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Today’s businesses realize that content is the tool to attract and engage customers and takes them to the next level. It is no longer a side job; it has become a priority no matter what business it is and what size it is. And something that is of importance in the present, one can only wonder what it will be like in the future. If only there was a crystal ball to show us the future of content.
Analyzing the future of content marketing and preparing oneself for it is important. There are many articles online with different predictions, but they all have one common theme, the undeniable importance keeping up with the trends of content marketing. The changes will be many and it all comes down to how fast you can adopt them. If we have learned anything from failing businesses is that those who are slow to adapt the changing trends eventually bite the dust. This makes it all the more necessary to prepare oneself for the future.
To Think about the Future, Let Us Look at the Past
Content marketing has come a long way, with mobile and social media, content becoming an enormous influence over the consumers. During the last decade, we saw the birth of social media giants like Facebook and Twitter. It was a groundbreaking era that led to new ways content was created and distributed.
With every passing year, the number of users on networks has mushroomed. It’s became almost unavoidable for businesses not to have a presence on these platforms. The content consumption has increased by 57% on Facebook and 25% on Twitter, according to a survey by HubSpot. People realized the power of social media and diverted their resources towards it. Ever since Facebook started publishing sponsored content, everyone from home-run small businesses to billion dollar enterprises has began publishing ads on Facebook.
Mobile platforms were another big change in terms of content marketing as businesses realized that mobiles were spreading at the speed of light and in order to stay relevant and visible, they needed to reach mobile screens. The number of mobile users crossed the number of desktop owners back in 2014, and is continually growing. So all in all, online content became central thanks to the growing number of channels and their strong influence on the market. The past saw major shifts in content strategies for enterprises and the future is likely to see the same kinds of shake ups.
How to Prepare for the Future?
If you are thinking about the future of your business and focusing on content marketing trends, pat yourself on the back and consider the following:
Mobile’s outreach is growing and for those businesses that are trying to cross borders, mobile remains the best way to do that. Smartphones are spreading exponentially across the developing world and that creates an opportunity for businesses to attract new customers. It becomes a crucial part of expansion as the middle class, in some of the developing countries, is growing at a surprisingly fast rate. People, who do not own a desktop or a laptop, have a smart phone in their hands.
It only makes sense that mobile will be part of the future of content marketing. Google suggests that if you only have one website, it should be mobile. In the future, the focus of content creators and marketers should be to further improve the mobile experience and create content that engages customers.
Millennial are all about product experience. To create an experience for the user, your content will require some serious personalization. Gone are the days when marketing was limited to providing information. Now you must provide information according to the audience, and that is how you really create an impact.
To create this user centric experience while developing content, you will need to understand consumers. And we are not talking about basics like genders, age groups and interests; the key here is to learn what really makes them the tick. This is perhaps a complex procedure but it will be a rewarding one in the end.
The future will see democratization of content as part of participation marketing. The targeted crowdsourcing of content will increase. This approach of using internal and external sources for content creation is the best strategy for the future. It reinforces many PR goals and ropes in influencers that can prove helpful for your business. Certainly, there are going to be hurdles in the way but if done right, this eco-system of content creation can lead to success.
Video is the Future
In terms of what type of content is to dominate content marketing in the future, video is the winner. In fact, it has already started taking over the internet. Facebook gets more than a billion views daily of video content. And it has openly said that its main focus now is video. The reason is simple – video content has an increased engagement from users..
Here is why video is the future:
Using videos on landing pages has been known to increase conversion by a whopping 80%. While making a video requires a large sum of money, the return is worth it. It is simple math, if your users grow by as much as 20%, you will see a considerable increase in your revenue.
Not only do you make money, you come up on top on searches. Google prefers websites that have videos as part of their content. Even web pages with links to videos are likely to do better than pages with simple text or pictures.
Increased Click Through Rate
Emails with videos are likely to get clicked on more as their click through rate increases by a 200%. If you include the word video in the subject, the chances of the recipient opening it increases. Hence, video is a powerful tool in email marketing as well.
Users spend more time on videos than they do on other stuff. It can help increase traffic and not only raise numbers but increase the average time spent on your webpage or social media page.
Social media is definitely going to play a key role in how content marketing develops as it now serves as the primary distribution channel for big and small companies alike. Whatever the content may be, the gist behind it has to be about providing experience because that is what the users want. And when we speak about experience and engagement, videos are the future.
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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
~~ Paul V. Hartman ~~
Of those Seven Wonders, only one remains. (The accompanying mini-images are pure artistic guesses.) In no particular order, they were:
1. The Great Pyramid of Khufu in Egypt
Also known as the pyramid of Cheops, is the largest pyramid in the world, and is given the date 2680 BC, though we know that its construction stretched over several years. A solid mass of limestone blocks, it covers 13 acres, rises 482 feet (rather, it did, since it has lost some facing blocks) and 756 feet along each base line.
It remains largely intact on the plane of Gizeh ("Giza") near modern Cairo.
2. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The Babylonian Empire fits between the earlier Assyrian Empire and the later Persian Empire. At its height, King Nebuchadnezzer (sometimes: Nebuchadrezzer) commissioned the Hanging Gardens, circa 560 BC. Built high and behind tall walls (said to be 75 feet tall) finished with decorative glazed bricks, the gardens were served by an intricate irrigation system which required water to be lifted to the highest point in the gardens.
Nothing remains today, except the word "Babylon" which, because the city was legendary for sensual living, is now synonymous with immorality/Hollywood.
3. The Statue of Zeus at Olympus
Created circa 435 BC by Phidias, the greatest sculptor of ancient Greece, the statue - said to be 40 feet tall - was a magestic bearded figure seated upon a richly decorated and immense throne wearing a cloak itself covered with numerous sculpted decorations. Phidias was known for doing draperies in beaten gold with glass inlays, and for covering flesh parts with ivory.
The statue was destroyed in antiquity, but clay molds from the sculptor's workshop suggest its appearance, and smaller works of his from the Parthenon are included in the Elgin Marbles collection at the British Museum.
4. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
Artemis, in Greek mythology the daughter of Zeus, was revered by the Greeks as the Goddess of the Hunt. (The Roman equivalent is the goddess Diana.) As the patron diety of Ephesus, the major commercial city of ancient Greece (now a part of modern Turkey), and the major seaport of the region, her Temple was a major attraction and no small source of revenue. In 262 AD the Goths overran the city and destroyed the temple. In the early 5th century the harbor silted up and the city was abandoned.
Efforts to patch together the temple and other classic structures from rubble are underway at Ephesus today.
5. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
Erected (circa 352 BC) in memory of Mausolus of Caria, the name is now synonymous with any grand burial sepulcher. This was a magnificent white marble structure presumed to have been in the Ionic peristyle, set on a massive and lofty base which contained the sarcophagus, surmounted by a stepped pyramid on the apex of which sat a four-horse chariot, the whole business said to reach 135 feet. Other sculpture surrounded this main piece.
Nothing remains at the site in modern Turkey, as it was demolished in ancient times to use the material in other structures, but some of the smaller statuary is preserved in the British Museum.
6. The Colossus at Rhodes
A large bronze statue in the likeness of Helios, the sun god, was built about 285 BC occupying the walls of the harbor at Rhodes. Said to be 100 feet tall, it is claimed that ships passed between the legs to enter the harbor. Other history, however, states that ships passed by an upright statue rather than under it. It was destroyed in ancient times, the bronze cut up and melted for other purposes.
Current archeologists on Rhodes are searching for evidence of the base, which today might be under dry land.
7. The Pharos at Alexandria
The site of a lighthouse built (334 BC) under orders of Alexander, who united the island of Pharos with a land bridge, forming a peninsula, upon which the lighthouse was erected. In 280 BC, the lighthouse which would become a Seven Wonder was erected by Ptolemy II. Variously estimated to be anywhere from 200 to 600 feet tall, no precise details remain.
The lighthouse was destroyed by earthquake in the 14th century.
There has recently been a commotion around the world as a new 7 wonders were being voted on and selected. So, before everyone forgets the original list, this is the complete 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The earliest extant copy of a list of the 7 Wonders comes from Antipater of Sidon from around 140 BC. What list site would be complete without the first famous list?
1. Great Pyramid of Giza
Constructed: 2650-2500 BC
The great pyramid is the Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) which he had built for his tomb. When it was built, the Great pyramid was 145.75 m (481 ft) high. Over the years, it lost 10 m (30 ft) off its top. It ranked as the tallest structure on Earth for more than 43 centuries, only to be surpassed in height in the nineteenth century AD. It was covered with a casing of stones to smooth its surface (some of the casing can still be seen near the top of Khefre’s pyramid). The sloping angle of its sides is 51 degrees and 51 minutes. Each side is carefully oriented with one of the cardinal points of the compass, that is, north, south, east, and west. The horizontal cross section of the pyramid is square at any level, with each side measuring 229 m (751 ft) in length. The maximum error between side lengths is astonishingly less than 0.1%.
Sadly, this is the only one of the seven wonders still in existence.
2. Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Constructed: 600 BC
By: The Babylonians
Destroyed: After 1st Century BC
The Hanging Gardens were located in what is now Iraq and Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC) is credited for having built them. It is said that the Gardens were built by Nebuchadnezzar to please his wife or concubine who had been “brought up in Media and had a passion for mountain surroundings”.
Strabo and Philo of Byzantium saw the gardens and said this:
“The Garden is quadrangular, and each side is four plethra long. It consists of arched vaults which are located on checkered cube-like foundations.. The ascent of the uppermost terrace-roofs is made by a stairway…”
“The Hanging Garden has plants cultivated above ground level, and the roots of the trees are embedded in an upper terrace rather than in the earth. The whole mass is supported on stone columns… Streams of water emerging from elevated sources flow down sloping channels… These waters irrigate the whole garden saturating the roots of plants and keeping the whole area moist. Hence the grass is permanently green and the leaves of trees grow firmly attached to supple branches… This is a work of art of royal luxury and its most striking feature is that the labor of cultivation is suspended above the heads of the spectators”.
3. Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
Constructed: 550 BC
By: The Lydians, Persians, and Greeks
Destroyed: 356 BC
The Temple of Artemis was in the ancient city of Ephesus near the modern town of Selcuk, about 50 km south of Izmir (Smyrna) in Turkey. Those who saw it considered it to be the most beautiful structure on earth. The composer of the original list of 7 wonders said this: “But when I saw the sacred house of Artemis that towers to the clouds, the [other Wonders] were placed in the shade, for the Sun himself has never looked upon its equal outside Olympus.”
The foundation of the temple was rectangular in form, similar to most temples at the time. Unlike other sanctuaries, however, the building was made of marble, with a decorated façade overlooking a spacious courtyard. Marble steps surrounding the building platform led to the high terrace which was approximately 80 m (260 ft) by 130 m (430 ft) in plan. The columns were 20 m (60 ft) high with Ionic capitals and carved circular sides. There were 127 columns in total, aligned orthogonally over the whole platform area, except for the central cella or house of the goddess.
The temple housed many works of art, including four ancient bronze statues of Amazons sculpted by the finest artists at the time. When St Paul visited the city, the temple was adorned with golden pillars and silver statuettes, and was decorated with paintings. There is no evidence that a statue of the goddess herself was placed at the center of the sanctuary, but there is no reason not to believe so.
On the night of 21 July 356 BC, a man named Herostratus burned the temple to ground in an attempt to immortalize his name, which he did indeed. Alexander the Great was born the same night.
4. Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Constructed: 435 BC
By: The Greeks
Destroyed: 5th-6th Centuries AD
This is the statue of the god in whose honor the Ancient Olympic games were held. It was located on the land that gave its name to the Olympics. At the time of the games, wars stopped, and athletes came from Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt, and Sicily to celebrate the Olympics and to worship their king of gods: Zeus.
The statue was so high that its head nearly touched the ceiling, giving one the impression that if he were to stand up, he would unroof the temple. It was so large that most descriptions that exist are of the throne and not the body or head of the god.
The Greek Pausanias wrote: On his head is a sculpted wreath of olive sprays. In his right hand he holds a figure of Victory made from ivory and gold… In his left hand, he holds a sceptre inlaid with every kind of metal, with an eagle perched on the sceptre. His sandals are made of gold, as is his robe. His garments are carved with animals and with lilies. The throne is decorated with gold, precious stones, ebony, and ivory.
5. Mausoleum of Maussollos at Halicarnassus
Constructed: 351 BC
By: The Persians, and Greeks
This is another burial place (like the Great Pyramid) which was located in the city of Bodrum (Halicarnassus) on the Aegean Sea, in south-west Turkey. The structure was rectangular in plan, with base dimensions of about 40 m (120 ft) by 30 m (100 ft). Overlying the foundation was a stepped podium which sides were decorated with statues. The burial chamber and the sarcophagus of white alabaster decorated with gold were located on the podium and surrounded by Ionic columns. The colonnade supported a pyramid roof which was in turn decorated with statues. A statue of a chariot pulled by four horses adorned the top of the tomb.
The beauty of the Mausoleum is not only in the structure itself, but in the decorations and statues that adorned the outside at different levels on the podium and the roof. These were tens of life-size as well as under and over life-size free-standing statues of people, lions, horses, and other animals. The statues were carved by four Greek sculptors: Bryaxis, Leochares, Scopas, and Timotheus, each responsible for one side. Because the statues were of people and animals, the Mausoleum holds a special place in history as it was not dedicated to the gods of Ancient Greece.
6. Colossus of Rhodes
Constructed: 292-280 BC
By: The Hellenistic Greeks
Destroyed: 224 BC
The Colossus was located at the entrance of the harbour of the Mediterranean island of Rhodes in Greece. Contrary to popular believe, the statue did not straddle the harbour, it stood to its side. The project was commissioned by the Rhodian sculptor Chares of Lindos. To build the statue, his workers cast the outer bronze skin parts. The base was made of white marble, and the feet and ankle of the statue were first fixed. The structure was gradually erected as the bronze form was fortified with an iron and stone framework. To reach the higher parts, an earth ramp was built around the statue and was later removed. When the colossus was finished, it stood about 33 m (110 ft) high. And when it fell, “few people can make their arms meet round the thumb”, wrote Pliny.
Sadly the statue stood for a mere 56 years, but was so beautiful that it earnt its place in the seven wonders. We do not know what the statue looked like so only guesses can be made in attempts to draw it.
7. Lighthouse of Alexandria
Constructed: 3rd Century BC
By: The Hellenistic Egyptians
Destroyed: 1303-1480 AD
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was located on the ancient island of Pharos, now a promontory within the city of Alexandria in Egypt. Of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, only one had a practical use in addition to its architectural elegance: The Lighthouse of Alexandria. For sailors, it ensured a safe return to the Great Harbor. For architects, it meant even more: it was the tallest building on Earth. And for scientists, it was the mysterious mirror that fascinated them most. The mirror’s reflection could be seen more than 50 km (35 miles) off-shore.
Of the six vanished Wonders, the Lighthouse of Alexandria was the last to disappear. Therefore we have adequately accurate knowledge of its location and appearance. Ancient accounts such as those by Strabo and Pliny the Elder give us a brief description of the “tower” and the magnificent white marble cover. They tell us how the mysterious mirror could reflect the light tens of kilometers away.
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The second half of the 19th – beginning of the 20th centuries were the times when many Slavic people came to America trying to avoid hardships of life in the disintegrating Austro-Hungarian empire. Millions of Czechs, Poles, Ukrainians, Slovaks, Hungarians left their family homes looking for better life. Most of these people were Roman Catholics, small number of them were Protestants. Among them, there was also a group of people who belonged to the Eastern Catholic Church still known in Europe as Greek Catholic and in America as Byzantine Catholic and Ukrainian Catholic Churches. These people came from the Eastern part of the Hapsburg Empire, a small corner of Europe which is divided today between Ukraine, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland and situated on the both sides of the Carpathian mountains, i.e. from the regions known today as Transcarpathia and Galicia. Their self-identification was different from region to region, they were usually called by regional names, such as Rusyns, Ruthenians, Lemkos, Carpatho-Ukrainians, Rusnaks, etc.
Church was always one of the most important constituting parts of their identity – back home and in America. However, there was no bishop, no church administrator for the Greek-Catholics in North America at that time, no one to help them to organise their religious life. So, people started organising their parishes and building their churches themselves from the early days of immigration to the USA. After their arrival to the USA, they settled down in different parts of the country, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Minnesota. Most of them had little education and virtually no knowledge of English. The only work available in America for them was hard labour in mines, mills and quarries. Most of them found employment in mining and steel industries. In Minnesota some of them became workers of the local flour mills and railways. Despite the poverty immigrants set aside money to build their own churches and schools, they organised lodges for fraternal, social and economic benefits.
The first Ruthenian priest in America was Fr. Ivan (John) Wolansky, native of Galicia. He was sent to the USA as a missionary priest by the Major Archbishop of Lviv Sylvester Sembratovich and arrived to America in 1884 together with his wife. Initially he came to the mining town Shenandoah in Pennsylvania where on the 19th of December 1884 in extremely modest conditions of the private home he offered the first Eastern Catholic Divine Liturgy in America. Fr. Wolansky visited Minneapolis several times. As a fruit of his visits the first Greek-Catholic parish in Minneapolis was founded in 1887 and blessed by Fr. Wolansky in 1889. This parish was known as St. Mary’s Greek-Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
The first pastor of that parish was Fr. Alexis Toth, a widower and former professor of the seminary in Pryashiv (Preshov – now a city within contemporary Slovakia borders). The American Latin rite bishops did not know anything about other Catholic churches besides their own of the Latin rite. Their understanding of the universality of the Catholic Church was very often limited to only one Latin tradition. As a result of such an attitude of the Latin hierarchy a rather unpleasant and humiliating to the Eastern Catholics exchange between Fr. Alexis and archbishop of St. Paul John Ireland happened, which led to the decision of 361 member of that parish to join the Russian Orthodox Church in on the March 25, 1891. Their church in Minneapolis became “Greek-Catholic Russian Orthodox Church of the All-holy Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary” and known today as St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). About 20 thousand Greek-Catholics all over America followed their example and formed seventeen Orthodox parishes, which later became a foundation of the Orthodox Church in America.
However, not all the members of the St. Mary’s Church joined Orthodoxy. During the next decade some new immigrants came from the Carpathians and Galicia, who, together with the rest of the former parishioners of St. Mary’s church who remained faithful to their Eastern Catholic heritage, wanted to organise their own Catholic parish. On March 30, 1902, a meeting was held which was attended by a group of people who founded “The Brotherhood of St. John the Baptist” later evolved into the “St. John’s Greek Catholic Lodge No. 300”. A very significant development in the history of the Eastern Catholic Church in America happened on March 8, 1907, when Fr. Soter Ortynsky OSBM was appointed a bishop for the Ruthenians in America and named a titular bishop of Daulia by Pope Pius X. As the head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church Patriarch Lubomyr Husar said in his homily on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the arrival of Bp. Soter to the United States, “His task was two-fold. First, … to establish ecclesiastical structure to organize ecclesiastical life for the immigrants … to help them spiritually. But he also had a different task, to explain to his brother bishops of the Latin Rite, the local bishops here, who were these immigrants who, although they insisted that they were Catholics, had a different tradition, different culture, different liturgical rite, were so different in many ways. So different that it seemed impossible to integrate them into the American life. His task was also to explain who these people were”.
With bishop Soter’s blessing members of the GCU Lodge 300 in Minneapolis purchased five lots of land and a wooden church building, which they moved from a different location. On the Thanksgiving day, November 28, 1907, the first Divine Liturgy was celebrated in Minneapolis in the newly opened St. John the Baptist Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church by the first pastor of this parish Fr. J.A. Zaklynsky. The first member of the new parish was baptised and chrismated on November 24 of the same year – Anna Antonyak. At its founding in 1907, the parish consisted of 18 founding families with an average age of under 30 for the heads of the households. By the end of 1908 there were already 93 families in the parish and then gradually rose to 124 in 1923.
Father Zaklynsky was succeeded in the beginning of 1908 by Fr. Volodymyr Stech. In May 1908 His Grace Bishop Soter blessed the church during his visit to Minneapolis. On the June 8, 1908 the Articles of Incorporation were signed by archbishop John Ireland, bishop Soter Ortynsky and Fr. Volodymyr Stech. Thus, St. John the Baptist Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church in Minneapolis became officially established as “associated with” the local Roman Catholic bishop, i.e. as a Roman Catholic parish.
There were internal difficulties within the Ruthenian Greek-Catholic Church in America arising from the differences between Ruthenians from Galicia and Ruthenians from Transcarpatia. The former group, which became later known as Ukrainians, had a different vision of their ethnicity as an independent nation and, therefore, also different goals from the latter, Carpatho-Rusyn group, which was more influenced by Hungarian culture and politics. There were about 20 families with strong Ukrainian identity among the members of St. John’s parish. Even among the clergy - some of the priests were from Galicia, others from Transcarpathia. For instance, among the priests serving at St. John’s between 1907 and 1915, Fr. John Zaklynsky, Fr. Volodymyr Stech were from Galicia, Fr. Oleksa, Fr. A. Vajda and Fr. J. Kovacs – from the Transcarpatian region. Even the fact that these two groups had identical liturgical traditions and were able to communicate without an interpreter did not contribute much to the preservation of unity. Bishop Soter appointed in 1912 a new pastor to St. John’s parish, Fr. Constantine Kuryllo, a married man and native of Galicia. Some people in the parish did not accept this priest only for the reasons of his origins. As a result, the first split occurred in 1912 when St. Constantine’s Greek-Catholic Church was founded in Minneapolis, just a mile away from St. John’s. For the next almost three years, as St. John’s church records show, there was no priest assigned to St. John’s parish. All baptisms, chrismations, marriages and funerals of that period, including that of the late Archbishop Stephen Kocisko, took place at St. Constantine’s parish until Fr. Jason Kovacs, who was a pastor of St. John’s before Fr. Kuryllo’s appointment in 1912, was sent by bishop Soter back to Minneapolis.
On the national scale the same sad split happened when Bishop Soter Ortynsky died in 1916. Bishop Soter being of Ukrainian descent himself, nevertheless wanted all Greek Catholic in USA to be together and to overcome their regional differences. However, after his death, the ecclesiastical authorities in Rome decided to divide Greek Catholics in America and create separate Exarchates for Ukrainians in Philadelphia and for Transcarpathians in Pittsburgh. The administrators-priests headed both Exarchates until Bishop Constantine Bohachevsky was appointed for Ukrainians and Bishop Basil Takach for the Ruthenians from Transcarpathia on the May 8, 1924.
By the 1920s growing St. John’s congregation could not fit anymore in a small wooden church building they initially purchased. The building of the new church begun in 1923 and was completed in 1927. Fr. John Bihary celebrated the first liturgy in the new church in May of 1927. This new church was splendidly decorated, but it’s decoration was that of the Roman tradition rather than Byzantine. Except for the traditional three bar cross there were no other “Eastern” elements in the church interior. It can be partially understood if we look at the dynamic of development of the Ruthenian church in America. By that time immigration from Europe was virtually stopped. In the period between 1907 and 1927 several generations of parishioners already were brought up in America. Those people have never been to Europe, their home was now in Minnesota, not in Carpathians. More and more people of St. John started loosing their Ruthenian identity. By 1940 most of them were already speaing English as their first language. The whole cultural situation in the United States pointed towards “Americanisation”, i.e. a process of total assimilation of the minority cultures. Languages and customs of the first generations of immigrants were replaced by that of mainstream American, which often meant in the situation of the Eastern Catholic churches simply Roman Catholic and English speaking culture. Post-Second World war politics of McCarthyism also contributed to this negative process of assimilation. Byzantine Catholics were afraid of being accused in any pro-Russian and, therefore, pro-communist sentiment. The easiest way to get rid of these accusations was to become “more American” at the expense of their own identity. During the time of Bishop N. Elko, who was an advocate of this “Americanisation”, many traditional Byzantine architectural features, such as iconostasis (icon screens), were omitted or removed from the new or renovated churches, western style pews and other elements were added. As a positive development of that time one can mention the fact that English became an official language of the Ruthenian Church and that the ecclesiastical status of the Exarchate was elevated to that of the Eparchy, i.e. independent self-governing church.
Two other changes in the 1930s and 1940s hit St. John’s parishioners hard: first, the Pittsburgh Exarchate began enforcing the celibacy rule for priests as it was envisaged by the papal decree Cum Data Fuerit (1929). A group of priests of the Ruthenian Exarchate dissatisfied by this document gathered together and elected pastor in Bridgeport, CT, Father Orestes Chornock a Bishop of a new Independent Greek Catholic Church. He was consecrated a bishop by the Patriarch of Constantinople, eventually setting his See in Johnstown, PA. This would, in time, be known as The American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Diocese. Then, in the 1940s, St. John’s was ordered to adopt the "new" Gregorian calendar instead of the traditional Julian (in the 20th Century, it was 13 days behind the Gregorian). In 1941 a small number of families formed St. Nicholas Carpatho-Russian Greek Catholic Church just two blocks away from St. John’s. This church, however, did not exist for a long time and some of its members came back to St. John’s, while others joined St. Mary’s Orthodox Church.
II World war shaped the 1940s of St. John’s. A good number of men in the congregation served in the armed forces and some of them were killed in the war. After the war a lot of the veterans came back to Minneapolis hoping to find jobs, get married and settle down in North East, where their families lived. However, due to the demographic changes in post-war United States, many of them had to move out of the North East Minneapolis. Moreover, many people married spouses who were not Byzantine Catholics. As a result of these and other factors the membership of St. John suffered considerable decline during that period of time.
On the other hand, the1960s was a time when the II Vatican Council opened Catholic Church to the “outside” world and also brought a lot of positive changes to the Eastern Catholicism. Thus, the Eastern Catholic Churches were officially recognised as the Churches of their own right, not as merely subdivisions of the Roman Catholicism. Since its inception in 1924 as the "Apostolic Exarchate of United States of America, Faithful of the Oriental Rite (Ruthenian)", the organizational status of the Church was merely that of a missionary territory with limited self-governing authority, the homeland being Europe—albeit under Communist persecution since 1946. On July 6, 1963 the Vatican upgraded the status of the church from Exarchate to Eparchy, or diocese according the Latin-Rite terminology. A decree by the newly elected Pope Paul VI divided the entire U.S. territory of the Church into two separate ecclesiastical jurisdictions. The first, the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic, included the Eastern states and the second jurisdiction, centred in Pittsburgh, included the rest of the nation. Both jurisdictions now held the canonical status of an eparchy or a full diocese. Bishop Elko continued as the American Church's senior hierarch, but one of the former parishioners of the St. John’s parish, Stephen J. Kocisko, was selected as the first bishop for Passaic and was installed on July 6, 1963 and later on, after Archbishop N. Elko’s resignation, he was installed as Archbishop of Pittsburgh on March 3, 1968. In 1969, St. John’s parent eparchy has been switched from Pittsburgh to the newly established Eparchy of Parma, Ohio. The whole Ruthenian church thus became an autonomous Metropolitan church.
Vatican II Council also called Byzantine Catholics to rediscover their roots. On the local level of the St. John’s parish Fr. Basil Shereghy, who became a pastor of St. John’s in 1957, was instrumental in this task. A former professor of the seminary in Uzhorod, he emigrated to America in 1946. He worked as a professor of language and liturgy at the Byzantine Catholic Seminary of SS. Cyril and Methodius in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was also the founding associate editor and longtime editor (1970-1986) of the diocesan newspaper Byzantine Catholic World. Author of many books on history and traditions of the Byzantine Catholicism, he greatly contributed to the renewal of St. John’s parish. During his pastorate the beautiful wall and ceiling paintings were done in the church. Revival of the Byzantine traditions is a long and difficult process, which often meets people’s reluctance and lack of appreciation. Being unable to restore the full traditional iconostasis due to the particular circumstances of that period of our history, Fr. Basil introduced side panels with icons, which later, in 1980-90s became parts of our present icon screen, restored by Fr. Bryan Eyman. In 1995 the icon screen was finally completed and a baptismal font was acquired by Fr. Edward Wojciechowski.
During the 1980s St. John’s again suffered a loss of many parishioners, who left the church following a scandal involving the pastor. After the short term of two other priests, Fr. Bryan Eyman became St. John’s pastor in 1988. He initiated various outreach programmes, trying to bring new people to St. John’s church. Despite the strong opposition among the parishioners to his attempts to bring back lost heritage and open the parish to the outside world, Fr. Bryan succeeded in restoring the church interior in a traditional Byzantine way. Once again it became possible for people of St. John’s to worship God according to genuine customs of their ancestors. On the November 1, 1992 a solemn re-dedication of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church took place. Looking at these events, we may conclude, that although our parish lost some people following Ruglovsky’s incident, our return to the Byzantine tradition helped us to gain new families interested in our heritage.
One of the important roles in the Byzantine liturgy is that of the deacon. Only recently our church started revival of this noble tradition. Thus, Mr. Justin J. O’Connell, a parishioner of St. John’s was ordained to diaconate in June 1995 by then eparch of Parma Bp. A. Pataki. Unfortunately, being ordained already at the age of 78, Deacon Justin is no longer with us.
St. John’s is the only English-speaking Byzantine Catholic church in Minnesota. Currently we have in our parish people coming to our services from places situated as far as South Dakota.
