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Red Hat Bugzilla – Bug 140438
Last modified: 2015-01-04 17:12:55 EST
Description of problem:
Fedora Core 3 does not provide kernel source code as an RPM (such as
"kernel-source-2.6.9-1.667.i386.rpm"). This doesn't immediately
cripple the distribution, but will be a real problem for anybody who
needs to compile new modules!
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
Examine existing RPMs in Fedora Core 3 at
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Go to site!
There is no kernel-source*.rpm file.
There should be such a file.
please read the FC3 release notes.
Future people asking about this should find this advice on bugzilla,
and thus not have to ask again (I checked for any mention of this on
bugzilla before asking...)
At the risk of speaking out of turn, I'd like to propose adding a couple of "Provides:" to the
kernel RPM spec so that installing the kernel gets you kernel-source and kernel-
sourcecode, in name if not in fact.
The benefit to doing this is that any packages that depend on kernel-source* (third-party
RPMs and the like) will still install and work properly without needing to be forced, and
people will stop bugging you for packages that you no longer intend to provide.
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A. DE SAINT-EXUPERY – Il Piccolo Principe
A. DE SAINT-EXUPERY
Il Piccolo Principe
This strange and lovely parable, written as much for adults as for children, and beautifully illustrated by the author, has become a classic of our time.
The narrator, an air pilot, tells how, having made a forced landing in the Sahara Desert, he meets the little prince. The wise and enchanting stories the prince tells about the planet where he lives with three volcanoes and a haught flower, about the other planets and their rulers, and about his fight with the bad seeds, make him an entrancing, unforgettable character.
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The decision to research and write this study was inspired first by the authors' recognition that tobacco taxes — and their unintended consequences — have spiraled upward in recent years. Federal and state lawmakers seem likely to propose even higher tobacco taxes in the months and years to come, and a professional evaluation of the past and projected effects of cigarette tax hikes seemed timely.
Our focus on taxes has meant that we have not dwelled on the risks of smoking. This does not mean we think tobacco usage is harmless for consumers. Rather, we believe our findings may help remind policymakers and the public that the debate over cigarette taxes would probably benefit from more nuance and balance.
Still, in many cases the urge to raise cigarette taxes seems to involve more than a cost-benefit analysis; it appears to be driven instead by a conviction that public policy should be used to eliminate smoking altogether. This is a moral conviction and deserves more than an accountant's ledger in response.
Smoking has been linked to serious health problems, and there is no question that heavy cigarette consumption is a risky habit. People who do not like cigarette smoking have a right to refrain from it and exclude it from their property. Yet using taxes and new laws to make citizens give up smoking in their personal lives raises important concerns about individual freedom.
Cigarette smoking is only one of many risky behaviors that people enjoy. Others include driving cars, riding horses, skydiving, overeating and casual sex. High taxes on these activities might eliminate some health risks and reduce the associated health care costs, but people do not always behave as expected. They often enjoy an activity precisely because it involves some risk. They may respond to higher costs by seeking to avoid the costs, not the activity, even when avoiding the costs is illegal. After all, that risk may become part of the attraction.
It does not take much imagination, especially after America's experiment with alcohol prohibition, to see that fighting this impulse could generate an intrusive enforcement regime and a growing disrespect for the law.[*] Intrusiveness and lawlessness would be more than just unpleasant: They could undermine people's pursuit of happiness. That pursuit may sometimes be erratic and wrongheaded, but it is part of the value and purpose of life. As U.S. Supreme Court Justice George Sutherland once said, "To give a man his life, but deny him his liberty, is to take from him all that makes his life worth living."
As a society, then, we should be careful about marking people down for harsher tax treatment because they engage in certain personal activities. When taxation moves beyond a modest revenue measure, it can become a relentless social crusade, with each unintended consequence generating new reasons for more revenue and more enforcement.
Our fellow citizens deserve better than that. No matter how much we may want a tobacco-free America, a free America is important too.
Hmura v. Police, 741 N.E. 2d 491 (Appeals Court of Massachusetts), quoting U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice George Sutherland's address 1921 address to the New York State Bar Association.
[*] The similarities between the illicit activities attending high cigarette taxes and the illicit activities attending Prohibition have probably occurred to the reader. A review of the Prohibition era in Michigan makes the similarities seem striking indeed. We provide a short synopsis of Prohibition crime and smuggling in "Appendix B: Prohibition in Michigan and the Avenue de Booze." | <urn:uuid:a6a7cfe4-557f-42bc-b239-3e21b0c0070b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.mackinac.org/10029 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571246.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811073058-20220811103058-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.968275 | 699 | 2.234375 | 2 |
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday expressed condolences on the death of Lt. Gen. J.F.R. Jacob (retd) who played a key role in the 1971 Bangaldesh Liberation War, saying “the country stands proud of his life”.
“A brave son of India, his role in the Bangladesh Liberation War as chief of staff of the Eastern command has a special place in the history of the world. The country stands proud of his life, work and service to the nation as a soldier and patriot,” Gandhi said in her message.
The 93-year-old passed away around 8.30 a.m. at the Army Hospital (Research and Referral) due to pneumonia, a hospital official said. He was admitted to the hospital on January 1.
Jacob as Major General then was the chief of staff of the Indian Army’s Eastern Command during the 1971 India-Pakistan war that led to Pakistan’s eastern wing seceding and becoming an independent Bangladesh.
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Illinois Will Stop Evaluating Cops Based on How Many Tickets They Issue
By Mitch Smith
Legislation signed Sunday by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn bans Illinois police departments from assigning ticket quotas and evaluating officers based on how many citations they issue.
Quinn, a Democrat, said the new law will allow police to use their judgment in deciding whether to ticket a driver. The law, which applies to local, county and state law enforcement, took effect immediately.
"Law enforcement officers should have discretion on when and where to issue traffic citations and not be forced to ticket motorists to satisfy a quota system," the governor said in a news release. "This new law will improve safety and working conditions for police officers and prevent motorists from facing unnecessary anxiety when they encounter a police vehicle."
The law prevents police departments from assigning an officer a specific number of citations to issue in a given period of time and also stops agencies from comparing officers based on how many tickets they write.
The measure passed both chambers of the General Assembly with overwhelming majorities, earning approval in the House with 106 votes in favor and nine against. Only one senator voted against the measure, with 57 voting for its passage.
State Rep. Jay Hoffman sponsored the bill in the House and, in Quinn's news release, touted the law as a way to better deploy officers and improve relations between police and the public.
"Arbitrary quotas on the number of tickets that have to be issued by police officers undermines the public trust in the police departments' priorities," said Hoffman, a Democrat from suburban St. Louis. "By eliminating these quotas, we can restore that trust and ensure that police officers are free to do their job protecting the public."
(c)2014 the Chicago Tribune
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Quiet Man Touring Adventures in Western Ireland
"The Quiet Man" Visit to Counties Galway and Mayo:
During ten weeks in the summer of 1951 Hollywood descended on the old-world Irish village of Cong to film a movie (the village had its first electric power installed that year). John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara and other Hollywood stars were trundled down narrow Irish roads while townsfolk looked on in curiosity. The Quiet Man film project must have been underwritten by a higher power because miraculously there was not a drop of rain that Irish summer to spoil the shooting schedule.
If you don't already know, and if you care a bottle cap about 1950s-era John Wayne films, "The Quiet Man," is based on Maurice Walsh’s short story, “Green Rushes.” It is set in rural Ireland of the 1930s. According to Robert Osborne of American Movie Classics, the film was the only movie produced by Republic Studios (mostly known for westerns) that was ever nominated for the academy award for best picture. Here's a synopsis: a prizefighter from Pittsburgh (played by John Wayne) killed a man in the ring so he retreats to the land of his roots and seeks out a quiet existence in his old family homestead, a thatched, whitewashed cottage called "White O’ Morn" outside of a fictitious town called Innisfree.
The famous director, John Ford, claimed he was born Sean Aloysius O'Fearna in a postage-stamp-sized coastal town west of Galway City. I read that this family history has been disputed, or even disproved. John Ford was able to bargain the use of Ashford Castle in Cong to house the actors and crew for the movie. The movie was filmed in technicolor on locations all over Counties Galway and Mayo. Scenes were shot in view of the low hills called “The Twelve Pins” and as far away as the seaside of Clew Bay. The movie towns of Innisfree and Castletown were invented from scenes shot in real life Cong. John Ford took home the best director Oscar for 1952 (it also won best color cinematography - here are all the 1952 Oscar nominees and winners).
Ford bought the rights to "The Green Rushes" as early as 1937 (he spent $10 for the rights), but couldn't get backing for a venture that required expensive technicolor and on-location shooting in Ireland. Even with Wayne, O'Hara and Barry Fitzgerald committed to do the film, Ford couldn't secure a backer. Republic agreed to finance the film if Ford and his leading actors for the project would first shoot a black-and-white western, the profits from which were expected to offset any loss from the Quiet Man project. In fact, both films, the western "Rio Grande" and the Quiet Man, were profitable for Republic.
What's in Ireland Left from the Movie?
Besides some small tourist attractions there are not many obvious landmarks remaining from “The Quiet Man." Several shops in Galway City have photographs depicting the actors being outfitted in country tweeds to play their roles. Galway City is the local county seat, with a colorful main street lined with pubs and stores. The salty smell of the bay infects lunchtime appetites and drives travelers to the oyster and seafood restaurants along the pier and the High Street. Galway is a big town in this part of the world, and the motion of its traffic seems to be in a curious balance with an overriding Irish languor in the atmosphere.
To the north of Galway City, on the other side of Loch Corrib, the village of Cong is small and contented. Cong is perhaps more self conscious that it was in the days before it was chosen by Hollywood to represent a postcard image of rural Ireland. Cong has two major intersecting streets that conform to the path of the trout stream that gives the village its name. This glass-clear stream runs along the south edge of the village and the main street rolls down a hill to the stone cross that serves as the central roundabout. Many of the local business run on the lingering fumes of the Quiet Man movie. Reminiscence of 1951 is almost a cottage industry amongst the Cong townsfolk.
Some of the Cong villagers have written accounts of the filming, many of which are still found in Cong shops. If you want to find old filming landmarks you need some local guidance. It's useful to buy a copy of "The Complete Tour Guide to The Quiet Man Locations" written under government permit by Lisa Collins, an enterprising young Cong woman who apparently operated Quiet Man tours for years. This pamphlet-sized publication is widely available at local tourist shops in Cong. Paddy Rock, a local tourguide and festival organizer who dropped me an e-mail after spotting this page, reports that he charges 150 euros per day per couple for personalized Quiet Man tours. I've not met Paddy in person, nor taken his tour, but he takes an earnest delight in the movie, as well some other local peculiarities, like his involvement in the quest to find County Mayo's heaviest person (here's a link to Paddy's enthusiastic Quiet Man Movie Club website).
Tracking down the movie landmarks takes you conveniently over some of the most scenic countryside in the region. The Castletown train station depicted in the film is virtually intact, but it is in fact 20 miles away from Cong in the real life town of Ballyglunin. Similarly, Leam Bridge exists just outside of Oughterard in a condition almost identical to 1951 (here are some nice images from the region). This is the bridge where Sean Thornton dreams of his youth in the opening scenes of the movie and hears his dead mother’s voice describing White O’Morn cottage. The beach where John Ford filmed horseracing scenes is in the costal town of Renvyle in view of Lettergesh Post Office.
Within the town of Cong there is the richest assortment of movie landmarks. Ashford Castle, where the crew and actors lived during filming, is just south of town. Nowadays it is a luxury castle hotel with crenellated towers and a moat. Ashford Castle has only a small role in the actual movie. It is shown as a backdrop to the opening credits. However, the surrounding golf course was used in several scenes, including the climactic sequence when John Wayne drags his movie wife back from the Castletown train station to return her to her family. The fairways are strewn with sheep manure and I doubt Maureen O'Hara was able to rescue her movie costume from that day of filming.
The most obvious movie feature remaining in town is Cohan's Bar, depicted in several scenes. Actually, Cohan’s Bar is a shop, not a bar. A sign reading “Cohan’s Bar” was put on the exterior of the shop for filming and it is still in place (the interior scenes of the bar were shot on a Hollywood sound stage). The location is much the same as it was at the time of filming. In the center of the intersection in front of Cohan’s Bar is a stone cross and roundabout that is depicted in several shots.
Of course, the big tourist draw from the filming of the movie is the actual cottage, White O’Morn, which is the centerpiece for the movie plot. There is a reproduction of the cottage in nearby Maam Cross that is open to tourists. With a bit of research, and a bit of mucky, off-road snooping around, one can find the original cottage near Maam Bridge along the Failmore River. The cottage is next to a single-family house that was built since the filming of the movie, but the house has since been abandoned. The original White O’Morn cottage is in a state of ruin. All that remains on this tufted patch of earth is shaped pile of housing stones. The thatch appears to have gone first, after which water seeped into the 18-inch-thick stone walls and washed out the mortar, peeling off the whitewash as the breakdown progressed season by season. During a visit in July of 2001 there was rumblings that the original cottage would be restored and made into some kind of tourist attraction. However, as recently as June 2003 it was still found crumbling to the ground with no evidence of any construction project. The word is that a Californian has owned the property for 22 years and remains unmoved by requests to sell so the cottage can be restored.
One aspect of the cottage remains definitely in place – the stone bridge over the Failmore River. Early in the movie the Barry Fitzgerald character brings John Wayne to White O’Morn on a blustery night. As they approach the cottage they cross a bridge with waist-high concrete railings. On a run down patch of land with an abandoned house and a ruined cottage, the concrete bridge stands out to the careful observer as an unmistakable landmark from the movie. The stepping stones used by Maureen O’Hara as a romantic alternative to the bridge are now long out of place. All of the principal actors from the movie have now left us, except for Maureen O'Hara, who continues to summer in Ireland and attend festivals there, I am advised by June Beck, manager of the official Maureen O'Hara website. For fans of this sentimental movie the spirited theme will always be playing in the background of the imagination.
From the United States the most convenient destination airport is Shannon (SNN) located 15 miles east of Ennis, Ireland. Aer Lingus (800-223-6537) offers direct flights to Shannon through Boston and New York (JFK), while Continental (800-231-0856) flies direct to Shannon through Newark, New Jersey.
Regional train and bus service are available in western Ireland, but to scout the locations around Cong a rental car is needed. Several major rental companies, including Hertz, operate out of Shannon Airport with weekly rates from $300. Advance reservations are advised. When renting out of Shannon consider that the great majority of cars in the local fleet will be right hand drive with manual transmission. Before requesting a mid-size or full-size car, consider that smaller cars enjoy certain advantages on the narrow country roads. Finally, many credit cards that offer collision damage protection for car rental in other places of the world exclude coverage in Ireland. Check your insurance provisions and bear in mind American drivers are prone to hedge scrapes and other small vehicular abrasions while driving rented Irish cars.
Ashford Castle, Cong, County Mayo, Ireland, tel. 353-92-46003, fax 353-92-46260 (see www.ashford.ie). Rooms in summer season from approximately $230 per night and in low season from $170 per night.
Galway City is good base camp for your search of the Cong area. If you are staying in Galway City consider relying on the excellent hospitality of Dee and Mark Keogh who run the orderly, fashionable and conspicuously clean Norman Villa, 86 Lower Salthill Road, Galway, Ireland, 353-91-521131 (email@example.com). Rooms starting at approximately $55 per person per night.
Nine miles north of Galway City in the direction of Cong is Cregg Castle, a casual, family-operated castle hotel that is not so grand or pricey as Ashford Castle. The property dates from 1648 and there are informal musical performances in the Great Hall where guests are invited to joint in. Cregg Castle, Corandulla, County Galway, Ireland, 353-91-791434 (see www.indigo.ie/~creggcas). Rooms starting at approximately $45 per person per night.
To find the ruins of White O’Morn cottage take R345 east from Cong to the Maam Bridge and the intersection with R336. Take R336 south toward Maam Cross. Watch for the first small bridge that crosses the Failmore River – a hundred yards on your right is a small turnoff and a gate. Follow the mud drive on foot for 30 yards toward the cottage.
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The rise of industrialization and the concentration of wealth among successful entrepreneurs led to a rise in Populism, an agrarian political movement that advocated taxing the wealthy at a higher rate. The movement successfully pushed for the passage of the IncomeTax Act of 1894, which included a tax on inheritance and gifts. However, for reasons unrelated to the death tax, the Supreme Court ruled this act unconstitutional.
The Populist movement won a consolation prize a few years later with the passage of the War Revenue Act of 1898 during the Spanish-American War. This was not an inheritance tax (on those who received the inheritance) but an estate tax like what the federal government uses today.
It exempted estates under $10,000 and those left to a spouse. The exact rate of the tax would depend on both the size of the estate and the relationship to the deceased. In 1901, Congress added exemptions for certain charitable gifts. Shortly after the war ended, Congress repealed the tax.
In the years that followed, a growing distaste for inherited wealth gave momentum to the idea of a permanent death tax. Its most powerful proponent was President Theodore Roosevelt, who during a 1906 speech to Congress said:
ur national legislators should enact a law providing for a graduated inheritance tax ... the prime object should be to put a constantly increasing burden on the inheritance of those swollen fortunes, which it is certainly of no benefit to this country to perpetuate. There can be no question of the ethical propriety of the Government thus determining the conditions upon which any gift or inheritance should be received.
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Over 250 Low Fat and Healthy Recipes.
A substantial and comprehensive colour illustrated guide to Indian Vegetarian cooking. The recipes, both traditional and modern, have been specially modified to be super low in fat.
India has a great tradition of vegetarian cooking so there is no shortage of delicious meat-free dishes. This cookbook contains over 250 low-fat Indian recipes and a 16-page colour section.
Mridula's extensive range of recipes includes recognised Indian favourites as well as innovative new Indian cuisine. With recipes to fit every occasions and mood there's something for everyone in this excellent cookbook.
- Appetisers, soups and salads
- Dipping sauces, marinades and dressings
- 'The Rice Bowl' - a fantastic range of ways to cook rice and turn rice into a meal in its own right
- 'The Bread Basket' - traditional Indian breads including ultra low-fat flat-breads
- Vegetables - main courses and side dishes
- Dishes for celebrations, parties and festivals
- Traditional desserts plus stacks of ideas for luscious fresh fruits
- Publication Date:
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Westminster in Oconee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Westminster Confederate Monument
Erected 1980 by Robert A. Thompson Chapter, U.D.C.
Marker series. This marker is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy marker series.
Location. 34° 40.167′ N, 83° 6.068′ W. Marker is in Westminster, South Carolina, in Oconee County. Marker is at the intersection of Toccoa Highway (U.S. 123) and Walhalla Road (State Highway 183), on the right when traveling east on Toccoa Highway. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Westminster SC 29693, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Westminster First Baptist Church World War I Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Westminster World War I Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Westminster Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away); Retreat Rosenwald School (approx. 2.9 miles away); Colonel Benjamin Cleveland Monument (approx. 6.6 miles away); Colonel R.T. Jaynes (approx. 6.8 miles away); Gen. John A. Wagener Oconee Heritage Center (approx. 6.8 miles away); Patriot's Hall: Oconee Veterans Museum (approx. 6.8 miles away); The English School (approx. 6.9 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Westminster.
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Clessie Cummins never stopped thinking about how he could make things work better. From the moment he built his first car as a teenager to working on a concept engine in the workshop at his California home in his 70s, Cummins (1888-1968) pursued innovation with a passion few could match.
“Almost all of Dad’s unique and creative ideas were to solve problems that continually arose,” said Lyle Cummins, Clessie’s son. “Thus, his life was one of innovating through adversity.”
Lyle grew up watching his father at the height of his career, in what some describe as the golden age of American inventors. Clessie Cummins would sometimes swap stories with Henry Ford, who liked to keep tabs on what his younger colleague was doing.
Today, Lyle Cummins is working with the Company that bears his father’s name to preserve Cummins history. The Company has established an archive in the vault of the former bank building it recently acquired in Columbus, Ind., USA.
The archive will hold pictures, documents and other artifacts, much of it involving the founding of the Company in 1919 and the partnership between Columbus businessman W.G. Irwin and Clessie Cummins, the driver Irwin hired in 1908.
Lyle Cummins said his father’s formal education ended in the 8th grade after his family moved to Columbus. Clessie told family members he left school because he was tired of knowing more than his teachers.
Clessie’s father was in the barrel-making business and the family moved around a lot. One of the constants in Clessie’s life, however, was his fascination with all things mechanical. He loved finding ways to make rural life easier.
With Irwin’s financial backing, Clessie continued innovating, holding many patents himself. But Clessie Cummins was also a promotional genius, demonstrating the power and reliability of his diesel engines by barnstorming around the country in diesel-powered trucks and buses.
Lyle Cummins and his father were particularly close because they worked together. Clessie Cummins moved to California in 1945 after leaving the Company. At the same time, an influx of military veterans led to a shortage of housing at Stanford University in nearby Palo Alto so Lyle decided to live at home while he pursued an engineering degree.
As a result, father and son worked together on cars and other projects while Lyle was in school and joined forces professionally after Lyle returned several years later for a graduate mechanical engineering degree.
They developed the “Jake Brake,” which preserves traditional brakes by converting an engine into a power absorbing air compressor to slow trucks down during long descents. Lyle Cummins would go on to become an outstanding engineer and an accomplished author and historian.
Dr. John Wall, who served as Cummins' Vice President and Chief Technical Officer from 2000 to 2015, said he’s delighted the Company is working with Lyle Cummins to preserve Company history. He said generations of Cummins engineers will be inspired by Clessie’s story.
“When we talk about ‘Innovation You Can Depend On,’ that’s what Clessie was doing,” Wall said, referring to Cummins’ motto. “And that’s what we need to be doing moving forward, to keep a dynamic innovation and development process alive inside the Company and to deliver real value to our customers.” | <urn:uuid:426b6541-0f2f-4f58-b292-96007b5ef1c6> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.cummins.com/about-us/innovation/problem-solving | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281574.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00021-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.984128 | 734 | 2.46875 | 2 |
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By Sarah Rainsford
BBC News, Catalonia
On the outskirts of Barcelona, a group of boys trains every week to join one of Spain's most celebrated professions.
Opponents argue bullfighting has no history in Catalonia
For three hours the would-be matadors twist and turn on a strip of land, waving bright pink and red capes before them. Their moves are smooth and graceful, like dancers.
But the trainee toreros fear the days of bullfighting in Barcelona could be numbered.
The corrida, or bullfight, has long been a part of Spanish life. But the Catalan parliament in Barcelona will in the next few months consider a proposal to ban it, becoming the first mainland region in of Spain to do so.
Parliament voted to hold the debate after campaigners gathered 180,000 signatures of support for a petition calling on deputies to include the bull in existing animal protection legislation.
The petition recommends compensation for those currently working in the industry, including breeders of the bulls.
"Bullfighting is about animal rights, it's about cruelty and about a bloody entertainment," says Eric Gallego, from the group known as Prou.
"We think that we must stop this cruelty because we don't want to be a barbaric society inside Europe."
The Spanish season is over, and the only remaining bullring in Barcelona has been taken over temporarily by a circus.
But campaigners have filmed several fights inside which document the bloody struggle as a lurching bull is taunted, stabbed and, finally, killed. The triumphant matador then strides around the ring in his sequined suit, soaking up the applause.
Alejandro Debe says the bull faces a dignified death
Bullfighting is still hugely popular in other parts of Spain, but the video from Barcelona reveals that the vast majority of seats are empty. Many of the few hundred spectators are tourists.
Aficionados complain high-priced tickets and talk of cruelty have already driven many people away.
But not everyone in Barcelona wants a total ban on bullfighting.
"Bullfighting is a Spanish fiesta," explains one woman outside the imposing city bullring, one of the oldest in the country.
"It's a very old tradition which should continue. I'm not a fan, I've never been, but I respect it."
"Bullfighting is an old tradition that's known all over the world," a man says.
"But I don't like the fact an animal is killed for it. There could be another solution, not a total ban. I think they could have the show without the actual killing."
Back on the city outskirts, bullfight correspondent Paco March watches the would-be matadors practise their moves for that show.
One boy goads and sidesteps as another plays the imaginary bull, pushing an adapted bicycle with horns strapped to the handlebars.
Campaigners say empty seats show the corrida is losing popularity
Mr March is convinced that Catalonia's matadors are the victims of nationalist politics that have portrayed bullfighting as a right-wing Spanish tradition imposed on the region and heavily promoted here by General Francisco Franco during his dictatorship.
The columnist for La Vanguardia, Catalonia's biggest newspaper, blames "30 years of persecution" of bullfighting since the advent of democracy, for the closure of the two other Barcelona bullrings.
And he is not swayed by the animal rights argument.
"The bullfight is a portrayal of life as it is, from life to death," he argues. "All the activists see the blood, they don't see the art. The fight is the struggle between man and beast, transformed into art."
Campaigners retort that the struggle in the bullring is by no means equal.
"If the matador started the fight with a fresh bull, they know he would probably die in the struggle," says Eric Gallego, pointing out that the animal is weakened by other fighters before the matador enters the ring.
For the trainee toreros, though, bullfighting is a glamorous and alluring profession, and they have no qualms about their choice.
"The bull lives in the best possible conditions for four years," Alejandro Debe points out. "And if it dies in the ring, it is the dignified death of an animal that has been able to fight for its life."
"I like the matador's bravery," says Miguel, a 10-year-old who comes every week, hoping to follow in his matador uncle's footsteps. "I like it when you receive the bull into the ring."
The boys dream of receiving their first real bull on home ground, at the Monumental Plaza in Barcelona.
Even if the practice is banned in Catalonia, they could make their debut elsewhere in Spain, where the tradition and the bullfighting lobby are still strong.
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This blog is a space for me to share my struggle, the struggle to be a good Jew and a good person. It is virtually never about politics and always about faith. The root meaning of "Jihad" is to "struggle" to strive against ones own negativity in the pursuit of spiritual mastery and submission to the One true G-d, Hashem, Allah (swt).
The following video explains the choice of name. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP1x6TtYjmE
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Shavuot - Teacher Torah
The festival of Shavuot is the celebration of the “giving” of the Torah at Mt. Sinai. As many commentators have pointed out there is no giving without the ability to receive and so Shavuot is also the celebration of the “receiving” of the Torah. The word Torah itself comes from “horah” which means, “to teach.” As educators, we can understand Shavuot as a holiday about the giving and receiving of knowledge, a celebration of the process of teaching.
Like teaching, Shavuot does not just happen. Before Shavuot we undergo the training period of the Omer, a period of 49 days which we are to dedicate to self-reflection and refinement of our character. At Mt. Sinai there were also three days of intensive preparation just before the big event. The Jewish people bathed, separated themselves from family life and turned inward. In other words, education doesn’t just happen. We don’t just hand over the big lesson, the students need to be prepared and built up over time to receive what it is that we have to give. As in the process of the Omer, that building-up has as much to do with their character and their spirit, as it has to do with their intellects.
No matter how great the lesson there has to be a prepared student to receive it. Sinai was the ultimate multi-media presentation. It was a sound and light show complete with lasers and trippy synaesthetic experiences (seeing sounds etc.). The Talmud tells us that it was simulcasted in 70 languages. There was great classroom discipline. (A mountain held over your head gives a whole new meaning to the word “suspension”) It was the most exciting lesson plan of all time. Yet, the beauty of that presentation would have been lost without the preparation. The take-home lesson for educators is simple enough. Our job is not just to give to our students but also to help create the vessel which can receive.
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Common antidepressants linked with higher risk of dementia, suggested Study
New York : If you are used to taking commonly prescribed antidepressants, think twice. According to a study, you may be at high risk of developing dementia, even 20 years before the actual diagnosis, a study has warned. The researchers found greater incidence of dementia among patients prescribed anticholinergic antidepressants, anticholinergic bladder medications as well as anticholinergic Parkinson's disease medications than among older adults who were not prescribed these drugs.
