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Following George Floyd’s death, New York opens police records
Records of past misconduct will no longer be shielded from the public—and prosecutors
COMPARE THE fate of two cops, Derek Chauvin and Daniel Pantaleo. Both asphyxiated unarmed black men. Both killings—of George Floyd last month and Eric Garner in 2014, respectively—were caught on video and ignited bitter protests. Both officers’ conduct had been the subject of more than a dozen previous complaints. But there the similarities end. Mr Chauvin, promptly sacked, faces murder charges in a Minnesota jail. Mr Pantaleo was never charged with a crime and kept his job for five more years, only to be fired last year.
Mr Chauvin had at least 17 prior misconduct complaints—a record made public by the Minneapolis Police Department. Expect prosecutors to deploy that information against him at trial. Mr Pantaleo’s case, in contrast, was a black box. A grand jury declined to indict him. The public learned of the 14 prior complaints against him only three years after Garner’s death, thanks to a leak. That is because New York state, where Garner was killed, has zealously guarded police misconduct records from the public.
The two cases illustrate the very different ways that states handle transparency in policing. Minnesota and 11 others make misconduct records publicly available. Many other states release them in limited circumstances, for instance if allegations are substantiated or incur punishment. Until this week New York had the most restrictive policy of any, sealing off all records. On June 9th, the state legislature loosened its policy—part of a package of police reforms prompted by recent protests. Anyone will be able to request police disciplinary records under the state’s freedom of information law, with exceptions for “technical” infractions. Andrew Cuomo, the governor, says he will sign it. What was once the concern of activists and public defenders had become a rallying-cry at marches across the state. Ariana Grande, a pop diva, tweeted about it.
New York’s reform is overdue. Secrecy makes accountability hard, especially in criminal trials where police serve as witnesses for the prosecution. Whether the cop’s history shows a pattern of doctoring evidence or of using too much force is vital information for the defence—though difficult to gain access to. In secretive states, if defence attorneys are to subpoena a cop’s record successfully, they must show cause. That means they need an inkling of past misconduct, pieced together from previous cases or news reports. “Shooting in the dark”, is how Rachel Moran, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, describes their difficulty.
Prosecutors are meant to disclose evidence that helps defendants, not least about wayward cops. Often they fail to do so; sometimes they themselves are stymied in getting hold of it. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office warned in 2018 that such limitations “frustrate our ability” to abandon weak cases and exonerate the innocent. According to the New York Times, officers from the New York Police Department can be shown to have lied while testifying at least 25 times between 2015 and 2018. After a transparency law was enacted in California last year, hundreds of instances of lying and sexual misconduct by cops surfaced.
No data suggest that more transparency actually leads to less misconduct. But by building pressure that is too great to ignore, public scrutiny can make it easier to ensure that the guilty officers suffer repercussions. More intangibly, scrutiny breeds community trust. Many police chiefs told Ms Moran in a survey that they would support open records even if the law did not require it.
Police unions worry about airing unsubstantiated complaints. Yet cops with the most complaints against them are the most likely to act badly. What the unions probably fear most is reputational damage.
Open records are just one step. Other protections for police—the “qualified immunity” principle protecting them from prosecution, and appeals processes that favour sacked officers, to name but two—also impede accountability. Cynthia Conti-Cook, a lawyer who fought unsuccessfully for a sight of Mr Pantaleo’s record, thinks that getting it right away would have forced the NYPD to fire or discipline him then. “The release of information doesn’t stop the brutality from happening,” she says. “It’s not a radical step on its own. But it helps.”■
Ilhan Omar, a progressive darling, almost comes unstuck
Loose gun laws lead to more interceptions at airports
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This was our first research trip for Some:when – a chance to meet people, learn about the place, connect with the water, track down information about the elusive Flatner, and start piecing together plans for making the boat.
To get to Langport we decided to take the train to Bridgwater and follow the waterways inland, cycling cross-country to get a feel for the watery landscape of the Somerset Moors and Levels.
As far as we could, we followed the River Parrett – tracing in reverse the planned journey of the Flatner. Close as we were to the water, we barely saw it – instead we found ourselves cut off from the river by the high embankments, hemmed in between pumping stations and dusty hedges.
The brief spectacular views of the river showed us a rapidly changing scene, from the mud slicks and buried bicycles of Bridgwater to bucolic, leafy bends, canal boats and herons. Further upstream, we came suddenly on the signs of dredging – long armed diggers perched above smooth-sided, geometrical slopes of clean-scraped mud. A small sign beside a row of riverside houses read ‘Dredge the Rivers’ in vivid red paint. Signs were everywhere: warning signs, planning notifications, road closures, and – scrawled across the road in white spray paint – ‘Flooded To Here’.
The view from Burrow Mump had transformed. We had each been here before, earlier in the year, to see the broad silvery reaches of the Winter floods. I recalled the flocks of wildfowl strung out along field edges, wheeling lapwings, and swans bright against the dark strings of willow. Now two buzzards circled, lazily calling, above hay meadows and lush green fields. We refilled our water bottles at the King Alfred Inn and set off towards our first rendez-vous at the SAW offices in Langport. The road dipped between lush meadows then wound its way into a cluster of steep hills. Gradually we climbed above the floodplain and made our way into Langport. | <urn:uuid:8b7a6ec3-da7e-4217-b8b2-e5344e4678dd> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://some-when.co.uk/tag/dredge-the-rivers/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.949185 | 442 | 1.875 | 2 |
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Boo's work details how globalization can be easily subverted by efforts of corruption in order to ensure that the people most in need do not receive much in way of its benefits. The individuals in Boo's work do not possess much in way of political power or economic power. In order for globalization to work, it has to have a profound "trickle down" effect. This is a system in which there are so many opportunities for individuals to subvert the system, a point in which Boo makes:
Instead, powerless individuals blamed other powerless individuals for what they lacked. Sometimes they tried to destroy one another. Sometimes, like Fatima, they destroyed themselves in the process.
The rising cost of living, the profundity of wealth for some and the dearth of it for others, as well as the corruption that enables this system to continue is what Boo attributes in terms of individuals blaming one another. It is here where Boo is able to make clear that globalization might not be able to fully address or help individuals who are the most dire need of its help.
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Item description for Practical Theology and the One Body of Christ: Toward a Missional-Ecumenical Model (Studies in Practical Theology) by Thomas John Hastings...
Overview This series contributes to the growing discipline of practical theology by providing frontline scholarship on major topics in the field, with an emphasis on the emerging international discussion. Written by expert scholars known worldwide, these volumes will be of interest to pastors, students of theology, and those working in the allied fields of sociology, psychology, cultural studies, social work, and medicine.
Publishers Description Amid the ongoing acceleration of cultural interaction that accompanies globalization, it is more important than ever that practical theology be freed from cultural bias and united in a common christological understanding.
In "Practical Theology and the One Body of Christ" Thomas John Hastings draws on decades of his own cross-cultural teaching and on current transformational models to develop a ???missional-ecumenical model??? of practical theology.
By studying in detail the life and ministry of first-generation Japanese Protestant pastor Tamura Naomi, Hastings generates a real-life example of the practicality of his original model and offers a more global, alternative perspective on the religious education movement than what is common in Western societies.
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The big news this month is that Rogers has been given permission to launch its own 24-hour all-news channel in the Toronto area called CityNews.
Now, you might think, doesn’t City already have a 24-hour all-news channel for the Toronto area?
No, silly. CP24, the existing all-Toronto, all-news station, was owned by CHUM, which also owned City. But CHUM was acquired by CTV, which was forced to dump City as a result to satisfy the CRTC. For some reason known only to the CRTC, that didn’t include CP24, even though it was heavily linked to CityTV. Rogers ended up buying City, and is now the one behind this new network.
Even under CTV, CP24 is very much a City network. It even airs City News three times daily. Now, not only does CTV have to figure out how CP24 and CTV Newsnet are going to coexist, it has to deal with this new channel from Rogers which is no doubt going to take all the City content for itself.
Oh, and how does the CRTC justify having two Toronto all-news stations like this? Well, they split hairs like I’ve never seen before (emphasis mine):
CITY News (Toronto) would provide a niche news service targeted to Greater Toronto. In contrast, CP24’s mandate is and has always been to serve the region of Southern Ontario.
Yes, that’s right. CITY is for Toronto, while CP24 is for Southern Ontario. Therefore they don’t compete directly with each other. Yeah.
I might have understood if the CRTC pointed to its recent decision to allow more competition for news and spoirts programming. Instead, it came up with the flimsiest excuse in the book to pretend like the obvious isn’t true.
The application was opposed by CTV (for obvious reasons) and by The Weather Network, because of City’s unhealthy obsession with providing information on the weather.
Elsewhere in the news/blogosphere:
CTV wants HD loophole
CTV is applying for special permission from the CRTC to distribute HD versions of its local stations (including CFCF Montreal) to cable and satellite networks, even though those stations do not have digital broadcast licenses (and the CRTC normally requires that before distributing HD feeds). CTV offers excuses for not getting those licenses, and says that they should be granted this loophole to keep Canadians from seeking the same programming on U.S. networks. Deadline for comments is Jan. 9.
TSN2 is OK
Following complaints about the launch of TSN2 by the CBC and The Score, the CRTC has concluded that, though TSN is essentially exploiting a loophole to create a new channel, it has every right to do so. TSN2 takes advantage of time shifting and a special allowance to replace up to 10% of its programming on split feeds (presumably to get around regional blackouts for live sporting events) in order to create a second channel which shows 90% identical programming (though time-shifted three hours from TSN) and 10% different live sporting events from TSN.
Two new French-language networks
The CRTC approved Category 2 digital licenses for two new French-language networks:
- Chaîne de Divertissement Clovys Entertainment Channel, which I assume will shorten its name at some point, will be a music channel devoted to “urban, world and Latin music and black culture.”
- Le Réseau des combats is the French-language version of the Fight Network, which carries boxing, wrestling, martial arts and similar programming
Category 2 networks, which most new specialty channels are approved as, has no protection from direct competition (though it can’t directly compete with existing analog channels). They also have no guaranteed carriage rights, which means they have to negotiate with cable and satellite providers for a spot on their grids (and then get subscribers to add them).
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Teacher Expectations and Low-Achieving Students.
Research on teacher and school effectiveness indicates that higher expectations for student achievement are part of a pattern of differential attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors characterizing teachers and schools that are effective in maximizing their students' learning gains. This resource document reviews research that indicates how differential treatment by teachers may negatively affect the behavior and learning of students for whom there are low expectations. The effect of negative teacher behaviors is that low-expectation students are given fewer opportunities to interact and participate in classroom activities, and as a result make less effort to get the teacher's attention, gradually withdrawing psychologically from learning in the classroom setting. Teacher expectations seem to be an especially powerful variable for elementary school students, whereas secondary and postsecondary students tend to rely to a greater extent on self-evaluation and a wider range of significant others to provide them with feedback, support, and encouragement to continue learning when faced with failure. Appropriate teacher expectations must ultimately be based on objective, ongoing evaluation of student performance. The document presents recommendations and sample strategies for addressing differential treatment of low-expectation students. Descriptions of five sample programs and a list of 44 references are included. (AF)
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners
Sponsor: Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC.
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I offer the following meditations out of a deeply humbling appreciation for the love and compassionate patience Jesus has shown me. May these words on the Song of Songs, in the end, be multiple ways of saying "I love you" to him whose passion for me, for all of us, fragile words can scarcely convey.
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In the first chapter of Mark's gospel, we find Jesus encountering demons seemingly on a regular basis. In the synagogue in Capernaum he silences and heals a demon possessed man. Later, after healing Simon Peter's mother-in law, among those who come seeking his help are those possessed by demons. And whenever the evil spirits cry out to identify Jesus as the Messiah, Jesus quickly tells them to be quiet. He is always silencing them because they threaten to destroy his mission. Scripture scholars call this the "Messianic Secret of Mark."
Why keep his identity a secret? Why not come right out and tell the truth? The common understanding of the Messiah was someone who was to be a powerful militaristic leader who, by force of arms, would liberate Israel from Roman rule. Violence and bloodshed would bring freedom. This was not the kind of messiah Jesus was to be. He saw himself as the Suffering Servant that the prophet Isaiah wrote of, who brought freedom and salvation through what he suffered, not through suffering he would inflict. If the demons had been allowed to proclaim Jesus as the messiah as he was commonly understood, it would have been a false understanding of Messiahship that would play upon the ignorance and frustrations of the people.
Jesus wanted to be known on his own terms and accepted for who he really was, not by some identity that was forced upon him by others. Gay and lesbian folk should be able to tap into this with little or no problem. We can understand what Jesus must have felt every time we hear some self-righteous know-it-all, speaking in God's name, telling us that we should not identify ourselves as "gay" or "lesbian" and then proceed to give their definitions of us and dictate to us how we should identify our own reality.
We still have this tendency to make Jesus over in our image rather than accepting him on his terms:
-For some, Jesus is little more than the inoffensive Pillsbury Doughboy. All you have to do is spiritually poke him in his tummy and he'll giggle and OK whatever we do, right or wrong because he is love, right?
-For others, Jesus is the "Bully of Heaven," the "Celestial Policeman" who just can't wait for us to sin so as to pounce and punish.
-Others have a vision of Jesus as simply a disinterested, removed individual, locked in a long ago historical moment, uninvolved with our needs and struggles today.
Jesus either becomes someone who demands too much from us or someone who demands absolutely nothing at all. The power of the Rock of Ages is thus reduced to the nothingness of bubbles from a child's bubble pipe.
So who is the real Jesus?
-He is LORD and KING, whose power in manifested in his command over demons and disease, his mercy and great patience.
-He is SAVIOR and REDEEMER, redeeming us from the nothingness of sin and saving us from a life of loneliness and falsehood.
-He is RABBI, who teaches his students, not only through his spoken words but also through the language of his actions, of healing touches, comforting words, multiplied food stuffs, washed feet and nail-pierced hands.
-He is MASTER, who calls us to his wounded side where we will find rest for our burdened souls and weary minds. But not only that. Jesus is also,
-Our FRIEND, who desires to share our pilgrim journey with us.
-He is our BROTHER who defends and supports his sisters and brothers while at the same time challenging them to grow and shine like the stars.
-And he is our BELOVED, whose love cannot diminish or be measured, a lover whose love brought us into existence and whose heart continues to beat with a life-giving passion and desire for each of us that we do not deserve, yet can claim as our own nonetheless.
Let us cast off the false images of Jesus that may burden us and, like Simon's mother-in-law, take Jesus by his hand and rise up so as to minister to him by bringing the real, authentic Jesus to those who need him -- particularly to those beaten down and wounded in his name. May the real Jesus shine forth through his gay and lesbian lovers -- the Jesus who was and always will be the Way, the Truth and the Life.
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A crown is an artificial cap which fits over the tooth and is held in place by a dental adhesive/cement to restore its natural appearance and function. Crowns can be made from ceramic or metal alloys, or a combination of both, and can give a tooth a whole new look by improving its shape and colour.
Crowns could be the ideal solution if you have any of the following:
- Teeth that are broken, weakened by decay, or have very large fillings
- Discoloured fillings – to improve their appearance
- Root filled teeth – to protect the tooth
- A bridge that needs anchoring onto a tooth
How is a crown fitted?
At the first appointment, a thorough clinical examination by the dentist is conducted with radiographs. The suitability for crowns is assessed and any preparatory work carried out. Your dentist will also be able to advise on material choices, the treatment sequence, cost and any other concerns you may have.
At the second appointment, the tooth to be crowned is prepared by reducing its size (usually under local anaesthesia), then an impression is taken of the prepared tooth which is sent to a laboratory where the crown will be fabricated. In the meantime, a temporary crown is made and fitted onto the prepared tooth to protect it.
At the third appointment, the temporary crown is removed and the tooth surfaces are cleaned. The newly-made crown is tried on the tooth to ensure a good fit and appearance, as well as harmony with the bite. Then finally, the crown is cemented onto the prepared tooth.
Crowns are made of inert materials that do not deteriorate over time. However, the underlying tooth is still prone to decay and gum disease, so remember to brush at least twice a day, especially last thing at night and don’t be a stranger to floss!
Regular check-ups will enable your dentist to detect any problems with your crown and recommend necessary treatment.
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MADISON, Wis.Residents living in and around the Rockford, community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or a serious bone fracture. Life Line Screening will be at First Presbyterian Church Aug. 28. The site is at 406 N Main St. in Rockford. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m.
A stroke, also known as a brain attack, is ranked as the third leading killer in the world, and the leading cause of nursing home admissions. Stroke often occurs without warning. The good news is that painless screening can help identify problems that can lead to stroke before it is too late.
Screenings are fast, painless and low cost. They test for blocked carotid arteries, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs. Bone density screening is also offered to assess the risk of osteoporosis.
These screenings are important because of the silent and often debilitating nature of the conditions. The majority of strokes are caused by plaque buildup in the carotid arteries. The abdominal aorta is the largest artery in the body, and a weakness in the walls of the artery can cause a ballooning called an aneurysm, which can rupture. A ruptured aneurysm is generally fatal. Peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, is also known as hardening of the arteries. Sufferers have a four- to six-fold increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Risk is evaluated through a measurement called the Ankle-Brachial Index, which is obtained by reading the systolic pressure in the ankle and arm.
All four screenings take less than an hour to complete. The cost for a Wellness Package of all four screenings, including free osteoporosis screening, is $129.
Life Line Screening was established in 1993, and has since become the nations leading provider of vascular screenings. More than 85 ultrasound teams are on staff to travel to local communities, bringing the screenings to residents. These non-invasive, inexpensive and painless ultrasound tests help people identify their risk for stroke, vascular diseases or osteoporosis early enough for their physician to begin preventive procedures.
For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-697-9721 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.
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Heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR, IMD issues orange alert
New Delhi, September 1, 2021
The first day of September started with a record 24-hour rainfall in large parts of Delhi prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday.
For the 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m., Lodhi Road observatory recorded 120.2 mm rainfall while Safdarjung recorded 112.1 mm rainfall.
The other stations, too, recorded heavy rainfall with Palam counting 71.1 mm, Ridge 81.6 mm while Aya Nagar recorded 68.2 mm rainfall, IMD said.
Continuing Tuesday's track, heavy rainfall with thunderstorms started the day for the national capital early Wednesday and with rains continuing at peak office hours, commuters faced traffic jams due to waterlogging.
The rainfall recorded from 8.30 a.m. till 11.30 a.m. in various areas of Delhi: Safdarjung - 75.6 mm, Palam - 78.2 mm, Lodhi Road - 75.4 mm, Ridge - 50.0 mm and Aya Nagar - 44.8 mm.
The IMD has predicted thunderstorms with moderate to heavy intensity rainfall to occur over most places in Delhi-NCR for Wednesday. Delhi-NCR is very likely to experience one or two spells of moderate rain with heavy rains at isolated places, the orange alert bulletin (orange alert meaning be prepared) of IMD at 9 a.m. said.
The places which are likely to witness heavy rainfall later in the day include Lodhi Road and the area surrounding the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport in Delhi, and places of NCR including Gurugram, Ghaziabad, and Noida, according to IMD.
Delhi has been experiencing heavy rainfall for the last two days, resulting in waterlogging and disruption of vehicular movement.
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Born into a strict Christian household in Kenya, Yahya Ondigo was always a man of faith. He went on to join the military, and it was during this time that he was given his first exposure to the Muslim way of life. When his questions about the Christian faith were left inadequately answered, and with the help of his elder brother who had recently converted to Islam, Ondigo’s search for the truth led him towards Islam.
My Journey from Christianity to Islam is an autobiographical work, charting this faith journey with some reflections that Ondigo made along the way concerning both religions. He discusses discrepancies in the Christian faith, particularly those with regards to the position of Jesus Christ (peace be upon him). He also touches on some of the uplifting discoveries he made about the Islamic faith and how it calls Muslims to live their daily lives.
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Joining the United States Navy has always been seen as a way to see the world, but it is also a great way to receive some of the best state of the art training available. You can choose from nearly two hundred different job specialties and learn about different skills and job areas that can carry over to civilian work.
The Navy has many different career paths, and one of the most exciting is the Navy Surface Warfare Officer. Joining the U.S. Navy you will have many different responsibilities, and you will be able to obtain training on a variety of different types of vessels.
Serving in the United States Navy as an officer you will have responsibilities for men and machines, and you will be accountable to senior officers, as well as have men and women that are accountable to you.
Do you enjoy travel? You will learn and experience people around the world, on many different shores and at different Ports of Call in both the United States and overseas as a member of the United States Navy.
The United States Navy uses all different types of vessels in its fleet, from large ships such as Aircraft Carriers to small cruisers, missile ships, destroyers and frigates as well as other ships.
The crew and officers of these vessels are all ran by members that have come up through the ranks. In fact some of Today?s top U.S. Navy Admirals started as lowly seamen and seamen apprentices at one point. Serving in the United States Navy is a job for those that can work well with people, who enjoy a challenge and who seek some of the top training and benefits available anywhere.
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Hidden dangers could be lurking in your your laundry room if you're not following your appliances' crucial safety reminders. Here are the most important laundry room dangers to be aware of:
1. Lint build-up It's no secret that lint collects in and around the dryer and these accumulations can ignite and engulf a dryer, or worse your home, in flames. Be vigilant about cleaning the lint screen after every load and regularly vacuuming the filter chamber to remove clumps of lint trapped there. To better access lint stuck deep inside the chamber, try the Lint Lizard. It's one of our favorite infomercial products. It's thin plastic tube attaches to your vacuum cleaner and is neater and easier to use than any brush we've tried. Only a technician can disassemble and clean a dryer's motor, but at least once per year move your dryer away from the wall, disconnect the vent duct and vacuum the back of the dryer and as far into each end (indoors and outdoors) of the duct as you can reach.
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2. Flimsy dryer duct Never vent your dryer with a thin foil accordian duct. It may be flexible and easy to install, but it's a magnet for lint. Instead use a rigid metal duct. Make sure the vent is as straight and short as possible. Unnecessary bends collect lint and slow drying time and extra long ducts are harder to clean.
3. Brittle washer hoses Over time traditional rubber hoses can dry out, crack, leak and burst. Replace these hoses with reinforced braided ones. For an extra measure of safety, turn off the hot and cold water valves to your washer after your last load of laundry. It's an easy habit to learn for a little peace of mind.
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4. Improperly stored detergents It bears repeating. Keep laundry detergents, bleach, and all cleaning products out of reach of children and pets and keep the packages closed when not in use. The recent rash of injuries to children who have bitten and swallowed the new single-dose laundry packets is proof that cleaning products are still too readily accessible to children.
5. Unlocked washer controls If the control panels of washer and dryer have child locks, make it a point to engage them so little fingers can't accidentally start the appliances. This is important if you have young children or they come to visit. An open washer or dryer door is an invitation for small children or pets to climb inside. If you leave the washer door open to allow the tub to dry, be sure to lock the controls and set a timer as a reminder to return to close it. A laundry room with a locking door is the best way to keep children and pets from playing near these appliances.
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The most important safety tip is never leave the house or go to bed with your washer, dryer, or any appliance running. When you're home and alert, you have the best chance of addressing an emergency and containing any damage.
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ANCESTRY OF SARAH WHARTON
SARAH "Sally/Sallie" WHARTON, the daughter of Mary Scrogin and Revel Wharton, was born in 1767 in Maryland, married Elisha English in 1788 in Delaware, lived for many years in Kentucky, and died 1849 in Illinois.
SARAH'S ANCESTRY CHART 5 Generations PDF (may contain errors)
There are many spelling variations for this name. The premiere site for information about the Scrogin/etc. lines is (off site) The Scroggins Papers A Genealogical History of The Scroggins and Allied Families, compiled and written by William G. Scroggins. As of June 2002, the author's codes and/or file names associated with our line: (A1) George - Scroggins 10.pdf; (B2) John - Scroggins 09.pdf; (C1) Joseph, (D3) Mary - Scroggins 08.pdf (the pdf files are large: 372, 55, 331 pages).
FANTELINA FACT & FICTION - Fantelina was Sarah's great, great grandmother. Was she really a Princess?
CLARKE - William G. Scroggins has graciously given permission to include his material on the Clarke family (this material is not in the
The Scroggins Papers).
CALDWELL - Information from William G. Scroggins will be included on this website in the future.
Many of Sarah's descendants (including GKBopp) have become members of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) under Sarah's father, Revel Wharton. Additional information about the Wharton side of Sarah's ancestry will be added in the future, including Record of the Wharton Family, an article from The Evening Post, Louisville, KY, August 15, 1903. The article, provided by Miss Susie Green (descendent of James W. English, 4th child of Sarah & Elisha), recounts the Wharton line back to a Hastings' marriage, which in turn links back to David Earl of Huntington, who is said to descend from Duncan I 1035-1039 [who was killed by Macbeth], of the Royal Family of Scotland. There is no documentation, of course!
My database includes over 1,200 descendant related entries for the family of Elisha & Sarah Wharton English; the first five generations are at The English Plantation.
GKBopp Revised 14 March 2003
Descendant of Dr. John B. English,
12th child of Elisha & Sarah Wharton English
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Why Schools Must Stress Sexual Abstinence
Published: September 12, 1992
To the Editor:
"A Million Kids Held Hostage," your Aug. 29 editorial on the debate over AIDS education in New York City's public schools, does not take account of vitally important facts, which I point out as drafter of the New York State Board of Regents July 1991 AIDS education guidelines and of the Board of Education's resolution of last May 27 applying those guidelines to the city's public schools.
A New York State Education Department regulation in effect since 1987 mandates that instruction about AIDS must "stress abstinence as the most appropriate and effective premarital protection against AIDS."
Moreover, an official explanation issued by the Board Regents points out that this means AIDS prevention lessons "must devote substantially more time and attention to abstinence than to other means of avoiding AIDS infection" and "must fully and clearly disclose the various risks and consequences of condom failure."
It is difficult to understand why you take the position that outsiders who want to take part in public school AIDS instruction should not comply with these clear legal mandates. Indeed, even if it were legally permissible, it would be the height of folly to let AIDS instructors spend most of their time pushing "safe sex," instead of stressing abstinence.
Consider what happened when San Francisco's Balboa High School took that approach in a two-year experiment described in the January-February 1991 issue of Family Planning Perspectives. Student condom use increased dramatically, but so did student sexual activity, and the result was a one-fourth increase in annual pregnancies among the 226 girls surveyed at the end of the experiment.
That one-fourth increase in pregnancies was undoubtedly accompanied by a corresponding increase in human immunodeficiency virus infections and other sexually transmitted diseases. It is hardly surprising that C. Everett Koop, the former Surgeon General, has advised the State Education Commissioner that stressing abstinence is "the single most useful thing that educators can do to protect teen-agers against H.I.V. infection." JOHN D. HARTIGAN Rye, N.Y., Aug. 29, 1992 The writer is an adviser to Irene Impellizzeri, the leading Board of Education advocate of the pledge to stress sexual abstinence. | <urn:uuid:fc30c0e0-8d4c-4f94-8ae3-f0b841b149e1> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.nytimes.com/1992/09/12/opinion/l-why-schools-must-stress-sexual-abstinence-826193.html?src=pm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281424.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00330-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.955234 | 454 | 1.8125 | 2 |
PHILADELPHIA – Mayor Kenney, joined by members of Philadelphia City Council, today announced a host of further efforts to assist communities most directly impacted by gun violence.
“We share City Council’s sense of urgency to curb the senseless gun violence that harms and claims so many lives in Philadelphia,” said the Mayor. “We continue to work toward implementation of the Philadelphia Roadmap to Safer Communities, the comprehensive, five-year anti-violence plan that we unveiled in January. Yet even as we do so, all of us in City government—including our colleagues in City Council—recognize the need for additional, immediate steps to be added to our plan that address that urgency. I want to thank Council President Clarke, Council members Jones and Johnson, and all other members for their leadership on this issue. I’m confident that these programs will benefit those residents most directly affected by the scourge of guns.”
“City Council stands ready to work with Mayor Kenney, the Philadelphia Police Department, the District Attorney’s Office and a wide array of stakeholders to reduce and prevent gun violence in our city,” said City Council President Darrell L. Clarke. “There is no single solution to gun violence. We need a multi-pronged approach and collaboration at every level of City government to address this problem. Whether it’s prohibiting guns at City recreation centers, so our children have safe havens where they can play; increasing employment opportunities for our youth who are most at-risk of gun violence; or stepping up the City’s efforts at neighborhood policing and social services through the Group Violence Intervention initiative, we need to do everything in our power to make Philadelphia safer for all our citizens.”
The Mayor focused specifically on two initiatives, the first aimed at preventing violent crime, the second aimed at remediating the effects of such violence in neighborhoods:
Group Violence Intervention:
The City is currently working with the District Attorney’s Office and other partners on a plan to formally relaunch a focused deterrence effort known as “Group Violence Intervention.” This is a crime reduction strategy zeroed in on the highest-risk individuals in hot spots, including repeat offenders and those pushing drugs. The strategy involves targeted outreach to high-rate offenders, offering incentives for compliance and swift consequences for criminal activity. The Administration is committed to funding this approach, with full implementation this upcoming Spring in West Philadelphia.
Rapid Response Outreach:
Communities that witness gun violence need immediate support, particularly in the wake of large-scale incidents such as the murder of four residents in one West Philadelphia home last month. That tragedy, in fact, marked one of the first mobilizations of the City’s new Rapid Response Team. Team members include representatives of various City agencies that provide:
- Immediate trauma support
- Direction on obtaining long-term counseling
- Immediate structural and streetscape repairs
- Long-term blight remediation and improved street lighting
- Information on other social services and anti-violence resources
To support these efforts, the Administration has transmitted to City Council legislation for a mid-year budget transfer of $3.88 million to the Managing Director’s Office. In addition to funding Group Violence Intervention and the Rapid Response Teams, the funds will enhance these existing anti-violence initiatives:
- Community Crisis Intervention Program
- Police Assisted Diversion
- Targeted Community Investment Grants
- Workforce Development
- Support for the evaluation of the effectiveness of these programs
Separately, the transfer ordinance also proposes an additional $1.2 million to Licenses and Inspections (L&I) for blight remediation (enforcement for vacant lots, property violations, and side yards in high-risk neighborhoods), and an additional $300,000 to the Streets Department for lighting upgrades.
