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Being a leader takes a specific type of person. Not all of us have that unique type of quality to push a team of people to succeed. There are different ways to achieve this but it can’t be done without one important thing: Trust.
Trust is a non-negotiable. Without it, you can’t drive your team to achieve greatness. Think about it for a moment. Do you want to go into work every day and be led by someone who doesn’t respect or match your values or ethics? If you don’t believe that they’ve got your best interest at heart, progression is next to impossible.
There needs to be trust and respect between leaders and teams. When leaders show they care by making their team feel appreciated and secure, true collaboration and growth happens.
Trust is the foundation of every good relationship. So, as leaders, how can you earn the trust of your team? Let’s go through five strategies.
Set the tone for how you want your team to interact, communicate and perform by acting that way yourself. If you want your team members to act a certain way, you’ve got to lead by example.
Most of the issues that occur in workplaces are due to a lack of communication. Transparency builds trust. Be direct, honest and make space for open dialogue between you and your team. Don’t assume that John told Gill about that important client feedback. Carve out time every day to connect, communicate, and collaborate.
Mistakes are, in fact, a good thing. It’s only in the setbacks that you can apply strategies that’ll help you learn and grow. If you create a culture that gives room for mistakes, it also takes the pressure off. We’re all human and it’s important to remember this. Make sure your team feels secure enough that if there is a problem or issue, they can come to you.
Your word is everything. This is something many of us forget. You should honour every word that comes out of your mouth. From the small things like arriving on time to bigger promises like offering training to employees, sticking to your word instils that trust.
Empower your team by asking their opinions. All of us learn as we go, so ask your people to voice their successes, weaknesses and ideas. Ask them if there’s a better way to operate. Be open to their suggestions.
Listen, be consistent and put the success of your team before your own. By doing all these things, in time you’ll build a group of people that trust and respect you. This is your best sales, recruitment and growth tool.
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Linux Screen allows you to:
- Use multiple shell windows from a single SSH session.
- Keep a shell active even through network disruptions.
- Disconnect and re-connect to a shell sessions from multiple locations.
- Run a long running process without maintaining an active shell session.
If this sounds like stuff you can use, check our our 2 minute quick-start video below or read on for more details on how to use Linux screen.
Linux Screen Tips
We use screen daily, so as we keep adding new tips when we find good ones.
- Installing Screen with Yum
- Starting Linux Screen
- Control Command
- Creating Windows
- Switching Between Windows
- Detaching From Screen
- Reattach to a Screen
- Logging Output
- Getting Alerts
- Locking Screen
- Stopping Screen
- Video Tutorial
Installing Screen with Yum
Chances are that you already have screen on your system. On most Red Hat and CentOS distributions you can find Linux screen in /usr/bin/screen. To see if screen is in your path, you can use the which command:
[[email protected] ~]# which screen /usr/bin/screen
If you do not have screen, then you can install it easily from an RPM or the package file for your system. For example, on CentOS you can install screen with yum:
[[email protected] ~]# yum install screen ... Complete!
As you probably already have Linux screen or can use an RPM, I am not going to cover the building of screen from source. Lets get on to how to use screen.
Starting Linux Screen
Screen is started from the command line just like any other command:
[[email protected] ~]# screen
You are now inside of a window within screen. This functions just like a normal shell except for a few special characters.
Screen uses the command “Ctrl-a” that’s the control key and a lowercase “a” as a signal to send commands to screen instead of the shell.
For example, “Ctrl-a” then “?”. You should now have the screen help page.
Screen key bindings, page 1 of 4. Command key: ^A Literal ^A: a break ^B b only Q clear C other ^A colon : pow_break B copy ^[ [ pow_detach D detach ^D d prev ^P p ^? digraph ^V readbuf &amp;lt; displays * redisplay ^L l fit F removebuf = flow ^F f reset Z focus ^I screen ^C c hardcopy h select ' help ? silence _
Key bindings are the commands the screen accepts after you hit “Ctrl-a”. You can reconfigure these keys to your liking using a .screenrc file, but I just use the defaults.
Command: “Ctrl-a” “c”.
To create a new window, you just use “Ctrl-a” “c”.
This will create a new window for you with your default prompt. Your old window is still active.
For example, I can be running top and then open a new window to do other things. Top stays running! It is still there. To try this for yourself, start up screen and then run top. (Note: I have truncated some screens to save space.)
top - 09:10:33 up 35 days, 17:26, 1 user, load averag Tasks: 131 total, 1 running, 130 sleeping, 0 stoppe Cpu(s): 0.4%us, 0.2%sy, 0.0%ni, 99.4%id, 0.0%wa, 0 Mem: 12302040k total, 6363652k used, 5938388k free, Swap: 1052248k total, 12k used, 1052236k free,
Now open a new window with: “Ctrl-a” “c”
Your top window is still running you just have to switch back to it.
Switching Between Windows
Command: “Ctrl-a” “n”
Screen allows you to move forward and back. In the example above, you could use “Ctrl-a “n” to get back to top. This command switches you to the next window.
The windows work like a carousel and will loop back around to your first window.
You can create several windows and toggle through them with “Ctrl-a” “n” for the next window or “Ctrl-a” “p” for the previous window.
Each process will keep running until you kill that window.
Detaching From Screen
Command: “Ctrl-a” “d”
Detaching is the most powerful part of screen. Screen allows you to detach from a window and reattach later.
You can detach from the window using “Ctrl-a” “d”.
This will drop you into your shell.
All screen windows are still there and you can re-attach to them later.
This is great when you are using rsync for server migration.
Reattach to Screen
If your connection drops or you have detached from a screen, you can re-attach by just running:
[[email protected] ~]$ screen -r
This will re-attach to your screen.
However, if you have multiple screens you may get this:
[[email protected] ~]$ screen -r There are several suitable screens on: 31917.pts-5.office (Detached) 31844.pts-0.office (Detached) Type "screen [-d] -r [pid.]tty.host" to resume one of them.
If you get this, just specify the screen you want.
[[email protected] ~]$ screen -r 31844.pts-0.office
Logging Your Screen Output
As a consultant, I find it important to keep track of what I do to someone’s server. Fortunately, screen makes this easy.
Using “Ctrl-a” “H”, creates a running log of the session.
Screen will keep appending data to the file through multiple sessions. Using the log function is very useful for capturing what you have done, especially if you are making a lot of changes. If something goes awry, you can look back through your logs.
Screen can monitor a window for activity or inactivity. This is great if you are downloading large files, compiling, or waiting for output.
If you are waiting for output from a long running program, you can use “Ctrl-a” “M” to look for activity. Screen will then flash an alert at the bottom of the page when output is registered on that screen.
I use this when running a command that takes a long time to return data. I can just fire up the command, switch to another window and not have to keep switching back to check the status.
You can also monitor for inactivity. Why use this?
If you are downloading a large file or compiling a program, you can be notified when there is no more output. This is a great signal to when that job is done. To monitor for silence or no output use “Ctrl-A” “_”.
Locking Your Screen Session
If you need to step away from your computer for a minute, you can lock your screen session using “Ctrl-a” “x”. This will require a password to access the session again.
Screen used by root &amp;lt;jeffh&amp;gt;. Password:
When you are done with your work, I recommend you stop the session instead of saving it for later. To stop screen you can usually just type exit from your shell. This will close that screen window. You have to close all screen windows to terminate the session.
You should get a message about screen being terminated once you close all windows.
[screen is terminating]
Alternatively, you can use “Ctrl-a” “k”. You should get a message if you want to kill the screen.
Screen Video Tutorial ( Just 2 Minutes)
Learn how to use screen in this 2 minute video tutorial.
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Tips About Personal Confidentiality Agreement
Many people have their own confidential information. But there is some information that needs to share with other but doesn’t expect your partner expose the information the other people. It is become the secret between both of parties. To protect personal confidential information, you can make Personal confidentiality agreement.
Confidential information may include your manner, your habit, marital status, your life history and many more. If you share it with your partner, it will be good but when it is exposed to third person, it may be something not good. With this kind of agreement, you will not be worried about your confidential information.
Your friend that knows this information will try to keep your personal confidential information because there is legal agreement that force them to keep silent.
How to make personal confidentiality agreement
If you need to make this good Personal confidentiality agreement, you can find template of this agreement. With the good template, you will be easy to arrange your agreement with the best form. This agreement will not only protect your confidential information such as mentioned before. Your personal data such as email address, your number phone and the other that should not be shared to unnecessary person also can be protected with this agreement.
Before you start to create your own agreement, you should try to find the best template that appropriate with your necessary. There are many templates that are provided for you such as personal data confidentiality agreement, employee confidentiality agreement, persona; confidentiality agreement for marriage and many more.
After you decide which one that will be used as your agreement, you can download this agreement. Only in one click you can save the document in the form hard copy or file with format PDF, word and other.
After you get the template, you can fill the content with detail information of both parties. And then you should mention about private information that should not be revealed to the public. There is also term and condition. You also need to add consequence for the parties are involved if one of them breaches the contract.
Benefits of using this agreement
Many people will get some benefit from this Personal confidential agreement. The most benefits that will be yours if you make this agreement is your personal confidential will be protected well. This agreement can define the information that can be revealed and what information that should be hidden.
This document is included as the legal document, so both parties should do the responsibility. You will get legal right to punish or sure the party that breach the contract. The other benefits, you can decide and customize the content of this document.
This Personal confidentiality agreement becomes something that very important because it can protect the secret personal information under the law. Your personal information will never reveal by your partner because there is legal right for you to sue the party that try to breach the agreement. Now, you can find the most proper template base on your necessary. Use the template to help you arrange your best agreement.
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SE in Taiwan
Rejuvenate the Village, Happiness with Common Prosperity and Co-living for Elderly
Statistics of the Ministry of Interior show that the elderly population reaches 14% of the total population in Taiwan, which ranks third place among Asia. It tells the truth that Taiwan is an aging society, especially the elderly population in remote areas, which would be even higher. Thus, it's urgent to cope with the problems, such as medical treatments and dining for the elderly and constant management of the Community.
Speaking of the above, Shih Ann Community Cooperatives in Houbi District, Tainan City, does set up an excellent model. Local people plant organic rice then establish a cooperative by stock subscription. The surplus would allocate 20% to reinvest the Community, which brings co-living for the elderly. The Cooperatives delivered Peace Rice as well as reinforced sales marketing. They make allies with Taiwan Housewife Union Living Consumption Cooperative to continue promoting the idea of shared prosperity. They'd like to distribute the information of happiness in Shih Ann to more people.
▲The roasted rice cracker is mixed with cooked maltose and stirred evenly. The rice food research and development lab runs efficiently like a factory-style production process.
Dynamic Again, Taking Care of Every Procedure
Driving along the distinctive railways of Taiwan Sugar Corporation from Sinying City, Shih Ann Community Cooperative went into your sight after you driving through a vast paddy field. The Cargo Collecting and Distributing hub starts a day from 9 a.m., and workers repeat the procedure of roasting rice crackers and add maltose. After proper shaping, the biscuits are packed as products on the shelves. The rice food research and development lab runs efficiently like a factory-style production process. In addition to the rice mill and dryer equipment, the affiliated stall sells various products such as Shih Ann Rice and Black Bean Tea… etc., the Cooperative handles everything on their own, from production to sales, which creates local employment opportunities at the same time.
The population of the Community is more than 600. The lifestyle is simple. People work hard and are exposed to the sunrays in the daytime, and rest in their family yards chatting and gathering. With the loss of the youth population, the actual residents are roughly about 300 to 400. In the past, transportation was not friendly to elderly medical needs. Besides, it costs an arm and a leg. As a result, the "Shih Ann Community Shuttle Service" was born. It provides pick-up services with fixed routes between the Community and hospitals accessible in Sinying and Liuying. The Community Development Association published stickers to every local house which displays shuttle information. A pick-up service is just a call away. This measure won peoples' hearts.
The Cargo Collecting and Distributing hub was built upon the stock subscription. The shareholders extended from preliminary founding members of 55 to 120 people, and the capital raised from 2 million to 10 million. They plotted the potential development in the future at the beginning, which earns them locals' recognition. They would take 20% of surpluses to use as senior welfare funds, providing services to those in need. For example, they use part of the excesses to provide meals to those with lower income and elderly who are living alone, which enhanced the social welfare in an overall extent for an aging community.
New Energy from the returning Youths, Sawing and Selling on Their Own
It's common to adopt pesticide in the framing industry to avoid pests and diseases. However, the residuals of pesticides cause health problems against the human body. That's why Shih Ann Community Cooperative anchored its production as "organic rice. " They chose to plant rice is Taiken 9 specie for its healthy and quality. Meanwhile, chemical fertilizers were replaced with bio substances such as Tea Seed Powder. There are 12 akkers (1 akker is 0.9699 square kilometer, a traditional Taiwanese agriculture measurement derived from the Dutch Occupation from 1624 to 1662) so far. However, it would require at least 20 akkers to reach the ideal amount. Although the number of crops was not suitable in the first year, the Cooperatives insist on preventing contracted farmers from losses and purchased the crop production with a price that was 40% higher than the market. So far, they also plant black beans during the following as one of the production lines. As rice prices went steady and quality control was ready, the income would go back to the farmers, and a positive production cycle was formed.
Most of the elderly stay energetic since they maintain a regular life routine with their farm and land, and retirement is never an option. Everyone plays a proactive role in community events. An aging society is workforce-challenged. The efficiency goes down while the population grows older. Promoting the younger generation to return to their hometown is the priority task for villages in Taiwan.
Currently, the youngest staff in the Cooperatives is 25 years old. For the sake of the parents, the team chose to stay in the Community. Stuff is diligent, bright, and creative, which adds colors and floods to the local workforce. It is worth mentioning that they join forces and take risks together, which makes their production visible in society.
▲The Cooperatives would take 20% of surpluses to use as senior welfare funds, providing services to those in need.
Efficiency Came Alone with Well-Organized Operation and Multiple Assignments
The concept of "village-friendly" could be found here. From rice milling, production to packaging, everyone works together. In this way, it generates local employment opportunities and creates a shared community vision benefit for long term development. Shih Ann Community Cooperative runs as a social enterprise. However, its management encounters challenges like sale promotion, enormous cost control. They need experts to operate.
Being familiar with the textile industry, project manager Tan-yu Cho operates the Cooperative based on a factory manufacturing style. Product development, production, and marketing all became more efficient than ever, since the previous methods were exposed themselves in expos. Meanwhile, media disclosure, distribution of cooperative ideas, and multiple product lines made Shih Ann famous. The renowned "Rice Burger" developed by Taiwan Housewife Union Living Consumption Cooperative uses rice of Shih Ann. The delicate texture of Taiken NO.9 tasted like rice in sushi, which distributed the concept of Shih Ann production, is compatible with the well-known rice production planted in eastern Taiwan.
In the past, it was not common to see organizational management. Most of the chores fells upon only one person and restricted an industry to grow. Concerning about the workforce, the Community applied for the Empowering Employment Program (EEP) launched by Workforce Development Agency (WDA), Ministry of Labor. The Community built up a self-produced processing room, cultivate the youth workforce, and match the professional knowledge and networks of the elderly to operate the whole process. At the same time, people are encouraged to take part in the production process. In this way, both the elderly and young people find their positioning. Presently, the Cooperative runs in a well-organized way. They set up positions such as team leaders of production and development who are responsible for supervising the progress and ensuring everything goes steady. For example, they monitor the amount of stock to prevent wastes and handles effects. They only produce Shih Ann Rice based on orders which guarantee the fresh quality of their rice. Since spots are a common problem for rice production, it requires human resources to filter, select, and to weigh up. With the subsidies from EEP, human resources are no longer a problem, making the Cooperative growing strong.
The Village is Worth Visiting Year Round
The Shih Ann community buildings are located as the shape of the Chinese character "eight" in a vast paddy field when watching down from the sky. The local environment is suitable for the village trip because contract farmers are ready to serve and provides countryside meals for lunch. In the afternoon, tourists can practice making rice biscuits in DIY courses. After the sunsets, people can gather in the yards of homestay, watching the stars and chatting, enjoying the casual, exquisite countryside life. The nearby areas are full of travel industry potential. During March to April, Kapok blossoms; Lotus festival in July and August in Baihe District; and Guanziling Hot Spring in winter. It is a suitable trip to Tainan almost all year round, which entails dawns of future business opportunities.
The changes in recent years of Shih-Ann Community went viral. The operation of the Community Cooperative meets the criteria of a social enterprise, which solve minority problems and turned crisis to chances. It integrated first-level production, second-level processing, and third-level transportation as the whole system, developed with a six-level strength. The surpluses reward the farmers and keep providing medical shuttle, elderly dining, children's education, and emergency assistance for the Community.
The exclusive operation of Shih Ann Community Cooperation created a groundbreaking development for the traditional industry. It works by collective capital, and invests the Community by using part of its surpluses, which elevated the local social welfare and optimized the living surroundings, and brought the travel industry. After executing EEP and promoting youth returning, this area activated with full speed, to rejuvenate this place with the vision of happiness, universal prosperity, and co-living for the elderly. Shia Ann Community found a unique way for agriculture transformation.
Case Story - Empowering Employment Program
Tan-yu Cho - Shih Ann Community Cooperatives in Houbi District of Tainan City
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Please attribute this article to “Workforce Development Agency, Ministry Of Labor.”
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Ludwig Van Beethoven’s musical legacy has loomed large for more than two centuries. The composer overcame hearing loss to create some of classical music’s most iconic works. According to historians and authors, he may have struggled with much more than hearing loss.
Based on letters written by the composer, some researchers have theorized that Beethoven may have suffered from bipolar disorder.
Noted psychiatrist and concert pianist Richard Kogan will discuss the composer and perform his works during the lecture/concert “Beethoven: Creative Genius and Psychiatric Illness” Nov. 9 in the Honors College Commons (second floor of the M.D. Anderson Library). A reception begins at 5:30 p.m. and Kogan’s presentation kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Following his lecture and performance, Kogan will take questions from the audience. To RSVP, visit the event’s website.
Kogan’s lecture/concerts explore the role of music in healing and the influence of psychological factors and illness on the music of composers such as Mozart, Chopin, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Gershwin and Bernstein.
“To many, Beethoven is the quintessential example of the mad genius…of the tortured artist,” Kogan said. “I prefer to view him as the ultimate example of the quality of resilience…of the capacity to overcome obstacles…to transcend limitations.”
Kogan was trained musically at the Julliard School of Music and received his psychiatry training at Harvard College and Harvard Medical School. He completed his psychiatry residency and an academic fellowship at NYU.
As a pianist, he has earned praise from The New York Times (“eloquent, compelling and exquisite playing”) and The Boston Globe.
Kogan has a private practice of psychiatry in New York City and is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College as co-director of its Human Sexuality Program. He also is co-chairman of the recently established Weill Cornell Music/Medicine Initiative.
Kogan's lecture/performance is the result of a collaboration between M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine and the Medicine & Society Program in the Honors College.
“A hybrid lecture and performance from Richard Kogan perfectly captures the spirit of the Medicine & Society Program,” said William Monroe, dean of the Honors College and director of the program. "We hope that this will be the beginning of a ‘Medicine and the Arts’ series with a number of partners from UH and the Texas Medical Center.”
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I have been reading Andrew Motion’s Larkin biography, and also Martin Amis’s selection of Larkin poems. Aside from the odd Dr Seuss-style tautology (‘How slow they are! And how much time they waste/Refusing to make haste!’) I agree with Amis – the man was ‘instantly unforgettable’. Who could forget the final stanza of ‘Money’:
I listen to money singing. It’s like looking down
From long french windows at a provincial town
The slums, the canal, the churches ornate and mad
In the evening sun. It is intensely sad.
Here Larkin does more than capture a feeling – he takes you into another world.
Amis also says that ‘Larkin cleaved to a Yeatsian principle: ‘seek ‘perfection of the work rather than perfection of the life’.’ There was little perfect about Larkin’s life, indeed. His father was a supporter of Hitler, his mother an agitated codependent. He never married and had maybe five or six fraught and difficult love affairs. He lived for thirty years in the Yorkshire seaside city of Hull, running the university library – he didn’t even go to the interesting part of Yorkshire, although, having said that, I can’t exactly see the guy in LS6. Amis writes that ‘Hardly anything in Larkin’s letters is as swimmingly grim as the little clump of words and numerals in their top right hand corners: Flat 13, Elmwood Avenue, Belfast. 200 Halgate, Coddingham, East Yorkshire. 192A Halgate, Coddingham, Yorkshire. 172 London Road, Leicestershire.’ Larkin became a national treasure not despite of, but because of, his relentless gloom – he stood for a particular kind of British sentimental mediocrity, what Hitchens called ‘the world of wretched, tasteless food and watery drinks, dreary and crowded lodgings, outrageous plumbing, surly cynicism, long queues, shocking hygiene, and dismal, rain-lashed holidays, continually punctuated by rudeness and philistinism.’ In his novel The Pregnant Widow, Amis gives the name ‘Larkinland’ to the state of loneliness and sexual misery that his protoganist falls into, and I recall a joke going around on Facebook, to the effect that a Larkin memorial walk in Hull had to be called off at the last moment – because the weather was sunny.
As Amis has noted, Motion’s biography is boring because Larkin did so little with his life: Motion is forced to pad the book out with in-depth material on the restructuring of the University of Hull’s library, along with numerous administrative matters, which you don’t normally get in a literary biography. Larkin’s was a life lived mostly on the interior. Motion is writing the story of an inner life. Which isn’t to say that Larkin didn’t ever want a life. His correspondence is full of yearning for sex and something momentous about to happen. From ‘Next, Please’: ‘Always too eager for the future, we/Pick up bad habits of expectancy. Something is always approaching; every day/Till then we say’.
There’s a lot in Motion about Larkin’s love affairs. For decades he had an on-off affair with a lecturer in Leicester, Monica Jones (who, from this obituary, was more animated and beautiful in her day than Amis and Hitchens will admit) but he cheated on her, kept her at arm’s length and did not cohabit with her until he had no choice. Motion makes this sort of arrangement sound unusual. But categorisation is a guy thing and many men live out their lives in such a way. They don’t commit because, well, something better might come along, you need to keep your options open and, in Larkin’s case, there was his dread of fatherhood. But it’s that compartmentalisation that makes Larkin’s life seem so sordid and creepy. Sooner or later you have to throw yourself into something.
Another thing that comes up, in Motion and in Amis, was Larkin’s provocative conservatism in later life. He was a bellicose Tory who came to write jeering quatrains and letters on sensitive subjects, in tones so ugly that I don’t want to quote them on this site. The debate on Larkin’s politics has been done to death and I won’t go into it here. Poetry matters, politics does not. And politics is often the expression of some internal pathology. Larkin was getting old and, as Motion says: ‘He knew that what might sound like the bites and barks of an independent spirit were in fact the howls of a prisoner who had reached ‘the end of choice’.’ ‘The world was a better place when I was young’ – the reactionary’s battle cry. Maybe that should be ‘The world was a better place because I was young.’
What overwhelms the poems and the biography is Larkin’s fear of death. Preoccupation with mortality dominated life and work. ‘Next, Please’ – written in his twenties – has the narrator as everyman on a shore waiting for the ships of opportunity and happiness that are on the horizon. ‘We think each one will heave to and unload/All good into our lives, all we are owed/For waiting so devoutly and so long/But we are wrong’ – the boats pass by. ‘Only one ship is seeking us, a black-/Sailed unfamiliar, towing at her back/A huge and birdless silence.’ Death is all you’re owed.
Decades later, Larkin returned to death in ‘Aubade’, where he dismissed all possibilities of coming to terms with this scary mystery – ‘This is a special way of being afraid/No trick dispels.’ Religion doesn’t appeal: ‘that vast moth-eaten musical brocade/Created to pretend we never die’ but the more rationalist view (‘No rational being can fear a thing it will not feel’) does not help either because it forgets that what we fear is nothingness itself: nothing to think with.
It’s a great poem but not the last word. I’ve just read Stephen Dobyns’s Common Carnage. Dobyns could have taught Larkin a few things about life and death. From ‘To Keep One’s Treasure Protected’:
All day I have been trying to imagine the ones
who withhold themselves – arms folded across chests,
or hands buried deep in their pockets. The ones
who remain a few steps back from life, who feel
possessed of a treasure which they don’t wish
to offer the world, as if they wore their smiles
on the insides of their faces. Is this an attempt
to save themselves for the truly important moment?
Or could it suggest that the world isn’t good enough?
Or are they trying to be complete in themselves –
both lover and loved, consumer and consumed,
as if one could be complete without the world?
This captures Larkin as nothing of Motion can. ‘Our bodies are coinage,’ Dobyns says. ‘Spend it. Fling the coins upward, hear them jangle on the street.’ In ‘Crimson Invitation,’ he takes on what Larkin might have called ‘specious stuff’ – the line from Marcus Aurelius that goes ‘observe in short how transient and trivial is all mortal life; yesterday a drop of semen, tomorrow a handful of spice and ashes.’ And Dobyns asks us to consider ‘all that comes between, the fleeting, the sweet, never to be repeated, never to happen again.’ For that reason, he is a better poet than Larkin was.
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Keep focus on disaster planning
It can’t be said too much. The Lowcountry must always plan, plan, plan and re-plan to prepare for, handle and recover from natural disasters.
It’s a beautiful but fragile place always at risk of a strike during the hurricane season, which runs June 1 through Nov. 30.
There, of course, are tornado risks, too. And another big but silent threat, but one which gets much less attention, is an earthquake, as Beaufort County lies on a fault line.
So as the tropics heat up and tropical storm activity increases, it’s good to see that Beaufort County and other local governments’ officials are busy updating plans to help the area recover when disasters like any of the above happen.
The document was prepared by the Lowcountry Council of Governments and has been endorsed by the county Planning Commission and The Beaufort County Council Natural Resources Committee and is next up for County Council consideration.
The plan covers the municipalities of Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort and Port Royal as well as unincorporated areas of the county.
The Hazard Mitigation Plan Update makes local governments eligible for disaster recovery grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other bureaucracies.
Just how important that can be was played up this spring when tornados tore up North Carolina. FEMA helped the response by setting up disaster recovery centers and funneling millions of dollars into relief efforts.
Federal funding in the aftermath of a natural disaster might be used for many things, including buying damaged properties in a flood plain and relocating them to safer areas; Relocation payments of people and businesses displaced by the event; debris removal; rehabilitation of damaged homes and buildings; buying, constructing or rehabilitating public facilities such as water and sewer systems, streets, neighborhood centers and government buildings; code enforcement; and planning and administration costs.
When the time comes here, and it will come, Beaufort County and surrounds will be well off to have their disaster planning houses in order so they can cut through the volumes of red tape sure to come with the assistance and get the most help possible.
Forecasters predict this hurricane season will be another busy one. Already it’s brought four named storms, double the number which usually forms in the first two months of an average season.
While elected leaders and appointed administrators put the final touches on their update, which FEMA requires every five year and is going through the local review process, it’s a reminder for residents and businesses to update their own disaster preparation and recovery plans.
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Failure to take action to combat climate change will cause environmental catastrophe and cost the global economy US$20 trillion a year by the end of the century, the pressure group Friends of the Earth said yesterday.
In a report based on research from more than 100 scientific and economic papers, the group says that allowing global warming to continue unchecked will mean a temperature rise of 4oC by 2100, causing economic damage worth up to 8 percent of global GDP.