"Anticholinergics, medications that block acetylcholine, a nervous system neurotransmitter, have previously been implicated as a potential cause of cognitive impairment," said Noll Campbell, assistant professor at the Purdue University in Indiana. However, the researchers are yet not aware of "exactly how anticholinergics might cause dementia", the researchers said.
For the study, published in the journal BMJ, an international team from the US, UK and Ireland analysed more than 27 million prescriptions as recorded in the medical records of 40,770 patients over age 65 diagnosed with dementia compared to the records of 283,933 older adults without dementia.
"The findings make it clear that clinicians need to carefully consider the anticholinergic burden of their patients and weigh other options," said Malaz Boustani, from the US-based Regenstrief Institute.
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Stopping bird trapping
Good progress is being made to stop bird trapping on the spoon-billed sandpipers’ non-breeding grounds. Bird trappers sign agreements to cease hunting, in return for small grants to buy fishing equipment. The East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership Spoon-billed Sandpiper Task Force estimates that as many as 80-90% of hunters in the Bay of Martaban, Myanmar (the most important wintering site in the world for spoon-billed sandpiper) have now signed an agreement to stop hunting and surrendered their trapping equipment.
But even if everything goes well and winter mortality is halved every five years from 2011, population modelling shows that the population will still be extremely small and highly vulnerable to extinction for more than a decade. Without spoon-billed sandpipers in captivity, there would be no safety net against extinction in the wild.
The conservation breeding programme is needed to boost the wild population with captive-reared juvenile birds while we tackle the threats is faces. And, if the worst happens and the wild population is lost, birds reared in captivity can be used to reintroduce the species to the wild.
Before the conservation breeding programme was started, the project team used population modelling to assess the effect of taking eggs on the wild population. Using the estimated population size and information available on adult survival, productivity and recruitment the models indicated that any effect would be negligible.
A captive flock is now established in specially-designed biosecure aviaries in Slimbridge, Gloucestershire. Through breeding, the size of the flock will be built up to the point where some eggs can be transported to the Russian Far East, to be hatched, reared and released on the breeding grounds.
The second element of conservation breeding is ‘headstarting’, in which specialists take eggs from incubating birds into captivity and raise the chicks by hand to fledging age in the Russian Far East, before release back into the wild.
In the wild, of every 20 eggs laid, just three chicks survive to adulthood. Our headstarting programme increases this likelihood by five times. Their chance of survival leaps from a mere 15% to 85%.
Headstarting has major strategic benefits:
1. Currently, very few fledglings survive to return to the breeding grounds two years later. Hunting in Myanmar and Bangladesh is thought to be a major factor in this. Already measures to reduce hunting are showing significant progress and within two years we could start to see more birds surviving to return to breed. If numbers at this stage have been boosted by headstarting, the population will stabilise and recover more quickly.
2. By rearing birds in captivity, we have the chance to attach leg-flags. Like rings, these give us the chance to track them through their flyway and detect when the number of birds returning to the breeding grounds starts to increase. This will help us assess and adjust our conservation strategies.
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David Herbert Lawrence (September 11, 1885 – March 2, 1930) was an English author who based much of his work off of his family life. Some of Lawrence’s books were banned in England due to the sexual content they contained. Despite the controversial nature of his works, few can deny Lawrence was a very talented writer. Some of Lawrence’s best known works are Sons and Lovers, Women in Love, and Lady Chatterley’s Lover.
This edition of Lawrence’s Women in Love is specially formatted with a Table of Contents.
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They don't believe in anything they have known, but they want to find something that they don't know to believe in — a phrase which sounds utterly nonsensical and as if I could have lifted it directly out of the novel.Jun 16 2006 | Read Full Review of Women in Love
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Monroe County Fire Rescue Chief Steven Hudson completed the professional designation of “Chief Fire Officer” (CFO) through the Commission on Professional Credentialing. As a result, Hudson becomes one of only 1,755 CFOs worldwide.
“This has been a long process,” said Hudson. “Achieving this designation signifies my career commitment to fire and emergency services and Monroe County.”
The peer-reviewed program is voluntary and designed to recognize individuals who demonstrate excellence in seven areas: experience, education, professional development, professional contributions, association membership, community involvement, and technical competence. In addition, applicants identify a future professional development plan.
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners welcomed three new Firefighter/EMTs to Monroe County Fire Rescue at today’s regularly scheduled meeting. Family and friends joined the commissioners and fire rescue staff at a badge pinning and oath presentation.
“The hard work they put in makes my job easier,” said Monroe County Training Battalion Chief Charlie Mather. He said to the new hires, “The challenges placed before you to get into fire service were small; never lose sight of the passion you had to get here nor let go of the compassion and empathy you need for the lives you will impact.”
The three new hires include:
Preparation is everything, and this week a team of emergency responders conducted a drill to ensure the best response if a hurricane threatens. Key West Fire and Rescue, Monroe County Fire and Rescue, the Lower Keys Medical Center, and the U.S. Air Force Air National Guard all participated.
If Monroe County calls for a mandatory evacuation, hospital patients must be flown out to other hospitals. During the drill, volunteers posing at patients were transported from the hospital to the tarmac at the Naval Air Station Key West where they were boarded on a transport plane.
“Teamwork and practice mean that we’re ready should a storm come our way,” said Key West Emergency Manager Capt. Gregory Barroso. “We need to be sure we coordinate ambulance and air service to keep the patients safe under a threat of a hurricane.”
The last mandatory evacuation order in the Keys was in 2017 for Hurricane Irma. But there are no guarantees, said Capt. Barroso. In 2004 there were four calls for a mandatory evacuation, and three the following year.
While emergency managers are practicing, the community is reminded to do the same. Be sure your hurricane plan is in place in case we have more than a drill this hurricane season.
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This Sunday (July 16) a wild brushfire swept through the Canaan neighborhood in the northern city of Tzfat, fueled by exceptionally hot, dry weather. Hundreds of individuals and families were evacuated from their homes, some of which sustained irreparable damage and will need to be entirely rebuilt.
Federation's overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel responded swiftly and immediately. In coordination with the municipality of Tzfat, temporary housing has been made available for evacuees in a local Jewish Agency absorption center.
Federations are also helping to provide financial support to the affected families. In November 2016, Federation partnered with the Jewish Agency and others to establish The Israel Fires Emergency Fund (based on the model of The Jewish Agency’s Fund for the Victims of Terror), which supported the victims of the fires that ravaged homes and land across several areas of Israel at that time. Within days, The Jewish Agency activated its emergency protocol and began distributing grants to individuals and families affected by the fires. These emergency grants were provided to 627 households, which enabled victims to immediately purchase food, clothing, and other basic necessities.
JFNA has utilized a small amount of the balance to provide relief to 14 households ($1,000 per household), whose homes were entirely destroyed and/or deemed unlivable for the foreseeable future. This monetary grant is meant to assist these families with their immediate needs; to be able to purchase clothing, food, medicine and other basic necessities, which during these first few days can make a difference and give some hope to the vulnerable Israelis whose lives have been turned upside-down by the fire in Tzfat.
To read more about the fire in Tzfat and see a short video of The Magen David Adom ambulance service evacuating residents, click here.
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Technically speaking, a microphone is a device that changes sound energy into electrical energy and, though relatively simple, forms the basis of all voice communication, enabling sound to be transmitted and recorded by electronic means. There are four basic types of microphones in use.
The carbon microphone, the oldest and most widely used type, is familiar as the telephone transmitter. Credit for the invention of the microphone can therefore be attributed to Alexander Graham Bell as an indirect achievement of his pioneer work on the telephone. Though restricted in sound quality, the carbon microphone provides high intelligibility for accurate voice communication, can be manufactured at low cost, and is rugged in nature. It consists of a metal diaphragm placed against an insulated cup that contains loosely packed carbon granules. Sound vibrations striking the diaphragm alternately increase and decrease pressure on the granules, producing a variation in the current because of a proportional change in resistance of the mass of granules. This variation in current corresponds to variations in sound applied to the diaphragm, and the resulting alternating voltage may be amplified and used to provide the signal necessary for the desired communication.
The crystal microphone, which is widely used in public-address systems and home recording work, depends for its action on the piezoelectric effect of certain crystals, most commonly Rochelle salts. The term "piezoelectric" refers to the fact that when pressure (in this instance, sound waves) is applied to the crystal in the proper direction, a proportionately varying voltage is produced between opposite faces of the crystal. The advantages of the crystal microphone are its relatively high output voltage, good sound quality, and low cost. Crystal microphones are quite sensitive to extremes of heat and humidity, however, and they do not tolerate rough handling or severe mechanical shock.
The third basic type of microphone, which depends on magnetism for the translation of sound energy into electrical energy, includes the dynamic microphone and the velocity or ribbon microphone. The dynamic microphone closely resembles the dynamic loudspeaker, found in all radio and television receivers, in principle. In fact, a two- or three-inch dynamic speaker will make a satisfactory microphone for such limited-quality use as intercommunication systems and is frequently so employed.
The dynamic microphone consists of a number of turns of wire wound in what is called a voice coil and rigidly attached to a diaphragm. This coil is suspended between the poles of a permanent magnet. Sound causes the diaphragm to vibrate, moving the coil back and forth between the poles and producing an alternating voltage proportional to the applied sound. The velocity microphone, a high-quality device widely used in commercial broadcasting and recording, is similar in principle. A thin, corrugated metallic ribbon is suspended between the poles of a permanent magnet. When vibrated by sound, the ribbon cuts the lines of force between the poles in alternating directions, generating an alternating voltage across the length of the ribbon. Since the voltage generated by both dynamic and velocity microphones is very small, much greater amplification is necessary for practical use than in the case of carbon and crystal microphones.
The fourth general variety of microphone in use is the condenser microphone, in which a tightly stretched metal disk or diaphragm is very closely positioned to a heavy, fixed metal disk. A direct current potential is applied between the disks (which are actually the plates of the condenser) through a high resistance. Any changes in capacitance, such as are caused by applied sound energy, develop charging and discharging currents through the series resistance, generating the alternating voltage output of the microphone. Condenser microphones, particularly those of European manufacture, are among the highest-quality units available, and are almost universally used in the most exacting broadcasting and recording work.
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The hair are prone to get damaged, if you do not take proper care. It is very important to take proper care of your hair, so that hair damage is prevented. Many women face the problem of hair damage in the form of split ends.
The hair looks dry and dull due to presence of split ends. Women should make sure to take proper care of their hair, so as to prevent the formation of split ends in the hair. Going for hair trimming once in two months is a very good way to guard against split ends. However, some women do not want to get their hair trimmed every now and then to get rid of split ends. You can also get rid of split ends without cutting your hair. Let us here discuss about various ways to get healthy and shiny hair without cutting it.
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Deep conditioning the hair also helps in preventing the formation of split ends in the hair, thus making the hair soft and smooth. You should deep condition your hair once in a week to improve the health and strength of the hair, and attain damage free hair.
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KABUL (Reuters) - Militants in Afghanistan are adopting a new tactic to spread fear in the capital, Kabul, especially among the the ethnic Hazara minority, planting bombs on crowded buses that have until now largely been spared such bloodshed.
Two blasts on buses in an area dominated by Shi'ite Muslim Hazras killed at least 12 people and wounded 10 on Tuesday, raising new fears in the community and alarming security officials who say such attacks are nearly impossible to stop.
Four people were killed and four wounded in the same neighbourhood on Thursday when a bomb blew up a passenger van, police said.
"Our schools, worship sites, education centres, wedding halls have been attacked by Daesh in the past and now it's the buses," said shopkeeper Ahmad Ehsan, referring to the Islamic State militant group, which claimed responsibility for the Tuesday attacks.
"Nowhere is safe for us. We're the soft, easy targets everywhere," he said.
Hazaras have long been targeted by Sunni militant groups such as the Taliban and Islamic State.
On May 8, bombs outside a school in the same part of Kabul killed 80 people, most of them schoolgirls.
University student Sarah Nawandesh, who lives in the western part of Kabul where the bombings took place, said she now took the bus to university in "great fear".
Police issued a statement on Wednesday urging residents to be vigilant while using public transport.
A senior security official said the bombing of public transport was a worrying new threat in the city of seven million people.
"Our enemies change tactics ... this is a new threat, a new trend," said the official, who declined to be identified.
Nearly 1,800 civilians were killed or wounded in the first three months of 2021 during fighting between government forces and Taliban insurgents despite efforts to find peace, the United Nations said last month.
The United States has announced a plan to withdraw all of its troops by Sept. 11, exactly two decades since the al Qaeda attacks on the United States that led to a new round of war in Afghanistan.
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SAP BW/4HANA - A secure source of knowledge and intuitive user experience
SAP BW/4HANA manages all types of data, regardless of whether they are from SAP applications and other systems, structured or unstructured, and provides access to all models via an open SQL interface. SAP BW/4HANA features the latest in user interfaces for administrators, developers and end-users , as well as processes that are fully optimised for SAP HANA, allowing you to use vast quantities of data in real time to gain a competitive advantage.
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What is SAP BW/4HANA?
SAP BW/4HANA is a data warehouse application package designed as an on-premise warehouse variant for the SAP Business Technology Platform. With SAP BW/4HANA, all the data in the entire company can be prepared for a consistent view across all departments.
With the Business Warehouse (BW), data analysis can be accelerated by obtaining data from a data warehouse (DW). This allows large amounts of data to be processed in real time.
SAP Business Warehouse continues to be a powerful data warehouse tool for consolidating master data, and provides various flexible reporting options. With SAP HANA as the database within the BW system, a combination of DW functions and a fast in-memory database can be used to generate improvements in performance and exceptional modelling capabilities.
The HANA in-memory database is much faster than other common databases such as Oracle and SQL Server, which means that the DW works significantly faster.
How does SAP BW/4HANA work?
1. Data integration: data from a wide variety of sources can be integrated into SAP BW in many different ways.
2. Data management: simple and clear provision of all necessary data
Simplified design principles and a wide range of platform interfaces make it easy to integrate the required data and make it available for evaluation at an early stage. The traditional data warehouse layers (e.g. persistent data marts with complex transformation logics) are available as usual. For ad-hoc queries however, the data can already be taken and used from the integration layer.
This is where the powerful data modelling capabilities of SAP HANA come into play. The SAP BW automatically generates HANA views for each data model, which can be combined with each other (and with external data sources) as you see fit. Thereafter, further data modelling can be implemented with the HANA graphical interface or alternatively with standard SQL, other languages (e.g. R. Python) or SQL-based front-end tools.
All known and mature SAP BW functions for data warehouse operation (including scheduling, monitoring, delta management and authorisations) are of course still available in parallel.
3. Access to information: from all departments and for all employees
Employees in each department have access to user-friendly BI and data mining tools.mining tools to meet their information needs quickly and in a well-founded manner. information needs:
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Here's an article about how Missouri is building re-entry centers and using their sentencing commission to really look at how they are sentencing people based on a risk assessment tool.
They have reduced their prison population dramatically in the first year.
FARMINGTON — The supervision center is across a narrow road from the double
fence and looping razor wire of a state prison. Out the back door, a garden
sprouts with cantaloupe, zucchini and watermelon.
All of the center's residents are on probation or parole, and most have
violated the terms that gave them freedom. They could have been ordered behind
the razor wire, but the state is giving them a supervised second chance and in
the process reducing the state's inmate population. One thing they do is tend
"I enjoy helping the plants grow," said Michael Goesmann. "It gives me peace."
He could use it. Goesmann, 54, served 15 months for a drug offense and said
he'd been an addict for years. He was released from the prison in St. Joseph,
Mo., in March and wasn't ready for the outside world.
On Tuesday, he was one of 23 men and five women assigned to the Farmington
Community Supervision Center, which opened in January 2006 — the first of two
such centers in Missouri. The state plans to open five more in hopes of keeping
stumbling offenders away from prison's revolving door.
Such stumbles have fed a decade of explosive inmate growth that required the
state to double its number of prison beds. But thanks to alternatives,
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In the year that ended June 30, 2006, the number of people behind bars in
Missouri declined by nearly 3 percent, the largest percentage in any state.
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Illinois reported an increase of 1.7 percent.
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Keathley. At that rate, the state would have had to build a new prison every
Missouri officials point to the community supervision centers as one key factor
in the state's decline in inmates.
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Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand recently released a crypto bill seeking to change the regulatory scope for cryptocurrencies in the US. Senator Gillibrand has commented on the bill, saying that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) agree that Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) are commodities.
SEC & CFTC agree that BTC and ETH are commodities
Senators Lummis and Gillibrand discussed the contents of the recently introduced bill with the Washington Post. The two legislatures noted that there were clear factors differentiating between which digital assets are commodities and which ones are “ancillary assets.”
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Lummis said that ancillary assets were non-fungible tokens (NFTs) or crypto assets that could not be ranked as a means of payment and a store of value. On the other hand, securities are assets that fit within the criteria set by the Howey Test.
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Tokens that could be ranked as securities are those that bestow the holders with voting rights and dividend payments. They also allow the users to share in the profits and revenues, among a wide range of other things related to the business.
Gillibrand added that the bill would bestow powers to the SEC and the CFTC to regulate the cryptocurrency market. The SEC would oversee most cryptocurrencies, while the largest share of the crypto market would be regulated by the CFTC, including tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Gillibrand added that “If you’re like Bitcoin, and creating a proof of work or a proof of stake type of token, you may well be a commodity.” The two senators also said that the SEC Chair, Gary Gensler, has yet to read the bill, but both he and the CFTC Chair agree that Bitcoin and Ethereum are commodities.
However, in his previous utterances, Gensler has only classified Bitcoin as a commodity. The SEC Chair has been hesitant to clear other cryptocurrencies, including Ether as a commodity, and in 2018, during a lecture on a blockchain course, he said that ETH passed the Howey test.
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The political scene has shown differing views about Bitcoin. Most senators that support Bitcoin are Republican, including Cynthia Lummis, Pat Toomey, and Ted Cruz. On the other hand, Democrat members have shown skepticism over the crypto sector.
Senator Gillibrand, a Democrat, has argued that the progressive political divide had many factors to love about the crypto industry because it could provide democracy to the financial sector.
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Get your message across.
Printed promotional material is a great way of presenting a lot of information to a potential client or customer. They can be mailed, emailed or handed out and people will usually take a printed material and read it at their own convenience.
They come in many shapes and sizes, DL, A5 and A4 being some of the more popular sizes.
The size is usually determined by the amount of information you have.
What’s involved in producing a brochure or flier?
Brochure or flier construction involves just as much input from the client as the designer.
You are more familiar with your product or service than we are, so you need to tell us what should go into your brochure. This includes photos as well as text. We can help with photography if required but the majority of the text will have to come from you. After all it is your brochure! Of course, we will make sure the information is presented in a well designed, easy-to-read manor and even give you a hand with the writing if required.
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Christmas in NYC
Enjoy the timeless traditions of Christmas in the Big Apple! Ice skating in Central Park, viewing window displays along 5th Avenue and watching the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall are just a few reasons why we love NYC during the holidays.
Santa Comes to TownEvery year the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade ends with Santa coming to a stop in front of the department store on 6th Ave, marking the beginning of the Christmas season in the Big Apple. Come explore some of the timeless traditions of Christmas in New York City. 960 1280
Empire State BuildingAt the center of the iconic NYC skyline sits the Empire State Building. During the months of November and December, the top of the building is lit up with red and green lights to celebrate christmas. The first lighting each year coincides with the opening night for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. 960 1280
Speaking of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, don’t miss out on seeing the Rockettes’ show-stopping leg kick precision chorus line 5 days a week during the holidays at Radio City Music Hall.
Rockefeller Center Christmas TreeStarted in 1933, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has become a timeless tradition for New Yorkers and tourists alike. The tree is on average between 69 and 100 feet tall, and its lighting ceremony is accompanied with a live broadcast in early December. 960 1280
5th Avenue Holiday Window DisplaysShopping in NYC during the holidays can be a nightmare due to the tourist-packed streets. But there is definitely a redeeming quality to making the trek into the crowds: holiday window displays! Every year in mid-November, the biggest department stores in New York City create one-of-a-kind presentations of holiday-cheer in their exterior windows, usually with an original theme or throw-back to years past. (Shown here: one of Macy's Herald Square 2014 holiday window displays). 960 1280
Sledding in the CityIf weather trends stay on course for New York City, you'll want to prepare yourself for some major snow this holiday season. Take advantage of the wintery weather and join the fun at any of the dozen local parks for some sledding! Prospect Park in Brooklyn (pictured here) or Central Park in Manhattan are classic locations to enjoy some slip-sliding fun. 960 1280
Dyker Heights Holiday LightsFor a look at what happens in the boroughs during the holidays, take a trip to Dyker Heights in Brooklyn and tour their annual holiday decorations. The residents won’t label it a competition, but it’s hard not to see it that way when each new year brings bigger and brighter displays. 960 1280
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Whether your new to being a parent of a disabled kid or you’ve been parenting for a while, it can still be difficult.
So we’ve put together some key things to keep in mind. This post comes from our new product – The Parents Guide.
It’s Okay To Grieve
As a parent of a disabled kid, it is always important to remember that is okay to grieve.
You probably had some many hopes for your child that now are not possible, and it is important to recognise this and mourn that loss.
YOUR CHILD’S CONDITION IS NOT YOUR FAULT
Thinking things like, “I did something wrong
or what if I did this differently?”, is not helpful
to either you or your child. There are a million different things that can cause/affect impairment, and impairment can and does happen despite your best intentions.
THERE IS NO RIGHT WAY
Your child will do things differently. They will not do things the ‘right’ way but they will do their way. It is important to encourage, support and play.
IMPAIRMENT IDENTITY IS IMPORTANT
Having an impairment related identity can be crucial to reducing loneliness and isolation, understanding their condition and overcoming barriers. By smartly using online support and looking around locally, your child can own their own condition.
BREAK THINGS DOWN TO SMALLER STEPS
Having a disability is one big problem solving exercise. However, some problems can seem so BIG that there is no obvious solution. For these big problems, you need to work together with your child and break things down and to their fundamentals. Things like travelling can seem impossible but if you plan it properly, it can be easier than you think.
THE DIFFERENCE CAN BE SUPPORT, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Proper solutions to problems are often a mix of different things such as knowledge (knowing your rights), products (little things that can help) and proper planning.
Check our page for parents here.
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India’s central bank hikes cash reserve ratio by 25 basis pointsJuly 29th, 2008 - 2:01 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) India’s central bank Tuesday hiked the minimum cash commercial banks have to retain against their deposits by 25 basis points even as it said the inflation rate will start falling from the fourth quarter of this fiscal. The hike in cash reserve ratio (CRR) was announced during the quarterly review of the monetary policy for the current fiscal conducted by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Y.V. Reddy.
The repo rate - or the interest charges for lending to commercial banks - was also hiked by 50 basis points. The CRR and repo rate now stand at 9 percent each, the RBI said in a statement.
“In view of the evolving environment of heightened uncertainty in global markets and the dangers of potential spillovers to domestic markets, liquidity management will continue to receive priority in the hierarchy of policy objectives over the period ahead.”
India’s annual rate of inflation based on wholesale prices currently stands at 11.89 percent.
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French industrial designer Patrick Norguet has designed a new reusable coffee cup that McDonald’s restaurants in France will soon give out for free to customers. Norguet has already worked with the company to redesign and modernize the company’s outlets in Italy, The Netherlands and Switzerland. Coming off that success, Norguet came up with a line of colorful, reusable cups that not only reduce waste, but they also help prevent users from burning their hands.
Norguet has given McDonald’s in France a refreshing alternative to that drab throwaway foam cup. The reusable tasse, the equivalent of a short coffee size here in the U.S., comes in six colors that do not scream “golden arches” at the consumer. The ceramic cups, with a sturdy base and foam sheath that both protects the hand and provides easy gripping, come in vibrant hues of pink, yellow and blue or more muted grey and brown. McDonald’s France has requested 5 million cups that the company’s workers will give out free during an upcoming promotion.
A few questions remain: Could the move to reusable cups extend to the U.S., where such a program is needed considering the millions of cups of coffee sold daily? Would consumers be open to such an idea and actually use such cups? And would an incentive of 10 cents off per cup influence visitors to bring their reusable cup for that cup of McDonald’s Joe? Working from a McDonald’s this morning, I brought my cup and asked the worker if he would fill it. He laughed. Hopefully this idea from France will catch on and become an entrenched habit everywhere.
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Dearne Valley College (DVC) is hosting an Open Day where individuals can find out more about Apprenticeships.
Taking place on Thursday 29 March 2012 from 1.00pm until 4.00pm at the Manvers Campus, staff will be on hand to offer help and advice about the advantages of an undertaking an Apprenticeship.
At the Open Day people can apply for current Apprenticeship job vacancies, get help with writing their CVs, found out how Apprenticeships work, meet the team and speak to current Apprentices about their experience.
If individuals are currently not in education, training or employment, Dearne Valley College can match you with a local employer, find an Apprenticeship that suits and help you reach your goals. If already employed, an Apprenticeship is a great way to turn your knowledge and experience into a recognised qualification.
There are lots of Apprenticeship opportunities available across a wide range of industries including; Brickwork, Business Administration, Childcare, Team Leading, Food Production and Cooking, Health and Social Care, Joinery, Painting and Decorating, Plastering, Brickwork, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, Tiling (Floor and Wall) and Sport.
Apprenticeships in Retail, Hairdressing, IT Technician, Motor Vehicle, Telesales/Contact Centre, Horticulture, Maintenance Operations, AAT Accounting will also be available though the College soon.
Kaye Jackson, DVC Business Development Manager, commented:
“Apprenticeships are a brilliant way to get qualifications and essential work experience whilst getting paid. You’ll learn hands-on skills in the workplace to build the foundations of your future career”.
Visitors are asked to bring their CVs to apply for vacancies on the day.
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Pope Francis admitted on Saturday that he can no longer travel as he used to due to strained knee ligaments, sayingIt was a “little test” that showed he needed to slow down and possibly retire one day.
Speaking to reporters while returning home from north Nunavut, the 85-year-old Francis confirmed he had not considered resigning but said “the door is open” and there is nothing wrong with the Pope stepping down.
“It’s not strange. It’s not a disaster. You can change the pope,” he said as he sat in a wheelchair on the plane during a 45-minute news conference.
Francis said that while he hasn’t considered quitting yet, he knows he has to at least slow down.
“I think at my age and with these limitations, I should spare (my energy) to be able to serve the Church, or, conversely, I’m considering the possibility of stepping aside,” he said.
Francis was full of questions about the future of his pontificate after the first trip in which he used a wheelchair, walker, and cane to get around, severely limiting his program and his ability to mingle with crowds.
He strained the ligaments in his right knee earlier this year, and continued laser and magnetic therapy forced him to cancel a trip to Africa scheduled for the first week of July.
The Canada trip was tough, and for several moments it was clear that Francis was in pain as he maneuvered up and down the chairs.
At the end of his six-day tour, he appeared in good spirits and energized, despite traveling for a long day to the edge of the North Pole on Friday to apologize once more to the indigenous peoples for the injustices they had suffered in the church-run residential schools.
Francis ruled out having surgery on his knee, saying it wouldn’t necessarily help, noting that “there are still traces” of him undergoing more than six hours of sedation in July 2021 to remove 13 inches of his large intestine.
“I will try to keep taking trips and be close to people because I think it’s a way to serve, to be close. But more than that, I can’t say,” he said on Saturday.
In other comments on the papal plane, Francis agreed to tryIn Canada, a church-run boarding school system amounts to a cultural “genocide”.
Francis said he did not use the term during his trip to Canada because it hadn’t occurred to him. The Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Commission decided in 2015 that the forced removal of Indigenous children from their homes and their placement in church-run boarding schools to accommodate them in Christianity and Canada constituted “genocide.”
