samba-filling-log-files-up-903196/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560284411.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095124-00460-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.945368 | 1,016 | 2.234375 | 2 |
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
Read all instructions.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
To protect against electric shock, do not spill on or immerse cord, plug, or
Temperature Control in water or other liquids.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the
appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or
electrical or mechanical adjustment. Or, call the appropriate toll-free number
listed on the cover of this manual.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter where it can be
accidentally pulled or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
Use extreme caution when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other
Always attach Temperature Control to the Skillet first, then plug the cord into
the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the Control to "Off," then remove the plug
from the wall outlet.
Do not use the Skillet for other than intended use.
When oil is heated to a high temperature in any vessel, flammable gases are
given off. Do not expose a flame to these gases as they could ignite and
cause a fire hazard. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or
To avoid eruption, burns and fire hazards, never cover the Skillet when
This appliance is intended for household use only, not for commercial or
industrial use. Use for anything other than intended will void the warranty.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDED PLUG (120V Models Only)
As a safety feature, this product is equipped with a grounded plug, which will only fit
into a three-prong outlet. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. Improper
connection of the grounding conductor may result in the risk of electric shock. Consult
a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
The use of an extension cord is not recommended. However, if it is absolutely
necessary, be sure that the cord is (1) No. 14 AWG minimum size and rated no less than
1875 watts; (2) UL Listed; (3) as short as possible (long cords can overheat, as well as
trip circuit breakers); (4) not used for operating more than one appliance at a time.
ASSEMBLE BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Place the Skillet Pan upside down on a table or counter and remove the screws. Be
sure the metal washers remain in place over the holes.
2. Position each Handle overhanging the edge of the counter for easier assembly so
that the holes in the Handles line up with the holes in the raised "mounting" area on
the bottom of the Skillet Pan.
NOTE: For models with the Tilt-Leg Feature, decide which side of the Pan you would
like to have raised (see "Tilt-Leg Feature"). We recommend installing the handle with
the tilt-leg on the control side so that juices will flow to the opposite end for easier
basting; however, you may choose either side.
3. Use the screws to secure the Handles to the Skillet Pan. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN as it
may crack the Handles. Turn the Skillet Pan back over and place it on a flat, level
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Fixing the economy: Thrive while others sink
Below are suggestions on actions to enable New Zealand to economically thrive in a changing world over the next decade while other countries founder:
1. Invest in energy
The International Energy Agency reported that peak oil was reached in 2006. Assume oil will be NZ$10/litre at the pump within a decade. Our agriculture has a much lower energy footprint than overseas production (lamb produced in New Zealand is about a quarter of the footprint of a lamb produced in Britain even after it has been transported half way round the world). We need to artificially raise the price of energy now for homes, businesses and farms to trigger a transformation that will keep New Zealand's economy in the lead in a powered-down world. We also need to begin heavy investment in alternative energy options such as tidal power, because these options may take decades to research and invest in before they make a real impact on the New Zealand economy.
2. Promote ethical standards
Consumers are increasingly using buyer pressure to demand goods produced ethically, without child labour, sustainably, healthily, with low toxic residues and with high animal welfare standards. New Zealand is high on most of these counts, though is slipping on sustainability. We get a 20 per cent premium on our food products, which is likely to rise to a 40-to-50 per cent premium, and access to markets that are blocked to other producers. We need deliberate strategies to exceed ethical standards and to market it. For example, grass-fed cows produce milk with the highest level of anticancer agents of any source, but these qualities cannot be replicated in grain-fed cows.
3. Grow skills
Surprisingly, innovation does not correlate with the quality of the idea or technology. Instead, innovation is driven by an individual who is simply captivated by their own idea and is determined to make it happen. This is like parents who dedicate their lives to raising their own children, regardless of whether they are the smartest or prettiest. People become innovators when they have rich and broad experiences, use creativity often, make decisions, solve problems and do practical things. So education needs to focus on encouraging these qualities. National standards, exam-based assessment, and a focus on theory in schools and universities discourages innovation. We need to assess the performance of educational institutions on their performance in developing these wider range of skills in students.
4. Fund innovation
We spend about $1.2 billion on science and technology, but the main output is publications, read by a handful of other academics, and having almost no impact on uptake. Remember, it is people that drive uptake, not ideas, no matter how brilliant the idea. So funding of science should require recipients with a track record in innovation (making ideas happen), or at least a clear and committed pathway to drive the whole process from idea to innovation.
5. Reduce alcohol abuse
Massey University academics calculated that the cost of the use and abuse of alcohol, including intangibles, was 10 per cent of GDP. A former police commissioner declared that 90 per cent of all crime was fuelled (not caused) by alcohol. Other social ills from alcohol abuse include unintended teenage pregnancy, family poverty, family breakdown, student dropout, violence, and lost work productivity. Abuse of alcohol is a drag on the social and economic prosperity of New Zealand. We need a large-scale social marketing campaign to make drunkenness (not drinking) socially unacceptable.
These five actions would help New Zealand to thrive in a changing world.
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December 8, 2010
Reducing Maternal And Newborn Deaths Globally
On Tuesday 7 December 2010, maternal health professionals from Africa and Asia will be attending a workshop in Liverpool to discuss the effects of "ËMaking It Happen', a programme with a life-saving training package for health care providers at its heart. Participants will share successes and lessons learned from this maternal and newborn health intervention, to better determine how the programme can be scaled-up.
Supported by the UK's Department for International Development (DFID), UNICEF and other bodies and in partnership with the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG), the Making It Happen programme is evaluating the effect of this intervention on reducing maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity in five countries - Kenya, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and India. Representatives from those countries, alongside DFID and RCOG will be visiting Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) to develop future strategies for reducing maternal and newborn deaths within those countries.The availability and quality of Essential (Emergency) Obstetric and Newborn Care (EOC & NC) both demonstrably increased by delivering this country-adapted competency-based training package to healthcare providers of different cadres. Working together with many volunteer staff retired from or still working in the NHS, the Making it Happen programme is delivering a sustainable intervention by ensuring there are Master Trainers or Facilitators in each country as well as Supportive Supervisors who help implement changes within the workplace.
Since piloting the training package in 2007, almost 3000 health care providers have been trained through the LSTM team, leading to improved knowledge and skills that result in a better quality of clinical practice: notably improved care of women with eclampsia; better monitoring of labour; improved resuscitation of the baby; improved ability to deliver twins and breech presentations; improved management of haemorrhage and upskilling of, for example, midwives who are now able to perform procedures previously restricted to doctors.
Head of LSTM's Maternal and Newborn Health Unit and Principal Investigator Dr Nynke van den Broek said: "A renewed focus on supporting health care porviders of all levels to give truly Skilled Birth Attendance and manage obstetric emergencies correvtly is saving lives of both mothers and babies in each of the countries involved in the Making it Happen programme and ensures that this crucial health care is available to all women 24 hours a day."
Professor James Walker, Senior Vice-President of RCOG said: "The RCOG is proud to be part of this programme where so many of its Fellows and Members volunteer so readily. The training provided helps the local healthcare providers to increase both the capacity and sustainability of high level care where it is so desperately needed. The success of the programme is due to the combination of dedication of all the country partners, the willingness of the volunteers and the keenness of the participants."
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Some of the biggest cultural touchstones from a century ago still live on: the Titanic, the first crossword puzzle, the lead-up to World War I. But there are other equally important touchstones that we have forgotten about today. That's the case in Norway, where most citizens are learning for the first time that in 1914, Oslo was home to a "human zoo" in which 80 people lived for five months in "the Congo Village" surrounded by "indigenous African artifacts."
At a time when only 2 million people lived in Norway, 1.4 million saw the exhibit. That most Norwegians know nothing about this today intrigued artists Mohamed Ali Fadlabi and Lars Cuzner, who decided to recreate the human zoo for its 100th anniversary next month.
The outrage was immediate, and the project, which is funded in part by the government as public art, has been denounced as shock theater by the left and the right. Fadlabi and Cuzner warn prospective village volunteers that they will be asked to defend their participation to individuals, the media and the world. In a country that consistently outperforms virtually everyone else in happiness ratings, quality of life and other indices, it is undeniably bizarre that anyone would propose something so blatantly against national values of tolerance, equality and human rights.
But a closer look at the project's goals paints a more complex picture that Fadlabi and Cuzner hope to call into question. A conference in February, which they organized, held talks entitled "The Terrible Beauty of Hindsight," "Racism Embedded in the System" and "The Origins of the 'Regime of Goodness.'" The artists' statement asks how an entire country could become so ignorant of its own unpleasant past, and then pushes further: "How do we confront a neglected aspect of the past that still contributes to our present?"
Furthermore, the artists propose that the very impulses that brought the human zoo to Oslo in 1914 are still governing the way Norwegians think about race and nationality, albeit in a less overt way:
"Human zoos were in general seen as giving important educational experiences, and the Oslo human zoo in particular played a key role in an exhibition that marked an important stage in the building of the national identity. The specific Nordic national branding has come to include the promotion of a people that are not only naturally good but also more tolerant and liberal than most. When quantifying humanitarian goodness the paradox is inherent in the advancement, how can anyone be equal to the most equal?"
Fadlabi and Cuzner see a Europe that is increasingly in the throes of nationalism, xenophobia and Islamophobia. They claim, however, that there are not enough conversations about the root causes of these problems, or about how our own efforts to absolve ourselves of the past impede real dialogue. By staging a reminder of a time when Norwegians literally thought people from Africa were on equal standing with animals from Africa, this new human zoo asks a simple and crucial question: Is this really what it takes to get us to talk honestly about race?
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Every year there’s an enchanted experience on the campus of Finlandia University as students, faculty, staff and the community come together with the focus on literature.
A book is chosen.
Below you’ll find a list of articles and events related to Campus Read.
Campus Read Events
- October 12
Dr. Bourdage hosts Zine Making Night at Maki Library
Campus Read comes to a close on Thursday, October 20 from 7-9 p.m. at the Maki Library, as Communication Professor Dr. Monique Bourdage hosts a Zine Making Night to celebrate self-expression and provide students with a platform through which to channel their voices.
Zines (short for magazine) are independently produced publications that are often written by a single individual. For decades, zines have been used by many social justice activists and marginalized groups, including people of color and the [...]
- October 4
Dr. Gee hosting A Night of Learning and Action Thursday
Campus Read will continue on Thursday, October 6 from 7-8 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Matthew, as Criminal Justice Professor Dr. Richard Gee will facilitate a Night of Learning and Action around the issue of private prisons and racial injustice.
“Students will learn about the cessation of Federal Department of Justice use of private prisons and why,” said Dr. Gee. “They will also learn about state contract occupancy guarantees and Real Estate Investment Funds private prisons use to reduce [...]
- September 20
Campus Read 2016-17 spotlights racial justice
Classes across campus this week are reading Danez Smith’s work in advance of Smith’s visit to campus on September 30. Smith was selected as the Campus Read author for 2016-17 because their poetry speaks so powerfully of the need for racial and social justice.
In a list poem called “Alternate Names for Black Boys,” Smith supplies “guilty until proven dead” and “monster until proven ghost” as possible alternate names. Students readily catch the echo of the American [...]
- June 17
Danez Smith to be featured during 2016-17 Campus Read
Up-and-coming poet Danez Smith will be the featured artist for the 2016-17 Finlandia University Campus Read.
“Smith is one of the most visionary poets in America, and one of those most on fire for social justice. It is so exciting to have them perform on our campus,” said Dr. Carolyn Dekker, assistant professor of English at Finlandia. “My students have been reading, watching and listening to Danez’s poetry for a year now, and this visit will bring that important work [...]
CAMPUS READ News
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What is Architecture? (Art?)by Steven Holl
While artists work from the real to the abstract, architects must work from the abstract to the real. While art may legitimize itself as an object or an event, architecture dissolves into a blur of buildings. Architecture, under all of its constraints of engineering safety, function, climate responsibility and economy, sometimes transcends to inspire us with ideas in space and light—qualities achieved in the abstract.
Some artists qualify the difference between architecture and art as “use” versus “lack of use.” This characterization truncates “use.” What is the “use” of music if not to stir the spirit? Equally a “function” of architecture is to inspire with a construction of luminous spatial energy. Its highest “use” is to deeply move us.
Encountered by the body moving through space; architecture’s volumes, connected in a path of overlapping perspectives, surround us like music. Space is “listened to” with a step forward, a twist of the body, a tilt of the head. A wash of light dissolving in perspective propels the body forward, from foreground to middle ground and onward, as a online slots distant view becomes the new foreground. Interior and exterior converge. Drawing us from one location to the next,architecture is the art of space.
A work of architecture has an idea—an organic link between concept and form. This idea is a hidden thread connecting disparate parts with exact intention. Pieces cannot be subtracted or added without upsetting fundamental properties. The phenomena of space, light, material/detail—as understood by others—convey the art, whether or not the organizing idea is fully grasped.
STEVEN HOLL is the principal architect for Steven Holl Architects. Considered one of America’s most important architects, he is recognized for his ability to blend space and light with great contextual sensitivity and to utilize the unique qualities of each project to create a concept-driven design. He specializes in seamlessly integrating new projects into contexts with particular cultural and historic importance. Steven Holl has been recognized with architecture’s most prestigious awards and prizes including the 2012 AIA Gold Medal and is a tenured Professor at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture and Planning. | <urn:uuid:fee099fc-05d5-4275-8823-3fa3f683e4d4> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://brooklynrail.org/2013/09/criticspage/what-is-architecture-art | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280483.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00293-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.936913 | 480 | 2.84375 | 3 |
Mental representation of the world through event processing
We are continuously being exposed to information about this world. However, it remains elusive how we process our experiences and events in a cohesive manner. The EU-funded EVENTS research project will employ an interdisciplinary approach that involves behavioural studies and functional MRI. The aim is to investigate the hypothesis that we process information in independent neural modules which are then combined into an event model. Insight into how these models impact perception and memory of everyday situations will address one of the fundamental questions in neuroscience, namely how we perceive and represent the external world.
