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How do I... Use threading to increase performance in C#? (Part 1)
Threading is commonly used by developers to increase the performance of applications. However, if used incorrectly threading can have the exact opposite effect. Bad threading logic can actually slow down an application, or worse, cause an application to have inconsistent exceptions. There really isn't much to be worried about though if you plan ahead and take the correct precautions. Zach Smith shows you some examples on how to use threading in C# and how to protect yourself while using threading.
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"Lives unworthy of life."
Language is a powerful predictor of outcomes. The ways in which we speak of an event or a person or a group of others reflects societal feelings and beliefs. Words dictate worthiness or unworthiness; they value and devalue.
At a macro level, language labels have been used throughout history to isolate, marginalize, and endanger. They have been villainously used to justify the burning of countless women as witches at the stake and conduct unethical medical research on the mentally retarded. Language has been used to justify genocide, infanticide, and eldercide. The old adage 'sticks and stones may break my bones but...' could not be more false. Language can be used in a way that threatens the lives of millions. It can also be used to persecute just one person, sentencing her to a life of loneliness and despair.
On a micro level, society foists labels on us all. Whether or not we are slapped with a label that will cause us to be hated or targeted by others is not always predictable in a society. In Western culture, our use of language results in less obviously draconic outcomes for those individuals who are not of the assigned norm. Still, this social sequestration and stigmatization exists, from school playgrounds to corporate America. It even exists within the world of the bereaved.
Ken Doka is known for his work on disenfrachised losses. These are losses deemed by society as unworthy of grief, or those that are somehow justified by the relative actions or inactions of a person. Suicide is one type of disenfranchised loss. Others may view the death of a 21-year-old to suicide as somehow less worthy of public sympathy because of the implications of self-infliction. Another disenfrachised loss includes deaths of young children deemed preventable. For example, if a two-year-old drowns under the watch of his father, others may (cruelly) assign blame to him, offering less sympathy as passive punishment for his perceived neglect. Stillbirth, called the invisible or silent death, is yet another disenfranchised loss, as people often categorize this tragedy as unworthy of the same degree of grief responses as the death "of a real child," while mistakenly believing that a parent's love is commensurate with a child's age. The death of a developmentally challenged child will also bring disenfrachisement, as others wrongfully believe that the parents are "better off", no longer sacrificing their could-be-life of leisure to care for a handicapped child.
Mostly, these labels we assign- self-inflicted, preventable, silent, handicapped- come from a place of sheer ignorance, misinformation, and, in some cases, fear. Unfortunately, people suffer when they are marginalized; they suffer far beyond just their loss. They suffer as a result of social outcasting, and this leper-effect has dire consequences for individuals, families, and society.
William James said that to be alone is one of the greatest evils for a human being. Being targeted by others as unworthy- whether it is because of the color of our skin, our religious beliefs, the clothes we wear, our sexuality, or our experiences of grief- does not only affect the person or group being targeted. When we act against another, we act against ourselves. When we disregard another, we disregard ourselves. Compassion for all. Kindness to everyone. In it's best state, language should express love, acceptance, and tolerance, not hate and rejection.
"Man did not weave the web of life - he is merely a strand in it.
Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself."
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How did it become normal, or for that matter even acceptable, to refer to medical patients as ‘consumers’? The relationship between patient and doctor used to be considered something special, almost sacred. Now politicians and supposed reformers talk about the act of receiving care as if it were no different from a commercial transaction, like buying a car.
Krugman here taps into the antediluvian hostility toward bourgeois modes of providing for one’s self and one’s family. This ancient prejudice holds that ‘mere’ commerce might be acceptable to govern the production and distribution of trifles such as candy and cars, but it’s too crass for goods and services that tradition or elites declare should be untainted by such sordid, competitive activities.
If consumer choice isn’t the ultimate driver of health-care supply, however, what – or who – will be its ultimate driver? Health-care suppliers? Congress? Government bureaucrats? Princeton dons?
Admittedly, the politically engineered wedge separating the receipt of health-care services from the responsibility for paying for these services creates problems. But the best way to address these problems is to remove the wedge rather than to arrogantly suggest that some mysterious transcendent force will more reliably look after individuals’ health-care needs than will those individuals themselves as they operate in markets in which insurers and physicians must compete for consumer dollars. | <urn:uuid:8c84365c-060c-4cbf-a9f3-1f8e3ab6ba73> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://cafehayek.com/2011/04/but-not-sufficiently-sacred-for-physicians-to-work-for-free.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279933.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00124-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.969746 | 290 | 2.078125 | 2 |
Key security features in Skype for Business Server 2015
Topic Last Modified: 2016-03-28
Skype for Business Server 2015 includes several security features, including server-to-server authentication, role-based access control, and centralized storage of configuration data.
This article provides a high level overview of Skype for Business Server 2015 security.
Security is a very broad topic. Security reaches across every feature of Skype for Business Server 2015 as well as databases, services, and hardware that make up a Skype for Business Server ecosystem. This article outlines some of the features in Skype for Business Server 2015 in particular that are designed for security.
Skype for Business Server 2015 provides two tools to facilitate planning and design and to reduce the chance of mis-configuring Skype for Business Server components.
Topology Planning Tool automates much of the topology design process. You can export the results from the Planning Tool to Topology Builder, which is the tool that is required to install each server running Skype for Business Server 2015.
Topology Builder stores all configuration information in the Central Management store.
For details about these tools, see Skype for Business Server 2015 Management Tools and Plan for your Skype for Business Server 2015 deployment.
In Skype for Business Server 2015, configuration data about servers and services is part of the Central Management store. The Central Management store provides a robust, schematized storage of the data needed to define, set up, maintain, administer, describe, and operate a Skype for Business Server deployment. It also validates the data to ensure configuration consistency. All changes to this configuration data happen at the Central Management store, eliminating “out-of-sync” issues.
Read-only copies of the data are replicated to all servers in the topology, including Edge Servers and Survivable Branch Appliances. Replication is managed by a service that is, by default, run under the context of the Network service, reducing the rights and permissions to that of a simple user on the computer.
In Skype for Business Server 2015, authentication can be configured between servers by using the Open Authorization (OAuth) protocol. For example, you can configure Skype for Business Server 2015 to authenticate with a server that is running Microsoft Exchange Server 2016. Using the OAuth protocol, the Skype for Business Server and the Microsoft Exchange Server can trust each other. This provides the ability to integrate the products in a seamless manner. For details, see Manage server-to-server authentication (OAuth) and partner applications in Skype for Business Server 2015.
Skype for Business Server 2015 provides a powerful management interface, built on the Windows PowerShell command-line interface. It includes cmdlets for managing security, and Windows PowerShell security features are enabled by default so that users cannot easily or unknowingly run scripts. This means that the software defaults are set to automatically help maximize security and reduce the avenues of attack. For details about Windows PowerShell management support in Skype for Business Server 2015, see Skype for Business Server 2015 Management Shell.
Skype for Business Server 2015 provides role-based access control (RBAC) to enable you to delegate administrative tasks while maintaining high standards for security. You can use RBAC to follow the principle of "least privilege," in which users are given only the administrative rights that their jobs require. Skype for Business Server 2015 provides the ability to create a new role and also the ability to modify an existing role.
Skype for Business Server 2015 does not support the use of network address translation (NAT) on the internal interface of the Edge Server, but it does support placing the external interface of the Access Edge service, Web Conferencing Edge service, and A/V Edge service behind a router or firewall that performs network address translation (NAT) for both single and scaled consolidated Edge Server topologies. Multiple Edge Servers behind a hardware load balancer cannot use NAT. If multiple Edge Servers use NAT on their external interfaces, Domain Name System (DNS) load balancing is required. In turn, using DNS load balancing allows you to reduce the number of public IP addresses per Edge Server in an Edge Server pool. For details, see Edge Server scenarios in Skype for Business Server 2015.
|If you federate with enterprises that have a Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 deployment and you need to use audio/video between your enterprise and the federated enterprise, the port requirements will be those for the older version of the Edge Servers that are deployed. For example, the port ranges required for those older versions must be opened for both enterprises until the federated partner upgrades its Edge Servers to Skype for Business Server 2015. At that time, the port requirements can be reviewed and reduced according to the new configuration.|
The Deployment Wizard can automatically populate subject names (SNs) and subject alternative names (SANs), reducing the possibility of including unnecessary and potentially unsecure entries.
Skype for Business Server 2015 is designed and developed in compliance with the Microsoft Trustworthy Computing Security Development Lifecycle (SDL).
Trustworthy by Design The first step in creating a more secure unified communications system was to design threat models and test each feature as it was designed. In addition, Microsoft performs testing outside of the designed behavior in order to find security vulnerabilities resulting from unexpected product behavior. Multiple security-related improvements were built into the coding process and practices. Build-time tools detect buffer overruns and other potential security threats before the code is checked in to the final product. Of course, it is impossible to design against all unknown security threats. No system can guarantee complete security. However, because product development embraced secure design principles from the start, Skype for Business Server 2015 incorporates industry standard security technologies as a fundamental part of its architecture.
Trustworthy by Default By default, network communications in Skype for Business Server 2015 are encrypted. Because all servers use certificates and Kerberos authentication, TLS, Secure Real-Time Transport Protocol (SRTP), and other industry-standard encryption techniques, including 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption, virtually all Skype for Business Server data is protected on the network. In addition, role-based access control makes it possible to deploy servers running Skype for Business Server 2015 so that each server role runs only the services, and has only the permissions related to those services, that are appropriate for the server role.
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Temple has managed to create and maintain an environment with policy, programs and student organizations that allow students to feel comfortable being open about their identity and sexuality.
On Sept. 11, a group of 15 people assaulted a gay couple. The incident was widely publicized, generating outrage over Pennsylvania state laws that left acts of violence toward the LGBTQ community – a widespread group that therefore uses varying acronyms – outside of the hate crime banner. Despite many concluding the assault was a “hate crime,” the commonwealth of Pennsylvania does not recognize assaults based on sexual orientation as such.
On Sept. 25, Jim Kenney and Blondell Reynolds-Brown introduced language that would amend the city code to “ensure crimes motivated by a victim’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability are considered hate crimes in the city,” Philadelphia Magazine reported.
Reynolds-Brown is confident the proposal will be passed as soon as November.
“It didn’t scare us,” Mitch Wise, junior communications studies major and president of the Queer Student Union said about the assault.
According to the LGBTQIA section of the Wellness Resource Center’s website, “Temple University seeks to create a supportive environment for all students, faculty, and staff.”
This mission appears to have been ongoing at Temple, and it’s impacted me on a personal level. My uncle, Damian Bellino, who graduated from Temple in 2007, told me he felt his sexuality was accepted at Temple.
“I always felt safe coming to campus,” he said. “I always felt encouraged to speak my point of view.”
Current student experiences indicate that feelings of acceptance continue to transcend mere sentiment – actions daily throughout the student and faculty bodies make campus a safe place for every member of the community.
Wise said that while each person may have different feelings about the situation, he feels the Center City assault as a whole has only brought the Temple LGBTQ community closer together.
Another student wished to remain anonymous because he does not feel comfortable coming out about his sexuality. However, he said that it is not the environment created on campus that makes him reluctant to be open, but rather “the expectations that we have for queer people.
“Being a queer man, I’ll never be equal to the straight man, no matter how hard I try,” the freshman history major said. “If it is known that I am bisexual, [with] every masculine endeavor in which I partake, I will have to try twice as hard to get half the results.”
The student is also a member of a club sports team and is wary of opening himself up as a target for ridicule and speculation in and out of the locker room, citing Michael Sam, the NFL’s first gay player.
Sam was drafted in the seventh round of the NFL draft to the St. Louis Rams and later released. He is now on the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad, but he constantly endures reporter presence and fan speculation that his spot on the team was given because of his sexuality and not earned by his playing ability.
“I’m a big sports fan,” the anonymous student said. “In the social circles that I run in, it would just be very difficult to be open about my sexuality.”
This student’s experience makes it clear that some groups accept the LGBTQ community more readily than others. Wise said he strives for QSU to be safe until those other groups catch up.
“We definitely have members that are in the closet … It’s totally anonymous. It’s their safe place to come and not worry,” he said.
Zeke Riggin, a freshman linguistics major, feels that Temple’s administration as a whole has provided important services to help them feel more comfortable in their gender.
Riggin is a trans student whose preferred set of pronouns is “they/them.”
“I like knowing that there are unisex bathrooms,” Riggin said. “That’s a small thing and there aren’t a whole lot of them, but they do have some on campus.”
Along with unisex bathrooms, Riggin said all of their professors have been good about understanding their identity, despite what is listed on the roster.
Wise said he believes very much in the community created at the university. “This whole body is a team,” he said.
Temple has a substantial, thriving LGBTQ community and has an obligation to make it feel safe. I have seen people who I love face judgement and ostracization for expressing themselves when they need and deserve a safe environment.
Until such time as every place is safe for the LGBTQ community, it’s vital that such safe environments exist. Thankfully, Main Campus has done just that – through staff and student behaviors, policies and student organizations, Temple fosters an environment that accepts and values every member of its community.
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"Most beings spring from other individuals; but there is a certain kind which reproduces itself. The Assyrians call it the Phoenix". - Roman Poet OVID Born in 1981 and very proud of her African roots, independent (unsigned) artist La Phoenix (the phoenix) is a new artist launching her music career with her first single "FOREVER STARTS TONIGHT" out in July and her EP Album "SONO A LECCE" to follow in August. Her love for music is inherited from her dad who she says, always had music playing in the family home from as early as she can remember. La Phoenix has been writing since she was 13yrs old and has over the years written poetry and novels which remain unpublished. She began song writing 3yrs ago and describes her music as "Deep Soul". This infact refers to her voice which she likes to call "old skool". Her style of music varies; she loves everything from soul to country music, orchestral music to old hip pop, Italian ballads to bollywood music, R&B to electric guitar laden rock songs and the list continues.. The summer before she turned 18, La Phoenix made her first trip to Italy and she completely fell in love with the country. In the past few years she's come to love the country, it's region and it's people; this has influenced her music greatly. On tracks like BELLA ITALIA, SONO A LECCE, ESCAPE TO SICILY, GIANFRANCO, FOREVER STARTS TONIGHT and IL MIO PRINCIPE ITALIANO, we hear her praise the country, it's cities and the Italian people. On other tracks like THAT GIRL, SHE DON'T LOVE YOU, WOMAN CRY NO MORE, GOOD WOMAN and POETIC JUSTICE, we hear the real essence of soul in her voice while tracks like BAD GIRL, AFRICAN QUEEN, MISS PHOENIX and SLAVE get you heading for the dance floor. Tracks like FORSAKEN, GREAT ESCAPE, LOVE BREAK ME, HEAVENS RAINBOW and YOU MUST LOVE ME expose the fragility of a heart in love. The track that however makes the most impact, is COLD WORLD; a song that is sure to draw out raw emotion from it's listeners. La Phoenix's music style runs across various genres: R&B, Jazz, Soul, Dance, Easy Listening. Her versatility sees her attempting other genres, apart from those mentioned. This is an artist to watch in 2011. "Good music has the power to heal wounds and erase scars" - La Phoenix FIRE BIRD: THE BIOGRAPHY 17 YEAR POETRY COLLECTION. 76 NEW SONGS WRITTEN. 1 COVER SONG RE-WORKED. 4 GENRES OF MUSIC. 4 ALBUMS. THE SINGLES. INSPIRED FANS. 1 ARTIST. "WE BECOME THE MUSIC"
Alcune associazioni ambientaliste hanno diramato una nota in merito al prossimo Jova Beach Party che si terrà a Roccella Jonica: c'è il rischio di compromettere un ecosistema.
Beyonce ha pubblicato il suo nuovo album "Renaissance". "Heated", uno dei brani che lo compongono, è finito sotto i riflettori per una parola contenuta nel testo, che risulterebbe offensiva per le persone disabili.
La vera identità di Liberato rischia di essere scoperta a causa della SIAE, a seguito della registrazione di un brano con nome e un cognome veri.
Matteo Bocelli doveva esibirsi a Marina di Pietrasanta per l'evento "Note d'autore" ma un imprevisto glielo ha impedito. Così, al suo posto, ha cantato suo padre Andrea.
Il Banco del Mutuo Soccorso celebra il mezzo secolo della propria storia con l'uscita di un nuovo disco, il diciassettesimo in studio e di certo il più ambizioso.
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Karnataka is one of the states in southern India and is a famous tourist destination.
The state is blessed with a very long coastline and has 16 mountain ranges, which makes it a travelers paradise for one who loves nature. Apart from this, the ancient temples of Karnataka are a huge draw amongst tourists. The carvings in these temples are very intricate and are a treat to watch.
Add to this the not so recently built palaces, the rich culture of the state, and the absolutely fantastic food. All this makes Karnataka one of the must-visit states in India.
A small note here, Ooty or Udhagamandalam the very famous hill station is in the neighboring state of Tamilnadu but is generally visited along with Karnataka, due to Ooty’s proximity to Karnataka. So, for all practical purposes, we have included this in our Karnataka diary.
Where does one start
First things first.
One cannot have enough of the filter coffee or kaapi as know locally. Available everywhere in Karnataka, you should not miss out on this amazingly refreshing hot drink. A morning breakfast of idli, dosa, upma, and sheera, topped with filter kaapi makes for a perfect start to the day.
How to travel in Karnataka
As anywhere in India, hiring a cab for long-distance travel is an easy and comparatively cheaper option. Public transportation for intercity travel is not up to the mark and taxi services are available aplenty, especially in Karnataka. An online search will provide a wide range of options. Moreover, the cab drivers might suggest some places that may not be very famous but turn out to be very interesting. And yes, they also know the best places to eat.
What to see
Bangalore or Bengaluru is the capital of the Karnataka state and is quite famous the world over as it has turned into one of the major software development centers. Bengaluru, once famously known as the Garden City, which it still is, but the ills of a fast-growing city can be seen here. It has become too crowded and the traffic in some sections of the city is a nightmare.
Bangalore is well connected by air, train, and roads to nearly all parts of the world and India. This can surely be your starting point to visit Southern India (States of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamilnadu, and Pondicherry).
A day can be spent in Bengaluru watching some of the important touristy spots in the city or one can proceed onwards. Like we did.
Belur and Halebid
We proceeded straight from the Bengaluru airport to the famous temples of Belur and Halebid, but, not before having the famous, tasty, aromatic, and refreshing filter coffee.
Belur is about 200 km’s from Bangalore city and will require about 5 hours of travel time. Keep aside a minimum of 3-4 hours for the temples of these towns, particularly the temple at Belur, which has some very intricate and delicate carvings in stone. It is difficult to imagine stones being delicate but seeing in believing.
And it is more amazing when you realize that all the stone carvings were done by hand. Not an inch of the temple is left without a carving. Though built in the 12th century, the temple and carvings are still in very good condition. Be sure to hire a guide at the temple who will be providing you with all the details of the carvings and the history behind them.
Hassan, a town near Belur has some good hotels to stay in and have your food or one can proceed to Coorg, depending on the time you are done with Belur.
Coorg is 130kms from Belur and takes 3 hours of your journey time.
Madikeri is the town to stay in the mountainous district of Coorg. Though not as well known as Ooty, Coorg is a small hill station in its own right. Famous for its food and spice gardens, Coorg has a very pleasant climate. Food in India, it is said, changes every 100 km and this is right. Even within a single state, taste and eating habits change and sometimes the changes are drastic. This may be due to the spices grown in that particular region and Indians do like to spice up their food. Coorg food has a distinct flavor and you should surely try this.
Apart from food and coffee, visit the Raja point which has a small garden overlooking the hills Other places of interest are the Coorg Fort, and Abbey falls.
We stayed at an amazing Airbnb, Notting Hill. This was the best stay in our Karnataka tour and the food served by the guardian of the place was absolutely tasty. Do let him know beforehand the time of your arrival and he will prepare the food. Hot, and ready to be served. We surely recommend the stay and also the authentic Coorg flavored food at Notting hill Airbnb.
On the way from Madikeri to Mysore, do visit the Tibetian monastery. In case you are not taking this route then, include this in your Coorg itinerary. The Namdroling Monastery is a must-see for spiritual and mental satisfaction. The statues are huge and so is the structure. It is about 35 km from Madekeri.
Just a few steps away from the temple one can also satisfy your palate with some very good Tibetan food at the Rigo Restaurant. Ask for their specialties and do taste the steamed buns.
Mysore or Mysuru
Mysore is a city that is still a town. This erstwhile capital city of Karnataka still has the charm of a town in some sections of the city. Ruled by the kings from the Vadiyar dynasty for more than 500 years, Mysore boasts of the huge and opulent Mysore Palace. The real meaning of ‘living like a king’ can be understood in the about 3-hour tour of the palatial lifestyle of the kings of yesteryears.
Do remember to visit the palace in the evenings. The palace is fully lighted and its splendor is highly accentuated by the thousands of light bulbs illuminating it.
After the palace tour, visit the church in the nearby vicinity to have a look at a different type of architecture.
Another famous landmark is the Chamundeshwari temple which is on a small hillock near Mysore. This temple is visited for viewing architecture and for getting blessings of the Gods.
Some other important things to do in Mysore are shopping for the famous Mysore silk, purchase some carved sandalwood, and eat the famous Mysore Pak, a dessert made with gram powder and ghee.
Bandipur Tiger Reserve and National Park
The highlight of our Karnataka visit was the few hours we spent in the Bandipur Tiger Reserve. It’s a jungle spread over an area of 874 sq. km and has a variety of animals including tigers, elephants, deers, antelopes, bison, peacocks, and a variety of Indian birds.
As private vehicles are not permitted inside the reserve, one has to hire from the vehicles provided by the governing authority of the reserve. Try to book an open vehicle for your safari. A driver and a tourist guide are provided with the vehicle who do a pretty good job of spotting some of the hidden wildlife. Although we were not lucky enough to spot any tigers, other animals were aplenty and the drive through the jungle itself was quite exciting.
Ooty and Coonoor
Although these two hill stations are separated by just 20 km, the difference between these two is much much more than the distance. Ooty is the more famous one and has a lot to offer. It has a lake, which is mandatory for Indian hill stations, a large botanical garden, a tea factory, many places to visit, and lots of shopping avenues. It is always hustling bustling with activities and on weekends and holidays, there are traffic jams to witness. Staying options are aplenty in Ooty, but, due to the over-commercialization of the city, we felt that the heart of a hill station is missing in Ooty.
On the other hand, Coonoor is a quaint little town that still maintains the charm of an ideal hill station. It has a lot of tea plantations, a serene atmosphere, lesser traffic, and colonial traces make Coonoor an ideal spot for a couple of day’s stay. Staying options are limited so are the activities, but for me, Coonoor is the place. | <urn:uuid:5736f52a-be06-4bda-aaa4-f82d22d4a297> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://couplestravelog.com/karnataka/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570692.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20220807181008-20220807211008-00677.warc.gz | en | 0.965043 | 1,808 | 1.671875 | 2 |
It’s not easy being a kid! Helping our students develop a positive self-image is one of the most important roles we can play as teachers. One of my favorite themed units to teach is “Be Yourself,” where we explore what makes us unique and learn to celebrate our differences.
Check out my themed writing prompts for ready-made lessons, all designed around the theme “Be Yourself.” Grab a set to save yourself a ton of prep time!
The writing prompts are specific to these six books, which are my favorite mentor texts for this unit:
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Elmer isn’t like the other elephants: he’s brightly colored with patchwork all over! The other elephants laugh at him, but throughout the story, he learns what it means to be himself and celebrate his uniqueness.
I like to pair this book with our reading of Elmer. I ask students to compare Elmer’s experience to that of Lucy, the star of this story. Lucy struggles with a difficult boy who likes to point out what makes her different. Lucy show courage and confidence to make the right decisions and be who she is.
We’re All Wonders is an amazing book that takes the message from the best-selling children’s novel Wonder and makes it accessible to younger readers. The overall message is to Choose Kind. We meet Auggie Pullman, a young boy with a unique face who feels just like any other kid, but who isn’t always seen that way by others. One standout quote from this book will illustrate why you need this as a part of your mentor text collection: “I can’t change the way I look, but maybe people can change the way they see.”
This book is all about those moments when you don’t quite fit in with the rest of the crowd. It encourages kids to embrace the things that make them different – maybe it’s something you eat, how you look, what you wear, or where you’re from. When we start sharing what makes us unique, we find ways to connect with one another. There are tons of opportunities for sharing and connection, all centered around this lovely story!
Gerald the Giraffe would love to dance with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but there’s one small problem. Everyone knows giraffes can’t dance! Of course, we know with the right mindset and a little help from your friends, anything is possible. I love using this best-selling children’s book to talk about limiting beliefs and the importance of trying new things.
Sometimes, kids (and adults too, to be honest!) focus too much on the negative sides to their characteristics. In Giraffe Problems, the main character hates his long neck. He thinks it’s too long and too different from every other animal’s neck. Then one day, his long neck plays a very important role in helping a friend.
There are so many wonderful children’s books out there that drive home the message to “Be Yourself” – what are your favorites? Drop the titles in the comments!
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MODIS/Terra+Aqua Albedo 16-Day L3 Global 1km SIN Grid V005Entry ID: MCD43B35
Abstract: The MODerate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Albedo product (MCD43B3) provides 1-kilometer data describing both directional hemispherical reflectance (black-sky albedo) at local solar noon and bihemispherical reflectance (white-sky albedo). These MCD43B3 albedo quantities are produced from the16-day anisotropy models provided in MCD43B1 and represent averages of the underlying 500m ... values. If black-sky albedos at different solar zenith angles are required then the MCD43B1 values should be used directly to generate them. The MCD43B3 albedo quantities are provided as a level-3 gridded product in the Sinusoidal projection.
Both Terra and Aqua data are used in the generation of this product, providing the highest probability for quality input data and designating it as an "MCD," meaning "Combined," product.
Version-5 MODIS BRDF & Albedo products have attained Validation Stage 3.
Change Points of Interest
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Quality information stored as a separate product (MCD43B2)
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More: Collection 005 Change Summary for MODIS BRDF/Albedo (MCD43) Algorithms (http://landweb.nascom.nasa.gov/QA_WWW/forPage/C005_Change_BRDF.pdf)
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Dataset Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
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Start Date: 2000-02-18
Latitude Resolution: 1 km
Longitude Resolution: 1 km
Horizontal Resolution Range: 1 km - < 10 km or approximately .01 degree - < .09 degree
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 2000, MODIS data products catalog (EOS AM platform): [Greenbelt, Maryland], Goddard Space Flight Center, http://modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/dataprod/index.php.
National Aeronautics and ... Space Administration, revised 2004, EOS Reference Handbook, a Guide to NASA's Earth Science Enterprise and the Earth Observing System: Greenbelt, Maryland, Goddard Space Flight Center, 261 p. [available online in pdf format at http://eospso.gsfc.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/data_p...].
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Old Cherokee Path
Scots-Irish (that is Ulster-Irish), and German farmers migrating along the Great Valley Road (sometimes called the Great Wagon Road) through Virginia began settling the counties near the north end of the Old Cherokee Path in the 1750s. However, during part of the French and Indian War from 1754 to 1763 they decided to leave the Washington County, Virginia area. Some settlers after the war in Johnson County, Tennessee and Watauga County, North Carolina were pushing beyond the Proclamation line protecting Indians from intruders. Many of the re-settlers in the area became involved in the Watauga Association (a semi-automomous government) starting in 1772. In turn this led to the tentative and short-lived State of Franklin.
From the first contact with Europeans the Cherokee Indians had settlements called the Lower Cherokee Villages in the northwest part of South Carolina and part of Georgia. The most prominent was the town of Keowee in what became Oconee County, South Carolina. Another important town was Tugaloo near what became Toccoa, Georgia. Several important Indian trails converged on these villages, including the south end of the Old Cherokee Path. The Cherokee resisted most European settlement near their villages. However, the Cherokee sided with the British during the American Revolutionary War. By 1777 Patriot forces attacked and drove the Cherokee from South Carolina, and Tugaloo, Georgia. Patriot veterans soon began to settle on former Cherokee lands. Eventually the old Indian trails in the area were improved into migration routes for European settlers.
As roads developed in America settlers were attracted to nearby communities because the roads provided access to markets. They could sell their products at distant markets, and buy products made far away. If an ancestor settled near a road, you may be able to trace back to a place of origin on a connecting highway.
The first European colonists settled in counties along this trail (north to south) as follows:
- Watauga County, North Carolina 1760s by Scots-Irish
- Caldwell County, North Carolina 1760s from Burke and Wilkes Counties, NC
- Burke County, North Carolina 1760s by English/Welsh, and then Scots-Irish
- McDowell County, North Carolina 1760s from Burke and Rutherford Counties, NC
- Rutherford County, North Carolina 1750s by Scots-Irish
- Polk County, North Carolina 1760s from Rutherford County, NC
- Spartanburg County, South Carolina 1755 by Scots-Irish
- Greenville County, South Carolina 1777 by Scots-Irish, and Revolutionary War Veterans
- Pickens County, South Carolina 1753 by English and Scots-Irish near Fort Prince George near Keowee, the primary Lower Cherokee village.
- Oconee County, South Carolina 1784 by Germans, and Revolutionary War Veterans
- Stephens County, Georgia about 1777 by Revolutionary War Veterans
Connecting trails. The Old Cherokee Path linked to other trails at each end. Other trails also crossed it in the middle.
The migration pathways connected at the north end in Washington County, Virginia included:
- Savannah River
- Lower Cherokee Traders' Path a pre-historic trail connecting the Lower Cherokee Villages to the Catawba Indians (Charlotte, North Carolina)
- Old_Cherokee_Path a pre-historic trail from the Lower Cherokee Villages to Washington County, Virginia on the Great Valley Road (also known as the Great Indian Warpath)
- Coosa-Tugaloo Indian Warpath was a pre-historic path that went toward Birmingham, Alabama
- Tugaloo-Apalachee Bay Trail was a pre-historic trail headed for the Florida panhandle and probably Mission San Luis de Apalachee
- Augusta and Cherokee Trail was a pre-historic trail from Tugaloo originally to Savannah Town, South Carolina and later Augusta, Georgia
- Old South Carolina State Road 1747 a fork of this road apparently connected Tugaloo, Georgia to Fort Prince George, to Columbia and to Charleston, South Carolina.
- Fort Charlotte and Cherokee Old Path after 1765 followed the northeast side of the Savannah River from the Old_Cherokee_Path in Oconee County down to old Fort Charlotte in northwest McCormick County, South Carolina
- Upper Road about 1783 (overlapping the Lower Cherokee Traders' Path) connecting Fredericksburg, Virginia to Macon, Georgia
- Unicoi Turnpike opened to a few European traders 1690, but the wagon road was not opened to settlers until 1813 from near Tugaloo headed northwest to the Overhill Cherokee villages and Knoxville in Tennessee
Between those two ends the Old Cherokee Path was also crossed by several other important routes:
- Jonesboro Road after 1769 crossed the Old Cherokee Path near the Burke/McDowell county border, NC. The Jonesboro Road connected New Bern, North Carolina to Jonesborough and Knoxville, Tennessee.
- Rutherford's War Trace opended in 1776 through the same place because it overlapped the Jonesboro Road there.
- Catawba Trail a pre-historic route met the Old Cherokee Path near the North Carolina/South Carolina border. The Catawba Trail connected the Lower Cherokee villages with the Cumberland Gap and Wilderness Road into Kentucky.
- Old South Carolina State Road opened in 1747 and met the Old Cherokee Path near the North Carolina/South Carolina border. The Old South Carolina State Road made its way to Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina. A branch of the Old State Road also may have followed the Old Cherokee Path to Fort Prince George, Keowee, and Tugaloo.
Modern parallels. The modern roads that roughly match the old Old Cherokee Path start in Toccoa, Georgia. From Toccoa, take US-123 east to Easley, South Carolina, then east on US-124 to Greenville. Go north on US-25 to SC-11. Turn east on SC-11 to Gowensville. Take SC-14 north to Landrum, then northwest on US-176/Asheville Highway to Tryon, North Carolina. Turn north and then east onto NC-108 to Rutherfordton. Take US-64 north to Lenoir, then go north on US-321 to Boone. Take US-421 to Mountain City, then turn northeast onto NC-91 to Damascus, Tennessee. From Damascus take US-58 northwest to I-81, the Interstate version of the Great Valley Road.
Settlers and Records
The Great Valley Road was the trail leading to the north end of the Old Cherokee Path. A few colonists settled in Washington County Virginia in the early 1750s but decided to leave for safety reasons during the French and Indian War. The Lower Cherokee Villages on the South Carolina and Georgia part of the Old Cherokee Path inhibited most European settlements until the American Revolutionary War. Settlers prior to 1777 were most likely using trails other than the Old Cherokee Path to reach their new homes.
No complete list of settlers who used the Old Cherokee Path is known to exist. Nevertheless, local and county histories along that trail may reveal pioneer settlers who arrived after 1777 and therefore who were the most likely candidates to have traveled the Old Cherokee Path.
