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Multilevel Water Governance
6 September, 2021 – 17 September, 2021
Water provision and governance of water involve complex systems and the coordination of different stakeholders at all levels of government. Adding to the challenge are the political and institutional contexts of the country. In many contexts, reforms for effective water management are hampered by an unclear allocation of roles and responsibilities, territorial fragmentation and limited capacity at the local level.
From 6 to 17 September 2021, The Hague Academy for Local Governance will organise a two-week, practice-oriented training course to address water governance. Leading international experts and practitioners will provide unique insights into international best practices and water governance tools. Participants will learn to actively apply the five building blocks required for sound water governance:
- Powerful administrative organisation
- Legally embedded system
- Adequate financing system and economic analyses of water services
- Systematic planning approach
- Participation of stakeholders
In addition, understanding the theoretical concepts and international cases, participants will visit several Dutch examples of water projects. These field visits will focus on private-public cooperation and the approach of Integrated Water Resource Management. You will also learn first-hand about how to deal with high-water levels, manage dikes, increase flood safety and address environmental concerns.
- This training will take place from 6 to 17 September 2021 in The Hague.
- The application deadline is 30 July 2021.
- The scholarship application deadline is 11 March 2021.
- Group discounts are available if you participate with three or more colleagues.
- For general inquiries, please contact firstname.lastname@example.org or call +(31) 70 37 38 695.
This course will help you to:
- Acquire the knowledge, concepts and principles of integrated, multilevel water governance;
- Identify instruments for increasing social and financial accountability of water management and water services;
- Increase insight in the legal, political and institutional framework affecting water governance in your context;
- Become acquainted with assessment tools and new approaches for dealing with the challenges of water governance;
- Broaden your knowledge of international best practices in the field of multilevel water governance.
By participating in this course you will meet colleagues from other parts of the world, exchange experiences with experts and visit many examples of Dutch water management. You will link international best practices and tools with your own working context and think about practical solutions for the challenges you face in your home country.
After this course, you will receive a professional certificate of completion from The Hague Academy for Local Governance.
This course is intended for policymakers and technical staff of organisations responsible for water management at different levels. The course is also aimed at programme managers and advisors working for donor and development organisations. Read the experiences of a former course participant.
Various field visits will be organised as part of the training, focusing on private-public cooperation and examples of Integrated Water Resource Management. Participants will also learn first-hand about how to deal with high water levels, manage dykes, increase flood safety and address environmental concerns.
The course fee is € 3.595-. This includes all training-related costs, as well as drinks, lunches, training materials and travel during the training programme. Travel to and from The Hague and accommodation are not included. Group discounts are available if you participate with three or more colleagues in this course. Email us for more information. The course language is English.
For questions or more information about this course, please direct your inquiry to email@example.com or call +31(70) 37 38 695.
Participants in our courses are predominantly funded by their own employer (municipalities, Ministries, NGOs and training or research institutes) or by a donor or development agency. If you are looking for additional funding opportunities, there are a few organisations you could approach.
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers scholarships for training courses in the Netherlands. These scholarships seek to develop and strengthen the skills, instincts, and abilities of professionals to enable their organisations and communities to succeed in an ever-changing world. The Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education (Nuffic) is the programme manager.
Please note that the scholarship application deadline for this course is 11 March 2021. For more information regarding deadlines, eligibility and application procedures, please visit our Scholarships page.
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U-health in Korea
Our teacher once accused us: “You’re incredible! What you guys don’t find on Wikipedia does not exist in your world – or what?”
Trying to find out more about “u-health”, I remembered that and it made me smile. U-health or u-health care cannot be found on Wikipedia (yet) and on the first sight it does not seem to be on many peoples’ minds in today’s world, but dig a little deeper!
U-health stands for ubiquitous health – omnipresent, universal, ever-present health. Sounds big! And there you go with your online-search… [Small note: I found so many interesting aspects that I don’t know where to start now – so let me just give you a basic idea with this blog post and let’s explore the topic further within the following ones.]
On the Congress on Nursing Informatics 2006 in Korea, u-health did cause lively discussions. The Korean Government had started a project on u-health services for the provision of health care services in the country’s rural areas using the advanced broadband infrastructure (NI 2006).
U-health care is a developing area of technology to monitor and improve a patient’s health status. It uses different environmental and patient sensors to gather data on almost any physiological characteristic to diagnose health problems (Brown et al. 2007). U-health should stand out through availability, transparency, seamlessness, awareness and trustworthiness – anytime and anywhere (Cha 2008).
Many industrialized countries are sitting on a demographic time bomb – facing problems in health care that are related to the growing number of elderly. Their limited resources in health need to be used more efficiently and effectively. So especially these societies could benefit from u-health care and its innovations to reach better diagnosis and treatment. It also has a lot of potential in improving hospital administration and patient management with reduction of medical errors, and in enhancing service quality, communication and collaboration. (Chang) However, at the same time, u-health care confronts ethical issues, e.g. when it comes to trust, privacy and liability, or in combining computer and information ethics with medical ethics (Brown 2007).
Hence, the bottom line is that yes, u-health is and will increasingly be on peoples’ minds (and it will probably soon appear on Wikipedia).
Societies as well as individuals will have to make difficult choices in the future.
1 Korea IT Times offers a variety of more interesting articles by Cha Joo-hak on the topic: http://www.koreaittimes.com/source/cha-joo-hak
2 Brown I and Adams A A 2007. The ethical challenges of ubiquitous healthcare. International Review of Information Ethics Vol. 8. www.i-r-i-e.net/inhalt/008/008_9.pdf
3 Cha J-H (2008). Defining the Perfect Ubiquitous Healthcare Information System. Korea IT Times. http://www.koreaittimes.com/story/56/defining-perfect-ubiquitous-healthcare-information-system
4 Cha J-H (2010)Who Shall Live Better? – Health Care and Socioeconomic Choice. Korea IT Times. http://www.koreaittimes.com/story/8559/who-shall-live-better-health-care-and-socioeconomic-choice
5 Chang B-C ().Ubiquitous-Healthcare Changed paradigm after introduction of EHR. Yonsei University. www.health-informatics.kk.usm.my/resources/2_Chang.pdf
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In dramatic contrast to Tokyo’s endless horizon of skyscrapers, the calm Kamo River flows through Kyoto. This historic UNESCO World Heritage city is marked by narrow alleys lined with 17th-century tea houses and mountains hovering in the distance shrouded in fog. Home to over 2,000 temples, the city served as the center of Japanese culture for over a thousand years.
Perfect forArt Lovers | Intellectuals | Foodies | Soul Searchers | Families | Romantics
When to goMarch-May | September-November | December-February
Ideal length of stay3-5 Nights
Designing Your Journey
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3 Days: Essential Kyoto
Indagare can plan a customized itinerary that includes exclusive experiences of Kyoto’s history and culture. Here is just one example of what our destination experts can create for you.
Day 1: Intro to Kyoto
After settling in to your hotel, meet your guide for an introductory tour of Kyoto, which will take you to such sites as Sanjūsangen-dō, the hall of 1,001 Buddhas and the stunning temple of Daitoku-ji. After lunch at a foodie-adored restaurant, you will have the opportunity to visit a special garden that is only open to the public a few times a year. Later, visit the Golden Temple, Nijō Castle and Ryōan-ji, the most famous Zen rock garden, with your guide, who can teach you about Japanese culture and history. Finish your full day of touring with dinner at a classic Kyoto-style eatery.
Day 2: Cultural Exploration
This morning, meet your guide for an early tour of Arashiyama, home to the famous bamboo groves. The adjacent Tenryū-ji Temple is also a must-see. After lunch, head to a tea ceremony where a monk from Kōdaiji Temple will host you at his private teahouse. With your guide interpreting, he will explain the history of the tea ceremony and how it has influenced Kyoto culture. Later, enjoy a private meal at a traditional restaurant, where you will be joined by Geishas and a musician. They will perform a dance as you enjoy a traditional dinner of ‘kaiseki’ cuisine.
Day 3: Fushimi Shrine
This morning, meet your guide for an early visit to the Fushimi Inari Shrine. With its miles-long paths lined with distinctive red gates, Fushimi Inari is Kyoto’s most photogenic shrine. For lunch, enjoy a cooking class in a local family’s home, where you will learn to cook traditional and modern Japanese dishes under the instruction of a local chef. Later in the afternoon, take a guided tour of Gion District to see the charming wooden townhouses (machiyass) lining the ancient streets and maybe catch a glimpse of the beautiful, elaborately dressed geishas.
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Four Seasons Kyoto
Located a short drive from downtown Kyoto, the Four Seasons is a luxurious property that balances modern comforts with a distinctly Japanese aesthetic.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto’s centrally located riverside property manages to meld contemporary design with traditional Japanese elements. The hotel’s architecture was inspired by traditional Meiji homes and its textiles are from a 12th-generation atelier known for creating Japan’s finest kimonos. The...
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§ From William Foster, Jr.
21 February 1810, Boston. Solicits an appointment in Spain, Portugal, Italy, or South America on the basis of his knowledge of French and Spanish and his acquaintance with several New England political figures.
RC (DNA: RG 59, LAR, 1809–17, filed under “Foster”). 2 pp. The folder containing Foster’s letter also has an undated sheet bearing JM’s notation: “Wm. Foster jr. was named by Mr. Adams to the Senate who concurred; but no commission was issued. He was of the State of Massachusetts.” On the verso is Jefferson’s docket, “Foster, Wm. junr. to be Commerl. Agent Morlaix,” indicating that the sheet is misfiled. JM evidently sent this explanatory note to Jefferson in January 1802 along with a letter he had received from William Foster, Sr., inquiring about the failure of his son to receive his commission for the post of commercial agent at Morlaix to which he had been nominated by President John Adams on 18 Feb. 1801. The Jefferson administration apparently treated Foster as one of President Adams’s “midnight appointments” (William Foster, Sr., to JM, 14 Jan. 1802 (ibid., 1801–9; docketed by Jefferson as received 25 Jan. 1802; Senate Exec. Proceedings description begins Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.; Washington, 1828). description ends , 1:382, 385). | <urn:uuid:adb659b5-e6bf-4ebf-9646-b48b8c40d34e> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Madison/03-02-02-0301 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281331.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00225-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.968085 | 341 | 1.640625 | 2 |
Creating a Myrtle Beach Wildlife Habitat at Home
It doesn’t matter if you live in a coastal condo unit or a suburban subdivision, you can turn your Myrtle Beach yard, patio, or garden into a Certified Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife Federation.
Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas are home to all kinds of wildlife. A recent walk in nearby Huntington Beach State Park allowed me to view habitats of alligators, butterflies, snakes, anoles, crabs, and all kinds of songbirds, shorebirds, and more.
In our backyard, we have nesting bluebirds and mockingbirds, visiting hummingbirds, and daily visits from a warren of rabbits. The joy of seeing and observing wildlife is immeasurable. It also allows children to learn about nature and earth science.
In this post, we’ll look at some of the ways you can turn your garden or yard into a Certified Wildlife Habitat.
Provide Multiple Food Sources
The more food sources available in your yard or garden, the better. The NWF requires at least 3 food sources for certification. Food source can include:
- Bird feeders, thistle socks, suet
- Trees and bushes with flowering blossoms, fruit, or seeds
- Pollen and nectar-producing plants and flowers
- Sap-producing trees or bushes
Research popular native plants for the species you plan to target. For example, in our post on butterflies and hummingbirds, we provide a long list of native South Carolina plants and flowers that hummingbirds visit for nectar. Plants may also create subsequent food sources for birds by attracting insects or caterpillars.
Use the NWF website for food source recommendations that will work best in your yard.
Provide a Water Source
Any wildlife habitat needs a water source for drinking, bathing, and depending on the species, living. Luckily, in Myrtle Beach neighborhoods, retention ponds and drainage ditches are common, and these can easily serve as a water source for wading birds, turtles, alligators, and more.
Even simpler? Set a small dish of water outside with pebbles for bees and birds. They’ll find it and be just as happy as they would with an expensive sculpted bird bath. Just be sure to regularly change the water!
For those wanting something more, add a natural, circulating waterscape to your yard, as long as it’s free of harmful chemicals and chlorine.
Learn more about water sources on the NWF website.
Provide Places for Cover
No animal wants to be exposed to the elements, whether it’s extreme sun and heat or torrential rain. Cover can take many forms, and you may already have some in your yard.
Coverage can be:
- Trees or bushes
- Large hedges or shrubs
- Log or rock piles
These are places where animals can also hide from predators. The NWF even provides some good family projects if you’d like to build a bird box or bee house.
Provide Places to Raise Young
Places that provide cover can also serve as places to raise young. A tree or bush can house a nest of birds, a shrub can cover a rabbit den, and the plants in a native garden can provide the site and food source for caterpillars and butterflies.
When wildlife chooses your yard or garden to raise young, you’ll get to observe their lifecycle.
Development is Destroying Habitats
To say that Myrtle Beach is developing quickly is an understatement. Sadly, large developers find it far more cost effective to clear cut large tracts of land and plant new trees than to clear around trees and preserve some wildlife habitats.
This approach endangers wildlife and hurts the environment. By taking some steps to create a wildlife habitat in your yard or patio, you are ensure that wild species have easy access to food, water, and shelter, some of which has been removed by our own doing.
Get Your Habitat Certified
If you want to show your neighbors your efforts, you can show the NWF how your yard meets their criteria and purchase a $20 Certification Sign for your yard.
Of course, you don’t need to pay for the sign to share your work. Post photos on social media, share your project with a school or group, and get others interested.
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The collection of works on paper has grown rapidly since The Courtauld was established in 1932 and it continues to develop through gifts, bequests and direct acquisitions. At its origins are a series of remarkable and complementary private collections, including principally those assembled by Samuel Courtauld, Sir Robert Witt and Count Antoine Seilern.
Samuel Courtauld’s (1876–1947) collection of works on paper is indivisible from the celebrated collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings which he assembled in the 1920s. The collection includes outstanding drawings and prints by Cézanne, van Gogh, Seurat, Manet, Toulouse-Lautrec and Gauguin.
In 1952 Sir Robert Witt (1872-1952), bequeathed more than 3,000 drawings and approximately 20,000 prints to the Courtauld. This remains the core of the Gallery’s holdings of works on paper and Witt may properly be regarded as the founder of the collection. Witt bought mainly Italian and British drawings, including many by Constable and Gainsborough, as well as fine examples by Dutch and Flemish artists of the late 16th and 17th century. He often acquired drawings by lesser-known figures, notably a large group by Guercino, since recognized as one of the most innovative Italian draughtsmen of the 17th century.
Count Antoine Seilern (1901-1978) left his collection of about 350 drawings to the Institute in 1978. His taste was formed by the collections of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, where he lived until 1939. Scholarly and highly discerning in his approach, he bought exquisite Old Master drawings. His exceptional collection includes many of the greatest single works in the collection, including examples by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Dürer, Rembrandt, Rubens and Giambattista Tiepolo, to name just a few. The collection also includes a number of fine Impressionist drawings and an extensive collection of works on paper by his fellow Austrian, Oskar Kokoschka.
As a founder of the Omega Workshop Roger Fry (1866-1934) owned an extensive collection of early 20th century avant-garde designs by artists such as Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell. These were donated in 1958 by Fry’s daughter, Pamela Diamand.
Professor Anthony Blunt (1907 – 1983), Director of the Courtauld Institute from 1947 to 1974, formed a collection of about 150 Renaissance and Baroque architectural studies. This was acquired by The Courtauld in 1984.
The Courtauld Institute of Art’s collection is especially rich in 18th and 19th century British watercolours. The greater part of these holdings was bequeathed to The Courtauld by William Wycliffe Spooner (1882-1967), a Yorkshire industrialist, in 1967. In 1974, thirteen J.M.W. Turner watercolours owned by Sir Stephen Courtauld (1883-1967), Samuel Courtauld’s younger brother, were bequeathed in his memory by his family. Further English drawings and watercolours were presented by Sir John Witt, Sir Robert’s son. Most recently, Dorothy Scharf who died in 2004, bequeathed her exceptional collection of more than 50 British watercolours to The Courtauld. This bequest included eight works by Turner. | <urn:uuid:0cef11eb-43ed-4c85-ae5c-5f09f50ce4f0> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://courtauld.ac.uk/gallery/collection/drawings-prints/the-collectors | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988717963.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183837-00373-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.96076 | 710 | 1.976563 | 2 |
No idea how much Protein to eat? Know your Daily Protein Intake
There exists a sense of muddle among the fitness world. Everyone talks about the importance of protein in your diet. But when you narrow it down to how much protein is daily required, everyone has a different advice for you. Some people will tell you to eat a lot of protein to get a good and a healthy body.
There are then some others who will warn you against the harmful effects of eating too much protein. So, how much protein is too much protein for you? How much protein is required to complete your daily protein intake?
If these are some questions bobbing your head, then this article will be a perfect fit for you. This article will answer all your questions related to the daily protein intake and the amount of protein you should eat daily. Also, you will get to know if eating too much protein can pose any possible dangers to your health or it’s just another debunked theory.
Why to eat Protein in your Diet?
Protein is an important macronutrient in your diet. It has an active role in building and repairing the tissues of your body. You need to have protein to build your bones, cartilage and muscles. Your body needs protein in good amounts like the other two macronutrients namely the carbohydrates and the fats. These three macronutrients are vital for body to function efficiently and produce energy.
All these three macronutrients contains three elements namely carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. However, it is the protein which contains extra element nitrogen linked to it. The Nitrogen is a necessity of human body which is responsible for producing amino acids in the body .
The amino acids are the building blocks of protein which are required to perform the metabolic processes in your body. These amino acids are responsible for production of hormones, enzymes and other chemicals which are important for carrying out the life processes of your body.
There are 20 amino acids which are responsible for body`s metabolic processes. Out of 20 amino acids, 11 amino acids are produced in enough amounts by your body and hence known as non essential amino acids.
The remaining 9 amino acids can`t be produced by your body and hence you need to obtain them through your diet. These types of amino acids are known as essential amino acids. In order to have these essential amino acids present in your body, you need to have variety of protein foods in your diet.
How much Daily Protein Intake is recommended?
The daily protein needs are variable and varies for different individuals. How much protein you eat depends upon your current health, fitness and activity level. Well, if you need a precise answer on daily recommended protein intake, you need to first know the DRI value of protein.
The Dietary Reference value or DRI will give you a glimpse of how much protein in grams per day you should eat to stay healthy and meet your basic daily body requirements. It will serve as a base number for your daily protein intake if you are an average person with a sedentary lifestyle. The DRI value is the least amount of protein you should eat to prevent deficiency and ensuring a healthy body composition.
The RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) suggests you to eat 0.8 gram of protein per kg of body weight. And, it is 0.36 grams of protein per pound of your body weight. This means that an average male adult who has a sedentary lifestyle should consume 56 grams of daily protein. And, an average female adult with a sedentary lifestyle should consume 46 grams of protein daily.
The calculation seems simple enough from here. You can simply calculate your daily protein needs from the above formulation. Then, there should remain no confusion on how much protein you eat. Everybody can easily calculate their daily protein needs this way. But wait, there is a catch here.
Understand your Daily Protein Requirement
How much protein should you eat is directly proportional to the amount of daily protein required by your body. It can be same as the recommended daily protein intake as we have mentioned above. But the whole calculation changes if you introduce any task for your body apart from being sedentary.
The above calculation holds true only for an adult person who has a sedentary lifestyle and is inactive. Do you fall in that bracket? No, then you should read further to understand your daily protein requirement. Learn how the calculation of daily protein changes, if you introduce new challenges for your body.
Your activity level impacts the daily protein needs
The protein is an important nutrient for achieving the body composition goals. You need to have protein to lose weight, gain muscle or achieve a low body fat percentage. You will not see any change in your body composition until you consume enough protein.
Protein requirements continuously vary which is based on different type of physical activities and your intensity of the activity. An active person will need more protein than the recommended daily intake of 0.8 gram per Kg of body weight . If you exercise for long hours with higher intensity, your protein and energy needs increase.
How much Protein should you eat then?
The individuals who are doing resistance training to increase muscle mass should consume 1.4-1.8 grams of protein per kg of body weight. If you are an endurance athlete, you should consume 1.2-1.4 g of protein per Kg of your body weight.
There are also times when you are on a strict diet where you have cut on carbohydrates and restrict the calories. Then your energy needs increases and you can consume up to 2 grams of protein per kg of body weight to compensate your hyper caloric diet.
Reading the above figures on how much protein you should eat can intimidate you. You can debate on the adverse effects of using too much protein in your diet. After all it is about your health and you are going to eat more protein than the recommended dietary intake. So there must be some harm in it, right? Let us first address the myths of eating too much protein and try to uncover those myths on basis of scientific studies.
In the recent years, the protein rich diet has turned very popular. Most of the people today are talking about the benefits of high protein diet both for fat loss and muscle gain. But there are speculations and myths on adverse effects of eating of too much protein in your diet. Some of the common myths are
Myth 1: High Protein Diet can cause damage to Kidneys
It is a common myth that eating a high protein diet can cause adverse effects on your kidneys. But this is not true. A lot of people think that eating too much protein puts strain to your kidneys. And, your kidneys have to work hard to excrete out nitrogen waste from the body. It is true that too much protein intake can cause kidneys to work hard. But it doesn`t mean that the kidney function get affected in any way.
Getting a disruption in kidney function in healthy adults due to increased protein intake is uncertain and has no real evidence . The change in the kidney function is a normal adaption mechanism of the body and it poses no adverse effect to healthy kidneys .
Myth 2: Eating Too much protein leads to osteoporosis
The myth of getting osteoporosis by eating too much protein is persisting from a long time. A lot of people think that having too much protein in the diet can cause acidity in the body. The increased acid production can lead to weakened bones and you can get osteoporosis. This is true in case of increased acid production but it is not the case with protein .
On the contrary to this myth, not consuming enough protein can lead to weak bones and poor health. You need to have high amount of protein and consume enough calcium to support your bone health .
Are there any side effects of eating too much protein?
Well, you may have heard that excess of anything is bad. The case of eating too much protein is no different. Eating too much protein even more than your daily protein needs can be harmful. How much protein you should be in accordance with the daily protein needs of your body. Anything more than what is required is sure to harm you.
Let us say you are training for fat loss, so you are eating 1.2 grams of protein per Kg of your body weight. This is good. What if you start eating 2 grams of protein per day per kg of your body weight for same goal? Then it is sure, you will land in wrong place and your body has to suffer bad repercussions.
There are individuals who have no idea of how much protein they should eat and run on misguided beliefs. Those individuals are at a health risk. You are also at risk if you are following a high protein diet and have severely restricted other macro nutrients. Also, it is very important to choose the right and variety of nutritious food sources to complete your daily nutrition.
Think of a high protein diet where you are consuming foods from certain animal sources only. Let us suppose you are consuming protein only from meat sources. You haven`t included any other food sources like fish, plant based protein or dairy products. Then you can surely expect problems like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, risk of getting cancer or even heart attack . Some other common side effects of eating too much protein includes
- Gas and Bloating
How to know you are eating too much Protein?
You should know when you are eating too much protein in your diet. The correct way to know this is to test for nitrogen balance in your body. Nitrogen is exclusive to the macro nutrient protein and you have learnt above the importance of nitrogen for building muscle.
So, it becomes important for you to understand nitrogen balance and get benefited from consuming protein. It will also help you understand whether the protein you are eating is enough or should you eat more?
Positive Nitrogen Balance
If the nitrogen balance in your body is positive, it means your body is in anabolic state. Having an anabolic state means you are at a positive side of muscle growth. During the positive nitrogen balance, the amount of nitrogen ingested is greater than the amount of nitrogen leaving your body. This means that how much protein you are consuming is enough to serve your body needs. You need not to add more.
Negative Nitrogen Balance
If the nitrogen balance is negative, it means your body is in catabolic stage. A catabolic stage means you are at a negative side of muscle growth. This is known to be the worst stage of an individual with right body composition goals. Having this state means the amount of nitrogen ingested is less from what your body is excreting. You need to eat more protein in this case to have muscle gain.
Equilibrium Nitrogen Balance
The state of equilibrium comes when you are losing the same amount of nitrogen as you are consuming. In this state, you are neither gaining nor losing your muscle. You should increase your daily protein intake if muscle gain is your goal.
Too Much Protein is not the only case
You may or may not be eating too much protein. But you will not be able to harness all the benefits of eating optimal protein until you know this. You will not get positive nitrogen balance if you are not eating complete proteins. What we mean by complete proteins is having all the 9 essential amino acids in your diet in the correct ratio.
Mainly there are two protein food sources. One is animal based protein source and another is plant based protein source. The animal sources like meat, dairy and poultry are complete proteins as they contain the essential 9 amino acids in them. On the other hand, the plant based sources except soy and quinoa are mostly incomplete sources. They don`t contain all the essential 9 amino acids.
So, you should always focus on eating variety of foods in your diet. You need not to just stick to eating one type of food for your protein needs. It is not necessary you eat the complete variety in one meal; rather you can eat different foods throughout your day. Include food sources like low fat dairy products, nuts, beans, fish, lean turkey and chicken to complete your daily protein needs.
What else should you consider with daily protein intake?
You should always consult a doctor if you are eating too much protein. Getting diagnosis for any underlying medical condition is always advisable. It will prevent any of your medical condition to get worse by eating too much protein.You should spread your daily protein intake throughout the day. Always eat a well balanced diet which contains all the macro nutrients, vegetables and fibers. You can complete your daily protein intake easily by eating 30 grams of protein per meal in your day.
Also, if you are not able to complete your protein needs from the natural sources, you can always consider taking a protein supplement. They can help you hit your daily protein target with ease. The protein supplements like whey protein, casein protein or a blend protein can be a good option to complete your daily protein needs. But, keep this mind that there is no substitute of having a well structured diet.
A quick recap
Protein is an essential macro nutrient for all your body composition goals and sound health of your body. Your daily protein needs varies and depends upon the current activity level. How much protein you can eat depends upon the DRI value of protein. But the daily protein needs increase if you have an active lifestyle.
You can eat as much protein as you want depending upon your goals and body needs. Provided, you are not experiencing any side effects or discomfort with eating too much protein. If you aren`t sure you are eating too much or too less, you can always take a nitrogen balance test.
Also, you should consume protein from different sources to take the maximum benefits from a protein rich diet. Always spread your daily protein intake among different meals and go for complete proteins in your diet.
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- PW, “Do athletes need more dietary protein and amino acids?”
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- Davis, “Could Eating Too Much Protein Increase Your Risk of Stress Fractures?”
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MODULAR HOME MANUFACTURERS
Today's modular systems are models of efficiency and quality assurance. The building process for us begins at the design phase. Most modular home manufacturers use state of the art computer assisted design stations which aid them in customizing floor plans and producing drawings and material requirements lists. Once designed, the building process begins. This process is similar to what you've seen during the construction of houses in your neighborhood. The quality materials and care for detail, and the same building codes and standards are observed. So what's the difference? Efficiency and Quality Control!
With the best modular home manufacturers efficiency begins with modern factory assembly line techniques. Your home travels to workstations, with all the building trades represented. Work is never delayed by weather, subcontractor no–shows or missing material. Quality engineering and modular construction techniques significantly increase the energy efficiency of your modular home. A modular home manufacturers quality control process provides 100% assurance that your home has been inspected for code compliance and workmanship. In–plant inspectors as well as independent third party inspection agencies inspect the home on behalf of your state and local government.
Speed and quality are two of the many advantages for choosing modular components for your new home. On the average, a home consisting of two or more modules will be factory produced in six or seven days. Once the manufacturing process is complete, typically with the interior finish right down to cabinets and wall finish, the unit must be transferred to the building site and placed on its foundation. Final completion is usually handled by various subcontractors and includes connection of utilities to the home, and a short list of finish work.
Modular homes and a modular homes manufacturer should not be confused with "manufactured" homes. Manufactured homes are sometimes referred to as mobile homes and are another type of building system. They are constructed to a different building standard, unlike conventional building codes, and are required to be constructed on a non–removable steel chassis. Many communities have restrictions on where manufactured homes can be located and many lenders will not lend on a manufactured home as it is not permanently affixed to a foundation.
Modular homes and site built homes on the other hand, are constructed to the same building code required by your state, county and specific locality and therefore are not restricted by building or zoning requirements. Your custom home is inspected at our modular home manufacturers production facility during each phase of construction. Evidence of this inspection is normally shown by the application of a State or inspection agency label of approval. This same approval is then sent to the State and applicable county building permits department and is carried through to the permit plans review department.
Modular homes look like any other home. Today's building technology has allowed modular home manufacturers to build most any style of home from a simple ranch to a highly customized contemporary.
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Light travelling in a distorting medium can appear undistorted
- Wits University
That light gets distorted when passing through distorting media seems self-evident. Now Wits Researchers have discovered a hidden property in the light that rem
A team led by researchers at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, with collaborators from the University of Pretoria (South Africa), as well as Mexico and Scotland, have made a new discovery on how light behaves in complex media, media that tends to distort light significantly. They demonstrated that “distortion” is a matter of perspective, outlining a simple rule that applies to all light and a vast array of media, including underwater, optical fibre, transmission in the atmosphere and even through living biological samples. Their novel quantum approach to the problem resolves a standing debate on whether some forms of light are robust or not, correcting some misconceptions in the community. Importantly, the work outlines that all light has a property that remains unchanged, an insight that holds the key to unravelling the rest of the perceived distortion. To validate the finding, the team showed robust transport through otherwise highly distorting systems, using the outcome for error-free communication through noisy channels.
Nature Photonics today published online the research by the Wits team led by Professor Andrew Forbes from the School of Physics at Wits University. In their paper titled: Revealing the invariance of vectorial structured light in complex media, the team explain the simple rules that govern complex light propagation in complex media. Firstly, they find that all such media can be treated in the same way, and that the analysis does not depend on the type of light used. Previously each choice of media and light beam were treated as a special case, not so any longer – the new general theory covers it all. Secondly, they show that despite the distortion, there is a property of the light – its “vectorness” – that remains unchanged, invariant to the media. This is always true and had not been noticed before. It holds the key exploiting light even under non-ideal conditions.
If you pass light through an imperfect medium, such as the atmosphere, it gets distorted. For instance, the shimmering mirage effect near hot roads or the twinkling of stars are both examples of light that becomes distorted, because of the atmosphere’s turbulence. Light can also sometimes be deliberately distorted, like the mirrors at a fun fair that make you look taller, thinner or rounder. In this case we all understand that the distortion is just a matter of perspective – a quick glance at ourselves without the mirror reveals the reality – but is this also true in other distorting systems? Is there a way to look at the light so that the distortion disappears? The Wits led team show that yes, some properties are never distorted, while others can be unraveled by a change of perspective.
The question is how to understand what happens to the light, how it is distorted, and how to find the new perspective? To answer these questions the team used the most general form of light possible, vectorial light. Light has an electric whose direction can vary across the field, sometimes points upwards, downwards, left, right, and so on. A light’s ‘vectorness’ is how mixed up the direction of the electric field of a light is. In other words, it is a measure of how similar the directions of the electric fields of a light are at different places: if it is the same everywhere (homogenous) the value is 0, and if it is everywhere different (inhomogeneous) the value is 1. This vectorial homogeneity never changes, even if the pattern of the electric field itself changes. The reason is embedded in quantum entangled states, a topic that appears to have little in common with optical distortions. The new discovery was made possible by applying tools from the quantum world to the world of optical distortions.
“What we’ve found is that the vectorness is the single attribute of light that does not alter when passing through any complex media,” says Professor Andrew Forbes, from the Wits School of Physics. “This means we have something special that can be exploited when using light for communications or sensing.”
“This is a particular aspect of the pattern of the light – how the polarisation pattern looks,” says Forbes. “The ‘polarisation’ is just a fancy way to describe the direction of the electric field that makes up light. The pattern is also distorted, but its intrinsic nature (of homogenous or inhomogenous) is not.
The team’s approach allows researchers to identify how to correct any distortions through the media in a way that doesn’t cost any light. In other words, there is no loss.
“We show that even though the light is very distorted, the distortion is only a matter of perspective. One can view the light in such a way that it regains its original ‘undistorted’ properties. It is remarkable that complex light in complex media can be universally understood from very simple rules.”
For instance, by just changing how a measurement is made, any communications through a very distorted media can be made “distortion free”. This the team showed was true experimentally through a range of systems, from turbulence, to liquid or optical fibre. | <urn:uuid:f3b8dccc-8578-4cee-9c25-b20583be8436> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.wits.ac.za/news/latest-news/research-news/2022/2022-06/light-travelling-in-a-distorting-medium-can-appear-undistorted.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573029.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817153027-20220817183027-00274.warc.gz | en | 0.943631 | 1,112 | 3.015625 | 3 |
The current facility is housed in the tall portion of the old terminal building. Airport Director Gene Olson says it doesn’t meet federal requirements.
“The building basically meets the criteria from 1959. For example, the eye height where the controllers are standing looking out at the airfield is about 87-feet high, and that doesn’t meet today’s standards. So, our new tower is going to be closer to 135, 137 feet.”
Olson says the HVAC system also only heats and cools the spaces occupied by air traffic control functions. He says the project has been in the works for the last three and a half years. However it was most recently stalled after money was diverted from the Federal Aviation Administration during budget cuts last year.
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Checks and Choices: The House Bank Scandal's Impact on Voters in 1992
Michael A. Dimock
University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
Gary C. Jacobson
University of California, San Diego (UCSD) - Department of Political Science
Analysis of the 1992 American National Election Study (ANES) data indicates that the House bank scandal reduced the vote for House incumbents by approximately five percentage points. The scandal mainly affected the small subset of voters who were most offended by bank overdrafts and who did not assume that their representative had a clean record. Fortunately for members who had written bad checks, voters who knew about the transgression were least disposed to be outraged by it, while the voters most disposed to outrage were also most inclined to believe the guilty were innocent. The explanation for these curious patterns is that voters who faced the option of condemning an incumbent they otherwise appreciated or dismissing the offense as inconsequential often chose the latter course. The damage was also moderated by partisanship; voters of the incumbent's party showed a strong tendency to err in the incumbent's favor in assessing involvement in the scandal. The classical theory of cognitive dissonance readily explains both phenomena.
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1.Principle of EMSculpt
Using High Energy Focused Electromagnetic Wave technology to continuously expand and contract autologous muscles and carry out extreme training to deeply reshape the internal structure of the muscle,that is, the growth of muscle fibrils (muscle enlargement) and produce new protein chains and muscle fibers (muscle hyperplasia), so as to train and increase muscle density and volume.
The 100% extreme muscle contraction of technology can trigger a large amount of fat decomposition,Fatty acids are broken down from triglycerides and accumulated in fat cells.The concentrations of fatty acids are too high ,causing the fat cells to apoptosis, which is excreted by the body’s normal metabolism within a few weeks. Therefore, slim beauty machine can strengthen and increase muscle, and reduce fat at the same time.
2.Effects of machine
– The medical research shows that after one course of treatment, it can effectively increase 16% muscle
and reduce 19% fat at the same time.
– Exercising the abdominal muscles, shaping the vest line / exercising the hip muscles, creating the peach hips / exercising the abdominal oblique muscles, and shaping the mermaid line.
– Improving abdominal muscles that become loose due to rectus abdominis, and shaping the vest line. It is especially suitable for mothers who have an increased belly circumference and a loose belly due to the rectus abdominis separation after delivery.
– To activate the collagen regeneration of the lower pelvic floor muscle tissue, tighten the loosened pelvic floor muscles, solve the problem of urine infiltration and incontinence, and indirectly achieve the effect of tightening vaginal.
– Exercising strengthens the core muscles, including the abdominals of the major core (rectus abdominis, external oblique, internal oblique, transverse abdominis) and the gluteus maximus of the minor core.Core muscle groups can protect the spine, maintain trunk stability, maintain correct posture, improve athletic ability and reduce the chance of injury, provide structural support to the whole body, and create a young body.
3.Cautions during operation
– Don’t operate the machine on the electriferous floor.
– Other people DO NOT touch the electrode flat when the machine is operating.
– Other people DO NOT touch the operator and customer during treatment time.
– The operator and customer DO NOT be with the metal decoration during in treatment time.
* Builds muscle & Burns fat Together
* Non-invasive buttock lifting procedure
* Suitable for everyone – No anaesthesia – No surgery
* Only a 30 minute a procedure
* Only 4 session needed
* Feels like an intensive workout
* Safe with No downtime
* Instant results but gets better after two to four weeks
* 16% average increase in muscle mass
* 19% on average fat reduction
– People with heart disease or high blood pressure, or configured cardiac pacemaker. –
– Patients with acute inflammation, asthma, deep vein thrombosis, thyrocele, cancer.
– People with hemorrhagic disease, trauma or who is bleeding.
– Pregnant women and child.
– Medical Plastic parts, or parts with artificial in filling inside.
– People with metal inside the body(include metallic tooth).
– Patient with skin inflammation or with edema.
– People with an abnormal immune system.
– Numb or insensitive to heat.
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WASHINGTON — The sun may be about to put on a colorful light show.
That’s because of two minor solar storms that flared on Sunday and are shooting tons of plasma directly at Earth.
Scientists said residents of northern regions — from Maine to Michigan and anywhere farther north around the globe — may see unusual northern lights.
Usually only regions closer to the Arctic can see the aurora of rippling reds and greens, but solar storms pull them south.
The federal Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, Colo., said the plasma likely will arrive late Tuesday night or early Wednesday. The storms are not much of a threat to satellites or power grids.
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Hi everyone In my attempt to understand the details of Stern Gerlach experiments and measurment issues in quantum mechanics, I have come to believe that there is a lot to be learnt from some of the basic thought experiments like interference and Stern Gerlach described in books. Unfortunately, I have not found books that deal with these issues in considerable rigour, as these topics are usually preludes to formalism and abstraction. I was hoping someone could point me to review articles on the Stern Gerlach Experiment where some of these things have been discussed in more detail both physically and mathematically. I am looking for them on google and arxiv, but I find very specific articles about entanglement, coherence, spin, etc. which of course I want to read too, but a more evolutionary approach would be desirable. If you have any specific suggestions about books or papers, please do reply to this thread. Thanks and cheers, maverick. | <urn:uuid:2c018dea-1330-49b1-ab73-b7ad71152eed> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/measurement-and-stern-gerlach-experiments-review-articles.246425/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988718423.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183838-00270-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.96834 | 194 | 1.578125 | 2 |
Verses 1-3 It is good to observe how God's deliverances of the church are for us, that we may rejoice in them. And how ought redemption from the wrath to come, from the power of sin and of Satan, to be valued! The sinner convinced of his guilt and danger, when by looking to a crucified Saviour he receives peace to his conscience, and power to break off his sins, often can scarcely believe that the prospect which opens to him is a reality.
Verses 4-6 The beginnings of mercies encourage us to pray for the completion of them. And while we are in this world there will be matter for prayer, even when we are most furnished with matter for praise. Suffering saints are often in tears; they share the calamities of human life, and commonly have a greater share than others. But they sow in tears; they do the duty of an afflicted state. Weeping must not hinder sowing; we must get good from times of affliction. And they that sow, in the tears of godly sorrow, to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting; and that will be a joyful harvest indeed. Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be for ever comforted. When we mourn for our sins, or suffer for Christ's sake, we are sowing in tears, to reap in joy. And remember that God is not mocked; for whatever a man soweth that shall he reap, Ga. 6:7-9 . Here, O disciple of Jesus, behold an emblem of thy present labour and future reward; the day is coming when thou shalt reap in joy, plentiful shall be thy harvest, and great shall be thy joy in the Lord. | <urn:uuid:af725b24-bb34-41be-a0e9-111490dddffa> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/matthew-henry-concise/psalms/126.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280266.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00496-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.954475 | 353 | 1.601563 | 2 |
Abuja - Head of the NFF Psychology Unit, Dr. Robinson Okosun
has lectured the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup –bound Falconets on the importance
of developing their mental toughness and confidence level in order to excel
under intense pressure and provocation.
With barely two weeks to the commencement of the FIFA U20 Women’s
World Cup in Papua New Guinea, Okosun talked about the prerequisite attitudes
ranging from positive self -talk to rapid re-focusing skills needed for the
players to unleash their winning attitudes at the championship.
He said that body language could be harnessed to project a
positive frame of mind to elevate the confidence level of the entire team.