Fields of science
Funding SchemeERC-COG - Consolidator Grant
BN1 9RH Brighton
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Stop thinking about composting and start doing it. Maplewood Nature Center is offering a free class, "How to Compost: Breaking It Down," from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday. The class explains how to turn yard and garden debris, leaves and kitchen scraps into rich black dirt to improve your soil. An "Earth Machine" compost bin prize will be awarded. 2659 E. 7th St., Maplewood. To register, call 651-249-2170.Crafts, quilts and pumpkins
After you're done admiring the outdoor fall beauty, head indoors to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum herb and botanical sales Saturday and Sunday. The Harvest Sale and Quilt Raffle, featuring dried floral arrangements, potpourri, wreaths, textile arts, one-of-a-kind wool hats, purses and other accessories, is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. A full-size quilt, hand-stitched by the auxiliary quilters, will be raffled off at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Minnesota Herb Society Autumn Sale features herbal crafts created by society members, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Take a break from shopping to gawk at the Pumpkin Palooza Display of hundreds of cucurbits (pumpkins, squash and gourds) grown at the U of M Horticultural Research Center in the Great Hall of the Oswald Visitor Center. Arboretum admission is $12 for adults; free for members and ages 12 and under. 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska. Visit www.arboretum.umn.edu or call 952-443-1400. | <urn:uuid:cb2ea58a-6173-44aa-be7f-d5f66433ae35> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.startribune.com/the-dirt-compost-101/171191871/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280872.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00319-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.922405 | 385 | 1.742188 | 2 |
1970 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2
Offered by RM Sotheby’s | Online | August 14-15, 2020
The 365 GT 2+2 (of no relation to the 365 GT4 2+2, which was the first of the “400” line of cars) was Ferrari’s followup to the successful 330 GT 2+2. Introduced in 1967, the 365 GT 2+2 would also be relatively successful, with Ferrari building 809 examples through 1971. In Ferrari-speak, this means they were churning them out.
Styling was by Pininfarina, and the car has a
faint pretty strong 500 Superfast look to it. Power is from a Colombo V12 – the 4.4-liter engine put out 320 horsepower. They did build 14 drop-top versions, the 365 California. But they cost 10 times as much as one of these.
That’s right, this car is one of the least expensive entry points into classic Ferrari ownership (and by classic, I mean before everything got all boxy). The estimate on this car is $150,000-$180,000. Not bad for a 60s-era Ferrari. Click here for more info and here for more from this sale.
Update: Sold $176,000. | <urn:uuid:88ac8c30-8bc9-4def-bba3-a7abd513bc1f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.classiccarweekly.net/2020/08/12/1970-ferrari-365-gt-22/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570692.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20220807181008-20220807211008-00678.warc.gz | en | 0.966456 | 272 | 1.515625 | 2 |
Pipeline safety is theoretical
Whenever the hollow assurances of “pipeline safety” or similarly such are brought up by oil sands-pipeline proponents, it should be noted that there can never be true pipeline safety, nor anything near it.
One need only consider what a major tectonic-plate shift – which B.C. is overdue to experience – of even just a metre, with the fault zone land shifting in opposing directions, would do to any strength or solidity of the proposed Northern Gateway twin pipelines.
They’d breach, to put it mildly, leaving behind detrimental environmental consequences, very potentially throughout countless pristine and eco-sensitive regions of B.C.
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While the need for increased diversity in corporate boardrooms should be a foregone conclusion, laws that aim to remedy this issue continue to face legal challenges.
On April 1, 2022, Los Angeles Superior Court (“LASC”) issued a ruling that effectively invalidated Assembly Bill 979 (“AB 979”). As a refresher, AB 979 required publicly held corporations in California to have at least one director from an underrepresented community on the board of directors by the end of 2021. AB 979 further required these corporations with five to eight (5-8) directors to have a minimum of two (2) directors from underrepresented communities, and corporations with nine (9) or more directors to have a minimum of three (3) directors from underrepresented communities. Importantly, AB 979 defined “director from an underrepresented community” as an individual who self-identified as Black, African American, Hispanic, Latino, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Native Hawaiian, or Alaska Native, or who self-identifies as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.
Since being passed, AB 979 has faced, and continues to face, many legal challenges, including this equal protection challenge that was the basis of the court’s most recent ruling. Specifically, Judicial Watch, an advocacy group acting on behalf of a group of California taxpayers, filed a lawsuit against the State of California, seeking to stop the State from using taxpayer dollars to enforce this law. Judicial Watch argued that, absent a “compelling interest,” the law imposed quotas based on race and ethnicity, and therefore, violated the Equal Protection Clause of the California Constitution.
In its ruling, LASC focused on (1) whether the state demonstrated a “compelling interest” that justified using these classifications; and (2) whether the statute was “narrowly tailored to suit that interest.” The state offered “remedying discrimination in board selection” as a “compelling interest,” but the court rejected this reasoning, stating that this was too general of an interest because it “covers the entire nation and all industries” instead of “identify[ing] a specific arena,” and maintaining that regulated companies could range from technology, pharmaceutical, and agriculture businesses, each with different pools of qualified candidates.
When describing the issue of discrimination in board room leadership, the state used the general population as a comparison group, and listed “healthy business” as a justification for the law. The court rejected both offerings, finding that the state failed to offer “convincing evidence” of discrimination that would justify enacting this law.
The court noted that a combination of statistical and anecdotal evidence specific to the group in question can be used as “convincing evidence” of discrimination instead of the generalized evidence of discrimination offered by the state, and the court continued by saying the state’s offerings improperly used the general population as the comparison group even though that population is “manifestly not the qualified talent pool for corporate board seats." The court further reasoned that an interest in “healthy business” was “not sufficiently specific or immediate to permit the use of suspect classifications.”
While this ruling does not limit California’s (New York’s, Washington’s, or Illinois’s) ability to bring similar legislation in the future, and it is likely to be appealed, it does highlight one of many challenges facing progressive, diversity-centric legislation. | <urn:uuid:96baa4ab-637e-4810-a808-e95595370fa5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://employmentlawbytes.fkks.com/post/102hmt0/california-board-diversity-statute-ruled-unconstitutional | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571719.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812140019-20220812170019-00267.warc.gz | en | 0.950864 | 739 | 1.515625 | 2 |
"What makes [Goffman] compelling is not just the aptness of his observations or the rigors of his theoretical scheme but also his considerable gifts for rendering the everyday as bizarre and amusing."—New York TimesForms of Talk extends Erving Goffman's interactional analyses of face-to-face communication to ordinary conversations and vebal exchanges. In this, his most sociolinguistic work, Goffman relates to certain forms of talk some of the issues that concerned him in his work on frame analysis. This book brings together five of Goffman's essays: "Replies and Responses," "Response Cries," "Footing," "The Lecture," and "Radio Talk."
"[Goffman] writes like an angel . . . with a keen feeling for social reality."—New York Review of Books
Of lasting value in Goffman's work is his insistence that behavior—verbal or nonverbal—be examined along with the context of that behavior. In all of these classic essays, there is a "topic" at hand for discussion and analysis. In addition, as those familiar with Goffman's work have come to expect, there is the wider context in which the topic can be viewed and related to other topics—a characteristic move of Goffman's that has made his work so necessary for students of interaction in many disciplines.
Erving Goffman (1922-1982), Benjamin Franklin Professor of Anthropology and Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania, was one of the foremost sociologists of the twentieth century. His Strategic Interaction is also available from the University of Pennsylvania Press. | <urn:uuid:d34ccb10-7e99-4b72-afac-d65d406cf1bf> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.upenn.edu/pennpress/book/715.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988718296.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183838-00538-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.972346 | 327 | 2.09375 | 2 |
Whether you're an occasional pumper, an every day pumper, or somewhere in between, there's nothing worse than when your pump mysteriously stops doing its job. In times of crisis, like when your beloved breast pump decides to take a vacation, it's important to know how to express milk when your pump isn't working.
Aside from the practical purpose of pumping milk to use right away or storing it to use in the future, knowing how to hand-express your milk can relieve engorgement, even when you're away from your baby. Although the terms "hand-expression" or "manual expression" conjures up the mental image of machinery or learning how to drive a car, it's actually so much simpler than that. And all you need are your hands.
One pro tip before you get started: according to Baby Center, starting out with a warm shower or hot compress can help "get things flowing". Literally.
After that, Medelas suggested you start out by positioning your thumb directly above your nipple and your pointer finger below it, forming the letter "C" with your hand. Medela cautioned against actually cupping your breast though, as this could be more painful than just using your fingers.
Next, without spreading your fingers too far apart, push straight back into your chest wall. If your breasts are large, you may have to lift them up before pushing back.
Now roll your fingers forward down towards your nipple, without squeezing, which can cause bruising. Medela called this method the "position, push, roll" method, and it's gentle and effective.
If you're planning to keep the milk, Dr. Sears suggested expressing into something like a coffee mug or bowl, as aiming directly into a bottle or breast milk storage bag can be tricky. You can even use a funnel to help it flow down into a bottle to save for later, since having to "express and expedite" (the non-official alternative to "pump and dump" is a bummer. | <urn:uuid:9a4e2e02-52ad-4279-a156-99cc10eaf4cc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.romper.com/p/how-to-express-milk-when-your-pump-isnt-working-18539 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571538.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812014923-20220812044923-00466.warc.gz | en | 0.952072 | 411 | 1.5 | 2 |
Letter, Robert Corry to Eliza Corry
Camp near Corinth
June 17, 1864
This is Sunday and a very dull and hot day in camp. Have been excessively stupid and dull of a day or two. This morning I lay down and took a nap of 3 hours and am this minute just as sleepy as I can be. We moved from Baldwin here on Thursday. And I suppose will remain here for several days in order to recruit and stock some. And they need rest very much for many of them gave out in pursuit of the Yanks last week. Mine went as far as any of them, gave out in a drag along that nearly tired me to death. I do not know how many prisoners have been captured up to this time as our men are yet picking small squads up occasionally. When we left Baldwin, 1200 had been sent off and now more here on the way that were captured at LaGrange. Over two fine army wagons with harnesses and some of them ready hitched for traveling with sixteen pieces of artillery, and a great number of guns, cart. boxes, and etc. fell into our hands. This was a complete Victory and paid us well. Our losses are estimated by Gen. Forrest at 500 killed and wounded. Don't know how much hurt of the enemy but suppose their losses were hundreds more than ours as they retreated in such great confusion and in such a fright that our men killed and wounded them all along the road. Old Sturgis with his unleached warriors will no doubt take a long rest before they attempt to ride rough shod over Forrest again. We are camped 22 miles south of Corinth, the nearest point where there is timber sufficient to shade our Brigade. For 2 or 3 miles in every direction from town the timber has been cut down and over all this huge clearing there is a great abundance of grass of every description. And if we could only get a few ears of corn a day, our stock would soon pick up. So far we have had very little owing to the want of transportation. I suppose men commenced putting up the wires yesterday from this point, Tuscumbia, and we are expecting an engine that has been undergoing repairs in a very short time. And as soon as it arrives, I want to take up a good supply of corn. Tell Mother to borrow corn and keep her stock up for they will have to be fed pretty well this winter as so much rain has given the grass such a good chance to grow and will require heavy and constant ploughing to get rid of it.
I took supper yesterday with my old sweetheart, Miss Lizzie Young, and got her to have some washing done for me. She begins to look a little old maidish but is still as clever and good as she can be. I shall call on her again as she calls me Cousin Bob so sweetly and writes me so cordially to do so.
I would not be surprised that we won't go over the Tenn. River when we move from here, or we may go to Cherokee when the cars get to running. That would be so bad for me, wouldn't it, dear? I am beginning to want to see you right bad again, darling Lizzie, and our precious little girls. I think very often of my own dear wife and wish so much for the war to end that we might be forever together. Won't we be so happy, darling wife, loving and being loved, and then our little "treasures" will be such a great comfort and blessing to us. The fourth will not be too many. Johnie is very well and has a nice good place that I hope he will keep. I sent you a short note from Tupelo by Mr. Westinghouse care of Mrs. Rutland. Give my love to Mother and sisters. Kiss the children for Father, and just consider that I would give a thousand if I only had a chance. I expect to send this by Emmett Cockwell, who is thinking of going up in the morning. Write to me as soon as you can, my own darling wife.
Your affectionate Husband
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The Existence of Jesus
After tackling the criterion of embarrassment and its limited value in historical-Jesus research, it's worth asking the question many of us won't deign to consider. Did Jesus even exist? Once again, Mark Goodacre's NT Pod (mp3 here) can get us jump-started. One of his crucial points is the early genesis of high Christology: "We should side with the mythicists to the extent that they're pointing out something important, which is just how early and how striking some of the exalted language about Jesus is." No one speaking about Jesus could do so without speaking of his resurrection and Lordship, says Mark, and some scholars even refer to the Big Bang of high Christology to correct those who see more of a gradual evolution. I'm a "Big Bang" proponent myself. But that exalted language wasn't about a pagan-godlike reanimation, as mythicists often claim; it was about God making Jesus his son when he resurrected him; and there wouldn't be a strict equation between Jesus and God until decades later, with gospel writer John.
In his recent book, Did Jesus Exist?, Bart Ehrman identifies what he considers to be two key data for Jesus' existence: (1) Paul's associations with Peter and James, particularly with the latter whom he refers to as "the brother of the Lord" (Gal 1:19), which point to reasonably secure eye-witness testimony; (2) a crucified messiah, which the early Christians would not have invented. The first point I take as self-evident (even Rick Sumner, who has moved from the historicist to the mythicist camp, admits that Gal 1:19 gives him moment's pause), but the second brings us to the issue of what people are likely to invent, and under what circumstances. Permit me a short detour, if you will.
The field of biblical studies is full of NT-Wright clones who claim the biblical authors would never have invented things for lack of precedent. The fact is that human beings are perfectly capable of inventing wild and crazy ideas, and they do so all the time. Especially religionists. So for example, Wright's repeated claim that the early Christians would never have claimed their messiah was resurrected before the end, unless in fact he was, is bogus. The disciples could have easily invented an empty tomb and/or resurrection legend, because apocalyptic movements always find imaginative ways of coping with dashed hopes in order to survive. Rude reality reinterprets expectations, and Jesus' original prediction about the destruction of the temple was spiritualized in the gospel of John (Jn 2) for precisely this reason -- in order to cope with failed hopes and broken dreams.