These enhanced and expanded initiatives come five months after City Council approved the Mayor’s FY20 Budget and Five-Year Plan. That plan included an additional $31.5 million appropriated by Council for violence prevention. The spending plans also include enhanced L&I enforcement, $12 million in funding for Neighborhood Resource Centers—giving people on probation and their families access to a broad range of services to support their health and reduce the risk of recidivism, an additional 50 police officers, funds for the citywide expansion of body-worn cameras for officers, and significant capital funds for the new Public Safety Building at 400 North Broad Street. | <urn:uuid:58981ba7-a722-41d2-8152-d33782e53b88> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.phila.gov/2019-11-06-mayor-announces-expanded-initiatives-to-combat-gun-violence/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571284.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811103305-20220811133305-00479.warc.gz | en | 0.94057 | 923 | 1.578125 | 2 |
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The article can be found herehttp://physics.aps.org/articles/v6/40
A cold Dark Matter particle being 250 to 300 times heavier than the proton must produce black holes or other strange objects...
You can't compare the sizes of elementary particles to atoms sizes.
Dark matter particles don't interact with EM, only weakly and gravitationally, they don't form atoms.
A hypernova does form a black hole from a starting radius much larger than the Schwarzschild radius
The long awaited and trailed announcement from the AMS Collaboration is here SPECIAL CERN-EP Seminar on Wednesday 3rd of April 2013 "Recent results from the AMS experiment" by Prof. Samuel TING (Massachusetts Inst. Of Technology (US))https://indico.cern....y?confId=244334
It is all about likelihood.First, the only known dark matter particles are the neutrinos. This is the first track.Second, not interacting with the EM and the strong forces is a strong evidence that it should be found as an elementary particle. It is what they are looking for.Third, the size of an elementary particle is related to the Compton or De Broglie wavelength, this is standard QM, fool proof. Meaning the size is smaller as mass increases. So the size of 300 GeV dark matter elementary particle is smaller than the size of the proton by more than a factor of 300 because the proton is not elementary.
Four, in all experiments to date, none have seen a hint of a dark matter particle but the neutrinos.
Five, if there is five times the amount of dark matter over matter, it is easy to guess that this dark matter is pretty stable... Like proton and electron, and neutrinos... From basic physics, the likelihood of finding a stable dark matter particle decrease with mass, most certainly at higher mass than the proton mass because of the high density objects it could produce and not observed. Like i said, it is all about likelihood...
The Compton wavelength and the De Broglie wavelength are two parts of the same element. The first is the wave of a free elementary particle at rest (producing quantized spin and magnetic moment) and the second is the wave of its momentum, related to the path in Bohm-De Broglie interpretation. De Broglie wavelength is an extension of Compton wavelength.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compton_wavelengthhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electron_diffraction
You can say that CDM (cold dark matter) could form tiny solar system-like atoms which are stable enough and only binded by gravity. You would be right for CDM in vacuum, but what would happen inside planets and stars? This is where comes from the unlikelihood of a heavy CDM particle.Yes, I was dogmatic by using "must". I should have used "could". In theoretical science, we should never use "must" but "could". Sorry Matt! | <urn:uuid:e4c7e326-07ba-40f7-bd18-6e57c0855e70> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=47374.0 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280835.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00464-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.92314 | 638 | 3.625 | 4 |
Laboratory Basement (セル誕生の秘密! 研究所の地下に何がある!?, Seru Tanjyo no Himitsu! Kenkyujo no Tika ni Nani ga aru!?) is the sixth episode of the Imperfect Cell Saga and the one hundred forty-fifth overall episode in the uncut Dragon Ball Z series. The episode first aired on June 24, 1992. The original American air date was October 11, 2000.
In this episode, Future Trunks and Krillin decide to let Piccolo, Tien Shinhan, and Vegeta try to find Cell while they fly to the ruins of Dr. Gero's laboratory. They plan to search the debris and smoldering rubble to try and find the subterranean chamber where Present Cell in his larval form is growing under care of Dr. Gero's Super Computer. After using energy wave attacks to blow up the rubble of Dr. Gero's lab, Future Trunks and Krillin discover a ladder leading straight into the ground. They slowly float down and head into the chamber.
Cell is also having a "snack", with the Nicky Town populace as the main course.
Back at the lab, Krillin is getting ready to blast everything in the area, but Future Trunks warns him not to, and takes a quick look around the lab, discovering the plans for Android 17. In hope of using the plans to find the technological terror's weak spot, they take them and begin to blow up the lab, first destroying various machines, the super computer, and finally, the Cell embryo, firing a double blast together. As they flee from the exploding lab, Future Trunks gives the plans to Krillin, and they agree to split up, Future Trunks going off to train with his father, Vegeta, and Krillin going off to show Bulma the Android plans, in the hope that it could be used to deactivate them.
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The Sinsemilla Technique
his is one of the few books on cannabis to avoid high-voltage hyperbole in favor of a simple, easy-to understand story. The Sinsemilla Technique tells how law enforcement agencies forced marijuana growers to grow fewer and fewer plants on smaller and smaller plots of land to avoid detection. To make up for the lack of quantity, marijuana growers were forced to improve the quality. Thus was born the science and art of growing plants without seeds, or "sin se milla." The Sinsemilla Technique tells the story of life in the marijuana gardens of the West Coast. It is richly illustrated with real-life stories that make the sinsemilla technology come to life. The Sinsemilla Technique is beautifully illustrated with black and white and color photographs (check out the infrared photos of hidden gardens!), well-crafted line drawings and charts filled with growing information. No high-voltage hyperbole here. Just a simple, fun and very-informative read! | <urn:uuid:13c39ea9-ab57-436b-9ad1-6b432670e8d6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.elephantos.com/fr/head-shop/livres/english/the-sinsemilla-technique.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00679.warc.gz | en | 0.925871 | 206 | 2.28125 | 2 |
The European Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPBD) is a key part of strategies for tackling climate change. Nearly half of all carbon emissions in this country come from buildings. The principle underlying the Directive is to make energy efficiency transparent by the issuing of a certificate showing the energy rating of a property, accompanied by recommendations on how to improve efficiency. Article 7 of the EPBD concerning Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) will be fully implemented by the end of 2008. The EPC shows a record of the energy efficiency levels and CO2 emissions of a building, by using a graph from A to G (A being very efficient, G being very inefficient).
Under Article 7 of the Directive, any building which is sold, rented out or constructed must have an EPC. This must be issued by a qualified and accredited assessor in an independent manner.
Once produced an EPC is valid for ten years. The certificate is accompanied by recommendations about how to improve energy efficiency. These do not however have to be implemented. This part of the Directive has been implemented into law in England and Wales by the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations (2007) | <urn:uuid:11d81fe7-de86-4b06-a37c-8c2f93853e5d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.epcforlondon.co.uk/epc/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00075.warc.gz | en | 0.953776 | 247 | 3.1875 | 3 |
Why our best ideas happen in the shower
Why is it that we can spend all day wrestling with a problem, only to have no success until we wake up the next morning, step under the shower and eureka! Just as it did for Archimedes, it all suddenly makes sense.
Carsten de Dreu, a psychology professor from the University of Amsterdam, explained that your original thought, special discovery or beautiful work of art most likely resulted from very ordinary processes that together led to that creative insight.
The creative brain
Creativity does not sit in a specific part of our brains, de Drue said. Rather, in order to be creative, lots of new connections need to be established between different parts of the memory. This happens spontaneously, especially when we relax.
This, then, is how the shower is often the key to that breakthrough idea. It is possibly the only place in the house and the only time of the day when we are not bombarded with information. Nonetheless, that flash of brilliance probably came from hours of puzzling over the problem.
"After a hard day of thinking, your brain is crowded and you can’t see clearly anymore," said de Dreu. "Once you get some distance, the irrelevant information disappears and suddenly space is created for connections between the relevant pieces of knowledge."
Sleep on it
It helps that your brain has calmed down in the hours before your morning shower. Research involving waking sleeping people showed that their memory was clearer at certain stages in their sleep cycle.
"Shortly after getting up, people’s hard drives, if you like, clear up. Then the information that blocks the connections is removed and only the good stuff is left," said de Dreu. There is also what scientists call the "incubation period" of ideas: the answer is already in your head, but it took a while to come through.
A shower is not actually essential: you can do other things to help your brain make those connections.
Riding your bike home from work or going for a run can also spark ideas, as can talking through things with someone else.
99 per cent perspiration
One other theory of creativity is a little less spectacular, but no less useful. There are indications that people also become creative by putting their brain to work.
This takes a lot more energy than relaxing and waiting for the right answer to float to the top, but actively thinking calls on different parts of your brain to work together.
The myth of the shower stays strong because that instant of genius while washing seems amazing, while coming up with an idea after hours of turning it over in your mind seems normal.
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4004.0 Research Approaches and Evidence in Alternative and Complementary Health Practices
Tuesday, November 6, 2007: 8:30 AM
This session brings together topics about methods that are when conducting . studies of Alternative and Complimentary Health Practices (ACHP). Authors will be discussing details about their research such as: 1) Designing randomized control trials for testing massage efficacy; 2) Exploring and defining community spiritual need fulfillment; 3) Piloting CAM research projects in low-income groups; 4) Assessing characteristics of quality in CAM health services research. Please join us for lively discussions around cancer best practices in research techniques related to Alternative and Complementary Health Practices.
Session Objectives: 1) Evaluate challenges in designing and implementing control groups for therapeutic massage studies; 2) Identify ‘spiritual needs’ in community studies; 3) Describe methods for conducting CAM research in low-income, HIV-positive populations; 4) Develop a holistic research perspective in conducting CAM research.
Elizabeth A. Sommers, MPH, LicAc
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Organized by: Alternative and Complementary Health Practices
CE Credits: CME, Health Education (CHES), Nursing
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Lost at School Why Our Kids with Behavioral Challenges are Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them
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School discipline is broken. Too often, the kids who need our help the most are viewed as disrespectful, out of control, and beyond help, and are often the recipients of our most ineffective, most punitive interventions. These students—and their parents, teachers, and administrators—are frustrated and desperate for answers.
Dr. Ross W. Greene, author of the acclaimed book The Explosive Child, offers educators and parents a different framework for understanding challenging behavior. Dr. Greene’s Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) approach helps adults focus on the true factors contributing to challenging classroom behaviors, empowering educators to address these factors and create helping relationships with their most at-risk kids.
This revised and updated edition of Lost at School contains the latest refinements to Dr. Greene’s CPS model, including enhanced methods for solving problems collaboratively, improving communication, and building relationships with kids.
Dr. Greene’s lively, compelling narrative includes:
• Tools to identify the problems and lagging skills causing challenging behavior
• Explicit guidance on how to radically improve interactions with challenging kids and reduce challenging episodes—along with many examples showing how it’s done
• Practical guidance for successful planning and collaboration among educators, parents, and kids
Backed by years of experience and research and written with a powerful sense of hope and achievable change, Lost at School gives teachers and parents the realistic strategies and information to impact the classroom experience of every challenging kid (and their classmates). | <urn:uuid:0bdff796-8d57-4087-bd63-8a5662117c4d> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://www.knetbooks.com/lost-school-why-our-kids-behavioral/bk/9781501101496 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281649.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00439-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.887261 | 378 | 2.21875 | 2 |
The Netherlands-based UNStudio recently completed the UNStudio Office Tower, a new construction located on the South Axis in Amsterdam. The 21-story tower was designed to bring amble daylight into the center of the building using various techniques, and relies on an energy efficient design as well as a flexible layout to ensure that the eco-office tower will be useful for many years to come.
Images ©Inga Powilleit
Design of the UNStudio Office Tower began in 2004 and the tower was only recently realized. The exterior is covered in efficient thermal glazing to cut down on solar heat gain whilst still optimizing natural lighting. Bands of white aluminum wrap the building and serve as solar shades blocking of the sun, but also acting as light shelves to bounce light in from above.
Voids scattered around the building’s facade also serve as light wells pulling light further into the building as well as establishing a stronger connection to the outside world. Each void is colored in order to provide a clear identity for the space. Additionally, the office tower features durable, long lasting materials; an underground energy storage system that reduces energy usage by 30 to 35.7%; energy efficient fixtures; water saving cisterns and grey water usage.
The tower was designed with a flexible floor plan, easily adaptable to the needs of new companies who to make their home in the tower. Additionally, if need be, the tower was designed to easily be transformed into a residential complex with little structural changes, and the voids can readily be turned into private balconies.
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How many square feet is a room that is 16 feet long by 5 feet wide?
What is the cubic feet of a room that is 12 feet long 8 feet wide and 8 feet high?
Answer Cubic feet is calculated by length X width X height. So a room with: length = 12 ft. width = 8 ft. height = 8 ft. would be: 768 ft.^3 or in English 178 cubic feet
How many feet of fence do I need for a yard 100 feet wide& 120 ft long?
To determine the amount of fencing required, divide the perimeter in feet by the length of fence panels in feet. A lawn 100 feet by 120 feet has a perimeter of 440 feet (100+100+120+120). It requir...
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the Silicon Valley Latina Coalition came into Tina Oliva’s life at just the right time.
A recent UC San Diego graduate in 2019, Oliva heard about her Engaged Latina Leadership Activist, or ELLA, program and quickly realized that it gave her a sense of belonging that she had missed since college.
âIt was something I didn’t even know I was looking for,â said Oliva, 25. âThe program provided a great community, a community that looked like me, other Latinas who were professional. I had never been a part of anything. I’ve never had Latino models.
The Engaged Latina Leadership Activist program began in 2007 with Rachel Camacho, a higher education activist who was then a board member of the Latina Coalition. She saw young Latinas in the organization looking for opportunities to develop their leadership potential and helped build the program the following year, starting small but growing into a program that has served over 170. Bay Area women aged 19 to 29.
The Latina Coalition is seeking $ 25,000 from Wish Book readers to support scholarships for ELLA applicants. For every $ 1,000 raised, an ELLA candidate could participate in the leadership program for free.
Gabriela Chavez-Lopez was part of that first ELLA cohort in 2008 and was hired earlier this year as the first executive director of the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley, which has been in existence as a volunteer program since its inception in 1999. As Oliva’s experience, the ELLA program opened doors for her and allowed her to take into account many issues, which she realized was not the case when she was a student at the University of Santa Clara.
Perhaps more importantly, it made her part of a network that continues to support her even today. âI have mentors who still call me to this day and who are strong advocates for me,â she said. “These are relationships that I have developed over 15 years.”
A driving force behind the program from the start has been closing the pay gap for Latinas, said Chavez-Lopez, noting that the ELLA program was created in part to engage professional women in this conversation early in their careers. .
In 2019, California Latinas were paid an average of 42 cents for every dollar earned by white men, and the gap is even more pronounced in Silicon Valley, where the ratio is 33.5 cents for every dollar. The Latina Coalition’s ELLA program strives to instill fellowship, leadership and civic engagement, she said, while also giving them the tools to defend themselves in the workplace.
These skills have proven to be very important to Oliva, who started the ELLA program in early 2020 and quickly saw her world rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic. His cohort only met in person twice before stay-at-home orders forced the program to go virtual. She was also fired from her job and lost her apartment.
The ELLA program âwas the only happiness I could sign up with,â she said. âIt was still a very inspiring time. There was so much hope.
She worked on the campaign for Measure E, a property tax measure to support affordable housing, and volunteered with several nonprofit organizations, making connections that led to her being hired by the Mission Asset Fund, where she works in San Jose with undocumented and immigrant communities to provide financial assistance. And, she proudly points out, an ELLA workshop she attended gave her the confidence to negotiate her compensation for more than was originally offered to her.
âI’ve always been so grateful to have a job, I didn’t know you could negotiate your salary,â she said. âNow I always push everyone to negotiate, especially my Latina family members. “
She is also giving back to the Latina Coalition, joining the committee to help the 2021 cohort, which has also met this year virtually. She said it was great to mentor young women like her and help them in their professional development.
For Chavez-Lopez, success stories like Tina Oliva’s are not just personal victories, but show how the ELLA program can benefit the valley as a whole.
âI think we’re multipliers in how we give back,â she said. âThese are women who care about their community who come here to learn how they can continue to help their community. And once you’ve given them the resources, they do it. We pay it in advance.
THE WISH BOOK SERIES
The Wish Book is an annual series of The Mercury News that invites readers to help their neighbors.
Donations will be used to support scholarships for the Engaged Latina Leadership Activists (ELLA) program – which is part of the Latino Coalition of Silicon Valley. For every $ 1,000 raised, one young adult ELLA candidate will be able to participate in leadership training free of charge. Objective: $ 25,000.
HOW TO GIVE
Donate to wishbook.mercurynews.com or mail the coupon.
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Reasons I Love Leb Girl
•Health professionals, largely midwives, should deliver sexual healthcare that are contextually sure and culturally delicate. •Women described satisfying their husband’s sexual needs in return, they achieve their cooperation to maintain the household bonds. I get pleasure from studying about totally different cultures online because I can’t travel. I would like to see a hyperlink to a video on a day in the lifetime of an average younger man vs. a mean younger women perhaps late teenagers early 20s as I really feel younger adults are a very good approach to understanding aculture. There’s really tons of stuff in regards to the civil war so that you can read. Also the Arabs figure isn’t correct as recent studies exhibits that 20 ptc of Lebanese aren’t Arabic however Phoenicians, however that does not imply much as a outcome of Lebanon is an Arabic republic. Great job – I like the way in which you managed to tell a narrative about Lebanon, but you did not get it proper in regards to the civil war!
One of the crucial characteristics of Lebanese politics is the excess of political events competing for power and management. There are eighteen political events in whole in the country, but seven currently dominate the sphere. Men control the leadership of the country, typically silencing the women’s voices. Emily Nasrallah was granted the National Order of the Cedar by President of the Republic of Lebanon General Michel Aoun in recognition of her literary contributions one month before her demise.
- Alternatively, you probably can try the Baytna, La Plaka, and Una Pizza restaurants.
- Despite the ban, illegal abortions are extensively out there and are facilitated by underground medical and paramedical workers.
- In the research carried out by Madanyat mentioned earlier, “perception and likelihood of success per sector by gender (men vs. women)” were evaluated.
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A very important problem face Lebanese girls has roots related to gender bias. Men are perceived as the top of the household; come subsequent their wives and kids to be legally registered under their family census information. Most of her work focused on struggle, family, and especially ladies’s rights. She was appointed honorary ambassador for culture and human rights for the town of Naples in July 2013. Lebanon has received help shipments from quite lots of countries over the course of latest years, together with reduction despatched by Egypt, Oman, China, France, and Jordan, Pakistan Today reported.
For instance, it’s a strict rule that a Lebanese lady cannot move on Lebanese nationality to her non-Lebanese husband or kids. Haven for Artists on a project focusing on 200 women’s and LGBTQI+ people affected by the Beirut Blast, aiming to amplify their voices and enhance their information, skills, and participation.
Outrageous Lebanon Women Methods
She has offered tens of millions of records worldwide and is amongst the best-selling Middle Eastern music artists. This ranking relies on an algorithm that mixes varied elements, including the votes of our users and search tendencies on the internet.
Politicians claim that letting ladies married to Palestinians confer their citizenship to spouses and youngsters would disrupt Lebanon’s sectarian balance. But official information suggests this isn’t simply discriminatory, however false too.
Of the nation from about 2500 to four hundred B.C.E. and absorbed features of the various other cultures around them. The Phoenicians are celebrated at present within the government-supervised history books because the inventors of the alphabet and as the symbol of Lebanon’s golden past. Lebanon has seen many invasions, which introduced new cultures and languages. The Canaanites, the first beautiful lebanese women recognized settlers in the nation, spoke a Semitic language. In the Hellenistic period Greek was launched and spoken along with Aramaic. Latin later grew to become common, and finally the Arab invasion within the eighth century launched and warranted the hegemony of Arabic.
In the Middle East, the place nations score the very best gender gaps, postponed elections spanned the region. In Iran as an example, the second spherical of parliamentary elections was moved by five months. Similarly, the parliamentary elections in Syria had been moved from April to July 2020 for a similar causes. The delay in elections means primarily that change should wait a couple of more to happen. While speaking of well-known Lebanese ladies, the names that high the record include human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin whose stellar achievements in regulation and order have led her to be on the top of her game.
Alternatively, you can strive the Baytna, La Plaka, and Una Pizza restaurants. Lebanese girls have high ethical requirements, and that includes being unable to ever tell lies. They really think about it to be one of their drawbacks, because it additionally means they can not inform white lies, however to everybody who considers relationship a Lebanese girl, that is truly a big benefit.
The weary women of Lebanon I spoke with think about a brighter future, with our assist. The support of USAID in Lebanon and the US authorities’s former Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative , which acknowledges that “when girls are economically empowered, societies prosper, and peace prevails,” is one such supply of hope. Even higher, following the pandemic, Lebanon’s non-public and public sectors should coordinate insurance policies and techniques to extend ladies’s financial participation. This can be a good step to rebuilding the foundations of a extra equal and equitable society post-pandemic and post-economic crises.
Even then, activists were aware of the substantial influence that cultural norms and traditions have on society. Consequently, they adopted a policy of in search of gradual changes over time to change deep-seated customs. This course of continues today, and plenty of NGOs focus totally on girls’s financial rights and alternatives. The Working Women’s League in Lebanon, for instance, has lobbied for the modification of discriminatory legal guidelines and the introduction of a model new law penalizing sexual harassment in the workplace. The league also supplies advice to working women concerning all employment issues and is currently negotiating with the personal and public sectors to safe nurseries for the youngsters of working girls. The most urgent need, nevertheless, is for the proper enforcement of existing authorized protections.
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In the 2020 climate of COVID-19, some sustainable food service practices, while in some cases long-established, are not practical.
By Thomas Heitz At Kraft Heinz, we’ve got you covered when it comes to condiments. For starters, Heinz Ketchup is a household name and foodservice staple that’s associated with time-tested tradition and taste. It’s the classic ketchup, and every BBQ, picnic, family outing and gathering reminds us of it. But we don’t just do ketchup: […]
Top trends straight from the world’s largest food science expo By Rob Bianchin From innovative fermented foods to algae and ancient grains, this year’s Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Expo showcased the latest and greatest from around the globe. Here are the top emerging trends for the foodservice and restaurant industry: Algae as a […]
Whether your like to top your hot dog with ketchup (in Chicago it’s a no-go!) or mustard, be prepared for some new kids on the condiment block. As our panel of industry experts recently told CRFN, topping your favourite foods with old standbys just isn’t going to cut it anymore. Read on to hear what […]
By Jeni Marinucci Each New Year brings changes and trends, in everything from the slang we use in everyday conversation, to our social media platforms of choice, to movements in food and drink. While some trends cannot be understood (Crocs, anyone?), what we do know is that when it comes to the food and beverage […]
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“Mni is our first home, when we arrive here on Mother Earth, the water of our mothers’ womb is our first dwelling. Water is our first medicine. Without water, there is no life.”
Debra White Plume
(Kiza Park, Oglala Homeland, August 24, 2014) Sacred Water Protection “is a long term priority of the work of Owe Aku to engage in the protection of sacred water inside treaty boundaries. This part of our work is conducted through treaty rights and human rights education and action in regards to drinking water and environmental protection. We began this work in 2005, conducting research into drinking water quality and the health conditions of our people on the Pine Ridge” (Environmental Justice & The Survival Of A People: Uranium Mining & the Oglala Lakota People, by Debra White Plume, Owe Aku, www.oweakuinternational.org). Since then, Owe Aku has made many allies and instituted several projects that pertain to the protection of Sacred Water.
Although our work has been concentrated over the past several years on the Keystone XL Pipeline, our efforts have included challenges to uranium mining in the Black Hills, including the PowerTech application for an area near Edgemont, South Dakota. The process proposed by PowerTech is highly toxic and called in situ leach mining which uses 9,000 gallons of water per minute. PowerTech, which was a Canadian corporation sold to a Chinese company (Azarga Rsources Ltd.) since the challenge to their uranium mining permit began back in 2010, is now on its second application for a permit before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This last week the process continued in Hot Springs and Rapid City.
Monday (August 18) was dedicated to public comment in Hot Springs. Several bright yellow and red signs were seen in the front yards throughout town, stating “No Uranium Mining.” It was clear that Clean Water Alliance and Dakota Rural Alliance had done their jobs well and we say wopila (thank you). At the public comment forum, 68 people from the communities whose water would be most effected spoke before the administrative judges. 59 of them were opposed to the assault on SacredWater. These challenges were brought by the Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Consolidated Intervenors (Susan Henderson, Dayton Hyde, Aligning for Responsible Mining, and many individuals). Under the very complicated rules and bureaucracy, the panel of Atomic Licensing Board Judges had the opportunity to choose from the extensive list of challenges brought by opponents (the list of challenges to the permit that were addressed are at the end of this report). The 59 people that spoke in favor of SacredWater addressed different issues but all with the same goal: to keep the water safe and clean for future generations.
The City Attorney spoke on behalf of the mayor of Rapid City and told the panel that PowerTech’s proposal threatened to contaminate the main source of drinking water in that town and that raised grave concerns for the City Council and the city’s people. Others spoke of the 100% risk being taken by all the peoples of this region in order to give away free water for the profits of a foreign corporation. “One of our greatest concerns is the quantity of water [that PowerTech will take]. 14,000 acre feet of water will be gone forever.” Under a Powertech self-monitoring system South Dakota is giving to PowerTech, “once water rights are granted, the state of South Dakota no longer has ANY control over what happens to the water, how it’s used, or what happens with negative impacts,” stated a member from Dakota Rural Action. A member of Clean Water Alliance told the panel of judges how treaties with the Lakota Oyate were being violated and that they, the NRC, were not following their own federal laws and regulations, interestingly the same argument Owe Aku International Justice Project has used at venues like the United Nations.
The following three days (September 19th – 21st) of formal proceedings were moved to the Hotel Alex Johnson and the first day Water Protectors had a victory. Since the beginning of these proceedings several years ago, PowerTech had acquired new information relating to the proposed mine site through the use of sample bores in the Earth, and had failed to reveal that information to anybody, including the NRC or the panel of judges in this proceeding. PowerTech was, however, ordered to turn that information over. (See http://www.indianz.com/News/2014/014807.asp.)
Although highly technical, most of the hearing focused on the same objections to the application’s contentions as those at the public hearing on the previous day. Each side had several different expert witnesses answering questions from the judges about the connection of the aquifers, their relationship to each other and to surface water, the effects of flooding, earthquakes and wind on waste ponds, as well as the consequences of drought and the overwhelming impact of the use of water on the regeneration rates of the aquifers. Although not a court proceeding, lawyers were permitted to question the “witnesses” and testimony was submitted about the critical results of in situ leach mining on the cultural, historical and contemporary heritage of the Lakota Oyate.
Wilmer Mesteth and Dennis Yellow Thunder of the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s Natural Resources Department entered public comments into the official record. Mesteth, a well respected instructor at Oglala Lakota College and Traditional Spiritual leader of the Lakota Nation, spoke completely in Lakota without translation. It was interesting that the organizers of the proceedings did not consider how many Lakota people may have commented if there were an interpreter available.
David Frankel, attorney for Alignment for Responsible Mining, used a basketball analogy (appropriate in Lakota Country) in explaining the proceeding: “PowerTech has a full bench of players with trainers and physical therapists, while we got five guys running around on the floor who are always there. The think they can beat us but what they don’t realize is that we ain’t procedurally, PowerTech still has to clear several hurdles. Meanwhile their legal funds are being depleted, the price of uranium is crashing, and who knows what their new corporate owners in China might do. We do know what we will do: protect SacredWater. | <urn:uuid:44f12188-2c14-40c1-bcce-bd649d1ca5ec> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://wespac.org/2014/08/26/uranium-hearings-from-lakota-homeland/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279933.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00119-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.967982 | 1,313 | 2.328125 | 2 |
COME SING WITH US THIS EPIPHANY SUNDAY
Come to a church that’s refreshing, inspiring, and fun!
At Princeton United Methodist Church, we play beautiful classical and sacred music during worship, which refreshes the spirit. We also sing new or well-known hymns and “gospel and folk songs.” We pray that our music will inspire everyone, old and young, and help them find faith and hope. Here are two of my favorite hymns that we will sing at this Communion Sunday service:
“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” is a gospel song written by Dorothy A. Thrupp (1836). Each verse of this hymn contains a promise we have received from God and a prayer we make because of that promise. We must, therefore, live our lives as Christ’s followers with faith and in prayer.
Video: “Beams of Heaven As I Go”
“Beams of Heaven As I Go,” originally titled “Some Day,” is a congregational song written by Rev. Dr. Charles Albert Tindley, an African American Methodist minister and gospel music composer. In this hymn, he asks the oppressed to stand fast in Christ, the one who guides us through this wilderness to peace and glory. “Often referred to as “The Prince of Preachers” and “father of gospel music,” he became a minister and founded one of the largest Methodist congregations serving the African-American community on the East Coast of the United States” (Wikipedia). The historic Tindley Temple United Methodist Church in Philadelphia got its name because of Reverend Tindley.
Click here to watch the PUMC worship service, listen to the beautiful music, the children’s story time, the scripture readings, the sermon, the prayers, and the story sharing.
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Senior Lecturer in Music
Gibson Hall - 205
Groups of four to six students, formed by audition, and performing both modern and classic standards, plus some original compositions by students and faculty. They perform one concert a semester on campus, and appear occasionally in other venues. Rehearsals are arranged to suit the players’ and coaches’ schedules.
The practice of jazz improvisation and composition offers a tradition rich with innovations in harmony and rhythm. Many of these innovations have become integral to a wide variety of musical styles, including pop, soul, rock, and film music. Provides an opportunity to expand musical understanding and vocabulary for improvisation and composition in a variety of tonal contexts. Bridges analysis and practice, examining a variety of theoretical devices and applying them to performance, composition, and arranging. Exercises include keyboard harmony, solo transcription, improvisation practice, and composition projects. Topics include chromatic harmony, modal techniques, upper chord extensions, altered dominants, chord substitutions, song forms, and borrowed rhythmic divisions.
Covers advanced topics in computer music. Focuses on algorithmic composition and sound synthesis. Discusses the significance of these techniques with reference to information theory, cybernetics, and cultural critiques of media technology. Students design projects in computer-assisted composition, video sound tracks, and live (real time) media applications.
Robert Greenlee Mary Hunter Frank Mauceri Vineet Shende Darien Lamen
All senior majors must take this course, which involves either a single semester of independent work or the second semester of an honors thesis. In addition to weekly individual meetings with a faculty advisor, students meet as a group with the entire faculty several times during the semester. Must be taken in the spring of the senior year. Open only to senior music majors.