Also read: Falconets undergo medical tests ahead of U20 Women’s W/Cup
"I came to work on their mental toughness. Most of the
girls are naive, so what I did was to prepare them against perceived
psychological problems and how to guide against it.
"We believe that football is science and apart from the
physical trainings, there is need for us to at least relax the mind of the
players as well as teach them the importance of working as a team. What I have
taught them goes beyond football.
“It is imperative for them to maintain their confidence,
deal with anxiety and anger, while keeping focus on the goal because it will
help them to be a complete individuals,” Okosun stated.For
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This course has been updated! We now recommend you take the Complete Intro to React, v7 course.
Transcript from the "Declaring Effect Dependencies" Lesson
>> Brian: Getting closer. We have one problem here, that setBreed's not defined. So what we're gonna do is, if you remember, we did pass that here and use drop down at the end, the setState function, right? So we're just gonna grab that too. So setBreed, and now that'll be defined, right, cuz that's coming from the use drop down.
>> Brian: Not using breed yet, that's okay, but the thing that we're getting here is hey, just so you know, it contains a call to to setBreeds without a list of dependencies. This can lead to an infinite chain of updates. So the problem here is with useEffect, you have to declare your dependencies, which is kind of an odd phrasing this, but stick with me for just a second.
>> Brian: useEffect is going to run, as of right now, after every single time that render gets called, which is too frequently, right? So right now, every time I typed into location here, it would request a new set of breeds. That's obviously incorrect, it's not what we wanna do, right?
[00:01:13] We only wanna request breeds when animal updates, as well as on the first time.
>> Brian: So what you can do here with useEffect,
>> Brian: Rather than have this run after every single render, we can say only run when these things change. So what you do is you declare the things that it depends on.
[00:01:35] So here it depends on what? It depends on animal, right? Cuz if that changes then we need to change it. So we'll put animal there,
>> Brian: But it also technically depends on setBreed and setBreeds. Now, you and I both know that that's never gonna change, but,
>> Brian: ESLint demands that they still be there because it still technically depends on them.
[00:02:01] So setBreeds as well.
>> Brian: It doesn't matter what order these come in, it's just a list of dependencies that React will check. Cuz if any one of these things changed, rerun this effect after it renders, otherwise, don't run it again, right? So now if location changes, because location's not in here, it's not gonna rerun this effect.
>> Brian: So let's go make sure this actually works. If I refresh this,
>> Brian: Now, notice that breed is no longer grayed out. If I click on here, you can see that it actually has a lot of new dogs in it, right? And notice that if I start typing in here it doesn't request new breeds.
[00:02:53] However, if I changed the dog to be cat, notice that it's gonna gray out here for just a second.
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Gerry O'Carroll: For the Church to survive, it has to do one simple thing - end vow of celibacy
Last year only 13 men signed up for entry into the priesthood in this country.
For two decades now Catholic bishops have been warning about the vocational crisis in the church. The dwindling number of priests in the ministry is now so acute that the centuries-old tradition of the revered Sunday Mass in many rural parishes is now in danger.
In many parishes, especially in rural areas, only one Mass is now celebrated on a Sunday. The norm used to be at least three
This acute shortage of priests has led to the virtual closure of some churches and the growing practice of two or three parishes sharing a priest.
Many priests are now in their 60s and 70s and are being asked by their bishops to carry on their pastoral work beyond their retirement age.
It is an extraordinary situation for a traditionally Catholic country that has helped spread the Gospel across the globe in years gone past. Now that missionary role is being reversed in a novel way.
Last week, it was announced that two Nigerian priests were in Kylemore Diocese in Cavan/Leitrim. Another two priests from that same country are due to take up positions in Galway. A Waterford diocese has also announced that a priest will be coming from India to take up a position in its parish.
However, one Catholic Priest, Fr Brendan Hoban, is not enthusiastic about this. Fr Hoban - who is a member of the Association of Catholic Priests - has issued a stark warning that these foreign priests "could empty churches in a decade".
He suggested that these new missionaries' lack of inherent knowledge of our history, culture and tradition would alienate the native laity.
Fr Hoban's view is certainly not a ringing endorsement of the Irish Catholic Bishops' solution to this crisis. It is not confined to this country alone. The Catholic Church is also suffering a lack of priests in America, England, Wales and many other countries.
The dramatic decline of vocations in this country has many causes.
Without doubt, the revelations about sexual abuse in the Catholic church have shocked, sickened and scandalised Catholics.
The unremitting clerical sexual-abuse scandals have virtually destroyed the prestige and reputation of the Catholic Church and alienated many young men from taking holy orders.
I believe that the celibacy issue is a problem.
I am hoping, possibly a vain hope, that the Pope may put an end to the unnatural and bizarre practice of celibacy.
There is a precedent for this. After all, in 2011 Pope Benedict facilitated the ordination of married dissident Anglican clergy into the Catholic priesthood.
He found this to be no obstacle to a subsequent ministry in the Catholic Church.
The celebration of Mass is the fundamental cornerstone of the Catholic Church.
Without priests then the prospect for the survival of the Catholic Church in Ireland is bleak indeed.
Sonia's principled achievements will last longer than any athletics record
Last week, Michael O Muircheartaigh said in the Herald that a statue of Kevin Heffernan should be erected in Dublin city.
I would endorse that sentiment.
However, here I am writing about another statue - that of Sonia O'Sullivan in Cobh.
She deserves this admiration and respect. Her achievements in sport were spectacular.
Sonia won a gold medal in the World Athletics Championships in Gothenburg in 1995 and a silver medal in the Olympic Games in 2000. Despite her great sporting achievements, she has always remained a modest and unassuming lady.
I am not, as a rule, in favour of erecting monuments to the living, but in Sonia's case I will make an exception. After all, she is Cobh's most favourite daughter.
It must have been a proud occasion for her family.
What makes her a hero in my eyes - and in the eyes of all sports fans around the world - is that Sonia was a keen athlete who despised and shunned the drug culture that is destroying athletics and other sports.
I have no doubt that if Sonia did not have to compete in an era of drug cheats she would have added a couple of more medals to her tally.
Sonia's sporting accomplishments were honest and untainted, which makes her achievement all the more remarkable.
Sonia, you richly deserve the statue in your honour.
Well done, Dublin - but The Kingdom will return
I have to admit that I was taken aback last week on reading the comments of Bertie Ahern, one of the Dubs' most loyal and devoted supporters.
Our former Taoiseach predicted that Kerry would be taking Sam back to the Kingdom. Bertie was wrong, but then he has been wrong about a lot of things.
The Dubs triumphed and the rest is history.
No excuses this time - Dublin were the better team last Sunday and richly deserve the win.
I watched the game from the comfort of my local in Listowel.
I was warm and had a pint in my hand, happy that I didn't have to endure the miserable conditions in Croker.
When the game was over a black cloud of gloom and doom enveloped all present, but I swear I never heard one word of begrudgery.
Congrats to the Dubs from all in the Kingdom.
Enjoy your success but, just like Arnie in the Terminator (inset), WE WILL BE BACK!
Last week I watched the funeral of the "forgotten patriot", Thomas Kent.
He was executed in Cork Prison after the 1916 rebellion and buried in a hole in the ground without even a coffin.
I think it was right and fitting that he got a State funeral and that a brave man who sacrificed his life for Irish freedom is now buried in consecrated ground.
Student Natalie McGranaghan was fined €200 and banned from keeping animals for four years after she was convicted of cruelty to animals.
Incredibly, this heartless young woman abandoned her little dog, similar to the one pictured, in a flat without food or water. When the little terrier was found it was in an appalling, emaciated state.
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Pfizer and Moderna have reportedly increased the number of children enrolled in their vaccine trials in an effort to get more data on the rare heart-related side effects that children 5 to 11 years old have experienced after getting vaccinated.
Citing sources familiar with the matter, the New York Times reported that the companies doubled the size of their studies at the prompting of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The agency asked the drugmakers to conduct a study involving 3,000 children in order to detect rare heart issues such as myocarditis or pericarditis.
At the end of June, the FDA updated its vaccine fact sheet to state that there was a possible increased risk of myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart) following vaccination. However, the CDC said these heart effects are very rare. Data suggests that they show up in just 12.6 cases per 1 million second doses.
Preparing for the school year
Pfizer has already gotten its vaccine authorized for children 12 and older, and Moderna has gotten its vaccine authorized for those 18 and older. The expansion of the companies’ trials comes as schools prepare to reopen and as officials review data in order to determine what to recommend based on vaccination rates and the rapid spread of the Delta variant.
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There was once a time when blueprints existed as big spools of paper, spread out across an architect’s desk. Despite computer-aided design, architects on the job still lug that paper around. PlanGrid is making the obvious and needed move to bring those paper plans to the iPad.
Founder Ryan Sutton-Gee explained at the Y Combinator Demo Day today that on any given construction site visit, an architect can tote more than $5,000 worth of paper with them. In the 1980s people started playing around with the idea of designing these blueprints on the computer with CAD. The software has taken an industry, which was so dependent on basic of tools like pen and paper, to a digital world that has created buildings otherwise unable to be designed.
But when it comes time to building those structures, the construction site reverts back to pen and paper. So, PlanGrid does the obvious. It takes blueprints and translates them into an iPad application. The app holds a “virtually unlimited amount” of blueprints, and as your construction project evolves, you can change the blueprint on the app, as opposed to having to re-sketch and print out an entire new sheet.
Already PlanGrid has made $27,000 annual revenue and has signed up 100 customers. It is currently being used on 900 construction projects.
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… Driving A Legend Into The 21st Century
Can a classic muscle car icon make the transition to modern performance car?
That was the challenge for Penfound Design and the team assembled to take a tired, just-barely-surviving 1964 Pontiac GTO and make it a fast, smooth and clean showcar. A primary goal for the project was to keep it a REAL GTO, and not a clone, or a rebodied car. If the soul of a GTO was in there, PD and the craftsmen working on the car would make sure it remained.
The car could actually, but barely, be driven before it was disassembled. One of the neatest elements of the car was that it had the original motor, so the team at Weber Racing got started in making it even more of a performance legend. A combination of Pontiac new and old school performance parts, like the Ram Air IV exhaust manifolds, new tri-power setup and internal components from companies like Eagle Specialty Products, Wiseco Pistons, Comp Performance and Federal Mogul Corporation helped in final dyno results of 507 HP and 528 lb.-ft of torque. Not bad for a ‘60s muscle car!
Extensive bodywork, including the replacement of floor, trunk floor, inner bracing, widened rear fender wells, the addition of functional fender and hood scoops, a single windshield wiper, engine-turned accents for the grill and rear panel, plus smoothed bumpers, ventless door glass and modified roof drip moldings, helped bring the Sabertooth to the present, while one-off 20-inch wheels, Air Ride Technologies suspension and Richmond Gear five speed OD transmission helped point the car toward the future of performance cars as well.
Perhaps no element is as representative of the new age/ heritage look as the interior. Designed to carry some of the flavor of ‘60s race cars with quilted pattern seats and the original style console, the Sabertooth interior also features color-keyed factory gauges, a one-piece headliner, and four individual bucket seats, the Penfound Design style was executed to perfection by Chuck’s Custom Design.
The Sabertooth GTO made its debut at the 2012 Detroit Autorama and was featured in many indoor and outdoor events through 2012 and beyond. It carries with it the history of a legendary performance car, making new friends as it tours the country.
So how does it make 507hp?
The Pontiac 389 bored 0.040-over & stroked to 449 ci.
An Eagle cast-steel, 4.25-inch-stroke crank works Eagle forged H-beam 6.800-inch-long rods and Wiseco forged pistons, each with a 16cc dish and Sealed Power rings. A Milodon pan and windage tray and a Sealed Power high-volume pump and pickup comprise the oiling system.
Round-port 72cc E-heads were ported by Ken’s Performance in Elyria, Ohio, to flow 300 cfm, and were assembled by Weber with 2.11/1.66 valves and Comp Cams valvesprings and High-Tech pushrods. Compression is 10.3:1. Comp’s XR288HR 236/242-degrees duration at 0.050 hydraulic roller cam has 0.520/0.540 lift with Crane 1.5:1 roller rockers and a 110-degree LSA.
The Barry Grant Six-Shooter induction system is a modern interpretation of the Tri-Power and features three 250-cfm carbs on a free-flowing aluminum intake. An MSD Pro-Billet distributor lights the spark with assistance from an MSD coil, Taylor Wires, and NGK plugs. Reproduction round-port manifolds from Ames send the fumes through a fabricated exhaust system with 2.5-inch pipes, crossover, tailpipes, and splitters, and Flowmaster 40 series mufflers.
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2. The difference of each driver from the leader (as of that race) should be displayed. Implementation 1. Build the PowerPivot model for the RaceData as shown in the diagram above. For simplicity, I have already created the model in the source file available for download here. 2. For creating the running total across the races, we will be following the technique detailed in my previous blog. For that, create 2 calculated columns in the RaceFact table called Points and Order respectively. =calculate(sum(Points[Points])) =calculate(sum(Races[Order])) Notice that the foreign keys in the fact table (Driver, Race, Position) are hidden as it is a best practice to hide the foreign keys. This way, the users will not get confused whether to use the columns in the master tables or the fact tables. 3. For finding the running total, we can create a new measure with the below formula RT_Points:=calculate(sum(RaceFact[Points]), filter(Allexcept(RaceFact,Driver[Driver]), RaceFact[Order]<=Max(RaceFact[Order]))) When this measure is used against the drivers on rows and races on columns, it will display the running total of the points for each driver across the races. 4. Now for getting the difference of each driver from the leader, we need a measure which will give us the points of the race leader at the end of every race. This measure would be equal to the max of the running total that we just created and that should be the same for all drivers for a particular race. Create the measure with the DAX formula given below MaxRT_Points:=calculate(maxx(values(Driver[Driver]), [RT_Points]), All(Driver[Driver])) The result is shown below 5. Now all we have to do to get the final requirement is to subtract the MaxRT_Points measure from the RT_Points measure as shown below DiffFromLeader:=[RT_Points] – [MaxRT_Points] The result is shown below 6. With a bit of formatting and adding a chart for the top 6 drivers, I can now clearly see how the battle for the top place has been going The final version of the PowerPivot file can be downloaded from here. It is interesting to see that Fernando Alonso has been the most consistent driver, as can be seen from the above chart, even though he is in second place. With this information, I am going to bet my money on Alonso winning the Drivers championship (and not because I am a biased Ferrari fan :P). What do you reckon? | <urn:uuid:0c7f8d13-c2d3-426d-93ec-fe0403910573> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://sqljason.com/2012/10/difference-from-maximum-of-running.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988721008.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183841-00117-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.911255 | 547 | 1.84375 | 2 |
1920 Geologic Map of Ohio, by John A. Bownocker. 32 x 40-inch format, scale 1 in. = 8 mi. (1:500,000). The 1920 geologic map was aided by complete topographic coverage for the entire state and was the most detailed to that point. It was the first to identify the Permian System in Ohio, and it identifies 14 geologic units and features a revised cross section of the state. This map was utilized by the Survey until the modern, digital map was released in 2006. | <urn:uuid:23f77a9e-7eaf-482b-a7b2-d83031b2254c> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.ohiogeologystore.com/browse.cfm/historic-1920-bg-map/4,152.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560282140.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095122-00128-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.960574 | 111 | 3.171875 | 3 |
When President Obama surged 30,000 additional U.S. troops into Afghanistan in 2010, the new forces were concentrated overwhelmingly on two volatile areas of southern Afghanistan: Helmand and Kandahar Provinces. Now, as the troop surge is practically over, those provinces still rank as the most violent in the entire country.
According to Marine Gen. John Allen, the commander of the war, ten districts around Afghanistan account for fully half of the insurgent violence in the country. (Afghanistan has 405 districts.) According to a breakdown provided to Danger Room by the Pentagon, six of those districts -- Sangin, Now Zad, Nad Ali, Kajaki, Musa Qalah, and Nahr-e Saraj -- are in Helmand Province, where the Marines started fighting a costly and grueling battle with the Taliban in 2009. Three more of them -- Maiwand, Panjwei and Zharay -- are in Kandahar, the Taliban's birthplace and the scene of similarly arduous Army fighting from 2010 to the present. (The final district, Pul-e Alam, is in the eastern Logar Province.)
Spokespeople for the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), NATO's military command in Afghanistan, did not immediately respond to inquiries seeking elaboration. But there are around 80,000 U.S. troops remaining in Afghanistan, and the remaining 10,000 surge troops are due to leave the country by the end of September. The persistence of the violence in the provinces they bled and died to pacify raises questions about the durability of what the U.S. will leave behind in Afghanistan.
The Marine Corps, for reasons that remain obscure, decided in 2009 to focus its fight on sparsely-populated Helmand Province. They've fought hard and recently in Sangin and Kajaki; and in July 2011, ISAF boasted to Danger Room that violence in Nad Ali was down 70 percent from the previous year. With the surge forces receding, the Marines now find themselves spread thin: Marines have only a single company for each of the districts of Now Zad and Musa Qaleh.
Rajiv Chandrasekaran, a Washington Post associate editor, focused much of his recent book about the war, Little America, on the Marine fight for Helmand. While he noted that several of the violent districts aren't ones where the Marines donated the majority of their focus in the province -- some are the responsibility of British forces -- the overrepresentation of Helmand in Afghanistan's most violent districts "raises some fundamental questions about the Marine narrative that they fundamentally transformed Helmand province," Chandrasekaran said, particularly Now Zad, Musa Qaleh and Sangin, places where the Marines have claimed major progress. "If six of the ten most violent districts in the country are still in Helmand, it does call into question the sustainability of some of their gains."
Kandahar, on the other hand, is one of Afghanistan's most populous regions -- not to mention the traditional home of the Taliban. And there ISAF has some good news to report: the United Nations found that civilian casualties declined in 2012, although they remain triple the rate of civilian deaths in 2008. Kandahar City, the site of intense fighting in 2010 and 2011, is no longer one of the hottest of hot spots. Neither is the adjoining Argandab River Valley, where U.S. troops flattened entire villages that the Taliban boobytrapped. | <urn:uuid:7cd90a34-8ac0-4111-8e7e-543a4ca40373> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.wired.com/2012/08/afghanistan-violence-helmand/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00676.warc.gz | en | 0.945298 | 710 | 1.859375 | 2 |
"Voldemort is my past, present, and future, Harry Potter."
-- Tom Riddle (CS17)
Quotes by and about Lord Voldemort (Tom Marvolo Riddle)
From Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Hagrid to Harry: “Some say he died. Codswallop, in my opinion. Dunno if he had enough human left in him to die.” (PS4)
Hagrid to Harry: “Better Hufflepuff than Slytherin,” said Hagrid darkly. “There’s not a single witch or wizard who went bad who wasn’t in Slytherin. You-Know-Who was one.” (PS5)
Quirrell’s lesson from Voldemort, as told to Harry: “There is no good and evil, there is only power…and those too weak to seek it.” (PS17)
“Don’t be a fool,” snarled the face. “Better save your own life and join me … or you’ll meet the same end as your parents …. they died begging me for mercy.” (PS17)
“How touching …” it hissed. “I always value bravery … Yes boy, your parents were brave…. I killed your father first, and he put up a courageous fight … but your mother needn’t have died … she was trying to protect you … Now give me the stone unless you want her to have died in vain.” (PS17)
From Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Tom Riddle to Harry: “Haven’t I already told you,” said Riddle quietly, “that killing Mudbloods doesn’t matter to me any more? For many months now, my new target has been — you.” (CS17)
Tom Riddle: “Voldemort,” said Riddle softly, “is my past, present, and future, Harry Potter.” (CS17)
Tom Riddle: “So, your mother tried to save you. Yes, that’s a powerful counter-charm. I can see now … there is nothing special about you, after all. I wondered, you see. There are strange likenesses between us, after all. Even you must have noticed. Both half-bloods, orphans, raised by Muggles. Probably the only two Parselmouths to come to Hogwarts since the Great Slytherin himself. We even look something alike … but after all, it was merely a lucky chance that saved you from me. That’s all I wanted to know.” (CS17)
Dumbledore to Harry: “He disappeared after leaving the school … traveled far and wide … sank so deeply into the Dark Arts, consorted with the very worst of our kind, underwent so many dangerous, magical transformations, that when he resurfaced as Lord Voldemort, he was barely recognizable.” (CS18)
From Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
“Do not lie to me!” hissed the second voice. “I can always tell, Wormtail!” (GF1)
Arthur Weasley: “Ron, You-Know-Who and his followers sent the Dark Mark into the air whenever they killed,” said Mr. Weasley. “The terror it inspired … you have no idea, you’re too young. Just picture coming home and finding the Dark Mark hovering over your house, and knowing what you’re about to find inside….” Mr. Weasley winced. “Everyone’s worst fear … the very worst.” (GF9)
Sirius: “Imagine that Voldemort’s powerful now. You don’t know who his supporters are, you don’t know who’s working for him and who isn’t; you know he can control people so that they do terrible things without being able stop themselves. You’re scared for yourself, and your family, and your friends. Every week, news comes of more deaths, more disappearances, more torturing … The Ministry of Magic’s in disarray, they don’t know what to do, they’re trying to keep everything hidden from the Muggles, but meanwhile, Muggles are dying too. Terror everywhere … panic … confusion … that’s how it used to be.” (GF27)
Dumbledore looked very intensely at Harry for a moment, and then said, “I have a theory, no more than that … It is my belief that your scar hurts both when Lord Voldemort is near you, and when he is feeling a particularly strong surge of hatred.”
“But … why?”
“Because you and he are connected by the curse that failed,” said Dumbledore. “That is no ordinary scar.” (GF30)
“Voldy,” copyright Makani.Voldemort in the graveyard: “You know of course, that they have called this boy my downfall?” Voldemort said softly, his red eyes upon Harry, whose scar began to burn so fiercely that he almost screamed in agony. “You all know that on the night I lost my powers and my body, I tried to kill him. His mother died in the attempt to save him — and unwittingly provided him with a protection I admit I had not foreseen…. I could not touch the boy.”
Voldemort raised one of his long white fingers and put it very close to Harry’s cheek.
“His mother left upon him the traces of her sacrifice…. This is old magic, I should have remembered it, I was foolish to overlook it … but no matter, I can touch him now.” (GF33)
“I miscalculated, my friends, I admit it. My curse was deflected by the woman’s foolish sacrifice, and it rebounded upon myself. Aaah … pain beyond pain, my friends; nothing could have prepared me for it. I was ripped from my body, I was less than spirit, less than the meanest ghost … but still, I was alive. What I was, even I do not know … I, who have gone further than anybody along the path that leads to immortality. You know my goal – to conquer death. And now, I was tested, and it appeared that one or more of my experiments worked … for I had not been killed, though the curse should have done it. Nevertheless, I was as powerless as the weakest creature alive…” (GF33)
“We bow to each other, Harry,” said Voldemort, bending a little, but keeping his snakelike face upturned to Harry. “Come, the niceties will be observed…. Dumbledore would like you to show manners…. Bow to death, Harry….”
“Very good,” said Voldemort softly, and as he raised his wand the pressure bearing down on Harry lifted too. “And now you face me, like a man … straight-backed and proud, the way your father died…
And now — we duel.” (GF34)
From Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
“How do you know what his plans are?” Harry asked quickly.
“Dumbledore’s got a shrewd idea,” said Lupin, “and Dumbledore’s shrewd ideas normally turn out to be accurate.”
“So what does Dumbledore reckon he’s planning?”
“Well firstly, he wants to build up his army again,” said Sirius. “In the old days he had huge numbers at his command; witches and wizards he’d bullied or bewitched into following him, his faithful Death Eaters, a great variety of Dark creatures. You heard him planning to recruit giants; well, they’ll be just one group he’s after.” (OP5)
Snape to Harry: “It is true, however, that those who have mastered Legilimency are able, under certain conditions, to delve into the minds of their victims and to interpret their findings correctly. The Dark Lord, for instance, almost always knows when somebody is lying to him. Only those skilled at Occlumency are able to shut down those feelings and memories that contradict the lie, and to utter falsehoods in his presence without detection.” (OP24)
Snape: “The usual rules do not seem to apply to you, Potter. The curse that failed to kill you seems to have forged some kind of connection between you and the Dark Lord. The evidence suggests that at times, when your mind is most relaxed and vulnerable — when you are asleep, for instance — you are sharing the Dark Lord’s thoughts and emotions. The headmaster thinks it inadvisable for this to continue. He wishes me to teach you how to close your mind to the Dark Lord.” (OP24)
Harry to Snape: “How come I saw through the snake’s eyes if it’s Voldemort’s thoughts I’m sharing?
“Do not say the Dark Lord’s name!” spat Snape. (OP24)
Snape has just made Harry remember Cedric’s death: “I told you to empty yourself of emotion!”
“Yeah? Well, I’m finding that hard at the moment,” Harry snarled.
“Then you will find yourself easy prey for the Dark Lord!” said Snape savagely. “Fools who wear their hearts proudly on their sleeves, who cannot control their emotions, who wallow in sad memories and allow themselves to be provoked this easily — weak people, in other words — they stand no chance against his powers! He will penetrate your mind with absurd ease, Potter!” (OP24)
Snape to Harry: “That is just as well, Potter,” said Snape coldly, “because you are neither special nor important, and it is not up to you to find out what the Dark Lord is saying to his Death Eaters.”
“No — that’s your job, isn’t it?” Harry shot at him.
He had not meant to say it; it had burst out of him in temper. For a long moment they stared at each other, Harry convinced he had gone too far. But there was a curious, almost satisfied expression on Snape’s face when he answered.
“Yes, Potter,” he said, his eyes glinting. “That is my job.” (OP26)
Bellatrix to Harry: “You dare speak his name?” whispered Bellatrix.
“Yeah,” said Harry, maintaining his tight grip on the glass ball, expecting another attempts to bewitch it from him. “Yeah, I’ve got no problem saying Vol–”
“Shut your mouth!” Bellatrix shrieked. “You dare speak his name with your unworthy lips, you dare besmirch it with your half-blood’s tongue, you dare –”
“Did you know he’s half-blood too?” said Harry recklessly. Hermione gave a little moan in his ear. “Voldemort? Yeah, his mother was a witch, but his dad was a Muggle — or has he been telling you lot he’s pure-blood?”
Battle of the Dept. of Mysteries: “It was foolish to come here tonight, Tom,” said Dumbledore calmly. “The Aurors are on their way –” (OP36)
“You do not seek to kill me, Dumbledore?” called Voldemort, his scarlet eyes narrowed over the top of the shield. “Above such brutality, are you?”
“We both know there are other ways of destroying a man, Tom.” Dumbledore said calmly. “Merely taking your life would not satisfy me, I admit – ”
“There is nothing worse than death, Dumbledore!” snarled Voldemort.
“You are quite wrong,” said Dumbledore, still closing in upon Voldemort and speaking as lightly as though they were discussing the matter over drinks. Harry felt scared to see him walking along, undefended, shieldless. He wanted to cry out a warning, but his headless guard kept shunting him backward toward the wall, blocking his every attempt to get out from behind it. “Indeed your failure to understand that there are things much worse than death has always been your greatest weakness –” (OP36)
Dumbledore to Harry: “But I knew too where Voldemort was weak. And so I made my decision. You would be protected by an ancient magic of which he knows, which he despises, and which he has always, therefore, underestimated – to his cost. I am speaking, of course, of the fact that your mother died to save you. She gave you a lingering protection he never expected, a protection that flows in your veins to this day. I put my trust, therefore, in your mother’s blood. I delivered you to her sister, her only remaining relative.”
“She doesn’t love me,” said Harry at once. “She doesn’t give a damn –”
“But she took you,” Dumbledore cut across him. “She may have taken you grudgingly, furiously, unwillingly, bitterly, yet still she took you, and in doing so, she sealed the charm I placed upon you. Your mother’s sacrifice made the bond of blood the strongest shield I could give you.”
“I still don’t –”
“While you can still call home the place where your mother’s blood dwells, there you cannot be touched or harmed by Voldemort. He shed her blood, but it lives on in you and her sister. Her blood became your refuge. You need return there only once a year, but as long as you can still call it home, there he cannot hurt you. Your aunt knows this. I explained what I had done in the letter I left, with you, on her doorstep. She knows that allowing you houseroom may well have kept you alive for the past fifteen years.” (OP37)
Dumbledore to Harry: “Voldemort tried to kill you when you were a child because of a prophecy made shortly before your birth. He knew the prophecy had been made, though he did not know its full contents. He set out to kill you when you were still a baby, believing he was fulfilling the terms of the prophecy. He discovered, to his cost, that he was mistaken, when the curse intended to kill you backfired. And so since his return to his body, and particularly since your extraordinary escape from him last year, he has been determined to hear that prophecy in its entirety. This is the weapon he has been seeking so assiduously since his return: the knowledge of how to destroy you.” (OP37)
Dumbledore to Harry: “He chose the boy he thought most likely to be a danger to him,” said Dumbledore. “And notice this, Harry. He chose, not the pure-blood (which according to his creed, is the only kind of wizard worth being or knowing), but the half-blood like himself. He saw himself in you before he had ever seen you, and in marking you with that scar, he did not kill you, as he intended, but gave you powers, and a future, which have fitted you to escape him not once, but four times so far — something that neither your parents, nor Neville’s parents, ever achieved.” (OP37)
Dumbledore to Harry: “There is a room in the Department of Mysteries,” interrupted Dumbledore, “that is kept locked at all times. It contains a force that is at once more wonderful and more terrible than death, than human intelligence, than forces of nature. It is also, perhaps, the most mysterious of the many subjects for study that reside there. It is the power held within that room that you possess in such quantities and which Voldemort has not at all. That power took you to save Sirius tonight. That power also saved you from possession by Voldemort, because he could not bear to reside in a body so full of the force he detests. In the end, it mattered not that you could not close your mind. It was your heart that saved you.”
Harry closed his eyes. If he had not gone to save Sirius, Sirius would not have died…. More to stave off the moment when he would have to think of Sirius again, Harry asked, without caring much about the answer, “The end of the prophecy … it was something about … ‘neither one can live…'”
“‘…while the other survives,'” said Dumbledore.
“So,” said Harry, dredging up the words from what he felt like a deep well of despair inside him, “so does that mean that … that one of us has got to kill the other one … in the end?”
“Yes,” said Dumbledore. (OP37)
The Daily Prophet article: HE-WHO-MUST-NOT-BE-NAMED RETURNS
In a brief statement Friday night, Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge confirmed that He-Who-Must-No-Be-Named has returned to this country and is active once more.
“It is with great regret that I must confirm that the wizard styling himself Lord — well, you know who I mean — is alive and among us again,” said Fudge, looking tired and flustered as he addressed reporters. “It is with almost equal regret that we report the mass revolt of the dementors of Azkaban, who have shown themselves averse to continuing in the Ministry’s employ. We believe that the dementors are currently taking direction from Lord — Thingy.
“We urge the magical population to remain vigilant. The Ministry is currently publishing guides to elementary home and personal defense that will be delivered free to all Wizarding homes within the coming month.”
The Minister’s statement was met with dismay and alarm from the Wizarding community, which as recently as last Wednesday was receiving Ministry assurances that there was “no truth whatsoever in these persistent rumors that You-Know-Who is operating amongst us once more.”
Details of the events that led to the Ministry turn-around are still hazy, though it is believed that He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named and a select band of followers (known as Death Eaters) gained entry to the Ministry of Magic itself on Thursday evening.
Albus Dumbledore, newly reinstated headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, reinstated member of the International Confederation of Wizards, and reinstated Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot, was unavailable for comment last night. He has insisted for a year that You-Know-Who was not dead, as was widely hoped and believed, but recruiting followers once more for a fresh attempt to seize power. Meanwhile the Boy Who Lived…. (REST NOT SHOWN) (OP38)
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Thursday, June 1, 2006
Rejoicing in Truth
So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty.
How often will someone come and say, “Did you hear about so-and-so?” And how often our response will be, “No, what?” How often we will believe a rumor. Rather, we should say, “Stop right there. Have you talked to them about it? Maybe they didn’t do it. I don’t believe they would do such a thing.” We should believe the best of others, but so often we will believe the worst.
How sad and how embarrassing it is when we find out the rumor was a complete fabrication, and we actually fanned the flame by believing it and even spreading it to others. How hard it is when something unkind or untrue is said about us and we find that people believe it without even asking us. That is not the way we should be.
The Bible tells us that love “believes all things” (1 Corinthians 13:7). Another way to translate this verse is, “Love believes the best of every person.” It means that as a member of the body of Christ and as a loving Christian, you are not always suspicious of others. You are not a cynic. If someone you love, a fellow member of the church, is accused of doing something wrong, you will consider him or her innocent until proven guilty. And not only that, you will stand up for this person.
God’s love “does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth” (1 Corinthians 13:6). God’s love believes the best of every person.
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Introduction: Pornography Use is a Consequence of Western Hedonism
Pornography is widespread to the point that it has become a norm wherever Western civilization has influence. The use of pornography is indeed an outcome of the dominant civilization today, the Western civilization. Hedonism is the Western view regarding the satisfaction of instinctive desires, including the sexual desire, which is a manifestation of the species’ instinct. The concept of hedonism is to maximize pleasure and minimize pain. The hedonistic view is that desires must not be suppressed or regulated in any manner whatsoever, leading man to wherever his desires lead him. Hedonism is a reaction to the era of ruling by the Church, which regarded the sexual desire as being carnal and the sexual act as an animalistic. The Church regarded abstinence and celibacy as virtuous. Such non-satiation of the instinct led to misery in society, including sexual frustration. However, in reaction to suppression, abstinence and denial, hedonism went to another extreme. It unleashed the instincts to excess, which in turn led to other forms of harms, miseries and afflictions.
In the case of pornography users, hedonism leads to extensive use of pornography, searching for more extreme forms, being triggered sexually constantly and craving pornography to the point of disrupting daily life and relationships, including intimate ones with spouses. What is actually required is neither complete suppression of the species’ instinct nor letting it off its chain to excess, but regulating it through a system revealed by the Creator of human beings, their instincts and their desires. Islam gives a social system which regulates the species instinct, without non-satiation or excess. Moreover, Islam focusses the human being on the true basis of happiness, which is pleasing Allah (swt), regulating the desires in accordance to obedience to Allah (swt) and His Messenger (saw).
Dependency upon Using Pornography
The hedonistic unleashing of the instinct leads to a preoccupation with the desire, inducing biochemical changes that approach addiction, even if they do not lead to actual clinical addiction.
Pornography use leads to desensitization, which is caused by the production of large amounts of dopamine. Dopamine is the pleasure-chemical that is released when a person engages in an enjoyable activity, such as eating a tasty meal or playing a fun game. Such normal and everyday activities release healthy amounts of dopamine that the brain can process. Pornography use, however, releases such high levels of dopamine that the brain takes action against it. It does this by trimming down its number of dopamine receptors, thus reducing its responsiveness to the dopamine. This is the basis of desensitization. The problem, however, is that despite this, a part of the brain still exists that wishes to view pornography and longs for that rush of dopamine. So, to make up for the reduced responsiveness, the pornography user seeks out greater and greater degrees of stimulation; that is, more and more extreme forms of pornography. The user of pornography begins viewing pornographic material, eventually builds a tolerance to it, and then, in pursuit of a continuous supply of dopamine, increases the degree of content they view. Not only is it a cycle, but it also involves escalation.
While this process of desensitization is occurring, the brain simultaneously undergoes a second change involving sensitization. That is, in its pursuit for dopamine, the brain becomes highly sensitized to anything that reminds it of pornography; that is, any cue or signal. These signals can be anything from a woman on a magazine cover to an advert on social media. These cues, or triggers, can even be auditory. However, the effect is the same: they trigger strong cravings within the user that drive them towards viewing pornography again.
It becomes increasingly more difficult to resist these cravings because of the third change that occurs in the brain, hypofrontality, or reduced brain activity in the prefrontal region. This is caused by physical changes in the prefrontal region’s grey and white matter. It is due to hypofrontality that despite an inner desire to want to give up pornography, users find it hard to resist desires, losing inhibition.
The fourth significant change to the brain is within dysfunctional stress circuits which are related to the brain’s ability to control stress. Due to the dysfunctions caused to the brain by repeatedly viewing pornography, users find it hard to deal with even minor sources of stress. These minor stresses often activate the sensitized parts of the brain, which lead to cravings, which lead to a desire to view more pornographic material.
In addition, DeltaFosB is a protein that is produced every time dopamine is released. The more dopamine released, the more DeltaFosB accumulates. The function of DeltaFosB is that it enforces the memory of watching pornography and the feelings of pleasure associated with such viewing. Essentially, it makes the brain remember just how pleasurable pornography is. It is the reason pornography users have cravings and a desire to continue viewing pornographic material. DeltaFosB is what keeps the cycle of use going.
So, the desire to watch pornography is created by the act of watching pornography itself. It is the viewing of pornography that leads to dopamine production, which leads to the accumulation of DeltaFosB, which leads to the intensification of cravings. Therefore, the only way to get rid of the desire for pornography once and for all is to not give into the desire, but to resist it. Giving in only perpetuates the cycle. Resisting it is what allows the brain to heal and for the cravings to go away. According to most studies, it takes one to two months for DeltaFosB in the brain to dissipate but it can take even less time for the desire to watch pornography to go away. Of course, none of this means that the cycle of use cannot be broken.
Ending Use of Pornography at an Individual Level
The first thing that must be firmly established in the mind of any person seeking to give up the use of pornography is that viewing pornographic material is a sin. Therefore, the motivation to give up pornographic material must be that it is a sin and persisting in it without stopping and repenting will, if Allah (swt) wishes, lead to punishment in the Hereafter.
Use of pornography is impermissible in Islam regardless of whether they are photographs as opposed to real bodies. This is because of the legal principle (Qaidah Shar’iyah) which states that, الوسيلة إلى الحرام حرام “the means to Haram is Haram.” The means in this case does not have to lead to haram with certainty, but with mere preponderant likelihood (غلب على الظن). The evidence of the Qaidah (principle) is the Ayah,
[وَلَا تَسُبُّوا الَّذِينَ يَدْعُونَ مِن دُونِ اللَّهِ فَيَسُبُّوا اللَّهَ عَدْوًا بِغَيْرِ عِلْمٍ]
“Do not insult what they invoke besides Allah or they will insult Allah spitefully out of ignorance.” [TMQ Surah An-An’aam 6:108].
Allah (swt) disallowed the insult, for it causes the insulting of Allah (swt). So the Qaidah forbids all that inevitably leads to sin. Pornography indeed leads to other sins, such as gazing at women lustfully,seductive flirting, free mixing between genders, unlawful touching, stalking, harassment, assault, fornication, adultery, homosexuality and rape.
The purpose of clarifying this is so that when the afflicted Muslim begins the journey of overcoming their usage, their intentions are sincere and there are no doubts left in their mind that may produce only a half-hearted attempt at ending pornography use.
Now that we understand the nature of the use of pornography and its characteristics, we can begin to discuss the way to overcome it.
What we understand about the use of pornography and its cycle of use is in line with what the ‘ulema understood to be the characteristics of sin.
In his book, Spiritual Diseases and their Cures, Ibn al-Qayyim (rh) says on the nature of sin, “Sins lead to the production of other sins, until one finds it hard to give them up. An ‘alim, of the past has said, “Among the punishments for a sin is committing a subsequent sin. And among the recompenses for a good deed is doing a subsequent good deed. When a person does a good deed, another good deed besides it says: “Do me as well.” If he does it, a third one says likewise, and so on; therefore, his good deeds, and recompense for them, increase. The same thing occurs (but in a negative way) when a person commits a sin.”
The goal is to resist the desires long enough so that each subsequent desire is weaker than the last. Eventually the withdrawal symptoms dissipate and the dependency is overcome. So, how then can a Muslims who wishes to rid themselves of such a habit protect themselves from these desires and consequently overcome the dependency?
Repentance Overcomes Sins
The Prophet (saw) said, «لَوْ أَخْطَأْتُمْ حَتَّى تَبْلُغَ خَطَايَاكُمُ السَّمَاءَ ثُمَّ تُبْتُمْ لَتَابَ عَلَيْكُمْ»“If you were to commit sin until your sins reach the heaven, then you were to repent, your repentance would be accepted.” (Ibn Majah).