But here's the problem, and why Wright, despite himself, is actually right in this case: the disciples' dreams hadn't been broken. In their minds, Jesus' death wasn't a mark of failure. The crucifixion demoralized them, to be sure, but was ultimately taken as part of the apocalyptic drama. The shame and scandal of the cross (on which see more below), became the whole point of their faith, an inverted badge of honor. And Jesus had braced them for tragedy: they were living in the end times, on the brink of the tribulation, and suffering/death had to precede the apocalypse. The crucifixion would have put them, as Dale Allison has said, "emotionally down but not theologically out". They would have gone on expecting the apocalypse and the resurrection of the dead, at which point they would have been vindicated and raised with their savior. It's not likely they would have resorted to a loony revisionist resurrection belief in this context. Since things were still going as expected, it would have taken an actual historical event (the empty tomb in conjunction with visions) to prompt the bizarre claim that Jesus had been resurrected before the end.
The point of my detour is to show that apologists like Wright can sometimes be right for the wrong reasons, just as others can be wrong for better reasons. Which returns us to Ehrman's claim: that the early Christians would not have invented a crucified messiah. Is he playing fast and loose with logic (like an N.T. Wright) or fair ball (like a Dale Allison)? I think he's pretty solid here. Granted that messianic expectations were fluid at this time -- Jews expected messiahs to be kings or priests or prophets or even heavenly arch-angels -- the anointed one was always mighty and honorable. Jesus was a low-life, and executed as a criminal, the shame and scandal of which was a lethal obstacle to Christianity's success. In my view, it is exceedingly unlikely that anyone would have invented a messiah like this. He became, to be sure, an inverted badge of honor. Virtually the entire NT -- especially Paul, James, I Peter, and the synoptics -- reshapes the way honor is conventionally assigned, reversing values, the last being first, etc. The early Christians not only celebrated their scandal (as Mark Goodacre phrases it), they reveled in it. But this only underscores the point, as a human response to embracing the unembraceable. You don't invent a shameful failure that so thoroughly damns your cause in advance; you take a real-life shameful failure and discard it -- or glorify it the only way you can, through paradox and irony, and with enough zeal to match the animosity of your detractors and persecutors.
A similar point is made in yet another hot-off-the-press book by John Dominic Crossan. Readers of this blog know that I enjoy making fun of Crossan, and truthfully, a lot of what he writes in The Power of Parable is dross. But like Ehrman, he identifies two points in support of Jesus as an historical figure. The first is a different one: (1) the agreement between non-Christian writers Josephus and Tacitus that Jesus existed, even allowing for some Christian interpolation in the Josephus passage. The second is like Ehrman's second point, though applied more generally: (2) that the early Christians would have not so repeatedly shot themselves in the ass, or as Crossan puts it, "if you are inventing a non-historical figure, why invent one you cannot live with, but must steadily and terminally change into its opposite?" (p 251). Crossan uses some bad examples in support of the second point, not least his silly insistence that Jesus was non-apocalyptic who had to be changed into an apocalyptic.
But he is on to something, and this relates to the controversial criterion of embarrassment discussed recently on my and Mark Goodacre's blogs. I don't want this to deteriorate into semantic debates. Whether traditions about Jesus were (on rare occasion) embarrassing, or (more often) just "against the grain", or whatever, the point is that the cumulative effect of these traditions weighs heavily against the idea of wholesale invention. People invent wild ideas, yes, but not so that they're so repeatedly self-defeating. When your sinless savior is being baptized, when he's wrong about the apocalypse, when he heals using magician-like techniques, when his filthy brown ass (Mk 11) calls for a corrective white battle horse (Rev 19), or when his mustard shrub demands alignment with the cedar of Lebanon -- and the list goes on and on -- it's being unreasonably skeptical to think the original figure behind all this sanitization was invented. The early Christians could have been theological masochists, I suppose, but I rather doubt it.
I agree with Mark Goodacre that mythicists are more worthy of attention than normally granted. They keep the rest of us honest. And I have gone on record plenty of times as lending more sympathy to the mythicist position than the minimalist one based on the underlying assumptions of each (see Millenialism or Myth?). Mythicists recognize an early explosion of fantasy that cannot be reasonably denied. But to conclude that such fantasy didn't enmesh an historical figure is also unreasonable, given everything covered above -- Paul's off-hand allusions to Jesus' family, non-Christian reports of Jesus, and above all else the internal tensions within the NT traditions themselves. | <urn:uuid:598548b9-35ea-4abe-ad62-67ad4652e33d> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://lorenrosson.blogspot.com/2012/05/existence-of-jesus.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281746.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00283-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.968633 | 1,720 | 2.296875 | 2 |
by Miriam Kuepper
Following the latest lockdown measures across Germany and Austria, the Swiss government has also been given the power to impose stricter Covid restrictions.
Unlike most countries, Switzerland needed permission from its voters to implement controls to curb socialising.
Last Sunday, the government secured power to keep and alter a Covid certificate, enabling only those who have been vaccinated or recovered to socialise in all public settings.
The referendum on the Covid-law
The referendum to remove restrictions, including the certificate, came after a series of demonstrations against measures and opponents of the law stating it was a restriction of their freedoms – violating their human rights.
Dr Thomas Milic, a senior researcher in Swiss politics at the University of Zurich, said: “It was so controversial because it was about a topic which concerns everyone directly and which had a permanent media presence.”
Under the Swiss political system of direct democracy, the power lies in the hand of the voting population, giving the government little formal power.
As Dr Milic explains: “Switzerland is the only country in which Covid-politics were legitimised directly by the population.
To move forward with restrictions such as the Covid certificate, which became mandatory in indoor spaces including restaurants, clubs and universities in September, the government had to balance introducing restrictions with getting the voting public’s approval in accordance with their system of direct democracy.
The election of the Covid-law showed three highly emotional aspects, according to Swiss politics expert, Dr Milic. He said: “Firstly, the election was about humanity’s most valuable good: health.”
A study by Swiss publisher Tamedia shows the older population, in particular, voted in favour of the law, while many younger people voted against it.
“The rift between the age groups most likely stems from young people believing that older people are more likely to suffer severe repercussions from the disease than they are,” said Dr Milic.
He also considers social isolation a possible cause for the approval of the law, as people who don’t participate in public life would not care about restrictions on socialising.
Finally, there was what he calls an “age-old conflict between freedom and equality”.
Equality, as solidarity of getting both vaccines in order to achieve herd immunity, was put into question.
He said: “How far can the state go to restrict the freedom of an individual to achieve this goal?
“Opinions on this were widened and the issue is also emotional because the conflict is one of fundamental nature.”
A vaccine-critical country?
Switzerland has one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe, with only 66 percent of the Swiss population being fully vaccinated.
Similarly, low vaccination rates can be seen in neighbouring countries Austria, Germany and Liechtenstein.
There are various reasons for this trend, as Dr Milic outlines: “On the one hand, there is a general skepticism of the state and an emphasis on freedom as well as individual responsibility.
“On the other hand, there is a comparatively widespread acceptance of homeopathy in the German-speaking regions.”
Armanda Gruber, 31, a sales assistant, voted against the Covid-law because she believes in her natural immune system.
She said: “When I got Covid two years ago and they wanted to take me to the hospital, I called my healer.
“I had it badly for three days already, but she told me which natural medicine I should take, and just after one hour I was already feeling a lot better.
“I stopped taking medicine completely in June.”
On the side of the supporters of the Covid-law is Michael Künzli, 32, a student who hopes that the certificate will get more people to get vaccinated.
He said: “I want to be sure that small businesses get the help they need and because the certificate is the only that can give us a sense of normality.”
This notion of hoping to avoid another lockdown like it was announced in neighbouring countries Austria and Germany and hence trying to save small businesses is shared by Lia, a 23-year-old student: “I voted for the law because my dad is self-employed and it is important for him and our family to have that financial support by the government.”
Finally, some voters voted against the Covid-law because they mistrust the government.
Severin Meli, 23, student, got vaccinated in the hopes of escaping restrictions.
He said: “I voted ‘no’ to the law because in spring the government said if we are all vaccinated there will be no need for more restrictions and while we had a stable situation then, they didn’t remove restrictions like mask-wearing – and now we are facing harsh restrictions yet again.”
Stricter Covid measures planned
Under the Covid-law passed on Sunday, the government plans to introduce stricter Covid-measures, among which could be introducing the mandatory certificate for all public events and meetings of 11 or more people.
An announcement about the concrete measures is due at 7pm tonight.
With the new omicron variant, the newly-acquired power given by the Covid-law enables the government to act quickly in imposing new measures to combat the spread of the new variant.
Fabio Neuhaus, 27, an architect, who voted no and is not concerned about the new variant, said: “I think we will only be able to live a ‘normal’ life again when we accept that this virus will be a constant companion from now on and new variants of it will be circulating all the time.”
While the dangers of the omicron variant are still unknown, Switzerland announced this week that anyone arriving in Switzerland would have to quarantine and will likely tighten restrictions as the situation develops. | <urn:uuid:4fe64c03-877c-4467-9f94-51dd1ad6c3fd> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.sheffieldwire.co.uk/2021/12/03/switzerland-follows-germany-and-austria-in-imposing-harsher-restrictions-to-fight-covid-19/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571502.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811194507-20220811224507-00071.warc.gz | en | 0.971906 | 1,237 | 2.15625 | 2 |
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With more people buying local and organic food, consumers should know the difference between the two so they recognize what they’re buying, but nearly one in five still confuse the terms, a University of Florida researcher says.
Newly published research, done in partnership with three other universities, aims to help local and organic food producers and sellers target their marketing messages to reinforce or dispel consumers’ perceptions. The organic-food industry has spent millions of dollars building brand awareness, only to see some consumers confuse “organic” food with “local” food products, said Ben Campbell, a University of Connecticut extension economist and the study’s lead author.
Hayk Khachatryan , a UF food and resource economics assistant professor, worked with Campbell and others to survey 2,511 people online in the U.S. and Canada in 2011 and found 17 percent thought the terms were interchangeable, the study said.
“If consumers can distinguish between local and organic, then by buying organic, they will be able to reduce their exposure to synthetic pesticides,” said Khachatryan, with the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka, part of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences . “However, there is no guarantee that organic is grown locally. Before reaching the consumer, organic produce may travel long distances, which involves some level of environmental footprint.”
By the same token, he noted that locally produced food may not be the most sustainable choice, if same or better quality produce can be grown and transported less expensively from elsewhere.
Another finding showed 22 percent incorrectly thought “local” means non-genetically modified. Now that several states have, or are now debating GMO regulations, it’s essential that consumers know that a locally labeled product does not imply non-GMO, Campbell said.
“We are not saying GMO is bad or good, but rather that local does not imply GMO-free,” he said.Local and organic products have seen increasing consumer demand over the last decade, with sales of organic products reaching $26.7 billion in the U.S. and $2.6 billion in Canada in 2010, according to the Organic Trade Association, a group that promotes organic food producers and related industries.
Exact figures for locally grown food are tougher to come by, but recent estimates indicate sales of local products were $4.8 billion in the U.S. in 2008, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture study.
One factor clouding consumers’ understanding is that Canada is changing its definition of “local” food, and the definition of “local” food varies by jurisdiction in the U.S.
U.S. and Canadian governments both mandate organic production to mean grown without synthetic pesticides, among other things. The USDA organic seal verifies that irradiation, sewage sludge and genetically modified organisms were not used.
Khachatryan and Campbell co-wrote the paper with Bridget Behe, horticultural marketing professor at Michigan State University; Jennifer Dennis, associate professor of horticulture and agricultural economics at Purdue University and Charles Hall, professor and Ellison Endowed Chair in International Floriculture at Texas A&M University. The study is in the May edition of the International Food and Agribusiness Management Review.
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In this valuable resource, experts share deep knowledge including practical qhow-toq and preventive trouble-shooting tips. Instructors will learn about course design and development, instructional methods for online teaching, and student engagement and community building techniques. The book contains successful teaching strategies, guidance for facilitating interactions and responding to diversity, and assessments, as well as future directions for online learning. With many field-tested examples and practice assignments, and with voices from students, teachers, and experts, this book arms instructors and administrators with the tools they need to teach effective and empowering online courses. This one-stop resource addresses all of the core elements of online teaching in terms that are universally applicable to any content area and at any instructional level.A description of the APA style and format can be found at the following locations: APA (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition). Washington, DC. APA (2010). Frequently asked questions aboutAPA style. Retrieved from ... clarity, and cohesiveness. 2. Identify errors in punctuation, usage, and mechanics (including citation formats) and provide advice on correctinganbsp;...
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Yesterday, the Atlantic 10 Conference announced that Butler University would join the conference on July 1, 2012–one year earlier than anticipated. Gaining Butler a year ahead of schedule grants the Atlantic 10 Conference the benefit of competing with 16 member institutions during the 2012-13 school year, before Temple and Charlotte depart the conference. While this is definitely a perk for the conference, perhaps the biggest benefit the conference gains in Butler’s expedited admission is the chance to become a basketball powerhouse.
Although the Atlantic 10 Conference does not receive the same media recognition as BCS AQ conferences, in recent years, the Atlantic 10 has made its name as a conference which is consistently competitive in basketball. Thus, it is no surprise that in selecting new institution members during the course of conference realignment, that the Atlantic 10 has aligned itself with some of the best-performing basketball schools in recent years: Butler and VCU.
Much has been said about the roles that football and television contracts played and continue to play in conference realignment decisions. However, one cannot turn a blind eye to the power of a strong basketball program when it comes to attracting conferences. Although basketball does not have the monstrously large viewership numbers that football does, it does have a wide enough following to garner billion dollar contracts for the television rights to March Madness. On top of the television contract negotiation potential strong basketball programs present, there is also the fact that the greatest portion of the revenue distributed by the NCAA is distributed to conferences based upon their team’s March Madness performance. Given these factors, it is apparent why the Atlantic Ten Conference has based its stake in conference realignment not upon football prowess, but upon basketball.
As noted above, of the revenue distributed by the NCAA to conferences and member institutions, the greatest percentage goes towards something called the “Basketball Distribution Fund.” Conferences receive payouts from the fund based upon their member institution’s performance in the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship over a six-year rolling period. A basketball program earns one unit for each March Madness game they compete in, save for the National Championship game. For the most recent year in which data is available, 2010-11, the NCAA distributed $479 million to conferences and member institutions through the Basketball Distribution Fund. This amounted to 40.5 percent of all revenue distributed by the NCAA in 2010-11.