The study coincides with research from the oil group Shell yesterday, which said the need to find solutions to climate change could create a ?30 billion (US$56 billion) market for British business over the coming decade.
Shell's chairman, James Smith, said: "We do have to tackle climate change and that's a matter for government, companies and individuals as well, because the costs in the coming years from rising sea levels, from floods and extremes of climate will be too high.
"The cost-benefit equation of action to tackle climate change is favorable. That's true not just for the UK but internationally as well," he said on the BBC Radio 4.
Both reports were released ahead of the British government's own review of the economics of climate change carried out for the Treasury by Sir Nicholas Stern. That is expected to be published later this month and is likely to conclude that the costs of tackling climate change are far more modest than had been thought.
The Friends of the Earth report was compiled by economists at the Global Development and Environment Institute at Tufts University in Massachusetts in the US. Institute director Frank Ackerman said: "The climate system has enormous momentum, as does the economic system that emits so much carbon dioxide. Like a supertanker, which has to turn off its engines 25km before it comes to a stop, we have to start turning off greenhouse gas emissions now in order to avoid catastrophe in decades to come."
According to the report, global temperatures are already 0.6oC above pre-industrial levels and temperatures will rise by more than 2oC unless there are "immediate and vigorous efforts to reduce emissions," that a 3oC increase was "extremely likely without major efforts at reducing emissions," and the increase would be 4oC with "no efforts at reducing emissions."
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Fit To Ride
Awareness of the outside world. “We are a campaign to heal intergenerational trauma, fight systemic racism and transform Black lives. As women organize walking teams, they also mobilize community members to support advocacy efforts and lead a Civil Rights-inspired health movement.” GirlTrek: About
And we’re back. Having restarted exercise, I shall restarted Fitness Fridays. [A Foto For Friday]
I like the variety of the walks listed on the GirlTrek chart (click over for bigger image): in a national park, to support a cause, across town. I will try to add these as available. Generally, I stomp around the field.
I love the idea of intentionality. “#2. A “Trek” aka a walk at GirlTrek is at least 30 minutes in sneakers. It should be intentional.”
Let me tell you a horse story.
When Mathilda was retired, I used to take her on daily strolls. [My Two Horses]
You might not think a horse would need to be walked. They are on their feet (almost) 24/7. Walk. Graze. Walk. Yet, we saw a difference when she and I would do a few laps around the pasture.
I posit that there was a benefit to 20-30-whatever minutes of continuous walking, rather than the stopping and starting she did the rest of the day.
So that’s my plan. One mile of continuous, intentional walking each day.
Note. My pace per mile is closer to 25 minutes, maybe 20 minutes in a 5K, but one mile is nice round number, so I’m staying with it.
July Exercise Summary
Walking. A double handful of walks last month. Not on days when I was in town with The World Games. I counted that as effort, if not exercise. [Volunteering]
So far most of the walks have been at a local pocket park to take advantage of the paved, level path. Will get back to pasture walks soon. Well, as soon as I go around the path with a set of clippers. Greenery regrows fast! [Preferring the Pasture]
Biking. A small handful. Short distance. Still at the prove-you-can-get-on-a-bike stage.
Tai Chi. One IRL class. Probably will not repeat. It’s a long drive for an exercise class. I don’t do one for a while. Then, I decdde that the drive will be fine. Then I do it and remember why I don’t.
All going okay. More tired than I would like after.
Walking [Virtual Mississippi River]
Biking [Virtual Great Ocean Road II]
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|erps||The fuse is there to protect the wires in case of a short. You can look at the different amperage ratings for different gauged wire. Off the top of my head, 10 ga wire is suitable for carrying 30 amps. If your fuse is too big and you have a short, the wire gets hot, the insulation melts off and it can start a fire and all of this can happen before the fuse pops. I learned this the hard way by putting a piece of aluminum foil around a fuse in a car when I was a kid. I still hate the smell of melted insulation.|
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Thanks for sharing your ideas and experience. As you suggested I'll stick with the 70 amp fuse as also indicated in the survey.
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Originally Posted by Roberthussey View Post
|04-08-2009 10:33 PM|
|artbyjody||Check your owners manual or ask a local Honda Shop. The BFS115 (for example)outboard requires a 90 amp fuse. But the owner's manual should include requirements for electric start and fuses required.|
|04-08-2009 09:56 PM|
|sailingdog||A 70 amp fuse is probably more than enough for a 9.9 HP outboard. I think that's what I have on my boat and its a 20 HP outboard. I seriously doubt that the draw for starting a 9.9 HP is more than 50 amps.|
|04-08-2009 07:36 PM|
how big should the fuse be ?
I have a trailer sailor and have a Honda 9.9 with a 12 amp alternator on it. I have two group 27 deep discharge batteries with a selector switch for all power on board. I do not have a fuse of any kind on the batteries, they feed a power panel with all marine breakers for each circuit.
It appears from the Honda manual they usually just attach the two wires from the directly to a 12 volt starter battery. I use the deep cycle batteries to start the motor, seems to work fine.
After a survey it was suggested I mount a fuse on the common negative wire very close to the batteries. The surveyor thought 70 amps would be about right. While I do not want it any bigger than required if the starter motor should blow it as the motor starts then it will fry the alternator as it will then be running without a battery. I'm thinking about using a 100 amp fuse. Can anyone provide advice on the max. starter motor draw for a 9.9 4-stroke ?
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Disney’s iconic cartoon family includes a lesser known eagle.
Around the globe, the beloved characters of Walt Disney have become holiday icons as familiar as Santa and Rudolph. But you probably wouldn't know that NOAA has its own Disney icon, which, though not associated with a holiday, did much to lift the spirits of those who served in World War II.
The Walt Disney Studio’s inspired insignias, such as the U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey Eagle designed for one of NOAA’s predecessor agencies, raised the troops’ spirits. By the end of World War II, Disney had completed more than 1,200 unit insignias. The company never charged a fee to the military.
This Disney “character” of lesser fame but equal significance -- at least as far as NOAA is concerned -- is the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (C&GS) Eagle. During World War II, The Walt Disney Studio actually designed an insignia for the C&GS – the predecessor of NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, Office of Geodetic Survey, and Office of Marine and Aviation Operations.
In Disney’s design, a jaunty Eagle stands atop a globe, busily carrying out a most important C&GS task -- making paper nautical charts.
He wears a sailor’s hat to signify the maritime nature of charting work and the uniforms worn by ships’ officers and crew. In one wing, he holds a pencil with which to enter information on the chart he holds in place with his titanic talons (which, incidentally, bear a strong family resemblance to the tootsies of Jiminy Cricket). With the other, he supports a sextant, through which he peers with famously sharp eyes to carefully measure the angles between objects on shore with known positions. These measurements determined the position of the survey vessel in the water.
Throughout WWII, C&GS officers and civilians served in North Africa, Europe, and the Pacific in a variety of technical positions that included artillery surveyors, hydrographers, amphibious engineers, and reconnaissance surveyors for the worldwide aeronautical charting effort. In Europe, C&GS artillery surveyors assured the success of the devastating tactic of "time-on-target," a method of coordinating various artillery batteries to concentrate their fire on a single point. In the Pacific, C&GS ships often operated in advance of fleet units.
The eagle design created by Disney was most likely based on this old Coast Survey crest of an eagle sitting on a globe.
C&GS amphibious engineers were regimental navigators for Army engineer shore and boat regiments that moved men and supplies during General Douglas MacArthur's innovative “leap-frog” strategy from New Guinea on up into the Philippines in 1944. Throughout the war, C&GS officers also traveled the world as reconnaissance surveyors for the Army Air Forces, pioneering many of today’s civil air routes.
On the home front, C&GS chart makers provided close to 100 million charts and maps to the Allied Forces. These efforts included press runs of more than 1,800 target charts of such pivotal places as Ploesti and Hiroshima.
Disney’s C&GS Eagle remains a beloved NOAA icon. It was painted on the smoke stack of a survey ship and the nose of a survey aircraft, carved on the front door of a house, and emblazoned on t-shirts, caps, patches, and a U.S. Postal Service first day cover.
Sure, we here at NOAA proffer fond season’s greetings to Donald, Goofy, and the gang. But we save our salutes for the C&GS Eagle.
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Media Scandals: Morality and Desire in the Popular Culture Marketplace
Lull, James and Hinerman, Stephen
New York: Columbia University Press, 1997. 259 p.
Showing items related by title, author, creator and subject.
When Scandal Is the Story: An Essay Review Review of the PRESS on TRIAL: CRIMES and TRIALS as MEDIA EVENTS, Edited by L. Chiasson Jr.; SCOOPED! MEDIA MISS REAL STORY on CRIME WHILE CHASING SEX, SLEAZE, and CELEBRITIES, by D. Krajicek; MEDIA SCANDALS: MORALITY and DESIRE in the POPULAR CULTURE MARKETPLACE, Edited by J. Lull and S. Hinerman; and the SPECTACLE: MEDIA and the MAKING of the O. J. SIMPSON STORY, by P. Thaler Iorio, Sharon Hartin (1999)
Zayani, Mohamed, 1965- (Intellect, 2011)The article offers information on the involvement of media, popular Culture and contestatory politics in the Contemporary Middle East. It mentions about Arab mediascape which mainly focuses on political communication. It ...
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Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business (KESB) is a platform for securing endpoints at each layer of the network. KESB protects against known, unknown and advanced threats, identifies vulnerabilities, distributes patches, provides systems management capabilities and secures web gateways, email and collaboration servers. It is among the most full-featured of the tools we looked at this month, even though it is built out from anti-malware, Kaspersky's traditional strong point.
We dropped into the landing screen of the Security Center. This is where everything is managed. The primary focus is anti-malware. This covers such things as deployment protection settings, monitoring, management, etc. From the Security Center we deployed endpoint agents. The tool has auto-detection and that is the first step. Discovery can be tied to Active Directory for discovery - but it does not change AD based on changes in Security Center - and will revert to a ping sweep if necessary. We found deployment of agents to be very straightforward. The tool has excellent, and granular, drill-down to the details of each device on the network.
The tool also covers patch management in two ways: third-party systems and Windows. For Windows, for example, it can access Windows Update Service to push out Windows updates to all affected devices. There is a similar approach for third-party patch management tools with which it is compatible. For efficiency, the system allows distributed update agents. These are updated and all devices managed by the update agents then updated from the agent rather than updating individually over the network.
The anti-malware runs in layers of protection, so we went to the General Protection Settings, which allowed us to configure anti-malware functions broadly. Functionality of everything running on the endpoint is monitored by the System Watcher. This looks for malicious activity and, for example in ransomware, it would note the malicious activity rather than the malware itself. There are several other anti-malware functions that cover files, mail, web and instant messaging. The Kaspersky Security Network is a cloud-based database that provides reputation services for both file and source reputation.
The offering has a software-based firewall. The firewall rules include application controls, network packets and networks allowed or denied. Associated with the firewall - though not explicitly part of it - is the network attack blocker, which is basically an intrusion detection and prevention system. Finally, we configured the BadUSB functions which are not on by default.
The system offers encryption of the full disk, files and folders and removable devices. This is the company's own encryption based on AES256 and are compatible with BitLocker. We decided to set up custom folder and file encryption for sensitive files using the Kaspersky encryption. We also set up removable drive encryption, selecting file and folder encryption in portable mode so that we didn't need to plug into a Kaspersky-managed system to use it. By forcing this, we can avoid data leakage via removable drives in clear text.
Executables and dlls can be white or blacklisted at your choice and each one can be granularly controlled by users or groups. We selected whitelisting since that says to deny everything not on our list, obviating the need to know every bad application in existence all of the time. The device control policy allows control of removable drives. That, plus the encryption, gave us a reasonable level of DLP.
Finally, we set up web control to provide content filtering. This is content filtering only and does not look for malware. That is covered by Web AV which we set up earlier. We could have set up protection for mobile devices (iOS and Android), but as we have none on our test enterprise, we did not. This functionality is typical of mobile device management systems.
Reporting is comprehensive. You can create your own reports and, unlike many similar products, you can modify the report templates for existing, supplied reports. While there are no reports explicitly for regulatory compliance, since report creation is so simple, you can create your own. Finally, all data can be exported to SIEMs.
Pricing is mid-range and support is comprehensive. The website is what one would expect from a company with Kaspersky's experience, and documentation is extensive as well.
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Waldorf’s Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice is designed to provide the student with a broad base of knowledge in the three primary areas of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. This foundation includes the Waldorf general education curriculum, numerous courses in the criminal justice arena, and courses in sociology and business. The program provides students with the general education, discipline specific, and technical knowledge required to succeed in the criminal justice workplace.
Estimated time to complete this bachelor’s degree program is four years with full-time enrollment.
This program is available online only.
B.A.S. Degree Requirements
- Completion of the B.A.S. core curriculum (30 Credits)
- Completion of the required courses in a major field (30 Credits)
- Completion of additional courses (including any supported courses required by the major in other departments) to a total of 120 credits depending on the major
- A grade of C or higher in all coursework in the major and, if applicable, in the concentration(s)
- 2.00 cumulative grade point average for work completed at Waldorf (Some majors may require a cumulative GPA higher than a 2.00)
- Minimum of 30 upper-division credit hours
Review the complete list of core requirements for this program.
*Any Waldorf courses may be selected from the catalog to be used as electives, provided that they are not used to satisfy other program requirements. The provided are sample electives. The concentration options listed above may also be used toward elective credits.
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Everyone’s hearing loss condition is unique and hearing aids are designed to make up for those individual conditions. Whether you are new to wearing hearing aids or have been wearing them for years, if your hearing aids cause headaches or any other kind of pain, there is a solution.
A correctly adjusted hearing aid will fit comfortably in your ear and provide the quality of amplification that meets your individual requirements. If this isn’t the situation, you should make certain you have the appropriate type of hearing aid and that it’s been properly adjusted.
Your hearing aid needs to be adjusted if you detect any of these signs
Headaches can be the outcome of incorrectly adjusted hearing aids. Normally, inadequate adjustment or incorrect use is the reason. If this is the case, the following problems might occur:
- Feedback noise. Your hearing aid may pick up and amplify background noise, such as wind, which can also result in irritating, high-pitched feedback sounds.
- Poor sound quality. Hearing aids that aren’t adjusted well can boost high-intensity sounds, generating a loud screeching sound that’s bothersome and causes injury to your ears. Hearing aids in this state can also make low intensity sounds disappear.
- Headaches and tinnitus. Hearing aids that are picking up loud sounds and amplifying them further can be painful to your ears and can cause not only headaches but tinnitus as well. Usually, this means the settings are too loud.
Over-the-counter hearing aids
While over-the-counter hearing aids, typically called personal sound amplification devices, are available at your local drug store, and cost less than prescription hearing aids, they won’t be tailored to meet your specific hearing loss requirements.
Hearing loss is distinct to every individual so simply amplifying all sounds won’t be enough to help your hearing. Typically, distinct frequencies of sound are lost when a person loses their hearing. In order for a hearing aid to allow people to hear clearly in different settings, they will need precise adjustment.
Professional hearing aid adjustment
One of the most useful ways to make sure your hearing aid is properly fitted is to have your customized hearing aid fitted and adjusted. We will take molds of your ears and use them to fashion a custom-fitted hearing aid device just for you. Once the ideal fit is attained, we will need to adjust the hearing aid settings so you can distinguish between unwanted noise and the sounds you want to hear.
You should also be capable of hearing sound in lots of different environments with automated adjustments made by your hearing aids. This may require a few visits to ensure you obtain the hearing aid that’s right for you and correct for your lifestyle. If you have severe hearing loss, the adjustments to your hearing aid will be done in stages so that your brain has time to adapt to louder sounds.
If you believe you might be suffering from an out of tune hearing aid, call us today and make an appointment to get it assessed.
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Secretary of state celebrates the contribution of Commonwealth troops in the world wars.
Thank you Baroness Flather for your introduction, and the years of service you have dedicated to this vital memorial.
The Memorial Gates offer the perfect backdrop for this occasion.
They preserve our gratitude for past sacrifices, but also represent the Commonwealth’s enduring relevance to modern Britain and all its members.
In both world wars millions of soldiers from across the Commonwealth fought side-by-side, defending the values of freedom and liberty, and defeating the dark forces of tyranny and oppression.
Every Commonwealth country shares this proud history, but we also share enduring values, which provide enormous opportunities for future cooperation.
This year significant anniversaries are directing the focus for our commemoration.
In August it will be the 70th anniversary of VJ day.
Soldiers from Australia, New Zealand, Burma and the Indian subcontinent had borne years of hardship before this final victory, enduring defeats and brutal treatment as prisoners of war.
But they never lost their resolve, and continued to push back the tide of Japanese aggression long after we were celebrating victory in Europe.
This year is also the centenary of the battle at Neuve Chappelle.
On this day 100 years ago British and Indian troops were moving into their finals positions for the assault.
The dawn offensive broke through the German defences, and shattered the illusion that Britain was content to simply hold the line.
After Neuve Chappelle everyone knew we would only be content with victory.
The battle was marked by extraordinary acts of bravery and devotion to duty.
Ten men received the Victoria Cross, including Gabbar Singh Negi from the Garhwal Rifles, who fought through the German trenches with a bayonet squad.
He was the first round each traverse, putting himself in harm’s way to protect his comrades, and eventually paying for his bravery with his life.
The new memorial mirrors our efforts to lay a paving stone for every British VC, because bravery knows no national boundary.
I attended the poignant ceremony with the Prime Minister and the representatives of 10 other countries.
Most of these brave men are remembered with great pride in their own country – roads, schools, and hospitals are named after them.
But we also want to remember them here, as a small act of gratitude for standing shoulder to shoulder with our grandparents and great grandparents.
They all fought to defend liberty and freedom, and they all helped to build the foundations for modern Britain, and the rich diversity of our society.
It’s no accident that in the post-war years the men and women who chose to make Britain their home often came from Commonwealth countries that had fought alongside us.
From East and West Africa, the Caribbean and the Indian subcontinent.
Their legacy is our legacy:
- a country which respects different faiths
- where people from all backgrounds can live together in peace
- where liberty is cherished
- where our shared values unite us, and we can tolerate each other’s differences.
But let me be clear: the legacy of the Commonwealth is not only relevant to modern Britain.
The Commonwealth also has global capabilities to advance human rights, peace and stability in a dangerous and difficult world, and become a powerhouse of prosperity.
It represents 53 countries, a third of the world’s population, and one billion people under the age of 25.
The inscriptions on the Memorial Gates bear testament to this vast potential.
One is dedicated to the memory of 5 million volunteers who fought for freedom in the great conflicts of the 20th century.
The other is from the Nigerian poet Ben Okri.
It says “Our Future is Greater than Our Past.”
That is the greatest legacy of the Commonwealth, and that is why we will continue to honour the men and women who secured this inheritance.
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FORT HOOD — Among soldiers dressed in Army Combat Uniforms, body armor and helmets, prepared to conduct a live-fire training exercise, Old Ranger stands out.
Wearing a green, Vietnam War-era jacket and pants, a green patrol cap with a Ranger tab on the front and black boots, the pieces are remnants of his nearly 20-year Army career. They’ve been dusted off after two decades of retirement and worn again to do what Old Ranger loves best — help soldiers succeed.
He’s been adopted as part of 1st Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, and can be seen in the field, almost every day, at physical training — where he matches soldiers in a “Tiger Squadron” T-shirt.
Occasionally, a young soldier will challenge Old Ranger. That’s when he challenges them with “Ranger push-ups” — push-ups done in a handstand using just fingertips for support — which he said he can still do. That usually earns their respect, he said.
“You see a guy running, who’s been retired 20 years, that’s motivational right there,” said Spc. Christopher Lake, 36th Engineer Brigade. No one wants to fall behind Old Ranger in formation.
The veteran is more than just a special visitor. He’s become a steady figure for the troopers in Tiger, and for many others in the regiment — someone to talk to, someone to joke with, someone to share accomplishments and setbacks, someone who will just listen.
Or in his words, “I’m just trying to keep their heads screwed on straight.”
Old Ranger, whose real name is James Wright, began hanging out around Tiger Squadron as the unit returned from a deployment to Iraq in 2011. He spends most of his time within the Brave Rifles regiment, but said he does try to get over to the 1st Cavalry Division or the 36th Engineer Brigade at least once a week.
He chose the nickname “Old Ranger,” because it’s easy to remember. When units give him one of their physical training T-shirts, he has the name put somewhere, with “Ranger” written as it is on the tab qualified soldiers wear on the sleeve of their uniform. And he is just that — a 58-year-old, former Airborne Ranger.
He served nearly 20 years in the Army after being drafted out of high school in 1972, but never served in Vietnam. As a sergeant, he attended Officer Commissioning School and was pinned a 2nd lieutenant in 1980.
“When I got here, I focused on just the enlisted, but I realized I could work with all three,” Old Ranger said. Officers and noncommissioned officers seemed to have just as many questions and concerns, so he began sharing his three-time command experience.
“I didn’t realize 40 years ago this would happen and I’d still be using that experience,” he said.
Capt. Garrett Close, Tiger Squadron’s Headquarters and Headquarters Troop commander, described Old Ranger’s mentorship as invaluable. “A lot of soldiers feel the same way. He has something to teach all of us,” he said. “If he sees something messed up, he talks to us about how to fix it.”
Old Ranger retired in 1992 as a major at the former Fort Sheridan, Ill., and for nearly two decades, he said he never set foot on an Army post. One morning he was plowing snow at his home west of Chicago, and asked himself, “Why deal with this?”
In June 2011, he and his wife of 40 years packed up and moved to a warmer climate — Killeen — where he could also take advantage of his retiree benefits. The couple chose to buy a bigger home, in case soldiers needed a place to stay or visit, and the space has been well-used, he said. Most evenings after dinner, soldiers visit, mostly to talk.
Soon after moving, he began attending services at the Spirit of Fort Hood chapel.
“The III Corps chaplain said he wanted to draft me again to teach a singles class,” Old Ranger said.
He liked giving back to young soldiers, so he began going out to physical training and to the dining facility for breakfast.
“I know when their dead time is,” he said. “I run over and see them before 9 o’clock formation.”
Sometimes, during morning formation, the commander will let him give an “old school safety briefing.”
“He brings a little bit of old flavor back to the regiment,” said Brave Rifles’ Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick K. Akuna Jr. “He allows me to see the regiment deeper. He’s not a threat to soldiers.”
Where Akuna said he can’t just sit down and ask a soldier how they are doing, Old Ranger can, and they respond.
Old Ranger said he’s even got his own pass out to dusty training grounds, and the uniform he wears to the field and other events, are the bits he hasn’t already dispersed among his three children. His youngest daughter followed in his footsteps and is currently a sergeant at Fort Belvoir, Va.
Between training and the morning formation, Old Ranger sits in the Roosevelt Dining Facility to join soldiers for breakfast.
Capt. David Hilling, Tiger Squadron’s Bandit Troop commander, said he decided to sit with Old Ranger, just to find out who the old guy was in the dining facility. Now he sits with him nearly every day and enjoys listening to his perspective on the challenges of being in command.
“Soldier problems haven’t changed in the last 20 years. He can tell me what he did,” Hilling said. “I appreciate his generation mentoring another generation.”
But Old Ranger’s day doesn’t end there. He often heads over to ceremonies or other parts of post to visit with leaders and chaplains.
“I’m pulling 10 hours a day and I’m supposed to be retired,” he said. “It’s getting to where there’s not enough time. ... I can only do what I can do, but I have a lot of fun doing it.”
Contact Rose L. Thayer at email@example.com or (254) 501-7463. Follow her on Twitter at KDHmilitary.
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Always remember that you cannot get every question right. So the best bet would be to learn more about your weak or strong topics say Bold face in CR, combinatorics in Quant and make an educated guess on those questions. Once you face the question from your weak topics, if you are running short of time, you can readily skip it or if you have enough time you may read the question and think about for few secs to decide whether you can get it right or not - you can do this under 1 min. Again its your call to attempt or make an educated guess. Employ a timing strategy to help you decide on that. This is the one I follow
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So for every 5 questions, you check the time to ensure you are on track. Any delay more than 2 mins either +/- you are taking too much time for a question or you are being too fast (here you make careless mistakes). There are some other timing strategies - timing-strategies-on-the-gmat-80176.html - people follow. But I stuck with this one. Apply this in one or two practice tests.
As for the CR bible approaches - I earlier used to go through to get a better understanding of the question types, but the approaches mentioned to categorize the wrong answers simply don't work for me except for very few ones like extreme answer choices or opposite answer choices. I found that I was spending more time on trying to figure out to which category can this wrong answer choice be allotted instead of reasoning it or understanding the argument/options. While it works for many people, I couldn't get used to it. Some generic techniques work such as negation, causal reasoning etc. A rule based approach to CR doesn't work for me. I read the question stem first, try to understand the argument and come up with a prephrasing and it works out pretty well.
Taking notes is a good option to keep you focused. It is possible to take notes and answer the questions provided you don't spend too much time on taking notes. Notes should be very short, it is of no use once you finish that question. At the end, if you look at the notes, you shouldn't be able to relate to anything or understand them - it should be that short. Your speed will improve with practice. I was initially slow but eventually the speed increased. If you are not much interested in taking notes. Use the last 5 columns for each option and strike out every wrong answer, circle the doubtful ones and tick the right ones or leave it blank. At the end you should have 5 columns 41 rows with strikes/circles/tick marks. I follow that as well. You can do it for every question if not at least for the difficult ones, even that would help you keep focused. These are completely my suggestions and what I have learned from them. Everyone works in his/her own way. So check out other people's strategies and choose the one which gives you maximum accuracy and speed.
KUDOS - if my post has helped you.
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City News | City of Santa Clara
At the Santa Clara City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 7, Silicon Valley Power awarded $5,000 scholarships to two outstanding students to further their education toward careers in the energy industry. The scholarships were presented by Manual Pineda, Chief Electric Utility Officer of Silicon Valley Power. For the past 17 years, Silicon Valley Power has offered scholarships to students attending college or technical school in pursuit of a career in the power industry. To date, the utility has awarded $257,000 in scholarships, benefiting 55 deserving students from the Santa Clara community.
Osiriz del Rosario Durana is currently an undergraduate student at Mission College pursuing an Associate of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He will attend the University of California, Los Angeles in the fall to continue his studies in mechanical engineering. His hope is to work towards the development of efficient and sustainable power plants that will limit the growing impacts of climate change. Asked about his goals, Osiriz says, “I want to help make this planet as livable and healthy as possible for people.
Surya Christopher Tallavarjula graduated from Wilcox High School and will be pursuing a degree in physics at the University of California, Berkeley. A strong believer in the scientific process, Surya says, “I think about everything in life, not just my science projects, through a scientific lens. Every time I see a claim being made, I think ‘Could this claim be disproven? What evidence is there that could dispute this? With her passion for learning, Surya would like to use her degree to explore reducing energy losses in power transmission, improving battery storage technologies, and advancing battery technology. solar energy.
Silicon Valley Power is committed to investing in the future power industry workforce. On July 7, City Council approved a new scholarship program called the Sustainable Futures Program, which will launch this fall. This program will support Santa Clara University and Mission College students who want to pursue careers in sustainability and clean energy.