The first step to overcoming the habit and turning towards Allah (swt) for help is for a person to admit their sins and repent to Allah (swt).
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah (ra) that the Messenger of Allah (saw) said,
«إِنَّ الْمُؤْمِنَ إِذَا أَذْنَبَ كَانَتْ نُكْتَةٌ سَوْدَاءُ فِي قَلْبِهِ فَإِنْ تَابَ وَنَزَعَ وَاسْتَغْفَرَ صُقِلَ قَلْبُهُ فَإِنْ زَادَ زَادَتْ فَذَلِكَ الرَّانُ الَّذِي ذَكَرَهُ اللَّهُ فِي كِتَابِهِ
[كَلاَّ بَلْ رَانَ عَلَى قُلُوبِهِمْ مَا كَانُوا يَكْسِبُونَ]»
“When the believer commits sin, a black spot appears on his heart. If he repents and gives up that sin and seeks forgiveness, his heart will be polished. But if (the sin) increases, (the black spot) increases. That is the Ran that Allah mentions in His Book: “Nay! But on their hearts is the Ran (covering of sins and evil deeds) which they used to earn.” [TMQ 83:14]” [Ibn Majah].
Even if a person repents and later gives into a desire and sins again, they must repent again. Allah (swt) is the Oft-Forgiving and the Most Merciful and is willing to accept repentance for repeated sins.
The Prophet (saw) said, «إِنَّ عَبْدًا أَذْنَبَ ذَنْبًا فَقَالَ: رَبِّ أَذْنَبْتُ فَاغْفِرْهُ فَقَالَ رَبُّهُ أَعَلِمَ عَبْدِي أَنَّ لَهُ رَبًّا يَغْفِرُ الذَّنْبَ وَيَأْخُذُ بِهِ؟ غَفَرْتُ لِعَبْدِي ثُمَّ مَكَثَ مَا شَاءَ اللَّهُ ثُمَّ أَذْنَبَ ذَنْبًا فَقَالَ: رَبِّ أَذْنَبْتُ ذَنْبًا فَاغْفِرْهُ فَقَالَ رَبُّهُ: أَعَلِمَ عَبْدِي أَنَّ لَهُ رَبًّا يَغْفِرُ الذَّنْبَ وَيَأْخُذُ بِهِ؟ غَفَرْتُ لِعَبْدِي ثُمَّ مَكَثَ مَا شَاءَ اللَّهُ ثُمَّ أَذْنَبَ ذَنبا قالَ: رب أذنبت ذَنبا آخر فَاغْفِر لِي فَقَالَ: أَعَلِمَ عَبْدِي أَنَّ لَهُ رَبًّا يَغْفِرُ الذَّنْبَ وَيَأْخُذُ بِهِ؟ غَفَرْتُ لِعَبْدِي فَلْيَفْعَلْ مَا شَاءَ»
“If a servant who committed a sin and said, “My Lord, I have sinned, so forgive me.” His Lord replied, “Does My servant know that he has a Lord Who pardons sin and punishes for it? I have pardoned My servant.” After remaining [obedient] such time as Allah willed, he committed a sin and said, “My Lord, I have sinned, so forgive me.” His Lord replied, “Does My servant know that he has a Lord Who pardons sin and punishes for it? I have pardoned my servant.” Then after remaining [obedient] such time as Allah willed, he committed a sin and said, “My Lord, I have committed another sin, so forgive me.” He replied, “Does My servant know that he has a Lord Who pardons sin and punishes for it? I have pardoned my servant, so let him do what he likes.” ”
[Bukhari and Muslim]
From his Sharh of Sahih al-Muslim, Imam al-Nawawi (rh) said regarding the above hadith, “…even if the sin is repeated a hundred times or a thousand times or more, and he repents each time, his repentance will be accepted and his sin will be erased. And if he repents once from them all, his repentance will be valid.”
Not even once should the Muslim fall into a state of hopelessness and stop seeking out the forgiveness of Allah (swt). This is a trick of Shaytan and to stop seeking Allah (swt)’s forgiveness is to deny that He (swt) is Ar-Raheem, which is in itself sinful denial.
The believer must ensure, however, that every time they repent, their repentance is sincere, they earnestly resolve to never repeat the sin again, and that they seek refuge in Allah (swt) from the whispers of Shaytan.
Having Tawwakul in Allah (swt) and Seeking His Protection
Tawwakul is to have sincere trust in Allah (swt) and to understand that He (swt) alone is the Mawla (Protector) of the believers. When a heart is filled with a desire for something, Shaytan attempts to arouse those desires with whispers, whispers which inspire temptation and the inclination to sin. Therefore, a person that aims to subdue his desires to watch pornography must understand the threat that Shaytan poses and hence seek the protection of Allah (swt). We see that it was the habit of the Prophet (saw) and his Companions (ra) to seek refuge in Allah (swt) from the whispers of Shaytan.
The way to obtain the protection of Allah (swt) is to increase one’s remembrance of Him (swt). In his book, “Marvels of the Heart,” Imam al-Ghazali (rh) gives the following advice, “The remembrance of Allah is the safe side, for it is known that there is no room for Shaytan there. A thing is treated only by its opposite, and the opposite of all the evil suggestions of Shaytan is the remembrance of Allah by seeking refuge with Him and disclaiming strength and power. This is what you mean when you say: “I seek refuge with Allah from Shaytan the Stoned”, and: “There is no strength nor power save in Allah the Most High, Almighty.” This can be done only by the pious in whom the remembrance of Allah predominates, and Shaytan only approaches them as a sly trick at the times of their blunders. Allah says,
[إِنَّ الَّذِينَ اتَّقَواْ إِذَا مَسَّهُمْ طَائِفٌ مِّنَ الشَّيْطَانِ تَذَكَّرُواْ فَإِذَا هُم مُّبْصِرُونَ]
“Indeed, those who fear Allah – when an impulse touches them from Shaytan, they remember (Him) and at once they have insight.” [Surah al-A’raf, verse 201].”
So when the whispers infiltrate the mind and the temptation arises, the way to resist is to turn towards Allah (swt).
Avoidance of the Place of Sin and Engagement in Good Deeds
An advice often provided by the ‘ulema to those seeking to overcome their sins is that rather than fighting the desire to sin, it is better to avoid those places and those things which incite the desire.
Above, we mentioned triggers which arouse the senses and incline the heart towards pornography. These signals and triggers must be identified in their form and in their places and the believer must make efforts to avoid them as much as possible.
It is when the believer is idle and not busy in the worship of Allah (swt) that his mind becomes susceptible to the persuasions of Shaytan. Involuntary thoughts inspired by Shaytan can creep their way into the mind and because the person has nothing to busy themselves with, the thoughts establish themselves firmly in the mind and become difficult to subdue. So, it is advised that the believer should avoid laziness and avoid idleness. Instead, believers occupy themselves with that which is good for them in this life and the Hereafter.
There are many benefits of doing good deeds but here we will discuss two: The first is that doing good deeds wipes away a believer’s bad deeds. The second is that a believer who is upright in his performance of good deeds enjoys the protection of Allah (swt) and, as such, finds safety from the whispers of Shaytan. The Messenger of Allah (saw) said,
» «اتَّقِ اللَّهَ حَيْثُمَا كُنْت، وَأَتْبِعْ السَّيِّئَةَ الْحَسَنَةَ تَمْحُهَا، وَخَالِقْ النَّاسَ بِخُلُقٍ حَسَنٍ
“Have taqwa (fear) of Allah wherever you may be, and follow up a bad deed with a good deed which will wipe it out, and behave well towards the people.” [at-Tirmidhi].
Amongst the best of all deeds is the performance of the five obligatory prayers in their appointed times. The Messenger of Allah (saw) said,«أَرَأَيْتُمْ لَوْ أَنَّ نَهْرًا بِبَابِ أَحَدِكُمْ يَغْتَسِلُ فِيهِ كُلَّ يَوْمٍ خَمْسًا هَلْ يَبْقَى مِنْ دَرَنِهِ شَيْءٌ؟» “Tell me, if there were a river at the door of one of you in which he washed five times daily, would any of his filthiness remain?” When he received the reply that none of it would remain, he said, «ذَلِكَ مَثَلُ الصَّلَوَاتِ الْخَمْسِ يَمْحُو اللَّهُ بِهِنَّ الْخَطَايَا» “That is like the five times of prayer by which Allah obliterates sins.” [Bukhari and Muslim].
Beyond the fulfillment of their obligatory deeds, a person should also increase their performance of voluntary good deeds. Many ‘ulema in their books stress upon the importance of reading the Noble Qur’an daily, within one’s capacity. The nightly prayers (tahajjud) are also one of the best deeds a person can perform, as is the fasting on Mondays and Thursdays.
The Prophet (saw) said for the unmarried, «مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ مِنْكُمُ الْبَاءَةَ فَلْيَتَزَوَّجْ وَمَنْ لَمْ يَجِدْ فَعَلَيْهِ بِالصَّوْمِ فَإِنَّهُ لَهُ وِجَاءٌ»
“Whoever among you can afford to get married, let him do so, and whoever cannot afford it should fast, for it will be a restraint (wija) for him” [An-Nasa’i].
It should also be noted by anyone attempting to give up their habit that every time a thought to watch pornography arises, if the believer resists the desire and does not engage in sin, that is counted as a good deed in itself. The Prophet (saw) said, «إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَتَبَ الْحَسَنَاتِ وَالسَّيِّئَاتِ، ثُمَّ بَيَّنَ ذَلِكَ: فَمَنْ هَمَّ بِحَسَنَةٍ فَلَمْ يَعْمَلْهَا، كَتَبَهَا اللَّهُ لَهُ عِنْدَهُ حَسَنَةً كَامِلَةً، فَإِنْ هُوَ هَمَّ بِهَا فَعَمِلَهَا، كَتَبَهَا اللَّهُ لَهُ عِنْدَهُ عَشْرَ حَسَنَاتٍ، إِلَى سَبْعِمِائَةِ ضِعْفٍ، إِلَى أَضْعَافٍ كَثِيرَةٍ، وَمَنْ هَمَّ بِسَيِّئَةٍ فَلَمْ يَعْمَلْهَا، كَتَبَهَا اللَّهُ لَهُ عِنْدَهُ حَسَنَةً كَامِلَةً، فَإِنْ هُوَ هَمَّ بِهَا فَعَمِلَهَا، كَتَبَهَا اللَّهُ سَيِّئَةً وَاحِدَةً»
“Allah decreed good deeds and bad deeds, then He explained that; whoever thinks of doing a good deed then does not do it, Allah will write it down as one complete good deed. If he thinks of doing a good deed and then does it, Allah will write it down between ten and seven hundred fold, or many more. If he thinks of doing a bad deed then he does not do it, Allah will write it down as one complete good deed, and if he thinks of it then does it, Allah will write it down as one bad deed.” [Bukhari and Muslim].
Ibn al-Qayyim (rh) said about the protection that comes with the performance of good deeds, “…Indeed, by remembering Allah (swt), giving sadaqah, enjoining good and forbidding evil, one would be shielded from any evil inspirations. It is like the immune system, resisting any invasion of the body. Good deeds and misdeeds are two opposites in constant conflict, so whenever the good side increases in power, one’s resistance becomes stronger; for Allah (swt) defends those who believe; and belief (faith is expressed in both words and actions…”
Guarding Chastity, Lowering the Gaze and Avoiding Fantasizing
In the Noble Book of Allah, the believers are instructed,
[قُل لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَغُضُّوا مِنْ أَبْصَارِهِمْ وَيَحْفَظُوا فُرُوجَهُمْ ذَلِكَ أَزْكَى لَهُمْ إِنَّ اللَّهَ خَبِيرٌ بِمَا يَصْنَعُونَ]
“Tell the believing men to lower from their gaze, and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts, etc.). That is purer for them. Verily, Allah is All-Aware of what they do.” [TMQ Surah An-Nur 24:30].
Whilst the look of recognition is permitted, the lustful look is forbidden as is the look upon the forbidden. A person cannot always be blamed for what their eyes see but once the forbidden is sighted, they must remember Allah (swt) and lower their gaze. So the first accidental glance is allowed, but it is a sin to prolong it into or follow it up with a deliberate, lustful gaze. The Prophet (saw) said: «يَا عَلِيُّ لاَ تُتْبِعِ النَّظْرَةَ النَّظْرَةَ فَإِنَّ لَكَ الأُولَى وَلَيْسَتْ لَكَ الآخِرَةُ»
“Oh Ali, do not take a second look, because while you are not to blame for the first, you have no right for the second.” [at-Tirmidhi and Musnad Ahmad].
Not only is continuing to stare lustfully a sin itself, but it arouses desires that can lead to more sins.
Ibn al-Qayyim (rh) said: “…Indeed, looking produces desire; desire produces thoughts; thoughts produce passion; passion produces will power which turns into strong determination, and ends up as an action, as long as there is no impediment. In this context, it was said: “Patience in lowering one’s gaze is easier (to deal with) than the patience with the pain of the aftermath of that gaze.””
Fantasizing is a thought that increases the passion for the sin. It can be considered as a result of being idle. When there is nothing good to busy the mind with, the mind can easily be overcome by involuntary thoughts. If a person does not remember Allah (swt) in that moment and resist those thoughts, they may instead make the mistake of engaging with those thoughts and fantasizing. This is a mistake because it helps strengthen the power of such thoughts and reignites desires of the heart. By fantasizing about impermissible actions, the desires may intensify and the chances of sinning again increase. Therefore, it is encouraged that the person forces away such thoughts instead of entertaining them by remembering Allah (swt).
Ibn al-Qayyim (rh) said: “You should know that a desire in itself does not harm anyone; what is harmful is interacting or reacting to it. A desire is like a passerby; if you ignore it, it will go away; but if you invite it in, it would bewitch you with its deceptive speech.”
Conclusion: The Khilafah will Eliminate Pornography Use at a Societal Level
The individual remedy for the evil of pornography use lies in Islam, as does the societal remedy for its widespread use. There is a great need for Islam to be implemented at a societal level for many reasons, including the afflictions unleashed by Western hedonism upon the world. Pornography use and what it leads to of anxiety, frustration, harassment, assault, rape and deviancy is just one of hedonism’s rotten fruits. Countless lives are harmed and wasted. The hedonism of Western civilization has made humanly desires as gods, regardless of the disobedience of Allah (swt) and the harm that it brings. Allah (swt) said,
[أَفَرَأَيْتَ مَنِ اتَّخَذَ إِلَٰهَهُ هَوَاهُ وَأَضَلَّهُ اللَّهُ عَلَىٰ عِلْمٍ وَخَتَمَ عَلَىٰ سَمْعِهِ وَقَلْبِهِ وَجَعَلَ عَلَىٰ بَصَرِهِ غِشَاوَةً فَمَن يَهْدِيهِ مِن بَعْدِ اللَّهِ ۚ أَفَلَا تَذَكَّرُونَ]
“Have you seen (O Prophet) those who have taken their own desires as their god? (And so) Allah left them to stray knowingly, sealed their hearing and hearts, and placed a cover on their sight. Who then can guide them after Allah? Will you ˹all˺ not then be mindful?” [TMQ Surah Al-Jathiyah 45:23].
Unlike the Western civilization, the Islamic civilization is not erected on the rotten foundation of hedonism. Islam satisfies the desires of humans in a precise regulation without unleashing them in an excessive manner. Islam makes human desires subservient to obedience of Allah (swt). The Messenger of Allah (saw) said, «لَا يُؤْمِنُ أَحَدُكُمْ حَتَّى يَكُونَ هَوَاهُ تَبَعًا لِمَا جِئْتُ بِهِ»
“None of you [truly] believes until his desires are subservient to that which I have brought.” [Imam an-Nawawi].
So Islamic rulings regulate the relationship between men and women, maintaining chastity, dignity and honor. Islamic rulings regulate the marriage between men and women leading to healthy, happy and productive unions. And Islamic rulings regulate the form of education, media and social media, creating an atmosphere where humanity is directed to its real purpose in this temporary worldly life, the worship of Allah (swt). Indeed, it is the Khilafah (Caliphate) on the Method of Prophethood that will focus the entire world on the true origin of happiness, which is seeking the pleasure of Allah (swt).
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Young ballers needed
Weekes: basketball needed at primary level
It is time that basketball be introduced at the primary school level in Barbados and across the Caribbean, says Trinidadian-born national player Jonathan Weekes.
Speaking with Barbados TODAY at Harrison College during a two week basketball camp being hosted by Zahir Motara, founder of Next Generation Athletics and Basketball Academy, Weekes who is on the island along with his colleague Mario Davis, Weekes said the sport was not given the type of exposure needed in the region especially where the younger generation was concerned and therefore the goal was to improve basketball throughout the Caribbean starting with Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago.
“In terms of the Caribbean I don’t think so because at this young age they [the kids playing basketball] get neglected because they tend to focus more on academics. They need to get basketball into the primary schools because from that level the transition would be a lot easier, so we need to get coaches into the schools at that level. Also basketball needs to be a part of the curriculum so the kids have an option of playing the sport and that is the pathway that everyone should take,” said the former Bacone College division one player.
After conducting his first session with the group today, Weekes praised Motara saying: “I am impressed and coach Z has done a great job with these kids who have lots of talent and enthusiasm and that is the first thing that we look at as coaches –– the enthusiasm for the sport and the love for it and many of them have it.”
Both Weekes and Davis who played basketball at different colleges in Oklahoma are also coaches of a basketball programme in Trinidad called the Lab Skillz Elite which is derived from another programme geared towards regional players known as the Caribbean Hoops.
Davis, who was born in the United States but moved to Trinidad where he now resides, explained that through Skillz brand, the providers of Skillz equipment in Barbados, they were brought in to collaborate with the Next Generation basketball camp and for him so far the experience had been wonderful.
“It is a nice experience. The kids here are enthusiastic about the sport and they are just wonderful to be around. Our Lab Skillz Elite programme caters to children ages fifteen and upwards but it is actually good to come here and see what coach Z is doing with these kids starting them off at a younger age. I think it is good for the kids to start at this age because it gives them more of an advantage as they get older and they can give themselves a platform where they have a lot more skill sets and the growth and development is that much greater starting at a younger age,” the shooting guard said.
He said that going forward they would seek to attract players from around the region to participate in the Caribbean Hoop programme that was a non-profitable organization based in Trinidad and allowed talented basketball players to be recognized by United States scouts.
“The biggest thing we have now is Caribbean Hoop, a college exposure camp, and what we do is invite kids who are interested in playing for scholarships to the island [Trinidad] and we have a camp where college scouts come to see those kids play and take the information back to their colleges in the United States. We are trying to extend that opportunity to other countries around the Caribbean.”
A total of 28 children took part in the camp and Motara said he was pleased with the turn-out which he hoped would grow from strength to strength. He also added that having the sport introduced at the primary schools in Barbados would take some time because some sort of groundwork would need to take place before that happened. He said it was not a guarantee that many schools would come on board.
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You will need
- cable to connect the receiver to the TV;
- - the network filter.
Check which connectors are available on the back of the home theater receiver and TV. Purchase the appropriate cable.
Connect the yellow plug on one end of the composite cable to OUT Jack of the receiver and plug the same color at the other end to the socket IN the TV.
Connect the S-Video cable OUT Jack of the receiver to the same connector IN the TV.
Plug the RGB signal cable by inserting red, green and blue plugs to the corresponding connectors OUT of the receiver and IN the TV.
Insert the HDMI cable into the connector OUT of the receiver and IN the TV. HDMI provides a good connection for digital video signals when connecting high-definition TV.
Install left and right front speakers on either side of the TV, the centre speaker above or below TV and rear speakers behind the left and right of the main viewing area, turned inward about 45 degrees.
Pull up on the black and red covers on the rear of the receiver and speaker to open holes for the wires. Connect the red wire to the red cap and the other wire to the black cover.
Connect the cable from subwoofer OUT Jack to the receiver and to the input Jack on the subwoofer.
Add-in DVD or Blu-Ray player by plugging the colored audio and video cables to the appropriate connectors on the rear panel of the player and special connectors on the receiver.
Connect an audio device such as CD player by inserting the white and red connectors on the stereo cable into the left and right outputs on the CD player. Connect the other end to plug into special connectors on the receiver.
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Presentation on theme: "What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Think We Know About the Affordable Care Act Brad Wright, PhD October 31, 2014."— Presentation transcript:
What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and What We Think We Know About the Affordable Care Act Brad Wright, PhD October 31, 2014
A Review of the Literature Pick One from Column A The Impact of the ACA on… What the ACA means for… Early effects of the ACA on… ACA Implementation and… And One from Column B Hospitals State Medicaid Programs Pharmacists Mental Health Parity Dentists Primary Care Providers [Insert Medical Specialty Here]
What I’m NOT Talking About
What Do Chickens and Healthcare Have in Common?
Individual mandate Medicaid expansion Subsidized private HIE Preexisting condition ban Employer mandate And lots of other stuff The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
October 1, 2014 Policy Changes Larger than expected DSH payment cuts Readmissions Penalty Program –Maximum penalty now 3% –COPD, knee & hip arthroplasty now included Value-Based Purchasing Program –Withhold increases to 1.5% –Now based on 4 domains Clinical process of care (20%) Patient experience of care (30%) Outcomes of care (30%) Efficiency (20%) (new for FY 2015) Mullin J. The big cuts coming for safety-net hospitals in the new fiscal year; Mullin J. What to know about readmission penalties in the new fiscal year; Mullin J. What to know about value-based penalties in the new fiscal year. The Advisory Board Company. October 1, 2014.
What Do Physicians and Free Clinic Patients Know About the ACA? Petrany SM, Christiansen M. Knowledge and perceptions of the Affordable Care Act by uninsured patients at a free clinic. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 25(2): ; Rocke DJ, et al. Physician knowledge of and attitudes toward the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 150(2):
Insurance gaps –States not expanding Medicaid –Opt to pay penalty –Undocumented immigrants –Narrow networks Supply-side barriers –Adequate workforce –Willing-providers Non-financial barriers There Are Also Gaps In The ACA
23 – 31 million remain uninsured –20 – 33% are undocumented immigrants Physicians exiting Medicaid/Medicare market –9% will stop taking new patients –2% will stop taking current patients –29% remain undecided Even harder to quantify –Churning between coverage –Non-financial barriers to care How Big Are the Gaps? Congressional Budget Office and others; MedScape Physician Compensation Report 2013.
If We Expand Coverage… More people seek care Workforce shortages Waitlists Rationing Socialized Medicine Death Panels
Take a Deep Breath Evidence from MA provides hope Other New England states for controls Medicare patients w/ chronic disease: –No decrease in visits to doctor pre/post reform –No decrease in quality process measures –Slight increase in health care costs Limitations –MA had low uninsured rate pre-reform –Only looks at 65+ Medicare beneficiaries Joynt K, et al. The impact of Massachusetts health care reform on access, quality, and costs of care for the already-insured. Health Services Research doi: /
Young Adult Provision What We Know –Increased coverage among 19 – 25 year olds –Largest percentage point increases for: Men (+ 9.7) Unmarried (+ 8.1) Blacks (+ 11.3) Unemployed (+ 9.1) What We Don’t Know –Is it having any impact on their health? What We Think We Know –Seem more likely to have usual source of care –Less likely to delay care because of cost Sommers BD, et al. The Affordable Care Act Has Led To Significant Gains In Health Insurance And Access to Care for Young Adults. Health Affairs 32(1):
Medicaid Expansion What We Know –28 states + DC expanding –6 via waver (including Iowa) –Politically driven and red states need most help What We Don’t Know –If and when remaining states will participate What We Think We Know –Medicaid coverage provides peace of mind, but doesn’t improve health outcomes Baicker K, et al. The Oregon experiment—effects of Medicaid on clinical outcomes. New England Journal of Medicine. 2013;368:
Financial Protection of Medicaid Expansion RAND Brief. Will the Affordable Care Act make health care more affordable? RB-9734-CMF, 2013 Uninsured Medicaid
Are We Further Defining Two Americas? America’s Health RankingsMedicaid Expansion
Health Insurance Exchanges What We Know –At least 8 million people have enrolled –2014 premiums 16% lower than CBO projection –More insurers are joining exchanges in year 2 What We Don’t Know –What will happen in next open enrollment? –Will employers drop coverage? What We Think We Know –Another 17 million will enroll by 2017 –State/federal gov’t may address issue of narrow networks Diamond D. In every state so far, more insurers are asking to participate in Obamacare. The Advisory Board Company. June 12, 2014; Blumenthal D, Collins SR. Health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act—a progress report. New England Journal of Medicine. 371(3):
Financial Protection of Health Insurance Marketplace RAND Brief. Will the Affordable Care Act make health care more affordable? RB-9734-CMF, 2013 Individual market pre-ACA Individual marketplace plan
New Coverage Under the ACA Blumenthal D, Collins SR. Health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act—a progress report. New England Journal of Medicine. 371(3):
Emergency Departments As Sentinels What We Know –ED use didn’t increase disproportionately in MA –ED use did increase disproportionately in OR What We Don’t Know –What will happen nationally? –What role will ED play in ACOs? What We Think We Know –If workforce can’t meet demand or access isn’t convenient, inappropriate ED use will increase –EDs more profitable under ACA (profit margin 11.7% vs. 7.3%) McClelland M, et al. The Affordable Care Act and emergency care. American Journal of Public Health. 104(10): e8-e10; Wilson M, Cutler D. Emergency department profits are likely to continue as the Affordable Care Act expands coverage. Health Affairs. 33(5): | <urn:uuid:54d06841-1891-438f-9cb8-62c65105690e> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://slideplayer.com/slide/3201906/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280483.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00295-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.857533 | 1,336 | 1.539063 | 2 |
Should You Be Worried About Macular Degeneration?
Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of severe vision loss in people fifty years of age or older. Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a chronic eye disease that occurs when tissue in the macula, the part of your retina that is responsible for central, detailed vision, deteriorates. Central vision becomes limited; however, side vision remains clear. There are two types of Macular Degeneration, “dry” and “wet”.
Dry is the most common type of Macular Degeneration. In the early stages, changes in vision may be hard to notice. Over time, your central vision slowly worsens. You may notice wavy lines and blank spots in the center of your vision. Colors may look dim. There is no way to restore vision lost from dry macular degeneration; however, it should be monitored closely because it can turn into wet macular degeneration.
Wet macular degeneration is less common but more serious. Vision loss is quick and severe. You may suddenly notice dark spots, blank spots, wavy lines and dim colors in the center of your vision. If wet macular is caught early, laser treatment may help slow further vision loss.
A healthy macula is necessary for normal central vision acuity. Early detection and treatment may help reduce the severity of vision loss; therefore, every person over the age of fifty should have an annual eye examination, especially those who have a family history of macular degeneration. | <urn:uuid:ff8375c8-0a97-4b95-8290-0a95d54465ee> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://eyecareneworleans.com/retina-metairie/macular-degeneration/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573399.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818185216-20220818215216-00077.warc.gz | en | 0.926487 | 322 | 3.359375 | 3 |
- 1. What you have seen in your salsa classes
- 2. How do I recognise the clave salsa?
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Recognising the clave in salsa is one of the most challenging tasks for dancers. Yet very few videos or posts explain how to recognise it.
Of course, there are some great videos that teach the theory of the clave, and they are very useful. Yet, most of them do not explain how, as a dancer you put the theory into practice. Some posts, go even as far as stating to “stop looking for the clave, it is not there” when in effect the clave “is always there, even when it is not”.
What no one tells you is why you struggle and what are the remedies against your struggles.
In order to change that I will provide you with a complete step-by-step guide into how to master the clave salsa.
1. What you have seen in your salsa classes
Chances are, your instructor played a slow-paced salsa song to you that went like this “123-567”. Of course, when you listen to this instructional audio, it’s easy to hear the clave patterns, since someone tells you where they are. However, when you listen to real salsa music, you find yourself against a brick wall and find it difficult to point where the clave is.
And the reason why your instructor does not expand so much on the clave and its pattern is because he or she probably doesn’t know how to recognise it in the first place. There are more rubbish salsa teachers than you might imagine. I even once met a lady who held a diploma as a certified salsa instructor, but when I danced with her, she could not recognise her left foot from her right one.
1.1. How to spot fake teachers
If you want to know how good your salsa instructor is, choose any random song and ask them to dance on it. That might sound disrespectful, but would you go to a dojo and learn martial art from a bullshido artist? Or, observe how they move by themselves without the help of a partner. iI they can’t dance solo, they can’t dance period.
1.2. The truth you don’t want to hear
The reality is that, you as a student are probably partially responsible for not having developed a good understanding of the clave in salsa. Indeed, many students want to rush to turns, styling and show-off rather than spend time learning to listen to the clave properly. This is a terrible mistake, especially when you consider that 95% of salsa does not involve a single salsa steps (discover the 95% that matter).
2. How do I recognise the clave salsa?
In order to identify where the clave is in a salsa song you must have a method. Just like for driving a car, you don’t go from novice to expert in one go. Therefore, I have devised a 5-level musical hearing program that takes you from complete beginner all the way to full independence in an organised and structured way. And the best way to recognise the clave salsa is…to listen to Cuban rumba first and foremost. Indeed, Cuban rumba is one of the music styles that uses the clave as its main instruments.
2.1. Why rumba clave is good for clave salsa?
One of the key reasons why many people cannot hear the clave in a salsa song, is because the instrument is just one out of many encumbering ones. Therefore, it’s easy to get distracted. What you want is a music type that is close enough to salsa, uses the clave all the time and does not get too many interferences from other instruments. And that’s where rumba comes to play. Why do you think world class Cuban salsa dancers are also great with rumba dance, chango etc..? It’s because the whole system is engrained into their training. Therefore, our first level will be about hearing the clave in Cuban rumba.
2.2. Rumba clave 3/2 and 2/3
There are 2 main types of patterns in a typical rumba song regarding the clave. The 3/2 and the 2/3. These represent the number of times you will hear the clave on a typical basic step. Such step is made of two measures of 4 beats each. Therefore, on a total of 8 beats you will hear the clave 5 times.
You hear the clave twice on the first measure and three time on the second one.
On this one you hear the clave three times on the first measure and two times on the second one.
The pattern 3/2 is the most commonly used one. Therefore, we will focus our attention on it. But the principle would be exactly the same for 2/3 songs.
🔴 Level 1 video: Understand the rhythm and patterns of the clave in rumba
This video teaches you how to identify the clave in a typical Cuban rumba song. To avoid any accusation of “picking up my songs” (which is what most of the phony salsa teachers do), I selected the first video that came-up when I typed “Cuban rumba dance” on YouTube. You can type the same keywords and that video will come-up. Then I broke it down the way I heard it, playing along with the musician, and showing some steps as well. It’s therefore a great first level guide to use over and over. If you are still tempted to brush this one aside because it is not salsa, I can tell only one thing YOU WILL FAIL AND WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE CLAVE SALSA.
I advise people who are serious about their training to spend at least 6 weeks listening exclusively to rumba songs. You choose any random Cuban rumba song then you play along. Use two sticks and start playing. Then add-up very few simple left/right steps or forward backward. The point here is not to dance salsa, but to get the rhythm. The secret of my training is that I use rumba, chango etc as music when I work on my body movement. That way I am training my ears passively while actively training my body. Do that and you will see the difference it makes to your salsa game in the long run.
So, two questions might come-up from this first session:
What if I dance LA or NY style?
Why should I spend so much time on this hearing?
■ What if I dance LA or NY style?
The principle does not change at all. Once you have developed great hearing for the music and you can move your body, you can accommodate to the style you want. Moreover (and that’s why I say salsa has nothing to do with salsa steps), what you are doing is finding the patterns. Once you can clearly identify them, you can “write” whatever code you want (on 1, on 2, on 10,000 or 10 billion if you want).
■ Why should I spend so much time on this hearing?
I could give you tones of examples of people who learned salsa steps and, who after 10, 15, 20 years still cannot dance salsa on beat. I know such examples because when I started, I thought these people knew how to dance salsa, even if I was not so impressed with their body movement. Then I researched the topic and realised guys like Maykel Fonts, Yoannis Tamayo, practice rumba and other afro-Cuban dances a lot, even more than salsa. So, I wondered why. The more I investigated the more I realised that actually these Afro-Cuban dances trained your ears and body at the same time. Secondly, I realised that once you can do these dances, salsa is actually very easy.
🔴 Level 2 video: Rumba with Drums
The second level of our clave salsa musical hearing program still focuses on rumba. But this time we add the drum. The speed changes to be a little faster than the previous level. And the objective is for you to recognise the clave on different musical variation, since the tempo of a song is generally one of the reason why students quickly lose the beat.
You might be tempted to think this is a waste of time. But if I am giving you the secret now its because this is the fastest way for you to develop good hearing for the clave salsa.
🔴 Level 3 video: Rumba with more instruments
This third level should not really be called rumba but the evolution of rumba. If you listen to a song such as Gilles Peterson presents Havana Cultura: New Cuba Sound , you can see how the song departs from the street rumba of the first level, to be more studio based. By now, you probably understand what I am doing. Taking you from songs with only the clave to slowly move into songs with more instruments. In this level, the clave is still present and perceptible, and the rhythm is generally loopy (same type of rhythm over and over). You should be able to integrate simple salsa steps (such as the ones in the video below) into these kinds of songs. However, your key objective is to listen and find the pattern of the clave. Therefore, the steps should be simple like side steps etc. If you keep repeating them constantly, eventually your brain will get used to finding the clave in a song.
🔴 Level 4: clave disappearing
Here, we listen to salsa music. Ideally, we choose a slower pace salsa without too many changes in rhythm. In the example I provide, you can hear the clave at the beginning, but as instruments kick in it becomes harder to spot where it is. One thing to remember is that the clave itself is pretty simple and repetitive. It’s a bit like a factory worker whose only task is to punch holes in a steel material. It does not matter, what other people in the factory do, or the level of noise around you, your only job is to punch holes. Similarly, with the clave you do not let yourself be distracted by other instruments but only play the clave over and over. Once you are proficient in doing this, only then can you veer to other instruments.
🔴 Level 5: No clave
By now you should be comfortable putting clave salsa into anything. Still some songs don’t seem to have it, or it quickly fades away. What should you do in those cases? If you spent the time on the previous levels, especially the 1 to 3, you will be able to develop a “feel” for the clave. By now your ears are well trained and believe it or not they can perceive the rhythm of a song. Of course, if you went straight to the level 5 and disregarded the previous ones, you will struggle.
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I am really new to After Effects and am busy doing a self-study course so please excuse me. I have done some playing around with green screen removal and was thinking about doing a music video (obviously a simple one) for some friends of mine. Is there any way to create a 3D scene in something like 3D Studio Max or Maya or something then import it into either After Effects CS5 or Premiere CS5 and then be able to put my object that I used in the green screen into the scene? If I was filming my object on the green screen and moving around the object I would obviously like the 3D scene that I load up to look like its in sync. Is this possible? Many thanks in advance and apologies if I should not have posted something in this forum like this. I only signed up 5 minutes ago so not sure.
If you want to get specific answers, ask specific questions.
In your case, what are you thinking of shooting on a green screen- an object, a person, a group of people... How are you going to shoot them- camera on a tripod, dolly or crane, computer assisted movement... What is the type of 3D scene that you're thinking of introducing the chroma footage in ( a stage, a room, a whole landscape...).
There are various ways of doing what you are trying to do, from really complicated and time consuming to pretty simple and straightforward stuff (if well thought in pre-production). So be specific and you will get help catered to your need.
Tudor "Ted" Jelescu
Senior Compositor/VFX Artist
Thank you for your reply. Apolgies for being vague on this. I will initially be using a Camera on a tri-pod but will soon have a camera dolly to start playing with. My first idea would be to start off with an empty room and 4 members of a band inside it (Each playing their different instrument). I want to be able to apply textures to the inside walls of the room that i make and add various lighting effects (I can do this myself but not sure what is the best software to do it in). I have limited space so I will need to film each member of the band seperately infront of the green screen. (Again, apologies if this is not what I am supposed to be doing. I'm a complete noob at this). To be as simple as possible with this I basically want to make a music video of 4 members of a band in a room that doesnt exist. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Precomposing Layer by hassan aslam on Aug 20, 2010 at 8:21:39 pm
Hii i have a small problem.....i am trying to give reflection to my text in after effects cs4....i precomposed the text and then give reflection by duplicating.....the problem is that my main comp is in 3d and i am using 24 mm camera as well...my text comp get blurred when i precompose it as i see in main comp....and i want to animate the reflect comp as well but couldn't get the desire result.....can u plzz guide me.... | <urn:uuid:14886a01-542d-481f-94b6-54ca03d16061> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://forums.creativecow.net/thread/2/985411 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279410.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00166-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.960706 | 654 | 1.75 | 2 |
Queen expresses sorrow over Madrid bombs
11 March 2004 , AMSTERDAM — Queen Beatrix offered her condolences to Spain's King Juan Carlos following the horrific bomb explosions in Madrid, the Government Information Service (RVD) said on Thursday.
11 March 2004
AMSTERDAM — Queen Beatrix offered her condolences to Spain's King Juan Carlos following the horrific bomb explosions in Madrid, the Government Information Service (RVD) said on Thursday.
She also offered condolences to the victims and their relatives. Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende expressed shock at the bombings. He was expected later on Thursday to telephone his Spanish colleague, Jose Maria Aznar, to offer his condolences.
The Spanish and Dutch royal houses enjoy friendly relations and Spanish Crown Prince Felipe attended the February 2002 wedding of Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Maxima.
Felipe will marry television journalist Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano on 22 May and it is considered highly likely that Willem-Alexander and Maxima will attend, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported.
Arrested suspects have allegedly admitted the banned Basque separatist group ETA is planning to hinder the planned wedding by bombing power pylons.
And the Spanish government has blamed ETA for Thursday's attacks, which killed at least 198 people as three Madrid train stations were targeted by a string of explosions. The bombings come ahead of Sunday's elections, BBC reported.
The leader of the Basque radical political party Batasuna — which is banned due to its links with ETA — said he could not imagine that the attack is the work of ETA. Instead, Arnaldo Otegi pointed the finger at "Arabic resistance" movements, Dutch daily newspaper De Telegraaf reported.
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Inside Apple Park New $5 Billion HQ That Would Make Steve Jobs Proud!
Apple’s new Head Quarters cost them over $5 billion US dollars to build! Tying in multiple departments, setting new eco green initiatives, and obviously all the tech you could dream of! Take a look inside their HQ tour!
Apple’s $5 billion office is unlike any office building you’ve ever seen before. Tying together nature and technological innovation, the Apple HQ in Cupertino, California is sustainable, eco-friendly and one of the most employee-centric work environments in the world. It’s all thanks to Steve Jobs, who came up with the idea for the futuristic building before he passed away in 2011. The building was finally completed in 2017 and features tons of employee amenities. The building has a wellness center with basketball courts, a yoga studio, and even medical and dental health services that cost almost $17 million to construct. It also features massive cafes with floor to ceiling glass doors that weigh 440,000 pounds each. There are even 9,000 imported trees on the campus that are both drought resistant and provide fruit for Apple’s many engineers.
One of the HQ’s best features is the Apple Auditorium, also known as the Steve Jobs Theatre. It features the tallest standing glass elevator in the world and cost about $180 million to build. There’s even a $110 million visitor’s center so that curious Apple fans can visit and take a virtual AR tour of the expansive Park. The building also provides its own energy, with solar farms on the rooftop that provide 75% of the campus’s power, as well as bio fuel-cells that handle the rest. Check out this video for a tour of Apple Park as well as the amazing ideas from Steve Jobs that inspired this innovative office. | <urn:uuid:5d7bbcf5-ecf4-4d67-bfc8-04cdfd014f28> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://viral.baby/inside-apple-park-new-5-billion-hq-that-would-make-steve-jobs-proud/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00672.warc.gz | en | 0.955163 | 379 | 1.65625 | 2 |
Less than a year after she was born in Athens-Clarke County, Autumn Cosby made medical history in Georgia.
Autumn and another Georgia girl were the first unrelated children to receive a split-liver transplant in the state. The girls are among only a handful of children to undergo the procedure in the United Sates.
On Sept. 28, Autumn, now 15 months, and the other girl, 9, each received a portion of one liver taken from a cadaver in two separate operations at Egleston Children's Hospital in Atlanta. The liver is the only solid organ in the human body that has the ability to partially regenerate itself, and the portion now inside Autumn and the other girl will grow with them as their own bodies grow.