The follow chart shows the number of Basketball Distribution Fund units that the Atlantic 10 Conference has earned over the last three years. The chart depicts what the conference earned through its actual members’ performances in a given year, and also notes how many additional units that the conference could have earned if Butler and VCU were conference members in a particular year.
|2010||Units Earned||2011||Units Earned||2012||Units Earned|
|Butler||5 + NC||Butler||5 + NC||Xavier||3|
|2010 Total: 3||2011 Total: 6||2012 Total: 7|
|With Butler and VCU: 8 + NC||With Butler and VCU: 16 + NC||With Butler and VCU: 9|
When considering the chart above, the presence of Butler and VCU in the Atlantic 10 clearly generates additional revenue for the conference. In 2010, three Atlantic 10 schools participated in March Madness: Richmond, Temple and Xavier. These schools accumulated three units for the conference. Had Butler been an Atlantic 10 member in 2010, the conference would have nearly tripled its Basketball Distribution Fund units, while also receiving a payout for Butler’s National Championship game appearance. If Butler and VCU were Atlantic 10 Conference members in 2011, the conference would have earned an additional ten Basketball Distribution Fund units and again, received a payout for Butler’s National Championship game appearance. Similarly, in 2012, the Atlantic 10 Conference could have received an additional two Basketball Distribution Fund units had VCU been a member of the conference.
While the amount of revenue generated from basketball contracts and the Basketball Distribution Fund is meager compared to the amount of money football generates, not every conference can woo college football powerhouses to their stables through conference realignment. Thus, what the Atlantic 10 Conference has accomplished through conference realignment is noteworthy. Although it will lose a historically sound basketball program in 2014 when Temple leaves for the Big East, it has replaced that leaving member with two noteworthy programs. Additionally, the Atlantic 10 has attracted two members which in recent years, the general public nationally has been interested in watching. With young, charismatic coaches that also boast successful track records in Brad Stevens and Shaka Smart, Butler and VCU respectively have garnered Cinderella story followings across the country. One can expect the Atlantic 10 to capitalize upon this should either team have similarly successful March Madness runs in the future.
Overall, while the Atlantic 10’s conference realignment path was not driven by football, it appears that the conference has been successful in laying a new foundation for its future.
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Dogs are social animals that love to play and be around people. If you have an interactive pet dog, it is essential to keep them entertained, so they do not get bored. You can do a few things to keep your outside dog entertained and engaged. With creativity, you can ensure your outside dog has a fun and enriching life. Here are some tips on how to keep your outside dog entertained:
10 Tips for Keeping Your Outside Dog Entertained
You’ve probably heard the saying, “play hard, and sleep longer.” That’s not just a cute saying — it’s true! Outdoorsy dogs need exercise and playtime to stay happy and healthy. They also need a lot of sleep because they’re constantly on the go. When they’re not sleeping, they’re exploring and sniffing around.
If you have a dog that stays outside most of the day, it’s essential to provide dog toys to keep them busy, so they don’t get destructive & bored or lose interest in their favorite activities. Dogs need stimulation to be happy, so you should give them plenty of opportunities to play with good toys to keep dogs occupied. Not only will this make your pet more pleased, but it will also help you bond with them more.
Here are ten tips for keeping your outside dog entertained:
1.Take Your Dog Out
Take your dog out through local parks, where there are different types of terrain and exciting smells (especially during springtime). It’s incredible how quickly your dog will settle down once they have something exciting to look at, listen to or sniff. You might also consider taking him on hikes into nearby forests; bring along some dog kibble toys, where lots of trails are available for exploring new territory.
2.Walk on Leash
This is one of the best ways to keep your dog happy and healthy! If possible, walk them on the leash until you get into a routine where they’re relaxed and comfortable walking on a leash without pulling you down the street. Once this happens, try taking them for an off-leash walk at least once daily. This will help build up their confidence so that when you bring them back indoors, they’ll know what to expect next time!
3. Play With Your Dog
You don’t have to own an expensive dog toy game— Dogs love playing fetch or self-bouncing ball (best dog ball ever), especially if they’re allowed to take it back to the start point after each throw. It can be a lot of fun for you and your canine friend. Remember not to overdo it — don’t throw a ball too far or fast, and try not to tire out your pet.
4.Schedule Regular Play Dates
Dogs need their socialization just like we do! Get together with other friendly pups in your area for regular play dates to play on dog toys or even go on walks with other dogs and their owners! It is suitable for both dogs because it helps entertain your outside dog.
Don’t just throw dog motion balls around or keep them in a kennel all day – there are many ways to entertain pets that don’t involve these standard methods (like digging holes in the yard).
6. Mental Stimulation
Dogs are natural entertainers, but you can’t just throw them a ball and expect them to play. They need mentally challenging dog toys like Dog Snuffle Mat! Let your dog exercise its brain without putting any stress on its body. If you have time, get your dog involved in dog sports like agility or rally obedience or give your furry companion mental exercise toys. These activities and toys make your dog smarter.
7.Get Creative with Toys!
You can make toys from sticks, twigs, rope, cloth strips, etc. and make them into different shapes or sizes. Hide treat stuffed dog toys around the yard or in hiding places around the house — like under bushes, hollow logs, or small holes in trees — and let your dog find them on his own. These challenging dog toys will keep your pet busy for hours!
8.Give Toys and Treats
If you don’t want to take your pet out, then try playing games with them indoors, such as Dog Chew Suction Cup Tug of War Toy or fetching games. You can also use dog brain puzzle toys or best interactive treat dispensing dog toys that reward good behavior with treats when he plays well with others (dog toys similar to Kong).
9.Build a Doghouse
Consider building a doghouse or house for the dog if you have a large yard. It will help keep them safe from predators and other dangers and shelter them from the weather. The weatherproof structure will protect your dog from rain and snow while allowing him access to the outdoors when he wants it. Provide your dog with interactive animal toys to keep engaged in the doghouse.
10.Certain Significant Ideas
1)Keep a water bowl filled with fresh water available at all times.
2)Allow them to sleep next to you on the couch or in bed.
3)Use positive reinforcement when training them new tricks such as sit, stay, roll over, etc.
4)Feed them three meals per day no matter how much exercise they get.
Top 15 Toys & Games to Keep Your Dog Engaged
Here is a list of some dog toys to occupy the time.
1)LOOBANI Dog Outdoor Bungee Hanging Toy
Due to the busy life of pet parents, they do not have time to play with their furry companions. LOOBANI Dog Outdoor Bungee Hanging Toys are toys for dogs to play with alone. These are a great way to keep your outside dog entertained and engaged. They’re also great solo play toys (toys dogs can play alone), and they’ll keep your dog occupied with tug-of-war for hours. Hanging toys can be made from bungee cords that can hang on the yard or the porch. For example, you can hang toys from trees, poles or fences. You could even hang them from your car! It is a great way to keep your dog safe from chewing on furniture or other items in your home. It also allows you to interact with your dog when he’s out of sight.
2)Dog Chew Suction Cup Tug of War
Dog Chew Suction Cup Tug of War is a dog food dispenser toy. This tug toy has suction cups on the bottom, allowing you to use them on any smooth surface, including tile and painted surfaces. The material is non-toxic, environmentally friendly and safe for your dog to play with. Dog toy you put treats in for your dog. The ball portion is made from durable plastic material that has a wide mouth that can accommodate a more significant number of treats. It is an interactive dog toy for heavy chewers.
These treat-release toys also help strengthen their teeth and teach them how to use them properly while playing! It is fun to exercise your dog without taking them out in the cold or rain. Dog suction cup tug of war is a great item that sellers offer in their stores, so if you’re looking for something different than what’s already out there, this could be perfect!
The Pet Interactive Ball Launcher is an automatic dog motion ball launcher that will keep your dog entertained for hours. It has a dog toy ball that moves by itself. Dogs have an innate desire to chase balls, and that’s why interactive ball launchers are so popular. These dog puzzle feeder toys appeal to dogs’ instincts by providing them with a toy and treat they can chase and retrieve.
If you want to train your dog, this dog puzzle treat dispenser and ball launcher can be used as a training tool. For example, if your dog is retrieving in the yard and then dropping the ball, you can use this device as an alternative means of retrieval. If you want to teach your dog how to retrieve appropriately, set up multiple retrieves in different locations around the house or yard.
4)Dog Snuffle Mat Pet Feeding Mat Dog Training Pad Sniffing Mat
Dog Snuffle Mat Pet Feeding Mat Dog Training Pad Sniffing Mat is the best toy for dogs to keep them busy. The snuffle mat is a dog food puzzle toy that allows you to train your dog in several ways. You can use it for basic obedience training, such as teaching them how to sit and stay or you can use it for more advanced tasks like retrieving a ball from a specific area in the yard or at the end of a line. These are challenging dog treat toys to teach your dog how to snuffle through grass, dirt, or even sand. You can use this for outside walks and inside when it’s raining.
If your dog is prone to getting muddy or dirty when playing outside, consider getting a snuffle mat for them to lie on. These are easy clean enrichment dog toys. They’ll have fun sniffing around while they’re on their own time, keeping them clean simultaneously!
Jolly balls are the best toys for mental stimulation for dogs! They come in many sizes so that they can be used indoors or outdoors, depending on weather conditions. If you have a ball-throwing pet, this is a great toy. It’s a bouncy ball (a dog ball rolls by itself) with a jingle bell attached. The jingle bell makes it sound like the ball is bouncing along the ground, which can be fun for you and your dog.
This is a busy toy for dogs where you blow bubbles, the idea being that your dog will chase them and then pop them when he gets close. It’s a great interactive toy to release some energy and get exercise in one fell swoop. Bubbles are dog toys for dogs home alone.
A dog toy that holds treats can be filled with treats or just plain kibble and thrown for your dog to retrieve. The faster the spinning, the better! You can also fill it with toys and watch them fly through the sky as your dog plays fetch with his version of Frisbees!
Flirt poles are great dog fun toys if you have an outside dog and don’t want them to get too bored! This game involves teaching your dog how to run up and down along the fast-moving pole to catch it with their teeth or paws. It’s the best toy for dogs while at work!
Water games are great for dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes. They help to keep the dog’s mind active and stimulated. Water games are the best toys to mentally stimulate dogs to keep your dog entertained and happy. Dogs like to swim because it helps to relieve stress, which can be caused by anxiety or depression. Dogs that tend to be hyperactive or have separation anxiety may also benefit from swimming. Plastic kiddy pools or buckets are perfect for a quick splash, and a hose is ideal for longer sessions. You can also get your dog involved in water-related games like fetch and tug of war.
10)Outdoor Obstacle Games
Outdoor obstacle games are a great way to exercise your dog and have fun simultaneously. These are dog toys for mental exercise. They can be played in the yard, park or anywhere else you have a suitable location. You might already be familiar with some of these games, but they all have one thing: they require a lot of energy!
- Climb up a ladder on all fours
- Jump over puddles
- Run through a tunnel
- Go under a tire (or run through it)
A laser pointer is the best toy to stimulate dogs mentally. It’s a simple device that projects a dot of light onto a wall or ceiling, which your dog can follow with his eyes. You can also use it to play games with your dog, such as pointing the laser at him and making his move toward it. The most important thing about using laser pointers is that they should be kept away from eyes, especially dark-colored ones.
12)Scent & Search
Scent and search are the best interactive dog games. A great way to do this is by playing hide-and-seek with treats! Dog Snuffle Mat hides treats in different spots, and then calls your dog over so they can find them. For even more fun, hide the goodies inside everyday items around the house – like old shoes or bags of cat food – then let your dog figure them out! It is a dog food teaser that will keep your dog occupied for hours! You can also use this method when training your dog in obedience classes. The object is to teach your pet to follow commands such as “find it!” or “drop it!”
13)Frisbee & Fetch Toys
Frisbee and fetch toys are the best toys to keep dogs entertained. Dogs can run around, chase after Frisbees, or even jump into the water with these toys. The best part about these toys is that they’re not just fun to play with but also good exercise!
For dogs that need some encouragement in the backyard playing by them, a tunnel game can be a great independent dog game to keep them entertained while their owners work on other tasks around their home. You can make different types of tunnels out of PVC pipe with just a few tools and materials you may already have at home.
15)Catch & Chase
These are the best puppy toys for boredom. If your dog loves to chase things, buy a ball and throw it around the yard. The ball should be large enough to roll along the ground, so it’s not easy for your dog to catch it immediately. It will allow your dog to toy with it and make them excited about chasing it across the yard again and again.
Dog Toy Ball Size Chart
Chewing Toys are the best dog toys to keep them entertained. The chew toys such as rubber bones, rawhides, and bully sticks are the best chew toys for bored dogs. These toys are perfect for dogs that like chewing on bones because they provide them with nutrients and help clean their teeth simultaneously!
17)Race Cars Toys
If your dog loves playing with toy cars, this is the perfect thing to have around! You can even get them unique racing tracks to have fun out there on the patio or in the yard!
Why is it Necessary to Keep an Outside Dog entertained?
Keeping an outside dog entertained is essential because it helps them feel more comfortable around people, especially strangers. They become more relaxed and less likely to bark or act aggressively. Dogs are social animals; if they aren’t kept busy with good dog toys for boredom, they tend to be more aggressive. It keeps your dog’s mind active and engaged. Boredom can lead to many issues, including destructive chewing, barking, digging, and separation anxiety if left alone for long periods.
Why is Keeping Your outside Dog Entertained Important?
Keeping your outside dog entertained is essential because this activity gives him something positive to do with his time while you are away at work or school. If you leave your dog alone, he will not only have the potential of getting into trouble with the neighbor’s pets, but this can lead to issues with their temperament and behavior as well as health problems like arthritis in dogs who don’t get enough exercise.
Secondly, it’s an opportunity for bonding between you and your pet. Suppose you have an outside dog that spends most of his time inside the house playing video game dog toys or busy box dog toys all day. Your dog loves spending time outdoors. There are many opportunities for interaction and fun activities like running around chasing a toy squirrel that moves or practicing his hunting skills with birds that fly nearby.
How Often Should You entertain an Outside Dog?
The answer is: as often as you want. If you’re thinking of taking your dog out regularly, you must realize that dogs are social animals and need time to learn about their surroundings. It’s normal for dogs to want to explore new things, especially if they are curious about nature. However, leaving an outside dog loose without supervision can put your pet at risk for injury or even death.