Another aspect of St. John’s life is worth noting – a contribution of St. John’s people to the social and cultural life of North East Minneapolis. Throughout its history the parish hosted annual balls, folk and church choir music concerts. Today many of our parishioners contribute their skills and time to organise our annual Rummage sale and Fall festival. There are potlucks on several Sundays of the year, which give people a possibility to enjoy traditional Slavic and Hungarian cooking.
Today, St. John’s parish, recounting past 100 years of its existence, stands grateful to God for many blessings that we received from Him during all these years. We especially thank God for the possibility to overcome many problems and difficulties encountered by our parish. Our 100 years journey wasn’t easy, but people of St. John’s succeeded in preserving what their ancestors started in 1907. We also ask God to grant the descendants of our parishioners 100 years from now have the same dedication and faithfulness as the founders of our parish had 100 years ago. God grant us another 100 years!
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By Eckhard Roediger, MD author of Contextual Schema Therapy
Sometimes clients will express to you that they are disappointed with their therapy, or the lack of outcomes with their therapy. Disappointed clients are a challenge in therapy, since they activate our own patterns (or schemas). Many therapists try to avoid a rupture by finding a quick “solution” to maintain the working alliance. Literally “stepping out” of the interaction instead, and taking a deeper look at the underlying needs, can strengthen the therapy relationship much more.
In moments like these, why not try shifting your perspective by moving around a bit? Here’s a technique for looking behind their feeling of disappointment together. Try standing up together side by side and “floating above the chairs” in a joint perspective. Then, work with the client to investigate what has been going on down there while you were seated in the chairs. The effect is amazing!
You can deepen the effect of the physical perspective change by changing into third-person language, too. This exercise helps cool down the client’s triggered emotions and reestablish the working alliance between you and your client as an “observer team”—you are, after all, observing the emotional experience together.
Instead of going too deeply into the content of your past conversations, I suggest asking the client questions that focus on the underlying needs, interpersonal intentions, and the resulting pattern. For example:
• What did the client feel?
• What needs did he or she feel at that time?
• How did he or she express this need?
• What was the desired outcome?
• What was the actual outcome?
• Does this happen to the client more often?
Then, ask the client if they have a good and competent friend. Invite the client to step into this friend’s shoes by asking: “Thank you, [friend’s name], for coming to help us. You know [client’s name] well. What do you think about the situation and what [client’s name] really needs now?” Once the client managed to distance from their emotional activation and you repaired the working alliance on the observer level, they can access their innate resources again and show up with promising ideas.
An example: Many clients hide their vulnerable side behind a wall of anger—but there are often more vulnerable emotions behind anger that you and your client can examine together. Stepping out of the anger activation and getting in touch with the underlying vulnerable side again allows expressing the need for support. This encourages others to help instead of withdrawing. Looking down on the scene from above and stepping into the best friend’s shoes helps access the hidden feelings and express them. This enables clients to communicate more effectively.
Eckhard Roediger, MD, is director of the Frankfurt Schema Therapy Institute, the first established in Germany. He is former president of the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST), and board member since its foundation in 2008. He has been a schema therapy trainer and supervisor since 2008, and is author of numerous books, book chapters, and articles about schema therapy in German. | <urn:uuid:f0fd4db0-ba8f-4d2b-9fec-0662e943e91a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/quick-tips-therapists/dealing-with-disappointed-clients-and-ruptures-in-the-relationship/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572198.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815175725-20220815205725-00265.warc.gz | en | 0.955709 | 658 | 1.859375 | 2 |
DataGeek III Challenge: Major League Baseball (MLB) Analytics
I am writing this Blog Post to showcase power of SAP Lumira for analyzing data and generating meaningful insights. I have used Major League Baseball (MLB) dataset for this purpose. Using the above mentioned data, I have developed a SAP Lumira storyboard, which contains different visualizations that enables the user to analyze performance of his/her favorite team(s) playing in the Major League.
Please allow me to have a walk through on the story:
1) MLB Team Winning Statistics
First of all any user who is interested in baseball would like to know the winning and the loosing statistics of his/her favorite teams. Using SAP Lumira, we can present the data in an excellent manner:
For instance, I’ve picked Baltimore and Boston teams for comparison of total wins and losses by each team.
As we observe here, Baltimore has more number of ‘Total wins’, ‘Home win percentage’ and ‘Road Win Percentage’ but has almost equal ‘On base percentage’ to that of Boston.
2) MLB Batting Statistics
Now I would like to know how all the teams are performing in terms of batting; I have created a story page as you can see below:
Let’s have a detailed look at one of the visualizations to compare Baltimore with Boston to get insight into the reasons of how Baltimore performed well
As clearly visible in the graph above, Baltimore had more number of ‘Total Bases’ and ‘Hits’ whereas Boston managed to score better in ‘Doubles’ and ‘Triples’
Even from other visualizations, Runs Scored, Runs Against and Runs Differential of Baltimore is more than Boston with higher batting average.
3) MLB Pitching Statistics
Now, let’s compare the pitching performance for both the teams using area chart.
As I observe here, Boston allowed more ‘Hits’, ‘Doubles’ and ‘Home runs’ than Baltimore did. At the same time, it is interesting to know that both the teams conceded about the same number of ‘Triples’ and ‘Intentional walks’.
4) MLB Park Factor Statistics
To get more insight into the influencing factor of Baltimore’s high win percentage, now I also want to observe the Park Factor Statistics
As we can see, the above visualizations give us the real picture on how Park Factor has played an important role in affecting the team wins on the various parameters. We can deduce that a park with the ‘Park Factor’ greater than 1 is a Hitter’s park and lesser than 1 is Pitcher’s Park. When I started comparing park factors for Hits, Doubles, and Triples, I found the reason how the home runs and hits of Baltimore is higher in its home park. Yes you are with me to correctly infer that Baltimore’s park is a hitter’s park and the home team had the total advantage to that 🙂
The way these visualizations helped us to analyze the winning percentage of Baltimore over Boston, we can further utilize the filter capability of SAP Lumira to analyze many more scenarios based on what we want to know about the teams of our interest. | <urn:uuid:4aa6e814-5e01-43a4-894c-b0a9a8845e1a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://blogs.sap.com/2014/11/14/major-league-baseball-mlb-analytics/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817001643-20220817031643-00266.warc.gz | en | 0.937516 | 699 | 2.03125 | 2 |
If you have a pot, pan or baking sheet with the tag PFASs in your home, immediately get rid of it! Here are the reasons why you should never bake pancakes, fry steaks or roast potatoes in a frying pan that supposedly has non-stick properties.
Even 200 scientists agree on one thing: certain types of dishes that bear the label “non-stick” are very harmful to our health!
The world’s leading experts gave a warning statement and signed so-called “Madrid document”, during the symposium. They say that they are concerned about the wide everyday use of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in the household.
These chemicals are used in the production of metal dishes and food storage containers (such as, for example, fast food packaging and “reinforced” plastic or paper plates). They are specific because they have so-called “non-stick coating” that prevents food from sticking to the bottom of the dish.
Studies conducted in animals have shown that certain types of PFASs lead to liver toxicity, disruption of metabolism, impaired functioning of the immune and endocrine systems.
Also, these chemicals cause several types of cancer (including cancer of the testicles and kidneys), and they are toxic to unborn babies.
Unfortunately, these toxins can not only be found in food which is prepared or stored in this kind of dishes, but because of the heat, they can easily spread and contaminate the air, drinking water, soil and the entire environment.
An article published in the journal “Environmental Health Perspectives”, scientists urge dish manufacturers to stop using PFASs chemicals, and especially because of the fact that today there are many alternatives that are much safer and also can provide a “non-stick” effect.
Also, the advice to all housewives cannot be clearer – If you see the label poly- or PFASs on any of your dishes, get rid of it once and for all! | <urn:uuid:2dd66a81-5464-43ae-a80d-960767af2b42> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://mirrorspectrum.com/life/if-you-have-dishes-with-this-sign-throw-them-away-immediately-they-are-very-harmful | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281450.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00182-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.951567 | 419 | 2.984375 | 3 |
In an Oscillating system,as damping increases, the amplitude of the system at the resonance frequency decrease and the resonance frequency also decreased. However why does the reasonce freq decrease? I know how to solve for the new amplitude and ang. freq. mathematically but i do not know how to explain the decrease in resonant freq. qualitatively? Can someone just explain it to me? | <urn:uuid:96baa711-a1d6-4213-813e-10ad35952039> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/why-does-the-resonant-freq-decrease-as-damping-increase-in-an-oscillating-system.107278/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988721405.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183841-00312-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.955678 | 83 | 2.109375 | 2 |
Margaretville, NY (PressExposure) July 15, 2009 -- Move over, "Harry Potter." Step aside, "Twilight." One of the most innovative series of popular children's books is coming out with its latest installment at the end of the month. Kimberly Wickham's Angels and Horses series, which began with the children story book of the same name, follows the magical adventures of a lonely young girl called Tina, who learns to face a hectic home life and bullying at school with dignity and confidence thanks to the help of her beloved pet horse, Dancer, and her guardian angel, Marguerite.
Hailed by Augusta's Metro Spirit as a chance for readers to "share the beauty of thought and discussion with their own children simply by offering these intricate stories," the Angels and Horses series has captured the imaginations of creative children and families worldwide with its warmth, humor, and whimsical art - the series' creator, Kimberly Wickham, has twenty years of experience teaching art, and at the mere age of twenty created an elaborate glass window structure for the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Margaretville, NY. On July 30th, Trafford Publishers is launching the third installment in this highly acclaimed series, "Angels, Horses, and Other Worldly Lessons."
"Angels, Horses, and Other Worldly Lessons," the highly anticipated follow-up to " Summer of Magic Horses," follows Tina and two of her friends, Chucky and Polly, as they learn to navigate the magical trans-dimensional Cosmic Lattice. Like its predecessors in this series, "Angels, Horses, and Other Worldly Lessons" is characterized by extraordinary and intricate art designed to transport the reader into a world where anything is possible. Horses sit on their hind legs and comfort children with their hooves - as depicted in Wickham's "The Comforting Horse" and chairs spin into their quantum particles in the mystical "Chair Collapsing Into its Wave Potential," both of which are additionally available to purchase in card or print format on Wickham's web site, http://www.kimberlywickham.com. | <urn:uuid:c21e8b53-508c-4d53-acdc-2f596c4bd3cc> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://pressexposure.com/Whimsical_Horses_and_Wave_Potential_Another_Installment_Launches_in_Kimberly_Wickhams_Angels_and_Horses_Series-76049.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281162.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00538-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.959408 | 430 | 1.5 | 2 |
What Arabs want to hear (or not hear) from Obama speech
In contrast with Obama's major speech two years ago in Cairo, today's address on the Middle East has generated little interest in Egypt. But Libyans and Syrians have higher hopes.
Cairo — Ahead of President Obama’s major address on the Middle East today, many Arabs were not even aware that he is going to present his vision for US involvement in a region transformed by the Arab Spring.
But when asked what they would like to hear, their responses ranged from a desire for the US to stay out of their affairs to pleas for help, particularly from those still oppressed by dictators in Libya and Syria.
“Obama is giving a speech?” asked downtown-Cairo newspaper hawker Mahmoud Hamza. “Why? We don’t want anything from him. We got rid of [former President Hosni] Mubarak without him, and now we don’t want American interference in Egypt.”
Indeed, in a marked difference from the widespread interest and pockets of hope generated by Obama's speech in Cairo two years ago, many Egyptians are resentful that the US only belatedly supported their uprising against Mr. Mubarak. Now, many Egyptians envision a more independent country and a much smaller role for the US.
Emad Gad, an analyst at Cairo's Al Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies, says it would be wise for Obama to voice support for the uprisings in Libya and Syria. In those countries, where members of the opposition movements are fighting for their lives, some want something very different from Obama: support, or at least strong criticism of their autocratic leaders.
Libyans' high hopes
Libya’s opposition has high hopes for the speech, after three months of popular uprising and armed insurrection against Muammar Qaddafi's regime.
Rebels say they want Washington to recognize their Transitional National Council in Benghazi – and to help enforce International Criminal Court arrest warrants for the Libyan leader, his son, and his intelligence chief if they are issued in coming weeks.
“Obama is the single most influential person on the planet currently and his every word will have a direct impact on our cause,” says one opposition activist in the Libyan capital, who could not be named for security reasons. “[Opposition] morale in Tripoli is directly associated with gains on the front line, NATO bombing in Tripoli, and diplomatic and political pressure from the international community.”
“So yes," the activist adds, "the US is ... very important to our cause, very influential on morale in the city and for our quest for freedom.”
Syrians' mixed feelings
And in Syria, where the regime's brutal crackdown has killed hundreds of civilians, some called for the US to exert more pressure. This week the US imposed sanctions on President Bashar al-Assad and other senior regime officials.
"I want [Obama] to condemn events on the ground in Syria rather than ignoring it. We need more international action," says a young female teacher in Damascus.
Yet even in Syria, some rejected the idea of US involvement. "I don't want Obama to say anything about the Arab world. The US only makes problems here and right now we as Arabs are doing things ourselves," said one middle-aged businessman in the capital.
Bahrainis in particular have become embittered by Washington's failure to condemn their government's violent crackdown on demonstrations and subsequent campaign of intimidation and retribution against all dissent. The tiny kingdom is home to a key US naval base and several citizens said today that they did not expect Obama to pressure Bahrain’s rulers. | <urn:uuid:954d4abe-ec89-458b-9dad-3531c50290d7> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2011/0519/What-Arabs-want-to-hear-or-not-hear-from-Obama-speech | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719136.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00467-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.972215 | 756 | 1.578125 | 2 |
Experiencing the real thing is what draws visitors in and fosters lasting connections [“Watoto’s death a wake-up call for city, Woodland Park Zoo,” Opinion, Aug. 25]. On a recent trip to the Woodland Park Zoo I learned about conservation programs the zoo supports — programs I was then inspired to contribute to. Being in the presence of the elephants was awe-inspiring.
The sad reality is that we may see the complete extinction of wild elephants within our lifetime. Sending these elephants to a sanctuary does nothing to help wild populations.
Zoos play a dynamic role in public education. Those who oppose the elephant program say there’s no data to suggest these elephants are having an impact on their visitors. This simply isn’t true.
The zoo has identified a plan to upgrade its exhibit and is committed to the well-being of these animals. There are so many ways zoos can design exhibits to maximize the ways their spaces are used in order to manage herds to increase physical activity, and meet behavioral and social needs. Seattle is known for its innovation. Why not engage local industry in collaborating with the zoo to create an exhibit that is so spectacular and technologically advanced that it become the industry standard? The benefits, educationally and economically, would be enormous.
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From the back of the box to the Windows/Macintosh edition
"Travel back in time and relive the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897. Test your skills as you journey through hundreds of miles over oceans, mountains, rivers, and tundra. If you make it to Dawson City and stake your claim, gold is your reward. Prepare to make life and death situations that could determine your fortune. With luck, you may get rich quick. But don't bet on it! You could lose everything!
Educational Benefits and Features:
- Learn the history and geography of Alaska and the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush
- Build problem-solving skills with multiple decision-making options
- Meet historical characters like Jack London, Mountie Sam Steel, and Nellie Cashman
- Record your trip - and practice writing - with the built-in journal
- Contains actual scanned photos, over an hour of digitized speech, and the writings of Jack London and Robert Service" | <urn:uuid:bef9636a-d073-4372-9f2a-be79006a909e> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://videogamegeek.com/videogame/126371/yukon-trail | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280587.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00557-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.900322 | 206 | 2.34375 | 2 |
When dreaming up ground-breaking technologies, the mantra is always to shoot for the stars. One U.K. company, Adaptix, has taken that idea literally. It’s developing a portable 3D X-ray machine based on space technology that was used in the 1990s to study stars in X-ray faraway galaxies.
The firm, based in Oxford, just won a $1.3 million grant from the U.K. Space Agency to help bring the product to market next year. Adaptix founder and chief science officer, Gil Travish, says the device could improve diagnostics from the dentist’s chair to the oncology unit, because it’s more accurate, cheaper and easier to use.
“There’s the 2D imaging. That’s cheap and easy to deploy, but it isn’t good for identifying things like lung cancer or even subtle bone fractures … 3D imaging with CT [does] produce wonderful imaging, but costs 10 times more, about $1 million per unit. They give you 10 times the [radiation] dose, or more, of a regular chest x-ray. And they take long, and can only be used in a radiation lab,” Travish said.
Adaptix plans to roll out the technology next year — with uses not only in developed countries like the U.K. and U.S., but in emerging countries where access to technology is limited. | <urn:uuid:74020771-5ada-4680-983c-5526f64459f3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.marketplace.org/2019/04/09/space-tech-key-future-healthcare/amp/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571745.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812170436-20220812200436-00466.warc.gz | en | 0.92842 | 304 | 2.984375 | 3 |
It’s a tragic situation when alcoholism or drugs addiction take over a person’s life. One of the defining characteristics of addiction is that it begins to control a person’s life rather than the person being in control. He or she cannot determine when to drink or do drugs. Instead, the person’s life becomes focused on the next drink, the next injection, smoke or pill.
When this state is reached, everyone suffers. The addict, the spouse, the employer, family, community and other associates. The destruction can and does spread far and wide from just one addict or alcoholic.
Sadly, many people go to conventional drug rehab programs only to relapse into drug or alcohol abuse after release. Real recovery takes more repair and preparation than a 28-day treatment program can offer. Even many longer programs miss some of the points of recovery that are needed.
What is it Like When You do Alcohol Abuse Rehab the Narconon Way?
This innovative program starts with a tolerable withdrawal, supported by generous nutritional supplementation and one-on-one with with Narconon staff. The nutrition begins to calm the body’s reaction to the cessation of drug or alcohol consumption and the gentle reorientation and relaxation processes help calm both the mind and body. This provides a positive beginning to the recovery.
Soon after withdrawal comes the Narconon New Life Detoxification Program. This is a sauna-based program that employs more nutritional supplementation and moderate exercise to activate the body’s ability to flush out stored toxins. When drugs or alcohol are consumed and then broken down by the body, some residues are attracted to and lodge in the fatty tissues of the body. This phase of the Narconon drug rehab sets up the right conditions for these residues to be flushed out. As they leave, those in recovery regain a better mood and outlook and their cravings drop, sometimes disappearing altogether by their own statements.
Learning New Life Skills as Part of Alcohol Abuse Rehab and Rehabilitation at a Narconon Center
Each person who is going to go out on their own must have the skills to avoid situations that might present too much temptation, and must know how to turn an adverse situation around to a positive one. They must also have a clear personal moral code and must have recovered their own personal integrity in order to succeed. These and many other points of recovery are part of the Narconon alcohol abuse rehab program.
Narconon Programs Can Enhance the Operation of Drug Courts and Other Diversion Programs
In many states, the drug court is a method of helping people avoid one of the worst repercussions of alcohol or drug abuse: incarcerations. Those arrested for non-violent crimes relating to drug or alcohol use are diverted into programs where they are offered a chance to get sober. According to Narconon reviews, these drug rehab programs located across the United States and around the world work hand in hand with a diversionary program like this, helping to return seven out of ten graduates to a lasting sober lifestyle. Narconon centers may be located near you, like Narconon Georgia near Atlanta or one of several rehabs in Italy or Russia. Find out about the Narconon program today. | <urn:uuid:cdd14191-0293-474b-84e1-3d784e2a050f> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.narconon.org/blog/alcohol-rehab/saving-a-person-through-alcohol-rehab/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279489.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00007-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.946124 | 654 | 1.71875 | 2 |
Apple Pie, Economic Growth & Fatal Stock Market Flaws
(The start of this article is an excerpt from Chapter Three of "Contracts With Our Children", which is the first book of The Great Retirement Experiment series. This article is also available in audio form.)
Consider a fresh, hot pie. Let's call it an apple pie, though it could be blueberry or cherry pie if you prefer. That pie smells delicious, you are hungry, and you want a big, fat slice of that pie. The problem is, so do a lot of other people. How big of piece can you eat? That depends on three things: how big the pie is, how many people want a piece, and whether some people are allowed bigger pieces than others.
Let's call that pie the national economy. The United States economy is what we will be talking about here, but this applies to pies of other nations as well.
Now the marvelous thing about economic pies is that in a growing economy they just keep getting bigger, year after year. Getting a big piece of that pie in the future for ourselves is the motivation for investing of course. We all want the fattest slices of that growing pie we can get, and fortunately there are plenty of people willing to sell us future pieces of that pie or tell us how to get a bigger slice.
How big is that succulent pie going to be? Various reasonable long-term rates of return for our investments are suggested depending on the source and investment type, but a nice one is 10%. The 10% could be a good number, not just because it is nice and round, but it represents roughly what a particular type of calculation tells us is the long-term rate of return in the stock market. We take $1,000 today, invest it for 30 years with annual compounding (reinvestment of our earnings as we get them), and that $1,000 sitting in a tax-deferred account becomes worth $17,449! That is the stuff which financial planning is made of!
The Economic Pie
Another way is to look at the economic fundamentals of our pie. Buying investments does essentially mean that we are buying an ownership interest in the economy. When we buy shares of stock, we become owners of the corporation. The economy is primarily made up of corporations. By collectively owning those shares of stock, we as all the investors effectively own the private economy.
Over the long term (1950-2000), the United States economy has been growing at about 3.5% per year, after removing the effects of inflation (source: Bureau of Economic Analysis). Of that about 1.2% a year can be accounted for by population growth (source: Census Bureau). So we have real growth - per person -- in the economy after inflation of about 2.2% a year. Now, take that same $1,000, and grow it for 30 years at a 2.2% rate, it becomes worth... $1,921.
Hmmm... seems like there might be a problem there. We buy investments expecting to earn a 1,645% profit over 30 years, from our ownership interests in the economy. But the overall per capita economic pie has only grown 92%, after accounting for inflation and population growth. So our expectations for growth in investment wealth are eighteen times larger than the growth in the real economy.
I think you can see our pie problem. Which is the difference between looking at pies, and actually eating pies. Around fifty million Baby Boomers are planning on eating nice slices of a really big investment pie at some point down the road. Not just all the people who buy stocks and other investments directly, but all those who buy through their retirement accounts, and indeed, anyone who is planning on getting a pension as part of their retirement.
The problem is that when we add up all the different expectations for our future pieces of Investment Pie, and compare them to what the total Economic Pie is likely to be - there just isn't enough pie to go around. An individual can certainly earn a particularly fat slice of the pie, so long as they follow an investment strategy that works out very well indeed. As many investors have in the past. However, how can everybody who follows the conventional investment strategies all earn those big slices simultaneously? How can one sixth of the entire population simultaneously have their real worth increase 18 times faster (1,645/92) than the real per capita worth of the nation itself?
It looks like we have a problem. The amount of real wealth in terms of resources, is growing far, far slower than people's perceptions of their current and future wealth, as valued by their investment portfolios. We have a huge group of people planning on actually selling those investment portfolios to get real resources, at the same time, year after year. How do we make it all add up?
The simple answer is: they can earn that wealth on paper, but when it comes to real resources, they can't cash it out. A pie, or an economy, is made up of the sum of its slices. When most of the people are all expecting their own slices to grow far faster than we know the overall pie is growing - an awful lot of people are likely to be very disappointed.
Historical Returns & Hypothetical Behavior
As long as we are asking questions, this is probably a good place to ask another: if a 10% investment return rate and 2.2% per capita economic growth rate are both based on long term history - what's the problem? Obviously they can coexist, so why worry?
That answers to that question are what the rest of Chapter Three explores, and unfortunately there isn't room in this article to fully address those questions. However, a short answer is that the issue is not whether can stocks can earn a 10% nominal yield while the economy is growing 2% on a real per-capita basis. Because that can work just fine, and has many years in the past. The issue is all the clever people who looked at that 10% yield, and said: "hey, we just found a magic money machine! All we have to do is assume 100% reinvestment of our investment earnings, through our pensions, investment funds, IRAs and Keoghs, and all of society together can become fantastically wealthy! And we can run models using hypothetical investor behavior to prove it historically!"
Now, the problem with that approach, which underlies most long term investment planning today, is that the 18 to 1 figure isn't so much based on historical earnings as it is the hypothetical compounding. All we've really done is demonstrate that exponential compounding is a powerful mathematical concept. If we take an equation with high growth rate - let it run wild with no constraints - then the math proves that we all become wealthy. Keep going in time, and the same math necessarily also proves that our wealth will grow until it is larger than the universe itself. Uh oh. See, that's the usual problem with running exponential equations without outside constraints, and the reason these equations are used with great caution in fields other than finance, or subjects other than our collective life savings.
Unfortunately, there are constraints, and cashing out real goods and services requires a real economic pie. Real financial history is that that never before have we had so many people planning on actually eating such nice big slices of pie, over such long retirements. People generally didn't live that long in the past, and the ownership of securities was concentrated in a much smaller segment of the population. We've made three big changes with our hypothetical investment models, which actually didn't happen in history. Number one, never before have we had so many people investing in the markets, with such a large percentage of the population as investors. Number two, long term exponential compounding of our wealth was not the objective - or the majority behavior. Number three, and this is the most important part, never has such a large segment of society attempted to simultaneously convert such high compounded wealth expectations into real resources, for year after year, over a period of decades. We have never seen anything like this three way combination, and the ability of the markets to withstand this unprecedented test while delivering high rates of return is unproven theory.
The Markets Save Duluth
Another way of illustrating this is to look at one example, and we will use the example of Duluth, Minnesota, a city of 87,000 in Northern Minnesota, located on a hillside above Lake Superior. In 1983, Duluth had a problem with city unions wanting more money than was available in the budget, and voters who didn't want a tax increase. So the mayor just promised the city workers (and their spouses and minor children) free health care for life, instead of spending a couple hundred thousand to give the employees the raise they wanted. Free money as far as the mayor was concerned, because there was no need to account for such promises under governmental accounting standards, and the real expenses were still a generation away, which means they didn't exist politically speaking. Fast forward to 2005 and with rapidly building retiree health care benefits, the city finally gets around to calculating the expected cost of that health care promise - and per the official city study, it turns out to be $280 million. Whoops.
For a while, things were looking pretty bleak around the small city of Duluth, with its already strained budget and massive unfunded but legally binding retirement obligations. It looked like it might need to be a choice between staggering tax increases, or else ultimately file for municipal bankruptcy, as the only way to legally renege on promises made to city retirees. But not to worry, for it appears that a solution has been found. The city will make really good investments. Not just ordinary investments, but the really good kind. You take that good, high rate of return assumption, unleash the full power of exponential compounding, and the wealth multiplies until the investment markets pay for the problem.
What a relief for the good people of Duluth! As it turns out, the historically proven magic of the markets will bail them out of their politicians having promised more than the citizens can pay. Via the mechanism of the markets, vast sums of money and resources will flow into the city from the outside economy, and allow the retirees to enjoy their promised benefits in full without the citizens having to actually pay for those benefits. What a sweet deal, and the even better news is that Duluth is not unique!
The Markets Save Everyone
This same kind of magic is going on with almost every state and local government across the country. The dollar amount per citizen just for health care in Duluth is a bit extreme, but almost every government in the US that has full time employees has entered into promises for future benefits that the government anticipates being unable to pay for from ongoing revenues. Some of these promises are unfunded, others are fully "funded" (meaning adequate current portfolios given the investment return assumptions), but the solution all comes down to the same thing. Via the mechanism of the markets, vast sums of money and resources will flow from the outside economy into the local economies for all the states and cities, and pay for legally binding promises that would otherwise be unaffordable from current revenues.
Governments aren't the only ones using this compounding magic, so are most of the major corporations. Oh, the defined benefit plans are disappearing fast in terms of the ability of workers today to participate, but there are still tens of millions of workers covered, and many trillions of dollars of pension and health care benefits that will have to be paid, by such companies as General Motors and IBM. Future benefits that would destroy corporate profitability, and drive many corporations into bankruptcy. If that is, it weren't for the magic money wealth compounding machine of the investment markets. With that market wealth paying for the money to buy the goods and services for retired employees, that employers would otherwise not be able to pay.
Individuals are not left out of this game, far from it. That's the whole idea of retirement plans, be they IRAs or Keoghs. You can put money in, but you can't take it out before retirement, or at least you are strongly discouraged from doing so via tax penalties. So your money stays in and compounds. As demonstrated in the financial planning models that have been run for many millions of individuals, just take a modest amount of money monthly, let historical rates of return compound forward, and you too can have a quite comfortable retirement. Along with the other 50 million Baby Boomers doing the same thing, as we all cash out together.
This leads to a quite simple question, that I'm sure many of you listeners and readers have already seen coming. If the economy is made up of the corporations, governments and individuals, and the corporations, governments and individuals are all attempting to compound their wealth because they all can't afford to pay for the Baby Boom retirement promises and expectations, then who, precisely is it that cashes them out? If all the components of the economy can't afford to pay for something from current revenues, then how do they all get bailed out? Who is the Santa Clause who steps in and bridges our example 18 to 1 gap between wealth growth expectations and the growth in real wealth?
Who bails out the economy itself? Is it the new generation of investors who will be coming into the markets? That smaller generation of investors behind the Boomers? With the money they have left over after being unable to pay for Social Security and Medicare? Those are questions of capacity, but perhaps the biggest question is one of motivation. Even if they could, would the Boomer's collective children and grandchildren really work night and day for the privilege of voluntarily buying out the Boomer's portfolios at the highest prices in history? Or might they do something else, like trying to hold on to as much of the goods and services they are creating as they possibly can for their own benefit?