''To be able to save two children's lives from one organ is an amazing medical accomplishment for all of us, especially our children. There is a family out there who turned a tragedy into a blessing for not one but two children, and gave two little girls their lives back,'' said Dr. Thomas Heffron, who performed the split-liver transplant.
Heffron, director of liver transplantation at Emory University Hospital and Egleston Scottish Rite Children's Health Care System, was involved in the first successful split-liver transplant in the U.S., performed at the University of Chicago in 1988.
After a tumultuous six months since receiving her new liver, Autumn has finally returned to her Clarke County home and her parents, Greta and Ryan, are trying make her life as normal as possible.
''We've been working on her talking and getting her used to things. We've been in the hospital so much she hasn't had the chance to even get to know her toys or learn how to say things,'' Autumn's mom said.
Autumn was born with biliary atresia, a condition caused by the abnormal and inadequate development of the bile ducts that carry bile from the liver to the intestines. Biliary atresia is the most common cause for the need of liver transplants in children and it affects approximately one in 5,000 infants, according to an Egleston Children's Hospital spokeswoman.
In the 1950s, biliary atresia was almost always fatal. With the advent of liver transplantation, however, the survival rate for children who have biliary atresia is more than 85 percent.
At 4 weeks old, Autumn's condition was diagnosed and an operation was performed that can prevent the need for a liver transplant in some cases. For Autumn, however, the operation was not successful and when she was just 3 months old, doctors decided a transplant was necessary.
''Autumn was 12 weeks when they told me that she was going to need a transplant. I didn't know what to do. My knees just felt like they were going to drop,'' Greta Cosby said.
Autumn was only on the transplant waiting list for four days when a liver became available and the surgery was performed Sept. 28, 1998, at Egleston Children's Hospital in Atlanta. The eight-hour operation was completed without any complications and Autumn's parents were told she could be home in a few weeks.
At the time of the transplant, Cosby thought Autumn would be in the clear after the surgery.
''But, that was just the beginning,'' she said.
Fourteen days after the historic operation, Autumn ran into complications. Her breathing was labored and fluid had collected around her lungs. Placed on a ventilator and taken to the pediatric intensive care unit, where she would be for two and half months, Autumn's future was uncertain.
''I felt like giving up when she was in the ICU in December because they put her back on the list to be re-transplanted, and every time you turned around she was back on the respirator and her lungs were really sick,'' Cosby said. ''I cried. I cried a lot. But, I tried to keep faith and I smiled all the time and tried to stay positive.''
Twice the tiny girl's body appeared to be rejecting its new liver and Autumn's name was back on the transplant waiting list as doctors prepared to replace the organ. Defying medical predictions, Autumn still has her new liver.
It took seven months for Autumn's condition to improve enough to let her go home -- a place she had only spent a total of four months in her 15 months of life. On April 15, Cosby brought her daughter back home and tried to return life to normal.
Even though she is home and reunited with family members, there are still reminders of Autumn's health problems. Because she is underweight for her age, Autumn has a feeding tube to help her gain more weight. While an average 15-month-old weighs 20 pounds, Autumn is a mere 15.
Autumn takes 12 different medications every day and her blood is tested twice a week to check how her liver is functioning. Cosby and Autumn also travel to Egleston every other week for more tests and to take part in a support group for children with liver problems and their parents.
Because she spent so much time on a respirator, Autumn will also have to undergo some speech therapy so she can catch up to the level of verbalization that other children her age have reached.
Although split-liver transplants have been available for several years, it has only been recently that the success rate has reached a high enough level to be considered a viable procedure. Split-liver transplantation between two children is still fairly new -- only a handful have been performed in the U.S.
''In the past, we sometimes had adult-sized livers that became available for our pediatric patients. These we would cut down to size for the patient and we would not utilize the rest of the organ,'' said Heffron. ''This kind of split-liver transplant utilizes the entire liver and enables us to help even more children.''
Heffron said the split-liver transplant will not be the solution to too few organs being donated.
''Although split-liver transplantation has emerged as a leading alternative to the standard transplant, it is not going to solve the problem of too few donors,'' he said. ''It is because of this organ shortage that we have developed innovative ways to save as many lives as possible.''
Because of the lack of donated livers, 20 percent of children under the age of 1 die before a donor liver can be found. Currently, more than 2,000 children under 18 are on the national transplant waiting list for livers.
Having seen her daughter's life saved because of an organ donation, Cosby said she is going to commit herself to encouraging people to become organ donors -- especially African Americans who historically have low organ donation rates.
''I want to start an organ drive to get more people to donate,'' said Cosby, who made the decision to become an organ donor herself five years ago. ''A lot of people think that if they are organ donors and they get really sick or in an accident, they will let them die and that's not true ... Tissue and organ donation is very important and we need to get more people to do it because it does save lives.''
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The data visualization software dedicated to advanced graphics
ZENPLOT®, developed by Addinsoft is a data visualization software tool which allows you to create clear and compelling charts. It is possible to import one or several datasets and create your own visualizations by stacking different graphic layers. 8 graphic layers are available:
● Scatter Plot
● Line Chart
● Bar Chart
● Heatmap/2D Surface
● Area Chart
The combination of these different layers, associated with axes and legend customization, considerably increases the number of possible visualizations. The data can be linked to any characteristic of the different layers (color, shapes, etc.).
The user can also annotate the visualizations with image(s), text(s) or shape(s) through a user-friendly interface. Each chart can be exported in .PNG or .SVG formats.
ZENPLOT comes with different themes that will allow you to customize your visualizations very fast.
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Aspergillosis (Brooder pneumonia)
It has its name because the disease results in pneumonia in young chicks, which are reared under brooders. Occurs everywhere poultry are reared.
Species affected: All.
Age affected: Mainly seen in young birds.
Causes: Aspergillus fumigatus, A. flavus, and A. niger.
Effects: manly respiratory system, but fungi can spread to other parts of the body. Signs include respiratory distress (dyspnea and gasping), central nervous dysfunction (tremors, ataxia, and torticollis), somnolence (sleepy), inappetence, and emaciation (very thin).
Aspergillus fumigatus, A. flavus, and A. niger. Fungus has conidiophores which are smooth, colorless to light green near the vesicle. The conidiophore enlarges to form a flask‑shaped vesicle. Conidiophore contains globase vesicles, phialides and radiate chains of conidia. Fungi can be isolated on artificial media and are inhibited by some antibiotics.
Mode of transmission
It spreads by aerosol of spores, which are common in the hatchery. Spreads less commonly by contaminated dust and litter in the house.
Signs include respiratory distress (dyspnea and gasping), central nervous dysfunction (tremors, ataxia, and torticollis), somnolence (sleepy), inappetence, and emaciation (very thin). Conjunctivitis, high mortality, and cloudy eyes can be seen.
Yellowish‑green or whitish, caseous (cheesy) nodules and/or green, fur‑like down in mouth, palate, lungs, syrinx, viscera, air sacs, brain and eyes may be seen.
Fungus can be identified microscopically (20% KOH stain) from culture or special stain of tissues (Hyphae, Mycelia, Conidiophores). Isolation of culture in 48 hours on Sabouraud dextrose agar is diagnostic. Lactophenol cotton blue staining of colony to see conidophores.
Prevention & treatment
Hatchery sanitation includes regular fumigation of eggs, machines and air ducts and regular (monthly) plating of hatchery with media to examine for the presence of fungi. Use clean dry litter and dry cups or nipples to reduce water spills. Antifungals in the feed or water.
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Many writers have difficulty figuring out when to write numbers in words or figures. There are some general rules but these are not applicable in all contexts. The following guidelines should, nevertheless, help.
The numbers of Kings and Queens should be written in Roman characters.
- Examples: Elizabeth II, Louis XIV
Ordinal numbers up to twelfth should be written in words except in dates.
- He finished second. (NOT He finished 2nd.)
- Who came first? (NOT Who came 1st?)
- He was born on 3rd May. OR He was born on May 3rd. (BUT Not normally He was born on third May.)
Cardinal numbers up to 12 should be written in words, except when telling the time.
- We need three chairs and one table.
- He has three sisters.
- The train leaves at 5 pm.
Cardinal and ordinal numbers above twelve and twelfth should be written in either figures or words as seems in each case more convenient.
- There were 50 students in the class.
Technical writing, however, is different. In technical writing any numbers used with measurements of time or distance should be expressed in figures. Examples are: 5 years, 2 months, 6 inches etc.
There is some difficulty in defining the rules, but generally any number that represents a key value is written in figures. For example in the sentence, ‘This chipset is based on the 32nm technology’ the numeral is in order because the number 32 has a key value in the context. When the number is not very ‘important’ it can be written in words.
Even in technical writing, sentences shouldn’t begin with numerals. In such cases write the number out in words or rephrase the sentence so that the number doesn’t begin the sentence.
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The Colorado Department of Wildlife can help Moffat County ranchers replace the hay and fix the fences lost to elk and deer, DOW officials said.
But removing those animals will take more funds than the department has on hand, said Bill de Vergie, Department of Wildlife area wildlife manager.
Abnormally harsh winter conditions have caused the animals to encroach in larger numbers on private lands, DOW spokesperson Randy Hampton said.
Kris Brannan, a landowner near Maybell, knows elk and deer are dying, she said, because more than 300 elk carcasses lie in a field near her house.
The DOW has provided landowners, including Brannan, with wooden panels to protect their hay from the elk and deer.
But Brannan wants more.
She estimated that she's lost more than 300 dollars worth in hay to elk and deer, which she said is not as much as her neighbors.
She said she and other landowners believe the DOW should "step up to the plate and pay for : what the animals have damaged."
De Vergie was one of several DOW officials who heard concerns from area landowners during a Tuesday night meeting at the Maybell Community Center.
In response to those concerns, DOW officials laid out various options, one being the Habitat Partnership Program.
"Authorized by the Colorado Wildlife Commission and Colorado State Legislature, the Habitat Partnership Program is designed to help reduce wildlife-agricultural conflicts and to assist the DOW to meet game management objectives on both public and private lands," the program's Web site reported.
The Partnership Program is funded by 5 percent of the DOW's annual budget, which is generated by the sale of hunting and fishing licenses and federal sales taxes on hunting and fishing equipment.
By filling out an application, landowners can get money for various projects, including fixing fences damaged by elk.
The DOW also sustains the Game Damage Program, which can provide landowners with funds to replace hay and fences damaged by elk populations.
If landowners host hunters on their property, they must charge hunters less than $100 per person to be eligible for the program, de Vergie said.
Another option is baiting elk away from landowners.
The DOW may be able to bait elk and deer away from the landowner's property by placing hay on other lands - land belonging to the DOW, other agencies or willing private landowners - and creating paths where the animals can reach it, de Vergie said.
De Vergie stressed the difference between baiting and feeding.
Baiting primarily moves the animals whereas feeding is intended "to provide enough food to help them survive," he said.
"Because Chronic Wasting Disease has been found in deer, elk and moose herds in parts of Northwest Colorado, biologists are also concerned that feeding operations could spread CWD," according to a DOW news release. "Feeding operations can result in heavy concentrations of animals in an area, which can enhance disease transmission from animal to animal."
The DOW is unlikely to begin a feeding operation unless the drop in elk and deer populations becomes "catastrophic," Hampton said.
Losing 30 percent or more of a population's females is one indicator that the situation has reached that level.
The DOW "doesn't believe we've gotten to that point," Hampton said.
Neither the DOW nor the Partnership Program has the funding to pay for either baiting or feeding, de Vergie said.
The Colorado Legislature would have to approve any additional funding for either feeding or baiting operations.
This year, the Legislature approved an additional $1.7 million for the DOW's deer feeding operation in the Gunnison Valley or other feeding operations that may be necessary in the future, Hampton said.
Those funds are quickly being spent on feed and equipment to spread it, Hampton said.
"We could end up going back to the legislature," he said. "That could take some time."
"The bottom line is we'll work it out," Hampton added. "We're not going to sit and wait."
If given the choice, Brannan would rather have the elk off her property than wait for DOW funding - dollars she thinks will never come.
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The Implications of Delayed access to MRI Imaging: a 3 month historical prospective study
MRI is a crucial imaging modality utilized frequently used in the orthopaedic setting, and is particularly useful in the paediatric population who benefit from a radiation-free investigation. Delays in access to MRI imaging and reporting can lead to delayed diagnosis, hindered appropriate treatment or development of complications.
With this in mind, we performed a historical prospective audit to assess the delay in accessing and reporting of MRIs for orthopaedic paediatric in-patients at our institution, over a three month period from 1st January 2015 until 31st March 2015.
Twenty-five patients were included in the study. In total, 28 requests for MRI were made. Sixty-one percent of patients were male. All patients had previous x-ray imaging. Forty-six percent (n=13) underwent other additional imaging modalities prior to MRI including; ultrasound (62%, n=8), CT (15%, n=2), previous MRI (23%, n=3). Primary indications for MRI included; to diagnose or exclude osteomyelitis (55%), to aid diagnosis or alleviate concern of malignancy from prior imaging (19%), to diagnose soft tissue pathology (19%), to out-rule organic pathology for relapsing remitting pain with unremarkable investigations to date (7%). Mean delay in access to MRI was 4.5 days, range 0-15. 93% of MRIs were performed with an interval of greater than 24 hours from time of request. Delays in access to MRI correlated with delayed discharges (p<0.001). All MRIs were reported in less than 24 hours, 50% of which were within 1 hour.
Over half of patients (56%) had a delayed discharge as a result of delayed access to MRI, resulting in 62 additional bed days to the hospital. Eleven patients were treated “unnecessarily” but appropriately with empirical antibiotic therapy for suspected osteomyelitis until they underwent MRI imaging. One patient developed conus medullaris awaiting MRI and required emergent surgery. Delays in access to MRI can inevitably result in adverse consequences for both the patient and hospital resources. In a tertiary setting, consideration should be given to optimal utilization of the MRI asset including extending its operating hours, increasing resources to radiographers and ring-fencing for potentially serious conditions.
A Daly, A Hoban, C Egan, D Moore, P Kiely
Correspondence: Adam Daly, Orthopaedic Department, Our Ladies Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin 12
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Mr. Bearce is a free-lance writer in Houston, Texas.
Agriculture, manufacture, commerce, and navigation—the four pillars of our prosperity—are the most thriving when left most free to individual enterprise.
That is the conclusion reached not long ago by the authors of a textbook on economics. The book further stated that our social problems can be solved only when American capitalism is destroyed.
Hostility toward free enterprise (capitalism) has not decreased over the years. There are many “public opinion molders” today who believe free enterprise has failed. They say inflation is caused by greedy businessmen and industrialists. Corporations are making “excessive” profits. Free enterprise and our economic system are ignoring the elderly, minorities, the handicapped, and poor.
These charges are false, but some people continue editorializing, preaching, ranting, railing, and voting against capitalism. They attack free enterprise as it relates to profits, competition, “Big Business,” and corporations. Somehow, these aspects of capitalism are evil—“a threat to the consumer.”
That open hostility aside, most Americans feel that free enterprise is good, not bad. Most of us understand that our economic way of life has given America prosperity and freedom unparalleled in the world. Capitalism has provided the greatest good to the greatest number of people. For over two hundred years, free enterprise has proven that it is the most efficient and effective way of ensuring progress, material well-being, and personal freedom.
Unfortunately, we give lip service and a mental OK to free enterprise, but we do not really understand what it is all about. This sad fact is easily seen in the way most Americans react to the topic of “economics.” A majority of us seem either confused or downright bored by “economic” matters and problems with our nation’s economy.
On the other hand, most of us are critically aware of making a living—working at our jobs, getting our pay checks, paying bills, saving money, writing out checks, and paying taxes. We know from daily experience that these matters affect us and everyone around us. Yet, the subject of “economics” still seems to be something else—something far away, difficult to understand, unrelated to the daily affairs of life.
Making a Living
The truth is that making a living is not any more commonplace or everyday than economics itself. Economics and problems of our nation’s economy are matters in which we are directly involved each day, regardless of the fact that many Americans think economics is something separated from paying taxes, purchasing a new automobile, or paying higher prices for groceries.
Unless we progress further than just saying that we believe in free enterprise, we are in trouble—deep trouble.
We need to take a thorough look at the free enterprise system and gain a better appreciation for it. We must understand the interesting hows and whys it works so well for us. If we continue shrugging at any mention of “economics,” we will commit economic suicide. Freedom and human dignity will be destroyed. We’ll pay higher taxes and higher prices for food, clothing, and housing. We won’t be able to afford new automobiles, repairs on our homes, and medical care. A lot of us will be out of work.
Let’s face the facts. First, what we know as capitalism, the free choice economy, free enterprise, private enterprise, or the free market really isn’t a system at all. No economist or savvy politician invented it. Free enterprise is not a humanly devised plan for economic activity. Instead, it is the natural, voluntary collaboration of millions of individuals sharing their respective abilities, wisdom, aspirations, energy, skills, and creativity for personal good and the general welfare of everyone.
Free enterprise is industry, agriculture, finance, and commerce. Most important, it involves all of us—teachers, mechanics, nurses, clerks, students, corporation presidents, housewives, and store managers. Capitalism is millions of individuals cooperating freely to provide products and services for one another. We buy, sell, work, and produce, and thus manage our own economic lives as we choose.
Basically, there are three main principles to free enterprise: (1) We are free to think, choose, and act as we best see fit, not harming others in doing so; (2) We are rewarded for our labors in proportion to our individual abilities and to how much effort we are willing to put forth; (3) We have a right to private ownership of property.
Private property is essential to the success of free enterprise. Thomas Jefferson wrote: “The true foundation of republican government is the equal right of every citizen, in his person and property, and in their management.” Unless we have full control of our labor, possessions, and income, we cannot truly say we live in freedom. Our right to private property enables us to use it and our energies for constructive, creative work. We strive, succeed, fail, produce, invent, save, invest, spend, and work to make a better life for ourselves and others. This is economic freedom. This is individual freedom.
Alexander Hamilton advised that “the only freedom worth achieving is a freedom which puts each of us at something he can do and sets before him as a personal and individual responsibility the management of his activity, relations, and possession so that in the end ‘he owes not any man.’” That is the essence of free enterprise—individual freedom and personal responsibility. We have the right to make economic choices, and we accept the consequences of our decisions.
Free enterprise recognizes that individuals are capable of providing for themselves. Individuals—not the federal government—are responsible for arranging their own economic activities. We can, should, and will overcome difficulties in life when we are self-responsible. This is the real meaning of independence. We cannot be fully independent if we are not held responsible for managing our personal lives. In turn, we cannot be held responsible for our activ ities if government makes our economic decisions for us.
When free enterprise is allowed to work at its maximum, we achieve a justified sense of worth and dignity. We reap what we sow. Hard work, individual initiative, and personal responsibility are rewarded—not just from the standpoint of material prosperity but also from the standpoint of self-respect and personal fulfillment in life.
What more can we ask? The capitalistic free-enterprise system gives us the opportunity to realize a true sense of self-worth. Working freely in a free society, we also have shown that capitalism and the free market are the best way for producing and distributing wealth—wealth that has provided our high standard of living and the means to fight poverty, disease, illiteracy, and the like.
Important Economic Questions
Those individuals who foolishly think that “capitalism stinks” refuse to accept the truth about free enterprise. No other economic system—socialism, fascism, communism, or the welfare state—can ensure individual freedom and promote the general material welfare as capitalism has done. Free enterprise has succeeded because we have intelligently answered four important economic questions having to do with our daily lives:
(1) What goods should be produced? In what quantities?
(2) What services will be rendered to the public, when, and where?
(3) Who will produce the goods and perform the services?
(4) How will the goods and services be distributed? In other words, who gets what?
Free enterprise says that free individuals—not government agencies, boards, commissions, and so on—should answer the four questions. We decide who will produce and what will be produced. We make our own economic choices—deciding to work at the jobs we want, choosing to buy a stereo instead of a TV, or selecting one physician over another.
All of us are consumers, and free enterprise permits a sensitive market—a free market—to respond to our needs and wants. The “free market” is an accurate description of capitalism. Services and goods are produced freely in response to popular demand. Production and services are determined by what people want and how much they are willing to pay for what they want. This is cooperation and voluntary exchange in the free market. It is true economic freedom. It is individual freedom . . . and good “economics.”
The success of the free market depends upon ethical, energetic competition. Competition opens the way for new ideas and superior productivity. Companies work hard to please the consumer who is always looking for better, less expensive products. If a business wants to succeed, it endeavors to build up a reputation for prompt, friendly, effective service to please the consumer and customer. Competition is generated by millions of consumers who have economic freedom to express their likes and their dislikes.
Competition is not a brutal conflict between companies. It is not economic warfare between corporations who are out to make millions at the expense of the average consumer. Rather, competition is a vigorous, moral expression of freedom. We are free only when we can cooperate voluntarily with other people and when we are permitted to make individual choices. Competition allows us to make those personal decisions and to act upon them. Business, agriculture, commerce, and industry attempt to fill our needs by striving to put out improved products and services. This is healthy, free competition.
Fruits of Competition
Free market competition leads to new products, better products, superior services, increased production, more jobs, higher wages, and ultimately a higher standard of living for everyone. When competition is based upon fair play in the free market, it brings out the best in business as well as in individuals. Working alone or laboring collectively as employees and management in an industry, we strive to advance ourselves by giving full expression to our abilities and energies. This beneficial spirit of competition can exist, though, only when we are permitted to keep the fruits of our labor—the “fruits” being personal income or profits.
“Profits” is another term which causes some people to frown. Like competition, profits are looked upon as being a bit immoral. This mistaken view of profits is growing, even among persons who otherwise say they support free enterprise. We should ask ourselves just what is wrong with competition and profits when neither involves the use of coercion or force.
Is it immoral for an individual to use his abilities and energies in constructive work as long as he does not infringe upon the freedom of other individuals to do the same? Is it wrong for one business to compete with a rival company in an attempt to provide an improved service or better product?
Certainly not, and both the wage-earner and wage-payer deserve paycheck and profit, respectively. When the energetic, reliable company makes a profit, it does so without the use of force. Customers willingly choose the firm’s product over the same item offered by other compa nies. Just as the free market rewards the employee with a paycheck in return for hard work and personal effort, so free enterprise gives a just return to the hard-working company. The company’s profit is proof that it has met its responsibility or goal of fulfilling the needs of individuals.
But don’t some big businesses and corporations make excessive profits? No, even though their earnings might amount to billions, these industries do not reap “excessive” or “obscene” profits. A corporation’s high profits can be misleading. Many people believe that profits go into the pockets of rich corporate executives who spend their time touring Europe or enjoying sun and sand in Jamaica.
Such a picture is false. Profits are the key to prosperity, and we should be thankful they reach into billions of dollars. Yet, the amount of profit from each sales dollar is much lower than what most consumers think it is. Actually, profits for the average manufacturer account for less than 5¢ out of each sales dollar earned by the industry. The remainder of the sales dollar (95¢) goes for taxes, operating expenses, depreciation, supplies, and wages for employees.
How Profits Are Used
Just what happens to a company’s total profits of 5¢ out of every sales dollar? Are they squandered by corporate bosses? No, that 5¢ is divided between funds for reinvestment and funds to pay shareholders who have stock in the company. These shareholders are just ordinary, average people from all walks of life—professors, farmers, small businessmen, factory workers, and retired people. They have labored over the years, saved their money, and freely invested in the work of the corporation.
Besides paying dividends to shareholders, profits are used to improve and expand production. Profits are reinvested, providing business with needed capita]. Capital—amounting to billions under capita]-ism—is put to work replacing worn-out equipment, constructing new plants, and otherwise building up a more efficient, productive enterprise. This capital reinvestment creates more jobs, higher wages, better working conditions, and more prosperity—prosperity that benefits all of us.
Where have some people obtained the senseless, absurd notion that profits can be too high—that there should be a limit to reaping the just rewards of hard work and service to others? How can profits be too high when they were made by free people freely making choices and freely paying for a product or service?
Profit-making should be encouraged, not scorned. Profits provide the fuel that keeps our economy going and growing. They are both the means and motivation for material progress. Profits stimulate the release of human energy—an energy more vital to free enterprise than petroleum, natural gas, or nuclear energy.
Creative human energy is unleashed when individuals are allowed to work voluntarily in the free market. We must be free to profit and to order our lives as we please without arbitrary government intervention. The role of government should be that of a referee or policeman. Its duty is to protect economic freedom, enabling individuals and businesses to work freely. Free enterprise operates smoothly when government authority is limited to defending individual freedom, protecting private property, and preventing fraud, violence, force, and theft.
“Every man,” wrote Thomas Jefferson, “wishes to pursue his occupation and to enjoy the fruits of his labors and the produce of his property in peace and safety, and with the least possible expense. When these things are accomplished, all the objects for which government ought to be established are answered.”
Many government officials today are ignoring Jefferson’s insight into the purpose of government. Along with some educational leaders, journalists, and labor leaders, they claim that government should play an ever growing role in the economy. They believe that government is in the best position to plan future industrial, financial, and commercial activity. Supposedly, the business of government is business. They feel that the free economy has failed to meet the needs of the consumer. Thus, government should (1) crack down on business, and (2) help us manage our economic affairs.
This critical view of business activity and individual responsibility is based upon many falsehoods and misconceptions. It takes the view that “If it is good for business, it is bad for the consumer.” It suggests that workers and consumers should distrust the business community and trust government instead. Presumably, life is a battleground between helpless consumers and ruthless corporations, with government bureaucrats coming to the rescue of the helpless citizenry.
We ought to reject these misconceptions. Businessmen and consumers are tied together in joint economic activity that should work harmoniously, accepting responsibility and accountability for what we do. Businesses are a justified, necessary response to meet human needs.
Homes need to be built . . . we require dental care . . . automobiles must have gasoline. All of these needs can be fulfilled competently by different trades, professions, businesses, and industries. However, their ability to serve the consumer depends upon the free collaboration of five factors: natural resources, the labor force, management, capital (machinery, facilities, and equipment), and free choice for the consumer. Whenever government intrudes into one of these areas, economic trouble lies ahead. The Dallas plumber and the Baltimore physician suffer. All of us suffer. Factory workers . . . musicians . . . bricklayers . . . telephone operators . . . taxi drivers . . .
Those who want more governmental control of the economy believe that Americans will be ill-clothed, underfed, and badly housed if the federal government does not assume the role of being our economic boss. What these people are saying is that Americans cannot or will not provide for themselves in a free society. Nor will we voluntarily help those who suffer. Our fellow citizens will go hungry and will be deprived of medical care.
Therefore, we are told that economic stability can be achieved only through the combined force of government laws, social/economic programs, and Federal expenditures. The result is that business enterprise and individual endeavor are being increasingly controlled, inspected, regulated, coerced, and bridled. Instead of allowing individuals to make their own economic decisions in conjunction with business, the government has forced its way into the free market. Political activity has taken the place of free market economics as the way of deciding who gets what.
Through excessive taxation and regulation, government is destroying economic freedom. This economic strangulation endangers all of our freedoms. Alexander Hamilton advised that “power over a man’s subsistence amounts to a power over his will.” Government regulation of our economic activities will lead to total control of our lives, just as it creates inflation, causes unemployment, and otherwise undermines our material well-being.
The federal government’s intervention into the free market has been so gradual that it is often difficult to see just how rapidly we are losing our economic and personal freedom. Actually, we no longer enjoy a free enterprise system. Through redistribution of wealth and through a multitude of laws and restrictions, we are becoming a welfare state—a sickly combination of diminishing capitalism and growing socialism.
The Tyranny of Socialism
Under the “planned economy” of socialism, the government owns and/ or controls the means of production. All areas of the economy are in the hands of the government—commerce, agriculture, industry, health care, housing, and others. Under the welfare state, the government owns and/or controls the results of production. Money is taken from the producers in society and given to the non- or low-producers. So far, we have not suffered the consequences of pursuing a completely socialistic economy. Our continued path into the welfare state, though, is taking us closer to the tyranny of socialism.
As the government adopts more and more welfare-state programs, the incentive to work is dampened. This applies to both the wage earners and non-producers in the citizenry. Businessmen and hard-working taxpayers ask themselves why they should continue exerting themselves when the government will tax away their income for the benefit of others. Industrious individuals see little reason to work hard, save, invest, and expand economic activity.
On the other hand, the welfare state also destroys the incentive of the low-producer to strive harder. A business that is failing because it cannot or will not meet consumer demand simply calls upon the government to subsidize its losses. Instead of exercising more energy, ingenuity, hard work, and responsibility to achieve success, the business relies upon the federal government for help. Likewise, individuals will reject responsibility for their own lives when the government is ready to give them food, housing, and medical care.
This destructive influence of welfare-state economics leads to a sick attitude of “Let the federal government do it.” When we begin thinking this way, freedom is in bad shape. Socialism and tyranny are just down the road. “No,” some people might argue, “Americans will never accept socialism. We still have free enterprise, and we will keep it.”
In response to such assurance, we ought to consider an ageless truth that says a person should not be held responsible for what takes place when his eyes are closed. He should, however, be held accountable for not opening his eyes in the first place.
Anyone who wants to do so can understand how and why free enterprise is being destroyed. Although some people honestly doubt that America is embracing socialism, current events clearly show that we have been heading toward a totally planned economy, this despite the efforts of some people in government to reject such attacks on freedom.
Through free market economics, we have enjoyed the good life of freedom and material well- being. This high standard of living, though, survives only as a result of past productivity. It is time we recognize that we are no longer living and working within a truly free free-enterprise atmosphere.
For too long, Americans have been uninformed and misinformed about free market economics and the nature of government power. We have been led to believe that business has caused our economic troubles and that action by the federal government is the solution. These mistaken beliefs must be corrected. Government is the problem, not the solution.
As soon as we overcome our confusion about basic economics, we will be prepared to fight for free enterprise. We will be able to defend what freedom we have left and restore all that we have lost at the hands of government intervention into our lives. Once again the true blessings of human dignity and individual freedom will be ours to enjoy day by day. | <urn:uuid:64ac3f69-5f88-410c-8051-897025f79c7d> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | https://fee.org/articles/free-enterprisefor-all | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719468.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00529-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.952206 | 4,428 | 2.015625 | 2 |
In this paper, a nonlinear adaptive backstepping controller is designed to control the bidirectional power flow (charging/ discharging) of battery energy storage systems (BESSs) in a DC microgrid under different operating conditions. The controller is designed in such a manner that the BESSs can store the excess energy from the renewable energy sources (RESs) in a DC microgrid after satisfying the load demand and also feeding back the stored energy to the load when RESs are not sufficient. The proposed controller is also designed to maintain a constant voltage at the DC bus, where all components of DC microgrids are connected, while controlling the power flow of BESSs. This paper considers solar photovoltaic (PV) systems as the RES whereas a diesel generator equipped with a rectifier is used as a backup supply to maintain the continuity of power supply in the case of emergency situations. The controller is designed recursively based on the Lyapunov control theory where all parameters within the model of BESSs are assumed to be unknown. These unknown parameters are then estimated through the adaptation laws and whose stability is ensured by formulating suitable control Lyapunov functions (CLFs) at different stages of the design process. Moreover, a scheme is also presented to monitor the state of charge (SOC) of the BESS. Finally, the performance of the proposed controller is verified on a test DC microgrid under various operating conditions. The proposed controller ensures the DC bus voltage regulation within the acceptable limits under different operating conditions. | <urn:uuid:c236fd69-f4c0-43c2-a9b8-3d21edfa46bc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://scholars.uow.edu.au/display/publication111425 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573163.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818033705-20220818063705-00068.warc.gz | en | 0.928613 | 318 | 2.0625 | 2 |
- FDA issues guidance outlining potential insanitary conditions for compounding facilities
- FDA issues final guidance to generic drugmakers on how to identify RLDs on ANDAs
- FDA issues final guidance on increasing diversity in clinical trial participants
- FDA issues guidance relating to electronic formatting for drug regulatory submissions
The FDA issued a final guidance providing compounding facilities and state regulatory agencies with several examples as to what the agency considers insanitary conditions that could result in the contamination of drug products. The examples provided potential insanitary conditions for the production of both sterile and non-sterile drugs. The guidance also provides recommendations for actions undertaken to prevent the occurrence of such conditions.
The guidance was published after the FDA investigated several outbreaks of infections and deaths caused as a result of contaminated drug products, particularly in 2012 when injectable drug products produced by a compounding facility caused a fungal meningitis outbreak that resulted in more than 750 infections and 60 deaths. Since that outbreak, the FDA has identified numerous insanitary conditions at many compounding facilities that the agency routinely inspects. However, there are also numerous state-licensed pharmacies engaged in compounding, repackaging drugs, or mixing, diluting or repackaging biological products that do not register as outsourcing facilities with the FDA. The guidance was designed to ensure these facilities are able to identify and correct insanitary conditions to the same level as the FDA.
The guidance provides examples of potential insanitary conditions that could cause both sterile and non-sterile drugs to become contaminated. While sterility is not a requirement for non-sterile drugs, the guidance highlights that it is still possible for these products to become contaminated with micro organisms that could lead to patient harm. Examples of insanitary conditions applicable to both sterile and non-sterile drug products include:
- Vermin, such as insects and rodents, or other animals. This includes any evidence of their presence, such as urine or feces, in the production or adjacent areas;
- Visible microbial contamination, such as bacteria or mold in the production or adjacent areas;
- Foreign matter, such as rust, glass shavings, hairs or paint chips, in the production area;
- Producing drugs while construction is ongoing in a nearby area without adequate controls to prevent contamination of the production area or product;
- Standing water or evidence of water leakage in the production or adjacent areas;
- Handling drug substances or products that are hazardous, sensitizing or highly potent without adequate cross-contamination controls;
- Processing of beta-lactams without complete and comprehensive separation from non-beta-lactam products; and
- Using active ingredients, inactive ingredients or processing aides that have higher levels of impurities compared to equivalents.
The guidance also provides a list of possible insanitary conditions specifically applicable to sterile drugs only, including, but not limited to:
- Engaging in aseptic processing wearing non-sterile gown components;
- Donning gowning apparel in a way that may cause it to become contaminated;
- Failing to disinfect or change gloves frequently enough to prevent contamination;
- Engaging in aseptic processing after leaving the cleanroom and re-entering from a non-classified area without replacing gowning apparel first; and
- Failure to detect or address a change in air quality of any classified area before a loss of environmental control that may impact drug sterility.
Upon identifying insanitary conditions, the FDA recommends compounding facilities should immediately assess the impact of the condition on the drugs produced. This assessment should include an evaluation of how widespread the conditions are and the period of time during which the conditions have existed, as well as the lots of drug product remaining on the market that could be affected. The facility should also determine whether to stop production of drug products until the conditions have been addressed and whether to initiate a recall of potentially affected products.
The FDA issued a final guidance to clear any confusion on the part of stakeholders in the basis of submission and reference standard and how they should be applied in abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs), as well as how to indicate reference listed drugs (RLDs). The guidance addresses this confusion by explaining what the terms mean and by clarifying the differences between them. The document also provides recommendations on how applicants can use the terms accurately in ANDAs and how they can request FDA designation of an RLD.
For the purposes of an ANDA, the guidance defines an RLD as a drug currently listed in the FDA’s Orange Book upon which the applicant relies in seeking approval of its ANDA. The FDA identifies in the Orange Book which listed drugs have already been designated as RLDs. Furthermore a listed drug that has been approved for safety and effectiveness under the FDCA may be eligible to be an RLD, as can a listed drug that appears in the Discontinued Section of the Orange Book, unless the drug was discontinued for reasons of safety or effectiveness.
ANDA applicants are required to choose an RLD. If the agency has yet to designate an RLD for the drug product an applicant intends to duplicate, the applicant may submit controlled correspondence to the FDA identifying the drug it intends to copy and request the agency designate it as an RLD. In the event an applicant selects a listed drug as an RLD, but plans to refer to a different listed drug that was approved for safety and effectiveness and is a pharmaceutical equivalent to the RLD drug, the applicant may also request the FDA designate the second drug as an RLD. If an RLD appears in the Orange Book’s discontinued section and the agency has yet to publish whether the drug was withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness, the applicant must submit a citizen petition seeking a safety and effectiveness determination for the listed drug at the same time as the ANDA submission. This submission must include all available evidence concerning the reason the drug was withdrawn from sale.
The guidance also examines “reference standards,” which it defines as a drug product selected by the FDA that must be used by ANDA applicants in conducting in vivo bioequivalence studies required for approval. The agency commonly selects a single reference standard to ensure the most consistency between a generic drug and its RLD. As a result, the RLD is usually selected as the reference standard. In the event the agency cannot select the RLD as the reference standard, the FDA will usually select a previously approved ANDA that referred to, and is the therapeutic equivalent to, the RLD as the reference standard. If there are multiple such drugs, then the FDA will usually select the market leader, based on commercial data, as the reference standard.
The FDA issued a final guidance discussing ways for sponsors to increase the diversity of clinical trial participants. In the guidance, the FDA recommends sponsors employ inclusive trial practices, suggesting design and methodological changes that promote diversity of study populations based on demographic (sex, race, ethnicity, age, residency) and non-demographic (patients with organ dysfunction, comorbid conditions, disabilities, those at the extremes of the weight range, and populations with diseases or conditions with low prevalence) factors.
The FDA explains that past guidance, which encouraged sponsors to diversify study groups to better reflect the target population for a particular drug, has not had the desired effect. Challenges to broadening cohorts to account for demographic and non-demographic factors remain, so this final guidance aims to address the under-representation of certain groups in clinical trials. There are three ways the FDA proposes to do this, by broadening eligibility criteria, introducing study design and methodology changes, and providing a framework for eligibility in clinical trials for orphan drugs. The FDA recognizes that certain individuals should be excluded from certain trials if the benefit of their inclusion would be outweighed by possible adverse effects from the agent. Other groups typically not part of clinical studies include pregnant or lactating women, or patients with complex medical issues or comorbidities.
To introduce more inclusivity in enrollment, the guidance suggests that drug sponsors:
- Ensure criteria for eligibility reflects the target population for the proposed medication and to focus exclusions only on those groups that could be most harmed by the trial. For example, patients with impaired organ function may still be considered for a trial cohort if their dysfunction is not severe enough to create an unreasonable risk;
- Consider whether more restrictive exclusion criteria in Phase 2 trials are necessary as the drug candidate moves forward to Phase 3. The guidance states even high-risk patients may be considered if the test sites have expertise in treating their specific condition; and
- Enroll participants that represent the age, sex, race, and ethnicity of the population at large. Differing demographic factors may elicit diverging results during clinical trials and lead to generalizations about product safety and effectiveness that are not correct for all groups. The FDA recommends clinically-relevant populations be introduced into studies for drugs and biologics no later than Phase 2.
In addition, the guidance suggests various design and methodological changes to promote diversity, such as characterizing drug metabolism and clearance across populations early in development to prevent exclusions later on and allow for dose adjustments. Sponsors are also urged to consider non-clinical factors that contribute to a broader enrollment, such as reducing the frequency of study visits, replacing some physical visits with electronic communications, or using mobile medical professionals to travel to a participant’s location. Finally, to aid in enrollment, the agency recommends sponsors working on rare disease treatments work with patient advocacy groups, experts, and patients early in the process and consider launching open-label extension studies with broader inclusion criteria after early-phase studies.
The FDA issued a revised guidance relating to the presentation of drug regulatory submissions in an electronic format to modify exemptions to the electronic submission requirements for standardized study data. As well, the revision clarifies a section of the original guidance governing the timetable for the submission of standardized study data.
The FDA’s revised guidance updates two sections of the original document which concern the types of submissions which are exempt from the requirement for electronic submission of standardized study data, as well as protocols governing the timelines for electronic data submission. Under Section II B of the revised guidance, the FDA includes a change from "noncommercial products" to "noncommercial IND" on the list of submissions that are exempt from the electronic submission requirements for standardized study data. The agency defines “noncommercial IND” as an investigational new drug (IND) that is not intended for commercial distribution. These can include investigator-sponsored or expanded access INDs. Despite the exemption, the FDA will accept voluntary submissions of data in an electronic format.