For partial lists of early settlers who may have used the Old Cherokee Path, see histories like:
in Washington County, VA:
- Lewis Preston Summers, History of Southwest Virginia, 1746-1786, Washington County, 1777-1870 (1903; reprint, Baltimore: Regional Pub. Co., 1971) (FHL Book 975.5 H2sLp 1971; Film 162046) WorldCat entry.
in Oconee County, SC:
- Frederick Van Clayton, Settlement of Pendleton District, 1777-1800 (Easley, S.C.: Southern Historical Press, c1988) (FHL Book 975.72 W2c) WorldCat entry. The old Pendleton District embraced the present counties of Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens. Includes plats and their owners taken from the "State Record of Plat Books."
in Stephens County, GA:
- Katheryn Curtis Trogdon, History of Stephens County, Georgia (Toccoa, Ga.: Toccoa Womans Club, [c1973]). (FHL Book 975.813 H2t) WorldCat entry.
- Cherokee Lower Towns has maps of town locations, a link to a Revolutionary War battle database, sources, and list of Revolutionary War battles involving Cherokees.
- Georgia History Early Trails describes westward migration on and route of the Lower Cherokee Traders' Path and other routes through Georgia.
- Wikipedia contributors, "Tugaloo," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tugaloo (accessed 5 April 2011).
- Wikipedia contributors, "Great Wagon Road," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Wagon_Road (accessed 7 April 2011).
- Many of the US Migration Trails and Roads
- Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), 852. (FHL Book 973 D27e 2002). WorldCat entry.
- Wikipedia contributors, "Watauga Association," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watauga_Association (accessed 8 April 2011).
- North Carolina - The Counties, http://www.carolana.com/NC/Counties/nc_counties_alphabetical_order.html (accessed 7 April 2011), and South Carolina - The Counties, http://www.carolana.com/SC/Counties/sc_counties_alphabetical_order.html (accessed 7 April 2011).
- "County History" in Historical Society of Washington County, Va. at http://hswcv.org/history.html (accessed 7 April 2011).
- "Johnson County History" in The Original Johnson County, Tennessee Genealogy Page at http://jctcuzins.org/history/johnhist.html (accessed 7 April 2011).
- Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), 847-61. (FHL Book 973 D27e 2002) WorldCat entry., and William E. Myer, Indian Trails of the Southeast. (Nashville, Tenn.: Blue and Gray Press, 1971), 12-14, and the book's pocket map "The Trail System of the Southeastern United States in the early Colonial Period" (1923). (FHL Book 970.1 M992i) WorldCat entry.
- Lowell Kirk, "The Unicoi Turnpike" at http://www.telliquah.com/unicoi.htm (accessed 3 May 2011).
- William E. Myer, Indian Trails of the Southeast. (Nashville, Tenn.: Blue and Gray Press, 1971). (FHL Book 970.1 M992i) WorldCat entry. | <urn:uuid:aa7d09f2-edc9-4090-b918-e4f41aa9d275> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Old_Cherokee_Path | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280221.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00228-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.913512 | 2,330 | 3.890625 | 4 |
Letter: Urge council to champion national changes
To the Editor:
With economic, social and environmental cuts, many people are unable to cope with poverty, hunger, homelessness, physical and mental challenges of everyday living.
MN ASAP -- Minnesota Arms Spending Alternatives Project Resolution -- is designed to shift federal funding priorities from war to meeting the essential needs of everyone.
St. Thomas University Professor Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer initiated this resolution. Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth city councils have passed it.
A concerned group took it before the Red Wing City Council where it was defeated for lack of a second. The reason given was that it was too political.
We are trying again April 22.
Why should local governments be concerned about federal government policy on taxes and spending? In 2000, Minnesota taxpayers spent approximately $290 million on the federal military budget. In 2012, that rose to $526 million.
This year, Red Wing taxpayers will send about $25 million to Washington, slightly more than $1,500 from each citizen, including children. This equates to 59 cents for every dollar. About $6 million goes to military expenditures in Iraq and Afghanistan.
In return, Minnesota receives declining federal revenue for school, infrastructure and public health.
There could be a thought that those in need are primarily from Minneapolis, St. Paul or the Iron Range. But Red Wing has been affected by cutbacks:
1) The school orchestra program was discontinued.
2) Red Wing Library reduced hours.
3) The Red Wing Food Shelf has a steady rise in people needing food.
4) In 2012, our Care Clinic has served 515 new patients, 930 returning patients and 388 dental patients.
So why should the Red Wing City Council adopt a resolution opposing excessive federal military spending?
Both major political parties, dominated by corporate spending and lobbying, continue along the path of endless spending on endless wars that profit a wealthy few and increasingly harm the rest of the population.
The only recourse is to create a vast movement for change, which will ultimately put forward leaders who truly seek to promote the general welfare. Local governments have a chance to join in creating such a movement.
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Skin problems are among the most common reasons dogs end up at the veterinarian’s office.
A dog’s skin condition can have a wide range of causes, from external parasites like fleas and mites, to allergies and serious endocrine disorders.
While some dogs’ skin conditions can be treated at home, any worsening skin issue or one that continues beyond one or two weeks without improvement is a good reason to head to your veterinarian.
Here are some telltale signs of common skin problems for dogs and what could be causing them.
Common Signs of Skin Problems for Dogs
Find out what could be causing your dog’s skin condition and what you can do about it.
Rash (Commonly on the Belly)
A rash (redness or irritation) can occur on any part of your dog’s skin but is commonly seen on the belly. Common causes of a dog’s belly rash are:
Contact dermatitis, which is a reaction to coming into contact with something irritating like poison ivy, fertilizer, or lawn chemicals
If contact dermatitis is suspected, wash the affected skin to remove any of the irritant that may still be present.
For a rash caused by insect bites that doesn’t appear to be bothering your dog, no treatment is necessary. The spots should go away on their own.
For a rash caused by insect bites or allergies that is bothering your dog, give your dog a cool bath using a dog shampoo containing colloidal oatmeal. Contact your veterinarian if the rash persists.
Scabs, or crusting of the skin, can be the primary problem, or it can occur after a short-lived pustule (or pimple) pops and crusts over. Scabs on dogs can be caused by:
Ectoparasites (mites and fleas)
Pyoderma (skin infection; wrinkly dog breeds can have skin fold pyoderma)
Treatments will differ, but they may include medicated shampoos or ointments, and possibly oral antibiotics or an antiparasitic medication.
Red spots on a dog’s belly during the late spring and early summer can be caused by black fly bites. These flat, red spots typically do not bother dogs and can be left untreated.
Black fly bites can be confused with ringworm spots, which do require treatment in the form of topical or oral antifungals.
Black fly bites will appear suddenly, be accompanied by other bites, be confined to the belly, and not bother the dog.
Ringworm, on the other hand, can appear anywhere, may or may not irritate your dog, and usually starts in one area as opposed to several areas appearing at once.
Small Red Bumps
Raised red bumps can be caused by several different things. If the bumps are smaller and include crusts, they may be caused by a bacterial or fungal skin infection called folliculitis. This is typically treated by your veterinarian with oral antibiotics and possibly with medicated shampoos or ointments.
Large Red Bumps
If the bumps are larger and flatter with no crusting, they may be hives caused by an allergic reaction. They are usually treated with an antihistamine and/or steroids. While usually not life-threatening, the swelling caused by an allergic reaction can obstruct the airway, so it’s important to contact your veterinarian immediately.
Along with itching, redness and irritation are often the most common signs of allergies in dogs. Finding the cause of the allergic reaction, whether it’s to a food, fleas, or something in their environment, is the most effective way to treat the irritated skin.
While the root cause is being discovered, and to give your dog temporary relief, a gentle oatmeal dog shampoo or oatmeal bath can be used to soothe and hydrate the skin.
A hot spot is a moist, irritated area of skin, usually with hair matted over it. Hot spots are caused by excessive licking or chewing of an area. The excessive licking introduces bacteria to traumatized skin, causing the hot spot.
Hot spots are more common in hot, humid climates and will sometimes arise after a dog has been exposed to moisture from swimming or muddy/rainy weather. They are also more common in dogs with a dense undercoat.
Uncomplicated hot spots can be treated by carefully clipping the area to allow the skin to breathe and cleaning the area with a diluted chlorhexidine solution. You can prevent hot spots by keeping your dog groomed and drying them after swimming or being in the rain.
Flaking of your dog’s skin can be caused by more serious conditions like seborrhea, where a dog produces too much sebum, or cheyletiellosis, a condition caused by a mite that’s also known as “walking dandruff.”
But these flakes can also simply be a sign of dry skin. Ensuring that your dog is fed a good-quality food that is high in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids is a good first step in maintaining their skin health. If the flaking continues, consult your veterinarian.
The two main causes of itchy skin are allergies and external parasites like fleas and mites.
Itchiness due to allergies usually involves a dog’s feet, armpits, flank, ears, and groin. Mild allergies or itchiness can be treated with a soothing dog shampoo containing oatmeal. Switching your dog to a sensitive-skin diet (which often contain fish as the main protein source and are high in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids) can also help.
Fleas will more commonly cause itchiness at the base of the tail, on the stomach, and along the inner thighs. Itchiness due to fleas and mites (that cause sarcoptic mange) will needed to be treated with medications specific to the type of parasite, such as a flea preventative.
Hair Loss/Bald Patches
The causes of hair loss, excessive shedding, or bald patches in dogs are extremely varied, including:
Ectoparasites like fleas and mange mites (demodectic mange)
Pressure sores, most often seen in large breed dogs, will cause hair loss at bony pressure spots like the elbow
Most causes of hair loss in dogs require a trip to the veterinarian to diagnose the cause. If you suspect pressure sores, ensuring your large breed dog has a cushioned place to lie down can help prevent the pressure sores.
Sores that do not have an obvious cause or are not healing properly could be the sign of a serious underlying condition such as cancer or another disorder that is preventing proper healing. These areas should be kept clean and seen by your veterinarian.
Dark spots, or hyperpigmentation, can be secondary to chronic inflammation, in which case, they can clear up (slowly) if the underlying condition is treated. Dark spots on dogs can also indicate a hormone-associated disorder or be a sign of skin damage from the sun, trauma, or constant friction.
See your veterinarian to diagnose the underlying cause of dark spots.
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If you are afraid of mice and rats then maybe Belfast City is not the best place for you to live.
According to the latest figures, Belfast rates as one of the top 20 locations in the UK for reporting problems with mice.
In it’s research the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) discovered Belfast City Council dealt with 1,424 mice issues within a 12-month period.
That equates to 5.3 mice reports for every 1,000 residents in the capital.
The association figures, obtained by a Freedom of Information request, compared 407 locations across the UK.
BPCA found Belfast had the 20th highest instance of mice problems, per head.
And the figures didn’t just stop with mice.
They show Belfast City Council tackled 1,940 problems with rats, 682 with wasps and 115 with bedbugs during the year.
BPCA’s chief executive, Simon Forrester, said: “Our study provides a comprehensive and graphic indication of the demand placed on local authorities for pest control.
“There are many localised reasons why a particular area could have a high prevalence of a certain pest, but we’re concerned that services are being cut across the country.
“The government’s austerity measures have left local authorities under immense pressure to come up with savings.”
A Belfast City Council spokesperson said it was “one of the last few local authorities in the UK still providing a free pest control service to its domestic ratepayers.
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Photo by Randy von Liski (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is offering free admission to people vaccinated against COVID-19.
Officials at the museum in Springfield announced last week the offer is good throughout May and June. Anyone who has received at least one shot is eligible to get a free ticket at the museum’s website.
Acting Executive Director Melissa Coultas said the museum wants to offer extra incentive for people to get vaccinated. People claiming a free ticket will have to show a vaccination card at the museum. | <urn:uuid:133167c3-0991-4944-9c3b-d2be8d61642b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.955thefan.com/2021/05/03/free-admission-offered-to-lincoln-presidential-library-for-those-with-covid-19-vaccine/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00266.warc.gz | en | 0.96141 | 128 | 1.523438 | 2 |
“It’s just a phase” is something former
congressman Michael Huffington, who identifies as
bisexual, never wants to hear again—and he plans to
make that happen. The onetime Republican candidate for U.S.
senator from California, who spent a reported $30
million on his campaign in 1994, is now putting some
of his money into a small documentary still in
production called Bi the Way. In addition to his
personal connection to the subject matter—he
came out in 1998, over a year after his divorce from
author and commentator Arianna Huffington—Huffington
has a personal connection to one of Bi the
Way’s two filmmakers, Josephine Decker and
Brittany Blockman: Decker is his goddaughter.
In his first
interview with The Advocate, Huffington talks about
educating both straights and gays about what is means to be
bisexual in America.
What do you see as the purpose of Bi the Way?
To capture something that frankly I
haven’t found anywhere else. And that is,
“What is bisexuality?” Forty years ago, if you
asked the question, “What is gay?” not a
lot of people could tell you. Today, I think—not
only with Will & Grace and all of the other TV
shows and movies that have come out, including
Brokeback Mountain—people have a
much better feel that being gay can be anything. But are
there any images, really ,of the bisexual man or
woman? Not really. [Josephine and Brittany] have been
on the road for about four months all across America.
There are four people in particular that we followed all
over the place.
Who do you hope will see the film?
This movie is targeted not only to the LGBT
audience but also the straight audience, and I would
say primarily to people in their 20s and 30s. We are
trying to enlighten people, educate people, entertain
people, and hopefully eliminate some discrimination in
society. And we want straight people to understand
that if they have some sort of pull toward someone of
their own sex—and it may not be sexual—that
they should go ahead and let it rip: Hold their hand,
give them a hug, give them a kiss if they’re
comfortable. Women are much better at expressing [same-sex]
affection. But I just think it’s terrible that men
won’t hold hands. If you go to Europe or
certain parts of Southeast Asia, men hold one
another’s hands and think nothing of
it—straight men. I have a lot of straight
friends I’ve known over the years who are very
comfortable hugging me or even giving me a
kiss—not an intimate kiss, but a kiss. But they
won’t do it with their own friends. I’d like
to see that, for their benefit, change. And I think
women would like to see men letting their feminine
side come out. I think it’s good for every community.
Do you think bisexuals in the gay community are marginalized?
Let’s say it this way: They are not fully
Can that be changed?
If people just think and remember how they were
discriminated or are discriminated against today, do
they really want to discriminate against someone else?
And the answer is no, you don’t. So I don’t
worry about the fact that the bis in our society
don’t have a huge movement or aren’t
strong in the gay community. I mean, bisexual people are
people who are straight and gay. They’re both.
They are who they are. They just need to express
themselves. That’s all.
Where does fear of bisexuality come from?
On the straight side, [there’s] fear of showing
any [same-sex] affection whatsoever because it means
that they’re “gay.” On the gay
side, it’s been more that you’re saying we
[might] have a choice, and we don’t have a
choice. There are many people who would classify themselves
as being gay [who] had sexual relationships with women, and
yet over a period of time they have just basically
stayed with men only. Many gay people would say,
“OK, you’re just gay, and you just had to go
through a phase,” or “That’s what
the culture wanted you to do, therefore you did it,
but that’s not really who you were.” Well,
maybe that is true in some cases. However, it’s
not true in all cases. We have got to get over this
fact that you’re either gay or you’re
straight. There are colors in between; it’s a
continuum, like Kinsey’s scale—0 [totally
straight] to 6 [totally gay].
Where are you on the Kinsey scale?
I’m probably a 4. I’m not right in the
middle, but I’m close to the middle. I know
that for a fact.
You were in the closet before you came out in
Esquire. Do you think it’s easier
for bisexuals to remain in the closet?
I think a lot of bis are in the closet. I think the gay
community is doing a better job coming out of the
closet, but I don’t think bis are. I know
people who are married today as well as 20 years ago, who
are still married, and they are bisexual. In some
cases their wives know that they like men, and in
other cases their wives do not. But they are bisexual.
Wouldn’t it be a healthier relationship if they could
discuss it with their wives?
When you were married, did Arianna know?
Before I even married in Arianna, in Houston, I told her
that I was bisexual. I think you have to be honest
before you get married. We went through our trials and
tribulations but worked through all of that. And I
actually very much love my ex-wife, always have loved her,
even after we got divorced. But let me say one thing
about her: She’s been very supportive of my
getting out in front on this issue.
Where do bisexuals fit in with the fight for
same-sex marriage rights?
If a man decides he wants to marry a man or if a woman
decides she wants to marry a woman, even if
they’re bi, then gay marriage is very
important. And I am for gay marriage. Originally I
wasn’t because I was a little old-fashioned,
but I realized that that is not fair: If two people
are madly in love with each other, they should have all the
legal rights. It doesn’t mean the church has to
agree, but the state absolutely should not
discriminate. So we should have gay marriage in every state,
but it should be a state issue, not a federal issue.
I’m in favor of states passing [marriage
equality] laws, such as Massachusetts has done through
the courts there. But ultimately I’d like the
legislatures do it.
What was your coming-out experience like?
I went to church [the day I came out] and all of my
friends who are straight, older, and married patted me
on the back and said congratulations for having the
courage to do it. They had no idea.
Why come out at all?
Famous people in society ought to come out. Whether
they’re in baseball or movies or in politics,
they actually owe it to the culture to be honest. God
wants us to be honest, not dishonest.
Did your spirituality figure into your coming-out?
I came out because I became spiritual. Just the opposite
of the religious right, who say, “The Bible
says [such and such].” I’m [helping
finance] another documentary called For the Bible
Tells Me So to set the record straight on the fact
the Bible can’t be read that literally, because
if you did, everyone who is divorced would be in the
same place that they say we gays should be. But the true
Christian loves thy neighbor as thyself. Christ judges us,
not our fellow human beings. So we human beings ought
to get out of the way and celebrate what God created,
not try and destroy what God created. We have to help
Americans come to grips with being less puritanical, and be
happy and at peace.
When did you discover your spirituality?
I was 18 years old, and I was in Beeville,
Texas, with a friend, riding horses. There was a young
lady there I wanted to impress, and the horse got away
from me. I hit a telephone pole at full gallop. I was
knocked unconscious for at least 24 hours. I could
have been killed. It was a miracle. So that’s
when I realized there has to be a God—and that I
better wake up and start thinking about things other than
just myself, my selfish self. And frankly, losing the
Senate campaign was very traumatic. Contrary to the
article that came out [in Esquire], I wanted to win
that campaign. I was devastated by the loss. And it
took me about eight months to recover.
You were very close to winning.
1.6% away. I think that was probably the closest Senate
race in the nation that year: 160,000 votes out of
nearly 9 million. But whether it’s one vote or
160,000, you have to get a majority, and I didn’t. So
I take my defeat with grace. I really had to search in
my soul, because I had always wanted to be senator,
ever since I had been a student at Stanford. And I met
a priest, a monk, over in Greece, and that’s when I
really felt the presence of God by looking into his
eyes. And that’s when I started changing. I
[converted] from Episcopalian to [Greek] Orthodox. At any
rate, through that transition, I realized that God loved me
and created me in his image, and that gave me the
confidence to come out.
Are you interviewed in the film?
Yes. It reminded me of my days in politics. I actually,
more than I used to, thoroughly enjoy getting out
there, because I’m not an actor but I have
something I want to say.
You’re still involved in politics behind the
scenes, and with the Log Cabin Republicans.
I’m working with Christine Todd Whitman, former
governor of New Jersey—[I’m] one of her
members of the board of the It’s My Party Too
project. She's trying to transform the Republican Party
[into] an inclusive party again, including on issues
of gay rights.
Any interest in returning to politics yourself?
I can do more outside government then I can in
government. But as almost every recovering politician
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|Statics and Strength of Materials|
|CLASS CODE:||ENGRT 216||CREDITS: 4|
|DIVISION:||PHYSICAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING|
|DEPARTMENT:||MECHANICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY|
|GENERAL EDUCATION:||This course does not fulfill a General Education requirement.|
|DESCRIPTION:||Application of the principles of statics to machine design and structural engineering problems. (Primarily for technology students and architecture and construction management majors.)|
|CONTENT AND TOPICS:||Forces, moments and couples. Static equilibrium of force systems. Free body diagrams. Friction. Elementary strength of materials. Stress, strain, torsion, shear, bending moment. Stresses and deflections in beams. Pressure vessels. Stress concentrations. Equations of elasticity. Combined loading. Mohr's circle. Columns.|
|GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:||The student will:
1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
2. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
3. Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
4. Communicate effectively.
5. Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
|REQUIREMENTS:|| 1. EXAMS: Eight exams will be given during the semester. These tests will cover material presented in class since the previous test and will consist of analytical questions very much like the homework problems. Some questions will be designed to stretch your thinking a little beyond the homework but will still be based on the principles covered in class. In grading the exams credit will be given for demonstrating clear, logical and sound thinking specifically to application of principles covered in this course. The top seven exam scores will be used in figuring final grades. The exam scores count for 80% of the overall grade.
2. HOMEWORK: Homework assignments will be given in class and count for 20% of the overall grade. Do the homework. If you are confident with the homework, you will be able to show your competency in the exams. Homework scores may be determined by demonstrating ability to correctly work out previously assigned homework on short in class quizzes.
3. Passing grades of A, B, C, and D will be earned by minimum averages of 90%, 80%, 70%, and 60%, respectively.
|PREREQUISITES:||Math 111 or equivalent; consent of instructor|
|OTHER:||Read the assigned material before coming to class. Reading assignments are given for each class period, per this syllabus. Ask questions in class. There is no such thing as a "dumb question." If a concept is unclear to you, it is probably unclear to others as well. Do not hesitate to ask questions: either in or out of class. We are here to master this material and to succeed!! Take pride in your work. The time to develop productive professional work habits is now! Consult with the course instructor before you become disappointed, distraught, downcast and confused. Five minutes spent at the right time will save much difficulty the night before the test.|
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"BREDICOT, a parish and small village in the lower division of the hundred of Oswaldslow, in the county of Worcester, 3½ miles to the E. of Worcester, its post town. The Bristol and Birmingham railway passes through it, and has a station 1 mile N. of the village, at Spetchley. The living is a rectory* [the asterisk denotes that there is a parsonage and glebe belonging to the living] in the diocese of Worcester, annexed to the vicarage of Tibberton, of the Joint annual value of £260, in the patronage of the Dean and Chapter of Worcester, who are also lords of the manor. The church, dedicated to St. James, is an ancient structure recently restored. It has a painted window at the east end, and the chancel is paved with encaustic tiles. There are handsome National schools, in the Gothic style of architecture, with residences for the master and mistress. The chief residence is Bredicot Court."
[Description(s) from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland (1868) Transcribed by Colin Hinson ©2003]
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I love hearing from colleagues about tools they discover that make a difference in their classroom. Last week, I got an email from new efriend, Dr. Robert Cleary, an adjunct instructor for various business courses at several universities. In addition, Dr. Cleary is a key member of the campus learning center at Keiser University, an active member of the Miami-Dade school system STEM advisory board, as well as a member of the Doral Chamber of Commerce. Here’s his feedback on a new presentation creator he found for the 2016-17 school year:
I think I may have stumbled upon one of the web’s best kept secrets for teachers and educators – it’s called mysimpleshow. This online video making tool is a great solution for incorporating mixed media into lessons as well as supporting the flipped classrooms ideology. mysimpleshow’s possibilities are endless, allowing teachers to enhance their presentations with relevant video content, explain common classroom procedures at the click of a button, assign more enjoyable homework and in-class activities, or communicate messages to parents and other staff. Below is an example video:
What really attracts me to mysimpleshow instead of other video creation tools is how quick and easy it is to use. Knowing the life of a teacher, extra preparation time is a luxury most of us don’t normally have. The tool provides clear guidelines in each of their many storyline templates, and the Explainer Engine technology automatically suggests images for the most important text, which are called keywords. Storyline templates for educators range in subject areas, so all teachers can utilize the tool. Below are just a few storyline templates:
Once a storyline is selected, entering text is simple due to the structural guidelines provided. The tool then visualizes your text automatically, but there are plenty of modification options. Make a video and test it out yourself!
Bio: Besides the notes above, Dr. Cleary holds a BS degree in Health Sciences, an MBA in Healthcare Management, and an Ed.D. in Education Leadership. Since 2012, he has been the program director for the BS degree in Imaging Sciences at Keiser University. He was the University department chair and program director for Nuclear Medicine Technology from 2005-2012 and from 2004-2005 he created and implemented the AS in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum, K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. She is an adjunct professor in tech ed, CSG Master Teacher, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice book reviewer, CAEP reviewer, CSTA presentation reviewer, freelance journalist on tech ed topics, and a weekly contributor to TeachHUB. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. | <urn:uuid:7c328c57-3487-4928-a180-541fb6c0e037> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://askatechteacher.com/2016/09/14/54343/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560283008.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095123-00090-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.942478 | 585 | 2.453125 | 2 |
Deeptech refers to companies founded on a scientific breakthrough, which seek to make the world a better place. Coined by Swati Chaturvedi, it can refer to robotics, smart cities, medtech, cleantech, quantum computing and more.
In the last five years there has been an increase in funding for deeptech companies across Europe, with €7.7 billion invested in 2019. This is an increase of almost three times compared to 2015. Artificial intelligence dominates the capital invested, as quantum has yet to make its rise in Europe.
However, there still is a wide venture capital gap compared to the US or China. This could be explained by European investors’ lack of experience in the industry and the perceived higher investments necessary for deeptech to succeed. But several scaleups such as Ynsect, DataIku and Orcam have demonstrated they can generate long term value on global markets.
The UK is leading deeptech investments in Europe, followed by France, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Looking beyond the top 10, Romania stands out due to the large investments into UiPath, Europe’s fastest-growing deep tech.
With a global pandemic on our hands policy makers are seeking now more than ever ways to rebuild Europe’s tech and science capabilities. Not only for current economic purposes but also for better responses to future crises, as most governments have been criticised for their crisis management response while their citizens uncovered their total dependency on China for manufacturing or production.
Some European countries have started lifting lockdown measures and we are seeing deals been signed. One such startup Xampla, a spin off from the University of Cambridge, recently received €2.2 million in seed funding. Moreover, venture capital firms are creating funds for deeptech startups such as Runa Capital who is ready to invest €144 million.
If you want to know who to follow, here are some of the deep tech startups who will continue to rise in the next months.
AImotive – AImotive provides AI-powered self-driving technology. Founded in 2015 by Laszlo Kishonti, the company has offices Budapest, Mountain View, and Yokohama, employs over 200 people and has raised around €44 million in funding.
Beit – Beit is on mission to control quantum computers with algorithms able to solve hard problems. The company was founded in 2016 by Wojtek Burkot, is headquartered in Krakow, Poland, and has received funding from the European Commission for a quantum computer project.
FiveAI – FiveAI leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to build navigation systems to power autonomous cars. Founded in 2015 by John Redford, Ben Peters, Steve Allpress and headquartered in Cambridge, UK the startup employs more than 100 people.
Graphcore – Bristol-based unicorn Graphcore has created a new processor, the Intelligence Processing Unit (IPU), designed for artificial intelligence. The IPU’s unique architecture lets AI researchers undertake new types of work, not possible using current technologies. Founded in 2016, it has over 300 employees and has raised around €418 million.
IQM – IQM was founded in 2018 by Jan Goetz and Kuan Yen Tan and is a spin-off of the Quantum Computing and Devices research group of Aalto University. IQM is headquartered in Espoo, Finland, and landed seed funding of €11 million in July 2019, around a year after its founding.
Kiutra – Kiutra is developing next-generation cooling devices for basic research, quantum technology, and detector applications based on magnetic cooling. Founded by Jan Spallek and Tomek Schultz in 2018, the startup is headquartered in Munich, Germany. The team raised around €1 million in funding in 2019 via two different rounds.
LTU – Founded in 2018 by Olivier Gravet, Gilles Pingeot and Antoine Tesquier Tedeschi, LTU employs more than 15 people with headquarters in Paris, France. LTU is a computer vision platform that provides unique image signatures for visual search and image recognition. Just this month they landed €4.5 million of funding.
Lilium – Co-founded in 2015 by Daniel Wiegand, Sebastian Born, Patrick Nathen and Matthias Meiner, Lilium is based near Munich, Germany. Lilium is developing an on-demand air taxi service and is already employing more than 400 people. In March of this year they closed a round of €224 million.
Nivaura – Nivaura offers modular platform technology to enable process automation for the insurance and administration of instruments such as loans and bonds. Nivaura was founded in 2015 by Alessio Menini and is headquartered in London, UK. In February 2019, they raised €17.5 million.
Tibber – Tibber is on a mission to change the way we buy and consume electricity. Founded in 2016 by Daniel Lindén and Edgeir Aksnes, Tibber is heaquartered in Stockholm, Sweeden. The startup employs over 40 people.
Finally, I could not end this article without tackling diversity within European deeptech startups or scaleups. The EIT Digital female-led deeptech startups and scaleups landscape from 2019 showcases over 60 startups in Europe who have a female CEO. Among them there are startups like Trick, Third Space Auto, Evertrace, Immersiv, Bold Health, Active Cues, Futrli, Omni:us, Cosmian or SeedLink. I hope they will inspire all the founders and investors out there to be more inclusive in the long run. | <urn:uuid:f06e91e0-9640-4314-a046-40b8148ca513> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.eu-startups.com/2020/05/10-promising-deeptech-startups/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573172.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818063910-20220818093910-00266.warc.gz | en | 0.953266 | 1,160 | 2.390625 | 2 |
Teams are reimagining workspaces for spread-free environments
When COVID-19 rocked the global workforce, the reaction seemed obvious: send employees home, if possible. But a return to the office has been far more fitful. In China, real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield helped 10,000 organizations return to work in one month alone, then gathered lessons learned from those returns to develop a working laboratory called the Six Feet Office. In July, Google told employees they could remain at home through mid-2021. Twitter made its remote-work policy permanent for some team members.
Still, 52 percent of U.S. organizations expected less than half of employees would be remote as of September, according to a CNBC Technology Executive Council survey. And the return has sparked an onslaught of projects—to design, build, reconfigure and recalculate office space. “The timing might seem sort of counterintuitive,” Steven Quick, CEO of design-build firm Unispace, told Fast Company. “But I think we’re going to see a lot of companies looking for answers on: What does the post-COVID workplace look like?”
In the short term, organizations have embraced social-distancing stickers on the floors, caution tape across desks and plastic barriers aplenty. But over the long haul, more sophisticated solutions are necessary. Here’s a look at what’s happening.
SOM’s Porch project slated for Chicago, Illinois, USA
Take it Outside
Since the pandemic began, there’s been an uptick in commercial projects incorporating outdoor space. The benefits of natural light and fresh air have only been magnified by organizations looking to limit transmission risks in their workspaces.
A US$95 million project to build a county administration building and emergency operations center in Martinez, California, USA includes a conference room that can seat 175—and a back wall that can be lifted entirely so that the hybrid indoor-outdoor, shaded area has space for either 100 additional participants or greater social distancing.
In Istanbul, Turkey, architecture firm Salon Alper Derinbogaz revealed plans in August for “pandemic resistant” offices at the Yildiz Technical University. The single-story offices will be connected by open-air and semi-covered walkways and dotted with terraces for outdoor meetings.
In Wuhan, China, design firm SOM is fielding a client request to add more terraces and sky gardens to a proposed office project. Its Porch project, slated to be complete next year in Chicago, Illinois, USA, pushes this idea to new limits, with a five-story, 6,000-square-foot (557-square-meter) wraparound terrace that can be enclosed in winter with retractable doors.
Make it Social
Increasing collaboration and engagement were part of what drove the global trend toward open floor plans in offices. But one of the biggest challenges that lies ahead for project leaders is “fulfilling the goal of bringing people together, but keeping people physically safe,” says Blaine Brownell, director of the school of architecture at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
The solution might be keeping employees remote when they’re working on solo activities and reserving the office only for team activities. For its Working from Home, Working from Work project, a team from architecture firm Woods Bagot developed four models for future clients looking to rethink work: from replacing a central office with smaller satellite offices to eliminating desks almost entirely to create more club-like interiors decked out with sofas and café tables with chairs.
Open office doors might not mean business as usual, with a five-day workweek. Seventy-seven percent of human resources executives expect the trend toward remote work to continue, even a full year after the pandemic subsides, according to a survey of mostly large U.S. companies published this year by the Conference Board. Employees who intend to work from home at least part-time—and made do with makeshift desks and bathroom conference calls during shelter-in-place—might drive demand for stronger work amenities in residential development projects.
The Self-Sufficient City, for example, is a proposed project near Beijing, China. The scope involves designing and building a mixed-use community that can guard against disruption to daily life “even in moments of confinement.” Apartments would be equipped with sizable terraces and 5G network capabilities, roofs will sport solar panels for on-site energy production and a common coworking space will have 3D printers and rapid prototyping machines. “The entire team worked from home, and we decided to include all those aspects that could make our lives better,” project lead Honorata Grzesikowska told ArchDaily. | <urn:uuid:9d04e68a-33ac-43fc-b335-ca5955dd9b0a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/office-redux-12899 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00478.warc.gz | en | 0.938483 | 1,022 | 1.789063 | 2 |
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ColorMatrix has organized several 3D printing pen experience workshop sessions. We were glad to see how children of all ages were able to have patience and create in their own little world. The activity can inspire their creative potential and develop patience and offers a great parent-child experience.