B.A., B.M., Oberlin
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It’s a tough world out there when it comes to school admissions. Every year, the admissions process seems to get more and more ultra-competitive. Check out our top tips to help your application keep up with the rest of the pack!
1. Practice your pitch
Admissions officers will all want to know why you want to attend their school, why school is the logical next step for you, and how your studies will benefit your master career plan. Practice telling your story to family members, friends, mentors, professors, and career counselors. Ask for help to refine your pitch, and look out for any parts that people find particularly engaging. Be sure to highlight those parts for admissions officers!
2. Remember: quality over quantity
Meaningful involvement in one or two activities is better than scraping the surface of twenty activities. You could split your time as a general member of the M&M Appreciation Club, Jay-Z Fan Club, Endangered Species Friend Group, and the Cactus Growers’ Society. But at the end of the day, you’ll probably be tired of running from one meeting to the next – and you won’t have many accomplishments to show for all your time as a general member.
Instead of joining everything you see, identify an extracurricular activity or two that you’ll commit the majority of your time to. Take on extra responsibilities for these groups. Rise up to a leadership position. Learn how to be a valuable team member versus one who just attends meetings.
3. Demonstrate real-world experience
Every school is looking for you to apply your knowledge and skills in a real-world setting. You can find real-world experience through volunteer work, internships, or undergraduate research. Show that you’re capable of working with both maturity and professionalism.
4. Enter competitions for awards and fellowships
Awards and fellowships are a great way to distinguish yourself from the pack. They provide recognition for your strengths and help show admissions officers that you’ve excelled in a certain area. Do some research to find awards and fellowships that you’d be eligible for, and start applying. Some of them even come with financial assistance!
5. Show your personality
There’s only one of you in the world. No one else has your exact same sense of humor or set of values. The best way to distinguish yourself from other people is to let your personality shine through. Make sure your personal statement and essays reflect your authentic voice, and feel free to put your own creative twist on your application materials!
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Catherine supports Magoosh’s future grad school students by unlocking tricks of the test prep and application trade. Catherine spends her free time checking out local farmer’s markets, reading food and lifestyle blogs, and watching Bravo. She is forever in search of the best Mexican and Italian food in any given city. | <urn:uuid:fbc1775f-0902-4862-b638-aaa5b0d37541> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://magoosh.com/blog/5-ways-to-make-your-college-or-grad-school-application-more-competitive/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281649.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00448-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.948882 | 605 | 1.945313 | 2 |
One of the few literary men of the day whose later life was devoted entirely to literature. He was the inseparable friend of the famous Buddhist poet and doctor, Wang Wei. He spent the first forty years of his life in acquiring knowledge, but having failed to obtain his doctor's degree, he returned to the quiet hills of his native province and dedicated his remaining years to composition. Most of his poems, other than certain political satire, which drew on him the Emperor's wrath, are full of subtle sadness and fragrant regret, reminding one of pot-pourri in some deep blue porcelain bowl.
The Lost One
The red gleam o'er the mountains Goes wavering from sight, And the quiet moon enhances The loveliness of night.
I open wide my casement To breathe the rain-cooled air. And mingle with the moonlight The dark waves of my hair.
The night wind tells me secrets Of lotus lilies blue; And hour by hour the willows Shake down the chiming dew.
I fain would take the zither, By some stray fancy led; But there are none to hear me, And who can charm the dead?
So all my day-dreams follow The bird that leaves the nest; And in the night I gather The lost one to my breast.
A Friend Expected
Over the chain of giant peaks The great red sun goes down, And in the stealthy floods of night The distant valleys drown.
Yon moon that cleaves the gloomy pines Has freshness in her train; Low wind, faint stream, and waterfall Haunt me with their refrain.
The tired woodman seeks his cot That twinkles up the hill; And sleep has touched the wanderers That sang the twilight still.
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Legend has it that you haven’t needed an excuse to party in The Bahamas for well over 500 years.
But ask folks here at the top of the Caribbean how The Bahamas Junkanoo tradition got started and they’ll all tell you a different story—with many believing it was established by John Canoe, a legendary West African Prince, who outwitted the English and became a local hero; and others suspecting it comes from the French ‘gens inconnus,’ which translates as ‘unknown’ or ‘masked people’.
The most popular belief, however, is that it evolved from the days of slavery. Loyalists who migrated to The Bahamas in the late 18th Century brought their African slaves with them. The slaves were given three days off during the Christmas season, which they used to celebrate by singing and dancing in colorful masks, traveling from house to house, often on stilts. Junkanoo nearly vanished after slavery was abolished but the revival of the festival in The Bahamas now provides entertainment for many thousands.
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The campaign begins virtually the moment the last vote has been cast in the previous Congressional mid-term elections – and even before that an aspiring candidate may be quietly putting the bones of a campaign together, lining up donors and so on.
It is argued that in a presidential system a protracted process is required. After all, a candidate may be a virtual unknown (like Jimmy Carter in 1975). In the US a long campaign, it is said, proves the mettle of the man, flushing out his strengths, his weaknesses, the skeletons in his cupboard.
An American presidential election is not one election but an amalgam of 50 elections, conducted by individual states that cling to their right to organize them as they see fit, right down to their own voting hours, and ballot papers.
As this 2016 cycle has proved, the election is part of the entertainment business. The more outrageous the candidate, the more the coverage. TV ratings for debates have never been higher – not because of a newly discovered yearning to learn about issues, but in the hope of a dust-up between candidates.
It’s not about foreign policy, or the ins and outs of education reform, but personality: who would you rather have a beer with? It’s a horse race, not a policy seminar, driven by half a dozen polls a day. For the networks, all this means money.
2016 will beat all spending records: $5bn -maybe more, now that a Supreme Court ruling has removed virtually every constraint, in the name of free speech. True, there’s a body named the Federal Election Commission that’s supposed to control the money side of things. But the FEC is a toothless tiger, permanently deadlocked – like Washington in general – between its three Democratic and three Republican members. “Dysfunctional?It’s worse than dysfunctional,” says its former chairwoman, Ann Ravel.
Once upon a time, under post-Watergate campaign laws, candidates used to rely on federal matching funds to finance their campaigns. But that facility runs only to $50m for the primaries and $100m for the general election – chicken feed against the $750m that the network of the Koch brothers alone have budgeted for 2015/2016 political spending for the Republicans.
Assume you’ve got the money lined up. You’re off and running. But not to powerhouse states like California, New York or Texas. Your first, and all-consuming focus is on Iowa and New Hampshire, two small, white and unrepresentative states that have a disproportionate bearing on selecting a party nominee.
Four months of primaries lie ahead, during which you amass delegates for the nominating convention in July.
But calculating their numbers is a brain-twister in itself. If you’re a Democrat, there are 4,051 pledged and 713 unpledged, or “super-delegates,” meaning 2,383 is the number needed to win. Delegates are awarded on a proportional basis, but only to candidates who won at least 15 per cent of the vote.
If you’re a Republican, the maths is no less tricky. 1,237 is the magic number. Until mid-March delegates are allotted on a proportional basis. Thereafter, starting with Florida on March 15, it’s winner-take-all.
If no-one has a majority going into the convention, those pledged delegates are pledged only for a first ballot. After all the huffing and puffing, the millions of votes hard won, the zillions of dollars spent, everything might be settled by party power brokers.
But assume you successfully navigate these all this, you’ve been crowned as nominee, and embark on the general election campaign. It’s supposed to be a national campaign. It’s not. The largest states (California and Texas, seen as Democratic and Republican shoo-ins respectively) hardly get a look in. The battle is fought in around a dozen “swing” states, among them Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, which do actually change hands.
The big day
The big day comes, on Tuesday, 8 November. And finally though you get to vote. Except you’re voting not for the president, but for electors who will elect him, the members of the infamous electoral college.
It was that body, combined with the US Supreme Court, which determined that even though Al Gore won 540,000 more votes, George W Bush won the 2000 election. To this day, no-one knows who carried Florida, though the Court awarded the state to Bush, banning a recount.
Over the years, hundreds of attempts to replace the electoral college with direct universal suffrage have failed. The latter, of course, is far too simple and transparent. Crazy, isn’t it?
It’s about personality not policy: who would you rather have a beer with?
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American English dialects and pronunciation have been a point of interest from coast to coast among linguists for years.
The idea first appeared in mainstream culture in 1937, when George and Ira Gershwin's song “Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off," was performed by Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire in the film "Shall We Dance."
In 1999, the Harvard Dialect Survey, a research project conducted by Professor Bert Vaux, used a series of questions, to collect information about what terms, word pairs and sounds are used in different parts of North America. Some of the words highlighted in the survey inspired the "Regional Dialect Meme" videos, where people from around the country taped their pronunciation versions of words and sayings.
The data from the Harvard study was eventually brought to life by PhD student, Joshua Katz, through a series of interactive dialect maps, which went viral after our Politics reporter, Walter Hickey, shared them on Business Insider.
In this 90-second clip, we explore how some of the most contentious words and phrases are pronounced in the different parts of the country.
Produced by Alana Kakoyiannis.
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49. You said to me last week, “You are my best friend.”
(a) You told me last week that I was your best friend.
(b) You told me last week he is my best friend.
(c) You told me last week she is his best friend.
(d) You told me last week you are my best friend.
Answer : (a)
Explanation : No answer description available for this question. Let us discuss.
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Everybody knows the Smokey Bear of advertising, but do you know there was a real living Smokey Bear.According to Wikipedia:
The living symbol of Smokey Bear was an American black bear three-month-old cub who in the spring of 1950 was caught in the Capitan Gap fire, a wildfire that burned 17,000 acres (69 km2) in the Lincoln National Forest, in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico. Smokey had climbed a tree to escape the blaze, but his paws and hind legs had been burned. According to some stories, he was rescued by a game warden after the fire, but according to the New Mexico State Forestry Division, it was actually a group of soldiers from Fort Bliss, Texas, who had come to help fight the fire, that discovered the bear cub and brought him back to the camp.
Originally called Hotfoot Teddy, his name was changed to Smokey and he became a living symbol, ensconced at the National Zoo in Washington until his death in 1976. His remains were returned to Capitan, New Mexico, where there was a museum and a funerary monument in his honor.
The museum is still there, as well as a Smokey Bear Motel and a Smokey Bear Restaurant. We visited in 2003, and plan to drop in again to pay our homage to Smokey. Martine has a special devotion to Smokey. She has a special 50th anniversary stuffed Smokey Bear, as well as a zipper pull. Our refrigerator has two Smokey Bear magnets.
There is even an Idaho company called Woodland Enterprises, which Martine has visited and which sells Smokey Bear (and Woodsy Owl) memorabilia. We shop there annually for gifts.
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A 37-year-old teacher, community center founder, and anti-mining activist is found tortured and assassinated in Northern El Salvador. Authorities, despite all evidence to the contrary, attribute the death to common gang violence. In the following weeks, other critics of mining are victims of death threats, attempted kidnappings and shootings. Communities plunged into fear not seen since the Civil War of the 1980s place the blame on the presence of Pacific Rim, a Canadian gold mining company.
JESSE FREESTON, PRODUCER, TRNN: Over the past month and a half, with the region's attention fixed on the coup in Honduras, a campaign of violence and fear has intensified in El Salvador, shedding light on the culture of impunity that persists in much of Central America. The events have been centered in the northern state of Caba├▒as, which shares more than just a border with southern Honduras: the people on both sides live on top of the Central American gold vein, where Canadian mining companies have claims on the metal beneath. The newest outbreak of violence began on June 18, when teacher and community organizer Marcelo Rivera disappeared. His body was found two weeks later in the bottom of a well, with clear indications of torture, including burn marks and missing toe and finger nails. Marcelo played a central role in the education and organization of his home community of San Isidro, home to the flagship project of Canadian gold mining company Pacific Rim. Marcelo and his brother Miguel started San Isidro's first community organization 20 years ago when they were only in high school, its main feature a library of less than 30 books. Years later, when international mining companies began to take interest in the area, it was the Rivera brothers that took leadership in informing their community about the pros and cons of gold mining. They were forced to do so when neither the company nor the government followed their responsibility to both inform and consult the people of the region, a situation Miguel Rivera described to me during an interview last year.MIGUEL RIVERA, COMMUNITY LEADER & BROTHER OF MARCELO (SUBTITLED TRANSLATION): If you go in the communities, the little that they know is because organizations like ours have had the dedication to investigate and to bring the information to those that would suffer the problems. Thank God we've had examples of mining in our sister republic of Honduras that we were able to see firsthand, and that we had the resources to go.FREESTON: Honduras is home to three Canadian-operated industrial gold mines, and Vancouver-based Pacific Rim has been seeking an exploitation permit for a similar project in San Isidro for the last three years. The Salvadoran government's unwillingness to grant the license led the company to file a $77 million lawsuit against the Republic of El Salvador this past April. The case is misleading, because over that time Pacific Rim actually received very friendly treatment from both the national government and local mayors. In fact, the family of the recently departed vice president is a key investor in Pacific Rim's project. It was due to a formidable grassroots opposition that the government was unable to grant the permit. Activists in El Salvador have come to oppose mining for a variety of reasons, including the lack of democracy in the process, the belief that the 2 percent royalties companies are required to pay under current law is not sufficient, fear of contamination from the liberation of heavy metals like arsenic and lead and the use of cyanide in separating gold from rock, as well as the potential for loss of water access. These serious environmental and public health effects normally occur in the stage of exploitation; however, in 2008, exploratory drilling in Caba├▒as left numerous community wells without water. Jos├ę Orlando Amaya, a significant landowner in Caba├▒as, originally supported Pacific Rim, selling the company the rights to drill on his land. But when his well went dry just days after the drilling began, he quickly changed his tone.May 28, 2008UNIDENTIFIED (SUBTITLED TRANSLATION): My grandparents were born here more than 100 years ago. In 100 years we have never seen this. This is Pacific Rim's fault. 03:54FREESTON: The company, to its credit, responded immediately to the crisis, accepting full responsibility and trucking in barrels of water. But in El Salvador, a country tied with Haiti for the least access to potable water in the Western Hemisphere, affected communities had now seen firsthand evidence about the vulnerability of their water supply and mining's potential for disaster.UNIDENTIFIED: I don't think they'll bring us water for our whole lives. That's illogical. That can only happen in their perverse minds.FREESTON: In the year that followed, mining became an issue of increasing importance. Then in March of this year, Mauricio Funes of the leftist FMLN Party was elected president.March 21, 2009VIDALINA MORALES, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOC. (SUBTITLED TRANSLATION): For those of us who've been completely consumed in the mining fight, it's encouraging, because Funes, prior to the elections, signed a petition swearing to prevent mining projects in the country. So we were quite impressed with his attitude as a candidate. Now that he's president, we're certain that the mining won't go ahead.FREESTON: Funes's victory, the first democratic transfer of presidential power in the country's history, has done little to solve the problem of impunity for the powerful in El Salvador. Since Rivera's assassination in June, the attack on the anti-mining movement has intensified considerably. Death threats have been sent to three journalists at the independent radio station Radio Victoria, and to Antonio Pacheco, president of Caba├▒as's Association for Economic and Social Development. A local Catholic priest, Father Luis Quintanilla, after receiving numerous death threats on his cell phone, barely escaped an attempted kidnapping by a group of masked and armed men while driving home from a community forum on July 27. These and other victims all have one thing in common: their opposition to mining. And all the death threats have contained the same message: stop your activism, or you'll end up like Marcelo. As of publication, the authorities have done nothing to ensure the security of these community leaders, nor to investigate who's behind either Marcelo's assassination or the ensuing terror campaign. This combination of mining interests, impunity, and violence in Caba├▒as did not begin over the last few weeks; it has only intensified. When I was there over a year ago, I interviewed Santos Rodriguez from the village of Nueva Trinidad. Rodriguez, a subsistence farmer and father of six, became a vocal anti-mining activist after visiting the Valle de Siria mine in Honduras. After helping organize three successful highway roadblocks, which stopped Pacific Rim's exploration equipment from entering the community, Rodriguez was attacked with a small machete by his old neighbor and fishing buddy, ├ôscar Menjivar, severing three of Rodriguez's fingers in the process. Menjivar is known in this small community as a paid promoter of Pacific Rim's mining project and as a close friend of local mayors that support the mining. Rodriguez, who was handcuffed to his hospital bed for two days, believes the authorities acted in favor of the company.May 28, 2008UNIDENTIFIED (SUBTITLED TRANSLATION): They tied me up, while ├ôscar was held for just three days, then he paid them off and they let him go free. Before the company showed up, ├ôscar and I were the best of friends. But since the company arrived, friendships have been destroyed. Families have been divided, siblings, cousins, all kinds. All the friendships around.FREESTON: The president of the community's board of directors at that time was Ramiro Rivera.May 28, 2008RAMIRO RIVERA, PRESIDENT, NUEVA TRINIDAD COMMUNITY BOARD (SUBTITLED TRANSLATION): Just because Santos Rodriguez went to Valle de Siria in Honduras and described for us the situation there, he has received nothing but hate and death threats. Often we're told that they're going to [mimes slitting his throat]. We're expecting it.FREESTON: This past Friday morning, just over one year since our interview, Ramiro was shot eight times in the back while tending his cows. He is currently in stable condition, and doctors describe his survival as a miracle. On Monday, from his hospital bed, Ramiro identified ├ôscar Menjivar as the shooter, the same man who was spared charges after attacking Santos Rodriguez the year before. Impunity for acts of violence against activists has been the norm in El Salvador, and the murder of Marcelo Rivera is no exception. The attorney general's office has charged foreign-owned gang members with the crime and has publicly labeled the murder as a case of common gang violence┬Śthis despite the evidence of torture, the clear trend of targeting of anti-mining leaders, and Marcelo's own history of receiving death threats. Marcelo's brother, Miguel, told me that the announcement represented not just an insult to Marcelo's memory but a dangerous precedent for those continuing Marcelo's work in opposing mining. Pacific Rim did not respond to repeated interview requests from The Real News, but it should be noted that there's no evidence that the company either ordered or advocated the crimes in question. However, activists in Caba├▒as claim that Pacific Rim, like mining companies across the globe, shower money on influential community members, politicians, and local elites in return for support for the company's project. This, they say, creates a system of incentives that generates violent conflicts of interest inside poor communities. Communities become divided between those who fear the environmental and public health effects of mining and those who are in the pay of the company. All this takes place under a legal system that does nothing to deter the resulting acts of violence. Activists in El Salvador refer to this whole phenomenon as social and institutional contamination. Paying people like ├ôscar Menjivar, they say, is not much of a strain on the company, since the price of a mere ounce of gold, currently around $950, is roughly equal to ten months of income for a rural Salvadoran worker. Only 17 years ago, El Salvador emerged from a civil war that claimed over 75,000 lives. At the end of that war, a UN truth commission found that right-wing death squads and government forces, largely trained and funded by the US, were responsible for 85 percent of the humans rights abuses. The Government responded five days later by passing a general amnesty law for all crimes committed during the war. The majority of the crimes in question, including rapes, massacres, and targeted disappearances, were committed on civilians, making efforts at community organization almost impossible. Many in El Salvador believe it is precisely this culture of impunity for the powerful sectors, exemplified in the general amnesty law, which permits the violence and fear that organizers continue to live with today.FRANCISCO PI├ĹEDA, ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE OF CABA├ĹAS: They weren't just looking to kill Marcelo. They sought to strike fear into the whole population. Now if you pass by at 9 p.m., everyone has their doors locked. Everyone is worried, as if we were returning to the 1980s.FREESTON: Meanwhile in Honduras the so-called San Jos├ę Accords that are being promoted as a resolution to the current crisis include a general amnesty for crimes committed by the military and police during the coup. This idea is a nonstarter for many in the region who view impunity as a root cause of political violence, not a solution to it. And the current struggles against unpunished human rights abuses in Honduras and El Salvador demonstrate this principle applies at both the national and the community level.DISCLAIMER:Please note that TRNN transcripts are typed from a recording of the program; The Real News Network cannot guarantee their complete accuracy.
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The parliamentary budget officer says Canadian foreign aid spending is set to plunge to record lows in the coming years, prompting pleas to the Harper government to halt the slide.
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The PBO report, issued earlier this month, offers a contrast to the high-profile big-ticket aid projects touted by the Harper government, including its multibillion-dollar commitment to the health of children and mothers in poor countries.
The report says that in the first six months of the last fiscal year, spending on poverty reduction shrank 23 per cent.
It also says Canada's overall foreign aid as a percentage of GDP has dropped off since Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced his Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Initiative (MNCH) in 2010.
In 2010-11, foreign aid stood at 0.34 per cent of GDP, declining to 0.27 per cent in 2013-14.
The report says that planned spending decreases mean the rate will fall even further.
As a result, the Conservatives are flirting with driving down Canada's overall aid spending to some of its lowest levels since the Liberal era, when it fell below 0.25 per cent at the start of the last decade.
Below 0.7 per cent of GDP recommended by United Nations
That's well below the 0.7 per cent of GDP that United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said he would like to see Canada and other rich countries meet when he shared a podium with Harper last year in Toronto at the prime minister's international MNCH conference.
Harper committed $3.5 billion over five years to 2020 to the cause, his signature aid initiative, at the Toronto conference last year.
One of Harper's major supporters is the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
In an interview this week, Melinda Gates offered gentle criticism of the decline in aid overall spending, even as she emphasized that Harper has shown global leadership on the issue of maternal, newborn and child health.
"I think Canada has honestly done quite a great job in some of these areas," said Gates.
"I'd love to see other ones moving up. But we'd never want to see a country go back down or slide backwards because it's just not the right message.
"Even when a country goes through its own tough times, we still have the moral imperative to fund foreign aid around the world because having prosperous and stable societies just makes sense."
Budget watchdog 'speaks truth to power': Dewar
NDP foreign affairs critic Paul Dewar accused the government of using high-profile spending announcements as cover for more pervasive cuts to aid funding.
"That's why it was important for me to see the citation of the parliamentary budget officer. The PBO speaks truth to power and the numbers don't lie," said Dewar.
"Overseas development assistance should be done in a way that has high impact with people we're trying to help. The government's approach is, 'We're trying to use overseas development assistance for high impact for the promotion of the government."'
Only a handful of countries have reached the 0.7 per cent target, the most recent being the United Kingdom, the first G7 country to do so.
Its House of Commons passed a bill late last year that would affirm the spending commitment.
Dewar questioned why Canada was cutting its aid spending when its economy was outperforming that of Great Britain.
"It also undermines our credibility because there is a price you pay when you cut funding for overseas development or for any kind of diplomatic engagement.
It means that you're not seen as a responsible actor," said Dewar, adding that the NDP included the 0.7 commitment in its last federal election platform.
The office of International Development Minister Christian Paradis did not comment on the report.
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does musical experience enhance your life in other fields as well? i mean: does it train you for everyday life and enhances for instance (second) language aquisition for (young) people?
i am curious what you think of this.
yes, i think it does. howard gardner distinguishes it as musical cognition. music scientists are very fond of this view.
First off, I can't believe you answered your own post. That is major league spamming and will get you banned and certainly will not get you a hosting account.
Second, on the subject at hand, there is a field of medicine called music therapy which uses music to help in rehab and also in mentally and physically challenged people. If it is a recognized field of medicine, I would think the answer is yes. | <urn:uuid:4d0ce90d-eaf6-42b7-8bb1-dff429dc088a> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.frihost.com/forums/vt-45928.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280364.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00030-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.977661 | 161 | 1.71875 | 2 |
Is My Soil Wiggling?!?
Lesson 4 of 8
Objective: SWBAT discover that living organisms, like worms and insects, both help make healthy soil and also use soil as their habitat.
In this lesson, students will learn how worms help create healthy soil. This lesson aligns to Essential Standard 1.E. 2.1, 'Summarize the physical properties of Earth materials, including rocks, minerals, soils, and water that make them useful in different ways'. Today's essential question is: "How do worms help soil?" Listen to my Explanation of Essential Standards and Essential Question to find out why I teach the Essential Standards.
This lesson relates to this lesson on Composting from my unit on Stewardship that I taught a few months ago because worms are an integral part of composting, too!
*Paper plates with ridges (to keep the worms on!)
*Worms - (I buy them at a local bait shop)
*Popsicle sticks for students who don't want to touch the worms
To start this lesson off, I first pose the essential question for the day, which is : How do worms help the soil? After I ask my students the question, I ask them to write what they think at the top of the page. Then, I take a few verbal responses and after I get a few answers, we watch this video about how worms mix up soil. Then I say,
"How did the worms help the soil?"
I listen to some answers and then I restate it because it can be hard for first graders to articulate how a demonstration actually shows something, so I say,
"The worms move up and down inside the jar, and as they do, they move the soil and sand up and down, too. The movement aerates the soil - that means it adds air, which makes it healthier. That's an important vocabulary word - aerate. We are going to add that to our important soil vocabulary words. You should add it to your journal page, too".
Then, I tell my students that today we are going to learn all about worms and what they do to help soil, so naturally as good scientists, we need to look really, really closely! I say,
"We are going to take about 10 minutes and look closely at some real worms. Now, if you are a good scientist, how would you handle a real live animal?"
It is important for my students to understand how important it is to be kind to the worms and to not hurt them before we start to look at them, so I make sure everyone understands the expectations. Then I say,
"As you look at your worms, it is okay for you to gently touch them with your finger. It is okay for you to gently nudge or move them with your popsicle stick. It is not okay for you to do anything rough, like try to cut them in half or press down on them because it will hurt them. When we are done, we are going to put them where they belong - back outside in the soil in our school garden!"
It is so important for students to fully understand the expectations of how to handle the live worms before they begin this exploration. If they do not, and someone hurts one, it becomes another issue to deal with. So, I make it clear before we start! Then, we move to the tables and begin our observation.
To make this more engaging for students, I have one paper plate set up for every two students. Each paper plate has several worms, two popsicle sticks to be used to gently move the worms to see them, and two hand lenses. As the students begin looking closely at the worms, I walk around and make sure everyone is following my directions about how to work with the live worms. I also listen to conversations so that when I teach about worms in a few minutes, I can address any questions or curiosities as well as misconceptions that I hear.
After about 10 minutes, I say,
"Okay, please leave the worms and your observation tools and bring your journals and pencils to the carpets".
When they get to the carpet, I say,
"Take one minute and write down something that you noticed about the worms so far".
Recording thoughts and ideas as writing or drawing in first grade supports Science and Engineering Practice 4, Analyzing and Interpreting Data. Although my students are not sharing this information right now, it is important for them to record their thoughts as they go through this observation exploration, and we will discuss what they thought and learned at the end of the lesson.
To further engage my students, I want to add a little more information about the actual worms to this lesson just to deepen their knowledge. I show this website on the SmartBoard and I ask students to quickly sketch it in their journals. As always, I am encouraging scientific behaviors, so I ask,
"What else should we do to this sketch?"
We label the parts of the worm. Then, I say,
"Now, you have about 10 more minutes to observe your worm. This time, you have some different things to look for! See if you can carefully identify the body parts. Who can remind us how to handle the live specimens?"
As my students return, I again walk around and make sure that everyone is working appropriately with the worms. I also help them to connect their sketches and labels to the actual objects.
The sketches and labeling support Science and Engineering Practice 2, Developing and Using Models, as students clearly distinguish between their drawings and the actual worms in this lesson.
After the last part of the observation, I say to my students,
"Please stop working, leave the worms and tools, and bring your journals and pencils back to the carpet".
Then, I get either my assistant or 2 responsible students to collect all of the worms and put them back into a big tub and to collect all of the science tools again. They also wipe off the desks so there are no germs from the worms!
On the carpet, I say,
"Take one more minute and write what you found out during today's observations!"
This lesson is really about what students find out for themselves while they look at and touch the worms as well as what they learn with me from the media on the Smart Board, so this serves as a very quick formative assessment for me. Then, I say,
"Let's share some important observations that we made about worms today by answering our essential question, which was 'How do worms help the soil?' Who can answer that, and then we can also talk about what you found out?"
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Races are named after it. Thousands of fans flock to it.
Grown men (and women!) kiss it.
So, just what is the story behind The Yard of Bricks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway?
On Saturday, June 5, 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened its proverbial doors to some 40,000 people curious to watch its first race: a gas-filled, helium balloon contest. The next to race were motorcycles and then cars, but on very dangerous ground- packed soil covered with gravel, limestone, and taroid.
Due to safety concerns, the surface was completely replanned and recreated using 3.2 million bricks, each hand laid on a bed of 2-inch tick sand. During the repaving, locals affectionately titled the speedway “The Brickyard.”
The name stuck, and over the years sections of the track were repaved with the more modern asphalt. In October of 1961, the remaining areas of the track was paved except for a 3-foot section of bricks at the start/finish line. What was once The Brickyard officially became the “Yard of Bricks.”
100th Anniversary of the Indianapolis 500
Kissing the Bricks
To my delight, there were some super fans on my tour of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kissing the bricks after a race win has been a tradition for many years and fans that have watched said tradition either in the stands or on the tele know what a poignant, special moment it is for the winning driver.
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In other words, are you appalling colleagues with your awful e-mail manners? Clean-up your act with these etiquette tips from the experts.
Agreeing on certain rules, reference points and values in your customer support process—basically, putting together a simple customer service style guide—will help everyone doing support in your company be faster and more efficient at it.
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What they found was interesting: People who were given the bad news first were more likely to feel better about what they were told, while people who were given the bad news last were more motivated to act on the news. That means that the right way to deliver good and bad news depends on the context.
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Automating little things is one of the 5 things to do to improve your customer support in under 10 minutesand will save you tons of time and money in the long run—while still keeping your customer service emails personal and interactive.
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And because customer loyalty is built by reducing customer effort, we want to avoid anything annoying and tedious. Having a knowledge base with articles that you can link to is really helpful, as it can save your customers the hassle of trying to navigate a long email.
As a rule of thumb, if your instructions contain more than one image or three steps, link to them rather than including them in the email. In addition to saving you time, being able to fix their own issues without having to go back and forth with a customer support agent will give your customers a sense of accomplishment.
Customer Service Email Tip 8: And while the answer, as is frustratingly true with many things, is that it depends, there is some research here.
Use Positive Language Using positive language can be incredibly powerful in changing the way your customers read your support emails. But how do you do that? Just by removing a few negative words or phrases from our customer interactions, we can completely change the way what we say is perceived.
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The Edythe Evely Gandy Collection contains Gandy family materials, historical manuscript materials, photographs, films, and memorabilia.
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Post cards, correspondence, printed items, photos, and other memorabilia collected by this long time Hattiesburg resident.
Correspondence, reports, files, magazines documenting his career with the Mississippi Highway Patrol and as an attorney.