We could say that the "who" will be the corporations that will appear and thrive between now and when the bill comes due. All the new Googles and so forth. Except, there aren't really that many Googles, and the one we have is miniscule compared to the size of the problem. The idea behind founding new companies is generally to try keep as much of the money as you possibly can for yourself, instead of passing it along to the passive investors in legacy companies. Can we really count on an entirely new economy appearing, with a growth rate far in excess of historical standards, that will be happy to step forward and bail out the old economy?
Some others might say that the "who" will be the other nations of the world. Their economies will bail us out! Except, well, maybe as a starting point, we should be buying their economies right now, instead of selling them ours, as we are doing with our massive trade and budget deficits. There is also the issue that other nations have their own demographic issues, much of Europe has problems that are worse than those of the US. Which doesn't likely leave much left over to bail out the US. As for the booming economies of Asia - sure it is convenient now for them to support the US economy while they grow their own productive base, but do we really expect them to continue to subsidize our standards of living at the expense of their own for decades to come?
The corporate and government officials making these plans are quite confident, because they do have history on their side. They (or really their financial advisers) can selectively pull out their exponential compounding equation. They can plug that equation into their hypothetical models and say, yes, our magic money machine should have worked this decade, and yes, it should have worked that decade. They can show that it in fact works, by pointing to those years when massive amounts of money were pulled out of the markets and used for real resource consumption, without slowing down the steady rise of the markets, years like, you know... well... um...
That's the problem. There aren't any years like that. Years where extraordinary amounts of money were pulled out of the markets and converted into real goods and services in order to meet widespread societal needs that are so great that they are otherwise unaffordable for corporations and governments. There are no years like that - because we've never actually tried this before, on anything like this scale.
About as close as we can come is a few years where substantially more investors have tried to take money of the markets than putting money in. Nothing like the thirty plus consecutive years that the Baby Boom has in mind for their strategy, just an individual year here and there. 2001 would be the most recent of the years, 1929 is another well known one. You know, it was the strangest thing too, because real goods and services didn't spontaneously arise from the earth to cash out all those millions of investors selling their symbols at the same time. Instead, much or most of the symbolic value of the markets just disappeared in those years instead. "Poof", went away, almost like it was never there at all.
Abstract Theory or Common Sense?
There are two ways of looking at the information presented so far. One perspective is that this is abstract theory, the other is that we are talking common sense about all of our futures. Yes, as a Chartered Financial Analyst and Finance MBA with almost 25 years of professional experience in working with financial mathematics, I'm taking a chance in thinking that anyone besides myself will find topics like the mathematical divergence between economic and investment wealth models to be of interest. Talk about a sleep-inducing topic! If you have been listening to the mp3 version of this file, I hope you weren't operating an automobile or heavy machinery at the time.
However, when we get away from the math and economics jargon, I think that what we've been talking about here is really no more than common sense. Indeed, let me suggest that problem with our current investment approach is that it is so steeped in jargon, that people miss the underlying common sense questions, which are quite readily understandable to the average person.
Questions such as: Can the average person really become wealthier than the average person - or do things need to add up at some point? Can we all eat more pie than there is pie available? Can all of us really be wealthier than the economy through stock investments, and then cash out that wealth independent of the economy? What does happen to the price for symbols when too many people start to cash out symbols and there aren't enough resources to go around? If the collective corporations, governments and individuals can't pay for Baby Boom retirement promises, and we rely on the investment markets to pay instead - then who pays? Precisely that is - who pays? With exactly what do they pay? Even if they could pay - why would they pay? What is their compelling motivation to pay the highest investment prices in history, year after year?
I want to know: who is going to pay me, with what are they going to pay me, and why are they going to pay me? Don't you? To me, that's not abstract theory at all, just common sense.
Did the information above make sense to you? Do the implications worry you? Did you find yourself considering any perspectives that were new to you? Perspectives that sound like common sense to you? Considerations that maybe all of us should be thinking about? If the "unconventional" concepts contained herein sound like common sense to you, then please pass the link on to people you know who might be able to benefit. If there is not to be a devastating financial disaster down the road, then changes will need to be made, which will require asking uncomfortable questions. Given how lucratively profitable the status quo is for the financial industry, there are going to have to be a whole lot of people asking uncomfortable questions before there is any hope for a change in the situation for society.
The other action you can take is to do what you can to protect yourself individually, or perhaps even find ways to profit from the situation. For that, you will need knowledge. A good place to start is to read the rest of Chapter Three, as well as the rest of the book, "Contracts With Our Children". Take a long look at the Boomers investments from the perspective not of the Boomers - but the following generations who will be cashing out those investments. Look at the central issue of supply and demand for investments, and what happens as the ratio of buyers to sellers falls for decades. The thin theoretical reed upon which the current case for stocks rests, is unending exponential growth in consumer spending. Learn what happens to this thin reed when 77 million of the largest generation of consumer spendthrifts in history begin steadily going on a fixed and lower income.
Picture an interconnected world of 77 million Boomers who are demanding tens of trillions of dollars from the generations behind them for Social Security, and more tens of trillions for Medicare - even as the 50 million Boomers who are investors seek still more tens of trillions from the expected sale of their investment portfolios at the highest prices in history. Picture a world of many tens of millions of younger workers, entrepreneurs and investors at the peak of their own careers, using all of their creativity and intelligence to find ways of holding onto the wealth that they are creating, instead of passively and obediently passing it over to retirees. Picture your investments as part of the back and forth struggle between the generations that will determine how the entire Great Retirement Experiment is really going to work (instead of just the promises that the Boomers are making to themselves today). Picture yourself reading the remaining three quarters of Chapter Three, "Pie Slicing & Missing Trillionaires", as well as the rest of the book. Picture yourself going to The-Great-Retirement-Experiment.com and taking advantage of the books, articles, pamphlets, and audios, that together explore what happens when the stratospheric symbolic wealth expectations of the Boomers and their pension plans wrestle with the reality of limited real resources and self-interested investors, in a title bout refereed by Adam Smith... | <urn:uuid:29491830-07d4-4eed-97de-09039542a87b> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.safehaven.com/article/7428/apple-pie-economic-growth-fatal-stock-market-flaws | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719453.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00230-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.970472 | 4,537 | 2.359375 | 2 |
By Victor Ernest
Sultan of Sokoto Sa’ad Abubakar has urged Nigerians to learn from the mistakes of the past and the lessons of the civil war in order to move forward.
The royal father made the call at the ”Traditional Rulers Day” in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.
The occasion was part of activities put together to mark the 50th Anniversary of the state.
According to the Sultan, only few nations in the world can survive civil war which he said was the worst challenge that the country faced.
”We must check the lessons and guard against repeating such mistakes and move forward,” he said.
He therefore tasked the government and the traditional rulers in Nigeria to address the issues of poverty and unemployment among the people who he identified as a challenge with multi links and consequences that could be associated to issues of national security or insecurity. | <urn:uuid:6728cc49-bc2c-4dc0-87e9-ce629f819300> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://concise.ng/sultan-calls-on-nigerians-to-learn-from-civil-war/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00466.warc.gz | en | 0.963527 | 184 | 1.765625 | 2 |
The feminine name Aurise is used in French. . Aurise is not very commonly used baby name for girl. It is not ranked with in the top 1000 names.
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Character Analysis of Aurise : Persons with the name Aurise are trailblazers, torch-bearers, researchers, teachers and they are who show others the way. They are leaders, motivators and idealistic visionaries who are aware of their own innate powers.
Love Life of Aurise : Generally person do not like a lot of courting and flirting but to go hard.
Name Letter Analysis of Aurise
A : Persons are their own person: ambitious and freethinkingU : Persons have a give-and-take kind of lifeR : Persons feel things strongly and their rich, intense inner life emanates outwardI : Persons are a compassionate person who feels things deeplyS : Persons are a real charmerE : Persons are freedom-loving, sensual and enthusiastic
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In today’s world, fraud encompasses much more than counterfeit checks and money orders. With the advent of the internet there are many more kinds of fraud and many different scams. It has, unfortunately, become easier for predators to take advantage of the unsuspecting, honest consumer. At The Pleasant Hill Bank, your protection is important to us. The best way to avoid fraud is to take preventative measures, and the best way to do that is to be aware of the scams and frauds.
We want you to be Aware
This section of our website provides an overview of some of the most common types of fraud, along with some warning signs if someone is attempting fraudulent activity. In addition, we’ve included contact information on the major agencies you should notify if you believe you or someone you know is a victim of fraud.
When you send money to people you do not know personally or give personal or financial information to unknown callers, you increase your chances of becoming a victim of telemarketing fraud. What are the Warning Signs of Telemarketing Fraud? Tips to Avoid Telemarketing Fraud... From the FBI.
Email Fraud - Scams
Phishing ... Not Fishing
"Phishing" is a kind of credit and debit card fraud. By pretending to email from a bank or similar site, scammers "fish" for account numbers, passwords, social security numbers, etc. They trick consumers into divulging sensitive information so that unlawful charges can be made on the consumers' accounts.
Do Not use The Link they Provide
Phishing email schemes change frequently and often have links or attachments with links. Users who click on the links are taken to look-alike sites (they may look just like your Bank or Credit Card Company site) where they are asked to enter personal data. This personal data is then used to open fraudulent accounts, or even charge your banking accounts. If you get an official looking email, do NOT open it. Call your Bank or Credit Card company directly, using the numbers provided on your Billing Statement, not ones that may be provided in the email.
Identity Theft -- What Is It?
Identity theft happens when someone steals your private personal information such as your social security number, your credit card number or your checking account number, and uses it to commit theft. It is much more than someone stealing your credit card. The thief may steal your checking account information, your mother’s maiden name or some other personal information, known only to you and your immediate family members in order to pose as you and drain your checking account, investments or other savings vehicles. How do you protect yourself?
What To Do If You Think Fraud has Taken Place
Immediately contact the Company, or Bank that represents your credit card, your checking account, loan etc. to let them know of any fraudulent activity directed against you. Call The Pleasant Hill Bank (816) 540-5101 to report any discrepancies with your checking or savings accounts. Describe the circumstances with as much detail as possible. Let them know about charges you did not make, or withdrawals from your accounts. They can give you the necessary steps to correct the problem.
Contact Information - To Report Fraudulent Activity
If you have information about fraudulent activity, report it to your state, local, or federal law enforcement agencies. In addition, the local Better Business Bureau may be able to assist you.
Missouri Attorney General
Kansas City Better Business Bureau
National Fraud Information Center
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By Gordon Corera
BBC security correspondent
A year ago, Libya shocked the world by announcing it was abandoning a secret programme to build a nuclear bomb, a programme few were even aware of.
Libya's declaration may have taken much of the world by surprise, but not the tiny circle of people in London and Washington who were privy to some of their nation's most closely held secrets.
AQ Khan was the architect of Pakistan's nuclear deterrent
It is now clear that for more than a decade, British and American intelligence had been picking up clues that one of their worst nightmares could be true - someone was selling "off-the-shelf" nuclear weapons technology.
The finger pointed to a clandestine network run by AQ Khan, the father of the Pakistani nuclear programme and a man former CIA director George Tenet has described as being at least as dangerous as Osama Bin Laden.
Details are only now emerging about how the network was broken - and what questions still remain unanswered.
In one of their most sensitive operations, Britain's Secret Intelligence Service and America's CIA decided to infiltrate Khan's circle in the late 1990s.
They used a number of operations, including placing one of their own officers inside the network.
Along with other sources, including work by Britain's GCHQ, this made it possible to piece together Khan's clients, front companies, finances and manufacturing plants, long before the Libyan deal.
On Britain's Joint Intelligence Committee, alarm bells were ringing by early 2000, as the intelligence made it clear that Khan had built a global network supplying designs and mass-producing components for nuclear weapons.
In Washington, some in the intelligence community wanted to pursue covert operations to disrupt Khan, such as sabotaging his production or transport.
But some diplomats feared the consequences of this and wanted to make public the intelligence, in order to pressure foreign governments to shut down the network immediately.
But others in the intelligence community feared this could endanger intelligence sources.
The decision was taken to wait and collect more information.
Some experts are critical of that delay, concerned that it may have allowed the spread of some nuclear technology which the spies didn't know about.
But Libya's offer to disarm, which came initially in March 2003, provided the opportunity to shift from a secret intelligence-gathering operation to public action.
It offered a way in which sensitive information could be made public and then passed on to international bodies like the International Atomic Energy Agency, as well as governments in whose jurisdiction the Khan network was operating
The intelligence from the spies also allowed officials to make sure that Libya really was coming clean in every detail, although the long negotiations also delayed action against Khan.
Since the Khan network was outed, there have been a wave of arrests and seizures around the globe, from South Africa to Malaysia to Turkey.
And officials say that while they have stopped the network operating, there are a still a large number of active investigations into those who supplied Khan - some of whom may have known what they were doing, while others may not.
There are still some questions unanswered.
Iran's latest ballistic missiles have a range of at least 2,000km
A recent CIA report stated that "Iran's nuclear programme received significant assistance" from Khan.
Officials point to the close similarities between what Khan gave to Libya and what he gave to Iran, and ask why the Iranian deal would have been so different from the Libyan deal - in which weapons plans were passed on.
If that was the case, it would be proof that Iran was seeking nuclear weapons - and not just nuclear power, as it claims.
The exact nature of transactions with North Korea also remains unclear.
Another problem is that while Khan himself has publicly confessed and is under "house arrest", international investigators have not been able to talk to him.
That is particularly worrying, because the order books don't add up.
Three countries - Iran, Libya and North Korea - are known to have been customers.
But some believe there was also a fourth country.
There is also the fear that this could happen again. The rewards for proliferators are potentially huge - at one point a Khan middleman was handed a pair of briefcases stuffed with $3m.
From time to time, intelligence agencies pick up indications of people in the market looking for illicit equipment.
Khan is still regarded as a hero by many in Pakistan
Criminal networks could exploit this dark underbelly of globalisation, argues David Landsman, head of counter-proliferation at the Foreign Office.
"There may never be another AQ Khan network quite like this one, but equally it would be very surprising if there weren't some criminals or potential criminals out there looking to take advantage of this kind of trade again in the future."
It is questionable whether Khan himself - as well as some of his key associates - have yet paid a heavy enough price for their activities to deter others.
And for all its successes, the Khan story makes clear that it may be easier than previously thought to acquire nuclear weapons.
As the expertise and technology involved becomes more and more dispersed, the world may be moving closer to a tipping point in which building a nuclear bomb is no long the closely-held secret of the few. | <urn:uuid:be7dab7b-3fcd-407d-8294-cadd592ff85d> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4118939.stm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560285289.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095125-00145-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.978602 | 1,070 | 2.109375 | 2 |
The City Records Center in downtown Los Angeles is an immense repository where 150 years' worth of city documents is held. Amid the 47,500 square feet of cardboard crates filled with paperwork and other bureaucratic detritus lies a vast collection of photographs taken by Los Angeles police officers and criminologists. Many of these images come from the Scientific Investigation Division, the nation's oldest crime lab, which was established in the 1920s. It is estimated that there are over one million images in storage.
In 2001, a convergence of interests brought Merrick Morton, a photographer and LAPD reserve officer, together with the adjutant to Chief of Police Bernard C. Parks, Lieutenant John Thomas, who has researched and written articles on LAPD history. Morton had been searching for LAPD photographs for an exhibition he was planning at Fototeka, the gallery he owned with his wife, Robin Blackman. After searching the Los Angeles Police Historical Society's collection and not finding what he was looking for, he approached Lt. Thomas to help him gain access to the records department, where he was convinced he would find the sought-after images. Thomas brought Morton's request to Parks, who was happy to oblige.
Morton, Blackman, and Thomas, along with Tim B. Wride, associate curator of photography at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and co-curator of the Fototeka show, were given unprecedented access to this immense archive of photographs. Along the way, they found themselves in the position to preserve an important piece of Los Angeles history. When it was discovered that some of the boxes contained decomposing cellulose nitrate negatives, a serious fire hazard, the Fire Department recommended that all the negatives be destroyed. The team lobbied for the archive to be only selectively destroyed and their efforts paid off; some boxes of images were determined to be unsalvageable and destroyed, while the remaining images were sent to a cold storage facility where they reside today.
This catalog is the result of hundreds of hours of sifting through countless boxes tightly packed with everyday dimestore #10 white letter envelopes, sealed and cut in half to make a convenient open-ended pouch, each containing the forensic negatives for a single case. On most of the envelopes is a hand-written "Division of Report", or DR, number. The DR number uniquely identifies each case and often appears hand-written directly on the negatives. The name or initials of the photographer can also be seen on many of the negatives.
The earliest photographs in the collection date to 1925. The film used was large-format (4"x5") cellulose nitrate until sometime in the early forties when it was replaced with safety film. In the early sixties, the size changed to medium-format (2-1/4"x2-1/4") which was used until the mid-seventies when it was, in turn, replaced with 35mm. | <urn:uuid:0b26989f-3697-4468-ba67-87f7201f111f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.fototeka.com/lapd/index.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.961792 | 601 | 2.4375 | 2 |
It is not a controversial statement to say that the art of painting declined in the 20th century, and remains at a low ebb. For most people, paintings of soup cans don’t compare favorably to Botticelli, Titian, or Rembrandt.
Could a revival be underway? Historian Paul Johnson (The Birth of the Modern, The Renaissance, etc.) has a short article, worth reading, about Charles Cecil’s attempt to revive the lost art of portraiture.
While I wish Cecil well, and would love to see some of his work, I think his revival of the masters’ techniques is ultimately a lost cause. The future of art will probably have more to do with the pixel than the paintbrush.
Most digital artwork out there is dreck, true. But its sheer quantity almost guarantees that quality work will emerge. Good art will have life after its ironic postmodern death. | <urn:uuid:d23d6b3c-e1e7-4932-85f0-8b208ce1ea69> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://inertiawins.com/2009/07/14/high-art-reborn/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280504.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00145-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.957722 | 190 | 1.929688 | 2 |
This polyglot collection of 38 papers (plus one abstract) delivers in published form work presented in 1996 at the sixth meeting of the Stuttgart Colloquium on the Historical Geography of Antiquity, on the theme of “Natural Catastrophes in the Ancient World.” This collection is the most recent in the series the Colloquium, founded in 1980, has produced on this and on related topics.
The most striking thing about these papers and the enterprise they represent is their interdisciplinary diversity. The Colloquium brings together philologists and ancient historians with archaeologists, geologists (including vulcanologists), and sociologists concerned with the growing field of disaster studies. Some of the most challenging of the papers are concerned specifically with the interaction of contemporary research on Greco-Roman antiquity with contemporary research in the natural and social sciences, and Gerhard Waldherr, in particular, in his thoughtful paper “Altertumswissenschaften und moderne Katastrophenforschung,” insists on the contribution that students of Greco-Roman antiquity can make to disaster studies. His indignation that the current United Nations “International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction” was designed with no contribution from historians is good to hear, and his assertion that the exceptionally well documented cultures we study can contribute substantially to ongoing research of practical application in such areas is exciting.
Of the scholars represented, 24 work or worked in Germany, 5 in Italy, 2 each in Great Britain, Austria, and the Netherlands, and one each in the United States, France, Russia, and Switzerland. The bulk of the papers are published in German (31), the remainder in English (3), Italian (3) and French (1). The organizers emphasized three “theme complexes”: 1) the discussion and reconstruction of a selection of regional examples of natural disasters that have been much studied or are the subjects of controversy, e.g. the destruction of Minoan culture; 2) the immediate, middle- and long-range consequences, social, economic, and political, of natural disasters; 3) the interaction of ancient man with natural disasters: interpretations, reactions, preventive measures (p. 7). The actual sequence of the papers seems quite random — perhaps it simply reproduces the program of the conference — but a “systematic index” (pp. 471-473) makes clear the remarkable methodological and disciplinary diversity of the collection by dividing the papers up among the categories “Philosophie/Mentalitätsgeschichte” (4 papers), “Methode” (8), “Literatur” (10), “Religion” (2), “Geologie/Geographie” (7), “Sozialgeschichte” (7), and “Historische Einzelfälle” (11).
Clearly these cubbyholes could have been designed in various ways. For the sake of brevity, I think that by using my own rather messier but more traditional categories (and by leaving some articles aside as sui generis), I may be better able to convey something of the nature of the volume and its strengths.
First of all, I would call roughly 12 of these papers historical, in that they utilize various tools, including texts, with the primary goal of recovering facts or plausible narratives about the past. There is a considerable range of method here. Among the more traditional, I was particularly impressed by Engelbert Winter’s “Strukturelle Mechanismen kaiserlicher Hilfsmassnahmen nach Naturkatastrophen,” while some, including Herbert Grassl’s “Heuschreckenplagen in der Antike” read like encyclopedia articles, helpfully assembling a great deal of information with a minimum of interpretation. Particularly striking for its methodology is Eberhard Ruschenbusch’s “Missernten bei Getreide in den Jahren 1921-1938 in Griechenland als Modell für die Antike” (cf. his 1988 ZPE article, ZPE 72, 141ff. where he presented the same data). His notion that records for pre-artificial-fertilizer Greek grain yields from the 1920’s can throw light on ancient farming is persuasive. Even more impressive is John Bintliff’s “Catastrophe, Chaos and Complexity: The Death, Decay, and Rebirth of Towns from Antiquity to Today,” where chaos theory provides the tools for a challenging account of the enterprise of urbanism, particularly at its beginnings.
The next largest category, containing roughly 9 articles, is historiographic, ranging from pure Quellenforschung (e.g. Giacomo Manganaro, “Antioco – Tucidide – Timeo e il vulcanismo etneo”) to articles documenting and analysing the treatment of natural disasters in a number of ancient authors (e.g. Ruth Stepper, “Die Darstellung von Naturkatastrophen bei Herodot” and Pedro Barceló, “Die Darstellung von Naturkatastrophen in der spätantiken Literatur”). Holger Sonnabend explores three instances of the theme of tyrannical hubris and natural disasters in “Hybris und Katastrophe, Die Gewaltherrscher und die Natur,” and two interesting studies (Michael Zahrnt, “Alexander an der Küste Pamphyliens. Zum literarisch-propagandischen Umgang mit Naturgewalten” and Sergei Saprykin, “Naturkatastrophen und Naturerscheinungen in der Ideologie des Mithridates Eupator”) work through the historiography of their subjects to recover the official propaganda of the rulers in question and their appointed chroniclers.
Of three literary studies whose emphasis is not on historical texts, the most surprising is Heinz Warnecke’s “Erdbeben in der Odyssee. Ein historisch-geographischer Beitrag zur Neuinterpretation des homerischen Epos” where the curious will be told, but perhaps not convinced, that the unstable geology of the Ionian islands explains why Homer pitted Odysseus against Poseidon and that Homer connected volcanic activity (the Cyclopes) with earthquakes and Poseidon, only to have that correct prephilosophical stab in the dark submerged by Anaxagoras’ wacky pneuma theory, when that theory was in turn embraced by Aristotle. Two further articles explore the relationship of myths to earthquakes and other natural disasters.
Five articles focus on natural disasters and archaeology. Three of these combine to present a devastating account of the interpretive failures of influential archaeologists who have leaned heavily on natural catastrophes to explain cultural and socioeconomic change in prehistory and later (Bruno Helly, “La sismicité est-elle un objet d’étude pour les archéologues?,” Eberhard Zangger, “Naturkatastrophen in der ägäischen Bronzezeit. Forschungsgeschichte, Signifikanz und Beurteilungskriterien,” and Hans Lohmann, “Die Santorin-Katastrophe – ein archäologischer Mythos?”). All three richly repay careful reading, far beyond the easy self-satisfaction of reveling in the debunking of the claims of the very famous, from Evans to Blegen, Iakovitis, and Marinatos. Helly, who is perhaps the wittiest of the debunkers, sets a paradoxical goal for archaeologists who would understand the true relationship of seismic activity to their sites: banaliser le tremblement de terre (p. 184) — that is, work toward an understanding of the impact of the constant, minor seismic activity of unstable regions like the southern Balkans on the archaeological record, while avoiding the temptation to invoke (extraordinarily rare) seismic catastrophes to explain destructions that have other, perhaps more plausible explanations. Zangger’s message is similar: earthquakes and volcanoes seem seldom, if ever, to have had long-term impact on human societies. Lohmann, finally, traces the interesting story of the demotion of the Late Minoan eruption of Thera from Krakatoa-magnitude “Big-Bang” and destroyer of Minoan civilization (Marinatos) to a moderate eruption of limited and local impact. He goes on to point out that those who would now use the undeniable association of Thera ash with LM 1A pottery, combined with a huge spike in the acidity of Greenland ice cores that seems to coincide with a widespread tree-ring phenomenon in the third quarter of the 17th c. bce, to “correct” the chronologies of eastern Mediterranean prehistory by nearly a century, are still thinking “Big-Bang” — and Lohmann doubts that either ice cores or tree rings can convincingly be argued to reflect, much less to date, the LM Thera eruption.
The only remaining category of substance (4 papers) consists of papers describing geological and vulcanological phenomena, either in and for themselves (the late Friedrich Sauerwein’s “Erdbeben im Mittelmeergebiet als Folge plattentektonischer Vorgänge”) or in the service of reconstructing the past (e.g. Holger Riedel, “Der Landschaftswandel des Dalyan-Deltas seit der Antike,” where the evidence of cores documenting sedimentation and pollen deposition in this region of the south coast of Turkey is used to throw light on the history of its settlement).
There are many lessons to be learned from this collection of papers, but the most important is certainly this: if humanists, social scientists, and natural scientists are ever to establish a foundation of mutual respect that might serve as a basis for collaboration, the major prerequisite for such an endeavor is colloquia of the sort represented here. Such challenging and crossing of traditional methodological and disciplinary boundaries entails enormous risks, not least the risk of embarrassment. This was clearly a conference in which none (or virtually none) of the participants was capable of passing professional judgment on all of the papers presented. The result is an uneven collection, some of it pedestrian. But the risks are manifestly worth taking, because the crucially important dialogue they open up is impossible without them. The sparse representation of these volumes in the libraries of American research institutions is no doubt a reflection of the comparative insignificance of Geography in the American academy, compared with Europe. The volume under review demonstrates clearly that there is a cost involved and that we are indeed at risk of missing important work. | <urn:uuid:34b9114a-fa6c-49d0-8777-1ff33520cd61> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://bmcr.brynmawr.edu/1999/1999.04.24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571745.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812170436-20220812200436-00478.warc.gz | en | 0.869443 | 2,325 | 2.640625 | 3 |
Bali, Indonesia – WICKED ADVENTURES will undertake the first Hammerhead Research Expedition in the “Forgotten Islands” of Indonesia. After having discovered an undocumented population of schooling Hammerhead Sharks in the remote ends of the archipelago, they approached the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for guidance on who to best protect the population from mass tourism or fishing.
Wicked Adventures is now collecting data on both the Hammerhead population as well as on the fisheries and island management of this region, both of which are under the control of tribal and/or feudal-style villages. On location, they will collect and document data on Hammerhead shark behavior, population, conditions, and locations. The data collected will be used by the WWF to establish a nationally recognized Marine Protected Area. The national government has already approved the concept and now awaits baseline data to inaugurate the protected zone.
Wicked Adventures founded, directly funds and oversees a turtle conservation center on Flores, Indonesia. The center is part of the vast Savu Sea Marine Protected Area, designated as such for protection of whales, manta rays and sea turtles. The only turtle conservation center on Flores, their program is a community-based tourism project which focuses on training locals about sustainable tourism practices and turtle conservation. Residents of this impoverished community are now earning ongoing salaries by protecting the turtle nests–the project employs former turtle egg poachers as rangers. Visitors and overnight guests provide the revenue for these incomes. The community is seeing the immediate and direct value in conserving these resources as well as learning applicable skills. The regional government is using this project as a role model for both conservation and community-based tourism development.
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Are Main and Delayed time bases functions provided by most digital storage oscilloscopes? What factors determine the accuracy of the delayed time base and what are some representative values?
All digital storage oscilloscopes have one time base. Most companies' oscilloscopes either use a horizontal position control that allows very long post-trigger times, or they use a zoom that requires a long record length and for the desired time window to be in that record. Most digital oscilloscope time bases are crystal controlled and the time stability/accuracy is measured in parts per million. If horizontal position is used to provide long delays, then delay jitter from time base jitter can become significant.
Only Tektronix simulates the delayed time base operation found on analog oscilloscopes. Tektronix oscilloscopes calculate delayed time base accuracy in the same way as main time base accuracy, because there really is only one time base. The Tektronix simulation of delayed sweep allows a second triggering after delay to eliminate the jitter error. It also provides an intensified zone display depicting where the delay is positioned on the main sweep. The zoom method restricts the delay window to the main time base window, and restricts horizontal resolution to the main time base resolution. The Tektronix simulation allows a higher sample rate, and thus higher resolution on the delayed sweep acquisition.
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Sports stars get behind The Co-operative's commitment to governments pledge to get kids active
13 September 2011
The Co-operative Group
- reach 20,000 through sports camps;
- double the number of camps to 500 across the UK.