1)Your dog could be so distracted by the sights and smells around them that they fail to notice an oncoming car or person walking toward them.
2)Your dog could run into traffic while chasing after geese on the road they are accustomed to using as a shortcut between two areas of land they play in together daily (this happens more frequently than you would think!).
3)If you must take him outside, ensure he has a secure area to run around and play with other dogs. And always make sure he has plenty of water and treats on hand, so he doesn’t get bored and try to find something else to do.
Giving your outside dog a purpose
Dogs are naturally curious and want to explore the world around them. But when your dog is bored and looking for something to do, you may wonder how to keep an outside dog entertained.
The first thing to do is ensure your dog has a purpose for being outside. A bored dog is more likely to get into trouble and may not be happy when you’re not around. The best toys to occupy dogs will keep your dog entertained and help them stay out of trouble. You can use a doggy door or fence to give them access to the backyard or create an obstacle course in your yard that serves as entertainment and exercise for your dog.
Precautions for Outdoor Activity in the Yard
You must keep an eye on your outside dog when playing with other dogs or people in the yard because sometimes dogs can become aggressive if they feel threatened by another animal or person. You may also want to keep an eye on your outside dog while playing because they may run off on their own if they get bored with what they are doing and start going after smaller animals or chasing birds off.
Please ensure there are no stray pets or other animals around your yard before letting your dog out there alone, so they don’t get into fights with other animals or people who aren’t aware of their presence in the area!
Safety Tips for the Summer!
Hot Weather Safety Chart
Life-threatening, never let outdoor activity
Dangerous Weather, Be cautionary
Unsafe potential-keep an eye on outside dog
Low Risk chances, dog can play and fun outside
Have fun outside with no risk evidence
Summer is here, and with it comes an abundance of outdoor activities for your furry friend. Whether you’re spending time at the lake or heading to the beach, these safety tips can help ensure that your dog has a fun-filled summer.
Keep Fido on a leash at all times. Fido can get distracted by his surroundings, mainly when people are around. Make sure that he always stays safely inside or on the leash.
Make sure that Fido has plenty of water available when they are outside playing. Dogs need water to stay hydrated and help prevent heatstroke in hot weather. If you cannot bring him inside or out with you, ensure he has access to fresh water throughout the day!
Avoid sunlight: Avoid exposing your dog to prolonged heat exposure or direct sunlight when playing outside with best dog training toys. If possible, choose a location where he won’t be able to burn quickly in the sun.
Ensure that Fido gets enough exercise during the day. A tired dog is a happy dog – so ensure that Fido gets plenty of activities once in the morning so he doesn’t get too exhausted and overheat in hot summer! Keep the games session short and adventurous. You can play with dog toys and mental exercise at home with stimulating cognitive toys like Dog Snuffle Mat.
What to Wear: Dogs can get sunburned quickly, so wear sunscreen on their eyes when playing outside.
Keep an eye out for any signs of illness in your dog – such as excessive panting or drooling (which can be a sign of overheating). If you notice any changes in your dog’s health or behavior, contact your veterinarian immediately!
To Wrap Things Up
In conclusion, providing your outside dog with dog toys and treats, a daily routine, and training can help keep your outside dog entertained. Overall, there are many ways to keep an outside dog entertained. One way is to create an agility course in your backyard using everyday household objects. You can also use food puzzles and feeders to give your dog a mental workout. Finally, provide plenty of mentally stimulating dog toys and games to keep your dog occupied. You should also ensure that your outside dog has access to a shady area to cool off and a comfortable place to sleep.
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Bitter can be sweet and sweet poison.
It’s a question of what your tongue wants.
It’s hard work to tell what it wants,
but keep going:
The city you’re dreaming of,
it’s at the end of this road.
(Lal Ded, 14th century. Translated from Kashmiri by Ranjit Hoskote)
It was Kashimiri poetry that sparked the idea of a family summer holiday in Srinagar. I encountered Ranjit Hoskote’s I, Lalla—The Poems of Lal Ded in 2011, and was instantly hooked by the power packed in the four-line vakhs. Lal Ded, an unusual 14th-century female Kashmiri mystic and poet, inhabited a “Hindu-Buddhist universe of meaning,” as Hoskote puts it, while simultaneously drawing on Persian, Arabic, and Sufi philosophy. Similarly, deeply rooted syncretism is part of my Goan heritage, and Lal Ded’s poems touched a personal chord. Before long, I became obsessed with the idea of an extended visit to Kashmir to learn more about the cultural roots that yielded this intriguing poetry.
When my wife, three young sons, and I finally arrived in Srinagar the following summer, we discovered Lal Ded’s poems are truly the bedrock to Kashmir’s many-layered identity. Favourite vakhs were recited to us proudly by schoolchildren and kebab-sellers; by the gate-keeper who ushered us through the wood-and-brick shrine dedicated to Naqshband Sahib, a 17th century mystic who came to Kashmir from Bukhara; and also by the young man with wildly curly hair who piloted us through Dal Lake’s floating tomato plantations.
The heartfelt verses of Lal Ded are an important part of Kashmir’s living regional tradition, where Shaivism flows into Sufism through the unique “Muslim Rishis”. We found this richly confluent identity—Kashmiriyat—shining brightly on our very first night in Srinagar, when we attended a moonlit bhand pather performance as part of the Dara Shikoh festival hosted at Almond Villa, on the shores of Dal Lake. Directed by one of India’s best-known theatre directors, M.K. Raina, the folk troupe poked exuberant fun at the hypocrisies of religion. The audience was stacked with dignitaries and their attendants: Kashmiri Muslims and Kashmiri Hindus (and several Sikhs). No differences were visible, as everyone roared with laughter to the point of tears.
Almond Villa was one of the most unusual homestays I’ve been to. Owner Jyotsna Singh’s grandfather was Hari Singh, the last monarch of Kashmir. Guests have the run of impressive orchards that meander up the mountain behind the main building, while Dal Lake gleams just beyond the front gate. There is a weekly farmers market on the premises, selling home-grown strawberries, home-made quince jam, Kashmiri gouda cheese, and delicious local greens. My children ran wild and happy, and spotted more than 30 species of birds in the time we stayed there.
Though Almond Villa was one-of-a-kind, nothing we’ve done as an eager travelling family quite compares to the three weeks we spent on a houseboat in the furthest, quietest reaches of Nagin Lake. Below our comfy front verandah, the lake shimmered exquisite. All around us, a flower garden bursting with outsized blossoms drew an unending stream of songbirds and butterflies. The first time we commandeered a naav, a simple wooden canoe, to explore the lake, we were promptly stopped and interrogated by the neighbourhood’s fishermen. Learning we were keen kayakers from Goa, they greeted us as part of their community, with handshakes, smiles, and the present of a lotus bloom to my wife.
When I ask my sons what they liked best about our month in Srinagar, all three say they most savoured the daily boat rides and waking up in their floating bedroom.
Our stay on the lake settled into a routine of day trips into the city and evenings on the water. While the sunset azan sounded from Hazratbal Mosque, and the fading light glowed dazzling pink and gold against the surrounding mountains, we took slow rides on our naav. Several times a week, we called for a friendly boatman to bring his shikara, gloriously named The Titanic, to pick us up before dawn for more extended excursions. Both children and adults enjoyed the convivial whirl of the floating vegetable market, and probing the brick-lined canals with crumbling mansions crowding down to the waterline. Then, there were excursions further afield: trout fishing on the Lidder River in the paradisiacal Aru Valley, and wandering high above the treeline in the alpine meadows of Dachigam National Park. There were many days when no one felt like leaving our temporary home on the water, and so we spent long mornings reading, painting, and listening to music, always accompanied by the hypnotic percussion of little waves lapping against the prow.
When we ventured out into the city from this idyll, my sons and I found barbed-wire looped everywhere, piercing heedlessly through even the “Abode of the Fairies”, Dara Shikoh’s heartstoppingly ethereal Pari Mahal on a mountainside high above Dal Lake. In Hoskote’s introduction to the Lal Ded translations, he points out that even amidst the beauty and grandeur of Kashmir, it is impossible to avoid a recurrent stab to the soul, impossible to forget the stark divisions that have been erected on Kashmir’s external and internal landscape. He writes, “wherever there were settlements, we found a spiky creeper. It grew along the walls that surround schools, mosques, abandoned temples, half-asleep hotels. Concertina wire is the most widespread form of vegetation in Kashmir today. It grows everywhere, even in the mind.” Ignoring or avoiding the military occupation of Srinagar is out of the question. Heavily armed soldiers are ubiquitous on the main roads, and countless barricades reinforce a persistent feeling of unease, of being under siege.
Some of that fades away when you step away from the tourist track to join the stream of everyday life in Srinagar. An odd paradox governs tourism in Kashmir. Though world-famous for its extraordinary setting and omnipresent Dal Lake, almost every visitor remains confined to a narrow itinerary. Led by the nose on a loop through the mosque at Hazratbal and the temple of Shankaracharya, they head to the overrated Mughal Gardens and then make short excursions to trample snow near Gulmarg or Pahalgam. A longer stay usually adds on one night on a houseboat in the busiest part of Dal Lake, a couple of shikara rides, and lots of souvenir shopping. In the end, almost everything really special about the place is left out.
So we broke all the rules on our trip. Warned repeatedly that three or four days would be more than enough, we lingered a full month. Cautioned sternly to stay away from “Downtown”, the oldest part of the city, this 1,000-year-old precinct is precisely where we found the warmest welcomes and the most unexpected delights. In no other place in the world have we found both guides and guidebooks so useless, so consistently wrong in their recommendations of what to do, and especially what not to do. During our stay my family walked, rowed, and explored freely in all directions. And every day Srinagar revealed itself to us a little more, like a treasure chest with countless hidden compartments.
This riparian city’s remarkable liveliness spreads deep into a maze of waterways and ancient mohallas that are beguilingly dense with history. We consistently met with spontaneous hospitality, and happened upon hidden-away, utterly charming neighbourhoods brimming with civic pride. Venturing just a few steps off the beaten track in Srinagar, it took but a smile for courtyard doors to be unbolted in welcome, for cupfuls of fragrant kahwa to be placed in our hands, for poetry to spring from the lips of strangers. Almost every day, we found rich encounters lurking behind deceptive appearances. On our first trip walking up the imposing Hari Parbat hill to the shrine dedicated to 16th-century Sufi mystic, Makhdoom Sahib (typically, a famous Shakti Temple and Gurudwara are also nearby), we found our path barred midway by a gruff man-mountain who stretched his arms wide to stop us. It turned out he only wanted to carry our four-year-old up the rest of the way on his own shoulders.
Another evening, as we craned our necks to peer into the magnificent interior of the Khanqah of Shah Hamdan mosque, perhaps Srinagar’s most striking space, a bearded cleric rushed up to us, seemingly in anger, flashing a fierce “Who are you?” On learning we were from Goa, he broke into a crinkle-eyed smile. “My favourite place,” he said, leading us on a once-in-a-lifetime insider tour of his cherished shrine (clearly marked “No Visitors”), which is dedicated to a 14th-century Persian Sufi saint whose followers seeded Kashmir with shawl-weaving, carpet-making, and other arts and crafts traditions that have sustained countless livelihoods in the valley through the centuries.
The boys were exhilarated by the colourful street life of the old neighbourhoods. We shopped delightedly for all kinds of jaunty sewn caps at Hilal Cap Shop near Jama Masjid, and wolfed skewers of addictive tujj, coal-roasted mutton kebabs served with a range of spicy-cool chutneys, in the lane opposite Khyber Cinema. Every few days we returned like homing pigeons, to stroll the Bund up to the venerable Ahdoo’s Hotel, for elaborate meals of wazwaan specialities, and mouth-watering walnut macaroons. My youngest son became a big fan of Lal Chowk’s appropriately named restaurant Mummy Please, but the eldest preferred sit-down dinners at the charming boutique Hotel Dar es Salaam.
Nightlife is mostly absent in Srinagar and the cinema houses remain shuttered, but we came across some of the best independent bookstores in the subcontinent, with carefully curated collections from around the world. Among the stacks of the stellar Gulshan’s Book Shop, I discovered a comprehensive range of books on Kashmir, from colonial reprints to Adrian Levy and Cathy Scott-Clark’s The Meadow, a searing investigative report set during Kashmir’s worst period, the 1990s, when the Pandit population fled en masse from the valley.
After reading that, I was surprised to find many Kashmiri Pandits still resident in Srinagar. Writer Neerja Mattoo (also a translator of Lal Ded) and her husband invited us to their distinguished home in Gogji Bagh, a century-old repository of their beloved valley culture. A few days later, we took a launch up the Jhelum with Jyotsna Singh from Almond Villa and the Mattoos, the elderly couple animatedly identifying grand old buildings once occupied by friends and family. While cruising past Khanqah of Shah Hamdan, a call from within the shrine seemed to arrest them. The Mattoos asked if we could stop. Wordlessly, they rushed up the riverbank to bow their heads in respect to the Sufi saint. It was deeply moving to witness this flicker of Kashmiriyat, still alive in their hearts.
One of the brightest highlights of our trip was something we stumbled upon. Like most of the best experiences we had in Srinagar, the 200-year-old Sufi shrine of Dastgir Sahib didn’t appear in any guidebook, and no one recommended it. Passing by in speeding rickshaws, we simply caught a glimpse of slanting sunrays lighting up ornate pillars, which enticed us to return for a visit.
We finally made it there on one of the last days of our trip, and were spellbound. Plush carpets stretched across cool interiors, dappled by light from stained-glass French windows set high above the busy street outside. Antique crystal chandeliers—evidence of Kashmir’s long connections to Europe via the luxury shawl trade—were set in a splendidly gilded ceiling, with layers of intricate papier mâché in every imaginable colour winding down the pillars and walls right down to where we sat. We were overwhelmed, elated. It was as if we were deep inside a priceless jewel box, which had somehow been hidden in plain sight. That is Srinagar.
Follow your instincts and your tastebuds around Srinagar.
Very few visitors to Srinagar ever experience the full diversity of the water-borne way of life that extends from the Dal into four lake basins, all studded with islands. The best easy way to glimpse this world is by visiting the floating vegetable market—an open patch of water in the middle of a scrum of houseboats, where skiffs converge at dawn, each one laden with vegetables and fruit bartered or sold at high volume (Open, 4-11 a.m.every morning except Friday).