Genealogy research materials.
Large collection of books, printed material, and memorabilia related to Mississippi and other subjects.
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- Cook, R.C., Dr., 4th President of Mississippi Southern College (now the University of Southern Mississippi) (Robert Cecil), 1903-1979 1
- Demonstration School (Hattiesburg, Miss.) (1926-1963) 1
- Fernwood, Columbia, and Gulf (Railroad). FC&G (1920-1972) 1
- Foote, Henry S. (Henry Stuart), Governor, 1804-1880 1
- Gandy, Evelyn, 26th Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi (Edythe Evelyn), 1920-2007 1
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- Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company. GM & O (1938-1972) 1
- Hattiesburg High School. 1
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- Kyker, Fannie LaVelle “Goodie”, 1926-2009 1
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- Lucas, Aubrey K., Dr., 6th President and current President Emeritus of the University of Southern Mississippi (Aubrey Keith) 1
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Decoding Subaltern Politics: Ideology, Disguise, and Resistance in Agrarian Politics by James C. Scott
English | 2012 | ISBN: 0415539757, 0415540100 | 176 pages | PDF | 0,9 MB
James C. Scott has researched and written on subaltern groups, and, in particular, peasants, rebellion, resistance, and agriculture, for over 35 years. Yet much of Scott's most interesting work on the peasantry and the state, both conceptually and empirically, has never been published in book form. For the first time , brings together some of his most important work in one volume.
The book covers three distinct yet interlinked bodies of work. The first lays out a framework for understanding peasant politics and rebellion, much of which is applicable to rural areas of the contemporary global south. Scott then goes on to develop his arguments regarding everyday forms of peasant resistance using the comparative example of the religious tithe in France and Malaysia, and tracing the forms of resistance that cover their own tracks and avoid direct clashes with authorities. For much of the world's population, and for most of its history, this sort of politics was far more common than the violent clashes that dominate the history books, and in this book one can examine the anatomy of such resistance in rich comparative detail. Finally, Scott explores how the state's increasing grip on its population: its identity, land-holding, income, and movements, is a precondition for political hegemony. Crucially, in examining the invention of state-mandated legal identities, especially, the permanent patronym and the vagaries of its imposition on vernacular life, Scott lays bare the micro-processes of state-formation and resistance.
Written by one of the leading social theorists of our age, is an indispensible guide to the study of subaltern culture and politics and is essential reading for political scientists, anthropologists, sociologists and historians alike.
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JUN E, 1818.
Art. I. 1. The Possibility of approaching the North Pole Asserted. By the Hon. D. BARRINGTON. A New Edition ; with an Appendix, containing Papers on the same Subject, and on a North-West Passage. By COLONEL BEAUFOY, F.R.S. 8vo. London, 1818. 2. On the Greenland, or Polar Ice. By William SCORESBY, junior, Esq. In the Second Volume of the Memoirs of the Wernerian Natural History Society, printed at Edinburgh
3. A Description of Greenland. By Hans EGEDE, who was a
Missionary in that Country for twenty-five years. A New Edition, with an Historical Introduction and a Life of the Author, illustrated with a Map of Greenland, and numerous Engravings on Wood. 8vo. London, 1818. 4. A Voyage to Spitzbergen y containing an Account of that Country; of the Zoology of the North; of the Shetland Isles ; and of the Whale Fishery: With an Appendix, containing an Historical Account of the Dutch, English, and American Whale Fisheries ; some Important Observations on the Variation of the Compass, 8c.; and some Extracts from Mr Scoresby's Paper on Polar Ice. By John LAING, Surgeon. Second Edition, small duodecimo. Edinburgh, 1818. 5. Greenland, the Adjacent Seas, and the North-West Passage to the Pacific Ocean: Illustrated in a Voyage to Davis's Straits during the Summer of 1817; with Charts and Numerous Plates, from Drawings of the Author taken on the Spot. By BERNARD
O'Reilly, Esq. 4to. London, 1818, For these two or three years past, the captains of ships employ
ed in the Northern Whale Fishery have generally concurs VOL. XXX, No. 59.
red in representing the Arctic Sea as of a sudden become almost open and accessible to the adventurous navigator. more speculative relators, it has been supposed that the vast iey barrier which, during many ages, had obstructed those forlorn regions, is at last, from some revolution of our globe, broken up and dispersed. The project of finding a north-west passage to Asia-a project so often attempted, and so long abandoned - has in consequence been again revived; and the more daring scheme of penetrating to the Pole itself, has likewise been seriously proposed. Of the success of either plan, our hopes, we confess, are extremely slender; yet the prospect now held forth seems to be more inviting, on the whole, than at any former period when such bold undertakings were made. The discovery of a north-west passage, were it ever attainable, could hardly indeed be of any real benefit to our commerce, sin in such high latitudes, where only it must be sought for, it would at all times be very precarious, and liable to interruption from the prevalence of ice. The scheme of actually reaching that northern point on the surface of our globe, which terminates its ideal axis of rotation, however interesting in a philosophical view, can only be regarded as an object of pure curiosity, and not likely to lead to any useful or practical results. Yet we think it befitting the character of a great maritime nation, to embrace every chance even of improving geographical knowledge, and of extending the basis of natural science. We can hardly praise the liberality of the appointment of the ships destined to explore the Arctic seas; but it will give us infinite concern, should this expedition have the same fruitless or disastrous issue as other plans of distant discovery, which have lately been pursued under the direction of the Admiralty Board.
The books and memoirs whose titles we have prefixed to this article, contain the latest accounts of the state of the Northern Seas. They have either suggested the enterprise now pursued, or have been brought forward in consequence of its adoption. Literary speculation is never indeed wanting, in this country, to gratify or amuse the curiosity of the public.-Mr Daines Barrington, a man of learning and some ingenuity, embraced with ardour the opinion of the possibility of approaching to the Pole. In successive papers communicated to the Royal Society of London, he not on
condensed the information furnished by the older voyagers, but exhibited the results of the numerous queries relating to the same object, which he had circulated among persons engaged in the Greenland Fishery. He thus proved, that, in certain favourable seasons, the Arctic seas are left for several weeks so open, that intrepid navigators might safely penetrate to a very high latitude.
In compliance with his sanguine representations, the Admiralty despatched, in 1773, Captain Phipps, afterwards Lord Mulgrave, to explore those regions; but this commander was unsuccessful in the attempt, having reached only the latitude of 80} degrees, when his ship got surrounded with a body of ice near Spitzbergen, and escaped with extreme difficulty, though many of the whalers that summer advanced farther. Mr Barrington did not however despair, and, following out his views, he set Mr Nairne and Dr Higgins to make experiments on the congelation of sea-water. The various facts are now collected in a small volume, to which Colonel Beaufoy has subjoined an appendix, containing the answers made to his queries by Russian hunters, who are accustomed to spend the whole year in Spitzbergen, relative to the probability of travelling from that island to the Pole during winter, in sledges drawn by rein-deer. The reports of these hardy men are sufficiently discouraging. They represent the winter at Spitzbergen as not only severe but extremely boisterous, the snow falling to the depth of three or five, feet, and drifting so much along the shores by the violence of the winds, as often to block up all communication. The danger of then being surprised and overwhelmed by clouds of snow, raised by sudden gusts, is so great, that they never venture to undertake any long journeys over the ice. Nor do they think it at all practicable to have loaded sledges dragged over a surface so rough and hilly, by the force of rein-deer or dogs.
The paper of Mr Scoresby has more than ordinary claims to our attention, as exhibiting the conclusions of a most diligent, accurate, and scientific observer. Trained from infancy to the navigation of the frozen seas, under the direction of his father, a most enterprising and successful leader, he conjoins experience with ingenuity and judgment. For several years, during the intervals of his Greenland voyages, he prosecuted a regular course of study, which has enriched his mind with liberal attainments, and given a new impulse to his native ingenuity and ardour. We regret exceedingly that any jealousies or official punctilios should have prevented Government from entrusting the principal coinmand of the Polar expedition to Mr Scoresby, who not only proposed it originally, but whose talents and science, joined to his activity, perseverance and enthusiasm, afforded assuredly the best promise of its ultimate success.
Hans Egede was a benevolent enthusiast, who formed a plan of reclaiming the natives of Greenland from the errors of Paganism. After various ineffectual attempts, he at last procured, by subscription, the sum of 20001., with which he purchased a vessel, and carried his family, and forty settlers, to Baal's River, in the
64th degree of north latitude, where he landed on the 3d of July 1721. He was afterwards appointed missionary, with a small salary by the Danish government, which occasionally granted some aid to the colony. During his stay, which lasted till 1736, he laboured with great zeal in his vocation. In 1757, the year before his death, he printed his Description of Greenland, in the Danish language, at Copenhagen. Of that work, the volume now before us is a translation, much improved and enlarged, with useful additions by the editor. It contains valuable information, tinctured, as we might expect, with no small portion of credulity.
Mr Laing performed two voyages to Greenland in the successive years 1806 and 1807, as surgeon under the elder Captain Scoresby, whose son acted at that time as chief mate. His narrative is written with neatness, simplicity and taste; and comprises, in a very small compass, what information could be desired on the subject of which it treats. We cannot bestow the same commendation on the
pompous quarto of Squire O'Reilly, though he obligingly acquaints us, that the love of science and the thirst of philosophical research had prompted him to accept the situation of surgeon in a Hull whaler, and to undertake a voyage hazardous in the extreme, cooped up with uninformed, insensible beings.' It is evidently got up for the occasion, with an unusual garniture of engravings. Some of these look pretty enough, but they have been drawn by Koenig, probably from very slight sketches, and only represent objects and appearances which are already generally known. The volume itself is obviously the production of a raw compiler
-disjointed and diffuse-filled with scraps of etymology, trite classical allusions, and commonplace declamation—and written in a shapeless, incorrect, and turgid style. With all its pretena sions, it absolutely contains scarcely any thing that can be deemed new, unless we except the author's Journal of the Weather, in which he describes, with very copious detail, the various aspects of clouds, according to Howard's fanciful classification. This, perhaps, is the extent of his science; for he blunders sadly when he ventures on other graver topics. But Mr O'Reilly moclestly aspires to the honour of geographical discovery; and fancies that claim established, by naming a groupe of prominences, in the field of ice which barred his progress, the Linnæan Isles !
It is remarkable, that two centuries of extreme activity should have added so very little to our knowledge of the Arctic regions. The relations of the earlier navigators to those parts, possess an interest which has not yet been eclipsed. We may cite the voyage of Martens from Hamburg to Spitzbergen, as still the | <urn:uuid:de0983bf-e5ae-479a-8af4-e9eaa9a07954> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://books.google.es/books?id=LWEJAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA4&vq=thing&dq=editions:NYPL33433076082555&hl=es&output=html_text&source=gbs_search_r&cad=1 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808213349-20220809003349-00473.warc.gz | en | 0.961622 | 2,193 | 2.328125 | 2 |
What genre is why the whales came?
The story is about a curse, which came to the people of Samson, one of the Isles of Scilly, and how two children and the mad Birdman of Bryher managed to redeem the curse thirty years latter. It is a story about friendship and trust.
What Stage Company produced Why the Whales Came?
The Birmingham Stage Company opens the city’s Christmas shows and adapting Michael Morpurgo’s Why The Whales Came is ambitious but it pays off.
Where can I watch When the Whales Came?
Select your subscription streaming services
- HBO Max.
- CBS All Access.
- Amazon Prime Video.
Who wrote Why the Whales Came?
An exciting historical adventure from War Horse author and former Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo. Gracie and her friend Daniel have always been warned to stay away from the Birdman and his side of the island.
Who is the illustrator of why the whales came?
Why The Whales Came by David Dean.
Which five whale species have no teeth?
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When it comes to when to send a child to kindergarten, more parents are questioning the prevalent wisdom of “redshirting,” according to a new article in The New Yorker.
“Redshirting is the practice of holding a child back for an extra year before the start of kindergarten, named for the red jersey worn in intra-team scrimmages by college athletes kept out of competition for a year,” Maria Konnikova reported Thursday. “ Many parents decide to redshirt their children not because they seem particularly immature or young but because they hope that the extra year will give them a boost relative to their peers.
“The data, however, belies this assumption. While earlier studies have argued that redshirted children do better both socially and academically — citing data on school evaluations, leadership positions and test scores — more recent analyses suggest that the opposite may well be the case: the youngest kids, who barely make the age cutoff but are enrolled anyway, ultimately end up on top — not their older classmates.”
In particular, Konnikova points to the 2007 paper “First in the Class? Age and the Education Production Function” by Elizabeth Cascio and Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach.
“We find that exposure to more mature kindergarten classmates raises test scores up to eight years after kindergarten, and may reduce the incidence of grade retention and increase the probability of taking a college-entry exam,” Cascio and Schanzenbach wrote. “These findings are consistent with broader peer effects literature documenting positive spillovers from having higher-scoring peers and suggest that — contrary to much academic and popular discussion of school entry age — being old relative to one’s peers is not beneficial.”
Konnikova’s explanation for why she placed so much weight in the findings of Cascio’s and Schanzenbach’s paper: “Their approach differed from most studies of redshirting in one crucial way: the students had been assigned totally randomly to their kindergarten classrooms, with no option for parents to lobby for, say, a different teacher, a different school, or a class in which the child would have some other perceived or actual relative advantage. This led to true experimental variation in relative age and maturity. That is, the same student could be relatively younger in one class, but relatively older in another, depending on his initial class assignment.”
A 2011 post on the Freakonomics blog illustrates the rationale behind the theory Konnikova attempts to debunk — namely, that children who are relatively older than their peers will parlay that age advantage into higher achievement.
“Children who are a few months older than their peers at 5 or 6 have more developed cognitive and motor skills, which makes them more advanced athletes and students,” the Freakonomics staff wrote. “This early advantage can lead to self-fulfilling prophecies later on: The child thinks she is an underachiever, and so will often play that role.”
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Simone Knighten is hunting for a job. Hunting and hunting.
The 20-year-old Baltimore resident thinks it's harder now than when she landed work at restaurants in the past two years. She's spending days at one of the city's Youth Opportunity centers, getting help with her search.
"I've been looking since January," said Knighten, sitting in the West Baltimore building with brightly painted walls. "I've been going all around, calling back and everything, but it didn't seem like anything was working, so that's why I came here. Because obviously I felt like I wasn't doing something right."
A new report from the Washington-based Brookings Institution finds that many people in their teens and early 20s are similarly stuck, here and nationally.
The job market is so terrible for young adults — and has been now for years — that it's reached crisis proportions, said study co-author Andrew Sum.
"The bottom fell out," said Sum, director of the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University in Boston. "We should be terribly concerned. … You have a lot of people who are losing opportunities to build their work experience."
The numbers tell the story.
In 2000, 43 percent of residents ages 16 to 19 in Baltimore and its suburbs had jobs, according to Brookings. That figure slumped to just under 32 percent — less than a third — by 2012, the most recent regional numbers the think tank analyzed.
Locals 20 to 24, prime working age, took a sizable hit as well. Not quite 65 percent were employed in 2012, down from nearly 71 percent a dozen years earlier.
Many older residents have struggled to find work, too. But as a group, the Baltimore area's 25-plus crowd was employed at a slightly higher rate in 2012 than in 2000, Brookings said.
It's a nationwide problem, which is why economists fear Millennials will be the first American generation with a standard of living lower than their parents — assuming an older generation doesn't beat them to it. The effects of too few jobs have pressed people into part-time work when they want full-time, forced recent college graduates to accept jobs that don't require a degree and have left many young adults with no paycheck at all.
"So many positions have just become an unpaid internship, and it makes it really difficult," said Molly Greenhouse, 22. The Baltimore resident, who expects to graduate from college this May, is having trouble finding full-time entry-level jobs — paid ones — in the museum or archaeology fields.
"I know plenty of people who have unpaid internships in what they really want to do, and at a certain point, they have to give up and get jobs at a restaurant," she said.
If it were a short-term issue on the mend, that would be one thing, Sum said. But he said young-worker employment nationally showed little improvement in 2013, and was low already for much of the past decade.
That's left many young adults without a foundation on which to build a resume.
"Work experience begets further work," said report co-author Martha Ross, a fellow with Brookings' Metropolitan Policy Program. "If you miss out on key early work experiences, it is harder for you to get a foothold in the labor market."
The Baltimore region is by no means in the worst shape. Two-thirds of the country's largest metro areas had lower teen employment levels in 2012 than this area. For 20- to 24-year-olds, the Baltimore region is in the middle of the pack.
Americans most hurt by this shift — the ones with the fewest jobs in this shrinking pool of opportunity — are teens from low-income families, Sum said. They need work both to climb out of poverty as adults and to help their families with crushing expenses now.
Seventeen-year-old Dawnya Johnson of Baltimore said the consequences when young adults are left without employment can be devastating.
Last year, she watched a friend's brother, then 16, apply for work at fast-food restaurants, retailers and all the places he could find that traditionally hired teens. Nothing came through. He started selling drugs and now has a criminal record, she said.
"He just really couldn't find a job," she said, "and his family just really needed the support that he could bring."
Johnson and other student leaders with The Intersection, a Baltimore youth leadership organization, have zeroed in on the problem with Urban Alliance, a job training and internship group for youth. They've just launched a campaign to get young Baltimore residents ready for work and find employers willing to hire them.
Their goal is 235 youth jobs — one for every person killed in the city last year.
The two issues are inextricably linked, Intersection leaders say. That's what they heard last year when asking more than 400 city residents for ways to reduce violence.
"What people overwhelming said is this problem, first and foremost, is about a lack of youth opportunities and is about a lack of youth employment," said Zeke Cohen, executive director of The Intersection. "We see youth unemployment as a major, major problem facing Baltimore and Maryland."
The city has two Youth Opportunity centers that help young workers prepare for jobs, obtain subsidized internships and find work. Though federal support dried up years ago for summer job programs, the city continues to operate its annual YouthWorks effort — patching together city, state, foundation and donated funds to put about 5,000 14- to 21-year-olds in paid positions.
But the scale of the need is daunting. Over 11,000 youths have applied for this summer's program and more would be eligible, said Karen Sitnick, director of the Mayor's Office of Employment Development in Baltimore.
To increase the pool of available positions, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake launched the Hire One Youth campaign two years ago to encourage businesses to bring on at least one young worker each summer through YouthWorks.
"There's 13,000 companies in the city of Baltimore," Sitnick said. "If everyone would just hire one youth … it would certainly make a big dent."
Christopher Parker, 20, credits his six summers in YouthWorks — five at Mercy Medical Center — for the 30-hour-a-week job he started last Monday at the Baltimore hospital.
Mercy, which has had positive experiences with its YouthWorks participants, was happy to bring him back permanently, said Mark Bailey, the hospital's director of community engagement and volunteer programs.
Parker didn't have luck elsewhere. He wants to go to college and said he couldn't find much that would give him flexibility to attend classes.
"I filled out applications for a lot of places, a lot of places, and all of them said the same thing: Basically they were looking for somebody else," said Parker, a Northeast Baltimore resident. "I'm just like, 'Wow, it's hard for people our age to find jobs.' "
Part-time work is common in some fields, like retail. But Bailey said that when he was in college, there seemed to be more such opportunities at hospitals, law firms and other places with a career ladder — a way in for students.
Teens in 2000 worked for a wide variety of employers, from utilities to banks, Sum said. Now they're largely confined to jobs at restaurants, retailers and lower-level service providers.
And expectations for entry-level jobs keep rising.
Knighten, who lives in Reservoir Hill, graduated from Western High School in 2011. She has three semesters of college under her belt and intends to go back in the fall.
For now, she's looking for a customer-service job or something similar. She applied for a job as a 911 operator too. Meanwhile, she plans to seek some sort of medical certification. She's seeing in the job postings that her education so far is often not enough.
"To get a job right now without a certification is kind of hard," she said.
That pressure is felt up the educational ladder.
Greenhouse, who interned at a museum and an archaeology lab, said that experience and the bachelor's degree she's nearly earned seem insufficient for even entry-level work in her field, with people competing for too few jobs.
Eli Hyman, 23, who graduated in December with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, said the positions he's seeing call for so many specific skills that he can't imagine what new graduate has them.
"My perception is it's really more of an unwillingness to hire entry-level employees, just generally," he said.
Leonard J. Howie III, Maryland's labor secretary, said the network of state and local agencies that focus on workforce issues are always encouraging employers to hire young workers. It's good for those workers, of course, but, he said, there's a benefit to companies, too.
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Many people are interested in immune system stimulants or an immune strengthening system and it is for this reason that we supply this collection of information, helpful hints and strategies to help people protect them from colds, viruses and bacterial infections. Included in this article is current research concerning herbs, botanicals and other plant products that may be natural immune system stimulants; this is by no means a complete list. Doctors, scientists and researchers are continuously investigating new information and discovering new immune system stimulants.
A complete immune strengthening system must begin with basic good health habits. Growing up, we were told to wash our hands before we eat, but maybe not before we touched our faces. No matter what immune system stimulants you use, you will be more likely to pick up viruses or bugs if you do not wash your hands before you touch your face, mouth, nose or eyes.
The next important step in an immune strengthening system is proper nutrition. Taking a vitamin C supplement, one of the common immune system stimulators, is not enough. If you do not get enough calcium and / or magnesium, then the cells of your body may not be able to absorb the vitamin C. If you take an iron supplement, but not vitamin C supplement, then the cells of your body may not be able to absorb the iron. Vitamins and minerals work together. As part of an immune strengthening system, a complete multi-vitamin will be more beneficial than a single vitamin supplement alone. A daily multi-vitamin will also insure that you are getting adequate nutrition. We do not always eat the right foods in the right combination every day. Multi-vitamins are insurance against inadequate nutrition and natural immune system stimulants.
You must get enough rest in order for the systems of your body to work properly. So the next factor for an immune strengthening system is a good night's sleep. Studies have shown what our mothers knew; most people need 6-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night for good health. Any conditions that interrupt a full night of sleep on a consistent basis need to be addressed before other immune system stimulants can work properly.
So far we have good health habits, a daily multi-vitamin and proper rest in our immune strengthening system. The next items are to be avoided, in order to get the most out of immune system stimulants and a complete immune strengthening system; stress and smoking. While short term stress, such as playing sports or dealing with an immediate threat, releases chemicals into the body that are temporary immune system stimulants, numerous studies have shown that chronic stress, resulting from a high pressure job, a troubled relationship or other factors, blunts immune system reactions. If you can not reduce the chronic stress in your life then your need for natural immune system stimulants, such as herbs and botanicals is greater. If you smoke, vitamin C is leeched from the body. You are more likely to develop superior respiratory infections. Your immune system is busy trying to counteract the effects of smoking, so efforts to create an immune strengthening system will probably not work.
Everyone can benefit from immune system stimulants, but those who work or live in a hospital or nursing home, people who work with the public, have children in school, college students or even those who eat out frequently are exposed to hundreds of different viruses and are at higher risk of developing infections. Immune system stimulants and a complete immune strengthening system are particularly important for these people.
Immune system stimulants containing Beta Glucans, found in the cell walls of oats, yeast, barley, edible mushrooms and other plants, have been the subject of numerous scientific and clinical studies. One showed that people using these immune system stimulants had an increased number of helper T-cells circulating in the blood stream. Helper T-cells are specialized white blood cells that identify viruses and other things that do not belong in the body and notify killer T-cells to destroy those things. Beta-glucan supplementation can be an effective part of a complete immune strengthening system.
Immune system stimulants such as the herb Andrographis Paniculata or AP for short can also be an effective component in an immune strengthening system. AP has a history of use in traditional Chinese medicine for the effective treatment of infection, cold, fever and inflammation. Scientists who study herbs used in traditional medicine have shown that AP may be effective for the treatment of influenza, by reducing recovery time and the risk of complications. While some herbs used as immune system stimulants may be toxic when used for extended periods of time, AP has been shown in animal studies to have very low or no toxicity.
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Is air travel too cheap? Green campaigners think so and believe the planet is paying too high a price for cut-price flights, thanks to the success of budget airlines like EasyJet and Ryanair. Phil Doherty reports.
When Ryanair recently offered travellers the chance to fly from Newcastle to Dublin for 50p, the last thing eager buyers were thinking was: "I wonder what this might do to the ozone layer?"
A bargain's a bargain and thanks to the pricing policy of budget airlines, more people than ever are taking to the skies.
Since 1972, the number of air passengers worldwide has risen almost nine-fold from 88 million to around 700 million.
In Britain alone, the number of air passengers is set to rise from 33 million in 1998 to more than 80 million by 2020.
To cater for this demand more planes and more flights are needed. And as green campaigners are quick to point out, air travel is the dirtiest form of transport.
Each year, the 16,000 jet airliners operating in the world dump an estimated 600 million tonnes of ozone-damaging chemicals into the atmosphere. This figure is set to double over the next 15 years.
Some people are so worried, they are calling for an end to the successful low-cost air industry, and are asking the government to introduce eco-taxes on air tickets.
Tim Sanders, spokesman for Friends of the Earth, said: "Low-cost air operators such as Ryanair and EasyJet are able to provide their cheap flights because the industry gets tax breaks on fuel and other items.
"This is not sustainable. Why should the air industry get tax breaks?
"The car user is regulated through both direct and indirect taxation through car tax and VAT on fuel. What we are talking about is a level playing field for all types of transport.
"We need to be encouraging people to take other forms of transport which are more environmentally friendly. A lot of the short-haul flights and freight could easily be taken by rail.
"We need to provide better public transport at affordable prices. It's ludicrous that it costs more to travel 100 miles by train in the UK than it does to travel 1000 miles by air.
"Obviously, we understand that people want to have a holiday. But if it was more expensive then people might not travel quite as far as they do now
" This would mean less air miles travelled, and less pollution."
In 1999 the world's top climate scientists, the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change, published a detailed study of the impact of aircraft pollution on our atmosphere called Aviation and the Global Atmosphere.
The report found that aircraft currently cause about 3.5 per cent of global warming from all human activities, a figure that will rise to 15pc within 50 years.
A United Nations report into the environmental impacts of tourism claimed a single transatlantic return flight emits almost half the CO2 emissions produced by all other sources - such as car use, lighting and heating - consumed by an average person each year.
However Dan Hodges, director of Freedom to Fly, a coalition of airport and airline operators, trade unions and business groups, is dismissive of the fears.
He said: "Increasing and adding new taxes on the aviation industry is just increasing taxes on the travelling public because the extra cost will be passed on by the companies.
"There is no doubt that the low-cost flights are causing more people to fly.
"We believe this is a good thing because it means that air travel is more accessible to more people and is not the preserve of the middle classes and rich as it was 30 years ago.
"We are going to see the next generation of aircraft being much more environmentally friendly.
"The present generation emits only half of the pollutants than planes did 20 years ago. They are also two thirds quieter.
"As the technology improves so will the environmental impact from aviation lessen."
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Actinic Keratosis - Health Center
By Refadoc, Posted on : Monday, 21 September 2015 - 9:37 am IST
Actinic Keratosis : Basic Overview
Actinic Keratosis is a condition which leads to the formation of rough and scaly patches all over the skin. According to
, overexposure to the sun is one of the major causes for the occurrence of Actinic Keratosis. This condition affects mostly the face, lips, ears, back of the hands, forearms, scalp as well as the neck.
Actinic Keratosis is also known as Solar Keratosis. This condition often enlarges slowly and causes no signs or symptoms apart from the formation of patches or spots over the skin. These lesions can often take years to develop. Older adults are more prone towards developing this condition as compared to their counterparts.
In some of the rarer cases, Actinic Keratosis can eventually go on to form Skin Cancer. Minimizing the exposure to the sun and protecting the skin from the UV rays are the major ways to reduce your chances of contracting Actinic Keratosis.
Causes and Symptoms of Actinic Keratosis:
Actinic Keratosis is caused due to an intense exposure to the Ultraviolent Radiations of the sun. Often, people who are overexposed to tanning beds are also prone to suffer from Actinic Keratosis.
Some of the major signs and symptoms of Actinic Keratosis is as follows:
- Rough, dry and scaly patches all over the skin
- Patches ranging 1 inch in diameter
- Flat or slightly raised patches or bumps on the skin
- Hard and wart like surface of the skin
- Varied colour of the skin – pink, red, brown or flesh colours
- Itching or burning in the affected areas
This condition is basically found in the areas which are most affected by the sun. Since it is very difficult to distinguish between cancerous and non cancerous spots, it is recommended to seek medical attention if your spots or lesions persist or seem to grow.
Tests and Diagnosis of Actinic Keratosis:
are able to diagnose Actinic Keratosis by simply taking a look at the spots or the lesions. In case of any doubts, the
Skin Specialist doctor
can ask for other tests such as skin biopsy for the same. During a skin biopsy, the doctor takes a small sample of the skin and sends it to the laboratory for testing. A Biopsy can be done with a numbing injection.
Treatment and Drugs for Actinic Keratosis:
Usually, Actinic Keratosis tends to resolve on its own. However, due to excessive sun exposure, lesions and spots can develop over the skin. Several medications are available for the treatment of Actinic Keratosis. Medications such as Fluororacil Cream, Imiquimod Cream, Ingenol Mebutate gel and Diclofenac Gel is used for the treatment of spots and lesions associated with Actinic Keratosis.
Therapy such as Photodynamic Therapy is used in order to make the damaged skin cells sensitive to the light. This is applied to the affected skin and destroys the damaged skin cells. The side effects of these medications include redness, swelling and burning sensation over the skin.
Cryotherapy is a procedure in which Liquid Nitrogen is applied to the skin lesions. The gas freezes the surface of the skin, causing blisters and peeling. This is one of the most common treatment options.
Curettage is a procedure in which the surgeon uses a device known as a curet in order to scrape off and remove the damaged cells. The scraping off the cells is followed by electro surgery in order to remove the damaged tissues with the help of an electric current. Side effects of this procedure may include infection and scarring.
All the above medications should be strictly taken under the supervision of, and as prescribed by the Skin Specialist doctor. You can seek an opinion of the most knowledgeable skin specialists in pune district.
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CLEVELAND (February 5, 2014) – The Cleveland Museum of Art presents Remaking Tradition: Modern Art of Japan from the Tokyo National Museum, featuring fifty-five masterpieces of modern Japanese art from the late nineteenth to the twentieth centuries, including six Important Cultural Properties of Japan designated by the Japanese government. Drawn exclusively from the holdings of the Tokyo National Museum in a range of media including painting, sculpture, tapestry, ceramics and calligraphy, this exhibition marks the first time that a collection of modern Japanese art of this size and quality has ever been displayed outside of Japan. Remaking Tradition: Modern Art of Japan from the Tokyo National Museum will be on view from February 16 to May 11, 2014 in the Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Exhibition Hall.