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Chief Librarian Varro Tigurius is set apart from other Ultramarines because of his Psychic Powers, and does not fully share in the brotherhood of the chapter. During The Chapter's Due he exerts himself terribly to keep endless daemon hordes at bay and feels the isolation keenly, near to the point of despair...until Chapter Master Calgar poignantly reaffirms his trust and friendship with him.
Prior to M'kar's final assault on Castra Tanagra in the same book, Calgar is tending to a dying Tigurius when civilians the Ultramarines found offer to stay with Tigurius. Calgar asks if they know anything about Space Marine biology, and their leader admits that they don't, but they promise to keep him warm and stay with him so he doesn't die alone. Calgar is fighting back tears at the simple kindness of the statement. Most of the readers probably are as well.
According to Warlords of the Dark Millennium: Sicarius an Inquisitor once tried to Tigurius for his powers; the entire chapter stood by Tigurius' side. When the Inquisitor pressed further, Cato issued a Trial by Combat. Even when his champion lost the Inquisitor tried to pull a gun on Tigurius; in a split second, Cato cut the Inquistor's hand off and told him to get out. Tigurius was always one of them in their eyes.
The way the Unfleshed, despite all their hardships, still bring food to the members of their tribe who are too weak to hunt, and the way these children, horribly mutated and thrust into a literal hell, still maintain their own shrine to the Emperor is quite touching.
In The Chapter's Due, after everything he has endured (betrayal by those he trusted, going into the Eye of Terror, and generally seeing the worst humanity has to offer), Uriel Ventris tells an Inquisitor of the Ordo Malleus that every single human life in the Imperium of Man matters, and that if they forget that, they are already no better than the hordes of Chaos. It's heart warming because in spite of all the cynicism pervading Warhammer 40,000, someone who has seen the worst in humanity still thinks they're worth fighting for.
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Office of the Spokesperson
Three years ago, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued a stark warning to the global community, concluding that many of the catastrophic impacts previously associated with two degrees Celsius of warming may occur much earlier, at only 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming.
To jointly address climate change and demonstrate global leadership on the climate crisis, Canada and the United States have joined to form a high-level dialogue. This dialogue will elevate and advance long-standing cooperation between the two countries that share many of the same risks and can benefit from many of the same opportunities.
The dialogue was launched by President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at their bilateral meeting on February 23 and will be led on the United States side by Special Presidential Envoy John Kerry and on the Canadian side by Minister of Environment and Climate Change Jonathan Wilkinson. The dialogue will have three work streams:
- Increasing Shared Ambition. The two countries will work on cooperative action that will allow both countries to enhance their respective Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement with the goals of limiting global warming to 1.5 ºC and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Recalling their partnership in developing long-term strategies collaboratively in 2016, the countries will cooperate on the development of specific strategies for achieving the long-term 2050 target, including attention to short-lived climate pollutants that must be addressed to keep 1.5 ºC within reach. These strategies will focus on both averting the climate crisis and seizing the economic opportunity of transitioning to an equitable low carbon economy.
- Policy and Regulatory Alignment. As a result of shared markets, overlapping supply chains, and neighboring terrestrial and marine territories, the policies and regulations of the United States and Canada are inextricably linked. As a result, policy decisions in one country can materially affect emissions, economic activity, competitiveness, and natural resources in another. Therefore, this work stream will focus on aligning on policy solutions and regulatory approaches to address greenhouse gas emissions and their impacts, while stimulating economic growth, creating jobs, and improving public health.
- Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Security. Climate change poses unprecedented risks to the United States and Canada, and in particular to low-income communities, Indigenous populations, and communities of color. The United States and Canada will work together to build resilience to climate impacts at a national level and a local level, prioritizing the needs of those that are most vulnerable to climate change. This will include cooperation on policies and investments to better measure and manage land carbon sinks and improve their resilience to wildfire, floods, and other climate impacts.
Recognizing the importance of accelerating climate efforts at all levels, the United States and Canada will facilitate engagement between U.S. and Canadian subnational and non-state actors to consider additional opportunities for innovative subnational efforts that can support and augment federal clean energy and climate policies.
This dialogue will meet semi-annually at the Chair level, with working level meetings scheduled as needed, and will present initial outcomes no later than the second meeting in 2021. The initial meeting of the Dialogue will occur between March 15 and April 1, with the second occurring at the beginning of September. Participants of the dialogue will come from agencies of the two governments as relevant for the stated objectives of the work.
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Actor Randeep Hooda, who believes that intolerance was always there in the country, albeit in isolation, on Wednesday said the ongoing controversy on the issue was being "sensationalised" and "politicised".
"It's always been there... in isolated incidents... But because there is much more reportage, it's in the foreground now.
"It's sad that people are trying to get mileage out of it and media is sensationalising it. I don't think it should be sensationalised because it encourages more (intolerance)," Randeep told the media
The actor was in the city to celebrate the success of "Main Aur Charles", in which he portrays real-life notorious serial killer Charles Sobhraj.
Asked to comment on the controversy, the "Highway" actor criticised politicians for using the issue as a plank in elections.
"They are being highly politicised by politicians to score brownie points from voters. I don't think they really care. The same government which was in power for 60 years is criticising it," he added.
A host of well-known writers, filmmakers, scientists and historians have announced the return of awards and honours as a mark of protest against recent events like the lynching of a Muslim man in Dadri of Uttar Pradesh over rumours that he had consumed beef, the murder of Kannada rationalist scholar M.M. Kalburgi, and the police "raid" in Delhi's Kerala House.
Recently, superstar Shah Rukh Khan's comments on "extreme intolerance in India" has come under attack by Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Sadhvi Prachi who branded him as a "Pakistani agent".
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How to avoid invasive plant fatigue
This is me talking myself off a ledge
The disadvantage of learning a little bit about native plants is that I have to balance my newly acquired knowledge with some daily dread.
Every window I look out of in Charlottesville, I can see a tree of heaven (and probably some autumn olive and porcelain berry in the underbrush). I am prone to exaggeration, but I don’t think I’m being too hyperbolic about this. These trees are everywhere. Posters have also been going up lately about the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species and serious threat to crops and fruit trees, among others, which has now been observed in my town.
Invasive species feel like a battle we are bound to lose. My heart hurts every time I look at these trees of heaven—trees of hell, shall we say?—and their thousands of evil little saplings, springing up in every backyard, every forest, every roadside in my town.
But! I am not entirely powerless. I have a tiny plot of land at home that I can control. I may not be able to do much about the vast Virginia acreage dotted with invasive flora and fauna, but I can pull up every single tree-of-heaven sapling I see and rip up every porcelain berry vine and root out every tendril of English ivy. And I can choose to plant beneficial flowers, shrubs, and trees in their stead.
This orientation, slight though it may be, helps me to feel more hopeful and energized about the future of the Earth, rather than sink into a depressive internet-spiral of malaise, which seems to be a default stance of many people of my generation and can be a default stance of my own in unhealthy times (see: winter 2020, winter 2021, winter 2022).
More hopeful things
Along with getting rid of invasives and planting natives, I am thinking about:
Making a safe and inviting habitat for the wildlife that make their homes next to me in the suburbs. I was very inspired by Nancy Lawson’s book The Humane Gardener, which I read a few years ago. Lawson gives practical tips about how to make a hospitable environment for all manner of creatures, including why you should leave dead trees or stumps and piles of leaves in your yard, among other things that could get you in trouble with your HOA. (It’s just the right level of rule-breaking for me!)
Identifying native ferns, mosses, and grasses. I’m decent at flowers and other native perennials, but I am absolutely clueless about the beneficial ferns, mosses, and grasses that make their home in Virginia.
Identifying native trees. Similarly, I’m pretty bad at trees. I can identify major families in the summer (i.e., that’s an oak, a maple, a spruce, etc.), but I am very ignorant of the majority of trees.
Identifying birds. As with trees, I can recognize and name the most common ones, but I want to get better at this. Big goal is to be able to tell a red-tailed hawk from a red-shouldered hawk. And properly name all the cute little woodpeckers and sapsuckers.
Identifying insects. OK, fine, I just want to know the names of everything!! I might start with butterflies and moths. Moses and Guion found a giant leopard moth in the hallway here at the apartment complex this week, and we were all riveted by its beauty. I immediately felt an urge to know all about the hundreds upon hundreds of moth species in Virginia.
Learning a bit about mushrooms from Guion. Just a bit. He already has much more knowledge than anyone in a single family really needs, but I am learning gradually how to identify the common ones, thanks to his (and Moses’s) tutelage.
I say it all the time, to myself and to my sons, but we really only learn to care for the world when we know what things are called. This is just how human beings are wired.
As my leading lady on the grammar of nature, Robin Wall Kimmerer, says:
“Names are the way we humans build relationship, not only with each other but with the living world.”
In another book, Gathering Moss, she expounds on the concept:
“Just as you can pick out the voice of a loved one in the tumult of a noisy room, or spot your child's smile in a sea of faces, intimate connection allows recognition in an all-too-often anonymous world. This sense of connection arises from a special kind of discrimination, a search image that comes from a long time spent looking and listening. Intimacy gives us a different way of seeing, when visual acuity is not enough.”
Without names, we casually refer to a vast, intimate ecosystem of living things as “nature” or “the forest” or “my backyard.” This vagueness makes us feel like we bought a pass to actually caring. It’s just the yard, we think. Who knows what’s in it?
In a roundabout way, I suppose I am saying that the way to fight this climate dread, this easy slide into laziness/hopelessness, is to start learning some names.
As Thomas Berry, Catholic priest and North Carolina native, remarked:
“We must say of the universe that it is a communion of subjects, not a collection of objects.”
Also, don’t forget:
“Lawns are nature purged of sex or death. No wonder Americans like them so much.”
— Michael Pollan, Second Nature
Back home soon
On a home renovation note, we move back in this weekend! Our families are generously coming to help, and I am beside myself with anticipation. Photos and post-move notes to come soon enough, I suspect.
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In this second blog post exploring leadership and the role of character development in good leadership, we take a look at what leaders are like. Or rather, we explore why asking this question is not a very good idea and whether there are better questions to give us insights into leaders and leadership. (Leadership development plan)
Leadership for many is something remote. Something other people do, and often don’t do well. It is something for older, more experienced people. Some may aspire one day to be a leader, others could imagine nothing worse. Leadership development is something that happens after management development. It is something we are invited by others to do, not something we take on to ourselves.
We watch the news and rarely can see ourselves doing what we see leaders doing: standing on stage, delivering speeches, confronting, arguing, playing the political game. It seems not to relate to our journey to work by tube, standing elbow to ribs. Leadership ends up seeming remote from our daily lives and this remoteness disables.
We have a powerful pull to see leaders as someone or something special. Yet the evidence suggests that this is not the case. There has never been a satisfactory answer to the question of what makes a leader. Read the political and historical biographies, watch the TED videos and tv programmes and try to summarise what leaders are like. Are there particular personality factors? A particular pattern of intelligence? A distinctive make up to their character?
It is easy to misstep in thinking about leadership. If we do not separate out the person and the role of ‘the leader’ we are destined to confusion. You might hope that somebody in a leader role would show leadership, but a moments reflection suggests that sometimes they do and sometimes they don’t. Taking or showing leadership is not the same as having the role title ‘leader’.
This is a simple enough idea but one that has far-reaching implications. For example, if we study people who have the role title of leader we will end up listing out some behaviours and attributes that undoubtedly are related to leadership but we will also list out factors that do not relate. This then faces us with making the judgement about which of these attributes actually do relate to leadership, and how we are to make that judgement is not at all clear.
For example, in the UK at present business leaders are far more likely to be men. They are also more likely to be taller than average, to have more prominent jaw-lines, to have come from a particular educational background. They are also more likely to be extrovert, have lower trait anxiety and be more open to experience; they are wealthier and have more affairs. Our instincts are that some of these attributes legitimately relate to leadership and some are a reflection of current biases in who gets into privileged positions. But how are we making this judgement? In a very real way, we already need to have an understanding of what leadership really is before we can start to pick out the traits that distinguish and create a leadership development plan.
Businesses have invested heavily over many years in trying to identify the particular characteristics that pick someone out as having leadership potential. Each large corporate will have their own formula and our experience from consulting to hundreds of these corporates over more than two decades is that there will be some overlap (common traits), but each will have some distinctive parts. Many will emphasise the need for their senior leaders to have a quick mind, or to be extrovert, a good communicator. Some will emphasise curiosity, others emphasise people awareness; some self-belief, others humility, and so on.
When the picture is looked at in totality, it is hard to resist the conclusion that all that ends up being compiled is a list of the traits of humanity. There certainly seems to be no single thread from which the fabric is woven. Nor even a repeated motif in the pattern of the cloth.
This insight can be an uncomfortable one: there is no definitive list of characteristics that sets one person apart as being a leader or having leadership potential. The definitive and distinctive list of leadership qualities remains elusive because there isn’t one. And if there is no definitive list, then perhaps we are all more or less equally capable of leadership.
This conclusion feels at odds with our inner certainty that there simply must be something that sets leaders apart. To understand this, we need to go a little deeper again and in the next blog post we will shift from the question ‘what are leaders like?’ to some more fruitful ones: ‘what are leaders for?’ and ‘what do leaders do?’.
And again, let’s close with some quick personal reflections: are you able to pick out the behaviours and skills you have that others will experience as leadership? Are they the same as those shown by your colleagues around you? Have you ever been in a situation where there was no leadership and leadership was needed? If so, what stopped you from taking the lead? (Leadership development plan)
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Last month, footage of the last remaining tribesman of an uncontacted Amazonian tribe was released by the Brazilian government's indigenous affairs department, FUNAI. In addition to the video showing a man thought to be in his early fifties hacking a tree with an axe-like object, the department published a series of photos and a second video of his home and surroundings.
The tribesman, nicknamed "the Man of the Hole", lives on his own in Rondônia, western Brazil, and is constantly on the run, FUNAI says. No one knows his name, the language he speaks, or even the tribe he once belonged to, and he completely rebuffs any contact with the outside world. After receiving a series of reports from local loggers in the nineties, FUNAI began tracking the man, confirming his existence in 1996.
Over the past 22 years, the department has continued to monitor the tribesman, and in the early noughties, he was designated a modest area of protected land. Despite their efforts, the man is not entirely safe. His land is surrounded by cattle ranchers, and in 2009, he was targeted by gunmen. It is thought that gunmen, hired by ranchers in want of the land, were the ones responsible for killing his tribe during the seventies and eighties.
His maloca (house) is made from straw and thatch. His abandoned campsites show he grows corn, manioc, papaya, pawpaw, and bananas. It probably took him days to clear the area using just his hands.
Inside, he stores arrowheads for hunting and torches made of tree resin. FUNAI often leaves traditional weapons like axes and machetes for the tribesman to find, while remaining extremely careful so as to avoid being seen.
His nickname, "the Man of the Hole", is down to the large holes – sometimes 2 meters (6.6 feet) deep – he digs in his maloca to hide in when intruders are near or in the surrounding area to catch animals. According to officials, the man spends much of his day hunting for animals like forest pigs, monkeys, and birds using a bow and arrow.
While he is the only survivor of his tribe, there is an estimated 150 million tribespeople living in more than 60 countries. Brazil holds more than anywhere else in the world, and FUNAI officials suspect there are 100 or more isolated groups in the country. Many, like "the Man of the Hole", are under threat from industry, like the ranching community, and urbanization.
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Run On Flu Vaccine Drains Supplies At Doctors' Offices | News
MCLEAN, Va. (WUSA) - A surge in demand for flu shots has doctors officers and local pharmacies extra busy. Pharmacist Diane Joo who works at the Anderson Road Safeway in McLean says the number of customers seeking flu shots has tripled over the past week.
Most seem to be people who either forgot or never got around to getting the shot earlier in the season. But doctors say it's not too late and they urge people to protect themselves against the nasty bug.
Esra Tercan, Nurse Practioner with Novamed Associations in Fairfax says it's important for anyone who can to get vaccinated, not only to protect themselves, but everyone else...especially newborns and people who might be immune compromised.
Novamed ran out of the vaccine and advised it's patients who still needed it to find a local pharmacy that's giving the shots.
The state health departments in Maryland, DC and Virginia think there's still adequate supply of flu vaccines. But there are plenty of spot shortages.
The country's biggest manufacturer of flu vaccine says it has already sold out of some formulations -- and it's ramping up next year's vaccine, so it cannot produce anymore of this year's.
Across the country, 128-million doses of vaccine have already gone out -- about 95 percent of what they were planning to make this year.
Doctors say if you think you might've come down with the flu, get to a doctor quickly. A prescription of Tamiflu or Relenza can cut down the length and severity of the virus, and will help prevent related infections that can be more serious.
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UK is ‘entry key’ to NATO for Scotland says Chalmers
Attending a joint press conference with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, during a visit to alliance headquarters in Brussels on Thursday, President Duda expressed his concerns regarding the possible invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops. He said: “Caution and vigilance from NATO, which is responsible for the military security of the allies, is necessary.”
Conflict Intelligence Team, a respected collective of Russian investigative journalists, put out a report on Wednesday based on open-sourced data that showed the Russian military moving tanks to new locations close to the Ukrainian border.
The report said: “We agree with estimates by (foreign) intelligence that Russia would be ready for a possible operation against Ukraine’s government-controlled territories no earlier than the beginning of next year.”
President Duda asked NATO to strengthen the strategic surveillance of the region via a new air policing mission.
He also mentioned strengthening the observation surveillance and strengthening all NATO units along the eastern flank of the alliance.
Putin's spokesman recently dismissed allegations of Moscow’s purported plans to invade Ukraine.
The UK plans on sending tanks to the flank in a bid to support the NATO troops already there.
Mr Duda also said Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko’s hybrid attack on the EU should be seen as part of a package of destabilising aggression by Minsk and Moscow, along with a recent spike in gas prices and a reduction in supplies.
Lukashenko has been accused by several Western countries of weaponising migrants by encouraging them to travel to Belarus, then pushing them to cross illegally into the European Union via Poland.
President Duda said: “They have to be coordinated.
“It’s hard to assess it otherwise.”
NATO's Secretary-General said he would address the issue during next week's meeting with NATO foreign ministers in the Latvian capital of Riga.
He added: “We see a large and unusual concentration of forces, combined with aggressive rhetoric and disinformation from Moscow.
“So we call on Russia to be transparent, reduce tensions and de-escalate.
“NATO remains vigilant, and we continue to provide Ukraine with political and practical support.
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“This is not a threat to Russia and it helps Ukraine to defend itself from aggression.”
Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov recently dismissed US media allegations of Moscow’s purported plans to invade Ukraine as part of efforts to discredit Russia.
He instead insisted troop movements on Russia’s own territory shouldn’t concern anyone.
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1. Explain why a gain of function would be a dominant effect and a loss of function would be a recessive effect. Which types of genes are each associated with: oncogenes or defective tumour suppressor genes? Why?
2. What negative role does the environment play in causing cancer? What positive effects can the environment have?
3. Identify four naturally occurring enzymes important to DNA technologies, and describe an example for each of their natural and technological uses.
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U.S. national security agencies are skeptical. It’s difficult for them to accept the idea of little green men in souped-up U.F.O.s zipping around the universe. This isn’t quite the description that was used in a classified progress report to the Senate Intelligence and Armed Services Committee, but it may as well have been.
The report’s actual description was; ‘highly advanced aircraft of unknown origin violating protected airspace.’ The Pentagon has been involved in a series of efforts to collect new data on what’s happening in the wild blue yonder, so buy into it or not, security/spy agencies now have to rigorously investigate the undefinable and quite probable imaginary sightings.
Just how they’re going to investigate the sightings is another story altogether. Lawmakers in favor of the directed investigations say it’s impossible for any security agency to make a determination based solely on reports. They need better surveillance systems not just meant for poking around space. They need to be able to zoom in before they identify any objects origin.
Sen. Kristen Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), called the issue urgent. Speaking on her behalf, one of her aides said, “Senator Gillibrand believes that the DoD needs to take this issue much more seriously and get in motion. They have had ample time to implement these important provisions, and they need to show us that they are prepared to address this issue in the long-term.”
It’s only been four months since Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act that directed the Pentagon to establish an Anomaly Surveillance and Resolution Office and it has yet to be fully operational.
The office was given the green light to use “any resource, capability, asset, or process” they needed to pursue what they’ve termed, “unidentified aerial phenomena” because UFOs sounded kinda hoaky.
The legislation calls for the new Pentagon office to develop an “intelligence collection and analysis plan to gain as much knowledge as possible regarding the technical and operational characteristics, origins, and intentions of unidentified aerial phenomena.”
The office is required to submit reports to Congress detailing every incident they encounter, inclusive of those “associated with military nuclear assets, including strategic nuclear weapons and nuclear-powered ships and submarines.” Confusing to say the least. From the “Jetsons” to “Seahunt” in one sentence.
It only stands to reason how the Biden administration would need to establish one office to aid in the establishment of another. Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks was given the honor of creating the Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group to oversee the creation of the Anomaly Surveillance and Resolution Office.
When asked what Hicks was really doing, department spokesperson Susan Gough said, “The Department continues to brief Congress on our efforts regarding unidentified aerial phenomena, including our progress in standing up the Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group, in accordance with the fiscal 2022 National Defense Authorization Act.” That must have taken a while to memorize.
So, now we have one office working on another office of which neither one have the proper systems in place to do their jobs. Another Brandon blunder. They say people should learn to live in the now but this doesn’t apply to chess players or world leaders who need to look into the future to prepare before they end up making a stupid move.
You may want to see if either of those offices is still hiring. It’s a plush job considering you’ll get paid to do nothing.
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nystatin topical (generic name)
Nystop (brand name)
It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections of the skin
(nye STAT in; trye am SIN oh lone)
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What is this medicine?NYSTATIN; TRIAMCINOLONE (nye STAT in; trye am SIN oh lone) is a combination of an antifungal medicine and a steroid. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections of the skin.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?This medicine is for external use only. Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash your hands before and after use. If treating hand or nail infections, wash hands before use only. Apply a thin layer of this medicine to the affected area and rub in gently. Do not use on healthy skin or over large areas of skin. Do not get this medicine in your eyes. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water. When applying to the groin area, apply a limited amount and do not use for longer than 2 weeks unless directed to by your doctor or health care professional. Do not cover or wrap the treated area with an airtight bandage (such as a plastic bandage). Use the full course of treatment prescribed, even if you think the infection is getting better. Use at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine more often than directed. Do not use this medicine for any condition other than the one for which it was prescribed.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for selected conditions, precautions do apply. Children being treated in the diaper area should not wear tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants.
Elderly patients are more likely to have damaged skin through aging, and this may increase side effects. This medicine should only be used for brief periods and infrequently in older patients.
What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?Interactions are not expected. Do not use any other skin products on the affected area without telling your doctor or health care professional.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not start to get better within 1 week when treating the groin area or within 2 weeks when treating the feet. .
Tell your doctor or health care professional if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly. If your skin infection returns after stopping this medicine, contact your doctor or health care professional.
If you are using this medicine to treat an infection in the groin area, do not wear underwear that is tight-fitting or made from synthetic fibers such as rayon or nylon. Instead, wear loose-fitting, cotton underwear. Also dry the area completely after bathing.
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Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1981
Reference Count: N/A
Statewide Plan for the Development of Indian Library Services in the State of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. Div. of Library Services.
This document outlines a plan which was formulated in 1975 and revised in 1981, for the development and provision of library services to those American Indians who reside in the state of Wisconsin. The origin and background of the plan are reviewed, as well as its goals with respect to cultural sensitivity, Indian participation, library staffing, collection development, interlibrary cooperation, information services about Indians, funding, public relations, and other areas. Eight areas of priority for state-level action, including the establishment of an Indian Library Services committee, the development of information/media services in reservation and non-reservation Indian communities, and the recruitment, certification, and training of Indian library personnel, are presented along with short- and long-range plans for the achievement of these priorities. Guidelines for the development of library services in Indian communities are outlined, and the actions required to implement the guidelines are described. A 1981 map of Wisconsin public library systems, demographic information on Indians in Wisconsin, unemployment figures on Wisconsin Indian communities, and public school educational data on Wisconsin Indians are appended. (JL)
Publication Type: Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials
Education Level: N/A
Authoring Institution: Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. Div. of Library Services.
Identifiers - Location: Wisconsin
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A UK court has decided that a mother of six with a learning disability can be taken to a hospital and sterilized against her will. According to Life News, the woman who has not been identified, would put her health at risk if she became pregnant again and health workers have had difficulty convincing the woman to use contraception.
Justice Stephen Cobb gave the ruling that the department of health and social services could enter the woman’s home and take her to get a “therapeutic sterilization.”
According to Cobb, the woman could not make her own decisions regarding the use of contraception.
Cobb’s order gave health workers the authority to “remove (the woman) from her home and take steps to convey her to hospital for the purposes of the sterilisation procedure.”
If the woman resisted, the health workers could use “necessary and proportionate steps” including “forced entry and necessary restraint.”
Many have been critical of the decision, arguing that the procedure would violate the woman’s human rights.
Publication date: February 5, 2015
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A new approach could lead to creating an "universal" flu vaccine that would provide resistance to seasonal and pandemic influenza strains over many years; © panthermedia.net/Momme Hansen
A team of scientists, led by researchers at The Wistar Institute, has determined that it might be possible to stimulate the immune system against multiple strains of influenza virus.
This goal can be reached by sequentially vaccinating individuals with distinct influenza strains isolated over the last century. Their results also suggest that world health experts might need to re-evaluate standard tests used for surveillance of novel influenza strains. According to the Wistar researchers, their analysis could lead to an alternative approach to creating a "universal" flu vaccine - a vaccine that would provide resistance to seasonal and pandemic influenza strains over many years, negating the need for an annual flu shot.
"Influenza vaccines are very safe and provide good protection. However, we need to continuously update seasonal flu vaccines because influenza viral proteins change over time," said Scott Hensley, an assistant professor at The Wistar Institute. "Since influenza viruses are constantly changing, we all have unique pre-exposure histories that depend on when we were born and the specific types of viruses that circulated during our childhood."
Vaccines work by stimulating the immune system to produce antibody proteins against particles (called antigens) from an infectious agent, such as bacteria or a virus. The immune system saves the cells that produce effective antibodies, which then provide immunity against future attacks by the same or similar infectious agents. Despite the availability of a vaccine, seasonal influenza typically kills 36,000 Americans, alone, and nearly a half million individuals around the world, in total. Most current efforts to create universal vaccines hinge on the idea of generating antibodies against a portion of the virus that is relatively unchanged year-to-year.
"Our studies demonstrate that individuals that are infected sequentially with dramatically different influenza strains mount antibody responses against a conserved region of influenza virus," Hensley said. "Since we now know that pre-exposure events can influence vaccine responsiveness in a predictable way, we can begin to design vaccine regiments that preferentially elicit antibody responses against conserved regions of influenza virus."
The researchers began their current work by studying human antibody responses against the 2009 pandemic H1N1 virus. The 2009 strain is antigenically distinct from recently circulating seasonal H1N1 strains, and a distant relative of the virus that caused the devastating "Spanish Flu" of the early 20th century. The most effective antibodies are those that bind to a particular portion (or "epitope") of hemagglutinin (HA), a protein produced by the influenza virus.
