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Put together by employees across all continents, Pride at Microsoft is a grassroots and global phenomenon.
“For us, Pride is an opportunity to reflect on our past and galvanize action,” writes Chris Capossela, Microsoft’s chief marketing officer and executive vice president of the worldwide Consumer Business. “We believe now more than ever we need to encourage open dialogue because it helps us create momentum, build empathy and change history. Yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision protects LGBTQI+ people in the workplace from discrimination — but also serves as a reminder that the journey toward a truly equitable future isn’t over. The events of these past few days, weeks and months are a call to action.”
During June, which is Pride month, Microsoft is making a $250,000 donation to nonprofits around the world to help in their fight for LGBTQI+ and racial equity. The company is also spotlighting various identities and expressions through limited-edition products designed with and by the LGBTQI+ community with the hope of giving visibility to often overlooked or neglected groups. The campaign shares employees’ stories and invites all to continue conversations to push inclusion forward.
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The sex manual in the sock drawer
A randy 18th-century gent first introduced Mary Fissell, a professor in the School of Medicine's Department of the History of Medicine, to her current obsession. In the 1980s she went to the Somerset record office in southwest Britain while conducting her dissertation research into the lives of ordinary patients in the 18th century. She did not find exactly what she was looking for, but she did come across the writings of a local excise officer and tax guide from the time period. "He was a love 'em and leave 'em kind of guy, and he wrote the most incredible memoir," Fissell says. "He actually describes being taught to masturbate." He also talked about stealing his mother's copy of Aristotle's Masterpiece "because he wanted to know what women looked like underneath their clothes," Fissell says. "That was the first time I met the book, really."
Capitalizing on the Greek philosopher's reputation as a sex expert in England at the time, Aristotle's Masterpiece was first published in 1684, and it was written neither by nor about Aristotle. It is a sex and pregnancy manual, offering male and female anatomical descriptions, as well as information about sexual intercourse, reproduction, and childbirth. It remained in print, from a number of different publishers, from the late 17th century into the 20th century, by which point it was a risqué sex book found well used. In James Joyce's Ulysses, Leopold Bloom comes across it on a Dublin hawker's cart: "Mr Bloom turned over idly pages of The Awful Disclosures of Maria Monk, then of Aristotle's Masterpiece. Crooked botched print. Plates: infants cuddled in a ball in bloodred wombs like livers of slaughtered cows."
The longevity of Aristotle's Masterpiece interests Fissell; it offers a window into understanding what common people knew about their bodies—a vernacular knowledge of medicine. "If your great-great or great-great-great grandmother lived in the Anglo-American world and had a book on sex tucked up in her sock drawer, this is it," she says. "That's really exciting to me. I'll never get what one woman said to another in the birthing room. But I can get closer to that by looking at the books that are really successful because they're offering something that their readers want."
Over the past decade Fissell (with assistance from Christine Ruggere, the curator of the historical collection in Johns Hopkins' Institute of the History of Medicine's library) has collected more than 50 copies of Masterpiece, from 1684 into the 20th century. It is roughly the size of a pulp paperback, and Fissell says it was just as easy to find in secondhand shops. By hunting down so many different editions, she can get a sense of how wide the book's information spread. Copies with owners' inscriptions provide markers of where and when the book was read, and by going through other documents (correspondence, newspaper ads, oral histories, etc.) Fissell is gaining an appreciation of what its readers learned from it and developing theories of why it persisted for so long.
One idea she has is that Masterpiece's positive view of sexuality was appealing to women in the 19th century, a period noted for the Victorian era's more corseted sexuality, morality campaigns, and anti-masturbation panic. "I think it provides an alternate discourse, especially in the 19th century, because it valorizes female sexual pleasure," Fissell says. "It always says that women are supposed to have orgasm, that it's a good thing, that that's how babies get made. And it has pretty lush descriptions of how great sex is, for the time."
In this regard, Masterpiece is like Marie Stopes' 1918 book Married Love, which is what Fissell believes eventually displaced Masterpiece among working-class women (it talks about contraception; Masterpiece doesn't) or, more recently, Our Bodies, Ourselves. These texts discussed things that were not talked about openly. Today, it is easy to look back at what people thought they knew about the body and health and snicker at everything they did not know, but as Fissell points out, people were not fools. They made medical decisions and were often quite pleased with the outcomes and quality of care they received. So they were making decisions based on something.
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Board of Educationwhich outlawed segregated education, or the Montgomery Bus Boycott and culminated in the late s or early s. Despite the fact that they were not always united around strategy and tactics and drew members from different classes and backgrounds, the movement nevertheless cohered around the aim of eliminating the system of Jim Crow segregation and the reform of some of the worst aspects of racism in American institutions and life.
Much of our memory of the Civil Rights Movement of the s and s is embodied in dramatic photographs, newsreels, and recorded speeches, which America encountered in daily papers and the nightly news. As the movement rolled across the nation, Americans absorbed images of hopeful, disciplined, and dedicated young people shaping their destinies.
African Americans fought back with direct action protests and keen political organizing, such as voter registration drives and the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. The images are alternately angering and inspiring, powerful, iconic even. However, by themselves they cannot tell the history of the Civil Rights Movement.
They need to be contextualized. The drama of the mid-twentieth century emerged on a foundation of earlier struggles.
Rock 'n' Roll in the s: Rockin' for Civil Rights by Eric Vaillancourt January A thesis submitted to the Department of Education and Human Development of the State. Protest music encompasses many artistic forms, such as poetry, music, or satire with a dose of politics. Sing for Freedom: The Story of the Civil Rights Movement Through Its Songs. Smithsonian Folkways, This example Protest Music Essay is published for . The Help, based on the best-selling novel by Kathryn Stockett, is a film about race and class relations in Jackson, Mississippi in the early s. A century after the American Civil War, the work.
Two are particularly notable: Parker for his white supremacist and anti-union views and then defeat senators who voted for confirmation, and a skillful effort to lobby Congress and the Roosevelt administration to pass a federal anti-lynching law.
Southern senators filibustered, but they could not prevent the formation of a national consensus against lynching; by the number of lynchings declined steeply. Other organizations, such as the left-wing National Negro Congress, fought lynching, too, but the NAACP emerged from the campaign as the most influential civil rights organization in national politics and maintained that position through the mids.
Charles Hamilton Houston The campaign for desegregated education was part of a larger struggle to reshape the contours of America—in terms of race, but also in the ways political and economic power is exercised in this country.
Plans for the legal campaign that culminated with Brown were sketched in by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Charles Hamilton Houstonthe black attorney most responsible for developing the legal theory underpinning Brown, focused on segregated education because he believed that it was the concentrated expression of all the inequalities blacks endured.
He desired equal access to education, but he also was concerned with the type of society blacks were trying to integrate. He was among those who surveyed American society and saw racial inequality and the ruling powers that promoted racism to divide black workers from white workers.
Because he believed that racial violence in Depression-era America was so pervasive as to make mass direct action untenable, he emphasized the redress of grievances through the courts.
The designers of the Brown strategy developed a potent combination of gradualism in legal matters and advocacy of far-reaching change in other political arenas. Through the s and much of the s, the NAACP initiated suits that dismantled aspects of the edifice of segregated education, each building on the precedent of the previous one.
Concurrently, civil rights organizations backed efforts to radically alter the balance of power between employers and workers in the United States. They paid special attention to forming an alliance with organized labor, whose history of racial exclusion angered blacks.
In the s, the National Negro Congress brought blacks into the newly formed United Steel Workers, and the union paid attention to the particular demands of African Americans. In the post-war years blacks supported the decolonization of Africa and Asia. White southern resistance to Brown was formidable and the slow pace of change stimulated impatience especially among younger African Americans as the s began.
They concluded that they could not wait for change—they had to make it. And the Montgomery Bus Boycottwhich lasted the entire year ofhad demonstrated that mass direct action could indeed work.
The four college students from Greensboro who sat at the Woolworth lunch counter set off a decade of activity and organizing that would kill Jim Crow. The March on Washington, most often remembered as the event at which Dr. King called for a guaranteed annual income, redistribution of the national wealth to meet human needs, and an end to a war to colonize the Vietnamese.
Malcolm X proposed to internationalize the black American freedom struggle and to link it with liberation movements in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Thus the Civil Rights Movement of the s and s was not concerned exclusively with interracial cooperation or segregation and discrimination as a character issue.
Rather, as in earlier decades, the prize was a redefinition of American society and a redistribution of social and economic power.Music of the Civil Rights Era Words | 5 Pages. feelings that flowed from its veins. That expression of power and revolt was music.
Music acted as the horses that pulled pearlescent chariots of liberty and freedom to the front doors of the White House through public protests, involvement of musical artists, and its impact on the lives and culture of those who were oppressed.
AARP, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR), and the Library of Congress team up to collect and present personal accounts of the Civil Rights Movement.
In addition the various voices on the web site, there is a timeline, a historical overview, a music video montage, and a look at the movement at 13 days ago · Essay Fall Preview Music & Nightlife Readers' Poll OBAC, Organization of Black African Culture, mural movement, civil rights era, black power, Recommended.
Music in the Civil Rights Movement. African American spirituals, gospel, and folk music all played an important role in the Civil Rights Movement.
Singers and musicians collaborated with ethnomusicologists and song collectors to disseminate songs to activists, both at large meetings and through publications.
In the ugly controversy over Indiana’s RFRA law, we have once again heard some proponents of gay rights present their movement as an heir to the civil rights movement of the s and s–and also poisonously comparing their political opponents to the racists and segregationists of that time.
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Details of Bacterial 'Injection' System Revealed
Decoded structure of secretion system, essential for infection, could lead to new drugs
April 26, 2009
STEM image showing isolated needle complexes marked with rectangles for mass analysis. Rods are TMV (tobacco mosaic virus) particles used for reference.
UPTON, NY — New details of the composition and structure of a needlelike protein complex on the surface of certain bacteria may help scientists develop new strategies to thwart infection. The research, conducted in part at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory, will be published April 26, 2009, in the advance online edition of Nature Structural & Molecular Biology.
The scientists were studying a needlelike protein complex known as a "type III secretion system," or T3SS, on the surface of Shigella bacteria, a cause of dysentery. The secretion system is a complex protein structure that traverses the bacterial cell membrane and acts as a biological syringe to inject deadly proteins into intestinal cells. These proteins rupture the cell's innards, leading to bloody diarrhea and sometimes death. Similar secretion systems exist in a range of other infectious bacteria, including those that cause typhoid fever, some types of food poisoning, and plague.
"Understanding the 3D structure of these secretion proteins is important for the design of new broad-spectrum strategies to combat bacterial infections," said study co-author Joseph Wall, a biophysicist at Brookhaven Lab.
Previous studies of the type III secretion system have revealed that it is composed of some 25 different kinds of proteins assembled into three major parts: a "bulb" that lies within the bacterial cell, a region spanning the inner and outer bacterial membranes, and a hollow, largely extracellular "needle." But to understand how the parts work together to secrete proteins, the scientists required higher-resolution structural information, and knowledge of the chemical makeup and arrangement of the components.
Using a combination of scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), the scientists have now revealed new details of the "needle complex" structure.
"STEM and the other techniques work in complementary ways," said Wall, who designed and runs the STEM facility at Brookhaven Lab. By itself, STEM cannot reveal a structure, but it gives very accurate sizes of the molecules making up particular parts, which helps scientists hone in on the structure hinted at by the other techniques. STEM also allows only good, intact molecules to be selected for analysis, which avoids errors inherent in bulk measures of mixtures of intact and broken complexes, a problem that may have affected previous analyses.
"Our reconstruction shows an overall size, shape and major sub-component arrangement consistent with previous studies," said Wall. "However, the new structure also reveals details of individual subunits and their angular orientation, which changes direction over the structure's length. We now see 12-fold symmetric features and details of connections between sub-domains both internally and externally throughout the 'needle' base."
The more accurate model therefore shows how the different parts of the injection machine fit together and may fit with other bacterial components that provide the engine to drive injection. These are important steps toward developing a detailed understanding of how the injection machine works, and to developing inhibitors that can prevent bacterial infections.
Although STEM was built more than 25 years ago, it remains a state-of-the-art tool for accurately determining the stoichiometry and homogeneity of biological complexes. It is one of the unique tools that Brookhaven Lab provides to the scientific community.
Biophysicist Joseph Wall
In the case of this study, said lead author Ariel Blocker of Oxford University and the University of Bristol, UK, "The STEM experiment was key because it provided unique and independent information that allowed the narrowing down of potential symmetries within the structure to a small set of testable possibilities."
Co-authors on this study include: Julie L. Hodgkinson of Oxford University and Medical School Hanover, Germany; Ariel J. Blocker of Oxford and University of Bristol, UK; Ashley Horsley, David Stabat, Steven Johnson, and Susan M. Lea, all of Oxford; Joseph S. Wall and Martha Simon of Brookhaven Lab; and Paula C. A. da Fonseca and Edward P. Morris of Chester Beatty Laboratories, UK.
The research was funded by the UK Medical Research Council, and a Guy G. F. Newton Senior Research Fellowship. The STEM laboratory at Brookhaven Lab is supported by the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the Department of Energy's Office of Science (Office of Biological and Environmental Research) and by fee-for-service support. For information about fees, contact Joseph Wall, firstname.lastname@example.org, or download this pdf file. For additional information about STEM, click here.
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Positive sexual health: an ethnographic exploration of social and cultural factors affecting sexual lifestyles and relationships of Nepalese young people in the UK
Sah, R. 2017. Positive sexual health: an ethnographic exploration of social and cultural factors affecting sexual lifestyles and relationships of Nepalese young people in the UK. PhD Thesis Canterbury Christ Church University Faculty of Health and Wellbeing
This PhD is an interdisciplinary research project in the field of public health, youth studies, sociology and cultural studies about the sexual lives of 16 young Nepalese aged 16-24 living in London. The research uses ethnography and biography to explore social and cultural factors affecting sexual health and lifestyles of Nepalese young people in the changing world. Sexual health still remains a taboo, which brings struggle for Nepalese young people to negotiate their sexual lives within Nepalese families and community.
The current study explores young people’s reflections of their sexual lifestyles and experiences, which is embedded in the sociocultural norms and patterns of the society, and their interactions with families, community and broader social structures.
The findings suggest that detailed examinations of the connectedness between agency and social context provide more clear understanding of the everyday sexual lives of young people. The changing lifestyles of Nepalese young people in the western world provide accessibility to the new ways of living in experiencing sexual lives through transforming leisure activities and creating multiple opportunities for sexual intimacies and relationships. The popularity of nightclubbing and changing attitudes towards sexual lifestyles create concerns for sexual health risks and vulnerability as well as conflict within family because of sociocultural dominance towards relationships and marriage.
The data suggest that young people negotiate with several challenges, such as caste issues and parental consent, while transforming love relationships into love arranged marriage. It was found that lack of communication on sexual matters within family fuel the issues of trust and promote secret relationships and females are widely discriminated at different levels within Nepalese society. These structural factors along with lack of appropriate sexual health knowledge and education limit expressions of positive sexual lifestyles and relationships among Nepalese young people.
Intersectionality in this study is used to investigate key structural influences of sexual health and lifestyles at multiple levels. This research uses grounded theory to develop a tentative social ecological model, adapted from an ecological model, to understand the positive sexual health experiences of Nepalese young people.
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How Hydrokinetic Energy Works
Waves crashing on the beach and rivers rushing through a sloping valley are forces of nature. The power of moving water is obvious to anyone who has stood amidst breaking waves or struggled to swim against a river’s current. New technologies can enable us to harness the might of moving water to help light our homes and keep our ice cream cold in the freezer without building new dams that can have major impacts on wildlife and water quality.
The use of water power dates back thousands of years to the water wheels of Ancient Greece, which used the energy in falling water to generate power to grind wheat. We now are presented with an opportunity to develop a new generation of water power, one that will harness the abundant energy of our oceans and rivers.
Hydrokinetic technologies produce renewable electricity by harnessing the kinetic energy of a body of water, the energy that results from its motion. Since water is 832 times denser than air, our tides, waves, ocean currents, and free-flowing rivers represent an untapped, powerful, highly-concentrated and clean energy resource–
Estimates suggest that the amount of energy that could feasibly be captured from U.S. waves, tides and river currents is enough to power over 67 million homes. Based on current project proposals, experts predict that the country could be producing 13,000 MW of power from hydrokinetic energy by 2025. This level of development is equivalent to displacing 22 new dirty coal-fired power plants - avoiding the annual emission of nearly 86 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, as well as other harmful pollutants like mercury and particulate matter. The avoided carbon emissions in 2025 would be equivalent to taking 15.6 million cars off the road.
All energy technologies impact the environment, but all impacts are certainly not the same. As we choose which energy resources to develop, we must weigh their varied costs within the context of the existing hazard of global climate change. Studies are underway to investigate the potential impacts of harvesting wave and current energy on wildlife and the environment; however, it is clear that these technologies could help reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing dangerous global warming. We need to weigh the environmental impacts of hydrokinetic technologies against the environmental and impacts of other available energy technologies, keeping in mind the costs of fossil fuels on air pollution and water pollution as well as global warming, and the need to have sufficient low-emission alternatives.
The Hydrokinetic Resource
There are a number of types of water resources from which it is possible to generate electricity from kinetic energy. Capturing the energy contained in near and off-shore waves is thought to have the greatest energy production potential amongst these hydrokinetic options. The rise and fall of ocean waves is driven by winds and influenced by oceanic geology. The promise of waves as a power source comes from both sheer resource availability and a relatively advanced technological development status. Extracting only 15% of the energy in U.S. coastal waves would generate as much electricity as we currently produce at conventional hydroelectric dams. Much of this wave potential is found along our Pacific Coast, near big cities and towns (see Figure 1).
In addition to waves, researchers believe that ocean tides hold promise as an energy resource. Each change in the tide creates a current, called a tidal stream. These predictably regular tidal streams have the potential to provide us with a reliable new source of clean electricity without building the dams, or barrages, that have been part of the few existing tidal projects developed in some other countries.
Other stream resource prospects for hydrokinetic energy development include ocean currents, such as the Gulf Stream, which result from winds and equatorial solar heating; free-flowing rivers, from which energy capture is possible without any intrusive dams; and even constructed waterways, such as irrigation canals.
While stream-based hydrokinetic energy research is not as evolved as its wave energy counterpart, initial estimates expect these water resources could fulfill all of the electricity needs for an additional 23 million typical homes. Stream hydrokinetics could prove to be a particularly valuable resource for regions with lower wind energy potential, especially in the U.S. Southeast; As of March 2008, 36 preliminary permits have been granted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) allowing pilot project development and technology impact research along the lower Mississippi river. Additionally, capturing just 0.1% of the available energy in the Gulf Stream could supply Florida with 35% of the state’s electricity needs.
Beyond the sheer size of the resource, hydrokinetic energy is attractive for its predictability; wave patterns can be predicted days in advance, and tides for centuries. Additionally, while waves and ocean currents are variable, they can provide continuous power, which is not possible from variable-output renewables like tidal streams, wind, or solar power. Since the kinetic energy held in a stream is related to its speed cubed, extracting the most electricity from each hydrokinetic project will depend heavily on site selection. A water current with double the speed contains eight times as much energy as one moving just half as fast!
State and federal policymakers across the U.S. have taken notice of the potential of hydrokinetic energy, and have begun to support its development through legislative and monetary means; ocean energy is an eligible resource for credit under renewable electricity standards in sixteen states, and for federal renewable energy production tax credits, as expanded in the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Furthermore, hydrokinetic energy development was marked for increased research funding appropriations in the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act.
The technologies developed to generate energy from waves and currents, called hydrokinetic energy conversion devices, are generally categorized as either wave energy converters (WECs) or rotating devices. Today, each type of device remains in development, though some fully permitted pilot devices are already deployed on-site.
The industry is rapidly progressing and hopes to build full “wave parks” and turbine arrays capable of delivering clean, renewable electricity to the grid on a commercial scale within the coming decade. There are numerous promising configurations within each of these technology categories, and the lack of a clear leader today emphasizes the need to support further engineering studies and pilot deployments to establish the most cost-effective and environmentally sound options.
Wave Energy Cf Devices
WECs utilize the motion of two or more bodies relative to each other. One of these bodies, called the displacer, is acted on by the waves. The second body, the reactor, moves in response to the displacer. While there are a number of designs and configurations of WECs, the four most commonly discussed are the:
- Oscillating Water Column: Waves enter and exit a partially submerged collector from below, causing the water column inside the collector to rise and fall. The changing water level acts like a piston as it drives air that is trapped in the device above the water into a turbine, producing electricity via a coupled generator. To see an OWC from the inside out, check out an animation of the technology.
In the fall of 2007, researchers from the Wave Energy Program at Oregon State University and developers from Finavera Renewables deployed two prototype wave energy conversion buoys off the coast of Oregon. The projects generated wave energy measurements and accomplished field testing of two different converter designs – one buoy that used pressurized seawater to drive a turbine within it (one type of the point absorber concept described below); and one buoy that created an electrical current by using wave motion to move magnets up and down relative to a fixed coil.
- Point Absorber: Utilizes wave energy from all directions at a single point by using the vertical motion of waves to act as a pump that pressurizes seawater or an internal fluid, which drives a turbine. This type of device has many possible configurations. One configuration, called a hose pump point absorber, consists of a surface-floating buoy anchored to the sea floor, with the turbine device as part of the vertical connection. The wave-induced vertical motion of the buoy causes the connection to expand and contract, producing the necessary pumping action. Through engineering to generate device-wave resonance, energy capture and electricity generation by point absorbers can be maximized.
- Attenuator: Also known as heave-surge devices, these long, jointed floating structures are aligned parallel to the wave direction and generate electricity by riding the waves. The device, anchored at each end, utilizes passing waves to set each section into rotational motion relative to the next segment. Their relative motion, concentrated at the joints between the segments, is used to pressurize a hydraulic piston that drives fluids through a motor, which turns the coupled generator. You can watch a video of an actual attenuator at work.
- Overtopping Device: A floating reservoir, in effect, is formed as waves break over the walls of the device. The reservoir creates a head of water—a water level higher than that of the surrounding ocean surface—which generates the pressure necessary to turn a hydro turbine as the water flows out the bottom of the device, back into the sea.
Rotating devices capture the kinetic energy of a flow of water, such as a tidal stream, ocean current or river, as it passes across a rotor. The rotor turns with the current, creating rotational energy that is converted into electricity by a generator. Rotational devices used in water currents are conceptually akin to, and some designs look very similar to, the wind turbines already in widespread use today – a similarity that has helped to speed up the technological development of the water-based turbines. Some rotational device designs, like most wind turbines, rotate around a horizontal axis [Figure 6], while other, more theoretical concepts are oriented around a vertical axis, with some designs resembling egg beaters.
The Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy project was installed by Verdant Power in New York’s East River – right in the heart of New York City – in 2006 and 2007. Initially, six turbines were permitted and put in place as a study site to investigate the impact of tidal energy generation on river environments and competing waterway uses. These six turbines have accomplished the first successful generation and delivery of hydrokinetic electricity in the world – powering a nearby supermarket and parking garage. At the conclusion of testing and optimization of turbine design, the project’s developers hope to obtain a license to expand the array to include up to 300 turbines that could generate enough electricity for up to 8,000 New York City homes in 2010
Environmental Impacts and Facility Siting
While the generation of electricity by hydrokinetic devices does not produce harmful air emissions, like the greenhouse gases linked to global warming, further research is necessary to determine what other types of environmental impacts may result from tapping the energy in waves and currents. The extent of these local impacts is important to evaluate, and appropriate caution should be taken in the development of regulations surrounding hydrokinetic energy development. Scrutiny of hydrokinetic energy projects must be placed in the context of our wider energy and electricity generation mix—the U.S. must shift its energy resources away from the fossil fuels that are contributing to global warming, price volatility, and energy insecurity, and towards a clean, renewable, stable, homegrown energy supply that will create domestic jobs and save consumers money.
As we continue to monitor the environmental and competing-use impacts of the hydrokinetic technologies producing electricity in our waters, we must also give proper recognition to the current and ongoing problem we face of climate change.
Choosing the most suitable locations for wave parks and turbine arrays depends on a number of impact considerations and site characteristics, including:
- Environmental – the effects of bottom-moored devices on the habitats of benthic animals and plants, like oysters, clams and sea grass; the potential for fish strike or impingement on a device; and whether a full-scale array of devices could create significant noise, hinder the movement or migration of aquatic animals, or even alter hydrologic and sediment regimes. However, initial studies indicate that these impacts are likely to be minimal where appropriate care has been taken in site selection and project design. Further, any adverse impacts can be minimized through experience with pilot projects, and by drawing upon our experience with other marine fixtures, such as oil platforms. In fact, the first wave energy project license to be granted, after the completion of a thorough environmental assessment that found no significant impact would result, covers a project that will be developed within a National Marine Sanctuary.
- Economics – the cost of electricity generated will be a function of the power density of the stream (kW/m²) or wave crest (kW/m crest height), the distance the electricity must be transmitted to reach consumers, the ease of access to a site for ongoing maintenance and monitoring, and the availability of state or federal tax incentives for project financing and electricity production. Fundamentally, sites with manageably stronger currents and larger wave heights, all else equal, will provide the lowest cost hydrokinetic electricity.
- Competing Uses – Fishermen, shipping vessel operators, recreational boaters, and coastal citizen groups have expressed concerns about the effects of hydrokinetic energy developments on their own usage and enjoyment of our waters. Their representatives have begun to take part in the negotiation process as potential development sites are explored, and will continue to play an important role in project placement and design. Our water resources already accommodate a wide range of uses. Subsequent to proper environmental and siting review, hydrokinetic energy is poised to be safely added to this mix, generating much-needed clean electricity without hindrance to other usages.
Currently, each prototype buoy and pilot turbine requires millions of dollars in research, development and deployment funding. However, a series of reports used cost of electricity (CoE) models to assess six of the leading wave energy project proposals. They concluded that the CoE in 2010 from the first utility scale project would be as low as 11.1¢/kWh—before accounting for any tax incentives for renewable energy investment or generation—and with opportunities for significant economies of scale to follow as the industry matures.
Additionally, models of commercial scale tidal energy project development proposals found a CoE of 4.8-10.8¢/kWh. In comparison, when wind energy entered the market over 20 years ago it had a CoE of over 20¢/kWh, which fell to 4.7-6.5¢/kWh in 2006. Recently, however, costs have escalated for all energy sources as specific construction materials and expertise have been in high demand globally. With proper support of project development and deployment, hydrokinetic electricity can before long become economically competitive with, or superior to, both conventional and advanced fossil fuel-based electricity sources—all the more so with the enactment of a climate change policy that puts a price on carbon pollution.
Despite the promise of hydrokinetic technologies to contribute significantly to our clean energy mix, there are barriers to the speedy development and delivery of this technology. Most pressing of these barriers are the current regulatory structure, and a need for additional financing to support environmental research and project deployment.
Despite the many differences between siting and impact issues for conventional dams and hydrokinetics, the regulatory process for both energy producers is the same, making it just as difficult to obtain a license to deploy a temporary pilot test turbine as it is to permanently dam a major river. Furthermore, there is significant conflict over what agency and level of government has or should have the authority to approve hydrokinetic projects. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is working to streamline federal approval for temporary projects under its Hydrokinetic Pilot Project Licensing Process, released in the fall of 2007. Permitting hurdles make it difficult to conduct on-site tests, and without field-tested evidence of a particular technology’s promise, investors are hesitant to provide the essential financing to jumpstart the widespread development of a hydrokinetic energy industry.
The deployment of hydrokinetic energy would be facilitated by:
- Appropriation of adequate government funding for research, development and deployment of pilot devices. Although Congress has authorized increased funding for hydrokinetic energy in recent years, sufficient funds must be both authorized and appropriated in order for researchers to receive anything;
- Provision of dedicated funding for site-by-site research and modeling to evaluate environmental impacts;
- Supportive federal economic and energy policies, such as loans or tax credits for hydrokinetic energy development, similar to those for wind and solar energy production and investment; and a federal renewable electricity standard to create demand and a secure market for additional renewable energy capacity;
- Reevaluation of the regulatory process to assist timely project development, while giving appropriate attention to environmental and community safeguards;
- Resolution of the permitting and licensing jurisdiction conflict in which claims to project approval powers have been made by different federal, state and municipal agencies; and
- Increased discussion and collaboration among public and private entities including the electricity industry, research engineers, aquatic scientists, environmentalists and community stakeholders.