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Burmas military government was pummeled by international criticism this week over its continued detention of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations urged Burma to release the Nobel laureate, the first time it had ever publicly rebuked one of its members. The European Union increased sanctions against Burma and froze bank accounts of junta officials, and Japan threatened to cut financial aid to the depressed country. Suu Kyi, whose party won an election in 1990 that the junta simply ignored, has spent much of her time since then under house arrest. She was rearrested last month after a clash between her supporters and pro-government forces. | <urn:uuid:2c294bd2-7c9d-4b7e-9393-a702f62e1a07> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://theweek.com/articles/526264/pressure-junta | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817032054-20220817062054-00469.warc.gz | en | 0.972271 | 145 | 1.9375 | 2 |
Dismissal of Honduran Supreme Court judges an attack on democracy - UN expert
|Publisher||UN News Service|
|Publication Date||29 January 2013|
|Cite as||UN News Service, Dismissal of Honduran Supreme Court judges an attack on democracy - UN expert, 29 January 2013, available at: http://www.refworld.org/docid/510bc70e2.html [accessed 17 January 2017]|
|Disclaimer||This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States.|
A United Nations independent expert today expressed grave concern over the decision by the Honduran Congress to dismiss four Supreme Court judges, and called on the Government to reconsider its decision.
"The principle of stability and the irremovable status of judges are a fundamental guarantee to protect the independence of judicial power, and this can only be disrupted under exceptional circumstances," said the UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Gabriela Knaul. "The dismissal of the four judges represents a grave attack against Honduras' democracy."
According to reports, on 12 December the Honduran Congress voted to dismiss four Supreme Court justices – José Antonio Gutiérrez Navas, Gustavo Enrique Bustillo Palma, José Francisco Ruiz Gaekel and Rosalinda Cruz Sequeira – after they rejected a plan by President Porfirio Lobo to reform the national police. The judges have appealed the decision.
"Judges can only be dismissed for inappropriate conduct or incompetence and only after an established procedure that guarantees a fair judgment and allows for a revision of the decision," Ms. Knaul said, adding that it is unacceptable for Congress to dismiss them as a reprisal mechanism.
The dismissal of the judges did not follow international norms that guarantee a fair trial and did not respect the judicial framework established by the country's Constitution, Ms. Knaul said.
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Wearable technology is everywhere you look. From fitness trackers to sleep monitors, technology is helping us better understand how active we are, how much sleep we are getting, and now, our service speed and rally lengths.
PIQ is the company behind the smart technology that underpins Babolat’s tennis-specific POP wristband. The PIQ ROBOT sensor is a small watch-sized device that you insert into a wristband. You turn it on and it monitors your arm movement as you play, collecting data related to forehands, backhands and serves.
The LED display offers instant service speed at the touch of a button, while the smart sensor tracks playing time and records your strokes. Once you’ve finished your session, simply access your statistics via the ‘Babolat POP’ app to relive your game and track your progress.
It’s basically like having your own personal tennis coach at your fingertips.
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Only a third to half of American Jews today believe in an almighty deity. Can there be Judaism without belief in God? Moment asks 14 thinkers—from philosophers to politicians to poets—to weigh in on this ever-present question.
The question “What is Judaism without belief in God” can best be answered through similes. The simplest simile would be that it is like humanity without life: a collection of dead bodies, cemeteries and memorials. Judaism without belief in God is just like that: a combination of obscure historical notions such as the Shoah, a faint attachment to Israel and wonderful material for Woody Allen movies. Unlike most of the people in the world, for whom religion is an entity superimposed on an existing nation, in Judaism there has never been anything that makes any sense of the Jewish people; it was not so in the past, and it is surely not so now, with all the ethnic, social and historical differentiations that exist within our nation. This is also true about Jewishness in general: When one speaks about Judaism as an idea or a culture, it becomes quite ridiculous; it is like an attempt to write literature by using only three or four letters of the alphabet. It can be done as a gimmick, but the result will be neither important nor impressive. It is true, however, that in many parts of the world, Jews subconsciously define themselves as the void that remained after God had left—namely, empty shells, hollow puppets that continue to talk and preach despite having lost their contents long ago.
Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz is a winner of the Israel Prize and recently completed a translation of the Talmud into modern Hebrew.
As an atheist who identifies with my Jewishness, I believe this is a very important question. From a purely philosophical point of view, it might seem like a contradiction; Judaism is a religion that at the very least presupposes, as all religions do, a belief in God. But many of us make a distinction between Judaism as a religion and Judaism as a cultural and ethical outlook. Many Jewish secularists have strong emotional ties to Judaism; they are moved by Jewish history and identify with the ethics of its civilization. And although they don’t believe in any supernatural premises, they recognize that they are informed by Jewish values.
The contradictions might seem glaring, but centuries of Jewish history since the Haskalah, the Jewish Enlightenment, have proved that Jews are too strong for narrowly defined contradictions. One of the most important responsibilities a person has is to carefully and conscientiously examine her beliefs. She has a moral responsibility to not simply inherit her beliefs, accepting them as she does her name, to not assert propositions about the world just because of the group that she was born into. If an open-minded look at the world makes her conclude that this is a godless universe, does she have to renounce the culture she grew up with, that has done so much to develop a moral outlook and human values? The answer, for me and many others, is no.
Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, professor and novelist, is the author of Thirty-Six Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction.
There can be Jews who are good people without belief in God, but ultimately Judaism cannot continue to exist without belief in God because the Jewish historical narrative depends on it. I was raised in a traditional setting, to believe that we’re judged—and this comes from the prophetic writings—by our behavior, not whether we observe this or that ritual, though we should observe those rituals. Judaism without God, in my opinion, will not remain Judaism and will ultimately vanish. My somewhat circular logic is that I accept the truth of the promise that God made to our forefathers and foremothers: that the Jewish people will be eternal. But I also believe that the promise was conditioned on a continuing belief in God.
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If you have a XP disc do a repair of XP
How to repair Windows XP/2000 if you are unable to boot into Windows
You first have to configure your computer to boot from the CD-ROM drive.
You need to enter your BIOS menu and change the boot setting to boot from the CD-ROM drive
as the first device and the hard drive as the second boot device
Then insert your Windows XP Setup CD, and restart your computer.
When prompted press any key to start your computer from the Windows XP CD.
When prompted press ENTER, and then press ENTER displayed on the Welcome to Setup
Do not choose to use the Recovery Console to repair your installation of Windows XP.
Press F8 to agree to the Windows XP Licensing Agreement.
Make sure that your current installation of Windows XP is selected in the box, and then press R
to repair Windows XP.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete Setup.
Warning: you should always backup any data or settings which you do not want to lose.
This type of repair should not lose any data however; you may find that some settings have
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Has anyone here done it before? If so, what was it like?
As Terracycle Brigades are voluntary programs, you can make as much of a time commitment as you choose. Furthermore, the only time you need to commit is the collection of the materials to be sent in.
Here’s how it works. You and/or your family sign up on Terracycle’s site (http://www.terracycle.net/brigades) to collect a certain item; current items being collected include Capri-Sun containers, Cheese Brigade packages and Neosporin tubes. Once a certain number has been collected (a minimum of 500 is required for most), you send them into Terracycle, and they pay the shipping fees. This is an ideal project for a classroom.
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Buffalo, New York (CNN) - President Barack Obama said Thursday that economic growth will continue next year, but he warned the nation will face hard choices as it tackles the federal deficit.
In a town hall appearance at a manufacturing plant in Buffalo, New York, Obama prompted applause when he declared: "We can say beyond a shadow of a doubt today we are headed in the right direction."
"Next year's going to be better than this year," Obama said.
At the same time, Obama warned of tough choices ahead as the nation faces its unsustainable deficit.
"The truth of the matter is that we're going to have to spend the next couple of years making some very hard decisions getting our deficit and spending under control," he said in response to a question about tax reform. "It's not going to be fun."
The visit was part of Obama's continuing "White House to Main Street" tour. He grabbed some wings for lunch at a local joint and then toured a metal fabrication plant, where he held a town-hall-style event to talk about the economy.
Buffalo suffers from one of the country's highest poverty rates, with nearly 30 percent of its population living at or below the poverty line.
The city has struggled in recent decades with the loss of industrial employers such as steel and auto-related manufacturers, but has weathered the most recent recession a little better than the nation overall.
The unemployment rate in Buffalo currently stands at 8.6 percent while the national average is 9.7 percent.
Poking fun at the political clamor of Washington, Obama said he liked escaping to places like Buffalo so he can hear the voices of the American people.
"No matter what the economists say, it's not a real recovery until people feel it in their own lives," he said.
Obama cited steps his administration has taken in response to the economic recession - including what he called unpopular ones such as bailing out banks and automakers - as necessary to bring about the growth and job creation of recent months.
He also heralded assistance to small businesses like Industrial Support Inc., the plant where his speech took place, noting the company received a loan via the stimulus bill that helped it weather the recession and buy new equipment.
In particular, Obama told how a woman at Duff's Famous Wings - where he had lunch - thanked him for the tax credits in the health care reform bill passed this year that help small businesses provide health insurance for workers.
"She offered me some of her wings ... but I had already ordered," the president joked.
In response to questions from the audience of more than 200 people, including plant employees and local officials, Obama said he wants to work with Congress to create a sustainable source of funding to improve the nation's highways, rail links, ports and other infrastructure.
He also reiterated his support for strengthening the education system. Known as a basketball and baseball fan, Obama made a rare hockey reference in the city considered a hockey town.
"We've got to make sure that our young people are trained and prepared for the future," Obama said. "I know Buffalo's a big hockey town. Now [pro hockey great Wayne] Gretzky wasn't your guy, but what did they used to say about Gretzky? ... He didn't think about where the puck was, he thought about where it was going to be."
Before his appearance, Obama also met privately with families of the 50 people killed in February 2009 when a Continental Connection commuter plane crashed while flying from Newark, New Jersey, to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Afterwards, he wore a red bracelet on his left wrist commemorating the victims of the crash.
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Flexible ducting hose is specifically made for transferring air industry. An extensive range of flexible round Aluminium, Insulated and PVC Ducting for residential and commercial applications. Ducts are conduits or passages used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) to deliver and remove air.
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Galvanized mild steel is our standard and most common material used in fabricating ductwork because the zinc coating of this metal prevents rusting and avoids cost of painting. For insulation purposes, metal ducts are typically lined with faced fiberglass blankets (duct liner) or wrapped externally with fiberglass blankets (duct wrap). When necessary, a double walled duct is used. This will usually have an inner perforated liner, then a 1–2" layer of fiberglass insulation contained inside an outer solid pipe.
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In the 1970's and 1980's, we saw phenomenal advancement in nonlinear sci ence, which had led to many important discoveries that greatly improve our understanding of the physical world. Among them, the discovery of chaos in deterministic systems is unarguably one of the most revolutionary scientific findings. We are now able to explain the apparent complexity and subtle or der exhibited by many physical systems under the unified framework of chaos theory. The past decade has seen heightened interest in the exploitation of chaos for useful applications in engineering systems. One application area that has attracted a great deal of attention is communications. Chaotic signals, by virtue of their wide band characteristic, are natural candidates for carrying information in a spread-spectrum communication environment. The use of chaotic signals in communications thus naturally inherits the advantages that are currently being offered by conventional spread-spectrum communication systems, such as robustness in multi path environments, resistance to jam ming, low probability of interception, etc. In addition, chaotic signals are easy to generate and hence offer a potentially low-cost solution to spread spectrum communications. Although many practical problems need to be solved before chaos-based communications can be realized in practice, the field has advanced rapidly during the past few years and it now reaches a point where abstract concepts from physics and mathematics have been fruitfully ported to techniques that allow information to be carried by chaotic signals. | <urn:uuid:5da96637-406d-444e-9c11-0f68e92acfa4> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://www.buchhandel.de/buch/Chaos-Based-Digital-Communication-Systems-9783540006022 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281419.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00492-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.958757 | 275 | 2.796875 | 3 |
A UN peacekeeping force made up of soldiers from Rwanda and Zambia said it had expelled rebels from the Coalition of Patriots for Change from a town in the war-torn Central African Republic in order to “protect civilians”. The AFP news agency reports that the MINUSCA peacekeepers were deployed to try to negotiate a withdrawal. When this failed, it launched a military operation” on Sunday. A top official with the UN peacekeeping force said two rebels had died of their wounds, while the CPC in its own statement accused MINUSCA of “immoral collusion” with Russian mercenary outfit Wagner and the Centrafrican forces it is alleged to be backing. One of the world’s poorest countries, the Central African Republic has been torn apart by civil wars since 2013 when a Muslim-dominated rebellion overthrew president Francois Bozize, sparking reprisals from predominantly Christian and animist self-defence militias. | <urn:uuid:03a31785-9862-44b2-8125-3558d4566812> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.futuremedia.com.na/un-peacekeepers-drive-rebels-out-of-car-town/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570651.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20220807150925-20220807180925-00473.warc.gz | en | 0.961757 | 190 | 2.1875 | 2 |
Receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be devastating for both seniors and their loved ones. And while the news itself can be overwhelming, getting the right diagnosis is also the first step in receiving the right care. From therapies to medications, new and innovative treatments are being developed all the time to improve the quality of life of those living with memory impairment.
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Writing a sightseeing post about your hometown is not that easy. Especially, when you realize what you haven’t noticed for years and ignored the historic value.
Obviously, life goes on, after all. At home, we ignore successfully, what seems to be understood everywhere else.
The touristic view for our hometown developed subtle – in fact quite fast, when we moved to Frankfurt.
So what can you see in our hometown? Why was the whole Old Town declared as UNESCO World Heritage and what makes the inhabitants walk around like proud peacocks?
What’s good to know: By day, it’s very photogenic. The steps of the cathedral are perfect to rest a while and observe the natives! At night, it is beautifully illuminated and still photogenic. At weekends though, it might smell a little bit like urine, as Party folks forget their manners.
Steinerne Brücke/ The Stone Bridge
The Stone Bridge in Regensburg is Germany’s best preserved bridge from the middle ages. Together with the cathedral, it’s the towns landmarkl. The bridge connects the Old Town with Stadtamhof; it’s 336 meters long and was finished in 1146. At the moment, it’s being restored but you can still walk over it.
Next to the bridge, there is the Historical Wurschtkuchl. It’s the oldest sausage grill worldwide and for 850 years in family property. They’re selling the typical Bratwurst since the 19th century.
The Salzstadel is also located next to the bridge. Salzstadel is the German expression for a place, where salt was stored. It was built in the 17th century and like many other buildings in Regensburg, it’s landmarked.
The Old Town of Regensburg
Regensburg and the Middle Ages – thanks to the Patrician Towers, they still belong together somehow. The Family Towers should symbolize wealth and power.
The families took Italy as an example, which tradesmen used to visit a lot. One of the biggest are the Haus Heuport at the cathedral and the Goldenes Kreuz at Haidplatz.
The alleys of the city are a dream for itself. There is nothing more to say about them.
The Porta Praetoria is a gate from Roman times. Together with the Porta Nigra in Trier, they’re the only Roman gate complexes north of the Alps being preserved.
The Dani-Karavan-Memorial at Neupfarrplatz was designed by an israeli artist of the same name. It was built where the former Jewish Quarter was.
Stadtamhof was once an own city and became part of Regensburg in 1924.
Unfortunately, we don’t have any pictures of Stadtamhof. But we will add those in the future. This is what I said in the beginning: We have pictures from so many parts of the world, but not of our hometown.
Regensburg and it’s Piazzas
The Neupfarrplatz is located in the center of the Old Town, not far from the cathedral. After the destruction of the Jewish Quarter, a pilgrimage church was built here. Not until in the middle of the 19th century, people started to use the huge square as a business quarter or for events.
During an excavation from 1995 to 1998, archaeologists found huge parts of the medieval basement construction of the former Jewish Quarter at the Neupfarrplatz. You can visit the area with a guide and only on certain days.
You can get more information on the city’s homepage.
At the Kohlenmarkt there is nothing special. The statue of Don Juan d’ Austria stands here. It’s a nice place for having a coffee or other drinks. Between Kohlenmarkt and the Cathedral, you can find the Goliath House, a former patrician castle.
The Old Town Hall is located between Kohlenmarkt and Haidplatz. Between 1663-1803, the Perpetual Diet of Regensburg (also called Eternal Diet of Regensburg – some kind of European Parliament these days) was based here. It was a permanent diet of the Holy Roman Empire.
Knight’s tournaments took place at Haidplatz in the Middle Ages. Today, the patrician tower Goldenes Kreuz still stands here. Today you can find loads of restaurants. From spring on, depending on the weather, you can sit outside.
The Bismarckplatz: The city theatre and a former French President’s Palais are located here. Two fountains, two cafés and two bars. In beautiful summer evenings, people gather here and have a drink or two (or three). It feels like being on an Italian Piazza.
Not far from here you can find the Scots Monastery St. James built in the 12th century by Irish missionaries. The most interesting about this church is its north portal with its mysterious sculptures, no one knows the meaning of them. Unfortunately, we have no picture of the Scots Monastery, but we’ll add it as soon as we can.
Thurn and Taxis Castle and Saint Emmeram’s Monastery
Regensburg’s glamour family is living here. The annoying Gloria of Thurn and Taxis might sound familiar to you. The pomp rooms are worth a visit.
Regensburg from the above
From the top of the Dreieinigkeitskirche (Trinity Church) at the Gesandtenstraße you can enjoy the best view over the roofs of Regensburg’s Old Town. Especially at sunset.
Furthermore: From the rooftop of the Galeria Kaufhof you have an amazing view at the Neupfarrplatz and the Cathedral.
And: A bit far from the Old Town, but the bus ride up to Ziegetsberg to the television tower is worth it. You’ll have an great view over the city from up there.
A little bit outside
While you can reach everything easily in the Old Town, some important sights are in Regensburg’s surroundings. I suppose, if tourists and travellers get lost somehow there, they might not return as it is just a small town. Just because of that, you shouldn’t miss the following.
We’re a little bit ashamed of that picture. One of the most important sights in Germany, but we only have a handful of not so professional pictures of it.
Bavarian King Ludwig I ordered to build the Hall of Honours in 1842. As said before, it is one of the most important buildings in Germany. Ludwig’s aim was the presentation of Germany’s most important people on memorial tablets and marmoreal busts. It was intentionally built after the Parthenon in Athens. The name Walhalla derives from Germanic mythology.
Like in Vienna or Darmstadt or New Zealand, the small town (actually it’s only a village, if you ask me) near Regensburg has its own Hundertwasser building. It’s also called Kuchlbauer’s Tower, as it is the Kuchlbauer Brewery’s landmark.
It’s also called the “Lighthouse of Bavarian beer”. It’s 35 meters high and open to public since 2010.
Donaudurchbruch and Weltenburg Monastery
The Donaudurchbruch is a nature-sanctuary. Officially, it’s also called Weltenburger Enge. If you want, you can make a boat tour and experience the Danube flowing through a very narrow channel. On both sides, there are high rocks and cliffs.
In the north east of the Donaudurchbruch, you can visit the Befreiungshalle.
The Benedictine abbey of Weltenburg in Kelheim is Bavaria’s oldest monastery. It’s supposed to be founded in 620 AD by Irish-Scottish monks.
The beer garden is awesome. Maybe you should avoid visiting this place on sunny public holidays, if you don’t want it to crowded.
Regensburg is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It will be your own fault, if you don’t spend at least a few days here!
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You should begin working on the Stand-Alone Project early in the course. Each assignment provides a benchmark for completing the Stand-Alone Project in a timely manner while working through the course. You will find this information in the “Stand-Alone Project Benchmark†section of each assignment. Instructions: This project places you in the scenario where you have been working for Advanced Data Transmission, Inc., for several years as the chief human resources officer. As such, you have given direction for the company in terms of its treatment of workers, diversity issues, and risk issues, and have provided consultation to other senior-level managers in dealing with ethical and moral issues within the company. Advanced Data Transmission, Inc. has just announced that it has been granted the contract to open and operate the first outer-space corporation that will include a small village atmosphere. Workers and managers will reside in the space village for a minimum of six months before returning to Earth. A shuttle service for dignitaries and customers from all over the world will be provided. Your company will manage all satellite data transmissions to all countries. The new company will be home-based in the U.S., and third-world countries will host subsidiaries. Develop a “Global Business Ethics Manual†that addresses the following. 1. Your chosen basic normative ethical foundation theory and reasons for choosing it. 2. Your design for the corporation: stockholder, stakeholder, or another option? 3. The defined risks for all participants: workers, investors, customers, etc. 4. Your human resource guidelines for the ethical treatment of workers, including but not limited to screening, diversity and discrimination, harassment, and affirmative action/goals/quotas. 5. The marketing guidelines for ethical advertising and sales. 6. Technology ethics in monitoring data transmissions. 7. How to conduct inter-global business with all the countries of the world (address both social and economic justice). It should be clear that this is completely new territory, and is not bound by earthly international business ethics. You have a clean slate and can influence all outer-space business for the twenty-second century. You have the right to change and modify any and all issues you feel have wronged workers on Earth. However, you must defend your positions. You are encouraged to think beyond the ethical decisions of today, and to anticipate future issues and how to address them. Use your imagination and your learning from this course and take a shot at charting the ethical course for an area that I believe will one day come to pass. Your project must include a minimum of five (5) sources of relevant information. Your Stand-Alone Project responses should be both grammatically and mechanically correct, and formatted in the same fashion as the project itself. If there is a Part A, your response should identify a Part A, etc. In addition, you must appropriately cite all resources used in your response and document in a bibliography using APA style. (A 10-page response is required.) (200 points)
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The Robe (1952) dir. Henry Koster
Starring: Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Michael Rennie, Victor Mature
The first ever Cinemascope film gets a stylish Blu-Ray treatment timed well with Easter. Like most Bible-themed epics the intended scope and grandeur of the form is met with often laborious old-world dialogue, and heavy-handed symbolism.
In his breakout role, a young 28-year-old Richard Burton plays Marcellus Gallio a Roman tribune, both a playboy and antagonizer who quarrels with the Emperor incumbent Caligula. Gallio and his Greek slave/assistant Demetrius (Victor Mature) is exiled to Jerusalem. Once there, a certain Messiah named Jesus is making waves amongst the Romans, and when it comes to his Crucifixion Gallio finds himself involved.
Things changes when Gallio wins Jesus robe in a bet. Though he thinks nothing of it, the robe starts to haunt him, causing him nightmares and mental instability – the effect of which would ultimately change his outlook against the prevailing witchhunt against Christianity.
“The Robe” is a cinema benchmark and so, regardless of the quality of the film, it makes for interesting viewing. A fine High Def featurette explains in a comprehensive history lesson of the cinemascope process, from both business and creative points of view. We learn about the impact of “This is Cinerama”, which wasn’t really a movie but a theatrical showcase of the power of widescreen photography. The development of Cinemascope and the difficulties shooting are given the right amount of detail to satisfy the techie cinephile.
Even the making-of featurette summarizes a good chunk of post-war Hollywood, complete with all the Golden Era nostalgia, anecdotes and tall tales about the great moguls like Darryl F. Zanuck and William Fox. The history of the screenplay involves many of the people involved with McCarthy House of UnAmerican Activies Committee and the imprisoned Hollywood Ten, which enlightens the non-so-subtle witchhunt allegories in the film.
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Python is one of the most popular programming languages in the world. It has a clean, simple syntax and is incredibly versatile. It powers applications like Google’s search engine, Dropbox, Instagram; it is the language of choice for scientists and engineers; it helps create games like EVE Online and can even be used to create robots that draw on electrical grids. Python is updated and enhanced on a regular basis, ensuring that all of the latest features, extensions and tools are included.
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Scientists are keeping a close eye on the mating habits of microscopic organisms, including those that cause African sleeping sickness. They say what happens between two parasites can have major consequences for humans
Researcher Wendy Gibson said when it comes to single-cell parasites known as trypanosomes, sex matters. They had once been thought to reproduce by splitting in half. But scientists say they have a sex life.
“This is important because if they can mate, it means that they can swap genes around. For example, if you’ve got a strain of parasite that’s resistant to a drug and it mates with one that isn’t, then it can swap that gene into the one that’s sensitive to the drug. And then, of course, you’ve got a new parasite, effectively, that is also resistant to the drug. That’s dangerous,” she said.
Gibson is professor of protozoology at the University of Bristol.
“Sleeping sickness is a very nasty disease. It’s carried by tsetse flies in tropical Africa. And now, fortunately, the numbers, as recorded by the World Health Organization, have dropped to less than 10,000 recorded cases. But years ago it used to really devastate large populations,” she said.
She explained how the illness got its name.
“It’s called sleeping sickness because the parasite gets into the brain and causes people to go into a sort of semi-comatose state. So that they just appear to be sleeping all the time. And that stage of the disease you can only treat with some very unpleasant drugs. One of them is based on arsenic. So you can imagine that that doesn’t do you any good”
Sleeping sickness has been on the decline due to early diagnosis, thorough treatment and better control of the tsetse fly population. That’s good news. But Gibson said that a resurgence is always possible.
“A colleague once described sleeping sickness to me as the sleeping dragon. It never goes away because the problem is that there are animal reservoirs of the disease. So even if you haven’t got humans with the disease in an area, it may still be circulating in animals, for example, cattle or wild animals. And of course the tsetse fly is feeding on those in keeping that cycle of transmission going. And it may then, if you’re unlucky, transfer back into the human population,” she said.
Gibson said it’s important to understand sexual reproduction in microbes.
“It’s one of the reasons why we’re worried about the next influenza outbreak because influenza is caused by viruses, but they also recombine. OK, it’s not the same sexual reproduction process as we get in these parasites, but it’s the same intrinsic mechanism that you’ve got recombination of genes. And, of course, with flu, you get new recombinant strains. We don’t know how virulent they are and what kind of disease they’ll cause and how quickly they’ll spread.”
The study of mating microbes helps explain how diseases spread and how new strains are formed. That’s why what’s happening in Uganda is being closely watched.
“You’ve got in the north of the country the West African form of the disease and in the southeast you’ve got the East African form. The East African form has been spreading northwards. And one of the worries is that it will overlap with the West African form of the disease. Now, if those two parasites then mate together, obviously, we’re worried that they’ll create some sort of superbug that maybe cause more serious disease,” said Gibson.
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[Python-Dev] SQLite module for Python 2.5
barry at python.org
Wed Oct 20 19:13:52 CEST 2004
Background: I've had a lot of occasions to use SQLite and PySQLite
recently and I've been so happy with the results that it is a very
serious contender for the default storage in Mailman 3. This would
replace BSDDB which the current code base uses. In fact I think the
bsddb module support in Python's stdlib makes for a good comparison with
On Wed, 2004-10-20 at 12:29, Gerhard Haering wrote:
> - Uses iterator-style SQLite 3.x API: sqlite3_compile, sqlite3_step()
> etc. This way, it is possible to use prepared statements, and for
> large resultsets, it requires less memory, because the whole
> resultset isn't fetched into memory at once any longer.
Cool. BTW, this makes me wonder whether it might be time to work on a
DBAPI 3 that takes advantages of some of the more recent developments in
Python. Apologies if such an effort is already underway and I haven't
> - Completely incompatible with the SQLite 0.x/1.x API: I'm free to
> create a much better API now.
It's both fun and scary to be able to "do it right this time" :)
> - "In the face of ambiguity, refuse the temptation to guess." -
> PySQLite 1.x tries to "guess" which Python type to convert to. It's
> pretty good at it, because it queries the column type information.
> This works for, I'd say 90 % of all cases at least. But as soon as
> you use anything fancy like functions, aggregates or expressions in
> SQL, the _typeless_ nature of SQLite breaks through and it will tell
> us nothing about the declared column type (of course, because the
> data is not coming from a database column).
I'd also like to see something in the middle. For example, I know what
the intended types of my columns are, so I'd like to be able to set up a
mapping of converters and pass that to PySQLite. I'd get the best of
both worlds then -- explicit type conversion (because it always uses my
mappings) and automatic type conversion (because I'll get the target
type back from PySQLite directly without having to apply conversions
> I think that a simple embedded relational database would be a good
> thing to have in Python by default. And as Python 2.5 won't happen
> anytime soon, there's plenty of time for developing it, getting it
> stable, and integrating it.
I'm for it. Again, because we have batteries-included support for
BSDDB, I see no reason why we can't also have batteries-included support
for SQLite. Both are embedded databases, so if you've got the libraries
and headers laying around, it should be a snap to configure and build
> Especially those of you that have used PySQLite in the past, do you
> have any suggestions that would make the rewrite a better candidate
> for inclusion into Python?
A few. Having used the Python bindings for MySQL also, there are a few
things in its interface that I'd like to see in PySQLite (but please
correct me if they're there but I missed them!).
The converter idea comes from mysql-python. I also liked their use of a
'how' argument to the fetch methods, which allowed me to retrieve the
row as a dictionary. Very handy! I'm sure there are other nice
features that I've forgotten about.
> One problem I see is that even the new PySQLite will grow and try to
> wrap much of the SQLite API that are not directly related to the
That's a /good/ thing, not a problem! :)
> If such a thing is too complicated/big for the standard
> library, then maybe it would be better to produce a much simpler
> PySQLite, especially for the Python standard library that leaves all
> the fancy stuff out. My codename would be "embsql".
> So, what would you like to see? "import sqlite", "import embsql", or
> "pypi.install('pysqlite')" ?
Personally, I'd like to see both a DB-API interface and a full-blown
wrapping of the SQLite API. From what I can tell, it would be much
smaller than the BSDDB wrapper, so it's potential size or complication
doesn't bother me.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A historical marker will be placed at the site of the first volunteer fire company in the nation in Old City. The Union Fire Company got its start in 1736 by Ben Franklin and several others.
Wyndmoor firefighter Ed Welch says it is a source a pride for area firefighters to know the fire service originated here 275 years ago.
“Truly an honor. I mean, all people who live in our area really should be pleased that something that began here not only took hold, but the union fire company under Ben Franklin’s model really served as the template for every volunteer fire company formed since.”
Welch says they didn’t have a firehouse per se.
“But they stored equipment in the grindstone alley which still exists on Market between 2nd and 3rd.”
And that is where the unveiling ceremony will take place Saturday at 10:00 a.m.. A number of dignitaries are expected to attend and the public is invited as well. Welch hopes events like this will spark interest in citizens volunteering for the fire service.
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Earlier drilling has definitely helped avoid the worst of the UK’s autumn flea beetle problems, but growers need to be aware of the implications to Light Leaf Spot and manage crops accordingly, says DSV technical manager Andrew Hartley.
As is the case in many agricultural situations, if you successfully manage one area of concern, it can upset another and bring other problems to the fore.
Light Leaf spot (LLS) has long been a disease more prevalent in the North of the country and resistant varieties have done much to keep incidences at bay in recent years, but there’s growing evidence that the condition is becoming more of a problem further south now.
It’s easy to see why. The sooner you drill oilseed rape in the autumn, the more plants are able to make use of residual soil warmth, relatively long days and generally better growing conditions than later in the season.
Such a situation benefits rapid establishment and helps the plant grow through early pest and disease attack which is why it has been such a useful strategy in addressing cabbage stem flea beetle problems in many parts of the country.
The trouble is such conditions also favour the development of other things that like to grow in warmer conditions, including plant pathogens, particularly fungi and moulds. Generally speaking the earlier you drill in the autumn, the more susceptible crops are to diseases.
In the case of LLS, leaving the previous season’s OSR volunteers longer before destroying, again to offset flea beetle, has increased the risk factors whilst the warmer, wetter autumns and winters we are now seeing as a result of climate change are playing their part, too.
Add to this a disease with more than one infection cycle a year and the variable nature of the incidence of the disease from one region to another and even field to field, and you can appreciate why it needs careful monitoring.
Travelling recently around trials from Scotland to the south of England, LLS can be found in most locations at variable levels in both untreated and treated plots.
Although it is notoriously difficult to identify particularly at low levels, it shows itself around this time of year when autumn treatment has lost its efficacy and symptoms begin to show particularly on new growth.
Fast growing OSR can leave LLS infection in the bottom of the crop so on initial inspection the crop looks clean only for disease to move up the plant if conditions are right.
Visual symptoms vary from the classic cream centered lesion with dots like salt grains around the outside to distorted leaves, brown brittle edges and stunting, later infection can be found on stems and pods which is likely to lead to pod shatter.
Yield losses can be up to 30% from spring infection and yield responses to control can average between 0.3 to 0.6t/ha so it’s important to put a number of measures in place to minimise risk.
A good starting point is variety choice. On the 2022/23 AHDB RL, the DSV varieties Matrix CL, Darling, Dazzler and Crocodile all feature 6s for LLS resistance whilst DSV Dart has a 7. Our new variety DSV Daktari also has a 6.