To launch the pledge, golfer Lee Westwood and dancer Brendan Cole, whose specialist Academies are supported by The Co-operative, teamed up to give youngsters a lesson in dance and golf, as well as swapping some professional tips with each other on the course at Rye Hill Golf Club, Banbury.
Other sporting stars backing the pledge include former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff, tennis star Annabel Croft, Welsh rugby player Shane Williams, England’s Rugby World Cup winner Matt Dawson and GB Hockey player and Olympic hopeful Crista Cullen - all of whom will be working with The Co-operative to achieve this pledge through their specialist Academies.
Simon Burns, Minister of State for Health and Co-Chair of the Responsibility Deal Physical Activity Network welcomed the new individual pledge fromon behalf of The Co-operative and Activate Sport. He said:
Fred Turok, Co-Chair of the Responsibility Deal, Physical Activity Network, said, “I am delighted that The Co-operative has moved so quickly in setting the standard for business by making a core commitment to the health of the nation, giving opportunities to young people to increase their physical activity levels through their partnership with Activate Sport. It is crucial that we improve the nation’s health through physical activity and embed exercise into the DNA of business and the community. I urge other businesses to follow this example and begin to think about their own commitments and role in improving the health of the nation.”
Lee Westwood commented, “I’m passionate about seeing as many young people active and outside as possible, and through my Academy, I’m happy to be part of this pledge to help create these opportunities. To achieve this though, sport needs to be made accessible so increasing the number of camps, is a positive step towards changing the lifestyle of people in the UK. I will also be helping The Activate Sport Foundation and The Co-operative take golf into state schools across the UK, in a task to opening up the game to everyone.”
Brendan Cole, who has set up his own Dance Academy, has also committed to The Co-operative’s pledge to get people active. He said, “Dance can really help build a child's confidence whilst getting them healthy and active; it's a great way to work off some energy, particularly for those who aren't into traditional sports. It’s also not just for girls – boys can get so much out of it too. I’m delighted to be able to help with the pledge to get more people active and I hope I can help inspire people through dance.”
Peter Marks, Group Chief Executive of The Co-operative Group, commented: “The Co-operative recognises the role it has to play in promoting public health, and we are committed to working in partnership with the Government through the Public Health Responsibility Deal. The pledge we are making in partnership with Activate Sport is part of our broader commitment to the Responsibility Deal, and will encourage young people to lead a more active and healthy lifestyle. The pledge is also part of our wider commitment to inspiring young people - locally and globally - with thousands of initiatives encouraging young people to help change the world around them.”
For further information on The Co-operative and Activate Sport pledge go to http://responsibilitydeal.dh.gov.uk/2011/03/10/co-operative-group-the/
We will encourage and assist people to become more physically active
In 2012, The Co-operative and Activate Sport aim to reach 20,000 young people across 34 counties and 100 towns by:
- doubling the number of sports camps
- giving away thousands of free places making sport accessible to all
The Co-operative & Activate Sport
The Co-operative began a partnership with Activate Sport in 2008 – the leading provider of sports, activities and adventure day camps for children with some of the best facilities throughout the UK.
The Co-operative and Activate Sport both believe that sport has the capacity to inspire children to change their lives for the better. The partnership is closely aligned with The Co-operative’s values and our commitments to inspiring young people and making improvements at the heart of communities across the UK.
The initiative reaches out to communities across the country with camps in more than 100 towns and 34 counties with the number growing year on year.
The Co-operative gives away thousands of free places each year to provide children with the chance to attend the camps or specialist Academies of high profile sports stars including:
- Andrew Flintoff Cricket Academy
- Lee Westwood Golf Academy
- Matt Dawson Rugby Academy
- Shane Williams Rugby Academy
- Annabel Croft Tennis Academy
- Hockey Masterclass
- International Netball Roadshow
Public Health Responsibility Deal
What we eat, how much we drink and how active we are is heavily shaped by our environment. Creating the right environment can encourage and empower people to take responsibility for their health and make healthy choices.
Launched on 15 March 2011, the Public Health Responsibility Deal has been established to tap into the potential for businesses and other organisations to improve public health and tackle health inequalities through their influence over food, alcohol, physical activity and health in the workplace.
Partners signing up to the Responsibility Deal have committed to take action to improve public health. This action is expressed as a series of pledges covering food, alcohol, physical activity and health at work. These pledges are not intended to replace Government action. The Government will continue to develop national policy, define priorities and communicate public health messages.
The Responsibility Deal is made up of core commitments and supporting pledges which define the scope, purpose and high-level ambitions of the Deal, along with its operating principles and processes. While the collective and individual pledges set out the specific actions that partners will take to support delivery of the core commitments
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A hands-on workshop to learn and practice current pedestrian data collection, analysis and modeling strategies together with strategic advocacy planning. Statewide professionals, academics and community leaders will share their current and most promising work. Make sure you don’t miss this opportunity to learn from, share and network with California’s leaders in pedestrian safety and walkable communities.
Invited presenters include Gregg Albright, CA BTH, Jesse Bhullar Caltrans SHSP, Roger Trent CDPH, David Ragland, Jill Cooper & Bob Schneider UCB SafeTREC, Rajiv Bhatia SFDPH/UCB, Dahianna Lopez UCSF Injury Center, and many others.
Partners working to make this event possible include: the California Strategic Highway Safety Plan CA 8 Committee, California WALKS, UC Berkeley’s Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC), UCSF’s Injury Center, California Department of Public Health PedSAFE Program & Healthy Transportation Network, WALKSacramento, Fehr & Peers, Boris Bally, SRTSNP, SF Bay WALKS and the City and County of San Francisco Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee.
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Motiv till motion: En uppsats om sjukvårdspersonals motionsvanor
Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
This study is an assignment from Västerbottens läns landsting (VLL). The study’s main objective is to examine physical exercise habits and the most common motives for exercise among employees at VLL. It also compares educational status and gender differences to see if there is any significant dissimilarity regarding motives. The study is a quantitative study that used an electronic questionnaire to collect data from the respondents. The conclusion of this survey is that high educated people are more physical active than the other educational statuses and that low educated people are least likely to participate in physical activity. There is also a significant difference between men and women and their physical activity as men in greater extension than women is physical active and exercises more. The study also showed that there is no significant difference in strength training habits between educational status or gender. The most common motives to exercise are: it´s healthy, improve stamina, inner satisfaction, maintain fitness, relaxing and it´s fun. In strength training the most common motives are: get stronger, it´s healthy, inner satisfaction, maintain fitness, get well-trained and that it is nice to strength train.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2010. , 32 p.
physical exercise, strenght training, motivation, educational status, gender
motion, styrketräning, motivation, utbildningsnivå, kön
Pedagogy Sport and Fitness Sciences Social Work
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India adds 12,249 coronavirus infections, 13 deaths; active cases up by over 2300
India reported 12,249 new coronavirus infections and 13 deaths, while active cases went up by over 2,300 in a 24-hour span, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday.
India reported 12,249 new coronavirus infections and 13 deaths, while active cases went up by over 2,300 in a 24-hour span, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The latest updates pushed the country's overall Covid numbers to 4,33,31,645 cases, 5,24,903 deaths and 81,687 active cases, the data released at 8 am showed. The number of active cases rose by 2,374 from Tuesday to stand at 81,687, and now constitute 0.19 percent of the total infections, the ministry said.
The country's COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.60 percent as the number of people who have recuperated from the disease increased to 4,27,25,055. The case fatality rate was recorded at 1.21 percent.
According to the ministry, 196.45 crore doses of the Covid vaccine have been administered in the country so far under the nationwide vaccination drive.
India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 2020. It surpassed the grim milestone of four crore cases on January 25 this year. The 13 new fatalities include eight from Kerala and one each from Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
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Just as you clean the shower walls, it’s quite essential to clean bath toys. As germs gather while the toys are floating inside the bathtub, the toys are likely to affect your child’s health. So, in order to clean toys, here are some tips you should go through as you carry out the rest of the tasks.
How to curb mold growth
After your child has a bath, you should squeeze the toys to drain out water. Keep them next the bath tub or at some other location where they can dry at a fast rate. You should also switch on the exhaust fan for 15 to 20 minutes for driving away humidity.
Usually, mold tends to grow inside the bath toys. On the other hand, water can make the rubber toys moist and eventually lead to old growth. This implies that when the kid is playing with the toys, the water may get polluted with mold. If you are seeking a solution, then there’s no option other than sealing the holes with glue.
Steps for cleaning toys with vinegar
You might be under the impression that bath toys can be cleaned with soapy water. But, while as you think about managing the home cleaning tasks after a week, you should remove and clean toys thoroughly.
For getting rid of the stains, you should use vinegar and dissolve it in liquid soap. As you fill the bucket with vinegar with warm water, you can add a few drops of lemon or tea tree oil. Once you have tossed the toys, you should let keep them inside water for a couple of hours. Later, you should clean toys by rinsing and allowing them to dry naturally.
Steps for sterilizing bath toys with heat
Whenever you concerned about sterilizing toys, you have to expose them to heat. This would actually help in killing germs that can be a root cause of many diseases. After a few minutes, you need to clean the toys with a help of a dishwasher. Ensure that you keep the temperature low because whenever you clean toys the material might get damaged or deformed. For small toys, it’s advisable to keep them in a lingerie bag before keeping them in the dishwasher.
If you don’t own a dishwasher, then you can use the sink to sterilize the bath toys. As soon as you fill the basin with hot water diluted with dish soap, you should let the toys soak for some time and then wipe them clean with a sponge or cloth. Make sure you wear gloves while washing. These would surely protect your hands from heat and the chemicals present in the soapy water. Once you clean toys thoroughly, you should rinse them under water and let them dry.
Steps for sterilizing bath toys with bleach
If you wish to clean things in a better way, then consider using bleach to kill viruses and bacteria. To carry out the task, you should first prepare a solution by mixing 1 tablespoon of bleach with one gallon of water. Soon after you have soaked the toys for a time span of 10 minutes, you should rinse the toys under cold water and let them dry.
Do go through blogs if you looking for some more tips to clean toys. If you are busy with a hectic schedule, then you should opt for professional cleaning services.
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Featured Graduate Students
Our graduate students come from all over the world and have a diverse set of research interests. They contribute their scholarship, teaching skills, and intellectual vitality to the history department at the University of Minnesota. They can also be found conducting and presenting research around the globe on a variety of topics, like those featured below.
Settler Colonialism and Creative Resiliency of Alaska Natives: Jessica Leslie Arnett
Profiled by Jess Farrell
“I read somewhere years ago that if research doesn’t change you as a person, then you haven’t done it right. In a nutshell, I’m angrier and more combative than ever … but I also feel incredibly humbled, hopeful, and inspired at the possibility of affecting change in the way we understand the world we live in--and in the process dismantling the structures and institutions that sustain these very systems.”
Third year PhD student Jessica Leslie Arnett recently returned from an archival trip to Alaska where she does research on U.S. settler colonialism and imperialism. Having grown up in Alaska and observed debates, often racially charged, between Alaska-Natives and non-Natives over indigenous subsistence rights and the rights of non-Native recreational hunters, Jess was frustrated to find that the existing historical narratives seemed incomplete. “I searched for histories of Alaska that addressed US colonialism and found virtually none, so I decided to write it.”
Want to learn more about Jess’s recent research experiences, life as a graduate student, and passion for teaching history? Read on to see more of her responses from our recent interview.
Jess Farrell: What drove you to study history?
Jess Leslie Arnett: I had a history instructor as an undergrad, before I had declared a history major, who took an approach to U.S. history in which his lectures and our readings were particularly critical of the United States. I immediately felt that up until that point in my education I had essentially been lied to, and I felt this overwhelming sense of betrayal. I wanted to pursue that because it fundamentally changed the way I understood who I was.
JF: If you were going to put a soundtrack to your dissertation, what songs would you include?
JLA: Lots of Bob Dylan and Neil Young for starters. Some Dan Bern—especially his song “True Revolutionaries”
JF: What is your favorite undergraduate course that you have worked with?
JLA: I like the US surveys. It gives me a chance to reach out to majors and non-majors alike and really challenge the way students understand US history and their role in shaping their political, social, and economic environments.
JF: What is your best / most interesting / most embarrassing research trip experience?
JLA: Best – Going running in the mountains in Juneau with the archivist after a long week sifting through files. Most embarrassing – Getting my picture taken for my NARA ID card---I didn’t know they did that, so I was woefully unprepared and look like a sleep deprived grad student on this ID card. I can’t wait till it expires so I can get a new one.
JF: What do you think is the most exciting/interesting thing about your topic/field that others might not know about?
JLA: I don’t even know where to start with this one….Too many to choose from. The more I research, the more I’m surprised—and inspired. Mostly what’s exciting to me are the creative and savvy ways that Alaska Natives navigated the contradictory and tangled web of imperialism and settler colonialism, and in doing so changed the very nature of relationship of Alaska to the US—and the US generally I think.
JF: What is your favorite thing about winter in MN?
JLA: Running. In the cold. Like a beast.
American Indian Historical Pageantry: Katie Phillips
Profiled by Elizabeth Williams
When graduate student Katie Phillips tells you she's writing her dissertation on pageants, you might immediately think of baton-twirling beauty queens. But Phillips is looking at a different kind of pageant, American Indian Historical Pageants, and as she quips, "sorry, there are no tiaras or swimsuit costumes here!" The pageants were performances put on by American Indians for largely non-Indian audiences. Phillips examines three historical pageants covering a broad chronological and geographic range, using them to examine questions of race and authenticity, performance and memory, tourism and the economy, and popular culture and federal policy.
Phillips first became interested in this topic while attending the Apple Fest, a yearly tourist event at the Red Cliff reservation in northern Wisconsin. She and her mother were poring through a shelf of old books when they found The Indian Pageant Cookbook, originally printed for a pageant staged on their reservation in 1924 and 1925. Neither had ever heard of these pageants, so Phillips decided to research further. As an undergraduate, her work had focused on the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862, and during the original stage of her graduate work she studied dance and diplomacy; she views her serendipitous discovery of a little-studied historical topic as a reminder "to be open-minded about research possibilities because there's always something new to discover."
Phillips works hard to maintain a healthy work-life balance. She finds that pursuing a variety of interests, whether it is running, knitting, or teaching dance classes, helps her handle grad-student stress. She also encourages graduate students to remain connected to their classmates and faculty: "You'd be surprised how inspired you can be after a casual conversation over a cup of coffee," she says, noting that these meetings "can be just as productive as hiding in the library or the office." These skills will come in handy now more than ever, as Phillips and her husband welcomed baby Leo into the family in August 2013. It is not unusual to see Phillips strolling Leo into workshops or library stacks, where she has joined the growing community of hard-working scholar-parents in the department.
Taxis to Postcolonialism: Elliot James
Profiled by Elizabeth Williams
What do taxis have to do with decolonization? As it turns out, plenty! Elliot James, a graduate student in the Department of History, is writing a history of unregistered "minibus" taxis in South Africa entitled "Sithutha Isizwe (We Drive the Nation): The (Un)Making of the Taxi in South Africa." James became interested in the history of informal public transportation during his first visit to Cape Town, South Africa during an undergraduate study-abroad program. Although he was frequently warned by locals not to take minibus taxis, which were supposedly too dangerous, James noticed that certain areas of the city were only accessible via minibus taxi. His interest in the politics of public transport increased when he learned that minibus taxis were developed by a group of black entrepreneurs in the 1970s, making them one of a very few black-owned and -run businesses in apartheid-era South Africa.
Now that he had a dissertation topic, James just needed a graduate program! The University of Minnesota made a great fit for James, with its strong reputation in African and gender history and its focus on interdisciplinary methods. He was eager to work with Professor Allen Isaacman, an expert on the history of Mozambique, and to engage with the Interdisciplinary Center for the study of Global Change (ICGC), which facilitates scholarly exchanges with the University of the Western Cape in South Africa. Over the course of his graduate career, James's project has shifted from a purely social historical perspective to one that is more cognizant of the politics of doing history; his work engages with a set of post-colonial critics and theorists who demand that scholars consider the role played by historians and the discipline of history itself in shaping (post)colonial spaces.
Now that he is approaching the end of his graduate studies, James has several pieces of advice for students beginning their studies at the U of M. First, take notes! Record lectures, talks, seminars (always with permission, of course) so that you can create your own "personal archive." Make sure you store your notes and recordings in a safe and accessible place. Dissertation ideas evolve considerably over time, so he recommends keeping a journal so that you can keep track of changes and sparks of inspiration. Finally, don't forget to enjoy the Twin Cities! James especially enjoys the arts scene in the city, citing live music performances and visits to the Walker Art Center as favorite study-break activities. | <urn:uuid:54e40075-862b-439a-82df-1f8d641d6da6> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://cla.umn.edu/history/graduate/featured-graduate-students | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720972.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00250-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.966685 | 1,775 | 1.765625 | 2 |
Washington, December 8, AZERTAC
Washington-based Foreign Policy News has published an article by expert on international affairs Peter Tase headlined “OSCE embraces stalemate on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict”.
The article says the OSCE has no strength to settle the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
“On December 3rd, 2015, the Serbian Government hosted the 22nd Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in which this year`s main focus was to rebuild a consensus on European security. The gathering was attended by over forty ministers of foreign affairs, together with hundreds of top-level diplomats from the 57 OSCE member nations as well as eleven representatives of International Organizations.”
Tase underlines that representatives of the OSCE “in their official statements have failed once again to prioritize, bring an immediate end to the Nagorno-Karabakh armed conflict – even though Europe`s security is at the forefront – and raise awareness before the international community about the desperate need to secure the integrity and territorial sovereignty of the Republic of Azerbaijan, an independent nation that has been invaded by the Armenian Armed Forces for twenty four years.” “To make things more cynical, skeptical, the OSCE leaders and the majority of Foreign Ministers called “for further measures to strengthen ceasefire in Ukraine” and maintained silence towards the decades long armed conflict of Nagorno-Karabakh. They even went one step further this time by articulating the following requirement in the Joint Statement by the Heads of Delegation of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair Countries.”
“Aside from the OSCE Minsk Group Statement, it is evident the hesitation of the OSCE leaders to make additional remarks about the current situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, it demonstrates clearly their intention to maintain the current status quo and not explore other mechanisms that could be more effective than the OSCE Minsk Group,” the article says.
“On the other hand, the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Mr. Elmar Mammadyarov in his statement pointed out that “the inherent balance of three dimensions of OSCE’s comprehensive security is undermined today. Prevailing attempts to misuse the human dimension as a tool of pressure have only aggravated the crisis of trust within the OSCE. Ignorance to violations of mandates and serious deficiencies in activities of the OSCE executive structures and field presences question their relevance.”
“Foreign Minister Mammadyarov`s statement emphasized that “the protracted conflicts in the OSCE area remain the major threat and challenge to peace and security on the European continent. Armenia continues to disregard the calls of the international community, including the Presidents of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chair countries to start result-oriented negotiations on a peace agreement. The leadership of Armenia imitates the engagement with a view to consolidating the volatile status-quo created through the unlawful use of force and ethnic cleansing,” says Tase. | <urn:uuid:7c3c78d4-e5e9-4480-97ba-3fc0a57b4086> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://azertag.az/en/xeber/Foreign_Policy_News_OSCE_embraces_stalemate_on_Nagorno_Karabakh_conflict-909490 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281162.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00530-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.937549 | 622 | 1.710938 | 2 |
OREGONThe last bells of the school year have rang, which means more children will be at home on weekdays when delivery or service vehicles come through your neighborhood.
As a local service provider in your community, Waste Management of Oregon asks parents to talk with their children about being safe while playing outside and to ensure they watch for the companys waste and recycling trucks from a safe distance.
Were proud to serve our local communities, and our drivers love to see their customers while theyre out on the routes, but we ask that parents and kids greet the drivers from the porch or the front yard, said Adam Winston, Market Area manager of Waste Management of Oregon. While sometimes it may appear that our trucks are stopped, they have a lot of moving parts that at any point could begin moving again. Our top priority is to provide good service in a safe manner, and our drivers frequently ask that we remind customers to stand a considerable distance away from the trucks so that everyone will be safe.
While many trucks, particularly those that service residential neighborhoods, are equipped with cameras to see what is behind the truck, you should not rely on this feature for the driver to be able to see you or any of your possessions. It is always safest to stay away from the truck and all of its moving parts.
Following are a number of ways to be safe around service vehicles:
Every Waste Management truck is equipped with a back-up alarm. Whether you are walking or driving near a truck, if you hear this sound (a loud beeping) or see the white back-up lights, be sure to move out of the way.
Keep your children and pets at a safe distance from the truck. Never get near or climb on the truckwhether it is parked or operating. Do not play or stand in or around trash bins or cans, since you may not know when the truck is coming to empty them. On your collection day, be sure to move toys or cars out of the path of the truck and away from your collection containers.
Never cut in front of or stop suddenly in front of a Waste Management truck. In a residential neighborhood, it takes a garbage truck about twice as long to stop as a passenger car. Extend the same courtesies as you would to other drivers and keep a proper cushion of space between you and the truck.
Do not follow the truck on your bike, skates or skateboard. Trucks make frequent stops and often back up. While driving, pass slowly as soon as it is safe.
All of trucks are equipped with a radio or some kind of communication device that connects drivers to dispatch centers. If you are experiencing some type of emergency and need help, stand at a safe distance away and wave your arms to motion for help. Do not approach the truck unless the driver tells you it is safe to do so.
Many local Waste Management operations offer tours or community activitiescontact your local service provider at (503) 249-8078 for additional information about how you and your family might have an opportunity to see a collection vehicle up close, while it is safely parked at the facility.
Waste Management is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. For more information about recycling, log on to www.WMNorthwest.com.
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Pediatricians rarely receive training in gender-affirming health care, and as a result, few transgender youths who are eligible for such health care actually receive it, experts say.
Now the authors of a new report have suggested steps to correct that problem.
Transgender people, whose gender does not align with their sex assigned at birth, experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse and suicide than other people, the researchers write in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Timely access to gender-affirming health care, such as puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones, is tied to improved body image and a lower risk of long term mental health problems, according to Samantha Gridley of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville and colleagues.
For the new study, the researchers surveyed 15 transgender youths and 50 caregivers of transgender youths in 2015. Participants were recruited from Seattle clinics, a blog and a support group.
Barriers to appropriate care, according to the youths and the caregivers, included providers untrained in gender-affirming health care, inconsistently applied protocols, inconsistent use of a youth's chosen name or pronoun, uncoordinated care, limited and delayed access to treatments and insurance issues.
For example, one youth said it was difficult to find doctors who were accepting new patients, worked with adolescents and took their insurance, adding, "Finding someone who was trans-friendly made it all but impossible."
A caregiver reported that a doctor repeatedly called a child by the wrong name and pronoun. "I keep saying 'he,' 'Jack,' and she starts getting angry with me and flipping her head at me, like I was causing her to be annoyed . . . She gave me a look to kill."
To improve health care access for transgender youths, Gridley's team recommends mandatory training for pediatric providers and staff on gender affirming health care and awareness. They recommend developing protocols for the care of transgender youths and a roadmap for their families.
They also recommend that a child's chosen name and pronoun be recorded in medical records, and that clinics designate patient navigators to help transgender patients.
In addition, they call for more gender clinics, and they urge doctors to provide gender-affirming treatments to youths so they develop alongside their peers.
The study's senior author Dr. David Breland, of Seattle Children's Research Institute, was unable respond to a request for comment by press time.
Dr. Aron Janssen, who directs the Gender and Sexuality Service at NYU Langone's Child Study Center in New York City and wasn't involved in the study, told Reuters Health that access to health care for transgender youths is generally moving in the right direction. But still, he said, there are things in medical education that need to change.
He said some organizations are helping to train doctors to care for transgender youths and adults. Doctors who don't feel equipped to provide competent care should take steps to get educated, he said.
"The important piece about the study is that it incorporates the patient's family's voice," said Janssen. "All too often, services are developed without the perspective of patients and their families. I think it's a vital piece and a piece that we haven't heard much of."
He added, "Too often the patient and family voices are absent in the scientific literature and they're the ones who are most affected by treatment and access issues, and they're crucial to the research we do." | <urn:uuid:3ac797f7-2efe-4798-966e-0171906b2213> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.foxnews.com/health/2016/06/01/better-trained-doctors-would-improve-health-care-for-trans-youths-study.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560283301.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095123-00502-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.965957 | 703 | 2.65625 | 3 |
Put Setbacks In Perspective
Changing customary patterns of behavior is hard. We feel that pull, almost like being inexorably drawn towards a powerful magnet, to fall back into old ways of being and relating despite our best efforts. To find ultimate success it’s not just about expecting setbacks but also about putting them in perspective when they occur.
The temptation is to let a setback loom so large that all the focus is diverted to the failure of the immediate situation rather than to also remembering all of the successes leading up to it. This is especially true when we’re trying to quit something. Going back to an old pattern of behavior seems to act as tangible proof that our efforts were in vain. The result is a sense of failure and disappointment in ourselves which leads to giving up.
What to do when these setbacks invariably occur is to focus attention on how long we were able to resist the urge to enact the behavior we were trying to avoid and how exactly we were able to do it. We don’t let the setback overshadow all the time leading up to that setback where other ways of behaving were in play. To expect to quit something cold turkey is unreasonable for most of us, which means having that expectation is setting ourselves for disappointment. Of course cold turkey is the ideal but when we view changing customary patterns of behavior as a process sure to have bumps along the way we are more likely to keep our eyes on the prize, to keep pushing forward in spite of the temporary disturbances threatening to derail or progress. | <urn:uuid:948d541e-7d1e-48a7-a23e-4b58918eea2f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://evolutioncounseling.com/put-setbacks-in-perspective/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570692.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20220807181008-20220807211008-00666.warc.gz | en | 0.978663 | 311 | 1.914063 | 2 |
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Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine Provides a forum for current debates on culturally appropriate management of biodiversity and human and animal health. The Journal publishes research articles and reviews based on original interdisciplinary studies on the inextricable relationships between human cultures and nature/universe, Traditional Environmental/Ecological Knowledge (TEK), folk and traditional medical knowledge, as well as the relevance of these for environmental and public health policies. | <urn:uuid:0b98849e-dbaa-40dc-8b5d-36e12b7ba541> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://apkpure.com/j-ethnobiology-ethnomedicine/com.springer.JEE | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279169.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00221-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.907174 | 115 | 1.914063 | 2 |
Imagine a world where dreams can be invaded like a burglar intrudes into a home. Your thoughts, fears, and emotions lay exposed. Your innermost subconscious is raided by thieves seeking to steal your plans and ideas—for a price. If you can imagine such a place, then you have entered the world of the film “Inception.” Written and directed by Christopher Nolan (of Dark Knight and Memento fame), this film is some parts action thriller and others psychological exploration.
Leonardo DiCaprio plays Cobb, a man skilled at entering dreams and extracting what whoever is paying him desires to know. Yet more than anything Cobb desires to return to his two young children, neither of whom he can visit because he is suspected of murdering his wife. Cobb is offered a chance to return to them if he can complete one more, audacious job. Instead of infiltrating dreams to find out ideas already there, he is asked to do inception: planting an idea in the mind of the dreamer. Though this is claimed to be impossible, Cobb takes the job with the hope of seeing his children again. Putting together a team to work with him, Cobb embarks on an intense journey into another man’s subconscious dream-world, one that includes gunfights, paradoxes, and dreams-within-dreams.
“Inception” continues to showcase Nolan’s exceptional skills as a filmmaker. Witty, intense, emotional, thoughtful—this movie deftly combines car chases and explosions with deep investigations into the dreaming human subconscious. Nolan creates multiple dream worlds with surprising depth and consistency. The consistency and detail make such a far-out concept increasingly believable as the story unfolds, leaving you remembering afterward how many of its rules align with your own dreaming experiences.
With great art, Nolan presents numerous themes that should only multiply and deepen with repeated viewings. Idolatry is held up for ruthless examination. The world of dreams presents the possibility of human desire restrained by little more than the imagination. One can create homes, cities, and entire lives in accordance with one’s own wishes. Rejecting God’s world, these human dreamers seek an even more complete separation from God and entrenchment in their own man-made Edens. Such worlds soon become preferable to the real world. In fact, for many these become their reality.
The idol-making subconscious has an even darker side. Cobb is haunted by the death of his wife and secretly harbors deep guilt regarding it. He tries to keep his wife alive in the prison of his self-conscious. In the attempt, his efforts mixed with his guilt turn her into little more than a destructive monster. Such creations lay bare the dehumanizing effects of selfishness. How often do we re-create others into our desired image within the confines of our mind? Such re-creations can take the form of unspoken expectations or fantasies played out and secretly preferred over the real, God-created person. In doing so, we trade the created image of God for that made in our own likeness.
Cobbs’ guilt further exposes the depths of bondage to which sin can force its captive. He is haunted and losing his grip on reality. His created world soon begins to define and change him. In other words, the freedom that dreams give has turned into slavery. Ultimately, Cobb is a being in need of forgiveness. But forgiveness seems to require atonement and redemption, neither of which seems possible. All he really has is necessity and forgetfulness.