Remaking Tradition: Modern Art of Japan from the Tokyo National Museum at the Cleveland Museum of Art is a part of a unique cultural exchange. Now on view at the Tokyo National Museum through February 23, 2014 is Admired from Afar: Masterworks of Japanese Painting from the Cleveland Museum of Art, featuring highlights of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s stellar Japanese art collection as well as select works from the Korean, Chinese and European art collections. Admired from Afar will travel to the Kyushu National Museum from July 8 to August 31, 2014.
“Thanks to our long-term friendship and partnership with the Tokyo National Museum, it is our privilege to bring this important exhibition of art from a period in the cultural life of Japan to America,” said Fred Bidwell, interim director of the Cleveland Museum of Art. “Audiences will be fascinated by how the currents of Japanese culture and style represented by our beloved collection of traditional art are reflected in the evolution of Japanese Modern art in these objects of superb craftsmanship and artistry.”
Japan opened its door to the world in 1854 after more than two hundred years of isolation from foreign culture. This monumental occasion drastically impacted traditional Japanese ways of thinking and habits, and artists were challenged to reconsider and reconstruct existing artistic methods and traditions. Subsequently, they experimented with ways to incorporate original techniques and styles into modern artistic culture and created masterworks that reflect a confluence of traditional Japanese style in concert with Western concepts and techniques.
“Despite a recent surge in Western academic interest in the arts of the Meiji, Taishō, and early Showa periods, there have been few major exhibitions on Japanese modern art in the United States,” stated Sinéad Vilbar, curator of Japanese and Korean art at the Cleveland Museum of Art. “This exhibition represents a special opportunity to bring Tokyo National Museum's holdings to a wider audience in the United States.” Several of the light-sensitive objects displayed in this exhibition, including Mount Fuji Rising above Clouds by Yokoyama Taikan (1868-1958), Meishō by Tsuchida Bakusen (1887-1936) and Spring Rain by Shimomura Kanzan (1873-1930), will rotate. The first rotation will be through Sunday, March 30 and the exhibition will re-open to the public on Wednesday, April 2.
Highlights of Remaking Tradition: Modern Art of Japan from the Tokyo National Museum include:
Portrait of Reiko, 1921 (Taishō 10). Kishida Ryūsei (1891–1929). Oil on canvas; 44.2 x 36.4 cm. Tokyo National Museum, A-10568. Important Cultural Property
Kishida Ryūsei was part of a humanistic intellectual movement and this work, a portrait of the artist’s daughter Reiko, is considered the best-known Western-style painting in Japan. At first Kishida’s style was heavily influenced by Cézanne and other post-impressionists, but by the time this portrait was painted, influence from the Northern European Renaissance artists had changed his style to a markedly realist one.
Maiko Girl, 1893 (Meiji 26). Kuroda Seiki (1866–1924). Oil on canvas; 80.4 x 65.3 cm. Tokyo National Museum, A-11258. Important Cultural Property
Born into a samurai family, Kuroda spent time in France, where he studied with the French painter Raphael Collin (1850–1916). Under Collin’s influence, he learned a style of painting that combined impressionism with the style of the academy, and his work was selected for the Salon de Paris. After returning to Japan, Kuroda became a professor in the Western Painting Department of the Tokyo School of Fine Arts, where he incorporated anatomy and drawing of live models into the curriculum. This painting dates from the period when Kuroda had just returned from France and was visiting Kyoto for the first time.
Mount Fuji Rising above Clouds, about 1913 (Taishō 2). Yokoyama Taikan (1868–1958). Pair of six-fold screens, color on gold-leafed silk; 187.2 × 416.3 cm (each screen). Tokyo National Museum, A-10533
Yokoyama Taikan said, “There are very few paintings of Mount Fuji that could be called masterpieces, because most of them only convey the mountain’s shape. Even a child can draw its shape. To really draw it, one must draw one’s own heart that is reflected in Fuji. And by ‘heart,’ I simply mean one’s own personality. It could also be called dignity, or spirit.” One of the first students at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts, this artist was particularly interested in drawing what the eye cannot see, such as wind, space, sound and feelings.
Spring Rain, 1916 (Taishō 5). Shimomura Kanzan (1873–1930). Pair of six-fold screens, color on silk; 190 × 406 cm (each screen). Tokyo National Museum, A-10517
A solitary woman holds up an umbrella as three women turn to gaze at her. The scene hints at the relationship between those who create rumors and those who are the subject of them. Rain is represented using the techniques of urahaku (applying gold leaf to the back of the silk) and urazaishiki (applying paint to the back of the silk to create soft hues). The painter Shimomura Kanzan was one of the first students at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts, and laid the foundations for nihonga, or modern Japanese-style painting.
Footed Bowl with Applied Crabs, 1881 (Meiji 14). Miyagawa Kōzan I (1842–1916). Ceramic with colored glazes; h. 37 cm, diam. 39.7 cm. Tokyo National Museum, G-105. Important Cultural Property
Ceramicist Miyagawa Kōzan I initially produced tea wares in the style of Nonomura Ninsei, but later moved to Yokohama and opened his own kiln, where he began to make Makuzu-yaki ceramics for the export market. Makuzu-yaki had its roots in Satsuma-style kinrande, flower vases and pots decorated with flora and fauna using carving-like techniques and delicate overglaze enamel. This style gained popularity in foreign markets, and Kōzan I won a decorative ceramics award at the 1876 Philadelphia World’s Fair.
Priest of Brahmanism, 1914 (Taishō 3). Satō Chōzan (1888–1963). Wood with polychromy; h. 63.9 cm (with base). Tokyo National museum, C-1501
Satō was appointed an artist to the Imperial Household and the Japanese Ministry of Education and Culture selected him as a Person of Cultural Merit. He created the statue of the ancient statesman Wake no Kiyomaro that stands near the Imperial Palace, as well as Magokoro (Heavenly Maiden), a sculpture still on display at the Mitsukoshi Department Store in Tokyo. This statue of a Brahman priest is one of Satō’s early works.
Excerpt from a Poem from the Man’yōshū (Collection of a Myriad Leaves), 1959 (Shōwa 34). Miyama Ryūdō (1903–1980). Two-fold screen, ink on paper; 68.8 x 121.1 cm. Tokyo National Museum, B-3148
Calligrapher Miyama Ryūdō brushes an excerpt of a long-form poem by Kasa no Kanamura that appears in the Man’yōshū (Collection of a Myriad Leaves), a poetry anthology compiled in the Nara period (710–84). Miyama’s influence extends today through the Ittou Calligraphy Society, which he helped establish.
Remaking Tradition: Modern Art of Japan from the Tokyo National Museum is accompanied by a 176-page full-color catalog that assembles over fifty works of the finest examples of modern Japanese art in a variety of media from the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, exclusively from holdings of the Tokyo National Museum. Essays by contributing scholars Hiroyuki Shimatani and Masato Matsushima explore the diverse sources of influence for Japanese artists around the turn of the twentieth century, such as Western oil painting, Buddhist sculpture and European porcelain. The catalog also examines and documents the transition period of Japanese art through works by artists who maintained a sense of continuity with the past while also integrating wide-ranging cultural inspirations for the modern age.
Adult tickets for Remaking Tradition: Modern Art of Japan from the Tokyo National Museum and Van Gogh Repetitions are $20 and include re-entry to view the second rotation of objects. The exhibition is free for museum members. Complementary exhibition programming includes lectures, tours and educational programs.
Remaking Tradition: Modern Art of Japan from the Tokyo National Museum is accompanied by related programming. For more information and updates, please refer to www.clevelandart.org.
Gallery Talk: Remaking Tradition
Sunday, February 16, 2:00 p.m.
Free; exhibition ticket required.
Sinéad Vilbar, curator of Japanese and Korean Art, discusses Remaking Tradition: Modern Art of Japan. Discover how Japanese artists invented new traditions for a new age by drawing on influences from both the Japanese traditional style of painting as well as from the emerging crafts tradition and Western styles of oil painting and sculpture.
Changing Images of the Body in Modern Japanese Art
Saturday, March 15, 2:00 p.m.
The crucible of modern Japanese history stimulated creative approaches to depicting the human body. Japanese visual culture underwent extraordinary changes in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries due to new media such as oil painting and photography, new audiences including foreigners at world’s fairs, and new spectacles such as train travel and the modern military. Focusing on works in the exhibition Remaking Tradition, Dr. Bert Winther-Tamaki, chair of Art History and professor of Visual Culture at the University of California, Irvine, examines modern transformations of traditional figures in Japanese art, including venerable spiritual teachers, formidable warriors, and kimono-clad beauties.
Captured Buddha: Kawabata Ryūshi's Rakuyō kōryaku and Japanese War Painting
Wednesday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.
Free; Sponsored by Case Western Reserve University.
Gregory Levine, historian of Japanese art and architecture, will reflect on Japanese Nihonga painter Kawabata Ryūshi’s (1886-1966) work, The Capture of Luoyang (Rakuyō kōryaku, 1944; National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo). Levine will consider the circumstances, scenographies, and expressive intensities of Japanese war propaganda painting of the 1930s-1940s, but he will turn from the shock-and-awe of many such paintings to Kawabata’s elision of explicit violence, the painting's possible elegiac tone, and the significance of its representation of the Fengxian Temple icon of Vairocana at the Chinese Buddhist grottoes at Longmen.
Creating National Art: Constructing National Art Museums in Modern Japan
Wednesday, April 23, 6:30 p.m.
Free; Sponsored by Case Western Reserve University.
Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Art History presents their 25th annual Harvey Buchanan Lecture, featuring Dr. Alice Tseng, who specializes in the art and architecture of 19th and 20th century Japan. Tseng's research focuses on the 19th and 20th century history of institutional buildings, collections, exhibitions, and transnational and transcultural connections between Japan and Euro-America.
In Conversation: Remaking Tradition
Saturday, May 3, 2:00 p.m.
Free; exhibition ticket required.
Eriko Tomizawa-Kay, fellow at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, discusses the development of new art forms in the Meiji period with Sinéad Vilbar, curator of Japanese and Korean Art.
Friday, March 7, 5:00–9:00 p.m.
East meets West in this exploration of cultural treasures. Take in the special exhibition Remaking Tradition: Modern Art of Japan from the Tokyo National Museum and enjoy cocktails, artmaking activities and music inspired by Japanese culture. Your MIX ticket grants free access to this stunning exhibition featuring Japanese art from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when Japan’s modern artists re-formed the visual presentation of traditional Japanese arts and incorporated influences from emerging Western styles of oil painting and sculpture. 現代,or “gendai” is Japanese for “modern.” Tickets $7, $9 day of event; CMA members FREE.
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Elise: So where does that leave us, now? The connective tissue is apparently that race undoubtedly matters in regards to online dating. And that general thought isn't always something to get our backs up around, since even studies on babies suggest we might be wired to prefer our "in groups" to whatever we perceive as "outside groups." (A Yale study of babies revealed the infants that favor Cheerios over graham crackers favored their fellow Cheerios-lovers and were not as nice to graham cracker buffs.) Lesbian Dating near Kilburn.
Elise: I really do believe there must be a number of the Asian fetishization, er, "yellow fever" at play here. This just really gets in my craw, since it becomes a problem for the Asian women --- Am I just adored because I am part of an ethnic group that is supposed to be subservient, or do I have actual value as an individual, or is it both? --- and itis an issue for men who love them --- Is my husband just with me 'cause he's a creepster who makes certain assumptions about me and my race, or can he legitimately be attracted to me as an individual? The outcomes of the study simply perpetuate social difficulties for both genders included.
It will be unusual to me if youthful, intellectual women writers weren't interested in intimacy, in the issues introduced by sexual relations," said Lorin Stein, who edited Ms. Witt's book and is the editor of The Paris Review. Ms. Witt, he said, is really writing for us, for lots of my friends who, it is not just that their lives haven't taken a normal path --- their lives may have taken a standard path --- but they want to pick their sexual lives, they don't desire to have them assigned, they do not desire to be told, 'Well, at the end of the day, when we're all grown up, we understand what we are supposed to do.'"
In contemplating issues like why she wasn't married or nearly married (and why many of her friends who wanted to be married were also not married), Ms. Witt, who has composed for the London Review of Books and The New Yorker, and is a contributing editor to T: The New York Times Style Magazine, remembered believing that technology had changed. Societal mores had shifted to recognize a broader variety of sexual practices. And it felt like the protagonist in some ways, the primary person experiencing all of this, was women."
My respondents also said that the experience has not been all bad, with several women talking about the positive relationships that they have formed as a consequence of meeting on apps like Tinder. SA Australia Lesbian Dating. Lesbian dating nearest Kilburn, South Australia. As Tulika said, I've met some very nice guys who I now call friends. It can be a toss-up. Just like life!" However, we must know about how the internet, just like real life, is a particularly gendered encounter, where women confront precisely the same sexist entitlement and harassment that they otherwise face in their everyday lives.
Online dating therefore, is filled with the exact same misogyny that's within other facets of 'real life'. In fact, the anonymity that the web provides allows sexism to flower even more freely, as the rules of human decency and communication are permitted to wither by the sterile light of a phone display. The programs themselves offer some level of protection, in relation to characteristics that enable one to 'report abuse' or 'block' abusive profiles. Nonetheless, they cannot command the communication occurring between two people, or the spillover to Facebook where harassment can continue.
What is the common theme underlying all of these interactions - ranging from the garden variety Facebook friend-requests from physical stalking, harassment and maltreatment? The attitude of man entitlement Male entitlement is the belief that men are owed sex by virtue of their maleness. Male entitlement manifests itself in both overt and secret ways - the constant friend requests and messages, for example, stem from this attitude - if one tries hard enough and sends enough buddy requests, then the girl in question must reciprocate! It's so hard for these men to understand the concept of disinterest.
This slut-shaming continues on additional mediums. An app called 'Secret', which allows your network of buddies as well as friends-of-buddies to post anonymous confessional messages, is a hotbed of slut and body-shaming. Female users of the app told me how they saw several cases of women's bodies and sex lives being publicly discussed on the app under the protection that anonymity granted. Frequently, these women's complete names and Twitter usernames were given out, so that those which did not know the woman could pass judgment on her for themselves.
When women don't react favourably to explicit messages, they are faced with deep bitterness from their matches. Why did you swipe right if you did not want sex?" is a common complaint. Puneeta writes, Men expect to get laid immediately. If you resist they come up with responses like, 'Come on yaar, chill, I know you aren't a virgin, I know you've done it before.'" Girls are thus covertly or overtly shamed for daring to truly have a presence on those sites. The message that is set forth is: in case you have a Tinder/OKCupid profile, you must be simple, and so, you have to desire to have sex with me. When this narrative is interrupted by women who reject these guys, the men do not understand just how to handle it, and turn abusive. Puneeta recounts how, upon rejection, one man asked her to perform sexual acts on her dad.
Why do guys believe that sharp sexual proposals are a great way to hit on women? This is a portion of the larger pattern of slut-shaming women on dating websites. Due to the hookup culture that uses like Tinder are thought to encourage, there is an inherent belief that women that populate it are 'easy' and therefore deserving of overtly sexual, unsolicited language. While being 'easy' or desirous of sex isn't a negative quality in the slightest, the value judgment that's attached to it by these guys and the society at large, is.
Consistent messages can soon give way to violent, misogynistic ones when guys are faced with rejection. Priyal recounted that once, she was not next to her phone for a while, and started receiving abusive messages from two guys for swiping right and not replying to them. These messages included words like costly", didn't want to swipe right anyhow", fucking bitch", and slut."Vanessa wrote in about one guy that she had initially had a great dialog with, but afterwards lost interest in when he began to pester her for bare images that she didn't wish to share. Although she has since deleted the app because of the complete bad experience she faced with online dating, she remembered his retort word for word due to its absolute viciousness. He wrote, I wouldn't fuck you with a ten foot pole, you fat feminazi cunt. You look as if you've got a fishy vagina anyway." Afreen reported a similar episode, with a man getting defensive and rude when she didn't respond quickly, as she wasn't interested in him. He responded by telling her how she looked like an old aunty" and had only swiped right because he had felt sorry for her.
However, being a girl on online dating programs exposes you to particular and targeted on-line misogyny that far exceeds mere impoliteness. Instagram accounts like @byefelipe and @feminist_tinder (now deactivated) that are located in the US/Australia have been documenting cases of guys turning aggressive, abusive and threatening when faced with rejection or disinterest from women on dating programs. I made the decision to reach out to some Indian women and listen to their experiences of being a true woman navigating online dating.
Really the one thing I did like about the whole internet dating procedure was getting to know OUN through that site first, then e-mailing each other for a little while and then speaking on the phone before we met. It was weeks before we actually met. And it made meeting him for the first time pretty rad, I believed I already knew him enough to need to really have a link and there was already a flicker. It didn't feel like I was hanging out with a stranger, and that rocked cause I hate that feeling...it's too awkward.
Well, first you must be cautious about the numbers these online dating sites throw out there. Their "success rate" is based on the percentage of individuals who met someone and got in a relationship, however they never talk about the success rate of these relationships, or if they were actual long lasting matches. Think about this, those are websites where single people with the desire to be in a relationship go to seek out each other. You go there to sell yourself, to let them know what you are good at and how they are going to be happy with you as you rule. This occurs everywhere, true, no asshole in real life will tell anyone they just met that they're jerks and bad people. But now imagine if you can see the Facebook and eHarmony profiles and interactions of these assholes, which one do you believe will be the most deceiving? I think that it's fair to say that the bullshit flies more freely at online dating sites. I had be quite careful with people's pictures on dating sites, because I'm certain you'll see those miracle unrealistic shots way too frequently. I figure part of the skills you'll need to succeed at dating sites would be to understand the way to identify the bullshit. Or to pretend you didn't see.
Seriously. Fuck online dating. If I was a girl I Had happily do it, but as a man, fuck that. You know when you're at a party and there is always a superhot girl with 15 men around her kissing her bum? Well, I'm never one of those guys, and that is precisely what I'd feel if I did online dating. It almost feels like a contest in which you get chosen in case you win (the first round). No, thank you, I don't compete, I refuse to do so. I had rather be the one, plain and basic. This, obviously, comes with its sides effects, since I am less observable by choice, which implies that all of those 15 men I mentioned before will get set and find a prospective significant other before I do. I am OK with that, especially the getting laid part. I have discovered that I truly don't like sex. Yes, really, I don't. I enjoy mind blowing hot sex, otherwise it is not really worth my time, and it is really challenging to get good sex when you just know the person. Most guys wouldn't mind would love having a different partner every weekend, and that's cool, I envy their capability to appreciate shitty sex, but I just can't.
Since this social networking thing got enormous with MySpace, I Have noticed that you only must be a mildly attractive/interesting woman to be bombarded daily with messages and friend requests and most probable you'll even get your own stalker. Men, on the flip side, barely get anything, unless you are that one ultra-cool dude. Usually, it's rather rare for men to get approached by stranger women, unless they were actively seeking for it. Girls can simply upload a cute picture of themselves and say nothing and they'll get a minimum of 5 messages/friend requests a day. Men can have a lot of pictures and plenty of fascinating and/or enjoyable task, and if they get 1 message or friend request a week they are able to consider themselves blessed. This conduct really mirrors the real world, but it seems more extreme online because people have much more exposure. Lesbian dating nearest Kilburn South Australia. I have talked to a few folks on dating sites and they could verify that this occurrence happens there as well, plus it is likely much worse than on a regular societal site, and this really is enough for me to stay away from online dating websites.
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Ottawa, January 29, 2018 – The National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) was eager to hear about the priorities of Canada’s new Department of Indigenous Services Canada (DISC). For over a year now, NACCA has been advocating on behalf of its members to increase the availability of capital and support services for Indigenous businesses. Currently about half of the members are operating under capacity due to lack of resources.
NACCA CEO Shannin Metatawabin expressed cautious optimism prior to the recent press conference held by The Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Affairs. “We are hopeful for a real action plan to implement the promises and the recommendations of the past few years” said Metatawabin.
Minister Philpott spoke of five key priority areas for her new department. NACCA commends Canada’s commitment to “health, education, child & family services, and reliable infrastructure such as water & housing”. These four areas are long-standing concerns for all Indigenous communities and organizations, including NACCA.
The fifth and final priority area for DISC will be “a new fiscal relationship”. NACCA has the solid foundation in place to build a feasible economic development agenda with DISC, and to meet the demands of the growing number of entrepreneurs from all Indigenous groups including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.
“The backbone of any healthy and vibrant community is its economy” says Metatawabin, “Indigenous communities have always been secondary to other communities” in terms of economic investment and development by Canada’s elected officials. The Industrial Development Bank, now called Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), was formed after the Second World War in an effort to stimulate Canada’s economy. BDC provides financing to Canadian businesses, and through their subsidiary BDC Capital, offers a full spectrum of specialized financing, including venture capital, growth and business transition capital and growth equity. Last week the federal government announced they were giving BDC an additional $700 million to grow Canada’s clean technology industry. NACCA needs a similar injection of capital to continue its growth of the Indigenous economy.
Indigenous entrepreneurs, with their own distinct needs and challenges, have been served by a network of Aboriginal Financial Institutions (AFIs) for over 30 years. NACCA members are a network of nearly 60 AFIs located all across Canada, serving all Indigenous people and communities. NACCA and its network of AFIs have been successful in economic development within the Indigenous communities, much like the BDC with the non-Indigenous population. NACCA has been in discussion with key federal departments, BDC, and corporate investors on measures needed to support a sustainable economy for Canada’s Indigenous communities. There is strong interest in NACCA’s plan for its own capital fund called the Indigenous Growth Fund. This would be similar to BDC Capital but designed to meet the distinct needs of Indigenous entrepreneurs.
NACCA recognizes that implementation can take time when the public demands due diligence, and we are hopeful that the government has positioned itself to now move into action. After years of studying how best to achieve the obvious goals such as clean water and economic sustainability for the Indigenous Peoples of Canada, it is now time for reconcili-ACTION.
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The National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) is a network of Aboriginal Financial Institutions (AFIs). The AFIs provide funding and services to Indigenous businesses. There are currently 58 AFIs all across Canada, each serving certain regions and Indigenous groups. NACCA and the AFIs are proud to provide business services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis entrepreneurs and communities.
Website: www.nacca.ca General email: [email protected]
Media contact: André Jetté, Communications Manager – [email protected] – 613-688-0894 x506
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With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, it is time to brush up on some turkey cooking basics.
Today I am going to cover the basics of how to fry a turkey. Doing so isn’t particularly complicated, but the devil is in the details. I often have a lot of people ask me how you know when a fried turkey is cooked through, or what is the best way to lower it into the oil. Well, here is everything you need to know. This slideshow covers the basic procedure for a traditionally fried and flavored bird. Once you get more comfortable with the frying technique, you should feel free to add any new flavors you want. Happy Thanksgiving! — thenaptimechef | <urn:uuid:b6cf2123-2494-4cfc-a165-0b1669bc8839> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.thedailymeal.com/thanksgiving-101-how-fry-turkey | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560282935.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095122-00247-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.955452 | 138 | 1.554688 | 2 |
About this Famous Person
Ozora P. STEARNS
American politician, United States Senator from Minnesota
Source : Tim DOWLING
He moved to Ohio in 1833 with his parents, who settled in Lake County, Ohio.
He attended Oberlin College, later graduating from the University of Michigan in 1858 and from the law department of that university in 1860. He was admitted to the bar in 1860 and commenced practice in Rochester, Minnesota.
Source : http://www.wikipedia.org/
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A perennial question in higher education is whether elite institutions like Oxford and Cambridge are doing enough to recruit people from outside the traditional pool of white private-school kids. Every year we have the same conversation, and reach the same conclusion: probably not. What I didn’t realise until recently was that this debate assumes something very specific about the role of the top universities. It assumes that the job of these institutions, the ones with the most resources and (supposedly) the best academics, is to find and train the most talented students.
This as an assumption I’d never questioned. In order to question it, I’d have to have thought about it specifically – and I never had. Then I read this off-hand post by Mathew Yglesias at Slate. In it he casually upends the idea of what a higher education system should be for. The main analogy he draws is with Olympic athletes. If you’re a country building a team to win Olympic medals, then it makes sense to pour all your resources into finding and training the best of the best. This means a few incredibly well-resourced institutions that are extremely selective in who they accept. It doesn’t matter what happens to the majority who don’t get in – you are only interested in people who are capable of beating the best in the world.
Our education system doesn’t look quite like this, but it’s not that far off. If you think of all the higher education ‘resources’ in the country (money, teacher talent and knowledge, industry connections, and so on) as one big pot, then a large proportion of this pot goes to a few elite universities (the aforementioned Oxford and Cambridge, but also Russell Group universities like LSE and UCL). If you think that higher education should be like picking an Olympic team, then this is fine – we should be throwing all our resources at nurturing the best of the best. But if you think that the purpose of university education should be to deliver a generally better educated populace, then this is completely arse-backwards. We are allocating the best teachers and the most money to the people who, by definition, need the least help. The people who would have the most to gain from well-funded, well-staffed institutions aren’t invited to the party.
You might think that one benefit of the current ‘Olympic’ model of higher education is that we do find and nurture the ‘super-talents’ – the inventors, scientists, or businessmen who end up making a huge difference to the society or the economy. But the truth is that most people who attend even the most elite schools will end up getting ‘normal’ jobs. Their Oxbridge experience may have pushed up their income prospects by a few thousand pounds a year, but that same quality of education would have been absolutely life-changing for someone starting from a lower level of knowledge or ability. When we’re thinking about a national system, these are the millions we should be worrying about. Not the few dozen ‘super-talents’, who, let’s face it, can probably look after themselves.
Before everyone piles into this radical socialist utopia, I should be clear that this is just my gut reaction from reading Yglesias’s article. I haven’t researched this, thought about realistic reforms, or calculated the likely economic impact. But I think it’s an interesting argument that merits consideration. I’d like to see what other people think. | <urn:uuid:3421f476-810d-49ed-9a47-079b0a3fedfb> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://inequalitiesblog.wordpress.com/2013/11/25/what-are-elite-universities-for/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279933.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00121-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.96034 | 743 | 1.882813 | 2 |
So how should you go about finding course materials not already in the P2PU library? Beyond Googling "free online course in [topic]", (which honestly works pretty well), there are a few discovery sites that weoften turn to when looking for learning circle course content.
Class Central is the most popular search engine and reviews site for free online courses.
MERLOT provides access to curated online learning and support materials and content creation tools.
National Science Digital Library provides high quality online educational resources for teaching and learning, with current emphasis on the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
Oasis is a metasearch tool that searches open content from 117 different sources.
OER Africa aggregates open educational resources developed in Africa.
OER Commons is a public digital library of open educational resources with tools to to create and collaborate on new resources.
OER World Map allows you to search for OER initiatives by geography.
Open Culture is a blog that curates the best free cultural and educational media on the web.
Online Course Creators
To understand the various players in the world of free, online learning, it's helpful to distinguish between the production of course materials (commonly called "courseware") and the dissemination of the course (often through a learning management system). Some well-resourced universities do both production and dissemination, such as MIT OpenCourseWare (MIT), Open Learning Initiative (Carnegie Mellon), Open Learn (Open University), OpenHIP (Hasso Plattner Institute), and Wisc-Online (Wisconsin's Technical Colleges). Materials shared in this manner are almost universally open access, meaning that you can download course materials, remix them, and basically do whatever you want with them.
Other universities (and increasingly, businesses) enter into agreements with third-party organizations to host and disseminate their courseware. In exchange, the courses become available on the terms of the disseminating organization. Sometimes, as is the case with OERu, there is a clear commitment to open access and you can rest assured that course material will remain freely available in perpetuity.
More often, as is the case with edX, Coursera, FutureLearn, and Udacity, an account is required to access course materials, certain courses may not be available all of the time, and some resources may even be put behind a paywall. A number of universities that work this way, including University of Michigan, Yale, SUNY, TU Delft, and Johns Hopkins retain open access versions of the courseware on their websites. The user experience may not be as good as when it's hosted on edX or Coursera (sometimes it's just a .zip file of PDFs), but you may find the content easier/more reliable to access.
The type of content that can be used as the basis for learning circles extends far beyond what you think about when you think about "online courses". While using the materials presented in this section may require a bit more adaptation up front, many successful learning circles have been run using the nearly infinite breadth of material freely available on the web. Common types of resources include:
With a few well thought-out discussion prompts a book group can certainly be a learning circle. There are millions of freely available books that have been digitized are available to download or borrow from Feedbooks, Open Library and Project Gutenberg. Public domain audiobooks are available on LibriVox.
Lots of free/open source software projects have extensive online tutorials and communities that can serve as the basis for a successful learning circle. Try Tinkercad for 3D design, GIMP for graphic design and photo editing, and Scratch for coding.
Many exam prep websites include free practice tests and additional resources to support test takers. Successful learning circles have been run using freely available materials from the GED and HiSet high school equivalency exams, US Citizenship and Immigration Services citizenship test, and NCLEX registered nursing exam.
If your library/institution pays licensing fees for proprietary resources like GALE, Lynda, or Universal Class, then you are of course free to use those materials for learning circles so long as none of the cost is borne by the learner. You can add these courses to the P2PU course library, but they will only be visible to you and fellow team members, as the purpose of the P2PU database is to surface materials that are freely available to everyone. | <urn:uuid:1e0a6c63-f40c-4c41-95d9-93215352a1da> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://docs.p2pu.org/courses/searching-for-courses | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573744.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819161440-20220819191440-00475.warc.gz | en | 0.924954 | 917 | 2.390625 | 2 |
Most of us know that companies conduct a ton of market research before releasing a new product these days. With so many brand choices available to us, sellers in all categories know they have to have a strong understanding of the consumers’ wants and needs if they’re going to have a chance at success. The message has to be powerful so that we instantly recognize the brand when we see it on the store shelf.
Successful companies rely on marketing research to help them understand their markets. Smaller companies may not be able to conduct their own research, but they can still access countless past studies to inform them about what people really want. Most companies that have the resources also conduct their own research before every product launch. Every simple advertising message we’re exposed to is the result of hours of research into consumer expectations and desires.
Focus the message
Research studies have shown that people in today’s busy world have short attention spans. We’re suffering from information overload, and unless a product presents a powerful and simple message, we quickly move on. It’s a real challenge for marketing professionals to get their message across in such an environment.