“It’s true I didn’t use the word because it didn’t cross my mind, but it called genocide, right?” Francis said. “I apologized, I asked pardon for this act of genocide.”
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The lower explosive limit (LEL) is the minimal amount of concentration needed of a particular chemical to cause an explosion. The LEL is determined empirically for each pure chemical and air mixture at a given temperature. If more than one chemical is dispersed in the air, as is normally the case, then LeChatelier's mixing rule can be applied to get the cumulative LEL for the mixture. LeChatelier's mixing rule states the inverse sum of the partial volumes of each component divided by the component's LEL is the mixture's LEL.
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Divide the fraction of the total volume of each component by the lower explosive limit of the component to get the partial lower explosive limit of the component.
Sum all of the partial lower explosive limits.
Take the inverse of the sum of the partial lower explosive limits to get the net lower explosive limit of the mixture.
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The standoff between Britain and Ecuador has raised the prospect of a major diplomatic incident if British police force an entry into the building.
Ecuadorian officials say that any such decision would be an outrageous breach of international law. British officials insist that if they did so, it would be within British law.
Under international law, security forces across the world are not allowed to enter an embassy without the express permission of the ambassador – even though the embassy remains the territory of the host nation. The 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations codified the "rule of inviolability", which all nations observe because their own diplomatic missions are otherwise at risk elsewhere.
However, the Foreign Office told Ecuador that it had the power to revoke the embassy's diplomatic status under the Diplomatic and Consular Premises Act 1987. This act was passed by Parliament in the wake of the Libyan embassy crisis three years before, when PC Yvonne Fletcher was shot dead from inside the embassy.
Such a step might set a dangerous precedent by encouraging other governments to justify entering embassies to arrest dissidents seeking diplomatic asylum.
If Ecuador challenged a revocation, ministers would have to argue at the high court that the mission, by harbouring Assange, had itself fallen foul of international law. The government used the power in 1988 to deal with squatters in the Cambodian embassy.
The 1961 convention stresses that missions must respect local laws and not interfere in the host nation's internal affairs. The Metropolitan police says it has the power and right to arrest Assange for breach of bail if he steps outside the embassy.They have also delivered a letter to the embassy demanding that Assange surrender himself.
A legal source at the Ecuador embassy claimed yesterday that the 1987 Act was established to stop a major threat such as terrorism or a nuclear threat.
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Common Causes and Treatments for Orange Tongue
Having an orange tongue is not a concern if you have just eaten orange colored food. But in some people, it may appear without such consumption.
If you notice orange or yellowish coating on your tongue you would probably want to know why is your tongue yellow. You may wonder what is causing the orange coating on the tongue and how to fix it.
In this article, we will discuss the common causes, symptoms, and treatments for an orange tongue.
Common Symptoms of Orange Tongue
When you have an orange tongue, you will usually have other symptoms too. The symptoms to check for besides an orange coating are:
- Orange colored saliva
- An unpleasant taste in your mouth
- A dry tongue or spots on your tongue
- A bad breath
- An itchy or burning feeling in your mouth
- The symptoms of cold, like a runny nose or a sore throat
- An upset stomach
- Mouth sores
- Fatigue and weakness
You should keep a track of your symptoms. This will help you figure out better the cause of yellowish-orange coating on your tongue. The more symptoms you have, the more you should be concerned.
Causes of Orange Tongue: Why is My Tongue Orange?
A yellowish-orange tongue will surely concern you and you would want to know why is my tongue yellow or orange. So what causes the orange coating on the tongue?
If you have tongue discoloration, it may be due to the following reasons. These are the most common causes of the discolored tongue:
1. Food Debris
Mouth hygiene is important to keep your tongue healthy. You must brush your tongue twice a day while brushing your teeth. If you don’t, it will allow food debris to build up over time.
This can cause orange tongue and bad breath. To deal with this problem, keep your tongue clean. And if the buildup of food debris has gotten worse, you can try using a tongue scraper to remove the debris.
2. Vitamin Imbalance
The vitamins we get from eating a well-balanced diet are important for our body. If you don’t get all the right vitamins, you can have health problems including the orange tongue.
If you don’t get enough vitamin B or folate, you can get an orange coating on the tongue. It is also important to keep your vitamin intake balanced.
If you get too much of some vitamins, like beta-carotene or lycopene, it can discolor your tongue.
Check your eating habits against the daily recommended doses of each vitamin. Then alter your vitamin intake to match the recommendations.
3. Yeast Growth
Tongue discoloration can also be due to yeast overgrowth or bacterial overgrowth. It may cause orange spots on your tongue.
The yeast overgrowth can be caused by eating too much dairy, fruits, and candy. It can be caused by drinking too much alcohol or soda.
Usually, you can balance the overgrowth by eating yogurt with live cultures or enriched wheat bread. Yogurt is the only kind of dairy product you should eat more in this case.
Heartburn, or acid reflux, is when acids from the stomach travel up to the mouth. Because these acids come up in the digestive tract, they may make the tongue look discolored.
Acid reflux is one of the most common causes of the orange tongue. And it usually happens at night because you are lying down and it’s easier for the acid to move back to your mouth.
If you have orange tongue mostly in the mornings, it can be caused by acid reflux.
If there is mold in your home or workplace, it can cause orange tongue. This is because mold is an airborne toxin and you breathe it in the air. If you haven’t already checked for mold in your environment, you should do it soon. You should get rid of the mold to prevent orange tongue.
It’s normal to have healthy bacteria in your mouth. This makes up the natural flora in your mouth. Sometimes if you take antibiotics for an infection, it may alter the balance of your natural flora.
This imbalance can cause an orange coating on your tongue. In this case, the orange tongue should go away when you are done with your antibiotic treatment regimen. This cause of tongue discoloration is not of a great concern.
Orange Tongue Treatment Options: Home Remedies to Try
Often the answer to how to get rid of orange tongue depends on the underlying cause. Most of the causes can be treated with a home remedy.
1. Change Your Diet
If your orange tongue is caused by vitamin imbalance, you should try changing your diet. You should also change your diet if it causes heartburn or yeast imbalance. Eat vitamin B or folate-rich foods whole grains, fruits and vegetables, breakfast cereals, beans, and fortified grains. Avoid alcohol and dairy foods.
2. Anti-fungal herbs
If your orange tongue is due to molds in the environment, you can try taking anti-fungal herbs. You should still try to remove the mold from your home or office. But the anti-fungal herbs can help fix your tongue discoloration problem.
You can take probiotics to balance your natural flora. If the orange tongue is caused by an imbalance of your gut or mouth flora, taking probiotics may help.
There are natural probiotics like yogurt with live cultures that you can eat. And there are probiotic supplements you can get at the health food store.
4. Good Tongue Hygiene
A proper oral hygiene can help fight many tongue problems. Brush your tongue twice a day, when you brush your teeth. You can also use mouthwash to clear out food or yeast buildup.
How to Prevent Orange Tongue?
Even though the orange tongue is not a problem for your health, it’s not desirable. You will want to prevent the yellowish tongue from reappearing.
To prevent this, make sure you brush your tongue every day. Also, you can take probiotics and a multivitamin every day after consulting with your doctor. Avoid excess of soda, alcohol, or tobacco.
You can prevent this problem from getting worse by taking care of it early. As soon as you notice symptoms, you should start to keep a symptom log. That way you can treat it sooner to stop it from getting worse.
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You know what turbo lag is, right? If you do, that probably seems like the most obvious question in the world. But the way things are going these days, we’re going to have whole generations of kids who don’t even know what “turbo lag” means. That’s because there’s a new wave of turbocharged engines in town, and they’re so well-behaved that you can’t even tell they’re turbo engines half the time.
Let’s take a minute and talk about how turbocharged engines used to be. You know I’m a muscle car guy, so I’ll pick one of the all-time greats: the turbocharged and intercooled 3.8-liter V6 in the 1987 Buick Grand National. The all-black Grand National would roast its rear rubber like there was no tomorrow, and believe it or not, it could almost run with the Corvettes of its day. But when you floored that old gas pedal, you didn’t get the full turbo wallop right away. No sir, you had to wait while the big turbo spooled up. So imagine, you’re sitting there with your foot on the floor, waiting for it, waiting for it–BAM! Now you’ve got it. That’s turbo lag, folks. And for a lot of years, we all believed that turbo engines were inevitably going to be stuck with it.
But then things started to change. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when, but I know it had to do with rising gas prices and tightening emissions regulations over the past decade or so. Automakers realized that they couldn’t keep making big V8 engines for knuckleheads like me; the new regulations and economic realities just wouldn’t allow for it. So they had to figure out how to get the same power out of smaller, more fuel-efficient engines, and that’s exactly what turbocharging can do. At the same time, they also knew that the average driver wasn’t going to put up with turbo lag. That meant some serious modifications would be required.
I was skeptical at first, but I’ll tell you the turbo engine that really won me over: it’s the 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine in the Mini Cooper S. The mighty Mini uses a newfangled technology called twin-scroll turbocharging, and without getting too far into the details, that basically means you’ve got a multifunction turbocharger that does different things at different RPM. Whereas the Grand National’s one-trick turbocharger needed at least 3,000 RPM before it went nuts, the Mini’s twin-scroll setup is already working to deliver usable power as soon as you start rolling. Result? No perceptible turbo lag, great acceleration, and on top of all that, the Cooper S once gave me 37 mpg on an extended road trip.
That’s the magic combination everyone was aiming for, and if you look around right now, it seems like everyone’s offering similar benefits with a Turbo this or Turbo that. For example, Hyundai and Kia have a fantastic 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a twin-scroll turbo; I got to drive an Optima Turbo sedan recently, and my goodness, the car makes 274 horsepower and gives you 34 mpg on the highway! BMW’s got a similar 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a twin-scroll setup, and they also sell a twin-scroll 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that cranks out 300 lag-free horses. Other automakers are achieving similar effects with two individual turbos: a small one for low-RPM performance and a big one for high-RPM punch. Check out the Audi S6 super sedan, for instance, which uses a twin-turbo V8 engine that generates 420 horsepower and an unbelievable 27 mpg on the highway.
You catch my drift, I hope. Turbos used to mean an epic lag time followed by an equally epic lurch forward, but with this new breed of twin-scroll and just plain twin turbos, you’re seeing little to no lag along with unprecedented fuel economy. Hey, I miss the ’60s as much as the next muscle car guy, but when there are improvements across the board like with these new turbos, I gotta give credit where credit’s due. That’s real progress.
Before I go, let me ask my esteemed readers about this. You guys must have some experience with modern turbocharged engines, right? Are you impressed, or do you miss that old turbo lag sensation? I know some people who think it added character, so they’re kind of broken up that it’s gone. And how about reliability? Turbo engines have always generated a lot more heat, and there’s a lot of new technology in there now as well. Do you trust it, or would you rather stick with tried-and-true naturally aspirated motors? Let’s have the conversation; I want to hear what you all have to say.
Editor’s note: Leave it to our resident Gearhead to stir the pot. While you’re pondering new school vs. old school, hit up Advance Auto Parts for great deals on auto parts, tools, accessories and more.
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Vertigo moulinsiana is a small rare wetland snail that has been included in Annex 2 of the Habitats and Species Directive. This report brings together a series of surveys and studies of Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) sites perceived to be important for the species. Surveyed areas include Chilbotton Common; the River Itchen; the Kennet and Lambourn valleys, Berkshire; the River Avon and tributaries (Wiltshire and Hampshire); the River Bourne, Wiltshire; site in Hertfordshire and Essex; Europe.
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Juvenile Delinquency in Obion, TN
Unfortunately, in many areas of the Obion County, juvenile delinquency issues are on the rise. There are many reasons for the rise in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Tennessee often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of crimes, and other family matters.
In 2016, a total of 94 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Obion County. Of that total, 52% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 49 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.
A lot of counties, including, Obion County, are focusing on family therapy and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Obion County juvenile delinquency numbers will show whether or not this approach is working.
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Haredi Paper: Nazis Liked Gender Segregation, Too
One would like to think that there are red lines of offensive bad taste that one doesn’t cross, even in a heated ideological argument, and especially when such an argument is taking place between Jews. But the ultra-Orthodox newspaper Yated Neeman has chosen to cross such a line, by publishing a stomach-turning argument in a piece defending the practice of gender segregation.
According to the website News1, the opinion piece, written by an editor at the paper named Yisrael Wurtzel, was attacking Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s criticism of the trend of gender segregation in Israel as a threat to democracy. In his list of arguments supporting the practice, he offered the following bizarre and sickening example:
Mrs. Clinton, let me remind you … during the time of the Holocaust, the Germans … kept the Jews in sex-segregated cell blocks in the death camps. Even these human beasts saw gender segregation as a natural practice. Men were sent to all-male sections and women to women’s sections.
That a Jewish newspaper would use the Nazis as a model to justify any form of behavior is, in itself, mind-boggling. But in this case, they also missed the point entirely. Everything that the Nazis did to the Jews in the camps was carefully designed to strip them of their humanity and make them as miserable, desperate, and easy to control as possible. They were stripped of their clothing and belongings, had their head shaved, and were given a tattooed number to replace their name.
Dividing families, separating wives and husbands and parents and children by forcing gender separation was a part of this evil process. It had nothing to do with ‘nature’ — quite the opposite.
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Another day, another smartwatch rumor. After reports that Apple has a team of engineers building a connected wristwatch and Samsung confirmed its own smartwatch is in the works, Google is now reportedly busy preparing a similar device under its brand.
The Google smartwatch is being developed by the Android unit team, according to a Financial Times report, and not by X Lab, the experimental projects team behind the Google Glass connected eyewear. Google's smartwatch would act as an extension of Android smartphones, but there's no indication when such a device might launch.
Lending credence to the rumor is a patent for a smartwatch Google obtained last year. The design includes a processor, wireless transmitter, and a camera that will be used with a flip-up screen to display augmented reality information. The smartwatch would be location-aware and use a combination or the GPS and camera to show users relevant information about their surroundings.
Eyes on the watch
Last month, The New York Times and Bloomberg speculated an Apple smartwatch could go on sale relatively soon, as the company has a team of around 100 engineering sweating over details of a curved glass smartwatch that would have some iPhone and iPad functionality, as well as mobile payments and pedometer capabilities. Apple, as usual, did not confirm the reports.
Samsung, however, was not coy, confirming it is developing a smartwatch. "We've been preparing the watch product for so long," Lee Young Hee, executive vice president of Samsung's mobile business, told Bloomberg during an interview in Seoul this week. "We are working very hard to get ready for it. We are preparing products for the future, and the watch is definitely one of them."
Details of Samsung's connected wristwear are sketchy too, but images that surfaced on a message board indicate the device will be called the Galaxy Altius, with features such as a clock, music player, maps, and an email client, running on a custom version of Android. Samsung's smartwatch efforts are separate from Google's, according to the FT report.
With Apple, Samsung, and Google apparently working on connected wearable tech, this year could be the one such devices will become mainstream. Now that most smartphones feature voice controls and wireless technology, we have already seen relatively popular smartwatch examples from the likes of the Kickstarter-founded Pebble, which shipped some 25,000 units so far. However, the greatest challenge for such wearable devices will remain battery life, for both the smartwatch and the smartphone to which it connects. After all, would you want to have to charge your smartwatch every night, along with your smartphone? | <urn:uuid:858501be-7f02-4c73-893f-e9349ebff7c9> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/apple/google-reportedly-building-smartwatch-too-3436880/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281069.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00274-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.965409 | 534 | 1.65625 | 2 |
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One of the biggest obstacles for doing business in Europe is plethora of language spoken and communication in different language with the same consistency and impact as in the original source language is a great challenge.
European Union is a mulch-lingual and mufti-cultural nation having 24 official languages. They are: Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovene, Spanish and Swedish. An important aspect of marketing in Europe requires observing legal requirement. While legal documents require translation in official language, marketing translation is driven by the customer need for product and service information in their mother tongue. Speaking in customers’ language and culturally connecting with target audience requires engaging with translation service agencies.
THE EASY SOLUTION
They Understand English and so I don’t have to translate for them
To avoid translation pitfalls, many companies do not venture into translation that may weaken the impact of the original version. The common argument against translation for specific market is ‘They understand English and so there is no need to translate marketing communication for them’. Keep the translation cost to the minimum and translate only where it is an absolute must. They are German and French and in some cases Spanish, Dutch and Portuguese if the market demands. This is a limited strategy in today’s competitive world.While this may be true since English is easily understood, it reduces the power of communication to mere formality. Willy Brant, a former German Chancellor once said “If I’m selling to you, I speak your language. If I’m buying, ‘dann müssen Sie Deutsch sprechen’ (then you need to speak German)”. Marketing is all about communication that is not only understood but connects properly to create positive attitude in consumers’ mind.
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Engage a Professional translation Service
Professional translation service agencies fully understand your marketing requirement and will suggest translation and localization solution to market your company in Europe. The beginning can be done with Website Localization. According to the Survey conducted by Euro barometer, 90% of the respondents said that they prefer to browse their local website and 53% said they would visit English Website, if there is no alternative in their native language. By turning your website to multilingual website to suit your market requirement, you are at an advantage to reach larger target group effectively.
Website Localization with linguistic SEO helps in attracting traffic to your website. This coupled with translation of marketing communication using native professional translators with domain expertize, goes a long way to localise your product for European market.
Shakti Enterprises is a dedicated, full-fledged, qualified, multi lingual language solution company, equipped to provide you with translation, typesetting, website and software localization services apart from other specialized services such as proof reading, transcription and interpretation service in most Indian and Foreign languages.
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Smart parking startup Streetline this morning received a $25 million line of credit from Citi to bring its sensor-laden technology to city streets across the United States.
The Foster City, Calif.-based company -- which is funded by Sutter Hill Ventures, RockPort Capital Partners, and Bill Ford's Fontinalis Partners -- will give it the ability to bring its technology to cities without an upfront cost (presumably for a share of the revenue, though Streetline describes it as "pay-as-you-go").
It's a business model we're seeing more and more as cash-strapped municipalities seek savings but don't have the political cover to make the investment. A startup like Streetline tends to not have the deep pockets to make the initial outlay, however. Hence the credit facility.
So how does Streetline's tech work, you ask? Low-power wireless sensors embedded in the parking spaces detect the presence of a car. That information is then relayed, in real time, to the city and via Streetline's Parker mobile/desktop/in-car application.
The value, of course, is data and insights: cities need to better understand how curbside parking is being used over the course of a day, week or more. From that, city officials can do a number of things:
- Understand interdependencies between private cars and public transit, and subsequently tailor public transit schedules and investment accordingly;
- Understand independencies between private cars and other city services (regular street sweeping comes to mind), and subsequently tailor them accordingly;
- Use the data to address increased demand (or a lack thereof) more acutely with more or less parking spaces;
- Charge rates that make sense for usage, e.g. high rates for peak times and low rates for off-peak.
Get beyond a flat fee and fixed number of parking spaces, basically. Get a bit smarter.
The company is partners with several big players in the space, including IBM, Siemens and Xerox (ACS). Together, they're trying to convince cities that parking spaces can be lucrative on their own and can also impact investments in other city infrastructure.
For now, Streetline's deployments span California, Indianapolis, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Washington D.C. I'm sure a few more cities will be part of that mix shortly.
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Although hope does seem to appear on the horizon, there is no doubt that many things have changed.
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Including, where most of us want to live these days.
The real estate market took a big nose dive because of the pandemic and monthly rentals keep on getting lower in price. This has affected seasoned home owners and first time buyers planning to leave the nest.
One amazing new change that occurred because of this was people moving into so called ‘rural’ cities.
Just because housing is more affordable in these areas. Some took things to the next level and went straight for cabin ownership.
That’s right. Living in the woods in a rustic wooden cabin.
Especially in Northern BC and parts of Vancouver, Canada.
Same thing in the US (Portland recently) and Europe as well. People who never thought they would live away from the city are now buying full family sized cabins in somewhat isolated places.
That said, contrary to popular belief, cabins are not as ‘old’ or ‘outdated’ as people thought before. Cabins today are a perfect blend of modern technology and 5 star amenities.
In most cases, perhaps a 5 or 10 minute drive away from a full on grocery store and other necessities of life as wel..
If you live in nature, have access to modern facilities and are surrounded by a peaceful environment, would you really miss the city?
Well to each its own but let’s see what you should look for when purchasing a cabin.
When it comes to buying a cabin, build history is very important. After all, you want to know which company built it (Could be hand built by the owner as well) and how experienced they are.
This will help you not only avoid any future construction related mishaps, but a phone call to the builders in case of an issue can be resolved right away too.
The more experienced the builder is, the better off you are going to be.
They can also tell you more details like what type of wood was used and any other construction materials so you can take care of things and most importantly, maintain things the right way.
A modern cabin usually comes with a septic tank. For you city slickers, a septic tank takes care of the waste that is created in a washroom or toilet. So make sure before you buy a cabin, it does come with a septic tank.
You can always just have an outhouse but that won’t be very modern. Especially if you have kids.
Also good rule of thumb, do not flush anything besides regular human waste and toilet paper when connected to septic tank. They are only designed to break down such waste and nothing more. If your septic tank gets messed up, your time at the cabin will really suck.
Although this seems like common sense, it’s always a good idea to not to flush weird things down the toilet. No matter where you live.
Be Aware of Your Surroundings
This is a very important point. If you live in nature, you must be aware of what’s around you.
What kind of plants, wildlife and seasonal patterns of the area. It’s not like you’re living in an apartment where no matter what happens outside, it won’t effect you.
Well when you live in a cabin, you have to be a tad bit more aware than usual. After all, you are now in nature so you must have respect for what it has to offer.
First and foremost, make sure you are aware of any possible poisonous plants. Most likely, you probably don’t even have them but it’s always best to ask around.
Next thing you know you are eating something that looks like berries but it’s actually some toxic weird substance. Don’t want to be getting into any kind of trouble like that now do you?
So make sure you talk to your local real estate agent about the plants, wildlife and any other rules and regulations that you might be aware of.
Bottom line, living in a cabin just 15 to 20 minutes away from the city is a dream of most people.
Who doesn’t want a space where they can unwind for a few days and get completely connected with nature?
Have you ever tried cooking in and on a fire stove? It’s pure heaven.
Well now imagine living at a place like that full time.
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Recognized as a model kindergarten by the Chaoyang Ministry of Education, The Family Learning House Jianwai SOHO campus is one of a group of virtues-based, bilingual preschool dedicated to acquiring knowledge and good character for the purpose of serving humanity. In addition to our “Day By Day Learning” character education program, our school aims to provide a stimulating Montessori, English, and Chinese integrated curricula within a nurturing and uplifting physical environment. The children’s creative capacities are inspired and developed through participative art and music programs, while they also learn to become global citizens by studying a different country and culture each month. Students also engage in educational outings relevant to their learning and meaningful community service projects. Regular school Family Events, Parent Coffee Mornings, and Learning Workshops foster the development of a united Family Learning House community of students, parents, teachers, and caregivers.
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- Care teams can communicate safety and efficiently in isolation environments and while wearing PPE.
- Team members reduce their risk of self-contamination by minimizing the number of team members who must be in the patient room during intubation.
- Staff working in an isolation environment don’t have to waste time or PPE or interrupt patient care if they need supplies.
High reliability organizations must recognize the inseparable integration of worker safety and patient safety.- The Joint Commission*
The relationship between worker outcomes and patient characteristics and outcomes is bidirectional.- The Joint Commission*
Faulty communication is widespread in the healthcare setting and presents risks for the safety of caregivers and patients alike.- The Joint Commission*
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The Vocera Smartbadge is a discreet, wearable, and the hands-free panic button that’s always with you.
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Think of bread crumbs and you are immediately reminded of the mouth watering crispy snacks, but computer science geeks relate this word to the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel, where hansel keeps dropping bread crumbs to make a trail and hence finds a way back home, what an interesting idea! Isn’t it? nobody wants to lose sight of home while exploring a website too! in today’s digital age all we could possibly fear is losing site of the point from where we began or remembering the last page we opened while exploring that website.
Hansel and Gretel gave us a good lesson and our IT geeks applied it well they sure know how to merge fairy tales with the digital world.
Breadcrumbs in navigation help web designers to give a better user experience to visitors, it is a trail that helps site visitors keep track of which pages they visited and where they are now, it is very useful to the less experienced users who solely rely on trails to understand where they are on a website.
You can usually see breadcrumbs in a lot of websites, like in Web applications that have more than a single step, where they function similar to a progress bar. To describe them the most basic form, breadcrumbs are horizontally arranged text links separated by the greater than the symbol,e.g Shop Mac<Macbook<configurethis indicates the level of that page relative to the page links beside it.
Breadcrumbs come with a number of benefits to your site:
Backtracking Gets Easier: If the website is made up of many layers, breadcrumbs makes it very convenient to navigate through.
Tasteful: breadcrumbs are compact and give a good amount of information at the same time.
Context: breadcrumbs instantly give a visitor an idea of how the page they have landed on relates to the rest of the site
Convenience: Breadcrumbs are used usually to give visitors a secondary means of navigating a website. By offering a breadcrumb trail for all pages on a large website, visitors can navigate to higher-level categories very easily without losing their way.
Reduces Clicks or Actions To Return To Higher-level pages: Instead of using the browser’s “Back” button or the website’s primary navigation to return to a last seen page.
Doesn’t Usually Take Too Much Of Screen Space: Because they’re mainly horizontally oriented and plainly styled, breadcrumb trails don’t take up much space on the page. The benefit is that they have no negative impact in terms of content overload.
Less Bounce Rate: Breadcrumb trails can be a great way to attract visitors who saw your website for the first time to look at the website after having viewed the landing page. if a user reaches a page through a Google search, seeing a breadcrumb trail will definitely tempt that user to click on to other pages and view related topics of interests. This, in turn, reduces the overall website bounce rate. On websites that have a lot of pages, breadcrumb navigation can greatly enrich the experience of users finding their way around. Breadcrumbs also reduce the number of actions a website visitor needs to take in order to get to a higher-level page, and they improve the findabilityof website sections and pages. | <urn:uuid:eaa3de65-d6b1-4ba2-a031-f4ef134a32ae> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.naxtre.com/blog/how-breadcrumbs-will-add-crispness-to-your-site/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573667.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819100644-20220819130644-00078.warc.gz | en | 0.924423 | 688 | 2.59375 | 3 |
In which Scrabble dictionary does HOMEPAGE exist?
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noun - the main page of a website
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Definition of IU
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How to keep your password safe from data hackers, cyber thievesBy IANS
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
WASHINGTON - Last year, one out of 13 people lost money due to internet fraud and identity theft, says a recent report. However, you can insure your password and data by following these easy-to-follow tips.Always keep the cyber thieves guessing. Never use personal information to create a username, login or password. It could be the name of your pets, relatives, nicknames, dates of birth, etc.Identity theft experts have become savvy at ferreting out these details. Hence, it is crucial to choose usernames and passwords that have nothing to do with your personal history.
Avoid using the same login and password across multiple sites and/or cards and accounts. If a thief gains access to one, it will be like a house of cards, allowing them to quickly wreak havoc across your entire financial portfolio.
Studies have consistently shown that a large fraction of all user-chosen passwords are readily guessed automatically. Shorter passwords are more susceptible to commercially available password recovery tools.
Such software is capable of testing 200,000 passwords per second. To improve the cipher strength of your password, longer passwords are better. Include a minimum of 8 characters - using both upper and lower case letters and a mix of letters, numerals and symbols. Do not use words found in the English dictionary.
Put yourself into a thief’s shoes - don’t even think about using an overly simplified password such as ‘12345678,’ ‘222222,’ ‘abcdefg.’