The film also confronts technology’s affect on the lines between public and private. Today Twitter accounts, Myspace, and Facebook trumpet our every thought and movement. Cameras watch us in stores, restaurants, gas stations, schools, even parking lots. For the famous, the paparazzi or reality shows peal off additional layers of privacy. Yet one place still seems inviolable—the mind. Our thoughts if we choose can remain our own, unshared and unknown to the rest of the world. But is it inviolable for no other reason than it is impenetrable? If technology could reach the inner recesses of thought, would it, too, be endangered by theft and held up for public ridicule?
In the end, “Inception” shows the depths of human desperation and depravity. Seeking not just to control but to create our own world, the results are often despair and regret. The film is keenly aware of the danger we present both to other others as well as ourselves. In its unflinching portrayal of these issues, the movie raises filmmaking to the level of true, thoughtful, lasting art. Nolan has taken summer blockbusters and given them an intellectual and beautiful quality otherwise unheard of in a season of mindless action and stale sequels. | <urn:uuid:1e92869f-b330-4358-a3d8-bd94936a77c8> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.patheos.com/blogs/christandpopculture/2010/07/inception-and-the-danger-of-imagination/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719215.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00200-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.962898 | 987 | 1.617188 | 2 |
The state or condition of being a partner; as, to be in partnership with another; to have partnership in the fortunes of a family or a state.
A division or sharing among partners; joint possession or interest.
Rome, that ne'er knew three lordly heads before,
First fell by fatal partnership of power.
He does possession keep,
And is too wise to hazard partnership.
An alliance or association of persons for the prosecution of an undertaking or a business on joint account; a company; a firm; a house; as, to form a partnership.
A contract between two or more competent persons for joining together their money, goods, labor, and skill, or any or all of them, under an understanding that there shall be a communion of profit between them, and for the purpose of carrying on a legal trade, business, or adventure.
⇒ Community of profit is absolutely essential to, though not necessary the test of, a partnership.
See Fellowship, n., 6.
Limited partnership, a form of partnership in which the firm consists of one or more general partners, jointly and severally responsible as ordinary partners, and one or more special partners, who are not liable for the debts of the partnership beyond the amount of cash they contribute as capital. -- Partnership in commendam, the title given to the limited partnership (F. soci'et'e en commandit'e) of the French law, introduced into the code of Louisiana. Burrill. -- Silent partnership, the relation of partnership sustained by a person who furnishes capital only.
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Equitamp Fibrillar is used adjunctively in surgical procedures to assist in the control of capillary, venous, and small arterial haemorrhages when ligation or other conventional methods of control are impractical or ineffective. Due to it’s easy usage, it’s suitable for endoscopic procedures. Equitamp Fibrillar is indicated for all types of surgical procedures, but in specific for craniotomy, laminectomy, functional endosopic sinus, carotid endarterectomy and partial nephrectomy.
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The original form of the short story dates back to classical storytellers. A core storyline, usually constructed like Aesop's Fables or folk tales, was the basis of oral storytelling in ancient cultures. The invention of original fiction as a literary form after the creation of movable type in Europe revived the form as a medium for short tales. In China fiction wasn't considered true literature, but the short story emerged as a popular form of folk story telling during the Ming Dynasty.
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Developed by Robert R Blake and Jake Mouton In the year 1964 Leadership grid or Blake mouton managerial grid Identifies five different leadership styles To evaluate and analyze leaders and managers. It plots the degree of task-centeredness versus person- centeredness.
Concern for production on the x-axis Concern for people on the y-axis the grid highlights ,how placing too much emphasis in one area at the expense of the other leads to low overall productivity. It critically analyzes your own performance and improves your general leadership skills. LEADERSHIP STYLES
Lazy approach Manager shows a low concern for both people and production They protect themselves by avoiding getting into trouble To preserve job Disorganization, dissatisfaction and disharmony due to lack of effective leadership
One-sided much attention to the security and comfort of the employees High concern for people and low concern for production The managers are incapable of employing the more punitive, coercive and legitimate powers Organization will end up to be a friendly atmosphere, but not necessarily very productive
Dictatorial, task - oriented manager High concern for production and a low concern for people Employee needs are unimportant Provides his employees with money and expects performance back no allowance for co-operation or collaboration pressures his employees through rules and punishments This dictatorial style is based on Theory X of Douglas McGregor
Middle-of- the-road Balance and compromise The manager tries to balance between the competing goals of the company and the needs of the workers. Medium concern for people Medium concern for production
The team High concern for people and production Motivation is high based on the propositions of Theory Y of Douglas McGregor manager encourages teamwork and commitment among employees This method relies heavily on making employees feel they are constructive parts of the company
There are more dimensions of leadership that can be relevant. The model basically neglects the significance of the internal and external constraints, context, circumstances and situation.
The model proposes that when both people and production concerns are high, employee engagement and productivity increases accordingly. This is often true, and it follows the ideas of Theories X and Y, and other participative management theories. While the grid does not entirely address the complexity of “Which leadership style is best?”, it certainly provides an excellent starting place to critically analyze your own performance and improve your general leadership skills. | <urn:uuid:9055cb1d-adb7-4356-884e-15dde126b8b5> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.slideshare.net/anjurnair/new-managerial-grid | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560283689.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095123-00350-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.928857 | 470 | 2.53125 | 3 |
As an appraiser, Leila Dunbar knows Yankees memorabilia is king, but as a sports fan who grew up outside of Boston, her heart remains with teams like the Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins. In this interview, the former auctioneer for Sotheby’s discusses some of her favorite sports items, from the bat Babe Ruth used to hit his first homer in Yankee Stadium to the Boston Garden’s famous parquet floor. She also explains the methodology she uses to appraise items, including one-of-a-kinds. Dunbar, who has her own company but remains a consultant for Sotheby’s, can be reached via her Antiques Roadshow page.
When I was about 10 years old, my dad started collecting antique toys, advertising posters, signs, folk art, and pottery. Soon after, we did Brimfield together, this huge outdoor antique show in Massachusetts that today covers 18 fields and runs for 10 days. Back then it was held on one field over two days. Before the sun came up, we would drive our van out to Route 20 and just park on the side of the road. While my dad would be running around buying stuff to sell, I’d set up.
Sometimes he’d let me do a little shopping, too. My first big purchase for him was a group of antique automotive and soda signs, which I bought for 50 cents each. He was able to sell them for $5 to $10 apiece, which was a big profit then. I think I got a hot fudge sundae out of it, which started my lifelong love affair with chocolate!
I was also a big sports fan. Our town, Milford (where Howie Long played high school football before heading to Villanova and the Oakland Raiders) was very pro-girls sports. I played softball and volleyball. Today I mostly golf with my boyfriend. I find that after years of injuring myself, the worst thing that can get hurt on the golf course is my feelings.
Being brought up in Boston, I followed the Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics, and Patriots. My mom was a tennis player and my dad was a part-time demo-derby and stock car driver. My grandfather played football at Yale until he broke his legs and went to divinity school. He ended up being a minister in New York, where he was a devout Yankees fan. He had passes to Ebbets Field, the Polo Grounds, and Yankee Stadium. As a result, I spent a good chunk of my youth on Cape Cod, where my grandparents retired, arguing the merits of Thurman Munson versus Carlton Fisk, which is a pretty good way to spend your childhood, even though I always lost.
Collectors Weekly: Was it difficult growing up with the Yankees-Red Sox clash in the family?
Dunbar: Not really because it was just my grandfather. My father could’ve cared less. If there wasn’t a motor involved, it wasn’t a sport to him. My mom was a diehard Boston fan, too, because she’d been brought up in Newton, Massachusetts. I’ve lived in New York now for 11 years, and I still love the Red Sox. But I don’t hate the Yankees. I enjoy watching them when I’m in New York, except when they’re playing the Red Sox, and then I’m always going to root for Boston. There’s no way around it.
Collectors Weekly: What are some of the best pieces sold during your time at Sotheby’s?
Dunbar: In 2004, Sotheby’s and SCP Auctions offered the bat that Babe Ruth used to hit the first homerun at Yankee Stadium in 1923. It was tough for me, though, because who did he hit the first homerun against? The Red Sox, of course. But when you sell something for $1.25 million, it does make you feel a bit better as it set a record for a bat. Six months later, Sotheby’s/SCP sold the 1919 contract that sold Babe Ruth from the Red Sox to the Yankees. Again, slightly painful, but it brought $996,000, a record for a contract.
Babe Ruth’s slugging and personality literally pulled baseball out of the mud that it created for itself with the Black Sox scandal. Thanks to Ruth, baseball reinvented itself as the national pastime in the ’20s. If Ruth had not gone to New York, I don’t think his impact would’ve been nearly as great because New York was a much larger media base than Boston, a town made for Ruth’s Roaring ’20s personality. The Babe and New York were a match made in heaven.
Probably my favorite Boston piece that Sotheby’s/SCP sold was the first ball thrown out at Fenway Park in 1912. That came originally from an American League umpire named Tommy Connolly, who was English but immigrated to the States, settling in Natick, Massachusetts. He umpired from 1901, I believe, right through the ’30s, and then he retired and became an official in the league. He was later elected as one of the first umpires in the Hall of Fame.
According to the consignor, as well as another one, Connolly had two daughters who gave memorabilia to local folks who helped them with various chores. One of those people consigned a group of baseballs, including the Fenway Park ball, another one thrown out by Woodrow Wilson, a ball signed by General Black Jack Pershing, and a Ruth-Gehrig signed ball. Another consigned a group of American League season passes.
Connolly, I believe, was also the umpire who worked at the openings of Shibe Park and Yankee Stadium. So I have a feeling that in Natick, there may be some other baseballs in peoples’ cellars or attics that they don’t even know they have.
Collectors Weekly: Is Boston memorabilia as collectible as New York memorabilia?
Dunbar: The fact is that the lion’s share of the greatest baseball players and greatest teams played in New York. It’s 27 championships versus seven, 44 Hall of Famers versus 12. So, naturally, today, Yankee related memorabilia is generally more collectible than Red Sox memorabilia.
At the top of the heap, of course, is Ruth. Even though he’s been dead for 62 years, he’s still the most collected athlete. Ruth straddles both teams; you can consider him Boston or New York, but there’s far more memorabilia available from his years with the Yankees than the Red Sox.
There’s only one known bat that I’m aware of from Ruth’s time with Red Sox. I think Heritage Auctions sold it a year ago for over a half million dollars. As far as I know, all the other bats that have sold for anywhere between, say, $150,000 and over a million dollars are from his time in New York.
Collectors Weekly: Other than the Yankees and Red Sox, who are the most collectible teams?
Dunbar: When I look at collectability and value, it’s all about winners, championship teams with compelling stories. So the next team I think of are the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers. There is so much drama and sentiment that surrounded that team. They were a neighborhood team, loaded with great players such as Pee Wee Reese, Duke Snider, Carl Erskine, Carl Furillo, and local boy Gil Hodges. They integrated baseball with the first generation of great black ballplayers with Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, and Don Newcombe.
I spent a good chunk of my childhood arguing the merits of Thurman Munson versus Carlton Fisk.
From 1947-57, New York was the epicenter of baseball—a New York team played in every World Series during those years. From 1941-1956, the Dodgers played the Yankees seven times in the World Series and lost six of them, many in seven games. They were the underdogs so you had to root for them to win. Wait ‘til next year! Da Bums! They finally did it in 1955, just once, and then, of course, they moved to Los Angeles and continued to win World Championships and bring excitement to the West Coast in the 1960s, thanks largely to Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale and Maury Wills. But they were never forgotten in Flatbush.
Collectors Weekly: When you’re appraising an item, what factors do you take into account?
Dunbar: First I look at what the historical narrative is, the historical context. Who is the player, what is the item, what was its relationship to the player, what team was involved? It’s about winners and losers and great moments in sports history.
I always go by good, better, best. If you’ve got a new, signed jersey by Yogi Berra, then that would probably go for $300 to $500 because there’s an infinite supply. If you have a Yogi Berra game-used jersey, depending on when in his career he wore it—a regular season or World Series game, was he a fulltime or part-time player, was it an MVP season—it could bring anywhere from maybe $10,000 to $50,000. But the uniform that Yogi Berra wore during Don Larsen’s perfect game in the 1956 World Series, the only perfect game in World Series history? That sold for $560,000 because of its unique place in history.
So you have to look at that historical context first. Then, you review potential comparables. For most pieces of memorabilia that’s fairly straightforward because there are so many auction houses out there now that have great databases that you can go into—Heritage Auctions, Legendary, Leland’s, Sotheby’s, Robert Edward, Hunt, EAC, SCP—and review past auction prices, augmented by your own experience.
You have to consider condition, rarity, provenance, desirability, the story, the player, the moment, and how the item compares to others like it. If I think there is a potential issue with authenticity, if I’m not convinced it’s been proven authentic, I’m not going to appraise it. That said, I am not an authenticator, and I don’t pretend to be one. I will leave that to JSA, PSA/DNA, MEARS, and John Taube. So I’m very particular about the collections and archives that I’ll appraise.
Collector’s Weekly: What are you working on now?
Dunbar: I just finished working with the Yankees to prepare an insurance appraisal for several million dollars’ worth of memorabilia on loan to their museum at the new Yankee Stadium, everything from game-used bats and uniforms to championship rings and trophies. Virtually all the Yankee greats are represented, including Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Rizzuto, Ford, Mantle, Berra, Munson, and more.
There is also currently a special exhibition called the “Subway Series” paying tribute to the great New York rivalries. Pre-1958 New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers memorabilia is on display, plus some Mets pieces, including Mays, Robinson, Snider, Hodges, and Piazza. The museum has proven to be a huge hit. Brian Richards, the curator, has estimated that most nights the museum has 4,000-6,000 visitors, with 12,000 at one game during a rain delay. It’s fantastic to go there and be able to enjoy the present-day Yankees in the game, as well as memories of past players at the museum.
Also, I recently appraised the collection of undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather’s championship boxing belts and fight-worn robes and trunks for insurance. I also appraised the collection of movie posters, props, animation art, and comic art of an Oscar winner.
My biggest project right now is updating the insurance appraisal for the United States Golf Association Museum in Far Hills, New Jersey, which includes the estates of Bobby Jones and Ben Hogan, as well as memorabilia from the roots of American golf. This has been an absolute thrill because I’ve really become a golf junkie over the last four years. It’s a privilege to be able to look at Bobby Jones’s Calamity Jane II putter that he used to win 10 out of his 13 major championships, or Ben Hogan’s one-iron that he hit one of the most famous shots ever in golf, at the 17th tee at Merion in 1950, which was the culmination of his comeback after almost dying in a car accident the year before. These are pieces that excite you because they make sports and the athletes come alive.
Collectors Weekly: What are the most difficult items to authenticate?
Dunbar: Autographs are always going to be tricky if they don’t have a provenance. When I was at Sotheby’s, we had two approaches. One, we tried as much as possible to take things in on consignment from estates or directly from celebrities—be it Casey Stengel, Lefty Grove, Ernie Lombardi, Wilt Chamberlain, Katharine Hepburn, Johnny Cash, or Cher—because the chain of ownership was easier to verify.
The other approach was to vet memorabilia through an independent third party, whether it was PSA/DNA or JSA. We would actually have both of them come in, and go through every piece before it went up for auction.
There’s a book about the FBI’s Operation Bullpen, which, in 1999-2000, broke up a ring of forgers across the United States. They estimate that $100 million worth of fake autographs got into the market, and were distributed by all the big sellers. Forged signatures included Ruth, Gehrig, Cobb, DiMaggio, and Mantle. I give kudos to PSA and JSA for the challenges they face.
Collectors Weekly: Is baseball the most collected type of sports memorabilia?
Dunbar: To paraphrase Walt Whitman, baseball is America’s game. It’s been here for 150, 160, 170, 180 years, depending on who you talk to or what you read. People have been excited by baseball and collecting it for a long, long time. Therefore it has the widest collecting base, whether it’s kids collecting baseball cards and signed baseballs or those kids getting “older” and buying signed game-used jerseys, bats, and caps. Baseball has been a great sport since the era of Babe Ruth, when you could catch a ball, have a player sign it, and go home happy.
Football, basketball, and hockey have all made great strides over the last 10 years to catch up in value, but to date none of those sports has the same legacy in the United States that baseball has. Because of baseball’s deeper roots and wider collecting base, it’s largely stayed ahead of the rest of the sports in collectability and value. Who knows if that will change in the future?
Collectors Weekly: What trends have you seen recently in collecting?
Dunbar: In collectibles, it’s just like the art world—quality sells. People still have money and they will spend it for the best quality. That’s why for the first time ever, you’ve seen three iconic comic books in fantastic condition sell for more than a million dollars this past year when the prior record had been $300,000.
The steroids issue has created an enormous gray area. Where is Bonds or Rodriguez memorabilia going to be in five or 10 years?
That’s also why you see great movie posters from the ’20s and ’30s from the Universal horror years sell for $200,000-$300,000. That’s why you continue to see great baseball memorabilia sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. There’s a demand for the best of the best out there. Mediocre pieces, though, are easy to find, so the market for them has shrunk significantly.
The economy is very volatile, and I think the haves and have-nots have been separated more than ever. The have-nots are having a hard time now. They may be going out and buying a gift for someone’s birthday or a present, but they don’t have as much disposable income as they once did. And those who do have disposable income are being incredibly selective at this point.
I have found that the majority of great pieces tend to come up for sale at auction. There are still some very significant dealers who buy and sell privately, but I think the great estates such as Mantle, DiMaggio, and Stengel will continue to come out at auction. I think people realize that by putting a piece up for auction, the greater the piece is, because of competition, the better the chance is for achieving the highest price for the best objects.
Collectors Weekly: What are some of the most interesting items, sports or not, you’ve sold or appraised over the years?
Dunbar: One of my favorites was Mike Myers’ Shag Mobile from “Austin Powers” because it was the first big piece we were able to get during my first month at Sotheby’s. That car helped us launch the Sotheby’s/Amazon auction website. It sold for $55,000.
On another non-sports note, I’m a big jazz fan—I was a jazz DJ for 10 years in Massachusetts. At Sotheby’s we sold Louis Armstrong’s cornet that he first learned play on at the New Orleans Colored Waif’s Home in 1912. It sold for $108,000. It’s now at the Smithsonian. At Sotheby’s we also sold the lyrics to “Lady Sings the Blues” by Billie Holiday to a private client. Those are two of my favorite jazz pieces.
Another unique item was the Boston Garden parquet floor center court with the leprechaun logo, which had been played on by every Hall of Famer up to its dismantling in 1999. A lot of people thought Sotheby’s was crazy to offer it, but it sold for $335,000, an online record at the time. Being from Boston, I was thrilled. The sneakers Wilt Chamberlain wore when he set the NBA single-game scoring record are also among my favorite items, which sold for $52,000. Today I think they would sell for significantly more.
In 2007, Sotheby’s/SCP offered a rare collection of 1934 Tour of Japan signed snapshots and baseballs from the family of a gentleman who was a rabid baseball fan and took photos during the tour, following the teams across the country. He had them developed and then had the players sign them. There were numerous Jimmie Foxx, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig signed photos. They were just amazing. I love that collection because of the history and the story it told—it was Babe Ruth’s last great hurrah. The collection sold for more than $500,000.
Collectors Weekly: It sounds like your job requires you to become an instant expert.
Dunbar: My degree is in journalism, which is about research and resourcefulness. Over the years, I’ve been able to learn about a fair number of pop-culture categories. I’ve been able to acquire a certain amount of knowledge and experience, and if I don’t have the knowledge, I know where to find it.
The great joy is that it is a constant learning experience. Anyone in the antiques, art, and collectibles business, whether you’re a dealer, auctioneer, or appraiser, is constantly learning. The thrill is being able to handle a piece, to learn about it, and be able to tell the story. That’s one of the reasons I love the appraisal business so much. As a dealer or auctioneer, you’re only as good as your last or your next sale. As an appraiser, you walk in, you do your research, you prepare the report, and you get paid to have the experience. To me, that’s as good as it gets.
Collectors Weekly: Are there other women who do what you do?
Dunbar: There are many women appraisers who work in the art and antiques fields and a much smaller group who work in the pop culture field. I hope that the group will be able to grow in the next few years. The problem with pop culture is that there is no school that you can go to. As the daughter of a collector, I was exposed at a young age and I have been dealing, auctioneering and appraising for 23 years. You can only learn by handling the objects and that takes time.
Collectors Weekly: How collectible are the stars of today compared to stars like Mantle and Ruth?
Dunbar: It’s hard to comment on today’s players because you have to wait and see what their final legacy is going to be. The steroids issue has created an enormous gray area. How will collectors view Barry Bonds or Alex Rodriguez memorabilia in five or 10 years? Will Bonds, Clemens, Palmeiro, Sosa, or McGwire get into the Hall of Fame? There are a lot of questions that need to be answered. As for the “clean” players such as Jeter, Pujols, Griffey, Jr., and others, their game-used memorabilia is in demand.
I think the question marks associated with steroid use of some of the best modern players has actually created an even greater appreciation for those players like Henry Aaron, Willie Mays, Frank Robinson, Harmon Killebrew and Sandy Koufax who were the best of their era and continue to be the greatest of all time.
Overall, A-Rod memorabilia has taken a lot less of a hit than Bonds did. In 2005 or ’06, Sotheby’s/SCP sold Bonds’ 700th homerun ball for only $100,000. Now, when you consider that there are only three players who ever hit 700 homeruns, that ball should’ve gone for a lot more. Of course, his 756th homerun sold for $750,000, but that’s the one with the asterisk on it in the Hall of Fame.
In the collecting world, it’s all about supply and demand. For instance, at one point the first issue of “Sports Illustrated” magazine from 1954 was selling for $1,000 to $1,500. Then there was a giant warehouse find and now you can barely get $100 for a copy. The magazine is still getting older, but that boost in the supply has not been assimilated yet.
When a player like Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, or Joe DiMaggio passes away, all of their signed baseballs immediately go up in value, from anywhere between 50 and 200 percent, because they went from an infinite supply to a finite supply. So you see that sort of bump, but I don’t think age automatically makes something appreciate. It’s really about supply, demand, and how important the item is. Some things can become more important over time, some things can become less so.
Collectors Weekly: Are non-sports-related items owned by sports stars valuable?
Dunbar: In short, yes, even every day mundane items. For instance, our driver’s licenses are worth maybe $5-$10. A celebrity’s driver’s license can be worth anywhere from $200 to $10,000, depending on who it belongs to. Or, take passports. June Carter Cash’s passport could sell for $500. Johnny Cash’s could sell for $2,000, Frank Sinatra’s for $5,000. Joe DiMaggio’s can sell for $15,000, and Marilyn Monroe’s sold for $115,000. That’s the power and hierarchy of celebrity.
When you’re looking at celebrity memorabilia, you always go back to the item’s importance to the person’s career, private life, and the achievements of the star himself. Awards, instruments, scripts, costumes, props, jewelry, and written material are just some of the major categories of celebrity collecting.
At the top are Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, and Katharine Hepburn. When Sotheby’s offered the Hepburn estate in 2004, there were 100 of Hepburn’s own paintings, including the first two that she painted on Howard Hughes’ yacht in 1938, which was moored in the Bahamas. We estimated these paintings in the $500 to $2,000 range, depending on the image. Some were still-lifes, some were from her travels in Australia and England, some were from Connecticut, some were self-portraits. They sold from $8,000 to $78,000.
Hepburn had also sculpted a bronze bust of Spencer Tracy, the size of a tennis ball. You can see it on his desk in the movie “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner.” He died two weeks later and Hepburn kept it the next 35 years. It traveled with her and she called it her most prized possession. I estimated it at $3,000 to $5,000. It sold for $316,000. The sale was estimated at $600,000 to $800,000. It brought $6 million. That’s when I learned that you cannot quantify emotion or passion on a given day.
Collectors Weekly: How important is condition?
Dunbar: In general, collectors want things in great condition, but in the non-sports items we’ve sold over the years, it’s normally not been the major issue. It’s the connection to the celebrity or the moment that the piece represents. I can’t think of something that I had that was absolutely tattered that made me say, “I wish this was in better condition.”
I take that back. I remember one piece, Lefty Grove’s 1930 World Series ring. It was so worn down because he wore it his entire life, I didn’t even recognize it as his World Series ring—the Philadelphia Athletics elephant mascot had been worn down. Even the baseball had worn down.
For that particular ring, it probably made a difference because if the elephant and baseball were crisp and clear, it would be recognizable. On the other hand he wore it every day, which some people appreciate because it is obvious that the ring meant a lot to him.
When you’re looking at something that’s been autographed, generally condition is paramount. The best examples are Ruth baseballs. You can have a Ruth baseball in terrible shape, and it might sell for $2,000. You can have one in spectacular shape that can sell for $75,000. That’s a pretty wide range, so condition, particularly for items that are not one-of-a-kind, is critical. However if it’s an incredibly rare signature, rarity outweighs condition.
Collectors Weekly: How do you appraise a one-of-a-kind item?
Dunbar: For me, game-used memorabilia is not that difficult because there’s always some sort of comparable that you can use. If you have a game-used bat, you look at other game-used bats; a game-used uniform, you look at other game-used uniforms; signed baseballs, you look at others. Even a one-of-a-kind can generally be compared to other one-of-a-kinds that have sold.
Take the Yogi Berra uniform worn during the Don Larsen perfect game. I can say that uniform was used in that one game. It’s a one-of-a-kind. Therefore, if I’m looking at this uniform that this person wore in this game and it’s a one-of-a-kind for this reason, then I can make some sort of correlation to other uniforms worn in World Series, All-Star, or record-setting games, adjusting, of course, for who the player is, what the game was, and what the moment was.
Here’s another example: I had a wood-carved statue of a great sports figure, one that we all know, a Hall of Famer. It was being donated to a museum. These pieces generally don’t come up for auction. It’s a one-of-a-kind carving by the preeminent wood carver in the United States who’s known for his sports carvings. So how do I value that? Well, I had to go back and value it on two fronts. First, I had to find out what the artist’s commission structure was over a period of 20 years, and I had to have that corroborated independently.
Second, I looked at bronze statues that had been created, even though they can be cast in a mold and the piece I was appraising was a one-of-a-kind. I interviewed 12 different sculptors who create bronze sports sculptures across the country, just to get a sense of the price range. So, after researching the price range for the bronzes and the commission structure for the wood sculptor, I was able to arrive at a value.
You have to be flexible and reasonable. One approach does not necessarily fit all, and when you’re dealing with a one-of-a-kind item, you have to really think about your methodology and be able to back it up.
Collectors Weekly: What about college sports memorabilia?
Dunbar: College memorabilia is absolutely collectible, but for whatever reason it doesn’t sell for quite as much as the pro memorabilia. Take signed college championship footballs; you would think that a signed Texas Tech, Minnesota, or Notre Dame football from the ’20s, ’30s, ’40s, or ’50s would bring thousands of dollars, but they don’t. They tend to bring hundreds of dollars. I think if you brought them out to the alumni at that particular college and put it on their radar, they would sell for a lot more. In general, though, they sell for a lot less than you’d expect. It’s a great area for someone who wants to build a collection and doesn’t have a huge amount of money to spend.
The big sellers in collegiate memorabilia tend to be for the big names. If you have a Michael Jordan game-used jersey from North Carolina, particularly from his freshman season, that is going to have high desirability. But in general, college just seems to lag behind the pros. That may change in a few years, but right now I think it presents a great opportunity.
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A child (I will refer at all times to younger children and adolescents in general) may have back pain, although it is not as frequent as in adulthood. Today I’m going to talk about the causes that can be behind this child with pain.
1 – For the tranquility of the reader, the great majority of the pains in the child are musculoskeletal, mechanical without any significance. Moreover, many of them do not get to have any diagnosis because they are diseases without alterations of any type. Behind these ailments are the muscular pains related to the efforts, postures, and sports. There are many debates like the backpack of children although there is not much agreement as to the importance of these things. In these group psychological problems such as anxiety and depression should be included that will give pain without objective injuries.
Sometimes there are lesions with more transcendence, as is the case of spondylolysis predisposing to a listesis (I speak of this extensively in the post of the link). This injury is a fracture of an area of the vertebrae that is weaker in children. It is an injury that can come after a major fall for example, or be more subtle in relation to intense sports. For this reason it is important to stop the sport when a child has low back pain, even if it is mild. If detected early, these lesions can heal and prevent future problems.
Another treatable cause that can leave chronic pain is Scheüermann’s disease. As I comment more extensively on the link post, it gives back pains in the child and can be corrected with a corset. In some cases this correction will be necessary and may prevent back pain in adulthood.
The scoliosis is a very controversial of back pain cause. There are advocates who do not have to hurt more often than a non-deformed back. On the web I added a category with posts dedicated to it that you can find in the sidebar, and I will add more in the future. Scoliosis is a deformity of the spine in which there is a rotating component. This makes the muscles on one side of the curve more “loose” and the other side more “tense”. In my experience this asymmetry generates greater muscle contractures than normal, and this alone would justify having more pains. Muscle pains can be improved by sports that develop the dorsal musculature, as is the case of swimming.
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The herniated disc, so famous in adulthood, is rare to find in children although it can occur and be a cause of pain in the back.
2 – We have seen clearly the most frequent but there is another group of diseases that give back pain and have a different origin. I will comment on the different causes without the intention of creating alarmism since they are rare causes and often easier to diagnose because they are more serious.