Of all the distinct architectural masterpieces in Sringar, this is the most impressive. Solemn brick and wood exteriors give way to an extraordinarily lavish and colourful papier-mâché-clad interior that is dimly lit by crystal chandeliers. Note: the main chamber is nominally closed to non-Muslim visitors, but there is another entrance at the back (Open daily from dawn until dusk; token donation required).
A city landmark since the colonial era. For decades this was the most well regarded hotel in Srinagar. Today, Ahdoo’s is most famous for its restaurant’s extensive menu of wazwaan delicacies, including the cricket-ball-sized goshtaba meatballs and incredibly delicious kashmiri greens (haak). The attached bakery is also outstanding(www.ahdooshotel.com; lavish meal for four approximately ₹1,500).
Just 20 minutes drive from Srinagar, Dachigam is one of the most beautiful and accessible national parks in India. It was the preserve of the Maharajah of Jammu and Kashmir, and remains an utterly pristine alpine wonderland of pastures, meadows, and deep gullies gushing with clear, cold mountain streams (Open daily except Friday; 5.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.; entry free).
Enjoy superb views of Srinagar in all directions, from this landmark hill. It also hosts a famous Shakti temple on one slope, and the highly venerated Kashmiri Sufi shrines of Hamza Makhdoom and Badakhshi on another. Just below is Srinagar’s main gurudwara, which commemorates the visit of Guru Har Gobind (All shrines open daily dawn to dusk; visit early in the morning, as the climb can get hot and crowded later in the day).
A real gem of a boutique property, this hotel is situated flush on the bank of Nagin Lake. Once a private home, it is an oasis of calm and quiet, with rolling lawns shaded by a marvellous old chinar tree. A great place to stay, or have a sit-down lunch, or just visit by shikara for a stately cuppa (www.hoteldaressalam.com, doubles from ₹6,500).
Of all the day trips from Srinagar, the 100-km-drive to Aru Valley, high above Pahalgam, is not to be missed. Snow-capped peaks, spectacular waterfalls, and the rapids of the fast-flowing Lidder River lead up to a truly paradisiacal mountain valley, where you can fish for trout or wander up grassy slopes upto the tree line (taxi for day trip from Sringar costs around ₹3,500).
Vivek Menezes is a writer and photographer, and founder and co-curator of the annual Goa Arts + Literary Festival. He lives next to Miramar beach in Goa, with his wife and three sons.
Appeared in the May 2015 issue as “Seeking Kashmiriyat”.
is a writer and photographer, and founder and co-curator of the annual Goa Arts + Literary Festival. He lives next to Miramar Beach in Goa, with his wife and three sons.
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The situation of Punjabi remained quite oblique during the British era. Punjab University only offered Punjabi Fazal which was understood to be a subject of via Bathanda: A short cut to get a college degree because after having passed Punjabi Fazal one has to take examination in English only. A few writers, like Amreta Pretam. Mohan Singh, Benarsi das Jain and some other non Muslim kept the movement of Punjabi alive. However, after the partition, the situation of Punjabi became very murky.
After the partition of Punjab, Punjabi Hindus aligned themselves with the Hindi speaking UP and divided Punjab on religious lines: Haryana and Hamachal Pardesh for Hindi oriented Hindus and Punjab for Sikh majority. Punjabi was declared as the state language of Punjab and one can see a mamoth growth of language in that province. Several daily newspapers, magazines and scholarly journals are published in Punjabi. Furthermore, Punjabi is the medium of education at all levels. This shows that the opponents of Punjabi are wrong in saying that this language is a mere dialect and does not have the potential of becoming a full grown language. Implementation of Punjabi in the East Punjab, proves that ultimately, the languages are standardized when they are accepted on state level.
Situation of Punjabi was very precarious in Pakistani Punjab in the early periods. All the known writers of Punjabi had left for India and the state of Pakistan was intent to impose Urdu on every province. Two developed languages, Bengali and Sindi resisted this irrational decision of the state. First riots broke out in Dacca when Mohammad Ali Jinnah declared that Urdu will be the national language in all the provinces. Two students died in these linguistic riots and Shaheed Chowk of Dacca was named in honor of these students. Jinnah had to take his decision back in case of East Bengal, but the coercion of Sindhi and other languages continued.
In addition to religion, imposition of Urdu and suppression of other languages became the corner stone of Pakistan ideology popular among Punjabi ruling classes and Urdu speaking immigrants. Suppression of Sindhi was more visible because it was the medium of education and the language of the state in 1947. Daily newspaper and other types of magazine and journals were very common in Sindhi at that time. Punjabi was in its infancy, however, the ruling elite was so paranoid by every language that smelled non Urdu, that a small Punjabi literary society in Lahore was declared a political party and was banned by Ayub Khan.
Despite the state suppression and the attacks of the Urdu crusaders of all sizes and shapes, Punjabi started attracting a small segment of urban intelligentsia. Dr. Faqir Mohammasd Faqir, Sharif Kunjahi were probably the early prose writers, however, several enlightened progressive intellectuals started writing in late fifties and early sixties. Mohammad Anwar (creator of cartoon Nanna in Pakistan Times) published a beautiful book of short stories and Najam Hussain Syed, besides writing poetry, introduced literary criticism in Punjabi during this period. Latter he wrote some short and long plays. Well known Urdu poets like Munir Niazi, Zafar Iqbal and many others started writing in Punjabi also. A basic infrastructure of Punjabi had come into being that could inspire the coming generations. However, the major qualitative change occurred after the Anti Ayub upsurge of late sixties. Several progressive activists were attracted towards Punjabi as a result of this mass politicizing. The largest progressive party in Punjab, Mazdoor Kissan Party, adopted Punjabi as its party language. Furthermore, its president, Maj. Mohammad Ishaque wrote two plays that were staged. The litrary atmosphere changed in such a way even star poets like Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi were felt an obligation to write in Punjabi. Bhutto government was quite receptive towards the right of national languages and it introduced Punjabi at M.A level in Punjab University. Latter Punjabi was introduced as an optional subject in several colleges in Punjab. It was offered as a subject for the competition examination through which the civil servants are recruited. However, Punjabi was not introduced at the elementary level which was more crucial. Central government also created Punjabi Adabi Board that has published several hundred books which were out of print for decades and some of them for centuries. Zia ul Haq's government did not role back these programs started by the earlier government, although it created an environment that was not conducive for the development of Punjabi.
In the preceding discussion. we have tried to show that
socio politico economic circumstances were more in the way of
development of Punjabi rather than a cooked conspiracy by one
part or the other. However, these conditions have changed
dramatically and Punjab is at the verge of accepting the language
of the land. This statement might be seen as day dreaming for the
eternal pessimists and skeptics but a scientific examination
shows otherwise. In the following section, I will try to give
some key indicators that have been associated with the
development of languages and have been lacking in Punjabi
(1) In our earlier discussion we noted that the socio plitico economic conditions affect the development of languages. The expansion of commerce and industry creates independent sectors and bulk of enlightened middle classes. Such conditions may not be necessary for the development of a language, however these conditions help the growth of the language. Punjab was traditionally a farm land with almost no industry at time of independence. Most of the population lived in self contained isolated village settlements. Urban centers were few and inhabited by the administrative bureaucracy and a small merchant class that was again dependent on agricultural communities. Punjab of today has sizable industrial infrastructure and commercial classes have been expanding. As a result, it has a large independent mined middle class a section of which has nationalistic inclinations. We will haste to add that, calvinism and hegemonic nationalism is still prevalent in Punjab, although it stands firmly behind Urdu at the expense of Punjabi.
Furthermore, the globalization of Pakistani economy, due to mass immigration into Middle East and the western countries and proliferation of information technology has increased the use of English. Nowadays, increasing number of lower middle class kids go to English medium schools that has diminished the value of Urdu as a medium of communication and as a process of gentrification. Now the shirwani and pajama are being replaced with jeans and western style jackets. It appears that English will become the language of business and state while Punjabi will fill the vacuum created by Urdu.
In essence the changing conditions have resulted in reconfiguration of social groups and economic classes. Unlike the past, Punjabi has become the `party language' in the gentry gatherings, that has added to its respectability. Furthermore, it has created a new political leadership that is culturally different from the traditional elite. Mr Abdul Rashid Bhatti and Mr Fazal Hussain Rahi are the early reflections of a political elite that is yet in the making. This elite is more indigenous and more supportive of national culture and language of Punjab. The emergence of such a political elite in Punjab has a dynamic affect on the traditional ideological alliances between different ethnic groups and nationalities.
It may not be empirically evident, nonetheless, emergence of MQM is also a related to new configurations of social groups in Pakistan and particularly in Punjab. Urdu speaking immigrants have realized that they have to protect their cultural and linguistic identity, that was taken for granted in the past. Inadvertently, it has made Punjabis to realize that they should find their own identity which cannot be found without owning one's culture and language.
(2) Media has also contributed towards the changes in perceptions. The most popular serials of Lahore TV are mostly those where the main characters represent Punjabi culture. To the irritation of Punjabi intelligentsia, the language of these character is Punjabiazed Urdu. However, such a Punjabiazed Urdu is Punjabi in the viewer's perception. More importantly, the main characters in the TV serials have replaced the tractional symbols like Nawab of UP etc. Punjabiazed Urdu is a transitory stage, partly dictated by market mechanism, however we know that mixing of Punjabi and Urdu has not succeeded in the past on literary level. Zafar Iqbal (in Gulaftab) and Afzal Jaafary did these experiment several years back, but they did not succeed in triggering any major trend. Furthermore, the structures of these languages are different from each other and cannot be reconciled. Ultimately, Punjabi will replace Punjabiazed Urdu.
Punjabi has been the choice language when the demand of an entertainment product is market dependent. This is the reason that Punjabi Film has outnumbered Urdu films by a staggering margin. Revolution in audio video technology has also changed the market conditions in other forms of arts. Punjabi folk singers and semi classical singers have started dominating the market. Since the popularity of artists does not depend on the state sponsored media, the market oriented forces have taken over. Shalimar Company or EMI produces and commercializes those recordings which have a larger market. Now, the ghazal singers on a retreat while the folk and kafi singers in Punjabi and Sindhis are the best sellers. The situation has changed so dramatically, that even the best classical singers like Ustad Salamat Ali Khan are obliged to use Punjabi kafi or other verses in rendering different raags. It is not the commoners who listen Atta Ullah Aisa Khalvi in the buses and vans but the educated elites also listens more of Pathana Khan and less of Mehdi Hasan. Incidently, Mr Bhatti, the MPA from Rai Wind also reported in the interview with Maan Booli that he kept listening Pathana Khan's kafis for two years that changed his perspective about the importance of Punjabi.
(3) Urdu language has been patronized by Pakistani state on all levels. However, despite these efforts, it has not been able to make it suitable for the expression and articulation of modern branches of knowledge. It has inherent limitations and lacks dynamism that make a language to create new word and phraseology as the needs change. The main problem is that (a) its structure are taken from Persian and Arabic and therefore, it has go back to Persian Arabic dictionaries to find proper terminology for the new needs (b) It lacks mass participation that enriches the language. Most of the words added to a language come from the production process. Since it is not the language of working masses in Pakistan, it is deprived of this life source for a language. Therefore, it will not be unreasonable to argue that Urdu has not and will not be able to fulfill the needs of a changing society. Furthermore, some knowledge of Persian is required for the appreciation of Urdu literature. Iqbal, Faiz and Fraz can be enjoyed only if one has a reasonable grooming in Persian. With the passage of time, Persian is going out of circulation in Punjab. As a result, the number of people who can appreciate niceties of Urdu language are dwindling with every new generation. It is possible that, Faiz or Fraz will be remembered in Punjab as much as the great Persian poets of seventeenth century of North India. After all, we should remember that for almost ten centuries, Persian was the only language that was used by the elite of this area. Did they ever thought of Lahore of 1990s where the ruling elite knows all other languages but Persian? In my opinion, Punjabi, will replace Urdu, the way Urdu replaced Persian. (4) The quality and quantity of Punjabi writing has increased manifolds in last two decades. Now, there are several emerging novelist and short story writers. Enough material now exist for a Punjabi reader which was absent two decades ago. Most importantly, a daily Punjabi newspaper was started from Lahore and remained in circulation for almost two years. It was very well received among the readers, however, it cold not be continued due to financial difficulties. Furthermore, the management consisted of activists who lacked organizational skills. Their efforts proved it beyond doubt, that if proper resources are made available, Punjabi media will be more viable than its competitive languages. It should be noted that except two Urdu daily newspapers, most of the others, with huge staffs, are running on state subsidies. Furthermore, the most successful newspapers are dependent upon the advertisement which are mostly given and controlled by the government. Therefore, if state stops subsidizing all newspapers or starts supporting Punjabi media, we will have a level field in which Punjabi newspapers will be more successful than others. It is a matter of time, that venture capital in Punjab is going to discover this huge potential market which is already known to film makers. It has been observed that major transformation in the history of a languages are associated with writers who are enlightened, reformist/revolutionary in their thinking, who have strong command of language and are persistent to continue their work in all circumstances. Such intellectual usually, create a sustainable network of writers and activists who can take the movement of the language forward. Rabindar Nath Tagoor, in Bengali, played this role. He would not have exaggerate if he had claimed that his language was not developed but he developed it. Punjabi has several committed scholars and creative writers. However, fortunately, Najam Hussain Syed, is one of those writers who have not only inspired a whole generation of writers, he has created a conceptual framework and a network of intelligentsia that can carry the burden for a long time. (5) There are some negative indicators that point out that Punjabi is going to be a major language of this area. The division between Sariaki and Punjabi indicates the growing up process for both the languages. Thirty years back, when Punjabi was considered a closed case, there were no apprehension on the part of the intelligentsia of the western Punjab. However, as the possibility of Punjabi being a realistic alternative in this region has improved, western Punjab has started differentiating itself as a separate entity distinguished from Punjabi. I agree with Balraj Puri, an intellectual and journalist of Jammun that" the friction between Punjabi and Sariaki shows that both are reaching an age of maturity. When the children get older, they go their own way .. Such a separation is a process of growing up and one should not be scared of it". CONCLUSIONS Our search shows that the progress of Punjabi was hindered mostly by internal factors. The conspiracy theory that blames the Britishers and the Urdu speaking does not explain the phenomenon. Punjab was a favored region in the British empire, however, its language was ignored for reasons to be discovered yet. The domination of Urdu was not a religious phenomenon because there were more non Muslim Urdu writers than Muslim Urdu writers before 1947. Lahore's approximation to Dehli, dissipations of Punjabi nationalism due to historical circumstances and lack of independent enlightened social groups can be identified as a partial explanation of the neglect of Punjabi. The situation after 1947 has changed where Punjabi is used for all practical purposes in East Punjab. A new configuration of social and political groups are more helpful for the progress of Punjabi. Punjabi has out shined other languages in Punjab where the market forces are in control, however, the state patronage in form of open and hidden subsidies to other languages has a negative impact on Punjabi. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that Punjabi is ready to become the language of Punjab, if the state intervention in form of patronage and subsidizing, directly and indirectly, of other languages is terminated. Furthermore, the socio political condition are ripe for the upsurge of Punjabi, even if the state does not change its course voluntarily. This argument is further strengthened by the fact that Punjabi language has developed an intellectual infrastructure required for the historical role it is destined to play. | <urn:uuid:4a0dad84-5cc9-431c-90af-f40c4080ccd9> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://apnaorg.com/articles/manzur/pstatus2.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560282140.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095122-00124-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.971479 | 3,365 | 3.25 | 3 |
Goodman, Rodney M. and Higgins, Charles M. and Miller, John W. and Smyth, Padhraic (1992) Rule-based neural networks for classification and probability estimation. Neural Computation, 4 (6). pp. 781-804. ISSN 0899-7667. http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechAUTHORS:GOOnc92
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In this paper we propose a network architecture that combines a rule-based approach with that of the neural network paradigm. Our primary motivation for this is to ensure that the knowledge embodied in the network is explicitly encoded in the form of understandable rules. This enables the network's decision to be understood, and provides an audit trail of how that decision was arrived at. We utilize an information theoretic approach to learning a model of the domain knowledge from examples. This model takes the form of a set of probabilistic conjunctive rules between discrete input evidence variables and output class variables. These rules are then mapped onto the weights and nodes of a feedforward neural network resulting in a directly specified architecture. The network acts as parallel Bayesian classifier, but more importantly, can also output posterior probability estimates of the class variables. Empirical tests on a number of data sets show that the rule-based classifier performs comparably with standard neural network classifiers, while possessing unique advantages in terms of knowledge representation and probability estimation.