Stay tuned! Hydrokinetic energy development is rapidly progressing, both technologically and with the help of supportive policies that recognize the critical role this renewable energy resource can play in a warming world. Harvesting the motion of our tides, rivers and oceans can be a part of an affordable and sustainable solution to reducing our dependence on fossil fuels, and the impact they have on environmental and public health.
Bedard, Roger, et al. North American Ocean Energy Status – March 2007. 2007. Proceedings of the 7th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference. 11-13 September 2007. Porto, Portugal. Calculations include 260TWh of wave-generated electricity and 140 TWh from tidal and in-stream electricity. The estimates cited in the Proceedings assume a 15% conversion rate of hydrokinetic energy to mechanical energy, power train efficiencies and conversion availability of 90%. Our calculation assumes electricity use of 6,000 kWh per year for a typical non-electric heating U.S. household.
Dixon, Douglas. EPRI. “The Future of Waterpower: 23,000 MW+ by 2025.” June 2007. Environment and Energy Study Institute briefing. Washington, DC. And Personal communication, R. Bedard, EPRI. April 2008. Online at: http://www.hydro.org/hydrofacts/
Assumes a heat rate of 8,870 Btu/kWh for a new supercritical pulverized coal plant based on MIT data (Future of Coal, 2007), a carbon content for coal of 220 lbs/million Btu based on EIA data, and tailpipe emissions of 12,100 lbs/year for an average car based on EPA data.
FERC. Issued hydrokinetics projects preliminary permits. Online at: http://www.ferc.gov/industries/hydropower/indus-act/hydrokinetics/permits-issued.asp
Minerals Management Service. 2006. Technology Whitepaper on Ocean Current Energy Potential on the US Outer Continental Shelf. US Department of the Interior, Renewable Energy and Alternate Use Program. Pg. 3. Online at: http://ocenergy.anl.gov
Minerals Management Service. 2006. Technology White Paper on Wave Energy Potential on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. U.S. Department of the Interior Minerals Management Service Renewable Energy and Alternate Use Program. Online at: http://ocsenergy.anl.gov
For a more in depth discussion of environmental concerns, see: Cada, et al. 2007. Potential Impacts of Hydrokinetic and Wave Energy Conversion Technologies on Aquatic Environments. Fisheries 32:4, pp 174-181. Online at: http://hydropower.inel.gov/hydrokinetic_wave/pdfs/
Previsic, M., B. Polagye, & R. Bedard. 2006. EPRI. EPRI-TP-006- SF CA. System level design, performance, cost and economic assessment – San Francisco tidal in-stream power plant. Online at: http://oceanenergy.epri.com/streamenergy.html#reports
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About 8,000-10,000 years ago, potatoes were domesticated for a wild species native to the Andes Mountains in southern Peru. Spanish conquistadors later transported the rugged root-like vegetable across the Atlantic around the 16th century. Today, a group of researchers from Virginia Tech and other institutions have charted the potato’s lineage in order to learn about how it was domesticated and how its DNA evolved over time.
“We sequenced the genomes, or the genetic code, of a spectrum of potatoes native to South America- Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador,” said Richard Veilleux, head of the Department of Horticulture in the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture Life Sciences. “You see a rainbow of potatoes on the continent. How they moved and were domesticated has been debated for many years.”
The complexity of a potato’s genetics makes studying them challenging, but this research could really help growers transition into a successful breeding scheme that will produce desirable potato varieties. For example, the potato chip industry is highly selective about what potatoes it uses. The ultimate chip requires the perfect starch content to produce just the right color and texture when fried. The potatoes must also be the correct shape in order to make it through the chipping machines. According to researchers, this type of study will make it easier to breed the perfect potato chip with the desirable qualities.
For more information on potato history and this exciting new research, read more here.
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Bitcoin – the name we see every day on the news lately. The craze that’s taking over the internet and the world itself, changing how we sense old concepts like currency, trading, economy, and giving them new form and meaning. Bitcoin is challenging the very understanding we have of them, how they work, and, ultimately, what they are. With how important they are for economic development today, it’s not odd to see more people interested in them now than in past years. So, let’s dive in and learn how trading Bitcoin works.
There are currently two main ways of earning Bitcoin: by mining and by regular trade.
Mining consists on lending a computer’s processing power to register Bitcoin transactions, and in return, you get freshly generated Bitcoins. This process is also how the currency itself produces, what brings new coins into existence.
However, mining is a very tasking and expensive approach. The electric costs are too high, and since you’ll be spending so much money on electricity and equipment (namely, miners, the computers made specifically for this task), it’s not a very profitable way of getting Bitcoins. So, unless you have enough money to invest and space where to keep your miners, it’s not recommendable.
This leaves us with trading. Trading is just the exchange of currencies, in Bitcoin exchanges usually it’s fiat currencies (USD, EUR, Yuan, etc.) that you give in return for tokens. Mostly, it’s just buying Bitcoins, and since you can go little by little, you can end up making a lot in the long run by just investing a percentage of your leftover money, especially if you stay vigilant for price swings and do so when they’re low.
So, let’s evaluate how you can start trading Bitcoin
Acquire an e-wallet
E-wallets have two main types: Seedless wallets and seed wallets.
Seedless wallets are the easiest to use but offer less safety. They act just like banks: you open up an account and then you’re allowed to access it and manage your cryptocurrencies. The problem is that if the bank suffers any loss, every user will also experience it. A great starting one is Coinbase.
Seed wallets (like Mycellium) are way more secure as they work by giving you a key which acts like an address where Bitcoins go to. You give it to whoever wants to send you some. If you lose the key, the money’s lost.
Enter an Exchange
Once you have your wallet, all you have to do is find a Bitcoin exchange and start trading Bitcoins. You can choose international exchanges (like Bitstamp or Kraken) or local ones.
Bitcoin exchanges are relatively easy to understand. You sign in on the website, pick a price limit, and then the site itself will look for the best offer or the one that matches your price. Once done, it’s all about setting up the transactions with the other person, since Bitcoin operates peer-to-peer, meaning the only ones involved in the operation are the seller and the buyer.
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Image: 27 5/8 x 103 7/8 in. (70.2 x 263.8 cm)
Overall: 33 x 109 in. (83.8 x 276.9 cm)
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Things foreign enjoyed great popularity in sixteenth- and early seventeenth-century Japan, and a number of genre paintings in the screen format were devoted to the curiosity and artistic interest aroused by the presence of Portuguese and Spanish traders at port. The exotic costumes of Jesuit priests, Christian icons, strange animals, and oddities like clocks and guns all found their way into Japanese painting. These diminutive screens, created later in the Edo period, are a pastiche of earlier Nanban (“Southern Barbarian”) scenes, and shows the foreign traders who imported rare birds. They reprise the genre at a time when foreign presence in Japan was once again a major impact on Japanese culture after a long period of limited international relations.
Artist: Nagasawa Rosetsu (Japanese, 1754–1799)Date: late 18th centuryMedium: Set of four sliding panels hinged together as a pair of two-panel screens; ink and color on paperAccession: 2015.300.203.1, .2On view in:Gallery 228
Artist: Maruyama Ōkyo (Japanese, 1733–1795)Date: right screen: 1774; left screen: 1793Medium: Pair of six-panel folding screens; ink, color and gold on paperAccession: 2015.300.197.1, .2On view in:Not on view | <urn:uuid:411eed6f-e0f1-47c9-a4c4-10ae9b2f5c0b> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/view?exhibitionId=%7B6651208C-015B-414A-940B-B57D76631780%7D&oid=45382&pg=1&rpp=100&pos=38&ft=* | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280266.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00498-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.902897 | 334 | 2.5625 | 3 |
The poet Sylvia Plath, who made a name for herself through prose and poetry that conveyed a sense of depression and suicidal tendencies, famously died by asphyxiating herself in an oven in 1963.
The recent reported suicide of her son, marine biologist Nicholas Hughes, brings to light a known psychiatric phenomenon: the heredity of suicidal behavior.
A first-degree relative -- a parent, sibling or child -- of a person who has committed suicide is four to six times more likely to attempt or complete a suicide, said Dr. David Brent, psychiatrist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Studies on twins have shown that suicidal behavior is between 30 and 50 percent due to heritable factors, he said. Suicide victims' biological relatives who were adopted away also show an increased risk of suicide, he said.
The data set shows that this brain surface thinning was present before these people developed mental problems, and was found in both children and grandchildren of depressed people, said Dr. Bradley Peterson, psychiatrist at Columbia University Medical Center and co-author of the study.
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A computer science degree has a broader focus than a degree in cybersecurity, which provides a much more comprehensive examination of that field. An education in cybersecurity can also provide excellent job opportunities.
What pays more cyber security or computer science?
In general, cyber security offers higher salaries than computer science. This is because the jobs are more specialist. Your salary depends on your experience, education level, location, and a few more factors.
Is cyber security like computer science?
Cybersecurity is a subset of computer science, and in today’s computer-reliant world, it has its own field of study and degree programs. Those interested in cybersecurity usually earn a bachelor’s in computer science.
Is cybersecurity harder than programming?
Yes, it is harder because we have to understand your code better than you, who wrote it, in order to compromise it. We have to turn it inside out. We have to think like a criminal. It can also be harder because Information Security requires a lot of soft skills.
Is Cyber Security hard?
A cyber security degree can be hard compared to other programs, but usually doesn’t require higher level math or intensive labs or practicals, which can make the courses much more manageable.
Are computer science students hackers?
To some extent, yes. Finding and exploiting weaknesses is mainly a case of practice, which is not something they will spend their time on. However, they will give courses on software and network security which provide necessary knowledge you’ll be able to use when you practice on your own.
Is cyber security a fun job?
Is cybersecurity fun? Many professionals find the field of cybersecurity to be fun and enjoyable due to the importance of the work, the fast pace of change, the challenge of solving problems, and the plentiful career opportunities that are available to them.
Is cyber security better than software engineering?
A degree in software engineering will offer a focus that is broader than a cyber security degree. … A cyber security degree will provide you with knowledge that is much more comprehensive in tackling things such as data breaches when compared with software engineering.
Is cyber security in demand?
According to The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Information Security Analyst’s Outlook, cybersecurity jobs are among the fastest-growing career areas nationally. The BLS predicts cybersecurity jobs will grow 31% through 2029, over seven times faster than the national average job growth of 4%.
Does cyber security pay well?
It’s no secret that cybersecurity jobs often pay very well. In fact, the median base salary of a cybersecurity professional in the U.S. is about $103,000 per year.
Is cybersecurity a lot of math?
As with all computer science degrees, cyber security studies will require a strong math background. You will need skills in analytics and statistical analysis. You will also need to study encryption and programming.
Does cybersecurity require coding?
Is programming required for cybersecurity? Ans. While a lot of entry-level cybersecurity positions do not require programming skills, it is considered an important skill for some mid-level and upper-level cybersecurity jobs.
Does cybersecurity need coding?
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Our political lexicon has trouble keeping up with the tides of history.
In Kyoto, the advanced countries tried with little success to bring along the "third world" in a plan to control global warming. But there are no longer three worlds. The communist second world has dissolved. What remains is the division between developed countries - led by the United States, the European Community, and Japan - and the less-developed countries, led by India, China, and Brazil.
The disappearance of the East-West axis brings into better focus the neglected reality of the North-South axis, which is basically a division between haves and have-nots. Except for the oil-rich haves, and except, at least until recently, for the fast-growing Asian Pacific Rim nations.
During the half century of the cold war, the "third world" provided arenas for proxy East-West ideological conflict, from Ethiopia to Nicaragua, from Angola to Vietnam.
Now, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright has been barnstorming around Africa, selling human rights to countries, many without viable governments to control ethnic slaughter.
IN Kyoto, the major polluters, starting with the US with 4 percent of the world's population and 20 percent of its greenhouse gases, were disappointed at being unable to sell the less-polluting countries on the idea of buying and trading pollution credits - licenses to pollute.
"We have reached a fundamentally new stage in the development of human civilization requiring a better understanding of our connections to God's Earth and to each other." So said Vice President Al Gore in his flowery speech in Kyoto.
That kind of language may resonate among American and European environmentalists, but it cannot mean much in the wide expanses of Africa and Asia, where people struggle for a minimal level of subsistence and pin their hopes on economic development.
If Kyoto has shown anything, it is that the advanced countries have a price to pay for all those years when their East-West fixation left them insufficiently attentive to the gap between North and South.
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How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Ofloxacin eye drops belong to the group of medications called fluoroquinolones. Fluoroquinolones are antibiotics that are used to treat infections caused by certain types of bacteria. Ofloxacin eye drops are used to treat eye infections such as bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye). The eye drops work by killing the bacteria that cause the infection.
This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
Each bottle contains a sterile ophthalmic solution of ofloxacin 0.3%. Nonmedicinal ingredients: benzalkonium chloride 0.005% (as preservative), sodium chloride, hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust the pH, and water for injection.
How should I use this medication?
The usual dose of this medication is 1 to 2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 2 to 4 hours for the first 2 days and then 4 times a day for a total of 8 days. If your symptoms do not improve or get worse, stop using this medication and contact your doctor.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
Use this medication for the full length of treatment your doctor has recommended, even if your symptoms have improved. This will reduce the chance of the infection returning.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist to show you the correct method for using eye drops. It is very important to avoid touching the dropper tip to any surface, skin, or your eye. This contamination can result in a bacterial infection. Report any signs of an eye infection (e.g., redness, irritation, pain) to your doctor immediately.
To use the eye drops:
- Wash your hands before using the eye drops to avoid introducing new bacteria into the eye.
- Remove the cap and place it in a clean location. To avoid possible contamination, keep the tip of the container away from contact with any surface.
- Tilt your head back and look towards the ceiling.
- With your index finger, gently pull the lower eyelid down and away from the eye to form a pouch.
- Apply one drop into the pouch but do not allow the tip of the container to touch the eye or areas around the eye.
- Gently apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye (at the bridge of the nose) for about 30 seconds. (This is called nasolacrimal occlusion.) This prevents the medication from dripping down through the tear duct and being swallowed to be absorbed by the body, which could cause you to experience some side effects.
- Apply another drop to the affected eye if prescribed by your doctor.
- Repeat with the other eye, if prescribed by your doctor.
- Wash your hands again to remove any medication residue.
It is important to use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, instill it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not instill a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Store this medication at room temperature and keep it out of the reach of children.
Safely discard any medication remaining in the dropper bottle 28 days after opening the container or after you have used the medication for the full length of time recommended by your doctor.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Do not use this medication if you:
- are allergic to ofloxacin or any ingredients of this medication
- are allergic to other quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, moxifloxacin, levofloxacin)
What side effects are possible with this medication?
Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor.
The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
- burning, redness, itching, dryness, tearing, or stinging of the eye
- eye/eyelid swelling
- sensation of something is in your eye
- sensitivity of eye to light
- swelling of the face
Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not seek medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
- severe eye irritation
- symptoms of a new eye infection (e.g., eye discharge, redness, itchiness or pain)
Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:
- symptoms of a severe allergic reaction (e.g., hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, eye, mouth, throat, or tongue)
Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication.
Are there any other precautions or warnings for this medication?
Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication.
Contact lenses: The safety and effectiveness of using this medication while wearing contact lenses has not been established. Do not wear contact lenses while you are using this medication.
New eye infections: The overgrowth of bacteria that are not affected by this medication may occur and cause a new eye infection. If you experience symptoms of a new eye infection (e.g., eye redness, discharge, pain or itching), contact your doctor.
Pregnancy: This medication should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while using this medication, contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: The eye drop form of medication passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are using ofloxacin eye drops, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using this medication have not been established for children.
What other drugs could interact with this medication?
There may be an interaction between ofloxacin eye drops and any of the following:
- other eye medications (e.g., drops or ointment)
If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:
- stop taking one of the medications,
- change one of the medications to another,
- change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
- leave everything as is.
An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.
Medications other than those listed above may interact with this medication. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them. | <urn:uuid:e092aa2a-c9e2-4c7a-859e-89da4ed43b82> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://bodyandhealth.canada.com/drug/getdrug/apo-ofloxacin | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280899.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00576-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.92315 | 1,923 | 1.921875 | 2 |
the much anticipated Comet Hale-Bopp has promised to put on a big show next spring. The comet's apparent brightness is currently approaching 4th magnitude and its inbound journey has been closely followed by many observers. But because it is now so near the Sun's position in the sky it is a difficult target for large ground based optical telescopes as well as the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope (HST). This series of HST images hints at the comet's evolution during the last year, illustrating active and quiescent phases. Hidden from direct view by the dusty cometary coma, Hale-Bopp's nucleus is centered in each frame. A single telescopic image of the comet has recently caused substantial activity on the internet based on false claims of the existence of a mysterious companion. However, the mystery guest turned out to be an 8th magnitude star! Many predict that by next spring telescopes large or small will not be needed to appreciate the true spectacle of Hale-Bopp as it blossoms into a naked-eye astronomical wonder.
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Shares Key Lessons and European Parallels in Developing eHealth Exchange Network
(Amsterdam, Netherlands – June 7, 2016) – The key to building the eHealth Exchange, the largest data sharing network of its kind in the United States, is industry and government collaboration and continual testing, according to Mariann Yeager, CEO of The Sequoia Project, who keynoted today’s IHE World Summit. Ms. Yeager shared lessons learned and drew parallels of the federated structure for the eHealth Exchange for an audience of public and private sector healthcare leaders from across Europe.
“Collaboration of industry and government is critical to successful, cross-boundary health data sharing,” said Ms. Yeager. “Today’s healthcare IT Interoperability in the U.S. is a result of customer demand and the Federal government’s push for a uniform approach.”
The IHE World Summit is held in parallel to eHealth Week in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Summit brings together healthcare IT system users and developers to address interoperability issues that impact clinical care worldwide. Ms. Yeager’s keynote presentation provided insights into the challenges and benefits of a government sponsored pilot driven by industry supported policies and IHE-based technical standards for health data sharing.
The eHealth Exchange network was initially incubated by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and transitioned to function as a public private collaborative initiative, supported by The Sequoia Project, in 2012. Under The Sequioa Project’s stewardship, the network more than quadrupled in connectivity since 2012. Current eHealth Exchange participants include large health systems, hospitals, pharmacies, regional health data sharing networks and four US federal agencies, representing nearly 1/2 of all U.S. hospitals, tens of thousands of medical groups, more than 8,000 pharmacies and 100 million patients.
“In order to scale to nationwide connectivity across the US, and enable interoperable data sharing across diverse geographies and technology platforms, the eHealth Exchange established a rigorous program,” said Ms. Yeager. “We are now seeing the fruits of that labor, with onboarding reduced from months to just a few weeks.”
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Too many Christian counselors are in bondage to the horrific influence of Sigmund Freud as they attempt to understand their counselees and fix their problems. Freud developed a complex set of theories to describe the human personality and to attempt to understand and treat mental-emotional disorders. Basic to these theories is what Freud described as the unconscious portion of the mind, which he says is hidden from us and not open to our direct knowledge. The usual analogy is that of an iceberg, with most of the mind submerged, hidden, and filled with a vast amount of powerful, motivating material. Freud believed the unconscious is formed in early childhood and determines the future condition of the person, thus setting a standard of searching one’s past to understand one’s current condition.
Looking backwards in counseling in search of reasons for a person’s present condition is a grave contrast to Christians remembering Christ and moving forward in newness of life. Digging for past details and rummaging around in the mind about one’s early life focuses on me, myself, and I (see 2 Tim. 3:1-7). And the more we look at self and try to fix the self, the more we will be engaging and enhancing the flesh. In contrast, the more we look at Christ, the more we will become like Him (2 Cor. 3:18). As people look to the Lord and His Word they nourish the spirit. Nevertheless, in spite of these diametrical differences and perspectives, too many Christians are running in the wrong direction.
We have often encouraged believers not to delve into the past to understand the present, but rather to walk according to the Spirit in the present and to keep eternity in view. However, to biblically remember the past is important and can be very useful during trials as we remember God’s Word and what He has already done for us. In fact, it is essential for all of us who have been given new life in Christ to actively remember what we have learned regarding our identity in Christ, our spiritual provisions, and the power to walk according to His ways. Therefore we encourage one another to remember His Word and His unfailing faithfulness to us.
What a contrast between the way counseling often uses the past and the way God’s Word encourages us to remember Him, what Christ has already accomplished, and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit. Sifting through the dust of past circumstances and ruminating on how the sins of others might have influenced who we are today is in stark contrast to remembering the cross and all of God’s mercies to us throughout our years. A persistent spiritual battleground lies in what we choose to remember. The flesh wars against the spirit and works to justify and exonerate self. But as we look to the Lord and remember the cross, we are enabled by His grace to leave sins we have committed and the sins committed against us on the cross with the rest of our old sinful self as we identify with Christ’s death and resurrection (Romans 6-8).
The Bible is full of truths to be remembered and applied. Even new believers often know plenty to remember and apply, and believers who have been walking with the Lord over the years, should be well-equipped, not only with the essentials of the faith, but with His faithful work in their lives through His Word and through the indwelling Holy Spirit enabling them to apply the Word. Believers can choose to remember the cross when they have slipped back into the old ways of the flesh. As soon as they turn back to God through confession, repentance, and faith, they are “cleansed from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). Thus believers have experienced God’s faithfulness both for external difficulties and for the internal warfare of the flesh and the spirit. Whether assailed by problems in our circumstances or by personal sin, we can remember God’s faithful presence, power, and plan to conform us to the image of Christ (Romans 8:28-19).
Remembering God’s Word and what He has already done for us in the past puts a dramatically different perspective on every problem of living and strengthens our faith to persevere unto the end. The Passover was a memorial service designed to remind the Israelites of how God had delivered them from Egyptian bondage and brought them to a land of blessing. Today believers participate in communion to remember Christ’s death until He comes. Every day believers can turn every trial into a time of remembering the cross, of being thankful to Him, of “looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith” (Heb. 12:2).
Dwelling on the negative aspects of the past either by oneself or in counseling weakens believers. In contrast, remembering times of God’s faithfulness through life strengthens us to walk according to our new life by grace through faith. Whereas most counseling focuses on problems and many counselors search the past to solve people’s problems, God has given believers a superior way. God’s way is through Jesus: “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6).
There is no need to go back to understand the old man because Christ has given believers new life. In following Freud by attempting to improve people’s present condition by understanding their past, people continue in bondage to self. Just the opposite happens when believers follow Christ. As they turn their thoughts to Him in faith and remember the new life He has given, they are encouraged, edified, and equipped to live according to God’s glorious plan: “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me” (Gal. 2:20).
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CCCC heads first N.C. Veterans Upward Bound project
SANFORD - Military veterans will find support in getting and staying on track for a college education, thanks to the new Veterans Upward Bound project headed by Central Carolina Community College.
The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded the college a five-year, $1.23 million dollar Veterans Upward Bound project grant to increase college attendance and success among veterans. The DOE has been awarding Veterans Upward Bound grants nationally since 1972, but this is the first one awarded to an institution in North Carolina.
"We are pleased that the Department of Education looked at our grant request and felt confident that CCCC could build on the success we already have in reaching out to and serving this important population," said college president, Dr. Bud Marchant.
More than 87,000 veterans reside in the grant project's service area. Many are potential first-generation college attendees, low-income, or academically at-risk students who can benefit from this program, according to Dr. Brian Merritt, CCCC Dean of Student Learning.
CCCC will receive $245,086 per year for five years to serve veterans residing in Chatham, Harnett and Lee counties. Partnerships with Wake Tech Community College and Johnston Community College will provide the services to eligible veterans in those counties, he said.
"No group deserves our support for opportunities to learn and advance their knowledge and skills more than our veterans," said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. "Veterans Upward Bound grants will help prepare our returning veterans for college by providing the academic instruction, mentoring and guidance they need to succeed in college and in life."
The grant will pay for project support staff, provide stipends to the veterans, and cover other expenses as needed, such as the cost of college preparatory classes. The primary goal of the VUB project is to increase the rate at which participants enroll in and complete postsecondary education programs. Veterans Upward Bound is designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other skills necessary for success in a program of postsecondary education.
The college's VUB program will engage veterans in a rigorous, college-prep curriculum, as well as provide them with well-rounded support for success in education and a career. The services will include needs assessment, academic advising, career counseling, mentoring, tutoring, assistance with college application/admission, financial aid information, and assistance with enrollment in postsecondary education.
It will also assist veterans in securing support services from other locally available resources such as the Veterans Administration, state veterans agencies, veteran associations, and other state and local agencies that serve veterans.
The support of county commissioners was important in CCCC's obtaining the grant, Marchant said. It demonstrated to the Department of Education that the communities understand and are behind efforts to reach out to veterans and help them be successful both personally and as contributing members of their communities.
"Support for the college's application for the Veterans Upward Bound grant was unanimous among the Lee County commissioners," said Linda Shook, chair of the board of commissioners. "We praise the college administration for being pro-active and looking out for the veterans in our community - this is for them."
While the college is fully staffing the program, veterans interested in signing up for the VUB can make initial contact with a staff member by email at firstname.lastname@example.org.
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Jake Dobberke's Wounded Warrior Civilian Transition Success Story Includes a Chapter on Bradley-Morris, Inc.
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Jake Dobberke lost both of his legs below the knee while serving in Afghanistan. But after a year of therapy at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Dobberke successfully navigated job hunting and landed a rotational training opportunity at APi Companies. His first rotational assignment at LeJeune Steel Co. in Minneapolis went so well that he was offered a full-time position as Special Projects Manager. He handles projects that range from employee training to improving efficiency in the shop.
Military Career Highlights
Former Marine Capt Dobberke was a logistics advisor to the Afghan Army in combat in Afghanistan. He led more than 12 counterinsurgency missions in a hostile environment, continuously evaluating and improving the overall performance of Afghan officers and Marines within the advisor team. Dobberke joined the Marines after graduating from Iowa State University with a B.S. in Management. He completed the Marine Officer Leadership Course later in Quantico, VA. For the next two years, Dobberke was front line supervisor, then executive officer, of the Transportation Company at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC. He then became logistics advisor in Afghanistan before he was injured. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Combat Action Ribbon.
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After a year-long rehabilitation at Walter Reed, Dobberke worked with a Bradley-Morris recruiter. He landed interviews with eight companies at a job fair. Of those, six extended on-site interview offers. He chose the rotational program opportunity with APi Companies. “I started my rotation at LeJeune Steel (in February 2013) and liked it, and they made me an offer. I didn’t rotate to any other company,” he says. Although he relies on prosthetic legs to walk, he is able to complete all duties. Dobberke is also working part-time on his MBA. He expects to graduate from the University of Minnesota.
How My Military Career Helped My Civilian Career
Dobberke's wounded warrior civilian transition success story took a lot of determination. The Marines taught Dobberke how to adapt despite circumstances. So when it came to looking for a job as a wounded veteran, Dobberke continued to apply the principle of conquering everything one step at a time. It led to landing a job he loves and helps him with daily challenges. “For me, writing down goals of individual steps is key. For example, I said, ‘I will take the stairs instead of the elevator to get back to that strength,’ or, ‘This month I’ll start walking a certain distance every day,’ and, ‘This month I start jogging a mile.’ With my job, it comes down to narrowing down what I wanted to do and looking back at jobs I’d done and why I enjoyed certain things. I tried to make sure that I was focusing my search on those jobs that fulfilled what I wanted to get out of them.”
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Girondins oppose abolition of feudal rights — Decree of July 17 — Feudal laws abolished en masse — Reaction unable to prevent effect of decree — Triumph of Revolution
As soon as royalty was abolished, the Convention had to discuss in its first sittings the question of the feudal rights. However, as the Girondins were opposed to the abolition of these rights without indemnity, and yet proposed no scheme of redemption which would be binding on the lords, the whole matter remained in suspense. But this was the main, the all-absorbing question for much more than one-half of the population of France, who asked themselves with anxiety: “Is it possible that the peasant shall have to set his neck again under the feudal yoke, and again endure the horrors of famine — as soon as the revolutionary period is over?”