– Malformations such as Arnold Chiari or neural tube defects such as hidden spinal bifida associated with problems such as syringomyelia, can all give problems of back pain and sometimes aggravate with neurological problems (in the links you can find more information).
– Infections in the discs or vertebrae give striking symptoms of pain and limitation, as well as alterations in the analytic ones. It is a rare cause of back pain. In younger children, discitis (infection in the disc) is more typical. Young children have better defenses against this problem because during the growth still blood comes to the disk as there are blood vessels in this area. This often causes them to heal even without antibiotics. In adolescents osteomyelitis (infection of the bone) is more frequent. There are other areas of infection such as sacroiliac joints or localized infection in a muscle. There are infections outside the back that can give pain in the spine. An infection in the kidney or uterus, for example, can give lumbar pains.
– Rheumatic diseases: There are diseases in childhood that cause arthritis in the child. These types of ailments give what we call inflammatory pain. Typically they hurt in the morning and give mobility limitation that progressively improves as we get moving. It is important to detect them because they can respond very well to treatment by putting the case in the hands of a rheumatologist.
– Tumors: This possibility terrifies us all but fortunately they are very rare and most benign. The most common tumor in the child is a benign tumor called osteoid osteoma. The typical pain of this benign tumor is an increasing pain that is worse at night and is passed by taking an aspirin or an anti-inflammatory. The latter is especially characteristic of this tumor. With imaging tests such as CAT scan and MRI, we can avoid doubts and rule out the existence of a tumor.
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|Shinobi Battle Armour|
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During the era before the hidden villages, ninja wore armour that was similar to that of samurai. Dating back to at least Indra Ōtsutsuki's era, it boasted a higher defence than the simple stealth-orientated clothing that the shinobi would wear on missions that stressed concealment over combat. Shinobi in Konoha continued to wear the armour until at least the First Shinobi World War, when in the second the transition into flak jackets began.
The Akimichi clan of Konoha seems to have persisted in the use of armour, sometimes even combining it with the current flak jackets. Hiruzen Sarutobi had a small custom set of armour that gave him far more flexibility on top of a kabuto helmet over the usual plate armour. | <urn:uuid:93c5966a-cd6b-4dd9-9bee-4b0110abbc30> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Shinobi_Battle_Armour | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988725475.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183845-00509-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.907885 | 239 | 1.585938 | 2 |
Once upon a time, there lived this great liberator of Latin America, Simon Bolivar. And he had a sword. A magic sword. It could chop off the heads of enemies in one blow and would shine in the dark. Long ago, it used to be on display in Bolivar's house in Bogotá, now a museum. Then it was taken by the mighty forces of the M19. Then Pablo Escobar, Lord of Coca, put it on a wall in his bedroom. Then there were stories told by the elders that Commander Fidel Castro had it to ward off the hostile forces of evil coming from the North.
And today, according to a video posted on the Youtubes, the Farcses have it! The video (watch it below) shows how the Colombian warriors have a holy celebration for the powers of the sword, led by Ivan Marquez, the Lord of the Sword. And, speaks the Lord of the Sword:
"Comrades! This is the Sword of the Struggle, the Sword of Combat of the Liberator Simon Bolivar, which accompanied him during his last days of solitary death, when everything smelled of treason. (...) It was rescued from the insides of a colonial catacomb on the seashores near Santa Marta, where it was buried, hidden for decades behind thick walls, so that it never would be found ever again. (...) But it silently resisted the passing of time and saltpeter to become once again the cause of glory and triumph of all the peoples of the continent!"
We just wish we could write lines like that.
Then he calls for everybody to rise up and unite behind the Sword, which will shine again in the first line of fire, opening new pathways of Hope.
More guerrillas appear, and there is a shant and singing and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Holy Sword. "Attention! Attention! Now walks the Sword of Bolivar for Latin America!"
Enfin, this video is a must-watch we suppose. And the Goblins of our Fronterizas better be careful down there in the Darien. The Lord of the Sword is coming! | <urn:uuid:ec4d3a01-b73b-4882-925a-54c82bc6c7cd> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.bananamarepublic.com/2010/02/25/the-lord-of-the-sword/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571950.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813111851-20220813141851-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.954422 | 449 | 1.78125 | 2 |
Parasite bugs create zombies in the garden
Certain crops are vulnerable to parasites that take control of their hosts’ behavior, forcing them to act, zombielike, in the intruder’s interest. The same is true in some animal species.
The phenomenon occurs in flowering plants infected by a pathogen transmitted by the tiny insects called leafhoppers. Rather than grow petals or stamens, infected plants produce green, leaflike structures. This benefits the leafhoppers, which can eat the leaflike growths, but it prevents the plants from reproducing.
“It is like a living death for the plant,” said Saskia A. Hogenhout, a biologist at the John Innes Center in England and an author of the study, which appears in the journal PLOS Biology.
Researchers have identified a protein, SAP54, that causes the plants to produce the leaf tissue. Knowing the protein that causes the behavior should make it easier for researchers to develop a treatment.
Fruit flies pitch and roll, just like helicopters
Apparently it is not just speed that makes a fly so hard to swat. In the face of danger, fruit flies execute surprisingly nimble maneuvers to pitch and roll out of harm’s way, researchers say.
Using high-speed cameras and a large robotic fly, scientists analyzed the movements of nearly 100 fruit flies that encountered threats midflight.
They found that instead of turning by simply rotating on their vertical axis like a plane — the way fruit flies had been thought to do during normal flight — the flies execute a series of rapid banked turns that allow them to quickly change direction and escape the danger.
“They’re like little tiny helicopters,” said Michael Dickinson, a biologist at University of Washington and an author of the study.
“They roll over or pitch backward … then zip off in that direction.”
The study was published in the journal Science.
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FAQ: What Psychological Abuse?
- 1 What is the definition of psychological abuse?
- 2 What is an example of psychological abuse?
- 3 What is the best definition of psychological abuse?
- 4 What is psychological abuse like?
- 5 Is Gaslighting psychological abuse?
- 6 What are the 5 signs of emotional abuse?
- 7 What causes psychological abuse?
- 8 What counts as verbal abuse?
- 9 What’s the difference between emotional and psychological abuse?
- 10 Is gaslighting manipulated?
- 11 How can psychological abuse be prevented?
- 12 Is psychological abuse difficult to identify?
- 13 What are the characteristics of an abuser?
What is the definition of psychological abuse?
Psychological abuse involves the regular and deliberate use of a range of words and non-physical actions used with the purpose to manipulate, hurt, weaken or frighten a person mentally and emotionally; and/or distort, confuse or influence a person’s thoughts and actions within their everyday lives, changing their sense
What is an example of psychological abuse?
Examples of psychological violence include acts such as isolation from others, verbal aggression, threats, intimidation, control, harassment or stalking, insults, humiliation and defamation.
What is the best definition of psychological abuse?
Psychological abuse, often called emotional abuse, is a form of abuse, characterized by a person subjecting or exposing another person to behavior that may result in psychological trauma, including anxiety, chronic depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder.
What is psychological abuse like?
Psychological abuse is usually associated with obscenities, negative voice tones, exploitation, encouraging corruption and delinquent behavior, excessive teasing, harmful threats, ridicule, or derogatory statements about the victim or people whom the victim likes.
Is Gaslighting psychological abuse?
Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse where a person or group makes someone question their sanity, perception of reality, or memories.
What are the 5 signs of emotional abuse?
5 Signs of Emotional Abuse
- They are Hyper-Critical or Judgmental Towards You.
- They Ignore Boundaries or Invade Your Privacy.
- They are Possessive and/or Controlling.
- They are Manipulative.
- They Often Dismiss You and Your Feelings.
What causes psychological abuse?
The roots of psychological abuse are varied but there are at least five causes that are intimately related to the aged, whether in family care or in residential home care: subjectivity, undue pressure, humiliating behavior, health problems, and exploitation. The subjective context determines any relationship.
What counts as verbal abuse?
Verbal abuse, also known as emotional abuse, is a range of words or behaviors used to manipulate, intimidate, and maintain power and control over someone. These include insults, humiliation and ridicule, the silent treatment, and attempts to scare, isolate, and control.
What’s the difference between emotional and psychological abuse?
Many tactics of psychological abuse are also classified as emotional abuse, and vice versa. However, the distinguishing factor between the two is psychological abuse’s stronger effects on a victim’s mental capacity. While emotional abuse affects what people feel, psychological abuse affects what people think.
Is gaslighting manipulated?
Gaslighting is a form of manipulation that occurs in abusive relationships. It is an insidious and sometimes covert type of emotional abuse where the bully or abuser makes the target question their judgments and reality. 1 Ultimately, the victim of gaslighting starts to wonder if they are losing their sanity.
How can psychological abuse be prevented?
Talking to children about emotional abuse
- listen carefully to what they’re saying.
- let them know they’ve done the right thing by telling you.
- tell them it’s not their fault.
- say you will take them seriously.
- don’t confront the alleged abuser.
- explain what you’ll do next.
Is psychological abuse difficult to identify?
It’s sometimes called psychological abuse. Emotional abuse can involve deliberately trying to scare, humiliate, isolate or ignore a child. Emotional abuse is often a part of other kinds of abuse, which means it can be difficult to spot the signs or tell the difference, though it can also happen on its own.
What are the characteristics of an abuser?
Red flags and warning signs of an abuser include but are not limited to:
- Extreme jealousy.
- A bad temper.
- Cruelty to animals.
- Verbal abuse.
- Extremely controlling behavior.
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Use word processor/computer or typewriter to type letters, reports, forms, or other material from rough draft, corrected copy, or voice recording. May perform other clerical duties as assigned.
|$29,430.00||Median Annual Wage||3,000||Average Job Openings Per Year|
|6.0||Average Unemployment Percentage||29.0||Percentage That Completed High School|
|179,000||Employment Numbers in 2006||51.9||Percentage That Had Some College|
|158,000||Employment Numbers in 2016 (est.)||19.1||Percentage That Went Beyond College Degree|
Customer Service Representative
Office Worker, Filing, Typing
Policy Writer, Typing
Technician, Word Processor
Telegraphic Typewriter Operator
Transcribing Machine Operator
Word Processing Machine Operator
Word Processing Specialist
Word Processor Operator
Many data entry and information processing workers are hired right out of high school. Most training occurs on the job, and can be learned in a short period of time.
Education and training. Employers generally hire high school graduates who meet their requirements for accuracy and keyboarding speed. Increasingly, employers also expect applicants to have training or experience in word processing or data entry tasks. Spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills are important, as is familiarity with standard office equipment and procedures.
Students acquire skills in keyboarding and in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database management computer software in high schools, community colleges, business schools, temporary help agencies, or self-teaching aids such as books, tapes, and Internet tutorials.
Advancement. For many people, a job as a data entry and information processing worker is their first job after high school or after a period of full-time family responsibilities. This work frequently serves as a steppingstone to higher paying jobs with increased responsibilities. Large companies and government agencies usually have training programs to help administrative employees upgrade their skills and advance to higher level positions. It is common for data entry and information processing workers to transfer to other administrative jobs, such as secretary, administrative assistant, or statistical clerk, or to be promoted to a supervisory job in a word processing or data entry center.
Organizations need to process a rapidly growing amount of information. Data entry and information processing workers help ensure the smooth and efficient handling of information. By keying in text, entering data into a computer, operating a variety of office machines, and performing other clerical duties, these workers help organizations keep up with the rapid changes that are characteristic of today’s Information Age. Data entry and information processing workers are known by various other titles, including word processors, typists, and data entry keyers, and less commonly, electronic data processors, keypunch technicians, and transcribers.
Word processors and typists usually set up and prepare reports, letters, mailing labels, and other text material. As entry-level workers, word processors may begin by keying headings on form letters, addressing envelopes, or preparing standard forms on computers. As they gain experience, they often are assigned tasks requiring a higher degree of accuracy and independent judgment. Senior word processors may work with highly technical material, plan and key complicated statistical tables, combine and rearrange materials from different sources, or prepare master copies.
Most keyboarding is now done on computers that normally are connected to a monitor, keyboard, and printer and may have add-on capabilities, such as optical character recognition readers. Word processors use this equipment to record, edit, store, and revise letters, memos, reports, statistical tables, forms, and other printed materials. Although it is becoming less common, some word processing workers are employed on centralized word processing teams that handle transcription and keying for several departments.
In addition to fulfilling the duties mentioned above, word processors often perform other office tasks, such as answering telephones, filing, and operating copiers or other office machines. Job titles of these workers frequently vary to reflect these duties. For example, administrative clerks combine word processing with filing, sorting mail, answering telephones, and other general office work. Note readers transcribe stenotyped notes of court proceedings into standard formats.
Data entry keyers usually input lists of items, numbers, or other data into computers or complete forms that appear on a computer screen. They also may manipulate existing data, edit current information, or proofread new entries into a database for accuracy. Some examples of data sources include customers’ personal information, medical records, and membership lists. Usually, this information is used internally by a company and may be reformatted before other departments or customers use it.
Keyers use various types of equipment to enter data. Many use a machine that converts the information they type to magnetic impulses on tapes or disks for entry into a computer system. Others prepare materials for printing or publication by using data entry composing software. Some keyers operate online terminals or personal computers. Increasingly, data entry keyers work with nonkeyboard forms of data entry, such as scanners and electronically transmitted files. When using the new character recognition systems, data entry keyers often enter only those data which cannot be recognized by machines. In some offices, keyers also operate computer peripheral equipment such as printers and tape readers, act as tape librarians, and perform other clerical duties.
Work environment. Data entry and information processing workers usually work a standard 40-hour week in clean offices. They sit for long periods and sometimes must contend with high noise levels caused by various office machines. These workers are susceptible to repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, neck and back injuries, and eyestrain. To help prevent these conditions, many offices have adopted regularly scheduled breaks, ergonomically designed keyboards, and workstations that allow workers to stand or sit as they wish.
Some workers in this occupation telecommute, working from their homes on personal computers linked by telephone lines to those in the main office. This arrangement enables them to key in material at home while still being able to produce printed copy in their offices.
Median annual earnings of word processors and typists in May 2006 were $29,430. The middle 50 percent earned between $24,180 and $35,950. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $20,200, while the highest 10 percent earned more than $43,330. The salaries of these workers vary by industry and by region. In May 2006, median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of word processors and typists were as follows:
|Elementary and secondary schools||29,960|
Median annual earnings of data entry keyers in May 2006 were $24,690. The middle 50 percent earned between $20,460 and $29,700. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $17,050, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $35,970. The following are median annual earnings for May 2006 in the industries employing the largest numbers of data entry keyers:
|Management, scientific, and technical consulting services||$25,860|
|Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services||23,600|
|Data processing, hosting, and related services||22,680|
Although employment of data entry and information processing workers is expected to decline, job prospects will be favorable for those who have good technical skills, familiarity with office equipment, and keyboarding speed and accuracy.
Employment change. Overall employment of data entry and information processing workers is projected to moderately decline by 7 percent through the year 2016. Although data entry and information processing workers are affected by productivity gains stemming from organizational restructuring and the implementation of new technologies, projected employment change differs among these workers. Employment of word processors and typists is expected to decline because of the proliferation of personal computers, which allows other workers to perform duties formerly assigned to word processors and typists. Most professionals and managers, for example, now use desktop personal computers to do their own word processing. However, because technologies affecting data entry keyers tend to be costlier to implement, employment of these workers will decline less than word processors and typists.
Employment growth of data entry keyers will be dampened by productivity gains as various data-capturing technologies, such as barcode scanners, voice recognition technologies, and sophisticated character recognition readers, become more prevalent. These technologies can be applied to a variety of business transactions, such as inventory tracking, invoicing, and placing orders. Moreover, as telecommunications technology improves, many organizations will increasingly take advantage of computer networks that allow data to be transmitted electronically. These networks will permit more data to be entered automatically into computers, reducing the demand for data entry keyers.
In addition to being affected by technology, employment of data entry and information processing workers will be adversely affected by businesses that are increasingly contracting out their work. Many organizations have reduced or even eliminated permanent in-house stafffor example, in favor of temporary employment and staffing services firms. Some large data entry and information processing firms increasingly employ workers in nations with relatively lower wages. As international trade barriers continue to fall and telecommunications technology improves, this transfer of jobs will mean reduced demand for data entry keyers in the United States.
Job prospects. The need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or leave this large occupation for other reasons will produce numerous job openings each year. Job prospects will be most favorable for those with the best technical skillsin particular, expertise in appropriate computer software applications. Data entry and information processing workers must be willing to upgrade their skills continuously in order to remain marketable.
Data entry and information processing workers held about 492,000 jobs in 2006 and were employed in virtually every sector of the economy. Of the data entry and information processing workers, 313,000 were data entry keyers and 179,000 were word processors and typists.
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Already for the third time, America in Augsburg e.V. organized the participation of
American soldiers in the traditional Plärrer Fair Parade. This is intended to remind the citizens of Augsburg of the extended presence of U.S.Army troops in the City of the Fuggers. This time, a delegation of 20 soldiers - male and female – of the 66th Military Intelligence Group from Darmstadt, led by LTC Ivory Freeman, could be won to carry the colors of the U.S.A., Germany and their own unit. 66th MI was the last unit to serve in Augsburg.
Former mayor Theo Gandenheimer, representing the City of Augsburg, took care of the visitors. Special guest was U.S. veteran Staff Sergeant Clifford Briggs, 80 years of age, who was stationed in Augsburg as early as 1946. He was honored with some extra pieces of music by the Augsburg „Chevau-léger (king's light cavalry) Society“ and the traditional drums and fifes „Spielmannszug Augsburg“ in one of the Plärrer's festival tents. Besides a visit of the town hall's Golden Hall, there was a Bavarian Weißwurst break in an inn close to the Königsplatz, before the troop filed for the parade. There the guests were greeted by Lord Mayor Dr. Paul Wengert and wife.
The Color Parade of the U.S. soldiers was accompanied by a U.S. truck, owned by a
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Watch what you give your child to treat an ear infection, as the Food and Drug Administration is clamping down on unapproved prescription ear drops.
The agency wants companies to either get FDA approval for their unapproved ear drops or pull them from shelves, according to an announcement Wednesday. The enforcement action applies to 16 companies that create optic products labeled to relieve ear pain, infection and inflammation.
The unapproved ear drops contain active ingredients such as benzocaine and hydrocortisone but have not been evaluated by the FDA to be safe and effective, the agency said.
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Draft amendments to Armenia’s Law ‘On International Treaties’ have been put on the agenda of the four-day parliament sessions that open Monday, the Armenian National Assembly's press office reported on Friday.
The proposed amendments concern the suspension or termination of procedures related to the signing of international treaties and agreements.
Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian spoke about planned changes in the law last December. He emphasized then that Armenia “will resort to corresponding steps” if Turkey, with which it signed diplomatic agreements last October, attempts to protract their ratification.
Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Kocharian presented the bill to the parliamentary foreign relations committee.
“I want to clarify to avoid creating the impression that the meaning of the changes is that there is a decision that we should quickly quit [the process],” Kocharian explained.
“The Armenian side sincerely seeks to implement the protocols. On the other hand, we will never tolerate this whole process being used for advancing preconditions,” he warned.
It also became known on Friday that the Armenian-Turkish protocols on establishing diplomatic ties and developing bilateral relations are included in the agenda of the four-day session opening on February and that the parliament speaker may put them for discussion at any moment.
The head of the foreign relations committee, meanwhile, has formally requested the speaker not to bring up the protocols for discussion until the parliament receives his committee’s conclusions. Armen Rustamian, a senior lawmaker from the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsutyun), one of the key critics of the protocols, said Hovik Abrahamian has not yet provided a clear response to the request.
During preliminary discussions of the protocols on Friday the key parliamentary committee dominated by pro-government lawmakers decided to set up a five-member group to work out, within a week, a procedure in which the protocols will be discussed by the body. | <urn:uuid:e7196d1b-b5d9-46f6-90b1-33c5972ae202> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.azatutyun.am/a/1963208.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279915.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00278-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.944877 | 395 | 1.59375 | 2 |
Toshiba Brings DisplayLink to Docking Station
Toshiba has introduced a new USB docking station that incorporates DisplayLink--a technology that allows computers to connect to projectors and other types of displays through USB 2.0.
DisplayLink technology uses a computer's USB port to deliver the video signal to the projector or display. The technology is designed to be cross-platform, with support for Windows 2000, Windows XP (32-bit), and Windows Vista (32-bit). The first production driver for Mac OS X was released just back in October. It supports Mac OS X 10.4.11 through 10.5.5. Linux drivers are not available.
The new Toshiba system, dubbed the dynadock U Universal USB Docking Station (or just "dynadock U"), provides ports that allow computers to connect to wide range of devices through a single USB 2.0 connection. With DisplayLink technology incorporated into the hub, users on Windows systems can connect to the hub via USB, which then connects to the display or projector through DVI or a RGB analog connector. It supports monitors up to 26 inches. Other features include:
Support for 5.1-channel digital audio;
- Six USB ports;
- 10/100 Ethernet port; and
- Microphone and headphone jacks.
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One of the first Chinese cities opened to foreigners as a tourist destination, Changsha’s recorded history can be traced back 3,000 years through tomb relics. It became the leading city in its region in the early Han Dynasty (206 BC-200 AD).
By the time of China’s Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), it had developed into Hunan’s political, economic and cultural center. The province’s residents are known for aggressive thinking, openness and an ability to take action, particularly in times of war. Its remote regions used to be a popular haven for gangsters.
Today, Changsha has evolved into a well-established economic and technical development zone, but this second-tier city “is always neglected,” said Yang Ke, general manager, Publicis Worldwide, Guangzhou. The local economy remains dominated by government-owned companies in areas like tobacco, banking and property.
Situated in a valley along the lower part of Xiang River, Changsha is “relatively less-developed compared to coastal cities and Changsha has traditionally been an outbound post for immigrants leaving the area. Young local talents prefer Guangdong province for career opportunities.”
The disposable income for Changsha residents in the first quarter of 2006 reached $555 (RMB 4,421), a 13.5% increase from the same period last year. The average spending in the rural area also recorded the fastest growth in the first quarter, according to Nielsen Media Research, but they are still conservative shoppers.
Changsha’s six million citizens “take pride in the quality of their diet and prefer simple and natural ingredients. This local and straightforward approach to food reflects their attitude to brands. Changsha is a strong pro-Chinese brand market and they are also cautious consumers, shopping around for the best deals, shunning fakes and scrutinizing ingredients,” said Sarah Thomas, Beijing-based national planning director at Bates.
Marketers interested in this market “should be sensitive to their more traditional approach to life and remember their canny attitude to shopping when structuring a campaign. Aim to communicate value rather than cheapness, tell an ingredients story where relevant and provide plenty of information at point-of-sale or on-pack to impress and communicate quality. Western brands in particular shouldn't underestimate the strength of local brands here,” she added.
In the past three years, the province has raised its national profile through the surprising success of Hunan Satellite TV, thanks to original programming and innovation with shows like “Supergirl.” Hunan Satellite is now the second-most popular channel in China after the state-run national network CCTV.
Hunan Satellite "has led the rise of regional channels in China," said Alfonso De Dios, Procter & Gamble's Guangzhou-based associate director, media, in Greater China. "Those guys are cowboys with ideas, they have embraced innovation and improved their capabilities, and they have shown a real willingness to work with marketers."
Although the number of TV households in Changsha is much lower than first-tier cities like Beijing, Shanghai or nearby Guangzhou, the city ranks third in China in viewing hours per week., The penetration of computers (20%) and mobile phones (57%) is relatively low.
“But it has a higher penetration in DVD players than the main cities like Wuhan and Chongqing, which means huge opportunities for mobile and technology companies,” said Nielsen’s director of client service in Shanghai, Rita Chan.
“The transportation system is well established in Changsha, and it is the third most advanced citiy in China in terms of communication capacity, providing much room for the growth of outdoor advertising,” she added.
Fast Facts: Changsha
Population: 6.21 million
GDP (2005): $18.3 billion
Adspend (2005): $ 1.31 billion
Adspend (2004): $ 0.99 billion
Year-on-year increase: 24.4 % (based on NMR’s media coverage)
Ad spend as a percentage of GDP (2005): 7.2%
Average minutes viewed per day per viewer of all channels (aged 4+): 197.9
Basic cable subscription cost (per month): $1.99
Average cost of 30”spot during prime time on Hunan Economic TV(Variety) , the city’s most-watched local channel (based on rate card):
18:15-19:28 - $1265
19:35-21:28 - $1687
Top 10 brands by ad spend on TV (2005)
1. Oil of Olay (Procter & Gamble)
2. Crest (Procter & Gamble)
3. Rejoice (Procter & Gamble)
4. Sanchine Pharm (Chinese OTC)
5. Wuliangye (Chinese wine/spirit)
6. Colgate (Colgate Palmolive)
7. Lafang (Chinese shampoo/conditioner/toothpaste/skin care)
8. Gai Zhong Gai (Chinese OTC)
9. Head & Shoulders (Procter & Gamble)
10. Changsha Changjiang Hospital
(Local channels only, based on rate card.)
Top 10 advertising categories on TV (2005)
1. Shampoo & Conditioner
2. Tonic & Vitamin
3. Professional Services
4. Toothpaste & Oral Hygiene
5. Skin Care
6. Cough & Cold Preparation
7. Chinese Wine & Spirits
9. Construction Equipment & Service
10. Chinese OTC
(Local channels only, based on rate card.)
Top 5 Local Channels by Ad Revenue
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To an outsider the traditions and procedures surrounding the various Spanish lotteries may seem complex and confusing. It doesn't have to be that way !
The lottery is very popular with the Spanish and various games are drawn each week. There are also a number of special games that are drawn just before the Christmas period.
State run lottery tickets can be bought at the official outlets (Loterias y Apuestas del Estado). They are blue and have a distinctive sign outside. You will find one of these outlets in even the smallest of Towns.
Foreigners and non-residents can take part in the Spanish lotteries and the winnings are tax free*, however, if the money is taken out of Spain it will be subject to taxation.
You will find the following Games are amongst the most Popular :
Tickets for the Primitiva can be bought at any of the licensed outlets as mentioned above. You can choose 6 out of the 49 numbers or ask for a Lucky Dip where the Computer selects 6 numbers at random on your behalf. The draw is made every Thursday and Sunday. As with the Lotto in the UK , the Jackpot winner is the ticket that correctly holds all 6 Numbers on 1 line ( which can be shared across a number of tickets ) and there are smaller prizes for fewer numbers on a line.
This is similar to the Primitiva with a draw of six out of 49 numbers, however the Bonoloto draw is made every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
This is a game that is slightly more complicated and is based on the National football results (similar to the football pools in the UK) where the player has to predict the outcomes of the league matches. Tickets can be bought from the official lottery shops.
This game is drawn once a year on January 6 as part of the Los Tres Reyes ( Three Kings ) Fiesta - The name El Niño means "the boy" and refers to the baby Jesus. This is a very popular draw and tickets are often bought and sold way in advance.
This is a charity game run by the national association for the blind, the Organización Nacional de Ciegos Españoles. Tickets are purchased at the Green kiosks which can be found in most town centres. ONCE employs over 23,000 registered disabled people to run its lottery and all kiosks are staffed by the blind and disabled.
The main draws are on Fridays and Sundays, but there is also a daily draw for a smaller game. Prizes can be anything up to €300,000. Smaller prizes can be collected at the kiosks which sell the tickets but larger prizes must be claimed at the national bank, the Banco de España.
The results are broadcast each evening on TV and winning numbers are made available at the kiosks and online.
El Gordo de Navidad literally means “the Christmas fat one", and was introduced by King Carlos III in 1763 in order to boost moral across the Nation and to offer many lucky families a better quality of life.
This is by far the biggest draw of the year and heralds the beginning of the festive period in Spain. The draw is made publicly each year on December 22 by pupils of the San Ildefonso primary school in Madrid, which used to be an orphanage. The pupils are no longer orphans , however the tradition of this particular school making the draw continues to this day.
More recently a summer draw has been introduced , which is generally held on the 15th of August ( which is a National Fiesta in Spain ) to help many lucky families enjoy a better summer holiday !
The tickets to enter either of the above 2 draws (décimos and participaciones) can be bought from authorised traders throughout the year , and you often see these people selling them in the Bars and Cafe’s throughout Spain. The draw is part of the traditional Christmas ( and now Summer ) build up and is well-covered by Spanish TV and radio. The draw is held the morning of the December 22 and lasts for about three hours. The odds of winning something are one in six. It is considered lucky by many Spaniards to buy a number of Tickets from different areas of Spain to “ Spread the Luck “
Euro Millions is a European lottery, which was created by the French, Spanish and UK lottery associations and launched in February 2004. It is played in Spain, Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The jackpot is usually much greater than the national lottery; a "roll over" (no winner) on this lottery can produce enormous prizes after just a couple of weeks. The stakes from the player in all the countries is pooled together, the minimum jackpot is €15 million.
The draw takes place every Friday evening and is based around a draw of numbers, which must match those on your ticket. All players of the EuroMillions Lottery must be over 18 and prizes can only be claimed in the country where the ticket was bought ( So if you live in Spain DO NOT buy a Ticket on-line from the National Lottery website in the UK ! ) Winning numbers are published online; there is also a record of previous draws.