The guidance also clarifies the information required to assess whether study data requirements are in compliance with FDA regulations and provided a sample timetable that indicates submission timelines. A number of standards for drug studies are available, including Exchange Format Standards, Study Data Standard, or the Controlled Terminology Standard. Examples of the latter are The National Drug File (NDF) - Reference Terminology for drug classification, CDISC Controlled Terminology and Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA). The guidance specifies the electronic format for submissions of standardized clinical and non-clinical study data under the FDCA, whether they are new drug applications (NDAs), abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs), biologics license applications (BLAs), or investigational new drug applications (INDs), that are required by the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) or the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER).
The FDA notes that the initial 24- and 36-month implementation deadlines under the initial timetable passed and that periodically, it publishes version updates which account for content or structural changes, or typographical errors. It provides examples of when drug sponsors will be required to adopt version updates into their submissions as well as which format is acceptable for it to process, review, and archive the request. Furthermore, the FDA may introduce new documentation standards while the drug is still in clinical trials, necessitating their implementation within a specified transition date. | <urn:uuid:71ef2f09-310c-4e13-b3f3-86b4b8a310b5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.loeb.com/zh-hans/insights/publications/2020/11/copy-of-fda-monthly-november | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573172.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818063910-20220818093910-00273.warc.gz | en | 0.938707 | 2,453 | 2.03125 | 2 |
Competition can push an individual through limits or barriers and can be the driving force for them to improve in many areas of their life. Although, a competitive mindset can also be dangerous for those taking their first step into a professional detox or residential treatment program.
Addiction and recovery are personal ventures. No two journeys will be the same as each individual brings their own unique experiences, strengths, needs, and goals to their recovery. Overcoming a destructive, competitive mindset is crucial for an effective and personal beginning to a healthy life of sobriety.
The Dangers of Competition in Recovery
Competition is based on comparing oneself to others’ skills and performance. In recovery, comparing oneself to others and “competing” while in recovery can open the doors for a myriad of unnecessary dangers to one’s sobriety and mental health. There is nothing easy about tackling an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Approaching recovery with a competitive mindset can introduce a number of hurdles that further complicate a person’s sober journey.
Competition can be innately tied to an individual’s mentality, especially if they have experienced a competitive workspace or grew up playing sports. Yet, this mentality is not shared by all and can be difficult for others to understand. Competition is only effective if all parties have the understanding that competing is part of the goal.
Approaching professional detox or residential treatment with a competitive mentality is not universally shared or advised as it can lead to social barriers that can compromise a person’s ability to integrate smoothly into a dedicated group setting. A competitive mindset can overshadow the social and personal needs of an individual in their recovery.
Creating Unnecessary Comparisons
Comparing oneself to others throughout addiction recovery is a very dangerous prospect. Each individual has their own story, with their own challenges, guilts, strengths, and experiences. Comparing oneself to others and “competing” in one’s addiction recovery efforts ignores these unique and nuanced parts of the journey. This creates something both counterproductive and unnecessary for a person’s treatment.
Each individual’s journey will be their own. If an individual feels as though they have to compete with others, this will discount their own experiences in an effort to judge their success by another’s metric. Judging oneself by another’s progress, skills, or any other parts of their recovery journey is incredibly taxing. It can cause an individual to minimize their own progress, developed skills, and strengths in recovery. It can be difficult for individuals to celebrate their triumphs in recovery if they are mentally competing with others.
A competitive mindset also discounts an individual’s unique experiences and struggles. Not all people will be starting their recovery from the same point with the same support, resources, and understanding. Additionally, the use of addictive substances can be further informed by personal traumas and mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and more. Competing and comparing oneself to another discounts these experiences and introduces unnecessary and unfair guilt or hurdles.
Individualizing Your Recovery
Just because a particular recovery approach or strategy is effective for one person does not mean it will be universally effective. Competing with others can stifle the need for a unique, personalized approach to a person’s recovery.
Dismissing a competitive mindset allows individuals to look inward at their own personal needs and set goals appropriate for their unique situations. This kind of individualized understanding of a person’s needs and goals is the catalyst to a more effective, impactful approach to addiction recovery.
Detaching From a Competitive Mindset
It can be difficult to detach oneself from a competitive mindset, especially if one is naturally competitive. Although, there are strategies to help individuals dismiss competitive mindsets for the sake of their recovery. Journaling is a powerful approach to identifying one’s personal needs, with individuals being able to document and look over their own thoughts on their own time without having to concern themselves with others.
Marking milestones on a calendar can also help an individual pace their recovery to their own needs. Nothing about recovery and sobriety is a race, and individuals should continue their recovery at their own best pace. Marking a calendar with milestones and goals can help individuals maintain a personal pace even if peers are celebrating their milestones at different times.
Lastly, comparing oneself only to one’s previous accomplishments rather than others’ accomplishments is crucial. Judging one’s progress by looking at one’s strides from yesterday, last week, or last month is much more powerful than competing with others in recovery. Approaching recovery without a competitive mindset is essential, not just for deconstructing unnecessary barriers and finding a place of support to begin one’s recovery journey, but also in judging one’s personal progress toward a sober future.
Approaching recovery with a competitive mindset can introduce a myriad of unnecessary barriers, whether you are just beginning to take your first step into detox or looking to engage in a dedicated outpatient program. At Pacific Sands Recovery Center, we understand the need to personalize your recovery journey, creating a program catered to your unique needs, goals, and experiences. Your time with us can be personalized through each step of the recovery process, and our supportive, caring atmosphere of professionals and peers is ready to create a place of belonging in your recovery efforts. If you are struggling with an addiction to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of substance use and mental health concerns, we are available to help. For more information on how we can personalize your stay with us, call to speak to a caring, trained staff member today at (714) 492-1119. | <urn:uuid:b922bd92-57c0-4f13-82c0-44e2d5d98058> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://pacificsandsrecovery.com/overcoming-a-destructive-and-competitive-mindset/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817001643-20220817031643-00273.warc.gz | en | 0.948388 | 1,164 | 2.15625 | 2 |
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The medical mandala: The public health benefits of entrepreneurship tools and skills among medical students in India
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| Introduction|| |
During a recent executive summer course on issues related to Public Finance Management (PFM) for public health system managers at the Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam, it was suggested to me that such training might be useful to medical students. Discussions soon led, however, to a more radical proposition: a proposition put to you here.
Provide medical students not with health economics and public finance training and tools, but with the enterprise skills and software to manage their private practices successfully, and the seeds could be planted for a 21 st century answer to the public health systems of the 19 th and 20 th century; a Public Health Mesh. A 'social medicine' system fit for the information age.
This paper proposes that the Internet provides both the means and the architecture to create a radical alternative to the traditional public health system. It is proposed that by moving from an 'hierarchical network system' to a 'decentralized network system', not only would what is now widely seen as the greatest weakness of the public health system in India, and indeed elsewhere, be transformed into its greatest strength - the irrepressible entrepreneurial spirit of Indian medical professionals - but also, the vexed relationship between public health and public finance authorities could be brought into a new and more constructive era of sector governance.
In the first section, a brief history of that relationship between public health and public finance policy and policymaking is presented. In the second, how changing health system architecture could go some way toward ameliorating the inevitable tensions between system 'equity' and 'efficiency'. Finally, it is proposed that to achieve this, we do not need a grand and expensive plan, but rather, we should focus on the other end of the scale, where this proposal to some extent started, with humble medical students - and the future generations of a constantly evolving medical mandala.
| A Short History of Welfare Finance, Health Economics, and Public Health|| |
In 1985, Alan Williams produced a seminal paper in modern health economics. The paper introduced QALYs, and the idea that 'health outcomes' could not only be measured comparably across interventions, an earlier idea, but also that public authorities could use this information to prioritize public spending on health care transparently and 'rationally'. , Why was this so interesting? Simply stated, because then, as now, public finances in his country were under considerable strain. Why target health care? Because then as now, the UK ran the health care industry as a single hierarchal (referral) 'integrated public health system' financed through general taxation. The iconic National Health Service (NHS) was simply the largest item on the public books. The dangers of this concentration both for public health and public finances had been clear for many years. They persist.
What was true at the time in the UK, and across the OECD, was also happening in developing countries - and to and through development aid budgets. This was the era of 'structural adjustment' and the vilified Washington consensus. Health care in developing countries was hit hard because it was also just a very large component of sovereign public finances. Shared policy approaches a common legacy of colonialism.
For those who view (ed) health care primarily in moral and legalistic terms as a 'human right', relief for integrated public health systems from the assaults of public finance economists had to wait until economic recovery in the 1990s and the Millennium. As the cold war thawed and the world went 'mobile' and 'on-line', public finances around the world similarly recovered. Ironically, the very tools and theories that had been developed to implement rationing could now be used to justify inevitably concomitant increases in public expenditures. , Health economics and outcomes research expanded from a cottage to a global industry. , Anyone looking for their new product or program to be included in 'the health system' - and hence enjoy the security of public reimbursement - developed a measure of its unique 'performance' and 'impact'. The essence of QALYs and rational priority setting to maximize public expenditure performance (and contain risk and public expenditure) was largely lost under avalanches of heavily (socially) marketed alternatives on the 'market access' supply side and the ever-expanding Health Technology Assessment (HTA) requirements and bureaucracies on the other (by definition, collective), demand, side. Health economics became a standard component of public health programs (TropEd.org).
Could the same (marketing) strategy, and public health and rights-based perspectives on public finance, not be applied to health system strengthening globally? Williams, and the economics old school, fumed at the idea. But the Macro-economic Commission on Health published 'evidence based' findings that same year to great fanfare. An unprecedented increase in multilateral resources for global public health followed. But, as is now becoming clear, this growth is not linked to public health care budgets, administrations, or (directly) networks, but, largely, to the foreign affairs budgets of a few UN members, that is, sovereign discretionary spending in the analytical terms of the economics old school. Those components of sovereign public finances that best practice typically dictate adjust automatically to stabilize the ship of state in times of fiscal pressure. In times of enduring fiscal crisis, the continuing influence on sovereign health care policy of the 'global health community' must be considered far from automatic.
In India, the numbers of the global health community approaches never added up. A federal country with a growing and increasingly sophisticated population of more than 1.2 billion people, public policymakers in health and health care had to remain more sanguine over the past decade and have explored their own solutions. , On the one hand, these solutions reflect the continuing consensus in international public health, since Alma Ata. On the other hand, they reflect the evolving solutions for the sector beyond 'primary care' - particularly in terms of (demand side) insurance market developments and public-private mixes in medical services supply, thus, converging with the sovereign public finance policies and realities in developed, emerging, and developing countries alike. No state can afford the universal and comprehensive coverage of modern, increasingly capital-intensive medicine.
Debate has therefore come full circle since Cochrane. The original challenges of Williams and his colleagues remain: 'How can we set priorities in health care and other "merit good" services to be funded under sovereign public finance?' and 'What is the correct "public-private mix" in health care services and insurance?'
It is possible that the cycle of pitched policy battles between those protecting the public health and those protecting the public finances, between 'equity' and 'efficiency' in health care, will be repeated again along familiar lines. Although something fundamental has now changed: the internet and information and communication technology (ICT). The dawn of the information age, in which India is already leading in exploring low-cost, high-impact innovations in, for example, social welfare administration, creates an alternative 'systems' approach, which could transform both debate and system performance -in terms of both the public finances and public health.
| Network Topology and the Architecture of Sector Governance|| |
The interminable policy debates between 'efficiency' (fiscal responsibility) and 'equity' (patient rights and entitlements) in 'health systems' are so pervasive that it is difficult, even heretical, to imagine that they might be framed any other way. Although it is the differences between health professionals, rather than public health and public finance officials, that provide perhaps the key to breaking the cycle. In particular, the growing tensions between the objectives of the practitioners of medicine and public health (increasingly differentiated into 'social medicine' and 'general practice medicine' worldwide) can no longer be ignored. The information age may provide the means, architecture, and language to completely transform and re-frame all three fields. And India could lead the way.
In India, unlike in the UK, a graduate leaving medical school and going into general medical practice is unlikely to work in public services or desire to. Despite the flagship National Rural Health Mission, total private sector expenditure accounted for more than an estimated 71% of total health care spending in India in 2008-09. Private sector estimates put the proportion even higher. A rapidly growing economy, advances in medical technology (reducing also supplier prices and investment costs), and growing consumer information and assertiveness mean that medical practitioners can focus unrepentantly on their priority: individual patient care.
This leaves public health authorities at the state, federal, and indeed international level with a problem. Their focus is not individual patients, but populations. From this perspective, the 'integrated health system' is not only (or even primarily) a means of extending medical services to a population - a small explanatory variable of population health in any case - it is an instrument for collecting and disseminating (public) health information. An organizational and control system designed when information was shared on pieces of paper, and by states with the centralized means to project the 'soft power' of human resource intensive, but technologically limited, medicine - free to all. Interestingly, the increasingly divergent perspectives and interests of medicine and traditional international public health have direct analogies in (information) systems theory.
Systems theory, the study of networks, distinguishes two broad groups of network topologies: hierarchical systems (e.g., network 'trees') and decentralized systems (e.g., network 'stars' and 'meshes'). The traditional (Western) 'public (social or integrated) health system' is an example of a centralized hierarchical network. In a hierarchical network, each 'node' (individual or organization) in a system has single point-to-point connections, for example, the tiered referral system in an integrated health system. However, because medical professionals in emerging markets such as India are dependent on much more pluralized (public and private) and individual and collective (insurance) sources of funding to survive, individual physicians and medical organizations (system 'nodes') have no central authority and multiple connections. They form decentralized system 'meshed' networks.
Both systems have advantages and disadvantages. Hierarchical (centralized) networks may be more 'efficient' at the collective level and provide considerable control to a central authority, but the collective (central) means to build and maintain them must also be available. Decentralized networks, on the other hand, are more expensive and difficult to set up, but they are also more robust and secure. Failure at a central hub will not collapse the system nor, crucially, does the expense of building or improving the system fall on to one central party. Making it also the organizational structure of choice for those interested in 'governance without government'.
There are, in fact, only two major requirements to make such a network work: an interest and willingness to participate among nodes who are otherwise self-interested, financing, and sustaining and an information exchange protocol or 'language' (technical and procedural discourse) that shares some common architecture. As we are talking about people and not computers, yet, this means access to a common education platform. Coincidentally, medical education is the one part of physician's life in India that is still largely dependent on public institutions.
| A Future for Business Economics in Medicine|| |
Unlike in postgraduate training in public health (in terms, therefore, of social medicine), it is very unusual for a physician to receive any training in any aspect of welfare economics and finance. This knowledge, with its similarly public and 'collective' focus, will also not help them 'mobilize resources' as it has their colleagues managing public health systems, enterprise economics and finance, on the contrary, with its focus on individual organizations, maybe useful to them. (Social) enterprise and practice management skills are therefore likely to be of much greater interest and relevance. Is it conceivable that, by giving physicians the tools to 'take care of business', a public health mesh could be created to do a great service to medical practice, social medicine, and public finance and welfare economics alike ?
In business economics and finance terminology, most medical private practices are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs can be run on a laptop and one or two small business packages. One does not need a Master of Public Health or Business Administration. The focus is the interest of the company or practice and its owner (and, increasingly, the privacy of 'client' data that may be stored). What would be the result if even the minimum amount of health data fields on these laptops could be connected? Could a (Public) Health Mesh eventually replace a (Public) Health System?
Integrated health care systems have been the crucible for some of the most spectacular and expensive failures in the public procurement and administration of IT projects over the past two decades. Nothing therefore can be guaranteed and considerable feasibility analyses, both technical and financial-economic, would be required before launching even exploratory projects to answer this question. Nevertheless, keeping in mind the key characteristics of meshed networks, it is not difficult to imagine that by embracing organizational evolutions in health care in India, and accepting private practice, public health and social medicine goals could be pursued simultaneously. Two golden rules:
Start humbly, with little more than better-qualified crowd sourcing (e.g., healthmap.org) and evolutions and system dynamics could take a Public Health Mesh where health systems strengthening will not bring public health in the 21 st century.
- The nodes drive and sustain the mesh. Like 'Facebook', the stronger, more independent, and greater the number joining, the more valuable the mesh. Everything, starting at the interface, must be designed to maximize the interest and acceptance of otherwise voluntary self-governing practices (system nodes);
- Any mesh architect will need to rank and prioritize information and language it would like to see shared. Compromise the interests of the nodes and the mesh will be compromised, therefore, for example:
- (Infectious) disease reporting and eventually even alarms would not seem to conflict with Rule 1 and may even be useful to promote 'social enterprise' credentials of a practice;
- Treatment information and reporting is both medically and commercially valuable and is likely to become more so - how can Rules 1 and 2 remain compatible across different areas and levels of information sharing and phases of mesh evolution?
- Absolute discretion over client and financial data are the defining characteristics and inner sanctum of private practice (Rule 1). System architects both now and in the future would probably be wise not to lose sight of this fact.
| Conclusion|| |
The Public Health Mesh: A Medical Mandala
It is not difficult to imagine a near future in which medical students in India leave college with a medical bag under one arm, and a laptop office under the other.
Serve, respect, and even promote their personal practices and interests - and those of their future patients and clients - and there is no reason to assume that successive generations will not be happy to join them in sharing those small number of data fields on those laptops that, when aggregated, could be of great and even vital strategic public (social medicine and epidemiological) interest. India may not need a 20 th -century public health system; it could develop the world's first 21 st -century public health mesh.
| Acknowledgments|| |
I would particularly like to acknowledge and thank Prof. (Dr.) Atul Kotwal and Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Zodpey for their contributions to the discussions that made this paper possible.
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Since when did securing a Supreme Court seat become a high hurdles contest? The White House and Democrats have turned Second Circuit Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination into a personal Olympic event. Pay no attention to her jurisprudence. She grew up in a Bronx public housing project. She was diagnosed with childhood diabetes at 8. Her father died a year later.
And, oh, by the way, did you hear that she was poor?
It's a "compelling personal story," as we heard 20,956 times on Tuesday. Sotomayor's a "real" person. Why, she even read Nancy Drew as a young girl, President Obama told us. She's "faced down barriers, overcome the odds and lived out the American dream that brought her parents here so long ago," Obama said.
If Sotomayor were auditioning to be Oprah Winfrey's fill-in host, I'd understand the over-the-top hyping of her life narrative. But isn't anybody on Sotomayor's side the least bit embarrassed by all this liberal condescension?
Republicans are not allowed to mention Sotomayor's ethnicity lest they be branded bigots, but every Democrat on cable television harped on her multicultural "diversity" and "obstacle"-climbing. Obama made sure to roll his r's when noting that her parents came from Puerrrrto Rrrrico. New York Sen. Charles Schumer stated outright: "It's long overdue that a Latino sit on the United States Supreme Court." Color-coded tokenism dominated the headlines, with blaring references to Sotomayor as the high court's potential "first Hispanic."
Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill -- one of the leading Democrats tasked with guiding Sotomayor through the nomination process -- carried the "compelling personal story" talking points to the tokenist extreme in an interview on Fox News:
"If you look at what this woman has been through, and the obstacles that she has had to overcome, I think she does have a richly, uniquely American experience that makes her incredibly qualified to pass judgment on some of the most important cases in our country," McCaskill asserted. "Overcoming incredible odds, and I think that is an experience that is new to the courts. There have been a lot of privileged people that have landed on the Supreme Court. The fact that she has lived the life of the common American, trying to grow up in public housing, reaching for scholarships, reaching for the courtroom as a courtroom prosecutor, all of those things will make her a better and wiser judge. And I don't think that is identity politics. I think that is the American experience."
Clever. Challenging Sotomayor's credentials and extreme views on race and the law is not merely anti-Hispanic. It's anti-American!
More significantly, McCaskill waved the high-hurdle card after being asked to defend Sotomayor's infamous statement at a 2001 University of California at Berkeley speech asserting brown-skin moral authority: "I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life." McCaskill actually denied that Sotomayor had made the remarks, then argued the words were taken out of context.
You want context? It's even worse than that sound bite. As National Journal legal analyst Stuart Taylor reported, "Sotomayor also referred to the cardinal duty of judges to be impartial as a mere 'aspiration because it denies the fact that we are by our experiences making different choices than others.' And she suggested that 'inherent physiological or cultural differences' may help explain why 'our gender and national origins may and will make a difference in our judging.'" The full speech was reprinted in something called the Berkeley La Raza Law Journal. "La Raza" is Spanish for "The Race." Imagine if a white male Republican court nominee had published in a law review called "The Race."
The selective elevation of hardship as primary qualification demeans the entire judiciary. If personal turmoil makes one "incredibly qualified to pass judgment on some of the most important cases in our country," let's put reality-show couple Jon and Kate Gosselin on the bench. Millions of viewers tune in to watch their "compelling personal story" of life with eight children on television. It's a "richly, uniquely American experience" of facing obstacles and overcoming the odds. Get them robes and gavels, stat.
The lesson is that not all compelling personal stories are equal. McCaskill's assertion that "overcoming incredible odds" is "new to the courts" is ridiculous. Is she arguing that Thurgood Marshall, Felix Frankfurter and Sandra Day O'Connor faced lower hurdles than Sotomayor? And how about Clarence Thomas, a descendant of slaves who grew up in abject poverty in the South without a father? His crime, of course, was embracing the wrong ideology. So his incredible set of odds and obstacles don't count in left-wing eyes.
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After a digital-only iteration in 2020 followed by a garden party fundraiser held in lieu of a showhouse last year, the Pasadena Showcase House of Design is once again welcoming in-person visitors this season. “We’re so excited to be open again, and the public is ready to get back,” says Marti Farley, president of the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts, the sponsoring and volunteer-run organization.
The 57th Pasadena Showcase House of Design has transformed Oaklawn Manor, a stately home built in 1905 within Oaklawn subdivision, the historically significant district designed by Arts and Crafts movement architects Henry and Charles Greene. More than 20 interior designers have reinterpreted spaces within the English Tudor–style, 10,000-square-foot manse, which was originally built for British civil engineer Harry Hawgood. (Many believe the home was designed by Hawgood himself—the structure boasts an unusual concrete frame that was plausibly a product of Hawgood’s engineering expertise, and records do not identify another architect.) Despite a kitchen remodel and the addition of a pool house in the 1950s, the original structure has remained intact over the decades.
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Featuring multiple travertine-clad fireplaces, original millwork, stained glass fixtures, and four “baronial-sized” bedrooms, the house is “really spectacular,” Farley says. Though, as the designers of the showcase would likely attest, putting a fresh spin on historical architecture is all about striking the right balance. Starting with the entrance from the front lawn’s welcome garden (by Graciela Gonzalez of G&A Artistic Landscaping), “we wanted to respect the neighborhood and the historical character while making sure the house meets our needs,” Farley says. With that in mind, designers reconfigured the kitchen and pantry, as well as the primary closet and bathroom, to better support today’s lifestyles. Sponsors including Dunn-Edwards Paints, Monogram, Ferguson, Cosentino, Kohler, Mission Tile West, and others helped in doing so.
The Pasadena Showcase House of Design also features an on-site restaurant and the Shops at Showcase, both of which contribute to the fundraising effort for the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts, which has raised more than $24 million throughout the decades to fund music education programs, among other arts-based enterprises. Preview this year’s designer showcase below, then stop by for an in-person tour through May 22. | <urn:uuid:ac28ab02-e5bb-4c7f-81a5-fa2b4ed5b2ed> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/the-pasadena-showcase-house-of-design-is-now-open-take-a-look-inside?utm_source=nl&utm_brand=ad&utm_mailing=ARD_ADPRO_042622&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_medium=email&bxid=5faea8946c91bd375f7cd918&cndid=62717908&hasha=07e00658007376b2fb774b902124fa90&hashb=57b8aef13aaf216d40dd38576ef363f9ea507e24&hashc=9db565cfbc3c161696b983e49535bc36151d0802f2b79504e0d1958002f07a34&esrc=subscribe-page&utm_term=ARD_AdPro | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817001643-20220817031643-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.946735 | 547 | 1.515625 | 2 |
The talk of vaccines is worrying to me.
If you choose to vaccinate please do your research first and make an informed decision.
IMO and it's only IMO, dosing up on Vit C powder is my personal choice to boost the immune system.
OP, didn't they in the last few days kill 10,000 ducks in VIC or SA due to bird flu???
Hi MZTREECHICK, creative name :)
Two things, the last first, I havent heard of any culls of birds here in Australia, if you could try to chase that up that would be greatly appreciated by all Im sure.
Next in response to your comments about vaccinations etc.
Now I do understand that there is a lot of talk about the pros and cons of same.
I dont need to go into that now as its actually not completely relevant, well only slightly.
Let me explain how both the Spanish flu and H5N1 bird flu actually kill their hosts.
It really isnt the bug that kills you!!
Thats right, its actually your own immune system that does all the damage which results in your death.
People with really weakened immune systems are actually the most likley people to be the survivors.
Here is what happens.
When your body sees such an alien invasion it activates your immune system, H5N1 is so alien that it causes your immune system to go into "overdrive" as it were, what then happens its the very delicate tissues in your lungs that are not able to cope with all this increase in antidodies and these tissues begin to break down.
This then allows for blood and other bodily secreations from the damaged tissuess to leak into your lungs, and eventually death comes about through the victim "drowning" in their own fluids.
A very unpleasant death.
I know that this is a very confronting senario, but there it is for what its worth.
Honestly, if this ever goes pandemic, have large supplies of dissinfectant, face masks and some method of being able to keep yourself in strict quarantine for extended periods of time.
Try to think of how that little hamlet in ??Europe or England survived the Bubonic plague by having their food and other needs delivered to a pre arranged point, and after the delivery was made the people would then go to collect it well seperated from whom ever made the delivery.
Sounds drastic, but these will be the measures we will all have to adopt if we intend to be survivors.
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The Le Marais district of Paris spreads across parts of the 3rd and 4th arrondissements. This area is unique because it was favored by French nobility hundreds of years ago and many of their ‘urban mansions’ were tucked away behind large sets of doors all over the area. Many of these houses are no longer privately owned but instead, have been transformed into museums (including the Musée Picasso).
Even reliable travel sources such as AAA specifically list Le Marais as a “Do Not Miss.” Compared to the other areas of Paris that I saw, the Marais features much more color beyond the typically creamy paint colors and pale marbles you’d typically think of.
Bright bursts of street art dot the neighborhood. We saw so many great examples, every few blocks or so.
As trivial as this sounds, my favorite part of Le Marais were the doors. Yes, doors. Painted candy-colored shades of green, blue and purple and even glossy cherry reds, their sheer size was impressive.
My favorite set of doors in the area weren’t painted, though. Featuring cherubs and Medusa-inspired artwork, they appeared to have weathered hundreds of years of the elements quite well.
Much of the Marais feels frozen in time, with its oversized courtyards, grand churches and very narrow streets. Yet these days, the area has been inhabited with hip boutiques and is the main area for Paris’ many art galleries along with large Jewish and gay communities.
Every café we frequented in Le Marais was hip and bustling. This area in particular was very walkable and great to get a sense of the ‘old Paris,’ away from the big American chain stores that dotted other, more popular touristy areas.
From the window of our hotel room at Hotel Du Petit Moulin, I could catch glimpses into other people’s apartments in Le Marais — all grand with tall ceilings and modern touches. After some research, it seems like many people visiting Paris for longer periods of time choose to rent apartments in this area. I found the prices overall to be on-par with New York; expensive rent-wise but not outlandish. And we found the food to be completely affordable.
As one reviewer on a travel site said, “The Marais district sums up all that Paris is; a mixture of the modern and old world, both living comfortably together. Superb architecture, easy to get around on foot, very clean and safe, not necessarily expensive!” I couldn’t agree more.
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Turning back attacks from the likes of Stephen Harper, Christy Clark and Rob Ford is going to take a lot more than eloquent speeches, rational arguments and placid marches. Anyone who recognizes this has good reason to be critical of what most union officials are doing to respond to cutbacks and moves to privatize. The austerity drive isn’t going to be stopped by mailing postcards to politicians or channelling money into ad campaigns about the importance of public services. Nor will it be stopped by encouraging people to go to the polls to vote for union-backed candidates who accept the balanced-budget dogma of neoliberalism.
Some people who understand this draw the conclusion that unions are simply a conservative influence. After all, most union officials are opposed to forms of direct action like occupations of the offices of parliamentarians or marches that confront police lines outside government meetings. Most refuse to contemplate workplace action that defies the tight legal restrictions on when and for what purpose unionized workers are permitted to strike. In short: unions aren’t engaged in militant action.
Another line of criticism is that unions have offered little or no support to mobilizations like those against the Vancouver Olympics, in support of the demand for status for everyone living in the country without legal status or in solidarity with indigenous people trying to resist corporate incursions on their lands. Unions aren’t critical of capitalism itself, or of Canada’s colonial foundations.
No matter how much union leaders talk about unity, most are concerned only with their own union and aren’t doing anything to unite the entire working class (roughly, everyone who is compelled to try to sell their ability to work to an employer and doesn’t have a lot of managerial authority, and unwaged people who live with them). To put it simply, unions aren’t committed to radical goals.
These two kinds of criticism reflect real features of unions today. But radicals who dismiss unions often don’t fully understand these realities. From faulty analysis people often draw poor political conclusions.
Timidity and Militancy
One of the most common mistakes is to equate high-level union officials — people who are full-time union offices or staff — with unions. Unions are more than their official leaders: they are organizations with mass memberships. It’s true that many unionized workers vote Tory, accept the idea that cuts are necessary and oppose the demand for status for all — just like many non-unionized working-class people (in part, this reflects how ruling-class success in implementing their agenda has lowered people’s expectations and undermined the belief that collective action can make a difference). But it’s also true that in many unions there are often at least a few members who disagree with the timidity and conservatism of the officials at the top of most unions today.
Even more important, unionized workers who don’t hold official positions that take them away from the workplace on union business all or much of the time aren’t affected by the same pressures that tend to make union officials oppose militancy. Full-time union officials depend on the existence of the union as an institution. Without it, they wouldn’t be able to be union officials. So preserving the union regardless of what it means for workers becomes an end in itself for the union officialdom as a whole (there are individual exceptions). Labour law also makes union officials responsible for disciplining their members, making sure workers obey the law and the collective agreement between the union and the employer.
There are many reasons why workers may not be militant at a particular time. For example, fear of losing one’s job is no small thing these days. The notion that rank and file workers always want to fight but are held back by treacherous leaders is absurd. But when rank and file workers do start to struggle in a serious way, they aren’t weighed down by the forces that make full-time union officials oppose militancy or keep it under tight control. This was clear in the law-defying 2004 strike by the Hospital Employees’ Union in BC and the solidarity strikes that broke out to support it.
The greatest power of workers lies in the workplace. Shutting down services in the public sector or the profit-making of private firms by walking off the job has a lot more impact on governments and employers than marching in the streets (or smashing the windows of a Starbucks). Labour laws may restrict unions, but aggression by employers and governments can push unionized workers who never previously considered defying the law into doing just that. For example, in February 2011 teachers in Wisconsin responded to the anti-union bill tabled by the state governor by taking “collective sick days.”
So we shouldn’t make the mistake of thinking that people who aren’t willing to take militant collective action now never will. Most unions have the potential to be organizations through which workers take action to defend themselves (the more democratic the union, the more this is true). It’s also possible to mobilize union members to support the struggles of others who are resisting or fighting for change.
Toward Radical Change?
Today in most unions there aren’t a lot of rank and file union activists committed to a more militant fight-back and broader solidarity. There are few consciously anti-capitalist leftists in unions. There are more left-wing unionists who aren’t anti-capitalist but who do oppose all manifestations of neoliberalism — privatization, cuts to social programs and so on — and support progressive struggles in general. But there’s no doubt that the radical left in the unions is weak and scattered.
This influences how radicals who really only want to work with other radicals — an elitist and self-defeating habit that plagues the small and marginal radical left we have today — relate to unions. Sometimes unions are treated as nothing more than a possible source of funding for activities radicals are involved with.
For those of us who realize the absolute necessity of working with people who don’t yet agree with us about some or even many things, the weakness of the labour left is a challenge, but not a reason to ignore unions.
The key question for radicals is this: do unions have a place in a strategy for social transformation? Or are they only organizations for workers to defend themselves and try to improve their conditions within an unjust and unsustainable capitalist order?
This short article can’t dig deeply into the issue of what strategy is most effective in pointing us towards the goal of moving beyond capitalism towards an ecologically-rational and truly democratic society in which goods and services are produced to meet people’s needs, not for profit. However, two points are essential here.
If the history of past struggles teaches us anything, it’s that the collective action of masses of people acting for their own liberation is necessary to make far-reaching progressive change. Small minorities of people who are dedicated activists can play vital roles in mass social upheavals. But substituting the actions of a minority — whether a political party, armed fighters or any other group — for those of the majority can only take us to an outcome in which a small group rules over the majority.
Also, it’s only through directly participating in changing society that the majority of people can themselves start to change. Active involvement allows people to gain the confidence and abilities needed to govern themselves and unlearn the passivity, divisions and narrow outlooks fostered by capitalism and oppression. Social transformation for freedom must be a mass affair.
The other important consideration is that capitalism’s weakest link is in the places where people work for wages. When we withdraw our labour, the flow of profit — the lifeblood of the system — seizes up. When workers take control of their workplaces and begin to practice self-management, they are starting to create economic democracy and proving that we don’t need bosses. Anti-capitalists should never forget that the workplace is capitalism’s Achilles heel.
These two points suggest that a process of truly radical social change would have to involve the activity of immense numbers of people and also break capitalist power in the workplace (it would have to include other things too, including autonomous organizing by women, people who experience racism and other oppressed groups). In other words, working-class struggle — mass direct action inside and outside the workplace — would be crucial.
It’s for this reason that unions must have a place in any strategy for radical change. It’s only through struggle that the working class can change and develop the high level of self-organization and understanding needed to change society. In societies like ours, class struggle takes place through unions (as well as through workplace actions outside of union structures and through other organizations, such as community fight-back coalitions and groups created by immigrants, poor people and others).
We can expect that in future struggles workers will try to change unions, challenging the bureaucratic version of unionism laid down by labour law in Canada in the 1940s. We can also expect to see efforts by workers to develop new and more effective organizations, just as they have in the past.
Certainly unions as they exist today are not well-suited for resisting capital’s offensive, let alone changing society for the better. But so long as workers use unions to act together against employers and governments, they will be important for people who appreciate that class struggle is key for any hope of deep-rooted social change. How such people should be active with and within unions today is another question altogether .
For some ideas about this, see the interview with Katherine G, “The Contradictions Facing Young Radicals in Union Staff Jobs,” in New Socialist 60 and chapter 8 of my book Canadian Labour in Crisis: Reinventing the Workers’ Movement.
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Bennett Fertility Institute (BFI) was established in 1984. The egg donation program was initiated in 1995 in order to assist women who are unable to produce viable eggs. The process of egg donation involves an egg donor and a recipient couple. The donor’s eggs are inseminated in the laboratory with the recipient’s husband’s sperm. One or two embryos (fertilized eggs) are then transferred three to five days later into the recipient’s uterus. Excess embryos, if viable, are frozen for future conceptions by the recipient couple.
Who Can Donate?
Women who are age 21-35, healthy, nonsmokers, who know their medical and family history and live within driving distance of less than several hours from Oklahoma City, are eligible to proceed with the application process. Once the screening process is completed, the program director and coordinator will determine whether the donor candidate may proceed.
Donor Screening Requirements
- Initial screening form
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- Donors of eggs from an egg bank (see below) may be subjected to additional screening test
Egg Donor Compensation
(This applies only to egg donors screened at Bennett Fertility Institute. Donors evaluated and screened by an egg bank (see below) will be compensated by the egg bank.)
The egg donor will receive $5,000 once the process is completed (eggs are retrieved). This compensation is in line with the average compensation of donors in our region.
Donation of Cryopreserved (frozen) Eggs from Donor Egg Bank USA
Bennett Fertility Institute offers eggs from donors screened by its staff (“fresh egg donation”) as well as eggs that are stored frozen (cryopreserved) at Donor Egg Bank USA (www.DEBUSA.com). Egg freezing and storage (oocyte cryopreservation) is a relatively new technique compared with fresh egg donation or embryo storage. Current studies show similar fertilization and pregnancy rates from frozen compared with “fresh” eggs. Given that frozen eggs have been commercially used in egg donation only in the past 5 years, uncertainties about success rates with frozen eggs still exist.
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School districts are required by federal law to help kids with disabilities transition from high school to the outside world. But getting that done effectively takes support from across the community, according to Karen Curry, a Stratford Comprehensive High School consulting special education teacher.
Curry said Monday that she sees that kind of support starting to grow in Nashville.
“It takes everybody. I think that, finally, we have everybody on board,” Curry said.
Metro Nashville Public Schools already has programs in place to help kids with disabilities move to work or school after high school graduation. But last year, members of Mayor Karl Dean’s Advisory Council on Special Education identified this as an area in need of improvement.
In response to the recommendations, a pilot program was developed to start at Stratford next year that will help high school kids make plans for the future. Stratford currently has almost 180 students with disabilities, about 100 of whom are expected to go on to additional schooling after they graduate. The pilot program at Stratford will be geared to help special education students with no plans for after high school.
The Stratford program was one of the areas of focus at Monday’s education summit, an annual initiative of the Mayor’s Office. Last year’s summit tackled truancy, and recommendations from participants led directly to the recent establishment of the new Metro Student Attendance Center. The summit this year focused entirely on transition services for students with disabilities.
Dean told summit participants that the Mayor’s Office can help the Stratford pilot program by facilitating connections between the students and the community, most immediately through the Mayor’s Office and Metro government.
“A pilot program like this, if it’s successful, can be used at all our high schools,” Dean said. “That should be something we’re able to do.”
After the summit, Dean said improvement of transition services can be part of the positive changes that are already taking place for Metro special education. He also pointed to the economic benefits of preparing students with disabilities to work and contribute to the community.
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The world of aviation is an innovating and exciting field of study and continues to develop exponentially. Current reports show that in the next fifteen to twenty years there will be a demand for 95,000 pilots with a projected shortage in pilots to fulfill those jobs. Therefore, this course provides the required training to allow students to take the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Private Pilot Knowledge Exam and pursue their private pilot certificate. In addition, this course serves to expose students to the various career paths in aviation such as aircraft electrical technicians, manufacturing engineers, airport operation management, air traffic control, maintenance technician, quality control, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
High School Credit
This course meets the College Preparatory Elective “G” requirement for the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) system.
Career Technical Education
This course meets the Career Technical Education (CTE) Transportation – Operations requirement for the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) system. Aviation 1 – Ground is SJVA’s CTE Concentrator course for the Aviation Pilot Pathway
Introduction to Aviation, Aeronautical Decision-Making, Aircraft Construction, Principles of Flight, Aerodynamics of Flight, Flight Controls, Aircraft Systems, Flight Instruments, Flight Manuals and Other Documents, Weight and Balance, Aircraft Performance, Weather Theory, Aviation Weather Services, Airport Operations, Airspace, Navigation, Aeromedical Factors
- Prepared to take and pass the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam.
- Prepared to take and pass the FAA Small UAS – Remote Pilot Certificate
- Aware of various post-secondary education and career opportunities within the aviation industry.
- Those pursuing their private pilot certificate will receive a minimum of 10 hours of flight instruction in our Advanced Aviation Training Device from a certified flight instructor. A total of 2.5 hours in the AATD can be counted towards the Private Pilot Certificate.
FAA Approved Training Device
Student in Aviation 101 are provided training in Precision Flight Control’s CRX MAX Advanced Aviation Training Device. Students can credit 2.5 hours of their time in the training device with a flight instructor towards earning their Private Pilot Certificate.
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European and American Autographs from David Schulson
By Michael Stillman
This month we review our first catalogue from David Schulson Autographs, though it is their number 132. Offered is a mix of manuscripts and other signed documents and letters, including partly printed forms, photographs, cards, and whatever else some famous person may have signed with his or her name. A great many of the signers come from the arts - painters, writers, poets, and musicians. Others are political figures, humanitarians, stage and screen performers, scientists, psychoanalysts, cartoonists, and even an assassin. Both Europe and America are well represented. Those who collect autographs, or any of the notable people represented within these pages, will surely find something of interest. The following are a few samples of what we found.
Even great artists have to deal with the practical aspects of life. Edgar Degas is regarded as one of the founders of the impressionist movement, but in 1901, he was still struggling with his bills. In this letter, Degas writes to gallery owner Hector Brame, to whom he evidently owed money. Translated from the French he says, "Saturday or Monday, I will bring you 300 or 400 francs. The same amount will be brought to you at the end of the month. I will therefore never, never be rich." One can only imagine what Degas would have thought if he knew what his paintings would sell for a century later. Item 19. $3,750.