Avoid sequential passwords or using passwords derived from the use of adjacent letters on your keyboard; this will not make your password secure. Also, avoid using only look-alike substitutions of numbers or symbols.
Criminals and other malicious users who know enough to try and crack your password will not be fooled by common look-alike replacements, such as replacing an ‘i’ with a ‘1′ or an ‘a’ with ‘@’ as in ‘L@rgeSoftw@re’ or ‘P@ssw0rd.’
But these substitutions can be effective when combined with other measures, such as length, misspellings, or variations in case, to improve the strength of your password.
There are many decent applications on the market that will digitally safeguard your various passwords. Avoid using the free ones ‘built-in’ to browsers as these have been widely exposed for their security flaws.
Consider software like Password Manager that memorises and securely stores each username and password that you enter on a website.
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Peter: So Sarah, tell me, you’re teaching right now, could you give me your opinion on computer use in the classroom, like using it in your classes, what do you think about that?
Sarah: I think it’s good when there’s certain activities that are related to using computers. But when you’re trying to do an activity that’s not on a computer in a classroom that has computers, it’s very difficult to get your students’ attention because they’re often distracted by doing something else on the internet, they shouldn’t be doing.
Peter: Oh, I totally agree, I often have that problem, it feels like I’m speaking to a crowd of ghosts. I have no idea that they’re talking to me or looking at me or doing anything that they should be doing, so it’s really hard. I find it really hard. But I agree also, I think computers can be so useful in the classroom, especially if you have to do a specific activity where students have to find information and listening activities where they can listen to individual listenings and things like that, you know.
Sarah: Yeah. So what do you think about cell phones in the classroom, do you let your students use them? Because maybe they have an electronic dictionary of some sort on their mobile phone. So is that okay, or no cell phones, what do you do?
Peter: Ah, that’s a frustrating topic. I think sometimes I find it really useful if students have their smartphones with them and they can do a quick online search of something that they want to do, especially words they want to look up. So the dictionary use I think is quite useful for students. But on the other hand I always have to kind of keep a watchful eye and see what students exactly are up to, you know, they sometimes start playing a game or they sit on Facebook and sit writing notes to their friends and messages come and go. So yeah, I’m always not sure exactly how to handle it, but most of the time my students are pretty good. So they seem to use it mostly for dictionary.
Sarah: Oh, that’s good, yeah.
Peter: Yeah. How about your students?
Sarah: Yeah, some of my students use it for … they have a dictionary on there that they use. But I think though, most of them have a separate electronic dictionary that’s only a dictionary. And I much prefer it when they use that because then I know they are really just looking at a word and not on Facebook or doing something else like you just mentioned, so.
Peter: Have you ever taken cell phones away in class from students?
Sarah: No, not yet, I haven’t had to, usually when I walk around the room they put it away very quickly if they are doing something they are not supposed to be doing. And if they are using it to look up a word then they have no problem with me seeing what they are doing, so, end of class.
Peter: I heard about a teacher the other day, he said he’s got a basket that he collects cell phones with at the beginning of class, and he puts them on his front desk and then at the end of class he gives them back. But I thought, wow, that’s quite strict I thought. I don’t know if I would do that, how about you?
Sarah: Yeah. I would be worried that some students would forget their phones and then the problem with trying to get them their phone back and all of that, it might not be worth the hassle.
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It might seem odd to focus an entire museum show on men’s clothes, and 300 years of it at that. Most apparel-centered exhibits are about women’s attire, from famous designers to first ladies’ gowns. Men’s clothes are pretty basic: pants and top. So how much can men’s fashion have varied through three centuries?
A lot, as it turns out. A new exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, “Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015,” shows just how much. Courtly attire from 18th-century Europe is included, along with American looks inspired by World War II uniforms and the zoot suits and leather jackets worn by youths in the 20th century. The exhibit opens Sunday and runs through Aug. 21.
Men’s fashion often is overlooked by museums, said Sharon Takeda, head of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Costume and Textiles department. Takeda said even she was surprised at the range in men’s fashion as she and other curators began assembling “Reigning Men.” She expected a lot of black, brown and blue, even that women’s clothes might need to be added to give more variety.
“We realized there was much more to say about menswear, and that we really needed to dedicate an entire show to men,” Takeda said. “It’s extremely rich in color, and themes and ideas and silhouettes.”SIGNS OF THE TIMES
Rather than a chronological progression, the exhibit is arranged thematically, which makes for some interesting juxtapositions. Clothing styles developed in response to revolution, war and cultural shifts. Patterns and motifs resurfaced long after they first appeared.
The everyday pants and jacket that are the basis for today’s suits can be traced to Revolutionary France. The uprising was a critique of the monarchy, the aristocracy and the oppulence of both. Revolutionaries distanced themselves from the wealthy in appearance by adopting more humble styles. Rather than knee-length breeches and stockings, they chose coarse cotton trousers and simple hip-length wool jackets worn by peasants. Those basic shapes continue today.
What’s fun about the LACMA show is that these historical outfits in many cases are paired with modern designers’ interpretations. A pants and jacket outfit from late 18th-century France stands on a mannequin alongside a 2014 outfit by Belgian designer Ann Demeulemeester, who uses red, white and black to make a bold suit revisiting themes from the French Revolution.
With the thematic organization, stories and ideas appear like threads through time. The clothes worn by French Revolutionaries are contrasted with leather jackets in the punk style of the 1970s and ’80s.
“You start to see these layers of fashion and how both of these movements, though centuries apart, are very similar because they kind of come from the same place of using fashion as a way to express political sentiment,” said Clarissa Esguerra, another LACMA curator for the show. Just as the French Revolution was a backlash against the French monarchy, the punk movement was defined by anti-authoritarian and nonconformist views.
“To show things thematically, you can really see that the more contemporary things that are in the show really have roots in history.”KIMONOS TO ARMY UNIFORMS
Another section looks at foreign influences in men’s fashion. Middle Eastern caftans showed up in 18th-century Europe in the form of loose, decorative robes men wore at home to receive guests. Hawaiian shirts came from this same tradition of foreign exchange, as Japanese settlers in Hawaii repurposed kimonos and printed silks to make what are now called Hawaiian shirts.
Uniforms have long been a part of what’s in men’s closets. A section on military and work wear examines how military styles bled into civilian clothes for men: the waist-length jacket worn by World War II Gen. (and later President) Dwight D. Eisenhower popularized that jacket style for men in the 1950s. The classic Burberry trench coat was originally designed for battle and was used by soldiers in World War I. Denim jeans were the quintessential work wear. Levi Strauss invented them in the 1850s for California gold miners, and Ralph Lauren helped popularize them in fashion in the 1970s with an “urban cowboy” look.
Women aren’t the only ones who have tried to manipulate their shapes through clothing, as a quirky section on “Body Consciousness” reveals. Men have done the same, with corsets (a pair of corseted underpants from 1830s France shows how men also aimed for an hourglass figure) or padded stockings from the 18th century. The trend persisted: a 2001 pair of inflatable breeches from Japanese designer Issey Miyake played on the idea of making a man look like a superhero.
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Viral kinetics and resistance development in children treated with neuraminidase inhibitors : the Influenza Resistance Information Study (IRIS)
Background: We studied the effect of age, baseline viral load, vaccination status, antiviral therapy, and emergence of drug resistance on viral shedding in children infected with influenza A or B virus. Methods: Samples from children (aged ≤13 years) enrolled during the 7 years of the prospective Influenza Resistance Information Study were analyzed using polymerase chain reaction to determine the influenza virus (sub-)type, viral load, and resistance mutations. Disease severity was assessed; clinical symptoms were recorded. The association of age with viral load and viral clearance was examined by determining the area under the curve for viral RNA shedding using logistic regression and Kaplan-Meier analyses. Results: A total of 2131 children infected with influenza (683, A/H1N1pdm09; 825, A/H3N2; 623, influenza B) were investigated. Age did not affect the mean baseline viral load. Children aged 1-5 years had prolonged viral RNA shedding (±1-2 days) compared with older children and up to 1.2-fold higher total viral burden. Besides, in older age (odds ratio [OR], 1.08; confidence interval [CI], 1.05-1.12), prior vaccination status (OR, 1.72; CI, 1.22-2.43) and antiviral treatment (OR, 1.74; CI, 1.43-2.12) increased the rate of viral clearance. Resistance mutations were detected in 49 children infected with influenza A virus (34, A/H1N1pdm09; 15, A/H3N2) treated with oseltamivir, most of whom were aged <5 years (n = 39). Conclusions: Children aged 1-5 years had a higher total viral burden with prolonged virus shedding and had an increased risk of acquiring resistance mutations following antiviral treatment. Clinical trials registration: NCT00884117. | <urn:uuid:b8686ec0-ff37-4804-a015-a5784c4c784b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://elib.tiho-hannover.de/receive/tiho_mods_00003093 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572127.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815024523-20220815054523-00270.warc.gz | en | 0.932032 | 422 | 2.46875 | 2 |
Grande Hotel was built in 1955 in Mozambique, when it still was a Portuguese colony. It used to be one the Africa’s most luxury hotels. During the independence movement in 1963 the Grande Hotel became a home for the local soldiers. The army left the hotel in 1975, and it has been occupied by homeless people. Now more than 2,000 people live in the ruins of what used to be one of the world’s best hotels. | <urn:uuid:4b4b80c0-cc79-424b-9832-dd16f2414dfb> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.barnorama.com/grande-hotel-in-mozambique/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279410.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00165-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.972347 | 94 | 2.03125 | 2 |
One of the challenges we had when developing the Molalla River Drinking Water Plan was a lack of data about where drinking water quality impacts are coming from. We used existing data to identify what the biggest challenges are in the watershed, but most of that data was from the main stem of the Molalla River, which is to say it could be coming from anywhere along the Molalla River and its tributaries.
We have started to sample this fall to more clearly understand where sediment and bacteria might be entering surface water in areas throughout the watershed. We are grabbing samples at 18 sites throughout the watershed at times following larger rain events to see if there is a corresponding flush of sediment to then determine what areas might be contributing more than others. We are also taking samples to detect bacteria at 3 sites to determine where and when there might be issues.
We are looking at sediment and bacteria because we know they are prevalent in the system and causing challenges for treating municipal drinking water. Those challenges are being handled by the municipalities to ensure there is safe and high quality drinking water in the taps. However, there is a cost associated with treatment that users pay in their water bill, and reducing or eliminating pollution sources before they reach the municipal intakes reduces the cost for everyone.
Once we have results from our sampling later this winter, we’ll be able to better understand where we should invest our time and any financial resources we can bring into the community to reduce the presence of these pollutants. We’ll also better understand where additional monitoring might be useful.
Our ultimate goal is to help landowners, homeowners, and land managers in the community understand their role in keeping clean drinking water at the tap through community outreach, providing technical information, and in some cases financial resources as well. By narrowing our outreach to the areas where there is more pollution, we can ensure the the dollars and time we invest are gaining the most benefit for the community.
So if you notice folks on the river bottling water at various sites in the watershed, know we are working to help protect and improve the quality of drinking water at the tap for the 20,000+ consumers who rely on the Molalla River to live, work, and play. | <urn:uuid:558b438e-fd36-4661-b4e0-aab29d6c4583> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://molallariverdrinkingwater.com/2021/10/26/water-sampling-to-decide-where-to-invest-resources-for-drinking-water/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571719.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812140019-20220812170019-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.965259 | 445 | 3.09375 | 3 |
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Banking and Deposits
Where can I obtain Macalester’s banking information?
A: What you need will vary by what you’re trying to do. The following individuals are knowledgeable and authorized to share Macalester’s banking information. They will connect you with the right information for the task at hand. 1. Doug Rosenberg, 2. Patricia Langer, or 3. Dave Berglund.
I am expecting a deposit to Macalester from an outside party. How can I find out if it has arrived and to which bank account it was deposited?
A: Contact Deanna Hiew in Accounting. Deanna reconciles all of Macalester’s bank accounts each month. She has access to on-line banking systems that allow her to view daily account activity. If you’re expecting a deposit, she can help you locate it. Deanna’s back-up for this type of inquiry is Doug Rosenberg.
Why do I need to record the daily deposit(s) our area receives?
A: At the close of each monthly banking cycle, Macalester reconciles the activity in each account against the college’s internal records. This is an important part of our internal control practices. When you record deposits daily, it keeps our internal records in sync with the bank. That facilitates our reconciliation processes and also allows us to identify and resolve problems promptly. When activity from multiple days is batched, it can mask problems and/or complicate internal processing. It often combines transactions from two different reporting periods, a situation that requires the Accounting staff to research and manually peel the items apart and place them in the appropriate periods. Recording daily deposits eliminates this time consuming step.
Credit Card Charges by Macalester
How can I find out why there is a charge from Macalester College on my personal credit card or someone else’s?
A: Contact Deanna Hiew in Accounting, Deanna reconciles all of Macalester’s credit card activity each month. She can trace any charge by the college appearing on a cardholder’s account.
Asset disposal or sale (vehicles, equipment, etc.)
Who should I talk to if I am considering disposing of a Macalester asset, e.g. vehicle, equipment, etc.?
A: Contact Deanna Hiew in Accounting. Deanna maintains Macalester’s inventory of fixed assets. She can provide guidance for appropriate steps to take when disposing of a college asset, regardless of methodology, e.g. sale, trade, recycling, demolition, trash, etc. Deanna’s back-up for this type of inquiry is Dave Berglund.
If I plan to sell a Macalester asset, who should I talk to about this and what should I do with the money I receive?
A: Contact Deanna Hiew in Accounting. Deanna maintains Macalester’s inventory of fixed assets. She can provide guidance for appropriate steps to take to ensure a fair sale, set a reasonable sale price, identify necessary paperwork, e.g. vehicle titles, etc. Deanna can also explain the process for depositing the proceeds of the sale. Deanna’s back-up for this type of inquiry is Dave Berglund.
How can I find out the balance available in a fund?
A: Contact Tracy Arndt in Accounting. She can share the available balance in any of the college’s funds and help you to get training on how to view this information yourself (assuming you are an authorized Banner Finance user). Tracy’s back-up for this type of inquiry is Dave Berglund.
How can I find out how much is available to be spent from a specific endowed fund?
A: Contact Deanna Hiew in Accounting. Deanna handles the accounting for Macalester’s endowed funds. She can share the available balance in a spendable endowed fund. She can also forecast the amount projected to be available under the terms of the college’s endowment spend policy. Deanna’s back-up for this type of inquiry is Dave Berglund.
What is my grant indirect fund balance?
A: Contact Tracy Arndt in Accounting. She can share the available balance in any of the College’s funds – including grant indirect funds. She can also train you in how to view this information yourself (assuming you are an authorized Banner Finance user). Tracy’s back-up for this type of inquiry is the Grants Accountant.
How many days do I have to reconcile my online Pcard statement?
A: Cardholders and reconcilers have the first six calendar days of each month to complete the online Pcard reconciliation process, i.e. from the 1st of the month through the 6th. (Note: Calendar days include Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.)
How many days does my approver have to approve my online Pcard statement?
A: Your approver has four calendar days to approve your online Pcard statement – from the 7th of the month through the 10th. If you complete your online reconciliation before the 6th of the month, your approver can begin reviewing as soon as your statement is ready, i.e. before the 7th of the month. In other words, the earlier you reconcile and review your online Pcard statement, the more days your approver has to complete online review and approval.
When are Pcard charges reflected in Banner?
A: Pcard charges are typically posted to Banner by the 20th of the following month. "Why does this take so long?". Here is the timeline for the required processes for each month’s cycle:
1st – 6th of the month: Cardholder reconciliation
7th – 10th of the month: Approvals
11th – 15th of the month: Pcard Administrator reviews data
15th - 20th of the month: Data into Banner
For specific dates, check the Pcard End-of-Month Statement Schedule
I will be out of the office during the regular Pcard review cycle. Can I reconcile my Pcard statement before the end of the month?
A: You cannot fully reconcile your statement before the end of the month, but you can add descriptions and edit FOAPALs at any time during the statement cycle. To make changes outside the normal review period:
- Log into the Wells Fargo Pcard system.
- Click on the "Cycle-to-Date Transactions" button to access you charges.
- Review and update the information for each transaction.
Alert Macalester’s Pcard Administrator that you have completed your review, but will be unable to submit it for approval during the regular cycle (1st – 6th of each month). The Pcard Administrator can submit your statement while you’re gone for final review by your approver.
Who should I notify if I will be traveling and plan to use my Pcard outside the Midwest?
A: Whether you are traveling domestically or internationally, you should notify both Wells Fargo and Macalester’s Pcard Administrator of your travel plans. This is especially important when traveling out of the country. Be prepared to provide the areas/countries to which you’ll be traveling and your dates of travel.
- Wells Fargo: Notify in advance at 800-932-0036. (This phone number appears on the back of your Pcard.) Wells Fargo will monitor charges to your Pcard and contact the College to alert us to irregularities or verify legitimacy of expenditures.
- Macalester’s Pcard Administrator: Contact the Pcard Administrator regarding your travel plans so that we can monitor your Pcard activity and, in particular, watch for purchase declines or other anomalies while you’re away.
What billing phone number should I use when ordering online with my Pcard?
A: If your online order requires a telephone number that matches the billing address, use Macalester’s general switchboard number: 651-696-6000.
Can I purchase computers with my Pcard?
A: NO. All computer purchases, including software and peripherals are to be purchased through the Macalester College Information Technology Services (ITS) department. Should you decide to purchase computing equipment with your Pcard, please be aware that your equipment will not be supported by ITS.
If I have made a personal charge on my Pcard, how do I repay the College?
A: Making personal charges on your Pcard is not recommended, however, this does occasionally happen. You are able to repay the college by utilizing the OOP (out-of pocket) option in Wells Fargo. Once you have signed in to Wells Fargo's Pcard site, all you need to do is place a check mark in the "Personal" column on your Wells Fargo statement. Follow this link for more information on how to mark this column.
Just like OOP reporting, which electronically reimburses you for out-of-pocket expenses, the “Personal” check mark tells Wells Fargo to electronically pull the funds from your designated personal bank account to pay Macalester College back. This is a very efficient, safe and secure way to process personal spending and out-of pocket reimbursements.
Fraud, phishing, and identity theft risk
How should I report fraud on my Pcard?
- Call Wells Fargo Customer Service at: 800-932-0036 in the U.S. or call collect 415-243-1935 when traveling internationally.
- Dispute fraudulent charges in your online Pcard statement. Log into the Wells Fargo Pcard system. The dispute button is located at the bottom of the list of your charges.
- Call the Macalester College Pcard Administrator
What is 'phishing' and how can I protect myself—and my company's cardholders—from falling victim to a phishing scheme?
A:'Phishing' refers to fraudulent emails that solicit sensitive account information. The most common form of phishing is a fake email that mimics the look and feel of a genuine company’s communication. The email may ask the recipient to reply via email or to click on an embedded website link, then provide private information. Either way, it’s fake and it’s dangerous! Wells Fargo will never ask for confidential information through an unsolicited email, a website link within an email, or an unsolicited phone call.
To protect yourself from phishing schemes:
- Never respond to or click a link within an unsolicited e-mail.
- Never give out your password, account number or ID, or any other authorization credentials via e-mail, the web, or text messages.
- Never offer account information over the telephone unless you initiate the call or are certain you are speaking with a Wells Fargo representative.
- Always protect your Commercial Electronic Office® (CEO®) password, token passcode, and PIN number.
Identity theft is an ongoing issue for consumers. How am I protected?
A:Identity theft—the assumption of an individual's personal account information and credit history for fraudulent purposes—can wreak havoc on card programs with individual liability. The good news for Pcard holders is that we do not retain any personal information to secure your account. The information associated with your Pcard is that of the College, rather than the individual level. The social security numbers and employee identification details that fraud perpetrators look for are unavailable. As a result, Pcard holders can use their Pcards with confidence.
Reimbursement requests -- Macalester employees
Can I report a per diem when requesting reimbursement?
When driving my personal vehicle for College business, should I submit gasoline receipt(s) or actual miles traveled when requesting reimbursement?
A: Macalester College reimburses using the current IRS recommended mileage rate. The College does not reimburse for gasoline except when you are renting a vehicle. If you rent a van from Facilities Services, the reimbursement is handled by Facilities Services.
What do I need to report if I’ve paid for someone else’s meals?
- The business purpose of the meal – Note: Meal expenses that lack a legitimate business purpose may be treated as a benefit, the value of which is reportable as taxable income to the cardholder.
- Event name (if applicable)
Can my reimbursement check be deposited directly into my bank account?
A: Faculty and staff members may have their Accounts Payable reimbursement checks and Payroll checks deposited directly into either their checking or savings account. To have direct deposit set up, complete the Direct Deposit Form.
I lost my check! What do I do to get it replaced?
A: If someone loses their check, it should be reported to Accounts Payable. They will place a stop payment on the check in question. There is a $20.00 stop payment fee. Upon confirmation that the check has not been cashed, a replacement check will be issued in the next scheduled Accounts Payable check run.
Where is my check delivered?
I haven't received my reimbursement check, what should I do?
A: If you have waited 10 days since the request and you have not received your check, please contact Accounts Payable.
My check has not arrived. Can I get a replacement?
A: Our policy is to wait ten (10) business days for mailed checks to be delivered. If, after ten business days, the check has not arrived, we will place a stop payment on the check. Upon confirmation that the check has not been cashed, a replacement check will be issued in the next scheduled check run.
Payments to others
How do I submit an invoice to be paid by Accounts Payable?
A: First, write on the invoice the FOAPAL where the funds to pay the invoice should come from. Next, be sure to have authorized signatures for that FOAPAL - keeping in mind the amount those authorizing can sign for. Finally, send the original invoice to the 63 MAC, Accounts Payable.
How soon will someone be paid if I submit the invoice today?
A: Accounts Payable has a weekly schedule to pay invoices. Items received or approved by 4:30 on Thursday are processed the following check run - typically the following Friday.
What do I need to do to pay someone via wire transfer?
A: Contact Matt Rumpza. Doug initiates outgoing wire transfers paying for goods and services authorized by the college. Matt can assist you with the information required and associated fees to pay via wire transfer, both domestically and internationally. Matt’s back-up for this type of inquiry is Patricia Langer.
Why wasn't my payment request processed this week?
A: The most common reason a payment is not processed when expected is that the item(s) did not reach our office or was not approved by our Thursday deadline. Items received or approved by 4:30 on Thursday are processed the following check run - typically the following Friday.
Where do I name the payee/ person being paid?
A: The payee or person being paid is listed in the "Vendor" field. The vendor is the person to whom the check is made payable.
What is a stipend?
What is the importance of 1099 reporting and W-9's?
A: Macalester College is required by the IRS to report any payments for services performed by a trade, business, or individual not treated as employees. Examples of these types of payments are: honoraria, gifts, donations, or fees for services rendered. Before a check can be processed, a Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN) or a Social Security Number is required along with the legal name and a current address. Failure to provide a TIN or SSN will delay the check writing process or could require backup withholding of 28 percent Federal taxes. Withholding tax does apply even when the amount of the payment is below the IRS reporting threshold of $600.
Who do I call with a question about invoices or purchase orders?
When do I need a purchase order?
A: Macalester recommends purchase orders for major purchases, classified as goods or services valued at $10,000 and over. These can be lump sum purchases or a series of payments totaling $10,000+ associated with a single project. For further information, see “When to Use a Purchase Order”
How can I find information about discounts Macalester qualifies for?
A: Please see the list of consortium discounts in the Contracts, Purchasing and Discounts section of the Policies, Guidelines and Resources page.
Using Banner Finance And ARGOS Reports To Monitor Budgets
What is my Banner log-in?
How do I log-in to Banner Self Service?
A: Banner Self Service is accessed through Macalester's portal, 1600grand. http://1600grand.macalester.edu 1600grand is also accessible from Macalester's home page: http://www.macalester.edu/ 1600grand connects authorized users to the online resources they use most from one convenient location. All of the main online services are "under one roof," including Banner. After logging into 1600grand, choose the Business Services tab. 'Finance Self Service' is in the top left section. From there, you have several choices.
How do I log on to Argos?
A: See the resources available in the Argos Financial Reporting Training section of this website.
When are Banner / Argos training sessions so I can review my budget and learn how to review my department's expenditures?
A: Training is provided 1-to-1 on an as-needed basis at a mutually convenient time. It can be held in your office or in the training lab 302 Humanities. Contact Aimee Baxter to sign up.
What if I attended training but can't remember how to do something?
A: You can contact Aimee Baxter with questions. A refresher session is also an option - just contact Aimee to schedule a time.
What if I have a question about which account code (FOAPAL) to use?
What are accounts 7171xx about?
A: These accounts are allocations of expenses. They are used when a department's charges reflect more than a specific type of charge--the charges aren't the exact cost of the item; the charges include a variety of things besides the actual item.
Should I be using location codes?
A: As a rule, NO -- unless you are working with Facilities Management on a project involving a specific building. Location codes are intended for large scale projects or equipment over $10,000.
How do I correct an invoice that was posted with an incorrect FOAPAL?
What is a FOAPAL?
A: FOAPAL is a combination of numeric elements used to classify financial transaction for capture and reporting. Specifically:
Each element of the FOAPAL plays a different role:
Fund – A required six-character code used to specify the funding source--WHERE the money comes from or goes to. Each grant in Banner is assigned a separate fund code to identify the funding source. Each fund identifies a self balancing set of accounts and identifies ownership and restriction.
- This code is required input in Banner for all accounting transactions.
- 100000 is the code for the general unrestricted fund.
Organization – A required six-character code used to identify the organizational unit that is responsible for financial activity captured within the code. It identifies your department. It defines WHO is processing transactions.
- This code is a required input in Banner for revenue and expense transactions.
- If you're unsure of your Banner organization code, please call Accounting to help you with it.
Account – A required six-character code used to classify revenues & expenditures by type and spending categories. It defines WHAT kind of revenue you are depositing, or for what you are spending funds.
- This code is required input in Banner for all accounting transactions.
- 5xxxxx - Revenue
- 6xxxxx - Payroll and fringe benefit expenses
- 7xxxxx - General expenses
Program – A required two-digit code that is used to identify the major purpose of expenditures. Defines WHY you are collecting or spending the funds. This is an additional identifier for your department. Program codes accumulate expenditure information into major categories such as instruction, research, and academic support. They are required in order to meet external reporting requirements. This code is assigned by Accounting and is a required input in Banner for revenue and expense transactions. Most organizations have a default Program code associated with it. For the most part Program codes will default from the Org. Revenues are always program code 99. For expenses, if you are unsure of which program code to use, please check with Accounting.
Activity – An optional four-character code used to group all costs associated with a specific event or major activity. Activity codes are assigned to transactions involving multiple organizations or funds that share responsibility for a common event or activity. This code must be set up in Banner by Accounting prior to use. As this is an optional code, transactions with an invalid activity code will be posted without it. An example of an activity would be Conference A, Field Trip B, Event C, or Speaker D. Click here for a list of Activity Codes.
Location - An optional four-character code used to specify the physical location of an asset or transaction. It enables the college to establish reporting by physical location. This code will be used mostly by Facilities Management & High Winds to track fixed assets. This code must be set up in Banner by Accounting prior to use. As this is an optional code, transactions with an invalid location code will be posted without it.
How do I request a new FOAPAL or ask for a change to an existing FOAPAL?
A: Contact Dave Berglund in Accounting. Dave is the guardian of Macalester’s chart of accounts. If a new FOAPAL is needed or a change to an existing FOAPAL is warranted, Dave will work with you to get things set up promptly and correctly. Typically, a new FOAPAL can be operational within 3 business days of your request. Dave’s back-up for this type of inquiry is Patricia Langer.
What FOAPAL should I use for a specific invoice or expense?
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• Evaluating Ideas
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All workshops will be listed on the Hack Belgium App and it is on it you will be able to book any of them. All ticket holders will get access to the App a few weeks before the event.