We have just seen that immediately after the Girondist leaders had been expelled from the Convention, the decree which restored the communal lands to the communes was passed; but the Convention still hesitated to legislate about the feudal rights. It was only on July 17, 1793, that at last it decided to strike the great blow which was to set a seal upon the Revolution by legalising the attainment of one of its two chief objectives — the complete abolition of the feudal rights.
Royalty ceased to exist on January 24, 1793, and now, on July 17, 1793, the law of France ceased to recognise the rights of the feudal lords — the servitude of one man to another.
The decree of July 17 was quite explicit. The distinctions established by the two preceding Assemblies between the different feudal rights, in the hope of maintaining part of them, were annulled. Every right based upon the feudal law simply ceased to exist.
“All dues formerly seigniorial, feudal rights, both fixed and casual, even those reserved by the decree of August 25 last, are suppressed without indemnity,” so ran the decree. There was no exception; there remained only those rents and labour dues that were paid purely for the land, and were not of feudal origin.
Thus the assimilation of feudal rents to ground rents, which had been established in 1789 and 1790, was completely blotted out. If any rent or obligation had a feudal origin, it was abolished irrevocably and without indemnity. The law of 1790 had declared that if any one leased a piece of land, he could purchase it by paying a sum equivalent to twenty or twenty-five times the annual rent; and this condition was accepted by the peasants. But, added the law, if besides the ground rent the owner had imposed any due of a feudal character — a fine, for instance, on all sales and inheritances, any kind of pledge or tax which represented a personal obligation on the farmer to the landlord, such as the obligation to use the mill or wine-press belonging to the lord, or a limitation on the right of sale of produce, or a tribute out of the crops, or even a payment to be made at the time of breaking the lease, or when the land changed owners — all dues, such as these, had to be redeemed at the same time as the ground rent.
But this time the Convention struck a really revolutionary blow. It would have none of these subtleties. Does your farmer hold his land under an obligation of a feudal character? If so, whatever you call this obligation, it is suppressed without indemnity. Or it may be the farmer pays a ground rent which has nothing feudal about it, but beside this rent you have imposed on him a pledge or a tax or some kind of feudal due. In that case, he becomes the owner of the land without owing you anything whatsoever.
But the owner might reply, the obligation was merely nominal. So much the worse. You intended to make a vassal of your farmer; he is therefore free and in full possession of the land to which the feudal obligation was attached, without owing you anything. Ordinary individuals, M. Sagnac says, “either through vanity or by force of custom employed this proscribed form, and in the leases they granted stipulated for some trifling fine or small tax on sales and purchases” — they wanted merely to play the lord.
So much the worse for them. The Convention did not inquire whether they wanted to play the lord or to become one. It knew that all the feudal dues had been trifling and customary at first, only to grow very oppressive in the course of time. Such a contract was as much tinged with feudalism as those that had served in centuries past to enslave the peasants; the Convention saw in it the mark of feudalism, and therefore it gave the land to the peasant who rented it, without asking any indemnity for it.
More than this: it ordered that “all the title-deeds which acknowledged the now abolished dues should he destroyed.” Lords, notaries, land-commissioners, had all, within three months, to bring those title-deeds and charters which gave one class power over another to the record office of their municipality, there to be thrown in a heap and burned. What the peasants had done during their revolt in 1789, at the risk of being hanged, was now to be done by law. “Five years in irons for every depository convicted of having concealed, subtracted or kept back the originals or copies of such deeds.” Many deeds of that sort proved the right of feudal State-ownership over certain lands, for the State, too, had formerly its serfs, and later its vassals. But that did not matter. The feudal rights must and shall disappear. `What the Constituent Assembly had done with the feudal titles — prince, count, marquis — the Convention was now doing with the pecuniary rights of feudalism.
Six months later, on the 8th Pluviose, Year II. (January 27, 1794), in response to numerous protests, chiefly on the part of the notaries who had recorded in the same books, and often on the same page, the dues attaching merely to the land and the feudal dues, the Convention consented to suspend the working of Article 6, and the municipalities were permitted to keep the mixed title-deeds in their archives. But the law Of July 17 remained intact, and once more, on the 29th Floreal, Year 11. (May 18, 1794), the Convention confirmed the decree that all rents “tinged with the slightest trace of feudalism “were to be suppressed without indemnity.
It is most remarkable that the reaction which took the upper hand since 1794 was quite unable to abolish the effect of this revolutionary measure. It is a long way, as we have already said, from the written law to its carrying into actual effect. Consequently, wherever the peasants had not risen against their lords, wherever they had turned against the sans-culottes, as in La Vendée, under the leadership of the lords and the priests, wherever their village municipalities remained in the hands of the priests and the rich — there the decrees of June 11 and July 17 were not applied In these regions the peasants did not regain possession of their communal lands. They did not become the owners of the lands they held on feudal lease from their ex-feudal lords. They did not burn the feudal title-deeds; and they did not even buy the nationalised lands for fear of the Church's curse.
But in many places — in a good half of the departments — the peasants did buy the national lands; here and there they even compelled the administration to sell them in small lots. They took possession of the lands they leased from their former lords, and, after planting a May-tree, they danced round it and burned all the feudal documents. They retook, in fact, their communal lands from the monks, the local bourgeoisie and the lords — and where this was done, the returning tide of reaction had no power over the economic revolution that was accomplished in deeds.
Reaction set in on the 9th Thermidor, and with it began the “blue” terror of the enriched middle classes. Later on came the Directory, the Consulat, the Empire, the Restoration, whch swept away the greater part of the democratic institutions of the Revolution. But this part of the work accomplished by the Revolution remained: it resisted all attacks. The reaction was able to destroy, up to a certain point, the political work of the Revolution; but its economic work survived. And the new, transfigured nation, which had been formed during the revolutionary turmoil, also remained and set itself hard to work.
Another thing. When we study the economic results of the Great Revolution, as it was accomplished in France, we comprehend the vast difference there is between the abolition .of feudalism accomplished bureaucratically by the feudal State itself, as was done in Prussia in 1848, or in Russia in 1861, and the abolition accomplished by a popular revolution. In Prussia and Russia the peasants were freed from feudal dues and compulsory labour only by losing a considerable part of the lands they possessed and by consenting to pay a heavy indemnity which ruined them. To become free property-owners, they impoverished themselves; while the lords, who at first resisted the reform, drew from it, at least in the fertile regions, unhoped for advantages. Nearly everywhere in Europe the reform that abolished the feudal servitude increased the power of the lords.
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Personal Ontology Creation and Visualization for a Personal Interaction Management System
Ontologies offer a flexible and expressive layer of abstraction, very useful for capturing the semantics of information repositories and facilitating their retrieval either by the user or by the system to support user tasks. This work presents an ontology-based user profiler, in the context of a Personal Interaction Management System (PIMS). The profiler, based on an ontology of the users¢ domain, enables them to create their personal ontology by initially choosing one of the available template ontologies as a starting point, which they subsequently populate and customize. The profiler employs a web interface which allows users to populate their personal ontology through forms, hiding ontology complexities and peculiarities. Forms are dynamically generated through ontology views, which are specified by ontology designers. | <urn:uuid:9b474776-03bb-4250-a4bd-29b5b0af5d28> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.madgik.di.uoa.gr/publications/personal-ontology-creation-and-visualization-personal-interaction-management-system?language=en | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573908.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20220820043108-20220820073108-00278.warc.gz | en | 0.905989 | 168 | 1.632813 | 2 |
According to TechTarget, “inventory management supervises the flow of goods from manufacturers to warehouses and from these facilities to point of sale. A key function of inventory management is to keep a detailed record of each new or returned product as it enters or leaves a warehouse or point of sale”. Therefore, the main components of effective inventory management are constant control, instant data collection, data availability and accurate reporting.
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Inventory management is a multi-tasking process and needs good organization. Retail inventory has one more feature, which is the focus on customer experience. Jason Peck writes in his article for CSA, “when asked to rank the most important aspects of a retailer’s in-store experience, shoppers in a 2014 survey by Interactions said they are looking for stores that smell clean, are well-lit, have a clean checkout area, have neat and orderly product display, and have well-maintained restrooms. And if those surveyed who have chosen to shop at a competitor due to unmet cleanliness expectations, 93% would return if the retailer made cleanliness a priority”. To keep their stores in proper order and provide goods at their best, inventory managers should move to mobile solutions in their work.
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Hill Air Force Base Chosen As Operations Base For New Fighter Jets
Hill Air Force Base has been chosen to be the operational base for a fleet of the new fighter jets known as F-35s, the newest version of fighter planes from the Air Force also known as Lightning IIs.
Utah was picked to host the new planes for a variety of reasons, one being Hill Air Force Bases’ Close Proximity to Utah’s test and training range. John Petroff, Davis County Commission Chair, said Hill Air Force Base was chosen for more than its prime location.
“I really think, as much as anything is because of the outstanding men and women out there on the base,” said Petroff. “They always score as high or higher than air force bases around the world in terms of their workload and their capability. So, we’re proud to be a part of that group and we’re proud that they’re here in Davis County and we’re just really excited for them and of the payoff for all the work they’ve done to be the first ones to get these.”
Petroff said before being chosen to host the new planes, Hill Air Force Base was required to have an extensive research performed.
“They did an environmental impact study in terms of noise and things like that. Of course the citizens of Davis County, once again, said that they consider the noise an air plane makes coming off that base the sound of freedom. We’re willing to tolerate that and actually embrace that because we know that there are men and the women that are fighting to preserve our way of life,” said Petroff.
Hill Air Force Base will receive 72 the fighter jets in 2015.
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By Ray O’Hanlon
A few years back, there was a popular beer commercial on Irish television that depicted an Irish guy working in the Middle East. Our homesick boyo was sending a message to the folks he missed back in the oh-so-green old sod. You could fry an egg on the stones here, he said wistfully, before listing the things he missed most about Ireland.
One of them was Sally O’Brien "and the way she looked at you." Another Irish memory our lonely exile missed was "the cry of the curlew." For those of you who are ornithologically-challenged, the curlew is a wading bird found in a variety of habitats in Ireland, bogs, uplands and estuaries in particular. Its mournful cry is as identifiably Irish a sound as that of the Bald Eagle in the American West. There is a range of mountains spanning the line between counties Sligo and Roscommon called the Curlew Mountains. There was once a battle in these hills –"The Battle of the Curlews."
Well, there’s another battle on now. The Curlew’s cry is being heard less and less these days. Suffice it to say, nobody is rushing around a parking lot with a brown bag stuffed full of cash destined for hands that would rezone a chunk of land in favor of curlews, or other avian Irish natives.
The curlew’s decline was highlighted in a recent Irish Times report that pointed to the growing list of endangered bird species on the island of Ireland, a 32,000-square-mile landmass where nature cares not a whit about man-made political frontiers.
Bird protecting organizations in Ireland, North and South, cooperate closely in monitoring the status of various species. If one takes a nosedive, but is not immediately threatened with extinction, it goes on the "Amber List." But if the nosedive is really steep and is beginning to look like a numbers crash, the bird goes on the "Red List." The curlew is now on the Red List, together with 17 other species. What makes the curlew’s name stand out on this dubious list is that it was once so abundant; this in contrast to some veterans of the Red List, which were always rare.
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All of a sudden, the curlew is in "steep decline," according to a cross-border survey by the Republic’s BirdWatch Ireland and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds in the North. Ireland’s economic advances have been spectacular in recent times, but progress and change will always exact a price. Twenty years from now, there might well be a popular beer commercial where yer man comes on complaining about the heat in some faraway land, says that he misses the old sod, Sally O’Brien’s granddaughter, a decent pint — and the cry of a truly dependable car alarm.
There’s uproar in Drogheda over a display at a local heritage center of Oliver Cromwell’s death mask. As many readers know, the last time Ollie paid a visit to the town at the Boyne’s mouth he took serious exception to the cheek and defiance of the local defenders and civilian population alike and put thousands of them to the sword — even after the garrison bowed to his tender mercies. The Oxford Companion To Irish History, hardly a rabid tome, puts the numbers of defenders killed in the aftermath of the 1649 siege as 3,500 with "possibly 1,000" civilians also killed. There are higher estimates for the latter in other historical records but the actual slaughter of helpless civilians, both in Drogheda and later Wexford — where, according to the Oxford Companion, 2,000 were killed in the town marketplace after Cromwell’s soldiers "ran amok" — has never been in doubt. Reasons and excuses were put forward, not least by Cromwell himself, but these have only tended to confirm the view that foul murder was performed on a mass scale in both places.
The death mask story, however, has prompted a twist in the tale, courtesy of the Irish Independent. The Indo, in a report, described Drogheda as the town where Cromwell "was reputed to have massacred thousands of defenseless civilians." Reputed? Ah, the dead hand of creeping revisionism strikes again. We’ll be reading next that Cromwell was in the GPO.
Rick’s Irish Mrs.
Rick Lazio’s attention to issues of Irish-American concern have been spawned by several factors. One is obviously his heavily Irish American constituency on Long Island. Another may well be his wife, Patricia Moriarty, whose Irish-American roots are revealed in her name. One of the Lazio daughters, Kelsey, takes Irish stepdancing lessons, so if dad’s political gambit doesn’t work out she might end up supporting him someday by becoming a "Riverdance" star. Who knows?
Anyway, the background to the Hillary/Rick contest is looking green all round, he with his Irish American wife and she with her Irish American husband. May the best spouse win.
Garret’s wishful thinking
Garret FitzGerald is enthusiastic about a new biography of Margaret Thatcher. That is evident in the former taoiseach’s recent review in the Irish Times of "Margaret Thatcher: A Biography. Volume One (1925-1979): The Grocer’s Daughter," by John Campbell. Bejaysus but that title’s nearly as long as one of Garret’s speeches. Anyway, Garret reckons that this offering is far better than Thatcher’s own autobiography of a few years back. That two-volume work, according to FitzGerald, did Maggie poor service.
"It has been said, although I do not know with what truth, that the only part she penned herself was the section on the Falklands War. The remainder of that book shows every sign, indeed, of having been penned by sycophantic ghosts."
Which would be fine as far as Garret is concerned. In "The Downing Street Years," Maggie, or the ghosts, took several swipes at poor Garret and portrayed his arch-enemy in Irish politics, Charles Haughey, as a political leader far more worthy of the Iron Lady’s respect.
Wrote Maggie, or her ghosts: "Unfortunately, like many modern liberals he [FitzGerald] overestimated his own powers of persuasion over his colleagues and countrymen. He was a man of as many words as Charles Haughey was few. He was also, beneath the skin of sophistication, even more sensitive to imagined snubs and more inclined to exaggerate the importance of essentially trivial issues than Mr. Haughey."
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Trying to Make Sense of a Misunderstood Figure
Written without fear or research, books about Abraham Lincoln’s marriage have grossly misrepresented the subject. The worst offenders are Mary Lincoln’s biographers, who resemble defense attorneys rather than impartial historians. They whi....
"The Mary Lincoln Enigma: Historians on America's Most Controversial First Lady,"
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Quick Tips to Improve Mental Health Reporting
Checklist for Reporting on Mental Illness
- Write with awareness that people with mental illness face prejudice and discrimination.
- Ask, "Is mental illness relevant to the story?"
- Verify statements that mental illness is a factor in a violent crime. A past history of mental illness is not necessarily a reliable indicator.
- Avoid using language that implies people with mental illness are violent.
- In stories on mental illness and violence, provide context whenever possible. Most people with mental illness are no more likely to commit violent crimes than a person who has not been diagnosed with mental illness.
- Use People First Language.
- Avoid using stereotypical words or phrases in describing people with mental illness.
- Be sensitive when using photographs for stories involving mental health issues.
- Double-check specific symptoms of diagnoses with valid mental health resources, as necessary.
- When possible, emphasize that treatment is available and effective, recovery happens and prevention works.
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Straw-bale house under construction in the Shores
"Not so," said Bob and Wendy Crooks, who are constructing a highly unusual but environmentally responsible straw-bale house on Hull Street in the Jamestown Shores.
"Building houses with straw is an old building technique that is experiencing revival in many parts of this country and around the world," said Wendy Crooks.
"The technique offers environmentally friendly structures constructed of materials that minimize the impact on the world's natural resources. It also provides superior insulation - R30 versus the standard R19. The additional insulation results in reduced heating fuel consumption and costs. The 14-inch-thick walls also create an extremely quiet environment," she noted.
"A large enclave of straw-bale houses can be found in central Massachusetts, where the Green Collaborative is, and a few are in Connecticut," said Bob Crooks. "The Green Collaborative was the source of inspiration to build our straw-bale house in Jamestown."
Massachusetts Green Communities or "Green Collaborative" is part of a national effort to transform the way people think about, locate, and design affordable housing. Each partner in Massachusetts Green Communities is making a substantial investment to help spur projects that meet specific "green" building criteria.
The Crooks have begun construction on what is believed to be Rhode Island's first greeninspired, straw-bale house. The building is a post-and-beam-type structure with outer walls created by stacking bales of straw, which are then plastered inside and out.
"The house also provides a remarkably safe environment since the walls are extremely fire resistant," said Wendy.
"The packed straw is too dense to provide the air necessary for combustion, and the plaster is non-flammable. Straw walls are also free of chemicals found in glues or other types of wall materials that can find their way into the home environment," she added.
In addition to the unique walls, a number of other energy-efficient methods and materials such as energy star-compliant appliances and solar panels have been implemented to provide electricity and hot water. "Our Web site at mysite.verizon.net/strawbale1 provides information about the specific materials we used and offers a brief explanation of why, in the hope that it can be useful to others considering building an energy efficient house using this technique," Wendy said.
"We included a list of links to sites about straw-bale construction as well as a list of the contractors we used," she added.
"We must give credit to our architects, S. Barzin and Associates, as well as our general contractor Steve Ray, and Andy Mueller at the Greenspace Collaborative. Without these people our house would not have been possible," said Bob.
"We are trying to build a solar, straw-bale home that will be as energy efficient and ecologically sound as possible while blending well with surrounding architecture in the region," said Wendy.
"The design is a simple layout to maximize use of space and join with the existing structure," she added.
"The frame of the building is now up and the roof is on. The straw bales should arrive around July 24. Installation should begin
on or about Aug. 1 if all goes as planned. This process will take about a week. Then the plastering of the straw bales will be done later in the month," Wendy said.
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The story of the mythical Greek king of Thebes, the archetypal tragic hero who accidentally fulfills a prophecy that he will end up killing his father and marrying his mother, thereby bringing disaster down upon his city and family.
This volume, in the Nick Hern Books Drama Classics series, contains two plays by Sophocles, Oedipus Rex and Oedipus at Colonos, in English translations by Kenneth McLeish.
It also includes an introduction to the plays.
"An unparalleled translator of the Greeks."- Financial Times
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THE MILITARY HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II ; Set of Sixteen Volumes (1-16)
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Red pictorial cloth hardcovers with black and white lettering on front and black lettering on spine. 16 volume set. All covers have light shelfwearand light wear at spine tips. Slight sunfade on spines. All volumes have B&W photographs throughout and include an Index. Volume 1 - European Land Battles 1939-1943 (91 pages); Volume 2 - European Land Battles 1944-1945 (83 pages); Volume 3 - Land Battles: North Africa, Sicily, and Italy (90 pages); Volume 4 - The Naval War in the West: The Raiders (67 pages); Volume 5 - The Naval War in the West: The Wolf Packs (60 pages); Volume 6 - The Air War in the West: Sept. 1939-May 1941 (76 pages); Volume 7 - The Air War in the West: June 1941 - April 1945 (66 pages); Volume 8 - Asiatic Land Battles: Expansion of Japan in Asia (68 pages); Volume 9 - Asiatic Land Battles: Japanese Ambitions in the Pacific (116 pages); Volume 10 - Asiatic Land Battles: Allied Victories in China and Burma (66 pages); Volume 11 - The Naval War in the Pacific: Rising Sun of Nippon (90 pages); Volume 12 - The Naval War in The Pacific: On to Tokyo (89 pages); Volume 13 - The Air War in the Pacific: Air Power Leads the Way (88 pages); Volume 14 - The Air War in the Pacific: Victory in the Air (89 pages); Volume 15 - European Resistance Movements (88 pages); Volume 16 - Asian and Axis Resistance Movements ( pages). Due to weight S & H will be $ 8.00. Size: 7 1/2 X 9. Bookseller Inventory # 006941
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Monthly resolved, 41-year-long stable isotopic and elemental ratio time series were generated from two separate heads of Montastraea faveolata from Looe Key, Florida, to assess the fidelity of using geochemical variations in Montastraea, the dominant reef-building coral of the Atlantic, to reconstruct sea surface environmental conditions at this site. The stable isotope time series of the two corals replicate well; mean values of ??18O and ??13C are indistinguishable between cores (compare 0.70??? versus 0.68??? for ??13C and -3.90??? versus - 3.94??? for ??18O). Mean values from the Sr/Ca time series differ by 0.037 mmol/mol, which is outside of analytical error and indicates that nonenvironmental factors are influencing the coral Sr/ Ca records at Looe Key. We have generated significant ?? 18O-sea surface temperature (SST) (R = -0.84) and Sr/ Ca-SST (R = -0.86) calibration equations at Looe Key; however, these equations are different from previously published equations for Montastraea. Variations in growth parameters or kinetic effects are not sufficient to explain either the observed differences in the mean offset between Sr/Ca time series or the disagreement between previous calibrations and our calculated ??18O-SST and Sr/Ca-SST relationships. Calibration differences are most likely due to variations in seawater chemistry in the continentally influenced waters at Looe Key. Additional geochemical replication studies of Montastraea are needed and should include multiple coral heads from open ocean localities complemented whenever possible by seawater chemistry determinations. Copyright 2006 by the American Geophysical Union.
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Young translators help parents with English
BIRMINGHAM | In a growing number of Alabama homes, the responsibility for connecting with the English-speaking world falls on some very small shoulders.
Take 12-year-old Edgar Gomez, for example.
The Oak Mountain Middle School student left Mexico with his family four years ago, learned English in Shelby County schools and now translates for his parents. The serious young man, who speaks English without an accent, has navigated his family through doctor appointments, government forms and even homework for his four younger siblings.
In between school and soccer practices, Edgar has helped his parents through situations that do not enter into the minds of most children his age.
And he's not alone.
The Hispanic population in the Birmingham-Hoover metro area has exploded in the past decade with rough estimates reaching 75,000, said Isabel Rubio, a founder of HICA, the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama.
Of those, thousands of children like Edgar learn English in school and then become interpreters for their families, crossing the language barrier that divides their home from schools, law enforcement, health care and even simple shopping trips.
In many situations, children speaking for their parents can build self-confidence and greatly help the families, said Guendalina Ravello, a bilingual clinical psychologist.
But sometimes the pressure of a serious situation can be too much, creating legal and psychological consequences, she said.
"Remember the age of your child. I had one case, for example, the parent wasn't satisfied by the way the child was translating. He took it as a lack of interest on the part of the child," Ravello said. "Parents need to remember it is one thing to learn the language and another to translate. It can be very difficult especially for a child who may not understand the seriousness of a situation."
Just a few weeks ago, Carmen Angel of Pelham needed her 9-year-old daughter to translate at a health clinic because the facility's interpreter was off that day. Angel is expecting another child and suffers from diabetes, placing her at an elevated health risk.
Angel said she rarely puts her daughter in such a situation, but at that time, she had no choice.
"It is something that we really cringe to hear about happening," Rubio said. "The risk for misinterpretation is so high. It really goes beyond using children. We are working to increase the awareness for trained interpreters and that does not mean being able to use two languages. Interpretation can be difficult for adults. Sometimes it is being a cultural broker. That is way too much to put on the child."
Susan Castillo, an advocate for Hispanics in Shelby County, translates in Pelham and Alabaster municipal courts.
"I will never forget seeing a little girl stand before the judge and say that her father did not have money to pay the fine," she said. "She was so scared about her father going to jail. I remember her being so scared."
Many times the families feel they have no choice but to place their children in these situations, but some public agencies are running out of excuses, Rubio said.
"These are entities that are required to provide services. These are government agencies," Rubio said. "When you look at law enforcement, are people getting due process? You open up risks from that standpoint."
Schools are getting better, said Araceli Rodriguez, a mother of four children ages 10, 8, 5 and 3. When her first child entered school about five years ago, she and Moody Elementary teachers were unable to cross the language barrier.
"There was no translator," she said. "I knew just a little bit of English and tried to talk with them. It was very difficult."
Now Rodriguez, who came to Alabama from Mexico, has taught herself more English from watching television and taking adult English classes at Valley Intermediate School. She still struggles helping her children with homework.
"It is getting better," she said.
Janet Smith, Shelby County's coordinator of ESL classes (English Second Language), said it is getting better because schools are making it a priority to have interpreters available to speak with parents. She has watched the number of children in her program jump from 157 in 1998-1999 to 1,029 in 2003-2004.
"Of course we see a lot of little children translating for their parents. They learn English first because they are in the schools. Sometimes the daddy learns a little bit of English at work, but if the mother stays at home, she is somewhat isolated," Smith said.
"We have instructed our schools that it is our responsibility to talk with the parents," Smith said. "It becomes increasingly challenging for the parents when the children get to be teenagers. They are struggling with those adolescent issues just like any other adolescent, but it is compounded because the English gives them some additional power in the home. We don't want to give them that power over their parents at school."
The same is happening in Jefferson County, said Karen Smith, coordinator of ESL classes there, where approximately 550 children participate.
"We give information to the schools about translators who are available," she said. "Speaking with the parents is a responsibility that we believe should not rest with the children. Translation is a difficult skill. It is really not something the children should be expected to do."
But there are times when translating for parents can be fun and empowering for a child, Ravello said.
Nora and Jose Navarro, parents of four small children, find comfort in their Chelsea neighborhood where they say many resources are available to Spanish-speaking families. But a simple trip to the store can be challenging.
Nora Navarro, who along with her husband is taking classes to learn English, laughs as she tells the story of getting her baby girl's ears pierced. Her 6-year-old son did the negotiating with the sales clerk because she did not know the English word for earrings.
"People need to know why these children are talking for their parents," said Jackie Ritchie, an adult ESL teacher. "The parents are good parents. They just can't speak English or are learning to speak English. There should be an understanding of that."
In some places of the country, such as South Florida and parts of California, Spanish-speaking families are simply part of daily life, Ravello said. But those parents living in Alabama with a fairly new Hispanic culture can face even more challenges.
Edgar and his mother Augustina Gomez, along with other classmates such as 12-year-old Bruno Navarro and his mother Teresa, recently participated in a diversity fair at Oak Mountain Middle School.
Both boys translate mostly for their mothers these days since their fathers have picked up some English at work. Neither has had a negative experience translating for their families and enjoy helping, they said.
Edgar said he remembers first coming to the United States and picking up English in less than a year.
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Coffee is one of the most widely known beverages around the world than anything else. This drink is perfect for so many reasons, for mornings when people are still sleepy and deprived of caffeine, or when we go out to meet and greet our friends, or it is even perfect for meetings. Coffee is very versatile and has many different types, from espresso to latte to mocha.
Coffee vs Cappuccino, although is the talk of the town nowadays. People might be forgetting this single fact that Cappuccino is a type of coffee. While there are tons of black coffee lovers out there, Cappuccino is just a tad bit more famous, because of its fluffy, foamy and creamy texture.
Many people enjoy Cappuccino in the mornings as a wake-up drink, because black coffee is a bit too strong and many people like to milk it down and foamy in the form of Cappuccino.
Coffee VS Cappuccino, these two drinks have a lot of difference even if Cappuccino is partially coffee. So, to discuss this difference we shall see the main comparison between them and see both of their methods of preparation.