Note: Following the Governments decision to privatise Spain's National Lottery in September 2010, over the course of 2011 The State Wagers and Lottery (Loterías y Apuestas del Estado) public entity will be replaced by a newly-created State Wagers and Lottery Company, which will report to the Ministry of Economy.
* Tax Changes Effective 1st January 2013
Under new taxation rules following the nations 2013 budget announcement on Thursday, 27th September 2012, lottery winnings above €2,500 will be subject to a 20% tax. | <urn:uuid:c169ef3f-190c-40c7-b621-996b83de4dcc> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.tumbit.com/how-to-guides/articles/55-how-to-play-the-spanish-lotteries.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281331.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00222-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.964724 | 1,192 | 1.882813 | 2 |
Critics of U.S. aircraft carriers have been warning for decades that the warships were becoming vulnerable to attack by long-range anti-ship missiles. The latest source of this threat is said to be China. However, the missiles aren’t of much use if Beijing can’t find-fix-track-target U.S. carriers. There are reasons to suspect it can’t. First, it would need to monitor millions of square miles of ocean for a target that is constantly moving. Second, Chinese over-the-horizon radars have poor resolution and no tracking capability. Third, there are big gaps in China’s orbital reconnaissance constellations. Fourth, airborne and sea-based sensors can’t get inside the layered defensive perimeter of a carrier strike group. So while the Navy is well advised to keep investing in new technology and tactics, rumors of the carrier’s demise are greatly exaggerated. I have written a commentary for Forbes here.
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Malasana: How to Know Squat
One of my favorite things about writing about asana practice is that in the process of researching poses each month, I often learn something new. Even as I head into my 32nd year of practice, I’m well aware that I know only a small fraction of what there is to know about yoga. So I’m always delighted when I uncover something that helps me understand the practice a little better.
What’s In a Name?
Such is the case with this month’s pose, Malasana, commonly known as “Garland Pose.” I’ve always wondered about its name. I figured it came from the Sanskrit word “mala”—those little round rosary-like beads used for meditation—but I could never figure out what squatting had to do with a necklace. So I embarked on some Google research to see if there was a mythological reference that might help me make the connection.
As it turns out, Malasana’s name has nothing to do with garlands or beads. Due to a mistranslation that doesn’t take into account the subtle differences between Sanskrit’s long and short “a,” the word that would be correctly transcribed as ”maalaa” (garland) was confused with the word “mala” (excrement). According to the Indian ashram Jaisiyaram’s website, Malasana properly translates to “Shitting Pose.”
Even though “Garland Pose” sounds so much more genteel, the latter translation makes a whole lot more sense. India’s potties are different from ours. Not everyone has one in their home, and where there are formal facilities, traditional ones are at ground level, making squatting the number one position for accomplishing number two.
Benefits of Malasana
February’s name comes from the Latin root “febrire,” meaning “to purify.” This makes Malasana a pertinent position for the month of purification. Malasana supports apana, the downward-flowing energy that governs elimination. Apana energy grounds agitation, making Malasana a great counterpose for stress. Not surprisingly, Malasana relieves constipation. In addition, it stretches the ankles, groins and lower legs, and tones the abdomen and pelvic floor.
In an online article, provocatively titled “Stop Doing Kegels: Real Pelvic Floor Advice for Women (and Men)” Nicole Crawford claims that squatting is far more helpful for strengthening your pelvic floor muscles than are traditional kegel exercises. Kegels, she says, only serve to tighten—not strengthen—the pelvic floor, as they tilt the sacrum under and weaken the glutes. Squatting, she says, creates a posterior pull on the sacrum that balances the work of the pelvic floor muscles.
How to Squat
Practicing Malasana is simple, although depending on the flexibility of your ankles, knees and lower legs, it may require some helpful props. Have handy a foam or cork wedge (as in the photo), or a folded blanket, in addition to a nonskid mat. If you’ve had knee surgery, or are contemplating knee surgery, the knee flexion required for Malasana may be too extreme. It’s best not to practice Malasana if your knees are compromised.
Start by squatting on a nonskid mat with your feet hip-width apart and parallel. Let your heels descend toward the floor. If they don’t reach, place a wedge or folded blanket under your heels so that they are evenly grounded. You may need as much as three or four inches of height under your heels. Spread your heels, balls of your feet and your toes, grounding evenly across your feet.
Once you feel stable, widen your legs so that your torso fits snugly in between your thighs. Place your hands in Anjali Mudra (Prayer Position). Take five to ten deep breaths to settle into the pose.
Saving the SI Joint
New Zealand yoga teacher Donna Farhi notes that in her travels around the world, she’s found that dysfunction in the sacroiliac joint (SI joint)—the meeting of the two posterior surfaces of the pelvis with the sacrum, the triangular-shaped bone at the base of the spine—has become the most common injury among female yoga practitioners. Since the hip joints, legs and SI joints are symmetrical in Malasana, I find that practicing it can be helpful when my hypermobile sacrum becomes rotated inside the joint, causing a painful pinching sensation.
The following simple variation helps correct SI joint dysfunction and can relieve sciatica pain. It also tones your abdomen. While in Malasana, squeeze in on your shoulders with your knees and inner thighs. As you do this, note how your abdomen tones back toward your spine and your back body expands. Take five or so breaths before releasing the squeeze. Repeat a few more times.
Even though Sanskrit is an ancient language that is largely unspoken these days except among its scholars, some of its root syllables are familiar to us in English and in the Romance languages. This is true for the root “mal,” which when used as a prefix turns a perfectly nice English word into something contrary. The word also has rather wicked connotations in Italian, Spanish and French. But knowing the truth about Malasana’s etymology only increases my appreciation of it. If the key to freedom is letting go of what is no longer needed, then Malasana just might be one of yoga’s most auspicious asanas. | <urn:uuid:a376a151-095c-4d89-9227-45b5c7b70586> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.huggermugger.com/blog/2013/malasana/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560284411.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095124-00462-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.933259 | 1,210 | 2.25 | 2 |
Michigan Fresh: Using, Storing, and Preserving Cauliflower (HNI20)
Cauliflower can be preserved and served in many way. Michigan-grown cauliflower is available July through October.
Using, Storing and Preserving Cauliflower
Early Snowball, Snow Crown, Self-Blanche and Snow King hybrid are excellent for fresh use or freezing. Recommended purple cauliflower varieties for fresh use and freezing are Purple Head, Early Purple Head and Royal Purple. Early White hybrid is a good choice for pickling.
Storage and food safety
- Wash cauliflower in cool running water. Do not use soap.
- Keep cauliflower away from raw meat and meat juices to prevent cross-contamination.
- For best quality and to preserve nutritional quality, preserve only what your family can consume in one year.
|1 1/3 pounds||= 1 pint frozen|
|Two medium heads||= 3 pints frozen|
|12 cups flowerets||= 9 half-pints pickled|
|1 bushel (12 pounds)||= 8-12 pints frozen|
How to preserve
Cauliflower usually discolors and grows stronger in flavor when canned. For this reason, canning is not recommended.
Choose compact heads. Trim off leaves and cut each head into pieces about 1 inch across. If necessary to remove insects, soak for 30 minutes in a solution of salt and water (4 teaspoons salt per 1 gallon water). Drain. Water blanch for 3 minutes in water containing 4 teaspoons salt per 1 gallon water. Cool promptly, drain and pack into airtight freezer containers, leaving no head space. Seal, label, date and freeze. Use frozen cauliflower within 8 to 12 months for best quality.
Alternatively, freeze individual flowerets on cookie sheets or trays, transfer frozen flowerets to freezer bags, remove air, seal, label and freeze.
- 12 cups of 1- to 2-inch cauliflower flowerets
- 4 cups white vinegar (5 percent acidity)
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups thinly sliced onions
- 1 cup diced sweet red peppers
- 2 tbsp. mustard seed
- 1 tbsp. celery seed
- 1 tsp. turmeric
- 1 tsp. hot red pepper flakes
Yield: About 9 half-pints
Wash cauliflower flowerets or (after removing stems and blemished outer leaves) and boil in salt water (4 teaspoons of canning salt per 1 gallon of water) for 3 minutes. Drain and cool. Combine vinegar, sugar, onion, diced red pepper and spices in large saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes. Distribute onion and diced pepper among jars. Fill jars with pieces of cauliflower and pickling solution, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
Wipe jar rims, adjust lids, and process according to the following recommendations:
Recommended processing time for pickled cauliflower in a boiling-water canner (processing time out of altitudes).
|Style of pack||Jar size||0-1,000 ft.||1,001-6,000 ft.||Above 6,000 ft.|
|Hot||Half-pints or pints||10 min.||15 min.||20 min.|
Let jars stand undisturbed for 24 hours, check lids to be sure they’ve sealed, remove rings, wash jars, label, date and store.
- Laurie Messing, MSUE Food Safety Extension Educator
- Andress, Elizabeth and Judy A. Harrison. So Easy to Preserve. Bulletin 989, 6th edition. Cooperative Extension University of Georgia, 2014.
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A 5% efficient photoelectrochemical solar cell based on nanostructured ZnO electrodes
Nanoporous ZnO electrodes, dye-sensitized with a ruthenium bipyridyl complex, were used as photoanodes in photoelectrochem. solar cells. By improving the interfacial contact between dyes and ZnO particles in the film, overall solar-to-elec. energy conversion efficiencies of up to 5% were obtained. The solar cell performance was studied as a function of film thickness, residence time of the electrodes in the dye soln., electrolyte compn., and light intensity. | <urn:uuid:dbede050-4198-4b66-81bc-2f7a9c2adede> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://infoscience.epfl.ch/record/209430 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560283301.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095123-00511-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.948725 | 133 | 2.015625 | 2 |
"restraint of one's desires," 1711, from self- + control (n.). Coined by English moral philosopher Anthony Ashley-Cooper, Earl of Shaftesbury (1671-1713). Related: Self-controlled; self-controlling. He also used self-command "that equanimity which enables one in any situation to be reasonable and prudent" (1690s).
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Climate Science Corrupted November 23, 2009Posted by honestclimate in Discussions.
Tags: climate change, global warming, John McLean
Climate Science Corrupted
By John McLean
SPPI, 20 November 2009
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was established under the sponsorship of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The UNEP’s belief in manmade warming in the late 1970’s led to a stage-managed conference in Villach in 1985, which in turn led to the political decision to form the IPCC.
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It comes from erasing all those math problems when you realize you did them wrong.
Not just math. According to my mom, when I was 6 and learning to write I was entirely dissatisfied with my formation of a capital B. I erased it so often I wore through the page (which was a school book) and then sulked under the dining room table for an afternoon. My Bs are better (especially with a keyboard), but I often wish I could retreat to my happy place.
OK, here's a question from my daughter's homework:
You buy a pack of 12 pencils at the store. How much did you likely pay?
a)$2.25 b)$10.25 c)$0.10
Her first answer: b). I'm sure the desired answer was a), but the last time I bought a dozen pencils from Staples, they cost ~$12 -- and they didn't even have erasers! (OK, it was a graded set of Steadtler pencils from 6B to 4H, Made In Germany)
BTW, the super-cheap pencils aren't worth it; the wood is so crappy, every time I sharpen them it uses about half the pencil to get a good point.
Intel has had some really unusal products in their past that never took off, inclinding a intelligent display controller. It displayed text only, but supported advanced features such as linked lists. Unusual, but about as successful as Intel's first 32-bit CPU, the iAPX432.
@antedeluvian, thanks for the tip on Math Input Panel. It could be useful when I need a nequation for an article.According to Microsoft's instructions, you type "amth Input Panel into the search and it will give find it for you.
I tried following the instructions but instead, Windows wanted to shut down. Fortunately, I could canel the process.
These have huge erases; I just got one for my niece since she went through 10 erasers in two weeks on her Kuro Toga. BTW, the Kuro Toga Roulette is the best mechanical pencil; it's metal, and rotates the lead every time you advance. I have the gunmetal version; I only wish Uni would make it in 0.3mm.
Most of the time, I prefer using pens, but I've been using pencils more after I got my Roulette and a Pentel GraphGear 1000. Another intesting option is Pilot's Frixion erasable pens; they actually work well, much better than the PaperMates of the late 1970's. | <urn:uuid:42d9bed9-6047-4f45-ae46-a9d79d7f622b> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.eetimes.com/messages.asp?piddl_msgthreadid=43637&piddl_msgid=279972 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560282926.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095122-00392-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.972804 | 544 | 2.125 | 2 |
Due to a lack of land space, Singapore imports almost all of their fresh produce with only about 7% of vegetables consumed in the country locally grown. From a quality and sustainability point of view, transporting vegetables halfway across the world isn’t optimal, but with the population increasing in the world’s major cities, many other nations like Singapore may have no other option.
Identifying this challenge, Singaporean based company Sky Greens have come up with an ideal solution to ensure more food supply resilience. The Sky Urban Vertical Farming System is the world’s first low carbon, water-driven plot that grows vegetables using safe and sustainable production methods.
Housed in protected outdoor greenhouses, each tower – almost nine meters tall – contains 38 shelves with tropical vegetables. The shelves rotate though out the day allowing each shelf to receive sunlight while at the top and water while at the bottom. The rotating procedure is powered using a hydraulic system which requires only 0.5 litres of water per day to run the 1.7 ton structure. The water is also reused on the vegetables once the cycle has been completed. With the benefit of being housed in a controlled environment, vegetables can be grown all year round, and compared to traditional monolayer farms, the vertical farming system produces at least 10 times more per land area unit.
Vertical farming has been a difficult task to master, but Sky Greens has shown that it’s possible through innovative design that urban farming can compete with, and produce better results than traditional farming. | <urn:uuid:cb1b5963-9934-4995-baf4-4d0cb97e3820> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://designtoimprovelife.dk/sky-urban-vertical-farming-system-hydro-powered-greenhouses-bring-farmland-to-the-city/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719677.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00559-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.929065 | 308 | 3.171875 | 3 |
|Publication number||US6238211 B1|
|Application number||US 09/400,217|
|Publication date||29 May 2001|
|Filing date||21 Sep 1999|
|Priority date||21 Sep 1999|
|Also published as||US6283750|
|Publication number||09400217, 400217, US 6238211 B1, US 6238211B1, US-B1-6238211, US6238211 B1, US6238211B1|
|Inventors||Bernard S. Esrock|
|Original Assignee||Bernard S. Esrock|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (30), Non-Patent Citations (10), Referenced by (12), Classifications (6), Legal Events (9)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
This invention relates generally to dental syringes, and more particularly to a fitting for releasably connecting a syringe tip to a hand piece for delivering a fluid to a mouth of a patient.
Dental syringes are hand-held devices for discharging fluids, such as pressurized air and water, into a patient's mouth. Syringes typically have a hand piece for gripping by a hand of a dentist or dental assistant and a fitting adapted for receiving a detachable tube or tip. Such syringes are described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/787,243, filed Jan. 24, 1997, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,927,975 which is hereby incorporated by reference. Fluids are conveyed through the hand piece and the fitting to the tip which delivers the fluids to the patient's mouth. The tip must be securely held by the fitting to prevent it from being ejected into the patient's mouth, and it must be clean to avoid spreading disease. To ensure the tips are clean, dentists typically change tips after each patient.
Ideally, a dentist should be able to quickly and securely lock a new tip in place. Unfortunately, many syringes of the prior art do not provide this ability. For instance, some fittings hold the tip in place with ball bearings which engage a circumferential groove extending around the tip. To use these fittings, the dentist must first depress a collar to permit the ball bearings to move radially outwardly so the tip can be inserted, and thereafter allow the collar to return to a locking position wherein the ball bearings are moved inwardly to engage the groove and lock the tip in position. These steps require the dentist to use both hands and can be awkward. Further, if the collar has not properly returned to its locking position, the tip remains loose and may be ejected from the syringe, posing a potential safety hazard.
Other fittings hold the tip with elastomeric O-rings which engage the circumferential groove around the tip. Although these fittings grip a new tip automatically when it is inserted, they rely solely on friction and elasticity from the O-rings to oppose removal of the tip. Because the magnitude of the frictional force is relatively limited, the tip is subject to ejection from the fitting when exposed to a strong force. Further, O-rings degrade over time which can diminish their elasticity and ability to generate frictional force, making the fitting unreliable.
Among the several objects and features of the present invention may be noted the provision of a dental syringe fitting which automatically locks a syringe tip in place upon insertion into the fitting; the provision of such a fitting which precludes accidental ejection of the tip from the fitting; the provision of such a fitting which sealingly connects passageways in a hand piece to passageways in a tip; and the provision of such a fitting which accepts syringe tips of a variety of constructions including tips made of plastic or metal.
Briefly, apparatus of the present invention includes a combination of a syringe tip and a fitting for releasably connecting the syringe tip to a hand piece for delivering a fluid to a mouth of a patient. The hand piece has a passageway for delivering the fluid to a discharge end of the hand piece. The tip includes an interior passage for transporting the fluid to the patient and an exterior surface having a circumferential groove extending around the exterior surface of the tip. The fitting comprises a body adapted to attach to the hand piece adjacent the discharge end. The body has a central opening sized and shaped for receiving the tip. Further, the fitting comprises a gripping mechanism mounted in the opening and having a plurality of locking fingers disposed around the opening adapted to releasably engage the groove when the tip is received in the opening thereby to secure the tip to the hand piece.
Another aspect of the present invention includes a dental syringe comprising a syringe tip having an exterior surface including a groove extending around the exterior surface of the tip. The syringe also includes a fitting having a central opening sized and shaped for receiving the syringe tip and a gripping mechanism mounted in the opening. The gripping mechanism has a plurality of locking fingers disposed around the opening adapted to engage the groove in the tip. Further, the syringe includes a hand piece having a discharge end and a socket generally at the discharge end for attaching the fitting to the hand piece.
Other objects and features of the present invention will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter.
FIG. 1 is a side elevation of a dental syringe of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a partial vertical cross section of the syringe of FIG. 1 showing a gripping mechanism in a locking position;
FIG. 3 is a view similar to that of FIG. 2 but showing the gripping mechanism in a releasing position;
FIG. 4 is a view similar to that of FIG. 2 but showing a tip removed from the gripping mechanism;
FIG. 5 is a partial vertical cross section of a second embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 6 is a partial vertical cross section of a third embodiment of the present invention; and
FIG. 7 is a partial vertical cross section of a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the views of the drawings.
Referring now to the drawings and in particular to FIG. 1, a dental syringe according to the present invention for delivering fluids to a mouth of a patient is indicated generally at 10. The syringe includes a conventional hand piece 12 shaped for gripping and having an intake end 14 and a discharge end 16. A fitting generally designated by 18 is attached to and extends from the hand piece 12 adjacent the discharge end 16. The fitting 18 is adapted for releasably connecting a tubular syringe tip 20 to the hand piece 12. The syringe tip 20 has a generally cylindrical exterior surface 22 and two interior passages (not shown) for transporting fluids to the patient. As illustrated in FIG. 2, a circumferential groove 24 extends around the exterior surface of the tip 20 for holding the tip in the fitting 18.
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the hand piece 12 includes two separate internal passageways 26, 28 for conveying two fluids, such as compressed air and water, from the intake end 14 to the discharge end 16. Two valves (not shown) control fluid flow through the passageways. Button controls 30 (only one control is visible in FIG. 1) are provided on the hand piece 12 for operating the valves. The hand piece 12 has an internally threaded socket 32 at the discharge end 16 where both of the internal passageways 26, 28 terminate. The first passageway 26, typically for water, terminates in a central region 34 of the socket. The second passageway 28, typically for pressurized air, terminates generally toward an outer margin 36 of the socket. Because the hand piece 12 is conventional, it will not be described in further detail.
As shown in FIG. 2, the fitting 18 has a generally cylindrical body 38 having a forward end 40 and an externally threaded back end 42 for attaching the fitting to the socket 32 of the hand piece 12. In the preferred embodiment, the body 38 is of one piece construction. An elastomeric O-ring 44 circumferentially positioned around the body 38 near the threaded back end 42 prevents leakage from between the hand piece and the body. Although the body 38 of the fitting 18 of the preferred embodiment is cylindrical, it may have other shapes such as hexagonal without departing from the present invention.
The body 38 has a central opening 46 sized and shaped for receiving the syringe tip 20. The opening 46 is generally cylindrical and has a larger diameter than the syringe tip 20. Although the opening 46 may have other diameters without departing from the scope of the present invention, the opening of the preferred embodiment has a diameter of about 0.157 inch to receive tips 20 having a diameter of about 0.153 inch.
A gripping mechanism, generally designated by 48, is mounted in the central opening 46 for gripping the syringe tip 20 and securing the tip to the fitting 18 and the hand piece 12. The gripping mechanism 48 includes a plurality of locking fingers 50 disposed around the opening 46 and adapted to releasably engage the circumferential groove 24 when the tip 20 is received in the opening. The locking fingers 50 are moveable between a locking position as shown in FIG. 2 in which the fingers engage the groove 24 to secure the tip 20 to the fitting 18 and a releasing position as shown in FIG. 3 in which the fingers disengage the groove to allow the tip to be removed from the fitting. The fingers 50 are resiliently biased radially inwardly toward the locking position. The gripping mechanism 48 is positioned in the body 38 at a location where its operation will not interfere with fluid connections of the two interior passages of the tip 20.
Each of the locking fingers 50 extends rearwardly from a common retaining ring 52 located adjacent the forward end 40 of the body 38 to an inclined portion forming a tooth 54 extending radially inwardly at the rearward end of the finger. As shown in FIG. 4, each tooth 54 has a rearward facing edge 56 for engaging the groove 24. The teeth 54 of the locking fingers are positioned in the central opening 46 at an axial position that corresponds with an axial position of the groove 24 when the syringe tip 20 is received in the opening. Further, the teeth 54 are resiliently biased inwardly to a diameter less than a minimum diameter of the groove 24 to ensure positive engagement. Although the teeth 54 of the preferred embodiment are positioned at rearward ends of the locking fingers 50, it is envisioned that the teeth could be located at other positions along the locking fingers without departing from the scope of this invention.
A release, generally designated 57, is provided for moving the teeth 54 between the locking and releasing positions. The release comprises a collar 58 which is coaxially aligned with the opening 46 and positioned inside the locking fingers 50. The collar 58 has a flange 60 which protrudes from the forward end 40 of the body 38 for manually pushing the collar toward the hand piece 12. When the flange 60 is pushed rearward, the collar 58 moves toward the back end 42 of the body to the releasing position shown in FIG. 3 in which a rearward end of the collar engages a sloped surface 62 on each tooth 54 to push the teeth outwardly and disengage them from the groove 24.
The fingers 50 are resiliently biased inwardly, so that in the releasing position shown in FIG. 3, the surface 62 of the teeth press against the collar 58 to bias the collar toward the locking position. Thus, when not being manually pushed rearwardly, the collar 58 will automatically move to the locking position. The retaining ring 52 is attached to a housing 64 which surrounds the fingers 50 and collar 58. The housing 64 is press fit into the opening 46 of the fitting to hold the gripping mechanism 48 in position. A circumferential ridge 66 on the collar 58 is captured in a groove 67 in the housing 64 to prevent removal of the collar from the fitting 18.
The syringe tip 20 comprises two coaxially aligned tubes 68, 69 forming a first interior passage 70 for delivering the first fluid and a second interior passage 71 for delivering the second fluid. A portion of the first tube 68 extends from the rearward end of the tip 20 forming a longitudinal protrusion 72 extending from the tip having a smaller diameter than the tip. An orifice (not shown) on an end of the protrusion 72 permits fluid to enter the first interior passage from the socket 32 of the hand piece 12. The longitudinal protrusion 72 is received within a passage 73 that extends from the central opening 46 generally at the back end 42 of the body 38. The passage 73 is sized and shaped for receiving the protrusion 72. Although the passage 73 may have other diameters without departing from the scope of the present invention, the passage of the preferred embodiment has a diameter of about 0.068 inch to receive protrusions 72 having a diameter of about 0.062 inch. An elastomeric O-ring 74 is mounted against a shoulder 75 and disposed around the passage 73 for providing a fluid-tight sealing connection between the body 38 of the fitting, the protrusion 72, and the hand piece 12.
A passageway 76 extends through the back end 42 of the body 38 for delivering the second fluid from the discharge end 16 of the hand piece 12 at the outer margin 36 of the socket 32 to the central opening 46. In particular, the passageway 76 delivers the fluid through the body 38 to an annular passage 78 formed between the exterior surface 22 of the syringe tip 20 and the central opening 46. The tip 20 has an orifice 80 for delivering the second fluid from the annular passage 78 to the second interior passage 71. The orifice 80 shown in FIG. 2 is located on a second groove 82 that extends around the tip 20 on the exterior surface 22. However, it is understood that the orifice 80 may be located anywhere along the tip 20, including an end of the tip, and that the second groove 82 is not required. An elastomeric O-ring 84 is mounted in the opening 46 against a shoulder 86 and encircles the opening for providing a fluid-tight sealing connection between the body 38 of the fitting and the exterior surface 22 of the tip. Further, a second O-ring 88 is included in series with the first O-ring 84 as shown in FIG. 2 to improve the seal. The O-rings 84, 88 prevent the second fluid from leaking from the forward end of the central opening 46.
In operation, the fitting 18 automatically locks the syringe tip 20 in the opening 46 when the tip is inserted and prevents accidental ejection of the tip from the fitting. When the tip 20 is pushed into the opening 46, the locking fingers 50 of the gripping mechanism 48, which are biased toward the locking position, automatically engage the exterior surface 22 of the tip. As the tip 20 is pushed farther into the opening 46, the tip passes through the O-rings 84, 88 and the longitudinal protrusion 68 seats into the passage 73 at the back end 42 of the body 38. When fully inserted, the groove 24 of the tip 20 is positioned at an axial location corresponding to the teeth 54 of the locking fingers 50, thereby engaging the teeth with the groove and securing the tip in the fitting 18.
The tip 20 is positively locked in place against forces tending to remove it from the fitting 18, especially forces caused by fluid pressure and fluid flow which tend to eject the tip. Any movement of the tip 20 in a forward direction away from the hand piece 12 as to remove the tip from the opening 46 causes the teeth 54, which positively engage the groove 24, to bite into the groove. Due to the shapes of the rearward facing edges 56, the teeth 54 tend to grip the groove 24 and not move outward along the groove. A force applied on the tip 20 in a forward direction as to remove the tip from the opening is opposed by a corresponding holding force due to the teeth 54 engaging the groove 24. Therefore the tip 20 is positively locked in the fitting 18. Further, the teeth 54 bite into the groove 24 in part because of their geometries or shapes and not because any material properties. Thus, the fitting 18 may be used with tips 20 made from a variety of materials including plastic or metal.
Upon insertion of the tip 20 into the opening 46, the internal passageways 70, 71 within the tip are automatically and sealingly connected in fluid communication with the corresponding passageways 26, 28 in the hand piece 12. The syringe 10 is then ready for use in delivering one or both fluids from the hand piece 12 through the tip 20 to the mouth of the patient. When the dentist presses the first button control 30 to open the first valve, the first fluid is delivered from the intake end 14 of the hand piece 12 to the discharge end 16 at the central region 34 of the socket 32, thereafter through the orifice at the end of the longitudinal protrusion 68 and into the first interior passage 70 of the tip 20 and through the tip to the patient. When the dentist presses the second button control 30 to open the second valve, the second fluid is delivered from the intake end 14 of the hand piece 12 to the discharge end 16 at the outer margin 36 of the socket 32. The second fluid thereafter passes through the passageway 76 in the body 38 to the annular passage 78, through the orifice 80 into the second interior passage 71 of the tip and thereafter through the tip to the patient.
After use with the patient, the tip 20 is no longer clean and must be replaced. To remove the tip 20, the dentist applies force to the flange 60 of the release collar 58, thereby moving the collar rearward and pushing the teeth 54 of the locking fingers 50 outward to disengage the teeth from the groove 24. The tip 20 is pulled out of the opening 46 while applying the force to the flange 60.
A second embodiment 90 of the fitting 18 includes a body 92 constructed of two pieces, as shown in FIG. 5. The body 92 includes a generally cylindrical sleeve 94 and a cup-shaped insert 96. An elastomeric O-ring 98 is captured between the insert 96 and an internal circumferential ridge 100 on the sleeve 94. The O-ring 98 encircles the opening 46 for providing a fluid-tight sealing connection between the sleeve 94 and the exterior surface 22 of the tip 20. In other respects, the invention according to the second embodiment 90 shown in FIG. 5 is identical in structure and operation to the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 2-4.
A third embodiment 102 of the fitting 18 is shown in FIG. 6. Instead of a separate release collar and locking fingers, the gripping mechanism 48 of the third embodiment is a collet 104 having fingers 106 extending rearwardly from an integral flange 108. The fingers 106 of the collet 104 are resiliently biased radially outwardly. Each finger 106 has a tooth 110 which extends radially inwardly for engaging the groove 24 of the tip 20 and a forward-facing inclined surface 112 for engaging a rearward facing inclined shoulder 114 in the opening 46 of the body. The collet 104 is moveable between a locking position as shown in FIG. 6 in which the teeth 110 engage the groove 24 to secure the tip 20 to the fitting 18 and a releasing position (not shown) in which the teeth disengage the groove to allow the tip to be removed from the fitting. When the integral flange 108 is pushed rearwardly to move the collet 104 to the releasing position, the inclined surface 112 of the finger slides along the inclined shoulder 114 of the body to permit the fingers 106 to diverge radially outwardly and disengage the teeth 110 from the groove 24. A rearward facing end 116 of each finger 106 engages an elastomeric O-ring 118 captured in the opening 46 and disposed around the tip 20. The O-ring 118 biases the collet 104 forward so the inclined shoulder 114 causes the fingers 106 to deflect radially inwardly and engage the groove 24. The fitting of the third embodiment 102 includes a body 120 formed from three pieces. In other respects, the invention according to the third embodiment 102 of FIG. 6 is identical in structure and operation to the first embodiment of FIGS. 2-4.