Cardinal Richelieu was, naturally, a high figure in the Church, but he is noted more for the enormous political power he wielded. Richelieu was the effective Prime Minister for France from 1624 until his death in 1642, serving under King Louis XIII. He kept the nobility firmly in line, while using severe punishment to keep crime under control. Richelieu was also adept at dealing harshly with political enemies. While hardly beloved by the King, Louis did appreciate the Cardinal's effectiveness. Richelieu had the good sense always to display his loyalty to his boss. In this 1641 letter, translated from the French, he agrees to the recipient's proposal, "since it is in the service of the King, which is preferable to anything else." Richelieu was no fool. Item 82. $1,850.
Here is a couple of self-portraits from artists, but not of the kind usually known for their drawings. Item 14 is a self-profile drawn in pencil by the first great recording artist, Enrico Caruso. Caruso was the Elvis of his day, at least in terms of popularity if not musical style. He was an operatic tenor whose records sold in the millions, but his music is not played much today, both for changing musical styles and the poor recording quality of the day. Caruso died in 1921, just as record players were becoming widespread. $1,450. Item 41 is a self-profile by a man whose profile is one of the most recognizable ever. It is a drawing by film director Alfred Hitchcock, whose profile introduced his popular 1960s television series. $1,650.
Item 4 is a more detailed drawing. It is a watercolor signed by French illustrator George Barbier. Circa 1911, it shows a woman in a balloon dress with her sleek dog. See the cover illustration. Barbier has signed the painting. $2,850. | <urn:uuid:1264c6ac-691a-4926-b61a-a543404d5c84> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.rarebookhub.com/reviews/379 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560282202.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095122-00547-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.983171 | 709 | 2.28125 | 2 |
Funerals and Abortions
But optics sharp it needs, I ween, To see what is not to be seen. — John Trumbull, McFingal (1782)
What does George Bush have in common with prostitutes? For the answer see the end of the next paragraph.
As was observed in last week's column, photographs of French president François Mitterand's funeral, showed his widow, mistress and their daughter, all gazing sadly at the casket. Had Eliot Spitzer died while consorting with prostitutes there would have been no photographs of the prostitutes standing sadly by the coffin with Mr. Spitzer's wife and daughters. That's because prostitutes don't do funerals. Here is the answer to the riddle. Neither does George Bush.
George Bush doesn't even like to be in the presence of coffins even though it is thanks to him that the sad remains of more than 4000 service personnel have found resting places in coffins.
Unlike other presidents who in time of war have shared the grief of families of fallen soldiers by attending funeral or memorial services as time and location permit, Mr. Bush has avoided such displays of respect for the fallen and has barred the media from photographing the coffins of fallen service people returning from Iraq lest the sad sights create hostility towards Mr. Bush's legacy war. What the American public doesn't see or recall, Mr. Bush believes, probably hasn't happened. That explains the most recent events involving Johns Hopkins University.
The Johns Hopkins episode involves "abortion" something George Bush opposes. That is why, for most of the years of the Bush reign, funding from the United States for family planning clinics in Africa that provided abortion counseling was reduced or eliminated even though the reduction in funding meant the clinics would be unable to distribute condoms, devices that are intended to reduce the need for abortion or provide protection against AIDS. Mr. Bush's most recent attack on abortion was an attempt to remove information about abortion from a prominent Internet site.
Johns Hopkins manages POPLINE, the world's largest database on reproductive health. According to Robert Pear of the New York Times, it has more than 360,000 records and articles "on family planning, fertility and sexually transmitted diseases. The database is funded by USAID, an agency that imposes severe restrictions on funds being given to any NGO that performs abortions or actively promotes it in foreign countries as a means of family planning.
As a result of brilliant and thorough research, out of the 360,000 articles in the data base, Sandy Jordan, director of communications in USAID's Office of Population and Reproductive Health, discovered two articles that, said she, "were one-sided in favor of abortion." As a result, the organization asked that the articles be removed from the database. Explaining what might otherwise seem like the mindless act of another Bush "You're doing a great job Brownie", she said: "We are part of the Bush administration, so we have to make sure that all parts of the story are told. The administration's policy is definitely anti-abortion and the administration does not see abortion as a part of family planning policy.
Because of Ms. Jordan's concern, beginning in February, Johns Hopkins programmed its computers' search engines so that they would treat the word "abortion" the same way they treat the words "a", "the", "an" etc. People using that word in searches would get no results. By taking steps that resulted in the removal of the word "abortion" from the POPLINE data base, the Bush administration accomplished the same thing Mr. Bush has accomplished by not publicly acknowledging the deaths of American service personnel in Iraq except on very rare and carefully controlled occasions. The deaths do not go away. Public awareness of them does. By causing "abortion" to be removed from the POPLINE search engine, girls and women could still get abortions. What they couldn't get, at least from the Johns Hopkins site, was information about abortions. The school told those inquiring about the change in policy that "abortion" was not a valid search term.
Johns Hopkins being an institution of higher education run by people with brains and common sense rather than ideology, is more enlightened than the Bush administration. When the Dean of the Public Health School, Dr. Michael J. Klag, learned of the restrictions in early April, he ordered the restrictions lifted saying: "I could not disagree more strongly with this decision, and I have directed that the POPLINE administrators restore 'abortion' as a search term immediately. I will also launch an inquiry to determine why this change occurred."
The answer is not hard to come by. It changed because the country is run by Orwellian ideologues who believe that the way to control the country is to control the minds of its citizens by limiting information available to them. It has been stunningly successful. One can only hope that in January 2008, the minds of the citizens are restored to their rightful owners. | <urn:uuid:d08e64a8-0461-4223-a8f2-85992cbb648b> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.commondreams.org/views/2008/04/19/funerals-and-abortions?quicktabs_1=1 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280410.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00450-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.963428 | 1,016 | 1.59375 | 2 |
This article was first published in the Mint newspaper on April 20, 2017.
Public spaces in the physical sense are shrinking, and we also visit them less frequently than before. This trend can be traced back to the entry of electronic media in our lives—starting from the time TV sets made their way into our homes to mobile phones becoming ubiquitous in our hands today.
However, public spaces in the virtual sense—social media platforms to be precise—have only been expanding. In fact, digital/social media-based public spaces have been multiplying the world over, almost on an epidemic scale.
Most physical public spaces are either unsafe or lacking in diversity. Look around your neighbourhood, so much has changed in the last decade alone. Libraries lie deserted due to lack of readers, their crumbling walls and ceilings presenting a haunted look. Playgrounds and public parks are shrinking too.
Meanwhile in the past decade, on account of the spread of Internet connectivity and mobile penetration, social media has transformed into a public space, a virtual space that seems more real than any physical bricks-and-mortar public space. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WordPress, YouTube, Snapchat and even WhatsApp are all public spaces that offer several functionalities to users. And these virtual public spaces are much bigger than any physical public space can ever be. Take Facebook, for example, close to 150 million Indians are on it. Can you imagine a physical space accommodating so many people at the same time or the government allowing even 1% of this population to physically gather anywhere in India to discuss and share their views?
Unlike virtual public spaces, physical public spaces are limited and can only accommodate a restricted number of people. We also expect physical public spaces, if functional, to be safe. I have a vivid memory of this one incident when I was still in school. I played cricket with friends at a ground near our colony. A group of aggressive and abusive older boys also started visiting the same ground. We felt uncomfortable around them and complained to our parents, who then negotiated with these boys to either visit the playground at another hour or use a part of the ground away from us. They were also warned to mind their language.
Public spaces are characteristically meant to be accommodating, inclusive and caring. Any public space that compromises on safety begins to become less inclusive. In fact, we are now seeing popular public spaces die due to frequent and high footfalls of antisocial elements.
Now think about the virtual public spaces that are being utilized by the world of connected individuals. Unlike physical spaces, we don’t always know all our “friends” and “followers” on social media. So, often—depending upon what we share, comment or post—we may be subjected to some of the most abusive and violent reactions by what are defined as “trolls”.
A recent incident involving cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s wife Sakshi being subjected to filthy remarks and comments on social media is a case in point. She had taken to Twitter to react strongly against information that had been leaked from her husband’s Aadhaar application, jeopardizing his privacy. Her tweets directed at the telecom minister got hundreds of responses, some of which were extremely foul.
This isn’t a one-off incident. Social media is full of such attacks on a daily basis. Often people are subjected to extremely uncivilized reactions. The number of abusive and unwanted intruders and trolls has increased on social media and people are losing their right to express themselves freely. In other words, virtual public spaces are now antisocial, violent, intimidating, unfriendly, untrustworthy and unsafe.
Will we head towards the death of virtual public spaces, too, due to haters and trolls?
The number of haters and trolls may still not be that high but their weapon of foul and abusive language is intimidating. They are taking over virtual public spaces where a lot of people were able to communicate their opinions.
So are we again going to give up our public spaces to these antisocial elements? Will we continue to behave like mute consumers or will we become aware and act like responsible citizens? If we remain the former, then these haters will not only occupy our public spaces but also the spaces of our governance and end up becoming the “voice of our nation”. Just like in a physical space, social media users should come together to protect other members of the community. We should come forward to reclaim and reoccupy our virtual public spaces. | <urn:uuid:35aa0887-eb17-4b15-b8d8-63743adcb5f8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.defindia.org/take-on-the-trolls-lets-reclaim-our-public-spaces/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572286.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816090541-20220816120541-00273.warc.gz | en | 0.964987 | 925 | 2.65625 | 3 |
The 3 R’s of Lifestyle Properties: Risk, Return and Right Time
The term ‘Lifestyle Property’ usually springs to mind with coastal properties that purchasers can spend their summers in and rent out for the rest of the year. However, Lifestyle Properties offer a lot more than this!
Lifestyle Property is a term used whenever the purchaser wants to find a balance between investment and lifestyle by renting out their properties on a short let basis, and occupying it themselves during other time periods.
What is ‘Lifestyle Property’?
Lifestyle Properties can be positioned anywhere, whether it be the coast, city or rural areas. You can rent out a property on a short let basis, and during other periods live there yourself. Not all of these properties are for leisure. Perhaps you travel frequently and require somewhere for a couple of months a year for work or family commitments, and owning a property provides more stability than renting?
What are the risks?
Lifestyle properties have similar risks to all types of investments. This is why when looking at any type of investment, property or shares, it is important to research thoroughly and choose an option tailored to your expectations and requirements. In the property market, researching the area and the market of your potential property is crucial to making a wise choice.
What is the return like on lifestyle properties?
Many factors go into return rates, which makes it difficult to draw a comparison between lifestyle properties and other types of investment. Based on factors such as location, developing infrastructure, and property demand at that time a lifestyle property may perform either better or worse than another property type. Like all investment properties, your returns are partially reliant on the factors affecting the property at the time.
It is important to decide what your goals are. If you are after a holiday home you can make income off during the year, and can be claimed as a tax offset, a lifestyle property may suit your needs. However, if you are after a more reliable source of extra income or investment, the more traditional type of investment property may suit your investment needs.
When is the right time to buy a lifestyle property?
Purchasing at the lower end of the property cycle is always best, as in these market environments, there are added incentives from developers. These can include, and are not limited to, rental guarantees, furniture packages and price reductions.
It can be hard to time the real estate cycle, but any type of investment property is a long term decision and it pays to research. Minimise your risk factors by determining if the area is growing, what type of returns you can realistically expect from a property, as well as how you will ride out any risks which may arise.
Lifestyle Properties – A Summary
- Lifestyle properties refers to any property that a purchaser chooses to both rent out on a short let basis, as well as occupy it themselves, offering a lifestyle balance with their investment.
- The strength of return on lifestyle investment properties depends on individual factors of the property investment such as location, infrastructure and property demand.
- Right now is a good time to invest in lifestyle properties, with developers offering added incentives.
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One of the major events in the Calendar for May is Christian Aid Week (14th-20th), and you will receive an envelope for the house-to-house collection with this month's issue of "Focus". I do hope that you will put a donation in it, and return it when the collector calls at your door. Uncollected envelopes can always be handed in at any of the churches, or put through the Vicarage letter-box.
In recent years we have significantly increased the amount raised in our villages for Christian Aid - last year and the year before it was well over £3,000 - and I want to thank everyone whose generosity made such a magnificent total possible, as well as our team of collectors, without whom none of it would happen. Nationally, Christian Aid Week brought in £15 million, out of a total income of nearly £80 million. It sounds a lot, but Christian Aid is one of the major aid agencies, working with over 500 organizations in more than 50 countries around the world.
It is essentially a people-based organization, working through local networks to get money and aid directly to where they are needed, whether it is helping people who are victims of a natural disaster, or those who struggle to live with the long-term effects of poverty and under-development. It is a sobering thought that more than half the people in the world have to try to survive on less than $2 a day, and Christian Aid's task is to help them to escape from the poverty trap, by improved farming methods, by providing a safe water-supply, by setting up small local industries, and by putting people in touch with traders who will pay them a fair price for their produce.
"We believe in life before death" has been a Christian Aid slogan for many years - and your generosity this May can give poverty-stricken people and disaster-victims a real hope of a new and better life, so, please, do all you can to help. And remember, if you are a UK tax-payer, you can increase the value to Christian Aid of every £1 you give by 28p by signing the Gift Aid details on the envelope to enable Christian Aid to reclaim from the Exchequer the income tax you have already paid on your gift.
In recent years Christian Aid has become active in the lobbies for fairer trading methods in the world. This church-based organization has embraced a policy of "Making change happen", because (and I quote) 'we know that change isn't just about providing seeds and tools, but about tackling the reasons for poverty and looking for solutions that last.' Christian Aid has a three-fold programme:
- Speak out on the issues;
- Deliver real, practical benefits to the people directly affected;
- Build a global movement to work for real change.
Christian Aid is the caring hand of the churches stretched out in compassionate concern for all the less fortunate people in the world, and we are asking the whole community to help in this vital work of life and hope, particularly during the special week this month. Thank you for your support. MALCOLM
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In this class you'll learn:
- How to make a perfect slip knot
- How to work the cable cast-on, long-tail cast-on and backward-loop cast-on
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Innovation driving: The business behind the Formula E team of Mercedes-EQ.
This is fast. It’s quick. It’s awesome. And everything is electric. And everything is electric.
The new motorsport in the city is ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
This racing event has been similar in many respects to Formula One since 2014. In the city centers of some of the world’s most iconic places, the competition takes place. Cars are open-cockpit single-seat machines with open-wheel speed.
But the Formula E cars – up to 175 mph – are powered exclusively by electric batteries.
This sport is a chance to demonstrate impressive technology for the Mercedes-EQ Formula E team.
Naturally on the race circuit.
But it also supports the car and drivers in business activities.
Racing’s corporate side.
“It was two challenges when we decided to join the racing circuit in 2019,” says Laura Goodrick, Mercedes E Team Chief Financial Officer, Formula E. “We set up a brand new racing team, but at the same time we created a startup company essentially.”
The racing team chose SAP S/4HANA Cloud to start up this dedicated support organization very fast.
Goodrick explained that the solution provided both rapid deployment and support for an ongoing team.
“We are active in the UK, Germany and in competitive locations all over the world,” says Goodrick. “Therefore it really gave us an advantage to be cloud-based.”
The SAP S/4HANA cloud is used by practically the entire team to put data on the fingertips. This helps them to control and improve the global supply chain financially on the international race circuit.
The team also uses state-of-the-art technology to learn more from a young race enthusiast.
Ian James, team principal of the Mercedes-EQ Formula E team, said: “Without the fans, there will be no sport. “It’s extremely important to understand what the fans want from the sport.”
And the new sport’s demographics are quite interesting. For instance, data released after its 5th season by the ABB FIA Formula E Championship revealed a 72% stake in social networks below 35 years.
For the ultimate customer experience, the Mercedes-EQ Formula E team uses experiential management solutions by SAP and Qualtrics.
“We receive immediate feedback to help us identify where we set the benchmark and where gaps exist and where improvements can be made,” continues James.
Formula E racing is about innovation and technologies that can dominate sustainable transport.
“Formula E provides us with a platform to showcase our Mercedes EQ brand’s technology,” Goodrick says.
And at racetrack speed, the business segment of Mercedes-EQ is growing.
The company will launch more that 10 different all-electric veins on the market by 2022, and customers will be able to choose a minimum of one electric alternative across every model series from Daimler AG, owned by the Mercedes-Benz or the Mercedes-AMG brands.
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So smile and feel free to be a little bit awkward.
Do you go to a theatrical experience for the length of the piece or the quality? A simple question that may sneak up and inform the way you live:
“As it is with a play, so it is with life—what matters is not how long the acting lasts, but how good it is.”
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While some posit that you could never be truly happy about anything, we know you’ve got a bit of an optimist hiding deep down inside.
Just look! You once said:
“By believing passionately in something that still does not exist, we create it. The nonexistent is whatever we have not sufficiently desired.”
“You do not need to leave your room. Remain sitting at your table and listen. Do not even listen, simply wait, be quiet still and solitary. The world will freely offer itself to you to be unmasked, it has no choice, it will roll in ecstasy at your feet.”
and of course:
“Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.“
Those that have dubbed you the eternal pessimist have refused to acknowledge this believer within you. Like so many others, what little was published during your lifetime garnered little public attention. Now people throw around the word Kafkaesque to sound cultured and in-the-know.
If you had known what would follow, would you still have left most of your full-length novels unfinished? Would you still have burned 90 percent of your work?
Time’s funny that way. Happy birthday Kafka. We’re celebrating you now.
Remember that we have all been beginners. There is no shame is starting and no time to late to start becoming the person you wish you be.
Approach it with childlike enthusiasm. No one tells an 8-month old that they’ll never learn how to walk. Because smack-talking a baby is bad form. Why allow the rules to change as you grow older?
Bolster new efforts of others, and you may find the courage to support your own.
Get kickin’ little one. There’s still more room to grow.
Just in case you weren’t sure if the Beatles were iconic enough…Turns out in 1964, they also tried their hand at Shakespeare. Because, why not.
Here they perform the mummer’s play from the second half of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the famous lovers and the wall story.
1. Celebrate the ordinary and less than extraordinary. Because you can’t win the Nobel Peace Prize every day of the year. Cheer on the small moments in between the large ones, and you’ll start to notice how those peaks will advance towards you in rapid succession.
2. Get outside when it’s still light out. Summer’s official start date is tomorrow. How are you going to revel in it?
3. Make time for yourself. A whole good amount of it. Come to know yourself better than the tabloids know Justin Bieber’s whereabouts. Treat yourself to that manicure, bask leisurely for an hour doing absolutely nothing, and recharge. No point in running on empty.
4. Sing and dance like no one is watching/like the entire world is watching. These two should be one in the same. It’s often assumed that the scrutiny of many is a negative thing. If you truly approach whatever the task at hand is with gusto, people will notice, take note and maybe get a little bit inspired. Don’t apologize for loving the things that you do.
5. Unplug. From your cell phone, Facebook, from the endless internet to-do list. Go have an adventure. It’ll be there when you come back.
This playwright/composer/singer-songwriter speaks on life’s daily adventures. Hope you have a few this weekend!
“For me, the most memorable adventures are still the perils that we face daily in life and love, from the mundane to the meaningful. Where the comedy is often at our own expense, but where the drama, even if painful, reminds us that we are living and feeling here in the real time, with the ever-recurring possibility that this latest chapter will end with new understanding, hope and perhaps even happiness.”
– Rupert Holmes
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The world does not need people more people who are halfway – halfway happy, halfway inspired, halfway thankful. Society is not in dire need of almost-smiles, of “oh we should sometime”s, and “maybe someday soon”s. We are in all too desperate need of people who come alive when sharing their joy, who can let light find a way through them, and who can weave hope from the fragile threads of pain.
If the world asked you a single favor, to quench your thirst for happiness by allowing yourself to bring happiness to others, would you comply?
Or would you again reply “maybe,” “someday,” “soon?”
Would they be nicer to the little fishes?
Enjoy an animated representation of one of Brecht’s most notable satirical fables.
With gems such as:
“If sharks were men, they would, of course, also wage wars against one another, in order to conquer other fish boxes and other little fish.”
“If sharks were men, there would, of course, also be art. There would be beautiful pictures, in which the sharks’ teeth would be portrayed in magnificent colors and their jaws as pure pleasure gardens, in which one could romp about splendidly. The theaters at the bottom of the sea would show heroic little fish swimming enthusiastically into the jaws of sharks, and the music would be so beautiful that to the accompaniment of its sounds, the orchestra leading the way, the little fish would stream dreamily into the sharks’ jaws, lulled by the most agreeable thoughts.”
Theatre du Chatelet, renowned Paris institution headed by Jean-Luc Choplin, recently presented Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine’s award-winning and heartbreaking SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. Lucky for those of us that weren’t able to hop on a plane to Paris during its run, the production was filmed and broadcast by Mezzo TV. And now, this new version is available to download for free, albeit for a very limited time.
The original Broadway production of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, directed by James Lapine, starring Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters, was similarly filmed and quickly became a staple in the collector’s canon. For those of you who haven’t seen any of the original cast, or for those that could always use a refresher, enjoy the two duetting on “Move On.”
In this number, Dot appears to her great grandson (that of her lover George Seurat), also named George, who is struggling with his art
Look at what you want,
Not at where you are,
Not at what you’ll be-
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How many of us can say that they’ve actually got around to reading Melville’s novel, easily considered a treasure of world literature?
Peninsula Arts with Plymouth University have made the daunting task a little easier with their 21st century-friendly project, the Big Read. Readers such as Tilda Swinton and Stephen Fry embellish a chapter of Moby Dick each with their voice and skill. The project also curated 136 artists to create an accompanying illustration for each of the chapters of the book.
No better way to revisit a classic than by bringing it to the arts-hungry culture in such a digestible format.
Should you need me these next few days, I’ll be diving into these deeper waters.
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Stuck mulling over the same ol’ field of thinking? Getting restless is a good sign.
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From the Guardian’s recent article:
“What if rather than a book club you joined a writer’s club? Where every week you had to (really had to) bring three pages of your novel, novella, screenplay and read them aloud?
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“Yes, there are times when the gold medal only goes to the winner. But not in the race of life, where the winners are those who are superior not to others but to their former selves.”
– Robert Cooper
How have you bested your former self lately? How have you strived to learn more and crave less?
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Bibliotheque d'Art et Archaeologie, Paris, France
Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Rubber Injection Molding
Rubber injection molding is when uncured rubber is transformed into a usable product by injecting raw rubber material into a mold cavity made of metal. The applied pressure produces a chemical reaction like...
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This article will take an in-depth look at compression molding.
The article will give a better understanding of the following topics:
Molding is a manufacturing process that uses a mold – the latter being a solid container used to give shape to a piece of material. It is a forming process. The form is transferred from the mold to the material by subjecting the mold to flow or deform, or both. This implies the use of force(s), in one form or another – from purely gravitational to the application of high pressure.
Compression molding is one of the first molding techniques to be developed for synthetic molding materials. Compression molding remains one of the cheapest molding techniques for several thermosetting material products. These thermoplastics may be more economically molded using injection molding.
Compression molding is a molding process that uses compressive force to squeeze a charge of material into shape. The mold consists of the lower part and the upper part. Each of these parts may consist of several components but essentially works as one mechanism when applying the compression. When these two parts meet, a cavity is left between them that defines the desired shape. Therefore, the parts would meet at the widest cross-section of the shape. To facilitate the ejection of the product once it is cured.
The compression molding process is permanent as this is more practical and commercially viable. In addition, these can be reused for many compression cycles, unlike expendable molds. Which should be disposed of or recycled after each cycle.
The key steps involved in the compression molding process are detailed below.
Primarily, the mold needs to be prepared. The typical preparation steps include:
Compression molding is performed on a wide range of materials. As a result, they come in many shapes, sizes, compositions, conditions, and packages.
Preparation changes the material from the state it is delivered into one more ideal for compressing. The charge preparation includes any of the following:.
Charge preparation is often the most manually demanding part of the compression molding process. This is because it is generally the least automated.
This involves placing the charge on the lower part of the mold. This way, to ensure the best compression result. Then, the charge is spread on the mold as desired, depending on the shape of the mold, intended thickness, and other factors.
Relative motion between the two parts of the mold is induced to bring those parts as close as would be desired. As the parts get closer, they compress the charge along the way. Compression is done to achieve any of the following:
There are three parameters of importance during compression:
This part of the molding process facilitates the hardening/setting of the compressed charge into the final product. It may simply involve lowering the temperature or using hardening agents and catalysts to enable setting and hardening.
Some of the cure types are:
Dimethyl stannane and Tetraethoxysilane-based curing agents are used on various materials like resins, polyurethane, silicon, etc. These are condensation-type cures.
Chemicals like organopolysiloxane are used as additional cures for curing a range of silicones.
Other agents include Benzoyl peroxide, Peroctoate, and t-butyl perbenzoate.
Cooling has numerous purposes that include the following:
Ejection refers to the release of the product after curing. It can be manual or automated. Manual ejection is more common in recreational and small-scale molding applications like medical accessories manufacture. Automated ejection typically uses a plunger that telescopes from the underside of the mold when ejection is due or uses a separate mechanism of suckers.
Ejection often comes with a release agent, and some coating applied to the mold to prevent the product from sticking to the mold and ease ejection. Application of the release agent is also known as mold curing (not to be confused with the previously discussed curing). The ejection phase of the process significantly influences (and limits) the geometry of the compression molded products. Products with threads, holes, and grooves can be compression molded, albeit the extra features make the ejection less straightforward and more challenging to automate.
The following substances are examples of release agents:
The charge is often loaded in excess (however slight the excess) to the product volume required. This excess will be “flashed out” of (expelled from) the mold cavity at the mold partition line(s) as the charge is compressed. After ejection, this flash remains attached to the product and should be removed in the next part of the process – de-flashing.
De-flashing can be a manual or an automated process. The flash can be cut off with a blade. Manual de-flashing is typically done where the molded product is exceptionally large and cannot be handled by automated deflashing machines. Other reasons for manual de-flashing are financially motivated. Automated de-flashing typically uses water jets and ice blasting. It is typical to have the blasting done under cryogenic conditions. Another alternative for automated de-flashing is vibration tumbling. The flash can be vertical or horizontal depending on how the two parts of the mold meet, which defines the parting line's geometry.
Some of the types of compression molds are discussed below:
In the flash type of compression molding, the charge is loaded in excess, such that flash is generated at the end of the compression. As a result, the mold parts do not meet – they leave a small space through which flash is expelled. As a result, this type of molding generates significant waste. However, it is less prone to blistering.
This type requires an accurately measured charge. It does not leave space between parts on the mold's parting line. It has the following features:
This is in between the other two methods of controlling flash and is the most expensive of the three. However, it combines the advantages of the two different mold types.
Charge measurement does not need to be as accurate as with positive type molds. However, there can be an excess that may be allowed to escape during compression.
Like the rest of industrial technology, compression molding continues to develop and evolve, particularly in the aspects of automation and environmental sustainability.
There are different technologies used in the following aspects of compression molding:
In most applications, hydraulic systems are used for pressing. However, lighter presses may use pneumatic systems.
The pressing motion is almost always vertical. This aids in simplifying the design of the pressing mechanism and its support structure – also considering that the weight of the mold can be large. Technically, the pressing mechanism is capable of being designed in any orientation. However, bringing the mold parts together (hence applying the compression) is usually achieved through telescoping.
Compression molding uses non-expendable, non-pliable molds. Commercially, molds are made from steel. They are machined from blocks rather than casting into shape because they are not often mass-produced enough to justify the latter.
The machining can be manual (milling, drilling, etc.) or automated (CNC). The primary material for making molds is steel, and the machining is usually subtractive rather than additive.
Compression molding is a scalable technique used in an array of applications. These applications include:
Bench-top compressors are used in experimentation (e.g., improving molding methods and developing new molding materials). Such a scale is also often done in prototyping, in which space it competes with 3D printing.
Molding at such a scale also accommodates recreational molding. Furthermore, with the relatively straightforward underlying principle, it is feasible to put the necessary components together and make demonstrations.
This may be done as part of the back-office activities that are not part of the core business of an enterprise. An example would be a firm that services irrigation equipment as a third party, then opts to mold some of the components on its own.
This is often done by enterprises whose main activity is selling compression-molded products (or those with compression-molded components). However, economic factors may constrain the scale of production.
This involves mass production of molded products and the production of large-sized products. This scale fully justifies the requirement of automation.
This involves the fusion of fabrics with a liquid (or molten) charge, such as epoxies. Which results in durable products, and technology is increasingly being applied in the automotive industry.
This technology rapidly depressurizes the mold cavity during pressing. Doing so improves the surface finish of the products.
Technologically, this is an extension of compression molding. The charge is held in the transfer port. First, the two parts of the mold are brought together, and then the charge is transferred into the mold cavity. Its main difference with compression molding is the presence of the transfer port in transfer molding and the fact that for compression molding, the charge is placed in the mold cavity before the mold parts are brought together.
Transfer molding is usually used for too intricate products for compression molding.
This is like transfer molding. The difference is that the charge is injected into a partly open mold. It is partially open because the mold parts would not have fully met, implying that the volume of the cavity during injection will be larger than the final volume after compression.
When the injection is complete, the mold parts come together to meet fully, compressing the injected charge throughout the process. The process is faster than compression molding but uses more expensive equipment.
In this process, a charge is compressed onto a prefabricated component. Then, the charge encapsulates or is attached to the prefabricated component. The said component is the insert. It is prepared separately before being brought for encapsulation/attachment.
The insert can be a knife blade, and the result of the insert molding process can be the attachment of a plastic handle. Other standard inserts are threads (alternatively called nutsets) and electrical contacts.
Insert molding is an alternative means of assembling components, especially those that do not need to be disassembled once they begin their service life. Insert molding has the following advantages:
It also has the following disadvantages:
Overmolding involves the molding of material onto a pre molded component. It is usually done on materials with different mechanical properties to combine their advantages.
Examples would be a power tool handle and a toothbrush. To produce the handle, an elastomer can be over-molded onto a PTFE substrate (the PFTE substrate molded in some previous stage). The PTFE would provide rigidity for the handle, and the elastomer would improve the handle's grip, ergonomics, and aesthetics.
Though both methods may be technically feasible, the over-molding is more often injection molded than compression-molded. This is because the substrate onto which the overmolding is done is more likely to have been compression molded.
Overmolding has a variant, i.e., two-shot molding. This is entirely done using injection molding.
Compression molding is acknowledged as one of the more conventional techniques to be developed, with several more coming afterward. Below are some of the other molding techniques:
Extrusion molding is ideal for products with a uniform cross-section or for long products where a mold with the full dimensions of the final product would be inconvenient to make. Even if the dimensions are small, it is faster to produce products with a uniform cross-section using extrusion molding (then subsequently cutting the extruded product to size) than other molding methods like injection molding.
Blow molding is used for hollow objects, often with an opening smaller than the cavity of the product. Bottles are the most blow molded product. A preform is placed at the beginning of the mold. The mold is closed and heated, and then the preform is blown – filling the mold and taking its shape in the process.
In injection molding, the material is pushed into a mold. The mold is fully closed before the material is injected. The viscosity of the material should be low enough to facilitate its flow into the intended mold – under the desired pressure. Thus, the charge is continuously heated. Preforms for blow molding are often injection molded. Technically, all thermoplastic products that can be compression molded can also be injection molded. The charge preparation is much more straightforward as they simply use plastic pellets. Injection-molded components suffer the same geometrical limitations as do compression-molded ones. Most thermoplastic products are made more economically using injection molding than compression molding.
Thermoforming is used for manufacturing very thin products, like fast food packaging material. First, the material is spread over the mold and heated. A vacuum then sucks the material onto the mold.
This method is used to manufacture large hollow objects, where blowing would face technical or otherwise limitations.
Technically, 3D printing has a different underlying principle from molding. However, it competes with molding techniques in the application of prototyping. Molding techniques are more suited to mass production, and 3D printing is more suited to variety.
Casting involves pouring liquid material into molds under gravity. This process cannot be done at scale for plastic products. It is the only method mentioned hereunder that can use pliable and temporary molds.
Most of the compression-molded products are thermosets. Rubber, thermoplastics, and polymer composites are also trendy. The presence and scale of compression molding in various areas are dictated by demand.
Compression molding is practical on products that are generally flat (or solid and flat-surfaced), such as the following:
There are several materials used in compression molding. Some of the examples include the following:
Thermosets are plastic materials that can only be liquefied once. Once they are hardened, these cannot be liquefied again. Thus it can neither be remolded nor recycled (the hardening involves an irreversible chemical reaction – polymerization and cross-linking). In addition, once they set, they would instead smolder and char rather than melt when heated enough.
This incapacity to be recycled comes as the most significant disadvantage of thermosets. They are particularly challenging to dispose of sustainably. However, they do have specific properties that make them more convenient for particular applications:
When compared to metals:
When compared to thermoplastics:
Some of the thermosets used in molding are listed below:
This is so-called because of the chemical structure of its monomer, which contains a phenyl group. It is commonly called Bakelite. It has good heat-resisting qualities and dimensional stability.
This is an array of substances because of the epoxide group found in their chemical structure. Mechanically, they perform almost like phenolic molding compounds.
Polyester can be found both as a thermoset and as a thermoplastic.
This is another thermosetting plastic.
Thermoplastics can be melted repeatedly. Polyester is one of the few materials to fit in both lists: thermosets and thermoplastics, depending on how it is hardened. Thermoplastics can be disposed of more sustainably. They are relatively low cost. However, their mechanical performance is bettered by thermosets.
Some of the thermoplastics used in molding are listed below:
Polypropylene foam is produced using compression molding with a chemical blowing agent (foaming agent).
This is another example of thermoplastic.
Polyethylene can be mixed with rubber to make a composite that can be molded as an elastomer.
Polyester forms a thermoplastic if it is not mixed with a hardening agent
A thermoplastic with very high viscosity and good non-stick properties.
Polyaryletherketones (PAEK) are compression molded to replace metals in specific applications. Polyetheretherketones (PEEK) and polyetherketoneketones (PEKK) also fall into this family of materials.
Polyaryletherketones (PAEK) are compression molded to replace metals in certain applications. Polyetheretherketones (PEEK) and polyetherketoneketones (PEKK) also fall into this family of materials.
Fibers are added to resins to form composite materials. Composites combine the advantages of their constituent materials and are therefore better than either constituent individually. For example, materials like sheet molding compounds are glass-reinforced composites.
Carbon fibers serve the same purpose as glass fibers but generally give a more rigid composite and cost more.
Typically, this consists of two layers of polymer resin, e.g., polyester, enveloping a layer of glass fibers. A polythene film covers the compound to facilitate more convenient handling. The film is part of the packaging and is removed before molding. The finished sheets are about 5mm thick. To make products of substantial thickness using SMC, several layers may have to be stacked on top. There is a Thick-walled SMC variant, whose thickness can go up to 50mm.
BMC is a doughy combination of polymer resins, chopped fibers (those for SMC are left long), and a hardening agent. Loading the BMC onto the mold only involves ensuring the required mass of charge is taken. As a result, BMC tends to be more pliable than SMC.
Chemically, an elastomer is a polymer with viscoelasticity. Their applications arise because of their properties as insulators and their resistance against an array of substances.
The following are some of those used in molding.
This is an acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber. It is an oil-resistant rubber that can be compression molded, injection-molded, transfer molded, over-molded, etc.
This is a water-resistant rubber and performs well in resisting organic acids. However, it does not perform well with strong acids, ozone, oils, etc.
This elastomer has good resistance to ozone and weather elements. Therefore, it finds use in applications like sealing hot water. It also performs well with greases, alcohols, detergents, etc. However, it performs poorly when exposed to petroleum fuels.
Viton is one of the most expensive and durable elastomers. It performs well in high temperatures or exposure to fuel and water. Viton can be used on O rings, fuel injectors, boat propeller fittings, etc.
These find use in mechanically demanding applications, where the rubber is subjected to significant stretching and temperature variations. They also perform well in very low temperatures. In addition, they find use in aerospace applications and electrostatic discharge protection.
Compression molding has several benefits/advantages. These advantages include:
However, some demerits can be associated with compression molding. These include:
Overall, the merits/advantages of compression molding outweigh the demerits.
Some of the standards used in compression molding are listed below:
Compression molding finds itself amidst a rapidly advancing manufacturing industry, to which new techniques are continually introduced. As a result, it has endured some moderate longevity compared with some methods competing in the same space. Its ability to meet the evolving needs of the industry has been aided by its adaptation into emerging trends, for instance, robotics. In the broader context of the manufacturing industry, compression molding is not an end in itself but a means to some other end.
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Before you play the ADOM game, you will definitely want to know these simple but useful tips and tricks. If you have any tips feel free to share with us!
Things to Know Before Playing
Some of the easier starting classes include:
- Archer: One of the strongest and safest classes in the game, especially bow-and-crossbow -oriented ones. Starts with the Concentration skill so can also do some spellcasting on the side.
- Paladin: Strong skillset, good starting equipment, both melee and spellcasting abilities, easy to please their diety.
- Priest: Similar to the Paladin but focused on the casting side. Starts with the convenient Detect Item Status skill which can help avoid cursed items.
- Barbarian/Fighter/Healer/Duelist: Different flavors of melee-focused fighters. Barbarians are the physically strongest (but non-elves start illiterate), Fighters are the most balanced, Healers the most resilient and Duelists the best weapon specialists.
- Wizard: Very frail early on but grow to be extremely powerful with an immense amount of options for practically all situations.
- Elementalist: Basically simpler Wizards that learn spells innately as they level, easier start than Wizards but not quite as many options in the long-term.
Some race considerations:
- Most Dark Elves, Orcs and Trolls start Chaotic in alignment which can make certain things trickier for a beginner. Dark Elves and Orcs do start with the very desirable Find Weaknesses skill, while Trolls are immensely tough (but level very slowly).
- Mist Elves have amazing caster stats but are immensely frail and take damage from iron items such as certain rings or amulets, making them a poor starter option.
- Gnomes level up very fast so they’re especially good for classes that are weak at the beginning. They’re also tougher than elves, which makes them a pretty safe spellcaster race.
- Drakelings are well-balanced, start with good abilities and can spit acid which gives them a bonus ranged option especially handy for classes that lack them.
Some notable star signs:
- Candle is always a solid choice, providing strong natural HP regeneration even without the Healing skill (and especially with it) and a free Talent doesn’t hurt either. Recommended for beginners.
- Raven gives a large Speed boost which makes all actions noticeably faster. It also lets you acquire a certain mid-game quest reward (a powerful polearm) a whole 20 levels earlier than non-Raven characters.
- Book makes it much easier for semi-casters to successfully learn spells. Good for any non-Mindcrafter class that has the Concentration skill but isn’t inherently a spellcaster such as Archers or Healers.
- About starting attributes: Toughness is critical with any character and most also want at least 10 Learning and Perception for guaranteed literacy and decent vision range. Learning, Willpower and Mana are all important for casters. Charisma and Appearance have very niche uses and be considered dump stats for most characters. You start with a bonus talent if your starting attributes are divisible by 7 though, so them being cheap to raise can help hit that.
- Many talents have a variety of prerequisites, including other talents. Consult the talent tree on the wiki for details as these are not visible in-game. Some easily missable special options include “Treasure Hunter” for more loot (Alert + Miser) and “Heir to the Family” for a powerful starting item (Charismatic + Boon to the Family).
- The ADOM Guidebook is a historically useful resource, though some information is outdated by now. The ADOM wiki has been maintained over the various patches.
- Don’t forget to try prayer if you’re in a dire spot! Prayers cost piety which is primarily gained by sacrificing gold, corpses and living creatures on co-aligned altars (Shift-O sacrifices a living creature standing on an altar tile.).
- It’s good to always have a ranged weapon equipped for some free shots at approaching enemies, at least some stones to throw if nothing else. In the same vein, even a spellcaster should be prepared having to engage in melee at times.
- Eating corpses can have a variety of effects, some desirable and some not. You can safely eat the corpses of most common creatures, with some exceptions like kobolds and normal rats.
- You can get a rough estimate of an unknown item’s quality by checking how much a shopkeeper is willing to pay for it.