Only ticket holders will be able to access the whole program of workshops!
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Kenya has secured a 1.5 billion US dollars loan from China to extend its railway from the capital to the Rift Valley town of Naivasha, a spokesman for the Kenyan presidency said on Sunday.
The faster railway being built from the Indian Ocean port of Mombasa is expected to reach Nairobi next year and open up to commercial services in mid-2017.
The Chinese-financed project is the first stage in a scheme that aims to extend to Uganda and other land-locked countries. The goal is to cut the cost of transport and boost trade, by replacing a slower, narrow-gauge line.
Spokesman Manoah Esipisu said the extension to Naivasha will offer access to an industrial park to be built there to accommodate manufacturing firms wishing to use power from the nearby geothermal steam fields that are being developed.
"Kenya and China signed a financing package for the extension. China Eximbank will provide a $1.5 billion loan, 85 percent of the financing, while Kenya will provide the balance," he told a news conference.
The deal was signed on the sidelines of the Forum for China-Africa Co-operation, which was held in Johannesburg.
Kenya Railways and China Communications Construction Company Ltd have also signed a deal to carry out feasibility studies and initial designs for the second leg of the Mombasa-Nairobi line, which will stretch to Malaba on Kenya's border with Uganda.
"The Standard Gauge Railway remains the single largest investment in Kenya’s economy in the last five decades," Esipisu said.
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Planning for change is inherently uncertain, but in the face of climate change, continued population growth, and the COVID-19 pandemic, planning decades ahead for state-wide infrastructure development is a formidable undertaking.
Infrastructure Victoria, the state’s independent infrastructure advisory body, has been tasked with this challenge since 2016. Making 94 recommendations to the Victorian Government across sectors such as transport, land use planning, health, water and energy, its latest report charts the evolution of Victoria’s infrastructure priorities until 2051, in the face of considerable uncertainty.
CEO Dr Jonathan Spear, who is due to address The Age Infrastructure Summit, says under these conditions, long term, strategic thinking is needed now more than ever when addressing infrastructure challenges.
“In addition to the uncertainties of the future, COVID-19 has highlighted how quickly situations can change and government priorities can shift,” Dr Spear said. “Since the first 30-year infrastructure strategy was released six years ago, we’ve seen record new infrastructure investment from the Victorian Government in transport, health, education, social housing and tourism. Firstly to support population growth; then in response to Victoria’s devastating bushfires and the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“However, our evidence shows that applying the principles of good infrastructure planning can steer government decision-making even in times of rapid, transformational change.” In fact, of the 137 strategy recommendations in the independent advisory body’s 2016 infrastructure strategy, over 90 percent are underway or completed.
An integrated approach
In planning ahead under these conditions, Infrastructure Victoria took an integrated, cross-sectoral approach to infrastructure development.
“Integrated infrastructure planning supports better decision-making, delivers better services and value for money for the taxpayer,” Dr. Spear said.
“We can’t think about the transformation of the energy sector, for example, without also factoring in the growing uptake of zero-emissions vehicles and its impacts on electricity infrastructure. Nor can we make decisions about transport infrastructure without understanding where the greatest demand will come from and its impacts on land use and service demand.”
Making better use of existing infrastructure
Additionally, the organisation looked at how to maximise the use of existing infrastructure assets, with more than half (56 percent) of the recommendations based on this premise. Maximising asset use can be achieved by managing demand, integrating land use and infrastructure planning, and moving beyond short-term cycles to ensure new infrastructure is built and ready, where and when it is needed, Dr. Spear said.
As one key example, the agency has recommended a rethink of how public transport fares are priced, including discounts for off-peak travel, and lower prices for buses – which are often underused compared with trains.
“Through a combination of policy development, legislative reform, and planning, we can extend demand across the system, improving services and reducing the need for new infrastructure.
“Our research shows that working from home will not fix road congestion – road traffic is already above pre-pandemic levels, but public transport usage is significantly down. By reducing off-peak transport fares there is a real opportunity to encourage people back to public transport and accommodate more people on existing networks once demand returns.
“Moreover, people that don’t need to commute during peak hours can enjoy a quieter and cheaper ride to work, while those that do, can have a more reliable service,” Dr. Spear said.
Evidence based recommendations
Thirdly, the strategy used strong evidence to support its recommendations for new infrastructure development, particularly major transport projects.
“For example, our initial findings show that reconfiguring the City Loop with two new rail tunnels has many potential benefits. It would provide additional capacity and services on several metro train lines, reduce overcrowding on the Seymour and Shepparton V/Line services and enable electrification of services to the growing north, towards Wallan,” Dr. Spear said.
The agency also recommended that government complete a detailed business case for the project over the next two years, including the determination of its timing.
“As Melbourne continues to grow, particularly in the west and north, we need ensure every new build delivers maximum benefit now and into the long term. By better connecting outer suburban growth areas and the regions to Melbourne, we can provide fairer access to jobs, transport and services for Victorians,” Dr. Spear concluded.
Hear more from Jonathan Spear about the strategies Infrastructure Victoria is using to advance state infrastructure priorities at The Age Infrastructure Summit, due to take place April 5, 2022.
This year’s event will be held virtually and in person at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
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In amateur art classes, artists are taught to keep three things in mind while designing: frame, positive and negative space. The frame is of course the border of the picture and positive space is the area occupied by the object drawn. Negative space is defined as the space that is around an object but inside the frame. Utilizing this space brings balance in the picture and harmony to its composition. The image created by the negative space may either be the subject of a picture or it may help that subject stand out. | <urn:uuid:b56ed625-5dae-4ce0-8293-777f6620dea9> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.loopinsight.com/2013/07/18/negative-space-in-design/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279915.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00279-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.950448 | 103 | 3.3125 | 3 |
Education Minister Chats with Students about Rural Education
June 28, 2012
On June 11, Newfoundland and Labrador's Minister of Education, the Honourable Clyde Jackman, welcomed 43 intermediate/secondary students back to campus following a four week rural internship placement.
After a brief introduction by the Dean of Education, Dr. Kirk Anderson, students discussed the rural internship program, their experiences, and life on their journey to becoming a teacher. They voiced opinions and shared stories with the minister who shared stories and opinions of his own with the group.
"I didn't think kids like that existed anymore," said one student who had been placed at Baccalieu Collegiate in Old Perlican. "The kids out there were saintly. I'll definitely go back to a rural community."
Another student, placed at Gros Morne Academy in Rocky Harbour, echoed those sentiments: "I felt like I was being treated like a king every day."
Many similar stories were told, and than one student suggested the Bachelor of Education program should add a mandatory rural internship. For his part, Minister Jackman didn't disagree.
"There's a lot to be offered in the rural part of this province. Really, there is. The best job I ever had was principal of a school of 150 kids. You truly do make a difference," he said.
One of the more interesting exchanges came between Minister Jackman and two students who undertook rural internships in Natuashish, Labrador.
"We flew in on a plane smaller than a bus. I was terrified." The students went on to discuss the cultural experiences they had, and how they became a part of the community. They recalled participating in an Innu sweat lodge. There was no doubt in the mind of either student that they would return. "Definitely," one said of going back. "They're some of the sweetest kids ever."
Overall, despite some students stating their initial challenges adapting to the culture or isolation of the rural environments, the majority of the feedback was positive.
Before concluding, Minister Jackman reminded the rural interns that the experience may not be for everyone, but that it provides skill in adaptability. He praised them for their work in schools and thanked them for meeting with him.
Dr. Anderson said later: "it's significant that the minister has shared this time with us today. The rural internship program is an important experience in teacher development, and the support and continued commitment of the government for this effort is of great assistance."
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Researchers have discovered three vulnerabilities in the Dell EMC Data Protection family of products. These vulnerabilities could be used by attackers to bypass security and gain complete control of a system.
Dell EMC’s Avamar Server, NetWorker Virtual Edition, and the Integrated Data Protection Appliance all contain a standard component – the Avamar Installation Manager which has been found to be vulnerable by the security services firm, Digital Defense. The main flaw in the system allows an attacker to remotely access the server and force it to grant administrative rights. By exploiting the vulnerability, this would allow an attacker would be able to obtain information contained within the appliance such as database fields and saved server data. The other vulnerabilities allows for an authenticated user to download, upload and make changes to the files in the root directory. When combined with administrative privileges, these vulnerabilities could easily compromise the entire security appliance.
Dell has been quick to acknowledge the vulnerabilities and has used the findings from the researchers at Digital Defense to verify the threat and to check for other impacted devices. In a statement delivered to CRN on Friday, Dell had this to say:
“With software vulnerabilities a fact of life in the technology industry, Dell EMC follows best practices in managing and responding to security vulnerabilities in our products. Our goal is to provide customers with timely information, guidance, and mitigation to address threats from vulnerabilities.”
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by Elizabeth Howell, SPACE.com Contributor
Date: 11 January 2013 Time: 01:44 PM ET
A team of amateurs has discovered evidence for 42 alien planets, including a Jupiter-size world that could potentially be habitable, by sifting through data from a NASA spacecraft.Forty volunteers with the crowd-sourcing Planet Hunters project discovered the new planet candidates, which include 15 potentially habitable worlds and PH2 b, a Jupiter-size planet that the team confirmed to be in the habitable zone of its parent star.
This is the second time Planet Hunters project, which is overseen by Zooniverse, has confirmed a new exoplanet discovery. What's more, several candidate planets found by the project may be in the habitable zones of their parent stars. These candidates are awaiting confirmation by professional astronomers.
Researchers suggested this bonanza of planets in the so-called Goldilocks zone around a star, a habitable zone in which conditions are liquid water to exist on a planet’s surface and potentially support life, could mean there is a "traffic jam" of worlds where life could exist, project officials said.
"These are planet candidates that slipped through the net, being missed by professional astronomers and rescued by volunteers in front of their web browsers,” said the University of Oxford's Chris Lintott, who helms the Zooniverse, in a statement. “It's remarkable to think that absolutely anyone can discover a planet.”
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The image of Justice, a remnant of the Renaissance, has had a remarkable run as a political icon. We can all “read” Justice because we have been taught to do so by political leaders of every stripe. Courthouse designers, artists, and cartoonists remain confident that a woman with scales and sword will be recognized as Justice, and not as a misplaced Roman deity or a warrior princess.
This exhibit, drawn from the Yale Law Library’s Rare Book Collection, the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, and Representing Justice: Invention, Controversy, and Rights in City-States and Democratic Courtrooms (Yale University Press, 2011) by Judith Resnik and Dennis Curtis, traces the roots of Justice iconography in books published in Europe between 1497 and 1788. Through these prints, we account for Justice’s visual accessibility, making her image a part of today’s popular knowledge when other European images of Virtues (and Vices), that were once as familiar as Justice, are lost to contemporary view.
The Justices depicted in Renaissance Europe had a diverse set of attributes – cornucopias, fasces (or lictor rods), orbs and globes, books and tablets, and an odd lot of animals and birds, including dogs, snakes, ostriches, and cranes. Over time, as this exhibit documents, the depiction of Justice stabilized around a woman with scales and sword.
As this exhibit also details, pictorial representations aimed to denote something of the complex relationship between judgment, sight, knowledge, and wisdom. In the 1400s and 1500s, a blindfold on Justice signified her disability; today the blindfold is commonly valorized as both a sign of law’s particular obligation to reason within confined parameters and of justice’s impartiality and disinterest.
Image: Cesare Ripa, Iconologie (Paris: Mathieu Guillemot, 1644), Lillian Goldman Law Library.
“The Remarkable Run of a Political Icon: Justice as a Sign of the Law” is curated by Judith Resnik, Dennis Curtis, Allison Tait, and Mike Widener, and is on display Sept. 19-Dec. 16, 2011, in the Rare Book Exhibition Gallery, Level L2, Lillian Goldman Law Library, Yale Law School. | <urn:uuid:70d4b666-4c18-49fa-9399-fc292e6ae8c3> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://library.law.yale.edu/news/justice-sign-law-introduction | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280730.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00255-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.934514 | 487 | 3.4375 | 3 |
But in an appearance on LinkedIn's #GetHired live, SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. said that while doing some background hunting on the people interviewing you is important, revealing too much of what you've dug up can actually backfire.
Sure, if you discover that you went to the same college as the interviewer or have shared interests outside of work, it can certainly help you establish rapport with them and create a memorable connection. But getting too chummy too quickly might do more harm than good. Instead of coming across as sincere, saying something too personal could go too far.
"Do not become so familiar so soon with interviewers," he said. "I know that, because of technology online, you can go out and learn so much about the person who is interviewing you. [But] there's nothing creepier to an HR person ... than for you to start your interview saying 'Hey, how is your daughter, Jack?' Or, 'your son, Mary?' Like what?"
Waltzing into an interview making too-personal remarks is more than just "creepy," he added. He also said that it shows that you don't have good judgment. Because someone with good judgment would know where the line is drawn.
"There's a way to kind of subtly let people know, 'We went to the same school,' but don't get so familiar that you make the hiring manager or the interviewer, if they're in HR, feel uncomfortable.," he explained. "That's a really big mistake. People are over-prepared, and they do too much... You kill your candidacy, I promise."
So how do you casually slip that you have shared interests? For one, you can weave them into your resume or cover letter. If, for example, you know that the interviewer is a big fan of a sport you love, you can use an experience with the sport as an example of a relevant lesson you learned or skill you developed. You can write it in your cover letter or talk about it if it comes up in conversation.
The key is to not force it. Work your shared interests or backgrounds into conversation naturally, without making it obvious that you've stalked their social media to find out. Just make sure that whatever you say actually adds value, too. Maybe you love fitness because it's taught you a lot about discipline and dedication, for example. Not only will an interviewer who is also big into fitness appreciate your appreciation, but they'll also respect these qualities about you that can translate in the workplace.
AnnaMarie Houlis is a multimedia journalist and an adventure aficionado with a keen cultural curiosity and an affinity for solo travel. She's an editor by day and a travel blogger at HerReport.org by night.
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Automating your Android Phone with SL4A
In the first installment of this article we looked at getting Google's Scripting Layer for Android (SL4A) downloaded and installed on your Android phone. We examined the basics of writing scripts using Python and even included a short script to set a few of the profile settings. This time we'll take a look at some of the sample scripts found on the SL4A website and talk about how you might write a script of your own.
The first thing you should do after installing the SL4A application on your phone is to add a shortcut to the scripts folder on one of the home screens. On the HTC EVO you can do this by pressing on an empty space and hold until the Add to Home dialog appears. From here you can add a Widget, App, Shortcut or Folder. Selecting Folder presents a list of available folders and an option to create a New Folder. Selecting the Scripts folder will add a folder icon to the current home screen. Once that's done, you'll have single-click access to any of the scripts stored on your SD card in the sl4a/scripts directory.
It seems as though there is a universal rule when teaching a new programming language that you must create a program to output the phrase "Hello World". SL4A holds to this premise and includes a link to a version of this program on the Wiki Tutorials page. If you take a look at some of the examples on that page, you'll see a number of items with potential uses like Twitter clients, talking weather forecast, a silent mode trigger to set the phone to vibrate during sleeping hours and more. We'll take a look at a few of those samples to help explore the possibilities.
One of the really useful examples in the tutorial list is under the title "How to get your own IP address". This example creates a simple HTTP server on your phone that you can connect to from your host machine. If you have WiFi enabled on the phone and it's on the same network as your host machine, you'll be able to use a web browser to view the files on your SD card. This can come in really handy when you're out and about and you'd like to quickly move a picture from your phone to say your netbook. The source code for this looks like:
from os import chdir
Then you just hit the IP address of your phone from a browser and download images using a right mouse click and 'Save As'. | <urn:uuid:ed6ea501-2c22-4b15-9786-8c850ac3156a> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.linuxplanet.com/linuxplanet/tutorials/7166/1/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560284352.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095124-00190-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.923021 | 511 | 2.1875 | 2 |
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London, Feb 25: Human rights group Amnesty International on Wednesday criticised the Narendra Modi-led government, saying under the new regime India has witnessed a rise in communal violence and its Land Acquisition Ordinance has put thousands of Indians at "risk" of forcible eviction.
In its Annual Report 2015, released here, Amnesty highlighted poll-related violence in the lead up to the May 2014 General Elections, communal clashes and failure of consultation on corporate projects as key concerns.
"National elections in May saw a government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) come to power with a landslide victory. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who campaigned on promises of good governance and development for all, made commitments to improve access to financial services and sanitation for people living in poverty.
"However, the government took steps towards reducing requirements to consult with communities affected by corporate-led projects," Amnesty said in its report.
The report highlighted that, "the authorities continued to violate people's rights to privacy and freedom of expression. There was a rise in communal violence in Uttar Pradesh and some other states and corruption, caste-based discrimination and caste violence remained pervasive."
In reference to communal violence, it noted that, "A string of communally charged incidents in Uttar Pradesh prior to elections led to an increase in tensions between Hindu and Muslim communities...Politicians were accused of and in some cases criminally charged with making provocative speeches."
"...In December, Hindu groups were accused of forcibly converting several Muslims and Christians to Hinduism," the report said.
The rights body also went on to single out the Land Acquisition Ordinance for criticism as it described the move as a new "risk" to thousands of Indians.
"In December, the government passed a temporary law which removed requirements related to seeking the consent of affected communities and assessing social impact when state authorities acquired land for certain projects," it said.
"Thousands of people remained at risk of being forcibly evicted from their homes and lands for large infrastructure projects. Particularly vulnerable were Adivasi communities living near new and expanding mines and dams," it added .
While the group recognised "progressive legal reform", it was critical of India's "overburdened and under-funded criminal justice system".
Amnesty pointed out two court orders as important "gains" for India in 2014, including a Bhopal court's decision in November to demand that its criminal summons against the Dow Chemical Company to be re-issued and a "landmark judgement" by the Supreme Court in April granting legal recognition to transgender people. | <urn:uuid:9c90939d-bf80-403f-82e5-cb176453fb0c> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.oneindia.com/international/amnesty-international-criticises-narendra-modi-government-rights-record-1665005.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279410.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00174-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.971889 | 518 | 1.789063 | 2 |
Thanks to Denie Inman's sixth-grade literature class at Cataldo Grade School for contributing these Earth Day essays and poems. And thanks to Foster Walsh's 10th-grade honors English class at Lewis and Clark High School for sending us these Earth Day essays. We wish we could have printed all the entries.
Look outside at the water
And the trees.
Look out the window at the
flowers and leaves.
Now think to yourself, think long
What are we doing, what have
The air is polluted, haze
covers the sun.
Is it too late to stop the fate
that we bring?
Is it worthless to dream of
a fresh water spring?
'Tis magical, the sights
that we see,
so look outside and imagine the
way things should be.
-- Amanda Smith, Cataldo
Environmentalism starts at the top While stopped at a red light the other day, I noticed a bumper sticker on the car in front of me. It read "Save your mother," followed by a drawing of the Earth. While this is typically a pro-environment message, I found it ironic that the windshield it was plastered on belonged to a behemoth of a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV). This struck me as a fitting example of America's general attitude toward the environment. Once a year, come Earth Day, we may behave as though we do, in fact, care about the environment. But for the other 364 days we continue to drive our pollution-spewing SUVs, soil our rivers, oceans and skies with sewage and smog, while we turn a blind eye to "our mother." This reckless attitude is reflected well in the prominent figure of George W. Bush, our nation's president.
"Governor Bush is committed to a new era of environmental protection." So the GeorgeW. Bush Web site reads. However, his actions as president prove otherwise. Bush's recent federal budget proposal (this is only a proposal, right?) cuts funding for alternative and renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, the Wetlands Preserve Program, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. At the same time it increases funding for such ventures as searches for fossil fuels on public property and coal technology research.
Furthermore, Bush's efforts to exploit the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge with oil drilling are directly contrary to his claims. His appointments of such notoriously anti-environment cabinet members like Gale Norton and Spencer Abraham also reflects his inconsistency.
Though it is easy to blame Bush for our environmental problems, we, the American citizens, are as much to blame. In the midst of an energy crisis we continue to ignore the goals of conservation and energy efficiency, resulting in negative effects on the environment. One example is the popularity of SUVs, which, despite periods of inflated gas prices, are still selling in droves. These vehicles consume more fuel and release more pollutants than smaller cars. Increased emissions of carbon monoxide by these and other automobiles fuel global warming, leading to increased events of extreme weather and melting of polar ice caps.
We also continue development that destroys animals' natural habitats, pollute our oceans and rivers with sewage, and threaten our health by using hazardous pesticides on farms. Yet most Americans seem unwilling to take action to halt these injustices, despite that they impact us every day.
In order to change our wasteful practices, we must change our lifestyles; this means utilizing public transportation or riding a bike, increasing the energy efficiency of our homes and offices, supporting legislation protecting the environment, and electing public officials who do the same. Change must also come from the top, with high ranking government officials leading the way with environmentally conscious stances.
Only together can we change for the better; better for ourselves, better for nature, better for the Earth.
-- Mike Connelly, Lewis and Clark
They are so beautiful to see, trees.
Blowing in the swift summer breeze.
High above the land,
stretching even farther than man.
The forests are becoming bare,
most of us only stop and stare.
Oxygen for breathing, and shelter for living,
we are the ones who need to start giving.
People should see that trees are the key,
for future children just like me.
-- Megan Higgins, Cataldo
It is hard for teens today to think about preserving the planet for later because it is such an abstract idea, especially because much of their future lies ahead. That doesn't mean that some of us don't think about it. Earth Day is a day that my elementary school celebrated every year by going out to a field and planting a tree. Once I graduated, I found it hard to break this habit; it was just something that was done.
Now, most people don't even know there is an Earth Day let alone when it is celebrated. It may be true that many teens today really do not care how much their planet is deteriorating. But remembering our ties to the Earth may be what gives us a long future.
Earth Day is a day to give something back to the earth after it has given so much to us. It is a day when cars should be kept in and dusty bicycles pulled out and used. Unfortunately, this is probably not going to happen. Every day people will take their cars and drive to work, alone, polluting the air all the way, when they could just as easily take a bus or car pool. Most of them will never give a second thought to what they could be doing for the Earth.
So why should we expect teenagers to be different? How about because we can actually see what the last generation is doing to the Earth? We know the effects of gases on the atmosphere. We know the effects of clear cutting entire forests that provide more oxygen as well as shelter to diverse animals.
How about because we have to live in it longer? Our children and their children deserve to live in a healthy clean environment and it would be nice if we could give them that gift as part of our legacy. Isn't it our responsibility to take care of our Earth and our future?
Thirty years ago, connecting to our environment was a big issue in every part of our society, but now it is an issue only for a few groups. And the strange thing is that 30 years ago they had many other important things to worry about, when the planet was still in fairly good shape. Now, although we have our problems, we don't have the same degree of them and our planet is still going down the drain. What happened to make us care less when we should care more?
I believe that there are enough good people who care less about their portfolios and more about the planet to do something about this problem. And I think that it is just about time that we do something. Earth Day is the perfect time to do your part in preserving the planet, and who knows, maybe something good will catch on.
-- Meara Downey, Lewis and Clark
The Last Time
The last time was a hot summer day.
The ancient trees shook with a subtle sway.
I looked at the forest from side to side,
where my heart lay buried deep inside.
I looked at the forest, it looked at me,
I didn't understand, I didn't see.
It questioned softly, "Why are you leaving me?"
The wet tears ran from my closed eyes,
as I heard the animals' screeching cries.
Now I look back, there's nothing to see,
just wasteful piles of endless debris.
When I return, my eyes fill with tears,
I think of all we've lost from those precious years,
From summer to spring, in every season,
what was the purpose, what was the reason?
-- Ashley Sanderson, Cataldo
What has happened to Earth Day?
Remember back in the day when peace and love were revered as the most important aspects of life? And do you also remember when Earth Day was celebrated with vivacity, being able to respect and recognize the Earth as our building block for life? Now, in the year 2001, I walk down the street and see all the messages being sent out pointing instead to the all-mighty dollar sign. And on Earth Day, well, let's just say you wouldn't know it was Earth Day at all. What has happened to the great celebration of our Earth?
To list all the factors that contribute to the ever-decreasing celebration of Earth Day would take up all of my paper, so instead I will give you two main factors. One is the message the media and other dominating corporations are sending, and the other is the examples and actions the American government is setting.
America is one of the most powerful countries in the world; some may say the reason for that is the taboo, the all-American motto: "Bigger, better, stronger, faster." In my opinion, this thought is definitely an aspect of American culture, but I also have good reasons to believe that it has done more good than bad. This motto tells us that we should care for nothing (even the Earth that gives us life) but being the best. In such matters of war and economy, this single thought has increased American people's morale, but what good has it done to Earth and our future on this planet? Most multimillion corporations and influential media help push this motto to the masses, where people eat it up like candy because it really is all they know.
But what if American people knew it was possible to live a peaceful and happy life without such harsh and thoughtless competition? If there weren't an advertisement on every street corner and corporation sponsors for every baseball field, would Americans be better off? I believe so.
If the media stopped making up absurd stories of Hollywood's rich and famous, and put that effort into acknowledging the important issues that affect everyone (such as the depletion of the ozone layer and recycling) then maybe Americans would become more satisfied with their own lives. I'm almost completely sure that the citizens of America would live more comfortably if they knew that the rainforest wasn't being exploited, or if they knew they could do something about it. But how could they know that if no one ever tells them? Creating a greater focus on holidays such as Earth Day would surely spread the word of exploited rainforests, or any other environmental issue for that matter.
One other significant influence on the decrease of Earth Day celebrations is the actions and examples of the American government. I recently read an article in USA Today about President Bush's rejection of a global warming pact to lower the carbon dioxide emissions. Bush was quoted as saying it "would make no economic sense" to join the war against global warming. He defends his rejection with the current energy crisis, but if we (the government) had recognized that natural gas doesn't last forever, then would we be in this situation in the first place? Also, the government's push on a better and wealthier economy is telling people to care more for money. There is no significant voice for the environmental issues, there is no one at the present time to tell America we need to always remember our Earth. In the end, when all the money is burned and all the buildings crumble, only the Earth will remain in its abused, exploited agony.
Overall, that is my simple reasoning to the question "Why is there no prominent involvement in the celebration of Earth Day?" But the American culture of peace and love revealed in the '60s has not completely died, leaving some hope for Earth Day. It is growing in the mind of the youth -- the next generation. It is increasing in intelligence and power every day. And one day the important influences on America will be this next generation; they will focus not on the wealth and dominance of the economy (as important as it is), but maybe on Earth Day and the importance of looking to the future, as the present leaders are not doing. To make up for the faults of the leaders before us is the heavy task the new generation must accomplish. So let's celebrate Earth Day!
-- Melissa Pingree, Lewis and Clark
You touch the water
And see the ripples you make
Balance of nature
-- Daniel Parisot, Cataldo
Splish splash, drip drop. Every morning we wake up to these sounds of water. However, can you imagine waking up to no fresh water? This could happen unless we do something to prevent it. This year especially, Washington is in a crisis due to our shortage of pure water. We need everyone to help conserve our fresh water. Let's get serious and discuss what we can do. In the following, you will read about where the problem starts, how it's affecting us and methods of conserving water.
The problem starts with us. Only 3 percent of the
world's water is fresh. However, we waste most of our fresh water through careless mistakes. For example, rivers and streams are polluted by wastewater from factories and gas from cars. Even the little bits of plastic bags and other materials that people in our society throw away end up in our water supplies.
The water levels of lakes, streams and rivers have dropped dramatically. This summer many people may not be permitted to fill up their pools. The shortage may also limit the watering of your lawn. We need to act quickly to stop this problem from growing because this isn't a problem we can ignore.