In many cases this is combined to strong resistance to other common disease such as phoma stem canker, TuYV and verticillium wilt, making them exceptionally resilient varieties.
High quality seed critical
With LLS, it’s always a good starting point to choose high quality seed and combine this with the destruction of any potentially infected crop debris from previous OSR crops. This prevents a residue of infected spores and establishes a good healthy fast growing crop.
Usually the autumn fungicide application to control phoma controls LLS pre-Christmas and a preventative strategy for LLS is the best approach rather than reacting to visual symptoms.
However if LLS can be found in crops prior to, or at stem extension, the advice would be to spray promptly as there are no thresholds.
There is a good choice of products but some concerns over LLS insensitivity to triazoles, so as with all application decisions, use active ingredients from other groups in mixtures and switch products where possible in a program.
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First, we introduce the rule syntax and semantics through some examples. Then, we provide a formal description. A plan-rewriting rule has three components: (1) the antecedent (:if field) specifies a subplan to be matched; (2) the :replace field identifies the subplan that is going to be removed, a subset of steps and links of the antecedent; (3) the :with field specifies the replacement subplan. Figure 6 shows two rewriting rules for the Blocks World domain introduced in Figure 2. Intuitively, the rule avoid-move-twice says that, whenever possible, it is better to stack a block on top of another directly, rather than first moving it to the table. This situation occurs in plans generated by the simple algorithm that first puts all blocks on the table and then build the desired towers, such as the plan in Figure 4. The rule avoid-undo says that the actions of moving a block to the table and back to its original position cancel each other and both could be removed from a plan.
A rule for the manufacturing domain of is shown in Figure 7. This domain and additional rewriting rules are described in detail in Section 4.1. The rule states that if a plan includes two consecutive punching operations in order to make holes in two different objects, but another machine, a drill-press, is also available, the plan quality may be improved by replacing one of the punch operations with the drill-press. In this domain the plan quality is the (parallel) time to manufacture all parts. This rule helps to parallelize the plan and thus improve the plan quality.
The plan-rewriting rule syntax is described by the BNF specification given in Figure 8. This BNF generates rules that follow the template shown in Figure 9. Next, we describe the semantics of the three components of a rule (:if, :replace, and :with fields) in detail.
The antecedent, the :if field, specifies a subplan to be matched against the current plan. The graph structure of the subplan is defined in the :operators and :links fields. The :operators field specifies the nodes (operators) of the graph and the :links field specifies the edges (causal and ordering links). Finally, the :constraints field specifies a set of constraints that the operators and links must satisfy.
The :operators field consists of a list of node variable and node predicate pairs. The step number of those steps in the plan that match the given node predicate would be correspondingly bound to the node variable. The node predicate can be interpreted in two ways: as the step action, or as a resource used by the step. For example, the node specification (?n2 (stack ?b1 ?b3 Table)) in the antecedent of avoid-move-twice in Figure 6 shows a node predicate that denotes a step action. This node specification will collect tuples, composed of step number ?n2 and blocks ?b1 and ?b3, obtained by matching steps whose action is a stack of a block ?b1 that is on the Table and it is moved on top of another block ?b3. This node specification applied to the plan in Figure 4 would result in three matches: (1 C D), (2 B C), and (3 A B), for the variables (?n2 ?b1 ?b3) respectively. If the optional keyword :resource is present, the node predicate is interpreted as one of the resources used by a plan step, as opposed to describing a step action. An example of a rule that matches against the resources of an operator is given in Figure 10, where the node specification (?n1 (machine ?x) :resource) will match all steps that use a resource of type machine and collect pairs of step number ?n1 and machine object ?x.
The :links field consists of a list of link specifications. Our language admits link specifications of three types. The first type is specified as a pair of node variables. For example, (?n1 ?n2) in Figure 7. This specification matches any temporal ordering link in the plan, regardless if it was imposed by causal links or by the resolution of threats.
The second type of link specification matches causal links. Causal links are specified as triples composed of a producer step node variable, an edge predicate, and a consumer step node variable. The semantics of a causal link is that the producer step asserts in its effects the predicate, which in turn is needed in the preconditions of the consumer step. For example, the link specification (?n1 (on ?b1 Table) ?n2) in Figure 6 matches steps ?n1 that put a block ?b1 on the Table and steps ?n2 that subsequently pick up this block. That link specification applied to the plan in Figure 4 would result in the matches: (4 C 1) and (5 B 2), for the variables (?n1 ?b1 ?n2).
The third type of link specification matches ordering links originating from the resolution of threats (coming either from resource conflicts or from operator conflicts). These links are selected by using the keyword :threat in the place of a condition. For example, the resource-swap rule in Figure 10 uses the link specification (?n1 :threat ?n2) to ensure that only steps that are ordered because they are involved in a threat situation are matched. This helps to identify which are the ``critical'' steps that do not have any other reasons (i.e. causal links) to be in such order, and therefore this rule may attempt to reorder them. This is useful when the plan quality depends on the degree of parallelism in the plan as a different ordering may help to parallelize the plan. Recall that threats can be solved either by promotion or demotion, so the reverse ordering may also produce a valid plan, which is often the case when the conflict is among resources as in the rule in Figure 10.
Interpreted predicates, built-in and user-defined, can be specified in the :constraints field. These predicates are implemented programmatically as opposed to being obtained by matching against components from the plan. The built-in predicates currently implemented are inequality8 (:neq), comparison (< <= > >=), and arithmetic (+ - * /) predicates. The user can also add arbitrary predicates and their corresponding programmatic implementations. The interpreted predicates may act as filters on the previous variables or introduce new variables (and compute new values for them). For example, the user-defined predicate possibly-adjacent in the rules in Figure 6 ensures that the steps are consecutive in some linearization of the plan.9 For the plan in Figure 4 the extension of the possibly-adjacent predicate is: (0 4), (0 5), (4 5), (5 4), (4 1), (5 1), (1 2), (2 3), and (3 Goal).
The user can easily add interpreted predicates by including a function definition that implements the predicate. During rule matching our algorithm passes arguments and calls such functions when appropriate. The current plan is passed as a default first argument to the interpreted predicates in order to provide a context for the computation of the predicate (but it can be ignored). Figure 11 show a skeleton for the (Lisp) implementation of the possibly-adjacent and less-than interpreted predicates.
The consequent is composed of the :replace and :with fields. The :replace field specifies the subplan that is going to be removed from the plan, which is a subset of the steps and links identified in the antecedent. If a step is removed, all the links that refer to the step are also removed. The :with field specifies the replacement subplan. As we will see in Sections 3.1.2 and 3.1.3, the replacement subplan does not need to be completely specified. For example, the :with field of the avoid-move-twice rule of Figure 6 only specifies the addition of a stack step but not how this step is embedded into the plan. The links to the rest of the plan are automatically computed during the rewriting process. | <urn:uuid:e0a4e8a7-5fcb-4da4-a21f-76b454ebfb25> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs/project/jair/pub/volume15/ambite01a-html/node12.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560285315.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095125-00571-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.910943 | 1,704 | 2.953125 | 3 |
PSYCH 540 Week 2 Reflection
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Create a 75- to 100-word statement describing how the week's learning has affected your thought processes, development, and professional disposition. This statement should reflect your personal learning process, challenges, moments of discovery, life experiences, and interactions. Ideally, you will use these reflections throughout the course and the program to document your development as a scholar, practitioner, and leader, and to reflect critically on the changes that occur during this process. | <urn:uuid:a5714692-16fe-4f01-b73d-68500c7a96e7> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://studydaddy.com/question/psych-540-week-2-reflection | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560283301.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095123-00509-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.915975 | 111 | 2.078125 | 2 |
How a theatre company is organized often determines its success. Why a company was formed in the first place is also of critical importance. Good research and planning, plus laying a solid foundation will serve you well, long after the initial work has been completed.
There are many reasons why people start a theatre company, just as there are many different ways of making theatre, and many different ways of operating a company. Whatever your purpose, establish a vision at the outset, and make sure that vision is reflected in every aspect of your organization.
The menu at right includes all the essentials, with more resources listed below.
- Theatre People: Our explanations of tasks & responsibilities of actors, directors, designers, producers, publicity managers, stage managers.
- Center for Nonprofit Management, Supplying management, training and technology assistance to nonprofit organizations.
- Overview of the incorporation process: Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits (MAP).
- AACT Bookstore for reference books on all aspects of theatre, including start-up, governance and fundraising (samples below)
- Americans For the Arts. Publications, advocacy, and much more. The organization's publications on management, volunteerism, and advocacy are especially helpful. | <urn:uuid:ed76262a-a675-4d78-86e9-0aa8bc260214> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://www.aact.org/starting | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281151.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00113-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.951846 | 245 | 2.0625 | 2 |
How to create a database in cPanel?
Any CMS (content management system) like Word Press, Drupal or Joomla needs a database (DB) which is used to store data. In fact, most scripts used today on web sites need databases.
So, before I install any CMS or a script that needs a DB on my site, I had to create a database which later would be connected to the files of my site in my hosting account. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to do it myself because I didn’t know anything about databases. Yet, it turned out to be very simple when using cPanel.
- I went to cPanel -- > Databases -- > MySQL Database Wizard.
- I created a database following 3 easy steps: I had to make up the name of the database, the name of the user for the database and the password. I gave all privileges to the user.
- I wrote down this information for future reference.
Here is a more detailed article about creating a database in cPanel with screenshots
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Two Pictures of Deliverance
“He is a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins, yet not for ours only but also for the whole world’s.”—1 John 2:2.
1. What attitude do Jehovah’s witnesses take toward their meetings, and how is this manifested?
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES take a keen interest in all their meetings, but there is one, held yearly, that stands out apart from all the rest. There is no other meeting like it, either in its procedure or as regards its purpose and the importance placed upon it. Because of this, not only do those of the New World society make a special effort to be present themselves, but they warmly invite and encourage others, who are newly interested, to attend also.
2. (a) In what way is the Lord’s evening meal a unique meeting? (b) How can all present be helped to a better understanding of it?
2 The meeting we have in mind is the “Lord’s evening meal,” often called the Memorial, because, as Jesus commanded: “Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” This year, 1962, the date to celebrate the “Lord’s evening meal” is April 17 after 6 p.m., Standard Time. One thing that makes this meeting unique is the fact that those for whom it is primarily arranged, and who are particularly addressed on that occasion, are in the minority. Indeed, as reports show, their number becomes less each year, whereas the total attendance is always on the increase. We realize, too, that the truths then discussed, which we will subsequently review, are among the deep truths of God’s Word, “solid food,” and not just the milk of “primary doctrine.” In view of this, and since for many it may be their first meeting with Jehovah’s witnesses, we feel it would be appropriate to look at certain features of God’s purpose for the deliverance of mankind, so that, not only the few, but all in attendance that night will be helped to a better understanding and a deeper appreciation of what is said and done.—1 Cor. 11:20, 24; Heb. 5:12; 6:1.
3. In what respect are we all in the same need, and how has this need been supplied?
3 The basis for the central theme on that occasion is the death of Jesus, and that can well form the starting point of our immediate discussion. True it is that the ‘man Christ Jesus gave himself a corresponding ransom for all’ by laying down his perfect human life, thus becoming man’s redeemer and deliverer. He is the “Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world.” As far as that is concerned, as children of Adam, we are all on a common level and have the same need. We should never forget that and should always be very appreciative and grateful to Jehovah, the Author of this fine provision, and to his dear Son, who so willingly carried it out.—1 Tim. 2:5, 6; John 1:29.
4. Are the benefits of the ransom administered to all alike, and is Jehovah under any obligation regarding this?
4 However, though we are all included alike in the one redemptive act, it does not follow that it is God’s purpose for the benefits of that ransom sacrifice to be administered to all alike. The Scriptures show that, generally speaking, mankind’s deliverance from sin and death will take place in God’s kingdom, the promised “new heaven and a new earth,” under the administration of the King, Christ Jesus. But the Scriptures also show that it is God’s good pleasure for some, a small minority, to receive their share in the benefits of that sacrifice in a way and at a time that marks them as separate. And let it be said at once that this is not because of any inherent virtue or merit on their part but is an expression of Jehovah’s amazing undeserved kindness. If he chooses first to deal with some and deliver them in a special way, that is his prerogative absolutely. As Paul says on that very point, we cannot be “answering back to God.”—Rev. 21:1-4; Rom. 9:20.
5. What scripture indicates a distinction in this respect?
5 The apostle John plainly indicates such a distinction when he says concerning Jesus Christ: “He is a propitiatory sacrifice for our sins, yet not for ours only but also for the whole world’s.” (1 John 2:2) To aid in getting a better understanding of this, let us go back and consider a drama enacted and recorded in the Bible over thirty-four centuries ago, when Jehovah delivered his people Israel out of Pharaoh’s hand.
THE DELIVERANCE FROM EGYPT
6, 7. What main events outline Israel’s deliverance from Egypt, leading to what outcome, and picturing what fulfillment?
6 This deliverance was one of the stupendous events in the history of God’s ancient people, without doubt the greatest in magnitude and dramatic intensity. Stepping back so as to get a comprehensive view of the great canvas, recorded at Exodus, chapters three to fifteen, we see certain features that stand out in bold relief and that can be summarized as follows: Pharaoh’s sneering reply to Jehovah’s demand through Moses to “send my people away,” followed by the ten plagues culminating in the death of all of Egypt’s firstborn, resulting in the sons of Israel being hurried out of the land the next day; then the deploying tactics under Jehovah’s direction, causing the Egyptian forces to pursue the Israelites, who were miraculously led through the Red Sea on “dry ground,” because the “waters were being split apart”; then finally, under Moses’ outstretched hand, the “waters kept coming back” until all of Pharaoh’s military forces perished. “Not so much as one among them was let remain.” A mighty deliverance indeed, picturing the great deliverance Jehovah will accomplish for all proved to be his “sheep” when, through Christ Jesus, he strikes down all Satan’s forces at Armageddon, completely destroying Satan’s system of things, the entire world of today, of which Egypt was a small-scale pattern. All the survivors will then join in a grand song of praise to Jehovah, as did the Israelites under Moses’ lead, when Miriam kept repeating the refrain: “Sing to Jehovah, for he has become highly exalted. The horse and its rider he has pitched into the sea.”—Ex. 5:1; 12:29; 14:1-4, 21, 28; 15:1, 21.
7 Now let us step close up to the canvas and observe that there is an inset, as it were, a picture complete in itself, yet forming part of the whole. This picture is also one of deliverance, but of a special kind.
DELIVERANCE OF ISRAEL’S FIRSTBORN
8. (a) As a protection against the tenth plague, what instructions had Israel to observe? (b) How and why was this to be memorialized?
8 After Moses had served notice on Pharaoh of that final and terrible plague, the death of the firstborn of both man and beast throughout Egypt, then Jehovah immediately gave to Moses specific instructions for all Israel to observe. Briefly, each household was required to take a sheep on the tenth day of this month, which henceforth was to be the first month of the year for them, and keep it ‘under safeguard until the fourteenth day of this month,’ when it was to be slaughtered and its blood splashed on the two doorposts and upper part of the doorway of each house. That night “they must eat the flesh . . . roasted with fire and with unfermented cakes along with bitter greens.” They were told to eat it “with your hips girded, sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand; and you must eat it in haste. It is Jehovah’s passover. . . . And the blood must serve as your sign upon the houses where you are; and I must see the blood and pass over you, and the plague will not come on you as a ruination when I strike at the land of Egypt.” Henceforth, on the same day each year, the Israelites had to repeat the same service ‘as a memorial, as a festival to Jehovah throughout their generations.’ And they were to say to their sons who asked as to its meaning: “It is the sacrifice of the passover to Jehovah, who passed over the houses of the sons of Israel in Egypt when he plagued the Egyptians, but he delivered our houses.”—Ex. 12:1-14, 27.
9, 10. How was the deliverance of Israel’s firstborn related to that of the entire nation?
9 Thus in this unique way a special deliverance was provided for the firstborn of Israel. They only were in danger that night. Their lives were in danger, and the blood of the “passover victim” was the means whereby they were passed over and delivered from sudden death. Please note that this special deliverance of the firstborn preceded the deliverance of the entire nation of Israel at the crossing of the Red Sea.—Ex. 12:21.
10 And how does this help us in getting a clearer understanding of what John wrote about the death of Jesus as being a “sacrifice for our sins, yet not for ours only but also for the whole world’s”?—1 John 2:2.
FULFILLMENT OF THE PICTURE
11. What is the theme of the letter to the Hebrews, and what reference does it make to the firstborn?
11 The proper understanding of these things is not left to our imagination or “private interpretation.” In writing a letter to the Hebrews, the apostle Paul plainly says that everything enacted by Israel under their law covenant was a “shadow of the good things to come” and was given as an “illustration.” In fact, that is the main line of argument taken by Paul in this particular letter, showing time and again that the Law, with its ordinances and sacrifices, foreshadowed or typified far more glorious things to come. At Hebrews 1:6 he refers to Jesus as God’s “First-born,” which he preeminently is; but later he mentions a company of people occupying a similar relationship, describing them as the “congregation of the firstborn who have been enrolled in the heavens.”—2 Pet. 1:20; Heb. 10:1; 9:9; 12:23.
12. Who are the firstborn mentioned at Hebrews 12:23?
12 Who are these people? They are true Christians who, collectively, make up “God’s household, which is the congregation of the living God.” They are “partakers of the heavenly calling,” with Christ Jesus as their “high priest.” He, as God’s faithful Son, is appointed head over the house built by God, and, says Paul to his fellow Christians, “We are the house of that One.”—1 Tim. 3:15; Heb. 3:1-6.
13. Is Christendom a safe guide respecting membership of the true church?
13 Surely, in view of these scriptures, we can see it is not a matter of joining one or another of the churches of Christendom and being enrolled as a member thereof. No one can make himself a member of the true church or be canonized as a saint by some earthly religious organization. No, it is “God the Judge of all” who has “set the members in the body, each one of them, just as he pleased.” Jesus himself said that those who would be given the Kingdom and share with him in his heavenly throne would be but a “little flock,” a small minority; and this in itself rules out the millions who profess to be Christian merely on the basis of church membership and church attendance, including what is thought to be a regular partaking of the Lord’s evening meal, frequently known as Mass or Holy Communion.—Heb. 12:23; 1 Cor. 12:18; Luke 12:32.
14. Who were pictured by Israel’s firstborn, and on what Scriptural authority?
14 Is there Scriptural authority for seeing the true church, the “congregation of the first-born,” as corresponding to and pictured by the firstborn of Israel who were specially delivered that night in Egypt? Yes. Paul, in writing to the “congregation of God that is in Corinth . . . sanctified in union with Christ Jesus,” urges them to put away a certain corrupting influence and, again basing his argument on the things foreshadowed by the Law, says: “Let us keep the festival [of unleavened bread], not with old leaven, neither with leaven of injuriousness and wickedness, but with unfermented cakes of sincerity and truth.” And what authority does he give for true Christians’ keeping the feast of unleavened bread in this figurative way, not just one day, but every day of the year? Note his answer: “For, indeed, Christ our passover has been sacrificed.”—1 Cor. 1:2; 5:7, 8; Ex. 13:6.
15. What special deliverance has been provided for the true church, both for the future and also for the present?
15 This costly sacrifice “with precious blood, like that of an unblemished and spotless lamb, even Christ’s,” has truly resulted in a special deliverance for these Christian firstborn ones in two ways. Not only has it guaranteed for them the final “entrance into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” an “incorruptible and undefiled and unfading inheritance . . . reserved in the heavens,” as expressed by Peter, but it has also meant in a very real sense, though by faith, a present deliverance that can be enjoyed. Paul expressed it thus: “He [God] delivered us from the authority of the darkness and transplanted us into the kingdom of the Son of his love, by means of whom we have our release by ransom, the forgiveness of our sins.” Particularly since 1919 have those of this company been delivered from the “darkness” and “thick gloom” as foretold by Isaiah; and, while still in the flesh, they have entered into the wonderful blessings of Kingdom service and enlightenment described in that same prophecy.—1 Pet. 1:4, 19; 2 Pet. 1:11; Col. 1:13, 14; Isa. 60:1-3.
16. (a) How is the little lock related to Jesus as to Abraham’s seed? (b) How does this help in relating the special deliverance to the larger picture?
16 Thus God’s Word clearly points out a specially chosen congregation, a “little flock,” who receive a prior share in the benefits of Christ’s ransom sacrifice, ahead of the rest of mankind. As already mentioned, Jesus himself is preeminently God’s firstborn Son, yet he has others closely associated with him under his headship, forming the “congregation of the firstborn.” Also, in a similar way, Christ Jesus himself is the promised Seed of Abraham; yet, by Jehovah’s undeserved kindness, these firstborn ones, because they have been “baptized into Christ” and “belong to Christ,” are also “really Abraham’s seed.” It is through this seed that “all nations of the earth will certainly bless themselves” in God’s kingdom, after the great deliverance at Armageddon from modern-day Egypt. Thus we can see how the smaller picture of a special deliverance for the firstborn class must first take place and must precede the larger picture, the fulfillment of which will certainly cause a song of triumphant praise to be sung to Jehovah, “for he has become highly exalted.” That is why, figuratively speaking, he went down to Egypt in the first instance, to “assign himself a name.”—Gal. 3:16, 27, 29; Gen. 22:18; Ex. 15:21; 2 Sam. 7:23.
17. How is 1 John 2:2 to be understood?
17 Thus, too, we can appreciate why John, in writing to these firstborn ones, said that Jesus is first a “sacrifice for our sins, yet not for ours only but also for the whole world’s.”—1 John 2:2. | <urn:uuid:65f29bdb-4454-44ad-a539-9303da994a9a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1962162#h=18:0-21:575 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00076.warc.gz | en | 0.968576 | 3,661 | 2.03125 | 2 |
5 Critical Ways to Manage the Stress in Your Life10/13/2014
by Carine Camara For so many years, I was chronically stressed. There was a general tightness and...
by Carine Camara
For so many years, I was chronically stressed. There was a general tightness and tension that seem to live in my neck and shoulders. I had daily headaches, digestion issues, erratic moods, and frequent colds. I was unaware that my health issues could be resolved with managing my stress. In constant fight or flight mode, the body is always producing a cascade of stress hormones. One of which is cortisol, only meant for short term use. Here are some of the effects of prolong levels of cortisol: lowers immunity, creates blood sugar imbalance, increases inflammation in the body and inhibits collagen.
My aha moment with stress was during acupuncture school. After the first 18 months of school, there is a first year comprehensive exam. It was a 2 day process with several exams on the various subjects we were studying. I stayed up late, didn't exercise or eat balanced, and mentally obsessed about the exam. I ended up passing, but on the last day of the test I started sneezing. By the next day I was in bed with the flu. Believe or not, I have never had the flu before. It was intense. A lesson learned. Stress can have devastating affects on your life, and these are the 5 holistic methods I use to create a balance.
For me it is Yoga, I practice 4-6 times a week. And I incorporate these 2 simple stretches in my workday.
If you are sitting in front of the computer finish this article then, stand up and bend forward and reach your arms to your feet. And take 5 deep breathes. Next roll up and take your arms over your head, stretching your arms like you trying to reach for the sky. And take 5 deep breaths.
2. Food. The importance of eating a balanced healthy diet is essential to our well being. Food is medicine. For stress it is very important to maintain your blood sugar levels. Facing a challenging situation while being hungry exacerbates everything! I try not to let myself get to a place of extreme hunger, I make sure that I eat 3 meals with snacks through out the day. I always carry a snack with me- a granola bar, nuts, fruits or something. If I know I am going to have a full day, and it may involve me eating while driving to my next appointment. I pack extra food. And drink a smoothie- one that is jam pack with highly nutritious foods (ex: kale, chia seeds, flax seeds, avocados, coconut water)
3. Supplements. Maintaining the proper balance of minerals and vitamins in our bodies can be challenging in our modern world. I always advise to get most of your nutrients from your food, but there are some supplements that can be taken to help your body better adapt to stress. I would consult a health care provider for specific supplements that suit your needs.
Though, magnesium is a mineral that everyone needs. And it gets depleted when we are stressed. It is essential for all cellular function in our body, supports energy production, relaxes our muscles and blood vessels, and regulates our bowel function. Around 80% of our population has signs of magnesium deficiency. Taking Magnesium can help with insomnia, depression, PMS, fatigue, muscle cramps, mood swings, and water retention. I have been taking magnesium supplements at night before I go to sleep, and I have noticed a big shift in my energy level during the day. I feel more grounded, and less reactive to situations.
4. Alone time. There are various things that you can do to dedicate time and space for yourself. Some people mediate to clear their mind, some people spend time in their garden, and other people go on walks. Find your own path to creating your inner peace, a method that works for you to go within, to find your inner Buddha.
For me it is short mediation, and writing in my journal. Expressing what is going on in my life. Taking it off my mind and putting it on paper. It is my way of creating a connection with my inner world. Creating a strong relationship with yourself, makes connecting with people easier and less stressful. What activity allows you to go within?
5. Having fun. Work Hard and Play hard. Creating a balance in your life, makes difficult situations more tolerable. Fun enriches your life with joy and spirit. It is important to laugh and enjoy the moments of life.
My fun is dance, since I was a child. No matter what is going on in my life, music and movement can always bring a smile to my face. What brings you joy?
Stress on a biochemical and physical level can we treated with supplements, food and exercise. On an emotional and spiritual level, it requires asking yourself questions? Why does this situation stress me out? How do I feel? How do I want to feel?
My Ah-ha moment became a time to understand what triggered my intense response to stress. It was a big exam, and the first of many. I couldn't get ill every time I took an exam, and I had 3 more years to go! I incorporated the above methods into my life. I realized that it was my fear of failure, because I had a story in my mind that I wasn't smart enough. It was creating all my anxiety and stress. Once I let go of my expectations, took the pressure off myself, and changed my mindset. School exams were no longer a problem.
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World’s Progress Hastened by Inventions (Oct, 1924)
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World’s Progress Hastened by Inventions
Seeking New and Improved Methods and Machines to Do Man’s Labor, Many Industries Spur Search with Offers of Reward DESPITE the fleetness with which developments in science and industry have taken their places in the service of man during the past few centuries, untold problems remain to be solved, powerful unknown forces are to be harnessed and hidden sources of new wealth uncovered. Greater demands for time and labor-saving methods and devices are constantly arising, notwithstanding the fact that machinery now performs most of the labor in mill, factory and office.
The bread we eat, the soap we use, coffee, sugar, chewing gum, cigarets, almost every article of necessity, is now wrapped by machinery that does from two to forty times the work of one man. In the steel industry, one or two attendants with un-loading devices can replace ten to twenty men toiling by hand. Giant traveling cranes snatch up loads it would require a regiment of workers to move, in less time and with more ease. In glass factories, bottle machines can produce as much as fifty-four operators using the old methods, and in coal mines an automatic conveyor with twelve attendants takes the place of 150 men. Business offices are now equipped with machinery that keeps books, makes out statements, adds, calculates and subtracts with a speed and precision that is more than human.
It is almost impossible to realize the difficulties that were faced by the early inventors who could produce a cylinder true within “the thickness of an old shilling.” But the effort resulted in the marvelous assortment of machine tools which are today among the best accessories that human mind and hand ever produced.
The motion-picture machine, it has been remarked, does for time what the telescope did for space, drawing out rapid movements so that they can be examined and watched under almost any speed. Roentgen rays, aided by special screens, reveal the secrets of the human body once hidden from the eyes of surgery, and the selenium cell that can be as easily affected by light as the eye, has been brought to the service of man. With all the thousands of advances, it has been pointed out that we still live within narrow limitations. E. E. Fournier D’Albe, prominent scientist, calls attention to many questions still to be solved and new benefits to commerce yet to be found.
Fogs that disorganize shipping, railway transportation, and overland transport must some time be met with a successful combating device. Instruments will be devised with which a person can see around a distant corner, and penetrate to the bottom of streams and lakes where now a few fathoms of water completely conceal submerged objects. In his opinion every telephone will be perfect when the users can see each other plainly while they talk across great distances. Something may be m a de also to detect the air pockets which exist unseen to hamper aviation. While X-rays disclose the interior of bodies, attention is called to the fact that they do not permit the study of the surfaces of the bone, and while the microscope reveals swarms of minute organisms, there yet remain invisible to the human eye deadly germs which annually take great toll of life by disease. All these are but a few of the greater problems which, the scientist says, require solution. With each advance, new avenues of demand are opened up. Skill is drawn upon for its contribution to lighten the toil of the worker and reduce the element of time. Everywhere thought is being devoted to better ways of manufacture, greater safety and speed in travel and less expensive methods of carrying on industrial development.
Efforts are not confined to the technical minds and the trained researcher. Indeed, many of the things wanted will probably come from those who have no connection whatever with the field in which the inventions are needed.
Moved by the announcements of the Industrial Award Plan, originated and published by Popular Mechanics Magazine, many new problems have been submitted by manufacturers and individuals seeking to acquire new ideas valuable to them. These, with the offers heretofore included in the plan and which have appeared’ in this magazine, will be found on the following pages with the amounts of the awards the manufacturers are willing to pay for successful solutions.
$2,000—Preservative for Cheese.
We are packers and distributors of cottage cheese which is sold to the grocery trade in stone jars and sealed paper cups. This cheese spoils rapidly and its maximum life is one week in cool weather ; one or two days in hot weather. This makes it impossible for the product to be marketed beyond a local area. We will pay the sum of $2,000 for a method of processing or preserving cottage cheese, satisfactory to us, to keep it sweet and fresh for at least two weeks after packing, regardless of room temperature. Such method must be in accord with all pure-food laws and must not alter the flavor or appearance of the cheese. This treatment might possibly be accomplished by some method of pasteurization and then vacuum packing in individual glass containers. This offer ends May 1, 1925. Address, North Shore Food Products Company, 112 South Morgan Street, Chicago, Illinois.
$500—Automatic Grease Cup.
The Carr Fastener Company, manufacturers of the “4Dot”‘ high-pressure lubricating system for automobiles and industrial equipment, will, pay the sum of $500 for a reservoir grease cup which can be filled through a Dot grease gun, and which will thereafter feed out the grease onto a bearing at a slow and constant rate. There is a tendency in spring-actuated self-feeding grease cups for the grease to feed rapidly when .the cup as full, due to the tight compression of the spring, but as the cup empties the spring expands and: has Jess tension and the grease is fed more slowly. If a spring is used, this tendency must be compensated for in some way, or else some principle other than a spring must be devised. All plans or models, submitted are to be judged for their value solely by this concern. This offer expires May 1,. 1925. Address, Carr. Fastener Company, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
$500—Use for Button Molds.
An amount up to $500, depending on the proved value of ideas, will be paid by a concern equipped to make button molds, for new ways of using molds from which buttons formerly were made. Samples of the molds sent on request. Address, Problem HA-1, Popular Mechanics Magazine, Chicago, Illinois.
$500—Uses for Button-Mold Machines.
In proportion to the merit of the suggestion, a sum up to $500 will be paid for satisfactory suggestions leading to new uses for the machines employed in manufacturing button molds. Address Problem HA-2, Popular Mechanics Magazine, Chicago, Illinois. The two foregoing offers expire May 1, 1925.
$250—Slogan and Sales Plan.
The Casmine Company manufactures and markets a medicinal ointment called “Menthine,” which possesses properties for clearing the head and voice and benefiting public speakers and singers, also improves the voices of those afflicted with colds, catarrh, hay fever, etc. This concern desires to adopt a slogan or phrase which will adequately explain the above properties in a very few words and be easily remembered. For a satisfactory slogan or phrase and a plan that will aid in largely increasing our sales to the retail druggists through their jobbers, we will pay the sum of $250. The Casmine Company will alone determine the value of slogans, phrases and plans to their business. May 1, 1925, will be the closing date of this offer. Address Casmine Company, 6 East Twelfth Street, New York City.
$250—Article to Manufacture.
The Guyan Machine Shops will pay the sum of $250 to the person submitting to them an article that can be manufactured in their fully equipped machine and electrical shop. Forging and welding departments completely equipped, and brass foundry capable of 100-pound castings are included. The electric division is fitted to make all coils and parts for motors and generators, transformer coils, commutators and allied equipment. We would like an article at least partially developed and prefer that it be something useful in or around coal mines, or that can be sold through jobbing and hardware trade. We would consider parts of mining machines or locomotives or improved attachments for same. Value of articles submitted will be passed upon solely by members of our organization. The award here offered will be in addition to any contract entered into with owner of said article. The offer expires May 1, 1925. Address Guyan Machine Shops, Box 757, Logan, West Virginia.
$1,000—Detonator for Explosives.
This donor, Mr. Frank Lesh, will pay the sum of $1,000 for a method of exploding a gun cap or mercury cap or which will cause a charge to explode under 3,000 feet of water and crude oil, without need of any connecting lines or other similar attachments. The process must not be prohibitive in cost and must do the work without any failures. This concern has a place on which to try out any methods and will act as sole judge as to the worth of any plans offered. It may be that such an arrangement cou’d be brought about by radio. This offer holds good until May 1, 1925. Address Frank Lesh, Box 1700, Casper, Wyoming.