- Combat tactics can be changed on the fly with the F1-F7 keys without it consuming an action. Offensive tactics are especially useful when firing a ranged weapon for example, while casters tend to stay on the defense. Note that Berserk tactic prevents improving one’s skill with shields, while Very Defensive/Coward tactics do the same for weapons. Coward also makes you move faster while very low on health.
- There are two mutually exclusive quests in the first town, one by the druid and the other by the village elder. The latter is the easiest way for a (non-Chaotic) character to learn the very important Healing skill that boosts HP regeneration. The quest involves finding the mad town carpenter from a nearby cave who one should try not to kill, but instead lead to the wandering healer found on an earlier level of the cave.
- Before you dive into a dungeon, it can be worth visiting the shop in the outlaw village southwest of the first town. Even if you can’t afford anything, walking over the items will permanently identify them for the future.
- Spear and shield is a solid weapon combination for almost every class for their hefty avoidance bonuses when trained. Swords are also always reliable. Be careful of cursed items though, and keep an eye out for items with irregular weights as they might be made of rarer materials.
- You can make holy water by dropping water (or “watery potion,” which is just unidentified water) on the altar of a god who likes you. Anything dipped in holy water will become blessed. A lot of items become much better when blessed, and in a pinch it also allows you to remove (previously) cursed equipment.
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This is found naturally in your body. It may help you lose pounds by boosting your metabolism so you burn more calories throughout the day.
That leaves it up to you to scope out what’s really going on behind the packaging and read the labels on the foods you buy. Just because something says it’s healthy doesn't mean that it is. If your health food has tons of ingredients, lots of sugar or fat, or is high in calories, look for a better option. .
The American Heart Association recommends the following dietary guidelines, which are suitable for most adults.
Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: severe headache, trouble speaking, seizure, weakness on one side of the body.
Believe it or not, here’s how to lose weight fast with exercise: do less, not more. If you want to break through a weight-loss plateau, jumpstart your metabolism and burn belly fat fast, there is no better type of exercise than burst training and Tabata training. Studies show that this type of exercise causes an afterburn effect in your body so you keep burning fat for hours after your workout.
Ask for a referral to a dietitian, who can help you map out a sensible meal plan that will work for your lifestyle.
Eat five or more fresh fruits and vegetables each day.Eat six or more servings of grains (preferably whole grains) each day.Eat fat-free and low-fat dairy, legumes, seafood, and lean meats.Avoid foods with more than 2 grams of saturated fat per serving.Balance your caloric intake with your energy expenditure.Limit junk food, which is high in simple carbohydrates and low in nutrition.Limit foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Eat less than 6 grams of salt each day.
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When sleep apnea is significant, oxygen levels in the blood are too low during sleep and the use of a breathing machine called CPAP is necessary. It has been shown that a 5-10 percent weight-loss may improve sleep apnea and sometimes if the apnea was not very severe, one can be weaned from the CPAP breathing machine. This is a big achievement for some, as having to use a CPAP is life-saving but often perceived as cumbersome by those who need to use it. In studies looking at the effect of excess weight on cells of the human body, it was found that fat cells and especially abdominal fat cells produce a large number of substances that result in inflammation in blood vessels. This inflammation then can result in plaques and clots and turn into strokes and heart attacks. When weight-loss achieves a level of 10 percent, the levels of inflammatory substances circulating in the blood drop significantly and therefore the risk of vascular damage is reduced as well.
My practical recommendation to people is that if you carry a BMI of over 30 or a body fat percentage above 25-30% it makes more sense to base your protein recommendations off of your goal weight.
All of the moves in a Tabata workout need to be carried out for only 4 minutes. During those 4 minutes, you need to push yourself extremely hard for 20 seconds and then rest for 10 seconds (20:10 rule). This completes one set. You then complete 8 such sets for each exercise. While this can be tiring, pushing yourself this way helps you reap the maximum benefits of this exercise. Round 1 High knees Plank punches Jumping jacks Side skaters Round 2 Jump rope High or low boat Line jumps Push-ups Round 3 Burpees Russian twists Squats Lunges Round 4 Mountain climbers Push-ups Split squats Box jumps Could Fasting Diets Lower COVID Severity? Feeling 'Hangry'? It's Natural, New Study Finds Biggest Weight Gain Now Comes Early in Adulthood How Taste Genes Can Influence Your Diet Want Reliable Diet Advice? Don't Head to TikTok Daily Health News Rare Polio Case in US Heatwave Alert: How to Stay Safe New U.S. Pandemic Division Bananas Improve Heart Health Recent COVID and Surgery Risks More Health News » Trending on MedicineNet Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Causes of Stool Color Changes Good Heart Rate By Age Laminectomy Recovery Time Normal Blood Pressure By Age
Fruit and veg are low in calories and fat, and high in fibre – 3 essential ingredients for successful weight loss. They also contain plenty of vitamins and minerals. 4. Get more active
You can wear it while you're walking on the treadmill, doing the stair stepper, using the TRX, jump roping, and really when you do any type of exercise.
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June 10, 2004
International Space Station Status Report: SS04-014
The International Space Station (ISS) crew is spending its seventh week onboard the orbiting laboratory continuing to prepare for a spacewalk. ISS managers decided today to reschedule the planning date for the spacewalk from June 15 to June 24. Formal management approval is expected next week.
The rescheduling will move the activity into a better period for communications coverage and for the crew's workday. It also allows additional time for ground teams to continue to develop spacewalk procedures. Managers plan to review all preparations for the spacewalk at a normal Stage Operations Readiness Review scheduled on June 21.
Expedition 9 Commander Gennady Padalka and NASA ISS Science Officer Mike Fincke gathered tools and began work with their spacesuits this week to prepare for the spacewalk. The spacewalk plan is to restore power to one of the complex's Control Moment Gyroscopes (CMGs), devices that help maintain the Station's orientation as it orbits Earth.
During the walk, the crew is expected to replace a Remote Power Control Module, or circuit breaker, that failed April 21, removing power from the one CMG. However, two CMGs are still operating well, safely controlling the orientation of the Station.
The crew began its work this week by charging batteries of the Pistol Grip Tool, a type of spacewalking power wrench, and familiarizing themselves with the tool's operation. Other activities included replacing batteries, filters, helmet lights and other routine parts in the Russian Orlan spacesuits that will be used for the spacewalk.
The crew also unpacked personal garments such as socks, gloves, and cooling garments; sized the spacesuits; and performed procedures to ensure no excess gas is present in the spacesuits' water and gas separation systems.
The crew participated in cardiovascular evaluation sessions on the Russian stationary bicycle. The checks are part of standard spacewalk preparations.
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Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/11/2014 -- In 2013, value sales of other dairy is expected to decrease by 4%; falling to Won21 billion. The decline has slowed, but most products are suffering from low market demand. The small size of the market means manufacturer investment is minimal. The largest categories in other dairy are condensed/evaporated milk and coffee whiteners, which make up 63% and 37% of value sales respectively. Local consumers use condensed/evaporated milk in many different ways, including substituting cream or coffee whiteners with it and as an ingredient for 'Patbingsu', which is a traditional shaved ice dessert with sweet toppings including red bean, chopped fruit, condensed milk and etc.
Seoul Dairy Cooperative will maintain its dominance in other dairy, with a 49% value market share in 2013. Local consumers habitually select the company's condensed/evaporated milk, as it was the first brand that introduced condensed/evaporated milk products in South Korea and is popular with older generations who use it as a substitute to milk. For old consumers between the age of 40 and 70, the brand appeals to them thanks to its history in the market.
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Over the forecast period value sales of other dairy is predicted to decline at a CAGR of -5%, at constant 2013 prices. The volume CAGR of coffee whiteners and condensed/evaporated milk will be -4% to -5% respectively. On top of this, coffee whitener unit prices will declined over the forecast period.
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‘There are…vessels of…honour, and…dishonour.’ 2 Timothy 2:20 KJV
God used a raven, a bird considered ‘unclean’ in Jewish culture, to feed the prophet Elijah during a famine. Nehemiah rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem with funds provided by a heathen king. The point is: Don’t limit God. Sometimes the people we’d normally shun are the very ones He uses to provide what we need, and by shutting them out we forfeit a blessing He has in mind for us. Be careful; your tendency to be ‘picky’ can end up hurting you! The truth is, you can’t avoid working with difficult people. God planned it that way. Why? Because He wants you to grow in the midst of negativity without getting sucked into it. David developed the ability to work with people who were hard to get along with. It doesn’t get much harder than working for a boss with an evil spirit! At first David enjoyed King Saul’s favor, but after he killed Goliath, Saul sought to kill him. Yet David never changed his strategy. He stayed in Saul’s house because he knew his destiny was there. And because of the wisdom he exhibited, he ended up owning the place! God’s principles are timeless. David didn’t limit himself, and he didn’t limit God. He understood that people fall into two categories: ‘Vessels of honor and vessels of dishonor.’ And God uses both. Getting his eyes off people, and being neither impressed nor depressed by them, afforded David great opportunities because he freed others up to be used by God. So learn to get along with difficult people; your greatest challenge today may be the person who assists and blesses you tomorrow.
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Barbecue season is finally here, and what better way to spruce up your outdoor cooking than with some natural wood chips. Wood fire is smoky, aromatic, and free from the chemicals typically found in charcoal.
Can You Use Wood in a Charcoal Grill?
When working with charcoal grills, you can certainly use wood. This grilling combo will create decent direct heat from the charcoal and a nice flavor from the smoke.
There are several types of wood ranging from hickory wood and apple wood to oak that can enhance the natural flavors of your food in different ways. If you have yet to try wood grilling, we suggest you give it a go and enjoy the pleasant, smoky flavors emitted from the wood chunks. It takes practice, but it makes a big difference and isn’t as challenging as you might think.
How to Use Wood Chips in a Charcoal Grill
One easy way of using wood in your grill is to begin by burning charcoal. I know you thought you were doing this with some awesome smelling wood chips but stay with us. Simply add some charcoal and lighter fluid to help it ignite. Light it a get a good flame going. Once your charcoal is at the right temperature to add food to the grill grate, in comes the wood.
You can use either chunks or chips, but a few chunks will do the trick. Just sprinkle them right on top of the charcoal. As soon as you have your burning, go ahead and add your food to indirect heat. You don’t need the food on top of your wood to still achieve the smokey wood flavor you’re after.
Another alternative is to create a two-zone fire. Simply place your lump charcoal on one side heated up to your desired temperature, and place your wood chunk on the other side.
This is a good cooking method to avoid flare-ups because your meat won’t cook directly over the smoking wood. Don’t worry. The smoke will drift to the food, and you’ll still get loads of flavor.
What’s the Difference Between Wood Chips and Charcoal?
Wood chips and charcoal are both popular materials for outdoor cooking, but there are some distinct differences.
Quality charcoal is made of pure carbon and easily ignites to create a roaring fire. Once the charcoal has cooled slightly, it creates a direct heat that works well for searing steaks or creating stunning grill marks.
Charcoal comes in two forms: briquettes and lumps. Briquettes are found in a uniform square shape that typically contains some added chemicals, while lumps are a more natural type of charcoal that emits a better overall taste and smell.
Wood is one of the world’s natural fire starters and comes in all different shapes and forms. Wood that’s straight from a tree won’t be a good wood for grilling because of the natural moisture, but there are many forms of dried all-natural wood that are fantastic to work with.
Because there are so many types of wood, you can easily switch up the flavors to complement your food. Wood is also better for cooking slowly, so don’t expect to get a good sear with high heat on wood fires.
Pros & Cons of Grilling with Wood Chips
Using wood instead of charcoal has some pretty important benefits. You can easily find bark-free wood that has no pesticides, chemicals, or other harmful substances. Many people prefer wood cooking due to its purity and cleanliness.
Another benefit is versatility. All wood is unique with distinct flavors, aromas, and colors that can produce a smokey flavor or sweet flavor. Some recipes might call on a particular firewood to compliment the flavor of steaks, pork, or chicken breasts.
Wood is also not a messy or difficult substance to handle compared to charcoal, so you can save your hands and clothes the hassle while enjoying the mesmerizing smoky aroma.
One downside of grilling with wood is how difficult it is to burn the chips enough to cook the meat properly. It takes some practice because you usually have to burn it until there is enough ash to cook the food.
Smoky flavor can also be overwhelming, and finding the right amount of added smoke for your food is challenging. Still, it’s worth experimenting with, especially if you start adding fresh herbs or onion slices when cooking to punch up the flavor even more.
Types of Wood Chips for Grilling
Wood is great for low and slow-cooking, and there are several kinds to choose from that can transform the taste of your food.
Apple wood, for example, pairs well with poultry and fish due to its sweet flavor. There is a slightly fruity taste to food that has been grilled with applewood.
Oak compliments a variety of meats and seafood. Grill up some steak or shrimp with this mild smoky flavor.
Mesquite is the wood for you if you like a flavor of high intensity. We recommend using meat with a bold flavor, such as steak.
Cherry is another that will work well with poultry or fish because of its sweet, fruity taste. Turkey or chicken grilled over cherry wood with some fresh veggies would be a good match.
Wood Chip & Food Pairings
Determining which wood chips and foods complement each other depends on a sweet vs. smoky taste. Intense, gamey meat simply does better with a deeper smoky taste, whereas sweet woods compliment mostly fish and poultry.
Can you grill with wood instead of charcoal?
You can definitely grill with wood, and we recommend everyone tries this method at least once. There is something special about meat and veggies with natural smokey flavors. Just keep in mind that wood takes longer and can be challenging to master.
Can you grill with just wood chips?
While some prefer to set up a two-zone method of charcoal and wood, you can still grill using wood alone. Wood grilling isn’t cutting-edge technology, but it has some nuances, and it can be fun to explore different flavors and perfect your technique.
Is it better to grill with wood or charcoal?
To some extent, the battle between wood vs. charcoal comes down to personal preference and taste. If you enjoy the taste of wood instead of charcoal, then you should grill with wood.
However, wood is better for cooking slow at a low temperature, while charcoal heats up quickly for foods that need a good sear.
How do you prepare wood chips for grilling?
You can purchase wood chips ready to go at the store for grilling. Simply arrange wood chips in the bottom fuel compartment below the grill grates. Light a fire and wait until you have ash burning at a medium-low temperature.
Heading out back and taking a log from your stack isn’t likely to work as well unless it has been thoroughly dried. Commercial chips that you buy are either air-dried or have gone through a kiln-drying process to help them burn easier and cleaner.
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Unfortunately, major depression does tend to run throughout the course of a lifetime, particularly if it has not abated by the mid-to-late 40s. That is the bad news... the good news is that it is a cyclic disorder, so the severity will ebb and flow throughout the lifetime. In other words, if it truly is major depression, then it is not a condition that sticks around with no relief forever and ever... it will hit you hard, hang around for awhile, and then ease off. The cycle should be well-established in your life by now, so at the very least, knowing the general parameters of the cycle should offer you a bit of control and an ability to brace yourself for impact when you know you will face a particularly difficult stretch. For example, I have had a number of clients over the years who have had the worst time dealing with their depressive cycles right around the time that we change the clocks in the Fall. Knowing this allowed me to help them prepare for the down cycle.
It also looks as if you have tried several medications to control the cycles. Seeing that you have been on Diazepam tells me that you have also suffered from anxiety or sleeplessness, which will both magnify the depressive symptoms. It may be that treating the anxiety may help to relieve some of the depression, although your doc would know best, XXXXX XXXXX has a full knowledge of your case.
But to answer your question directly, I would say that yes, depression is going to be an issue that you will struggle with for the rest of your life; but you can take steps to help lessen the duration, depth, and frequency by making some simple lifestyle changes. Exercise is at the top of the list because there is a large pool of research and anecdotal data that tells us exercise (even alone) can have a profound effect on depression. Too, diet and sleep corrections will make improvements. Getting yourself healthy in body will help to keep you healthy in mind.
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Herewith, two rock & roll singers distinguished by their almost total disregard for the music and marketing strategies of their contemporaries. One is as established as such a performer can be and, it seems, is settling into an acceptance of the refusal of the great audience to accept him; the other is new on the scene and, just possibly, a star for these times. God knows what other times he might be a star for.
Little Criminals offers all the minor charms of Randy Newman's music and none of the major ones: craft without vision, which means the craft is uninspired. The songs aren't even funny; they lack bite. Neither Newman's performances nor his words carry the conviction needed to put across his situational ironies, gnomic narratives and skewed moral tales; in fact, this time around, the ironies, morals and narratives seem too slight to elicit conviction. Newman can't put all of himself into a song as vague as "I'll Be Home" or as pallid as "In Germany before the War," because the songs contain so little of him. One can go back over Newman's work and find any number of tunes that cry out to be heard, whether or not very many people actually did hear them; there isn't a song on Little Criminals that sounds as if it needed to be sung. Newman has always been ambivalent about his ambitions, aesthetic as well as commercial, but this is the first time his ambivalence has gotten the better of him.
What Little Criminals showcases are not songs, but arrangements, plus the contributions of various members of the Eagles. The arrangements are good — particularly with "Jolly Coppers" and "Baltimore," not to mention the dreamy bandbox sound on "Sigmund Freud's Impersonation of Albert Einstein in America" — but they're good in limbo; the music fails to bring out Newman's lyrics and his singing, because both are so limited. "Baltimore" is clearly meant as a statement about The Death of an American City, but there isn't a detail in it that has anything to do with Baltimore. Where is Newman's eye for the specific, the eye that picked out the little fat man next to Calvin Coolidge in "Louisianna 1927"?
Some of the new songs never rise above the level of the tame joke, but "Sigmund Freud's Impersonation of Albert Einstein in America" aims halfheartedly at serious satire. The song was meant for the soundtrack of Robert Altman's now-shelved movie version of Ragtime; the worst that can be said of it is that it fully matches the cheap sarcasm of E.L. Doctorow's book, and the best that can be said of it is that there is a touching beauty to the way Randy sings the opening lines: "The world of science is my game/And Albert Einstein is my name." The problem is that Newman is no longer taking on the personae of his characters, and so, beyond that first turn of phrase, "Freud" and "Einstein" evaporate. Newman simply has nothing to say — except that America is not all it's cracked up to be, a notion unlikely to stagger even the unwary.
Though Newman has occasionally pandered to his cult of fans — congratulating them for being hipper than the rest of the rock & roll crowd — he has most often dealt with his lack of a broad range of listeners by offering the big, shapeless pop audience work that is better than it demands and tougher than it can handle. He has challenged that audience to respond to his work, and thus challenged himself, as a born minority artist, to reach that audience without conceding anything to that audience's weaknesses. With Little Criminals, one can still say he is making no concessions, but that is because he seems to have none to make.
Elvis Costello's debut album brought home to me just how timid Little Criminals really is. Costello's best songs are anything but timid, but they're as intelligent as some of Newman's finest, as endearingly elusive in their meanings, and funny in the same bitter, self-deprecating manner. They are also, like Newman's signature songs, very weird. Costello, a twenty-two-year-old excomputer operator who grew up in Liverpool and now looks like an underfed, misanthropic Buddy Holly, is proof that not only are things quite strange in England today, they are capable of getting a lot stranger.
It should be said out front that there is a strictly musical difference, among many others, between Newman and Costello. Newman draws on ragtime, blues, Kurt Weill and movie music to orchestrate his lazy drawl; Costello, who in his quieter moments sounds something like Nick Lowe, who produced My Aim Is True, aims for tricky, infectious pop stylings, or he rocks out. In his less quiet moments he often sings as if there's a gun at his back, and he talks like a true pop obsessive. His songs, he told Nick Kent of New Musical Express, are motivated solely by "revenge and guilt"; he hates the record business so much he has begun to keep a blacklist against the day he seizes power. He wants to die before he gets old: "I'd rather kill myself .... I'm not going to be around to witness my artistic decline."
There is genius in the wording of that last sentence, and it has found its way into Costello's songs — which tend to the neurotic, though never at the expense of finding the right place for the right lick. His most striking number might be "Less than Zero," which Costello wrote after watching the BBC-TV rehabilitation of Oswald Mosley, in the Thirties the leader of Britain's pro-Hitler Union of Fascists and today a hero of the racist, neo-Fascist National Front.
The message is plain: if there's a place in British society for people like Mosley, then there is no place for Costello — none that he wants, anyway. This song, particularly to American listeners, is obscure, but given the violent behavior of groups like the National Front in Britain today, it is brave, and must be noted. Much more accessible are such edgy rockers as "Welcome to the Working Week" and "I'm Not Angry," or "Alison," a nasty, very sexy ballad. As for "Mystery Dance," imagine an arrangement based somewhere in the vicinity of Little Richard's "Ready Teddy," but supercharged with double-time, explosive dead stops, a band (Clover, a Bay Area group relocated in the U.K.) that plays as if its life depended on it, a mean, desperate vocal, and piano that might as well be swept by Jerry Lee Lewis — all behind these lines, as clean as anything by Chuck Berry, but so much more perverse:
Well remember when the lights went out
And I was trying to make it look like it was never in doubt
She thought that I knew and I thought that she knew
Both of us were willing
But we didn't know how to DO IT
Why don't you tell me 'bout the Mystery Dance....
By the time Costello crashes out of one of the better guitar solos of our day and into the third verse, which is about masturbation — there is a very insistent declension in this song — one realizes that the possibilities of present-day rockabilly have nothing to do with the flaccid revivals of a poser like Robert Gordon. "Mystery Dance," like so much of Costello's album, does not refer back to classic rock: it is classic rock.
My Aim Is True (the title is a line from "Alison") is in the Top Twenty in Britain; it is likely to go higher, as Costello recently managed to get himself busted for taking his electric guitar into the streets. The LP is already getting airplay on American FM stations, and a tour of sorts is set for late fall. How far Costello can go — especially given the unfortunate timing that surrounds his assumed first name — remains to be seen, but I have a feeling that once he is heard, he is going to shake up a lot of his erstwhile peers and make many musicians whom he would not consider his peers seem quite irrelevant — he has the musical sophistication, which is to say access to the musical credibility, to do that, as, at the moment, the Sex Pistols don't.
I think Costello, like Graham Parker and the best of the British punk bands, has only begun to surprise us. Whether or not he is around to witness his artistic decline, I imagine even that would be worth something — as it would be, of course, with Randy Newman, if it is not already. | <urn:uuid:7f24e787-3c15-434c-b79e-20b738b3874e> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/little-criminals-19970617 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281331.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00223-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.979336 | 1,814 | 1.632813 | 2 |
"There is a single light of science, and to brighten it anywhere is to brighten it everywhere."
Science fiction writer Isaac Asimov
The minds of 19 local middle school youngsters were brightened by the high-wattage power of scientific discovery the third week of July when they immersed themselves in the second “Sensing Our World” science camp at Notre Dame.
With the help of Notre Dame instructors, the students, age 12-14, familiarized themselves with the fundamental forces underlying cryogenics and superconductivity, electric circuits and generators, laser beams, nuclear reactions, electrolysis, electric motors, acids and bases, and the relationship between magnets and speakers.
Their sense of excitement culminated on the final day of camp on Friday, July 20, for their Summer Science Camp Symposium when they demonstrated their new-found skills to family and friends in the Galleria of the Jordan Hall of Science.
Science is cool, super-cool in fact, for Sheena Shah of Schmucker Middle School, Shivani Vasudeva of Trinity School, and Nisha Bhatt of Trinity School who demonstrated how to levitate a tiny magnetic cube above a round ceramic pellet using liquid nitrogen.
Just to confirm there were no hidden tricks, Nisha slid a piece of paper underneath the ceremic cube to prove there was no sleight of hand trickery behind this exercise.
“See, it’s floating in air,” she said.
“You can rotate it too,” the Shivani and Sheena quickly interjected as they gently flicked the edge of the cube with a sharp instrument to get it tumbling in mid-air.
“The concept of this is used in magnetic levitation trains,” Shivani said.
For this demonstration of superconductivity, they explained how the magnet is repelled by the ceramic pellet that has been supercooled by the liquid nitrogen. At this temperature, electrical resistance is zero. Now the supercurrent produces a mirror image of each pole repelling the cube to create enough lift to suspend it in air.
“Are there any questions?” all three said with an air of self-satisfaction.
Electrolysis (not related to the hair removal process) is a method of separating bonded elements, such as the oxygen and hydrogen that form water, using an ordinary electric current.
For this demonstration, Brown Middle School student Brendon Brothers showed how the gases accumulated in two test tubes submerged in water and forced the water out of the test tubes.
Next to him, Pierce Albert, Andrew Hildreth, and Kyle Brovold were busy making sure their magnets and motor operation was ready for visitors.
So what is happening here, the visitor asked? The three spontaneously erupted with three descriptions of the underlying principle of the whirling motor. Wordslike “copper coil” “north pole,” “south pole,” “magnetic field,” flew about in the cacophony of their simultaneous explanations.
“The coil of wire around the magnet makes an electric current . . . the north end of the pole . . . repels the north end . . . the south end . . . makes it rotate . . . you wouldn’t be able to see it spin without that little piece of wire on the end,” Andrew said breathlessly as the words came pouring out.
Andrew is a student at Stanley Clark School. Kyle is a student at Edwardsburg Middle School and Albert is a student at Ring Lardner School.
“Sensing Our World” was directed by Mary DeWitt, a Co-Director and JINA (Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics) Outreach Specialist; Karen Morris Co-Director, Instructor and Professional Specialist in Chemistry and Biochemistry; and Kevin Johnston, Co-Instructor and a member of the Notre Dame Nuclear Structure Laboratory wit the PIXE-PAN research program sponsored by JINA.
The projects and students:
Acid-Base Chemistry: Allison D'Ambrosia, Maggie Wilson, Brianna Gallagher;
Density: Charell Luckey, Mohan Berg
Electrolysis: Brendan Brothers
Laser Fencing: Jamie Cusick, Chetan Ejner, Matthew Staffelbach
Magnets and Speakers: Nitin Arora, Neil Bhatt, Jay Shah
Motors: Pierce Albert, Andrew Hildreth, Kyle Brovold
Nuclear Reactions: Michael Tripepi
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Out of Control then... and out of control still for the fourth of five in New York City.
'It was my 18th birthday,' remembers Bono. 'Edge was 17, Larry was 16, Adam was ...' We never quite heard what Adam was because U2 were Out of Control after which Bono resumed his reverie, remembering their first visit to NYC and driving over Brooklyn Bridge as someone explained that U2's success would be 'out of control'.
'After a song about coming to New York City as a young band, we just want you to know we're still as excited about the future as when we were a young punk band arriving here in 1980...'
In other words they still haven't found what they are looking for, which is what arrives next, turning neatly into a lovely touch of In A Little While.
'So thank you for coming out,' explains the singer, implying for a moment that there was some choice in the matter for the 20,000 people present, that there was something else they would rather be doing. 'This song is written about a young man that we went to high school with - his name is Christopher Nolan. He was born without enough oxygen, but his eyes were open.
And his mother saw a light in his eyes,
And she read to him and educated him...'
And with the miraculous help of a certain drug, this young man was able to express 'all these poems and stories he had in his head... anyway this song is about faith, in the people you love even if they can't love you back.'
And with the story comes the song as the band conjure up a shimmering performance of Miracle Drug, the simple graphics on the big-screen back of stage never more elegant.
Four shows into their five night stand in New York City - with two more to come next month - Madison Square Garden is starting to feel like home from home. Michael Stipe is here again, along with Naomi Campbell and Matthew Perry. But, as usual, all eyes are on the stage and one of the night's biggest roars comes as Larry leaves his usual seat behind the drums to wander around to the tip of the elipse and assume duties on the floor tom, sharing vocals with Bono for Love and Peace or Else.
This sequence of songs - Love and Peace, Sunday Bloody Sunday and Bullet The Blue Sky - has remained untouched since the opening of the tour in March, only extended with the inspired Miss Sarajevo. Four songs that span twenty years and illustrate a consistent political force at the heart of U2's musical quest. No-one else does this.
'Like my headband?' asks Bono, of someone in the audience, pointing to the slogan CoeXisT. 'It's a word, a piece of graffiti. As we grow older we're going to have to hold on tight to this word.'
At which point Bono picks up a young girl, Daria, nine years of age, sits her down on the stage and starts singing 'No more!'. She responds with 'One more!' and the two go back and for on vocals in a mesmerising, memorable cameo.
It may be a Tuesday in New York but everyone feels like it must be the weekend as Pride, Streets and One come in majestic succession. If some things change - like the setlist each night as the tour develops - some things remain constant.
'For any of you that are fed up with me going on and on about this stuff,' explains Bono, getting into his stride on Africa and global poverty. 'Its going to get worse. By the next election we'll have 5 million signed up. We won't be going around with a paper cup anymore. We'll have your voice and we'll use it.
'In the 60's there was the civil rights movement and in the 70's anti-apartheid. This is our struggle: equality at a global level. There will be a vaccine for AIDS. And one day it will look ridiculous - this waste of human life.'
As a glorious version of One comes to a climax, slipping into Ol' Man River, the southern states that have suffered from Katrina are remembered. 'It's in the worst of time we see the best of America and I'm proud to say that the volunteers from the ONE campaign have been in Texas and Louisiana and Missisippi. This is a great country, because it's a great idea. You gotta hold on to that idea!'
The cheers suggest they will. Then it's into three songs that were not in the set a couple of months ago, The First Time, Stuck in a Moment and Fast Cars, Edge spinning in a circle on the spot during his guitar solo. A beautiful woman arrives on stage for With or Without You and she can dance - and she does dance.
Before the show closes, the band cannot forget to mention someone who has travelled with them as long as anyone else. Larry sets up a special moment with a drum roll as Bono pays respect to 'the man who touches our button', Joe O'Herlihy, who has just been voted Sound Man of the Year
. 'Turn around and take a look at him!' And 20,000 people do just that. And with that there's barely time for another song 'that needs some rehearsing - the Garden makes for a great rehearsal room.'
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In addition to the usual self-care and personal development New Year resolutions, how about making this year’s resolution a sustainable one? Making small, smart changes to your boating habits can have a significant impact on the water and surrounding environment in which you spend your time.
Here are a few easy and realistic changes that you could start today:
1) Stop the spill by installing an inline bilge filter on your boat. You should always check the engine bilge for oil before pumping out. Install a bilge filter to automatically remove any oil in your bilge. Visit The Green Blue Business Directory to discover bilge filter products.
2) ‘Check, Clean, Dry’ – Make a pledge to always follow the ‘Check, Clean, Dry’ routine after spending time on the water. This is the best way to protect both your stretch of water and others around the UK from invasive non-native species.
3) Join a webinar hosted by The Green Blue. Find out more about how to make your boating sustainable, discuss anchoring best practice and learn interesting facts about the wildlife habitats that lie beneath the water.
4) Ask your club and Registered Training Centre about their Environmental Policy. A policy outlines an organisation’s commitment to minimising its negative effect on the environment. If they don’t yet have one in place you can direct them to the policy guide on The Green Blue website.
5) Marine Environmental Facilities Map – Planning a trip in 2022? Not sure about the local facilities available? Visit this new online resource to locate the nearest harbour/marina with environmental marine facilities including; pump out stations, recycling and freshwater refill points.
6) Lower your energy emissions. Consider using alternative power sources such as electric and bio-diesel engines or swap to low energy electrics, including LED lighting or solar and wind energy. Check and service your engine too – fresh oil, clean spark plugs and dust free air-filters all help to lower emissions. Again visit The Green Blue’s online Business Directory for more sustainable marine products.
7) Stay up to date with all the latest news, trends and events from The Green Blue by subscribing to The Green Blue bi-monthly e-newsletter and by following @TheGreenBlue on Facebook and Twitter, and @The_Green_Blue on Instagram. | <urn:uuid:1bd224a8-b596-400b-855d-e69c6acd087d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://thegreenblue.org.uk/our-top-seven-green-boating-resolutions-for-2022/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.896055 | 483 | 2.15625 | 2 |
April 1, 2013
April is Autism Awareness Month
Did you know that April is Autism Awareness Month?
Currently, autism is diagnosed in 1 of 88 children and affects social and communication skills.
To learn more, stop by Kansas State Students Speech Language and Hearing Association's booth from noon to 1 p.m. every Monday in April in the K-State Student Union to learn more about autism. | <urn:uuid:976d00d7-cbe6-467b-accd-2f81fbf883d2> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.k-state.edu/today/students/announcement.php?id=7866&category=news&referredBy=K-State%20Today%20Student%20Edition%20Home | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281424.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00339-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.959935 | 81 | 2.640625 | 3 |
Areas of Focus:
Bauer, Patricia "Trish" - Educational research projects and focus on using online computer techniques which allows tooth preparation by students in advance of laboratory exercises to facilitate psychomotor education.
- Bayne, Stephen, - Restorative materials research, clinical trials, and virtual reality inveestigations for educational research. At the moment the educational research is focused on using online computer techniques to facilitate psychomotor education.
- Botero, Tatiana, - Dr. Botero is involved in studying the angiogenic responses in the dental pulp tissues caused by dental caries. Some topics as Caries-induced angiogenesis of the dental pulp in human teeth. LPS-induced signaling during VEGF expression. Anti-angiogenic therapy on the dental pulp (animal model) and MTA effects on odontoblastic differentiation of apical papilla stem cells are the main focus of her research.
- Chiego Jr., Daniel, - Innervation of the pulp; central mechanisms of salivation and how specific autonomic nerves innervating the nucleus of the solitary tract and the inferior salivatory nucleus interact within the brainstem; comparing the temporal sequence of gene expression (inflammatory mediators and growth factors) found in periapical granulomas and cysts using gene arrays, histopathology and digital radiography which will progress to an animal study to resolve these lesions using nanotechnology. Dr. Chiego is currently collaborating with colleagues at Wayne State Medical School analyzing head and neck tumors for specific proteins associated with stress in the endoplasmic reticulum and the unfolded protein response (a cell survival mechanism) including eIF4E and GRP78. Both of these proteins have been shown to be activated during tumor formation.
- Clarkson, Brian, - The effect of dentin proteins on dentin remineralization, the etiology of dental fluorosis, the regeneration of dental mineralized tissue especially the dentin enamel junction using stem cells, and the synthesis of HAP/FAP crystals and films for creating synthetic enamel, producing new restorative materials and treating sensitive dentin.
- de Peralta, Tracy, - Specific interests in educational research concerning modification and refinement of assessment strategies and feedback mechanisms to students for enhanced learning opportunities. External collaborative work with Prof Richard Handy in the UK with specific interests in biological benefits of development of nanotechnology in dental materials. Further external collaborative work with Prof Robert Sneyd in the UK looking at baseline levels of endocrine disrupting compounds measured in patients entering dental treatment.
- Dennison, Joseph, - Laboratory and clinical investigations of restorative materials (composite, bonding systems, cements, glass ionomers).
- Fasbinder, Dennis, - Digital impressions and CAD/CAM technology for the fabrication of esthetic restorations. Clinical research projects involve chair-side application of CAD/CAm systems and clinical application of Digitial impression systems for fabrication of esthetic onlays and crowns with innovative, adhesive ceramic and composite materials.
- Fitzgerald, Mark, - Educational research projects investigating the effectiveness of SPI's as well as online computer technologies in teaching communication and clinical skills in dentistry.
- Fontana, Margherita - Studies focused on improving caries management in children, and collaborating with other disciplines (e.g., pediatricians) to help address disparities in care. Studies are specifically focused on risk assessment, dental sealants and sealing caries, oral biofilms as it relates to caries development and/or prevention (and included in this area, therapies that may affect the biofilm, such as xylitol, and in vitro caries biofilm models), secondary caries, caries remineralization, and early caries detection and activity assessment. Educational research to understand variations in caries decision-making and developing, and improve caries risk-based management educational models that will promote critical thinking and use of evidence based information in order to improve the oral health of patients and the community.
- Garcia, Daniela, -
- González-Cabezas, Carlos - His research interests are mostly related to increasing our understanding of dental caries and their critical management. He is regularly engaged in numerous research projects with particular interest remineralization, fluorides, diagnosis and oral health products in general (e.g., dentifrices, rinses, toothbrushes, etc.). Currently, he is focused in three research areas: 1) Development of new approaches to prevent or reverse caries activity by using new information from biofilms obtained using an innovative wireless devices with microsensors, 2) Development of new methods to remineralize non-cavitated pits and fissures lesions more efficiently, 3) Development of more efficacious and safer fluoride varnishes.
- Heys, Donald - Directing the undergraduate comprehensive care clinical experience for students. Implementation of new clinical technologies to the students clinical experience. Clinical investigation of restorative materials especially in the area of ceramic crowns and onlays.
- Heys, Ronald - Improvement in the clinical experince of dental students. Implementation of the digital impressions in the under graduate dental clinics, clinical evaluation of all ceramic crowns.
- Holland, G. Rex, - Pain mechanisms in the tooth and the role of the immune system in producing opoid peptides peripherally; biometrics, evidence-based dentistry, and ethics research.
- Jin, Qiming - Research is focused on bone biology, dental implant osseointegration, and periodontal tissue engineering using cell therapy and growth factor gene therapy approaches.
- Krishnan, Gail - Restorative dental material research, educational research focused on the use of technology to facilitate psychomotor education for dental students, improving faculty evaluation and assessment and the use of computerized modules to enhance students' clinical self assessment. Studies in collaboration with other dental schools focused on educating dental providers to work in underserved communities.
- McLean, Mary Ellen, - Educational research projects; online computer techniques to facilitate psychomotor education.
- McDonald, Neville, - Endodontic assessment of apical anatomy and electriconic apex locators; clinical trials to assess the outcomes of endodontic surgery.
- Neiva, Gisele, - Clinical research of restorative dental materials (composite resins, resin cements, dental porcelain and tooth bleaching); dental pulp tissues reaction to restorative dental materials and reactionary/reparative dentin formation.
- Nör, Jacques, - Cellular and molecular regulation of tumor angiogenesis; the use of stem cells for the engineering of dental pulps.
- Peters, Mathilde "Tilly", - Cariology & Minimally Invasive Dentistry (modification of biofilm environment, remineralization, lesion infiltration, bioactive ion-releasing restorative materials); clinical research involving those systems.
- Piskorowski, Wilhelm "Bill", - Delivery-of-care systems, outreach programs, and new methods of reaching underserved populations.
- Ritchie, Helena, - Research scope is focused on dentin sialoprotein (DSP) and phosphophoryn (PP). Current research areas include DSP-PP gene regulation, DSP-PP precursor protein processing, and DSP/PP functional roles during tissue development
- Sweier, Domenica "Nikki", - Basic science research which investigates host-parasite interactions in periodontal disease in humans; clinical research in Geriatric Dentistry involving caries prevention and oral health education among non-dental health care practitioners.
- Vivas, Jose, - Laboratory and clinical investigations of restorative materials for esthetic dentistry and Prosthodontics (all-ceramic restorations, cements).
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The description below was taken from the R01 version of this FOA. Also, note specific interests of Institutes/Centers.
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement is to stimulate basic research to develop next-generation human cell-derived microphysiological systems (MPS) with improved fidelity to complex human brain, spinal, peripheral nervous system and/or sensory end organ circuit physiology in vivo, which will ultimately facilitate analysis of higher order functional deficits relevant to complex nervous system disorders. This FOA is distinct from those focusing on optimization and scalability of assays for compound screening, although projects could in principle have utility for late stage evaluation of drug efficacy and toxicity. These MPS will have a multi-lineage, complex architecture representing the normal characteristics and functions of the relevant nervous system structure (e.g., sensory input systems, brain or spinal integrative systems, motor output systems) and will substantially exceed the state of the art in cellular maturation and integration, allowing reproducible measurement of circuit-level activity under physiological conditions over a long culture period.
The applications should define the current state of MPS technology as a benchmark against which the new MPS assay(s) will be developed and measured. Example approaches include, but are not limited to:
- Utilization of novel materials, substrates or synthesis technologies (e.g., 3D printing, bioreactors, microfluidic platforms) to promote physiologically relevant tissue organization and/or maturation.
- Integration of cell types consistent with physiologically relevant nervous system anatomy (e.g., excitatory, inhibitory & modulatory neurons, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, microglia, pericytes, endothelial cells) into functional units that may include multipartite synapses, vascularization-perfusion, blood-brain barrier, glymphatic system and/or cerebrospinal fluid flow.