If you aren't sure how to help conserve water, I have come up with several ideas for you. By running washing machines and dishwashers only when they are full, bathing young children together and installing covers on pools and spas to avoid water evaporation, we can save thousands of gallons of water a month. These are very simple methods that everyone should practice.
Remember this essay because the problem starts with us. Water shortage affects everyone, and there are many ways to help conserve. Even the little amount you waste contributes to the problem.
Splish splash, drip drop -- please don't let these sounds of water stop.
The new one is smart and funny and action-packed, and it’s bigger and better and sleeker. And Downey does it again, this time ramping up Stark’s arrogant wisecracking, telling anyone who’ll listen (mostly women) that, via the creation of his powerful Iron Man suit, he’s brought years of uninterrupted peace to the world. | <urn:uuid:a895ca72-a4b4-4238-bd0b-4deb9b8ccfb0> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.inlander.com/spokane/earth-day-essays-and-ampamp-poetry/Content?oid=2172772 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280292.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00344-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.964838 | 2,957 | 2.171875 | 2 |
Lance Corporal Frank PerkinsGreat War 1914-1918: Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Died: 11 Jul 1916 Age: 35
Tower: Manchester Cathedral Society: Lancashire
CWGC Grave/Memorial: Thiepval Memorial -- Pier and Face 4 A
- Casualty Number: 1547784
- Casualty Details: (Link by permission of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission)
Born 15/12/1880 and baptised 20/02/1881 at St Thomas Manchester. Son of Thomas Perkins and Annie Perkins of 13 Archer Street, Cheetham, Manchester. Husband of Margaret Perkins (nee McConnell) whom he married on 14/07/1909 at Manchester Cathedral, of 16 Avondale Street Cheetham Hill, Manchester. At the time of the 1911 census he was working as a clerk (poor law). His brother in law, Lance Corporal James McConnell, Royal Scots, also a bellringer at Manchester Cathedral, died of wounds on 07/07/1916 and is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France. | <urn:uuid:fc2a2c1c-2587-4a10-9529-b6dcdf18a048> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://cccbr.org.uk/resources/roh/casualty-details/?id=1547784 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573699.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819131019-20220819161019-00273.warc.gz | en | 0.870641 | 231 | 1.59375 | 2 |
Radiation shielding is a mass of absorbing material placed between yourself and the source of radiation in order to reduce the radiation to a level that is safer for humans.
The effectiveness of the material depends on the type of radiation itself, the properties of the shielding material, and the shielding strength or thickness of that material.
Different types of radiation behave in different ways.
According to the NATO Handbook On The Medical Aspects Of NBC Defensive Operations, “Gamma or X radiation constitutes the principal casualty producing form of ionizing electromagnetic radiation associated with nuclear explosions“.
X-ray and Gamma photons are essentially identical.
The ‘Alpha’ particle however (another type of nuclear radiation from an explosion) is also highly dangerous but is hardly penetrable. It can be stopped by a single piece of paper, or an air filter (think of it as a heavy dust particle). It is carried by the wind currents and eventually falls to the ground and ‘decays’.
Gamma radiation though travels at the speed of light. To protect yourself from gamma radiation resulting from a nuclear explosion, there are three things to remember:
Time, Distance, Shielding.
Time & Distance… Get as far away as quickly as you can.
Shielding (between you and the radiation source)… Knowing how much of what type of material is enough to protect you.
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The chili pepper may seem exotic, but it’s an ancient American food. Chili peppers were domesticated many times by prehistoric peoples in North and South America, including parts of Colorado and New Mexico. Letty, a DaVita renal dietitian from Texas, shares her traditional Chile Colorado recipe that’s simple to prepare and celebrates this American delicacy.
Christopher Columbus was one of the first Europeans to encounter chilies and called them "peppers". Like Columbus, Letty prides herself on bravely, rising to every new challenge. She shares, “There’s never a dull moment. That’s what I enjoy most working at DaVita; really making a difference in patient’s lives. I love to hear every patient’s story.”
Letty tailors her dietary expertise to meet the needs for the vast cross section of her dialysis patients. “The population of individuals who require dialysis really astounded me, and it still does. There was a young boy on hemodialysis that I’ll never forget. He was well-mannered and shy. His mother mostly intervened for him because he was so shy. There was a specific food the boy really missed having, I can’t recall what it was. Well, one day the three of us were discussing his diet and the specific food item came up. The little boy cried and gave me a big hug when I told him he could eat this food item. It made all of us cry. After that day, he would talk to me about anything.”
A major factor in Letty’s decision to become a dietitian was her passion. “I love the sciences and I love nutrition. This was a match made in heaven for me.”
Natural charm makes Letty a popular DaVita dietitian. “My approach is just being myself and being honest and sincere. Treating patients the same way I would like to be treated. The biggest challenges of my job are trying to help people ‘get it,’ see the big picture and be compliant.”
Letty’s plan for educating her dialysis patients on the kidney diet is simple. “First, teaching dialysis patients that it is up to them to improve their health. Second, helping them take action in doing so.” Letty gets big results with patients using DaVita’s Core Value of Fun. “Patients love interaction. They love to feel that they make a difference to us. They love games, movies and contests. The most rewarding aspect of my job is when I see patients get their ‘A+ report card’ and get a big smile on their faces. I just hope I make a difference in my patient’s lives.”
Letty also makes a difference in her coworkers’ lives. “What makes my job special? All of my teammates. They are the most helpful, kind and caring professional staff I have come across in a long time. My teammates are awesome. That saying about, ‘Where God closes one door, He opens another’ is so true. The other door is here at DaVita. Everyone truly cares about each patient and their well-being.”
They say the best recipes are made with love. Letty, shares the spicy taste of her Chile Colorado recipe. It’s a saucy dish filled with ancient American flavor that even the original Americans loved. It’s modified to be low in potassium, phosphorus and sodium so people with kidney disease can enjoy it too.
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Ethical sourcing and biodiversity will be featured in the 3rd Asia-Pacific edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, hosted in Hong Kong on November 11–13, 2013. By casting the spotlight on the environmental impact of beauty ingredients, the summit aims to raise awareness and encourage sustainable sourcing in the region.
Rapid economic development and industrialization have had a heavy toll on Asian ecosystems. Asia has lost 95% of its primary, uncut forests, while individual countries have lost 70–90% of their natural habitats. Although the region has become an international source of beauty and cosmetic ingredients, the ecological price has been high. Production of palm oil—a ubiquitous ingredient in beauty and personal care products—has been directly responsible for the destruction of rainforests in Southeast Asia, putting many animal and plant species to near extinction. Many cosmetic ingredients are produced in Asia by expanding agricultural frontiers to virgin terrain.
Dr. Muhammed Majeed, founder of international ingredients firm Sabinsa, will set the tone for the summit with his opening keynote on sustainable sourcing. He will explain why a major ethical dilemma Asian countries face is "economic advancement or conservation?" With Asia experiencing unprecedented economic growth, some argue that environmental degradation has been a worthwhile price to pay for rising prosperity. Proceeding speakers will give best practices in raw material ethical sourcing, showing how economic and ecological development can be intertwined. The use of biodiversity charters and sourcing programmes will also be debated.
Novel green ingredients, especially those originating from Asia, will also be featured. The healing properties of ayurvedic ingredients like neem and amla in beauty products will be highlighted. Another paper looks at the use of traditional Chinese herbs in modern skin care products. Dr. Fred Zuelli from Mibelle Biochemistry will discuss the sustainable harvesting of actives from agricultural raw material. Other topics include marine ingredients, emerging natural actives, and sustainable processing methods.
Additionally, although the beauty industry has become global, divisions are occurring in terms of regulations and standards. Most fragmentation is occurring in Asia where major country markets have different interpretations of beauty products. For the first time, the summit will give an update on the legislative framework for beauty products in Europe, the U.S. and Asian countries. Details will be given of new EU regulations, which are increasingly perceived as a barrier to market entry by non-European brands. Other papers will look at the mushrooming of green standards, such as natural, organic, fair trade, and green spa.
The three-day program will end with two interactive workshops. The first is a technical workshop that will tackle formulation issues associated with natural and organic beauty products. A marketing workshop will follow, highlighting the opportunities provided to beauty brands by social media and digital marketing. Conducted by David Liem, founder of Happy Marketer, the workshop will show how social media can be used to provide transparency and authenticity to increasingly discerning consumers. | <urn:uuid:c7650d61-cf0a-45c7-9259-49f3e22f1095> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.gcimagazine.com/business/rd/ingredients/218095531.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720962.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00386-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.928965 | 594 | 2.125 | 2 |
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Vaginal discharges are any fluid or material that leaves a female’s body through the vagina. Some vaginal discharge is normal for all women, especially those in their reproductive years (ages 16 to 45). When the amount, quality or consistency of vaginal discharge changes, it may be a sign of disease. The fluids, chemicals and organisms of the vagina have a natural balance. In the balance situation, they help to clean the vagina and protect it from outside organisms. Any change to that natural balance can affect the characteristics of vaginal discharge. Changes may originate from both internal factors (such as hormonal changes & stress) or external factors (such as infection & poor hygiene).
Normal vaginal discharge is clear or white with no bad odor. It has regular fluctuations that result from hormonal. The normally clear and thin fluid becomes a bit thicker and heavier at the time of ovulation. Sexual excitement increases vaginal discharge. It also changes during pregnancy, at menopause and when a woman uses birth control pills.
Unusual Discharge (Vaginal Infection)
Change in the color, odor or consistency of vaginal discharge may indicate an infection. Yeast infections, where the volume of regular vaginal yeast increases, cause a thick, white discharge that resembles cottage cheese. Other vaginal infections (sometimes grouped as vaginitis) like trichomoniasis and bacterial vaginosis can cause other changes to vaginal discharge, such as changes in amount, color and odor.
Sexually transmitted diseases may also be associated with unusual vaginal discharge, but frequently have no symptoms. In addition, altered vaginal discharge may be the result of personal behaviors or habits that can affect the vaginal environment. These include douching and wearing tight clothing that restricts air flow to the vagina.
If your vaginal discharge is abnormal in color such as green, has a foul smell, changes consistency, or is significantly increased or decreased in amount, you may be developing a form of vaginitis.
1. Bacterial vaginosis (bacterial vaginosis) causes an abnormal vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor. Some women report a strong fishlike smell, especially after intercourse. The discharge is usually white or gray, it can be thin. You may also have burning during urination or itching around the outside of the vagina, or both. Some women with bacterial vaginosis have no symptoms at all.
2. Yeast infections or candidiasis cause a thick, whitish-gray "cottage cheese" type of vaginal discharge and may be itchy. You may have intense itching in your genitals. Painful urination and intercourse are common. You may not always have a vaginal discharge. Men with genital candidiasis may have an itchy rash on the penis. Most male partners of women with yeast infection do not experience any symptoms of the infection.
3. Trichomoniasis causes a frothy vaginal discharge that may be yellow-green or gray, itching and irritation of the genitals, burning with urination (sometimes confused with a urinary tract infection), discomfort during intercourse, and a foul smell. Because trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease, symptoms may appear within 4-20 days after exposure. Men rarely have symptoms, but if they do, they may have a thin, whitish discharge from the penis and painful or difficult urination. Lea Ella
4. Pain itself is not a frequent symptom (except for the itching) and should prompt you to see your health care provider.
5. If you have a condition called vulvodynia, you may have burning, stinging, irritation, or rawness of your genitalia but no infection or skin disease of the vulva or vagina. You may have pain, off and on. This is a different condition that requires further diagnosis with your health care provider.
Symptoms Of Vaginal Discharge
Symptoms that may accompany vaginal discharge include painful urination, itching, pelvic pain or rash. Sudden change in vaginal discharge should be reported to a physician, preferably a gynecologist. If there is infection, it can be treated and the vaginal discharge should return to normal levels Girls may begin to notice some vaginal discharge up to a year before their first menstrual period. Those not yet nearing puberty who experience vaginal discharge should see a physician immediately, because discharge is rare in healthy prepubescent girls.
Summary Of The Symptoms for Vaginal Discharge include:
3. Pelvic pain
4. Unusual odor
5. Pain or burning during urination (dysuria) or bowel movements (dyschezia)
7. Warts or lesions
8. Non-menstrual vaginal bleeding
Prevention Of Vaginal Infection
The following tips may help you prevent a vaginal infection.
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SANTA FE – Laboratory nemesis Los Alamos Study Group opened a new series of public meetings this week with breakfast seminars at churches in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Meeting at the United Church in Santa Fe, the group’s executive director Greg Mello said Thursday morning that the convergence of environmental, political and economic risks demands an extraordinary response.The theme of the seminars, which are planned weekly through the rest of the fall and winter, is “Dimensions of the Global Crisis: Responses and Renewal.”“Of course, we will emphasize nuclear policy, New Mexico, and we ourselves as actors and participants,” said Mello to a small group of people.The first week’s topic was, “Los Alamos in Crisis – the Decline and Fall of a Nuclear Weapons Laboratory.”“We are living in a catastrophe involving the environment of our planet,” he said. “This is a very unique and troubling historic moment that has possibilities of social, political and moral renewal.”Within the larger picture of global warming and widening wars over scarce resources and the local economic crisis involving the nuclear laboratories, he said, “We are in an emergency. That’s why we thought we would meet every week now.”The changes that are coming to the New Mexico laboratories are neither clear nor simple, Mello said. He included the stalled energy and water appropriation bill that funds the Department of Energy, fears of jobs cuts, privatization and larger transformational efforts that may realign priorities at the nuclear weapons laboratories.Key issues at the laboratory, like the degree to which plutonium pit manufacturing and weapons work will predominate, were also discussed.“The safety issues have by no means been resolved,” Mello said, referring to the recent suspension of most activities at the Plutonium Facility.“These organizations are looking for something that keeps their names in the news in order to promote their agenda,” said Earl Meyer, a retired physicist in Los Alamos, this morning. “All these negative articles hurt the lab.”Asked if he agreed that there was a global crisis, he said, “I don’t like the way things are going, I’ll tell you that. I think a lot of it is manufactured.”On whether the laboratory was about to become another Rocky Flats – the former location for plutonium pit production, Meyer said, “Rocky Flats was very bad. There were mistakes.” But, he added the laboratory played a prominent role in helping to clean it up.Mello said that the idea for early morning meetings grew partly out of a colleague’s observation that people at after work and evening meetings “just want to be entertained.” It was also the preferred time for members of the Mennonite Church, where the group is meeting in Albuquerque on Wednesdays.The general plan is to alternate each week between factual presentations of issues of concern one week and strategizing about political responses the next. | <urn:uuid:0212beff-bb0d-41ac-8af3-88659cfd094f> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.lamonitor.com/content/group-begins-series-seminars?mini=calendar-date%2F2013-02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279410.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00170-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.960082 | 635 | 1.5625 | 2 |
The coronavirus outbreak that swept through New York City this spring has left a crippling financial crisis in its wake, as local leaders warn they may have no choice but to make huge cuts to transit, education, emergency response and a torrent of other government services unless they receive billions of dollars in new aid.
As soon as Monday, about 22,000 municipal workers here could receive pink slips informing them that they will be laid off in October unless New York City can identify other ways to help close its approximately $8 billion revenue gap. The looming cuts may not spare even some front-line first responders, lawmakers and union leaders say, illustrating the magnitude of the budget crisis facing the country’s largest metropolis.
Adding to New York’s woes, hotel stays are down, millions are working remotely or out of a job entirely and as many as one-third of its 230,000 small businesses could close for good, according to the Partnership for New York City, a nonprofit organization that represents local firms. The devastation has left no part of the economy untouched, even hamstringing the sprawling network of bus and train lines that make up the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Without a $12 billion cash infusion, MTA leaders sounded their own dire alarm this week: They may have to scale back some services as much as 40 percent, leaving riders facing longer waits and postponing some sorely needed repairs to the subway’s aging infrastructure.
Even in a quarrelsome city like New York, there’s widespread agreement about a solution: additional help from Washington, where federal lawmakers have spent months discussing the need to authorize billions of dollars for cash-strapped local governments that saw revenue decline precipitously as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
But that money increasingly seems out of reach for New York and thousands of states, counties, cities and towns nationwide facing their own financial headaches. Drastic measures once viewed as unlikely doomsday scenarios have become more real and urgent, threatening not only the day-to-day functions of New York City, but also the millions of people it serves.
“In July, I was cautiously optimistic,” MTA Chairman Patrick Foye said about the prospect of help from Washington. “Obviously that cautious optimism proved to be wrong. The federal government on these issues looks to be broken.”
Once the coronavirus arrived in the United States, it delivered a crippling blow to New York, turning the city’s density into a deadly vector for infection. Shutdowns ordered by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo (D) and other leaders brought the city to an abrupt halt, arresting the spread of the virus at the cost of the state’s economy.
The financial pain has been particularly pronounced in New York City. Broadway went dark this spring, and even as the outbreak wanes, theaters haven’t been able to revive operations safely. Major events that bring travelers to the city annually, from concerts and baseball games to the U.N. General Assembly, have been canceled or postponed. Some restaurants that shuttered never reopened. Some offices that sent their employees home never brought them back. And some workers who lost jobs were never rehired in a city where the unemployment rate last month hovered around 20 percent, data show.
All of those factors have eaten into New York City’s coffers, as tax revenues fell $7.1 billion short of initial projections, the city’s comptroller estimates. In real estate alone, there was a 32 percent decline in the number of sales involving commercial buildings and multifamily rental properties over the first half of 2020, according to the Real Estate Board of New York, a trade association for the industry. The city also took in $326 million less in taxes through the first half of this year, compared with the level of activity six months before the pandemic, the group found in data released Friday.
The unexpected shortfalls forced New York Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) and the New York City Council to slash $5 billion from the budget adopted in June for the new fiscal year beginning in July. It included across-the-board cuts to city agencies as well as other more specific — if not controversial — reductions, including trash pickup on public walkways and arts education at public schools. The spending blueprint also specified the need to slash $1 billion in labor costs, a move that the mayor and others warned would result in harmful layoffs unless they could find help from the state or federal government.
“The city is in financial trouble,” said Henry Garrido, the executive director of District Council 37, which represents 150,000 workers in schools, hospitals, parks and more as the city’s largest public employee union. Garrido criticized de Blasio for the potential cuts to the workforce, urging him to use other means, such as retirement incentives, to trim costs.
De Blasio declined to be interviewed for this story. His spokesman, Bill Neidhardt, said in a statement that they are negotiating with leaders in Albany on a potential solution. Absent that, he said, the widespread cuts to the city’s workforce would have “direct effects across New York, dragging down the largest city and economic engine in the country.”
This week, the mayor and the city’s unions signaled that they could still agree to forestall them, perhaps through cuts to municipal workers’ hours, pay or benefits. But it won’t be easy on the employees it affects, nor will it spell the end of New York’s crisis. With the state facing its own budget shortfall, lawmakers in Albany could cut off some funding to the city and other municipalities. That could compound the pain in areas such as education, forcing New York City schools to cut 9,000 jobs, the chancellor of the public school system, Richard Carranza, has said in recent days. The New York City Department of Education did not respond to a request for comment.
Similar budget pressures loom over the MTA, which relies heavily on fares and tax revenue to pay for operations. With ridership severely depressed, the system is in need of $12 billion through 2021. Foye, the MTA chairman, delivered the grim news during a presentation Wednesday to the transit agency’s board, just weeks after two credit-rating agencies downgraded the MTA’s ratings in response to its deteriorating finances.
“The effect on ridership and revenues is substantially worse than the Great Depression,” he said in an interview.
Subway ridership at the peak of the coronavirus crisis fell by 95 percent, Foye said, and remains down by 75 percent in August. The MTA has considered hiking fares and implementing service reductions, including those that help the elderly and people with disabilities use the transit system. The MTA is likely to require layoffs, cuts to maintenance and the cancellation of planned expansions of the subway system, including a line that runs under Second Avenue that is years behind schedule.
The magnitude of the financial pain has added urgency to New York City’s pleas for money. De Blasio has petitioned the state for the authority to borrow as much as $5 billion to pay for the city’s operating costs. “That is the cleanest, fastest way to avert the layoffs,” the mayor said at a news conference Tuesday.
The idea has at times received an icy reception in Albany, where an oversight board has kept watch over New York City’s finances since it faced the prospect of bankruptcy in the 1970s. Like many cities struggling to cover the costs of the coronavirus, New York must confront the reality that bonds and other financing mechanisms eventually will come due — and could result in unanticipated cuts to city services or tax increases on residents to pay it back.
“Long-term debt for operations should always be a near or last resort,” said Andrew Rein, the president of the Citizens Budget Commission, a fiscally conservative organization that has opposed the mayor’s proposal on borrowing. “It pushes off current bills to future taxpayers. … It locks up money in future budgets.”
On Capitol Hill, meanwhile, New York City’s pleas for federal aid have failed to shake federal lawmakers from their months-long stalemate. House Democrats included $1 trillion for cash-strapped cities and states, as well as billions of dollars in additional money for transit systems, as part of the coronavirus relief package adopted earlier this year. But Senate Republicans balked at that plan, opting to provide far less for local governments and zero new dollars for transportation agencies beyond what Washington already has provided. The GOP’s opposition is rooted in the belief that only Democratic-led cities and states are in need of federal assistance.
New York’s leaders are quick to point out that the city had been hiring, spending and growing before the coronavirus decimated its coffers. Foye said the MTA entered the year with an $80 million operating surplus. It benefited from more than $3 billion in federal coronavirus relief but exhausted the money in July as revenue continued to fall during the pandemic.
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Work management is a term used by many business professionals to describe their processes. However, it is also often confused as being the same as project or task management. To make sure you know the difference and use the terms correctly, we have prepared a short cheat sheet to explain it all.
You can download the ‘Team leader’s guide to work management’ by filling in the form below.
If you would like some more information before moving on, let’s see what work management entails.
What is Work Management?
So, without further ado, let’s see the definition.
Work management is a set of tools and practices that help you organize the team processes, communication, and flow of information to increase success.
Team or company leaders usually use work management to set up efficient practices outside the scope of projects. We are all used to having certain processes and practices when it comes to executing a project and work management aims to bring the same approach to other company activities as well. This allows making them more efficient and easier to estimate.
To execute an efficient work management process, team leaders use a variety of tools. Here is a list of the most common choices:
- Resource management – to effciently utilizes resources.
- Collaboration – to encourage the team memebers to work together.
- Project management – to deliver results on time and on budget.
- Customer relationship management – to ensure the results client expectations and needs.
- Reporting – to track achievements and performance.
- Time management – to reduce waste and estimate accuratelly.
- Task management – to give the team everything needed for task execution.
Work Management Process
Thi type of management is usually executed in 6 specific steps. Depending on the work in question these steps may vary a little, but most teams use the following process:
- Work identification – identify what needs to be done, how will it be achieved and when it should be completed.
- Work planning – Create a plan to execute the work, see what resources will be needed and provide time estimates.
- Work scheduling – Make a schedule (Gantt chart) for the planned tasks and estimate the excution timelines.
- Work execution – Get the team working on the planned tasks.
- Work review – Review the team’s progress and identify any potential bottlenecks.
- Work analysis – Review your process and identify what can be improved in the future efforts.
How to Implement Work Management
Work management implementation is a continuous effort that cannot be just done one time. It will require constant improvement and effort from the team/company leader and the team itself.
It is usually best to start with one or two successful practices and then start adding to that process. The ideal setup will be slightly different for each team but that does not mean you cannot copy an example and then make it your own. Download the ‘Team leader’s guide to work management’ for a quick review of the practices anytime you need them.
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Polar bears are a powerful iconic symbol of the strength and endurance in the great white north. With the celebration of International Polar Bear Day today, let’s learn about the magnificent species!
1. About 60% of polar bears live in Canada, from Labrador to the Yukon and from Ellesmere Island to James Bay.
2. Its Latin name,Ursus maritimus, means ‘sea bear.”
3. Sea bear seems like a pretty apt name for a species that live and hunt mainly on the Arctic sea ice! They mainly eat seals, but will also catch and eat seabirds and even small whales.
4. Typically, an adult male polar bear is an astonishing 6-10 feet long and weighs between 780 and 1,500 pounds!
5. Polar bears are good swimmers, their body fat help them float and they use their large forepaws to paddle and sometimes use their hind legs as rudders.
6. Polar bears thick under-fur, guard hairs, and ability to store significant fat keep them warm and powered up over the cold winter months. Their massive paws spread their weight evenly to keep them from falling through snow and thin ice.
7. Polar bears have three eyelids, the third helps protect the bear’s eyes from the elements.
8. Polar bears have translucent fur that appears white, but underneath their fur, their skin is black. They also have a blue tongue!
9. They have 42 razor sharp teeth. With jagged back teeth and canines larger than grizzly teeth!
10. Climate change is causing sea ice to melt much earlier in the year and return later, meaning polar bears have less time on ice to hunt seals, their favourite prey. This can lead to thinner bears, reduced cub survival, and a decrease in the overall polar bear population.
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French President Francois Hollande has been awarded the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Peace Prize "for his valuable contribution to peace and stability in Africa," the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said on Thursday.
"Having assessed the dangers and the repercussions of the situation on Africa, and on Mali in particular, as well as on the rest of the world, the Jury appreciated the solidarity shown by France to the peoples of Africa," Joaquim Chissano, the president of the Jury said.
"The Jury therefore decided to award the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Peace Prize to Mr Francois Hollande, President of the French Republic, for his great contribution to peace and stability in Africa," added Mozambique's former head of state.
Created in 1989, Felix-Houphouet-Boigny Peace Prize, worth 150,000 U.S.dollars, aimed at paying tribute to efforts made either by individuals or institutions to promote and restore peace in conformity with UNESCO charter.
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Air Plant With Glass Pot
Air plants or Tillandsia, a type of Bromeliad, resembles a pineapple from the top portion. It will produce many layers of strong leaves that change their color as it grows. It will also develop luscious red and pink hues when the plant blooms. These plants acquire their moisture and most nutrients from the air and rainfall.
Planting & Care
Sunlight: Display in medium to bright, indirect sunlight, or in a place, they will receive at least 8 hours of medium to bright artificial light.
Water: Mist plants with water once a week. Plants do not like to sit in a wet base and are sensitive to sitting moisture. Plants will begin to dull in color if they become overly dry.
Fertilizer: Plants will survive without any fertilizing; however, you can mist or soak with a solution of balanced houseplant food at a ¼ recommended strength once a month during the growing season.
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Caring for African Dwarf Frogs
African Dwarf Frogs are some of the most popular additions to tanks. These little frogs are fully aquatic, so you don’t have to worry about a half aquatic and half terrain aquarium. African Dwarf Frogs will actually die outside of the water.
The frogs are bottom scavengers and are a fantastic choice for kids or controlling your fry population. If you have too many fry guppies in a tank, add some African Dwarf Frogs and they’ll eat guppy fry to ease the population. But, if you aren’t using them to control a guppy population, these frogs can be more difficult to feed.
African Dwarf Frogs are finicky eaters, but we have compiled a mini-guide on how to keep your aquatic buddies in top shape with full bellies. In this article, we will explore some feeding tips and characteristics of African Dwarf Frogs.
Feeding Dwarf Frogs
As mentioned above, African Dwarf Frogs are difficult to feed because they are finicky eaters but on top of that, they are slow eaters and cannot compete with fish. One problem that aquarium owners face with African Dwarf Frogs is that their food source needs to be able to stay in the water for a longer period of time without disintegrating. As the dwarf frogs are slow eaters, they may choose to return to a food source at a later time to grab another bite.
The best food options for African Dwarf Frogs are to feed them either frozen bloodworms or live black worms. Frozen bloodworms are the more commonly known food source but are an excellent choice when it comes to feeding your aquatic critters. Frozen bloodworms will not disintegrate in a short time span, ensuring that your frogs can feast at their leisure. You can use freeze dried bloodworms as an alternative but the issue with dried bloodworms is that they tend to float on the surface whereas frozen bloodworms drop to the bottom as they defrost. If you don’t want to have to provide food every day, live black worms may be the better choice.