If you’ve ever watched a commercial on TV and scratched your head, wondering what the message really was, you’re not alone. There’s also a good chance you had no idea what product it was selling or even who was selling it. This is the type of ad campaign that good marketing teams try to avoid.
If the company that made that commercial had paid attention to available marketing research, it would have chosen a simple and focused message. It’s important to make the features and benefits of a product clear and to make the message powerful so that the consumer remembers it. If a company can do that, it will likely benefit from better brand recognition and a healthier bottom line.
People do judge by the cover
The saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” may have merit, but it doesn’t apply to most consumer products. In our brand-driven world, how a company packages its offerings has a direct influence on sales. We may not think we purchase an item on the store shelf because it has nice packaging, but research suggests otherwise.
In many product categories, there isn’t a lot to differentiate one choice from another. Frozen vegetables are a good example. For the most part, all brands are very similar. For a company to stand out in this type of industry, it has to have strong brand recognition.
In the ’80s and ’90s, Green Giant commercials were all over TV. They always depicted a fun-loving green giant that was the picture of health. The ads created strong brand recognition and made Green Giant frozen vegetables the choice of many consumers. Over the years, they’ve changed the image of the Green Giant several times as a result of research, and it’s proven very effective.
Avoid branding mistakes
In school, marketing students learn all about companies that failed or stumbled because they overstretched themselves. In most cases, this was because they didn’t conduct enough research before branching out.
When the Coors Brewing Company decided to market Rocky Mountain Sparkling Water, it was a strategic mistake. Consumers avoided the product because they couldn’t buy into the idea that a beer company was marketing a healthy sparkling water product. It didn’t help that the Coors logo was prominent on the bottles. A bit of research into what consumers would think about Coors-branded water would probably have saved the company a lot of money. It might have had more success if it had avoided use of its iconic brand name on its sparkling water product line, but we’ll never know.
History is littered with examples of spectacular failures because a brand overextended itself as Coors did. Companies that have successfully branched out into other areas have typically created an entirely new brand sold by a subsidiary. Most available research suggests that this is the better strategy, but it can still be a risky venture.
Other research findings
Marketing research clearly can shed light on many different things and help make advertising more effective. Some studies have shown that the color of a product can affect its sales, while other research has proven that consumers love a good deal. There are many different ways that marketers can use research to bolster the sales of a product if they choose to follow it.
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Our Learning Heroes
Learning Heroes are designed to encourage pupils to develop skills for life and lifelong-learning. The learning heroes are fun characters which represent a learning skill: independence, co-operation, problem solving and reflection. They will be shared with children through toys, stories and real life situations and will demonstrate good behaviours that motivate and inspire our children.
Select one of Learning Hero characters to learn all about them and find out how to use them at home.
Incy Independent is resilient; Incy perseveres and sticks at what its doing and becomes totally absorbed in tasks. Incy knows how to overcome barriers to learning but also when to have a break and come back to it later. Incy is really good at noticing patterns and details. Incy doesn’t get distracted by anyone or anything when its focused.
Ideas to promote Resilience:
- Read books e.g. Ahh Spider, The Very Busy Spider… Amazing Grace.
- Ball games.
- Learning a new skill or instrument.
- Praising children for sticking at things.
- Demonstrate/model sticking at things you have found hard.
Busy and Buzz
Busy and Buzz are cooperative and collaborative bees who love to learn in harmony with other people. They enjoy sharing their thoughts and ideas, discussing problems and solutions. Busy and Buzz encourage everyone to take on a role and get involved, but they can also see when it is best to learn on their own. They are good listeners, empathise and value everyone’s ideas. They like to learn from others and “magpie” great ideas to make them their own.
Ideas to promote Reciprocity:
- Work, play and learn alongside your children, enabling them to pick up good habits through imitating you.
- Have a family vote e.g. where to go for a day out.
- Watch and play team games and talk about how well players work together.
- Make expectations of turn-taking and sharing of ideas clear.
Wonder the Meerkat
Wonder is a real problem solver. Before tackling a problem, Wonder thinks very carefully about any obstacles that might get in its way and how it can be successful. Wonder likes to imagine what the outcome might look like when starting something so that it knows what it is working towards. Wonder takes a step-by-step approach in its planning and always finds an answer.
Ideas to promote Resourcefulness:
- Encourage lots of questions… What if? … How could?
- Help children find ways of using lots of resources such as books, dictionaries or the internet.
- Be your child’s learning hero: explain how you tried things out to find an answer.
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Beijing’s tightening grip on its technology majors has spooked global investors, who have lost hundreds of billions of dollars over the last 10 months. The collateral beneficiary of this clampdown is expected to be Indian tech companies, which have the support of the government.
China’s loss may end up becoming India’s big gain. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s latest clampdown on China’s technology giants, from Alibaba to Tencent to Didi and others, is forcing many global investors to shift their attention to Indian technology companies – mostly start-ups – that are lining up to tap the markets to fund their expansion plans.
Investors have lost hundreds of billions of dollars in the mayhem that began last October when the Chinese government halted the IPO of Ant Group that was due to raise $34 billion, making it the world’s largest listing, breaking the record held by Saudi Aramco, which had listed its $29.4-billion IPO in 2019.
Ant Group parent Alibaba was then valued at $320 billion. It is now priced at 60 per cent of that value. Then, Tencent, which owns WeChat, has lost $170 billion in market value. To put this figure in context, that figure is 10 times the valuation of Byju’s, India’s most valuable start-up.
From ride hailing app Didi’s to food delivery behemoth Meituan to online education giants like TAL Education, New Oriental and Gaotu Techedu – China’s tech giants have been subjected to a value meltdown that has spooked global investors – and opened up opportunities for their smaller Indian rivals.
The autocratic Chinese government is wary of any private enterprise that has the reach and organisation that these tech giants enjoy and so, is doing everything in its power to undermine their legitimacy in the eyes of the Chinese people.
Of particular relevance to India is the Chinese crackdown on its edutech companies, a segment in which Indian start-ups are emerging as the new favourites not only in India but also elsewhere in the world.
A little more than two weeks ago, on July 23, the authorities in Beijing unveiled a new online education policy that has seriously curbed the growth of the sector that was worth $260 billion in 2018, according to consultancy firm LEK Consulting.
Under the new norms, edutech companies were barred from raising money from the public and mandated that those that taught school syllabi would have to be registered as non-profits. Then, they also had to stop offering programs that required students to attend online classes on weekends and during school vacations.
As a result of these new regulations, global investors such as Softbank, Temasek and Tiger Global, which have a large exposure to the Chinese edutech sector, have felt the effects of it.
Many experts feel this heavy-handed behaviour by the Chinese authorities will benefit Indian companies, at least in the short to medium term.
The website YourStory.com quoted an unnamed early-stage investor as saying: "In the short term, it will be good for India. Some of that (VC) money has to go somewhere. India will look a little more attractive now. For the first time, large edtech companies are beginning to hire public policy executives. So, they are paying attention to what is happening in China. In the long run, no one really knows."
In sharp contrast to the treatment meted out to edutech companies in China, governments in India are laying out the red carpet for such firms. For example, online education major Unacademy recently signed an agreement with the southern state of Karnataka to provide free training to 4,500 students who are aspiring to sit for competitive examinations.
The website quoted Gaurav Perti, Founder & CEO of PurpleTutor as saying: “Ultimately, it's about the demand and supply of capital. Edtech investors earlier had an option to choose between India and China. They would put disproportionate amounts of investments in China. They'll hopefully now give much more weightage to India, and this should help edtech entrepreneurs in the country.”
Consider this: The fifth largest edutech company in China is much larger than India’s largest company in this segment Byju’s. That alone shows the scale of the opportunity that has opened up for India.
Edutech apart, some experts feel the Chinese crackdown on its domestic Big Tech companies could be a fallout of the Modi government’s proactive and unprecedented step to ban more than 200 Chinese tech companies from operating in India.
This step has had a domino effect – the previous Trump administration in the US followed India’s example and clamped down on these companies as well. The Biden administration has not overturned that order; it has replaced the blanket ban with a strict framework for ensuring compliance with data security and privacy regulations.
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These moves could have alerted the Chinese authorities about the immense power that user data from billions of online interactions gave its tech companies. That would be anathema to the autocratic regime in Beijing. And that could be one of the reasons for the crackdown.
China’s crackdown on tech companies, however, does not imply that Indian tech companies will be the default recipients of global investment dollars. A number of factors, such as valuations, the Indian government’s future treatment of its tech sector as well as the innovations that it can generate will all play a big role.
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North Line Crude Oil Pipeline
|This article is part of the Global Fossil Infrastructure Tracker, a project of Global Energy Monitor.|
North Line Crude Oil Pipeline is an oil pipeline in the United States.
The pipeline ran from St. James, Louisiana, to Longview, Texas. It now runs from St. James, Louisiana to Anchorage, Louisiana, as the remaining pipeline from Anchorage to Longview was reversed in 2015 and made part of the Permian Longview and Louisiana Extension (PELA) Oil Pipeline.
- Operator: ExxonMobil
- Current capacity: 160,000 barrels per day
- Proposed capacity:
- Length: 95 kilometers (60 miles)
- Status: Operating
- Start Year:
The North Line was originally a 22-inch pipeline originating in St. James, Louisiana and carrying crude oil to Longview, Texas. It connects with the Mid-Valley Oil Pipeline in Texas and Heavy Louisiana Sweet Crude Oil Pipeline System in Louisiana. The pipeline delivered crude oil to the Baton Rouge Refinery, the Krotz Springs Refinery, and the Shreveport Refinery in Louisiana, as well as the El Dorado Refinery in Arkansas. It is owned by ExxonMobil.
In 2015 Exxon reversed a 71-mile (114 km) segment of the pipeline from Longview, Texas, to Shreveport and Finney in northern Louisiana, to supply 15,000 barrels per day of Texas crude to Delek U.S. Holdings’ El Dorado refinery in Arkansas, displacing barrels that had been trucked or railed to the plant. The reversal now serves as part of the Permian Longview and Louisiana Extension (PELA) Oil Pipeline.
In April 2012, 1,900 barrels of crude spilled from a 17-foot rupture in the pipeline about 27 miles (43 km) west of Baton Rouge. Exxon shut the line, then restarted the portion that runs from St. James to the Baton Rouge refinery in Anchorage, Louisiana, the following month. The rest of the pipeline remained shut.
Articles and resources
- North Line Crude Oil Pipeline, A Barrel Full, accessed September 2017
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In fact, a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics injury and illness report revealed that auto mechanics and technicians experienced 13,150 nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses resulting in valuable time away from work in addition to higher medical costs, wage replacement, repairs to damaged equipment and increased workers’ compensation insurance premiums.
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The curved handle of an umbrella allows for easy grip and storage. A parasol is made from more delicate fabrics such as lace, cotton, silk, linen, canvas and plastic.
Table Of Contents
- Can parasols be used as umbrellas?
- Why is an umbrella called a parasol?
- Why did people stop using parasols?
- What can I use as an umbrella?
- Can you leave a parasol out in the rain?
- Why do people not use umbrellas?
- Is a cantilever parasol better?
- Can you leave a patio umbrella outside?
- How do you store garden parasol?
- What were umbrellas called in the 1800s?
- What year were parasols popular?
Can parasols be used as umbrellas?
The term umbrella is used when protecting oneself from rain, while the term parasol is used when protecting oneself from the sun. Some parasols are not waterproof, and some umbrellas are transparent. Garden parasols are usually light and water resistant. They’re capable of handling light rain but not a lot. Parasols can get wet and develop mold if exposed to water.
It is no recommended that they be used for rain. We recommend that you lower your parasol when it is not in use. If there is no room for your parasol, you can either leave it outside or store it inside.
The parasol is used for protection from the sun. It is expected that a parasol will have ornate designs. Parasol formation has a straight shaft and handle.
Why is an umbrella called a parasol?
The parasol is a ladies accessory meant to protect skin from the sun, but it was not always the case. Etymology is the study of tymology. The latin parare means ‘to shield from’ and the french sol means ‘sun’. Parapluie is a combination of para and pluie, which means ‘rain’ in latin.
A brolly is a portable shade that protects you from the elements of the sun and rain. In Australia, New Zealand, UK, Ireland, and even in South Africa, the term brolly is used for an umbrella. Some locals call it a Bumbershoot and a storm stick.
Why did people stop using parasols?
The main reasons for not using a sun umbrella were the understandable desire to keep their hands free, the hassle of using one, and not having thought about it before.
Parasols have been around for thousands of years, and they’re the simplest, most practical sun protection there is.
The popularity of parasols waned in the 1930s due to the growing popularity of tanned skin, and those that mimicked the style of flat, oriental sunshades. In ancient Egypt, the first parasols appeared over 4,000 years ago to protect royalty and nobility from the sun’s harsh rays. They were originally made from materials such as tree leaves and palm branches, evolving to be made from animal skins and cloth as time went on.
On a sunny day, a handheld umbrella can block more than three-quarters of uv light. Blacks block at least 90 percent of the rays.
What can I use as an umbrella?
You can save money on junky umbrellas at the drugstore. You can keep a microfiber towel in your office, gym bag, or raincoat pocket. The water-absorbent towels can be used to dry hair.
Can you leave a parasol out in the rain?
There are canopies made of outdoor fabrics that are resistant to both humidity and mold. Rain will bead up and roll off. The fabric is fade resistant and provides protection from the sun’s damaging rays. It is possible for icy rain, snow, and high winds to cause serious damage. A parasol is a great choice for a small patio or balcony. This kind of parasol has a straight pole made out of metal or wood and comes in different colors and sizes.
Why do people not use umbrellas?
40 percent of people who did use umbrellas said it was because they didn’t like wearing rain gear. Men who use men’s umbrellas are often accused of being too precious about their appearance and that a hat or a raincoat is a more manly alternative. Some men don’t mind getting rained on.
Sun umbrella advocates emphasize that it should only be used as an add-on to other preventive measures, like clothing and sunscreen, because total uv exposure can be much higher.
Is a cantilever parasol better?
Cantilever parasols are some of the most advanced on the market, constructed with a tough yet malleable design for maximum protection and increased flexibility. The umbrella leans forward to provide cover, as the base and main pole stand away from the seated area.
Can you leave a patio umbrella outside?
During the winter, you should never leave your patio tables, chairs, and umbrellas outside. You run the risk of your furniture rusting if you do. If your umbrella is left outside uncovered, it won’t last more than a season, according to an article in the Chicago tribune. I
How do you store garden parasol?
It was dry. When the parasol is wet or damp in the cover, a natural cloth mold will develop, so make sure the parasol is dry before it is put away.
What were umbrellas called in the 1800s?
“hanway” became a name for a rain umbrella in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. The materials used to create rain umbrellas have evolved over time, but the basic canopy shape remains.
What year were parasols popular?
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Returning to Play
As youth and high school sports across the country consider how to safely return to play from the COVID-19 shutdown, the following resources provide valuable information and guidelines that can support these efforts. Due to the nature of cases and local government decisions, every community will be different; we strongly encourage you to consult local public health officials and obey all local guidelines.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Considerations for Youth Sports
National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS): Planning Ahead for Return to Sports | Guidelines Overview | Guidelines for Opening Up High School Athletics & Activities
United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC): Returning to Training and Sport Event Planning
US Soccer #PlayOn: Grassroots Soccer Recommendation Guide
Aspen Institute Project Play: Return to Play Risk Assessment Tool | Expert Webinar: How Should Youth Sports Return to Play?
During this COVID-19 crisis, Play Like a Champion is urging coaches to stay in-touch with athletes. This contact is critical; it reminds young athletes that they matter, that their coaches care for them, and that this "pause" in play can be an opportunity for them to continue to improve. Play Like a Champion’s GROW Approach emphasizes Relationship building within teams. Try these relationship builders to strengthen relationships on your team:
Call or text athletes regularly to check-in.
Create a team "group chat" & message your team daily.
Host virtual team meetings & get-togethers.
Send your team a "Joke of the Day."
Encourage your athletes to express a "Daily Gratitude" within your team's group text or video meetings.
Work to build athlete mental skills.
Check out Play Like a Champion's Weekly Coach Note Series on the 9 Mental Skills of Successful Athletes
Set up a team meeting to have a moral discussion (Email Play Like a Champion for a list of topics).
Send out motivational quotes periodically that you can find on websites such as Inspirational Sports Quotes.
Honor your 8th grade or Senior athletes with letters and messages written by the entire team.
Assign team building tasks such as drawing a picture of the most memorable moment from last season.
Assign a "theme for the week." Remember Play Like a Champion's "O - Ownership" in the GROW approach. Instead of the coach selecting the theme, have the team vote on the topic. Then, have athletes brainstorm and design activities around that theme. Themes could be Teamwork; Mental Toughness; Creativity.
Conduct a team virtual movie night around a sport theme movie. Let your team vote on the movie selection. You can also follow this with a discussion on the movie's main themes and how they might relate to your team.
Do a virtual team workout together using a video conferencing platform such as Zoom, Google Meet or Facebook. Select specific days/times each week to conduct this exercise to help form a routine and provide something for athletes (and yourself) to look forward to.
Have athletes watch film for 15 minutes each day and make notes on what they learn.
Find motivational videos on YouTube and send them to your team. Encourage your team to send similar videos to each other.
Create your own motivational message and video and challenge your team to do the same.
Invite your team to have a poetry competition with team members authoring a poem about your sport.
Initiate team building activities and games (See section below for specifics).
Coaches, remember that "PLAY" is essential to your athlete's GROWth as players and as people. Set a goal each week to "play" with your team which means engaging in activities that are FUN. Try one of the following:
Support for Parents
Our role as parents is to love our children, provide for their basic needs and attend to their whole development, which includes their physical, emotional, moral and spiritual health. In the midst of the "new world" created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Play Like a Champion has tools and advice available to support parents as they navigate this new reality.
Parents express love for your children every day with words and actions. Embrace them in a hug. Use the words, “I love you.” Particularly in days that are full of uncertainty, we all need affirmation and encouragement.
With the absence of organized sport, parents should encourage their children to get exercise every day. Exercise is good for the body, mind and soul - both
for your child and for yourself. Get moving together as a family. Visit Play Like a Champion’s Active Kids page for ideas and resources from across the internet. Select an activity that your entire family will find fun and line-up friendly competitions among your family members. Keep a log of your daily movements where you can set goals and track your progress.
We are all struggling with disruption in our routine. Children rely on routines constructed by others to help them feel safe and to know what comes next. With this interruption, parents and children will experience a variety of difficult feelings, such as anxiety and fear; these may manifest in behavioral issues, difficulty sleeping, nightmares, testing limits and meltdowns. As parents, acknowledge these feelings are real. Avoid saying, “You shouldn’t feel that way.” Help your children to express how they are feeling by having regular family discussions about feelings, normalizing their existence.
Work to find meaning during this difficult period of time. There is a lot of scary, negative, and overwhelming information to take in regarding this pandemic. There are also many stories of people sacrificing and supporting one another in amazing ways. It is important to counter-balance the heavy information with hopeful information and find a way your family can contribute to the good amidst the challenge.
SPIRITUAL HEALTH including DAILY GRATITUDE and LAUGHTER
As a family, make time every day to pray together and to read scripture or another spiritual reading as a family. Additionally, take time every evening as a family to express gratitude. Expressing daily gratitude for the blessings that we have will remind us where goodness and God’s grace exist. Finally, remember to incorporate laughter into your family’s daily routine.
PARENT WORKSHOP: SUPPORT & RESOURCES FOR PARENTS DURING COVID-19
Play Like a Champion has created a workshop dedicated to helping parents during COVID-19. Featuring tips for handling stress, getting kids moving and practicing mindfulness, this unique workshop is available to view online or use to host a virtual Parent Workshop in your local community. Slides from the presentation in the video are available below and those interested can email Play Like a Champion to request template letters that you can use to invite parents to a virtual workshop and follow-up with parent "small groups". With many parents facing the overwhelming prospect of working at home (or facing job loss) while parenting, teaching and coaching their kids, this resource can provide a welcomed source of comfort and tools for managing the challenges faced.
Resources for Athletes
With practices and competitions still postponed for many, athletes will need to find unique ways to attend to their physical and mental health. Play Like a Champion has searched the internet to provide several of the best resources for young athletes to keep them physically and mentally fit through vigorous daily exercise. From general exercise to sport-specific drills, our Keeping Kids Active page has links to websites and multimedia that will keep kids moving while COVID-19 puts organized sports on the sideline. In addition, athletes can use this "pause" in play to develop mental skills that will help them during the crisis while preparing them to return to the field stronger than ever. Click the link below to visit the page and start exploring resources now!
The Latest News on COVID-19 & Youth Sports
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As our world experiences a crisis of unprecedented magnitude due to COVID-19, there is an urgency in our mission today. Play Like a Champion's national community of youth and high school sports partners have shared heartbreaking stories about athletes losing out on seasons and having their athletic careers ended prematurely. The anxiety that accompanies this loss and uncertainty continues to mount as the pandemic radically changes lives across America. During this time, Play Like a Champion is walking with our partners in kinship as we work daily to provide coaches, parents and athletes with support and resources to keep them connected, informed and hopeful.
For many, this is a major inconvenience and means a significant, uncomfortable and unwanted change in our lives. But for some children, this crisis is a matter of life and death. Play Like a Champion works with children and adolescents who live in neighborhoods of concentrated poverty. When schools close and after-school sports opportunities are cancelled, many of these children are left without food or a safe
shelter; the caring coaches who encourage, mentor, and love them leave a large void when they're not able to be around. As one of our partners in the North Lawndale Athletic and Recreation Association (NLARA) noted, their work with youth in sport is “saving lives on the front end.”
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Let’s be honest: If losing weight was easy, you wouldn’t be reading this article — and we wouldn’t be writing it. Emotional issues can fuel obesity-promoting habits such as overeating, and they can get in the way of making change.
It’s important to recognize your personal roadblocks and design quick detours around them. See how many of these sound familiar to you:
- Stress. Stress provokes lots of unhealthy responses: piling on the portions, eating junk food, watching TV and not getting enough sleep.
Try: Deep breathing. When you feel stressed, close your eyes and take five deep breaths, suggests Elizabeth Ricanati, MD, medical director for the Cleveland Clinic’s Lifestyle 180 program. Deep breathing helps promote a state of calm and mental focus, so you are better able to make healthier decisions.
- Low self-esteem and poor body image. We live in a fat-phobic society where women in particular feel pressured to look a certain way in order to be accepted. People with obesity may internalize these negative judgments, and the self-loathing often leads to further eating and other unhealthy behaviors, says Michael McKee, PhD, a psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic who works with obese patients.
Try: Positive self-talk. Remind yourself that you deserve to be healthy and take care of your body. Compliment yourself for achieving small goals, and encourage yourself to do more. You may also benefit from joining a weight-loss support group.
- Depression. “As BMI increases, so does the risk for depression,” says Leslie Heinberg, PhD, the director of behavioral services for the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at the Cleveland Clinic and an associate professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.
Try: Professional help. While exercise and losing weight can help you better manage the symptoms of depression, you may need professional treatment. Tell your doctor immediately how you’re feeling — don’t wait for the feelings to go away.
Visualize a skull and crossbones on top of your favorite junk food or unhealthy snack. Imagining the food as negative rather than pleasurable will help you resist it when a craving strikes.
Overcoming obesity can seem like a long, hard slog. You need to unlearn habits built up over years. While some people can change in a singular breakthrough moment, like the smoker who quits cold turkey, most of us make change by increments — and small increments are usually easiest to handle. The right mind-set, too, can pull you through.
- ID your motivation. Are you trying to lose weight because you want to feel healthier or better about yourself? Or because someone else put pressure on you? “Your motivation should be for a selfish reason,” Dr. McKee says. If you’re doing it because your doctor told you to, you’re less likely to stick with it.
- Assess your readiness to change. To make lasting lifestyle changes, you have to be willing to commit to the process. If you aren’t quite ready to take action, it may help you to think of the benefits of being healthier, such as having more energy to play with your kids or grandkids (not to mention being around to see them grow up).
- Create a plan. Make a small, specific and action-oriented goal, like no eating in front of the television, or walking for 10 minutes before lunch. Your plan may require you to adjust your environment, for example by moving the TV out of the kitchen.
- Review and re-evaluate. After a few weeks, assess the results. Did you stick with it? If not, what got in the way? What modifications do you need to make for your plan to work? Remember, successful plans are often revisions of unsuccessful ones.
- Manage setbacks. Expect and accept that you will occasionally relapse into your old patterns. Don’t beat up yourself: Remind yourself of your motivation for losing weight and start afresh with doable goals.
- Time is on your side. New habits generally become easier to maintain over time. The same goes for keeping weight off. Long-term success greatly increases once people have kept their weight down for two to five years, according to research.
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This is an intro-to-feminism course for younger kids. We use the Frozen movies to understand some of the main ideas of feminism.* We will first introduce feminism as a word that means "believing that everyone of every gender has equal value" and that the feminist movement believes in finding places where things are unfair and trying to fix them. 1) Do the women and girls in Frozen get to make their own decisions, or are their decisions made for them by other people and circumstances? (This...
Students will learn several aspects of feminist theory, appropriate to the age range (7-10) and apply those theories to the popular movies.
I have been an English professor for 10 years. I teach creative writing and composition. One aspect of composition is rhetorical analysis, including through various critical lenses such as feminist theory.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
The feminist theories of this class are based on intersectional feminism, which argues that gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, race, nationality, language, socioeconomic class, and physical ability are all factors in power and privilege. That said, this class for younger children will focus primarily on gender and gender roles.
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China’s freshwater lakes are at risk. Despite years of rehabilitation efforts, four-fifths of the nation’s major lakes are deemed polluted and nearly 60 percent also suffer from eutrophication problems. One of those lakes is Chao Lake in Anhui Province. Due to excessive nutrient (nitrogen and phosphorus) enrichment, harmful algae blooms frequently occur in the lake, rendering water quality unsuitable for human consumption and other uses.
Various studies suggested the agriculture sector is a major contributor to Chao Lake’s water quality degradation. However, past remediation efforts are mostly focused on urban point source control, while little attention has been paid to the agriculture sector. Meanwhile, unlike industries or urban wastewater, agriculture nonpoint sources have largely escaped from direct regulation and can’t be simply addressed by command-and-control schemes.
Globally, agricultural discharges can generally be reduced at lower cost than discharges from municipal or industrial point sources. Water quality trading programs that allow point-to-nonpoint trades may leverage point-source regulatory requirements to generate reductions from unregulated nonpoint sources, and improve environmental quality in a cost-effective manner. It could become part of a new, more cost-effective and efficient strategy for improving the water quality of the Chao Lake.
WRI aims to advance market-based mechanisms, such as water quality trading, and help Chinese decision makers reduce nutrient pollution in a more cost-effective way.
determines the feasibility of a nutrient trading program between point and nonpoint sources in the Chao Lake basin.
identifies institutional, policy, and capacity challenges.
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Nepal earthquake: No food, no clothes, no shelter, say locals from Gorkha district at epicentre of quake
It's a long, mountainous drive to the epicentre of the earthquake.
From Kathmandu it sits about 200 kilometres to the west in Nepal's Gorkha district.
Some 270,000 people call the area home and they're spread across about 1,000 villages.
Gorkha town is about 140 kilometres away, along the way there's not much earthquake damage to be seen at all — it's like the force of the quake hit hardly at all.
But the ABC team heads off the main road up a windy track so steep the vehicle we're travelling in can't make it.
We walk, and then motorbike, the rest of the way.
At the top we reach a village, where its residents have been waiting for help for four days.
A small World Vision crew has also arrived with a small number of tarps. It's the first assistance these people have received.
The houses in this remote village are destroyed and along with them all the belongings of those who live there are gone.
No-one died here because the wide open spaces allowed the residents to avoid falling debris, but they're desperate for help.
"All the houses are destroyed we have no food and we have used all our rations," a local man tells the ABC.
You can see the anxiety on his neighbour's face, a young woman with small children.
"We have no food, no clothes and no shelter and the children have lost their school," he said.
Their homes in this picturesque Himalayan village are now full of rubble, and they don't know how they'll clear them without help
An 80-year-old elder of the community missed the last major earthquake in 1934 — he was born two years later.
He tells the ABC when the earthquake hit he thought it would be the last moments of his life. But he's lived to tell the story.
This one village will be replicated thousands of times across Nepal.
The focus is now turning to the Nepalese government's lack of assistance for their own people and the lack of coordination in the rescue effort.
As people die aid groups seem all but paralysed to do anything.
The gridlocked Kathmandu airport can't keep up with demand, planes full of aid are turned away unable to land.
In Gorkha Valley, no-one really knows how deep the suffering is.
Many villages can only be reached by foot or helicopter, others are inaccessible because of mudslides.
In any event, it's believed there are only 10 helicopters servicing the whole country and in the mountainous Gorkha Valley they're having limited success in reaching the most needy.
It's believed some villages have been completely wiped out.
Some Nepalese police and military have been seen hiking into the areas, but no one knows what they've found.
At a small grassless oval in the centre of Gorkha town a group of German and Spanish rescue teams with four sniffer dogs wait.
But with low descending cloud on Thursday morning, helicopter access will be impossible, meaning some of the most needy quake victims are forced to wait even longer for help.
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doublecortin domain containing 2
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This gene encodes a doublecortin domain-containing family member. The doublecortin domain has been demonstrated to bind tubulin and enhance microtubule polymerization. This family member is thought to function in neuronal migration where it may affect the signaling of primary cilia. Mutations in this gene have been associated with reading disability (RD) type 2, also referred to as developmental dyslexia. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2013]
Protein that plays a role in the inhibition of canonical Wnt signaling pathway. May be involved in neuronal migration during development of the cerebral neocortex. Involved in the control of ciliogenesis and ciliary length (PubMed:25601850).
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- Deafness, autosomal recessive 66
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Dyslexia 2 (DYX2): A relatively common, complex cognitive disorder characterized by an impairment of reading performance despite adequate motivational, educational and intellectual opportunities. It is a multifactorial trait, with evidence for familial clustering and heritability. [MIM:600202]
Nephronophthisis 19 (NPHP19): A form of nephronophthisis, an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis resulting in end-stage renal disease. NPHP19 patients also manifest hepatosplenomegaly, hepatic fibrosis, destruction of the bile ducts, focal bile ductal proliferation, ductal plate malformation, and cholestasis. [MIM:616217]
Deafness, autosomal recessive, 66 (DFNB66): A form of non-syndromic sensorineural hearing loss. Sensorineural deafness results from damage to the neural receptors of the inner ear, the nerve pathways to the brain, or the area of the brain that receives sound information. [MIM:610212] | <urn:uuid:93bb0871-a5d1-4264-a9ec-62e007996f17> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/gene/DCDC2 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280483.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00298-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.863686 | 457 | 2.203125 | 2 |
Finding the right therapist can be challenging, but it’s worth your effort to search for the right one. Study after study shows that the most important factor in the success of your treatment is the therapeutic relationship you have with your therapist, your experience of feeling understood. A therapist’s credentials and modalities might look great on paper, but if you don’t feel connected with that therapist or you feel you can’t trust the person, or you are not comfortable talking about difficult or intimate subjects, then therapy won’t be effective.