What is the difference between Coffee vs Cappuccino
There are several main differences between both coffee vs cappuccino. We shall take a quick look at these points:
|Is any kind of brewed drink made from coffee beans, which are obtained from the Coffee plant.||Is a drink formulated with brewed liquid from coffee beans and mixing it with milk and milk froth and sometimes sweetener.|
|Milk is added in different amounts as it all depends on the variety of drinks. If someone asks for a simple cup of coffee, it will be served as black coffee without any milk in it.||A 100 ml serving of Cappuccino has 30 ml espresso and 70 ml milk which is then frothed between 100 to 100 ml.|
How it is served
|Is usually served in a cup or glass or tall paper cups.||Is usually served in a glass or porcelain cup.|
Method of brewing
|The method of producing the beans and the process of roasting gives each coffee its unique flavor. The roasted beans are then grounded which are then sold to the coffee shops. The instant beans are created differently from the brewed liquid.||Cappuccino is made using a machine that has finely roasted beans that are smoothed into a small “puck” sized shape. Next, the boiling hot water is then passed through this puck under high pressure. The extract is passed by a filter that allows only the liquid and no bits. The liquid then achieved is known as black coffee or espresso.|
|Bitterness and acidity usually depend on the type of coffee, one is drinking. Coffee flavor or bitterness is reduced when milk is added to the mix.||Coffee cappuccino has a rich taste. The coffee to milk ratio in a cup of Cappuccino is around 1 to 1.5, examining that foamed milk is at the most trivial double in volume compared to steamed milk. Cappuccino has a sharp and strong flavor, as any espresso would, but is brought down by the addition of steamed milk to the mix.|
These are some of the main differences when taking into consideration the topic of Coffee Vs. Cappuccino.
Next in the article of Coffee Vs. Cappuccino, we shall discuss the preparation procedure of both drinks, starting with Cappuccino first.
How To Prepare Cappuccino
Let us talk about the method of preparing a great cup of cappuccino with the help of an espresso machine, the steps are quite simple and easy to follow:
1. Crush Your Favourite Beans
Is there any other method of preparing a great cup of Cappuccino without adding your personal favorite coffee beans in the mixture? No, not really. The method of brewing a perfect cup of cappuccino with an espresso machine starts firstly by grinding the beans you have chosen for the mixture. Now, remember the beans should be enough to make a single shot glass of espresso. If you are, however, thinking of preparing Cappuccino for more than a single person or more than a single cup, you need to increase the number of beans you are grinding.
2. Making the Espresso
It all depends on the type of espresso machine one is using, as settings or controls could be different in different types of espresso machines. If you are only making a single cup of cappuccino, you just have to make the espresso and then wait for the espresso machine to pour the espresso in the cup. If you have an espresso machine that also has a milk foamer, wait for the machine to finish preparing espresso before you start with the milk. But if your espresso machine does not have the option of milk foaming, then you have to prepare your milk on the side as the machine is brewing the espresso in the cup.
3. Getting the Milk Ready
Foaming the milk can be done with your espresso machine’s built-in frother. If your espresso machine does not have that option, you can use an external electric milk frother. However, you may choose to froth your milk, it should be a thick foam and not a lightly bubbled froth, otherwise, the Cappuccino might not taste good. To make a good frothy and thick milk, dip the tip of your frother in the milk, but do not let it touch the bottom of the cup or glass or whatever container you are using. Move the frother upwards and away from the surface as you start frothing the milk, this is to stimulate the milk to thicken and the frothing will start.
4. Mixing the Froth and Espresso
After the espresso has been brewed, put it in a cup of your liking. Then take the warm, steaming milk and put the liquid into the same cup in which you put espresso. After pouring in just enough to fill the cup half, take a spoon and scoop the froth from the milk.
In this method, you need to remember to remove any extra milk that might be on the spoon and just lower the froth from the spoon to the surface of the milk and espresso mixture. If after this whole process, your cup is not completely full, you can pour in the extra milk, to fill the cup to the brim.
5. Adding Sugar or Sweetener
If you do not like your coffee sweet then you already have obtained the perfect cup of Cappuccino. But if you would like to sweeten your Cappuccino, adding some sugar or sweetener to the mixture would be perfect for you.
If, however, you are the topping person, then you can add coffee powder, chocolate syrup, maybe sprinkles, or even chocolate chips. These toppings usually depend on your ideal cup of Cappuccino.
However, the true taste of Cappuccino is in the mixture of espresso and steamed milk with froth on top.
Next on the list of discussing Coffee Vs. Cappuccino is the preparation method of a simple Black Coffee.
How To Prepare Black Coffee
Preparing a classic cup of black coffee is like an art. Although drinking this coffee without any form of sugar, milk or even cream can be an obtained taste. It allows the person who is preparing the coffee, to have all focus on the complete flavor of freshly roasted beans. Black coffee is commonly made in a pot, however, modern coffee experts may insist on understanding the pour-over process for the best possible flavor.
1. Purchasing Coffee
Purchasing coffee directly from the roaster is the greatest way to gain freshly roasted coffee beans, however, if for some reason you cannot access the roaster, you can purchase a vacuum-sealed bag of roasted coffee beans.
2. Purchasing a Coffee Grinder
Owning a grinder will grant you a fresh cup of coffee every day, so it is better to purchase a grinder. Do remember to ground the beans right before brewing coffee for maximum flavor.
Experimenting with the different ground size of the roasted beans. Finely grounded coffee beans are preferred by many, but they usually end up in a quite bitter cup of coffee, however, coarsely grounded beans are much better.
It is good to keep in mind that coffee experts say that the ground size of your coffee beans should be around regular sugar.
3. Making the Coffee
Place a filter or funnel on your cup and boil the water on the side. After the water has been heated up good, just turn it off the stove or turn off your kettle, right as the water is about to be boiled. If your roast is dark, you do not want boiling water for it, as the coffee might become unbearably bitter, if you are using a light roast, you can use boiling water.
Take about two and a half to three teaspoons of ground coffee and put it in the filter, right after the water is done.
Firstly, pour in a little water, just to wet the coffee. Wait for a bit and pour it again. Repeating this method until your cup is full or the water is gone.
Remove the filter as the coffee is brewed in the cup and voila! You have achieved the perfect cup of black coffee.
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At around noon on a Saturday in late February, Bill Dunleavy was inside downtown Los Angeles’ Superchief Gallery with four other people when he felt the blast.
“I thought it was a magnitude nine earthquake,” Dunleavy, the gallery’s cofounder, says on a recent video call. “I was standing in the middle of the gallery and I just watched all the paintings on the wall blast off the wall and land in the middle of the room.”
Portions of wall cracked. Furniture fell. Glass shattered. Dunleavy recalls running outside and being told head back into the gallery. When he did, he grabbed hard drives—”That way, we wouldn’t lose our entire history of everything we’ve done,” he explains—with the understanding that the building might burn. The Kohler Street space Superchief called home for six years had been rocked by an explosion at an adjacent building.
The Superchief crew was fortunate for a number of reasons. No one inside the gallery was injured. The art that was destroyed in the blast was covered by insurance. But, while the building didn’t burn, it was damaged to the extent that the they could no longer operate out of that space. Then, on the day they finished moving out the building, Los Angeles city officials handed down a COVID-19 stay-at-home order.
In early November, Superchief made its L.A. comeback with the opening of Wishful Thinking, a collaborative exhibition from Kristen Liu-Wong and Luke Pelletier, at 1700 Naud in Chinatown as part of the Blue Ribbon Studios’ Artist in Residency Program, an effort from Pabst Blue Ribbon and the quarterly magazine Monster Children to support artists during the pandemic.
Liu-Wong and Pelletier’s show, their second collaborative exhibition for Superchief, had been in the works for two years. Dunleavy gives a brief tour of the exhibition on our video chat. It’s a necessary, escapist collection in the midst of a devastating year, filled with bright colors, feasts, vacations, and sex. The title painting depicts an imagined appraisal of the show’s flyer on Antiques Roadshow. It’s value: $20,000. Dunleavy says that there was concern about presenting such a joyful show at the time of the election—you know, just in case. “We gambled and we won because Trump did not win the election,” says Dunleavy, “and everyone got to be extremely happy come time for the show to open.”
“Wishful Thinking” launched by appointment only November 7; those slots filled up fast and much of the work was sold. (The exhibit closes December 2.)
“Once your gallery is gone, all of a sudden, everybody gets very nostalgic for it.”
Founded in New York by Dunleavy and Edward Zipco, Superchief opened its Los Angeles branch two years later. Over the years, the gallery gained a reputation for attention-grabbing shows, like photographer Parker Day’s “Icons” exhibition in 2017 and Sarah Sitkin’s hyperreal “Bodysuits” collection, which opened the following year. But, with the double-whammy of the explosion and the pandemic, Superchief had to regroup. “We were spending a lot of time just dedicated to being a community space and a place to bring people together in person,” Dunleavy says. “And once that wasn’t possible anymore, it was a fun exercise to figure out how to do things for the community online.”
That meant focusing more on content creation. Dunleavy launched a podcast series called Chiefin’, which features lengthy interviews with artists, like Liu-Wong and Pelletier. In October, he put the spotlight on Albert Reyes, the L.A.-based artist known for the Halloween haunts he’s built in galleries and in his own backyard. This year, Reyes had to rethink his annual event as well, due to the pandemic. He built the haunted house in his front yard so that people could drive by and catch a glimpse of what has become a tradition. “I’m a huge fan of Albert and his dedication to what he does and all the incarnations of his maze,” says Dunleavy, adding that he tried to channel the late public television host Huell Howser in his interview.
Connecting with their community online also meant engaging in activism. During the Black Lives Matter protests, Superchief used its platform to spread news and information for followers in Los Angeles and New York. “Our Instagram viewership went up quite a lot as a result of that,” says Dunleavy. “And I think it’s been interesting to watch people who came to us through activism start to decide if they’re into the art we show as well.”
As for the future of Superchief in Los Angeles, Dunleavy is open to working on other pop-up events. He’s also continuing content creation. In the midst of this year’s upheaval, Dunleavy says that he learned the importance of documenting everything. “Once your gallery is gone, all of a sudden, everybody gets very nostalgic for it,” he says. “I just wish I had filmed everything and that I had a whole documentary ready to go right now.”
A new permanent space will likely have to wait until after the pandemic. Dunleavy says that after the explosion, which he describes as “super traumatizing,” he’s not planning to go back to the old neighborhood. “I don’t want to try to recreate our old location,” he says. “I’m excited to evolve and be a little bit different and a little more dressed up for the next round.”
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Ask the Pharmacist: How Can I Improve My Heart Health?
Most people feel a need to only take their medication when they feel sick. But in the case of the heart health issues of hypertension and elevated cholesterol, this type of thinking could kill you.
Patients with these heart conditions are often completely asymptomatic - that’s the reason these conditions are often called silent killers. Elevated cholesterol has no visible symptoms. The belief that headaches, nose bleeds, nervousness, sweating, and facial flushing are symptoms to take blood pressure medication is a myth.
The scope of cardiovascular disease is enormous. According to the American Heart Association and 2020 government statistics, cardiovascular diseases remains the number one cause of death in the United States, and claims more lives each year than all forms of cancer and chronic lower respiratory diseases combined, affecting 121.5 million Americans.
Simply keeping blood pressure under control decreases the risk of heart attack by 56 %, stroke by 61% and heart failure by 43 %, according to the National Institutes of Health. Similar dramatic results are seen with cholesterol control. Every 10% decrease in LDL cholesterol reduces the chance of a heart attack and stroke by 15%. To drill down on this, many statin medications decrease cholesterol by 30% to 40% or more, decreasing heart attack and stroke risk by 45% to 60%.
Here at the Express Scripts Cardiovascular Therapeutic Resource Center® we are making a difference in medication adherence which is key to managing these diseases. This includes early detections with tailored interventions to improve member adherence and deliver healthcare savings to clients. Simply by taking their medications as directed our patients may require fewer emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and enjoy better health.
Actionable tips you can do now to improve your heart health
- If you presently require heart medications, develop memorable habits to consistently take your medications as your physician has directed. Monitor your blood pressure regularly, and get cholesterol screenings on a regular basis.
- Get active. Just 10 minutes of physical activity daily can lower your risk of having a heart attack significantly. Aiming for 30 minutes a day lowers your risk even more. If you sit much of your day, take a walk on your breaks, and possibly stand at your workstation part of your day if possible.
- Don’t wait until you’re older to address heart health. High obesity rates, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes are happening at increased rates in our younger population, putting them at risk of heart disease earlier in life.
- Let’s get personal. Watch your stress level as it leads to heart disease. Practice deep breathing to relieve stress, keep anger in check, and laugh more. Laughter helps your blood vessels to relax and expand, keeping your heart working properly. Get enough sleep too, as it lowers stress and your risk of heart disease.
- Stop smoking. Smoking damages blood vessels and can cause heart disease. Ask for help if needed.
- Maintain – or work toward – a healthy weight with diet and exercise. Develop heart-healthy eating habits low in trans-fat, saturated fat, added sugar, and sodium. As a rule of thumb fill at least half your plate with vegetables and fruit, and pick low sodium options.
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The Beat Goes On
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Aug. 21, 1980
“To keep this post office open one additional hour a day would be most generous. What you are asking for is going far beyond what we can offer — beyond our guidelines for running this type of business.”
More than 75 persons crowded into the Sunday School room of the Woodville Baptist Church to meet with Thomas Leavey, sectional center manager in Charlottesville, and William Hunt, who is director of customer services there.
Unlike other post offices in Rappahannock County, Woodville is a contract office. That is, Mrs. Ruth Orange, the postmaster, contracts yearly with the post office to provide the service. This year the Post Office is paying her $3,286, according to Hunt. Out of that she must pay the rent on the building and also pay for the utilities. What is left over is her salary.
When the office hours were cut back, Woodville citizens screamed. Letters were written. Petitions were signed. Leavey reacted by conducting a survey of the use made of the Woodville Post Office. Leavey and Hunt came up from Charlottesville to discuss that survey, made by Sperryville postmaster Mrs. Aline Johnson, with Woodville residents.
“Based on stamp revenue and post office usage, this office should be open only about 20 hours a week. At present this office is open 21 hours a week,” Hunt said.
“We feel the hours currently allocated to Woodville are sufficient,” Leavey added.
Despite charges of secret backroom dealing, the Washington town council members voted unanimously at last Wednesday’s meeting to trade the Gay Street fire hall owned by the town for the old Methodist church further down the block. According to Washington Mayor Newbill Miller, the swap was worked out last month in executive session with Washington attorneys Peter Luke and Sharon Genebach Luke, contract owners of the church.
May 26, 1988
Eugene Tucker began working on clocks almost by accident. Retired from the telephone company, he was refinishing furniture for local residents.
Ten years after Flossie Williamson asked him if he could perhaps get her old clock working again as well as refinishing its case, what began as a hobby has become a passion.
He fixed Mrs. Williamson’s clock, but not too long after she asked him to come back to her house “and do something about that clock.” Unaccustomed to the ticking and the chimes, it was keeping her awake and night, Mr. Tucker explained.
The Tuckers’ house perches on the side of Fodderstack Mountain, and its floor-to-ceiling glass panes offer a spectacular view west to the Blue Ridge for the mantel clocks which sit on window shelves in Mr. Tucker’s workshop, their faces turned to the spring morning.
“The theory behind zoning is that somewhere the lines have got to be drawn . . . Rappahannock County drew the line at five lots and at 1962,” said Mike Massie, the Board of Supervisors’ representative to the Planning Commission, as he explained to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Raynor why family subdivisions was rejected.
The Raynors were before the commission last Wednesday with a request to subdivide three two-acre lots from a 29 acre parcel on Rt. 611 in Jackson District. Mr. Raynor said he been informed by zoning administrator John McCarthy that a special exception permit was required because the original piece of land to which his property belonged had already been divided five times since 1962.
“We didn’t know that. We thought we could divide it five times for family subdivisions,” he said, referring to the county’s allowance for five family subdivisions, with a minimum lot size of two acres apiece, by right from lots of record as of 1962.
Aug. 2, 1995
Cliff Miller Jr.’s family have been landowners in Sperryville since 1827, and he now has a vision for the future of Sperryville by using some of that land.
The Miller family, consisting of Cliff Jr., his parents, and his sister, Lizora Yonce, own 850 acres on both sides of U.S. 211. Mr. Miller has been working on preliminary plans, with the aid of Dick McNear, to possibly develop somewhere between 7 and 100 acres on the south side of U.S. 211, the same side of the road as the Emporium and the Miller Homeplace.
The plans would have to be approved by the county Board of Supervisors, though, before anything could be implemented.
“We are not developers; we are concerned landowners. This is not a development; it is a long-range conceptual plan. We wanted to get the best help we could get and hired Dick McNear. I asked Dick to look at our land, look at the needs of the county and how we could help meet those need,” he added.
Dick McNear was Fauquier County’s director of planning and zoning for 20 years and has lived in Rappahannock full-time since 1980, and off and on since 1960. He is now retired, but teaches comprehensive planning and implementation at the University of Virginia and is on the board of the Piedmont Environmental Council.
John and Denise Pearson have purchased The Flint Hill Public House, and will continue to operate the restaurant and inn with an added emphasis on conference and meeting facilities.
The couple have worked as chefs at The Flint Hill Public House since the fall of 1994, so when former owners Conrad and Robin Koneczny approached them about buying the business, they welcomed the opportunity. John formerly worked for Sutton Place Gourmet, and Denise recently graduated from the professional cooking and pastry programs at L’Academie de Cuisine in Bethesda.
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The ecological and conservation status of the geographically isolated Black Sea harbour porpoise is currently unknown. Although it has been suggested that Black Sea harbour porpoises are distinct from other populations, the implementation of specific conservation plans has been hindered by the absence of a genetic and morphological study with large sample sizes. We sought to test the hypothesis that Black Sea porpoises differ from those in the Atlantic Ocean using cranial morphology and mitochondrial DNA variation. A total of 177 adult skulls from the Atlantic coast of France, Danish North Sea including Skagerrak and Inner Danish Waters, Greenland and the Black Sea were scored for 22 morphological variables. A portion of the mitochondrial control region was sequenced for 146 ind. from the eastern north Atlantic, the northern Aegean Sea, the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. Within the Black Sea, we found relatively low levels of genetic diversity, and no statistically significant differentiation. However, the Black Sea population shares no haplotypes with the eastern Atlantic populations, suggesting that they have been separated for thousands of years. Black Sea porpoises also show significant morphological differences from other populations, with smaller body and skull size, wider and longer rostrum, smaller orbital length, smaller internal nares and condylar widths and larger occipital ridge. Our results demonstrate that harbour porpoises from the Black Sea, Sea of Marmara and the northern Aegean Sea (eastern region): (1) are genetically differentiated; (2) have been reproductively isolated for a considerable period of time; and (3) are likely to be on an independent evolutionary pathway. We recommend that harbour porpoises from the eastern region be recognized as the subspecies Phocoena phocoena relicta. | <urn:uuid:9f095a6c-4ec3-41d3-b71e-07a4073879c4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://avesis.uludag.edu.tr/yayin/41f5bec3-09ed-4ba1-8339-bb10e8fdea6b/morphological-and-genetic-differentiation-of-the-black-sea-harbour-porpoise-phocoena-phocoena | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00466.warc.gz | en | 0.933762 | 357 | 3.3125 | 3 |
“We could fill this room many times over with people who are talented and driven. What sets these men and women apart is the incredible impact they’ve had on so many people,” said President Obama today at the White House. “It’s our job to let them know how extraordinary their impact has been on our lives.”
In an afternoon ceremony today, the President presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the thirteen 2012 winners. The US’s highest civilian honor was established by President John F. Kennedy in 1963, and is historically presented “to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors,” as the White House describes it.
“These extraordinary honorees come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, but each of them has made a lasting contribution to the life of our nation. They’ve challenged us, they’ve inspired us, and they’ve made the world a better place. I look forward to recognizing them with this award,” President Obama said in a statement.
This years list is full of American icons from the world of politics and culture: astronaut John Glenn, Pat Summitt, the most successful basketball coach in NCAA history, Madeline Albright, and even 11-time Grammy award winner Bob Dylan.
Here’s the full list:
Madeline Albright was the first woman to hold the top U.S. diplomatic job, appointed to be U.S. Secretary of State by President Bill Clinton.
John Glenn was the first American to orbit the earth, and the third American in space. He is also a former marine corps pilot, and of course, a former US senator.
Pat Summitt led the University of Tennessee women’s basketball team to more NCAA Final Four appearances than any other team. Also interesting: Summitt is the second woman in sports to win this award — the first was Billie Jean King.
Bob Dylan – need we say anything about the great Bob Dylan? His huge catalog of classic songs like “Like a Rolling Stone,” “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “Mr. Tambourine Man” are on our summer (and winter) soundtracks every year. He has won 11 Grammy awards, and written over 600 songs.
Toni Morrison, the incredible Pulizter-prize winning author of such novels as “Song of Solomon” and “Beloved.” She was also the first African American woman to win the Nobel prize.
John Paul Stevens, former Supreme Court Justice. He is the third-longest serving justice in Supreme Court history, and a veteran of World War II, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for his work as a naval intelligence officer.
Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts in 1912, which is now the largest educational organization for girls in the U.S. This award is presented posthumously, as Low died in 1927. It is the 100th anniversary of the organization.
Shimon Peres, the ninth president of Israel. He also won the 1994 Nobel prize for his efforts in the Middle East peace talks that led to the Oslo accords.
John Doar, who handled civil rights cases as assistant attorney general in the 1960s.
William Foege, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who helped lead the effort to eradicate smallpox.
Gordon Hirabayashi, who fought the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.
Jan Karski, a resistance fighter against the Nazi occupation of Poland during World War II. As The Guardian described her, “Karski served as an officer in the Polish Underground during the second world war and carried one of the first eye-witness accounts of the Holocaust to the world.” He became US citizen in 1954 and taught at Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service before he died in 2000.
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Tik Tok users are being warned not to try the latest trend being spread through viral videos - scalp popping.
The trend involves pulling your hair hard so your scalp makes a popping sound.
But experts have warned the noise is made by damage to your scalp.
The sound comes from the soft tissue (galea aponeurotica) between the scalp and the skull popping off the skull, which can cause bleeding under the scalp and ultimately lead to infections, reports The Mirror.
"Firstly you can easily tear the inside of the scalp which can lead to bleeding and possible infections, it can become sore and extremely uncomfortable," Dr Ross Perry, Medical Director of Cosmedics skin clinics told Tyla.
"It can also cause damage to the hair follicle on a long term basis which could lead to hair loss and let’s not forget damage to the neck and head from the force of the hair being pulled."
Plastic surgeon Anthony Youn said this is 'really not something you want to try' reports Women's Health magazine.
He said: "It can tear the inside of the scalp, which can bleed a ton on the inside."
Licensed massage therapist Jon Musgrave told Health.com it is: "...not something that I would do to myself or to someone else."
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Mary Trainor (HSE), Jan Michiel Meeuwsen (PEROSH), Paulien Bongers (TNO)
In an ever-changing world of work, the promotion of the health and safety of the present and future workforce is crucial for guaranteeing a healthier, longer and more productive working life. National institutes for occupational health and safety research in Europe play a distinctive role in anticipating, creating, and synthesising the evidence needed to underpin and inform the actions of: national policymakers; regulators; health and insurance systems; and industry and trade unions.
Our 14 partner institutes act collectively to: strengthen cooperation on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) research and accelerate the generation of knowledge in key areas of OSH; and disseminate and exchange knowledge and information on OSH issues. In 2019, The International Labour Organisation identified that PEROSH has “strong national and regional [European] policy impact”.
PEROSH achieves impact through our core activities including the PEROSH Joint Research Programme and the PEROSH international Wellbeing at Work conference series as well as our outreach and networking activities at national, European and global level. Our activities span the ongoing challenges to health and safety in today’s workplaces, and anticipating and meeting the new challenges and opportunities from technological change, disruptive innovation and the changing world of work. They include research activities in relation to: technologies, materials and equipment in the work environment; demographic change and changing employment practices; and effective work organisation and leadership to reduce occupational accidents and ill-health, while promoting wellbeing at work.
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Discussion in 'The Intelligence Cell' started by vampireuk, Aug 31, 2009.
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Why make decisions when we can have them made for us.
And of course the old 100 watt light bulbs were slightly more difficult to insert and therefore more likely to shatter upon insertion. Apparently. Something to do with the heat tempering the glass. Allegedly.
You can still buy them if you go to an electrical wholesalers and buy them for your 'office'
These new fangled bulbs are fecking expensive, they don't fit the old fittings, and in my experience blow up just as frequently as the old ones. They are of course made in China.
Shipping these things form behind the bamboo curtain,does what for the green lobby?
You forget that green is the new red, and China is a downtrodden third world country so they are allowed to do as they wish.
Closely followed by mercury Barometers on 1 October
The energy saving lightbulbs contain mercury, just how stupid are the people making these laws.
These new fandangles light bulbs in the majority of cases need new fittings and also can't be disposed of in the bin as they have mercury in them and need speshul disposal
Yes, this is correct and as such, cannot be just chucked away, as they are classed as special waste. The mind boggles!
I thought France quite good on energy saving (well they are a bit lazy at times) but when we moved into the house, there wasn't one single energy saving bulb and half the fittings were bayonet and the rest were threaded.
The problem was solved by replacing all the bayonet fittings as you can get energy saving bulbs with that type of fitting but at a price you could buy a small village for.
And the one and only energy bulb that ever died on me (bastard thing as I was halfway down the stairs when it went), I simply took down the council tip where it joined some more of its dead relatives in a big fcuk off tub.
Further to my last my EU light bulbs need a weird three bayonet type fitting. This is to stop people binning them and fitting old bulbs. They are virtually impossible to find.
They don't really help the green cause at times, do they?
Most of the new bulbs fit older fittings now, the first ones admittedly didn't. The best option would be to put a deposit on the bulbs, so you have to take them in to dispose of them (ie at the shops that sell them).
Otherwise we're going to end up with these things all over the place.
On the other hand, if we had gangs of miscreants collecting rubbish and semi-sorting it, daily from our houses, we could have the incarcerated sifting thorugh our garbage in their prisons looking for this sort of stuff.
Energy saving lightbulbs are available in the UK with the standard bayonet or screw thread fittings. We have the same selection here and I'm more in the EU than you are.
The three pin bayonet bulbs and fittings are generally for special sorts of lighting, so unless you're sleeping in your car and want to change the bulb in the streetlight or are camped out in a tent in the middle of (insert name of favourite stadium) and want to change the floodlights, I really can't see what the problem is.
The problem is they are taking away choices from people yet again under the lines of green.
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- Do boundaries for dating break down over time?
- How to set physical boundaries in relationships?
- Why is it important to discuss sexual boundaries in dating?
- Is steady dating bad for relationships?
- Why is it important to set boundaries in dating and relationships?
- What happens if one person has loose boundaries in a relationship?
- What are some examples of boundaries in a relationship?
- How many boundaries should a woman have in a relationship?
- Why are boundaries important in a relationship?
- How do you set boundaries in a dating relationship?
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- When should you bring up sexual boundaries with someone?
- What are the downsides of dating?
- Is online dating good or bad for your relationship?
- Are relationships supposed to be difficult?
- Do you play hard to get when it comes to dating?
Do boundaries for dating break down over time?
Physical and sexual boundaries for dating people may break down over time, but don’t force yourself, consider 50 shades of grey, make sure to get consent. Date rape is a crime.
How to set physical boundaries in relationships?
Use the knowledge from your previous relationships and experiences while setting physical boundaries in relationships. Establishing physical boundaries in a relationship allows both partners to feel comfortable and helps them to understand each other’s physical threshold. Dating someone involves a lot of emotional intimacy.
Why is it important to discuss sexual boundaries in dating?
It’s important to discuss sexual boundaries in dating way before things become hot and heavy. There are also different levels of sex. Not everyone is comfortable with hardcore sex, especially with toys, weird fetishes, and more than one partner.
Is steady dating bad for relationships?
Not everyone is comfortable with hardcore sex, especially with toys, weird fetishes, and more than one partner. Forcing your partner to go through it while using steady dating as a license could lead to a bad relationship. Form sexual and physical boundaries, it protects dating couples from the complications.
Why is it important to set boundaries in dating and relationships?