According to Hensley, however, their chief insight occurred when his team hit the "sort" button on a spreadsheet document, thereby arranging all samples by age of the donor. Different aged people, they found, mount vastly different antibody responses to pandemic H1N1, depending on whether or not they were exposed to a seasonal H1N1 years earlier. "We can now accurately predict how individuals will respond to the pandemic H1N1 strain based on the year that they were born," Hensley said. According to him, one strategy would be to sequentially vaccinate children with antigenically distinct viral strains. "Babies are born with an immunological blank slate," Hensley said. "We may be able to strategically vaccinate our children with antigenically diverse influenza strains to elicit antibodies against conserved viral epitopes."
MEDICA.de; Source: The Wistar Institute
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Opinion: COVID-19 vaccination is approved for babies. As a pediatrician, here’s why I recommend it.
COVID-19 has caused more than 2 million infections among children ages 6 months to 4 years old and is associated with 20,000 hospitalizations.
Bradley, M.D., is the medical director of infectious diseases at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and a Distinguished Professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine. He lives in Scripps Ranch.
The Food and Drug Administration authorized children as young as 6 months old to get the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines last month. For many parents, the decision meant a long wait was finally over.
COVID-19 has caused more than 2 million infections among children ages 6 months to 4 years old and is associated with 20,000 hospitalizations. As a pediatrician and grandparent to an energetic 2-year-old named Jack, I am personally grateful that we can safely vaccinate our youngest age group. I am sincerely thankful that I’m protected, my wife and children are protected, my school-aged grandkids are protected, and finally, Jack is protected, too.
Given the copious amounts of vaccine information and misinformation, many parents have met this news with anxiety rather than relief. It has been a challenging few years. With information about COVID-19 and the vaccines changing all the time and new variants emerging so quickly, it has been hard to understand the science and keep up to date on it.
Whether or not to vaccinate is an easy decision for me as a pediatrician and grandparent. More than anything else, we all want the best for our kids and grandkids. We make our houses safe from accidents for infants and toddlers; we buckle them in a car; we do everything we can to keep them safe and healthy. To have a child fall victim to a preventable accident or illness is unthinkable. We want kids to be kids. We want this pandemic to end for the kids and for all of us.
Grandparents have been asked to avoid hugging and kissing their grandkids to decrease their risk of getting COVID-19 (even if the grandparents have been vaccinated). I understand why that advice is difficult to follow!
Over the last four decades as an infectious disease specialist, and three decades as pediatrician at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, I have seen the benefits of vaccines for my patients firsthand. Every day, pediatricians meet with families at well-baby visits and annual checkups to talk about the 16 childhood vaccines that pediatricians agree are vital to keeping babies and older children healthy. That’s why we vaccinate — to ensure kids don’t get hospitalized if they don’t have to. For instance, our hospital used to treat more than 100 children a year with bacterial meningitis. Thanks to a vaccine, we haven’t seen a case in 10 years. Neither parents nor our young pediatricians may be able to personally fully appreciate the power of vaccines to save lives and keep kids healthy.
The COVID-19 vaccine is currently authorized, recommended and on track for full approval. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine have effectively prevented serious infection, hospitalization and even symptomatic COVID-19. At Rady Children’s, we’re vaccinating 500 babies and young children a day. So far (as of mid-June), we’ve vaccinated 3,000 kids under 5. That’s substantial.
As far as reactions to the vaccine, it looks like side effects are less in the younger age range than in teens or adults. These side effects have been mild and localized reactions, including sore arms or low-grade fevers. Note that the dose is lower than the dose for older kids and adults.
Importantly, no cases of heart inflammation were found in any vaccine recipient under 5. We can confidently say that these vaccines are safe and effective for this age group.
Moderna picked a “low dose” for this age group, and Pfizer chose a “very low dose” based on early information from the first vaccine studies. With Moderna, children need two doses to provide adequate protection, and with Pfizer, they need three. Kids will be protected two weeks after they get the last dose. With that protection, babies and kids can more safely play with all their friends (birthday parties!) attend day care, hug grandma and grandpa, and attend kindergarten and preschool this fall with lower risk to themselves and those around them.
If you still have questions or concerns, talk to your pediatrician, family doctor or primary care clinic. Call them to get your children vaccinated or visit rchsd.org/health-safety/health-alerts/ to schedule an appointment at Rady Children’s.
To protect your kids, please get them vaccinated. Both COVID-19 vaccines work, they are safe, and it’s important. Make that appointment today.
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Great Brak River, a former municipality, was merged into the greater Mossel Bay Municipality. Over time, a few densely populated informal settlements (Gauteng, Klipkop, Brandjesnes and Wolwedans) emerged on the periphery of the then formal township area. Suitable land for the further development of formal low cost human settlements is virtually non-existent due to the extremely hilly topography of the area and the very high cost of private land. Resettlement of the households to housing projects in the distant Mossel Bay was never an option and innovative solutions to the in-situ development challenges had to be found.
The scope of the development was the provision of 675 fully serviced sites with 40m2 houses (two bedrooms complete with bathroom, solar water geysers and electricity). A full level of municipal services infrastructure was installed and due to the steep slopes and related soil conditions, three foundation typologies had to be designed. They included re-enforced raft foundations on platforms, conventional strip footings with re-enforced plinth walls and rib-and-block floor slabs on columns.
Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP) principles were employed to the optimum during the development of the services infrastructure and the contractor employed for the construction of the houses made use of local sub-contractors, with batches of houses allocated to these sub-contractors.
The process resulted in a high level of employment of local people throughout the development period, and building/transferring skills within the community.
The project received a Special Merit Award from the Southern African Housing Foundation (SAHF) during its 2013 International Conference for their involvement in the project.
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Recent Tutoring Session Reviews
"Today, I helped the student work through her homework for section 3. By the end of the session, she seemed to have mastered working with parallel and perpendicular lines to find the equation of a line. We will continue to work on solving equations involving fractions."
"We covered material that would be on an upcoming test of his, including long division, multiplication with decimals, angles, identifying shapes, calculating area and perimeter, identifying types of triangles and orders of operation."
"Today, I explained and went over geometry notes with the student. We also worked on book problems. The student's physics and geometry tests come back next week and will go over them. The session went very well."
"In this lesson we covered the definition and use of sine, cosine, and tangent, as well as their inverses. The student said he has a test tomorrow. I recommend that he get some sleep this evening and wake up early in the morning refreshed, and run over some last minute confirmatory techniques for solving for variables as I feel he is lacking in this fundamental skill set from algebra and it may prove to be his greatest weakness during tomorrow's test. I told him to call or write me tomorrow if he as any further questions."
"During our session the student and I began working on quadratic graph properties, as well as factoring by completing the square (to turn a standard form quadratic equation into a vertex form equation). He excelled at graph properties, and I believe he understands them fully. As for completing the square, he struggled a little. He had a few misconceptions about the process, but we worked through them."
"We covered the Pythagorean theorem. The student has an understanding of how to use two sides of a right triangle to find the length of the third side. However, when several triangles are joined together, he needs to be able to figure out relevant information. I suggested he try to find the lengths of sides that are shared by more than one triangle, then use the Pythagorean theorem again to find the lengths of the other sides. He needs to improve on simplifying radicals. We will continue to work on that."
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LisaMann wrote:Greetings and thanks for the invite!
As far as Tibetan vs Zen, this is nothing new... hey there've been issues for a millennium, and I guess some Tibetans still see Mo-ho-yen under every bed. "Ban the blasphemer!" Heck, back then we got the boot from the Tibetan plateau, now we just get the boot off a website.
It stinks, but we can choose to, or not to, participate. I'll leave my sandals behind, at least.
One of the most frustrating things for Zen, not just Soto Zen, practitioners is the way Tibetan Buddhism interprets their tradition through the lens of a single historical incident that took place over 1,000 years ago. As a former Zen practitioner I can attest to feeling like I was in some kind of strange surreal realm when talking to Tibetan Buddhists about Zen, unless they had previously practiced Zen. It is common, for example, for Tibetan Buddhists to state that Zen seeks to "eliminate" thoughts. The problem with this is that no Zen Master, no Zen Meditation manual, ever says this. I think this is one of the root sources for the kind of tension that people observe.
Please understand that I am not disparaging the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, I am only pointing out how that tradition treats a non-Tibetan tradition in such a way that it gives rise to tensions that have been observed and commented on by posters here.
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Age of extremes
This book is a highly readable and stimulating reassessment of our century. Written from the point of view of one who believes in reason and science, it abounds with incisive analysis, cogent argument and challenging judgments on varied topics.
THE AGE OF EXTREMES is eminent historian Eric Hobsbawm’s personal vision of the twentieth century. Remarkable in its scope, and breathtaking in its depth of knowledge, this immensely rewarding book reviews the uniquely destructive and creative nature of the troubled twentieth century and makes challenging predicitions for the future.
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a teacher’s average annual salary ranges from roughly $53,000 to $55,000, as of May 2013. PayScale.com lists a lower average salary range of approximately $42,000 to $48,000 for teachers as of November 2014.Continue Reading
The BLS offers detailed salary data for teachers of different grade levels and subjects. As of May 2013, kindergarten elementary school teachers earned an average salary of $56,320. Middle school teachers earned roughly the same salary ($56,630). Secondary school teachers earned an estimated $58,260 the same year.
As of November 2014, PayScale.com lists $42,206 as an elementary teacher’s annual salary. For middle school teachers, it reported an average salary $43,175. According to PayScale.com, High school teachers earn the most ($46,345), and special education teachers earn slightly more at each grade level.Learn more about Salaries
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Finding One’s Family and Identity – after 66 Years’ Time
George Jaunzemis has never known who his mother was, what his real name was or where he was born – vital questions the International Tracing Service (ITS) in Bad Arolsen could clear up now – that is 66 years after the end of the Second World War. This week Jaunzemis is going to meet his family and see his birth place Magdeburg for the first time. “I feel the relief of someone who finally knows who he is. It is very emotional an experience to suddenly come to have a family”, said the 69-year-old.
George Jaunzemis was born on 29th October 1941 in Groß-Ottersleben near Magdeburg and given the name of Peter Thomas. The Second World War had just ended when his mother Gertrud married in that place the Belgian national Albert van der Velde, a man who presumably had been staying in Germany as forced labourer. Having adopted Peter, he and his small family went to Belgium. It is evident from records held in the ITS archives that the mother who, being a German national, had illegally entered the country, was sent to an internment camp for three months’ time. So, mother and child got separated. Following her release from the camp, Gertrud and her husband were searching for her child for years – in vain. The Latvian national Anna Rause, later on Anna Jaunzemis, had taken care of the child meanwhile, had called it George and taken it with her to Germany. After jointly staying in Displaced Persons’ camps in Lübeck and Munich, the two left for New Zealand in 1949. George Jaunzemis lived there until 2000 when he moved to his wife to Riga, Latvia.
Solving the Tracing Case
The ITS archives in Bad Arolsen hold a child tracing file on George Jaunzemis alias Peter Thomas giving details on the Allies’ search for the lost child and including his right name. They also keep records on the emigration of Anna and George Jaunzemis. Helped by the National Red Cross Societies in Latvia and Belgium and above all by the town authorities of Magdeburg, the ITS needed a year only to clear up the true identity of Jaunzemis and find his family in Germany. Being able to discover and provide both, Peter’s birth certificate and his mother’s marriage certificate, the town authorities of Magdeburg gave the decisive clue to solving the case. “This is an outstanding, a non-routine case also for us”, Margret Schlenke, Head of the Section Tracing and Clarification of Fate at the ITS, gave her comment.
This week Jaunzemis will come to know his nephew who lives in Berlin and two cousins living in Magdeburg. “I am determined to celebrate my birthday – the 70th – in Germany this year”, predicts Jaunzemis.
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has boosted its team in charge of nuclear talks with world powers, adding what are believed to be hard-liners and conservatives in an apparent effort to silence critics of the landmark interim accord reached in Geneva in November.
The semi-official news agencies Fars and Mehr reported on Wednesday that new members have joined the high council, which directs strategies in the talks and which is led by the country's moderate President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.
The agencies did not identify the new members, saying only that representatives of "all branches of power and other senior figures" are now on the council.
The development comes a day after Iran and Western negotiators reported they were nearing an understanding on the details of implementing the Geneva accord.
The deal puts strong limits on Iran's uranium enrichment program in return for an easing of some international sanctions on Tehran for six months while a permanent deal is negotiated. The United States and its allies believe Iran's nuclear program is aimed at producing a nuclear weapon, a claim that Tehran denies, saying it is intended only for peaceful purposes.
Over the past month, experts from Iran and the so-called "5+1" countries — the U.S., Britain, France, Russia, China and Germany — have held several rounds of talks in Geneva to work out details on carrying out the agreement. The most recent session was on Monday, and on Tuesday, both sides reported progress in the talks.
Rouhani has faced criticism from hard-liners at home over the Geneva deal, with many claiming the contents of the talks were kept secret and that they were excluded from the process. Some have called it a "poison chalice" for Iran.
Zarif has defended the process, saying Iran's top leadership had approved the Geneva deal in its entirety ahead of the signing but that the secrecy on the content was necessary to ensure the talks would not be derailed.
"The team advising on nuclear negotiations will be strengthened for the next round of talks," prominent hard-line lawmaker Ismaeil Kowsari was quoted by Mehr as saying. "Things were not in our favor in the previous round, as they should have been."
Iranian hard-liners believe Tehran has offered too many concessions in return for too little in the Geneva deal. But Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the final say on all state matters, has backed the nuclear negotiating team, even calling its members "sons of the Revolution."
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Reaction times – How fast are you?
Go to the Human Benchmark site and test your reaction times. You have five attempts to press the mouse as soon as you see the screen turn green. You can then see how your reaction times compare with people around the world. According to the site over there have been over 15 million clicks – with a median reaction time of 251 milliseconds and a mean reaction time of 262 milliseconds.
We can see how this data looks plotted on a chart. As we can see this is quite a good approximation of a bell curve – but with a longer tail to the right (some people have much longer reaction times than we would expect from a pure normal distribution). In a true normal distribution we would have the mean and the median the same. Nevertheless this is close enough to model our data using a normal distribution.
From the data we can take the mean time as 255 milliseconds, and a standard deviation of around 35 (just by looking at the points where around 68% are within 1s.d)
So, with X ∼ N(255, 35²) we can then see how we compare with people around the world. Reaction times significantly faster than average would suggest an ability to do well in sports such as baseball or cricket where batters need to react to the ball in a fraction of a second.
I just tried this, and got an average of 272. I can work out what percentage of the population I’m faster than by doing the normal distribution calculation – which gives 31% of people slower than this. Trying it again gives an average of 261 – this time 43% of people would be slower than this.
Have a go yourselves and see how you get on!
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Most Americans don’t have a CLUE and have never heard of the CLUE database, but if you are a home buyer or home seller, it’s probably a good idea to get a CLUE!
If you don’t have a CLUE, don’t be embarrassed! Most Americans don’t have a CLUE and have never heard of the CLUE database, but if you are a home buyer or home seller, it’s probably a good idea to get a CLUE!Get a CLUE! What’s a CLUE? Do you have a CLUE?
CLUE stands for Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange. The exchange is a claims history database generated by LexisNexis enabling insurance companies to access claims information on a property before they underwrite, rate, or quote an insurance policy. The exchange will list insurance losses on a property going back seven years. The majority of home insurance companies contribute records of their losses to the database.
As a home buyer, should I get a CLUE?
Getting a CLUE report during the contract due diligence period in the purchase contract can save the home buyer from getting an insurance surprise when shopping for insurance. An example is when a property has had three flood claims in the last five years. That information could make it difficult to obtain insurance at a reasonable price, or maybe not at all. Having the information could help the home buyer determine whether or not they actually want to buy a particular home.
Sounds like a good idea to get a CLUE before buying a home! What’s the catch?
A CLUE report can only be ordered by the property owner. If a home buyer wants to get a CLUE report, the best way to ask for one is to include a request for it as a provision in the purchase offer.
As a home seller, should I get a CLUE?
As a potential seller, you can order a CLUE report before the property comes on the market. This enables you to see if the CLUE report has correct information. If the information is incorrect, you can take steps to get it corrected. Then you can share the CLUE report with the home buyer to help them have the confidence that insurance can be obtained for the property.
What does it cost and where do I get a CLUE?
Under the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, if you are the property owner, you can obtain a CLUE report, once a year, for free. A CLUE report is available online at personalreports.lexisnexis.com or by calling 866.312.8076. You can also ask your insurance agent for assistance to obtain one for you.
I’ve got a CLUE! Now what?
A home buyer with a CLUE report can review it for any claims that could lead to higher than anticipated insurance premiums. Examples could be frequent burglary claims, flood claims, etc. If there is some hazard on or near the property that will probably continue, insurance is likely to cost more. Recent claims may not be a negative factor. For example, a recent roof claim when handled properly with a new roof has been installed, could actually make the property more attractive to an insurance company.
If I have a CLUE, do I still need an inspection?
An inspection is never performed to generate a CLUE report. A CLUE report gives no recommendations about a particular issue – it only communicates what the circumstances of the insurance claim were. However, a CLUE report is a great tool to share with the home inspector. The home inspector can review the issue and check to see that any repair work was done properly.
Be sure to consult your Realtor® and your homeowner’s insurance agent to determine if getting a CLUE report is right for you.
By Duane Duggan. Duane has been a Realtor for RE/MAX of Boulder in Colorado since 1982 and has facilitated over 2,500 transactions over his career, the vast majority from repeat and referred clients. He has been awarded two of the highest honors bestowed by RE/MAX International: The Lifetime Achievement Award and the Circle of Legends Award. Living the life of a Realtor and being immersed in real estate led to the inception of his book, Realtor for Life. For questions, e-mail Duane at firstname.lastname@example.org, call 303.441.5611 or visitboulderco.com.
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- 1 How do you build a dam?
- 2 What is a small dam?
- 3 How much does it cost to build a farm dam?
- 4 Can I build a dam on my farm?
- 5 What does DAM stand for?
- 6 What materials do you need to build a dam?
- 7 What is the biggest dam in the world?
- 8 Are dams good or bad?
- 9 Why are small dams better?
- 10 How big is a 1 megalitre dam?
- 11 How do you build a healthy dam?
- 12 How long does a dam last?
- 13 How do you calculate the size of a dam?
- 14 How do I keep my farm dam clean?
- 15 Do dams need to be fenced?
How do you build a dam?
Streams and rivers have to be diverted to create a dry area to construct the dam. Small rivers and streams are usually diverted through a tunnel, or a channel that is constructed around the side of the dam. Soft soils and rocks are excavated to form the route, while harder rocks have to be blasted with explosives.
What is a small dam?
There is no universally accepted meaning of the term “small dam“. A is frequently considered as being more than 20 metres high. In fact, there is no need for any precise demarcation between small and large dams.
How much does it cost to build a farm dam?
Farm-scale irrigation dams are expensive to build. They are even more expensive to build twice, in the event of a partial or calamitous failure. The costs involved in building a large earth dam with a capacity in the order of 4 GL may easily exceed $1.5 million, even at a favourable site.
Can I build a dam on my farm?
The NSW Office of Water can advise as to what size you can build without needing a licence. If a larger capacity is needed, then a licence may need to be issued. Farm dams can be built on minor watercourses (lower order streams) but not on larger streams, unless they are approved by the Office of Water.
What does DAM stand for?
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What materials do you need to build a dam?
The materials used for construction of dams include earth, rock, tailings from mining or milling, concrete, masonry, steel, timber, miscellaneous materials (such as plastic or rubber) and any combination of these materials.
What is the biggest dam in the world?
World’s Tallest Dam
Currently, the tallest dam in the world is Nurek Dam on the Vakhsh River in Tajikistan. It is 984 feet (300 meters) tall. Hoover Dam is 726.4 feet (221.3 meters) tall.
Are dams good or bad?
Dams can create a reservoir to hold water, protect areas from floods, or generate clean electricity. All good, right? But wait, there’s more: A dam also physically blocks migrating fish and changes the overall biology of the life in the river by changing the natural water flow.
Why are small dams better?
Smaller dams typically result in less land and environmental impacts are therefore, easier to permit. Dam enlargements are a desirable alternative, if available, for providing new storage.
How big is a 1 megalitre dam?
One megalitre is equal to one million litres and one gigalitre equals 1000 million litres. The numbers sound big, but what do they really look like? A standard Olympic-size swimming pool contains 2.5 ML or 2,500,000 litres of water. Sydney Harbour holds about 500 GL.
How do you build a healthy dam?
Add logs, rocks, trees and shrubs to the dam area
Enhance the habitat and encourage native wildlife to colonise the dam by adding rocks, logs, trees and shrubs to the area. Trees and shrubs can also help to reduce evaporation by reducing wind and shading the water.
How long does a dam last?
The average lifespan of a dam is often estimated to be 50 years. (6) Another water policy expert (7) estimates that, on average, between 0.5% and 1% of a reservoir is filled by sediment each year, meaning that most dams would have a lifespan of 100-200 years.
How do you calculate the size of a dam?
The surface area of a dam is calculated by multiplying the length by the width. Example: 30 metres X 50 metres = 1500 m2. This will be the case for square or rectangular dams. Most dams start out as a square or rectangle, but over time appear to become rounded.
How do I keep my farm dam clean?
How to manage and maintain farm dams
- don’t plant trees and shrubs in the spillway or they may restrict the flow of water.
- regularly slash grass on the spillway and outlet slope to encourage a dense groundcover.
- don’t use the spillway or outlet slope for vehicle access to help prevent erosion.
Do dams need to be fenced?
Typically, dams and similar bodies of water, particularly if open to the public, should be fenced if swimming or water sports including fishing is allowed or encouraged. However, if appropriate signage is displayed prohibiting swimming and associated activities then fencing is not required.
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Regenerative spaces for visionary school leaders.
We believe that educators are at the heart of our shared responsibility to shape a better future for our young people, our communities and our planet.
We are committed to creating regenerative spaces where you are able to pause, reflect and reimagine the possibilities for your being, thinking and doing.
What we do
Our regenerative spaces create opportunities for you to slow down, reflect on where you are and connect back to your vision as a leader. To create this vision, we invite you to reimagine what is being called for in your being, thinking and doing.
Who we work with
We work with International School Groups that understand the value of offering regenerative spaces to their leaders. In partnership with an MSB coach or facilitator, it’s possible for leaders to look anew at themselves, at what they want to leave behind and who they want to become. When this energy and vision is unlocked, there is greater flow and capacity across an organisation.
We work with you across three broad areas of your leadership:
By befriending your inner world and expanding your self-awareness, you choose to be centred in your most resourceful self, even under pressure.
Be inspired to think differently and challenge the assumptions, stories and beliefs that have served you until now.
Take skilful action from the foundations of your most resourceful self and best thinking.
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The ERS-1 programme has been designed to serve a large variety of users with a comprehensive range of products and services. In response to this and other very challenging mission objectives the ERS-1 ground segment has been established using a systems approach.
The ground segment consists of an ensemble of facilities responsible for the acquisition, processing, distribution and archiving of the satellite data and of the derived products. Several factors have influenced the design of the ERS-1 ground segment:
The characteristics of the ERS-1 space segment in terms of its multi-sensor payload, orbit configurations and power requirements have imposed the implementation of a network of ground stations around the world to acquire the high bit rate SAR data (for which only direct readout is possible). In addition facilities have to be provided to permit the down-loading, once per orbit, of the on-board recorded low bit rate data.
Specific user requirements have called for the implementation of specific processing tools and fast delivery services at the ground stations operated by or for ESA to allow user centres to be furnished quickly with selected data products.
An important feature of the ground segment concept is that various user interfaces are considered key components. In practice the Central User Service (CUS) of the EECF will constitute the primary user gateway to the system.
Products will be disseminated either via fast delivery of selected products to nationally nominated user centres for operational applications or by off-line delivery to individual end users from the PAFs.
Data Acquisition and Fast Delivery Product Processing
ERS-1's orbit and the need for direct read-out of the SAR telemetry have necessitated a global network of ground stations, either within the ESA network or made available by national (ESA member) or foreign (non ESA members) entities. The ESA network, which has been established to ensure the acquisition of global LBR data and regional SAR data over Europe, consists of:
It should be noted that LBR data cannot be recorded on-board, while previously recorded data is being replayed. Therefore, during this period the LBR data is directly transferred. The instrument data is sent to the PAFs for archiving and off-line product generation - the SAR data and FD products directly, the LBR data via Fucino, where they are transcribed onto optical disks.
Data Dissemination FacilitiesERS data will be disseminated via various facilities at transmission and reception sites within the ground segment using satellite and telecommunication links. The low-rate fast-delivery products (LBRFDP) generated by the ESA ground stations will be centralised at the EECF (on the ISS) and re-distributed to nationally nominated user centres via standard land lines. An alternative of using a satellite link at low rate, e.g. 64 kbits/s, for quick dissemination, at least in Europe, is also being considered. One of the ERS-1 mission objectives is to provide to the user community FD products from ERS-1 within three hours from instrument observation. The nominal solution for the distribution of FD products distribution system, is using public network land lines. However, for the distribution of SAR products the capacity of the landlines is insufficient and satellite links are deemed necessary.
The Broadband Data Dissemination Network (BDDN) system is designed to transmit high rate FD products (HBRFDP) from Fucino, Kiruna and possibly Maspalomas ground stations to nominated receiving stations by means of a satellite telecommunication channel. Sources outside the footprint of the satellite will first transfer data to a suitable site within the footprint by appropriate point-to-point connections, e.g. land lines, packet switching networks etc. The Gatineau ground station will receive data through the dedicated line between the EECF and Canada. The EECF is connected with the other ESA Ground Stations and appropriate user centres via low speed land lines or equipment connections. Both Kiruna and Fucino ground stations are equipped with a SAR FD processor and with monitoring and control sub-systems for FD products distribution. In addition the stations will be connected through standard low speed lines with the EECF for schedule and control purposes.
Processing and archivingAs described above there are four PAFs:
A summary of the off-line products to be generated by each of the PAFs is shown in the figure and the services offered by each PAF are listed below it.
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THE PAKISTAN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Income Distribution in Keynesian Growth Models and Financing of Development Plans
In the usual format of Keynesian growth models investment governs saving: higher investment causes more profits either through greater capacity utilization (normal ‘multiplier’) or through rising price. (‘Profit inflation,) which, in turn, generates the matching level of savings. The present paper argues that such methods of financial higher investment plans are neither socially desirable nor even sustainable over time In an underdeveloped mixed economy. Consequently, alternative institutional and financial arrangements, where. crucial role Is assigned to a public distribution system of essential goods and profits of public enterprises, becomes imperative.
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If we want to understand ourselves and others, it is not enough to know what is important to us. We have to understand our needs. Needs are a belief that we have to have something, or that there is something we cannot live without. Regardless of whether it is true or not, we function in life based on this belief. Needs are different from desires because they come with a small sense of panic and pressure. The reason it is very important to identify our own and other’s needs is that needs are subconscious. They control our behavior and will override everything we value.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Abraham Maslow presented the basic human needs as a hierarchy that we gradually fulfill as we evolve and develop. We need to satisfy our basic needs and only then can we focus on other things.
Not all feelings can be easily analyzed based on Maslow’s hierarchy. Some levels of the hierarchy mix physical and emotion items (like sex). In addition, we do not always meet needs in the same order as what Maslow suggests in his hierarchy. Anthony Robbins separated the emotional areas from the physical and reworked them into 6 needs.