Trust your instinct – if there is no trust or connection, find another therapist. A good therapist will respect this choice and should not make you feel guilty.
Here are some suggestions of what to look for in a therapist:
- The ability to relate to their clients
- Provide a safe and caring environment for their clients
- Has a clear and genuine interest in their clients
- Listen empathically without judgement
- Being present
- The ability to perceive and interpret their client’s emotions and respond to them
- Use the relational skills to challenge their client in a safe and supportive environment
- Don’t settle for simple, incomplete answers from their clients
- Believe in their client’s ability to make changes and their will to do even when it’s hard
- Approach any feedback from clients, especially negative feedback, with a non-defensive attitude and openness that validates their clients’ feelings and concerns
Once you find a good therapist, be prepared to work hard. They’re working with you through the issues that you’ve been avoiding. We avoid things that hurt us for a reason, but sometimes the best way out is to work through it.
In Australia, it can be difficult to understand the differences between various types of mental health professionals and how they operate in their chosen field.
Psychotherapy or the “talking cure”, has been shown to improve emotions and behaviours and to be linked with positive changes in the brain and body. Psychotherapy deals with the deepest folds of the personality and recognises that symptoms in the client’s life now can often be traced back to deep wounds, splits in the personality, or trauma that occurred years ago. By the depth and scope of work, psychotherapy can be a transformative treatment and is traditionally a long term process.
A psychotherapist usually has a minimum of an undergraduate degree in a health-related area, typically 3-4 years and is a member of a governing organisation of psychotherapists/counsellors, such as PACFA or ACA. Additionally, 350 hours of undergraduate training and 750 hours of post-graduate client contact are required for full registration, which is 4.5 times more contact hours than a psychologist.
Most psychotherapists also undergo a period of personal psychotherapy to ensure they have suitable levels of self-awareness. As part of their membership to a governing professional association, they are required to have regular clinical supervision.
Psychotherapists are trained to treat people for their emotional problems and work with individuals, couples, groups or families. They focus on assisting their clients to understand how past experiences influence and shape their current responses to life events. Psychotherapy aims to empower the individual by freeing him/her from the grip of unconscious triggers or impulses through increased self-awareness.
Currently, clients accessing counselling services through psychotherapists are not able to claim Medicare rebates as this only applies to psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers. Medicare also restricts the number of therapy sessions up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year and requires a GP referral.
You don’t need a referral from a GP to see a psychotherapist and there’s no limit to how many sessions you can attend.
A psychologist has completed a 4-year undergraduate degree in psychology. To be a registered clinical psychologist, and they must have completed a Master’s or Doctoral degree plus a required period of supervised practice.
Most psychologists will use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as a basic therapeutic model, however many extend their training and experience to utilise additional approaches such as psychodynamic work and integrated well-being approaches. Psychology is regulated by the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA).
A registered psychologist is eligible to provide Medicare-funded sessions for treatment of depression /anxiety, however, you need a referral from a GP for a mental health plan. Medicare rebate is available for 10 individual sessions per calendar year.
Counselling is a very generic term used to describe the process of discussion, assessment and generally. Counsellor training can vary widely from a short correspondence course or having attended a college for a year or more. Generally, counselling focuses on short-term solution focus strategies for dealing with specific problems, such as bereavement, relationship counselling, domestic violence etc…
A counsellor learns to listen empathically, provide non-judgemental feedback and guide the client toward finding the best solution for their particular problem. Counselling frequently takes place in shorter time-frames.
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Baseball season starts in five days. Stadiums across the country are getting ready -- but perhaps none with the flurry of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles where it's a race against the clock to finish up a $100 million upgrade.
The stadium -- in Chavez Ravine near downtown L.A. -- is vintage 1962. It's outdated and heavily used. Baseball fans complained about the long lines at concessions, too few bathrooms and congested parking.
But now the stadium has new owners and they're putting a lot of cash into upgrading their facilities. This is the “most substantial investment that any team has made this year in any of their buildings," says Janet Marie Smith, senior vice president of planning and development.
Smith can be counted as one of the investments -- she's the go-to architect for baseball stadiums across the country. Her past gigs include the Boston Red Sox home Fenway Park, the Atlanta Braves' Turner Field, and most recently, the Baltimore Orioles' Camden Yards. "Baseball in particular attracts all ages, generations, socio-economic differences, educational differences and we're all here rooting for the same thing."
Smith was hired in August and immediately got to work on planning renovations for the stadium. Crews are working 24 hours a day to be finished in time for Friday's exhibition game.
And the projects on her list? Creating more bathrooms, for one. "I'm going to eat my hat if any lady has to stand in line," she says. "Nobody goes to the game to stand in line." Many of the improvements came from fan feedback. Smith has focused on making the stadium more family friendly. She's updated technology like adding wifi, and making navigation inside the stadium easier. She's also found ways to highlight the Dodgers' history wherever possible through murals and displays.
With a shiny renovated stadium and a bunch of high-priced free agents on the roster, it promises to be a fruitful season for Dodger fans. | <urn:uuid:92783eb5-02f7-4cee-b49b-8ae431b21d1d> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.marketplace.org/2013/03/27/life/100-million-home-run-dodger-stadium | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279915.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00282-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.970498 | 400 | 1.648438 | 2 |
Neural and biomechanical tradeoffs associated with human-exoskeleton interactions.
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Industrial passive low-back exoskeletons have gained recent attention as ergonomic interventions to manual handling tasks. This research utilized a two-armed experimental approach (single vs dual-task paradigms) to quantify neural and biomechanical tradeoffs associated with short-term human-exoskeleton interaction (HEI) during asymmetrical lifting in twelve healthy adults balanced by gender. A dynamic, electromyography-assisted spine model was employed that indicated statistical, but marginal, biomechanical benefits of the tested exoskeleton, which diminished with the introduction of the cognitive dual-task. Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)-based brain connectivity analyses, we found that the tested exoskeleton imposed greater neurocognitive and motor adaptation efforts by engaging action monitoring and error processing brain networks. Collectively, these findings indicate that a wearer's biomechanical response to increased cognitive demands in the workplace may offset the mechanical advantages of exoskeletons. We also demonstrate the utility of ambulatory fNIRS to capture the neural cost of HEI without the need for elaborate dual-task manipulations.
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Zhu, Y., Weston, E. B., Mehta, R. K., & Marras, W. S.
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California Attorney General Kamala Harris has entered the race for the US Senate, seeking to make history by becoming the first Indian-American and only the second African-American woman senator.
Harris, 51, is running for the California Senate seat being vacated by Barbara Boxer at the end of her term in 2017.
Born to an Indian mother and a Jamaican-American father, Harris in 2010 also shattered barriers when she became the first African-American and the first South Asian-American to fill the prestigious post of attorney general in California.
She had recently been mentioned as a potential nominee to the US Supreme Court — to replace the late Antonin Scalia — but clearly stated her preference during a campaign event in February.
“I’m not putting my name in for consideration,” she told reporters. “I do not wish to be considered. I am running for the United States Senate.” | <urn:uuid:1af9d90b-953c-4ac6-8967-b246ca2eb22b> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.1776coalition.com/other-news-1/california-attorney-general-seeks-to-make-history-in-senate-race/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281162.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00530-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.969885 | 187 | 2.125 | 2 |
The history of Christianity reveals a great ambivalence towards women. On the one hand, women have been included, graced, called, inspired, and canonized by Christianity throughout the centuries. On the other hand, women have not always felt appreciated within the Christian tradition and have indeed often been excluded and even oppressed. Women & Christianity brings to light both the persistent courage and the innovative quality of women's lives. Dr. Malone's perspective not only offers a critical analysis of previous conventional histories, but emphasizes the importance of women's contributions to the creation of Western culture. Students and scholars of Christian history will find Women & Christianity a refreshing and valuable resource.
Women have enriched and enabled Christianity for more than 2,000 years. In this, the first of three path-breaking volumes, theologian Mary T. Malone situates Christian women in their time and context, thus creating a continuous historical narrative rather than simply a series of vignettes. She uses women's writings and voices as primary sources on almost every page. All women, Christian or otherwise, who seek an understanding of their past will value this unprecedented, comprehensive history of Christian women and their contributions, not only to faith but to civilization.
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Educational Technology Student at Loyola Receives Maryland State Education Association's Minority Recognition Award
Eric Hines, M.Ed. ’22, Master’s in Educational Technology student at Loyola University Maryland, received the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) Minority Recognition Award in the public education category. The award, which was given at the MSEA’s 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, recognizes an individual who demonstrates evidence of the improvement of education in the State of Maryland.
“Loyola has helped me develop into the type of transformative and compassionate leader that our students need to face the exciting challenges of the new look of education in the future.” Hines is currently a mathematics instructor and basketball coach at Laurel High School in Laurel, Md.
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Norway Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)
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Access the records: Norway Baptisms, 1634-1927 .
This index is an electronic index for the years 1634 to 1927. It is not necessarily intended to index any specific set of records. This index is not complete for any particular place or region. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index or Vital Records Index collections.
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- Genealogical Society of Utah. Norway, Baptisms. Index based on data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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If an FHL film number is given in the entry for your ancestor, search for it in the Family History Library Catalog.
As an alternative to ordering a microfilm from the Catalog, you can search the digitized parish registers at the following link: http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:kb_read . Be sure to click on English (or the language of choice) from the blue bar at the top. Since Batch C42346-1 is for baptisms from Horten, Vestfold, Norway, on the blue leftside dropdown menu, select the appropriate county (Vestfold), parish (Horten), type of register (Parish register (official)).
For example: if you were searching for Otto Christian Hansen (fictitious name) born on 2 January 1872 and baptized on 4 February 1872, then you would choose the year range from the register results (i.e., Horten: 1872-1877, Parish register (official)). From the next screen, select the Type of record (Birth and baptism records) and the specific year (1972 (001)). Otto Christian would be listed on the first page in the original register.
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Authorizing Early Modern European Women
From Biography to Biofiction
Sara Jayne Steen
Linda Phyllis Austern
Emilie L. Bergmann
Sheila T. Cavanagh
Amsterdam University Press
The essays in this volume analyze strategies adopted by contemporary novelists, playwrights, screenwriters, and biographers interested in bringing the stories of early modern women to modern audiences. It also pays attention to the historical women creators themselves, who, be they saints or midwives, visual artists or poets and playwrights, stand out for their roles as active practitioners of their own arts and for their accomplishments as creators. Whether they delivered infants or governed as monarchs, or produced embroideries, letters, paintings or poems, their visions, the authors argue, have endured across the centuries. As the title of the volume suggests, the essays gathered here participate in a wider conversation about the relation between biography, historical fiction, and the growing field of biofiction (that is, contemporary fictionalizations of historical figures), and explore the complicated interconnections between celebrating early modern women and perpetuating popular stereotypes about them.
James Fitzmaurice is emeritus professor of English at Northern Arizona University and honorary research fellow at the University of Sheffield. He has published a great deal on Margaret Cavendish, and his screenplays have been selected for or won prizes at many film festivals.
Naomi J. Miller is Professor of English and the Study of Women and Gender at Smith College. She has published award-winning books on early modern women and gender and teaches courses on Shakespeare and his female contemporaries.
Sara Jayne Steen has authored and edited five volumes largely on early modern women and theater, including The Letters of Lady Arbella Stuart, and has received awards for teaching and scholarship. She was faculty member, chair, and dean at Montana State University and is president emerita of Plymouth State University. | <urn:uuid:13909853-c951-4854-a114-e0ff55e04621> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://shop.btpubservices.com/Title/9789463727143 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571210.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810191850-20220810221850-00468.warc.gz | en | 0.95094 | 439 | 1.726563 | 2 |
Study Finds No Significant Differences in CV Event Rates With Two Popular Beta-Blockers Used to Treat Hypertension
A new study published on Oct. 8 in the Archives of Internal Medicine found no statistically significant differences in the rate of cardiovascular events in hypertensive patients without a history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) starting beta-blocker treatment with either atenolol or metoprolol tartrate.
The study, which looked at 120,978 patients without history of CVD from the Cardiovascular Research Network Hypertension Registry between 2000 and 2009, found no differences between the two drugs in rates of incident myocardial infarction, heart failure or stroke after adjusting for potential confounders. In addition, there were no statistically significant differences in systolic blood pressure-lowering effects comparing atenolol and metoprolol tartrate, according to the study authors. However, there was a small but statistically significant difference in change in diastolic blood pressure (5.9 and 5.5 mm Hg for atenolol and metoprolol tartrate, respectively P = .005).
The authors did note several potential limitations and caveats with the observational study, one such limitation being an inability to compare atenolol with any beta-blocker other than metoprolol tartrate given the low use of other agents among the study population. The authors suggest, for example, that "the use of metoprolol succinate, a once-daily drug that may have better adherence rates compared with twice-daily metoprolol tartrate, has been increasing owing to the availability of generic versions in recent years."
That being said, the authors said similar studies using large registries liked the one used in this analysis may be useful for addressing comparative effectiveness questions like this that are unlikely to be resolved by randomized trials.
Meanwhile, an associated commentary calls the study a well-designed comparative effectiveness study, but calls into question its clinical value, given that beta-blockers "have lost favor as first-line agents for the treatment of hypertension." The commentary authors go on to suggest that the "current question of primary interest is whether health outcomes associated with the use of hydrochlorothiazide and chlorthalidone may differ."
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So many tourists that visit Alaska travel by cruise, cruise/tour, or by arrangements made with touring companies. Itís not the only option! If you have some time, do it yourself! You can drive in from the United States and Canada in your own vehicle. What about flying into Anchorage, then rent a car and hotel, motel, or cabin your overnights? Thereís the option of renting an RV and camping. There are many private, state and federal parks that have campsites available. Many of Alaskaís roads are designated in part or whole as Scenic Byways. These roads have beauty, breathe history, and offer a multitude of recreational opportunities. Each highway has more than enough things to do and see, and could make a separate vacation if it was planned right!
The Alaska Marine Highway follows the lower portion of Alaska, along the Inside Passage, around the Gulf of Alaska and out the Aleutian Islands. Could get pricey loading your vehicle onto the ferry and moving from place to place, but it can be done! Take the Haines Highway from the marine terminal for bald eagle action right along the Chilkat River to the Canada border.
Letís say you decide to fly into Anchorage. You have a few options from here. The Glenn Highway heads east to Eureka Summit and you can continue onto Tok from there. Head a little more east and hop on the Taylor Highway to Chicken and further on you grab Top of the World Highway (no really, you can see for miles up here). From here you can travel for 100 miles north to Eagle or 45 miles east to the Canada Border. Also leaving from Anchorage, you can also take the Parks Highway off the Glenn Highway and it will take you Denali National Park and further north to Fairbanks. The Seward Highway will take you south to, of all places, Seward. From here you can grab the Sterling Highway along the Kenai River to Homer Spit.
From Fairbanks north is the Dalton Highway, which is essentially the road to Prudhoe Bay. Fairbanks south to Valdez is the Richardson Highway (don't forget to stop at the North Pole). Pretty much the full length of Dalton and Richardson Highways were used as access roads for the building of the pipeline. Want to get pretty darn close to the Arctic Circle? Go north from Fairbanks, and travel the Steese Highway to Circle, Alaska.
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The Turkish Coast Guard on Saturday rescued 93 asylum seekers who were pushed back by Greek forces into Turkish territorial waters, according to security sources.
The asylum seekers of various nationalities initially set off for the Greek island of Lesbos (Midilli) from Ayvacık in Çanakkale, northwestern Turkey.
Their two rubber rafts were pushed back to Turkish territorial waters by the Greek Coast Guard, said the sources, who asked not to be named due to restrictions on speaking to the media.
Turkey has been a key transit point for asylum seekers aiming to cross into Europe to start new lives, especially those fleeing war and persecution.
Turkey earlier this year opened its gates for irregular migrants wanting to cross into Europe, accusing the European Union of failing to keep its promises under a 2016 migrant deal.
Turkey currently hosts over 3.7 million Syrians, making it the world's top refugee-hosting country.
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The Electronics Workshop provides IT and technical support to both teaching and research sections within the School of Chemistry. IT services across the school are undergoing some strategic changes, which will change the way some services are provided to end users, however the Electronics workshop should be the first point of contact for IT support within the School of Chemistry.
- We can help with buying, setting up and using PC and Apple computers.
- Resolving network problems (we stock network cables and network hubs)
- Resolving software problems (excluding teaching how it works)
- Repair service that includes, fault finding to all the electronics equipment in the teaching and research laboratories
- We are able to provide help and advice on electrical and electronic matters
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We have all experienced the pleasure of trying to please either
customers or bosses who don’t really know what they
want. It isn’t fun.
Dare Obasanjo recently identified the top 5 sites that, in his
opinion, need to get RSS feeds. When told that the second on
his list already had a feed, his response was that “It does
have the annoying characteristic of not having dates in
In some corporate contexts, this process is referred to as
“Fetch me a rock”. It goes something like this:
“Fetch me a rock. No, not that one. Fetch me
another. Now jump through this hoop.”
Just a few days before, Dare had stumbled across a related date
problem. It seems that
RSS 2.0 didn’t have the date he needed, so proposed using
a Dublin Core element in a manner other than the way it was
defined. So far, Dare seems to have obtained little traction
on this idea.
Some trace RSS back to
In those days, RSS was viewed as a vehicle for metadata only
— whose sole purpose was to direct eyeballs back to
Apparently, Dave was savvy enough to know that if description
was mandatory that he would be flamed royally for doing so.
So in RSS 0.91, the most important element for using RSS as a
channel for delivering content was the
one and only optional element of item.
Dave then followed up by RSS 0.92 which leveled the playing
field and made
every subelement of item optional. This was OK, as the
other elements that RSS 0.91 had weren’t the vital ones that
people really wanted, namely ids and dates. Those came
Boring Committee Work
Fast forward to 2005. All of the important elements remain
more or less optional in RSS, which leads to
“interesting” interoperability factors. Such as
the ones that Dare alludes to above.
After literally months of exhaustive discussion, the
IETF working group has come to consensus on requiring an id and
a date on every entry (incidentally, this date is exactly the one
that Dare expressed a need for). Entries also require either
a summary or a content which can be rendered as text.
What about people who simply want to syndicate metadata [despite
there being a more than adequate format defined for such
purposes]? What about people who are simply trying to scrape
together whatever bits they have in the hopes that it might be
useful for somebody [despite there being a more than adequate
format defined for such purposes]?
Alas, it seems to be the destiny of all standards bodies to
take every fork. If there is somebody who might
reasonably be able to produce something, by all means lets enable
it, even if it creates downstream confusion.
What, ideally, would people like to see in syndication
What I am seeking to know is what can we do so that we can get
as close as we can to the point where getting a valid Atom feed means that
you already know that you are going to have all the information you want.
Even if it means that the producers have to do a little more
Once we know what it is, we can decide what goes into the spec
itself, and what can go into a
In order of importance:
- link to item that is reffered
- date of last modification
- date of creation
- full text
- changes that were made, if it’s a modification
- link to comments
- link to broader context (all by this author, all on this site, all about this topic)
Are the human-readable elements required to be non-empty?
Also, people are already starting to use Atom as a general data envelope for raw xml, so in these cases, summaries and sometimes titles become somewhat meaningless. Are empty <title/> and <summary/> elements okay here?
Arthur: at the moment, both are allowed. As I said, there is a controversial proposal that the working group is evaluating which would indicate that such elements SHOULD be non-empty. In particular, take a look at how Firefox’s live bookmark feature handles feeds with missing or empty titles.
Don and Rob: please take this in the spirit in which it is given. Go fetch me a rock.
On a point of information, RSS 0.9 was defined as an RDF vocabulary. One of the characteristics of this approach (apparently not exploited by Netscape’s original application or envisioned by Dave Winer) is that missing isn’t broken, see: [link]
For Atom, as it’s drawing more on the robust XML messaging kind of tradition, I’d disagree with Don and say the MUSTs are a feature. But empty (human) content does seem a reasonable option, unless “this element left intentionally blank” is mandated.
I would really like to see ‘links to comments’ as well. Also include the number of comments at the time of grabbing the feed.
In addition, I think tags (categories) should be passed with feeds. This could be tags of the entire feed and/or tags of individual posts.
I would love to see a moderation system like slashdot (feedback.) Where readers could tag the posts they are reading. For instance, on my blog I write lots of different types of posts, some are funny, some are interesting, some are insightful as they are new ideas. I would like the community to be able to tag these posts as funny, interesting, ... This was, posts could be ranked, as the funniest, most interesting, most/least insightful, .... It would also allow for a wealth of metadata to be built on top of the feeds that could be used for social networking, searching, or predictive analysis. For instance, my RSS Reader could suggest blogs I would like based on my tags and the tags of the community (similar to Tivo.)
<div>It’s the Content</div><div><A href="http://www.intertwingly.net/blog/2005/05/11/Fetch-Me-A-Rock">Sam Ruby</A>: At that time, there was one visionary who saw things differently. His name was ......
It’s the ContentSam Ruby: At that time, there was one visionary who saw things differently. His name was Dave Winer. He saw RSS not as a vehicle for delivering metadata, but for delivering content.Link...
Sometimes having a lot of people working on Atom is great, because we get a much wider variety of experience and insight than a smaller group would have available to it. But all too often, it feels like trying to get the US government to move--too...
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Feeding the world with science-based solutions
Every day our planet welcomes 150,000 new people, all of whom naturally require safe, nutritious food. The challenge becomes providing enough food for this vastly growing population with the limited farmland we have. At DuPont we believe we can find science-based solutions to the global challenge of feeding the world by working with farmers, governments, NGOs, and others to maximize every acre. Together we’re creating better seeds with higher yields and better ways of protecting our crops with advanced crop protection solutions. Our science is being applied to improve the nutritional value of the foods we grow and we’re developing more sustainable food packaging that minimizes waste. We are even helping to establish testing protocols that will ensure what we eat is safe. Collaboration on a global scale is the key to meeting our food security needs. And we’re striving to do so, no matter how many new mouths there are to feed.
“No one wants to wonder if what they’re eating will make them sick. As part of DuPont Qualicon working with USDA and government agencies around the world, we have been able to provide tools that are useful, globally, in the monitoring of foods.”
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The Chigwell Barn is a rare surviving example of a substantial mid Victorian farm building constructed of sandstone rubble. Little is known of its early history, however, records show that by the 1840’s the Barn was part of the Lowes’ landholding, which by this time had grown to some 500 acres across what is now known as Chigwell.
The stone barn was either used for grain or as a distillery, as it was close to the Mt Faulkner Rivulet. Historians note that it was not unusual for outbuildings like the Barn to be larger than the house the family lived in around that time.
The Chigwell Barn is now owned by Glenorchy City Council and is a centre for community activities.
The Sum Of The Parts
As part of the From Barns to Bank Homes – Chigwell History Project (2005 & 2007), a group of grade 3/4 students from Mt Faulkner Primary School learnt about the history of significant buildings in the Chigwell area; Chigwell House, Chigwell Barn, Lowes Bridge, Berriedale Inn and Lowestoft. The students photographed each of these buildings and their environs in order to build a picture of the details and parts that make up the ‘whole’, thereby creating a contemporary pictorial history. Photographers: Laura Telega, Tempany Jarvis, Andrew Holzinger, Noah Thorn, Danielle Stokes. | <urn:uuid:14b005bc-2777-447b-8908-155fd51e6e0c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://glenorchyarts.com.au/the-barn/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570651.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20220807150925-20220807180925-00469.warc.gz | en | 0.962753 | 308 | 2.765625 | 3 |
After a 10-year renovation, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam will reopen officially on April 13, with the public opening taking place the next day.
According to a press release, “the whole museum has been renewed–the historic building has been restored and new public facilities have been created including a new Asian pavilion and a renovated garden–only Rembrandt’s most celebrated painting The Night Watch will return to its original setting.”
The museum collection will be presented in a “new display,” which will tell the story of the Netherlands from the Middle Ages to the present. The museum will also be open for 365 days a year, from 9 p.m. to 5 p.m. everyday.
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Have you ever had a tour within the museums of Dubai or any parts of the UAE? If you haven’t, this is your time to start exploring the beauty of Dubai while learning their culture and traditions. According to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, the Etihad Museum (BOOK HERE) tells the story of the Founding Fathers and their journey in the country of UAE. This just means that this museum is more than just an attraction, it represents a portion of the history of Dubai and UAE.
Also Read: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
Bringing your family and friends here will not only give you an educational trip, but also this place will also teach everyone how important it is to see the representation of the city. This destination is very accessible to anyone who wishes to visit the place. it is located along Route D94 or the Jumeirah Road. Here’s more information if you wish to book a ticket to Etihad Museum.
Buy Ticket To Etihad Museum Online
If you are wondering what’s inside the museum, here it is. The Etihad Museum is actually a host to different videos, photographs, and interactive displays. You can watch information videos about the history of the country, find artifacts that came from its original founding fathers and follow an interactive timeline showcasing how the nation was found.
There is also a very comfortable library where you can browse photography books, a stunning garden where tourists can walk around and a café offering different kinds of delicacies like camel milk ice cream.
At least 3 hours should be spent exploring the museum. There is no official souvenir shop built in the museum yet. However, the Seven Stands café located on the 3rd floor of the museum sells delicious sweets that can be brought home.
You are free to take pictures inside this tourist spot as a remembrance that you have been here. There are a lot of ways where you can bring home gifts and souvenirs.
What To Expect
The museum is big so expect that you will spend hours to explore the whole place.
The museum has three integral parts—the Union House, the Guest House, and the Visitor’s Pavilion.
There are staff who can assist you if you ever get lost inside.
Video: Etihad Museum
Check out this video of Etihad Museum and what you can expect from this place.
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- Language app Duolingo creating system for users to teach languages
- The "incubator" lets people fluent in two languages to team up on a course
- A goal is to highlight obscure languages not taught as often as major ones
- The tool is free to use, and contributors will not be paid
It's relatively easy to find English, Spanish, French and German courses online. But, what if you want to learn Latin, Silbo Gomero, Mayan or Basque? Or a fictitious language such as Dothraki from "Game of Thrones" or Klingon from the "Star Trek" saga?
Then it gets more complicated. The supply for online language education is dominated by the most frequently spoken languages in the world for obvious reasons: They are the most useful for communication and are therefore in most demand.
However, linguistic diversity is a world heritage that's at risk of disappearing. According to studies, 10 languages disappear every year, and this process is accelerating over time.
But technology could come to the rescue. Duolingo, the successful language-learning app, has announced the launch of an "incubator" that will allow any user to create new courses for different languages.
'Crowdsourcing' to create the courses
Any user? Yes, any user as long as they know the language they want to teach and the language from which it will be taught. For example, if a user knows how to speak Spanish and Latin perfectly, they will be able to create a Latin course for Spanish speakers.
Duolingo's plan is to appeal to collective intelligence and "crowdsourcing" to recruit an army of volunteers to develop these courses.
"There is only going to be one course for each language; and for each language, we will choose between two and three moderators through an application system and a selection process. Then these moderators can choose teams of people to help them," explains Luis von Ahn, the Guatemalan creator of Duolingo and one of the pioneers of crowdsourcing.
According to Duolingo, one person working 40 hours per week would require about four months to develop one of these courses, so bringing together a good team will be necessary for the initiative to succeed, something that von Ahn is not concerned about.
The task of creating a language course seems to only be within the reach of expert linguists, but the method that Duolingo has developed is "pretty restricted, with a concrete lists of words and the order in which they must be used, with easy phrases," says von Ahn.
The language incubator guides the user so they only have to follow a few standardized steps to create any course.
The system has a number of consistency algorithms that verify the quality of the courses. Once finished, they start out as beta versions that will improve according to user feedback. If the established learning metrics are not achieved, Duolingo closes the course and invites the moderator to improve it until it is effective.
What's the incentive?
It seems like creating a course on Duolingo will be hard work, but the company is clear on the fact that it will not pay any of the collaborators who participate.
"Our objective is to teach the world languages for free, so we also expect others to collaborate for free," says the creator of Duolingo. At the moment, Duolingo is financed by $18 million of venture capital and with translations that the system generates.
The names of the course creators will be displayed, and they will receive all the credit.
Will that be enough incentive?
Von Ahn, also famous for being one of the inventors of the authentication method known as ReCaptcha, says he had received "more than a thousand e-mails in the last year and a half from people willing to collaborate."
There are also organizations interested in this new Duolingo tool, among them a foundation in the south of Mexico that wants to develop courses of indigenous languages in the area.
Several schools and universities in the world are already using Duolingo to teach languages, and according to estimates from the company, there are close to 30,000 students that follow its method.
The Duolingo philosophy
In a short time, Duolingo has become one of the most popular methods for learning languages because it requires only an Internet connection and a smartphone to be immersed in the learning experience.
According to Duolingo, which also has apps for iOS and Android, between 60,000 and 70,000 people register to the site every day (there are 10 million total registered users).
The app has been downloaded more than six million times in the Android version and more than seven million times in the iOS version for iPhone and iPad, which makes Duolingo the most downloaded educational app in Google Play and iTunes, respectively.
The whole philosophy of Duolingo is based on teaching its users about 3,000 basic words of each language, as well as a series of basic structures for expressing ideas in different verb tenses.
"If someone knows how to say those 3,000 things, they can already express a lot of things in that language ... although obviously not enough to write an article for CNN," jokes von Ahn.
It seems quite simple at first glance, but the company estimates that hundreds of hours are required to finish any one of their courses.
Until now, more than 100,000 people have received the "Golden Owl", which symbolizes that somebody has graduated in one of the languages taught by Duolingo.
For some of its users, this is a dream come true; as user Profesor_Raitao1154 summed up in one of the Duolingo forum threads:
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The holiday season is here, but many of our students have already been dining on Thanksgiving turkey, unwrapping holiday gifts and ringing in the New Year for the last week—at least mentally! We’re all getting a little stir crazy, but save your voice for making toasts and catching up with family. When your students get rowdy, don’t yell, let music do the talking for you! Here are a few simple steps you can take to use music as a classroom management tool.