Setting boundaries in dating and relationships might seem difficult, but it is very possible. Setting boundaries is also important if you want to retain your sense of value while being in relationships.
What happens if one person has loose boundaries in a relationship?
If one person’s boundaries are looser than the other, the person with looser boundaries needs to respect the other’s in love and protect them. Kissing and long hugs should not be happening between two people who are just going out on a date or two together and aren’t in a committed dating relationship.
What are some examples of boundaries in a relationship?
Carving out certain days of the week to spend time with your significant other is an example of setting boundaries. Similarly, turning off your phone and other electronic devices for the sake of having personal time is another way of taking care of yourself. Its up to each person to set healthy boundaries in their life, especially when dating.
How many boundaries should a woman have in a relationship?
However, actual love and a healthy, decent relationship never requires you to have no boundaries. So I’ve put together 12 core boundaries that every woman, in fact, every person should live by.
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How do you set boundaries in a dating relationship?
What are the downsides of dating?
It’s depressing. Through dating, you get to discover just how many sad fucked up lonely people there are in the world and then you become resentful that you’re even in this category with them. I feel like people walk away from so many dates just being like, “Oh god, I hope I’m not as messed up as they are.” 3. You get insulted.
Is online dating good or bad for your relationship?
And online dating offers just such chances for us to have fast and furious sexual relationships in which commitment is a no-no and yet quantity and quality can be positively rather than inversely related. After a while, Kaufmann has found, those who use online dating sites become disillusioned.
Are relationships supposed to be difficult?
[Relationships] shouldnt be relentlessly difficult, at least not on a permanent basis, Linda and Charlie Bloom, authors of Secrets of Great Marriages, write in an essay for Psychology Today. The bad news is that some degree of effort and agony is inevitable in most relationships.
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Irish rocker Bob Geldorf and the music superstars who recently held Live 8 concerts across the globe made a lot of noise. Their siren songs entreated us to pressure the leaders of the G-8 Nations to spend whatever it takes in Africa to "make poverty history."
But beyond the wall of electric amplifiers, a quiet truth rarely got much notice. You see, a cure for poverty has already been found. Yes, a cure!
And by freedom I mean more than just the right to buy rock 'n' roll records. I mean the right to private property, to buy and sell, to compete for any peaceful business. And more. Free markets and free individuals — communicating, trading, praying, working, with maximum liberty and minimum harassment from criminals or governments.
Throughout the history of agriculture there have been great advances in know-how and machinery. But none of these have vanquished poverty or famine from our world. It is the freedom to grow and harvest and enjoy the fruit (and grain and buffalo and ostrich) of one's labor that makes all the difference.
Unfortunately, freedom is too rarely prescribed. In the cruel history of our species, those wielding political power commonly doctor up the laws to favor themselves at the expense of the people.
Africa is such a place, sadly — poor precisely because of the many despots in power. According to the Heritage Foundation's 2005 Index of Economic Freedom, Africa lacks a single nation considered to be "free" and 87 percent of the continent's countries were found to be either "mostly unfree" or downright "repressed."
Dictators destroy economies. And too often they take the aid we send to help the poor and use it to stay longer in power.
Africans know this well. Asked about more aid, a Kenyan health care worker quickly and depressingly predicted that "the aid money will go into the pockets of corrupt officials to buy their fully loaded Mercedes-Benzes."
"For God's sake, please stop the aid," Kenyan economist James Shikwati bluntly told a German weekly. "If the West were to cancel these payments, normal Africans wouldn't even notice. Only the functionaries would be hard hit."
In the 20 years since Live 8's predecessor, Live Aid, raised $2 billion for African famine relief, Africa's Gross Domestic Product shrank 25 percent. The continent's share of world trade has fallen from 6 percent in 1980 to just 2 percent in 2002. Of course, this was not exactly Live Aid's fault: compared to the over $25 billion in foreign aid Africa has received over the last decade, Live Aid's effort was a drop in the bucket.
As the late economist Peter Bauer pointed out, "The argument that aid is indispensable for development runs into an inescapable dilemma. If the conditions for development other than capital are present, the capital required will either be generated locally or be available commercially from abroad to governments or to businesses. If the required conditions are not present, then aid will be ineffective and wasted."
Foreign aid just doesn't work. Sending more will only make aging musicians feel good.
But we can't say that the pop-musician activists are stuck in the past. They have swapped strategies. Unlike the Live Aid effort of two decades ago, which asked individuals to donate voluntarily, Live 8 asks us instead to lobby our leaders to fork over the cash.
Gee whiz, I wonder from which trees Bush, Blair and other politicians will pluck that cash?
The concerts were timed to influence the annual "Group of Eight" Summit, featuring the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, the world's eight wealthiest countries. As Live 8 posted on its website: "This summer, these leaders will gather in Scotland to decide the fate of an entire generation living on less than one dollar a day."
British Prime Minister Tony Blair harmonized with the Live 8 effort, saying, "There can be no excuse, no defense, no justification for the plight of millions of our fellow human beings in Africa today." He's right there. But he adds, "And there should be nothing that stands in our way of changing it."
"Our" way? Are we really supposed to believe that Bush and Blair and other leaders of wealthy countries will decide the fate of Africans, without Africans getting even a cameo role? Isn't this just a little condescending?
Some Africans think so. Ousmane Sembene, a Senegalese-born filmmaker, called the efforts "fake." Nigerian musician Femi Kuti called Live 8 a "waste of time."
These men and others are looking elsewhere for solutions. Kuti cites a need for new leadership, saying, "Africa has very many old leaders who do not want to leave office. They are the ones who have made our debts reach billions of dollars through corruption and stealing. And they are still asking for more so that they can steal to their graves and leave the youth with the burden of paying the debts."
Mr. Shikwati says Africa "must take the first steps into modernity on its own. There must be a change in mentality. We have to stop perceiving ourselves as beggars."
Sembene states what is obvious and overlooked, "The only way for us to come out of poverty is to work hard."
True, the Live 8 campaigners are on target in demanding that Western governments end the agricultural subsidies that hurt African farm products in the world market. This is precisely where Americans can make a difference for Africans — by demanding a free market system here at home.
But the rest of the Live 8 agenda rehashes the same old snake oil: the West, with wealth produced by the freedom we have, must bail out countries in Africa, where government corruption and tyranny make progress impossible.
Luckily, Africa's future does not depend on Western aid. Or even rock 'n' roll.
Africa simply needs freedom. It won't be easy to come by. Never is. But it is a crusade that can and must be won by Africans themselves.
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Explore Tauranga developed from the inability to discover all the right information that simply was not available. The internet contains so much info about Tauranga, but lacks in the right way. Through the lack of real grassroots knowledge of the city, we’ve decided to change that. We’re creating the best local guide for Tauranga, as well as a limited but solid business directory.
So here at Explore Tauranga, we have gathered all we can about our city for tourists, holiday makers and locals who are yet to discover what makes our city great. Not only have we worked to provide an extensive guide of the many local attractions, but our web based directory for local Tauranga businesses will be sure to please all site users.
While we have much info here, we still continue to grow and expand Explore Tauranga.
This is only the beginning.
We will grow just as quickly as Tauranga continues to grow, as it has been now for awhile, one of New Zealand’s fastest growing cities!
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Located on New Zealand’s North Island, the harbour-side city of Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing cities. With a population of over 136,000, it is the largest populous city in the coastal Bay of Plenty region.
The city is nestled within the Kaimai Ranges, surrounded by harbour waters and the Pacific Ocean. The ranges serve naturally as a barrier for many weather storms. This has helped Tauranga become one of New Zealand’s sunniest cities creating an environment to enjoy watersports in the Tauranga harbour.
With its vast coastline and a temperate climate, it is an ideal location for outdoor activities and sightseeing. Residents enjoy swimming, diving, and fishing. Visiting Tauranga is a great idea whether you are going on holiday or simply passing through.
You can go on many different adventures while visiting. This city is filled with outdoor activities, including the famous National Jazz Festival held within the CBD. You could also give kayaking a go, whether out in the harbour or out at McLaren Falls, both are just as fun!
What about horseback riding? There are many other fun activities worth exploring. You can also visit the famous Tauranga Art Gallery, which often has several world-class exhibitions on display.
The Tauranga City Council website also has plenty of alternative information about Tauranga that we may not display here at Explore Tauranga. If you wish to check out other information, such as the cities future, council plans and projects, etc, then make sure to check out the local Tauranga City Council Website. The Council is also in a joint controlled effort with the Western Bay of Plenty District Council in contributing to Tourism Bay of Plenty.
Read on to discover more about this rapidly growing city. You might be surprised at how much you’ve missed! But don’t worry, you can always come back for more information if you are new to the area! This website provides an introduction to the city’s history and culture, attractions, and so much more.
Tauranga is the fastest-growing city in New Zealand. This city serves as the economic hub of the Bay of Plenty region and supports a wide range of industries. However, despite its rapid growth, the city is still relatively undeveloped.
There are now many main shopping centres located throughout the city. This has caused Tauranga’s CBD to slowly quiet down over years as the residents do not need to travel so much. We’ve now got Tauranga Crossing at The Lakes, Bethlehem Town Centre, Gate Pa Shopping Centre, Tauranga CBD or Downtown Tauranga, Mount Main, Bay Fair, and Papamoa Plaza, Welcome Bay as well as others.
With the wider suburbs taking off and being able to support themselves, the need for more accommodation options show up. There are many awesome places to stay around Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Papamoa. Be sure to check out what we have listed here on our website.
Due to the growth, traffic throughout the city has increased causing congestive issues. Many local residents believe this is due to the lack of foresight and horrible planning.
The city is located in the sunny upper North Island, about two to three hours drive from the countries largest city, Auckland. Despite the city’s rapid growth, residents can still enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in Tauranga. The city has one of the country’s most temperate climates, and is home to plenty of sunny days to enjoy the great outdoors. For these reasons, Tauranga is a perfect location for international visitors and local holiday makers.
The western end of Tauranga City is surrounded by the waters of the harbour. This area is mostly shallow, with approximately 60 percent of its bed exposed at low tide. This harbour is a haven for many types of wildlife, including a number of species of birds, young fish, and a variety of marine animals. Every tide allows a large amount of water to enter and exit the harbour, which provides a variety of recreational opportunities.
The glistening shorelines of Tauranga and Mount Maunganui are lined with islands and reefs. The volcano, White Island, is located nearby off the coast of Whakatane. Scuba divers and marine wildlife lovers love this city for its marine life. For a laid-back day, a dolphin watching cruise may be just the thing for you. Alternatively, if you want an adrenaline rush, you could try ocean-based kayaking.
There are simply so many options within the Bay of Plenty region to pick from as far as water-based activities! Particularly in and around Tauranga. Let alone all the stunning attractions worth visiting within BOP (Bay of Plenty)! Including both Whakatane and Rotorua as nearby tourist destinations. All are a part of the wider Tourism Bay of Plenty.
The city has a harbour located almost everywhere, providing a waterfront setting that’s perfect for water-based activities. In addition to sailing and fishing, it is also the site of dolphin tours and special boat trips that attract visitors. Particularly in Mount Maunganui.
In addition to the Tauranga harbour, the city also has other attractions and natural wonders within the area, including McLaren Falls and Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park. Here, among other places, are awesome places for mountain biking too. These are some of the many reasons people from all over New Zealand visit the sunny city of Tauranga.
The Tauranga City Council are doing an awesome job keeping the waters clean, swimmable and fishable. Tauranga city has become an awesome urban area
The city’s waterfront in Tauranga central, is also home to several historical areas and cultural attractions. The Bay of Plenty region really does simply, have plenty to offer! It’s all about Tourism Bay of Plenty!
Tauranga is a Māori name which carries the meaning, safe anchorage or resting place. The Māori who arrived in Tauranga, New Zealand, from the Takitimu and the Mataatua waka, are known as the earliest settlers here. Māori first arrived in the 12th century.
Tauranga is known for its rich history within New Zealand; it is home to many sites of the New Zealand Wars between the British Empire’s, British forces and the local Māori tribes. Many wars were also fought between the local tribes themselves.
It was during one of these wars where many Māori and the Māori defenders were forced to leave their Pa when overcome with death and casualties. But even though, the Māori still came out victorious and won many battles.
One of the larger battles, was the Battle of Gate Pa (Pukehinahina). A disastrous war for the British Army. It was during this time the Māori defenders were hugely outnumbered but still managed to win a victory. There were many other sites, or Pa’s involved in these wars.
Many of the Māori traded their flax for muskets and other items. As the trade continued, tensions between tribes grew and full-scale wars broke out. Warring Māori began to move to more fertile areas near flax production, and Tauranga City became one of these places.
Māori have long been present within the city. This adds to one of the reasons as to why many historic Māori sites exist here. The region was first settled by Māori around 800 to 900 years ago from Hawaiki. The local Māori communities have been in the area since that time.
Captain Cook named the region, ‘Bay of Plenty,’ after its abundance of fish and the friendliness of the Māori who met his crew.
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This vintage Jeep coat was made during WWII for the US Army. It is made from green canvas with a brown wool lining and collar. It has a shawl collar and a double breasted closure, with a throat latch with a wreath style donut button under the collar.
This vintage coat is an m1938 jeep coat, issued during WWII. The style descends from sheeplined canvas work coats and shawl collared mackinaws of the 1910s-1930s. It has a cotton shell and a wool lining. The coat has a double breasted front and a wide wool faced shawl collar. It is belted. There is a buttoned throat latch under the collar to secure it in cold weather, fastened with a riveted “wreath” button. Patches identify the original owner as a technical sergeant in the Army Service Forces.
Chest (pit to pit): 23″ (doubled = 46″)
Shoulder to shoulder: 18″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25-1/2″
This vintage officer’s mackinaw was custom tailored by Wimbledon from fine kersey wool. It has a large shawl collar, epaulettes and a belt. There are wide differences example to example when it comes to these mackinaws- this one has the quilted liner, a square-ended belt, slightly larger buttons and no sleeve adjuster tabs.
Chest (pit to pit): 22″
Shoulder to Shoulder: 19″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25″
Length (top of collar to hem): 36″
This vintage short doeskin officer’s overcoat was made in the 1940s by Smith Gray of New York. It has a six button front, with two large flapped patch pockets, and a rear center vent. It is half lined with a quilt stitched section in the shoulders. It bears a 1939 union tag in the pocket.
Chest (pit to pit): 21″ (doubled = 42″)
Shoulder to Shoulder: 18″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 26″
This jacket is a reproduction of a WWII issue shawl collar canvas mackinaw. It has a cotton shell, with a blanket wool collar and lining.
Chest (pit to pit): 29″ (doubled = 58″)
Shoulder to Shoulder: 23″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 28″
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Earlier this summer NBC 5 Investigates conducted an extensive search of state accident reports to find out how often emergency vehicles in Texas are involved in crashes where a distraction in the emergency vehicle is listed as a causing factor.That search revealed that distractions in emergency vehicles cause crashes about three times a month in Texas.But that was only serious crashes - involving more significant injuries or damage that require the accident be reported to the state.Finding 18 crashes involving computer distractions alone over several years - in Arlington - suggests distracted driving crashes involving police officers are happening a lot more often than the state numbers show.
Monday, November 05, 2012
TV station: Police crashes related to in-car computers 6 times more frequent than Arlington mayor suggested
Earlier this year, Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck told the local NBC affiliate that local police had no problem with distracted driving related to in-vehicle computers mounted on squadcar dashboards - estimating that there had been only three minor accidents in the last three years. "I'm sorry it happened in other cities. It hasn't happened in Arlington," Mayor Cluck told NBC5 in an interview aired in July, "I just think our officers are above the fray there." In response, the Dallas TV station filed an open records requests to discover the real number, which turned out to be eighteen (18). Regardless, even when confronted with new data that crashes occurred six times more often than he'd claimed, Mayor Cluck declined to alter his stance. "Cluck said he still thinks it’s safe for officers to type and drive," reported NBC5's Scott Friedman. However, "Even though the Mayor thinks it’s safe -- Police Chief Johnson says he's making changes to the department’s written policy." The story concluded:
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There are fragrant, colorless alcohols served from cut-glass carafes in small glasses. Whether these are called quetsche, mirabelle or framboise, they all tasted like the fruits they came from, converted into a controlled fire on your tongue that warmed you and loosened it.
Ernest Hemingway, A Moveable Feast
Imagine Hemingway drinking eaux-de-vie in Gertrude Stein's Paris apartment in the early 1920s. His respect for the power of this "water of life” apparently didn't deter him from drinking it on sunlit afternoons, not the best idea for everyone, considering that the proof of most eau-de-vie hovers just under 100. The concentrated aroma of the distilled fruit masks a considerable punch.
But Hemingway was accustomed to knocking back a couple of hot rums of a morning, followed by a half-bottle of wine, while writing in a cafe. The drinking habits of the Lost Generation in general would make an interesting doctoral thesis. Papa and Fitzgerald once drank several bottles of Macon (chardonnay) while driving between Lyon and Paris in a convertible without a top, in a rainstorm.
Hemingway remarked on the effects this movable binge: "It had never occurred to me that sharing a few bottles of a fairly light, dry, white Macon could cause chemical changes in Scott that would turn him into a fool." Poor F. Scott was about to drawn and quartered in Papa’s memoir.
But our subject for the moment is eau-de-vie. The term has equivalents in many languages, including Gaelic, and generally denotes a distilled drink made from fruit, berries, and even grain. Strictly speaking, cognac and calvados, made from grapes and apples respectively and aged in wood containers that give them color, qualify as eau-de-vie. So do those powerful after-dinner drinks known as marc in France and grappa in Italy, made from pomace - the residue in the bottom of a wine press.
I’m focusing on the subcategory of fruit and berry eau-de-vie best served on a cold or rainy evening, preferably in front of a fire. A dollop in a liqueur glass makes an ideal dinner party finale, too, flavorful enough to triumph over the residue of food and wine and a source of inspiration in itself any time of year. Having a few eaux-de-vie to choose from heightens anticipation for what remains, in this country, an exotic taste experience.
Kirsch is probably the best-known eau-de-vie, made from cherries and stored in glass or pottery vats so the liquid remains clear. Kirsch and the various eaux-de-vie that Hemingway spoke of have traditionally been made in little farmhouse stills in the Black Forest region of Germany and in Switzerland, although variations are made throughout Europe, including in the northeast of France. There they’re called alcools blanes, and those from Alsace are the most readily available here.
The process of making eau-de-vie is simple: the mashed fruit is fermented and then distilled, usually twice, keeping the alcohol level below 50 percent (the equivalent of 100 proof) to preserve the fruit's essence. It may be difficult to believe that a clear and potent alcohol could smell like a delicate fruit or berry, but it can. Whether you can afford such olfactory extravagances is another matter. Because eaux-de-vie require large amounts of fruit to produce a relatively small amount of liquid, their prices are high - particularly for exotic potions like fraise des bois, or wild strawberry brandy.
Fortunately there are more common eaux-de-vie that are less. Another consolation is that a small bottle should last a year. The intensity of flavor, and the heat Hemingway speaks of, preclude guzzling. One of the most popular eaux-de-vie, pear, known also as poire William and Williamine in France and Switzerland, and Birngeistin Germany, made from the Bartlett pears. You’ve seen the fancy bottles of pear eau-de-vie with a whole pear inside.
Framboise is another popular eau-de-vie, made from raspberries. Wonderful on its own, it adds a distinctive note to any cooking calling for fruit brandy. Plum eau-de-vie comes in a couple of versions. Mirabelle, made from yellow plums, has a spicy, clovelike quality that is particularly appealing in cold weather. Quetsch, and pruneaux, are made from blue plums, and are mellower than mirabelle.
Another’s made from the pits of the sloe, or blackthorn, the same plum-like fruit that goes into slivovitz made in eastern Europe, which has a slightly pungent flavor and fresh intensity. Some of the most intriguing versions of eaux-de-vie are made from apricots (abricof), blueberries (myrtille), gentian flowers (gentiane), and even holly berries, a rare eau-de-vie known as baie de houx and hard to find.
What really got me into this subject was Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, and Joan Miro, the noted Spanish painter. It was Stein who, at least vicariously, brought Hem in contact with Miro. He bought Miro’s painting, The Farm, which accompanied the writer to Key West and Cuba before coming into the possession of the National Gallery of Art in Washington. If you’re interested in how, you can read the piece I wrote about the painting and its odyssey in the current issue of Washingtonian magazine, and on my blog for National Geographic’s site, Intelligent Travel, about Miro’s Catalonia: http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2012/04/06/free-to-see-masterpieces-on-the-mall/ | <urn:uuid:03c8757d-52c7-43ad-a6b3-935eac879f8e> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://cjonwine.blogspot.com/2012/05/controlled-fire.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560282935.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095122-00235-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.949697 | 1,303 | 1.890625 | 2 |
Public Health Officials Urge Repellent Use
ROSEVILLE, Calif., – The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District reported today that a mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus this week. The sample was collected from a site along the county’s western border. Mosquito numbers have also increased in the past week, most likely from sustained higher temperatures. District staff have been aggressively treating immature mosquito populations out in the agricultural areas to the west, in an effort to stem the development of adult mosquitoes. “This kind of mosquito and West Nile virus activity is not unusual for this time of year. Mosquito abundance is not the only thing that is impacted with warmer weather. West Nile virus activity in birds and mosquitoes also tends to increase with higher temperatures,” states Joel Buettner, District general manager.
According to Buettner, treatment activities have not been scheduled yet, but will likely happen later on in the week. He encourages those who are interested in receiving treatment updates to sign up for email notices through the District website or follow the District social media accounts.
Due to this latest development happening on the eve of a holiday, the District urges residents to use mosquito repellent during their Independence Day celebrations. For a list of CDC-recommended repellents, please visit the District’s website at placermosquito.org or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/westnile/faq/repellent.html. Placer residents can also call Placer County Public Health at 530-889-7141.
2018 Placer County West Nile virus activity update
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The history of coffee is long and storied. It's said that coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia during the 11th century. Since then, these magical beans have gone through quite the evolution and stands today as not only the world's most popular drink, but a global commodity that has birthed its own evolving culture. As a coffee lover you may have heard of the term “Third Wave Coffee”. If you were me when I first heard the phrase, you might be thinking “I don't even know what first or second wave coffee is.” You'd be surprised by how few of the hundreds of millions of coffee lovers around the world have no idea what this term is. Just the like the industrial revolution described a new chapter in mankind's history, so too does Third Wave coffee articulate a next phase in the life story of coffee.
Third Wave coffee carries a number of definitions each with its own variations and criteria. Some say Third Wave coffee must achieve a minimum rating by the Specialty Coffee Association while others base their criteria on establishing direct relationships with farmers. But regardless of which coffee connoisseur you ask, they can all agree that Third Wave coffee or specialty coffee is best viewed as an approach in which coffee is treated like an artisinal commodity, like wine or craft beer. As cliche' as it may sound, coffee in the context of Third Wave is viewed as an experience. It's heaven on earth for the coffee geek or coffee snob as every single detail of the coffee bean's journey is scrutinized to ensure the perfect cup of coffee. | <urn:uuid:23641566-922f-494c-b95e-cc5115cae685> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.bestqualitycoffee.com/coffee-videos/third-wave-coffee-overview-video | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570741.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808001418-20220808031418-00076.warc.gz | en | 0.971174 | 322 | 2.15625 | 2 |
After the cold spell temperatures are beginning to rise again above 5 degrees! This has got lots of people asking - how does K Rend Accelerator work?
K Rend Accelerator is a liquid additive used to reduce the waiting time before scraping K Rend scraped texture renders. It accelerates the curing time of K Rend scraped texture renders meaning that the render may be scraped earlier, enabling a faster completion of the job. K Rend Accelerator may be used in cold conditions to improve the scraping time, however all winter working precautions still apply. K Rend Accelerator has no effect on the appearance of the K Rend scraped texture render providing the render is scraped at the correct state of readiness or hardness.
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Roadtest: wireless routers
Lynksys N Ultra RangePlus: wins the catwalk competition.
According to Intel, wireless internet is the No.1 laptop requirement customers demand. Over the past few years, getting the internet to work wirelessly on laptops has become a relatively simple affair, so the industry started looking at new things it can do with wireless.
To beam the internet wirelessly to your laptop you need a wireless router. The industry is making a big fuss about wireless routers that use the latest technology, called (horribly) 802.11n. Mercifully, it's becoming more common to refer to these as simply "N" routers or for them to at least have a prominent "N" in the product name. All you really need to know for now is that these are the souped-up versions of normal wireless routers. They're practically the equivalent of strapping three normal routers together to make one that is far more powerful.
Their basic function is to beam the internet all over your home and out into the backyard if you have one. Their range is about twice that of older routers and their transmit speed is up to five times faster.
If this all sounds imprecise, that's because it is. In reality, performance is affected by many things. Is your home or office made out of wood or stone? How much steel is in the walls? Are there radiators on the walls? Are there any other wireless networks nearby?
If you're simply transmitting the internet to a wireless laptop, you could well appreciate the improved range. If your old router couldn't provide reception upstairs or at the back of the house, then this one probably will - depending on how big your mansion is.
Or, if you wanted to work out in the backyard, you have a far better chance of getting a signal with one of these.
Yet it's a lot of money to spend on increased wireless internet range. The main reason these new routers exist is for home networking. Many households now have at least two computers. At some stage their owners will probably want to make them talk to each other, too - usually to transfer pictures, videos and general computer files.
Doing this used to be impossibly fiddly and laboriously slow. Yet all these routers have been designed to make connecting computers together simple and transfer speeds blisteringly fast.
On a good day you'll reach transfer speeds that are faster than connecting computers by a cable. If you've got all of the latest home entertainment gadgets then you might even be able to transmit high-definition video from your computer to your TV in another room.
All these routers also have the latest internet modems (called ADSL 2+) in them, too. These will let you take advantage of the fastest internet speeds from your internet provider.
They also come with idiot-proof software to set them up. Not so long ago, adjusting the settings on a wireless router was a job to make even computer engineers cringe. Now all you'll need are the settings your internet provider gave you and the ability to type them in to the computer when asked.
Finally, a word on testing. There can be no definitive results because every environment is different. However, we used a Sony Vaio TZ laptop with an Internode ADSL 2+ internet account to test these routers in and around a detached Federation house on an uncrowded street in Sydney's lower North Shore. We tested for internet range, file transfer speed and beaming video to another computer to see whose signal travelled furthest and fastest.
Useful info After years of trying, the 802.11n standard is still not finalised. As a consequence, even if you have a new laptop with 802.11n built in, it might not work at full speed with your router. Check before you buy as adaptor cards can cost more than $100 and won't necessarily work with other 802.11n routers.
LINKSYS N ULTRA RANGEPLUS WIRELESS ADSL2+ GATEWAY WAG160N
The Linksys wins the catwalk competition by miles: it looks like a super cool, living-room friendly gadget that will attract admiring glances. It's also a breeze to set up thanks to instructions on the CD, which feature animations. We were on the internet in no time. We could connect at the bottom of our garden and could watch video by the back door. It's relatively cheap.
NETGEAR RANGEMAX NEXT WIRELESS ADSL2+ MODEM ROUTER DG834N
The Netgear looks pretty smooth with its glossy exterior and internal antennae but it can't match the Linksys for style. Setting up involved lots of diagrams before it crashed, leaving us to trawl through the manual. It wasn't too hard but it's not foolproof. In terms of performance it was only just behind the group - it couldn't quite reach as far or as fast.
D-LINK RANGEBOOSTER N ADSL2+ ROUTER DSL-2740B
The D-Link is by far the ugliest of the bunch but setting it up was quite simple. There is some jargon when you run the set-up program but the information it requires is clearly defined. We expected the external antennae to be superior to those with internal ones but the difference was negligible. One other gripe: the diagnostic lights at the front are too small to see in daylight.
BELKIN N1 MIMO WIRELESS MODEM-ROUTER F5D8631
The Netgear model may have three prominent antennae but its glossy black top keeps it stylish. Usefully, it's got big glowing icons on the front to show you quickly which bits are connected or whether there's a fault. It looked to be easy to set up but failed to connect without giving a proper reason. We had to adjust everything manually. Ultimately, the performance was mediocre. The price is too high, too.