In naval architects’ offices, the designing of ships with multitudes of detailed parts necessitates the use of tracing sheets printed with border lines and title blocks or stamped with conventional notations. Frequently these blocks must be changed as to wording and so forth, necessitating erasing which, with present inks, ruins the tracing cloth with blotches, scratches and faint ink marks. These do not interfere with printing always, but are apt to spoil all the work gone before, and at best, result in a lack of crispness and finish to the work. For an ink that can be used in a regular printing machine or with a stamp, on tracing cloth, which will be thoroughly opaque, dry fast, erase with a flick of a knife point, donor will give $100 toward application of patent for same by entrant, or $100 in cash. There is a crying need in 40,000 drafting offices today for an ink like this to save time, work and money for the man with the ruling pen who has not yet been emancipated from the handicraft stage.
In engineering, especially naval architecture, dealing in the design and sale of designs of fast yachts and boats, there is a high sales resistance. The same is true of all engineering projects, and is due not so much to lack of money to enter the field but to overcautiousness and bargain shopping. Verbal appeals do not picture results adequately. It has been found that working models are helpful in selling projects, but models are too expensive for their limited field of advertising contact. The potential clientele is therefore severely limited.’ The present and usual weak appeal consists of neatly rendered drawings, coupled with photographic samples of past successes, and adroit salesmanship. For a means of animated drawings for screen reproduction which will smoothly animate drawings and renderings without any element of cartoonishness, the donor agrees to arrange for the payment of royalties amounting to $5,000 within a year of the proven mechanical practicability of the invention, after which the donor is to pay for a controlling interest and is to be the sole licensee of the outstanding interest. While the present idea is to animate, bring to life in a realistic way, the proposed designs of yachts, ships and machinery, the field is not confined. Any suggestions will be witnessed by notaries with donor, and such leading to a solution will be generously rewarded.
In any drafting room there is an enormous amount of time wasted in doing tasks that, for method, are relics of darker apes. For the best list of salient and glaring faults which are now standard practice in drafting procedure, between the time the drawing is started and the last tracing made, the donor will pay the sum of $100. Opposed to the faults should be recommended a remedy for each. Receipt of lists will be witnessed by a notary; all lists will be copied, returned as witnessed, and a mimeographed circular sent to all entrants. The foregoing three offers close May 1, 1925. Address Problem NA-1.
The National Company, Incorporated, makers of the “Perfect Vernier Condenser” and velvet vernier dials, offer to pay the sum of $10,000 in percentage from sales profits for either of the following devices that will meet the approval of this company, who are to be sole judge of whether or not the said devices are acceptable to them: A satisfactory static or interference eliminator, for work in conjunction with a radio-receiving set that can be manufactured on a commercial basis and sold at a nominal price, and, A highly efficient fixed condenser of small size and large capacity with a rupturing voltage of at least 750 volts maximum. Said condenser to be entirely different from any other device of this nature now in use.
On acceptance by the National Company, of one or both of the above devices, an arrangement will be made with the inventor .whereby a percentage of profits derived from the sales of same will be paid until such percentage aggregates the sum of $10,000 for each device. This offer expires May 1, 1925. Models or drawings may be submitted, but in either case return postage must be included. Address, The National Company, Incorporated, Cambridge, 39, Massachusetts.
$5,000—New Product for Manufacture.
The Wollensak Optical Company of Rochester, N.Y., manufacturers of photographic lenses and shutters and makers of the Bioscope pocket binocular and Pockescope pocket telescope, are receptive to any suggestions for new merchandise which could most logically be offered for sale by dealers who are now handling their products. This concern would be most interested in suggestions for merchandise that could be sold through optical, photographic or sporting-goods stores.
They would only be interested in a product which could be handled to advantage by their present equipment. They are equipped to manufacture any sort of optical unit or any kind of small mechanical job involving the use of screw machines, presses and customary machine-shop equipment. For any such product as will prove acceptable to them, they will enter into a royalty agreement with the inventor or the one who offers the suggestion, awarding royalties until such time as the sum total of the royalties amounts to $5,000, or a flat sum, agreeable to both parties, may be arranged.
No Wollensak employe nor any member of their families will be entitled to submit suggestions in this offer. The suggestion can be offered in the form of a drawing with complete description, in the form of a written suggestion or as a working model. This offer ends July 1, 1925. Address all entries to Wollensak Optical Company, 1415 Clinton Ave., Rochester, N. Y.
$1,000—Process for Hard-Glossed Candies.
The Happiness Candy Stores, Incorporated, will pay the sum of $1,000 for the exclusive rights to a formula or method of manufacturing hard-glossed candies which will not impair in any way either the appearance or eating qualities of the candy, but will prevent it becoming sticky or losing its gloss when exposed to humid atmospheric conditions.
The sum of $1,000 will be paid by the Happiness Candy Stores, Incorporated, for the exclusive rights to. a formula or method of manufacturing chocolate coating which will not impair either the appearance or eating qualities of the same, but will prevent it from turning gray or dull when exposed to atmospheric conditions. The above two awards or any one of them will be paid only if and when a sufficient trial of the formulas or methods submitted has proved them to be in every respect satisfactory and acceptable to Happiness Candy Stores, Incorporated, and that their use will neither violate any pure-food laws nor infringe upon the rights of anyone, of all of which the Happiness Candy Stores, Incorporated, will be the sole judge. The offers expire May 1, 1925. Address Happiness Candy Stores. Incorporated, 202 Harris Avenue, Long Island City, New York.
Many Additional Offers Will Appear in the OCTOBER ISSUE.
OFFERS ANNOUNCED IN PREVIOUS ISSUES.
All of These Offers Expire May 1, 1925.
CONTINENTAL CAR COMPANY OFFERS $5,000 in royalties for hoist for dump bodies operated by motor vehicle from driver’s seat with power from engine; $1,000 under like arrangement for new toy or article of household furniture to be made from lumber scraps of truck bodies. Also $5,000 in royalty arrangement for air-dumping device to be controlled from locomotive by engineer.
$1,000 IS OFFERED BY KIRSTIN COMPANY for improvements in Fil-Gage and reductions in cost of manufacture and distribution amounting to twenty per cent.
FOR A NEW METHOD WHEREBY SCRAP feather in a glove factory can be profitably disposed of, Eisendrath Glove Company will pay sum of $5,000.
NATIONAL SLATE ASSOCIATION WILL pay $200 for best suggested new use for slate; other accepted suggestions paid for in proportion to value.
WILLIAM H. MITCHELL COMPANY WILL pay $500 for three new uses suggested for low-voltage generators which they adopt as part of sales plan.
FOR AN ANTI-FREEZING INGREDIENT FOR an emulsified asphaltic concrete S. D. Hotheimer will Spay the sum of $500.
GRANITE STATE MOWING MACHINE COMPANY offers $500 in cash and royalties for satisfactory working drawings for gasoline-motor lawn mower they accept for manufacture, and marketing. NATIONAL BRASS COMPANY WILL PAY $300 for design of key guide that can be made of sheet metal and which will properly fit escutcheon plate of similar material. IN FOUR AWARDS OF $500, $250, $150 AND $100, the South Bend Lathe Company offers payment for four best ideas for new and practicable attachments for screw-cutting engine lathe.
FOR A PRACTICAL INEXPENSIVE MEANS by which carbonization can be prevented in portable oil burners of vaporizing type, Aeroil Burner Company will pay $500.
THE YELLOW CAB MANUFACTURING company offers an award of $50,000 for a perfected plan of traffic and pedestrian correction and regulation, including mechanical devices, regulations, etc., for the promotion of greater street safety.
$10,000 FOR A NEW MUSICAL INSTRUMENT which can be incorporated in any orchestra or brass band and will take a place among the present family of musical instruments accepted by the rank of players. Lyon & Healy, Inc.
FOR THE BEST SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENT on a gasoline-heated blowtorch and soldering and branding iron combined an award of $500 will be paid by the Everhot Manufacturing Company.
$200 WILL RE PAID BY THE ABOVE CONCERN for the best suggested new use for the device named in the next preceding. Other cash awards in proportion. PROCESS BY WHICH ZINC THAT OXIDIZES and is lost in brass foundries can be saved and used. Award $500.
PLAN BY WHICH LEATHER WASTED IN making of belting, etc., can be disposed of at profit to manufacturer. Award $100.
AWARDS OF $500 EACH WILL BE PAID for a waterproofing process for a library paste and a method that will produce increased sales of this product. John J. Harris and Company.
FOR PRACTICAL METHOD OF ANCHORING electric light clusters to vases, urns, etc., to convert them into lamp stands, $250.
WHAT CAN BE MANUFACTURED BY PLANT specializing in making bicycle wheel rims? Award $5,000.
IDEAS SUGGESTING NOVEL, PRACTICAL and valuable uses for Tig ventilating fans, blowers and unit heaters. Proportionate awards aggregating a total of $5,000 will be paid by Hg Electric Ventilating Company.
FOR A NEW FORM OF VARIABLE CON-denser for radio reception the Plienix Radio Corporation will pay $1,000.
WODACK ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION will pay the sum of $500 for a satisfactory hammer arrangement for a portable electric hammer.
$100 WILL BE PAID FOR AN ACCEPTED design of starting switch for alternating-current motors by the donor represented by Problem PD-1.
FOR A PROCESS WHICH WILL MAKE silver untarnishahle and will not impair its value the Stieff Company will pay $1,000.
BUESCHER BAND INSTRUMENT COMPANY will pay the sum of $1,000 for successful saxophone reed of materials other than those now used.
ELECTRIC HEATING ELEMENT WHICH will operate and interchange with base and cover of Imperial self-heating gasoline iron, $500. Imperial Brass Company.
$100 FOR PLAN OF PROFITABLY DISPOSING of chamois skin scraps. Bassick Manufacturing Company.
DISCOVERY OF NEW USES FOR CARBON- dioxide gas or improvements to present uses. Award $1,000.
FOR AN AUTOMATIC FREEZEPROOF SODA cooler adaptable to “iceless” type of soda fountains, $1,000. Above two problems by Liquid Carbonic Company.
$2,000 WILL BE PAID IN SEVERAL AWARDS for processes and machines for salvaging waste lumber.
National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association.
FOR SKYROCKET STICK HARMLESS IN descent, $1,000 ; bombshell with illuminated flag, $250; chemical combinations to produce smokeless fireworks colors, $250. Thearle-Duffield Fireworks Company.
MOTOR-OPERATED HANDSAW FOR MANUFACTURE and sales; award, $10,000 in royalties. R. L. Barker and Company.
$500 FOR SALES PROMOTION PLAN FOR absorbent, non-heat-conducting powder that can be used with other materials. The Keasby and Mattison Company.
ROYALTIES OF $15,000 WILL BE PAID BY the Aetna Industries, Incorporated, for improvements in their products or new articles they accept for manufacture and sales.
THE GEMCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY will pay $250 for suitable article they can make in their general metal-working plant.
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Qingyuan arcade bridges
Lanxi Bridge in Qingyuan county, Zhejiang province. [Photo/IC]
Wooden arcade bridges are often found in East China's Fujian and Zhejiang provinces. They are used not only for transportation but also as gathering places to socialize or worship on special occasions.
The "traditional design and practices for building Chinese wooden arch bridges", written by UNESCO on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding in 2009, refers to traditional architectural tools, traditional craftsmanship, "beam-weaving" technology, and mortise and tenon joints. The techniques have been passed on orally or through personal experience from generation to generation.
Qingyuan county in southwestern Zhejiang has more arcade bridges than any other county in China. China has a total of 754 arcade bridges, as many as 97 of which are located in Qingyuan.
The county's arcade bridges were built in a variety of ways during different time periods, including the Song Dynasty (960-1279), Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). This diversity in architectural styles and time periods is rarely seen in other places in the country.
Rulong Bridge, built in Qingyuan in 1625, is China's oldest surviving wooden arcade bridge with a known construction date. The bridge boasts an elegant exterior and complex craftsmanship. It is the only wooden arcade bridge under national-level protection for its artistic, historic, and scientific value.
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Forecasting real-time data allowing for data revisions
A modeling approach to real-time forecasting that allows for data revisions is shown. In this approach, an observed time series is decomposed into stochastic trend, data revision, and observation noise in real time. It is assumed that the stochastic trend is defined such that its first difference is specified as an AR model, and that the data revision, obtained only for the latest part of the time series, is also specified as an AR model. The proposed method is applicable to the data set with one vintage. Empirical applications to real-time forecasting of quarterly time series of US real GDP and its eight components are shown to illustrate the usefulness of the proposed approach. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Although certain people reportedly playing key roles in the web-like leadership structure of TrapWire deny their involvement with the massive surveillance system, there is evidence that the engine driving this global company runs on the ambition of a common core of officers and directors.
Given the potential flood of legal challenges to its constitutionality, the corporation believed to be behind TrapWire is heading for higher ground, denying any association with the surveillance technology.
In a statement published on its website on August 13, Cubic Corporation attempted to sever the ties binding it to TrapWire. "Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB) acquired Abraxas Corporation on December 20, 2010. Abraxas Corporation then and now has no affiliation with Abraxas Applications now known as Trapwire, Inc. Erroneous reports have linked the company with Trapwire, Inc.,” the company insisted.
Despite such denials, many are rightly worried about any corporate connection — no matter how tenuous — between Cubic and TrapWire given the former’s access to the personal data of Americans through its other corporate interests. The synergy of such access with a massive surveillance apparatus could threaten the privacy of millions, as well as the freedom from unwarranted searches and seizures protected by the Fourth Amendment.
As for the scope and significance of TrapWire, the size of it cannot be exaggerated.
TrapWire is a massive and technologically advanced surveillance system that has the capacity to keep nearly the entire population of this country under the watchful eye of government 24 hours a day. Using this network of cameras and other surveillance tools, the federal government is rapidly constructing an impenetrable, inescapable theater of surveillance, most of which is going unnoticed by Americans and unreported by the mainstream media.
Unlike other elements of the central government’s cybersurveillance program, word about TrapWire was not leaked by Obama administration insiders. The details of this nearly unbelievable surveillance scheme were made public by WikiLeaks, the anti-secrecy group founded by Julian Assange. The TrapWire story percolated from the millions of e-mails from the Austin, Texas-based private intelligence-gathering firm Stratfor, published this year by WikiLeaks. Covering correspondence from mid-2004 to 2011, these documents expose Stratfor’s “web of informers, pay-off structure, payment-laundering techniques and psychological methods.”
This coterie of Stratfor co-conspirators is apparently angry about the leaks, considering that the WikiLeaks servers have been under near-constant Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks since the TrapWire revelations began attracting the notice of alternative journalists. Some outlets report that the cyberattacks are being carried out by agents of the American intelligence community determined to prevent the full depth of this scandal from being explored by reporters.
Exactly what is TrapWire? According to one description of the program, from Russia Today:
Former senior intelligence officials have created a detailed surveillance system more accurate than modern facial recognition technology — and have installed it across the US under the radar of most Americans, according to emails hacked by Anonymous.
Every few seconds, data picked up at surveillance points in major cities and landmarks across the United States are recorded digitally on the spot, then encrypted and instantaneously delivered to a fortified central database center at an undisclosed location to be aggregated with other intelligence.
Although many of the details remain undisclosed, it is known that the infrastructure of TrapWire was designed and deployed by Abraxas, an intelligence contractor based in northern Virginia headed and run by dozens of former American surveillance officers. As one article described it: “The employee roster at Abraxas reads like a who’s who of agents once with the Pentagon, CIA and other government entities according to their public LinkedIn profiles, and the corporation's ties are assumed to go deeper than even documented."
The network is believed to be immense. An article published by transparency advocacy group Public Intelligence claims that Stratfor e-mails suggest that TrapWire is in use by the U.S. Secret Service, the British security service MI5, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, as well as counterterrorism divisions in both the Los Angeles and New York Police Departments and the LA fusion center. The e-mails also suggest that TrapWire is in use at military bases around the country. A July 2011 e-mail from a "Burton" to others at Stratfor describes how the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Pentagon have all begun using TrapWire and are "on the system now." Burton described the Navy as the "next on the list."
A survey of WikiLeaks e-mails containing information about TrapWire reveals another facet of this ever-expanding tool for tracking and targeting individuals.
In a report filed by online news gathering site darkernet.in, a list of the training courses offered to end users shines a little light on the otherwise purposefully obscured goals of this global monitoring behemoth.
The first course listed in the darkernet article is called the Surveillance Awareness Workshop. This class is reportedly “designed to instruct network and security personnel to use and navigate the TrapWire software system to familiarize themselves with the indicators of surveillance, terrorist surveillance methodologies, facility vulnerabilities, and the identification of probable surveillance zones that exist within each facility."
The goal is that those with their fingers on the buttons and eyes on the consoles will learn to “view their facility the same way as would a terrorist, and then to be alert to the indicators of pre-attack surveillance.”
Pre-attack is a statist way of saying “guilty until proven innocent.” These agents — typically law enforcement or federal intelligence officers — reportedly will learn to spot suspicious behavior that points to the target’s propensity for participation in illegal activities.
This sort of advance profiling is eerily similar to the philosophy undergirding the signature strike that is becoming the go-to tactic in the Obama administration’s drone war.
A signature strike is not a strike on a particular suspect, but rather an attack on a person or group of people demonstrating behavior that is typical of those who might be associated with terror.
Perhaps the TrapWire “pre-attack surveillance” and the drone war “signature strike” are just two identifiable examples of a wider, more insidious government movement toward a society where one can be found guilty in advance of any crime based solely on one’s likelihood to act unlawfully and then be summarily executed based on that probability alone.
The second class offered by the makers of TrapWire according to the Internet investigation is designed along similar lines. It is called the Terrorist Pre-Attack Operations Course (TPOC).
Darkernet reports that participation in TPOC “will enhance overall security awareness and improve participants’ understanding of terrorist and criminal pre-attack surveillance and intelligence collection operations.”
Once again, the watchers are taught to better understand “terrorists” and what behavior they display just prior to the commission of a crime.
Unlike actual laws, these technologies and the courses improving their capabilities in the hands of users do not offer definitions of “terrorist” or “criminal.” One is left to one’s own understanding, it would seem, in the matter of conceiving of who is and is not a terrorist.
Today, the typical target might be a Muslim seen frequenting a subway station, for example. However, as the gulf separating the rulers and the ruled widens, perhaps a future TrapWire operator will target a gun-owner or attendant at a rally opposing a government policy as a potential threat and will initiate the requisite “intelligence collection operations.” The end result of those operations may be indefinite detention or death by Hellfire missile.
Finally, the last class listed in the darkernet article is called the Deception Detection and Eliciting Responses (DDER) course. This class will “teach students to detect deception and elicit responses in individuals including those which have been identified by TrapWire as having been engaged in suspicious behavior.”
So, once the target’s image pops up on one of the myriad cameras tracking the movements of every citizen (all are targets and potential terrorists, apparently) and the intelligence officers are called in to begin building a dossier on the target, the responding agents will use their newly-acquired interrogation skills to get the truth out of the target. “We have ways of making you talk,” in other words.
Given the aversion of the wizards running the surveillance state to allowing the curtain to be pulled back exposing the incredible extent of its domestic surveillance activities, it is more likely than not that TrapWire’s use in the tracking of Americans is wider and more institutional than most of us would like to believe.
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The giraffe population of Kenya’s famous Maasai Mara reserve has declined by up to 95% because of increased human settlement around the unfenced park, according to a new study.
Scientists at the Nairobi-based International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) found that the numbers of giraffes, hartebeest, impala, warthogs, topis and waterbuck all fell “markedly and persistently” throughout the 580 square mile reserve between 1989 and 2003.
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Marketing Research Report Introduction Marketing research is a very important and useful way of gathering information about markets or consumers. The area is of significant importance to businesses worldwide to define their strategy. A marketing research program begins with the definition of a marketing management problem…
Marketing research objectives are specific precise pieces of information that the researcher aims to find. The objectives culminate to address the marketing management problem (McDaniel & Gates, 1998). Context A very popular TV channel, NBN wants to introduce a new show in the market. For this the company is conducting a market research on the attitude of consumers’ towards reality TV. A set of 6 market research objectives have been set. Methodology of the market research Focus groups were used for qualitative analysis. Focus groups discussion is a qualitative research technique in which a group of 6 to 10 people spend 1-2 hours discussing their opinions in an informal and relaxed setting (Boyce, 2009). The focus groups conversation was monitored by an independent individual and the conversation recorded and the transcript was used for further analysis. For quantitative analysis, a survey questionnaire was used. The survey questionnaire was administered to a total of 300 respondents. The questionnaire covered the demographic profiles of the respondents where they were asked to share their gender and age. Respondents were asked to respond to a set of 12 questions on a Likert scale from strongly disagree to strongly agree. These questions covered the attitude of viewers to reality TV shows. ...
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FOR SEVEN days, I have been talking with a full range of top-rank Israeli civilian and military leaders. This is an attempt to distill the essence of what they said about two war-or-peace crises central to this country's existence.
One is relatively new -- the situation in the Persian Gulf. The other has dominated life in the Middle East for almost a half-century and isat least as important and dangerous as ever -- the struggle between Israel and those Arab nations that in heart and action still challenge Israel's existence among them.
Since I wanted as much candor as possible, the understanding was that the Israeli leaders would not be quoted by name. I did not attempt to get a "consensus" from men of different responsibilities and duties, but I think most of them would agree with most of what follows.
On Saddam Hussein: if the United States and its Western allies want to keep the Arab Middle East, its oil riches and its political destiny out of the hands of Saddam Hussein it will have to fight him, now or later.
The Israelis think he is strong but beatable now, but will be stronger later. Examining the economic planning of Iraq known to them and the profile of his entire political life, they believe he will keep using the oil billions of the future for two military objectives: development of his chemical weapons and the achievement of nuclear weapon power.
The major concern is his approaching ability to parcel out nuclear weapons among extremist allies, which would make international supervision an evil joke. The estimate for this is three to five years.
jTC This is a long way from saying that the Israelis "want" war. As a matter of fact, a few days in Israel would convince anybody but a fool or an incurable Israel-hater that the last thing in the world that this country "wants" is war. The whole picture of an Israel macho-mad for war in the gulf or anyplace else becomes an absurdity. It would be comical if it were not so often painted with ugly motivation.
This country has lived through one war after another with Arab nations, who lost everything but their hatred. The U.S. likes to pretend Israel has no role in the Persian Gulf crisis, but Israelis are entirely intelligent enough to know that in case of a gulf war they would have to expect an Iraqi attack on Israel.
The only thing that could prevent it is Saddam Hussein's understanding of Israel's ability and readiness to retaliate with enormous power. They remind him of this fact in a variety of ways without having to send their foreign minister to Baghdad.
But still they know he may not go down without trying to change the war into an Arab crusade against Israel. They are not trying to push the United States into a war, which they could never do. In any case, that is now the full-time pursuit of Washington's new allies such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait and Syria, which have at least as much to fear from Saddam Hussein as does Israel. But Israelis add up the cost of fighting now or fighting later, and they come to their own conclusions -- without any pleasure either way.
Some of the most informed men with whom I talked have strong professional respect for the maneuvering talents of both Saddam Hussein and George Bush. They do not expect the Iraqi to collapse in terror when Secretary of State James Baker looks him straight in the eye.
They think that instead he will begin unwrapping his "compromise" proposal under which he would withdraw from most of Kuwait -- except for this oilfield and that island.
They do not know what Bush will do after the pressures mount on him to accept. But they think Bush knows that air attacks in strength could cripple Iraq and lessen -- although not eliminate -- the need and cost for ground combat.
On the Israel-Arab confrontation, they know a one-word answer: Sadat. Anwar el-Sadat moved for peace between Israel and Egypt and the Israelis rushed toward it, willing to pay the price -- the land of Sinai, so dear to both nations.
They do not see another Sadat now. But they think that whatever happens in the gulf, the monarchies and despotisms will eventually fall apart. Fanatic fundamentalism may be the major result. But perhaps one day change in the Arab world will bring forward another leader ready to risk peace. Until then, Israel must swim in hostile seas.
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Malicious browser extensions pose a serious threat and defenses are lacking
Although the number of malicious browser extensions has significantly increased in the past year many security products fail to offer adequate protection against them, while others are simply not designed to do so, according to a security researcher.
Attackers have already used such extensions to perform click fraud by inserting rogue advertisements into websites or by hijacking search queries, but research has shown that this type of malware has the potential to cause much more damage.
Last year Zoltan Balazs, an IT security consultant with professional services firm Deloitte in Hungary, created a proof-of-concept malicious extension that could be controlled remotely by an attacker and could steal authentication credentials, hijack accounts, modify locally displayed Web pages, take screenshots through the computer's webcam, bypass two-factor authentication systems and even download and execute malicious files on a victim's computer.
And last week the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) warned in its midyear report: "An increase in malicious browser extensions has been registered, aimed at taking over social network accounts."
Earlier this year Balazs investigated how various security products protect users against malicious browser extensions and presented his findings at the OHM2013 security conference near Amsterdam in August. He performed tests against browser security extensions, sandboxing software, Internet security suites, anti-keylogging applications and financial fraud prevention programs recommended by some banks.
Many of these products either don't detect and block malicious extensions at all, or their protection can be bypassed, sometimes very easily, he found.
Not all of the tested products claim to protect against malicious extensions, but Balazs said he tested them because some users might believe they do.
For example, the NoScript security extension for Mozilla Firefox is designed to block plug-in content from executing without user authorization, and also blocks some Web-based attacks such as cross-site scripting or clickjacking. However, it doesn't protect against malicious browser extensions or local malware, Balazs said.
BrowserProtect, another Firefox extension, claims to protect the browser against "homepage, search provider, extension, add-on, BHO and other hijacks." This extension also fails to protect against malicious extensions, the researcher said.
Browser security extensions are not really trying to protect against malicious extensions and they wouldn't be able to because by design they run with the same privileges as those extensions, Balazs said.
Balazs also tested Internet security suites from five top antivirus vendors that he declined to name. The level of protection they offered against malicious browser extensions varied from none to good.
One of the tested products detected and removed the researcher's malicious Firefox extension, but he was able to bypass the detection signature by adding a single space character at a specific location in the extension's code.
A product from a different vendor came with a "safe browser" feature that involved creating a clean Firefox profile with no extensions installed. However, once it had created the profile, it kept using the same one, which meant that a malicious extension installed in the user's regular browser profile could copy itself to the "safe browser" profile, Balazs said.
Balazs said a third vendor, asked in a forum if its product detects or blocks Firefox keylogging extension Xenotix KeylogX, replied there was no need because "browser add-ons are subject to the same sandbox the browser runs through." The vendor recommended that users remove any suspicious extensions themselves, he said.
For Balazs, the answer highlights the poor understanding some vendors have of this type of threat, because Firefox doesn't have a sandbox and malicious browser extensions can be installed silently by malware without users ever knowing.
Some other "safe browser" implementations, such as Avast's SafeZone and Bitdefender's Safepay, did block the installation of malicious extensions. These offerings are designed to give users a way to bank and shop securely online using a custom browser based on Chromium, the open source project behind Google Chrome, within a secure environment similar to a sandbox.
Even though Balazs didn't find a way to install malicious extensions directly into the Avast SafeZone or Bitdefender Safepay browsers, he claims to have found a weakness that could allow an attacker to spy on traffic, even when users access HTTPS websites and their connection is encrypted.
If the victim's primary browser is Firefox, the attacker could first use social engineering to trick the victim into installing a malicious extension. He could then use that extension to download and execute a piece of malware designed to change the system-wide Internet proxy settings and to install a rogue root CA certificate into the Windows certificate store.
Chromium, along with Internet Explorer, uses the system-wide proxy settings and certificate store, so an attacker could exploit this to pass all traffic from the Avast SafeZone or Bitdefender Safepay browsers though a proxy server he controls and perform man-in-the-middle interception using the new root CA certificate added to the system.
This attack would also bypass Chromium's public-key pinning protection, which is supposed to detect whether the public keys used for the certificates of some popular websites such as Gmail or Paypal have been changed by a man-in-the-middle attacker, Balazs said.
The user will not receive any certificate warnings inside the browser because Chromium allows user-installed root CAs to override pins, a design decision explained by Google software engineer Adam Langley in a May 2011 blog post.
Windows does show a security prompt when a new CA certificate is added to the certificate store, but the malware is able to automatically confirm the action, so the user doesn't have to click anything.
A Bitdefender spokesman said Wednesday that "Safepay is designed as an additional layer of security to protect sensitive activities such as online banking or shopping. Although it has strong self protect mechanisms, Safepay is not a replacement for an AV [antivirus] product nor is promoted as such."
The product performs a security assessment to identify active malware on the computer before the secure browsing session is initiated, but if malware previously infiltrated the system and installed a rogue root certificate there is a chance that the session could be compromised, the spokesman said. "Nevertheless, this scenario is plausible when users don't have an antivirus product installed."
"We have an ongoing project that aims to discover Safepay's vulnerabilities in different scenarios (system or third-party related) and develop solutions to minimize the risks of compromised user sessions," he said. "The assessment of installed certificates on the system is at the top of our list."
Avast did not immediately provide a statement regarding this attack method.
Some security products recommended by banks to their customers and designed to prevent malware-related financial fraud were also found to lack protection against malicious browser extensions. Balazs tested six such products from different vendors, but only one blocked browser extensions in his tests.
Since then, a few more have added protection for this type of threat, but they use different approaches, he said. Some block all extensions while others detect only malicious ones, he said.
Balazs also tested Sandboxie, a program designed to isolate applications from the operating system by running them inside a sandboxed environment and preventing them from making permanent changes to other programs or data on the computer.
The product's website says that "running your Web browser under the protection of Sandboxie means that all malicious software downloaded by the browser is trapped in the sandbox and can be discarded trivially."
However, that only stops a rogue browser extension within Sandboxie from writing to local storage outside the sandbox. It can still log keystrokes and store them within the sandbox, capture images with the computer's webcam, or steal passwords and authentication cookies stored in the browser, the researcher said.
In general, malicious Firefox extensions can modify the settings of other extensions or the browser itself, but they can also indirectly modify the source files of installed extensions by downloading and executing a piece of malware designed to do this when the browser is closed, Balazs said. (The source files are locked while the browser is running.)
During a presentation Saturday at the Hacker Halted USA 2013 security conference, Balazs demonstrated how malware can insert backdoors into legitimate extensions and the effects this can have on the user's security. For his demonstration he backdoored the LastPass extension for Firefox.
LastPass is a password management service that uses a browser extension to automate form filling and website authentication. This allows users to have strong, separate passwords for all online services they use, while remembering only one master password that unlocks their encrypted password vault.
For increased security, LastPass supports two-factor authentication using the master password and one-time codes generated by physical YubiKey USB authentication devices or mobile applications such as Google Authenticator, Toopher and Duo Security.
LastPass claims on its website that it protects users against phishing scams, online fraud, and malware -- in particular key loggers. However, according to Balazs, the extension can't protect users against malware like financial Trojan programs that hook into the browser process, against other malicious browser extensions, or against local modifications of its own code.
Balazs' demonstration at Hacker Halted showed how a piece of malware could modify the code of the LastPass extension installed in Firefox so that it sends the user's master password and a YubiKey authentication code to an attacker, who could then use the information to access the user's password vault.
He released his proof-of-concept code for backdooring the LastPass extension on GitHub and said that developing it only took two hours.
Most of Balazs' recent research focused on Firefox because it's easier to trick users into installing malicious extensions in this browser by using social engineering. Unlike Firefox, Chrome only allows the installation of extensions from the official Chrome Web Store repository and not from third-party websites, which makes it harder for attackers to distribute malicious extensions. | <urn:uuid:87f8a2dc-c465-4f1e-9d2f-fd8d2a7da762> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.pcworld.com/article/2049540/malicious-browser-extensions-pose-a-serious-threat-and-defenses-are-lacking.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720737.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00220-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.931681 | 2,057 | 2.28125 | 2 |
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Archive for the ‘5 GHz’ Category
IEEE 802 and 3GPP are working together more on coexistence of Licensed Authorized Access (LAA) and Wi-Fi. Since November, each group has made a presentation to the other. There’s been an exchange of liaison statements, the latest on March 18 when IEEE 802 sent 3GPP two statements containing several requests and recommendations.
At its February 20 meeting, the FCC will likely adopt a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking as a first step toward increasing the amount of spectrum available in the 5 GHz band for unlicensed devices. Up to 195 MHz might be made available, which is a 35% increase over the present 555 MHz. Chairman Genachowski announced this initiative at CES in January. A leading application for new spectrum would be IEEE 802.11ac, which could have four instead of the current two 160 MHz-wide channels.
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski yesterday announced an initiative to make 195 MHz of more spectrum available for Wi-Fi in the 5 GHz band.