|Additional Information:||© 1992 Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Received 19 April 1991; accepted 26 March 1992. This work is supported in part by Pacific Bell, in part by the Army Research Office under Contract DAAL03-89-K-0126, and in part by DARPA under contract AFOSR-90-0199. Part of this research was carried out by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, under a contract with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The authors thank David Aha of U.C. Irvine for providing the voting data set, and Olvi Mangasarian of the University of Wisconsin for providing the medical diagnosis data.|
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Fortify Software announced the extension of its Fortify Defender solution for applications written in the .NET language.
Fortify Defender’s sophisticated technology requires minimal overhead and can be applied to any J2EE or .NET custom Web application, even those where source code is unavailable. It protects against both known and unknown attacks by using multiple detection algorithms, including rule, behavioural and anomaly-based techniques to identify important and potentially harmful security events. Customers can apply Fortify Defender in a short period of time and can rely on it to provide a great deal of protection.
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Warrantless mail search may be allowed
Civil libertarians alarmed; White House says stance is no change in policy
NBC News and news services
Updated: 8:17 p.m. ET Jan 4, 2007
WASHINGTON - A statement attached to postal legislation by President Bush last month may have opened the way for the government to open mail without a warrant.
The White House denies any change in policy, but civil libertarians are alarmed, saying the government has never publicly claimed that power before.
Federal law has long required a search warrant to open first class mail unless postal inspectors suspect it contains something dangerous, like a bomb or a hazardous chemical, reports NBC News' Pete Williams.
But in signing a postal bill just before Christmas, President Bush said federal law also gives the government authority to open the mail "for foreign intelligence collection."
White House spokesman Tony Snow said that's nothing new. “All this is saying is that there are provisions at law for — in exigent circumstances — for such inspections. It has been thus. This is not a change in law, this is not new.”
"What the signing statement indicates is what present law allows, in making it clear what the provisions are," Snow said Thursday in his daily briefing.
But members of Congress — Republicans and Democrats alike — say that's not what they intended the law to do. And they call it another example of a president claiming new legal authority while signing a bill into law.
“I was really surprised. There was absolutely nothing in the Postal Reform bill that in any way diminished or changed the privacy protections for domestic sealed mail,” Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said.
The law requires government agents to get warrants to open first-class letters.
But when Bush signed the Postal Reform act, he added a statement saying that his administration would construe that provision “in a manner consistent, to the maximum extent permissible, with the need to conduct searches in exigent circumstances. ...”
“The signing statement raises serious questions whether he is authorizing opening of mail contrary to the Constitution and to laws enacted by Congress,” said Ann Beeson, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union. “What is the purpose of the signing statement if it isn’t that?”
She said the group is planning to file request for information on how this exception will be used and also asking whether it has already been used to open mail.
Schumer critical of action
Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., also criticized Bush’s action.
“Every American wants foolproof protection against terrorism. But history has shown it can and should be done within the confines of the Constitution. This last-minute, irregular and unauthorized reinterpretation of a duly passed law is the exact type of maneuver that voters so resoundingly rejected in November,” Schumer said.
The ACLU’s Beeson noted that there has been an exception allowing postal inspectors to open items they believe might contain a bomb.
“His signing statement uses language that’s broader than that exception,” she said.
Bush uses the phrase “exigent circumstances”: “The question is what does that mean and why has he suddenly putting this in writing if this isn’t a change in policy,” Beeson said.
In addition to suspecting a bomb or getting a warrant, the law allows postal officials to open letters that can’t be delivered as addressed — but only to determine if they can find a correct address or a return address.
Bush has issued at least 750 signing statements during his presidency, more than all other presidents combined, according to the American Bar Association.
Reserving the right to make changes
Typically, presidents have used signing statements for such purposes as instructing executive agencies how to carry out new laws.
Bush’s statements often reserve the right to revise, interpret or disregard laws on national security and constitutional grounds.
“That non-veto hamstrings Congress because Congress cannot respond to a signing statement,” ABA president Michael Greco has said. The practice, he added, “is harming the separation of powers.”
The president’s action was first reported by the New York Daily News.
The full signing statement said:
“The executive branch shall construe subsection 404(c) of title 39, as enacted by subsection 1010(e) of the act, which provides for opening of an item of a class of mail otherwise sealed against inspection, in a manner consistent, to the maximum extent permissible, with the need to conduct searches in exigent circumstances, such as to protect human life and safety against hazardous materials, and the need for physical searches specifically authorized by law for foreign intelligence collection.”
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On a sunny autumn afternoon in Chicago’s Grand Crossing neighborhood, a stylist for Burberry fitted artist Theaster Gates in a taupe trench coat and floppy hat and a photographer snapped a few pics. The coat came off as quickly as it went on, and the Burberry crew rushed off to meet their next living mannequin in another part of the city. Gates was enlisted to pose for the British luxury brand’s worldwide ad campaign, “Art of the Trench,” which focused particularly on Chicago art mavens to coincide with the grand opening of its Michigan Avenue flagship superstore.
I was originally dismayed to see Chicago’s much beloved new artist/activist compromise his public image by parading a $900 jacket through one of Chicago’s poorest neighborhoods. But, Burberry’s brand campaign doesn’t necessarily negate Gates’ own campaign, in which he has done the important work of transforming this blighted South Side neighborhood, at 69th Street and Dorchester, into an experimental community center for black culture; rather, the Burberry ad announces Gates’ alignment with the private-wealth economic system that originally ruined this neighborhood and makes his revitalization project possible. Ironic, yes, but self-assuredly so.
Despite the lack of both governmental and philanthropic funds to make Grand Crossing a better, more livable community, Gates has had to raise awareness, and funds, by channeling attention first to luxury ware such as contemporary art and fashion and then to his community projects. It’s a bait and switch. If you’ve ever seen Gates perform, you know that his charisma is most convincing and effective in front of wealthy art collectors at the top art fairs, not on stage during university lectures and panel discussions. Like the best fundraisers, Gates knows how to tap the high society funny bone in the right places to make it believe that it kicks of its own accord.
“I don’t think that I’m engaged in artistic production at all. I am involved in meaning-making,” Gates recently said in an interview, and Gates surely knows the value of an image like this, in spite of his subtly awkward pose and forced smile. The Burberry coat is not, after all, incongruent with Gates’ plan. Does he wish for Grand Crossing residents to be able to afford Burberry? Perhaps yes, for the brand signifies frivolous wealth beyond normal needs, and success, and happiness. If we believe Gates’ activist intentions to be true and honest, then the image of Burberry on his shoulders at 69th and Dorchester reveals his smart strategy, to play the game, to lure money with money. (Jason Foumberg) | <urn:uuid:5f7dfe97-f3f6-49ad-b88f-5c734ba3f7e2> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://art.newcity.com/2012/12/04/art-break-the-emperors-new-trench-coat/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281151.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00110-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.963057 | 568 | 1.835938 | 2 |
The title of the song, "Forever Young", and the messages in the song
reflect the thoughts of a parent, no matter how old a child is, to a parent
the child will always be forever young.
Forever Young |
Come, let us sing for joy.
Why Not You |
But he then his passion for music took over. While he had his ups and downs,
worked with different bands, he had a desire to create his own music.
But it was a music that was unlike others.
Yanni in Words
Worship in the form of music has a beautiful sound to God. The Bible states
this many times. So open not only your heart to God but sing songs of praise
Listening to your favourite music or listening to something calming
and relaxing can help you to unwind after a difficult day, or after a
particularly bad marketing meeting.
Rebecca Turner, The Stress Cure
Music is a language that soothes the heart, and is certainly a
good method of taking your focus away from your frustrations.
Melinda Bauer, Managing Emotions
Listen to uplifting tracks, and songs about success – and
you can't help but want to work harder!
AJ Winters, The Motivation Switch
Music could be considered food for the soul; it can relax,
motivate and put you in a positive frame of mind.
Positive Attitude |
I believe the music we hear at Christmas can be a powerful tool
used to soften our hearts toward God, preparing us for what He might
choose to reveal during our time spent with Him.
Christine Trevino, Experience Christmas
I’m grateful that I have ears to hear the sound of wind in the trees, of laughter, of music,
that I have eyes to see the splendors of our natural world, a heart that
quickens to kindness and gets sad when I witness or experience despair.
Noelle C. Nelson, Happy Healthy…Dead
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I don’t trust the Zodiac. The Tarot isn’t too different from a Rorschach test. Even less metaphysical personality systems like the Myers-Briggs test and the Enneagram fail to impress me.
All these systems promise to give a map of the most complicated regions of the universe we know of: the human mind. More poetically: the human soul. For various reasons, each falls short. But there’s one framework that’s garnered my trust.
In the ‘90s, Jungian psychologists Robert L. Moore and Douglas Gillette wanted to understand the so-called crisis of masculinity. They wanted to know why so many men seem to act like boys? Their diagnosis was that in modern society there’s been a deterioration of initiatory practices meant to shepherd a boy into healthy masculinity. Based on the work of Carl Jung, they identified what they believed to be the four archetypes, or primal kinds, of mature masculinity: the King, Warrior, Magician, and Lover.
These archetypes, they argued, are present within every man, but not every man embodies them fully or in a healthy way. The four corresponding boyhood archetypes must be transcended, ideally with guidance during initiatory practices. After boyhood, though, the trials continue. The shadow poles of each mature archetype must be appropriately integrated. The shadow King may be a tyrannical father or boss, the shadow Magician a manipulator, the shadow Warrior an aggressive sadist or a masochistic workaholic, the shadow Lover a clingy boyfriend or Don Juan.
Moore and Gillette published a series of books describing the system during the mythopoetic men’s movement of the ‘80s and ‘90s, influencing groups like the ManKind Project (MKP) and other initiatory men’s groups and retreats that sought to offer a vision of strong and healthy masculinity.
Although these archetypes were developed with an eye toward men, they can (with some alteration) be adapted to serve as a general framework for healthy adulthood. Adapted descriptions of the four mature archetypes are as follows:
The Sovereign is the seat of inner authority. Like a good King or Queen, a person channeling the Sovereign energy gathers community around themselves, creates a sense of security, and helps others see their inherent worth. A Sovereign serves and protects their realm—be it their family, business, or community—and as a result it prospers.
The Warrior acts courageously and decisively. They have a transpersonal commitment to a cause larger than themselves—often in service of the Sovereign’s realm mentioned above. They are aware death is imminent and therefore engage fully and energetically in life. Not necessarily a war-maker, the warrior may be an artist, an activist, a businessperson, scientist, etc.; they destroy what needs to be destroyed so something fresh, more alive, may appear.
The Magician is a wise-man or wise-woman. They understand the hidden dynamics of the human psyche, and others come to them with their problems and pains. A master of transformation, a Magician holds space for others to grow and heal. They study and share their wisdom with others and feel at home in the mystery of the cosmos.
The Lover has an appetite for life. They love themselves fully and have no doubt of their own lovability. They similarly delight in others’ beauty. The Lover takes joy in existence and can weep at both beauty and tragedy. At the highest level they feel no separation from the object of their love, be it another person, an animal, nature, or all of creation.
Each of these archetypes is a shortcut: a single word or image that combines many complex ideas into a distinct way of moving through the world that’s as much felt as it is thought. We may walk into a room like a Queen or confront a difficult task with the nobility of a Warrior. We can intuitively channel these concepts to alter the way we hold our bodies, think, speak, and relate to others.
The map is not the territory, however. That is to say, a map of the psyche is not the same as the actual structure of the psyche. Yet as maps of the soul go, I’ve found this to be by far the most useful.
One reason for this practicality is the SWML framework has simplicity on its side. Dividing the human psyche into distinct “types” is a lot like carving a pie. You can cut it into four pieces, seven, twelve, twenty-four. The amount of pie remains the same with a greater or fewer number of slices to keep track of.