Blackworms are the less common food choice for African Dwarf Frogs, but they pack their own set of great benefits. You can usually purchase a portion of black worms from your local fish store. These worms are a longer lasting food source because they are live and will bury themselves in your tank’s gravel. This gives them the ability to live inside your tank and be a constant food source for your hungry frogs.
African Dwarf Frogs feed by grabbing and pulling the worms into their mouth with a jerking motion. The way the blackworms move will encourage your frogs to eat them and if you have any docile fish in the tank, they will enjoy a snack as well. Blackworms are also an excellent choice for your frog’s food source because they pack high levels of protein. The higher the protein, the easier it is to keep your frogs fat and healthy.
Both frozen blood worms and black worms are a high-quality food source. It is best to give your frogs high-quality food because it will keep them happier and the tank cleaner. Often these frogs will be sold in other places outside of pet stores, like mall kiosks, where they are advertised as living in a small aquarium. The smaller the aquarium is, the less space there is for waste to disperse. A higher concentration of waste means less healthy animals and more time cleaning the tank. By investing in a larger tank and high-quality food, your animals will live healthier and happier lives.
One food source that isn’t recommended is food pellets. As mentioned, the African Dwarf Frogs are slow eaters and pellets dissolve in water rapidly. Your frogs will have less time to enjoy their meal before a pellet becomes to disintegrated to eat. As well, disintegrating pellets means more unnecessary waste for your tank. However, if you do choose to feed your African Dwarf Frogs pellets, it is best to place the pellets in a petri dish inside the tank. This way if the pellets do disintegrate, they are less like to disperse throughout the tank or become lodged in the gravel.
African Dwarf Frog Behavior
One important note to add is the common behavior of African Dwarf Frogs that usually has owners concerned. Many people will express worry for their frogs when they see them hugging each other and not moving for up to a day and a half. This is a normal behavior for the frogs and indicates that they are mating. Female African Dwarf Frogs are wider, whereas the males are skinnier. If you see a smaller frog hugging a larger frog, there is no need to panic. The frogs are simply doing as nature calls.
If you are looking to help raise a few tadpoles, you should be sure you have the space to do so. As well, any fish that are in the tank with the frogs may pose a threat. While adult frogs may co-exist with docile fish easily, most fish will attempt to eat the frog eggs.
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Dolomites Circular Trek
The Dolomites are part of the Alps but with their own unique geology and landscape. They are best known for their incredible sheer peaks, the startling colours of their rocks at sunset and the idyllic beauty of their flower-filled meadows. This original and varied landscape in northeastern Italy has now been given UNESCO World Natural Heritage status. The network of trails we use show off the beauty of the landscape and are enriched by the historical interest of the sites.
The startling rose-tinted limestone peaks of the Dolomites are arguably the most beautiful mountains in the world. Every valley that we pass on our 8-day Dolomites Circular Trek retains its own unique culture, architecture and landscape. Each day we hike up to the ridges and descend into the valleys below, with time to enjoy views of classic Dolomite peaks. As well as magnificent hikes and the odd marmot, you’ll visit the trenches from the mountain frontline of WWI and enjoy fabulous local food and wine.
Get Ready For
- Experience Italian hospitality at its finest
- Marvel at the spectacular mountain scenery
- Visit the trenches from the mountain frontline of WWI
- Walk with an experienced International Mountain Leader
- Enjoy local specialities, perfect coffee and great company
On the trail & Video
The trails on the Dolomites can be narrow, steep and quite exposed in sections. Dizzying heights and steep slopes are a feature of the walks in this area, so you need to be prepared for this. The Dolomites are not suitable for people who experience vertigo. The terrain is often uneven, rough, rocky and hard underfoot. Please speak to our Destination Expert should you have any questions or concerns about your ability to undertake this trek.
Each day you will be trekking an average of 18-22km. This is an approximate only as occasionally your guide will choose to take a different route due to things like weather, group fitness or trail closure. While it is unlikely that you will exceed much more than 22km on a regular basis, please ensure that you are fit enough to comfortably trek up to 26km per day including ascents and descents of 1000m+.
Arrive today in the mountain town of Calalzo. There is a compulsory welcome meeting scheduled with your trek leader at 17:00 at the hotel. Before meeting with your trek leader the afternoon is free for you to explore the town and its amazing mountain surrounds. We will enjoy our first dinner together after the briefing.
After a short bus ride, we start hiking up through larch forests to the charming Rifugio Antelao, then up to our high point at San Dionisio to see the magnificent and wild view of the Monte Antelao and Marmarole massifs. We then have a long descent to the Boite River Valley and our welcoming hotel for the night.
7-8 hours walking – ascent 1100m / descent 1100m
Meals: B L D
After a short bus ride (c50mins) we start our trek at the Passo Tre Croci. Our route is at first gentle, then steepens amidst dramatic scenery. Magnificent views of Monte Cristallo and the Sorapiss range open up as we gain the rocky limestone landscape so typical of the Dolomites. After threading our way through this spectacular but demanding landscape, we descend to Cortina by cable car and then catch a local bus (8 mins) to our simple, traditional hotel.
Please note that our hotel tonight has shared bathrooms and is more simple in style. However, it is comfortable, with great views of the mountains and well located for our itinerary, enabling us to walk out from the hotel the following day.
5-6.5 hours walking – ascent 700m / descent 550m
Meals: B L D
Today we walk into the Fanes Dolomites, home to fascinating Ladin legends as well as stunning scenery. We begin our ascent in shady larch forests, then we descend past a magnificent gorge with glimpses of the crystal-clear blue water. Then we climb higher, in more open country with magnificent views of the stark Dolomites limestone. Tonight we stay in a cosy refuge at 2000m above sea level, surrounded by the peaks. As we are now in South Tyrol you will notice a more Austrian influence, be it in the lederhosen and traditional outfits of the staff or the goulash and apple strudel at dinner. As well as the excellent Italian wines you can now enjoy a Tyrolean beer!
Please note: Accommodation this evening is in a refuge in a remote location and, while the rooms are very comfortable and usually ensuite, sometimes we cannot provide twin share. In this case, rooms would be gender specific and offered on a triple or quad share basis. You will need to pack a small overnight bag as the refuge is not accessible by road and we cannot get your luggage in.
7 hours walking – ascent 1100m / descent 400m
Meals: B L D
Crossing high Alpine meadows and rocky tracks, we descend to Pederu in the heart of the nature park and then ascend, past traditional farm buildings, to a mountain pass where we can take our picnic lunch in a field of edelweiss encircled by towering limestone massifs. Then the trail leads south and downhill, steeply in parts, to Alta Badia and the delightful small town of San Cassiano. You will be able to enjoy the typical Tyrolean hospitality and food at our comfortable hotel for the night.
7 hours walking – ascent 600m / descent 1200m
Meals: B L D
We ascend to Passo Falzarego and cross high ground to the Cinque Torri area. Enjoy the magnificent views in all directions, including the highest mountain in the Dolomites, the glacier-clad Marmolada. Today we will also have the opportunity to visit the trenches dug into the mountains in World War I. We can learn more about the history of the area, there are many stirring stories of bravery and tragedy from that era. Tonight we stay in a well designed and comfortable refuge with a panoramic view. No less impressive is the menu, you have used up plenty of calories so you’ll be glad to know that replacing them will not be a problem at all.
5-6 hours walking – ascent 800m / descent 800m
Meals: B L D
Our final day’s walking takes us through incredible mountain scenery, with sheer cliffs and towering peaks on both sides we traverse the Croda da Lago to lunch at a cosy refuge in a lovely setting beside a small lake (you can even take a dip if you like!) Then we descend to the Cadore valley once more. A final short bus ride (approx 1hr) brings us back to Calalzo and the welcome of our friendly hotel. Tonight we can celebrate our achievement by enjoying a traditional woodfired pizza.
7-8 hours walking – ascent 700m / descent 1000m
Meals: B L
- 2 nights Calalzo hotel on twin-share basis
- 5 nights half-board accommodation in small hotels and refuges
- Qualified and experienced trekking guide
- Local briefing in Calalzo
- Daily meals as outlined above
- Midday picnics (in addition to daily breakfast and dinner)
- Transportation where needed in the tour
- Luggage transfers on all but one trekking day
- Flights to and from your destination
- Travel insurance
- Dinner on day 7
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Single supplement
International Mountain Leaders
We have our own staff of experienced and qualified International Mountain Leaders. Not only do they know the trek routes exceptionally well but they will excel in looking after you; your safety is our priority in an alpine environment. All our guides are native English speakers, so clear communication is never an issue.
Our comprehensive Destination Guide is bursting with inspiration, travel essentials, background information and more! Essential reading to help you plan, prepare and enjoy a memorable trip in the Alps.
The whole trek was a wonderful experience. Our guide, Dave Barber, did an awesome job in making this a trip of a lifetime. Very professional – making sure all the logistics were spot on everyday as well as being knowledgeable about the history and uniqueness of where we trekked. He also made sure we were all challenged with the pace but had fun along the way.
Cornelia Mckee, Karalee (QLD) – July 2019
I had high expectations for this trip which were amazingly exceeded. The scenery was so much more spectacular in real life than any photos could try to convey. The walk was challenging but the rewards more than outweighed the effort. Can’t speak highly enough of our guide Diane. She was just so knowledgeable and helpful and engaging with each and everyone of us. The enjoyment I got from this trip was, in a large part, due to her. The hotels and Rifugios we stayed at were also wonderful. This was my second trip with RAW Travel as a solo traveller. As with the first, everything went so enjoyably smoothly without a single hitch. I enjoyed it so much that I’m sure a third trip with RAW Travel is not far away!
Stephen Youla, Pascoe Vale South (VIC) – July 2019
The itinerary was amazing. Every day was very different. Different landscapes, accommodations, tracks. Our guide was knowledgeable and helpful in every way. I would absolutely recommend this hike to everyone. Truly unique.
Joylene Cooke, Sorrento (WA) – July 2019
Loved my Dolomites trip. The scenery was spectacular. The Dolomites are overwhelmingly majestic, and it was an amazing place to trek. Our guide, Diane, ensured that the trip was flawlessly organised. All I had to do was enjoy! Great people. Great accommodation and food. Great experience.
Angela Maltby, Te Puke (New Zealand) – June 2019
I’m back from Italy (we toured for quite a while after the Dolomites trip)…the Dolomites walk was really good. The weather was not quite so good, but you can’t have everything. It is such an amazing landscape. And Diane is a great guide. She really knows what she’s doing. She was very conscious of how each walker was going and kept an appropriate pace and eye on things. The accommodation, meals, transfers and the overall itinerary worked really well. I’ve now done several guided multi-day walks both in Australia and overseas and Diane is certainly the best guide I have come across. Thanks for a really good trip!
CB (NSW) – September 2018
Experiencing the majestic mountain terrain of the Dolomites and being so up close in nature every day for a week was definitely a highlight for me. We were also very fortunate to have a wonderful group of people on the walk who looked out for each other and offered good conversation and a lot of humour as we trekked along each day. I cannot speak more highly of David our guide who was very experienced and knowledgeable and encouraged us all along the way. He kept us safe during the more challenging parts of the walk and was always tuned into everyone’s needs. I would definitely sign up on a tour again if David was our guide!
Margot Perkins, Paddington (QLD) – September 2018
The scenery was amazing and each day offered different experiences including natural beauty, physical challenge and culture. David Barber was an excellent guide who was quick to assist or guide people through difficult sections as well as catering for different desires and limitations. The overnight stay at Fodara Vedla was simply stunning and a great experience including Austrian folk music, venison goulash and apple strudel. Overall, the food provided by the hosts was just incredible and a cultural experience on its own. Loved the whole trip and would recommend to anyone interested in an active holiday.
Andrew Perkins, Paddington (QLD) – September 2018
Being high in the mountains where life is taken more slowly, nature and the weather really turned it on for our group! The bonus was our guide, Diane – absolutely brilliant and so informative and clever.
Jill Hammond, Toowoomba East (QLD) – July 2018
- Italian hospitality at its finest
- Local specialities, perfect coffee, great company
- Some of the best sections of the Alta Via1 and Alta Via 2
- Embrace the challenge of this strenuous trekking
The Discovery Trip – Swiss Alps
- Enjoy the creature comforts
- Spectacular scenery and stunning mountain views
- For active travellers who love exploring and having fun
- A rewarding combination of physical challenges, new cultures, natural wonders, and time to relax
Tour du Mont Blanc
The Highlights Trip – Tour du Mont Blanc
- Spectacular mountain scenery
- Trek Highlights of Europe’s most classic walk
- Walk with an experienced English speaking guide
- Trek through three countries: France, Italy & Switzerland
Tour du Mont Blanc
The Mont Blanc Circuit – Tour du Mont Blanc
- Europe’s most classic mountain walk
- Experience spectacular Alpine scenery
- Walk with an experienced English speaking guide
- Trek through three countries: France, Italy and Switzerland
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Watch a golf tournament on television, and you'll hear the announcers explain why Tiger Woods or Justin Rose or Ernie Els is in the lead. "He's tops in the field this week in fairways hit," they might say. Or perhaps they'll point to his stellar driving distance, or his amazingly low number of putts per round, or his excellent birdie conversion rate. But none of those statistics—the ones we're told separate the champions from the also-rans—truly reflects why golfers win and lose. At worst, they're actively misleading, giving us the wrong impression of why the best players in the game succeed.
For example, a common measure of a player's driving accuracy is the percentage of times he reaches the fairway on his first stroke. The PGA Tour's current leader in driving accuracy, Omar Uresti, has hit the fairway on 76 percent of his tee shots. But even if a golfer cracks his drive into the fairway 76 percent of the time, you can't assume that he had a good driving day. What if his misses were so atrocious that they went into the deep rough, inflating his scorecard with a bunch of recovery shots? That's the weakness of the driving accuracy stat: In recording errant drives, it doesn't distinguish between a shot that trickles just off the fairway and one that hits an unsuspecting fan in the butt.
The pros are aware of the holes in the standard stats. When I talked to players at the AT&T National, the stat that came most under fire was greens in regulation. GIR presumes to measure the accuracy of a golfer's iron play—reaching a green in regulation means landing the ball on the green in three strokes on a par 5, two strokes on a par 4, and one stroke on a par 3. Michael Letzig, a lanky, affable pro from Missouri, recalled a shot that he hit on a long par 3 that landed five feet away from the hole—except the ball was on the fringe. That counts as a missed green. If you go by GIR, Letzig's shot was worse than one that landed on the putting surface, 100 feet from the cup.
Mark Broadie, a professor at the Graduate School of Business at Columbia and an avid golfer, understood the fundamental problem with golf statistics: They don't factor in distance and location. Professor Broadie spends most of his time studying the financial markets. He knew that he could take the same mathematical tools that he uses to value an unusual security and apply them to golf. But first he needed the data. Around 10 years ago, he started keeping track of the rounds that he played with his friends and colleagues. He didn't just record standard stats such as his total number of putts and the number of fairways he hit. He created something that, with the PGA Tour's ShotLink not yet in existence, nobody had thought to construct: a database that allowed him to enter the precise coordinates of every shot that he and his golf buddies struck.
Broadie's collection has since grown to include more than 65,000 shots from golfers as young as 8 and as old as their 70s, with rounds as low as 61 and as high as 150. Thanks to his golf shot database, Broadie was able to do away with the old-fashioned, simplistic stats we hear about on TV and figure out how the game is truly played. Just as baseball's statistical pioneers overthrew the tyranny of ERA and RBI by developing more meaningful metrics, Broadie saved golf from GIR with a concept called "shot value."
The foundation of shot value is the idea that, once you have a huge database of golf shots, it's possible to set a benchmark for performance from every position on the course. Broadie uses the scratch golfer (someone who shoots par) as his benchmark. Using the data he collected, he determined how many strokes it would take a scratch golfer, on average, to get the ball in the hole from every inch of turf—everywhere from the first tee to the bunker that guards the 18th green.
Imagine that you are standing in the fairway with a 150-foot approach shot to the green. You look down, and instead of a yardage marker, you see a stake with the number 2.5. That's the average number of strokes it takes a scratch golfer to hole out from that spot. Picture these same sorts of markers everywhere. The tee box on a difficult par 4 may say 4.6. A 60-yard sand shot may have a 2.7 marker, and so on.
Once you have a benchmark "fractional par" value for every point on a course, you can figure out the value of every single shot. In a paper presented at the World Scientific Congress of Golf (PDF), Broadie gives the example of a 140-yard par 3 that plays, for the scratch golfer, like a par 3.2. Let's say a golfer hits his tee shot to within 14 feet, moving from a location where it takes an average of 3.2 strokes to hole out to a spot where it takes an average of 1.8 strokes to finish. The simple arithmetic to determine the value of the shot: 3.2 - 1.8 - 1 (for the stroke that was taken) = 0.4. The superb approach shot has given our fictional golfer a four-tenths of a stroke advantage over a scratch golfer.
Like all revolutionary concepts, shot value takes a few moments to get your head around. Perhaps the easiest place to grasp it is the green. Let's return to that 14-foot putt for birdie on the par 3. According to Broadie's research, a scratch golfer makes 14 footers about 20 percent of the time, gets home in two about 80 percent of the time, and rarely three putts. That gives the 14-foot putt a fractional par of 1.8—if you sink the putt, you pick up eight-tenths of a shot. If you just miss it, you lose two-tenths of a stroke.
While we write down our golf scores in whole numbers, Broadie's concept of shot value reinforces that a golfer loses or gains fractional advantages on every swing. This aligns with what it's like to be on an actual golf course. Every hole has certain places where it's great to land your ball—a spot where there's a good angle to the green, or an easy uphill putt—and other spots where you're "in jail," or out of bounds, or blocked by a tree. Hitting a shot to a good position is obviously more valuable than hitting it to a bad position. What shot value does is tell you exactly how much more valuable.
The beauty of shot value is that you can add it up. How many strokes is a golfer gaining or losing due to his approach shots? How about his putting? It's simply a matter of tallying individual shot values and comparing the results to the player's peers'.
In order to see shot value in action, Broadie analyzed for me how Tiger Woods won the 2008 Arnold Palmer Invitational at the Bay Hill Club. Tiger was at the height of his powers during this tournament—a golfing superhero who looked nothing like the all-too-mortal duffer who finished a breath out of last place at Firestone last week. The victorywas capped by this famous highlight:
Tiger is standing over a 24-foot putt for birdie. If he misses, he will enter a playoff against Bart Bryant. If he makes it, he will win his fifth consecutive tournament and tie Ben Hogan on the all-time wins list. As Tiger reads the break, the announcers unleash a series of statistical insights. "Probably means nothing right now, but he is 0 for 21 this week on putts over 20 feet," says color analyst Johnny Miller.
Tiger strokes the putt. The ball slides toward the hole … rolling, rolling … it's in! Tiger throws his hat onto the turf, then does a double fist pump. "Hello, Ben Hogan!" shouts play-by-play man Dan Hicks. Bart Bryant shakes his head in the scorer's booth. The crowd walks to the clubhouse, marveling at another example of Tiger's greatness in the clutch—he'd saved his best putt of the week for the 72nd hole.
Tiger's putt was undeniably clutch, but it was merely one of 270 shots that he hit during the tournament. Shot value tells us that it wasn't that lone act of skill on the last hole that earned Tiger the first-place check. Rather, the victory was achieved thanks to a series of small things he did to put himself in a position to sink that long putt. But what were these small things?
Broadie took all of the ShotLink data collected at the Arnold Palmer and figured out the shot value of each stroke. Let's go back to Tiger's tourney-winning 24-foot putt. Broadie's data shows us that an average pro golfer hits about 24 putts of longer than 22 feet in a standard four-round tournament. It's typical to sink two of these long putts per tournament. (Yes, that's right—the best golfers in the world make just two long putts per 72 holes.) Until that putt on the 72nd hole at Bay Hill, Tiger's long putting had been below average: As Johnny Miller indicated, he'd had 21 putts from longer than 22 feet, and he'd missed them all. If Tiger could have been even an average long putter, then he wouldn't have needed those 18th green heroics.
To figure out where Tiger gained on the field, Broadie compared his shot value measures with those of his four closest competitors: Bart Bryant, who finished second, and Cliff Kresge, Vijay Singh, and Sean O'Hair, who tied for third. Tiger beat them by 2.5 strokes—where did those strokes come from?
Tiger made his name on the PGA Tour with long drives, but at Bay Hill his driving cost him 2.4 strokes to Bryant and Co. throughout the four days of play. (Indeed, just like last week at Firestone, Tiger's driving was disastrous in the early rounds.) He also lost 2.8 strokes on approach shots from 100-150 yards out. His layup shots were also slightly subpar, dropping him another eight-tenths of a stroke. That puts him six strokes down.
But now we reach one of the strongest parts of Tiger's game: He excelled at approach shots from 150-250 yards out, allowing him to pick up an amazing eight strokes on his closest competitors. This matches the highlights of his play. On Saturday, he hit a 4-iron around a stand of trees to within two feet of the hole. And on the last hole of the tourney, Tiger summoned what he called "the best swing I made all week" to land a 5-iron from 177 yards on the green and set up the winning putt. (Even with all of his 2010 struggles, Tiger remains the world's best on long approach shots. As I wrote last month, "His remarkable ball striking from this range is what keeps him in tournaments when other departments of his game are lagging.")
Thanks to his superb long approach shots, Tiger is now two shots up as we turn to the short game. Broadie defines the short game as all shots from 100 yards and in, excluding bunker shots close to the green. Tiger loses two strokes in this department. This fits with the lowlights of Tiger's play, as when he hit a pitching wedge that flew the green and chunked a sand wedge that landed well short of the putting surface. Tiger's touch closer to the green was more assured. He gained four-tenths of a stroke from the sand.
As we finally get to putting, Tiger is fractionally ahead by 0.4 strokes. Even after that clinching putt on Sunday, his below-average long putting cost him four-tenths of a stroke. He also lost another stroke due to his relatively poor performance on putts between three and six feet. He's now one behind his nearest competitors.
Where Tiger pulls away once and for all is midrange putting. He was deadly from seven to 21 feet, gaining 3.5 strokes. Even more remarkable is that he achieved this advantage despite three-putting from inside seven feet on the 10th greenon Sunday.
In Broadie's final analysis, then, it was Tiger's long approach shots and midrange putting that "won" the tournament. So, it is ultimately fair to say that Tiger's win at Bay Hill can be partly attributed to his clutch putting—clutch putting on every single one of the 34 putts he took between seven and 21 feet. That last putt he rolled in from 24 feet just brought him closer to being an average golfer. And where did he pick up the most ground on his competitors? It wasn't on the green; it was far away from the hole, with an iron in his hands.
Broadie's analysis helps us answer a question that it's never really been possible to solve before: How do you accurately compare one player with another? Sure, there's always the final score at the end of 72 holes. But imagine if the kind of analysis that Broadie did at Bay Hill were applied to an entire PGA season. Instead of a confusing, aggregated stat like, say, "total driving," you could have a figure that truly shows who gains the most from their driving skill. You could then use this figure to make better predictions about whether a course would favor a player's strengths. You could also do what Broadie has done: challenge the conventional wisdom of golf that putting is the pre-eminent skill, the dividing line between greatness and failure.
In my next piece, I'll take a closer look at putting and the researchers who are trying to bring mathematical rigor to golf's most mystical skill.
Next: The Putter
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by Amy Wolf
When it comes to getting a stellar makeover, Mr. Commodore goes straight to Vanderbilt fashion design professor Alexandra Sargent-Capps.
“I like the idea of the tradition of Vanderbilt being highlighted in Mr. C’s costume,” said Sargent-Capps. “But Mr. C has to move and dance and show his spirit!”
Sargent-Capps worked with Mr. C’s “manager” Danielle Eckert to create a traditional Commodore tailcoat—with a twist—marrying form and function.
“Well, of course as a theater designer, I really sort of envision Mr. C covered in sequins and sparkles,” laughed Sargent-Capps. “But we’re going for something more classic that looks like a tailcoat but acts like a dance costume.”
When she’s not rubbing elbows with the Commodore, Sargent-Capps teaches fashion design and fashion history and manages the costume shop for all Vanderbilt Theatre productions.
Her love of sewing started very early.
“I have been obsessed with sewing since I was about 5. My mom is a beautiful seamstress, and she used to set her sewing machine up in our formal living room and I would just sit next to her and watch,” Sargent-Capps said.
“Honestly, my whole life I actually have rather done my crafts than just about anything else,” she said.
Tactile over technology
Today she’s driven to help students put down their technology and pick up fabric.
“I’m convinced that with the preponderance of student anxiety and stress, that if students could get out of their heads and do something with their hands, I think they could really relax and get fulfillment from doing something that has a tactile nature,” Sargent-Capps said.
She put this theory into practice with a special quilt made in partnership with Next Steps graduate Nila Huddleston and a group of Vanderbilt students.
Huddleston loves drawing animals, so Sargent-Capps helped her turn those drawings into quilt squares.
“Nila had a student ambassador in our class, and a she and a group of traditional Vanderbilt students came together with Nila to make an amazing quilt,” Sargent-Capps said. “It’s been one of the highlights of all of my teaching.”
The quilt is now hanging at the Center for Teaching. Sargent-Capps and Huddleston also gave part of the keynote address at a recent conference for students with developmental challenges.
“The idea that creating inclusively between all different kinds of people can come from crafting and making things—I kind of think it’s the great equalizer between different groups of people,” she said.
Sargent-Capps has also been a leader in incorporating the DIVE (Design as an Immersive Vanderbilt Experience) philosophy into her teaching.
The goal of DIVE is to teach human-centered design thinking to students so that they may solve complex, real-world problems, develop critical thinking skills, and work in multidisciplinary teams during an immersive, faculty-guided project.
“Working with a team of diverse people, building empathy for the people for whom you are solving problems, and then finding creative ways to solve those problems is what I’ve been doing in theatre for a long time,” she said.
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Assessing Pathogen Removal Efficiency Of Microfiltration By Monitoring Membrane Integrity
Coliform; Cryptosporidium; Membrane integrity; Microfiltration; Pathogen removal
This study was conducted to investigate the ability of various methods of monitoring membrane integrity to respond to changes in actual membrane integrity imposed by the compromised fibers within the microfiltration unit. In addition, the pilot-scale MF unit was challenged with high concentrations of coliform, Cryptosporidium, and spore, in order to assess the pathogen removal capability of microfiltration. A correlation between the integrity tests and microbial challenge data was also made. The integrity tests investigated in this study were pressure decay and diffusive air flow tests (direct integrity tests), and turbidity and particle counting (indirect integrity tests). Both pressure decay (PDT) and diffusive air flow (DAF) tests were sensitive enough to detect one damaged fiber out of 66,000. The extent of fouling did not affect the sensitivity of the PDT and DAF, showing that PDT and DAF tests are a simple, reliable means to monitor membrane integrity under field conditions. Indirect integrity monitoring using turbidity and particle counting, however, responded poorly to changes in membrane integrity. Microbial challenge study demonstrated that microfiltration was capable of removing various pathogens including Cryptosporidium, at the level required by drinking water regulations, under even adverse operating conditions. Finally, PDT and DAF tests showed a better correlation with actual microbial removal efficiency of microfiltration than turbidity and particle counting. The turbidity and particle counting grossly underestimated the removal of pathogen larger than MF membrane pore size due to poor sensitivity.
Water Science and Technology: Water Supply
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Article; Proceedings Paper
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Using Carbon API in Cocoa Apps - Printable Version
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Using Carbon API in Cocoa Apps - geezusfreeek - Jun 10, 2002 08:37 AM
I'm pretty new to the whole Cocoa thing. I want to use Quickdraw in my Cocoa application. How do I do this? From what I've read, Quickdraw is the only graphics API on Mac OS X with decent speeds.