The last time more spectrum for Wi-Fi was made available in this range was in 2003, when an FCC increased the then 300 MHz bandwidth to 555 MHz. As the document in that last link shows, the 5 GHz band is not as neat as the 2.4 GHz band, with other services, such as radar, requiring protection. These coexistence issues will have to be looked at again. | <urn:uuid:fe4b6a00-f337-43b7-863b-a433e73a439b> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://stevencrowley.com/category/5-ghz/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988721141.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183841-00416-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.944789 | 307 | 1.914063 | 2 |
My blood sugar is almost impossible to control. I am on a pump and still have blood sugars in the 400 to 500 range. I am under extreme stress and that seems to contribute to the high readings. Also heat really effects the high readings and my husband wants to move back to Arizona where we have temps in the 120's in the summer. I'm scared to move back in the heat, when it's real hot my sugars go over 600. Should I move and just try to deal with it? We live in the state of Washington now and the summers are wonderful.
Seriously, in my readings from many doctors on diabetes, it is usually NOT the disease that is uncontrollable, but the patient who is uncontrolled in eating too many carbohydrates for his body's natural insulin to deal with. Please go back to your doctor for meds and/or insulin that is sufficient to bring down your blood glucose. Also a daily exercise or walking program that will help to use up some of those extra carbs. Are you dialing in enough insulin on your pump to cover the grams of carbs in each meal? Do you know how to figure our how many grams of carbs are in each and every food you intend to eat? You need to measure and/or weigh the portion you are going to eat and look up on line or in a book such as "The Complete Book of Food Counts" as to how many grams of carbs are in that portion.I can eat only 15-20 grams of carbs a meal, but some people on more meds can eat 45-60 grams per meal. Controls happens by YOU and depends on what you eat and how much insulin you take.
If your blood sugars are running so high, then your basals are off and so are your ratios. Do you have absorption problems due to scar tissue? How often do you change your site? These are all things that can affect your glucose control. I would get the book "Pumping Insulin" to properly learn how to manage your diabetes with your pump. There is no reason to keep running that high if you know your levels, ratios, and how to count carbs.
And yes, temperature can affect your blood sugars. Some people go low in the summer heat, but I was also one that would go high. My basal rates would change like clockwork in April and September (dropping the the fall and going up in the spring).
Yes, the heat can definitely affect your BS and make you go low OR high. It's a known written fact! I'm on an insulin pump and I have to change my rates when the seasons change.
That being said, extreme heat can also work the opposite direction and make your BG's go high because your body could be stressed from the heat.
Also, keep in mind insulin goes bad when exposed to sunlight, extreme heat or cold. In the summer months I try to replace the insulin in my reservoir more often. That seems to help.
I would suggest trying to determine if it's the pump that is causing the high. Check for air in the infusion line, look for damage to the line and smell for an insulin leak, check for clogs, look for infection at the site, etc.
Check your basal rates to see if they are set correctly? I'm not sure how long you've been on a pump but, these rates tend to change constantly so, don't think once it's set you're all done.
HALLO; As you said you are on pump, you have not mationed yhe daily dose of insulin you use, also you have not maintioned your weight, if you are obese you will have to reduse your weight first but not in a drastic way but step by step otherwise it may be hazardous. also you should have reguler exercise, also reduse your tensions as much as possible. feeling hot all the time is a part of uncontrolled diebetis but it will be controlled as the sugar levels are controlled. secondly you may try other therapies for sugar control like accupressure, herbal remadies etc. proper yoga & meditation may help you. also consult your doctor for change of the insulin type.swimming also can help you for betterment,
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White Wings Vol I. Fifty Years Of Sail In The New Zealand Trade, 1850 TO 1900
The Queen Bee
The Queen Bee.
Wrecked at Nelson.
"The "Queen Bee," a full-rigged ship of 726 tons, was one of the earliest vessels to bring out immigrants to New Zealand. Her first port of call was Dunedin, where she arrived in 1866. She was a fine roomy vessel, with accommodation superior to many of the ships carrying passengers in the sixties. She made several passages direct to the four leading ports, and also visited Napier and Nelson. In 1877 she sailed from London direct for the latter port, and all went well until August 6. The voyage was just about completed and the ship was a little ahead of the Spit light, Cape Farewell, when suddenly she struck on a sunken reef, and continued to bump heavily; so much so that the passengers and crew could scarcely stand on their feet. A heavy sea was running at the time and it was a difficult task to launch boats. The deck of the ship was soon awash, and the passengers became alarmed. With the heavy seas breaking over her it was felt that she might go to pieces at any moment. Among the passengers were several old residents who were returning from a trip to the Homeland.
A boat was successfully launched, but as she was overloaded it was feared she would swamp. The captain urged some to remain until a raft could be made, but he could not control the excited passengers. The boat fortunately drifted through the French Pass, where the passengers were rescued by the little Aurora. The captain, crew, and some passengers had a more exciting adventure. As the vessel was apparently breaking up they got on to a raft, which had been put together on board, and they had a most trying experience. A small boat was fastened to the raft, as it was thought that this would guide and steady it. Terrific seas were breaking over the raft and boat, which were eventually driven on shore. The boat, however, capsized, and one man, the carpenter, was drowned, while a passenger had his feet smashed. For several days they were without food and water; but some of the party eventually found water, although they had landed on a small strip of land, only a few yards in extent.
Laid Down to Die.
Later the mate succeeded in lighting a fire with a burning glass. As the poor castaways were starving, they, in desperation, set fire to some bushes, and this attracted the attention of the little steamer Manawatu, which came to their rescue and conveyed them safely to port, after being without food, and with very little clothing, for three days. They were unable to catch fish or birds; and when rescued the cook had given up hope and had lain down to die.
When an inquiry was held into the wreck, the captain's certificate was suspended for three years, and the second mate's for two years.
In the early days many of the ships had to wait for months before securing a cargo for Home. In 1874 the Queen Bee arrived at Napier on October 16. A month later she sailed for Poverty Bay, and took in part cargo of wool. She returned to Napier on December 26, and remained there until February 14 the following year, when she sailed for England.
the Queen Bee was at Napier again early in 1875, having sailed from Lyttelton after discharging cargo and passengers there. She took in some wool at Napier and sailed for Madras under Captain Loftus.
Captain Thomas L. Burch, who sailed the Queen Bee from 1873 until 1875, took over the command of the ship Adamant in 1875. He died on board that vessel when on a voyage from the United Kingdom to the Bluff.
The following is the record of the Queen Bee's passage from London:—
|Oct. 1, '68||Jan. 8, '69||Leslie||98|
|Oct. 22, '70'||Feb. 8, '71||Dent||108|
|July 18||Oct. 29, '72||Williams||100|
|Sep. 18, '71||Jan. 10, '72||Dent||114|
|July 29||Nov. 14, '73||T. L. Burch||108|
|Aug. 8||Dec. 6, '75||Loftus||120|
|To Port Chalmers.|
|June 26||Oct. 11, '66||Leslie||106|
|Sep. 13, '69||Jan. 16, '70||Leslie||108|
|June 20||Oct. 16, '74||Burch||115|
|—||Jan. 4, '68||Leslie||98|
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I suppose I should've been more precise, due to the piles of online folks who will take things out of context, put words in my mouth, etc.
Shotguns would be NFA if they weren't exempted for sporting purposes. Airguns don't count as NFA, and "spud guns", well, they seem to vary from letter to letter, state to state.
If you have a tube that is going to be used to fire a projectile, that is smooth bore, that is over .50", that is a firearm
in any legal sense (using a burning propellant to project an object over distance), you have an NFA item in the large bore destructive device category. Doesn't really matter if you're "only" using model rocket motors (which is how actual AT rocket launchers essentially work...), doesn't really matter if it's "only" a toy, in a pure legal sense it's within the NFA.
(There, is that more precise?)
Frankly, if you don't believe me, you can ask the NFA tech branch, or you can read the law, or you can look at existing examples. To be NFA compliant, tubes are either registered and sold as DDs, or they are rendered compliant by being "demilled" to whatever specs the BATFE is currently happy with.
By the by, if you go by the thinking that if there's no explosive projectile it's not NFA, why in the world are 40mm grenade launchers required to be registered? Why are mortars required to be registered? | <urn:uuid:57f93760-28fa-48c3-91da-4891e94d05c4> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://thefiringline.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4357342&postcount=13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279368.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00323-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.964944 | 322 | 1.523438 | 2 |
1. Sempervivum tectorum Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 1: 464. 1753.
Leaves: rosettes usually open, 4-10 cm diam., producing offsets attached to parental plants by stout stolons; blade 1-1.5 cm wide, apex stoutly mucronate, surfaces usually glabrous, sometimes sparingly hairy (some cultivars are hairy). Inflorescences erect, flat-topped to thyrsiform cymes, 10-40(-100+)-flowered, bracteate, (10-)20-30(-50) cm, usually 5-15 cm diam.; bracts 1 per flower, clasping at base, ovate-lanceolate, base narrow. Flowers: petals strongly reflexed at anthesis, 9-12 mm, margins entire, abaxially pubescent; stamens red to purple. 2n = (36, 40), 72.
Flowering usually mid summer-fall. Rocky microsites such as rocky outcrops, stone walls, rock piles, adjacent to rocks, along cliff bases; 0-1000 m; introduced; Conn., Maine, Mass., N.J., N.Y., Utah, Va.; Europe.
Sempervivum tectorum has naturalized populations in the flora area but is rarely, if ever, considered an aggressive competitor with or threat to native species. Populations occur in areas that provide a measure of physical protection because they are intolerant of treading effects.
Sempervivum tectorum is highly variable. H. ’t Hart et al. (2003) recognized two varieties [var. arvernense (Lecoq & Lamotte) Zonneveld and var. tectorum] and presented an extensive synonomy for var. tectorum. Hundreds of cultivars have been propagated, sold, and traded for nearly 200 years. The variety of forms that could be found naturalized is large; any given naturalized population may differ in certain characteristics from the description above. | <urn:uuid:c792f8d5-56e8-491c-b038-7a83f7758223> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=220012387 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571056.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809155137-20220809185137-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.839088 | 435 | 2.953125 | 3 |
1982: At precisely 11:44 a.m., Scott Fahlman posts the following electronic message to a computer-science department bulletin board at Carnegie Mellon University:
19-Sep-82 11:44 Scott E Fahlman :-)
From: Scott E Fahlman
I propose that the following character sequence for joke markers:
Read it sideways. Actually, it is probably more economical to mark things that are NOT jokes, given current trends. For this, use:
With that post, Fahlman became the acknowledged originator of the ASCII-based emoticon. From those two simple emoticons (a portmanteau combining the words emotion and icon) have sprung dozens of others that are the joy, or bane, of e-mail, text-message and instant-message correspondence the world over.
Fahlman was not, however, the first person to use typographical symbols to convey emotions. The practice goes back at least to the mid-19th century, when Morse code symbols were occasionally used for the same purpose. Other examples exist as well.
In 1881, the American satirical magazine Puck published what we would now call emoticons, using hand-set type. No less a wordsmith than Ambrose Bierce suggested using what he called a “snigger point” — \__/ — to convey jocularity or irony. Baltimore’s Sunday Sun suggested a tongue-in-cheek sideways character in 1967.
But none of those caught on. The internet emoticon truly traces its lineage directly to Fahlman, who says he came up with the idea after reading “lengthy diatribes” from people on the message board who failed to get the joke or the sarcasm in a particular post — which is probably what “given current trends” refers to in his own, now-famous missive.
To remedy this, Fahlman suggested using :-) and :-( to distinguish between posts that should be taken humorously and those of a more serious nature.
Fahlman’s original post was lost for a couple of decades and believed gone for good, until it was retrieved from an old backup tape, thus cementing his claim of priority.
Photo: Carnegie Mellon professor Scott E. Fahlman smiles away in his home office. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)
This article first appeared on Wired.com Sept. 19, 2008. | <urn:uuid:8a3b9796-b1a2-4b44-9b1d-f424d7c1eb5f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.noemiconcept.com/index.php/fr/departement-informatique/webbuzz-tech-info/201072-sept-19-1982-can-t-you-take-a-joke.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573118.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817213446-20220818003446-00670.warc.gz | en | 0.938508 | 516 | 2.265625 | 2 |
The National Coalition for Men (NCM) — a forum of 50 organisations fighting for male rights across the country — launched itsown manifesto expressing concern over the steady rate of “innocent men” falling victims to “gender biased” laws. Titled “Men-ifesto”, it carries a host of issues concerning men and the need for governmental provisions to address those issues.
“It’s time for the country to introspect. Just to prove ourselves gender neutral, haven’t we become anti-male? The need is to create a men’s ministry and a men’s rights body to bring out gender equality and social justice,” said NCM convener Amit Gupta.
The NCM will meet political parties across the country and urge them to acknowledge men’s rights in their manifestos. The NCM expressed concern over increase in the misuse of “gender biased” laws which have led to men committing suicide.
“When the complainant is a woman, in every case, men are presumed guilty until they are proven innocent. Even a frivolous accusation against a man makes him lose his job, is looked down upon by the society and is treated like a criminal,” Gupta said.
Some of the NCM’s demands include making laws, including the Domestic Violence Act gender, neutral so as to protect men against domestic violence and facilitate rehabilitation of men who are acquitted. It also demanded a mechanism to facilitate speedy trial of undertrials languishing in jails and equal and unbridled rights to child custody. | <urn:uuid:dea9d11a-805f-4c0e-a84a-49d0975fa09c> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.legalindia.com/news/now-men-ifesto-male-rights | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280266.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00504-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.945301 | 327 | 1.90625 | 2 |
What are Fuel Factors? And how do they affect the construction industry? This article explores how fuel usage factors for structures are calculated and how higher fuel prices will affect the industry. Read on to learn more. This article also provides examples of different fuel usage factors for different types of structures. It also covers the methods used to calculate fuel adjustment values. And learn how higher fuel prices will affect the construction industry. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at the results.
Fuel usage factor for structures
The fuel usage factor for structures is based on the estimated cost of construction in each State. The methods for calculating these factors vary from State to State. For example, Pennsylvania uses a three-month qualification period and plans to expand it to four months in the future. West Virginia plans to introduce a supplementary specification to simplify fuel usage calculations. In South Carolina, the State will work with Clemson University to determine the most efficient fuel usage factor.
The National Cooperative Highway Research Program has published a Fuel Usage Factor for Structures. This factor provides the basis for adjusting the price of construction projects. A Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that combines fuel usage factors is available for download. Additional materials for the tool are available in the form of Appendices B and C, as well as a News Brief. In addition to fuel usage factors, the publication also includes the Price Adjustment Calculator Tool.
A fuel usage factor for structures should be adjusted to account for inflation. Costs of construction increase every three years, and fuel consumption factors should be adjusted to account for inflation. Generally, the fuel consumption factor for structures is 10 gallons per $1000 of work. However, this calculation is not particularly accurate for urban construction projects. A better approach is to calculate fuel consumption per square mile or per dollar of work. Moreover, fuel consumption must also be accounted for the cost of replacing parts and maintaining machinery.
In a method according to the present invention, the burn rate for a structure is calculated based on the heating degree days of the structure. Hence, the burn rate is the sum of all fuel units delivered to the structure over a period of time. The burn rate of a structure will be constant if the temperature is constant throughout the period. So, the burn rate for a structure is the sum of the total fuel units delivered to the structure during the period and divided by the number of heating degree days.
On-site aggregate production is a major application of fuel usage factors. In the context of a quarrying operation, the fuel usage factors also include the cost of elevating electric power and drilling. In addition, it is important to note that the fuel requirements for an aggregate base include gasoline and diesel for the support equipment. The fuel usage factor for aggregate base also includes fuel used for hauling, spreading, and compacting. The construction industry requires a substantial amount of fuel for all these activities.
Methods for calculating the fuel adjustment
Since the volatility of fuel prices has made it difficult for contractors to make ends meet, states have implemented different measures to protect contractors. To accommodate contractors, the methods for calculating the fuel adjustment have evolved. Table 3.4 details the methods that are used today and recent changes. The total amount of fuel used during production equals the HMA. The HMA is based on the average price of fuel used by contractors in Florida.
There are many methods for calculating the fuel adjustment, and most states follow the FHWA Technical Advisory T5080.3, but the exact methodology varies from state to state. In addition, the trigger values and index sources vary greatly. Some states change the values of fuel usage factors to match the inflation rates of different fuel prices, while others allow different bid items for the factor. In fact, only 10 states utilize a fuel adjustment for structures. Although many states follow the methods used by other states, there are few studies done in their state to find a value that is updated and consistent across the country.
The most recent study on fuel price adjustment methodology has shown that the methods vary from state to state. However, most states have changed the methodology from the 1970s. Several states even discontinued it and brought it back after a dramatic increase in fuel prices in 2008.
One method involves calculating the fuel usage factor of structures based on the quantity of work performed. A fuel usage factor is calculated by multiplying the number of gallons of fuel per 1,000 worth of work. This factor should be updated, as the amount of fuel consumed by structures has more than doubled since 1991. Ultimately, fuel adjustment for structures should be based on the fuel price adjustment in real dollars. However, in order to ensure that fuel prices remain affordable for all drivers, these factors must be properly updated.
This method is similar to the one used in T 5080.3. It changes the amount of fuel used based on the average diesel price posted in OPIS. The AP (Adjustment Price) equals the average Base Prices during the biweekly progress payment period. For more details, review the literature on fuel price adjustments in Utah. The new method will be tested in Utah. There are currently two methods for calculating the fuel adjustment.
In addition to this study, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and the Federal Highway Administration conducted a survey to evaluate the impacts of recent price increases and declining competition for bids. The survey found that only eight states had adopted a fuel price adjustment process. In contrast, thirty-four states had not adopted the process and incorporated a price adjustment clause for certain materials. In some states, the survey results were inconsistent with AASHTO reports.
Effects of higher fuel prices on the construction industry
Record-breaking gas prices are putting more pressure on consumers. With sky-high inflation already threatening the economy, a spike in gas prices could be even worse. Higher gas prices could also hit the construction industry hard. Although the construction industry isn’t among the highest users of gas, it is already experiencing higher building material costs and supply chain disruptions, and high gas prices could further diminish industry margins and cause the building process to be delayed.
Already, gas prices are surging, with a national average of $4.11 per gallon in late February. Several states have even higher gas prices. Higher prices for gas are having a negative impact on the construction industry, and supply chain problems could affect business. Because construction projects rely on heavy equipment, higher fuel costs will affect this industry even more. But there are ways to reduce the impact of higher gas prices on the industry.
Oil prices are already having an adverse effect on the construction industry. They’ve pushed up the prices of lumber, copper, brass, plastic, and drywall. Contractors are already feeling the impact, and the issues will likely affect other vulnerable parts of the industry. As such, the construction industry should stay alert to the rising prices of materials. In the meantime, high fuel costs can hurt contractors and developers, causing them to cut back on their construction costs.
In March, diesel prices increased by 33% – the fastest increase in five years. This added to an already dramatic price increase between April and February 2020. Fuel prices could have a dramatic effect on the construction industry if they remain unchanged. Further, a spike in diesel prices could affect the construction industry despite its long-term effects. The cost of construction supplies could affect the profits of many companies. If the cost of diesel fuel remains high, construction projects could suffer serious delays.
The increased cost of fuel also makes the bidding process more complicated and puts more pressure on contractors’ budgets. Rising fuel prices may lead to a rise in bid prices of around 8.5% this year and 6.1% by 2021. As a result, some contractors and developers are finding it increasingly difficult to secure financing for their projects. Funders will be wary of projects that have high value and complex construction processes.
In the long run, contractors may be able to reduce their fuel costs by adopting alternative fuels such as biodiesel. These are cheaper than conventional diesel, which means a contractor may be able to save on fuel costs while also being environmentally friendly. Besides, using alternative fuels may also help contractors win over environmental-minded clients. Furthermore, fleet vehicles can be a reliable investment. They also provide the convenience of familiarity with their equipment. | <urn:uuid:547d0ff6-d27a-4595-8f82-da6e1475dd87> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://resistancephl.com/2022/07/19/fuel-factors-and-the-construction-industry/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572192.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815145459-20220815175459-00072.warc.gz | en | 0.951504 | 1,674 | 3.125 | 3 |
Beginning when venues for national, juried American print exhibitions were relatively rare, the Library of Congress helped increase appreciation for artist prints by organizing and mounting a series of 25 shows called the National Exhibition of Prints between 1943 and 1977. These shows engaged new audiences with the art of printmaking in a spectrum of styles from Social Realism to Abstract Expressionism and wide-ranging techniques that included lithographs, woodcuts, etchings, engravings, and screenprints. The exhibits also traced such 20th century phenomena as the postwar "Print Renaissance," the rise of collaborative workshop practice, and more. Significantly, the shows were a valuable source for selecting modern and contemporary prints to expand the permanent collection of fine prints in the Prints & Photographs Division. This research guide will help you locate the names of artists selected and rejected for each exhibition and also study trends in American graphic arts as documented in the exhibition catalogs, microfilms of the prints, and specific works added to the Library’s collections.
During the 35-year exhibition period, over 4,600 prints were displayed and cited in the catalogs. The art works were primarily by American artists and also by printmakers from Mexico, Cuba, Canada, and a few other countries. Prints & Photographs Division staff worked with the National Exhibition of Prints jurors, who included such renowned artist/printmakers as John Taylor Arms, Fritz Eichenberg, Clare Leighton, Michael Mazur, Clare Romano, Benton Spruance, and many others. Jurors chose prints to be exhibited, and from those, purchase prizes were awarded for prints that were added to the Library's collection using a special fund bequest from the artist Joseph Pennell (1857-1926).
The Library acquired more than 500 prints or approximately 10% of the prints exhibited. Highlights include work by such luminary creators as Leonard Baskin, Isabel Bishop, Sam Gilliam, Lorenzo Homar, Martin Lewis, Sister Mary Corita Kent, Rockwell Kent, and Robert Motherwell, to name a few. The National Exhibition of Prints was an annual event at the Library from 1943 to 1960. The next several shows were mounted every three years, and the final four opened on a biennial basis until 1977 with the last three cosponsored by the Library of Congress and Smithsonian National Collection of Fine Arts (now the Smithsonian Museum of American Art).
The Library's collection of fine prints includes close to 75,000 artists' engravings, etchings, woodcuts, lithographs, and screenprints, acquired through selected gifts, copyright deposits, and purchases. Along with its multi-format, interdisciplinary collections including poetry, literature, music, and film, the Library of Congress is a primary repository for visual collections with over 16.5 million photographs, fine art and popular prints and drawings, posters, and architectural and engineering drawings. | <urn:uuid:d8530c0e-e518-4c04-b417-1e9a584538fc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://guides.loc.gov/national-exhibition-of-prints?loclr=blogpic | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571987.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813202507-20220813232507-00277.warc.gz | en | 0.965476 | 587 | 3.3125 | 3 |
Born On A Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant
A journey into one of the most fascinating minds alive today—guided by the owner himself.
Bestselling author Daniel Tammet (Thinking in Numbers) is virtually unique among people who have severe autistic disorders in that he is capable of living a fully independent life and able to explain what is happening inside his head.
He sees numbers as shapes, colors, and textures, and he can perform extraordinary calculations in his head. He can learn to speak new languages fluently, from scratch, in a week. In 2004, he memorized and recited more than 22,000 digits of pi, setting a record. He has savant syndrome, an extremely rare condition that gives him the most unimaginable mental powers, much like those portrayed by Dustin Hoffman in the film Rain Man.
Fascinating and inspiring, Born on a Blue Day explores what it’s like to be special and gives us an insight into what makes us all human—our minds. | <urn:uuid:f2127a7a-556c-4f5a-9071-0da4f00f2e2b> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://pdfsr.com/isbn/9781416549017 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560282935.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095122-00243-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.955143 | 211 | 2.015625 | 2 |
Book 5: Chapter 18
Srimad Bhagvata Mahapurana: Book 5: Chapter 18: Verses 33-39
Even though You possess a numberless (endless) variety of names, forms and shapes, yet a (specified) number of categories, (say, twenty-four) has been assumed in You by seers (like the divine Kapila). The knowledge of Truth by means of which this number (plurality) is set aside is no other than You, the embodiment of true wisdom. Hail to You !" In the land of the northern Kurus (the subdivision of the terrestrial world known by this name) the Lord presiding over sacrifices dwells (is worshipped) in the form of the divine Boar. Alongwith the Kurus (the denizens of this subdivision) this Goddess Earth (that serves as our abode) adores Him through an incessant flow of unfaltering devotion and repeats the following supremely esoteric prayer: "Hail to the divine Boar, denoted by the mystical syllable OM, truly known (only) through the Mantras (sacred texts of the Vedas), the Deity presiding over sacrifices both without and with a sacrificial post, (nay,) whose (divine) Body is constituted of the (varieties of) great sacrifices ! (vide III. xiii. 38) ! Hail to the Supreme Person I! Hail to You who (in the form of a sacrificer) are pure of actions, and who manifest Yourself (in the form of sacrifices) only in the (last) three Yugas."
"Even as those well-versed in rituals churn out the fire hidden in pieces of (sacrificial) wood with the help of the fire-producing wooden stick, so the wise, keen to perceive Your reality, obscured by (attachment to) actions and their fruits, try to discover it (as the all-pervading self) in the discipline of their body and senses etc., (which are products of matter) with the help of (their) discriminating mind (reason). Hail to You who reveal Yourself through this process (of chastening the body and senses). By them whose intellect has become capable of keen discernment through reflection as well as through (the practice of) the (eight) limbs of Yoga (Yama, Niyama and so on). You, the Supreme Self, are truly and directly perceived alongwith (as distinguished from) the attributes of Maya (Prakrti), viz., the gross elements, the organs of action, the senses of perception, the all-powerful Kala (the Time-Spirit) and the doer (the ego). Hail to You as such and hail to You, whose form is not the creation of Maya (Prakrti) ! Even as a piece of iron moves due to (the very presence of) a loadstone, turning its face towards the latter, Your Maya carries on through the three Gunas (Sattva, Rajas and Tamas) the creation, preservation and dissolution of the universe-sought after (by You for the evolution of the Jivas) though not desired (by You for Your own sake)---Yourself remaining a mere looker-on. Hail to You, the Witness of (all that is evolved from) the (three) Gunas as well as of the Karmas (of the various Jivas) ! I bow to that omnipotent Lord who, having assumed the form of the divine Boar, the Cause of the universe, and placing me on the end of Your tusk, emerged, through the entire depth of the Deluge water, from its very bottom, sporting like an elephant after crushing to death in an encounter the demon (Hiranyaksa) who stood (before Him) as a rival elephant."
Thus ends the eighteenth discourse entitled "A description of the terrestrial world" in Book Five of the great and glorious Bhagavata-Purana, otherwise known as the Paramahamsa-Samhita..
- The Lord Himself declares in the Bhagavadgita that the performance of sacrifices and the practice of charity and austerities are conducive to purity--- (XVIII 5)
- That is because no sacrifices are performed in the first Yuga, the Satyayuga or because according to another interpretation, the Lord remains unmanifest in Kali age. | <urn:uuid:073d7adb-ce2e-49b6-b39b-b8fde6fbaa09> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://en.krishnakosh.org/krishna/Srimad_Bhagvata_Mahapurana_Book_5_Chapter_18:33-39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571056.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809155137-20220809185137-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.934589 | 920 | 2.03125 | 2 |
President Trump presented a compelling editorial to the American people, focusing on the economic recovery that has taken place under GOP leadership. Fox News published the President’s Oped:
For many Americans, the Great Recession brought dark days we will never forget – and never want to repeat. It wasn’t long ago that economists told us sluggish growth and flat wages were here to stay.
Pundits talked about a “jobless recovery.” And politicians promised hope and change but never delivered.
But now, thanks to Republican leadership, the United States has the best economy in the history of our country – and hope has finally returned to cities and towns across America.
Since I was elected, we have created 4.5 million new jobs. In the last month alone, we added another 250,000 jobs, and nearly a half-million Americans returned to the workforce. We have added nearly 500,000 manufacturing jobs to our economy – jobs that many self-proclaimed experts said would never return.
This focused delivery is targeting swing voters, who aren’t sure whether the President’s overall performance merits further backing. With a strong job record, President Trump hopes that Americans will trust the current direction the country is going in, with a Dem control of Congress risking all the paycheck gains they’ve received. | <urn:uuid:22953fb7-283b-40f8-b4c5-0f1e7550e6f3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://1600daily.com/2018/11/05/president-trumps-message-jobs/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571284.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811103305-20220811133305-00473.warc.gz | en | 0.962777 | 271 | 1.539063 | 2 |
Americans again this year named President Barack Obama as the Most Admired Man and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as the Most Admired Woman living in any part of the world, according to Gallup.
Clinton has been the Most Admired Woman each of the last 11 years, and Obama has been the Most Admired Man five years in a row.
First lady Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Condoleezza Rice are next in line behind Clinton on the Most Admired Woman list, while Nelson Mandela, Mitt Romney, Billy Graham, George W. Bush and Pope Benedict XVI follow Obama as Most Admired Man.
This year, seven of those on the top 10 Most Admired Man list are from the world of U.S. government and politics: Obama, Romney, the two George Bushes, Bill Clinton, Ron Paul, and John McCain. One is from international politics — Nelson Mandela — and three are from religious vocations — Billy Graham, Pope Benedict XVI and the Dalai Lama.
Of the top 10 Most Admired women, four have been associated with U.S. government and politics (Clinton, Michelle Obama, Rice, and Sarah Palin), one with the entertainment world (Winfrey), two with international advocacy causes (Malala Yousafzai and Aung San Suu Kyi), one with international government (Margaret Thatcher), and two with royalty (Queen Elizabeth and Kate Middleton).
This year, there were no men on the top 10 list from the world of business, while last year that group included Warren Buffet, Donald Trump, and Bill Gates. Last year’s lists for both men and women reflected the then-active Republican primary process and included Newt Gingrich on the men’s list and Michele Bachmann on the women’s list.
Hillary Clinton’s first-place finish this year further solidifies her position as the most often named Most Admired Woman in Gallup’s history — a total of 17 times going back to her first year as first lady in 1993. Clinton missed being Most Admired in 1995 and 1996 when she finished second to Mother Teresa, and in 2001, when she was second to Laura Bush. Eleanor Roosevelt is second with 13 finishes as Most Admired Woman, followed by Thatcher, Jacqueline Kennedy and Mother Teresa.
This year marks the fifth time Barack Obama has been in first place on the men’s list. Former General and U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower was the Most Admired Man 12 times, the most for any man, followed by Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton with eight first-place finishes each.
Obama’s position as the Most Admired Man is not unusual. Sitting presidents, with their extremely high visibility and essentially continuous presence in ongoing news coverage, have won the Most Admired Man honor 56 times out of the 66 years in which Gallup has asked the question — including each of the past 32 years in a row.
Presidents failed to be Most Admired in years in which they were in a politically weak state, or in which other men were highly visible in the news. General Douglas MacArthur beat out President Harry Truman in three years: 1946, 1947, and 1951. The 1951 win by MacArthur was noteworthy given that in April 1951 Truman had relieved MacArthur from duty in the Korean War for failing to follow presidential orders.
Another famous general, Eisenhower, also beat then-President Truman as Most Admired Man in 1950, and after retiring from the presidency Eisenhower captured the Most Admired title in 1967 and 1968 while Lyndon Johnson was president and battling severe opposition to his stewardship of the Vietnam War.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was the Most Admired Man in 1973 while Richard Nixon was president, and also in 1974 and 1975 under the presidency of Gerald Ford. Nixon was weakened by the Watergate Scandal. Ford was Nixon’s non-elected successor after Nixon was forced to resign. Pope John Paul II was the Most Admired Man in 1980 while Jimmy Carter was president.
The Rev. Billy Graham, now 94 years of age and living in poor health in North Carolina, has been on the top 10 Most Admired list 56 times since 1955, more than any other man — although he has never been in first place.
Ronald Reagan appeared on the top 10 list 31 times before his death in 2004. Pope John Paul II, Carter, Eisenhower, Nixon, Bill Clinton and Truman have each had 20 or more appearances.
Queen Elizabeth II of England makes her 45th top 10 appearance this year, significantly more than any other woman in the history of the list. She first appeared on the list in 1948 while she was still a princess. Former British Prime Minister Thatcher has been on the list 34 times, second only to the queen. Jacqueline Kennedy, Winfrey, Mamie Eisenhower, Hillary Clinton, Barbara Bush and Margaret Chase Smith are next in line in terms of their appearances in the top 10.
Gallup’s Most Admired question is based on Americans’ selection of men and women living anywhere in the world, which reduces the presence on the list of individuals whose death came relatively early in their careers, or whose rise to prominence came relatively late in their lives. President John F. Kennedy, for example, first appeared on the list in 1960, and was the Most Admired Man in 1961 and 1962 before his death in 1963. Mother Teresa didn’t appear on the list until 1979 but then appeared continuously through 1996, the year before her death in 1997.
These results are based on a Dec. 19-22 USA Today/Gallup poll. Gallup’s “Most Admired” question is open-ended, asking Americans to name, without prompting, the man and the woman they most admire living in any part of the world. Gallup first asked Americans to name their Most Admired Man in 1946, and in 1948 expanded the question to both genders. The question was not asked in 1976, and in 1967 only the Most Admired Man question was asked.