All people have 6 basic emotional needs that they will do anything to get. Even if it is not good for us, is not healthy, is going to get us into trouble or might ruin our lives, a need is something we think we have to have. That is why it is a need – it gives us a small panic attack about losing something we think we cannot live without.
The Top 6 Emotional Needs
The six human needs are:
- Certainty – A sense of security, safety and comfort in the world
- Variety – A sense of change, interest and adventure
- Significance – A sense of uniqueness, individuality and being special
- Love & Connection – A sense of acceptance, belonging and support
- Growth – A desire to learn, grow and evolve
- Contribution – The desire to give to those around us
The six needs work in pairs – certainty and variety, significance with love & connection, growth and contribution. The first two pairs are in constant search for balance. The last two, growth and contribution, can live happily with each other, each growing with the other.
Each of the first two pairs must be in balance for us to feel that our needs are met. If we have too much of one, we feel like we do not have enough of the other. I think of it as a scale, too much of one, will tilt the scale out of balance.
Another way to think of it as like the search for a radio station. If you move the knob too much to the right or too much to the left, you hear static noises. Only when you turn it to the exact right place, you can hear music. Fulfilling our needs is like finding our own music station.
The need for certainty is one of our basic survival needs. It is a search for security and comfort in the world around us. Routine and structure give us a lot of certainty. They give us a feeling that we know what is going to happen tomorrow. It is very healthy for our peace of mind.
If this need is not met, your brain will be directing you to do anything you can to meet this need. In life, our successes are partially determined by our ability to withstand not having certainty in a situation. Think about it this way: being a successful investor, means you need to manage not being certain about the fluctuations in the market. Another example might be if you were a business person. You would have to cope with the uncertainty of whether your income will come at the end of the month.
Different people use a lot of different methods to get certainty in their lives. Creating routines, planning ahead and being very organized are great ways to bring certainty. There are some other, not so great ways to deal with uncertainty, such as overeating and biting your nails.
Further Examples of Certainty
Cleaning and organizing – This is a healthy way to bring certainly into your life. This way you can make sure you find everything you need as quickly as possible.
Controlling – Some people get certainty by trying to control everything around them, so that they do not feel overwhelmed. People who love to be in control are simply trying to get their needs met in the only way they know how.
Labeling is another method to understand the world around us. Some people give a name to everything around them, to their thoughts, feelings, and problems. They do it to chunk down. To minimize the feeling of overwhelm. This is a great way to manage. The only problem with this is that it limits the range of the experiences we feel. Many of my clients have challenges because they chunked down the feeling of happiness so much, they can hardly feel it.
Negative labeling – Some people get certainty by negatively labeling themselves. They often do it if they do not know what is happening to them and they feel uncertain about something. For instance, if they keep avoiding doing something, rather than risk the uncertainty of not knowing why they keep avoiding it, they simply label themselves: “Oh, that’s just me. I’m a procrastinator!”
This also works for people with emotional problems who go to well-meaning doctors and the doctor gives them a label (for example, “The doctor say’s I’m Bi-Polar”). Now that they have a label for what is happening, they can feel a sense of certainty about why they are the way they are.
Having a routine – Some people get certainty by doing the same thing day after day. This can be a very healthy and easy method to bring certainty. However, this can be a challenge if we start to depend on this routine so much that everything out of the ordinary freaks us out.
Making and/or saving money – Some people think that money will give them certainty: “If I have enough money, I will feel good.” Money does bring certainty; however, from a certain amount it has no effect on certainty. Sometimes with a lot of money, you get a whole heap of new uncertainties to deal with!
Being in a relationship – Stable relationships are very good for creating certainty. Research has found that people in stable and long-term relationships are healthier, happier and live longer. Once again, the problem with relying on relationships for certainty is that in the long-term, they can also be a source of uncertainty.
And what happens when you get totally certain? When you know exactly what will happen, when it will happen and nothing is a surprise to you anymore?
Having too much certainty will trigger the need for change, for surprise or diversification – some variety.
Join me next time when I explain what happens when we have too much certainty and in order to balance it, how we try to increase variety our lives.
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Why do leaders fail?
It was a key question posed by lecturer and The New York Times bestselling author Dr. Stephen Mansfield during the opening keynote Monday afternoon at the FSI OneVoice Conference in Orlando.
“You are all champions of freedom and the free market,” Mansfield began. “These are, without question, tough times, but tough times allow greatness to rise. It’s not widely known, but during the Great Depression 10,000 people became millionaires because of their leadership and innovation. If we turn it around and ask ourselves why leaders fail, what I call a ‘leadership crash,’ then we can better identify the pillars of greatness.”
While it’s often assumed that leadership crashes, like those experienced by Bill Clinton and Jim Bakker, and more recently John Edwards and Ted Haggard, are the result of a lack of character or competence, it isn’t necessarily the case, Mansfield (left) explained.
“The signs of a leadership crash are all the same, it doesn’t matter if it’s a religious leader, a politician or an entertainer,” he added. "They can be identified through a 'leadership crash post-mortem,'” he added. “The macro lesson is this: termites working silently do more damage than tornados, but tornados get the headlines. It is the small, silent, untended issues that do more damage.”
With that he launched into the 10 most common signs of a coming leadership crash, helpfully attaching a well-known figure (and leadership crash victim) to each point.
1). Being Out of Season
There is an invisible rhythm to life and leadership. To miss this rhythm is to be out of season—and vulnerable. Know when your time is up, when something has changed and there is a different feel. It is a conditional change, which means your season has changed. He cited former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (left), an athlete he admires, as someone who didn’t know when to quit, and suffered personally and professionally as a result.
2). Surrendering to Bitterness
The soul, according to Mansfield, has a memory like an elephant. When under pressure, unresolved wounds will resurface. This leads to resentment, which in-turn leads to entitlement, which then leads to self-centeredness and ultimately self-destruction. Richard Nixon is someone who typified this behavior.
3). Reversing Gender Roles
Treading delicately on this next point due to its sensitive nature, Mansfield noted that women outscore men in every area of aptitude tests except in abstract thought and aggressiveness. Women are about context; men are about direction and “what’s next.” It becomes destructive when one gender tries to “cut across the grain,” he argued, meaning when a man is denied a vision or where he wants to take an idea, and women are forced to drive an idea forward with which they might not feel comfortable. This leads to resentment. Mansfield closed this point by quoting Goethe, “Girls we love for what they are, young men for what they promise to be.”
4). Living Isolated
Living an isolated life is driven by hurt, guilt, grief or pride. It kills great leadership …then kills the leader. He quoted Charlie Sheen as someone who leads an isolated life.
5). Losing Trusted Friends
Your fans will get you killed. Your un-invested buddies will lead you astray. Only devoted friends who do not fear you will keep you whole. Mansfield cited Tiger Woods (left), who after the death of his father and under the influence of other athlete buddies--Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan, according to an ESPN interview that Mansfield quoted--who led him astray as an example of this sign.
6). Perpetuating an Image
Meaningful branding grows from a wise blend of vision, values and reality. Vain branding should never be perpetuated. He quoted Jim Bakker as someone who struggled with vain branding to perpetuate a false image.
7). Building a Third World
Most leaders know two worlds; home and work. When tension arises in either or both, some leaders will create a third world, one free from scrutiny and expectation. He cited Bill Clinton’s leadership crash with Monica Lewinsky as an example.
8). Refusing Confrontation
We do not see ourselves accurately except through the feedback of others. Confrontation from a “Band of Brothers,” who are not 'yes-men' friends but who will tell the leadedr the truth, guards the soul and elevates performance. The fact that no one confronted former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky about his alleged abuse of children at the university allowed the problem to continue, he argued.
9). Forgetting Fun
Leadership presses the leader into a “single dimension life.” Push back! He noted Winston Churchill's late-in-life hobbies of painting, masonry and wrestling with his grandchildren as someone who successfully pushed back. “We want engineers in the world, but not a world of engineers,” Churchill famously said.
10). Serving the Schedule
A schedule should serve a purpose. When the schedule becomes the purpose, it signals that a leadership crash is nearing. This leads to resentment of the schedule’s tyranny, and to the creation of that third world previously discussed.
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health experts who would like to reverse the rise in childhood obesity. But a new study has some discouraging news: Students in schools that limited sales of soda and other sugary beverages on campus consumed just as many of the drinks, overall, as students in schools without any such restrictions.Naturally, for anyone that seeks to control the lives of others by deciding what they consume, the problem as they see it is that we have a free society.
“in the contemporary ‘obesogenic’ environment, youth have countless ways to obtain SSBs through convenience stores, fast-food restaurants, and other food outlets in their community.”We can't have that. Expect more calls for higher taxes on sugary drinks, which are apparently defined as just about anything containing sugar. Even with draconian policies in seven states which ban "all manner of sugar-sweetened beverages" in school, the bottom line is that these restrictions are achieving nothing -- aside from probably annoying kids.
[According to]all researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago who have been studying these issues for years. “The public health impact of these policies may be minimal.”Don't worry, that won't stop them from coming up with new ones.
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Swiss Light Source - SLSThe Swiss Light Source (SLS) at the Paul Scherrer Institut is a third-generation synchrotron light source. With an energy of 2.4 GeV, it provides photon beams of high brightness for research in materials science, biology and chemistry.
Part of the SYN DivisionThe SYN division comprises four laboratories. Three laboratories (LSB, LSC, LSF) are centered around the Swiss Light Source (SLS). The fourth is the Laboratory for Micro- and Nanotechnology (LMN), operating both cleanroom facilities and a beamline at the SLS.
OperationThe 16 beamlines at the SLS are operated by the following laboratories:
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Industrial use of the Swiss Light SourceThe main goal of the SLS Techno Trans AG is to facilitate industrial use of the SLS. If you are not an expert in a particular technique or you are unsure of which technique is best suited for your application(s), we can help you. Our Mission is to coordinate any and all services for industrial/proprietary users - we are your one stop shop!
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Eighty percent of all products of the chemical industry are manufactured with catalytic processes. Catalysis is also indispensable in energy conversion and treatment of exhaust gases. Industry is always testing new substances and arrangements that could lead to new and better catalytic processes. Researchers of the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI in Villigen and ETH Zurich have now developed a method for improving the precision of such experiments, which may speed up the search for optimal solutions.
The material neodymium nickel oxide is either a metal or an insulator, depending on its temperature. The possibility to control this transition electrically makes the material a potential candidate for transistors in modern electronic devices. By means of a sophisticated development of X-ray scattering, researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have now been able to track down the cause of this transition: electrons around the oxygen atoms are rearranging.
By Johanne Uhrenholt Kusnitzoff
27. January 2016Media Releases Matter and Material Research Using Synchrotron Light
Computers and other electronic devices account for a substantial portion of worldwide energy use. With today’s technologies, it is not possible to reduce this energy consumption significantly any further; chips in the energy-saving electronics of the future will hence have to be made from novel materials. Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have now found important clues in the search for such materials.
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If you are contemplating starting a business or have already started your business its highly likely that you will need one or more business licenses or permits. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration most small businesses need a variety of licenses and permits. To help ensure that you comply with all the requirements for your business we’ve made this detailed guide to help you understand what business licenses are, the types of business licenses and how to get a business license. Follow our guide below to learn more and ensure you’re compliant.
Table of Contents:
- What is a Business License?
- Types of Business Licenses and Where to Get Them
- How Much Does a Business License Cost
- How to Get a Business License
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A business license allows a commercial enterprise to operate legally within a specific jurisdiction. The permit makes it easier for the authorities to hold a business accountable for its actions and track tax compliance. Depending on the nature of the company’s operations, it may be necessary to apply for an industry-specific license.
The majority of companies must comply with both state and federal business license requirements. Licensing conditions and fees applicable vary based on local rules and the company’s operations. In some cases, licenses and permits compel businesses to comply with specific public health and safety protocols or risk penalties.
Licenses enable various government and state agencies to track your company’s income for tax purposes. Some licenses cover specific sectors like healthcare, finance, security, aviation, and construction.
Federal and local authorities require companies to apply for licenses based on several factors: location, industry, or the number of employees. These factors may also influence the fees payable to acquire relevant permits or licenses.
States often regulate a more comprehensive list of commercial activities than the federal authorities. They typically require licenses for dry cleaning, retail, farming, auctions, plumbing, and other sectors.
With a wide variety of licenses available to businesses, you need to familiarize yourself with the requirements and rules. Enlisting the help of a business license specialist is a prudent move that simplifies the entire process.
Types of Business Licenses & Permits:
- Federal Licenses and Permits
- State Licenses and Permits
- Local Business Licenses and Permits
Businesses involved in industries regulated by the federal government must apply for a federal permit or license per the law.
Activities regulated by federal agencies:
The Department of Agriculture issues licenses and permits to companies involved in the transportation or importation of animals, biotechnology, various animal products, plants, and biologics.
If your business focuses on liquor-related activities, you need a license from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. The license allows your company to sell, manufacture, distribute, or import alcohol beverages at designated locations.
- Firearms, explosives, and ammunition
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives issues permits to organizations involved in the sales, importation, or manufacture of weapons, including explosives, firearms, and ammunition.
- Mining and drilling
If you plan to establish a business focusing on exploring mineral resources on federal lands, you should apply for a permit from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. In turn, you can legally drill or mine oil, gas, and other resources.
Aviation is another regulated sector in which all players need relevant permits from the Federal Aviation Administration. The permit gives your company the right to operate airplanes, handle aircraft maintenance, and provide air transport services.
- Fish and wildlife
Your firm also requires a permit to engage in various wildlife activities, such as fishing and exporting and importing animals or derivative products. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service processes the permit applications.
- Transportation and logistics
To operate abnormal load haulage vehicles, you need to possess applicable licenses. State authorities handle applications for overweight and oversize haulage permits.
- Commercial fisheries
The law compels organizations involved in commercial fishing activities to apply for permits. These permits make it easier for the government to regulate inland and offshore fishing operations.
- Radio and television broadcasting
Broadcasting is another area that requires special licenses for companies to start disseminating information via various channels. These platforms include radio, cable, television, satellite, and wire. The Federal Communications Commission is the agency responsible for ensuring compliance.
- Maritime transportation
If you are looking to provide maritime transportation services, you need to secure a valid permit from the Federal Maritime Commission. The agency also issues licenses to companies facilitating maritime shipment services.
States issue various licenses to commercial enterprises to ensure compliance with local regulations. The licenses differ depending on whether an entity sells certain products or services. Some of the business licenses issued by state authorities include:
- Professional Licenses
- Sales Tax Permits
- Employer Registration
- “Doing Business As” (DBA) and Fictitious Name Filings
Professional licenses enable experts in various fields to operate legally in a given state. Examples of professional services include:
- Massage therapy
- Veterinary services
It is vital to inquire with state agencies or business license specialists to determine the required documentation and permit application criteria.
Sales Tax Permits
If your business offers taxable services and products, the law compels you to obtain a sales tax permit in your state. This type of permit also applies to companies selling products or services via online platforms.
Learn More: Sales and Use Tax Guide
If you employ people to handle day-to-day operations, you need to register with state authorities. Employer registration is a vital step for tax purposes as it enables your business to comply with regulations concerning worker’s compensation and unemployment tax.
Learn More: How to Hire Employees
“Doing Business As” (DBA) and Fictitious Name Filings
This type of filing allows your business to operate a different name from the legally recognized LLC, corporation, or partnership name. The majority of fictitious name filings come from sole proprietorships. Registering the name helps the authorities and other stakeholders to link the entity with your organization. Corporations typically use these filings to cater to the branding needs of franchisees.
Cities and counties also provide a comprehensive list of permits to local businesses. You need to identify the permits and requirements applicable to your business to avoid fines and penalties. For instance, municipalities require home-based businesses to apply for a variance, permitting commercial operations in a residential area.
Likewise, companies may require special permits to conduct business activities during craft fairs or sporting tournaments. With a permit, you can sell alcohol and engage in various activities that require the city’s or county’s approval.
Types of Local Business Licenses and Permits:
- Planning and development permits
You can apply for these permits if your company requires a zoning variance. The permit allows you to switch to relevant zoning for the business location.
- Building permits
Any alterations to an existing building or new construction at your company’s premises require the municipality’s building department’s approval. You can receive the building permit via a contractor. If in doubt, contact the city authorities or consult with a business license specialist for clarification.
- Sign permits
Most municipalities have sign ordinances that impose restrictions based on location, sign type, size, and even lighting. In some cases, landlords and facilities like malls also provide specific signage guidelines. Hence, the need to familiarize yourself with local requirements to avoid legal ramifications.
A good sign complies with local building and zoning codes. Your company may need to apply for several permits for the sign.
- Fire department permits
Operational permits issued by the fire department help city authorities ensure that companies do not create conditions hazardous to residents’ lives. With the permit, your firm has the permission to handle or store materials deemed to create fire hazards. The law compels you to adhere to provisions of the city’s fire code.
Counties and cities also issue permits to businesses if their premises are open to the public. Periodic inspections are still necessary even if your premises are not open to the public.
- Public health licenses and permits
f your firm engages in food-related activities, you need to possess permits from your city or county’s public health department.
Some states and municipalities allow businesses to operate without purchasing a general business license. The authorities adopt this policy as a way to promote business. For instance, the federal government eliminates the need for businesses to acquire this type of license.
Depending on the type of license your organization is applying for, you may pay fees ranging between $50 and $400. The amounts paid by businesses help government agencies cover the administrative costs of processing the applications.
Examples of Business License Costs
As regards license fees, the authorities may charge additional processing fees of $25 or more. Several cities, including Greenville, SC, and Decatur, AL, charge fees based on your company’s gross revenue. On the other hand, Sparks, NV, requires businesses to pay business license fees of $105 in addition to a $4 tech fee.
If your company applies for a license in Chino Hills, CA, you can expect to pay $20 in annual license fees. To determine the applicable fees for the permits and licenses you need, contact the relevant government departments or a business license specialist. Doing so allows you to plan appropriately before lodging applications.
Conducting thorough research and consulting with third-party specialists before applying for a business license is a prudent move. In turn, you make an informed decision, enabling your organization to avoid costly oversights.
Third-party business license consultants have many years of experience providing accurate license information to businesses of varying sizes. You will find it easier to access the relevant forms and the list of required documentation.
Obtaining all the necessary permits and licenses prepares your organization for greater success. The best part is that you no longer need to worry about compliance issues, thanks to experienced business license experts’ assistance.
Steps to Get a Business License:
- Gather the Necessary Information and Documents
- Submit Business License Application
- Receive your Business Licenses
- Comply with Required Renewals
To lodge a successful application, you need to submit the required documentation. Some of the documents required when applying for various business licenses include:
- EIN Number
- Proof of insurance
- Audited financial statements
- Business registration documents
- Surety bonds
- Lists of ownership and management
- A description of your company and a list planned activities
Once you identify the right permits and licenses applicable to your business, you are ready to submit applications. Each application must include the required information and documents. Government agencies typically provide step-by-step instructions to help you file for permits correctly.
Agencies allow you to file for permits via fax, in-person, snail mail, online, or email. In many cases, the application forms require multiple signatures of various parties. Also, you may need to submit notarized documents plus original forms. For clarity on these requirements, you can directly consult with third-party business license service providers or government agencies.
Once you apply, you may receive feedback from the government regarding the approval status or get approved immediately. It is also common for the process to take several weeks or months, depending on the licensing requirements. In some cases, agencies limit the number of businesses given permits or licenses in specific sectors. Hence, new licenses may be unavailable.
Many business permits and licenses require renewal periodically. For this reason, you should set up automated reminders to avoid the expiry of your permits.
Do I need a business license?
Most business activities require some type of permit or license to operate legally. These licenses include general business licenses, tax registration, and industry-specific permits.
Do you need a business license to sell on Etsy?
Most states require business license registration for online merchants, including sellers on Etsy. If in doubt, check with relevant authorities or business license service providers.
Do I need a business license to sell online?
The law compels all businesses to obtain operating licenses regardless of whether they conduct business on the internet or physical premises.
Is a LLC considered a business license?
No, a business license is different from an LLC. Business licenses grant permission to engage in more specific activities, whereas an LLC is a legal business structure that provide personal liability protection to its owner. LLCs will still need to obtain all relevant business licenses and permits in addition to completing the legal formation process to be recognized as an LLC by their state.
Can you start a business without business license?
This depends on the activities your business will be conducting as well as where you’ll be doing business. As a rule of thumb, you shouldn’t start doing business without properly researching if you are required to obtain one.
Is a business license the same as a tax ID?
A Tax ID could be considered a type of business license, however there are more licenses than just a Tax ID and you’ll likely need more than just a Tax ID to get started. The term Tax ID could be referring to a variety of ID or account numbers issued by various government agencies. In most cases when someone is referencing a Tax ID its either a federal tax id or EIN or a State level sales tax permit/ID which is required to remit Sales or Use Tax
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The discovery in the late 1990s of ordered, high surface area silicas with pore sizes of 5 nm and above opened the way to the study of well-defined biomolecule-mesoporous silica hybrids. In particular, it has been possible to immobilize a range of small to medium size enzymes, such as proteases, lipases and peroxidases, via physisorption, encapsulation and tethering on the internal surfaces of the solids. Use has also been made of silicas functionalized for this purpose. In many cases the immobilized enzymes are both active and re-usable. Here we review the studies on enzymes immobilized on ordered mesoporous solids and assess the need for careful studies in real applications. Furthermore, we note the emerging applications of related biomolecule-mesoporous solid hybrids in other applications, such as intracellular drug delivery and transfection technology.
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Boats of Tomorrow Without the Wait
Boats have come a long way since the simple Native American row-boats. We have seen complicated sailboats, luxurious steamers and the more recent diesel powed cruise-liners. So, what's next for the world of watercraft? How about boats that fly, or boats that sink?
Popular Mechanics has gone in search of the radically designed boats from around the world. Here are their top 5 picks.
One look at this platform and it's obvious it isn't meant solely for the water. The Hoverwing was designed by a former aeronautical engineer, who sold the plans for DIY'ers to build in their backyard. Today, the company, owned by nephew Bill Zang, offers several different design plans and 2 prebuilt crafts for both commercial and government use.
While operating at slower speeds, the boat actually skims across the surface of the water, much like an air hockey puck. However, when it reaches a critical speed, around 55mph, it breaks free from gravity and becomes airborne...sort of. Although the stubby wings are enough to get off the ground, they will not put you up to 30,000ft. The best part, no pilots license required.
Shape Shifter: Proteus
At first glance, this looks more like a oil-rig modeled after a water-skipper and surprisingly share some characteristics of the latter. As the tiny bugs move across the water, they never really have to push through it, same goes for the Proteus. Each leg rests on a set of inflatable pontoons which can flex thanks to joints positioned along the lenght of each tank. That, coupled with shock absorbing mechanisms housed in the legs make for a very comfortable ride. "You have a very shallow-draft vessel that has ocean-crossing capabilities," says chief engineer Mark Gundersen.The applications are truely endless, ranging from military search and rescue operations, to shallow water exploration.
The only parts of a boat that need to be in the water are the rudder and the centerboard, assuming you are using sails. So why does the rest need to be in the water? Good question, and one that an Australian Designer has found the answer to. The Bladerider X8 uses 2 T-shaped hydrofoils to lift the hull out of the water between speeds of 6-10knots, depending on the weight. he reduction in drag area allows for speeds of up to 25knots downwind.
"The boat is as easy to capsize as it looks, so new owners should be prepared to get wet," says Peter Becker, who owns the first Bladerider delivered to the U.S. "You're balancing on a pinhead," to which he quickly adds "piloting the craft is addicting."
M Ship M40 Sportfisher
The M40 is very unique in the fact that it's design used well known principals in a very new way. On the underside of the hull, there are 2 channels which mix air with water displaced by the hull. The result is a light foam that acts as a thin barrier between the hull and the surface of the water that effectively reduces drag and increases top speed and fuel mileage. Also, the aerated water helps to stabilize the boat during high-speed corners. The concept has been used on 8ft dinghies all the way to up to an 80ft stealth-craft for the US military. The M40 Sportfisher is the newest addition to the family and will cost you around $750,000.
PM put it best when they compared this to " an ungodly union between a dolphin and an F-16 fighter." It uses steerable "fins" to maneuver in pretty much any direction you desire, including down. The Seabreacher seats 2 adults and can hit 35knots on the surface and 17knots while submerged. "Certainly it's the fastest submersible craft out there," says Innespace co-founder Rob Innes.
The motor draws in air from a snorkel at the top of the fin, which limits the submersible capability to a few feet and only 30 seconds. When returning to the surface, the speed is enough to almost completely clear the water. You can own one for the small fee of $70,000.
All that's left to do is combine them all into a single craft capable of submerging, flying and still getting great fuel mileage.
Hat-Tip : Popular Mechanics
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Depreciation is the biggest component of the fleet operating cost pie. Managing it effectively is more important than ever. CAF asked Dominic Gaspari, Canadian Director of Finance at ARI to share the company’s recommendations on managing asset depreciation.
There are two parts of depreciation, acquisition cost and resale value. After a vehicle is taken from service and sold, the actual value that has been lost is determined by deducting the resale proceeds from the original cost. This is depreciation. Depreciation accounts for 45% of total operating costs for most fleets. Depreciation of a vehicle includes the cost of the vehicle itself, plus acquisition and upfitting costs, less the residual value. ARI recommends the following best practices for each area.
- Fleets need to look closely at different acquisition options: (i) leasing (open or closed), (ii) cash purchase, and (iii) finance purchase. A common misconception is that purchasing a vehicle is always cheaper than leasing. While sometimes true, it's not always the case. For example, when purchasing a vehicle, monthly costs will be higher because the payments are based on the full cost of the vehicle. When leasing, fleet customers only pay for the depreciation cost and taxes over a lease term that aligns with their utilization of the vehicle.
- Historical data should be used to analyze the true cost of ownership when considering leasing or purchasing a vehicle.
- Upfitting costs can be significant. When leasing, it is recommended to add these into the cap cost of the vehicle allowing customers to defer expenses over the vehicles useful life.
- The remarketing of a vehicle is sometimes downplayed because it occurs at a later point in time; however, this is one of the biggest opportunities to limit depreciation costs. To best maximize the resale value on vehicles, customers should partner with a fleet management remarketing specialist, who can leverage a large network of auction services to maximize returns.
- Having extensive remarketing options is even more critical for complex fleets that have a smaller resale market.
- Keep the vehicle in good condition. Meeting preventative maintenance requirements, employing safe drivers, and keeping mileage down all favorably impact a vehicle's resale value.
- Vehicle right-sizing. It's possible that a fleet operating midsize vehicles may be able to function properly by downsizing to compacts.
- Timing disposal. One of the worst times to dispose of a vehicle is right before a new model year comes out as the outgoing model will not hold its value as well. In these cases, it could make sense to extend the vehicles lifecycle.
- To reduce acquisition costs, effective communication between the customer, suppliers, and fleet management company early in the supply chain process is critical.
- Some vehicles have long lead times and extended upfitting requirements. Early ordering can ensure efficient scheduling.
- Regular specification review meetings should take place between fleet managers and the FMC to identify opportunities for cost savings. For example, will switching to an aluminum body result in savings by lowering the overall weight requirements of a vehicle? Are there OEM specifications already in place that make aftermarket equipment unnecessary? All options should be considered.
- When building more complex commercial vehicles - start initially with a pilot vehicle and make adjustments to vehicle specifications until the unit is built as planned. Making modifications, even minor ones, to a single unit is less expensive than doing it for the entire fleet.