The Linksys is a clear winner. It's $100 cheaper than everything else. It's the best looking by far and will grace the most stylish homes. Its performance was one of the best on test, it's simple to set up and it's got every feature and security setting that even advanced users could want from a consumer-level wireless router. | <urn:uuid:23ea3409-0efc-4352-88b7-e13e949bf098> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.smh.com.au/news/digital-life/laptops/reviews/roadtest-wireless-routers/2008/09/06/1220121584510.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560285289.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095125-00144-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.956669 | 1,306 | 2.09375 | 2 |
In commemoration of this year’s World Environment Day, Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd. (NBC) reaffirmed its commitment to environmental stewardship by planting trees and organizing beach clean-up activities to raise awareness of the importance of preserving the earth’s finite resources.
The Company leveraged its employee volunteer program to launch a tree planting campaign aimed at addressing the climate change crisis and raising awareness of the importance of trees for the environment.
The exercise, held in Lagos at the Gbara Community Upper Secondary School, was conducted in collaboration with key partners including the Hope for Life Initiative, the Environmental Protection Agency Lagos State Environment (LASEPA) and the Ministry of Environment.
Commenting on the initiative, NBC Managing Director Matthieu Seguin, who was represented by Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Director Ekuma Eze, said Africa’s forest cover has seen a steady decline over the years. , which invariably threatens the ability of its ecosystems to withstand climate change.
He said: “Our tree planting campaign is not only a direct response to this issue, but also a platform to galvanize corporate engagement in promoting interventions that support the sustainability of our planet.
He further said the initiative complements NBC’s ambitious commitment to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040.
The company also organized a beach clean-up exercise in conjunction with its growth partners, Coca-Cola Nigeria Ltd. and MEDIC, a non-governmental organization, with a total of 267 participating employees drawn from its large pool of volunteers.
In his speech, Eze described the event as part of NBC’s 2025 mission commitments to decisively address the challenges posed by environmental pollution.
“The ocean is the greatest living resource on earth, and we all have a responsibility to preserve it. Humans depend on the ocean for food and travel, and it regulates our climate and harbors an abundance of biodiversity.
“I urge us to view this as a symbolic action to send the message that we all have a responsibility in our communities to become ambassadors for responsible waste disposal. That’s why environmental sustainability continues to be part of our growth strategy, which is further integrated into our World Without Waste program.
“Our vision as a system is a world where plastic does not become waste, and that requires very urgent action and collaboration.”
Eze further explained that as leading manufacturers, the brand recognizes its obligation to help ensure a safer and healthier environment and to preserve the future for generations to come.
“This cleanup exercise not only reflects our commitment to this goal, but is also a great opportunity to advance our immediate communities and beyond. The event culminated in the launch of a recycling bank at Elegushi Beach built by NBC. This is in line with the company’s commitment to bringing recycling closer to communities, while promoting the economic inclusion of women,” he said.
The Elegushi Recycling Bank is one of seven recently built by NBC in partnership with MEDIC, he noted, saying this brings the total number of Recycling Banks built by the Coca-Cola system to 22 to Lagos and Abuja.
The chief executive of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Ibrahim Odumboni, praised NBC for its efforts, noting that the initiatives would go a long way in reducing the impact of environmental hazards plaguing the coastal community. .
“I appreciate NBC’s remarkable role in supporting the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) to push for progress. It has also allowed us at LAWMA to create a value chain with support from LASEPA, the Ministry of Environment and other partners.
The Chief Executive of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, also said, “The planet is ours to plow; it is up to us to preserve the environment. Businesses, especially in the manufacturing sector, should take inspiration from NBC’s leadership and commitment to rid our environment of waste. Let us carry the same message to our homes and our communities. | <urn:uuid:2ccd4b95-a70b-4954-a0e8-9e3942f32464> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://no-such.com/world-environment-day-nbc-reiterates-its-commitment-to-a-sustainable-future-and-plants-trees-the-guardian-nigeria-news/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573540.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819005802-20220819035802-00476.warc.gz | en | 0.947476 | 849 | 2 | 2 |
The City of Guelph, Ontario made two big announcements yesterday.
Firstly, the City has identified vulnerable local water supply source areas in need of protection, called wellhead protection areas and intake protection zones, in compliance with the provincial Clean Water Act. All Ontario cities, including Guelph, are required by the Act to define and map vulnerable areas around water supply sources—either a supply well, or surface water intake area—that could be affected by potential threats. These areas require extra care in order to protect water quality. Potential threats, including common commercial and residential activities that take place on properties in these vulnerable areas, are currently being evaluated and will be ranked according to criteria developed by the Ministry of the Environment (MOE).
Once finalized, the City’s Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment, Surface Water Vulnerability Assessment and Drinking Water Threats Assessment will be compiled with assessments by other municipalities in the Grand River Watershed, and used to develop the Grand River Watershed Source Protection Plan. The Plan, as required by the Clean Water Act, will outline protective measures so the identified potential threats do not impact the quality of each municipality’s groundwater.
The MOE funds water source protection investigations and has recently committed an additional $80,000 to Guelph for public education geared to home, business and rural land owners.
Click here to access today’s Community Development and Environmental Services Committee report for more information and maps of the vulnerable areas.
Secondly, the City is now offering residents rebates for installing water efficient furnace-mounted humidifiers and waterless floor drain trap devices in their homes. Water efficient furnace-mounted humidifiers can save up to 128 litres of water per day during the heating season, compared with inefficient older models. The Home Humidifier Rebate Program provides rebates of $30 and $70 for the installation of furnace-mounted humidifiers that send 50 litres and less of water per day down the drain.
The Floor Drain Retrofit Rebate Program offers rebates of $60 for replacing automatic floor drain priming devices with City of Guelph approved waterless floor drain trap devices. Automatic floor drain priming devices can stop working, and when combined with a leaking laundry faucet can send volumes of drinking water down the floor drain.
The Floor Drain Retrofit Rebate Program and Home Humidifier Rebate Program were recommended programs identified in the City’s Water Conservation and Efficiency Strategy Update to help the City achieve its water use reduction targets. The City aims to reduce Guelph’s water use by 8.7 million litres of water per day by 2019.
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In central African forests, duikers in the genus Cephalophus form part of a rich community of tropical forest artiodactyls that also include the pygmy antelope (Neotragus batesi), bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus), sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekei) and the water chevrotain (Hyemoschus aquaticus). Together these species constitute an important source of protein and are heavily hunted for their meat throughout central Africa (Wilkie & Carpenter, 1999; Newing, 2001; Brashares et al., 2004; Laurance et al., 2006). Duikers are small to medium in size and are typically found in tropical forests and woodland mosaics of sub-Saharan Africa. Duikers are ruminants and possess a multiple chambered stomach, enabling them to effectively digest plant tissue. At least 18 species of duiker have been described (e.g. Kingdon, 1997), of which 17 belong to the genus Cephalophus and one to the genus Sylvicapra. Mitochondrial analysis splits these species into four major groups: the conservative dwarf clade (C. monticola, C. maxwelli), the giant duiker clade (C. silvicultor, C. spadix, C. dorsalis, C. jentinki), the east African red duiker clade (C. leucogaster, C. rufilatus, C. nigrifrons, C. natalensis, C. harveyi) and west African red duiker clade (C. callipygus, C. weynsi, C. ogilbyi, C. rubidus and C. niger) leaving C. zebra and C. adersi as a separate but only weakly supported lineage (Jansen van Vuuren and Robinson, 2001). However, the taxonomy of duikers is still relatively poorly understood and this number can vary depending on the classification scheme used. The name “duiker” is Afrikaans for diver, referring to their tendency to use their powerful hind-legs to dive into the underbrush in response to threat. The horns of duikers are small, back-pointing, and close to the skull, which ensures that they do not get tangled in the thick underbrush of the forest. Fruit makes up an important part of the diet of many species although the composition of the diet may vary with season (see Feer, 1989). With the exception of the blue duiker (Cephalophus monticola), duikers are generally solitary and can be nocturnal, diurnal or active during the day and night (Dubost, 1983a, b; Bowland and Perrin, 1995). They also make extensive use of preorbital scent glands as a means of social communication (Dubost, 1983a).
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interspecific competition. Biodiversity and Conservation 10: 99–118.
Wilkie, D.S. & Carpenter, J.F. (1999). Bushmeat hunting in the Congo Basin: an assessment of
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4. Report information accurately and without bias
The community was thrilled to learn that the local high school had been named one of the top 10 schools in the
country by a major news magazine. However, when examining the methodology behind the award, the district
superintendent questioned the finding and decided that she needed to know how the rankings were determined. An
inquiry to the magazine found that the data had been "checked and double-checked," but no one at the publication
was willing to divulge what data were used to determine the rankings. Additional investigation by district staff revealed
that the magazine had used an incorrect enrollment figure, causing the participation percentage on a national test to
be tremendously inflated. The superintendent understood that, if she reported this to the magazine, the high school
would surely drop from the top tier to the second tier of "best schools." Still, the error had to be corrected—it was
the right thing to do. Despite the decline in national prominence, the superintendent was surprised to learn that her
community—including parents, students, alumni, and the local media—were very proud that the school district chose
to report the error rather than receive recognition it didn't deserve. Ensuring accuracy over fame had actually confirmed
to community members that they really did have one of the top school systems in the country.
With improved technologies for generating and presenting data, policymakers and
the general public have become more number-savvy
and more accustomed to looking
for statistics to back up a position. Our ability to provide data that are more accurate
and more relevant is stronger than it ever has been. As organizations focus on
data, they should also raise expectations for high-quality
reporting and presentation. In the story that introduces this canon, a principled school
administrator uncovered a mistake caused by faulty information. However, even after
data quality has been established, data can still be subject to misuse. One common
way of distorting data is by manipulating the way in which information is presented.
Data are often presented in graphs or charts that demonstrate, for example, if
test scores are improving, administrative costs are decreasing, or student populations
are changing. These visuals are effective when they summarize a host of numbers and
complex analyses into a single, immediately understandable, "information snapshot."
However, unethical (or incompetent) data handlers can bias perception with formatting
tricks that change the way data look in graphic form. One way to accomplish this, for
example, is to change scales on a graph to influence interpretation (see figure 1).
Not all data users possess the same level of analytical expertise. Community
members, for example, may want a single graph, or a table that presents the findings as
simply and straightforwardly as possible, while statistical researchers would probably
prefer to see all the data and analyses laid out in detail. Despite the need to tailor
reports to its audiences, organizations will benefit from adopting standard protocols
to guide data reporting and minimize the potential for biased presentation that might
Policies governing operations can also affect data accuracy. For example, a
district rule that says "all students are considered present if a teacher fails to collect
attendance" could tempt some school staff members to "forget" to take roll. Such a
policy might lead to the appearance that student attendance rates were improving over
time (as teachers continue to "forget" to take roll), even though the data collection
policy had no meaningful effect on actual student attendance.
Finally, and very importantly, this canon comes into play when data represent
bad news. People are rarely tempted to skew data that already make them and their
organization look good. This ethical principle is likely to be tested when data show
that something is not working well or is behind schedule. When this happens—and the
news is bad—data handlers find out how strong their commitment to ethical behavior
Recommended Practices and Training
- Develop a standard reporting framework to improve the consistency of reports and
minimize the likelihood of bias in data presentation.
- Develop and apply statistical standards and guidelines for writing data reports
and presenting data tables. For example, many issues related to axis scales, years
reported, and graphing style (e.g., line chart, pie chart, or stacked bars) can be
standardized regardless of data values.
- Include, in all reports, an explanation of how past reporting was presented and
any changes in data methods (e.g., an assessment tool) or presentation (e.g., a
report format); state the reasons why changes were made.
- To the extent possible, use the same presentation standards in all report
products. If information is presented in a standard format across years and
across studies, audiences will learn to read reports easily—they can concentrate
on the information rather than on the way in which it is presented.
- Before releasing a report, undertake an independent review to assess whether
the data are presented objectively and without bias, especially when they
describe a situation that is not favorable to those responsible for producing the
- Incorporate improvements to research design and methodology in data reporting,
but do not let these changes mislead data interpretation. For example, if your
dropout formula is adjusted and you see a correction in one direction or another
because of the modification, do not declare that there was a meaningful change in
your school's retention efforts unless you can crosswalk or otherwise compare the
two methods. Similarly, a recalibrated assessment may offer neither positive nor
negative evidence of change in student performance.
- Correct errors that are identified in previously reported data. If published data are
discovered to be inaccurate and correcting the data is feasible, the data should be
corrected with an explanation and documentation in subsequent reports or releases
of the data. Establish procedures for making corrections to ensure that revised
releases include clear statements about the impact the revisions may have on
previously reported statistics.
- Train data reporters and users to follow standard data preparation and presentation
methodologies so that data are presented as accurately and consistently as possible.
Customize training efforts by job type as appropriate for communicating concepts
and translating instruction into practice. For example, one exercise for technical staff
would be to present them with an array of tables or graphs representing the same
information but presented in ways that would mislead a reader. The task would
be to find the "bad" presentations and talk about how each biased the data. Non-technical users, such as instructional staff or board members, could discuss these
same tables or graphics after the trainer has highlighted the flaws in presentation.
Another approach that might help staff who prepare presentations would be an
open discussion (without names!) of situations in which they have been encouraged,
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Ottawa, October 13, 2016 – This afternoon, the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) officially inaugurated its 42nd elementary school, the École élémentaire catholique Notre-Place …. Since schools are often the gathering point of a community, which houses its hopes and cultivates its future, the Board wanted to select a name that would be a hymn of affirmation to our pride in being part of the Francophonie. The name Notre-Place refers to the Franco-Ontarian theme song, “Notre Place,” written by singer-songwriter Paul Demers, in collaboration with composer François Dubé.1
Réjean Sirois, director of education at the CECCE, declares that the opening of this school illustrates “that a vibrant and strong Francophone community is present in this sector of Orléans, and that it is only growing.”
In less than 20 years, the number of French schools has exploded in Ottawa, a reflection of the growth of the Francophone population. Through the Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario, seven other elementary schools and one secondary school have been established in the City of Ottawa since the early 2000s. They serve Orléans to the east, but also Kanata to the west and southern Ottawa neighbourhoods, home to increasing numbers of Francophones. Since its 2006 opening in Barrhaven, for example, the École élémentaire publique Michaëlle-Jean has welcomed 270 students from Kindergarten to Grade 8. In less than ten years, the numbers have tripled, requiring the construction of a modular 14-classroom addition.
Growth continues in both the public and Catholic sectors. The Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est took in 774 more students in the fall of 2016 than in the fall of 2015, enough to fill two new elementary schools.
1Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est, “Le Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est inaugure sa 42e école élémentaire - École élémentaire catholique Notre-Place.” Press release, October 13, 2016 (translated from the original). | <urn:uuid:58365bbe-3e58-4fa0-83de-d3d3817d8870> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://viefrancaisecapitale.ca/espace/number_french_schools_explodes-eng | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00670.warc.gz | en | 0.893274 | 497 | 1.960938 | 2 |
Canadian scientists use high-field nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to investigate the crystal structures of caffeine and other nitrogen-rich compounds
Working out the exact three dimensional structure of molecules, such as caffeine, which contain nitrogen is difficult. Even the powerful technique of X-ray crystallography is not infallible. Now, Canadian scientists have found a way to carry out high-field nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to overcome the intrinsic ambiguities in solid-state spectra of nitrogen-rich compounds. Using their technique, Victor Terskikh, and colleagues at the Steacie Institute for Molecular Sciences, at the National Research Council Canada, in Ottawa have found that the structure of caffeine is not quite what it seems.1
Caffeine can crystallise in various polymorphic forms, but crystallography had not identified these definitively, say the researchers. Their results now show that caffeine can exist in a form that cannot be classified as a glassy or plastic-type phase. Key to this anomaly is the formation of hydrogen bonds between caffeine molecules as they pack together in the crystal.
The technique not only reveals a flaw in the known structure of caffeine but could also lead the way to new studies of the shape of other compounds including drugs, agrochemicals and compounds found naturally in the body. The team has demonstrated the power of the technique with other molecules such as tetracyclines. 'Our results may encourage other researchers to use high magnetic fields to work out the structure of other nitrogen-containing compounds', says Terskikh.
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F. Lee Bailey
originality and imagination
Areas Where F. Lee Bailey is Creative, Unique, Unstable, or Compulsive
F. Lee Bailey is an unconventional and innovative person, and he is seen as a rebel, reformer, or highly unusual in his manners, appearance, or attitudes. Francis enjoys being unpredictable, and he does not conform to the standards that other people have set. Above all, F. Lee Bailey is an individualist, and he does what he pleases regardless of customs and norms. His environment and life circumstances may change frequently and abruptly.
F. Lee Bailey has a sensitive physique and may have allergic responses and sensitivities to foods, medicines, or anything he takes in from the environment. Emotional stress and confusion seem to affect Bailey physically, even more quickly than they affect other people.
There was much that was hidden or secret in Bailey's childhood home, and Francis absorbed a sense of shame or a feeling that he needs to hide and protect who he is from others. One of his parents had an especially intense bond to F. Lee Bailey and profoundly influenced him, perhaps dominated or controlled him in subtle ways. Unlocking the secrets of the past, and learning to develop intimate and close relationships with others without controlling or being controlled are issues for Bailey.
F. Lee Bailey has a need to be popular and a strong desire to be successful in his community. He is inclined to attract very unusual people with whom he shares his experiences. But some of his relationships could also be upsetting or have sudden twists.
There is an emotional nervousness about him, and F. Lee Bailey is likely to act rashly and impulsively. Francis could become so fascinated by an idea that he no longer sees things clearly. His energies could be drained easily and Bailey may feel exhausted periodically.
Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:
Uranus in 1st house
Neptune in 6th house
Pluto in 4th house
Uranus Conjunct Sun/N. Node
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St. Francis & the First Nativity Scene
Dec 15, 2016 / Written by: America Needs Fatima
We owe St. Francis of Assisi a debt of gratitude for establishing the beautiful custom of setting up mangers to commemorate the birth of Our Divine Lord and Savior.
In 1223 A.D. St. Francis went to Rome to obtain from the Holy Father, Pope Honorius III, permission to celebrate Christmas in a new way. As the backdrop for this novel devotion, St. Francis chose a forest in the vicinity of the village of Grecio, in the region of Umbria, not too far from Rome. A good friend of his, the noble Giovanni Velita, lived there.
About 15 days before Christmas, St. Francis said to him: ‘If you want to celebrate the feast of the Divine birth in Grecio make haste to prepare what I indicate to you.
‘So that we can properly remember the circumstances in which the Divine Child was born and all the inconveniences he endured as he lay in the manger on straw between an ox and a ass, I would like to re-create this in a palpable way, as if I had seen it with my own eyes.’
Many religious and the residents of Grecio and the surrounding area were all invited for this special commemoration. Just before midnight, the Franciscan friars went in procession to the spot chanting the antiphons of Advent. They were accompanied by the villagers who carried flaming torches.
The wind blew strongly and the light of the torches projected their flickering shadows on the dense forest. However, in the clearance where the crib had been setup, there reigned an ambience of sacrality and peace; Only the cold was a nuisance.
When the village bell of Grecio began to toll midnight, a priest began to celebrate Mass. The altar had been placed in front of the crib with the ox and ass on either side. A beautiful full-size statue of the Child Jesus rested on the straw.
As is well known, St. Francis never wanted to be ordained a priest out of humility. Because of this, as deacon, it was his duty to solemnly sing the Gospel of that Christmas mass.
After the reading of the Gospel, all waited attentively to hear the sermon that St. Francis himself gave on the grandeurs and mercies of the Saviour of the human race, who that night was made flesh and dwelt among us.
St. Francis spoke words with a supernatural sweetness about the poverty in which the God-man was born and about the insignificant city of Bethlehem. It is difficult to imagine the fiery love that the sweet, clear, and sonorous voice of St. Francis produced in the hearts of those privileged to hear him.
At the end of his sermon, St. Francis bent over to kiss the statue of the Divine Child. At this moment a miracle took place that only he and Giovanni Velita saw. The statue became alive. It was as if it had been woken from a profound sleep with St. Francis’s kiss, and then the Child Jesus smiled at St. Francis.
At the consecration, when the bread and wine truly become the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, St. Francis was able to contemplate the Messiah in two ways: in the form of the Holy Eucharist and laying in the manger.
At the end of the solemn midnight mass, and after having incensed the manger, the friars returned to Grecio and the villagers to their homes. Everyone was full of supernatural joy.
The veracity of this event can be certified by the sanctity of the one who experienced it, as well as by the miracles that happened afterwards. The straw from the manger was carefully kept by the people and was an efficacious remedy to miraculously cure sick animals and an antidote against many other diseases.
This devout and hitherto unknown institution of the manger was enthusiastically received by the faithful. St. Clare of Assisi, disciple of the saint, established it in her convents. Every year she setup the manger herself.
The Franciscan friars also spread this custom far and wide. Whether composed of figurines artistically carved from clay, porcelain, or wood, the crib became the very symbol of Christmas.
From the majestic cathedral to the simplest rural chapel, from the palace or mansion to the humblest abode, the Catholics of the whole world, since that time, have had the pious custom of setting up a manger. In this way they repeat the custom that Providence inspired from the seraphic St. Francis of Assisi in the remote year of 1223. | <urn:uuid:d09d6750-1e75-47a1-a6b7-f3bc954c4b3f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://americaneedsfatima.org/blog/st-francis-the-first-nativity-scene | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571090.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809215803-20220810005803-00070.warc.gz | en | 0.969617 | 978 | 2.65625 | 3 |
Prime Minister David Cameron will be questioned by a group of MPs on climate policies later today.
It is the first time he will appear before the Liaison Committee, which is made up of the Chairs of all the Select Committees, since winning the General Election.
That includes the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC), Energy and Climate Change Committee (ECC) and Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA).
ECC Chair Angus MacNeil MP: “The last time the Prime Minister answered questions from cross-party Committee Chairs on climate change he said that carbon capture and storage was crucial to meet our climate change targets. Yet last year the government’s long-promised carbon capture competition became the latest low carbon policy to be chucked on the scrap heap by the government.
“The series of sudden changes to energy policy in recent months are not only undermining investor confidence in the energy sector, they are potentially putting the achievement of our carbon targets in peril. The prime minister must acknowledge that building a new generation of gas plants means that we either have to fit power stations with carbon capture technology in the coming decade or potentially bust our carbon budgets.”
Other topics include the winter floods and the adequacy of the government’s energy and climate change policies in the wake of the Paris agreement.
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The Four Season of Brambly Hedge, first published in 1986, is a sumptuous collection of the first four stories in the Brambly Hedge series.
With a mossy green case, gold lettering and ribbon bookmark, this deluxe edition will make a beautiful gift for all Brambly Hedge fans.
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The mice of Brambly Hedge made their first appearance in 1980 when the four seasonal stories were published. Ever since, readers have loved exploring the miniature world of the hedgerow and meeting the families that live there. The mice have many adventures but they always have time for fun too. Whether it's spring, summer, autumn or winter, there is always something to prepare for and of course the mice never miss an opportunity for a celebration.
'Brambly Hedge' is an international phenomenon with translations into fifteen languages and sales of over four and a half million. The mice have appeared on merchandise ranging from china to chocolate and are now on television too.
'The Four Seasons of Brambly Hedge' celebrates this enduring popularity by bringing together the first four stories, introduced by a unique conversation with their creator, Jill Barklem.About the Author:
Jill Barklem has been drawn to the natural world ever since childhood. While training as an illustrator at St Martin’s School of Art, her long journeys to college gave her time to escape into the imaginary world of a colony of mice, later to be developed as the enchanting miniature world of Brambly Hedge. Jill lives in Epping, Essex.
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Click here to read: “U.N. Faults U.S. for Failure to Prosecute Abusive Clerics,” by Caleb Bell, Religion News Service, Huffington Post, 2/20/2013
Excerpt: Sister Mary Ann Walsh, spokeswoman for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said that the hierarchy does a “huge amount” in order to prevent sex abuse within the church — much of it learned after the abuse scandal came to light.
Editor’s note: Those “audits” were taking place before the release of the Philadelphia Grand Jury Report in 2011 and did absolutely nothing to expose the cover ups here or elsewhere in the US. Sister Mary Ann, please wake up. As their spokesperson, you are providing another example of the skirts hiding behind a skirt. This isn’t a problem of the past – it’s ongoing. We can and should educate our children, but if adults don’t do the right thing, it doesn’t matter. | <urn:uuid:76bc283f-3448-4aee-85f3-addfc477ab2b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://catholics4change.com/2013/02/21/united-nations-faults-us-for-failure-to-investigate-clergy-sex-abuse/?replytocom=23916 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573163.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818033705-20220818063705-00065.warc.gz | en | 0.945458 | 216 | 1.585938 | 2 |
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SALT LAKE CITY -- Almost one-fifth of Utah's population will be without health insurance by the end of the year, according to a new report.
Families USA projects 18.8 percent of people will be without health coverage at the end of 2009. The group says this year alone more than 40,000 people have lost their insurance due to lost jobs, and have been unable to replace it due to high costs.
The majority of Utahns get health coverage through their employers.
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- The instrument uses a 24-bit 500KHZ analog-to-digital conversion unit, which has super weak signal detection capability and detection accuracy.
- The host adopts DC6V power supply, low power consumption built-in high-energy lithium battery, can work continuously for 10 hours on a single charge.
- The software system in the host is an embedded operating system, Chinese interface, beautiful and elegant, simple and efficient operation, can automatically read the length of the column, with independent intellectual property rights (software copyright : 2018SR359684).
- The excitation device can be used with a small hammer or a giant magneto-acoustic source, which is flexible and convenient.
- The host adopts the USB2.0 data interface, and the data transmission is simple and convenient, the host has a built-in 8G memory and uses the FAT32 data storage format, which can directly copy and paste the measured data files through the USB2.0 interface under the general Windows operating system.
- The instrument has a two-channel parallel acquisition function, with a wide range of applications and powerful functions.
- Host shell mold molding, waterproof and dustproof, protection grade IP67 safe and beautiful.
- The analysis software has fuctions such as digital filtering (high-pass, low-pass, band-pass), spectrum analysis, phase analysis, reflection extraction, signal correlation and other calculations, and has independent intellectual property rights (software copyright : 2018SR359813).
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|Processor||High-performance low-performance embedded ARM processor|
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|Length Detection Error||1% better than soil or not more than ±2cm (without post). Better than 4% or no more than ±8cm (post installed)|
|Number Of Channels||2|
|Dimensions||255mm x 192mm x 74mm|
|Excitement||Ultra-magneto-acoustic source is automatically excited with adjustable excitation power|
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|Fixed point magnification||1, 10, 100 optional|
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…it makes you an evildoer. In this sermon on Philippians 3:1-3, Christian Pastor Troy Dobbs examines the Apostles Paul’s warning to watch out for “the dogs” –religious people who “mess around with the Gospel.” “Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the … Continue reading
Over at Real Clear Religion author Douglas Wilson wrote about distinguishing between sects, cults and religions. He began, “Classification is always a dicey business, and especially if it is classification that brings with it some sort of implicit praise or … Continue reading | <urn:uuid:69785477-1131-462d-aaf4-a6b5327c56e6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://blog.mrm.org/tag/religion/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573623.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819035957-20220819065957-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.804697 | 276 | 1.609375 | 2 |
For more than 15 years, the director and actress Tina Packer has been shaping a theater piece about Desdemona, Rosalind, Juliet, Kate and the other female characters in Shakespeare, a population that she estimates is outnumbered more than four to one by men.
“Frailty, Thy Name Is Woman!” – Not So Much. An Interview With “Woman of Will” Creator and Star Tina Packer
Tina Packer wants Hamlet to go f**k himself. Well, not exactly. It’s said in jest, but there just might be some truth to the statement, Packer laughs, while sitting outside her dressing room at the Gym at Judson, where her play Women of Will is in performances. As we converse, I notice the sign on her dressing room door reads “Ms. Packer.” I would expect nothing less from a woman who has devoted 15 years to preparing a production about the women in the works of William Shakespeare.