Let music do the talking: Using music as a classroom management tool
What’s the system? How does it work?
The classroom is, generally speaking, a voice-dominated environment—which is why music is such a powerful tool for cutting through student chatter and sending out a resounding message.
The idea is to use specific songs (not your voice) to cue behaviors and classroom activities.
We gleaned the idea from Ian Byrd, a teacher who blogs about differentiated instruction for high-level learners. When he wants chattering students to return to their seats, for example, he doesn’t say anything; instead, he simply walks over to his computer, plays the Andy Griffith theme song and watches his students wrap up and relocate to their desks.
What you need
All you’ll need is a computer (or an mp3 player), a pair of speakers and a music-streaming service like iTunes or Spotify.
The upside to using iTunes is that you don’t need an Internet connection to play songs and create a playlist. You will, however, have to pay for music.
If you go with Spotify, you can create your own playlist and stream any song you want for free, but you’ll need an Internet connection to do so—and you’ll have to tolerate the occasional commercial interruption.
What makes music a fun classroom management tool is that your students will eventually start to sing (or whistle) along—and you probably will too!
If you purchase a cheap USB microphone and download Audacity or Garageband, you can even record your own theme songs like Byrd has done. Or better yet, why not have your students record their own theme songs?
Things to keep in mind when using this system:
Thank you for reminding me of the power of music! I occasionally play "background" music to calm the students down or as "white noise" while they work. I have never thought about using music as cues before though! I can't wait to try it!
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Skip to comments.Historical Photo: Section of German WWI Submarine Being Pulled Through New York City (1918)
Posted on 01/14/2013 2:54:24 PM PST by DogByte6RER
1918: Amanda Uren - Pulling a section of a submarine through New York City
Whatever happpened to that section of the submarine? where is it now?
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The Great War / First World War. Part of a German submarine in the streets of New York, United States of America, 1918. Credit: Nationaal Archief #
Pulling a section of a submarine through New York City
There were some old submarines on display on the grounds of the US Navy Submarine School at New London, Conn. when I was there in the early sixties.
Very near the end of the war (but before the armistice was agreed upon) Germany delivered over 125 U-boats to one harbor in Britain. The High Seas Fleet, all of Germany’s naval fleet, some 70 ships including battleships, cruisers, destroyers and mine layers, were sailed into Skappa Flow, Britain’s main warship harbor in Scotland’s Orkney Islands. They remained manned by German skeleton crews until the terms of the armistice were worked out. Right before the armistice was signed and on a prearranged signal, the Germans scuttled all of the ships at anchor to prevent their distribution to France, Britain and the US after the war.
UC-5 had an impressive career, with 29 ships sunk for a total of 36,288 tons on 29 patrols.
Wow, riveted periscope section. I know they didn’t go down THAT far in WWI but man, rivets?!?!
Not a lot of room in that thing!
Scapa Flow is the correct spelling.
Look at all the youts walking around with their pants hanging below their asses....O’ Wait...
Winston Churchill was the First Lord of the Admiralty during most of WWI but was replaced when Herbert Asquith was replaced by David Lloyd George in 1916. Lloyd George replaced him with Kitchener who ordered the troops to Gallipoli to save Churchill’s failed naval mission that was intended to pass through the Dardanelles to take Constantinople in order to take Turkey out of the war. After Churchill was displaced he went to France and fought in the trenches.
Where are the ballast tanks?
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Terry Kegel has a vision of global change. He looks around neighborhoods and sees many people with common interests who, for various reasons, don’t interact with each other. Lost in those missed conversations are opportunities to learn about different cultures and find ground for further community involvement.
Not long ago, Kegel decided to take steps to change that dynamic to his community. The resulting West Seattle Cup soccer tournament turned out to be a launching point for what he hopes to build in an inclusive neighborhood, allowing residents to celebrate their differences and learn from each other in the process. For his efforts, Kegel was nominated as Sounders FC’s representative in the Major League Soccer Community MVP contest.
“The relationships within a neighborhood can fall along socioeconomic and cultural lines. And it’s great to have relationships with people that share your culture, but interacting across cultures takes effort,” Kegel said. “Through something like soccer that is more universal, those differences can melt away and through that we can learn from each other."
The MLS Community MVP contest has nominees representing all 19 MLS clubs. Fans can vote for the most deserving candidate by visiting http://www.mlssoccer.com/mlsworks/community-mvp/vote, with voting closing on Friday. The winning nominee will be awarded a $10,000 grant to the charity of their choice. Kegel chose “The Right to Play,” who provide sporting opportunities to kids who would not otherwise be given this opportunity.
The West Seattle Cup was just one piece in an ongoing effort by Kegel that started while he was in college.
During his playing days at Haverford College in Pennsylvania, Kegel went on offseason tours of France and Brazil. The focus of the trips was on team bonding while getting game experience, but there was another running theme that Kegel noticed that would soon inspire a documentary he would produce. Everywhere he went, he saw people of all ages playing pick-up soccer. Seeing how it brought different communities and cultures together even within the neighborhoods of Brazil, Kegel wanted to tell that story and bring a piece of it back with him to his native Seattle.
From there, “I Speak Soccer” was born.
“Those two experiences being abroad really shifted how I viewed soccer. I spent a lot of my life on the soccer field, but was very focused on competitive soccer. Playing pick-up soccer abroad changed how I related to soccer,” Kegel said. “I started seeing it as a potential starting point for relationships. I saw it as a potential mass-movements and motivating people to do things that maybe didn’t come natural. I started traveling and putting the movie together.”
Kegel grew up playing soccer in Seattle and after finishing college, went to Brazil, Thailand and Nigeria to teach. In the process, he also filmed locals playing soccer as parts of a documentary about the bond created through pick-up soccer.
“I got curious about how different the game was in different countries and even within the country,” Kegel said who then returned to Seattle to teach and raised over $5,000 through the film, with all proceeds going to the Right to Play. “There is so much diversity and people have such interesting family backgrounds and experiences, I think there is little opportunity to share those experiences. As a teacher, it’s so important that kids can have pride in their family backgrounds and that those are valued in school.”
Now teaching kindergarten at Alki Elementary School, he used the same concepts of bringing a community together through soccer to launch the West Seattle Cup in June. While there is still the potential for more growth, it has created more open communication when common bonds are struck.
“I was trying to create a structure where people could interact and learn from those international connections. It achieved the mission of bringing adults and children together to create relationships that don’t naturally happen for a variety of reasons,” Kegel said, noting his excitement about being a finalist because of the attention it brings to several issues in different cities around the league. “I was really honored. It’s a really cool program and everyone is doing such cool stuff around the league using soccer’s potential to develop some of the bigger issues in our world, in our country and in our cities. It’s humbling to be in that group and it’s really rewarding to get that sort of attention.” | <urn:uuid:f00c9a80-4ff1-41d2-866d-b0aa9106a7ab> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.soundersfc.com/post/2014/07/22/terry-kegel-founder-west-seattle-cup-represent-sounders-mls-community-mvp-contest | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280929.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00420-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.979082 | 941 | 1.601563 | 2 |
How many times have you sat through professional development set for the entire faculty that had little to nothing to do with the students in your classes? Or didn’t really pertain to where you are in your teaching career? Too many times, right? It’s frustrating and, unfortunately, somewhat predictable. Logically, it stands to reason there’s no way whole faculty professional development can consistently meet the needs of all teachers. Teachers new to the profession and/or new to a particular school generally have very different needs from those who have been teaching for over twenty years. And, obviously, our differing curriculums certainly warrant professional development specific to their unique topics.
There’s got to be a better way; a path to development as a professional that is more individualized, that lasts and isn’t necessarily a one hour, one off introducing some new thing we’re supposed to do in our classrooms…until next year, when there’s a new next thing to do.
I think it all starts with the word ‘professional’ in professional development. For one reason or another, I’m not sure educators are really seen as professionals like employees in other industries. And, perhaps because of this, we aren’t treated like professionals. To a certain extent, we deserve the ability to assess our development, notice where we need to grow, and the ability to go out and do just that. Imagine a world where a teacher notices a hole in their development and is able to find opportunities to fill that knowledge and/or skill gap. Amazing, right? How much more mentally involved would you be as a professional if you were given the ownership of your improvement? I know I would probably care a bit more.
But, where are these opportunities? There doesn’t seem to be a database of development opportunities for teachers to access, and this is one reason we are more reliant on administration for assistance in this area. I know, for me, social media provides many possibilities. I see different organizations develop programs of study and/or the ability to meet in person or virtually, usually as a group or cohort. Oftentimes, these consultants or companies are also able to provide a self-paced curriculum, which every teacher can appreciate. I think we’ve all been in situations where professional development feels more like a burden than an opportunity for growth. I’ve found that allowing an ample amount of time to work through the material with other like-minded teachers often both lightens the load of development and energizes one for the opportunity.
Below are two examples of professional development opportunities that fit the mold described above; the first geared towards teacher and student development at the middle and high school level and the second provides multiple options for elementary math and reading teachers.
This program provides twelve modules covering areas from ‘capturing student attention’ and ‘supporting executive functioning for all’ to ‘providing effective feedback’ and ‘understanding cognitive diversity for equity’. While a majority of the program is provided as asynchronous e-learning, there is also a component of live collaboration with other teachers in the cohort. This program can be used by individuals, small groups of teachers, or entire schools to improve instruction and student learning by cultivating a better understanding for how we learn. What makes the program even better is that it is not subject specific. So, whether you teach English Literature, Biology, U. S. History, or Calculus, all of the modules apply to your class and your students. Currently, COGx is offering a scholarship for their six module student program (Becoming A Sophisticated Learner) that aims to provide learners valuable information to better understand how they learn and research backed study tips to make their studies more efficient and effective.
Professional development through the IMPACT Lab provides online and self-paced competency-based micro-credentials in areas such as ‘effective instruction for inclusive classrooms’, elementary math: making sense of word problems’, ‘elementary literacy: strategies for struggling readers’, and ‘classroom management: foundations of positive behavioral interventions and support’. The IMPACT Lab utilizes tools and resources from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) practice guides. It is estimated that each course takes about ten hours, with digital badges and an award of completion noting a number of hours earned. The courses are quite friendly on the wallet, too, costing $70.
I believe these sorts of professional development opportunities are probably the future of educator growth; individualized for their subject and relevant for their needs as a teacher. Add to this the self-paced nature so educators can really take the time to digest the information, incorporate it into their instruction, and see results, all while receiving feedback from instructors and working together with other teachers…I mean, what’s not to like and appreciate?
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One of the most frequent questions we hear, right behind “so, what exactly is a data scientist” or “what makes a great data scientist”, is “how do I become one? I should probably just get a Master’s, right?” Perhaps not anymore; rising costs, changing demand, and the Internet are disrupting this traditional path and providing two viable alternatives. At the other extreme, self-learning through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) give access to courses at an extremely low cost (often free), but leave it “as an exercise for the reader” to identify a suitable set of courses and tools to round out a coherent skill set. In the middle ground, Bootcamps offer students a structured learning environment at a far more affordable rate compared with obtaining a Master’s Degree. So, “which path do I take?”
The triple life of Audrey “I want to be a data scientist” Heepbourne
Let’s do a thought experiment to compare the three experiences. Let’s say Audrey Heepbourne has a four-year engineering degree from State University of New York. Audrey’s been working for a few years but is not particularly excited about her job. She’s excited by quantitative analysis, occasionally writes macros in Excel spreadsheets, and heard that “data science” is sexy but doesn’t know how to get started or even if she has what it takes to be a data scientist. (We see this in many potential data scientists, all she needs is a nudge but she thinks she’s worlds away. Believe in yourself, Audrey; be bold!)
To help illustrate the different paths Audrey can take to train in data science, we describe in detail below three hypothetical scenarios. If you’re running out the door to catch a bus that’s leaving in 5 minutes, here’s a table that summarizes our assessment:
Table 1: Summary of different options for training in data science
In the Master’s scenario, Audrey takes a lot of core classes and some electives over 1-2 years (~$60,000), all of which teach her a lot of the theoretical knowledge related to data related algorithms. The courses have lots of problem sets and homework assignments that she works on with her classmates. A few classes have final projects that are designed to assess whether Audrey understands the theoretical knowledge but do not simulate her responsibilities at her future job. She enjoys socializing with the 20-30 other students in her program while participating in other aspects of campus life, gaining one or two life-long friends along the way.
Her professors are exceptionally gifted scientists that know the ins and outs of data analysis quite well, but most of them have never used data to solve applied problems in industry. A lot of them are good teachers with experience and expertise on the theoretical side of data science including proofs behind machine learning algorithms, analytic derivations of formulas for statistical tests, optimization of different data structures, etc., rather than industry experience of designing data science solutions for companies.
After completing her Master’s degree 18 months later, Audrey can add her 3.7 GPA, a project or two, and maybe even a summer internship to her resume. She attends the university-wide campus recruiting day and, interviews with a couple of companies, and ends up joining the data science team at the company where she interned during the summer. She spends the first six months at her new job learning how to connect a lot of the theory she learned with the day to day challenges of her projects at work. Audrey's solid academic background continues to help her a lot with upcoming projects beyond that as well. However, she will still hit problems where she doesn't have the necessary knowledge yet. She doesn't know everything (and nor does anyone else).
In the self-taught scenario, Audrey spends a considerable amount of time just googling around and learning the skills that she needs to have in order to be a data scientist. She has to learn about the pros and cons of R vs python vs Excel vs SAS, what the word “hadoop” means, what databases are and whether they are relevant for her needs. She also explores the world of MOOCs that are organized by Johns Hopkins, Stanford, and beyond. After taking two MOOCs at a time for the first cycle of classes (4-5 hours per week per class), she realizes its a bit tricky to juggle her courses and work and decides to reduce her course load to one MOOC at a time. Perhaps she does this during her current job or perhaps she heads to the local café after work, but in either case it is largely a solo effort over 1-2 years.
She finds the video-recorded MOOCs really interesting—Andrew Ng and Roger Peng are total badasses—and that its really convenient to be able to skip the parts she already knows. She’s learning a lot but wishes she could ask questions live during lecture rather than having to pause the video to google what the word “responsibilities” means in the context of a “gaussian mixture model”. Beyond the MOOCs, she has found a really great python tutorial and is starting to build up enough programming experience to experiment with scipy, pandas, and scikit-learn. As her confidence grows, she signs up for a Kaggle challenge and optimistically thinks she can place in the top 5 after working on it for a weekend only to realize that it takes a lot more effort than she had previously thought to optimize her solution to be a top contender. In her spare time, she searches around and reads up on how her learnings are applied in practice, and starts experimenting with what she’s learned to analyze her retirement portfolio and to mine the tweets of all the people she follows.
After taking the 9 certificate courses from Johns Hopkins and shoring up her Machine Learning with a few other classes, she earns her data science certificate and adds it to her LinkedIn profile. After four months of searching for a job, she is contacted by a recruiter who ends up having a job that’s a perfect fit for her not too far from where she lives. She continues to learn about python, data visualization and machine learning on the job with her team and starts to adapt her skills to solve practical problems. When she hits a road block, she is totally confident that she can find the answer because her Google skillz are beyond reproach.
In the bootcamp scenario, Audrey enters a 3-month bootcamp (at ~$10,000) that is centered around completing one or more projects that are designed to replicate common projects in industry. While the focus of the bootcamp is on team-based project-based work, she also learns the appropriate theory behind her analysis and why it is relevant to this project. By getting a guided tour of relevant theory through practical application, she is applying her theoretical learnings right away. She enjoys the company of her teammates and the thrill of intensely focusing in a collaborative way with her peers, some of which she suspects she’ll stay in touch with beyond the bootcamp.
Since Audrey’s instructors at the bootcamp come from industry, the focus is constantly on designing solutions that work in practice. Over and over again, she faces practical questions, like “My project just hit a dead end. For predicting if a given patient has the disease or not, I tried the naive Bayes algorithm, and it’s doing terribly. I’m not sure why. What should I do now?” Her instructors guide her towards other classification methods that would be more suitable to solve this type of problem. Audrey is able to learn about new tools and immediately put them to practice but this inevitably leads to further questions. The process is cyclic and happens repeatedly. Through the help of her instructors, Audrey is becoming and expert in learning and applying relevant theory quickly while making efficient tangible progress on her project.
After graduating, she has proof of her skills in the form of a portfolio she can show to potential employers to prove her value as a data scientist. Taking advantage of the Career Day and the Talent Placement Manager that the bootcamp provides, Audrey lands a coveted position within a month after graduation. Her first month in her new job feels like a continuation of the bootcamp itself. Audrey doesn’t know everything but she is equipped with the skills to quickly learn, adapt, and progress with her work project.
A love letter to bootcamps
As technology increases the rate of change of society, the most successful workers will be those that can quickly shift to new specialties and learn on the job to meet market demands. The bootcamp provides the benefits of personalization, credentialing, and social learning that a Master’s degree offers, but at an accelerated rate with experiential learning. Sure it is more expensive than being self-taught, but the connection with employers and the guided, experiential learning process increases your confidence to tackle the uncertain prospect of making a career switch. To become a data scientist, you don’t need to have postgraduate degrees, or 20 years of experience, or be proficient with every data-related technique and tool under the sun. What you need is to have enough baseline knowledge and experience, and the skill to constantly adapt and learn. Bootcamps, in our opinion, are the perfect medium for making the transition.
Full disclosure: we designed a bootcamp
Since we love the bootcamp format so much, when Metis (a part of Kaplan) contacted us about partnering to design a data science bootcamp, we jumped at the opportunity. We thought we could take all these points we see as the advantages of the format, and elevate them as much as we could. So, we designed a course that would give Audrey a lot of experience with 4-5 projects, and a guided route of several core data science concepts and approaches. She can quickly build the necessary foundation without the burden of teaching herself everything or paying the handsome price of a Master’s program before realizing her dream job.
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When looking to buy the best blender for smoothies and food processing, or Shakeology, you need to consider a number of features. You should always ensure that you check on performance and efficiency among other things that determines the usefulness of the blender for making your blends. Such features to consider include:
Design of the Blender
As a matter of fact, blenders come with different designs to suit different tastes and preferences. The design also affects the performance and suitability of the blender. You will get bottle like designs, and compact designs among others. Therefore, you need to check on the overall appearance and even size that come with the blender before making your decision to buy.
Power and Efficiency
Power is what you need to grind or to blend. You should pick the right machine that comes with excellent motor power. This will determine the efficiency of your blender, and its capacity to grind tough ingredients. It also determines whether you will use your blender for commercial blending or not.
In addition to power, the higher the power the faster the blender in grinding your ingredients. Therefore, if you want to have a blender that will grind faster hence saving time, you need to consider the power capacity.
Speed settings also determine the different types of ingredients that you can use with your blender, and the blends that you can produce with it. This also would determine the texture that you may want with your blend. Therefore, you should consider the number of speeds that come with your blender for your convenience when blending or making different food blends.
Versatility of the Blender
How wide are the applications of the blender? Of course, most blenders are made for different functions and can deliver not just for blending but for other purposes such as chopping and cutting. The greater the versatility of the blender the better since you will not be using it only for blending juices.
Capacity to Grind Hard Ingredients
Also, when looking for the best shake mixer or blender, you need to identify one that comes with the capacity and capability to grind even hard ingredients. Such could include nuts and frozen ingredients like ice. That would make it easy for you to prepare nut butter and other smoothies that would otherwise not be possible.
Shakeology is a superfood that you can blend with other ingredients or flavors to make a Shakeology shake. The shake is healthy and of great nutritional value and beneficial for cutting down cravings for food hence the best for weight loss. You can use any of the blenders herein to make your shake with ease.
What is the Best Blender for Shakeology?
One of the most reliable Shakeology blenders according to our analysis is the Magic Bullet Blender. It comes with excellent features, compact design, and powerful power base, quality blades, and awesome ratings and feedback from other users.
Top 10 Best Blender for Shakeology
Whether you want a compact or commercial type of blender, you have all the options herein to choose and get your perfect blender. The list comes with the following:
Ninja Professional Blender
This compact blender comes with 4 manual programs and 1100 watts motor power and hence is a useful choice for making smoothies and frozen drinks. Ninja Professional Blender is a worthwhile choice that you will find efficient for blending purposes.
Ninja Professional Blender is a powerful and the best blender for shakes and smoothies as it comes with high-power motor total crushing blades that work to deliver in no time. It is, therefore, a reliable blender that you can always trust for performance.
In addition to performance, Ninja Professional Blender comes with 3 speeds, single serve, and pulse functions and thus making this brand a great blender on the market.
The blender comes with two 16-ounce Ninja cups with lids and hence are good for travel. You can tap your juice and travel with it without stress. In addition to that, Ninja Professional Blender comes with dishwasher safe parts for easy cleanup.
NutriBullet NBR-1201 Blender
NutriBullet NBR-1201 Blender is the best blender for nutrient extraction and comes with a powerful 600-watt motor hence a great blender for the purpose. It is compact but powerful and you can always rely on this great blender for your blending needs.
The compact nature of this NutriBullet NBR-1201 Blender makes it the best travel blender for smoothies. You don’t have to worry about your space with this NutriBullet blender since it looks simple and compact and can work on limited spaces.
On performance, this blender features a 600-watt motor and twist extraction blades and hence can blend your food stuff in a matter of seconds. There is so much to anticipate when using this NutriBullet NBR-1201 Blender since it is efficient and reliable.
The other thing to note about NutriBullet NBR-1201 Blender is the ease of cleaning. The cups are dishwasher safe, and by cleaning the blender, you just twist off the blade and then rinse it with running water and dish soap.
Blendtec Original Classic Blender
This is a heavy-duty blender that is useful for making smoothies, pancake batter, salsa, and hot soups just to mention. It features a commercial-grade motor and that makes it a great blender for both commercial and domestic blending.
Blendtec Original Classic Blender is an efficient choice that comes with 10-speed settings and hence you can achieve different blending textures by adjusting the speed. This also makes it suitable for different blending needs.
This blender features a patented blade that is 80% thicker and made of forged stainless-steel hence durable and efficient. It is a fact that the blade that makes up this blender is 10 times stronger than that of most other blenders. This makes it a good blender for commercial use.
When it comes to cleaning, you don’t have to be stressed on getting the parts out. You just put water in your blender and add some dishwashing liquid soap, then blend for a minute and your blender is cleaned. This is made possible by the self-cleaning feature of this Blendtec Original Classic Blender.
Chefman Personal Kitchen Blender
This blender is just the best for personal blending needs. Chefman Personal Kitchen Blender is compact and highly portable and thus gives you the convenience to blend wherever you want. Apart from the compact design is the twist-on design that makes it easy to clean. Also being dishwasher safe, cleaning is just a breeze.
Motor Power and Performance
This powerful blender features a 240-watt motor and is thus a powerful blender that you can rely on for your personal blending. This also gives it the capacity to crush frozen food stuff and ice, leafy green vegetables, and fruits with ease.
Blades and Efficiency
Efficiency and performance go hand in hand. Therefore, with a powerful motor and excellent quality blades, you can rest assured that Chefman Personal Kitchen Blender is the real deal for blending different food stuffs. The stainless-steel blades are also durable and strong.
OYeet Blender Bottle
If you are looking for the best blender for protein shakes, then OYeet Blender Bottle is the deal that comes with powerful and compact design making it a great personal and efficient blender. This personal blender is good for vitamin and nutrient extraction.
With this blender, you can make your thick smoothies, soups, juices, nut butters, sauces, baby food, and cocktails just to mention a few. Therefore, OYeet Blender Bottle is a versatile blender that you can use for different purposes at the comfort of where you are.
Therefore, if you need the best protein shaker blender, then you can consider this brand.
Performance and Efficiency
OYeet Blender Bottle comes with a 1000-watt motor and with the capacity to achieve up to 3000rpm speed hence making it good for nutrient extraction. In addition to that, it is faster and efficient. It also features extractor blades and can crush tough ingredients including ice and frozen stuff.
Breville BBL620SIL Countertop Blender
Breville BBL620SIL Countertop Blender is not just any other blender, it is an efficient one that works quietly and thus is good for making smoothies, soups, sauces, and baby food. With easy-to-use buttons and programs, you won’t have problems when using this awesome blender.
This is one of the efficient blenders that come with excellent blades that are sharp and lasts long. The blender is powerful enough to suit different blending needs. With the capacity to deliver even blending results, it has been trusted for home and commercial blending.
This blender comes with different features that all work to make it great for different blending functions. The blender is compact and thus takes the least of your space. It also features pre-programmed buttons making it easy to operate.
The other features that make Breville BBL620SIL Countertop Blender the best for its blending include speed settings, LCD display, assist lid, and adaptability.
Oster Simple Speed Blender
Oster Simple Speed Blender is a powerful compact blender that comes with 700-watt power and 10-speeds making it a versatile blender for making different blends. It is a reliable blender that is also affordable and the best for home or restaurants. It is a good choice as well for commercial blending.
Performance and Efficiency
This blender is the best for soups, smoothies, dips, and sauces due to its power and efficient cutting stainless-steel blades that are useful for chopping and grinding. Therefore, if you need an efficient and affordable blender, then you can consider Oster Simple Speed Blender brand.
The other features worth mentioning with Oster Simple Speed Blender include the pulse feature, 6-cup blending jar, stainless-steel crush blades, and BPA-free parts. Therefore, this blender is just efficient and a great one for every kitchen.
Epica Personal Blender
This is the best blender for smoothies and works efficiently and powerfully to deliver high-quality blend. Epica Personal Blender comes with 300-watt blending power and high-quality blades for efficient blending. This is, therefore, the best appliance that blends directly inside the bottle.
Efficiency and Performance
This blender features a powerful motor and with 4 stainless-steel blades making it useful for its blending functions. Therefore, you can use Epica Personal Blender to make your purees, cocktails, sauces, and dips among others.
Epica Personal Blender comes with so many features making it a great blender for Shakeology. It is leak-proof, dishwasher safe, and BPA-free hence a good blender for healthy drinks. It also comes with 20-ounce on the go bottle making it portable.
Magic Bullet Small Blender
Magic Bullet Small Blender as the name suggests is a small but efficient blender that is one of the most reviewed and rated highly on the market. This is based on performance and reliability that has been tested and proven by the majority of its users.
Power and Performance
Magic Bullet Small Blender is a great option when it comes to performance. It features a 250-watt powerbase with high-torque and that gives it the effortless blending capacity. This makes it good for making your smoothies, protein shakes, and more.
Mentioning of other features, Magic Bullet Small Blender comes with excellent blades that makes it perfect for blending, mixing, chopping, grinding, and whipping among other functions.
This blender is also easy to use and comes with blender cups and recipe books. Therefore, when you have Magic Bullet Small Blender, you have everything that you need.
BLACK+DECKER BL1220SG Blender
If you want to prepare your smoothies or crush hard ingredients into a perfect blend, then BLACK+DECKER BL1220SG Blender is the choice that does the job. It comes with 700-watts of power and is efficient and powerful for blending performance.
Speeds and Efficiency
This blender comes with 4 speeds and with the capacity to grind the tough ingredients into a perfect smooth blend. That makes it good for a variety of blending functions for home.
BLACK+DECKER BL1220SG Blender features 4-tip blades of stainless-steel material that are designed to work efficiently with the jar shape hence faster blending. Therefore, this blander is efficient and delivers perfect smooth results on time.
Do You Need Shakeology Blender?
Shakeology is a kind of superfood that comes in a small packet and full of healthy nutrients that are essential for our bodies. Some of the benefits of Shakeology is that it boosts energy, helps in digestion of food, and also reduces food cravings hence good for people who want to lose some weight as well.
Basically, Shakeology contains minerals, vitamins, enzymes, antioxidants, and proteins, and fibers just to mention some few.
You may or may not need to have a blender for the purposes of making your Shakeology shake. However, a blender can simplify and make your work easier than you can imagine. Although you can make your shake without a blender, it would be faster to do it with a blender.
A blender also delivers excellent and even a blend of your shake hence a good option compared to shakes made without a blender.
Doing it by hand is possible but time consuming. Therefore, a blender comes handy when making your Shakeology shake.
How to Make Shakeology Shake?
If you want to make Shakeology at home, then you need to have a procedure or recipe on how to go about all the steps.
Making your shake at home gives you the freedom to control your taste and the type and quality of ingredients that you want to add. Of course, it is easy to make and you just need to have some few ingredients.
Of course, flavors may differ depending on the ingredients. In our case, we may choose to include fruits, herbs, and vegetables.
The first step is to choose the flavor that you want. If you are a novice and trying it for the first time, it would be recommendable to use ingredients that you are sure of their flavors. You may later try other flavors but you need to make the best shake that you will enjoy.
Get a blender
As we mentioned before, you can prepare your shake without a blender but the best idea is to have a blender for better results. A blender is a sure thing that can make your shake have a better taste.
Get a recipe
For the flavor that you have chosen, get the recipe that can work with that flavor for the best shake results. This is important especially if you are doing it for the first time.
Use some liquid
You will be guided on where to use your liquid. You may use water but milk is a better idea. For different flavors, you can have different types of milk including coconut milk, almond milk, or dairy milk.
Blend your shake
If you have matched your flavor and the liquid that you are going to use, plus other ingredients, put them in a blender and turn on your blender. Let your blender do the work until you achieve your fine and even texture shake.
How to Choose the Best Shakeology Blender?
After you have considered the features of each blender, you can now major into picking a choice that would serve your needs and at your budget. It is time to make a decision and you need to do the following:
Check Consumer Reviews
The feedback that you get from users would reflect what the blender is capable of doing, and the demerits on the negative. Going through what other users say regarding the product would save you a lot of time and money.
In this case, we have compared and the blender that got so much positive feedback and highest ratings is the Magic Bullet blender, followed by Ninja Professional Blender. These two are the great choices based on reviews by other users.
Some of the affordable blenders in this case that you can buy without strain include Epica Personal Blender, BLACK+DECKER BL1220SG, and Chefman Personal Kitchen Blender. They are all good for budget and efficient in performance.
Best for Commercial
Most of the blenders in this review are for personal and home use. If you need a commercial or heavy-duty one, then you may consider Blendtec Original Classic Blender or Breville BBL620SIL Countertop Blender.
With any of the protein shake blenders above, you can make your Shakeology shake without struggle. We have selected the best options based on different features to give you a great variety of options to find a perfect matching blender that can work best for your shake. Therefore, don’t be hesitant to try out your preferred blender.
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