- Fleet managers should always think strategically when procuring vehicles. When possible, negotiate pricing based on maximum volume. Consider standardizing the fleet to reduce the number of OEMs being used. This can lead to a more efficient supply chain, resulting in better communication and lower acquisition costs. Keep in mind the timing of OEM incentives. Outgoing models can have attractive deals as manufacturers try to clear these vehicles from Factory ordering has advantages - no dealer markup.
- Life Cycle: Whether to shorten the lifecycle or extend it is a common predicament for all fleet managers. If a vehicle is replaced too early, a company will likely spend too much in deprecation. On the flip side, when vehicles are replaced too late in the process, higher maintenance costs are incurred. Gone are the days where vehicles would be replaced based simply on age and mileage. Replacement cycle decisions can now be supported with the vast amount of data available; however, a solid understanding of how to interpret the information is necessary - it's vital that fleet managers pinpoint the right time to replace a vehicle, by finding a balance between a favorable resale value and an anticipated increase in maintenance costs.
- Avoid overly aggressive depreciation terms as this can lead to large adjustments on disposition. Choose a depreciation term that best matches the usage of the vehicle. Improper depreciation rates can also impact an employee's personal income tax if there is a personal use component to the vehicle (taxable benefits).
- Over purchasing fleet vehicles. Reluctance to right size impacts depreciation. Find out if it make sense to move from a larger to a smaller vehicle? Right-sizing also applies to the number of units in a fleet. Having more vehicles than necessary drives up depreciation costs.
- Don't be afraid to make changes to fleet policy. Be willing to incentivize drivers to follow preventative maintenance schedules and practice safe driving habits.
- Don’t focus on work routes, focus on route optimization. This is important for keeping mileage down, improving resale value.
- Over-use the vehicle during its term- Be sensitive to the use of a vehicle during its lease term. Considering spreading the mileage as evenly as possible across all similar vehicles in a fleet.
- Neglect correcting poor driver behaviour. Instead, focus more on it. Given the substantial amount of vehicle and driver data, it's now easier than before to focus on changing driver behavior.
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Solidworks 2013 Bible By Matt Lombard
English | 2013 | 129 Pages | ISBN: 1118508408 | EPUB + PDF | 54 MB + 229 MB
SolidWorks is the leading 3D solid modeling software used in computer-aided design. Its powerful but not simple. This complete guide introduces beginners to the software but then goes far beyond, covering numerous details that advanced users have requested. Beginners will learn not only how the software works but why, while more experienced users will learn all about search criteria, Pack-and-Go, other file management concepts, and much more. A valuable companion website contains before and after real-world parts and assemblies along with many example files used in the text. Additionally, the text of the book is augmented by video tutorials with author voice-over which can be found on the website.SolidWorks 2013 Bible is the ultimate resource on SolidWorks 2013, the book beginners can start with and advanced users will want to keep close at hand.
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Your inquisitive child is about to find out that when everyday water and air are put under pressure, their hidden powers really take off! The Air + Water Power kit puts your child in the engineer's seat as they build and operate a number of pressure-powered vehicles. Your aspiring scientist will learn about the laws of physics first hand as they construct vehicles with two different propulsion systems: water-jet power and a self-contained hydro-pneumo (air-water) turbine.
Your mechanical engineer will excitedly follow the step-by-step instructions in the illustrated manual to construct 15 working models, among them a truck, excavator, tank, helicopter, motorbike, backhoe, rocket car, forklift, roadster, propeller plane, and both grinding and cutting machines. Then it's time for your child to put on their physicist hat, set their models in motion, and marvel at their amazing power! Bright colors add to the fun (as well as the visibility) of each working part, from the yellow kid-powered air pump that builds the pressure, to the green water and air chambers, to the yellow water turbine that drives the yellow gears that drive each machine. (A helpful hint: we've found that while the wild 'n wet water-jet-powered cars are best observed outside, the hydro-pneumo-propelled models - since their turbines are self contained - can be enjoyed inside the house as well.)
Instruction Manual is 48 pages. Mix-and-match alert: This set's 165 building pieces are compatible with those in all Thames and Kosmos Construction, Physics, Wind Power, and Hydropower kits - so there's no limit to your child's build-and-learn fun!
Ages 8 and up.
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'Our college offers courses from entry level to foundation degrees and work –based training qualifications for learners of all ages.'
City and Islington College is one of the country's most successful colleges. Following an inspection in 2008, we became the only college in London to be judged by Ofsted as outstanding on every measure. We have also been awarded Beacon status in recognition of our high quality teaching and learning. In 2011, the College gained New Engineering Foundation STEM Assured status and has also been accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English.
Over 12,000 students are welcomed to City and Islington College from a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and age groups. Some are working towards university, while others are improving basic skills. There are adults gaining qualifications to support their career development and a growing number of our students are involved in Foundation degrees and work-based training. With an excellent range of full-time, part-time and short courses for students of all ages, we are confident we can help you achieve your goals.
What's on offer
A huge variety of courses from entry level to foundation degree are available to learners across our five Centres (Applied Sciences; Business, Arts and Technology; Health, Social and Child Care; Lifelong Learning; and our Sixth Form College).
The Centre for Applied Sciences houses the College's award-winning optics department and a range of courses in environment and land based studies, forensic, health, medical and sports sciences, offering excellent progression routes to employment and higher education, with strong links to City University.
The Centre for Business, Arts and Technology provides a range of vocational courses from basic skills to Foundation degrees. Subject areas include: art, design, fashion, photography, business and management, computing, media, dance and performing arts.
The Centre for Health, Social and Child Care offers courses in child care, health and social care, counselling, advice and guidance as well as beauty therapy and complementary health. Our outstanding child care provision helped us gain status as a Centre for Vocational Excellence, and with strong employer links, this Centre offers excellent career opportunities in the caring professions.
The focus of our Centre for Lifelong Learning is on adult students. Programmes include ESOL (English for speakers of other languages), basic skills, IT, access to higher education, teacher training, ceramics and many more.
The Sixth Form College offers over 40 A-levels for school leavers, supported by a formal Partnership for Excellence with University College London. The International Baccalaureate (IB) was introduced in 2010 and language courses are also available in the evenings for adults.
Studying at City and Islington College has changed my mentality for the best, studying in a friendly and safe environment enabled me to express myself in my studies. The Public Services Courses are well structured with teachers who have previously worked within the Public Services, which ultimately makes it easy to understand and the course itself also gives a great insight of the services. I loved my time during college and now am off to university, to study Criminology with Policing, which will lead to many career opportunity, this dream of mine going to university was made easy by City and Islington. I highly recommend this college to individuals with an ambition to go university or looking for a career path after college.
Very creative course.
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Also on board was a small spark chamber experiment called MIMOSA for observations of gamma-rays from 70-300 MeV. The instrument was equipped with a stereoscopic TV system viewing through the chamber portholes to record the particle tracks. It operated from March-October 1972. There was a significant particle-induced background, despite an anti-coincidence system. Numerous gamma-rays were detected, but no gamma-ray point sources could be identified.
There were two stellar ultraviolet experiments on board. The Utrecht Orbiting Ultraviolet Stellar Spectrometer S59 used a small telescope and a three-slit scanner covering three bands between approximately 2100 and 2800 Å. About 200 bright stars were observed by the instrument and were later published in a catalog. The S2/68 spectrophotometric sky survey telescope was developed jointly by the UK and Belgium. It operated in the range 1350 and 2550 Å. This experiment used an off-axis reflecting telescope to focus radiation onto a set of entrance slits. These in turn fed a photometer and a three-channel spectrophotometer. The light falling on the spectrophotometer entrance slit was reflected onto a diffraction grating, and the dispersed light then passed through one of three slits and then onto individual photomultipliers. The orbital motion of the satellite caused the dispersed beam to scan across the exit slits.
[HEASARC TD-1A Catalog]
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A familiar dialectal
expression in England, meaning simply "There is nothing
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accent, or what excruciating mangling passes for an English attempt at imitating an accent
The "queer" is the old queer meaning strange, not the modern overtone of "gay", but the gay TV show Queer as Folk was named in reference to this saying, as well as to the more forthright expression "queer as fuck".
It's an expression of amazement at what people do, and that whatever strange things you see in the world, it's folk that will be strangest. But the people of Yorkshire are proverbially bluff and phlegmatic, so their amazement is expressed in a quiet, resigned way, as if to shake their heads and get on with whatever they were doing.
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Listen to Coronavirus Patient Zero
The Benefits of Real Estate Investing
Real estate investing is increasing at a staggering rate these days. More and more individuals are learning that real estate investments can offer wonderful earning potential. Real estate investing is a process which has many attractive qualities that make it a viable money-producing opportunity. There are a number of benefits that go along with purchasing real estate investments and the following paragraphs will highlight some of these benefits. As you will see these attributes make it quite apparent why individuals are becoming interested in investment opportunities of this type. Build Equity in the Property For those individuals who are looking to invest in real estate on a long-term scale, there are certain benefits to doing so.
When individuals purchase real estate and hold onto it for awhile, they are ultimately able to build a good deal of equity in the home they are purchasing as an investment property. Equity is a beneficial aspect for the homeowners as the more equity a property has, the more that it adds to the net worth thereof. This is an important and frequently cited reason why individuals do choose to invest in real estate and maintain the property as an investment for a long period of time thereafter. Possible Tax Advantages Another benefit of purchasing real estate for investment purposes is the possible tax advantages that one may receive as a result of owning the investment property. Depending on a variety of factors, individuals who own investment property may just see some gracious tax advantages as a result.
Therefore, individuals may be more than ready to invest in real estate once they have looked into possible tax advantages that result from engaging in a transaction of this type. High Rate of Return on the Sale of the Property When the investment property is sold somewhere down the road, the homeowners will most likely see a high rate of return on the sale of the property. Depending on the market at the time of the purchase and sale, this rate of return may be more than generous when one looks at the profit margin. Some factors to consider if looking to purchase property and sell it within a short period of time after the initial purchase include current market for property sales, renovations and upkeep necessary to get the property ready for the sale and ability to hold on to the property longer if a sale does not come as quickly as one had expected. If one has considered all of these possibilities and still feels that they will be able to sell the property quickly, then this is a wonderful benefit of real estate investment. Lease the Property to Tenants While some real estate investors choose to purchase the property and then sell it shortly thereafter, there are other individuals who have a different reason for purchasing investment properties and wish to obtain a profit by other means. These individuals are ones who prefer to purchase the property and then lease it out to tenants. By doing so, the homeowners are able to pay for any mortgage which may be present on the property plus receive any additional income from leasing the property to tenants. Investing in real estate is a wonderful way to gain equity in a piece of property, take advantage of possible tax benefits and maybe even make a considerable profit from the sale of the property once the individual feels like doing so. These are some of the many reasons why individuals are purchasing real estate as investment property and current low interest rates make now a perfect time to buy.
The benefits of real estate investing are difficult to pass up, so go ahead and find your first real estate investment property!.
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Ransomware is one of the top trending concerns in any business; hundreds of business are seeing their data being encrypted even with the latest security solutions. As most of anti-virus solutions are signature based, they are not fully capable of detecting the latest ransomware strains. In this post we will be discussing how to configure QRadar to detect ransomware threats in real time by observing events’ behaviour.
Ransomware may seem a complex attack, but most of them are actually quite simple: The malware encrypts files and then shows a ransom message to the user. The objective of the attacker is to encrypt the files as fast as possible to maximize the impact (if the encryption is slow the user may notice and stop the attack before all the files gets encrypted), and that’s how we can detect the threat.
In a simple language, the encryption process consists in: open a file, read a file, write the encrypted file, close the file. If you are monitoring your servers with QRadar, every time a file is updated an event is generated. So if you detect a high volume of “file update” events in a short period of time, it may be a sign of a ransomware infection.
Based on that, to implement an effective ransomware monitoring capability on QRadar all you need to do is:
- Ensure file audit is enabled on your windows servers: You need to be able to see events such as “File open”, “File Update” and “File Delete”. Before creating any rule, search for those event names to make sure you are getting them. Please note that this can considerably increase your EPS rate, so if you have a large environment and you’re enabling file-access audit consider enabling it in stages and observing your EPS rate.
- Create an offense rule that detect multiple file updates: A good threshold is 500 file updates in a minute. If you see more than 500 file updates in less than a minute, that’s an indication that there is an automated process updating your files (which may be a sign of ransomware).
If you have any mitigation system (such as IBM BigFix or McAfee EPO), you can even trigger a mitigation action to stop the ransomware. For example with QRadar you can send a “process kill” request to IBM BigFix, which will quickly login into the machine and kill the ransomware process.
It is important to note that QRadar is detecting ransomware through system behaviour. This puts QRadar in advantage if compared to regular signature-based anti-virus solutions, since we will be capable of detecting “zero-day” ransomware, which anti-virus solutions may not have signature for it.
This post is based on a very interesting video series called “QRadar Stopping Ransomware” by Jose Bravo. If you want to see step-by-step of how to configure your SIEM to stop ransomware, you should check out his youtube channel.
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Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho.
A lung scan is a test that uses a radioactive tracer to look at the lungs. Areas of the lung that retain too much air show up as bright or "hot" spots on the pictures. Areas that are not receiving enough air show up as dark or "cold" spots.
Figure 1 shows normal blood flow in healthy lungs. Figure 2 shows dark areas where blood clots (pulmonary emboli) are preventing normal blood flow through the lungs.
Current as of: February 19, 2016
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Myo Min Han, MD - Nuclear Medicine
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England is known for producing some of the best young talents the footballing world has seen. They are equally known for having many youngsters who were destined to go onto successful careers, but couldn’t live with up to the hype. This has been a recurring theme for English players ever since their last mass production of youth coming in the form of the so-called “golden generationâ€. These players all lived up to the potential that was seen in them from a young age, so why have we not seen this in more youth in well over a decade?
From the 1990s and even earlier, young English players have been bursting onto the scene with many able to hold down places at the top English clubs as teenagers. Manchester United and Liverpool are two clubs who have always had youth coming through their academies and going on to be successful. Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Michael Owen, all homegrown players who would go on to become superstars and some of the biggest names in football. They were able to make a name for themselves in the Premier League despite their youth. After this influx of English youth, there has been a sharp decline in quality and longevity from young English players who were supposed to be “the next big thing.â€Â
Of course, not every young player who comes through is going to go on and have the careers of the names we have just mentioned, but since these players, there are not many names I can think of that would even be put in the same bracket. Players like Jack Wilshere, David Bentley, Jack Rodwell and Theo Walcott, to name but a few, were painted to be football’s next “wonderkids†who would make history. As history would tell, this never happened as these names perished into the abyss of the ‘what could have been’ category.Â
The biggest name that is a key example of this is Jack Wilshere, who was something else on his day for Arsenal. After his star-studded midfield masterclass against Barcelona in 2011, he was tipped to one day replace the midfield maestros Xavi and Iniesta and become England’s next big star. He rose through Arsenal’s academy and won the PFA Young Player of the Year award in his first season. His passing game was up there with the best in the world, but he was prone to injuries and this stunted his rise to the top. He was never able to get a good run in the team once he began picking up injuries, which saw him lose his confidence. A truly world-class player on his day that had the potential to be an England legend.
Another player who caught the eye from a young age and was tipped as being the next David Beckham was David Bentley. Bentley also came through the ranks at Arsenal’s youth academy, but it was his two seasons at Blackburn where he really distinguished himself as a quality player. Tottenham would make him their then club-record signing at £16.5 million, but his career would only go downhill from here when it should have taken off. Injuries and a lack of game time would lead to him unfulfilling his potential and eventually retiring at 29, after losing his love for the game.
Theo Walcott was one of the most exciting young players coming through for England in 2006 when he was named in their World Cup squad as a 17-year-old. He was then snapped up by Arsène Wenger at Arsenal and the future looked promising, with Walcott receiving comparisons to Thierry Henry. He struggled to find where he was best suited on the pitch, going from a winger to a striker, but his chances were always limited and he never got his chance to nail down a regular spot. He never got near to fulfilling his potential and would leave Arsenal for more game time, but he couldn’t revive his career.Â
Of all of the young talent who have at one stage or another been touted as a future England star, these players were really expected to do something special with their careers. The fact that this is always a case with young English players, I had to consider an obvious question: Does the attention and hype from the media and fans play a part? It can be easy to point fingers and look for reasons for failed prospects, but everyone knows what the English media is like. They will jump onto the bandwagon of any young talent that has a half-decent game. Surely this is a factor in players not being able to maintain the hype around them. English players, out of any other nation in the world, are critiqued, analyzed and scrutinized by those who have a front seat view.Â
The English media places a sense of hope and expectation on the shoulders of the next generation of players coming through that show any signs of being a quality player. We have heard countless names over the years of players who were supposed to win England a major tournament, and those same players wouldn’t even make a cap for their country. This pressure placed on young players by the media no doubt has an effect on their growth. Due to this extra coverage in papers and television, fans hop on this hype train and set unrealistic expectations for a player, having only seen them a handful of times. Not many people can cope with this attention at an early age. This gets into their heads, it’s no longer about enjoying football, they now have people expecting great things from them that wasn’t there before. This will either make or break a player, but unfortunately for England, they have been on the receiving end of this for a long time with young prospects crumbling to the pressure.Â
A lot of young players can get drawn into this hype around them and lose the balance of themselves, especially with the money that is in the game and the lifestyle that comes with it. We have seen this with a lot of young stars who became more concerned with their cars and profile than what they do on the pitch. It can be hard to keep your feet on the ground and not believe the hype in yourself when everyone is talking about you. This is where it is important who they have around them, people to keep them grounded and give them guidance. Sadly, not every player has this and they can quickly get sucked into the never-ending pit that is money in football, where a players wage can affect their on-field performance.Â
Some recent players that come to mind are the likes of Jesse Lingard and Dele Alli, two young players who lit up the Premier League with Manchester United and Tottenham, respectively. Both of these maintained this level for over a season which was a very promising sign. The attention around the two of them was the biggest it had been for years. Two creative players who were excellent on the ball and had an eye for goal, it was just what England needed. Both players would receive new contracts, different from anything they had ever received. Their performances have never really been the same since which does raise a few suspicions and questions. Were they a genuine talent or just overrated and another victim of the hype train instigated by the English media? Both are quite similar in their interests outside of football, with their high-end products, advertisements, sponsorship deals, unique dance moves and constant social media promotions. It really is a pity as they looked like genuine talents, but it’s not just about football any more with some players, there are other temptations.Â
A major issue that we began to see around 2010 onwards was the absence of young English talent in the Premier League, due to the money being spent on foreign players. Young players were suffering from a lack of game time due to each squad preferring to enter into the transfer market for a recognized name in Europe. Due to so many “flops†of young talent occurring, clubs didn’t want to take the risk of being another club that failed to develop a potential star. The influx of both money and foreign internationals into the Premier League was on the rise for years, but Manchester City really kick-started a new beast when it came to it in the 2010s. Big transfers were happening at every team with club-record fees being broken in almost every window. At this time, the national team was struggling at tournaments, with most of their key players for the last 10 years coming towards the end of their careers. They were screaming out for fresh, young talent, but less and less were emerging. This was a dark time to be an emerging English youngster.Â
The reducing number of English players in the Premier League and Champions League was clear. English players were producing the least amount of minutes on the pitch in group stages across Europe, compared to every other nation. Clubs in Germany and Spain consisted of predominately home-grown players, who took up the starting 11. Whereas, English clubs had one or two home-grown players starting. The lack of quality amongst English players was a reason for this, so this became a major hindrance for young talent looking to break through into the top sides. Barely any English players were playing abroad, they weren’t wanted. Opportunities were limited and English players were in fear of being tossed aside.Â
A word that is often associated with English footballers is “overrated.†The public attitude around the players is that most of them are rated a lot better than what they actually are. This really became apparent with the new style of play entering the game; fast, passing football. English players were getting exposed in this style and replaced by foreign stars who knew how to play the system. Players who were once seen as world-class were now becoming average and eventually losing their place in the team. Because of this attitude around English players, not many clubs wanted to bring young players through, instead, they would scout for young Spanish or young Brazilian players. It was and still is hard to break into a team that is full of such world-class players, an issue facing every young Englishman. If they are not given the opportunities, how are they ever going to make a name for themselves and achieve something?
English players as a whole, have underachieved in many ways, not just the young talents coming through. England has not lived up to expectations at just about any major tournament they have been in. The one tournament that they did do well in, the 2018 World Cup, expectations were at an all-time low. This low expectation seems to have been just what the team needed after years of pressure to achieve. The young team accomplished something no one thought they would, making it to the semi-finals. Gareth Southgate deserves plaudits, not just for that performance, but his hand in producing young talent at underage level and then giving them the chance to prove themselves. Because of this, young English players are now getting more chances at top clubs to prove themselves after years of drought.Â
Young talents like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden, Tammy Abraham, Declan Rice and James Maddison have all emerged as top players at their clubs. The future of England has never looked brighter with an influx of young English talent coming through the ranks due to these players proving that they have the capabilities of competing. England has one of the youngest national squads in the world and is all gelling together under Gareth Southgate. For the first time in a long time, there is optimism around these players and the team. But, as we know, English players rarely live up to the hype, so let’s just hope these young stars aren’t going to be added to the list of underachievers like many young talents have.Â
The reason why so many of England’s young talents underachieve can be put down to a number of reasons; attitude, lifestyle, media hype too early, injuries, sheer talent and dedication. These all often combine to ruin a prospect by putting them in the limelight too early. They can have all the talent in the world, but if they don’t work hard, they won’t succeed, which has been the case for many young English talents.
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2016. Sarah Elwood, Victoria Lawson and Eric Sheppard. ‘Geographical Relationality and Poverty Studies’. Progress in Human Geography.
2015. Victoria Lawson, Sarah Elwood, Santiago Canevaro and Nicolas Viotti, ‘”The Poor are us”: middle class poverty politics in Buenos Aires and Seattle’. Environment and Planning A Vol. 47
2015. Sarah Elwood, Victoria Lawson and Sam Nowak. ‘Middle class place-making and poverty politics’ Annals of the Association of American Geographers 105(1), 123-143.
2014. Doreen Massey, Katherine Gibson and Victoria Lawson. Symposium: The Kilburn Manifesto: after neoliberalism? Environment and Planning A 46, 2033-2049.
2014. Victoria Lawson and Sarah Elwood. Encountering Poverty: Space, class and poverty politics. Antipode 46(1), 209-228.
2014. Progress Handbook of Human Geography. R. Lee (lead editor), Castree, N. Lawson, V.,Paasi, A., Philo, C., Roberts, S., Radcliffe, S., and Withers, C., (Eds.) London:Sage.
2014. Kobayashi, A, Lawson, V., Sanders, R. The Whitening of the Public University: The Context for Diversifying Geography. The Professional Geographer 66(2), 230-235.
2013. Sarah Elwood and Victoria Lawson. Who’s Crisis? Spatial Imaginaries of Class, Poverty and Vulnerability. Environment and Planning A 45(1), 103-108.2012.
2012. Victoria Lawson with the Middle Class Poverty Politics Research Group. De-centering Poverty Studies: middle class alliances and the social construction of poverty. Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography.
2011. Atkinson, S, Lawson, V. and Wiles, J. Guest editors of a special issue of Social and Cultural Geography titled ‘Care of the body: spaces of practice. Papers by S. Atkinson, S. Bowlby, E. Hall, M. Green and V. Lawson and J. Wiles. Volume 12 (6): 563-622.
2011. Maia Green and Victoria Lawson. Displacing Care. Social and Cultural Geography. 12(6): 639-654.
2010. Victoria Lawson. ‘Reshaping Economic Geography? Producing spaces of inclusive development.’ Economic Geography 86(4): 351-360.
2010. Victoria Lawson. ‘Composing our Careers: Susan Hanson’s Contributions to Geography and Geographers’ Gender Place and Culture 17(1): 49-54.
2010. Victoria Lawson, Lucy Jarosz and Anne Bonds. ‘Dumping grounds and unseen grounds: placing race, ethnicity and poverty in the American Northwest’, Annals of the Association of American Geographers 100(3) 655-677.
2010. Strategic Directions for the Geographical Sciences. (V. Lawson, committee member) Forthcoming, Washington DC: National Academy Press.
2009. Victoria Lawson. ‘Instead of radical geography, how about caring geography?’ Antipode, 41 (1), 210-213.
2008. Victoria Lawson, Lucy Jarosz and Anne Bonds. ‘Building economies from the bottom-up: (mis)representations of poverty in the American Northwest’ Social and Cultural Geography, 9 (7), 737-753.
2007. Victoria Lawson. Making Development Geography. Invited book for the Arnold Series, Human Geography in the Making, series editor, Alexander Murphy.
Work in Progress
2016. Kathryn Gillespie and Victoria Lawson. ‘My Dog is My Home: Multispecies Care and Poverty Politics’. Under revision for Gender, Place and Culture.
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Our example in this week’s magazine sees us go to Turkey for the game between Trabzonspor and Antalyaspor, for a goal which is assisted directly by a throw-in.
Antalyaspor keep two players in the box and start very close from the thrower, while they also commit two players close to the thrower to create space. One of the nearby players makes a decoy movement towards the thrower, to create space in behind. We can see the eventual scorer of the goal highlighted.
The ball is thrown long towards the strikers in the higher area, who drop to receive. The player on the edge of the box starts to make a movement towards goal, with his marker unable to see as he is running from the blindside.
When the ball gets to the first striker, he lets it run to the second striker, and blocks off his man from challenging. The distance of the throw allows for enough time for the target player to run into position unmarked.
The ball then runs through to the second striker, who again shields the ball and lets it run through, where the player on the edge of the box can run onto it unmarked and score. A very creative set-piece which allows for a player previously inaccessible to now be able to run onto the ball and score.
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Court reporting skills continue to be more and more important in our society. The fact that an increasing number of court cases are being across America points to the fact that court reporters will always be in great need. When the witnesses and experts cannot make it to the courtroom in person, however, the need for another essential court room specialist is also in great demand. Workers who are skilled in video deposition services help record and deliver the testimony of witnesses, experts, and police officers who are not able to make an appearance in court. Even the inclusion of materials recorded and prepared by video deposition services still need the work of court reporters to get the recorded testimonies and statements into the court records.
It would appear that court reporting firms and video deposition services will always be in high demand in a country where courtrooms and lawyers are an important part of determining the fairness and justice of our society.
What Are the Important Skills Needed to be a Court Reporter?
Obviously, court reporters must have very accurate and fast typing skills. In fact, the minimum speed needed to become certified by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) is 225 words per minute. In addition to achieving this speed, however, persons who are interested in entering this field need to get special training. Training that will help them understand legal terms, as well as training that will help them learn the shorthand needed for the fastest possible recording.
Court reporter training takes nearly three years to complete. In fact, The court reporting education program and certification process takes an average of 33 months and three weeks. During the class time, students should be prepared to practice their new skills as much as 15 hours a week. With this amount of dedicated practice, a court reporter student will become skilled in transcribing the spoken word into the necessary format for the courtroom.
so the two top skills that are needed are fast keyboarding skills and the ability and willingness to learn other necessary transcription skills. Mastering these skills, however, will pay off in the end. In fact, in the year 2012 there were 21,200 court reporters in America. And as impressive as though numbers are, the profession is supposed to increase another 10% in the ten years between 2012 and 2022.