Playing All of Shakespeare’s Women (At Once) Tina Packer navigates “Women of Will”
“Consider the challenge in just the first part of the marathon: Packer and costar Nigel Gore tackle The Comedy of Errors, Richard III, Titus Andronicus, Romeo and Juliet, and all three parts of Henry IV. In between, they analyze the role of women within each play, studying Shakespeare’s early treatment of the fairer sex.”
“WOMEN OF WILL’s Tina Packer Reschedules Appearance on THE CHARLIE ROSE SHOW for Tonight”
“A true tour de force performance, Women of Will, is the masterful summation of Shakespeare & Company Founding Artistic Director Tina Packer’s 40-plus years spent investigating all things Shakespeare; it is an engrossing exploration of the Bard’s art and psyche as seen through the eyes of his female characters, and portrayed by two of Shakespeare’s greatest modern interpreters – Ms. Packer and Nigel Gore.”
“NY1 “On Stage” Video Interview with Tina and Nigel ”
“Shakespeare began off not as a feminist at all. He was projecting on women they’re either viragos or they’re sweet little virgins on the pedestal. You know, he was a kid, he was projecting on women but he really didn’t understand women, but by the time he got to the end of his life he was saying, ‘Guys, if we don’t follow the women, if we don’t run our lives the way women run their lives, we’re going to be in real trouble.’ I think he ended up as a real feminist.” | <urn:uuid:382a99c4-d7ed-4789-b422-1e8243a1dc2b> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://women-of-will.com/category/press/articles/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720475.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00355-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.933886 | 585 | 1.6875 | 2 |
"John Birmingham, in 'The dark arts of a non-apology' (Herald, Wednesday) invents a new word," asserts David Lloyd, of Avoca Beach. "'Embiggened'. Heaven help us!" Column 8 has received many complaints about this, some more sulphurous than David's, and all clearly from readers not familiar with the city motto of Springfield, the home town of The Simpsons, to wit: "A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man."
"The annual problem has returned," writes Daine Robson, of Denistone, among others. "The disposal of the Christmas cards. Does anyone know of a charity or organisation that collects the used cards for a worthwhile purpose?"
"My favourite split infinitive story comes from the Oxford/Cambridge Boat Race one year," recalls Chris Mangan, of Bracken Ridge, Queensland (Column 8, all week), "when a coxswain was heard to exhort his crew with: 'It's time to f---ing attack them!' One Patrick Kidd observed at the time that: 'Viewers were shocked. Fancy someone with all that education using a split infinitive.'"
Now back to the matter of "that" v "which" (that/which ignited the whole split infinitive inferno on New Year's Eve). Bob Ross, of St Ives, writes: "'This is the house that Jack built, which was recently renovated' (i.e. a 'that' clause defines), while a 'which' clause adds information, or at least that's how I have always distinguished them." Sounds deeply sensible to us.
"Regarding the validity of old stamps," adds Brian Blunt, of Kensington, "it was explained to me some time ago that a stamp is just an alternative form of currency, used in the postage of mail. It would be difficult to glue a $1 coin, or a number of coins or notes to an envelope or package, so the stamp is a convenient receipt that you have prepaid for postal currency. I really doubt that it is a contract for a particular service, as any combination of stamps can be used to make up the cost of a service at a particular time." But if it is a receipt, surely it is a receipt acknowledging payment for a promised service.
But even if you grudgingly accept the situation, your stamp purchase can still come unstuck. "Not wishing to take issue with the post office clerk earlier this week," reports John Swanton, of Botany, "I asked for a 30¢ stamp to top up my 70¢ stamp, but was informed they did not have any." | <urn:uuid:3e2398e9-c7fb-4cbe-a27b-219b52bc19a8> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.smh.com.au/comment/column-8/column-8-20160107-gm0znl.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280221.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00227-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.960989 | 544 | 1.804688 | 2 |
When Doris Stiers discovered Feb. 4 was National Wear Red Day, she was determined to get involved. The nationally celebrated event is being held to recognize heart disease in women.
It could be said the date inspired her- it was her younger sister’s birthday. Stiers’ sister died at 51 from a heart attack.
According to Stiers, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, even larger than cancer.
Tearfully, Stiers said if she could educate one woman, then hosting an event in Jellico would be well worth the effort. | <urn:uuid:7f104523-c912-45ec-af25-9b6136bb98b0> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.lafollettepress.com/news/localnews?page=362 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719566.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00261-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.985763 | 121 | 1.703125 | 2 |
Reprinted with permission from THE PRESCRIBER’S LETTER
Eating a heart-healthy diet can lower your risk of problems like heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes. Use the following tips as a guide for a heart-healthy diet. Remember not to get discouraged if you indulge in a favorite once in a while.
- Fruits and veggies
- Whole grains such as brown rice and oatmeal
- Low-fat dairy such as cheese, milk, or yogurt
- Poultry such as chicken and turkey
- Beans and peas
- Vegetable oils like canola or olive
LIMIT your intake of:
- Sweets like candy, ice cream, or baked goods
- Sugar-sweetened beverages such as soda, sweet tea, or coffee drinks
- Red meats such as beef and pork
- Saturated fats such as that found in processed meats, animal fat, palm oil, coconut oil, etc.
Some heart-healthy diets include DASH, Mediterranean, American Heart Association (AHA), and USDA Choose My Plate. Pick one you can stay with long-term.
Reducing the sodium (salt) you eat can help keep your heart healthy by lowering your blood pressure. In fact, if you have high blood pressure, reducing your salt by about one-half teaspoon per day can drop your blood pressure by about two points.
Aim for no more than about 2400 mg of sodium, or one teaspoon of table salt, per day. A teaspoon of sea salt has a little less sodium, and a teaspoon of kosher salt has about half as much. Surprisingly, most salt in your diet doesn’t come from the shaker. Use these tips to cut back on sodium:
- Buy fresh, plain frozen, or canned “no salt added” food. Avoid canned or processed food.
- Use herbs, spices, and salt-free seasoning in cooking and at the table.
- Cook rice, pasta, and hot cereal without salt. Cut back on instant or flavored mixes.
- Cut back on frozen dinners, pizza, canned soups or broths, and salad dressings.
- Rinse canned foods to remove some salt.
- Choose ready-to-eat breakfast cereals low in sodium.
- Taste food before reaching for the salt shaker.
- Keep in mind the amount of food that has about 1000 mg of sodium: a large fast food burger or hot dog, one large slice or two regular slices of pizza, or one can of soup.
There are “apps” for your smartphone that track what you eat. Here are some examples:
- Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker (MyFitnessPal.com) for iPhone
- MyDashDiet (http://www.freshobject.com/mydashdiet/) for iPhone
- Sodium Tracker (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sodium-tracker/id468522474) for iPhone
- EZ Sodium Tracker (http://ipad-diet-apps.com/page2.html) for iPhone and Android
More strategies to keep your heart healthy include:
- Exercising for around 30 minutes most days
- Stopping smoking
- Staying at a healthy weight
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In support of World Book Day, taking place on 7 March, ferry operator DFDS hosted interactive readings and workshops run by popular British children’s authors, for passengers travelling between Dover and Calais on 23 February.
Children and families from the UK, France, Netherlands and Germany participated in the unique workshops on board, which were offered to passengers as part of the ferry company’s World Book Day campaign, inspiring children and parents to #ShareAStory.
Three authors delivered the workshops, each demonstrating their unique way of storytelling.
John Byrne, a cartoonist and the author of Learn to Draw Cartoons and Puffin’s Brilliantly Big Bumper Joke Book: An A-Z of Everything Funny, ran an interactive ‘learn to cartoon’ workshop, which parents took part in too.
Steve Cole, author of Astrosaurs, Young Bond plus many more, ran a creative writing workshop, during which he taught children quick-and-easy ways to invent and grow story ideas, as well as sharing some of his secret writing tips.
John Dougherty, poet, song writer and author of the Stinkbomb & Ketchup Face series, ran a lively dramatised reading of his award-winning book There’s a Pig Up My Nose, as well as playing his guitar and singing with children.
Steve Garner, Customer Experience Manager for DFDS said: “We welcomed over 129,000 families onboard our ships in 2018, so naturally, we were delighted to be able to offer these engaging and interactive workshops during the busy February half-term.
“World Book Day is such a fantastic charity to support; they strive to encourage families to take time each day to share stories and promote the importance of reading for pleasure. As a ferry operator, we recognise that families are given quality time they may not otherwise have when travelling by other modes of transport, so to be able to partner with the charity and authors to maximise that opportunity this half term is something we are really proud of.”
Kirsten Grant, Director of World Book Day said: “We’re delighted that DFDS are supporting World Book Day’s Share A Story campaign this year with their fun on-board events. We know that spending just 10 minutes a day reading with children of all ages can make a crucial difference to their future, and it’s wonderful that families have had the opportunity to spend quality time together sharing stories. We hope that this will kick-start the habit of enjoying reading together long after World Book Day is over for another year.”
The 20-minute workshops were held in the Lighthouse Café, during which children were given colouring activities, including an illustrated collection of bookmarks, designed by Rob Biddulph, the official World Book Day illustrator for 2019, which they could colour and design.
DFDS will be continuing their support of World Book Day with further activities scheduled onboard King Seaways, docked in Newcastle on 7 March.
DFDS operates daily sailings between Dover-Dunkirk (from £45 each way for a car with maximum of nine people) and Dover-Calais (from £49 each way for a car with maximum of nine people).
For more information, or to book visit: dfds.co.uk.
For further press information, please contact:
Elsa Findlay / Charlotte Wright / Arabella Halfhide / Katie Raby
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WDVM) — Just one Alexandria non-profit is hoping to give homeless veterans a new start out in a model new dwelling.
“We consider that no person need to be homeless in the United States of The united states, and undoubtedly not veterans who have served their country,” reported Deborah Snyder, President & CEO of Procedure Renewed Hope Basis.
The business was created to combat veteran homelessness. Operation Renewed Hope obtained the home on Willowood Ln. for renovation. Snyder says the undertaking resembled a house-flipping exhibit, turning the dated household into a more substantial, up to date house.
“I’m extremely grateful to all of the individuals who have supplied their time, their labor, the supplies, their efforts to make this occur,” she claimed.
The group enlisted the help of HomeAid Northern Virginia for renovations. From there, HomeAid contracted property builder Christopher Businesses to build the house. HomeAid Northern Virginia included the price tag — an approximated $150,000.
“We maximize our interactions with regional and countrywide builders to donate their knowledge and to donate merchandise, provide, and their time to conserve these other organizations that do genuinely superior work hundreds of hundreds of dollars,” reported Kristyn Burr, Executive Director of HomeAid Northern Virginia.
The home was renovated to accommodate disabilities, turning a carport into a wheelchair-available bedroom. Veteran Katrina Faulkner was housed by Operation Renewed Hope. She states veteran homelessness takes place for unique causes when returning residence from services.
“Sometimes our spouse and children device is broken, monetary situations, and instability socially and emotionally that throw us off-kilter,” said Faulkner.
Higher than all, it is a way to assist veterans get back on their feet.
“They’ve finished miracles for my existence and devoid of their help, I really don’t know where I’d be,” explained Faulkner.
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The master cylinder used on GM W-Body vehicles is a composite design (plastic fluid reservoir and aluminum body) designed to be used in a diagonally split system (one front and one diagonally opposite rear brake served by the primary piston and opposite the front and rear brakes served by the secondary piston). It incorporates the functions of a standard dual master cylinder plus it has a fluid level sensor and integral proportioning valves. Proportioning valves are designed to provide better front to rear braking balance with heavy brake applications.
The master cylinder fluid reservoir is on the master cylinder and is located under the hood on the left side of the vehicle. The master cylinder reservoir contains enough fluid so it never needs service under normal conditions. A low fluid level sensor in the reservoir will warn of low fluid level. Thoroughly clean the reservoir cap before removal to avoid getting dirt into the reservoir.
Fluid Recommendations & Fill
The brake master cylinder is designed for use in diagonally split hydraulic systems. It incorporates the functions of the standard dual master cylinder plus a fluid level sensor and integral proportioner valves. In a diagonally split system, the left rear brake and the right front brake are on the same hydraulic circuit in the master cylinder, and the left front brake and the right front brake on the other circuit.
The master cylinder is equipped with a fluid level sensor switch located in the side of the reservoir. The switch activates the BRAKE warning lamp if the fluid level is low. Once the fluid level is corrected, the BRAKE warning lamp will go out.
The brake system in these vehicles is a complex system dependent on absolutely clean brake fluid of the proper type. Use only SUPREME 11 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed container. Do not use fluid from an open container that may be contaminated with water. Using the wrong fluid or contaminated fluid could result in damage to expensive components, or loss of braking, with possible personal injury.
The brake hydraulic system is a closed system. Low levels of fluid may indicate a need for service as there may be a leak in the system. It is good practice to check the brake fluid level during oil changes or whenever under the hood.
The master cylinder reservoir is on the master cylinder and is located under the hood on the driver's side of the vehicle. The master cylinder reservoir contains enough fluid so that it never needs service under normal conditions. A low fluid level sensor in the master cylinder reservoir will warn of low fluid level, which could indicate a leak.
Thoroughly clean the reservoir cap before removal to avoid getting dirt in the reservoir. Remove the twist cap and diaphragm under the cap. The fluid level should be at the MAX fill mark on the reservoir when full. Reinstall the cap and diaphragm assembly when the reservoir is full.
Removal & Installation
Because the vehicles covered by this manual are equipped with ABS, please refer to the ABS Hydraulic Modulator/Master Cylinder removal and installation procedure, located later in this section. Please note that a Tech 1® or equivalent scan tool is recommended for bleeding the system. GM specifies that when any brake component is repaired or replaced such that air is allowed to enter the brake system, the entire bleeding procedure MUST be followed. Unapproved or partial bleed procedures can allow air to remain in the brake system. This could result in reduced braking performance and possible personal injury. In addition, the scan tool is required to scan the entire ABS system for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). | <urn:uuid:5bbe0705-cb22-4b30-ad9e-1cba809156f6> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.autozone.com/repairguides/CTS-2003-2005/Brake-Operating-System/Master-Cylinder/_/P-0996b43f80cb417b | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281746.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00292-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.91308 | 719 | 1.96875 | 2 |
“The best advice I would give to somebody is, don’t ever start a business that you are not incredibly and deeply passionate about,” said Robert Herjavec, one of the “sharks” on ABC’s hit TV show, Shark Tank. “It is hell, and you will spend more hours with your business than you will with your family and friends. You will have horrible days that will make you want to quit and question everything you have ever learned. Along that journey, if you don’t absolutely love what you do there is no way you will survive.”
Many people who are looking at starting a business as a second career are intrigued that, if it works out, they can create a new source of income in addition to the retirement income sources they’ve worked on for years. True entrepreneurs, however, don’t start businesses to produce money. What?
“The biggest mistake I see people do is they start a business to make money,” said Herjavec. “The problem with that is on those cold days, money doesn’t keep you warm at night. For me, it is impossible to expend the effort required to start a great business because you want to make more money.”
Passion is what is critical to successful entrepreneurship. Some would even label it fanaticism. When one is in the midst of a dogged pursuit of what is primal, success looms in the not too distant future. It is as though a deep seated conviction drives one to pursue what is the convergence of talent, inspiration, and motivation. Not everyone, though, even considers that starting a business is a possibility. Some were just not raised to think entrepreneurially.
“When I was younger, I didn’t know that people could start a business, and I always say now that if I knew what I know now, I would have dreamed bigger,” said , CEO of Canadian-based information technology company The Herjavec Group. “I don’t have an MBA, or a business degree, and I wasn’t very good at accounting. I remember when I wanted to start a business; everybody said to me, ‘you can’t do it.’ Fundamentally, I owe my success in business to the fact that I really love what I do.”
“It was really interesting because, where I came from, we lived on a farm and my grandmother raised me and everybody lived like us,” said Herjavec. “Then, we came to North America and it was my first impression of not being well off. I realized that compared to everybody else, we were really poor.”
To make a living, Herjavec began working as a newspaper deliveryman and waiter in the early 1990s. He was able to make ends meet and learn important business lessons at the same time. The biggest, perhaps of all, was noticing what was on the mind of his customers.
“The most important relationship in business is the one between you and your customers. All my experience is customer-related. When I was delivering newspapers, you used to have to collect the money,” Herjavec said. “When I was a waiter, it was all about maximizing a tip and ensuring enough turnover. All these odd jobs always related in different ways to customers.”
Knowing what customers want and creating a strategy to meet their needs is critical path stuff. What else is desirable in terms of an entrepreneur’s worldview? Flexibility and good analytical skills rate highly for Herjavec.
“People ask me if there is a quality or characteristic for entrepreneurs, are they born or made?” he says. “The one characteristic that I find in most people who start a business is, they are very comfortable and adaptable to change. I always say my greatest skill is if you throw me in the middle of the forest, I’ll figure out the game.”
Finally, it is crucial that a business founder have a distinct competitive advantage. Whether taking on the 100 ton gorilla (market leader) or a local competitor, it is key to know how you are differentiated from the others. One of the best ways to stake your claim is through unique knowledge or processes.
“The other thing I notice is that lots of other entrepreneurs make the mistake of changing fields all the time and start businesses where their knowledge level isn’t very high,” said Herjavec. “I always say to my kids, become an expert at something and become such an expert at it that you can walk into a room and people will pay you for your knowledge.”
In summary, here are lessons we can learn from Robert Herjavec, aka the Shark:
- Be extaordinarily passionate
- Start a business because you believe you were meant to, not for income only
- Know what the customer wants and deliver
- Be flexible
- Hone your analytical skills
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Henderson Police to Participate in National Research Project | Crime
Rating customer service is commonplace in many industries, but public safety is not one of them.
That will change later this year in Henderson, as police will be the subject of a national study.
Henderson was selected as one of 100 police departments nationwide to participate in a Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice-funded research project.
Starting later this summer, anyone who interacts with Henderson officers might be asked to rate their interaction with the officers as part of the National Police Research Platform developed and overseen by the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Center for Research in Law and Justice.
Out of 18,000 police agencies in the country, 100 departments were selected to participate. In addition to the surveys, the study will also gather data from police officers and civilian police employees through surveys and agency records.
Participation in the citizen survey is voluntary. As police reports are filed, a letter will be sent to those who have had a recent police contact asking them to take a survey by telephone or online. The survey information will not be collected by the Henderson Police Department but by the university overseeing the research. No identifiable data will be collected so your identity will be protected. Henderson Police will not know what specific encounter with a person resulted in a survey.
Police encounters from traffic accidents and traffic stops along with non-violent crimes will be part of the survey. Encounters from violent crimes and those involving juveniles will not be surveyed. | <urn:uuid:88fc72fc-fe9d-44fd-9b86-80343a81e39d> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://henderson.8newsnow.com/news/crime/212682-henderson-police-participate-national-research-project | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280310.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00190-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.956627 | 306 | 1.640625 | 2 |
Bioinformatics pipeline for predicting drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis from whole genome sequencing data to identify the role Efflux pumps
Tuberculosis ( has a very high global burden, around 10 0 million people developed TB disease in 2017 Pakistan ranks 5 th amongst high TB burden countries Tackling drug resistance is critical to ending the TB epidemic Identification of MTB drug resistance based on culture and drug sensitivity testing takes 8 12 weeks. Hence there is an urgent need for rapid genotypic based methods for identification of drug resistance in MTB Active efflux of drugs mediated by efflux pumps that confer drug resistance is one of the mechanisms Whole genome sequencing ( based of target genes allows identifications of single nucleotide polymorphisms ( that may be associated with drug resistance).
We focused on 10 efflux pump genes and identified SNPs and INDELs ( (Insertion / deletions). Further we will run the same on 25 Efflux pumps genes in 800 MTB isolates The data and its phenotypic drug susceptibility testing ( information were identified using ReSeqTB platform and extracted the SRA numbers of these isolates which were than download from ENA database We developed customized
pipeline to identify efflux gene targeted variants.
In the preliminary analysis, on three MTB isolates we were able to get a total of 39 SNPs and 4 INDELS (ranging from 10 47 bp) The SNPS were then further annotated using TBVAR that identified a deleterious mutation (G/ on 228168 position in Rv 0194 (multidrug ABC transporter) in three of the isolates that were from MDR, Pre XDR and XDR datasets and a novel SNP on position 228069 (G/A). Further, in this work we will analyze four sets of MTB phenotypes (multidrug resistant MDR, Extensively drug resistant XDR, and MDR fluoroquinolone resistant Pre XDR) comprising of n= 800 isolates from all 7 lineages.
Through this we will establish a novel bioinformatics pipeline to analyze MTB genomes for SNPs in the genes of interest. The same can be applied to other pathogens The future for rapid diagnosis and treatment of drug resistant TB is the combination of WGS based diagnostics. | <urn:uuid:712c4fb0-f618-4e7e-806e-1b0534acd8e6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://virtual.keystonesymposia.org/ks/articles/12034/view | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573876.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20220820012448-20220820042448-00074.warc.gz | en | 0.915654 | 480 | 1.71875 | 2 |
The Fμ thermistor sensor (pronounced “F-micro”) has been developed using SEMITEC’s proprietary thin film thermistor technology. It is the only sensor in the world using this unique technology. It is highly suited for catheter applications with its high volume production capability, robustness, reliability, accuracy and faster response than existing thermistors. This product description is for 223Fμ5183-08U004. Other specifications are also available.
Medical catheters and other medical equipment
Rated zero-power resistance (R37): 14.054kΩ ± 0.5% B-value (0/50): 3454kΩ ± 1% Operating temperature range: -10℃ to 70℃ Thermal time constant: approx. 0.07 sec. (in water) | <urn:uuid:7cc12038-7d17-46ff-9598-38072b5e63ce> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.semitec-global.com/products/thermistor_f%CE%BC/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00678.warc.gz | en | 0.883803 | 173 | 1.515625 | 2 |
Lisbon Treaty — Disapproves of the government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty with regards to climate change — rejected — 27 Feb 2008 at 16:06
Oliver Letwin MP, West Dorset voted in the minority (Aye).
However, it is notable that in this instance the mainly Conservative Aye-voters appeared to be urging the "EU and the member states to do more together" to combat climate change. Accordingly, this amendment was not principally an attempt to limit power to the European Union although it did serve for some to attempt to frustrate the Government's efforts to ratify the Lisbon Treaty.
- Streamline EU institutions
- Establish a permanent President of the European Council (as of 16 March 2010 held by Herman Van Rompuy)
- Establish the post of High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (as of 16 March 2010 held by Catherine Ashton)
- Give new powers to the EU over justice and home affairs
- Remove the national veto in some areas such as energy security and emergency aid
- Peter Ainsworth MP, House of Commons, 27 February 2008
- Nick Hurd MP, House of Commons, 27 February 2008
- BBC News Q&A: The Lisbon Treaty, 5 February 2010
Votes by party, red entries are votes against the majority for that party.
What is Tell? '+1 tell' means that in addition one member of that party was a teller for that division lobby.
What are Boths? An MP can vote both aye and no in the same division. The boths page explains this.
What is Turnout? This is measured against the total membership of the party at the time of the vote.
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|Con||1||156 (+2 tell)||0||82.4%|
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Quantitative predictions about the processes that promote species coexistence are a subject of active research in ecology. In particular, competitive interactions are known to shape and maintain ecological communities, and situations where some species out-compete or dominate over some others are key to describe natural ecosystems. Here we develop ecological theory using a stochastic, synthetic framework for plant community assembly that leads to predictions amenable to empirical testing. We propose two stochastic, continuous-time Markov models that incorporate competitive dominance through a hierarchy of species heights. The first model, which is spatially implicit, predicts both the expected number of species that survive and the conditions under which heights are clustered in realized model communities. The second one allows spatially-explicit interactions of individuals and alternative mechanisms that can help shorter plants overcome height-driven competition, and it demonstrates that clustering patterns remain, not only locally but also across increasing spatial scales. Moreover, although plants are actually height-clustered in the spatially-explicit model, plant species abundances are not necessarily skewed to taller plants. | <urn:uuid:8ebb8679-ceda-4813-a7bb-a09349835139> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.ceab.csic.es/publication/competitive-dominance-in-plant-communities-modeling-approaches-and-theoretical-predictions/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571222.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810222056-20220811012056-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.912811 | 224 | 2.21875 | 2 |
Richard Coda , Feb 29, 2004; 09:50 a.m.
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Africa's Climate Change 'Hotspots' Revealed in New Study
A new analysis of climate change impacts in Africa offers the first details of how certain impacts, such as flooding and drought, or crop loss and ecosystem damage, come to overlap, creating climate change "hotspots" throughout the continent.
Writing in the journal Global Change Biology, lead study author Christoph Müller of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), reports that his team found three regions in Africa that will be the most at-risk from overlapping climate change impacts over the next few decades.
Parts of Sudan and Ethiopia, the Central African nations surrounding Lake Victoria and the continent's southwest, including parts of South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe are considered climate change overlap hotspots Müller and his team report.
"These regions are the ones in sub-Saharan Africa where, by the end of the century, a combination of high likelihood and possibly severe climate change impacts hits territories with relatively high population and high poverty rates," the authors said in a statement.
"We tried to identify the places where climate change really hurts most," Müller said, adding that large countries like Nigeria and the tropical forests of the Congo region are likely to be much less affected.
The study authors said that while most climate change impact work in Africa as focused on one type of problem, this new research combines multiple climate and ecosystem stress points.
"It's all about risks," said Hermann Lotze-Campen, co-chair of PIK's Climate Impacts and Vulnerability research domain. "We have to live with uncertainties: we don't have perfect data about future impacts of climate change, but computer simulations can help to understand likelihoods and possible impacts. Climate change clearly threatens people's livelihoods and thus cannot be ignored. Based on likelihoods and values at stake, we have to make decisions now - as we always do when we're building a dike or for instance pass regulations on flight safety."
This study provides the people on the ground with information they can hopefully use to then decide what to do," Lotze-Campen said. "A continental scenario analysis like this one can never be a blueprint for adaptation, as it of course lacks the local expertise. Yet it can help to decide where to best put the limited resources in the countries most affected by climate change." | <urn:uuid:dc2e5bdf-3a76-44e6-befe-d920f5ae6628> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/6913/20140506/africas-climate-change-hotspots-revealed-in-new-study.htm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988722951.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183842-00210-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.9426 | 482 | 3.375 | 3 |
The LORD of the Angel Armies
“Now therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways.” - Haggai 1:5
What does “the Lord of hosts” mean? It literally means the Lord Almighty, and it speaks of the greatness of God. One translation puts it, “the Lord of the angel armies.”
In his hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” Martin Luther uses the Greek word for “the Lord of hosts” when he writes, “Christ Jesus, it is He; Lord Sabaoth, His Name, from age to age the same, And He must win the battle.”
When David faced Goliath, he used the same name for God. “Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts” (1 Samuel 17:45). Though Goliath was a huge man, David said he wasn’t too big to hit if God was on his side.
What does it do for your spirit today to know that you have with you the Lord of hosts? This same Lord, the Lord Almighty, says, “And call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me” (Psalm 50:15).
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Daybreak: Practicing the Presence of God
This devotional journal with daily applications was designed several years ago by Adrian Rogers. This leather-bound keepsake will be a treasured addition to start your day out right!
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A new study links lower levels of vitamin E with higher rates of miscarriage. The study of women in Bangladesh suggests a better diet may lead to better pregnancy outcomes.
For years, researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore have been working with local teams in rural Bangladesh, studying maternal and child health.
In this new study, they focused on the levels of vitamin E in blood samples taken early in pregnancy. One study leader said they found a link between those levels and the risk of losing the baby.
“Women who, at the beginning of their pregnancies, had adequate concentrations of vitamin E in their blood were half as likely to go on and have a miscarriage,” Kerry Schulze said in a telephone interview.
About 10 percent of the women with low vitamin E lost their babies, compared with the 5 percent of pregnant women with higher vitamin E levels who miscarried.
Vitamin E is found in some cooking oils and nuts, part of a normal, diverse diet. It can be given as a supplement — pregnant women in Bangladesh already get extra iron and folate (vitamin B9) — but Schulze said adding vitamin E might not be effective in preventing miscarriages, which can occur very early in pregnancy.