The open-ended nature of the question produces the names of people with high top-of-mind name identification, most often hailing from the world of government and politics; the list also includes individuals who have become famous serving humanitarian causes and others whose fame comes from the business and entertainment worlds.
Results for this USA Today/Gallup poll are based on telephone interviews conducted Dec. 19-22, 2012, with a random sample of 1,038 adults, aged 18 and older, living in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. For results based on the total sample of national adults, one can say with 95% confidence that the maximum margin of sampling error is plus or minus 4 percentage points.
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Measuring the Impact of Teams on Email Traffic
Email or Teams
It is natural that when someone like me who has been involved with email for so long argues a case like “Teams won’t replace email,” people will say “well, he would say that, wouldn’t he.” After all, we all show some form of personal bias in the technology choices we make.
But I am a data-driven guy, so to back up my assertion, I reviewed the available data to prove the case. Or at least, to discover what the data revealed.
Getting Email Usage Data
Before reviewing the data, we should talk about what data is available. In the past, and even now for on-premises servers, message tracking logs are the source of email traffic data. All versions of Exchange have generated message tracking logs, and many articles are available to explain how to interpret and parse the logs using tools like Microsoft’s LogParser utility to generate statistics.
In the Microsoft cloud, the Graph reigns supreme. Although Exchange Online servers still generate message tracking logs and those logs hold interesting and useful data, the usage reports in the Office 365 Admin Center and the usage data made available for public consumption are based on the Graph reporting API.
There is both goodness and badness in this situation. It is good to have a single definitive source of Office 365 data. What’s not so good is the relative inflexibility of the API. For example, the Graph reporting API is happy to return data for 30 days of email traffic, but not 31 days or 28 days. That’s why some ISVs continue to mine data from sources like the message tracking logs.
In any case, the Graph is a good source for email traffic data. If my assertion is correct that Teams will not replace email, but can reduce the volume of email, we should see a reduction of email traffic in the period following the introduction of Teams within a tenant.
Measuring the Impact of Teams
Introducing Teams is one thing; people using Teams in an intelligent and productive manner is quite another. It takes time and some training to make people productive. In other words, do not expect miracles to happen after users see the Teams icon show up in the Office 365 app launcher and receive invitations to join a couple of teams. If you do not give guidance to help people use a tool effectively, they will revert to habit and use email.
In terms of measurement, it is best to analyze data several weeks after people start to use a new tool to cut out the first burst of enthusiasm and all the “Wow, we’ve got Teams” messages from the equation. We need some data from the period when Teams was not in general use to be the yardstick for comparison. Finally, the comparison periods must be comparable, such as two weeks that do not include holidays or other factors that might influence traffic.
When analyzing data in this instance, it seems sensible to focus on sent messages. Although the app supports external users, Teams is a very inward-focused application and is unlikely to affect the number of inbound messages that arrive via email, especially traffic from other domains.
In my case, the company that I work with most closely began to use Teams on October 16. I am a guest user in that tenant. Allowing two weeks for things to settle down, I reviewed my email usage for the week of November 6 and compared it to earlier activity, specifically the week of October 2. I did not travel during these weeks, so they gave me an “apples to apples” comparison.
Applying a Lens to Usage Data
The Email Activity report in the Office 365 Admin Center is not granular enough to focus on a week-by-week analysis for selected users. The report also lags by a few days. Possibly because of a glitch, on November 13, the latest data available when I looked at the data was for November 5 (Figure 1).
Another way of looking at the same time is through the Office 365 Adoption content pack for Power BI, which is still in preview but available to all Office 365 business tenants. After a dip in August (vacation) and a rise in September (Ignite), the Email activity report shows a drop-off in email received and sent in November 2017 (Figure 2).
Teams Usage Reports
Earlier today, Microsoft announced that Teams usage reports are now available in the Office 365 Admin Center (Figure 3). The new reports detail user activity and a breakdown by devices going back to 3 July 2017, which is probably when Microsoft began gathering the data. Interestingly, I see no data for guest user activity and only tenant accounts are listed in the detail.
Unfortunately, most of my Teams activity is as a guest user in other tenants, so knowing what is happening inside my own (small) tenant is not helpful in this case.
The email usage reports give us a general feeling of email traffic patterns within a tenant, but because I wanted to look at a selected group of users (just me!), the usage reports are not precise enough for my purpose. One way of probing deeper is to download the usage data from Office 365 and use Excel to slice and dice it as you wish. Alternatively, you can use one of the ISV reporting products available for Office 365, Because I know it best, I used Quadrotech’s Office 365 reporting tool to examine my personal traffic pattern.
After I focused in on the data I wanted, the picture was clear. If users move internal discussions to Teams, you see a distinct and measurable impact on email traffic volume. In my case, the number of daily outbound messages dropped from a range of 45-95 in the week of October 2 to 15-29 in the week of November 6 (Figure 4). Essentially, I moved back-and-forth email to Teams. The remaining email was to people I could not reach through Teams, needed protection, or contained more thoughtful (some say verbose) interactions.
Note the huge peak in traffic during the week of the recent Ignite 2017 conference in Orlando. As much of that traffic centered around industry contacts that I wanted to meet during the conference, none of this traffic would have moved to Teams. The point here is that traffic can only move if people share the same space within Teams. The value of email is that you can send a message to anyone once you know their address.
Another thing to consider is that email volume is influenced by situation. For example, if I am on the road, I am less likely to use Teams because it does not support offline access.
The MyAnalytics View
The MyAnalytics developers recently enhanced their dashboard with a view showing trends of user activity in the buckets they measure. One of the buckets is the hours spent processing email (both inbound and outbound). Not everyone has MyAnalytics as you need Office 365 E5 or a separate add-on license. If you do, MyAnalytics gives a time-based method to measure the impact of Teams on email for individual users.
MyAnalytics has a six-week moving timeline. Figure 5 shows my timeline from 8-October to 12 November. Over this period, my time spent on email declined from 11.5 hours to 7.4 hours. Teams might have taken the “gained” time, but it is impossible to know because MyAnalytics does not yet measure Teams activity.
A Rigged Result
Of course, this data gives a rigged result and your mileage will vary. I had a good idea what the data would show because during the reporting period I deliberately used Teams whenever possible to conduct conversations. Accepting that I knew the likely results, what I wanted to show is how to use the data available to administrators to measure the influence of Teams within their tenant.
Although Teams will change the volume of email traffic in a tenant, the important thing to realize is that it is impossible to move all communications to Teams. Any message that needs to go outside the coverage of Teams must go via email, as do anything that needs protection (encryption). The case I made that Teams can reduce the use of but not replace email seems true.
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Michael Grant (author)
|Born||November 21, 1914
London, England, United Kingdom
|Died||October 4, 2004
Michael Grant CBE (21 November 1914 – 4 October 2004) was an English classicist, numismatist, and author of numerous popular books on ancient history. His 1956 translation of Tacitus's Annals of Imperial Rome remains a standard of the work. Having studied and held a number of academic posts in the United Kingdom and the Middle East, he retired early to devote himself fully to writing. He once described himself as "one of the very few freelancers in the field of ancient history: a rare phenomenon". As a populariser, his hallmarks were his prolific output and his unwillingness to oversimplify or talk down to his readership. He published over 70 works.
Grant was born in London, the son of Col. Maurice Grant who served in the Boer War and later wrote part of its official history. Young Grant attended Harrow and read classics (1933–37) at Trinity College, Cambridge. His speciality was academic numismatics. His research fellowship thesis later became his first published book – From Imperium to Auctoritas (1946), on Roman bronze coins. Over the next decade he wrote four books on Roman coinage; his view was that the tension between the eccentricity of the Roman emperors and the traditionalism of the Roman mint made coins (used as both propaganda and currency) a unique social record.
During World War II, Grant served for a year as an intelligence officer in London after which he was assigned (1940) as the UK's first British Council representative in Turkey. In this capacity he was instrumental in getting his friend, the eminent historian Steven (later Sir Steven) Runciman, his position at Ankara University. While in Turkey, he also married Anne-Sophie Beskow (they eventually had two sons). At war's end, the couple returned to the UK with Grant's collection of almost 700 Roman coins (now in the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge).
After a brief return to Cambridge, Grant applied for the vacant chair of Humanity (Latin) at Edinburgh University which he held from 1948 until 1959. During a two-year (1956–58) leave of absence he also served as vice-chancellor (president) of the University of Khartoum – upon his departure, he turned the university over to the newly independent Sudanese government. He was then vice-chancellor of Queen's University of Belfast (1959–66), after which he pursued a career as a full-time writer. According to his obituary in The Times he was "one of the few classical historians to win respect from [both] academics and a lay readership". Immensely prolific, he wrote and edited more than 70 books of nonfiction and translation, covering topics from Roman coinage and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius to the Gospels. He produced general surveys of ancient Greek, Roman and Israelite history as well as biographies of giants such as Julius Caesar, Herod the Great, Cleopatra, Nero, Jesus, St. Peter and St. Paul.
As early as the 1950s, Grant's publishing success was somewhat controversial within the classicist community. According to The Times:
Grant's approach to classical history was beginning to divide critics. Numismatists felt that his academic work was beyond reproach, but some academics balked at his attempt to condense a survey of Roman literature into 300 pages, and felt (in the words of one reviewer) that "even the most learned and gifted of historians should observe a speed-limit". The academics would keep cavilling, but the public kept buying.
Degrees, honours and accolades
- Litt.D. (Cambridge)
- Hon. Litt. D. (Dublin)
- Hon. LL. D. (Queen's University, Belfast)
- Honorary Fellow, Royal Numismatic Society
- Medal of the Royal Numismatic Society, 1962
- President, Royal Numismatic Society
- Archer M. Huntington Medalist, American Numismatic Society
- OBE (1946)
- CBE (1958)
- From Imperium to Auctoritas (1946; rev. ed., 1971)
- Aspects of the Principate of Tiberius: Historical Comments on the Colonial Coinage Issued Outside Spain (1950), New York: American Numismatic Society (Series: Numismatic Notes and Monographs, no. 116).
- Roman Anniversary Issues: An Exploratory Study of the Numismatic and Medallic Commemoration of Anniversary Years, 49 B.C.-A.D. 375. (1950), Cambridge University Press
- Ancient History (1952)
- The Six Main Aes Coinages of Augustus (1953), Edinburgh: University Press.
- Roman Imperial Money (1954), Thomas Nelson & Sons, Ltd.
- Roman History from Coins (1958; Rev ed, 1968, Cambridge University Press)
- The World of Rome (1960; rev. eds., 19??/1974/1987)
- The Ancient Mediterranean (1961; rev. ed., 1969)
- Myths of the Greeks and Romans (1962; New biblio: 1986 & 1995) ISBN 0-452-01162-0
- Greece and Rome: The Birth of Western Civilization (1964; rev. ed., 1986)
- The Civilizations of Europe (1965)
- The Gladiators (1967)
- The Climax of Rome: The Final Achievements of the Ancient World, AD 161–337 (1968; rev. eds., 19??/1974)
- Julius Caesar (1969)
- The Ancient Historians (1970)
- The Roman Forum (1970; rev. ed., 1974)
- Nero (1970)
- Herod the Great (1971)
- Roman Myths (1971; rev. eds., 1972/1973)
- Cities of Vesuvius: Pompeii and Herculaneum (1971)
- Atlas of Classical History (1971; rev. eds., 1974/1986/1989/1994) [AKA Ancient History Atlas]
- Cleopatra (1972; rev. ed., 1974), Weidenfeld & Nicolson
- The Jews in the Roman World (1973; rev. ed., 1984)
- Gods and Mortals in Classical Mythology, with John Hazel (1973), G. & C. Merriam Co
- Who's Who in Classical Mythology, with John Hazel (1973; Slightly revised 1993 & 2002)
- Caesar (1974), introduction by Elizabeth Longford (Reprint of 1969 book?)
- Army of the Caesars (1974)
- Cities of Vesuvius: Pompeii and Herculaneum (1974)
- The Twelve Caesars (1975)
- Erotic Art in Pompeii: The Secret Collection of the National Museum of Naples (1975), London: Octopus Books Ltd; Photos by Antonia Mulas, Collection descriptions by Antonio De Simone and Maria Teresa Merella (Original publication in Italian, 1974)
- The Fall of the Roman Empire (1976; rev. ed., 1990) ISBN 0-02-028560-4
- Paul (1976)
- Jesus: An Historian's Review of the Gospels (1977)
- History of Rome (1978) ISBN 0-02-345610-8 ISBN 978-0-571-11461-0
- Greece and Italy in the Classical World (1978; rev. ed., 19??)
- The Art and Life of Pompeii and Herculaneum (1979)
- The Etruscans (1980)
- Greek and Latin Authors: 800 BC – AD 1000 (1980)
- Dawn of the Middle Ages (1981) — coffee table book
- From Alexander to Cleopatra: the Hellenistic World (1982) [AKA The Hellenistic Greeks (1990)]
- The History of Ancient Israel (1984)
- The Roman Emperors: A Biographical Guide to the Rulers of Imperial Rome 31 B.C. - A.D. 476 (1985)
- Gods and Mortals in Classical Mythology: A Dictionary, with John Hazel (1985), Dorset Press
- A Guide to the Ancient World: A Dictionary of Classical Place Names (1986)
- The Rise of the Greeks (1987)
- The Classical Greeks (1989)
- The Visible Past: Greek and Roman History from Archaeology, 1960–1990 (1990) [AKA The Visible Past: An Archaeological Reinterpretation of Ancient History]
- Founders of the Western World: A History of Greece and Rome (1991) [AKA A Short History of Classical Civilization]
- Greeks and Romans: A Social History (1992) [AKA A Social History of Greece and Rome]
- The Emperor Constantine (1993) [AKA Constantine the Great: The Man and His Times (1994)]
- The Antonines: The Roman Empire in Transition (1994)
- St Peter: A Biography (1994)
- My First Eighty Years (1994), Autobiography
- The Sayings of the Bible (1994), Duckworth Sayings Series
- Greek and Roman Historians: Information and Misinformation (1995)
- Art in the Roman Empire (1995)
- The Severans: The Changed Roman Empire (1996)
- From Rome to Byzantium: The Fifth Century (1998)
- Collapse and Recovery of the Roman Empire (1999; Series: Routledge Key Guides)
- Sick Caesars (2000)
- Tacitus, The Annals of Imperial Rome (1956; Rev. ed., 1977)
- Cicero, Selected Works (1960; Rev. eds., 1965, 1971)
- Cicero, Selected Political Speeches (1969)
- Cicero, Cicero on the Good Life (1971)
- Cicero, Murder Trials (1975)
- Cicero, On Government (1993)
- Roman Literature (1954; Rev. eds., 1958/1964); Cambridge University Press
- Roman Readings (1958; Rev. ed., 1967) [AKA Latin Literature: An Anthology (1979; New biblio: 1989)]
- Greek Literature in Translation (1973) [AKA Greek Literature: An Anthology: Translations from Greek Prose and Poetry]
- Suetonius, The Twelve Caesars: An Illustrated Edition (1979; Revision of Robert Graves' 1957 translation)
- Civilization of the Ancient Mediterranean (with R. Kitzinger, 1988)
- Apuleius, The Golden Ass (1990; Revision of Robert Graves' 1950 translation)
- Readings in the Classical Historians (1992)
- "Translating Latin Prose", ARIEL: A Review of International English Literature, Vol. 2, No. 2; April 1971. (Reprinted in Radice William and Barbara Reynolds (1987), The Translator's Art: Essays in Honor of Betty Radice, Harmondsworth: Penguin, pp 81–91.)
- Foreword (1993), In: Reprint of Liddell Hart, B.H., Scipio Africanus, Greater than Napoleon (1994), New York: Da Capo Press, pp v–xi.
- Entry, "Julius Caesar" [Review of the 1953 film], In: Carnes, Mark C., ed. (1995), Past Imperfect: History According to the Movies, New York: Henry Holt and Company (Series: A Society of American Historians Book), pp 44–47.
- Daily Telegraph Obituary: Professor Michael Grant 8 Oct 2004
- "Michael Grant" [Obit.], The Times, 13 October 2004.
- Martin, Douglas, “Michael Grant, Who Wrote Histories of the Ancient World, Is Dead at 89” [Obit., The New York Times, 25 October 2004.
- "Michael Grant" [Obit.], The Times, 13 October 2004.
- Translated Penguin Book - at Penguin First Editions reference site of early first edition Penguin Books.
Lord Ashby of Brandon
|President and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's University Belfast
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Your Yorkshire terrier is a cute little dog that thinks it’s a big one. Yorkies tend to act like they own the house they’re living in and bark at any dog, cat or person they’re not yet acquainted with. As for you, the owner, your Yorkie thinks you’re the most special person of all and it probably likes to sleep on your bed with you. Yorkies require a lot of TLC in order to thrive and you’ll want to learn how to keep your dog healthy.
Did you know that a long time ago, Yorkies were far larger? They used to weigh 12 to 14 pounds, but due to breeding, they’re much smaller, typically around seven pounds and eight to nine inches tall. Despite their shrinking over time, Yorkies still act like far bigger dogs and they want to protect their owners from animals and other people. Be prepared to act quickly in the event your dog decides to bite someone.
You should also protect your dog from bigger dogs and human bullies because your dog prefers to fight rather than to run away from trouble. In addition, while your Yorkie likes to play, when you have young children, you should train them to handle your dog very gently and supervise all dog-child interactions so that neither your dog nor your children gets hurt.
When it comes to food, do not overfeed your dog because it feels better and is a lot healthier when it weighs less than eight pounds. Never give your Yorkie chocolate or raisins because they’ll make your dog sick.
Yorkies like lots of attention, so you’ll need to spend a lot of time with your dog. You should take your dog for a walk outside at least once a day and let it frolic indoors or in the yard throughout the day. Obedience school is highly recommended for this breed to teach your dog how to behave when it grows up.
You’ve probably noticed that some of your Yorkshire terrier’s hair tends to cover its eyes. The remedy: Tie the offending hair with a ribbon so that your dog can see. Speaking of grooming, your Yorkie needs to be brushed and combed every day to prevent its hair from becoming matted. Try to spritz your dog’s hair with a 50:50 combination of water to conditioner to dampen the dog’s coat before you brush.
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Monday, 11 August 2014 - 19:26
US portray a wrong image on Sri lanka; External Affairs Ministry.
The Ministry of External Affairs takes serious note of the Security Message for US Citizens issued by the United States Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security on 8th August 2014, which regrettably creates a false and alarmist view of the conditions prevalent in Sri Lanka.
The right to freedom of expression and peaceful protest are important values in a democracy, and the public in Sri Lanka have the liberty to exercise these rights which are guaranteed by the Constitution of the country.
However, there have been no instances of violent protests targeting the US Embassy, its diplomats, officials or citizens, though claimed by the US State Department’s Security Message, that such incidents could occur.
With reference to the US perception that there is increasing anti-western sentiment, for which the basis is unclear, it would be prudent for the US authorities to examine the root causes for such a development, and corrective measures may be sought in order to stymie the widening gap in the bilateral relationship.
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Whose idea was it to begin vaccinating ALL NEWBORNS for a sexually transmitted disease? I had an interesting discussion with a doctor who used to work for the public health department. She told me that when her whole staff heard about this decision during the 1990s, they were dumbfounded. They saw no sense in it at all. But, they had no choice. The “powers that be” had made the decision, and they had to follow orders.
But given the fact that this disease is virtually unheard of during infancy or childhood (unless an infected mother passes it along to her newborn baby during the birth process, a situation that is preventable with proper screening and treatment), and also given the fact that the vaccine can cause fever, lethargy, poor feeding, and irritability in infants (according to the vaccine’s product insert), making them appear to have caught a severe bacterial infection that requires IV antibiotics and invasive testing (when all it really is is a vaccine reaction), again I must ask, WHY?
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The Hung Shing Festival commemorates the birthday of Hung Shing Tai Wong, God of the Southern Sea, on the 13th day of the second lunar month.
Hung Shing was a government official named Hung Hei during the Tang dynasty. A governor of Panyu, he was knowledgeable in astronomy and geography and helped merchants and fishermen with his ability to forecast the weather. Legend has it that Hung Shing continued to guard the people against natural disasters even after his death.
To commemorate this deity, fishermen along the South China coast built temples to worship him. More than 800 years old, it is one of the oldest villages in Hong Kong. There is no better way to experience Hong Kong’s living culture than with a visit to the village of Ho Sheung Heung in the New Territories.
Celebrations this year include:
5 March 2012
11am, Dragon and Lion Dance Performance
1pm, Fa Pau Competition
4pm - 6pm, Poon Choi Feast
2 - 6 March 2012
Cantonese Opera Performance
The Fa Pau competition is sure to be a unique experience. Villagers shoot a fire cracker into the air and celebrants in the crowd try to catch the falling cracker. The winner, the person who successfully catches the cracker core, gets to keep the Fa Pau (floral wreath). It is believed that it brings the owner good fortune and protection from Hung Shing. This is a not-to-be-missed occasion as Ho Sheung Heung is the only village in the northern district in Hong Kong that preserves this tradition.
Be sure to visit the Hau Ku Shek Ancestral Hall, a declared monument, the Hung Shing Temple and other historical relics in the village.
Date: 5 March 2011
Venue: Ho Sheung Heung, Sheung Shui and Sheung Shui Town Centre, New Territories
How to Get There: MTR Sheung Shui Station and take mini-bus 51K
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What does the name Brant mean? The meaning of the name Brant is Firebrand. The origin of the name Brant is English. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language.
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BRINED AND BOILED: So it's not authentically Irish. As if that'll turn us away.
Make Mine Salted
Cabbage and corned beef, the 'Irish borscht'
By Ari LeVaux
A funny holiday is observed on March 17 in Suffolk County, Mass. Green ink was used to sign this holiday into law, and many Irish people and their friends celebrate it by drinking copious amounts of beer and whiskey.
I'm referring, of course, to Evacuation Day, the important historical holiday marking the day during the Revolutionary War when the British redcoats retreated from Boston. To some Irish, saying goodbye to a Brit is legitimate cause for celebration, but native Massholes like me have known since the second half of first grade that Evacuation Day is really just a clever ruse to give the day off to public workers who would otherwise have called in sick with a pre-hangover. That's because, not coincidentally, St. Patrick's Day, which was denied public holiday status, also falls on March 17.
You don't have to be Irish to enjoy the official food of my hometown's unofficial public holiday. In fact, back in Ireland, the dish is mainly prepared for export and tourists. But in the States, corned beef has become a genuine part of American culture, dating back, by many accounts, to the times when Irish and Jewish people shared the low-rent districts of certain East Coast cities.
Brining meat in salt water is an age-old preservation method. The word "corned" refers to the large grains, or "corns," of salt that were traditionally used. Corned beef and cabbage, which often contains potatoes, onions and carrots as well, was a dish you could make at the end of winter in the days before refrigeration. Today, it's a meal that makes sense for local hoarders trying to make the most of the dregs of last year's harvest.
Some recipes claim to produce corned beef and cabbage without the brining step. I tried one such—the highest recommended hit for "corn beef and cabbage" on AllRecipes.com. I was instructed to put everything in a slow cooker and wait. Such meals can often turn out fine, but cabbage and crock pot are a dangerous pair. Nine hours later, my kitchen smelled like it had been sprayed with mustard gas, and the cabbage-like mush was bitter and sulfurous, with no redeeming flavor or texture whatsoever.
To prepare a meal of corned meat and cabbage, bring a pot of water with a chunk of corned meat to a boil. Change the water, and boil again. Reduce heat and simmer until the meat is tender, which takes 3 to 5 hours for most cuts. Then, and only then, add carrots, potatoes and onions if you wish. Simmer for half an hour, and then add cabbage, sliced or cut into wedges. Half an hour later, it's ready.
It's a good idea to prepare more meat and potatoes than what you think you will eat for lunch and dinner on March 17, in order to leave leftover meat for breakfast hash the following morning. Cook leftover potatoes in the pan with safflower oil. Add corned beef and chopped onions. Toss leftover corned meat with fried potatoes, on low heat. Take your time, and let the corned beef develop a crisp. Meanwhile, make scrambled eggs in a separate pan, erring on the side of undercooked. Toss it all together, season it with salt and pepper, and serve with coffee. It will probably chase away your post-Evacuation Day blues.
Of course, you might still call in sick. And in Boston, rest assured they will.
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Entire solutions for the heat equation
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We consider the solutions of the heat equation
∂tF = ∂2zF
which are entire in z and t (caloric functions). We examine the relation of the z-order and z-type of an entire caloric function F(t, z), viewed as function of z, to its t-order and t-type respectively, if it is viewed as function of t. Also, regarding the zeros zk(t) of an entire caloric function F(t, z), viewed as function of z, we show that the points (t, z) at which
F(t, z) = ∂zF(t, z) = 0
form a discrete set in ℂ2 and, then, we derive the t-evolution equations of zk(t). These are differential equations that hold for all but countably many ts in ℂ.
CitationPapanicolaou, V. G., Kallitsi, E., & Smyrlis, G. (2021). Entire solutions for the heat equation. Electronic Journal of Differential Equations, 2021(44), pp. 1-25.
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Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in central London in an anti-racism demonstration.
Calling for justice over the death of George Floyd, they chanted “Black lives matter”, “No justice, no peace” and “We will not be silent” .
Star Wars actor John Boyega, who joined the demonstration and delivered a speech said he didn’t know if he was “going to have a career after this, but f*** that”.
“Today is about innocent people who were halfway through their process. We don’t know what George Floyd could have achieved, we don’t know what Sandra Bland could have achieved, but today we’re going to make sure that won’t be an alien thought to our young ones.”
“I need you to understand how painful it is to be reminded every day that your race means nothing and that isn’t the case anymore, that was never the case anymore, ” he said.
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Ghost Fleet Source of History and Harm
BENICIA, Calif. (CN) - The Naval Reserve Fleet at Suisun Bay once housed almost 350 ships that saw action during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. But for the past several decades, the mothballed Ghost Fleet has sat as an eerily beautiful but environmentally damaging memorial in Suisun Bay northeast of San Francisco.
Lead paint peeled off the ships and fell into the water and the decks rusted. The Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration surveyed the environmental damage and found more than 20 tons of toxic materials from the ships in the bay, which is critical habitat for fish.
The government last week announced plans to remove the remaining 52 retired Navy ships as part of an agreement with environmental groups. And a nonprofit group is trying to save the battleship USS Iowa and turn it into a naval museum.
Under the decision announced last week to remove the ships by 2017, the Maritime Administration must clean the horizontal surfaces of the ships every 90 days to stop the peeling lead paint from dropping into the water, and must inspect the ships on a monthly and quarterly basis and collect runoff samples for testing. The Maritime Administration said it will remove 20 of the ships in the poorest condition by 2012. The ships will be sent to dry dock for cleaning, then will be taken to Brownsville, Texas, to be broken and scrapped.
Meanwhile, the Historic Ships Memorial at Pacific Square, a nonprofit, is partnering with the Navy to turn the USS Iowa into a naval museum berthed at Mare Island, 25 miles north of San Francisco.
The Iowa is not part of the fleet affected by last week's decision. Historic Ships Memorial spokeswoman Marilyn Wong calls the Iowa "the most historic battleship in the world."
It shuttled Franklin Roosevelt to and from the Tehran Conference during World War II and saw action during the Korean and Cold Wars. Wong said the Iowa has not deteriorated as fast or caused the same amount of environmental damage as other ships moored in Suisun Bay, partly because it was taken out of service only four years ago, in 2006, after its last recommissioning. The Navy kept the ship in good repair to use it for emergency and educational purposes.
Wong says the inside of the ship is in "pristine condition," and says it has "received at least $1.5 million in work in the last four or five years."
The nonprofit hopes to raise another $18 million on top of the $4 million it already has raised to restore the Iowa.
The Navy accepted the group's proposal as the only viable plan other than scrapping the Iowa or sinking it during target practice to serve as an underwater artificial reef.
Wong says the latter two proposals are "not an option for the Iowa." The ship is "too important for people around the world."
Wong says visitors travel from Australia, England and other countries to see the ship on once-a-month boat tours that take visitors around the outside, but not onto, the ship.
The nonprofit's goals are the same as the Navy's: to "promote public interest in the defense of the nation and to educate," Wong said.
She envisions a "stand-out" naval museum that will show off the ship's unique characteristics, including the disabled-accessible presidential cabin, which will host annual conflict resolution summits that attract leaders from around the world.
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The cost of buying a home has increased by 130 per cent over two generations, leaving Generation X – those aged 41-56 years old – considerably worse off than the two generations before them and at risk of a looming debt disaster, a new report suggests.
- If interest rates rise, Generation X could be the demographic worst hit in terms of their ability to service their mortgage
- A new report suggests it's time to stop fuelling house prices by ditching housing tax breaks
- The report also calls for a rethink of how we financially measure the family home to look at it as an expense rather than asset
The discussion paper from Per Capita, "Generation Stressed", says the situation will get worse unless the federal government makes drastic policy changes such as removing or limiting negative gearing and axing the 50 per cent capital gains tax discount.
"The federal government could axe tax incentives for investors, particularly the Capital Gains Tax Discount, and remove or limit negative gearing," the paper says.
"Should interest rates rise without concomitant wage increases, recent mortgage holders will suffer significantly as their mortgages become unaffordable."
The paper examines the total cost of a mortgage as a proportion of wages over the 30-year life of a standard home loan.
It compares home prices, mortgage rates, and wage changes to see what proportion of a median income would go to covering the cost of the median mortgage, and finds a Generation X family's debt has been declining much more slowly in real terms than that of previous generations.
A Generation X family that bought in 2000 and has about nine years left to go on the mortgage, will spend 25.5 per cent of its gross income on servicing mortgage debt, the report says.
A Baby Boomer family buying a home in 1985 had an average repayment cost over the life of the mortgage of 19.5 per cent of its gross income.
While for the "Silent Generation" family buying in 1970, the average repayment cost over the course of the mortgage was 11.2 per cent of gross income.
"We estimate the Gen X family is paying $1,425 per month on their mortgage in 2021, "says report author Matt Lloyd-Cape.
"If they were on the same repayment trajectory as the Boomer family their monthly bill would be $910, while if they were on the Silent Generation trajectory it would be just $440 a month".
"For the individual family, this is a huge loss of income — almost $1,000 a month — that would be better directed toward education, health or other living expenses."
'Anaemic' wages growth worsens the problem
The discussion paper argues that the Consumer Price Index (CPI), by treating the largest cost most families will ever take on (buying a home) as an asset investment rather than as a daily expense, fails to adequately account for the increased cost of living for mortgagor households over the past 50 years.
"Given that Australia's social welfare model is predicated on mass home ownership, factoring the total cost of a home purchase must be incorporated into cost-of-living measures," Mr Lloyd-Capes explains.
The report also points out how, over the past decade, wages have been largely stagnant, while in previous decades they have increased faster relative to inflation.
Australians have experienced "anaemic median nominal wage growth of roughly 3 per cent, with many people effectively seeing no increase to their pay packet".
"By comparison, in the 1970s — although inflation was extremely high at 9.8 per cent — nominal wage growth outstripped inflation significantly with an average annual increase of around 13 per cent," it says.
"So, while first-time buyers prior to the house price boom from the late 1990s onwards certainly had far lower house prices, and therefore smaller deposits to contend with, their monthly payments were increased by far higher interest rates.
"Late Gen Xers, Millennials and Gen Zeds, on the other hand, struggle longer to save the deposit for ballooning house prices, but then experience relatively lower interest repayments."
The 'debt overhang effect'
Rising housing debt burdens have significant macroeconomic and microeconomic implications.
"This huge increase in real household debt produces a large 'debt overhang effect', reducing consumer spending by 0.3 per cent with every 10 per cent increase in debt," the report says.
It notes that even the RBA estimated that consumer spending at the household level would have been higher if household debts had not ballooned over the past two decades.
And it suggests that "as house purchases become less affordable, it is more common that parents of first home buyers experience a cost of living hit if they assist their children with the purchase".
"This occurs though re-mortgaging, downsizing to release equity, taking on default risk by standing as guarantor, or providing living space to their children while they save for their deposit."
The report cites data from Digital Finance Analytics that estimates that the proportion of first-time buyers receiving help from their parents is now 60 per cent, up from less than five per cent in 2010, while the average parental financial contribution has risen from less than $25,000 to nearly $90,000 over the same period.
"This is a crucial argument against dismissing increased debts by arguing that they are offset by increased assets and raises serious concerns for the sustainability of Australia's cherished commitment to intergenerational mobility," the report suggests.
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As young adults we have been tested many times over the years, whether it be by a parent, friend or life itself however, the most common of tests we receive are from school. Growing up we were taught to believe that A meant smart and F meant dumb. Time and time again this caused distress in students who were very smart but declared dumb by the education system. Contrary, students who were receiving higher marks are not necessarily the most intelligent. Eventually, people came to the realization that the marks received on tests in fact were not an accurate representation of ones intelligence but merely a showcase of their ability to memorize information. Firstly, the education system does not properly reflect ones intelligence due to common inflation of marks.