Legal Experts Predict a Continued Need for Video Deposition Services
If you are not familiar with the the career of the deposition videographer, you may be surprised to know that as many as 70% of the nation?s 50,000 court reporters actually work outside, not inside, of the court. Part of this work is transcribing the videos into written transcripts that can be admitted and used in court.
As the courtrooms across the country continue to work their way through the backlog of cases that have sometimes sat for months, if not years, video testimonies can actually speed up this process of getting caught up. This progress, however, depends on the accurate and speedy transcription skills of trained court reporters.
In a time when some traditional jobs and careers in America are being outsourced to either computers or other countries, many people find themselves struggling to find a career that will be both productive now and for many years to come. Many legal experts expect that the court reporting profession is that career. If you are someone who already has accurate and speedy keyboarding skills, the court reporting profession may be of interest to you. After a little more than three years of classes, and practicing these skills 15 hours a week you might have your choice of jobs in a field that is expected to grow by as much as 10% by the year 2022. It would appear that this is a career that has a promising future as the number of court cases in America continues to grow. In fact, without a supply of the best skilled and most accurate court reporters the court system will become even more backlogged and inefficient.
Starting court reporting classes today is a decision to pursue a career that has a very promising future.
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Gushes of water, babbling ‘trolls’ and robotic mutterings; all guesses of baffled shoppers who have tried to decipher strange sounds on Lincoln High Street this week.
Stumped by the noises in the Waterside Shopping Centre area of the street, many have questioned whether the subtle bursts were a stunt.
In fact, the curious hubbub is a specially-commissioned art installation called Reading the Water.
It’s a part of the Sonophilia Festival and was made by Brighton-based artist Julian Weaver.
The piece is meant to represent a snippet of the city’s innermost places; the waterways, wells and pools.
Playing across multiple speakers at the ancient intersection of the Fosse Way and River Witham, Reading the Water is comprised of field recordings, texts and conversations, facts and fictions saturated with Lincoln’s past and present.
The festival, created by blind digital artist Amie Slavin, runs until October 7 and features a programme of live music, sound installations and ‘sonic experimentation’.
Its launch on October 1 saw an exciting parade travel through the city.
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WizIQ Launches Android App for Students
Virtual classroom provider WizIQ has released a new Android app for students, which includes a subset of features available in desktop application.
The WizIQ Android app is optimized for 7- and 10-inch Android tablet devices but also works on Android smart phones, according to information released by the company. Once the app is installed, students enter the class link sent by their teacher or log in to their WizIQ account and join the class.
Key features of the WizIQ Android app include:
- Ability to join and attend live classes;
- Live audio and video communications with teachers and other students;
- Access to files shared by the teacher, including presentations, reports, documents, PDFs, Excel spreadsheets, and multimedia files;
- Ability to see the whiteboard and write and draw on it when the teacher allows it;
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- Ability for students to virtually raise their hands in the class when they have questions;
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While this initial version of the WizIQ Android app is geared toward students, the company has announced plans in the Google Play store for future features that are geared toward teachers, including the ability to schedule classes, invite students to classes, upload and share multimedia content with students, and provide recorded classes for students to download and watch.
The WizIQ Android app is free for WizIQ users available through Google Play. WizIQ also offers an iPad app, which is available through the iTunes Store.
Further information is available on the WizIQ site.
Leila Meyer is a technology writer based in British Columbia. She can be reached at email@example.com.
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Classic USGS Moscow Mountain Idaho 7.5'x7.5' Topo Map
Historical USGS topographic quad map of Moscow Mountain in the state of Idaho. Map scale may vary for some years, but is generally around 1:24,000. Print size is approximately 24" x 27"
This quadrangle is in the following counties: Latah.
The map contains contour lines, roads, rivers, towns, and lakes. Printed on high-quality waterproof paper with UV fade-resistant inks, and shipped rolled.
Contains the following named places: Basalt Hill, Bergs Creek, Beulah Cemetery, Browns Meadow, East Moscow Lookout, East Moscow Mountain, Felton Creek, Lamarack Ski Area, Long Creek, Moscow Mountain, Moscow Mountain Picnic Area, Palouse Range, Randall Flat, Randall Flat Creek, Spring Valley Dam, Spring Valley Recreation Site, Spring Valley Reservoir, Spring Valley Reservoir Public Fishing Area, Troy Dam, Turnbow Point, University of Idaho Experimental Forest, Village of Troy Reservoir
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When you think e-learning, you might picture hard-working professionals taking classes in their spare time, or maybe ambitious high-school students tuning into lectures to prepare themselves for college. But all kinds of classes have gone digital, including popular sports like tennis, golf, skiing and snowboarding. Yoga, having come of age at the same time as the Internet, has great e-learning opportunities, from podcasts and classes, to clinics and workshops, all available from the comfort of your home (or wherever you and your laptop happen to be).
But first, a (good) question: Is it a good idea to learn something physical through what is the very nonphysical medium of the computer? Simon Apter, a Jivamukti yoga instructor, suggests that if you are looking into online yoga classes, you should be cautious. “Because home-practice is unsupervised by a trained professional, it’s advisable to stick to a method or style that’s familiar to you when you choose an online class,” advises Apter. So your first classes should be done in a studio or with an experienced yoga teacher in person.
Yoga is definitely a 3-D activity, so in addition to getting specific corrections, learning how to do any style of yoga in person will help you get the 360-degree picture in your mind of what you are ultimately striving for with the pose. And if you have injuries or are new to yoga, a teacher can show you how to make modifications for your body that can eventually help you achieve the pose, or even if it doesn’t look like it, the benefits, many of which are internal and invisible. As Apter points out, “You might be able to drive an automatic transmission with your eyes closed, but it’s safer for everyone on the road, including you, if you locate an instructor to teach you how to drive stick.”
Podcasts are an increasingly popular option for e-learning and are great for those with low-bandwidth or disconnected times. But again, having a solid grasp of how to perform poses, before you use a podcast, will keep you from injuring yourself (or growing frustrated). “In the case of audio-only podcasts, not being able to see what your virtual teacher is doing can wreck your flow if you mishear a garbled or inaudible instruction and have to improvise,” Apter says.
Once you have a solid grounding in a yoga practice (and have found a style that suits you and feel confident about DIYing classes), there are a plethora of options. For free classes, search on YouTube. You can find specific types of yoga for sports, or for different yoga methods; you can search for a famous teacher you may have heard of, or just explore around.
Two excellent sites that provide really high-quality yoga classes for a fee are Yogaglo and My Yoga Online. You can also find teachers who offer their classes (usually behind a pay wall) online, or check with your local yoga school or center.
Related stories on MNN:
- 5 free, short, at-home yoga videos to keep up your practice
- How educators are using video conferencing technology
- Exploring yoga styles: What is Bikram yoga?
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Since June 1, 2020 Gerresheimer has been supplying its plants in Wackersdorf, Pfreimd and Horšovský Týn with electricity which is obtained 100% from renewable energies, with the emphasis on hydroelectric power. For the globally active pharma and healthcare specialist, sustainability is one of the five strategic pillars of the company The conclusion of contracts with the utilities for the supply of environmentally friendly, certified green electricity is a further step in the reduction of emissions and the most efficient use of resources.
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Systematic attacks on black bear hunting in California
If you’ve read my previous article on the legislation surrounding mountain lions in California, some of the following information will sound quite familiar. The similarities of the issues surrounding California SB-1221 and Proposition 117 (the “California Wildlife Protection Act”) are a result of animal rights activist groups and lobbyists removing the decision making power from wildlife management experts and placing it in the hands of politicians and the uninformed general public. SB-1221 was passed in 2012 and made hunting bobcats and bears with hounds illegal in California. Another separate, but similar incident was brought forward recently that California may no longer representing hunters.
Hunting bears with hounds is illegal in California
In 2012, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB-1221, a bill championed by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), that made hunting bears and bobcats with hounds illegal. The basis of this law, according to a HSUS press release is that “Hound hunting is an unnecessary and cruel practice, opposed by 83 percent of Californians, in which dogs are released to chase frightened wild animals often for miles, across all types of habitat.” In addition, ”High‐tech radio devices fitted to the dogs’ collars allow bear and bobcat trophy hunters to follow the pursuit remotely. Dogs pursue their target until the exhausted animal climbs a tree to escape or turns to confront the dog pack. The trophy hunter then arrives on the scene and often shoots the animal off a tree branch at close range.” Note the degree of scientific evidence in this argument. Once again, lobbyists and animal rights activists have circumvented the proven model for conservation in California by appealing to voter empathy or bleeding hearts.
Much effort was made to paint houndsmen as blood thirsty “trophy hunters” who terrorize wildlife for some kind of sick amusement. Opponents even went as far as to say using hounds is not considered “fair chase” and claimed that Montana had outlawed the use of hounds to pursue bears for this very reason. According to Cheri Shankar, “It's an embarrassment to realize that states like Montana, where hunting is widely practiced and even more widely supported, long ago prohibited hounding. How long ago? For the sake of "fair chase," hounding was outlawed there in 1921.”
Isn’t it strange then that Montana still allows the use of hounds to hunt bobcats, mountain lions, and raccoons? Perhaps there are different standards for fair chase of these species? Not likely. In reality, the use of hounds to pursue bears in Montana was outlawed due to the state’s grizzly population. Not only are grizzly bears more carefully managed, they do not tree and, therefore, present a threat to hounds and hunters in pursuit.
Those opposed to hounding claim that using hounds to pursue bears is inhumane both to the dogs and the bears. “It caused harm to the dogs,” says Senator Ted Lieu in an interview with ABC 7. ”Sometimes the dogs would get in fights and get killed. Sometimes they would get injured. It was inhumane to bears and it was unsporting."
“Our efforts are focused on what we consider to be the worst abuses,” says HSUS Wildlife Protection Director Elise Traub in an Outside Online interview. “I think the public and even a lot of ethical hunters have these standards like fair-chase, where animals have a fair chance to get away from the hunter. That’s completely absent in hound hunting, and when the public learns about that, they’re disgusted by it.”
Allowing groups such as the HSUS to determine what is “fair chase” is dangerous.
Again, California has allowed lobbyists to circumvent scientific management practices with emotionally based propaganda. The California Environmental Quality Act is a policy that was established to “ensure that policy decisions impacting our natural resources are based upon the best available science and environmental review,” by the California Fish and Wildlife Commission. The decision to outlaw the use of hounds to manage the bear population was based on no science, only the agenda of the HSUS, whose mission statement includes “to end all hunting.”
California black bear distribution and population
Many might be surprised to learn that California is in the top three states for black bear populations. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), estimations of California’s black bear population are between 30,000 and 35,000.In order to manage this population, the CDFW determines the number of bears to be taken each season. Since 2012, the quota has been set at 1,700 bears. This number, based on scientific data, is the maximum amount of bears that can be taken to maintain what experts have declared is a healthy population. The season runs from the last weekend in August to the end of the year or until the quota is met. In 2012, the last year before the hound ban, the quota was met in early December, ending the bear season. In 2013, the first year after the ban on hounds, the season ended at the end of December and only 1,078 bears were taken, representing a 45.1% decrease from the 2012 season. A total of 23,397 bear tags were issued and the hunter success rate was 4.6%, according to the CDFW.
The ban on hounding lead to a decrease not only in the hunter success rate, but in the number of hunters buying tags and in the number of hunters specifically pursuing bears. Considering that tag sales are a great source of revenue for conservation and management of wildlife, this is a great loss.
“California's wildlife conservation approach is based on the proven model of management, in which hunters and fishermen pay license fees to fund professional biologists who set seasons, bag limits and methods of hunting,” says Bill Gaines, who is the president of the California Outdoor Heritage Alliance. “The system is deliberately set up to be separate from partisan politics. SB-1221 sets a terrible precedent and demonstrates why wildlife management should not be political. Natural resources, including wildlife, are too important to be pawns.”
Furthermore, according to the California Houndsmen for Conservation (CHC), “hunter-generated funds have proven integral to adequate management of state lands in current times of severe budget deficit, and an estimated 5,700 of the people who buy licenses use hounds to hunt.” With their method of pursuit made illegal, many houndsmen simply elected not to buy a tag. Again, while environmentalist groups raise money to pass legislation against hunting, hunters generate revenue to actually preserve and manage wildlife. When said legislation leads to a decline in revenue generated by sportsmen, both taxpayers and wildlife suffer.
SB-1221 was curiously introduced by Senator Ted Lieu one week after “the Humane Society of the United States posted a photo of the new (and now former) president of the Fish and Game Commission Daniel Richards holding a dead mountain lion he’d shot during an Idaho hunting expedition. Coincidence? There’s been no official statement that the two events are linked, but since it’s illegal to shoot mountain lions in California, Dan Richards’ actions sparked enormous outcry. The powerful HSUS backed Lieu’s bill shortly after the image made its rounds, and started organizing rallies and activating email lists to engage its more than 1.2 million California supporters.”
Evan Heusinkveld, who serves as Sportsman’s Alliance Vice President of Government Affairs, explained that “the California Senate today chose retribution and revenge over sound science-based wildlife management. Despite having a Fish and Game Commission explicitly designed to handle these questions free from the politics of the statehouse, the California Senate voted in favor of a hunting ban.”
Bear problems on the rise
The use of hounds had previously been the most effective way of managing California’s expanding population of black bears. Even after the ban, the state employs houndsmen to aid in dispatching or relocating problem animals such as mountain lions and bears in rural areas because it it the most effective method.
Since hounding has been made illegal and the harvest numbers of bears has decreased, problem animals amongst human populations have risen.
CDFW wildlife biologist Vicky Monroe says that “wildlife officials in Central California’s Kern County […] received 1,400 bear calls between June and December of last year. That’s more than the county received in the 20 previous years combined.” HSUS acknowledges the “uptick in the number of human-bear encounters over the past few years, [ but claims] black bear hunting is not effective at reducing conflicts with people.”
They claim that hunters don’t kill the so-called “problem bears” because they are usually hunting in the backcountry. Scientific evidence however shows that an overpopulation of bears in the so-called backcountry will cause bears to seek new territory, which, in the age of human expansion, means that they are moving into our neighborhoods. Since the ban, the number of bears frequenting trash cans and areas of human populations have increased. Though proponents of SB-1221 may argue that hunting has no impact on these bears, the increase since the ban speaks otherwise.
Lori Jacobs, an avid hunter and Vice President of the CHC has been hunting with hounds for more than 30 years and says that “hound hunting is the only type of hunting that is catch and release; you are not always out there to kill. To most houndsmen and women, just being out with the dogs, family and friends, and watching the dogs do what they were bred to do and love is what it is all about. It goes way beyond killing; to be able to get up close and look one of the most magnificent animals in the eye is truly amazing. I would much rather see them in their natural habitat than in a zoo. To most houndsmen it is simply put, ‘It’s not about the thrill of the kill; it’s about the sound of the hound.’” Many houndsmen like Lori feel betrayed by their state government as their heritage and way of live has been criminalized.
Activist groups claim that the hounds are poorly treated, and put in harm's way. Lori disagrees. “Houndsmen take the absolute best care of their dogs,” she says. “They are exercised, fed well, vaccinated regularly and have comfortable living quarters. A hound is one of the truest of athletes there is and for them to perform properly they must be in top condition mentally and physically. You couldn’t expect an emaciated or abused hound to do it’s job!”
“Hounds were bred to hunt and absolutely love it, you do not have to force them. Dogs have been used to hunt since mankind, it is in their heart and soul. They are a part of the family. Given the choice to hunt or be a pet, if the hound could speak they would say, ‘Let me hunt!’”
California’s deer population faces a number of struggles. While habitat fragmentation and human expansion are a leading threat, the unchecked population of predators also poses a real risk to deer populations. With mountain lions on the protected species list, a poorly managed bear population, and the recent migration of wolves into California, ungulate populations are in trouble.
The downward spiral
Once again, the HSUS has won a major victory on the road to “ending all hunting” in California. Despite an ever growing black bear population, they have succeeded in circumventing sound management practices and removed the decision making power of specialized wildlife management experts while simultaneously reducing the funds generated for conservation by hunters. While their goal is to “end all hunting,” their method is “death by 1000 cuts.” By systematically attacking small aspects of hunting, they have succeeded in taking away small pieces of heritage from sportsmen. Where will it stop? How can we as sportsmen affect change? The reality is that roughly 10% of voters are anti-hunting and 10% are for it. As sportsmen, it is our duty to portray hunting in a positive light to those in the 80% who may be on the fence. With social media, we all have a platform; be sure to represent your heritage in a manner that is palatable to the general public and support groups that are going to bat for the sportsmen at the statehouse.
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Point of Inquiry is the Center for Inquiry's flagship podcast, where the brightest minds of our time sound off on all the things you're not supposed to talk about at the dinner table: science, religion, and politics. Guests have included Brian Greene, Susan Jacoby, Richard Dawkins, Ann Druyan, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Eugenie Scott, Adam Savage, Bill Nye, and Francis Collins. Point of Inquiry is produced at the Center for Inquiry in Amherst, N.Y.
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As climate change progresses and takes its toll on the planet, the life forms we share it with continue to evolve and adapt. Some species thrive while many face imminent extinction. What we often fail to realize as humans is that the world will continue to exist long after we’re unable to live on it. Our guest this week is science journalist Michael Tennesen, author ofThe Next Species: The Future of Evolution in the Aftermath of Man. Tennesen explores the environmental impact climate change is having on the ecosystem, and discusses how its impact on the planet’s surviving species will be felt long, long after we’re gone.
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Careers in Mathematics
This page contains some information about possible careers in mathematics. There are also some links to other sources of career information at the end of the page.
Mathematicians are employed as mathematicians primarily in the areas of teaching, government, finance and industry. Industries employ mathematicians doing statistical and actuarial work (for example the financial and insurance industry, and healthcare), in accounting, computer software, and in engineering-related industries, like aerospace. Many mathematicians plan to enter other professions upon graduation, and many attend graduate or professional school in other areas (for example law, medicine, economics or physics). Much more detailed information about career options can be found at the websites of the mathematics professional societies (the American Mathematical Society, the Mathematics Association of America, and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics).
Preparation for a career in teaching depends upon the level to be taught. In Oregon, a high school teacher is currently expect to have a bachelor’s degree in the subject they wish to teach, and a master’s degree in something (typically education). For community college or junior college, a master’s degree in mathematics is generally required, and for 4-year colleges or universities a Ph.D. is required.
There are a challenging set of hurdles for students wishing to do actuarial work (employed by insurance companies, pension plans, HMOs, etc., actuaries use probability and statistics to predict the rates which need to be charged to keep these programs sufficiently funded). A large part of the training is done on the job after the candidate attains a bachelor’s degree, but mastery of single and multivariable calculus and statistics is helpful. At present the field is uncrowded and represents an excellent chance for a mathematician to get into management. For more information about becoming an actuary, see the link Becoming an Actuary.
Many other industries count on training their employees themselves. They are looking for someone with mathematical ability who is trained in thinking analytically. The best way to prepare for such jobs is to discuss your career goals with your advisor and work out a program heavy in applied mathematics or statistics. In addition, some computer programming skills will be an asset in almost any job a mathematician is likely to have.
For further information, students are encouraged to consult with a counselor at the UO Career Center (50 Tykeson Hall).
- The American Mathematical Society
- The Mathematical Association of America
- The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
- The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
- The University of Oregon Career Center
- Career advice from the Society of Actuaries
- The AMS page on careers in mathematics and further education.
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The Importance of Spark Plugs
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Where Are We?
Democracy is defined as government in which the people hold the ruling power. Oligarchy is Gov. in which the ruling power belongs to a few persons. Plutocracy is government by the wealthy, or when a group of wealthy people control or influence a government. Where are we?
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At the beginning of September, 165 representatives of the glass industry gathered to participate in the glass industry executives forum held in Atlanta, the United States, to discuss some of the major challenges facing glass companies, ranging from continuous labor shortages to risk management, and from market failures. Certainty to continuous supply chain difficulties.
This year is the 15th year of the Glass Industry Executive Forum and is jointly organized by the American Glass Association and the American International Glass Door and Window Exhibition.
1. Labor shortage is still the top concern for glass manufacturers
Jenni Chase, director of content and education for the American Glass Association, said, "The biggest problem facing glass manufacturers today is labor shortages."
Ken Simonson, the chief economist of the United States General Contractor, delivered a keynote speech at the forum. In the first two months of the pandemic, the entire construction industry lost 1.1 million jobs, aggravating the already difficult workforce of construction companies form. Although residential construction employment has rebounded and has actually surpassed the February 2020 level, non-residential employment is still struggling. Simonson said: "This is far behind February 2020, reducing more than 200,000 jobs."
He said that the most difficult job to fill in the craft job. Simonson said: "Glass operator is one of these craft positions, and more than 70% of people say it is difficult to fill craft positions."
2. Build a strong company culture to retain employees
In the roundtable discussion on personnel issues, speakers said that a strong company culture with employee-centered management and incentives is necessary to retain employees. The group was chaired by Chase of the American Glass Association and included Brady Nails, Regional Manager of Binswanger Glass; Gregory Wright, Operations Director of Giroux Glass; and Kyle Sharp, Chief Executive Officer of Sharp Glass.
Although fair compensation is necessary to retain employees, the team members proposed other incentives and rewards to help build a strong company culture and increase employee loyalty. Some ideas include subsidies for study and training costs, unlimited paid leave, and flexible schedules. In addition, team members stated that instilling a sense of ownership among employees helps to build a strong culture.
Nails said, "We are recruiting young people. Our focus is on how to build ownership among these employees and allow them to have ownership in decision-making, getting feedback, and holding team meetings."
3. Supply chain dilemmas will continue, communication can help
The pandemic has upended the global supply chain, causing delays and inflating material costs. At the forum, Simonson, a subsidiary of Asahi Glass, described the chain reaction of supply chain delays, which may continue for the rest of the year. "Unfortunately, supply chain problems do seem to continue," he said. "When the ship arrived, it came too fast and the West Coast port couldn't handle it. Why? Because the docks are full of containers. Why? Because there are not enough truck drivers... Wait. The construction industry has a lot more bottlenecks."
Simonson emphasized the importance of communication between members of the construction project team. "If you can't provide the required quantity on time, please notify the contractor and disclose this information." AGC developed a construction inflation alert and provided supporting documents and resources to help communicate to business owners and administrative departments Continuous supply and pricing challenges. You can find relevant information on agc.org.
4. Risk management becomes more and more important
In order to protect their glass company, the boss needs to establish a risk management system on each project to avoid legal issues. MGAC project, cost and construction management consultant David Ben; and Gary Law Group's lawyer John Nolan pointed out that the move to design assistance and commissioned design project delivery methods brings additional legal risks to the glass contractor.
"There are potential problems with any type of design work," Nolan said. ‘This is my job, that’s how I do it. It’s easy to say that. Once you start to enter the design, you will enter the next risk question. "
Ben recommends that glass manufacturers develop a risk management program for each project before submitting bids. "In any project, find your project manager, sit down and think about the risks in this project. Then prioritize these risks and develop mitigation strategies." From this, company leaders can determine whether a project has too much Downside risk, unable to continue bidding. Or, if they do move forward with bidding, they can prepare and plan mitigation strategies from the beginning.
Disclaimer: The above views do not represent the position of Jinan LIJIANG Glass, and the copyright belongs to the original author and source. The content of News is the author's personal opinion, and it does not mean that Jinan LIJIANG Glass agrees with his opinion and is responsible for its authenticity. Jinan LIJIANG Glass only provides references and does not constitute investment and application advice.
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Network Administrator – File hosts allow users to identify the domain name (website) which is associated with the IP address. This file is a higher priority DNS server so that DNS server can indicates that facebook.c-o-m is associated with a particular IP address, but you could allow Facebook.c-o-m to attach to any website you want. File hosts can be used to block Web sites, redirect them, quick access to the Website or create their own internal domain.
Editing file hosts
To edit the hosts file, open Notepad (or any word processor user want, such as Notepad ++) as administrator. To do this, click Start, type Notepad in the Start menu, right-click the Notepad icon and select Run as Administrator.
After opening program, click File > Open in Notepad window and then point to the folder according to path C: \ Windows \ System32 \ drivers \ etc. Click on Text Files box on the lower right corner of the window, select All Files and double-click the hosts file.
Any change in the file hosts will take effect immediately after you save the file without having to restart the computer. Note that if you want to add more input setting to file hosts, make sure that each setting of input is located on a separate line.
To block a website, add a line with the following syntax at the end of the hosts file:
127.0.0.1 website name
127.0.0.1 is the local IP address of the computer. When you access the website above, the computer will attempt to make a connection to itself (127.0.0.1). Therefore, the system cannot find Web Server and connection will fail immediately, preventing effectively the Website loading process to the computer.
Users can also use this tip to redirect this site to another site. For example, after redirecting from facebook.c-o-m to twitter, when entering facebook.c-o-m into browser address bar, the destination will be Twitter.
First, we need to know the IP address of Twitter. You can find the address by ping command in command window (click Start, type Command Prompt and then press Enter). You type “ping Twitter.c-o-m” in the window command to see the IP address of the page.
Now, add the following to file hosts:
This line is for computers linking the facebook.c-o-m domain with the IP address of Twitter. In the future, each time you visit facebook.c-o-m, the browser will redirect to the Twitter website.
Quick Access Website
You can also use this tip for quick access from any Web site on the computer program. For example, if you are a follower of Twitter, assign “t” for Twitter to just enter t in any browser you will access quickly to Twitter. You need not to type .c-o-m, .n-e-t, .o-r-g or any other tail. But you cannot use space.
To do this, you only need to add the following line to the hosts file and save it:
Now enter “t” in the address bar, the browser will access immediately to twitter.c-o-m.
Assign the local domain
Hosting allow the user to create a local domain name for their computer. For example, if there is an internal server, you can name it as server and quick access it by typing server into URL browser address bar. If you regularly access the router’s configuration page, assigning “router” with the IP address of the router and typing router into the web browser address bar to access the router.
Note that you need to know the IP address of the computer or router prior to implement. Then enter the file hosts a line like the following example (192.168.0.1 is usually the address to access the router configuration):
Testing Web Server
If you are running a web server on your local network, users may want to make sure that the server will operate correctly before online on Intern-e-t. Some web servers run multiple sites at the same IP address and the websites which you get depends on the server name (host name- Hosting content) is being accessed. In this case, accessing website by the local IP address is not enough. You should visit with an address Website.
For example, if a Web server with local IP address 192.168.0.5 is used for both organization.o-r-g and company.c-o-m, you should add the following line to the file hosts on your c-o-mputer:
192.168.0.5 company.c-o-m 192.168.0.5 organization.o-r-g
After saving the file, you should try to visit both sites in the web browser. If it is correct, you will see two different websites. Server founds that web title specifies for company.c-o-m or organization.or and provides the correct website. If the web server does not operate correctly, you will have to fix before deploying server on the Intern-e-t.
These tips are very useful and can be additional security options for Windows. Good luck!
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Finnish, like many Uralic languages, has vowel harmony and it affects what vowels go with which words. It also affects the postpositions and endings of words.
In Finnish, there are eight vowels, a, e, i, o, u, y, ä and ö. They are grouped into three groups; front, neutral and back vowels. See the diagram:
The vowels in blue are front vowels (or "hard"), the vowels in green are neutral and the vowels in yellow are back vowels (or "soft").