Using Carbon API in Cocoa Apps - wadesworld - Jun 10, 2002 09:00 AM
Link in the Carbon framework and call the Carbon functions. Carbon is fully-available to Cocoa apps.
Using Carbon API in Cocoa Apps - geezusfreeek - Jun 10, 2002 10:12 AM
That's it? Just link it? Man, and here I was thinking that I had to do some other special modification in Project Builder or something. Thanks!
Using Carbon API in Cocoa Apps - jefftkd - Jun 10, 2002 10:32 AM
If you want to use Interface Builder and Quickdraw, just use the NSQuickdrawView (icon like the Finder) control.
Just overwrite drawRect and do all your drawing in there. There is a nice method (qdPort) so you can do:
Using Carbon API in Cocoa Apps - geezusfreeek - Jun 10, 2002 10:37 AM
Ah, thank you thank you thank you! That's what I was looking for! I just didn't know how to word it.
Using Carbon API in Cocoa Apps - Jeff Binder - Jun 10, 2002 02:15 PM
Quote:Originally posted by geezusfreeek
Don't forget OpenGL :-) .
Using Carbon API in Cocoa Apps - geezusfreeek - Jun 10, 2002 02:31 PM
Oh ya. But I don't have any OpenGL experience anyway. I'll learn it eventually.
Using Carbon API in Cocoa Apps - geezusfreeek - Jun 10, 2002 02:40 PM
I just stumbled across some CoreGraphics stuff. How does this compare to QuickDraw and OpenGL, as far as speed goes? It looks easy. Is it related to Quartz in some way?
Using Carbon API in Cocoa Apps - OneSadCookie - Jun 10, 2002 04:07 PM
CoreGraphics is Quartz.
Using Carbon API in Cocoa Apps - geezusfreeek - Jun 10, 2002 05:02 PM
Okay. There's the sign of a beginner for you.
Using Carbon API in Cocoa Apps - Chris Burkhardt - Jun 10, 2002 05:17 PM
Isn't CoreGraphics a lower level API that Quartz is based on (Quartz calls CG functions)?
Using Carbon API in Cocoa Apps - geezusfreeek - Jun 10, 2002 05:24 PM
That's what I was thinking (and hoping).
Using Carbon API in Cocoa Apps - OneSadCookie - Jun 10, 2002 05:31 PM
I imagine that the Cocoa drawing routines may well call the CoreGraphics functions, in which case calling the CG stuff directly may be slightly faster.
Anyone care to benchmark?
Using Carbon API in Cocoa Apps - Feanor - Jun 10, 2002 10:00 PM
CoreGraphics and Quartz are exactly alike. There are no "Quartz" functions, that's just the marketing name Steve came up with. Uh, not me, but I'm sure you're right -- you call the method, the AppKit calls the CGfunction equivalent.
The idea that QuickDraw is faster than Quartz seems absurd, but I guess its possible. I was under the impression that QuickDraw just called CoreGraphics equivalents. Now, stuff like bezier paths and all that fancy PDF stuff is going to be slow, sure, but the usual bit copy stuff should be faster in OS X. But I'm not much for 2D. You all may as well learn OpenGL because that's the future on OS X starting with Jaguar. EVERYTHING you see on screen ends up as OpenGL from now on. You may as well cut to the chase.
For those who like to troll around Apple's documentation pages online, there has recently appeared a programming topic entitled "Drawing Directly to the Screen" -- description forthcoming (of course!). Hopefully a new API in Jaguar?
Using Carbon API in Cocoa Apps - OneSadCookie - Jun 10, 2002 11:21 PM
You can already get direct access to the screen buffer memory using CGDirectDisplay...
I wonder whether any of the blitting routines on OS X < 10.2 are hardware accelerated at all... given that they must all composite from in-memory buffers to in-memory buffers, I'd guess the CPU is the fastest way.
QuickDraw doesn't call into Quartz in any way AFAIK... I'm pretty sure all the Quartz stuff does anti-aliasing and deals with fractional coordinates and things, none of which QuickDraw has to deal with. I suspect most of QuickDraw is still the same code that ran on your Mac 128K | <urn:uuid:0da695e6-5c91-4a6d-8a3b-aeae285cfc51> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://idevgames.com/forums/printthread.php?tid=7710 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719453.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00229-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.893416 | 1,125 | 1.515625 | 2 |
Diagnosis of oral cancer involves the tests used to evaluate whether cancer cells are present in oral cavity or not. Here are the tests involved in the diagnosis of oral cancer.
- Chemiluminescent light
- Staining test
- CT Scan
- PET scan
- MRI Scan
- Dental X-rays
1. Chemiluminescent light
Dentists use chemiluminescent light to diagnose oral cancer. In this method, this special light is passed on to the mouth. This light shows the healthy tissue in dark color and the cancer or abnormal cells in white color.
2. Staining test
In this technique, a blue color dye is applied on the area where cancer is suspected. Then rinse your mouth with vinegar solution. Cancer cells takes up the dye and appear in blue color. Normal cells wash up the dye with vinegar. The blue color area is send for biopsy to confirm the cancer.
Biopsy is a diagnosis test of oral cancer involves the taking the samples of suspicious tissue and examine under microscopes. In this method, doctor gives local anesthesia and cuts a small piece of tissue and send to the laboratory. There are different techniques of biopsy.
- Oral Brush Biopsy
- Incisional Biopsy
- Fine Needle biopsy.
Oral brush biopsy is a advanced method of biopsy. In this a small bristle brush rotated on the area causing abrasion. Then the cells are collected and send to the laboratory. It is a painless technique and anesthesia is not required.
Incisional biopsy is a traditional method of biopsy where anesthesia is given on the area and tissue is cut into small round piece and removed from the area and send to the area. It causes discomfort for short period.
Fine needle biopsy is used to diagnose suspicious cancer tumor on neck. In this technique, a fine needle is inserted on the area and cells are collected and observed under microscope. It does not require anesthesia but in some cases local anesthesia is required.
4. CT scan
Computer Tomography uses X-ray machine attached to the computer. A large ring like device is moved on to the oral cavity. This takes the three dimensional pictures of oral cavity. Then computer gives a detailed picture to show any tumors present. Some times special dye is used in mouth to give better results. It measures the size of tumor. It also helps doctor to decide whether it can has spread to other oral cavity or it can be removed by surgery.
5. PET scan
It is a positron Emission Tomography. In this technique, doctor ask you to swallow liquid glucose containing radio active atom. Cancer cells absorbs more than the normal cells. Then images are taken by using positive emission tomography.
6. MRI scan
It is a magnetic resonance imaging scanning technique. This technique uses radio waves and magnetic fields and takes the images of oral cavity. This is also similar to CT scan. It detects tumors and biopsy is required to confirm the cancer.
7. Dental X-rays
Dental X-rays does not confirm cancer. It gives the images of both the upper and lower jaws and detects the presence of tumors but not confirms the cancer. It requires additional biopsy to confirm oral cancer.
Endoscopy uses a tube inserted into mouth. It consist of a light and lens attached to the one end of the tube. It shows whether tumor has spread to the the throat and lymph nodes. It also has a tool to remove tissue from the suspicious area and send to the laboratory for examination. In this technique, topical anesthesia is given to prevent patient discomfort. | <urn:uuid:4c296c68-012f-4b7f-9414-21e0ab1e878e> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://opinion-corner.net/2014/08/diagnosis-of-oral-cancer/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281450.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00176-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.905298 | 744 | 3.546875 | 4 |
Nationalism, an effort to exert greater influence beyond the country's borders, and a willingness to threaten or use force, while not new in United States foreign policy, seemed more apparent as the country moved into the twentieth century. Several episodes of American foreign and military policy highlight this trend.
Deficiencies of the U.S. Army in the Spanish war necessitated a revamping of the military organization. Using European precedents, Secretary of War Elihu Root proposed several changes, including creation of the Army War College and a general staff. Much opposition came from entrenched interests in the army and the state militias, but through compromise Root's proposals passed. America's participation in World War I was more effective because of these changes. For some people development of the general staff raised a specter of militarism. Walter Millis, a student of militarism, writing in 1958 commented on Root's contribution and mused that without it American participation in the Great War might not have occurred. "But Root, like all large figures," Millis said, "was only a reflection of his times. There were many other architects of the great disaster of militarism which was to supervene in 1914–18."
The new navy was begun under the administrations of James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur. In 1883, Congress approved four steel vessels, and the building program continued through subsequent administrations, especially the Mahan-influenced presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, when emphasis was on battleship construction. A major turn came after war broke out in Europe. Since Roosevelt's presidency, American naval policy had called for a navy second only to Great Britain. In 1915 policy proclaimed a navy second to none. The naval appropriations act of 1916 had no precedent for its naval construction plans. A strong opponent, House majority leader Claude Kitchin, argued futilely that approval would make the United States "the greatest military-naval Nation the world has ever seen." The act reveals an interesting dichotomy, showing the uneasy American attitude toward military measures by combining large appropriations for warships with a renunciation of armed aggression, and an endorsement, in principle, of disarmament. Wilson's support for a strong navy shows his realization of the interaction of military power and diplomacy. The navy would allow the United States to meet existing challenges and to perform the international tasks it expected after the war.
In Latin American policy and in implementation of the Monroe Doctrine, Americans showed a new assertiveness resulting, particularly in the twentieth century, in frequent military interventions, intervention to remain a standard response to political instability until the 1930s. In 1896, Secretary of State Richard Olney and President Grover Cleveland confronted the British with "the United States is practically sovereign on this continent, and its fiat is law upon the subjects to which it confines its interposition." A few years later, Theodore Roosevelt, fearful of European intervention (perhaps a German naval base in the debt-ridden Dominican Republic), accepted for the United States the role of international policeman in the Caribbean. From the Roosevelt Corollary, the Platt Amendment with Cuba, the responsibilities of dollar diplomacy, and the 1903 canal treaty with Panama, whose independence Roosevelt assured by timely naval maneuvers, there emerged a Caribbean foreign policy often characterized by the big stick. American troops and tutelage countered political and economic chaos. Clashes were bound to occur: in 1912, U.S. forces in the Caribbean for the first time went into battle to suppress revolutionaries, this time in Nicaragua. In ensuing years, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico, and Nicaragua experienced extensive interventions, often with violence and with a full-scale guerrilla war in Nicaragua in the 1920s and early 1930s. Guerrilla opposition was not new to Americans, who had faced it in the Philippines after the Spanish-American War.
If broad interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine in areas near the Panama Canal and if growing interests in Far Eastern affairs born of the Open Door and the search for that vast Asian market cast the United States in a role of greater involvement calling for more reliance on military solutions, this was not accompanied by surrender of traditional attitudes toward military matters. Compromises were always necessary: even entering the war in 1917 was put in the perspective of fighting German militarism, of fighting a war to end war. While most Americans might applaud a combative nationalism that had Roosevelt proclaiming, "Perdicaris alive or Raisuli dead"— when Raisuli, a Moroccan bandit, abducted an alleged American citizen near Tangier—or while pacifist Jane Addams might lose much of her popularity during World War I and have her speeches considered dangerous, or while Eugene Debs might be sent to jail in 1918 for a speech condemning war, these and similar events were more a result of the exuberant patriotism of the times than a widespread tendency toward militarism. In the postwar years there is substantial evidence that Americans wished to return to policies less likely to involve force. Much of the opposition to the League of Nations came from those who thought Article X of the Covenant deprived Congress of a free hand in deciding on war. These men did not want to guarantee the "territorial integrity and existing political independence of all members of the League," for that might lead to a war not in America's interest. The disarmament conferences and the Kellogg-Briand Pact to outlaw war as an instrument of national policy did not usher in a long era of peace, but they were symptomatic of peaceful desire. Weary of the Nicaraguan imbroglio, President Herbert Hoover and Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson concluded that marine interventions were too costly and should end. Revelations of war profiteering, exposés of the armament industry, and the revisionist historical literature on U.S. entry into the Great War brought disillusionment and a determination that it should not happen again. Presidential power in foreign policy was suspect, the neutrality laws of the 1930s tried to close all loopholes that might lead to war, and there were restraints on presidential flexibility in foreign policy. One proposal, the Ludlow Resolution (1935–1938), even indicated distrust of Congress on the matter of war by urging that declarations of war should be by national referendum. These questions became more pressing as world crises multiplied. During the debate on American foreign policy in the late 1930s and early 1940s, each side proclaimed its approach as the true road to peace while the opponent's was sure to involve the United States in war. | <urn:uuid:0a4a8209-c367-4440-8762-fb2babbe3f34> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.americanforeignrelations.com/E-N/Militarism-The-twentieth-century.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570651.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20220807150925-20220807180925-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.957758 | 1,308 | 3.578125 | 4 |
Pictures frequently say more than volumes of text, and they often say it more effectively. Pro-life leaders and educators know the amazing power these images have to change the hearts and minds of people on abortion. Individuals often forget what is said in pro-life educational presentations or written in literature. However, they almost always remember the dramatic images of life developing in the womb.
America has become a visual society. It is evident in the way advertisers market their products. Visual graphics and pictures are a crucial part of the World Wide Web. Web sites are primarily designed to communicate visually.
Life Issues Institute is regularly asked for fetal development pictures for use in educational applications. Yes, quality pictures of unborn babies are available. However, they are often exorbitantly expensive and highly regulated in their use. Many good photographs are prohibited from being used when associated with the abortion issue.
The primary goal of Life Issues Institute is to serve the educational needs of the pro-life movement. With this in mind, we searched for and located quality fetal development pictures that we can offer at a very affordable price, while also providing unlimited usage.
Life Issues Institute is very pleased to offer Windows to the Womb, 19 new images of unborn babies of the finest quality. Each of these documented photographs, taken in Poland, are available on CD in three different resolutions, depending upon the application.
Our primary concern is not to make money on the sale of these images, but to distribute them as widely as possible. The abortion industry knows as well as we do that visually seeing the beauty and humanity of the unborn child will change the hearts and minds of the people who see them. As a result, all 19 images on CD are available for only $20.00, including shipping and handling. A full-color insert providing documentation and the images is included.
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In an effort to widen Internet connectivity in developing countries, Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) announced a new service called Free Zone.
According to plans, phones that have the ability to connect to the Internet could use Google for free. This includes Google’s various products — search, email and social network Google+. The search giant hopes to persuade users to move beyond making phone calls and sending SMS messages.
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People will be able to access sites that show up on Google’s search results. But they will not be able to visit those sites exclusively on the browser without paying for data. The added benefit for Google: it rakes in most of its profits through advertisements that appear on its search results.
The California-based company will first be launching this plan in the Philippines. It will then expand into other countries.
Even though the South Asian population is purchasing smartphones rapidly, there are still millions who own feature phones that do not have Internet accessibility.
This highlights the role of developing countries to technology companies. The need to leverage the growing economies of China and India continues to be relevant.
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Samsung Electronics’ woes mounted Friday with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urging consumers to power down and stop charging or using their Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, after reports of the overheating and bursting of the lithium-ion battery in the device in some cases.
The statement by the CPSC comes a day after the Federal Aviation Administration advised passengers not to turn on, charge or stow away their devices in checked baggage when on board aircraft. Three airlines in Australia, including Qantas, its unit Jetstar and Virgin Australia, have also prohibited their passengers from using or charging the Galaxy Note 7 during flight.
The incidents relating to the Note 7 smartphones have occurred both while charging and during normal use, CPSC said.
The agency, which is charged with protecting the public from risk of injury or death linked with consumer products under its jurisdiction, is working with Samsung to formally announce an official recall of the device.
Samsung last week stopped sales of the Galaxy Note 7 and volunteered to replace the device for its customers following 35 cases reported worldwide as of Sept. 1 that suggested a battery cell issue in some of the devices.
On Friday, Samsung confirmed it was working with the CPSC on the battery cell issues of the Note 7. "We are asking users to power down their Galaxy Note7s and exchange them now.” said Tim Baxter, president of Samsung Electronics America, in a statement.
The company could delay replacement of the Note 7 phones with new ones, as it said that the replacement Note 7 phones will be issued to exchange program participants upon completion of the CPSC process. For such users, Samsung is offering through select carrier and retail outlets a loaner phone to use until new Note 7 devices are available.
“In the interim, consumers can return their Note7 for another device,” Samsung said.
The South Korean company offered last Friday to swap existing Note 7 phones for new phones to be available in the next week. But the CPSC said it would be looking into whether a replacement Note 7 is an acceptable remedy for Samsung or phone carriers to provide to consumers.
An U.S. Product Exchange Program from Samsung also offered to exchange current Galaxy Note 7 devices for a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge and replacement of any Note 7 specific accessories, with a refund of the price difference between devices. To placate users, Samsung further offered consumers a US$25 gift card or bill credit from select carrier retail outlets.
Consumer Reports, a consumer advocacy group, had earlier recommended that CPSC be involved in an official recall program. Multiple retailers in the U.S. were still selling the phones last Friday after Samsung’s announcement that it had stopped selling the phones, which would have been illegal under an official recall from the CPSC, it said.
On Friday, Consumer Reports welcomed the progress on an official recall, saying that besides making it illegal to sell the phone, it would lead to government oversight of the replacement program and provide clear guidance to consumers.
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Nienhuys, Sjoerd. Improved Cooking Stoves (ICS), Khorog, Tajikistan. GTZ / DED Project “Sustainable Management of Natural Resources in GBAO”, Regional Programme on Sustainable Use of Natural Resources in Central Asia, 2010.
"This technical note is an abstract from an ICS design improvement mission financed by the GTZ (in Khorog, Tajikistan).
Improved Cooking Stoves (ICS) have been developed by various organisations of which Aprovecho has made a substantial and crucial contribution in disseminating the technology. Hundreds of different designs are now available worldwide and can be reviewed on various websites, such as www.stoves bioenergylists.org , www.hedon.info/goto.php/ImprovedCookstove and www.crest.org." | <urn:uuid:630fdf88-c322-4da6-9893-fee25fda7009> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://archnet.org/publications/6829 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280504.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00144-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.880803 | 173 | 1.757813 | 2 |
Cheonggyecheon Stream is a beautiful, urban stream that winds its way through the heart of Seoul. But this beauty is not always as stunning as it is today. The stream once was like an abandoned sleeping princess, obscured by an overpass. After the restoration efforts of the government in 2005, the stream has woken up and lived happily as a modern recreational space.
This 11-kilometre little river runs below street level. It flows under 22 bridges and close to many major landmarks before meeting Jungnangcheon stream and vanishing into the Yellow Sea.
Cheonggyecheon Stream provides an unexpectedly quiet and serene atmosphere despite its location amid a busy city. It is bounded by walkways on both sides, making it perfect for a leisurely stroll or rest after shopping.
The whole stream is dotted with fountains and waterfalls that add a more refreshing touch to the place. Live shows and concerts are regularly conducted at some points of the waterway. Stay on after sunset and watch the stream come alive with wonderful lights and colored illumination from the streets above.
Points of interest along Cheonggyecheon Stream
Cheonggye Plaza, located at the starting point of Cheonggyecheon Stream, is one of the places to check out. It features a scale model of the entire stream and plaques that provide detailed information about the bridges of Cheonggyecheon. You can make a wish at Palseokdam wishing wells and witness the dazzling light and water show there in the evening.
History buffs may take pleasure in visiting the Cheonggyecheon Museum. Your eyes will be delighted by watching the glass exterior of the museum, which is designed in a way that imitates the flowing waters of the stream. If you want to know how Seoul was before the beautification of Cheonggyecheon Stream, enter the permanent exhibition hall to learn from the visual representations.
The stream is fascinating with its decorative walls. The ceramic wall painting Banchado tells an interesting story about the visit of King Jeongjo to his father tomb. The Rhythm Wall Stream is decorated with images of fish that seems to swim upstream. Just walk along the stream’s walkways to explore more stories on its walls. | <urn:uuid:d4dbf83b-9aec-4dc3-93a2-737755dbafcb> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.therealtravelers.com/south-korea/seoul/stroll-along-the-urban-cheonggyecheon-stream/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280835.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00047-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.948516 | 452 | 2.09375 | 2 |
The song “Imagine” was written by John Lennon in 1971. John Lennon was a former guitarist in the legendary band, The Beatles. He then came out with his own song that soon became one of the most famous tunes in all of history. The song was written to give the world a more hopeful perspective during a troublesome time instigating a revolution of anti-war movements. The song “Imagine” was written by John Lennon in 1971 to persuade the audience to imagine a world of peace during a time when the world was filled with war.
During the year of 1971, the world was dealing with a great deal of war and violence. This was the time of the Vietnam War, the Cold War between the United States and the USSR, the Ind-Pakistani War creating a dark time in Pakistan during 1971, as well as a war ending in South Asia followed by the establishment of the Sovereign Nations in Bangladesh. During all of these troubles, the world was also filled with a great deal of racial discrimination. Although most of the world was involved in wars and strife, John Lennon decides to write an uplifting song that creates a setting without the struggles of man that lead to violence and giving a whole new perspective to the people that needed it.
The song “Imagine” asks the listener to imagine a world of peace. The main argument this song represents is that if we can picture a world without any reason for violence then maybe we can begin achieve it. John Lennon implies protest with his song by asking the listener to picture a world without religion, possessions, countries, or any other reason for violence. “Imagine there’s no countries, it isn’t hard to do. Nothing to kill or die for and no religion, too. Imagine all the people living life in peace.” This part of the song implies protest by asking the audience to imagine a world living as one, without countries or religion to cause any racial discrimination.
A slow rhythm made by a piano introduces the song with a soothing tone. The lyrics ask you to imagine a world with no heaven or hell and then to imagine all the people living for today. The music transitions to a more upbeat tone by introducing drums after this verse in the song. There is also a repetition with the piano beats and the lyrics. When the lyrics asks the audience to imagine something, the piano beat repeats to the slow, soft tempo that was in the beginning. The music and the lyrics work together to create an optimistic yet soft, soothing tone.
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Arranging your cervical screening
The NHS Screening Programme sends out reminders to all women between the age of 25 and 64 when they are due a smear.
If you think you may have missed your smear or unsure when you are due one, speak to the practice nurse who can advise you.
When you have your reminder, speak to the receptionists who will be able to arrange your cervical screening with the nurses.
Why have cervical screening?
The cervical screening programme is an important test of the health of your cervix.
It is not a test for cancer in itself, but it does aim to reduce the number of women who develop cancer by detecting abnormal cells in the cervix at an early stage.
An abnormal result does not mean that you have cancer; many changes resolve on their own.
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women under 35 years, with about 2800 new cases diagnosed each year.
It is estimated that 75% of cancers can be prevented by detecting changes early.
How often should you have cervical screening?
Women are offered screening at different intervals, depending on their age:
- Women should receive their first invitation for screening at 25.
- Women aged 25-49 are invited for screening every three years.
- Women aged 50-64 are invited for screening every five years.
- Women aged 65 or over are only screened if they have not been screened since they were 50 or have had recent abnormal test results.
Sometimes, women who have had abnormal or borderline results may be recalled for a repeat smear earlier than above.
Having the cervical screening
It is best to have the screening taken about midway between periods. Most smears are performed by the nurses and take about 5-10 minutes.
You will need to be undressed from the waist downwards. A speculum is inserted into the vagina (this simply holds the walls open to allow a good view of the cervix). A small brush is used to take a sample of the cells of the cervix.
The examination can be uncomfortable and a bit embarrassing for some women, but should not hurt. If it does hurt, tell the person doing the test.
Getting Your Results
You will be informed by the Contractor Services Agency of your cervical screening result. This will normally be within about 14 days. If you have any queries regarding your result, please telephone the surgery and ask to speak to a Practice Nurse.
Your result will fall into one of four categories:
- Normal: No changes have been detected and you will not need another screen before your next scheduled one.
- Inadequate: For some reason, the lab have not been able to read your results. This may be because there are not enough cells on the slide or because they cannot be seen clearly enough. The newer method of taking smears makes this less common, but does still occasionally occur. You will need to have your smear repeated
- Borderline: This means that there are some changes on the screening, but that they are very mild. Generally you will be asked to have another smear earlier than usual and in most cases the changes resolve on their own.
- Abnormal: This means that some precancerous changes have been seen and that you are at increased risk of developing cancer. It does not mean that you have cancer. The result will be classified into mild, moderate or severe dyskaryosis (sometimes written as CIN1, CIN2 or CIN3). Sometimes you may be asked to repeat the smear in a few months; with more severe cases you will be given an appointment for a colposcopy at the hospital. A colposcopy is a means of looking more closely at the cervix using a special microscope and allows further samples to be taken and treatment given. | <urn:uuid:c0b55a69-1c86-47eb-b6cc-900163063c8d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://glenparkmedicalcentre.co.uk/cervical-screening-1 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.968106 | 779 | 2.0625 | 2 |
Using Dreamweaver FTP with a Team
June 26th, 2009 | Tutorials
When you have a site that multiple designers, developers or contributors might be working on you run the risk of stepping on one another’s toes, losing data, and at its worse; breaking something on your website. This can happen very easily. Take the following image as a very basic example. Let’s say you have a yellow page with an A on it. Person 1 decides the page should be blue, Person 2 decides the letter should be B. Both changes are done at once. Who ever uploads last has their change live on the site.
For both changes to take place they would have to be done one after the other, not simultaneously.
To help prevent these kinds of problems Dreamweaver’s FTP protocol can manage a Check in/Check out process. There are several reasons why this is a great tool:
- When Person 1 grabs the file, they grab it from the Remote location (the server) as opposed to a local version. This means that he’s working off the most recent version in case someone has made changes they don’t know about.
- When you access a file Dreamweaver gives you the option to download all related files (images etc.). This is perfect for when you are overhauling the whole page entirely.
- When Person 1 checks out the file Dreamweaver “locks” it preventing Person 2 from making changes. Instead, they will see that the file is in use by Person 1. (note, if they forget to check the file back in and you absolutely must have it, I connect by an FTP app like FileZilla and remove the .LCK file for that respective file (eg. index.asp.LCK)).
It’s pretty easy to setup too!
1) Set Up Your Site: Even though you do not need local copies of the site, you do need to setup a Site within Dreamweaver. Then when you check out files it downloads them to the site directory. Create a directory on your computer for the site, then in Dreamweaver’s menu: Site > New Site.
Go to the Advanced tab. Give the site a name, and select the Local Root folder to the directory you just made. You can skip all the other form fields.
2) Setup the FTP Connection: From the Site Definition window’s left pane click Remote Info and select FTP. Enter your host/ip, username and password.
Keep “Maintain synchronization information” checked, and check “Check out files when opening”. Now enter your name and email address that everyone else with server access will see.
3 Test the Setup Once it has finished caching / checking the connection go to your site window (F8 is the keyshort to toggle it). You will need to click the Connect button (circled here)
Once you do this the left pane should show you the remote server, and the right pane the local directory.
Using the FTP
Double click one of the page files. Usually I say no to dependent files (unless I know I’ll need them). Now that file should appear in the Local pane. When I double click it opens and a green check mark appears next to it in my Files window. This means it is currently checked out. If you haven’t downloaded the dependent files the page will look VERY different as the images and CSS that style the page are gone.
Make your changes, and save the file. Now click the file and click the Check In button to put it back on the server. This not only updates the page, but relinquishes your checking-it out, making it available to other people.
You’ve now successfully set up Dreamweaver FTP. This will hopefully keep everything a lot safer. It’s still no replacement for frequent back ups, but it’s one more layer of security to help you sleep at night! | <urn:uuid:cb992c36-3a59-48af-9108-77159db69dfe> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://debutcreative.com/using-dreamweaver-ftp-with-a-team | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281151.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00114-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.892817 | 831 | 1.710938 | 2 |
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