- Novel strategies to reproduce physiologically relevant regional cellular organization (e.g., dorsoventral, rostrocaudal, laminar, columnar or nuclei structure), with both short- and long-range anatomical connectivity (e.g., local inhibitory-excitatory and/or modulatory connections, projections to distant lamina or nuclei).
- Novel strategies to promote maturation of metabolic, signaling or synaptic activity in MPS.
- Development of MPS with complex functional features potentially relevant to complex nervous system disorders (e.g., intrinsic and emergent network properties of cell assemblies, neural oscillatory activity, activity-dependent plasticity).
- Inclusion of conditional or intersectional strategies that allow temporally and/or spatially cell-selective monitoring or manipulation of gene expression/function or of live cell activity and function.
- Inclusion of innovative approaches to distinguish or deconvolute heterogeneous cell phenotypes from these model systems (e.g., multi-parameter single cell analysis), including those that are minimally perturbing.
- Evaluation of how data obtained from MPS compares with human anatomical, histological or systems-level data, or data from other physiologically relevant paradigms, to facilitate MPS validation. Investigators are encouraged to explore the tools being developed under the NIH BRAIN Initiative, which if utilized, could further the development of human brain cell-derived MPS.
Examples of applications that do not fit the research objectives for this announcement include:
- Developing tissues for transplantation.
- Developing MPS from non-human tissues.
- Utilization of simple 3D systems that do not significantly advance the state of the art to address disease-relevant questions.
- A central focus on scaling assays or adapting for use in compound screening.
Deadlines: Standard dates and standard AIDS dates apply
- R01 – http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-16-398.html
- R21 – http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-16-397.html
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How to build a hydroponic system, or an aquaponic system, has been a continuing theme here on GardenFork.TV . If are interested in building hydroponic or aquaponic or aquaculture systems, the following how to by GF contributors Stephen and Abbie on building an aquaponics system is full of great photos, click on the Next Page link at the bottom of each page to get to the next one. Eric.
We started with a greenhouse (a rebuilt shed) ( size: 7’ wide by 15’ long ) in 2006.
We used a 300 gallon “Rubbermaid brand” stock-tank (recessed in the ground) for the fish tank.
Use 3….55-gallon “food-safe” plastic barrels, cut them in half lengthwise so you have 6 grow-beds, approximately 2’ wide by 3’ long by 12 inches deep. By the way a 300 gallon fish tank will allow 8 such grows-beds…
Use another 55-gallon drum, cut out the top (leave the rim, for strength) this is a dump-tank for the “Flood and Drain” system. Inside the dump-tank you need a syphon, attached below, to fill line for grow-beds.
Use some PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pipes to run water feed-lines from the “bottom of the syphon” (of the dump-tank) to each grow-bed. I used two lines running down both sides of the greenhouse to feed the 6 beds (three beds on each side). Or you could have all beds “side by side” on one side of your greenhouse using one line. (we tried that, but they didn’t fit “in a row” in our building). Position the grow-beds higher than the fish tank. (We need the dump-tank to flow into the grow-beds and the grow-beds to flow into the fish tank).
Place a waterfall/pond pump at the bottom of the 300 gallon fish tank, and run a pipe (from the pump) up to the top (and inside) the dump-tank so it will fill the dump-tank. This pump will be the only pump in the system and it will run 24-7 (all the time).
OK, so at this point we have the water leaving the fish tank entering the dump-tank, that fills until the water level reaches the top of the syphon, which then activates, the water will start to flow through the syphon pipe, down to the feed-line going to the grow-beds, which will fill with nutrient rich water (from the fish waste/poop). OK, we’ll need additional syphons (to drain the grow-beds) and a drain-line to return water to the fish tank. The white “upright” pipe attached through the grow-bed, with a covered/capped pipe slotted on the base (allows water into the syphon), and down into the drain-lines to the fish tank…
NOTE: IF for some reason the pumps stops…. most of the water (in this system) will drain back into the fish tank… some may remain in the dump-tank… some may remain in the grow-beds… but the majority of the water will return to the fish tank, keeping the fish alive… we’ve lost electricity for three days, the fish and plants were fine. Our system is stocked with goldfish and KOI (pronounced like “Koy” …as in Roy– with a K).
The grow-beds should be dry on the surface (which is good); about 1 inch lower, it will be moist/wet.
We fill the grow-beds: We use “pea-stone” or “pea-gravel” (normal gravel that is screened to allow only pea sized rock to remain); we fill the beds up to within 1” of the top of the grow-beds…
Make sure the grow-bed syphon is installed and add pvc drain-lines from bottom of grow-bed to the fish tank. The top of the syphon should be 1 inch lower, than the gravel surface…
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Conducting a year-long investigation, 48 Hours uncovered a black market organ transplant trade in the U. S. and abroad. More than 80,000 Americans will need transplants this year, and thousands will go unfulfilled due to a severe shortage of organ donors, But few in the medical field will discuss the controversial trade in human organs. In a world exclusive, 48 Hours reveals a thriving business in human organs.
Black Market Business: Some Americans who need kidney transplants are going abroad to buy kidneys on a thriving market. 48 Hours investigates.
A Gift Of Life: Kenny Franciscus found out he needed a new liver or he would likely die. The waiting lists for transplants were long. Then a member of his church volunteered to make the sacrifice. Would it work?
A Second Chance At Life: A revolutionary new artificial heart may one day be as common as a pacemaker. Will the device help save the life of a retired oilfield worker?
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Sundance is a 17-year-old Quarter horse gelding who became acutely lame on his right front leg the end of March 2015. Due to the sudden onset of the lameness and his reluctance to put his heel down he was treated for a foot abscess. For over a week his foot was soaked in warm water and Epsom salts and his foot poultice was applied.
As time progressed he did not show any improvement, so we performed a nerve block and isolated the pain to the heel region of his foot. Even with his heel blocked he remained reluctant to put his heel down, but he seemed comfortable standing on his toe. Due to the persistent heel pain, we decided to take radiographs of his navicular bone. The radiographs revealed severe navicular disease that was the cause for his heel pain and tendinitis of the deep digital flexor tendon.
Our goal was to get Sundance to be pasture sound, so we had the farrier make what was essentially a high heel shoe to allow him to walk more comfortably and see if he could heal to the point of being sound. Over several months the farrier slowly reduced the degree of wedge on the shoe.
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Why Failure to Plan is Planning to Fail
Planning is essential, but not inevitable. Some marketers, especially at fast growing companies, often find themselves so overwhelmed with activity that they don’t find time to plan. They pay lip service to the importance of planning, but they don’t make it a priority. They’re so busy chopping wood they don’t make time to sharpen the axe.
Some companies make planning harder than it has to be, possibly in the naïve belief that more data is better and in the hope that they can research their way to good business judgment. But while data is important, insight is essential. And the insights that are most critical are the ones that lead to prioritizing goals and allocating scarce resources
Companies need planning to forge activity into progress.
- Focus: Planning is a process that begins with prioritization of goals – making sure we work to achieve the most important things first
- Internal Alignment: planning explains how a proposed program fits with corporate capabilities and supports specific strategic corporate goals.
- External Alignment: planning anticipates what impact the plan will have on customers.
- Implementation: planning defines activities and timelines, how we allocate time and scarce resources (time, talent, money.)
Marketing planning is all about engaging customers.
Keep your eye on the prize. Strategic business planning focuses on core company values, long-term vision, and strategic imperatives to achieve the vision. Operations plans focus on objectives and strategies for enhancing productivity. But sales/marketing action plans focus on objectives and strategies for turning prospects into customers, building customer loyalty and building brand preference.
Some reasons why marketing planning fails:
- Too much looking in the mirror (what we want to do) and not enough looking out the window (what our customers and prospects want us to do).
- Planning the solution before defining the real, actionable problems
- Failure to measure, monitor progress (meaningful, realistic and few KPIs)
- The tyranny of low expectations
- Underestimating what it takes to affect change (saying it isn’t doing it)
Good planning focuses on Critical Actions
Realistically you don’t have time to consider everything, so examine the things that matter:
- Why change what we are doing now?
- If we always do what we’ve always done, we’ll always get what we’ve always got. (Same old horses; same old glue).
- What things should we start doing? What can we do and what do our customers want us to do?
- What things should we stop doing?
- What things must we do better?
- Which of these will have the greatest impact on our performance?
Good plans identify Choke Points and Critical Dependencies
- Choke Point: The most critical obstacle to success within your sphere of control; gaining control of choke points must take priority in time, effort, resources.
- Critical Dependencies: The capabilities, resources, developments essential to achieving a stage of progress (may be within or outside your sphere of control).
Successful Planning is 10% Vision and 90% Implementation.
Only the ideas that are implemented become business advantages. Marketing plans have to be actionable. They mean nothing if they do not immediately evolve into action. Emphasize the pragmatic –make sure it’s realistic, not theoretical. Ask yourself candidly: Do you have the time, the talent, the capabilities, the budget, and the will to do what it takes?
There’s a big difference between plans and planning.
Plans are control documents, a summary of relevant data, a blueprint for action.
Planning is a process:
- Realistic situation analysis — (what can we do)
- Imagining the ideal outcomes — (what should we do)
- Defining and prioritizing specific goals — (what must we do)
- Crafting strategies for action — (what will we do; how will we do it)
Achieving the important before it becomes urgent
Marketers are asked to accomplish more with less. And nobody has enough time in the day to do everything. So it’s imperative to focus on doing first things first. Effective planning identifies the most important things so you can address them before they becomes urgent.
- Urgent and Important activity leads to continuous “firefighting”, mistakes, insanity
- Urgent but Unimportant activity leads to distraction
- Non-urgent but Important is effectively planned activity
Plans should be roadmaps, not roadblocks
Monitor key performance indicators to make sure your plan is working. When marketplace reality changes, be ready to adjust. Competitors are not standing still while your plan unfolds. Technology will change. Customer expectations will evolve. But don’t abandon your plan before it has a chance to work. Stick to your priorities –focus on first things first and always.
No plan is worthwhile until it is put into action
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Extraordinary photos obtained by CNN from someone directly involved in the Thai operation show refugees on their rickety boats being towed out to sea, cut loose and abandoned.
One photo shows the Thai army towing a boatload of some 190 refugees far out to sea.
In one hamlet, villagers had captured a Rohingya man they believed had been living in the jungle for days.
The refugee, who identified himself as Iqbal Hussain, told CNN he was on one of six boats in a makeshift refugee fleet that arrived in Thailand in December.
He said all six boats with their refugee cargo were towed back out to sea in January, and five of the six boats sank. His boat made it back to shore, and he hid in the jungle for days until nearby villagers captured him.
In broken English and using sign language and drawings, he described what happened to the other men on the boats:
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Fall will be here before you know it and that means it’s only a matter of weeks before you’re staring at a yard full of fallen leaves. Though those fall colors can make your home’s exterior look festive and add a touch of seasonal flair, they can also make your yard less well-put-together when they fall to the ground. Raking them up and bagging them for the trash truck to haul off is always an option, but did you know that you can use the leaves to improve your garden? Here are a few proven tips from your preferred tree company
to help you deal with those fallen leaves.
Mulch Your Yard
Leaves are a great way to bolster the mulch in your garden beds. As they break down, they deposit nutrients into the soil. Those nutrients slowly get absorbed by your plants during the growing season. Though chemical fertilizers will be able to do the same thing come spring, they can end up shocking your plants, leading to root scorch and changes in the soil’s pH. Because leaves are natural, they won’t damage your plants or dramatically change the pH content in the soil. Your plants and the soil in the garden beds will be set up for success come spring without the use of potentially harmful chemical fertilizers.
Fertilize Your Grass
Your garden beds aren’t the only part of your landscaping that can benefit from a bit of fertilizer. Your lawn can, too. Instead of raking up the leaves and tossing them into a garbage bag, spread them evenly over your lawn. You may want to break them up first so the leaves will decompose and break down more quickly. Sprinkle the leaf mulch over your grass and let time do the rest. The longer the leaves decompose, the more nutrients they deposit into the soil beneath your lawn. This can go a long way toward keeping your grass healthy and helping it survive the winter. Keep in mind that you’ll need to be careful with this method if you live in a neighborhood with an HOA. Check the rules and make sure you’re allowed to leave fallen leaves in place. If not, you’ll have to rake them up and dispose of them unless you want to pay a fine.
Establish a Compost Pile
Natural compost is one of the easiest ways to feed your plants the nutrients they need during the growing season, but it takes time to get started. Collect your fallen leaves and store them in a spot where they can break down over the course of the winter. Look for a sheltered area that’s protected from the wind. Don’t worry—it can be open to the elements. Pile the leaves in that spot and let them sit over the course of the winter. By spring, you’ll have a pile of mineral and nutrient-rich compost that you can spread throughout your garden and landscaping. As an added bonus, you’ll even save money by not having to purchase compost from your local garden center.
Prepare Younger Plants for Winter
It’s normal for Denver winters to be intense. Temperatures drop below freezing almost nightly and heavy snow and ice storms can damage your landscaping in a matter of hours. The best thing you can do for your plants is to protect their roots for the winter. Though mulch will help keep the soil temperatures from plummeting, it’s not always enough. Gather your fall leaves and spread a thick layer around the base of your more fragile plants and trees. Then, cover those leaves with mulch to hold them in place. This will make your mulch more resistant to wind and allows you to better protect your younger plants even when the weather is extreme.
Create Leaf Piles for the Kids
There’s nothing better than being able to jump in a large pile of leaves as a child. Let the kids in your family enjoy the experience this fall by raking your yard and collecting the leaves in large piles. Make them as big as you can and let the kids jump in them until the piles are gone. You can even join in on the fun if you’re feeling young at heart. Just take care to remove any large branches, sticks, or debris that could end up hurting someone. Once the leaves get distributed across the yard, you can either rake them up into piles again or collect them in garbage bags and dispose of them properly. Keep in mind that your kids may have so much fun that they’ll handle the raking for you as long as they’re allowed to play in the piles for several days.
Use Them to Decorate Your Home for Fall
Leaves are one of the best fall decorations to incorporate beautiful natural colors into your home. Sure, you can buy fake ones from craft stores in town, but it’s easier, cheaper, and better to use the leaves that fall in your yard. Collect ones that are still in good condition and have vibrant colors. Clean the leaves gently with water and let them dry completely. Then, coat them with Mod Podge or spray finish to keep the colors from fading. Once they’re dry, you can add them to centerpieces, hang them in fall wreaths, and add touches of color to your potted plants. If you’re feeling creative and want to add more permanent decorations to your home, mount the leaves on white picture frame matting. Then, set the entire piece into the frame of your choice. You’ll have beautiful seasonal artwork you can enjoy for years to come.
Don’t Forget to Give Your Trees TLC
The fall months leave trees’ limbs bare and makes many homeowners think that they don’t have to worry about upkeep or tree care throughout the colder months. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. Your trees still need routine trimming and pruning to thrive when the growing season rolls back around. Contact our team and let us inspect your trees before and after the leaves fall. We’ll make sure they’re ready for the winter weather. | <urn:uuid:5140c1a3-2311-484c-9dd1-b7b2d7c76706> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://bearcreektreeservice.com/index.cfm?blog=1&blogid=6520&blogTitle=Your-Trusted-Local-Tree-Service-Shares-Tips-for-Dealing-With-Fallen-Leaves | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571056.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809155137-20220809185137-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.947533 | 1,255 | 2.34375 | 2 |
The majority of companies, in both the U.S. and Europe, have adopted some kind of federal IT management structure. The federal IT management structure features devolved responsibility for IT to business units; the development of IT architectures for the business unit and derivation of business unit IT plans is an activity of each business unit. However, some form of corporate functional leadership for IT strategy and guidance of business units is held centralized to enable group-wide coherence in corporate information systems (e.g., financial reporting), data, computers, networks, operating software, etc. This is essential for internal coordination and communication within the corporation and, increasingly, with suppliers and customers.
Complete Chapter List
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Measuring the Value of IT at ANWB
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Optimal Hierarchical Modular Topologies for Producing Limited Sustained Activation of Neural Networks
Hilgetag, Claus C.
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CitationKaiser, Marcus, Claus C. Hilgetag. "Optimal Hierarchical Modular Topologies for Producing Limited Sustained Activation of Neural Networks" Frontiers in Neuroinformatics 4 (2010)
An essential requirement for the representation of functional patterns in complex neural networks, such as the mammalian cerebral cortex, is the existence of stable regimes of network activation, typically arising from a limited parameter range. In this range of limited sustained activity (LSA), the activity of neural populations in the network persists between the extremes of either quickly dying out or activating the whole network. Hierarchical modular networks were previously found to show a wider parameter range for LSA than random or small-world networks not possessing hierarchical organization or multiple modules. Here we explored how variation in the number of hierarchical levels and modules per level influenced network dynamics and occurrence of LSA. We tested hierarchical configurations of different network sizes, approximating the large-scale networks linking cortical columns in one hemisphere of the rat, cat, or macaque monkey brain. Scaling of the network size affected the number of hierarchical levels and modules in the optimal networks, also depending on whether global edge density or the numbers of connections per node were kept constant. For constant edge density, only few network configurations, possessing an intermediate number of levels and a large number of modules, led to a large range of LSA independent of brain size. For a constant number of node connections, there was a trend for optimal configurations in larger-size networks to possess a larger number of hierarchical levels or more modules. These results may help to explain the trend to greater network complexity apparent in larger brains and may indicate that this complexity is required for maintaining stable levels of neural activation. | <urn:uuid:9b4206ad-65f9-4223-8578-27a110292914> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://dcommon.bu.edu/handle/2144/2819 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560283301.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095123-00502-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.814734 | 387 | 1.539063 | 2 |
It’s natural to seek scapegoats to hide your mistakes. But the steady barrage of accusations and threats directed at China by rightwing politicians in the US and Europe, and China’s defiant response, is about more than deflecting blame for the coronavirus disaster.
Pent-up resentments on both sides are suddenly bursting into the open. The danger is that escalating mutual antagonism could, if unchecked, provoke a permanent east-west rift, even a second cold war.
Under pressure to curb the pandemic, Donald Trump has agreed a temporary ceasefire with Beijing. His anti-China jibes and barbed comments about the “Wuhan virus” have stopped. Chinese officials are also stressing bilateral cooperation rather than name-calling.
But once the immediate crisis passes, hostilities seem likely to resume. And loud demands in Washington for a fundamental post-pandemic reappraisal of relations find a ready echo in Westminster.
Damian Green, former deputy to Theresa May, says the UK should adopt a more wary stance towards China “similar to our attitude to Russia in the more peaceful stages of the cold war”. Michael Gove, Dominic Raab and Iain Duncan Smith have all weighed in amid loose talk of a “reckoning”.
The European right is piling in, too. In Italy, the xenophobic populist Matteo Salvini issued his own warning about China and Covid-19. “If the Chinese government knew and didn’t tell it publicly, it committed a crime against humanity,” Salvini told parliament.
American conservatives long hostile to China are also using the crisis to bash Beijing. They accuse China of creating the problem, then exploiting its apparent success in suppressing the virus to boost its image and propagate anti-democratic ideas.
They are intensely irritated that China, which has sent aid to about 100 countries, is taking over America’s traditional global leadership role as the US visibly struggles to contain the outbreak.
“The Chinese communist party’s list of transgressions is long and shameful,” wrote James Jay Carafano of conservative thinktank the Heritage Foundation. It included failing to act sooner, lying about numbers infected, and propaganda suggesting the US started it, Carafano said.
“The crisis is inherently political because it was caused in part by incompetent, malicious and corrupt politicians,” wrote Paul Miller, a former Bush administration official. China’s president, Xi Jinping, was personally culpable, he suggested.
China’s leaders do have many questions to answer about cover-ups and delays. And there is justified anger among western governments about what appears to have been a lack of timely, accurate data from Hubei.
Since China flatly denies this, what is needed, once calm returns, is an independent investigation under impartial UN auspices. But getting agreement for an international inquiry of this type is difficult.
What is more probable is an acrimonious, post-pandemic widening of the US-China divide. Existing disputes over trade, human rights, geopolitical influence and thorny issues such as Taiwan and the South China Sea are grist to the mill of an expanding global superpower stand-off.
The seeds of this defining 21st-century collision between a rising China and a declining America were sown decades ago. The pandemic is bringing them more rapidly into noxious bud.
Josep Borrell, the EU’s foreign policy chief, says the virus has produced a “global battle of narratives”. China portrays itself as a reliable, disease-conquering partner for Europe and the wider world, in contrast to an untrustworthy US. Trump administration hawks and allies cast China, meanwhile, in the Soviet Union’s old role of contagious “evil empire”. Both narratives are parodies of the truth. But many on each side will believe them.
Europe, meanwhile, is caught in no-man’s land. EU leaders are struggling to collaborate amid competing national imperatives. A recent video summit saw Germany reject a French-led plan for “coronabonds” to bail out the eurozone. Italy, Hungary and Greece are among member states that have welcomed pandemic assistance from China, consistent with their pro-Beijing stance and entrenched Euroscepticism.
In the Netherlands, where a decision on allowing Huawei to help build 5G networks is due in June, the Chinese telecoms giant has donated 700,000 face masks. While this may win over the Dutch, Britain looks poised to review its Huawei links, along with other investments from China.
“China has been extremely adept at exploiting the virus for its global propaganda war against the US. Beijing is taking every opportunity during this crisis to drive wedges between members of the EU,” wrote analyst Peter Rough.
If this is at all true, the US should surely be wary of fuelling a global confrontation. However angry they feel now, European states that joined America after 1945 in forging the transatlantic alliance and demonising the Soviet Union are unlikely to act similarly towards China today. This holds true for most other parts of a world that is more connected and interdependent, and less in awe of the US.
The parallel crisis in present-day American leadership and competence is also key. Trump is no Harry Truman and secretary of state Mike Pompeo is certainly no Dean Acheson. Who would follow them? We can perhaps hope that a Joe Biden presidency would behave more sensibly.
Those pushing for a “get tough” approach should instead get real. The world does not need more superpower muscle-flexing.
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Sexual harassment is defined by New York law as unwelcome conduct that is of a sexual nature, which includes both verbal and physical actions. Employers are most frequently involved in the following forms of sexual harassment acts: demanding sexual favors in exchange for promotions, creating a sexually offensive work environment, and making sexual advances.
How does New York Law Prohibit Sexual Harassment?
First, employers in Mattituck are often required to create company policies regarding sexual conduct, which must be posted and visible to employees. The policies should at least include: contact information for the reporting of sexual harassment incidents, an outline of policies to be followed in filing a claim, and the remedies available when a claim successfully proven.
There are also agencies which are formed by federal and New York law for the specific purpose of handling sexual harassment cases. Such agencies have the authority to investigate work sites to determine if the complaints they receive in Mattituck are true. Additionally, these laws prohibit employers from firing an employee for alleging sexual harassment or taking any action in retaliation to a claim.
How can a New York attorney help?
Investigating and establishing a sexual harassment claim might be difficult without consulting someone with expertise in the relevant laws. It's fairly common for federal officials who investigate these issues to be overworked. With that in mind, you should consider speaking with an attorney in Mattituck, as this may be the ideal way to ensure that your claim is filed before the deadlines set by the laws of New York. | <urn:uuid:f2caa01a-2a41-4d98-8497-1e74dfa0838e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://employment-law.legalmatch.com/NY/Mattituck/sexual-harassment-law.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572286.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816090541-20220816120541-00269.warc.gz | en | 0.955158 | 300 | 2.109375 | 2 |
More and more damning indictment of the public health system in the US keeps tumbling out every other day. In the latest, it has been stated that adults// with serious mental illness and treated in public systems die about 25 years earlier than Americans overall.
The gap has widened since the early '90s when major mental disorders cut life spans by 10 to 15 years.
"We're going in the wrong direction and have to change course," says Joseph Parks, director of psychiatric services for the Missouri Department of Mental Health. He's lead author of the report from eight states — Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas, Utah and Arizona.
About 60% of the 10.3 million people with serious mental illness get care in public facilities, 90% as outpatients, Parks says. They have illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression. Although the mentally ill have high accident and suicide rates, about 3 out of 5 die from mostly preventable diseases, he says.
Obesity is a serious problem. These patients often get little exercise, and many take a newer type of anti-psychotic, on the market for 18 years, that can cause drastic weight gains, promoting diabetes and heart disease, Parks says. He thinks these drugs are contributing to deaths from cardiovascular disease. Many could be switched to safer medicines. Mentally ill adults also are more likely than others to have alcohol and drug-abuse problems.
Andrew Leuchter of the School of Medicine.in the University of California, points to the problems in public health systems. Getting appointments even for simple problems like high blood pressure is proving difficult. "The public health system is under-funded, and it's gotten worse over the years," he adds.
Sometimes internists disregard medical symptoms of the mentally ill, chalking them up to the patient's disorder, says Kenneth Duckworth of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. A
nd needed treatment may be harder to get. He points to a study showing that after the mentally ill suffer heart attacks, they're less likely than other patients to get state-of-the-art care.
Parks thinks agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should track the health of adults with mental illness, just as they do other vulnerable groups, to identify problems and solutions. "Many struggle for decades to overcome mental illness," he says, "and after all that struggle, it's particularly cruel to think that you would die young."
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Discover common student strategies on saving and spending while studying will be revealed!
One of the keys to reducing debts when studying is to save money and spend less. Whether you are studying abroad or not, it is important to keep in mind saving money as this can offer you peace of mind once you have graduated and started paying your debts due to your studies.
This can also let you avoid some financial issues. In this book, the common strategies on saving and spending while studying will be revealed.
- Chapter 1: Why Managing Finance is Important for Students
- Chapter 2: How to Plan Your Spending Smartly?
- Chapter 3: Creative Ideas to Cut Down on Expenses
- Chapter 4: Keep Credit Card or Debit Card Away
- Chapter 5: Allocate Some Saving for Emergency Use
- Chapter 6: Track Your Spending on a Diary/Spreadsheet
- Chapter 7: Making Some Extra Cash Online
- Chapter 8: Opt for Part Time Job After Classes
- Chapter 9: Buying What You Need, Not What You Want
- Chapter 10: Saving Money Through Student Discounts
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With the recent influx of refugees from the Middle East, there's a renewed interest in Arabic language and culture.
Arabic is one of the oldest languages in the world, dating back to at least the 6th century. But that doesn't mean it has to be taught the old-fashioned way.
Indeed, Torontonian Waleed Nassar wants to change how Arabic is taught. He is the co-founder of LoveArabic, a newly- launched portal for learning the language.
"I saw how the Syrian refugees were welcomed, and that was inspirational and contagious," Nassar said. "I want to help bring people together and allow for people to learn more about the language and culture."
The language is typically taught through religion — it is known as the holy language because the Koran is written in Arabic. But Nassar wanted to make it more accessible to more people.
His site will include weekly video lessons, a mobile app and language classes and workshops. It aims to be interactive: Need help with pronunciation? Submit the word or phrase to LoveArabic and it will teach it.
The company will also have a digital Arabic market that will sell educational and cultural items.
Teaching more than just language
Nassar has lived in Toronto with his wife for almost four years, but also wanted to maintain his Arabic and aspects of his life in Egypt.
"We felt the need to maintain our language and culture, and thought others would too," he said.
But he told Metro Morning he wanted to create more than a language centre.
"I think there is this anxiety towards people with our background," he said. "This comes from watching the news, some of the media coverage from south of the border has made the situation worse."
He told a story about his daughter reading a book from school with a character from the Middle East. The story was steeped in violence and oppression. "It was like 18th century Middle East," he said. "There are few modern representations of Arabs."
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Teardrop darters are an endemic species of the middle and upper portions of the Green River system in Kentucky and Tennessee from 38ºN to 36ºN (Kuehne and Small, 1971). (Kuehne and Small, 1971)
Teardrop darters are found in the freshwater aquatic drainage of the Green River in the temperate region of Kentucky and Tennessee. They are located in small to medium upland streams that are 2nd, 3rd, and 4th order tributaries. Adults are mostly collected in areas less than 0.66 meters deep and sometimes in pools of up to 1 meter deep and rarely seen in riffles (Kuehne and Small, 1971). Fry on the other hand have been found to occupy slow riffles and just below them (Flynn and Hoyt, 1971). They are flat rock bottom dwellers in low density of vegetative cover along sandy banks. Adults inhabit water with temperatures ranging from 21 to 27 degrees Celsius, whereas, eggs and larvae are found in water temperatures below 15 degrees Celsius (Tennessee Animal Biogeographic System Tabs, 2002). ("Tennessee Animal Biogeographic System Tabs", 12/2002; Flynn and Hoyt, 1979; Kuehne and Small, 1971)
Teardrop darters are divided into three age classes with a standard length of about 3 cm, 4 cm, and 4.5 cm. They are considered fully mature at 4.5 cm and weighing about 2.7 grams. They are bar checked darters and can be distinguished from the others by a darker sub orbital pigment bar, nine preoperculomandibular pores and less infraorbital and lateral line pores (Flynn and Hoyt, 1979). The Tennessee Animal Biogeography System website describes them as a slender fish having an incomplete lateral line with a count of 41 to 46 scales, 8 to 9 dorsal spines with dorsal ray counts of 12 to 14, and 2 anal spines with 8 to 9 anal rays. Teardrop darters are yellow with hints of orange, a dark head with a black bar by the eye, and black blotches on the body. They have dots on the caudal, anal, and second dorsal fins but the first dorsal fin is stripped and the pelvic fin is white to match the breast and belly. ("Tennessee Animal Biogeographic System Tabs", 12/2002; Flynn and Hoyt, 1979)
Eggs develop in 15 to 22 days depending on temperature. Fry can be found starting in late May with a standard length of 15 mm. Age can be determined by their scale annuli. Teardrop darters are divided into three age groups. After one year they reach a standard length of 31.9 mm and grow to 47.1 mm after reaching two years of age. (Flynn and Hoyt, 1979)
In teardrop darters, the sexes do not differ in appearance although males show a darkening through spawning season and after. Flynn and Hoyt (1979) also observed that there were no breeding tubercles, but females did have some inflammation in the genital papillae during spawning. (Flynn and Hoyt, 1979)
Males clear out areas underneath the rock with just enough room for the fish to fit with a fanning of their tail. One the nest site is ready, males will chase females into the site by bumping them. Both males and females invert their body during spawning. (Flynn and Hoyt, 1979)
Spawning season is April through May depending on the time it takes for the gonads to develop (Flynn and Hoyt, 1979). Each female lays 17 to 48 eggs (Flynn and Hoyt, 1979) underneath a flat stone monolayer with several using the same nest site (Page et al. 1982), and as many as 70 in one spot. Sexual maturity is complete at the end of the first year. Kuehne and Small (1971) describe reproduction as having a high resilience because the population can double in under fifteen months. Males have a yellowish growth on the dorsal fin in breeding season resembling an egg thought to compel females to lay eggs because females tend to select spots where others have deposited eggs earlier. (Etnier and Starnes, 2001; Flynn and Hoyt, 1979; Page and Burr, 1982; Etnier and Starnes, 2001; Flynn and Hoyt, 1979; Page and Burr, 1982)
Males have been observed guarding nests (Etnier and Starnes, 2001). It is not clear whether males are protecting young or just waiting for another mating opportunity since females prefer to lay eggs in established sites. Males have been observed eating fry. (Etnier and Starnes, 2001)
The age of teardrop darters can be detected by size or annulus formation. The maximum life span reported is two and a half years (Etnier and Starnes, 2001). Females rarely live to two years of age (Flynn and Hoyt, 1979). (Etnier and Starnes, 2001; Flynn and Hoyt, 1979)
Males will defend their territory from other competing males, chasing them off.
There is no information available on home range in this species.
Darters can produce a chemical, fright substance in the water to deter predators. (Etnier and Starnes, 2001)
Teardrop darters use their vision, tactile senses, and chemoreception to perceive their environment. (Etnier and Starnes, 2001)
Teardrop darters are carnivores. Their diet throughout life includes many different aquatic macroinvertebrates and occasionally detritus. Some of the most important food items for teardrop darters are the larval and adult stages of Diptera, Ephemeroptera larva, and Copepoda adults. (Flynn and Hoyt, 1979)
Besides being eaten by other teardrop darters, some predators include grass pickerel (Esox americanus), banded sculpin (Cottus carolinae), water snakes (Nerodia), snapping turtles (Chelydra serpentina), belted kingfishers (Megaceryle alcyon), and little green herons (Egretta caerulea). (Flynn and Hoyt, 1979)
Teardrop darters hide and rely on their agility to deter predators. (Flynn and Hoyt, 1979)
The carnivorous diet, small body size, and short life span are the major factors in the teardrop darters' ecosystem roles. They are found to share the same area with the spottail darters (Etheostoma squamiceps). (Flynn and Hoyt, 1979)
Teardrop darters contribute to the diversity and enhance the beauty of the Green River basin. Teardrop darters could potentially have a greater importance to humans not currently understood.
Teardrop darters have no negative impact on humans.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (2002) has teardrop darters listed in non-game species in need of management. They are otherwise not listed as threatened or endangered. (Myers, 2002)
The teardrop darter was named after Professor Roger W. Barbour from the University of Kentucky. (Kuehne and Small, 1971)
Tanya Dewey (editor), Animal Diversity Web.
Dana Campbell (author), Eastern Kentucky University, Sherry Harrel (editor, instructor), Eastern Kentucky University.
living in the Nearctic biogeographic province, the northern part of the New World. This includes Greenland, the Canadian Arctic islands, and all of the North American as far south as the highlands of central Mexico.
Referring to an animal that lives on or near the bottom of a body of water. Also an aquatic biome consisting of the ocean bottom below the pelagic and coastal zones. Bottom habitats in the very deepest oceans (below 9000 m) are sometimes referred to as the abyssal zone. see also oceanic vent.
having body symmetry such that the animal can be divided in one plane into two mirror-image halves. Animals with bilateral symmetry have dorsal and ventral sides, as well as anterior and posterior ends. Synapomorphy of the Bilateria.
an animal that mainly eats meat
uses smells or other chemicals to communicate
having markings, coloration, shapes, or other features that cause an animal to be camouflaged in its natural environment; being difficult to see or otherwise detect.
particles of organic material from dead and decomposing organisms. Detritus is the result of the activity of decomposers (organisms that decompose organic material).
animals which must use heat acquired from the environment and behavioral adaptations to regulate body temperature
fertilization takes place outside the female's body
union of egg and spermatozoan
mainly lives in water that is not salty.
having a body temperature that fluctuates with that of the immediate environment; having no mechanism or a poorly developed mechanism for regulating internal body temperature.
An animal that eats mainly insects or spiders.
offspring are produced in more than one group (litters, clutches, etc.) and across multiple seasons (or other periods hospitable to reproduction). Iteroparous animals must, by definition, survive over multiple seasons (or periodic condition changes).
having the capacity to move from one place to another.
specialized for swimming
the area in which the animal is naturally found, the region in which it is endemic.
reproduction in which eggs are released by the female; development of offspring occurs outside the mother's body.
having more than one female as a mate at one time
breeding is confined to a particular season
remains in the same area
reproduction that includes combining the genetic contribution of two individuals, a male and a female
uses touch to communicate
that region of the Earth between 23.5 degrees North and 60 degrees North (between the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Circle) and between 23.5 degrees South and 60 degrees South (between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic Circle).
defends an area within the home range, occupied by a single animals or group of animals of the same species and held through overt defense, display, or advertisement
uses sight to communicate
12/2002. "Tennessee Animal Biogeographic System Tabs" (On-line). Accessed October 19, 2005 at fwie.fw.vt.edu/TN/TN00077.htm.
Etnier, D., W. Starnes. 2001. The Fishes of Tennessee.. Knoxville: The University of Tennessee Press.
Flynn, R., R. Hoyt. 1979. The life history of the teardrop darter. The American Midland Naturalist, 101: 127-141.
Kuehne, R., J. Small. 1971. Etheostoma barbouri, a new darter (Percidar, Etheostomatini) from the Green River with notes on the subgenus Catonotus.. Copeia: 18-26.
Myers, G. 2002. "Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency" (On-line). Accessed November 22, 2005 at http://www.state.tn.us/tura/nong002.
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CM/ECF will not accept filing of a single PDF document that
exceeds 10 MB in file size. An entire appendix will often
exceed that size; therefore, it must be divided into smaller
PDF documents unless there is no reasonable way to accomplish
such division. (Note: The Court will accept a filing that
contains no more than 10 attachments, each not exceeding 10 MB
in file size, per document. If there are more than 10
attachments or any one of the 10 attachments exceeds 10 MB in
file size, the filer must submit the entire appendix as one
PDF on CD or DVD. See Local Rule 25.1
To determine the size of a PDF, open the document and click on
File > Properties.
Open the Description tab at the top left of the dialog box
that opens. The file size in MBs appears on the third line
from the bottom of the dialog box. In the example below the
281-page joint appendix is nearly 19 MB (27.23 MB). It will
have to be split into at least two separate, smaller PDFs
for filing purposes.
To use Adobe Acrobat Professional or Standard to split the
oversized PDF into several parts, all smaller than 10 MB,
follow the directions below. A filer using another software
package to create PDFs must consult the software vendor for
instructions on splitting documents.
1. Open the oversized PDF and click on Tools >
Under Tools > Pages select Split Document.
2. In the dialog box that opens, select Split document by
File size, and enter 10 in the Max MB: box. Then either click
(1) Output Options to rename the separate files and save them
in a different folder, or (2) click OK to use the automatic
Note: Use Output Options only to save the separate files in
a folder different than that containing the original
document or to assign specific names to the separate files.
If Output Options is not selected, the default folder and
file names, as described below, are used.
2a. The Output Options dialog box, shown below, allows a
filer to choose a target folder and add a label to the file
name(s). A filer can decide whether to add the label and part
number before or after the original name and type the selected
label in the Use label: box.
2b. To select a destination folder for the split parts of the oversized PDF, select A Folder on My Computer as the Target Folder in the Output Options window.
Click Browse… to select the folder. Click OK.
The split parts of the document are saved in the selected folder with the labels entered. Each split part of the appendix now is fewer than 10 MB.
2c. If the Output Options are not used, the split parts of the document automatically are saved in the same folder as the original, and the label "Part#" is added at the end of the original file name.
3. Each separate part of the split document must be paginated according to these instructions.
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You can learn so much about a person by the books on their shelf…
- find out how I’m making time to read so many books here.
- *denotes current reads
- All books are affiliate links and you support this blog when you shop Amazon through my links – thank you!!!
*Becoming the Woman of His Dreams: Seven Qualities Every Man Longs For by Sharon Jaynes. Came highly recommended from a friend. I’ve enjoyed this author in the past. Just getting into this one.
*For the Children’s Sake – Foundations of education for Home and School by Susan S. MacAuly…A lovely compilation of some of the best of Charlotte Mason’s philosophies. A must read whether you homeschool or not.
*A Charlotte Mason companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning by Karen Andreola…Loving this one!!!
*Educating the WholeHearted Child — Third Edition by Sally Clarkson…I plan to delve into this one further as soon as I finish a few more on my list.
*Hints on Child Training by H. Clay Trumbull…such wisdom, I can only read it in little sips.
Jesse and I read aloud in the evenings before bed. Not every night, but I want to make this habit. We read all of
EB White’s masterpieces for kids in the last year, completing
Charlotte’s Web in January. Then we had to start looking for another equally fascinating, age appropriate read aloud. We found it in
*The Wheel on the School by Meindert DeJong. One chapter in, and we’re making plans to find read-aloud time throughout the day!
Jeremy and I enjoy listening to audio books. He listens in the car, I while I do housework. We trade back and forth and at the end of a month, it’s like we’ve read the books together and can discuss them. This year we’re being greatly impacted and enjoying the works of John Maxwell.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You
*The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential
*Today Matters: 12 Daily Practices to Guarantee Tomorrow’s Success
On Writing by Stephen King…so instructive and well written, I want to own it and plan to read it yearly. (Note: probably the only Stephen King book I will ever read! LOL it was rated, but not as scary as I imagine his novels to be!)
*On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William Knowlton Zinsser. I’m seeing why this is a classic!
As this is the type of book I hope to write some day, I’m ‘feeding the muse’ with…
Thin Places: A Memoir by Mary DeMuth…Scrumptious and moving. I found her ‘voice’ unique and fascinating, and her story unforgettable.
*A Million Miles in a Thousand Years – How I learned to live a better story by Donald Miller…Mind-blowing and amusing.
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