In Finnish, single words contain only vowels of the same type as the initial, stressed syllable. So, for example, the word, aaltoileva contains only neutral and back vowels, while äidillä contains only front and neutral vowels. With respect to vowel harmony, compound words are separate words, e.g. työmaa, with -ta suffixed työ|maa|ta.
When a word contains only neutral vowels, its suffixes use front vowels. For example, when the postposition -lla or -llä is added to kieli, it becomes kielellä, not kielella.
As a consequence, Finnish speakers often have trouble pronouncing foreign words which do not obey vowel harmony. For example, some Finns may pronounce olympia as olumpia because of the difficulty in producing the sounds of o and y in a row.
Vowel harmony applies to foreign words, too. For example, chat is heard as tsät and consequently the frequentatitive verb "to chat" is tsättäillä (also spelled chattäillä, chattailla, chättäillä, etc.). (Note: chattäillä would lack harmony if it was pronounced as written. ch turns into ts because ch would be prononunced as sh(as in shut) or kh(as in khaki) by people unfamiliar with the word.)
i → eEdit
You may have noticed that nimi (name) changes to nimesi (your name), and Suomi (Finland) changes to Suomesta (from Finland). This is because there is an i → e mutation. This mutation is where on some suffixes like -n, -a, -ä, -si changes the last vowel from i to e.
This is a slight verbal mutation that makes this change in the word, that is reflected in this mutation. It affects words that are less than two syllables and it usually is the "old" words like nimi and suomi and it is something that you have to learn by heart because it is not regular. The word taksi (taxi) does not change to taksessa (because it is a new loan word), instead it is taksissa.
The k, p and t mutationEdit
Like the i to e mutation, when you put a suffix after a word, some consonants change when you agglutinate. For example Helsinki changes to Helsingissä after you put a suffix, here -ssä, after it. This is called consonant gradation and it mainly affects the consonants k, p and t. So words like pankki change to pankin. Here is a short, not a complete list:
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|-kk:||-k:||pankki → pankista (bank → from the bank)|
|-pp:||-p:||kauppa → kaupasta (shop → from the shop)|
|-tt:||-t:||tyttö → tytön (girl → girl's)|
|-nk:||-ng:||Helsinki → Helsingistä (Helsinki → from Helsinki)|
|-uku/-yky:||-uvu/-yvy:||puku → puvusta (suit → from the suit)|
|-k:||-:||Turku → Turusta (Turku → from Turku)|
|-t:||-d:||katu → kadulta (street → from the street)|
|-p:||-v:||hupi → huvit (amusement → amusements)|
|-rt:||-rr:||murto → murron (break-in → of the break-in)|
|-ti||-si||löytää → löysi (to find → found)|
Now there is a lot to go through, but take your time and hopefully this will help you to no end. But beware that there is more to go through, as we haven't covered the suffixes yet!
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Shpuza; Urban Shapes and Urban Grids: A Comparative Study of Adriatic and Ionian Coastal Cities
Mean values of grid measures and shape measures compared across the sub-samples of biased, unbiased-sparse, unbiased- dense and the whole sample for urban grids and office layouts
For urban grids, the values of Mean Integration for biased, unbiased=sparse and unbiased-dense types are 0.61, 0.79 and 1.44.
0.18/0.83 = 0.22 (figure 7c). Integration Magnitude, which is measured as the length of the hypotenuse, equals 0.85. The Mean Depth values for biased, unbiased-sparse and unbiased-dense urban types are 12.40, 15.28 and 5.46, thus resulting in a Mean Depth Slope of 0.31 and a Mean Depth Magnitude of 9.72 (figure 7d) .
Comparison between the typology of urban grids and the typology of office layouts
The newly proposed typology of urban grids is compared to the earlier typology of office layouts which was also distinguished according to degrees of Connectivity and Connectivity Skewness (Shpuza 2006, Shpuza and Peponis forthcoming). The office layout typology, shown with dashed line (figure 7b), is overlaid on the urban typology, shown in doted line. Three representatives (Makarksa-36, Piran Portorož Lucija-26 and Messolonghi-46) and an unbiased-dense office layout (Sears40-o43) are used to illustrate each type and are positioned on the scatterplot of Connectivity vs. Connectivity Skewness according to their data points. Both urban grids and office layouts conform to L- shape clusters and show consistent patterns of splitting into three types. The bottom left quadrants of the unbiased-sparse type for offices and cities roughly coincide. However, the biased urban grids extend vertically displaying more Connectivity Skewness, while the unbiased-dense office layouts are stretched horizontally exhibiting more Connectivity. Office layouts and urban grids mainly overlap falling inside a larger composite L-shaped area with a base of Connectivity 2.4 to 6, and a height of Connectivity Skewness 0.75 to 9.4. This constitutes the first fundamental similarity among linear representations of the built environment.
The measures of Connectivity and Connectivity Skewness are not mathematically related. The string of lines connected in pairs has a Mean Depth with a value close to 2, depending on the number of lines. Hence, the scatterplot can extend rightwards from the y-axis of Connectivity at 2 (figure 7b). In order to illustrate the possibility for having various combinations of Connectivity and Connectivity Skewness falling outside the L-shape cluster of built environment cases, two theoretical linear maps are designed and positioned
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The Washington Post reports today that U.S. military operations in Africa are expanding into a wide-reaching network of air bases, spy planes, and Special Operations units targeting terrorist and guerrilla groups across the continent. The paper says a dozen "air bases" have been established in Central Africa since 2007, though they are typically small-operations run out of civilian airports by a few dozen soldiers. Many of them are also run by civilian contractors hired by the Pentagon.
Though the expanded operations are ostensibly about tracking and catching al-Qaeda affiliated terrorists, like al-Shabab in Somalia or the Boko Haram in Nigeria, the close involvement with other African forces makes it easy for American troops to insert themselves (intentionally or not) into other regional conflicts. For example, the report says there are around 100 Special Operations troops aiding in the hunt for Joseph Kony and our unmanned spy drones — disguised to look like harmless prop planes — monitor the continuing conflict between North and South Sudan. Even when U.S. interests are not directly affected, the ability to quietly influence events on the ground becomes remarkably easy the more our presence grows.
There's also the danger of a backlash against American forces, similar to what has been seen in Yemen and Pakistan, where frequent U.S. drone strikes anger civilians and create al-Qaeda sympathizers. The bases in Africa are meant to blend in, not just for espionage reasons, but also so that friendly governments aren't seen to be too cozy with the Americans. Unfortunately, even in civilian clothes American contractors tend to stand out and the CIA's track record on the continent is not a pleasant one.
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16 November 1841
NAME: HENRY STEPHENS
DIED: 15 November 1841
WHEN BURIED: 16 November 1841
AGE: 3 weeks
SHIP’S NAME: not recorded
QUALITY OR PROFESSION: not recorded
BY WHOM THE CEREMONY WAS PERFORMED: W. W. SIMPSON
REMARKS: Female Factory, Parramatta
Buried in an unmarked grave, exact location unknown, parish of St. John’s, Parramatta.
St. John’s Online, (stjohnsonline.org), “Burial of HENRY STEPHENS,” https://stjohnsonline.org/burials/year-1841/bur18411116/, accessed [insert current date].
RELATED MATERIAL: HENRY STEPHENS
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Summer slide, brain drain, skill slippage. No matter what you call it, learning loss during school vacation is real—and so are its damaging effects. Studies cited by the National Summer Learning Association estimate that more than 50% of US students experience summer learning loss. Spread across five years, some students can lose, on average, approximately 40% of academic advances.
But learning loss can be prevented, with some effort and engagement on the part of grown-ups. Dr. Amita Gupta, professor of early childhood education at CUNY, recommends that families use a schedule. “The planned experiences for children should serve to support their growth in four developmental domains (cognitive, social, emotional, and physical), and also address some academic content learning in literacy, social studies, math, and science. This may sound daunting to parents, but the good news is that several of these targets can be reached with a single activity or experience.”
According to the Colorado Department of Education, reading “just four to six books during the summer has the potential to prevent a decline in reading achievement scores from the spring to the fall.” The New York Public Library is offering tons of summer reading activities around this year’s theme of “Tails and Tales.” Check your local branch for events and reading lists divided by age. Heighten the fun by having your kid start a virtual book club with a far-flung relative or friend. And remember the value of modeling. Kids tend to do as we do, not necessarily as we say. If you want to raise a reader, don’t forget to make time to read yourself.
Cooking your own meals doesn’t just help your wallet—it helps your child’s brain. Use cooking as an opportunity to talk and learn about:
- Math: How much do you need of each ingredient? How many people are drinking soda? How many people are drinking milk?
- Chemistry: What happens when you mix one ingredient with another? What happens when you add heat?
- Human anatomy: Why does food taste the way it does? How do we convert food into energy? What happens to the calories or food we don’t need?
- Environmental sustainability: Where was this food grown? How, and by whom? How did it get from there to your table?
- Culture: Why does your family eat what it eats? What kinds of foods did you grow up eating? How does food reinforce culture? What kinds of foods are common across cultures?
Dial the conversation up or down, depending on your kid’s age and interest. Remember too that it doesn’t have to be cooking. “Whatever the household chore—gardening, grocery shopping, laundry, cleaning, and organizing, taking a walk—can all be turned into experiences in sorting, classifying, sequencing, observing, predicting, sharing, helping, team building, and problem solving,” notes Dr. Gupta.
3. Do Some Math
Incorporating learning into your everyday life will help your child become a lifelong learner. It also reminds kids of why fundamentals and facts are so important.
At the grocery store, talk about what you could buy for $5 or $500. Discuss budgeting. Have a chat about wants versus needs. Point out different shapes to little kids. Teach tweens how credit cards work. And teenagers can learn about the magic of compound interest. Avoid falling into the all-too-common parent trap of saying “I’m terrible at math” by showing how much we all use math every single day.
4. Play Games
The boom in tabletop gaming means there’s a game for every skill you wish to cultivate in your child. But your kids will be having too much fun to realize that they’re actually learning. In Scotland Yard (suitable for kids 8 and older), for example, players use logic and critical thinking to find a criminal’s London location. Weird But True—based on the beloved book series by National Geographic—requires players (age 8 and older) to consider whether a wacky factoid is true or false. The uber-popular Wingspan teaches players (ages 14 and older) about birds, ecology, and biology.
5. Check the Mail
Subscription boxes give you the chance to experience the world without leaving your house. The day our Universal Yums subscription snack box arrives is one of the happiest in my household. My son and I make predictions about that month’s country, then we enjoy reading about the fun facts (and ranking the snacks) in the colorful, fun booklet that accompanies the treats. Sometimes we draw maps. Sometimes we talk about history or politics. No matter what, we eat all the candy.
6. Go to Living Room Summer School
Is your kid a budding coder? Mixed media artist? Cat lover? Regardless of your child’s interest, there’s a class for that. The pandemic has seen a boom in online learning, with options ranging from a short, one-off class to a multiweek deep-dive. Outschool has tons of vide-based classes for kids age 3-18, including math practice, geography, and chess. Social clubs too.
7. Join, or Extend, a Learning Pod
When Covid shut down in-person learning, many parents formed learning pods—small groups led by a teacher or tutor. If you already have one from the academic year, consider extending it through the summer, perhaps with some extra sports or crafts thrown in.
If not, consider finding a few like-minded families to form a learning pod. Establish your expectations (frequency of meeting, topics discussed, amount of work to be done, masks on/masks off). The pod’s facilitator could be a recent high school or college graduate, or perhaps a teacher on summer break. How much to pay this person depends on several factors, but you should be realistic about what you’re asking the person and the kids to do.
8. Set Goals and Celebrate
Set actionable, realistic goals, then celebrate them. Maybe you want your soon-to-be third grader to read five books over the summer. Set up a chart, add some stickers, and break the big goal (five books) into smaller goals (one chapter every week). Every two chapters gets an ice cream. The right incentive can help motivate.
Above all, make it fun. It is summer, after all.
Jessica Allen writes about food, culture, travel, and New York City, where she lives.
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Game GuideHome > Game Guide > Create A Character
In Age of Wushu the first thing you must do is select a backstory and create your character. This is not a choice that should be made lightly as you can only have one character per a server. This adds weight to your character decisions, and is unique and intentional feature of Age of Wushu.
The First Step：Choose your Backstory
When you create a new character, you may choose from one of four different backstories: Phoenix Pledge, The Tale of Tianshan Sword, The Nameless Sword, or A Scholar’s Legend. Depending on the backstory chosen your character will start in a different village.
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Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb.21
By Elchin Mehdiyev - Trend:
Perpetrators of the Khojaly genocide must answer before a court, Chairman of the Azerbaijani community of Nagorno Karabakh public association Bayram Safarov told journalists on Feb. 21.
"A large scale activity on the recognition of the Khojaly genocide worldwide is being conducted as part of the Justice for Khojaly campaign," he said. "Several countries have already recognised this tragedy as genocide."
Safarov said the problems of children who have lost both parents as a result of the Khojaly genocide are in the spotlight. The public association is also making efforts to resolve housing and other problems for these people.
On Feb.25-26, 1992 the Armenian occupation forces together with the 366th infantry regiment of Soviet troops stationed in Khankendi committed an act of genocide against the population of the Azerbaijani town of Khojaly.
Some 613 people were killed including 63 children, 106 women and 70 old people. A total of 1000 civilians were disabled during the genocide. Eight families were totally exterminated, 130 children lost one parent and 25 children lost both. Some 1275 innocent residents were taken hostages, while the fate of 150 remains unknown.
The conflict between the two South Caucasus countries began in 1988 when Armenia made territorial claims against Azerbaijan. Armenian armed forces have occupied 20 per cent of Azerbaijan since 1992, including the Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven surrounding districts.
Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a ceasefire agreement in 1994. The co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, Russia, France and the U.S. are currently holding peace negotiations.
Armenia has not yet implemented the U.N. Security Council's four resolutions on the liberation of the Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding regions.
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Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Hip osteoarthritis can be a disabling condition that can significantly affect an individual’s quality of life. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) through an anterior approach is a great surgical procedure that can quickly restore an individual to a pain free lifestyle. The anterior approach for total hip replacement is a dramatic improvement over the more traditionally used surgical approaches. The anterior approach, although not a new procedure, has only recently gained popularity with physicians due to improvements in training and development of operating room tables that aid in the surgical approach. Patients have benefited from this approach by quicker recovery, less dislocation risk, smaller, less invasive incisions and leg length is more accurately controlled.
The anterior approach is the only true inter-muscular approach that does not require cutting any muscles to gain access to the hip joint. Since no large muscles are cut, patients feel less pain and have a quicker recovery. The lack of disturbance of the muscles also accounts for immediate stability of the hip and lower risk of dislocation. Other approaches require strict precautions of limiting hip flexion to 90 degrees up to 3 months. This movement is important for functional activities such as putting socks and shoes on, getting up and down from a chair or toilet and resumption of normal sexual activity.
The normal incision is about 4 to 5 inches but may vary according to a patient’s body size. The anterior approach does not limit the type of hip prosthesis implanted. Hip prostheses that are implanted with or without cement can be used as well as all modern bearing surfaces. Many surgeons who do not use anterior approach are using large metal and metal bearings as a way to decrease their patient’s risk of dislocation. However, metal on metal bearings have recently come under FDA warning due to development of early failure rates and development of pseudo tumors due to the elevated metal ions. Most individuals who are in need of a hip replacement are candidates to have their procedure performed through an anterior approach.
If you would like to discuss hip replacement, please make an appointment with
Dr. Rhoads or Dr. Keller call (502) 364-0902.
Top Questions about Total Hip Replacement
Hip replacement is a combination of a stem with a ball attached that is placed into the upper part of a thigh bone and cup that has a inner liner that is placed into the socket of the pelvis. This removes both sides of the arthritic joint.
The surgeon needs to know if you have any history of metal allergies, difficulty wearing jewelry, problems with other surrounding joints, history of infections, complications from previous surgeries, history of excessive bleeding, or history of blood clots.
A. Anterior (front) approach
B. Posterior (back) approach
C. Harding (side) approach
Any person who has developed end stage hip arthritis (complete loss of cartilage) or has developed avascular necrosis (AVN). AVN is a loss of blood supply that can cause flattening of the femoral head.
A. General endotracheal
B. Spinal anesthetic
Typically one is in the operating room for about 1 ½ to 2 hours. This includes the time to position the patient, the anesthesiologist to administer the anesthetic or place the spinal.
Usually 2 or 3 days.
Most are able to go home with home health physical therapy, some individuals will go to an inpatient rehabilitation. These individuals typically do not have any family who will be able to watch out for them, or they have a significant barrier (i.e. live on 2nd story) that inhibits from them going home.
A. Home health usually for 2 weeks or
B. Inpatient Rehabilitation usually for 2 weeks
C. Outpatient therapy dependent on how patient is progressing
Motion restrictions depend on approach of surgery performed. Activity restrictions include not performing impact exercise activities. (i.e. running, jumping, quick twisting)
Dependent on which leg was replaced, and when patient is weaning off of narcotics. Can be as fast as 3 weeks postoperative.
Dependent on goals and from what functional level the individual is starting. Can be as short as 2 weeks, or as long as 3 months.
Typically 6 weeks for a sitting job and 3 months for factory work.
Pain quickly settles in a few days where it is controlled easily with oral pain medications. Typically one takes medication either before therapy or sleep.
Early Loosening, Late Loosening, Infection, Implant failure, fracture of surrounding bone.
A. Deep venous thrombosis (DVT)
B. Pulmonary Embolism
D. Fracture of surrounding bone
E. Implants not growing into bone
F. Leg Length Discrepancy
G. Nerve Injury
H. Vascular Injury
A. Baptist Health Louisville Hospital
B. Jewish St. Mary’s Elizabeth Hospital
C. Nortons Brownsboro Hospital
A. If you have medical illness that requires frequent medical intervention, (i.e. heart disease, history of heart attack, diabetes, history of cardiac surgery) you will need to obtain cardiac or medical clearace
B. Strengthing muscles around hip
C. Cleaning hip with hibicleans soap starting 3 days before surgery
D. Using bactroban ointment in nose.
Fall into 2 main categories based on how implants are fixed to bone. Pressfit where the bone grows into implants, or cemented.
Several companies have had several problems with excessive metal debris forming in hip joint leading to tumor like lesions, early loosening of implants, and pain.
It is a metal on metal device that allows for higher physical activity, but carries a significant elevated risk of metal ions, hip fracture and increased level of having chronic pain.
Usually 3 months.
It is possible in the ideal candidate to get both his replaced at the same time. Usually individual is very healthy of working age who cant afford missing significant amount of work.
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When interviewing a home builder, take advantage of this one-on-one opportunity to get information and feedback that you just can’t get anywhere else. To break the ice, deal with less sensitive topics. Asking him about his business practices is a good place to start. Hopefully, having established a rapport with the builder by first having him field questions about more objective and less personally challenging issues, you can move on to talk about financial, legal, and, indirectly, ethics issues.
When you get together with the builder, be observant. A builder once told me that you can learn a lot about a builder by looking inside his truck. What you get is a glimpse of how the builder operates. Is the interior neat and clean, or dirty and trash-strewn? If you meet at the builder’s office, notice how clean and organized it is. Draw your own conclusions. This isn’t a make-or-break criterion, just another bit of insight.
Here are the questions to ask when interviewing a home builder:
What kinds of homes is he most experienced in building?
What is the size, style, and price range of the homes he most typically builds?
Does he consider himself to be a specialty home builder? If so, what is the specialty?
How flexible is he in the kinds of homes he builds? Does he build homes only from his own sets of plans? Does he build customized versions of homes from his own sets of plans? Does he build only custom homes?
Will he build a home on your land or must you buy one of his lots?
How well does his experience match up with your needs?
How long has he been a general contractor building new homes? How long has his current business been around? If those two time frames don’t match up, find out why.
Has he built homes under a different business name? If so, what happened to that business?
How long has the builder been working in this local area?
A builder’s answers to these questions will give you a sense of the stability of his business and the strength of his ties to the local area.
How big is his company?
Does the builder own his own company or work for another company?
If he works for another company, what is his relationship to that company?
A local builder may have allegiance to the local area that a salaried employee of a national building company may not. On the other hand, a company affiliated with a national home construction corporation may have access to materials and manpower resources in times of tight supply that a local builder may not.
How many homes does he build each year?
How many homes does he have going at one time?
What is the geographic range in which he does business?
Where will your project stack up in his list of projects?
Information you learn here will give you a sense of how far the builder stretches himself and his subcontractors.
How long have each of his subcontractors been working for him?
Does he always use the same subcontractors? If not, why not?
How many sets or crews of subcontractors does he employ at one time?
Do all of the subcontractors work exclusively for this builder? Which ones do not?
How does the builder deal with work done incorrectly by a subcontractor?
What would cause the builder to remove a subcontractor from a job? Has this ever been necessary? If so, what happened?
If it turns out that you have a serious objection to using any one of his subcontractors prior to the start of the project, what flexibility does he have to use another subcontractor?
Which subcontractors does he use for the major tasks like excavation, concrete work, framing, plumbing, electrical, drywalling, finishing, painting, roofing, siding, etc.?
The answers to these questions help you understand the builder’s relationship to his subcontractors. A high turnover of subcontractors might be a concern. Blind loyalty to poorly performing subcontractors is also undesirable. If the builder will share them, get the names of subcontractors’ companies. Check them out just as you checked out the builder’s company through a background check.
Staying on Schedule
How firm is the completion date the builder provides?
How often does he encounter significant project delays? Can he provide a recent example or two?
When he has encountered delays, what is most often the cause?
When he knows a significant delay in the home completion date is inevitable, how does he work with his clients to manage the situation?
Construction delays are unpredictable and can be caused by many things over which builders have no control. Inclement weather, poor availability or materials, and unforeseeable subcontractor problems are good examples. How often does the builder experience significant delays that are preventable? A builder’s responses here allow you to gauge his humility and pragmatism. If a builder tells you he never experiences significant delays, be suspicious.
On the other hand, you don’t necessarily want to hear that a builder will do whatever is necessary to finish the home on schedule. When some aspects of construction are rushed, quality may suffer.
Does the builder have liability insurance that covers his construction work? What is covered?
Is he willing to show you his insurance certificate?
What other insurance, if any, does he carry that will cover your project? Ask him to explain in general terms what the coverages are.
You may want to consider taking out Builder’s Risk insurance on your own.
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This subproject takes full advantage of the opportunities for cross-study comparison of longitudinal studies in an international context to better understand lifespan contextual influences on later life cognitive and physical functioning. Our focus is on social determinants of individual differences In cognition and health, with emphasis on differential aging risk and exposure processes that affect physical and cognitive ability, cognitive reserve, and cognitive decline. However, because many argue that social factors do not affect age- related physical or cognitive outcomes, but rather select upon them, we will use counterfactual approaches, such as propensity score matching, in addition to standard analytic methods, including multi-level models, to Isolate the effects that socio-demographic processes play In cognition and physical functioning in later life. An important aspect of this project is replication and cross-study comparison of results across studies that differ in birth cohort, resources, geography, and culture. Therefore, this subproject will work closely with Core B to develop and utilize an international contextual database when evaluating results to help contextualize our results in a historically sensitive, comparative and rigorous meta-analytic framework. We will examine the competing and complementary effects of educational attainment, socioeconomic status, and childhood cognition on cognition in later life, and evaluate the role of social and contextual changes across successive birth cohorts. In addition, we will evaluate the Impact of work-related demands, age of retirement, and social class on subsequent level and change in cognitive and physical functioning. The subproject will emphasize inter-cohort and cross-national data analysis to provide results that are broadly generalizable and not subject to biases from small samples or particular contexts, permitting Interpretation of cross-study results In a sociohistorical context.
Recent developments in longitudinal analytic techniques, coupled with a cross-national and Inter-cohort data, will provide new insights into early life causal factors, including socio-demographic factors such as educational attainment, on the development and aging of physical and cognitive capabilities and important occupational and societal outcomes such as unemployment or retirement.
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NATtrol Respiratory Pathogen Panel – 1
NATtrol Respiratory Pathogen Panel-1 (NATRPP-1) is formulated with purified, intact virus particles and bacterial cells that have been chemically modified to render them non-infectious and refrigerator stable. NATRPP-1 contains a total of 6 x 0.25 mL vials: 5 vials of the viral/bacterial NATtrol targets (1 vial of each pool) and 1 vial of the Negative as listed in Table 1. These controls are supplied in a purified protein matrix that mimics the composition of a true clinical specimen.
NATtrol RPP-1 Panel is designed to evaluate the performance of nucleic acid tests for determination of the presence of viral and bacterial nucleic acids. NATRPP-1 can also be used for verification of clinical assays, development of diagnostic tests and training of laboratory personnel. NATRPP-1 contains intact organisms and should be run in a manner identical to that used for clinical specimens.
Platform : Luminex MAGPIX ; Test : Influenza/Respiratory/Flu A/B/H1N1 / +2° to +8° C.
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Two dozen states lack the kind of “charter-friendly” policies they need to earn top points on their Race to the Top applications, according to a new review of charter school laws.
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools report finds that 13 states continue to cap the growth of charter schools, while another 11 states have yet to enact laws establishing public charter schools.
The report also ranks states and districts based on how closely their state laws align with the Washington-based advocacy group’s model charter school law. Its top 10 jurisdictions, in ascending order, are: Minnesota, the District of Columbia, California, Georgia, Colorado, Massachusetts, Utah, New York, Louisiana, and Arizona.
The U.S. Department of Education has said that it will give extra points to states with supportive charter school policies when they apply for some of the $4.35 billion in grants available to them through the Race to the Top fund.
A version of this article appeared in the January 20, 2010 edition of Education Week as Charter Schools
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Publication: Research - peer-review › Conference article – Annual report year: 2012
Wiki systems form a subclass of the more general Open Collaborative Authoring Systems, where content is created by a user community. The ability of anyone to edit the content is, at the same time, their strength and their weakness. Anyone can write documents that improve the value of the wiki-system, but this also means that anyone can introduce errors into documents, either by accident or on purpose. A security model for wiki-style authoring systems, called the Secure Wiki Model, has previously been proposed to address this problem. This model is designed to prevent corruption of good quality documents, by limiting updates, to such documents, to users who have demonstrated their ability to produce documents of similar or better quality. While this security model prevents all user from editing all documents, it does respect the wiki philosophy by allowing any author who has produced documents of a certain quality to edit all other documents of similar or poorer quality. Moreover, authors who consistently produce top quality documents will eventually be allowed to edit all documents in the wiki. Collaborative filtering is used to evaluate the quality of documents that an author has contributed to the system, thus determining what other documents that the author can edit. This collaborative filtering mechanism, determines the promotion and demotion of documents and authors in the Secure Wiki Model. The original Secure Wiki Model only considers explicit promotion and demotion of documents, authors are implicitly promoted/demoted depending on the promotion/demotion of the documents that they contribute. In this paper, we revisit the question of promotion of documents and authors and propose a new security policy with explicit promotion of authors. This policy also incorporates a new collaborative filtering mechanism with a higher degree of parametrisation, so that the new policy can be adapted to the specific needs of a particular wiki. © 2012 IFIP International Federation for Information Processing.
|Book series||IFIP AICT - Advances in Information and Communication technology|
|State||Published - 2012|
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|Conference||6th IFIP WG 11.11 International Conference on Trust Management (IFIPTM 2012)|
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