Secondly, while we are all different, the education system provides us with the same learning and thirdly, grades are the result of effort not intelligence. As the years pass the entry level for most elite university programs rise and are currently well over 90 percent, as a high school student this can be very discouraging. Students are under an immense amount of pressure to do well and this rubs off on the teachers. More often then not teachers are faced with the pressure from students and parents asking or even demanding higher grades, many times they often ascribe any lack of high marks as the teachers fault. Coincidently, as of 2007 more than 60 percent of Ontario high school graduates had an A average, and 10 percent had an A+ average. According to Western University professor James Côté that’s up from 40 percent in 1980. (Authority) In todays society many are obsessed with the best, resulting in many parents wanting to send their children to the best schools.
This ultimately leads to schools feeling pressure to maintain their supreme standing. Many schools use the success of their past students to enhance their title. For both these reasons listed, inflation occurs. Schools and teachers are raising the marks of their students to their benefit. Of course they are just trying to help however, more often than not they are doing the complete opposite. According to a 2010 report from Brock University, students who entered university with a 90 percent or higher average in high school experienced a dramatic drop of 11.9 percent. Whereas students with high school marks in the 60-79 percent range only dropped 4.4 percent. (Statistic) Grade inflation does not truthfully assess students learning, resulting in greater problems for their future. With the common act of inflation it is hard to decipher the difference in learning abilities between students.
As human beings we are all diverse, not one an identical copy, now if this is the case why does the education system treat us like we are? (Rhetorical question) The education system has made some improvements over the years by dividing students based on their learning but there is much more work to be done. In high school there is a lack of diversity in available courses. There are a multitude of academic courses and very little courses related to apprenticeships and trades. High schools push and push for students to take these academic courses and follow suite to university, when the reality is not everyone is meant to go to university, and that is not a bad thing. However, the truth of this is being concealed by all the grade inflations and false hope given to students.
After high school many students will come to the unfortunate realization that just because they did well in high school does not mean they will do the same in university and the high school education system will be to blame for that. If high schools represented college in a more positive way, many students would feel more comfortable and confident in taking the appropriate courses to accommodate to their learning needs. In reality, many students aren’t even aware that they have so many more options outside of these academic courses because the high schools are not making them available. This results in students who learn differently to be put in the same classes and tested the same ways, resulting in one being smarter than the other, when this is in fact not true.
Albert Einstein once said, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” (Authority) Therefore, high schools should not test all students equally, but take the time to adhere to their learning abilities and follow suite with appropriate courses and testing. In addition to every student being completely different, it doesn’t help that there are so many of us. There are 105 secondary schools in the Toronto District School Board alone, meaning there are approximately 87, 273 students, and 5, 800 teachers. (Statistic) Now in this whole system of people, one can’t help but wonder, is my A+ the same as you’re A+? (Rhetorical question) If Sally is an intelligent student who doesn’t try hard at all and is managing to pass with B’s and Julie is at a lower intelligence level but working her butt off to turn her C’s into B’s does this mean these grades are equivalent? (Example) Do these grades communicate anything about Sally and Julie’s intelligence, or are they merely a showcase of their efforts? (Rhetorical question)
Grades are important yes, but they cannot determine ones intelligence. Grades show teachers how well you are able to retain information; they are an example of who sat down, put the effort in and studied and who didn’t. Yes, it may be easier for an “intelligent” person to get good grades, but someone of mediocre intelligence can also get good grades with hard work. High schools make test marks out to be everything, when in reality, as stated before; they are not an accurate representation of ones intelligence. Just because John got perfect on a math test and Billy didn’t, does not mean John is smarter, it means they excel in different areas and should be treated accordingly. Time after time many students will find themselves discouraged by their low marks, but that does not have to be the case. With the right amount of effort, and the right guidance everyone has the opportunity to be a genius.
It is now time for the education system to put their best foot forward and conjure the effort to make this happen. In conclusion, it is evident that high school grades are no longer an accurate representation of students’ intelligence. Grades are inflated, students who are at completely different ends of the spectrum are getting the same tests and effort now differentiates most students’ grades, how can one possibly believe that this system accurately demonstrates the knowledge of our youth? (Rhetorical question) High schools need to develop a system that can evenly show case everyone’s intelligence. Until that is done, high achieving students will keep being told their brilliant and low achieving students will keep being pushed from, grade to grade. Overall, the question still remains, if academics cannot determine our intellect, what is the true test of intelligence?
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DZYNE Technologies Incorporated (DZYNE) was recently awarded a Phase 1 contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the Inbound, Controlled, Air-Releasable, Unrecoverable Systems (ICARUS) program to develop vanishing unmanned air vehicles for precise delivery of critical supplies.
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For more information on the DARPA ICARUS program click: http://www.darpa.mil/program/inbound-controlled-air-reasonable-unrecoverable-systems
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NIDA and the editors of Drug and Alcohol Dependence have published a peer-reviewed journal supplement, Drug Abuse and HIV/AIDS: International Research Lessons and Imperatives, to provide an international perspective on research exploring the intersections between drug abuse and HIV/AIDS. Participants at the 2006 NIDA International Forum will receive a copy of the supplement. Approximately half of the studies included in the supplement were supported, at least in part, by NIDA research funding, and several of the authors received research training fellowship awards through the NIDA International Program. The six full reports and 10 short communications published represent 15 countries and address the following general themes. First, the explosive nature of the spread of the HIV/AIDS epidemic is again evident, particularly in areas where drug abuse is driving HIV transmission rates, like South Central Asia. The second theme emphasizes the interrelationship between HIV prevention and treatment and drug abuse prevention and treatment. The third theme relates to research to understand and overcome barriers to conducting effective surveillance, prevention, and treatment interventions. Guest editors for the supplement were Dr. Steven W. Gust, IP Director; Dr. Steffanie A. Strathdee, University of California, San Diego; and Dr. Erin L. Winstanley, Johns Hopkins University. The 16 manuscripts were selected from 34 submissions received in response to a February 2005 open call for papers. The guest editors recruited more than 45 referees from nine countries to conduct an anonymous peer-review. Senior members of the Drug and Alcohol Dependence editorial board then reviewed the entire supplement. For more information on this supplement, please contact Dr. Winstanly at email@example.com. | <urn:uuid:52679d51-0528-4ec2-b543-b263adc74d04> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://www.drugabuse.gov/international/supplement-to-drug-alcohol-dependence-focuses-links-between-drug-abuse-hivaids | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280900.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00001-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.940853 | 335 | 1.539063 | 2 |
After a massive breach impacted more than 50 million of its customers, the daily-deal website LivingSocial has updated its password encryption method to bolster security.
On Friday, the company confirmed that its computer systems were hacked, resulting in “unauthorized access” to customer data stored on its servers.
According to a security notice on its website, names, email addresses, some users' dates of birth and salted passwords were accessed. Salting is a security method where a sequence of symbols is added to passwords before they're hashed.
LivingSocial now uses a hashing algorithm known as bcrypt, dropping the more outdated SHA1. The company said that while it typically has applied tight security controls to protecting its passwords, it now has implemented the stronger algorithm.
“LivingSocial never stores passwords in plain text,” said the security notice on the company site. “LivingSocial passwords were hashed with SHA1 using a random 40-byte salt. What this means is that our system took the passwords entered by customers and used an algorithm to change them into a unique data string (essentially creating a unique data fingerprint) – that's the ‘hash.' To add an additional layer of protection, the ‘salt' elongates the password and adds complexity. We have switched our hashing algorithm from SHA1 to bcrypt.”
Washington, D.C.-based LivingSocial has not confirmed how its systems were compromised. No customer credit card information was accessed. As a safety precaution, the company required users to reset their passwords following the breach.
LivingSocial was most recently valued at an estimated at $1.5 billion, a dramatic reduction from its worth as early as a year ago. Daily-deal sites like LivingSocial and Groupon significantly have struggled in recent years as losses mount.
On Monday, Andreas Baumhof, CTO at ThreatMetrix, a San Jose, Calif-based security firm that helps secure companies against account takeover fraud and data breaches, told SCMagazine.com that SHA1, LivingSocial's former hashing algorithm, is considered a successor to MD-5.
“The security practices at LivingSocial were not particularly bad,” Baumhof said. “However, I think they just want to make sure that they take security very seriously."
Because LivingSocial has already salted customer passwords, it makes it more difficult for attackers to reverse engineer them, Baumhof said.
“It doesn't make it impossible [to crack] the passwords, just much harder,” he said of salting.
On Saturday, Paul Ducklin, the head of technology for the Asia-Pacific region at security firm Sophos, wrote a blog post urging users to make sure they employ a different password for each site they use. This deters the possibility that one's LivingSocial password could be used, for example, to access their bank account.
LivingSocial joins a number of companies that experienced similar incidents last year, when the credentials belonging to members of LinkedIn, Yahoo, eHarmony, Formspring and Billabong were accessed by hackers. In many of these cases, the passwords were encrypted, but still easily cracked using commonly available tools requiring minimal time and investment.
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Date of Award
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Robert E. Manning
National parks have famously been called "America's best idea" and preserve the nation's natural and cultural resources for the enjoyment of all. One of the current working priorities of the National Park Service (NPS) is enhancing the relevancy and engagement of the national parks with diverse audiences, especially for underserved groups. To address this priority, transportation is needed to provide access to national parks, but transportation may not be equally accessible to all groups in society. Understanding the effects of transportation on visitation to the national parks by racial/ethnic groups is essential for the NPS to improve the accessibility of transportation systems and encourage greater visitation by racial/ethnic minority groups. Moreover, transportation can be more than a means of access, it can also be a form of recreation itself, providing opportunities for visitors to experience and appreciate parks and related areas. But, differences in desirability of transportation recreation opportunities across recreation settings and among racial/ethnic groups are rarely addressed.
The intent of this dissertation is three-fold: 1) identify transportation related barriers impacting visitation to national parks by racial/ethnic groups, and the effects of transportation on the visiting national parks, 2) identify the differences in indicators of the transportation recreation opportunity spectrum among racial/ethnic visitors and across recreation settings, 3) measure spatial accessibility of national parks and the effects of spatial accessibility and other factors on visitation to national parks among racial/ethnic groups. The first phase of research is designed to identify barriers to visiting national parks that are related to marginality, subculture, and discrimination hypotheses, and examine the effects of transportation incentives on visitation among racial/ethnic groups. Study results found that racial/ethnic minority groups visited national parks less frequently than Whites. Hispanics were more likely to perceive transportation-related barriers to visiting national parks than Whites. Moreover, providing transportation incentives can increase visitation by Hispanics significantly. The second phase of research developed indicators for a transportation recreation opportunity spectrum (T-ROS), and examined the differences in desirability for T-ROS indicators among alternative transportation modes, different types of recreation settings, and different racial/ethnic groups. Study results identified the important indicators for transportation service in different types of recreation areas, which can help inform transportation planning and management for the NPS. The final phase of research examined the spatial accessibility of national parks from different geographic locations by incorporating geospatial analytics, assessed the spatial accessibility of different types of national parks among racial/ethnic groups, and estimated the effects of spatial accessibility on visitation to national parks. Results showed that Hispanics and Blacks had higher accessibility to national parks than Whites within short distance radii, however, Blacks and Hispanics were more likely to perceive distance as a barrier to visiting national parks than Whites. Study results can help the NPS understand the spatial structure of national parks, provide visual information for visitors about proximate national parks and recreation opportunities, and identified effective management strategies for enhancing visitation of racial/ethnic minority groups from different geographic areas.
Number of Pages
Xiao, Xiao, "The Role of Transportation in Expanding the Democratic Ideal of National Parks" (2016). Graduate College Dissertations and Theses. 619.
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Using Selective Call Forwarding
Last Updated: Tue, 16 Jun 2015 > Related Articles
Program your phone to forward certain calls to another number.
How it works: You can program your phone to forward only those calls from a special list of numbers to another number -- such as your wireless phone. When your service is turned "on," calls from numbers in your forward list will be re-routed to your "forward-to" number. All others will ring at your phone as usual.
How to use this service:
- Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone.
- Press *63.
- Listen for an announcement telling you whether the feature is currently stored in your forward list.
- Follow the voice instructions and dial 3 to turn the feature ON (if it is currently OFF), or turn the feature OFF (if it is currently ON).
To add the last caller to your forward list:
- Press #01#.
To enter your "forward-to" number:
- The first time you turn on the service, you'll be asked to enter the number you'd like your special calls forwarded to. From then on, the system will simply remind you of the current "forward-to" number.
- If the current number is correct, dial 1.
- If you wish to change the current "forward-to" number, dial 0 and then follow the voice instructions.
To hear the phone numbers on your list:
- Press 1.
- After the list is read, voice instructions will follow.
To add a number to your list:
- Press #.
- Follow the voice instructions. You can store up to 31 phone numbers on your forward list.
To remove a number from your list:
- Press *.
Follow the voice instructions to remove any or all of those numbers from your forward list.
To hear instructions again, press 0.
Notes: You may press 1, 0, #, or * at any time rather than waiting for the voice instructions. This service can work with Call Forward (all calls). Numbers on your preferred list will follow you to your Selective Call Forward number. All other calls will be routed to your regular Call Forward number. | <urn:uuid:7784324a-9a63-4dac-9264-274ebc7ecdab> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://ww2.cox.com/business/support/voice/article.cox?articleId=28d9cb20-66c4-11e0-4e73-000000000000 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280483.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00297-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.874741 | 459 | 1.820313 | 2 |
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Are you thinking about becoming an electrician but hesitant about moving forward with this adventure for one reason or another? Of course, learning a trade involves a lot more than simply sitting in a classroom, and thus, we’re here to offer a glimpse of what this exciting job will hold for you. This includes information about the prospects it offers.
As the name implies, the electrician installs, assembles, and tests a set of electrical devices such as electrical wiring, electrical panels, and light fixtures. Working in both the residential and commercial sectors, the electrician will work on their own or for a company.
Apart from an interest in the field of electricity, certain skills and interests are essential to become an electrician. First, it is essential to have good mathematical skills, given the need to perform calculations and apply the results in a real context.
Electronics, as well as electrical engineering, must certainly be sources of interest for any aspiring electrician. In a similar vein, the ability to read plans and understand their specifications are also essential skills to move forward with this profession.
As this work obviously involves risks, one must have the ability to be extremely meticulous as well as to possess flawless concentration when performing required tasks. In the same vein, having good dexterity is of paramount importance. Even further, we could say the work of an electrician is often carried out in rather restricted places or at heights. Therefore, it’s important to be sensitive to these working conditions.
The daily life of an electrician can be particularly demanding, which is why it's necessary to be in excellent physical condition. It should also be emphasized that being an electrician involves dealing with and solving problematic situations. Therefore, it’s necessary to demonstrate a strong sense of control and a good level of responsiveness, as these are essential qualities.
As you can already imagine, the job of an electrician is often done alone. You must, therefore, appreciate the individual work, with the additional abilities to be able to be autonomous and take initiative.
Let’s start this section by reminding the reader that the certification requirements for this trade vary from one province or territory to another. Nevertheless, holding the correct certification is essential for anyone who wishes to practice this profession.
Essentially, a high school degree or its equivalent is required to access training in this field. In certain provinces, such as Ontario, two to three years of classroom training is required. In contrast, the situation in Quebec is quite different. Indeed, you’ll be required to have your DEPas well as to complete 4 periods of 2000 hours of apprenticeship to be eligible for a provincial qualification exam. Note that when successful, you’ll obtain the title of companion. The entire apprenticeship lasts between 4 and 5 years, including technical training, on-the-job training as well as a mandatory exam.
As is the case with many construction trades, it’s possible to take an interprovincial exam in order to obtain the Red Seal and be able to work as an electrician across Canada.
In Quebec, in order to have access to construction sites and to be able to meet the requirements for on-the-job training, it will be necessary to provide proof to the CCQ that you’ve successfully completed your course (DEP) and to work within the school. A company for at least 150 hours out of a total of 12 weeks. In addition, proof of this employment must be provided to the CCQ.
Apart from the DEP in electricity, strictly speaking, know that other programs in Quebec give access to this title such as the program in installation and maintenance of security systems.
Although the wage scale of this trade is highly dependant on collective agreements, the salary ranges from $23,000 to $70,000. The base salary corresponds to that of an apprentice who starts this trade in contrast to the other figure which indicates the salary earned by a journeyman electrician working an annual minimum of 500 hours. It should be noted that the salary increases with the 2000-hour apprenticeship periods mentioned above, which ultimately lead to the title of a journeyman.
Although a small drop in hiring is expected in the residential sector as well as in the institutional sector, ut should be mentioned that job prospects in this field remain promising. Moreover, graduates are doing well, as noted by the approximate placement rate of 92%.
Interestingly, for women attracted to a career path as an electrician, the construction industry offers a good place as this job is one of those in which the presence of women is most marked.
As we have already mentioned it in many of our articles, it is essential for anyone who wishes to work as an electrician to obtain a valid license from the RBQ. Specifically, this license is required: Electricity, plumbing, heating, oil or natural gas burners (sub-category 16).
Rather than going directly to the RBQ, it is important to know that the CMEQ (Corporation des maîtres électriciens du Québec) should be called upon. This organization is responsible for qualifying its members for a sub-category 16 licence.
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For her birthday party or to dress up at Carnival, your little fairy needs a suit to match! Stella, DIY designer and blogger of Leelooh Creation, explains on video how to make a beautiful fairy skirt. Magical !
- Start by burning the sides of the ribbon so that it does not fray.
- Wrap the tulle book in width.
- Remove the tulle without unrolling it, and cut the ends to have strips of the same size.
- Take a strip of tulle, fold it in half, and tie a knot with the tulle on the ribbon.
- Do the same operation with all the bands to cover the ribbon that serves as a belt.
- Keep the neouds on the same side to make it look better once the skirt is worn.
- Cover the ribbon with as many strips of tulle as you want to fit the size of your child.
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We definitely love our pets, but not the damage they cause to the house, be it fur remains or chewing off the furniture. Regardless of the situation, find out how to protect house from pet damage ensuring the safety of your furry friend. Are you ready to adopt a pet, or you already have one, and want to damage-proof your house? Protecting the home from pet damage is similar to shopping for Spectrum TV packages – quite overwhelming! But we are here to help.
1: Trim Their Nails
First things first, trim your pet’s nails to prevent the damage. If you don’t know how to trim them, take your pet to a local groomer’s shop. They usually take walk-ins for trims.
2: Get a Scratching Alternative
Pets like cats love to scratch. If you don’t provide them an alternative, they will be scratching the sofa or anything they like.
You might have to train them to use a scratching pad or a sisal pole. But before you buy one, figure out what your pet likes to scratch on.
3: Make Them Exercise
Does your dog chew too much? This happens when the dog is stimulated. It means he has too much energy, which he is taking out on the couch or somewhere else.
If you come home and your pet has destroyed things, it’s a sign they need to exercise. Keep them busy with some kind of brain-stimulating activity. Get them a chew toy and take them out to exercise and regular walks. You may also take them to the blackguard for basic ball throwing.
Another reason why some dogs chew is separation anxiety. As the owner leaves the house, the dog goes through stress panic and chews on whatever it can grab. If that’s the problem, leave your dog alone in incremental periods. Increase the time away gradually until your buddy adjusts.
4: Set Boundaries
If you are tired of cleaning fur from the sofa, try placing a throw on the sofa to protect the furniture from dog hair and drool marks. Use a lint roller to clear up the rouge.
In case that doesn’t work, maybe it’s time to set boundaries. Train them not to sit on the sofa. Get them a snuggly bed, and make sure there is plenty in there to keep your pet occupied.
5: Remove Dangerous Items
Pets are just like babies. They try to get into everything. Therefore, take the time to inspect your home and remove all hazardous items from the way. Get the electrical cords out of the way. Cover outlets with outlet plugs.
Store detergents and household cleaners in the cabinets and keep them locked. Trash cans can be dangerous items for pets as well. It’s best to buy the one with a closed lid because pets tend to tip them over while running.
6: Don’t Forget Playtime
Pets need regular playtime to stay active and get rid of anxiety. It’s great if your pet already has a toy perfect for its age and size. Don’t forget that they would love to play with you as well. No toy can replace the time spent with the owner.
While the two of you are playing, to teach them what’s ok to play with and what’s not.
7: Crate Train Your Pet
The best way to keep a pet from destroying things at home is crate training. Some owners don’t like to keep their pets inside the crate while they are away from home. If that’s you, get a baby-proof gate to keep your pet from running wild inside the house when you are not home.
8: Place the Litter Boxes In the Right Place
Pet poo is not the smell you would like to sniff the moment you enter the home. Your guests wouldn’t love that either, therefore, place the litter box away from the home’s entrance. Also, keep the litter boxes clean. Some pets don’t like to reuse dirty boxes.
Positive reinforcement training can take a while, so be prepared for some level of damage. Reward your buddy as they are learning. Hopefully, with these tips, you will be able to protect house from pet damage while you are away. | <urn:uuid:8a7b343a-202c-47ef-9310-9449c31d52da> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.allinformationden.com/8-tips-to-keep-your-pets-from-damaging-the-house/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570793.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808092125-20220808122125-00669.warc.gz | en | 0.949235 | 902 | 1.703125 | 2 |
Saved by Love
Even though love can’t make a person succeed in life sometimes, Victor Hugo uses the theme of compassion to show that a person’s life can be changed in a positive way. To begin with, Marius saves his neighbor, the Jondrettes, from being homeless by paying the rent for them. After the old women tells Marius why the Jondrettes are getting kicked out, Marius sympathetically offers, “‘Here… There are twenty –five francs. Pay for these poor people give them twenty-five francs, and do not tell them it is from me”’ (Hugo 186). This explains that Marius is being compassionate to his neighbors by paying their rent of twenty francs without letting them know. When Marius pays the Jondrettes’ rent, he changes their lives back to normal from getting it worse. Another example is that Jean Valjean (JVJ) takes away Cosette from the cruel Thenardiers. As soon as JVJ gives fifteen hundred francs to Thenardiers and takes Cosette away from them, love and compassion occurs between them.
Cosette walked seriously along opening her large eyes, and looking at the sky… She felt somewhat as she were near a God… She did not complain but she was tired. He took her in his arms; Cosette, without letting go of Catharine laid her head on JVJ’s shoulder, and went to sleep. (Cosette Supplement 157).
This shows that Cosette is being taken away the from Thenardiers and brought into the good side of the life. It means Cosette sees hope within him. When Cosette felt as if she were near a God, it shows JVJ’s love and compassion bringing Cosette life into the positive side of the life. In conclusion, showing love and compassion JVJ and Marius creates positive change in other characters’ lives. | <urn:uuid:cffc9218-6a11-410c-b0ca-8baf8ce4c27b> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.brainia.com/essays/Saved-By-Love/367843.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988721558.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183841-00046-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.969574 | 409 | 3.046875 | 3 |
Georgia brawl over single-sex school plan
Greene County is poised to divide public schools by gender, but a court challenge is likely.
But for too many of the kids in Greensboro, Ga., says resident David Neal, strutting, preening, and dating have superseded geometry and literature lessons as the real reason to get up for school every morning.
With those viewpoints as bookends, a bold plan to segregate Greene County schools by gender has divided a district long known for abysmal test scores and high dropout rates.
The question now confronting school leaders here on the shores of Lake Oconee is one that could face other small, poor, and minority schools both in and beyond the South: Is it advisable, or even legal, to mandate single-sex education, even when research shows that students' academic performance could improve when taught in such a setting?
The Greene County School District is among the top per-pupil spenders in Georgia. Yet on local benchmark assessment tests, high school students here, on average, get only about half the questions right on subjects ranging from social studies to algebra.
At the same time, 30 percent of students, mostly boys, drop out of school before graduation. Greene County ranks 332nd among Georgia's 369 schools in terms of grades.
The school board voted 5 to 0 last month to turn the city's new middle school into an all-girls building while concentrating the boys at the high school, starting this fall.
Members have cited improved academic performance in New York City and suburban Atlanta, which both provide options to go to single-sex schools. They also note that the racial composition and income level of the Greene County School District mirrors these public schools. The student population here is 68 percent black, 23 percent white, and 6 percent Hispanic, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
"We looked at the data [on single-sex schools], and it was very exciting, and with the overwhelming support of the board, we wanted to move forward," says board chair Janice Gallimore. "The problem is that a lot of people here are happy with the status quo."
In retrospect, officials admit, they may have moved too fast. Since last month's vote, two of the five school board members have rescinded their support, leaving the plan's supporters with a bare 3-to-2 majority.
Shawn McCollough, the district superintendent, told residents at a board meeting Monday that he is revising the single-sex plan. He's likely to include some choice at the elementary level.
Mr. McCollough says he thinks that a quiet majority supports the plan, but many parents have been vocal about their opposition. "Right now, I have no choice," says Ms. Miller.
Proponents interpret the law to say that choice is necessary only when there are discrepancies in educational opportunities and facilities – a nonfactor, he says, in a small district like Greensboro with only one high school and one middle school. "What makes this unusual is a system this small is contemplating a total move in this direction," says Phil Hartley, district attorney for Greene County.
If the current plan moves forward, it is likely to be challenged in court. Opponents say the plan is illegal since new Title IX regulations passed in October 2006 mandate that parents have a choice in whether to send their kids to single-sex schools. So far, Greensboro is the only district to attempt to mandate single-sex schools.
"The key component of those regulations is that a parent won't be forced to send his or her child to a single-sex school or classroom, that it has to be voluntary," says Rosemary Salomone, a law professor at St. John's University in New York and a coauthor of the federal code.
The debate in Greensboro comes at a time when single-sex public schools are flourishing in the US, growing from about 12 in 2002 to more than 360 today.
In the South especially, conservative school boards have been swayed by nascent research that has shown some differences in learning styles between boys and girls.
Other national experts disagree, not necessarily with the results of single-sex education, but the premise.
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Push, pull, press, play… Amusing activity centres are great for keeping your baby busy while you tackle some household chores. The bonus? These entertainment centres ― also called activity gyms ― can also power your little one’s cognitive and physical development.
Activity-centre toys are a great way to teach junior about the concept of cause and effect. For instance, when he pushes certain buttons, he can hear distinctive sounds or see various objects light up. Some activity gyms even feature teethers or mats in various textures to aid tactile development.
Use the toys to liven up baby’s play time, too. As babies are naturally curious about the environment, grab this opportunity to describe the different textures and sounds to her. Or mimic animal sounds or sing along to the tunes and introduce various letters to her. It’s good fun and a great way to bond!
Check out these activity centres that will amuse your babies:
1) Fisher-Price Kick & Play Piano Gym
FROM Pupsik Studio
WHAT The melodic piano tunes will surely get your little one moving her limbs and over time, she’ll learn to tap the keys with her feet. You can lock the arch and piano in different positions to add versatility to play time. Once baby can sit up unaided, you can place the piano in a horizontal position, so she has easier access, as well as remove the arch, so she has more head space. The piano can also play a selection of tunes! Suitable from birth. Pink and purple versions available.
PARENTS SAY While the removable piano extends the gym’s lifespan, one tester felt that her baby is likely to grow tired of it fairly quickly. The fixed distance between the piano and the arches mean baby might grow out of it pretty quickly. The flexibility of the gym’s fixtures make it easy to pack away.
2) Tiny Love Gymini Super Lite N Sound
FROM First Few Years
WHAT The brightly coloured mat boasts different textures to enhance your cherub’s sense of touch. A musical touch pad plays tunes ― Mozart or nursery rhymes ― to stimulate and amuse baby. To enhance her physical development, the dangling toys range from a rattle and mirror, to a cute monkey with springy arms and an elephant pull toy. Suitable for babies from 1 month.
PARENTS SAY Storing it is a cinch as the arches can be detached, which means that you can extend the use of the mat. It’s also machine washable, which makes for easy cleaning.
3) Babyfehn 3-D Activity Quilt, Hare Explorer
FROM Baby Online
WHAT Measuring 85cm by 85cm, the quilt features five removable toys, each offering a variety of sensory and tactile experiences — from vibrations and squeaks, to a rattle and crinkly paper. The colours also make this a gender-neutral choice, so it makes a great gift for a new mum. Suitable for baby from birth, especially infants.
PARENTS SAY Quite a hassle to clean as you can only wash the quilt by hand. Also, the absence of music — other than the squeaky sounds and the rattle — may mean that you’ll find it quite challenging to keep baby occupied for extended periods.
4) Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Puppy and Friends Learning Table
FROM Toys ‘R' Us
WHAT Check out this bilingual activity table ― besides English, bubba (and you) will get an introduction to elementary Spanish. Four light-up learning corners (laptop, telephone, book and piano) invites baby to play, stand, move and explore the table. Boasting 60 different songs, tunes and activities, this entertainment centre will surely keep baby busy for some time. The interactive buttons teach your tot about numbers, shapes, opposites and animals. You can even detach the legs, so your mini-me will enjoy floor play. Suitable from 6 to 36 months.
PARENTS SAY The affordable price and wide variety of activities and songs to keep junior occupied makes this a very attractive buy!
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5) Skip Hop Silver Lining Cloud Activity Gym
FROM Agape Babies
WHAT This cloud-themed activity gym teaches baby all the different things that make up the sky while the cute cloud-shaped pillow offers plush support during tummy-time. Every toy offers a distinct sensory experience: Squeezing the dangling star lights it up while pressing the toy sheep plays You are my Sunshine. Other playthings include a bird rattle, a baby-safe concealed sunshine mirror and a squishy cloud that squeaks when pressed. By the way, the cushiony 91cm-long mat not only offers multiple textures for sensory stimulation, it makes one mighty comfy spot for baby. Suitable for from birth.
PARENTS SAY The mat’s thick material makes for a cosy surface to lie on, but it might get warm after a while. Watch out, too, as the fabric toys might reek of saliva after a while.
6) Little Tikes 5-in-1 Adjustable Gym
WHAT Featuring three settings — motion activated, songs or piano tunes ― this versatile gym morphs into five different play centres as baby grows. Newborns have toys to bat at, as well as a “kick pad”. When he can sit up, activities include electronic lights and sounds. When he’s old enough, flip the play table upside down into a desk where he can do colouring and play games. Last, you can even convert the table into an easel, so that your budding artist can unleash his inner Picasso. Suitable from birth to age 3.
PARENTS SAY Love the versatile grow-with-baby features, which adds diversity to baby’s playtime. Easy to assemble and clean.
7) Early Learning Centre Blossom Farm Musical Station
WHAT The 360-degree musical station engages your cherub with five melodies and four animal sounds, while letting him exercise his legs. He can swivel around in the comfy seat to explore the surrounding built-in toys, which range from beads to rattle and spin, a picture book to flip, as well as a keyboard to press. The latter can also be removed for tummy-time play. The Musical Activity Station is lightweight and has a carry handle for easy portability and storage. Suitable for babies 6 months or older.
PARENTS SAY Fun, interactive and sturdy, although the seat might be a bit too snug for chubbier babies. Mothers we spoke to liked that the activity station is stationary, which can help strengthen their lower limbs without letting them wander too far.
8) Tiny Love Gymini Bouncer
FROM Baby Online
WHAT The vibrating function of this bouncer soothes baby even as he is amused by the colourful animal theme complete with toys, music and lights. The movable arches have three hooks for parents to attach various toys for endless play opportunities. Toys include an electronic crab, which lights up and plays music, a hippo rattle and teether. You can lower the seat for a young baby, then set it back to an incline position once he can sit up on his own. Make sure to use the straps to secure baby to prevent him from falling out and injuring himself. Suitable for babies from 1 month and up.
PARENTS SAY Christine Xu, 34, liked the calming vibrations which helped soothe her child before bed. However, the padded seat felt warm even after using it for a short while.
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Greek cubit = 0.462788 length (length)
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Greek cubit = .0130441 actus (Roman actus), 255.08 agate (typography agate), .65071429 archin (Russian archin), 54.66 barleycorn, 1.01 Biblical cubit, 728.8 bottom measure, .0021088 cable length, 24.96 digitus (Roman digitus), 1.20E-09 earth to moon (mean distance earth to moon), .01518333 engineers chain, .25305556 fathom, 20.82 finger, .83577982 Israeli cubit, .21846523 ken (Japanese ken), .00028756 mile, 8.1 nail (cloth nail), 109.32 pica (typography pica), .00011785 ri (Japanese ri), 1.53 shaku (Japanese shaku), .00043381 verst (Russian verst).
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I wonder if this course includes some instruction on how to effectively sell drugs?
Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old African American who was arrested for carrying an illegal weapon and circumstantially killed during his detention, will have a course dedicated in his honor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
The one-credit course, called “Freddie Gray’s Baltimore: Past, Present, and Moving Forward,” is designed to “examine the recent unrest itself and then examine the causes of, and possible solutions to, those dislocations, including an examination of problems in policing; criminal justice; housing; healthcare; education; poverty; and community development and joblessness,” according to the course description.
The course “is intended to be a springboard for further student and faculty involvement in citizen and government efforts to reform law and policy in the subject matter areas listed above.”
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