“Often, if you’re talking about supplementing women during pregnancy, they’re not actually getting those supplements until well into their pregnancies, after that window of opportunity for preventing miscarriage would have closed,” she said.
Schulze’s research is complicated somewhat because her team actually looked at two forms of vitamin E. She was discussing alpha-tocopherol, which is the most active form of the vitamin in the body, and seems to be associated with successful pregnancies. However, high levels of a less active form, known as gamma-tocopherol, were related to higher risk of miscarriage. But that association was statistically weaker and less important.
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posted on Jun, 28 2005 @ 07:16 PM
Well, It seems that we finally have an answer to the wierd wether that's been happening over the past 2 decades or so... Global Warming!!!
While there have been so many who over the years have denied this environmental effect, it has now finally become the true accepted theory in the
scientific community. Check out these articles:
While I am glad that the Global Warming trend is finally receiving the recognition that it always should have (I've been a supporting voice of the
theory for almost 20 years), I am anxious to see what will actually be done with the information now that an agreement has been reached on the
validity of the theory.
Who knows, maybe we're moving towards an Ice Age and nobody wants to admit it yet... ; - )
Do other people out there feel that we are heading in the Ice Age direction? Or are there more voices of dissent against this possiblility?
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Horowhenua Integrated Transport Strategy (HITS)
Horowhenua District Council recognises the importance of an integrated transport system to the wellbeing of our residents and those travelling through our district and is committed to working with the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to build a safe, resilient and sustainable transport system.
HITS (our Horowhenua Integrated Transport Strategy) provides strategic direction to Council, our transport partners and our community on how we plan to develop our transport network and deliver key transport solutions for the next 30 years.
Strategic focus areas
The HITS outlines seven strategic focus areas (or pillars) that support the vision (te whahakitenga). These are:
- public transport;
- active transport;
- freight plus logistics; and
- town centres.
Priorities have been identified for each focus area to direct our efforts to achieving a holistic, integrated transport system. The tactical Action Plans underpinning HITS will provide clear actions to operationalise and drive HITS with the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and other transport agencies responsible for land transport decision making processes.
Nga Whainga | HITS Objectives
The objective of HITS is to provide an overarching strategy and governance framework for the development of the transport system in Horowhenua, that:
- Informs the community of the longer term transport strategy desired outcomes and transport action plans for Horowhenua.
- Connects and commits the Council and our transport partners — the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Horizons Regional Council and the Regional Transport Committee — to delivering and funding the HITS.
- Fulfils our statutory obligations under the Land Transport Management Act (LTMA 2003) and the Local Government Act (LGA 2002), and aligns with the Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2021.
- Promotes an integrated and co-ordinated approach to the delivery and building of our transport system, so that it meets the transport needs of our growing district and improves our economic, social, cultural and environmental outcomes.
- Empowers the NZ Transport Agency, Horizons and other transport organisations to proactively respond to the District’s transport plans and aspirations and partner on the work we do for mutually beneficial transport outcomes.
- Provides guidance to the Council on its Long Term Transport Programme (AMP).
- Supports the delivery of the overarching HITS Strategy and suite of priority action plans and projects.
The Horowhenua Integrated Transport Strategy is available below.
Horowhenua Integrated Transport Strategy (HITS)(PDF, 2MB)
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5 limiting habits to get rid of in 2022
It’s no secret that to achieve our goals, we need to eliminate any limiting habits that are holding us back. If you want to make the rest of 2022 the year that you finally achieve your dreams, you’ll need to start by removing these five critical factors. Many people find it difficult to break free from their bad habits, but with a little effort and determination, it can be done. So, if you’re ready to take your life to the next level, keep reading for more information on achieving this goal.
1. Get rid of the habit of procrastination
If you’re someone who often puts off important tasks until the last minute, then it’s time to break this habit. Procrastination can prevent you from reaching your full potential and achieving your goals. Learning how to manage your time effectively to get things done promptly is essential. In the business world, time is money. Hence, when hiring workers, companies always prefer those who are punctual and don’t procrastinate. Getting things done on time will impress your boss and help you move up the corporate ladder.
2. Stop making excuses
If you find yourself making excuses for your behaviour or inaction. Making excuses will only hold you back from achieving your goals. If you’re not taking action towards your goals, then it’s time to ask yourself why. Is there something that’s holding you back? If so, what can you do to overcome it? In the case of employees, making excuses is often a sign that they’re not meeting their potential. If you want to be successful, you must learn to take responsibility for your actions and stop making excuses.
3. Get rid of negative thinking
One of the most common limiting factors is negative thinking. Employees bogged down by negative thoughts are less likely to be productive and successful. If you want to achieve your goals, you need to learn how to think positive thoughts. When hiring new employees, look for individuals who have a positive attitude. These types of people are more likely to be successful in the workplace. Therefore, if you want to be successful, it’s essential to surround yourself with positive people.
4. Quit comparisons
Comparing yourself to others is a surefire way to limit your success. When you compare yourself to others, you only set yourself up for disappointment. Instead of comparing yourself to others, focus on your unique talents and abilities. For example, if you’re an artist, don’t compare your work to that of a famous painter. Instead, focus on your unique style and approach. By doing this, you’ll be able to appreciate your work better and find success on your terms.
5. Get rid of perfectionism
Perfectionism is another common habit that can limit your success. If you’re a perfectionist, you’re probably familiar with the feeling of never being good enough. This can lead to frustration and a feeling of inadequacy. Instead of striving for perfection, focus on doing your best. Remember, many factors contribute to success, and perfection is not one of them. So, to be successful, learn to accept imperfection and move on.
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Back in November I talked about using my Mom’s old iPod Touch.
In 2009 I got a second generation Kindle as a gift for my birthday (I asked for it) and that got me reading a bit more, but not as much as I thought it was.
I’m an avid Podcast listener, and I kept hearing people mention Instapaper. Around the same time as MAS talked about it (Using Instapaper for Web Legibility) I acquired the app for the iPod touch. I’ve found much the same thing: so many websites have become laden with ads and sidebars and nonsense that it’s hard to simply read. The computer is losing as a place for quality reading experiences. The rise of phones and tablets and e-readers shows us this. The form factor is better–more portable.
Reading at length requires focus. Computers don’t offer that.
What’s interesting is that there’s a flipside to distraction-free reading. Distraction-free writing. I talked about that in 2007 in a post called JDarkroom and focus.
I had never thought about the symmetry of reading and writing at length requiring focus, but it’s a moderately insightful thing.
Although the insight that things with any level of complexity might require some concentration, and so, require focus, might be a tautology.
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Several Chinese economists said that the Chinese GDP should grow by 8% on 2021. This would balance 2020’s low 2% GDP increase. In regular years, China’s growth exceeds 5-6% – so it is a particularly high growth rate.
Chinese GDP in 2021 depends on China’s early reaction to pandemic
It is no wonder that China is the only major country to grow.
Before the pandemic it was growing faster than developed countries and kept the growth steady for more than 40 years. Long term planning is one of the core skills of the Chinese bureaucrats.
This paid off in fighting the emergencies throughout 2020: while GDP fell by 6.8% in the first three months of 2020, it recovered in the third quarter of the same year. Furthermore, China’s relatively modest relying on foreign trade allowed it to keep growing even during COVID-19. That was thanks to internal demand boosts via subsidies and other initiatives.
Liuwen and Liubao managed to hold Chinese economy steady
The Liuwen and the Liubao (six points to stabilize and six points to guarantee) helped stabilizing the economy of China.
China created 9 million jobs in the first 9 months of the year. The liubao were clearly short-term directed operations to ensure getting through the coronavirus crisis during its worst period for China. The liuwen, instead, will be still influencing the direction of China much more for the medium and long term.
Foreign hostility will stop Chinese GDP in 2021?
Many economists who pointed out the potential growth of 8% for China during 2021 also pointed out one risk factor: foreign hostility. Considering President-Elect Biden has not planned to reduce the trade tariffs established by President Trump, it is a very likely factor against Chinese growth.
Whether the future growth of China will be 8% or not is up for discussion. Yet, considering how 2020 went, not many could debate the possibility of any recession for China during 2021.
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The Epidemiology branch is responsible for the collection and analysis of a wide range of population health data.
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Requests may attract a charge. Read more about these charges the Epidemiology branch charging policy (PDF 53KB).
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Briana TurnerLab Report #2TA: Ryan WoodIntroduction:The purpose of this lab was to estimate Avogadro’s number using stearic acid. Wedropped a precise amount of stearic acid onto the surface of water using a well-calibratedpipette, enough to form a monolayer “cake” of molecules onto the surface of the water.The polar head of the stearic acid molecule and the non-polar end, which sticks awayfrom the water, allows a monolayer to form on the surface of water.From the volumerequired to form a monolayer, the number of drops of stearic acid was counted.Thethickness of the layer was then used to compute the volume of a singular carbon atom,and this value was then used to determine the volume of a mole of carbon atoms used.From this value, we were finally able to estimate Avogadro’s number.Experimental Methods:A 15cm watch glass was cleaned with detergent solution and rinsed with both coldand distilled water. The watch glass was then dried and placed on plain piece of whitepaper. 10mL of hexane was poured into a 50mL beaker. A plastic pipette was used toplace drops of stearic acid into a graduated cylinder. The number of drops required todeliver a volume of 1.00 mL was averaged from four trials. A 10mL graduated cylinder | <urn:uuid:f3b87438-c117-4bbe-88cd-29785937769e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.coursehero.com/file/14033574/Lab-Report2/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571987.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813202507-20220813232507-00264.warc.gz | en | 0.916495 | 334 | 2.8125 | 3 |
As John Lennon once said, "Genius is pain." But then again, what did he know? He was just some long-haired rock-n-roller. Now Charlie Parker there's genius. And pain. And jazz. And when he wasn't fucked up, that man could blow an alto sax like nobody else alive. Charlie "Yardbird" Parker, born in Kansas City in 1920, started to make his mark on the American jazz scene in the 1940s, when it was at its absolute peak. The legends, such as Basie and Ellington, were going strong, joined by a new generation of musicians such as Thelonius Monk and Miles Davis, who were pushing the edges of the genre with increasingly complex compositions and unheard-of gifts for improvisation. After joining several bands in Kansas City and elsewhere, Parker eventually relocated to New York City, where he joined a small group led by pianist Jay McShann (with whom he first performed his legendary "Cherokee"), later hooking up with Dizzy Gillespie their subsequent studio sessions with lead sax and trumpet formed the foundation of "bebop," catching the attention of the jazz world. However, Clint Eastwood's 1988 Bird a pet-project Charlie Parker biopic on an epic scale, starring Forest Whitaker does not exist merely to instruct the audience on Parker's contributions to 20th century music. Rather, it's a story about a gifted musician who, like so many artists, is burdened by addiction in Parker's case, prescription drugs and heroin. Operating in several flashback sequences, and opening with a suicide attempt late in Parker's life, Bird chronicles the offstage struggles that made his personal life a mess, and his professional work increasingly harder to maintain. Many flashbacks are introduced by Parker's wife Chan (Diane Venora), where we witness his mercurial live performances as he rises in the jazz world, but also the eventual breakdown of his marriage, the death of his young daughter, and the loss of his Cabaret Card in New York, which prevented him from getting gigs.
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When it comes to epic biographies on film, the most important element will always be the leading actor, who has the unenviable task of re-creating a historical figure, and often one who isn't always sympathetic. In this regard, Whitaker's performance elevates Bird beyond its sometimes-despondent subject matter, primarily because his Parker is a wholly formed figure and not just a horn-blowing washout in a junkie melodrama. As conveyed in Bird, Parker had a great love for life, a man always ready for a laugh with friends, and with unbounded enthusiasm for his craft so much so that he hates his addictions and always wants to get the better of them, getting clean for a while, but inevitably going back to the smack. A key scene late in the film between Parker and Gillespie (Samuel E. Wright) sums up the difference between the two jazz icons: "How come when I'm supposed to hit at 9:30, I hit at 9:30?," Gillespie asks. "How come I can land on a cat I love and then fire his ass for showing up late or stoned? Because they don't expect me to. Because, deep down, they like it if the nigger turns out unreliable.... I won't give them the satisfaction of being right." It's the "answer" Parker has been looking for from his mentor, but the saxophonist can't be a reformer like Gillespie not when the needle is a cheap, reliable way to treat his physical and mental agonies.
Warner's DVD edition of Bird offers a strong anamorphic transfer (1.85:1) with a newly remastered soundtrack in Dolby Digital 5.1, and the chief supplement is outstanding an isolated score, which includes many original Parker solos, lifted from early recordings in 1988 and re-recorded for the film with new backing tracks. Bird is a movie that offers almost non-stop music, be it the performances or many subtle underlying tunes, which the isolated track (in Dolby 2.0) gives full clarity. After watching the film, running the disc again with just the isolated score is as entertaining and edifying as any commentary track out there. Trailer, cast notes. Snap-case. | <urn:uuid:1e2c2f67-77cf-4074-a0a1-5e33f17d87bb> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.dvdjournal.com/quickreviews/b/bird.q.shtml | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560284411.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095124-00463-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.976623 | 892 | 1.710938 | 2 |
– July 25, 1966 – The World Tonight – Gordon Skene Sound Collection –
Summer in the city and the summer of discontent. A Summer of scarring and scorching, this July 25, 1966.
Starting with news on the matter of Civil Rights and the exploding violence and rage in cities all across the country – Chicago was the latest on this day. With Dr. Martin Luther King appealing for calm and reason, but warning those Public Officials resistant to change that, non-violence can only go on for so long, especially when the anger is at the boiling point. And boiling it was. With the oppressive heat of Summer and frayed nerves of city dwellers, violence was on the upsurge.
And while it was chaotic at home, it was chaotic overseas. Vietnam was continuing its downward spiral of troop buildup and casualty lists. A 19 year old Buddhist Monk was the latest to douse himself in gasoline and set himself alight, as protest to the South Vietnamese government in Saigon this day. The latest casualty count came in from Saigon claiming that, during the previous week, some 65 U.S. troops were killed and some 365 wounded and none missing. As for loss of warplanes – some 7 had been lost in raids over North Vietnam the previous week, bringing a total to some 300 planes listed as down in the last 17 months. Hanoi continued its claim that the number was substantially higher. The number of casualties was down from the previous week, but it was only a portion of the number of casualties coming from Operation Hastings, still going on near the 17th Parallel. Overall, and unofficially, the total number of U.S. casualties over the last five years came to some 4300 killed in combat.
And the Defense Department decided to change the designation of U.S. airmen being held by North Vietnam from “detained” to “captured”.
All that, and a lot more for this estranged and confused July 25th, 1966 as presented by CBS Radio’s The World Tonight.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Massage Envy, the nation’s No. 1 provider of massage and skin care services in the U.S. collectively across its franchise network, revealed its findings from a national survey of 2,000 American consumers. The survey, conducted by OnePoll1, examined common causes of soreness and fatigue, and how respondents go about relieving this soreness in their everyday lives.
According to the survey, activities including strength and weight-training (38%), doing yard work (38%) and cardio exercise (37%) leave consumers feeling sore. This may be why nearly three in five survey respondents are reluctant to exercise and 47% said they dread post-workout soreness or aches/pains.
Foregoing stretches before a workout can result in waking up sore the next day. Of those polled, 42% of respondents rely on neck stretches and 37% turn to shoulder rolls as part of their pre-workout warmup.
“These survey results indicate the importance of stretching as a preventative measure rather than just a reactive one,” said Beth Stiller, CEO at Massage Envy. “While three in five respondents stretch to relieve soreness, it’s also important to incorporate stretching into your routine as a preventative measure to avoid the aches and pains that can accompany activities such as working out. At Massage Envy, we know stretching regularly helps improve and maintain mobility, and more flexibility means less stress on muscles during workouts and daily activities. Combining stretching on your own with assisted stretching delivered by a trained professional is a great way to keep your body working.”
When it comes to alleviating those aches and pains, more than three in five of those surveyed have tried DIY remedies instead of painkillers to relieve muscle soreness. Some non-medical solutions respondents are willing to try include:
- Stretching (76%)
- Massage (53%)
- Assisted Stretch (31%)
- Massage Guns (30%)
- Electrical Nerve Stimulation (29%)
- Cupping Therapy (26%)
“It’s great to know that people are open to external remedies for their aches and pains, and have found stretching and massage to be so effective in providing relief,” added Stiller. “There are so many non-medicinal options available to relieve aches and pains for people to explore. Making assisted stretch or massage a part of your regular wellness routine is a great way to give your body the attention it needs and deserves.”
In addition to custom massage, Massage Envy franchised locations offer a variety of services like assisted stretch and Rapid Tension Relief, which utilizes high-performance wellness brand, Hyperice’s state-of-the-art percussion technology, the Hypervolt device, to help ease minor aches and pains.
1 A random double-opt-in survey of 2,000 general population Americans was commissioned between August 31 and September 2, 2021. It was conducted by market research company OnePoll, a market research company and corporate member of ESOMAR and adheres to the MRS code of conduct.
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As different countries in the world continue to embrace digital innovations and cutting-edge mobile services, effectively understanding the effects and benefits of 5G is very relevant.
The 5G network is a step forward from mobile 4G, and it comes with a lot of upgrades from improved speed to increased bandwidth, and greater device capacity, among other things.
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has revealed plans to develop a multi-sectoral policy framework for the adoption of 5G in the country with the first non-commercial proof-of-concept trial conducted by telecom giant MTN in 2019; Therefore, the social and economic benefits that is most likely to come with it’s adoption are expected to be huge, especially because a lot of businesses and activities of entrepreneurs and the government have embraced the internet and are now providing their services online.
As our world becomes more connected than ever, it is only necessary to constantly improve in mobile technology. 5G technology has the potential to affect mobile usage in a number of ways, resulting in faster downloads, more functionality, and better mobile experiences.
It is estimated that the 5G network will cover 40% of the world by 2024 and will handle 25% of all mobile traffic.
Furthermore, it has the potential to reshape payment processing in Nigeria, providing payment service providers with access to new solutions that will expand their channels (ATMs, Mobile Banking, Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD), Internet Banking and others). This is because technology is expected to play a huge role in bridging the financial inclusion gap in the country.
Its sensors will enable high connectivity with customers’ devices based on the environmental conditions in which they live. With the establishment of this innovation, merchants, banks, and fintech companies will gain flexibility to enhance customer interaction.
With lower response time and faster speeds, businesses will be able to deliver the value and convenience consumers need while continuing to provide higher levels of security by expanding biometric security measures along with protecting consumer passwords. With an open mind to this, we can make better use of future opportunities as experts around the world believe that 5G biometric technologies will be more efficient and accurate in securing individual financial data.
Compared to 4G, 5G offers a whole new level of data transfer speed, with multiple devices connected reliably at the same time. Customer devices do not have to wait for base stations from financial institutions to allocate resources to process their various transactions; But transmission can be started immediately thanks to the multi-access analog fountain code technology built into the 5G air interface.
Also, many transaction errors can be avoided by reducing the time it takes for signals to reach their destinations.
Data shows that many consumers prefer mobile payment technology over cash. And 77% believe that digital wallets are a more convenient way to make payments, and thanks to 5G, contactless payments should become more prevalent in the coming years for on-demand purchases.
For users of e-wallets, this means that the speed and security of transactions can be greatly enhanced.
For payment technology, 5G will be an excellent enabler for mobile transactions if the country’s ICT, and ICT infrastructure is able to meet the growing demand for connectivity. The need for all stakeholders to work collaboratively towards achieving a highly desirable digital economy is essential in Nigeria as well as for transformation to effectively take it’s course in the country.
While digital transactions are great, they come with challenges that include cost and cybercrime as well as with many parts of the nation that still lack basic communications infrastructure that could threaten the build for financial inclusion.
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What Is Hermann Oak Leather?
Many people have ridden on or used Hermann Oak Leather for years.
Yet, in spite of being very familiar with Hermann Oak Leather, a lot of people are unclear as to what it actually is.
First Of All, What Is Leather?
Leather is the hide of an animal that has been chemically altered by a process known as tanning. By tanning animal hide, the hide becomes far more durable, long lasting, resistant to wear and rot, softer, and more pliable.
So, Hermann Oak Leather Is...
Hermann Oak Leather is leather tanned by the Hermann Oak Leather company in St. Louis, Missouri. The Hermann Oak Leather company has been making leather since 1881 when Louis Charles Hermann started the business to accommodate the local harness trade and to supply wagon loads of settlers on their way West.
Since 1881 the Hermann Oak Leather company has earned the reputation of being the premier leather manufacturer in the United States. Their specialty is vegetable tanning, a type of tanning used to make leather for many uses, including making saddles and tack. Hermann Oak Leather can be found in tack and/or saddles made by such prestigious saddleries as Circle Y, Billy Cook, and more.
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Fun Things To Know
There are a wide variety of tanning methods to convert animal hide into leather. Two commonly used methods of tanning, vegetable tanning and chrome tanning, are compared below.
Vegetable tanning is a process that uses "tannin" to change hide into leather. Tannin is derived from natural products found in plants. Vegetable tanning produces a leather that is:
- Strong when thick
- Well suited to carving or molding
- Non-irritating to skin
- Non-corrosive to metal
Vegetable tanned leather is one of the more expensive leathers and is frequently found in products such as saddles, shoe soles, and gun leather.
Chrome tanning is a method of tanning that uses chromium sulfate and other compounds to tan the leather. Chrome tanning produces a leather that is:
- Soft and pliable
- Strong when thin
Chrome tanned leather is often less expensive than vegetable tanned leather because the tanning process is considerably shorter. Chrome tanned leather is frequently used in items such as clothes, upholstery, gloves, and chaps.
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But even suppose those documents were not tampered with in their own city, still what authority or what credit can they now have here? The law orders them to be brought to the praetor within three days, and to be sealed up with the seals of the judges; they are scarcely brought within thirty days. In order that the writings may not be easily tampered with, therefore the law orders that after they have been sealed up they shall be kept in a public office; but these are sealed up after they have been tampered with. What difference, then, does it make, whether they are brought to the judges so long after the proper time, or whether they are not brought at all?
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I. SAFETY DURING AN EXPLOSIVE INCIDENT
- If an argument seems unavoidable, try to have it in a room or area that has access to an exit and not in the bathroom, kitchen, or anywhere near obvious weapons.
- Practice how to get out of your home safely. Identify which doors, windows, elevators, or stairwell would be best.
- Have a packed bag ready and keep it in an undisclosed but accessible place in order to leave quickly.
- Identify a neighbor you can tell about the violence and ask that they'll call the police if they hear a disturbance coming from your home.
- Devise a code word to use with your children, family, friends, and neighbors when you need the police.
- Decide and plan for where you will go if you have to leave home (even if you don't think you will need to).
- Use your own instincts and judgment. If the situation is very dangerous, consider giving the abuser what he wants to calm him down. You have the right to protect yourself until you are out of danger.
- Always remember:
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12 Tips on How to Baby Proof Your Home
Babies and toddlers can get into a lot of places you didn't think possible. Make sure you home is safe and sound for your little ones.
Nothing is cuter than a baby, and no one is more curious. Here are some straightforward baby-proofing tips to keep babies out of harm’s way as they grow and explore.
Turn for the Better
Babies’ toys often have knobs on them, which help with developing dexterity. But they also make turning any knobs available very tempting for little ones. Placing covers over oven/stove knobs reduces the risk of toddlers being able to grip, much less turn these knobs.
Inexpensive Fridge Hack
Little hands invading the fridge can be deterred with this clever trick: two sticky, non-permanent hooks and an elastic band. Place them higher on the refrigerator and the door will remain closed. Once you feel your child has a handle on fridge restraint – viola! It’s easy to remove the hooks.
Behind Closed Doors
Lower kitchen cabinet doors that house chemicals or off-limits kitchen wares should only be accessed by grown-ups or older kids. Cabinet safety latches are easily installed with a screwdriver, and will keep doors from being opened.
Keep Them Distracted
Brightly colored plastic bottles and containers that you deem safe can be kept in a bottom shelf or cabinet. This could keep baby engaged while meals are being prepared.
A Soft Landing
A clean carpet that is soft enough for babies to play on yet tough enough to withstand wear and tear from toddlers can be an invaluable addition to a baby-proofed nursery. A strong water and stain resistant underlayment may save money and frustration over the years.
Keeping toys and stuffed animals at baby’s level is a great way to keep them occupied with what’s theirs. Toys can stay organized in baskets to decrease clutter and help them learn how to put toys away. It’s a win-win!
Because outlets are down on baby's level, they become a tempting danger. To prevent this, place outlet covers, caps or plugs in all outlets not in use.
Keep it Light
Artwork hung above a crib should be lightweight, in case of earthquakes, or hanging hardware failure. There are many creative and unique DIY projects that are safe to hang in a nursery.
Hang Your Clothes Up
It’s better not to hang heavy items over the changing table either, especially once baby reaches the ‘grabbing’ phase. Instead of a leaving the wall blank, consider hanging a soft baby outfit on temporary hooks for a stylish, removable display.
Safe and Sound
Whether in earthquake country or not, you could consider removing the glass in front of any non-precious artwork in the nursery. You can also replace glass with Plexiglas at a local framing store. The artwork will be just as fun but without the risk of injury should it break.
Where Do You Think You're Going?
Keep kids, especially any tiny sleepwalkers, inside with doorknob covers. The cover aims for tamper-resistance by spinning when little hands try to grab them but adults can easily grip the cover properly and open the door. They can be easly removed when everyone in the house is okay to have access.
Soften the Sharp Edges
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Blowouts and the subsequent dispersion of oil and gas in deep and shallow water differ immensely. In shallower waters, expelled gas will contribute to the buoyancy of the plume, which quickly rises to the surface. The rising gas bubble plume and the water it traps govern the size and shape of the resultant slick.
When a blowout occurs at great depths, colder temperatures and high pressures cause the formation of solid, ice-like methane hydrates. Thus, deepwater blowouts produce plumes that are less buoyant. If the water column is stratified with different densities of water masses, the rise of the plume may terminate. Even with small density gradients in the water column the plume could be trapped. Oil from a deepwater blowout may finally arrive at the surface due to the individual buoyancies of oil droplets. Thus, the resulting oil slick from a deepwater blowout can only be predicted by knowing both the distribution of different size oil droplets and the local current regime.
Because of these complications Johansen in 2003 stated “Modeling of deep-water releases of gas and oil is a demanding task that implies conventional plume theory in combination with thermodynamics and mass transfer calculations.” In other words, modeling a deep-water plume, requires the combination of multiple complex theories and equations. “ In total, without major modifications, blowout models derived for shallow to moderate water depths can be expected to produce unrealistic predictions of plume behavior and surface spreading when applied to blowouts from deep-water.”
The retention of the plume in deepwater, and the complicated dynamics governing it, was exemplified in 4 experiments conducted in 2000 at 840 meters in the Norwegian Sea. A gas and oil mixture was pumped to depth and released into the water. The total volume of oil at the surface estimated from aerial surveys was 78% smaller than that released at depth. Johansen’s models of the experimentally produced plumes were generally in good agreement but required multiple model additions including: modeling bubble instability, an understanding of dissolved gas saturation condition necessary for sustained hydrate formation, maximum droplet rise velocity, a first order decay model to account for the loss of surface oil due to natural dispersion and evaporation, and the empirical sized distribution of droplets. The take home point…the already complex models required more complexity.
Johansen recommended in 2003 that deepwater plume models needed enhancement by incorporating more information on currents and stratification, gas behavior, and hydrate formation.
In relation to the BP oil spill, perhaps some points should be stressed.
- Much of the oil from the Deepwater Horizon blowout is not at the surface but residing deep in the water column, i.e. we are only seeing the tip of an oily iceberg.
- The retention of the plume in deepwater was to be expected from both modeling and experimental results published in 2003 and earlier. The denial and shock by BP in response to reports of the existence of a deepwater plume by the scientific community was completely unwarranted.
- Details of the total amount of oil residing in the water column, its extent, and eventual spread, may require levels of data and modeling complexity beyond our reach.
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