What’s more, unlike astrology, Myers-Briggs, the Enneagram, and similar systems, the SWML framework doesn’t try to pigeonhole a person’s multifaceted and constantly changing personality into singular boxes (i.e., a Gemini, an INFJ, or a type “2”). Rather, Moore and Gillette emphasize that every individual is always a mixture of four archetypes. It does not arbitrarily reduce a person to just one “type” but challenges us to integrate them all—something few other systems do.
This is not a perfect system, however, and I have my own critiques. Some of the details seem arbitrary (is the opposite of the boyhood Dreamer the Mama’s Boy?) or rooted in what feel like antiquated Freudian concepts. Some might—justifiably—take issue with whether a framework developed for men can be applied to women or non-binary individuals.
Goddesses in Everywoman: Powerful Archetypes in Women’s Lives by Jean Shinoda Bolen takes a similar approach but focuses on women’s archetypes—identifying seven. Others attempt a direct female parallel to Moore and Gillette’s framework, proposing Queen, Mother, Wise-Woman, Lover. (Though equating the archetypes of Mother and Warrior may or may not make sense, depending who you ask.)
Ultimately, I’m less interested in who has the “right” map but which is most useful. Each personality system—astrology included—can be used for personal reflection and development. The SWML framework provides a clear vision of healthy maturity. It emphasizes humanity (Lover), wisdom (Magician), action (Warrior), and agency (Sovereign). Is it the real structure of the psyche? I’m not sure, but I encourage you to try it. I’ve found it works better for me than many other systems that attempt the same thing. And to quote Jung, “what’s real is what works.”
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Is Giving Your Kids An Allowance A Bad Idea? [Poll]
Teaching your kids about the value of money is important, but what is the best way to do it?
One popular way is to give kids an allowance, but the experts disagree on whether or not an allowance is a good idea.
Do you think an allowance is a good way to teach kids about money?
Every family and child is different when it comes to money. Take a look at some ideas below, then let us know what you think.
Should an allowance be tied to chores or given with no conditions?
Some experts think that it’s important to make this connection so that kids learn the relationship between work and pay. Others say that kids should have a responsibility to help with housework, above and beyond any financial incentive.
The great allowance debate roars on, and may have moved to a whole new level with a personal-finance scholar’s recent assertion that a “regular, unconditional allowance may be akin to cruelty to children.”
As a teaching tool, allowance isn’t just ineffective — it’s detrimental. So says Lewis Mandell, professor emeritus of finance and managerial economics at SUNY Buffalo.
What age to begin?
No particular age is best for every kid, but consider starting an allowance by the time a child is 10 years old. By then, most kids have had experience making thoughtful spending decisions but still look to parents for guidance.
Kindergarten or first grade is the right time to start an allowance. By this time, your child may have a school store to visit where he or she can buy pencils or other supplies. If not, chances are he or she will have plenty of exposure—through you—to other places to shop. Grocery stores, drug stores, dollar stores…all are full of things your child will be able to afford.
And, of course, there’s an app for managing your kids’ allowance.
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5 Things to Learn from the Movie ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’
Critics will view this Ben Stiller movie, ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty‘ from various angles and present you with deep analysis on the theme, subject, performances and I don’t know what all they bring in to make their piece long and meaty.
I on the other hand would just like to mention 5 things we all should learn from this movie. Most of us are well aware of these 5 things, but from time to time we tend to forget them or ignore them. So here is something to refresh and remind us of life’s oldest formula to success and happiness.
1. Dreaming is Important
I have attended many personality development sessions, speech improving classes, participated in leadership programs and various other seminars that teaches us to be a better human being. Of all the wisdom given to us, the one thing common in everyone’s curriculum is the concept of ‘Dreaming’. They all say, dreaming is important, dreaming gives you a vision of your future. You have to see yourself in a picture 10 years from now.
It all sounds dramatic but honestly it takes quite a significant about of time to realize the Dreaming part of those teachings. Initially we all take such guiding lessons as entertainment. Only in time we realize the importance of Dream — A Vision.
Ben Stiller’s character, Walter Mitty, dreams of many things he wants to do in his life. He got the first gear right and it acts as an invitation to our destiny to bring on the next… This is how our Almighty works.
2. Chasing Dreams is Even More Important
You are the person who is dreaming day and night. You are seeing a vision of betterment for yourself and the society. Well you are no different; we all are on the same track. What sets you apart is when you begin the pursuit of your dream — the pursuit of happiness. One has to go through hell in chasing the dream — trying to make the vision a reality.
Takes a second to have a dream and years to realize it. The race has begun. Chase your dream and beat it at the finish line.
To find that one negative Ben Stiller goes through an epic journey of a lifetime. He is not ready to stop until he accomplishes his mission. All this time what dreams and visions he was imagining, he is now turning them into reality.
3. Adventure is a Must
Adventure is embedded in our DNA. There is no soul in the world who is afraid of a little adventure. Even the people who say they are not adrenaline junky, are dying from inside to do something adventurous. Its the logic of mind that they don’t let go… and bow down to the fear the heart stimulates.
In life, adventure is must. Its the most effective way that brings the best in you. Makes you realize the unseen value of life — that higher level you didn’t know existed…
What Walter Mitty (Ben Stiller) keeps dreaming about something awesome, truly goes after it and lives an adventurous thrilling expedition. His personality blooms up and he becomes the phrase, ‘Just be yourself’.. ‘Your True Self’.
4. Why Not to Give Up
In the lost scriptures of ancient India, there is a simple saying about the human mind and body. A person will excel in any task he undertakes for all the right reasons instantly, over the wrong ones. Let me illustrate with an anecdote. There is a guy I know who use to like a girl in his college. He had sweet feelings for her but never took a moment to express his fondness for her. It was not that he was afraid but he felt he was not suitable for her. The only cause for him to think so was his over weight built. He gave a shot at working out and getting back in shape. In a year, there was no significant improvement. Years passed; this chapter was closed. And one day I met him near my residence. I could hardly recognize him. He had lost tremendous weight and was lean now. When we got talking, he narrated me what he felt all this time. He said that in a bid to woe her, he was trying to get in shape. But when that phase passed, he started working out only to make himself happy; to make himself proud of what he has created. He attained the results in just 6 months.
There is a fine line between the right and wrong reasons. The moment you hit a wall and lean on the feeling of giving up, you need to push through that wall; for success lies just beyond it. Its the only fastest way to reach for the heavenly glory.
We all start from the level zero and ascent slowly up the ladder. To reach the top level, it takes time, patience and a pinch of faith.
In the chase to find Sean O’Connell (Sean Penn), Walter Mitty (Ben Stiller) comes across many difficult situations. Some even gigantic enough to make him turn back. But his determination to find Sean is so unshakable, he dives through all the challenges and only keeps moving forward.
5. The Answer Lies Just Under the Nose
The game play of karma is a funny one. Many a time the answer to our problem is right under our nose. Just because our eyes cannot see that area we tend to ramble here and there in search of solution. Call it God’s ingenuity or his miracle, its the mystery in finding these answers that takes us on life altering endeavors. Teaches us about the higher value of life and fellowship; and brings us back home right where the answer always was. Only the journey we set on to seek, makes us wise enough to understand these answers.
Walter Mitty finds the film negative right at home, in the gift he was presented with; the message had mentioned look inside (for the negative) but Walter mistook it to be some quote related to the motto of Life magazine. His mistake takes him on a ride of his lifetime. Makes him a better human being and life brings him back home to the one thing he was looking for (negative). Only this time, he is a New Man. | <urn:uuid:d45c6f21-b9d2-4082-86d5-4027dd9e7bdc> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.wanderlustbiker.com/5-things-learn-movie-the-secret-life-of-walter-mitty/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280730.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00244-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.969121 | 1,296 | 1.5625 | 2 |
This book is based on collective research carried out during the 1980s. This edition appears ten years after the original publication in French. Since then we have experienced many changes. In the late decade, disciplines have changed, as have the societies being researched. The outbreak of AIDS in Africa and the industrial world is not the least of these major and influential changes. The reader today will be sensitive to these changes and this research maintains its value as an intellectual endeavour and a useful model.
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Students from Rzeszów win the Mars rovers competition again
Legendary Rover Team from Rzeszów University of Technology for the second time won the prestigious race Mars rovers competition - University Rover Challenge, which ended in the US. Third place went to the team Continuum from the University of Wroclaw.
University Rover Challenge (URC) is a prestigious international competition of Mars rover built by students from all over the world. Students competed on 2 - 4 June in the American desert in Utah near the Mars base analogue MDRS. Among the 28 teams from all over the world there were seven teams from Poland.
First place in the competition - as in 2015 - took the Legendary Rover Team from Rzeszów University of Technology. In five URC competitions the students scored more than 450 points.
Rzeszów University of Technology team, which took part in the competition, has eight members (one woman and seven men). The core team consists of students of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics. In an interview with PAP after the success of Rzeszów students, dean of the faculty Prof. Jarosław Sęp joked that these competitions are slowly becoming Polish specialty. "It is not a coincidence, if it happens for a second time in a row, and the competition does not get weaker, quite the opposite" - he said.
He stressed that he was very happy about this success and the fact that such students come to Rzeszów University of Technology. "Because it's an extraordinary joy and pride for Rzeszów University of Technology. This is where this team of students was formed, this is where the winning concept was created" - said Sęp.
He said that university employees try to support students in their activities, "but without their personal commitment, their passion such success would certainly not be possible".
In second place - with 368 points - was the WSU Everett Engineering Club team from US Washington State University. Third place on the podium took another Polish team: Continuum from the University of Wroclaw, who scored more than 340 points.
Among the best fourteen teams, which competed in the Ares finals, there were three more Polish teams. In fifth place were Raptors from Lodz University of Technology, #next team from Bialystok University of Technology was seventh, and MS Rover Team from the Czestochowa University of Technology took tenth place.
Grzegorz Granosik, Lodz University of Technology professor and supervisor of the Raptors team classified in fifth place told PAP that the competition took place "under extreme conditions, the temperature reached 100 deg. F (approx. 37.7 deg. C - PAP), and cloudless sky and rocky surroundings did not give respite". In his view, the competition was at a high level, as evidenced by the very small score differences between the second and tenth places.
"The competition not only tested the technical potential of the robots, but also team members' knowledge of the geology of Mars. We were surprised by specialist interview with the judges in the research competition concerning the study of soil samples. However, our final result in this category turned out to be pretty good. On the other hand, in the terrain traversing competition we stuck to the prepared strategy of traversing the hilly and rocky desert terrain, which gave us the full set of points with the best time. Our debut in the competition of this magnitude has been a success, and we consider the fifth place a challenge for the next year" - he concluded.
In this year's University Rover Challenge - for the first time in the history of the competition - teams were assigned to participate in one of the two finals. In the Ares finals were the teams that scored highest in the earlier semifinals. The teams competing in the second finals Phobos received worse result in the semifinals and battled for places in the second half of the competition table.
Best in the Phobos finals was American Mars Rover Design Team from the Missouri University of Science & Technology. Second place went to the team Rovata of Chungnam National University in South Korea. Third place went to Polish team: Project Scorpio from Wroclaw University of Technology. SKA Robotics from Warsaw University of Technology finished fourteenth.
Teams from Polish universities compete in the URC since 2009. Polish students had their first success in 2011, when the rover Magma2 built at Białystok University of Technology took the top of the podium. Students from Białystok University of Technology won again in 2013 and 2014 year with the rovers Hyperion and Hyperion 2.
In 2015, for the first time the Legendary Rover Team from Rzeszów University of Technology won the competition. Third place went to the team Scorpio from Wroclaw University of Technology, and the fourth to the rover #next built by students from Białystok University of Technology. Among the top ten teams, as many as five teams were Polish.
The success of Polish students in building the Mars rovers has contributed, among others, to granting Poland the right to host the European Rover Challenge - European edition of the University Rover Challenge. In 2016, the event will be held on 10 - 13 September at the Exhibition and Congress Centre in Jasionka (Podkarpackie).
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Everyone experiences time differently. Some trace it, others go with the flow or revel in anticipation. An artist documents. On November 27, the gallery Meno Niša is presenting The Time Catcher, an exhibition of paintings by the National Prize winning artist Gintaras Makarevičius.
The Time Catcher is a painting exhibition about painting, according to the curator Sonata Baliuckaitė: “Even though Makarevičius eschews representation and focuses on capturing states of being, the creative process itself, you do encounter in his canvases, depending on the time of looking, characters, you can read and fit stories. This exhibition includes some video art, which is more readily associated with capturing time. In this case, however, what Makarevičius documents is, once again, painting.”
The artist examines how to join an image with a feeling or a thought and why it matters. “The language of painting has its own grammar. It cannot be read either in words or sentences, but, clearly, it can be experienced and understood. Painting is the art form that is most closely linked to the maker, since it can contain his psychophysic information and at the same time act as therapy, allowing one to stop time,” Makarevičius says.
Makarevičius is a graduate of Vilnius Academy of Arts (1988-1994) where he studied painting, although his debut in the art scene in the 1990s was as a maker of installations, objects and documentary film. Makarevičius’ more explicit introduction as a painter happened two years ago with the show Surrender (curated by Julija Dailidėnaitė), at the VDA exhibition hall Titanikas, and this year his Man. Nature. History was shown in the art fair ArtVilnius’18.
Makareivčius’ artistic production includes stage set design, making him one of the leading figures in the field, designing sets in Lithuania and abroad. For his stage work, Makarevičius has been awarded three Golden Stage Crosses and, in 2017, he received the National Prize for Culture and Art.
Makarevičius has been recognised beyond Lithuania’s borders, too. He has participated in a number of prestigious contemporary art exhibitions, including the contemporary art biennial Manifesta 4 in Germany (2002) and La Rochelle International Film Festival in France (2005). In 2008, Makarevičius was awarded one of the most important documentary filmmaking accolades, the main prize of the Lugano film festival for his documentary Winter Parallels.
Makarevičius’ works are in the collections of KIASMA contemporary art museum in Finland, MO Museum in Vilnius and a number of private collectors. Makarevičius’ 1990s installation Hair I, II, III, IV is exhibited in the National Gallery of Art.
The Time Catcher will run until January 11, 2019. The gallery Meno Niša is open Tuesdays to Fridays 12 – 6 PM and Saturdays 12 – 4 PM.
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