A fourth embodiment 130 of the fitting 18 is shown in FIG. 7. The gripping mechanism 48 of the fourth embodiment is a collet 132 having fingers 134 extending rearwardly from an integral flange 136. The fingers are resiliently biased radially outwardly. Each finger 134 has a shoulder 138 which extends radially inwardly for engaging the groove 24 of the tip 20. Each finger 134 also has a forward-facing inclined surface 140 for engaging a rearward facing inclined shoulder 142 on a sleeve insert 144 in the opening 46 of the body. The collet 132 is moveable between a locking position as shown in FIG. 7 in which the shoulders 138 engage the groove 24 to secure the tip 20 to the fitting 18 and a releasing position (not shown) in which the shoulders disengage the groove to allow the tip to be removed from the fitting. When the integral flange 136 is pushed rearwardly to move the collet 132 to the releasing position, the inclined surface 140 of the finger slides along the inclined shoulder 142 of the sleeve insert 144 to permit the fingers 134 to deflect radially outwardly and disengage the shoulders 138 from the groove 24. A rearward facing end 146 of each finger 134 engages a spacer 148 in front of an elastomeric O-ring 150 captured in the opening 46 and disposed around the tip 20. The O-ring 150 biases the collet 132 forward toward the locking position, where the inclined shoulder 142 causes the fingers 134 to deflect radially inwardly and engage the groove 24. The fitting of the fourth embodiment 130 includes a body 152 formed from two pieces, including the sleeve insert 144. In other respects, the invention according to the fourth embodiment 130 of FIG. 7 is identical in structure and operation to the first embodiment of FIGS. 2-4.
Thus, the invention provides a dental syringe fitting which automatically locks the syringe tip in place upon insertion into the fitting, precludes accidental ejection of the tip, and simultaneously sealingly connects with two passageways in a hand piece for the delivery of two fluids.
In view of the above, it will be seen that the several objects of the invention are achieved and other advantageous results obtained.
When introducing elements of the present invention or the preferred embodiment(s) thereof, the articles “a”, “an”, “the” and “said” are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements. The terms “comprising”, “including” and “having” are intended to be inclusive and mean that there may be additional elements other than the listed elements.
As various changes could be made in the above without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description and shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
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CLASSIFICATION OF PARAMETERS IN REVIT 1.
To understand the functioning of Revit, the first thing we have to consider is how it works?. Revit creates elements with a structure and characteristics that you are given a series of parameters. But how are these elements classified? We have different types of parameters? What are they like? How does it work?… All these questions that we can ask when we begin to delve into the performance is what leads to this introduction in that scene.
The first thing we need to know is that Revit works with families and are these which classified these elements. Depending on the type of family that is, the element will behave differently and have different parameters. There are three major groups of families: families of system, chargeable families and families modelled on-site (on-site component).
Depending on the type of family to which belong the element will have a different behaviour of these parameters. Since not with all the parameters we can work the same way and take that information in the same way. Then, what types of parameters are?.
The first classification that we would have to do would be distinguishing between type parameters and parameters of copy.
- Type parameters will affect all the elements belonging to the same type, within the same family. To differentiate them quickly they are those that we would find ourselves within the tab edit type.
- Parameters of exemplary, on the other hand, will only affect an element in particular, that it will be that have active and will not affect him the rest of elements of the same family or the same type.
Already differentiated type and specimen parameters, the next step would be to differentiate, depending on the family, that is, to that large group belonged. So now differentiate between the parameters of the families of system parameters of chargeable families and in situ.
Within the families of system we can find:
- Project parameters. They are parameters that can be added to all elements of a family. We can create our own project settings. They can vary depending on the project template that we use.
- System parameters. They are the parameters that Revit is configured by default. These parameters will always be the same in all projects and not depend on the project template that we use.
Chargeable families, can resemble them to families, since the creation of the same and its parameters will behave in a similar way, but are not going to be able to create the same types of families. For these types of families (chargeable and on-site) we can find the following parameters
- Parameters of family. These in turn could sort it: in those created by the user and that Revit has by default (in dependence on the type of family and the template family with which we begin the family in the case of the chargeable).
- Shared parameters. They are likely to be charged in other projects and be recorded parameters.
With this first introduction, we begin to situate ourselves in the functioning of Revit. But is there more?. Yes, but we'll see that later.
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Australia’s Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro has announced that Airbus has been selected as the strategic partner for Defence’s Resilient Multi-mission Space STaR Shot – a strategic research program established to develop future space capabilities for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
An experienced satellite developer and integrator, Airbus Defence and Space will work with Defence to deliver the ambitious Defence space research program which is aimed at ensuring Australian war fighters have assured access to satellite services.
“By partnering with Airbus, we will fast-track the development of critical satellite technologies for the ADF, and ensure that our war fighters have ongoing access to resilient and trusted communication, intelligence and surveillance services,” Professor Monro said.
Airbus was selected as the preferred strategic partner by a panel of experts from Defence and the Australian Space Agency. It will be supported by three Australian industry partners: Inovor Technologies, Shoal Group and Deloitte, as well as academic partners and a range of Australian small-to-medium enterprises.
“This is a true collaboration between government, industry and academia that will help position our growing Australian space sector to deliver future sovereign space technologies and operational capabilities,” Professor Monro said.
Planning has already commenced for two experimental satellite missions. Defence has purchased two Airbus Arrow 150 satellite buses valued at over $20 million. These satellite buses will be outfitted with payloads and technologies developed by Australian industry and academia.
“The Arrow satellites provide some of the earliest possible opportunities to take Australian-developed Defence payloads into space,” she said.
“As our domestic space sector matures, we will use locally designed and built satellites that are expected to be the most ambitious satellites ever designed and built in Australia.”
In total, the Airbus partnership represents an investment of more than $40 million in satellite technologies.
“Self-reliance in space technologies is critical if we are to ensure the defence and security of the country,” Professor Monro said.
The signing of the strategic partnership augments an ongoing strategic relationship between Defence and Airbus under a Strategic Research and Development Alliance.
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No doubt, these days, phones are coming with extraordinary camera quality. But something extra is always needed, and that can be achievable with a camera lens. However, the cost of these lenses is high as depending on the pixel, but it can bring the revolutionary changes the way you have used mobile these days.
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Well, thankfully this is rather trivial task for Linux and you can change MAC address of your network adapter using a few CLI/console commands. Honestly speaking it is impossible to literally change MAC address as it’s loaded into firmware but you can configure Linux so it will transform old MAC to the new one the fly.
The commands are are below but before typing them let’s consider why one might need this. One of the simplest examples is here: you acquire IP address, gateway, DNS entries via DHCP server which is set up to give out your IP settings to your MAC address only so if you change [possibly broken] network adapter you will need to ask sysadmin to change DHCP server’s settings… If this looks familiar to you, just type the following commands with sudo prefix or under superuser/root:
ifconfig eth0 down
ifconfig eth0 hw ether 00:19:7e:53:8c:a3
ifconfig eth0 up
eth0 – is hardware name of your network interface, you can use
ip link to see all available interfaces identified by your system.
00:19:7e:53:8c:a3 is new MAC address you’d like to apply to the NIC.
These commands should be added into startup scripts if you require them to appear after Linux system reboots. This works on any distribution like Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian, RedHat, Suse whatever. | <urn:uuid:05487aaa-7c0c-482e-ba63-e395d74f4d4e> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.linuxscrew.com/2008/06/17/change-mac-address-of-network-interface-in-linux/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280483.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00293-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.900056 | 300 | 2.21875 | 2 |
Presentation on theme: "Gender and Ethnicity in the 1960s A Time of Social Change."— Presentation transcript:
Gender and Ethnicity in the 1960s A Time of Social Change
The Women’s Liberation Movement The movement for women’s rights had many different names: the women’s liberation movement, the feminist movement, and the equal rights movement. Core belief of the women’s liberation movement was feminism—the conviction that women and men should be socially, politically, and economically equal. Feminists cheered the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which banned discrimination in employment. Still, fighting gender-based discrimination was given low priority.
NOW The National Organization for Women (NOW) Fought gender discrimination in the workplace, schools, and the justice system Lobbied government, filed lawsuits, staged rallies and marches Betty Friedan and Pauli Murry ERA The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) Promised equal treatment for men and women in all spheres, not just employment Some saw the ERA as a threat to family life Phyllis Schlafly and other conservatives campaigned to defeat the ERA The Women’s Liberation Movement Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case that struck down state laws that banned abortion Argued that such laws violated a constitutional right to privacy. Sparked a debate that continues to this day.
Effects of the Women’s Movement The number of women holding professional jobs increased. More women moved into senior positions in the government. –More female politicians were elected to Congress. The feminist movement slowed its pace in the late 1970s. –There was a perception that it only benefited wealthy white women.
Living Conditions Did not share in the prosperity of the 1950s Highest unemployment rates in the nation Average income was less than half that of white American men Suffered disproportionately from poor health Termination Policy Plan to draw Native Americans out of the isolated reservations and into mainstream society Method used was to stop federal services to reservations and relocate Native Americans to cities Policy was a disaster Native Americans in the Early 1960s A Movement In 1961 a group of 700 Native Americans held a conference to oppose the termination policy. Drafted the Declaration of Indian Purpose Marked the beginning of the Red Power movement
Native Americans Fight for Fairness President Johnson established the National Council on Indian Opportunity to get Native Americans more involved in setting policy regarding Indian affairs. Real change, however, came from the efforts of Native American political activists. During the period of Red Power activism, Native Americans made important legislative gains. Congress passed laws that enhanced education, health care, voting rights, and religious freedom for Native Americans.
Native Americans Fight for Fairness Occupation of Alcatraz A group of Native Americans tried to reclaim Alcatraz Island. Claimed that the Treaty of Fort Laramie gave them the right to use any surplus federal territory The occupation lasted for 18 months, until federal marshals removed the group by force. This incident drew public attention to the plight of Native Americans. Partly as a result, New Mexico returned 48,000 acres of land to the Taos Pueblo in AIM The American Indian Movement was founded in Minnesota in 1968 Became the major force behind the Red Power movement Called for a renewal of traditional cultures, economic independence, and better education for Indian children Russell Means—one of AIM’s best-best known leaders AIM sometimes used forceful tactics –the Trail of Broken Treaties –Occupation of Wounded Knee
Other Organizations in the Fight for Fairness National Indian Education Association—fought to improve access to education Native American Rights Fund—provided legal services Council on Energy Resource Tribes—helped its member nations gain control over their natural resources and choose whether to protect or develop them These groups and others worked to protect Native Americans’ rights, improve standards of living, and do it all in a manner consistent with Native Americans’ cultures and traditions.
Accessing the Progress of the Fight for Fairness Congress passed a number of laws in the 1970s to enhance education, health care, voting rights, and religious freedom for Native Americans. The Red Power movement instilled greater pride in Native Americans and generated wider appreciation of Native American culture. Despite these accomplishments, Native Americans continued to face many problems. Unemployment remained high and the high school dropout rate among Native Americans was the highest in the nation.
Latinos Fight for Rights The Main Idea In the 1960s Latinos struggled to achieve social justice. Reading Focus What were the lives of Latinos like in the early 1960s? What event launched Latinos’ struggle for social justice? What were the main goals of the movements for Latino rights?
Latinos in the Early 1960s More than 900,000 Latinos lived in the United States in A Latino is any person of Latin American descent. One-third of Mexican American families lived below the poverty line and twice as many Mexican Americans as white Americans were unemployed. Latinos faced discrimination in education. –Schools had less qualified teachers, fewer resources, and shabbier facilities. –Few teachers were able to speak Spanish. In politics Latinos had far less power than the size of their population warranted. –Electoral district boundaries kept Latino votes scattered. –The number of Latinos in political office was very small. –Latinos were often excluded from serving on juries.
Latinos’ Struggle for Social Justice Migrant agricultural workers, many of whom were Latino, received low wages for backbreaking labor. In 1965 Filipino farmworkers went on strike in Delano, California. The National Farm Workers Association soon joined them. Social Justice Latinos sought social justice—the fair distribution of advantages and disadvantages in society. Delano Grape Strike He co-founded the National Farm Workers Association—a union of Mexican American farmworkers. His leadership inspired many Mexican Americans to fight discrimination in their lives. César Chávez
The Delano Grape Strike In 1965 Filipino farmworkers went on strike and demanded a 15- cent increase in their hourly wage. Dolores Huerta and César Chávez agreed to help. Some 5,000 grape workers walked off their jobs. The Delano Grape Strike lasted for five years. –Strikers picketed the fields. –Chávez led a 250-mile march to the state capital. –Huerta sent union activists around the nation to set up local boycott committees. –Union activists and sympathetic volunteers stood in front of grocery stores nationwide, urging Americans not to buy grapes. The growers finally gave in and finally settled with the union. The success of the strike made César Chávez a national figure.
The Movement for Latino Rights Chicano Movement –A shortened form of mexicanos –Wanted to convey ethnic pride and commitment to political activism –Reies López Tijerina was an early Chicano leader who formed the Alianza Federal de Mercedes (Federal Alliance of Land Grants). –Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales, another leading figure in the Chicano movement, founded the Crusade for Justice. –A group of college students in Texas formed the Mexican American Youth Organization (MAYO). –José Angel Gutiérrez founded La Raza Unida Party (RUP). –Working-class Chicano students in Los Angeles formed the Brown Berets, one of the most militant organizations in the Chicano movement.
Alianza Reies López Tijerina Focused on the enduring issue of land rights Despite the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Mexican Americans had lost thousands of acres over the years. Rio Arriba County courthouse Crusade for Justice Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Promoted Mexican American nationalism Provided legal aid, a theater for cultural awareness, a Spanish newspaper, and other community services Sponsored the National Chicano Liberation Youth Conference Movement for Latino Rights MAYO José Angel Gutiérrez Wanted to achieve economic independence for Mexican Americans, gain local control over the education of Hispanic children, and a third political party Organized school walkouts and mass demonstrations Crystal City, Texas
Movement for Latino Rights La Raza Unida Gutiérrez formed RUP (“the united people”) political party Campaigned for bilingual education, improved public services, education for children of migrant workers, and an end to job discrimination RUP candidates were elected to offices in several Texas cities. RUP expanded into Colorado and other parts of the Southwest. Disagreements among RUP leaders caused the party to fall apart in the late 1970s. Brown Berets One of the most militant organizations in the Chicano movement Began by protesting against police brutality in East Los Angeles Fought for bilingual education, better school conditions, Chicano studies, and more Chicano teachers Supported efforts of Chicanos to regain their historic lands, the National Farm Workers’ campaigns, and protested high number of Chicano deaths in Vietnam Disbanded in 1972
Movement for Latino Rights Boricua Movement Name by which many Puerto Ricans refer to themselves Expresses ethnic pride and support for political activism Many Puerto Ricans migrated to the United States after World War II. Immigrants experienced social and economic discrimination. Movement’s goals shifted to self-government for Puerto Rico and better conditions for all Puerto Ricans. Young Lords—a militant boricua organization Taller Boricua—community arts organization Cuban Americans Many well-to-do Cubans fled Castro’s Communist government for the United States. The majority of immigrants were professionals and business people. Most Cuban Americans who organized for change were seeking changes for Cuba— the overthrow of Castro and communism.
Culture and Counterculture The Main Idea The counterculture that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s left a lasting impact on American life. Reading Focus What led to the rise of the counterculture? What was life like in the counterculture? How did mainstream American society react to the counterculture? What legacy did the counterculture leave behind?
The Rise of the Counterculture The counterculture of the 1960s was a rebellion of teens and young adults against mainstream American society. Young Americans believed that society’s values were hollow and its priorities were misplaced. They called the mainstream the Establishment. They wanted to create an alternative culture based on peace and love.
Where did the counterculture come from? The number of teens and young adults in the United States rose dramatically in the 1960s. These young people were living in turbulent times: threat of nuclear war, racial discrimination and segregation, the Vietnam War, and environmental pollution. Rebellion against the dominant culture was not new. The Beat generation of the 1950s questioned traditional values, challenged authority, and experimented with non- conformist lifestyles.
Rising Student Activism Students on college campuses began rebelling against school policies they considered restrictive, unjust, or not relevant. At the University of California at Berkeley students protested when school officials banned speech making and political organizing at the entrances to the campus. The events at Berkeley marked the beginning of the Free Speech Movement, which swept campuses across the nation. The students used the tactics of civil disobedience to protest injustices. Mainstream Americans were shocked as they expected young people not to question authority.
Counterculture Thousands of teens and young adults left school, jobs, and traditional home life. Rejected materialism and the work ethic of the older generation Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco Hippie Culture Sought new experiences Eastern religions, astrology, the occult, and illegal drugs Casual and colorful clothes Men began wearing longer hair, beards, or Afros. Flower children Life in the counterculture Decline Height of hippie movement was summer of 1967 (Summer of Love) Freedoms often led to problems with addiction No means of supporting themselves Lack of rules led to conflicts
Mainstream Reactions to the Counterculture Some observers of the counterculture were put off by the unkempt appearance of hippies. On a deeper level, many mainstream Americans objected to the unconventional values of the counterculture. They saw hippies as disrespectful, uncivilized, and threatening. To many in the Establishment, it appeared that society was unraveling. The television show All in the Family highlighted the older generation’s distrust of the counterculture and the younger generation’s desire to change society.
Attitudes Americans became more casual in the way they dressed and more open- minded about lifestyles and social behavior. Attitudes about sexual behavior loosened. People explored topics that were once taboo. Art and Film New style called pop art emerged. Aimed to appeal to popular tastes Andy Warhol led the movement. Film broadened its subject matter as censorship rules relaxed. Film industry adopted a rating system. Legacy of the Counterculture Music The Beatles brought new techniques and ideas to rock and roll. Bob Dylan wrote political songs and became the spokesperson for his generation. Woodstock Music and Art Fair was the celebration of an era. | <urn:uuid:2657849e-fdbd-40e9-a596-08d84936537d> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://slideplayer.com/slide/3608149/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280266.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00493-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.951681 | 2,623 | 4.0625 | 4 |
Sign at corner store: “No hoodies or masks allowed”. Sign on credit union door: “Remove hats and sunglasses”. Either the proprietor will shoot you if you don’t comply or he will know when he is about to be robbed. Feel good statements brought on by hysteria so that you can lose a few common freedoms. Ok, don’t do business there. But what about mortgages to unqualified individuals? Private healthcare? Making state stores sell arms illegally to individuals forced from the US gov’t? National edict on standards for state public schools? US gov’t trade taxes for state goods? How about entitlement programs? How about no US gov’t budget which affects commerce, industry and personal economics? Un-elected individuals that make punishable and costly rules for all to abide? Federal courts were ideology rules and law is MADE instead of discerned, especially when it circumvents the Constitution–the law of the land? These are just some of what is happening outside the scope of our Constitution and circumventing that which is not under federal purview but some belonging to the states.
What is happening here is the breaking of the pact of the Republic with its individual states. We shouldn’t be entertaining the idea of a DC statehood but we are. West Virginia set up an illegal government, seceded from Virginia and was recognized by the Union government….in 1863. If the Confederacy was illegal then so are the 2 examples I just cited. Joining the union is no different than marriage–if it doesn’t work out then you get a divorce. An allegiance is as good as the pact it was made from. You don’t stayed married for the children’s sake if that marriage is very detrimental to all involved. Same with a state. The US gov’t HAS (not had) distinct and definable rules to follow. When those rules are broken, that would be considered a treasonous act perpetrated on all the people and the states. When inaction to remove the law-breakers result, one outcome is left. We are a nation following laws that no man is above and that the US gov’t must follow. When people succumb to nuances that take their freedom, and allow its subtlety to direct their lives, they lose that which was freedom and become subjects–slaves to the will of the master–the gov’t. It is not nor should it ever be “We, the government..”. We are at a place in history where the US gov’t needs to be handcuffed from doing any more harm, as well reinstating those freedoms being lost or the states need to be pushed to exodus from this enveloping monster. It’s better to be right and move on then be complacent and go down with a sinking ship. | <urn:uuid:ec090a32-ed02-418f-9e7c-6a0625a3273d> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://novatownhall.com/2012/12/27/a-case-for-secession/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560282140.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095122-00134-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.958944 | 596 | 1.773438 | 2 |
Hashing files for Data Integrity – Hash Tool
If you need to prove the data integrity of a file (ie that it has not been changed), then obtain a hash of that file. A hash is a digital fingerprint of a file. Even the slight alteration will totally change a hash. I would recommend using the SHA-256, SHA-512 or SHA3-512 hash.
Step 1 – Download a free file hashing tool here:
Run & Install
Step 2 – Right click on a file > properties
Select the “File Hashes” Tab
The hashes for several algorithms will be shown.
Select “Settings” to use a different algorithm.
The Hash Tool interface will allow you to select a file and then a hash type that you can copy to the clipboard.
If you would like to see how a simple change to a word will totally change the hash, try out miraclesalad hashing site. Type in a word and then add a full stop to see the hash recalculated on the fly.
You can hash a password, a file or an exe. It ensures “data integrity”, in that you cannot change the file without changing the hash. | <urn:uuid:0b277bf8-7c54-41bb-996e-0f4f9657a62a> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://uwnthesis.wordpress.com/2016/05/12/hashing-files-for-data-integrity-md5hash/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560284405.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095124-00036-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.881557 | 246 | 2.390625 | 2 |
Programmable Biomaterials Laboratory
Engineering dynamic reciprocity in supramolecular DNA-based nanomaterials.
Can we make materials that speak the cellular language?
The goal of the Programmable Biomaterials Lab is to integrate dynamic reciprocity, e.g. a two-way action-reaction feedback loop, into supramolecular nanomaterials.
Crossing materials engineering with biophysics and immune biology creates a research space with the potential to advance the impact of DNA-based nanomaterials to truly become integrated with cellular action. The technology that has been taken from the living cell to the engineering table over the past decades will now find its way back into its original space to perform tasks it never knew it could.
Combining materials engineering with biophysics and immune biology, we lift DNA to become a quantifiable biomaterial with unprecedented control in cellular (inter)action.
Exploiting the multitude of dynamic non-covalent interactions presented by DNA, we want to create materials that self-organize into functional architectures, dictated by a dynamic interplay with cellular interactions.
ERC starting Grant for Maartje Bastings’ project InActioN
- DNA nanotechnology
- Supramolecular polymer self-assembly
- Soft matter
- Cell uptake and stability
- Immune engineering
Those who are inspired by a model other than Nature, a mistress above all masters, are laboring in vain.
Leonardo da Vinci
Check out the review by Alice and Kaltrina here! | <urn:uuid:e38125e7-6ab1-49dd-b566-3b5f9f0f7692> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://bastingslab.com/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573029.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817153027-20220817183027-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.882521 | 329 | 2.03125 | 2 |
Want to Change the World? Start by Helping Students Understand It
Teacher preparation in social studies is unique at Gettysburg College because of its thoroughgoing interdisciplinary nature. At Gettysburg, future social studies teachers are challenged to develop their knowledge of disciplinary "ways of knowing" and of the methods and epistemological frameworks that support those ways of understanding the world, but are also encouraged to see connections between and among the various disciplines that comprise social studies to develop content knowledge for teaching. Most important, prospective social studies teachers are given opportunities to connect their knowledge of subject matter to thoughtful and thought provoking approaches to professional practice that are comprehensive in scope, sophisticated in their design, and firmly grounded in the "signature pedagogies" of social studies teaching that have been proven to enhance student learning and growth.
All of this learning is directed toward an important goal: helping young people become active, engaged, thoughtful, community-oriented citizens. Democracy depends on it.
Because social studies is an interdisciplinary subject, prospective teachers have multiple pathways to choose from as they plan their courses of study. It is not possible to major in social studies education at Gettysburg College; instead students must choose a major in a content area and connect their understanding of the content they learn across campus to the coursework and field experiences they complete in the Education Department. With that end in mind students who wish to become social studies teachers are strongly encouraged to consider a range of options as they plan their programs of study. In one sense, the more interdisciplinary the major the more likely it is that our teachers will graduate with the wide-ranging knowledge they need to teach effectively. On the other hand, understanding and knowing how to use the intellectual tools employed by disciplinary scholars is key to developing "disciplined" knowledge of social life and institutions. Each of the options available to prospective social studies teachers, when combined with rigorous Education coursework, offers teacher candidates the opportunity to develop this knowledge and hone these skills. Listed below are some options available to prospective social studies teachers at Gettysburg College.
American Studies with Teacher Certification in Social Studies (AS/ED)
The interdisciplinary program in American Studies with teacher certification in secondary social studies, referred to colloquially as AS/ED, is open to any student interested in designing his or her own major in American history and culture with the coursework required to obtain secondary certification in social studies in Pennsylvania. Click on the Special Programs and Opportunities link in the menu to the left for more information on the AS/ED program.
Teacher Certification in Social Studies for Traditional Majors
For students uncomfortable taking the path less traveled, a major in any traditional discipline associated with social studies (including history, economics, sociology, psychology, anthropology, or political science) can be combined with certification coursework. Because requirements for certification are substantial, careful and frequent consultation with your Education Advisor is especially important if you wish to pursue a major in one of the traditional academic disciplines with teacher certification in social studies. But, rest assured: it can be done.
Globalization Studies with Teacher Certification in Social Studies (GS/ED)
Majors in Globalization Studies combine required interdisciplinary coursework in the social sciences with regional and thematic “tracks” to develop a deeper sense of the increasing connectedness of the world and its implications for the future. GS majors completing certification coursework would be well positioned to teach World History, World Geography, and Sociology courses in K-12 schools, as well as any range of cultural and historical course elective that may be offered. For more information on the Globalization Studies major, visit the department’s website: /academics/gs.
Public Policy Double-Major with Teacher Certification in Social Studies
Students more interested in political science and economics may choose to combine certification coursework with a major in Public Policy. Coursework in Public Policy encourages quantitative analysis of various policy alternatives and sustained study of the political institutions that help shape and respond to various policy alternatives. Public Policy majors who earn secondary certification would be especially well positioned to teach courses in Micro- and Macroeconomics, Government and Politics, Geography, and Environmental Studies. Note that the major in Public Policy is not a standalone major; students hoping to connect a public policy major to certification should pair that major with one in the subject areas already approved for certification. More information in this can be obtained in the Education Office. For more information on the Public Policy major, visit the program’s website: /academics/public-policy. If you wish to pair certification with a Public Policy major please consult the checksheet for certification associated with the primary major you have selected.
For more information on the requirements that must be met in order to obtain initial certification in social studies please consult the checksheet appropriate for your major program by clicking one of the links below. For answers to additional questions you may have about certification in social studies, for music recommendations, or for general good advice contact Dr. Dave Powell. | <urn:uuid:dc925a24-ee1b-43cd-abbe-70b94890787e> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.gettysburg.edu/academics/education/programs/teacher-certificate-programs/social-studies.dot | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281226.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00378-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.933773 | 1,020 | 2.328125 | 2 |
The filmmaking arrives at school! With Videotelling we will support children from the primary and secondary schools in the production of audiovisual products to tell stories ling to Tor Pignattara and Centocelle neighborhoods.
The project aims to promote literacy to the audiovisual and cinematographic language and the establishment of a common space of dialogue and sharing between 4 classes of the School. “Simonetta Salacone”. Our target are 100 children and teenagers between 6 and 13 years. We will help them to develop skills and competences related to the functioning of the production machine of the cinema and audiovisual media through methodologies based on participation and creativity.
Videotelling will take place in Rome in the the eastern suburbs of Tor Pignattara and Centocelle, they are multicultural neighborhoods that, despite the rich historical heritage owned, complain of notable shortages of services and lack of structures dedicated to culture. Together with the students and pupils of the IC Salacone, we will work by combining assisted and participated video-production with paths of literacy and approach to artistic languages, placing cinema at the center as a universal language of narration in all its potential.
During the project 3 teaching modules will be realized:
- Cinematographic and audiovisual literacy.
- 4 intensive residential workshops: storytelling, photography, réportage
- 4 video-production participatory workshops
The project also provides for the creation of 4 videos, one final event open to the public focused on the themes of cinema, reception and peaceful coexistence, migration and active citizenship. The results of Videotelling will be made available through a digital publication with essays, interviews and the story of the project experience. | <urn:uuid:870612c3-cdf4-4f66-8102-efd4096004b9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://meltingpro.org/en/projects/videotelling-il-cinema-fatto-dai-bambini-di-roma-est-2/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00075.warc.gz | en | 0.925743 | 354 | 2.5 | 2 |
Current version, in a cast aluminum junction box.
This DC-DC converter is designed to accept a range of input voltages that are present in a car's electrical system, and provide a regulated 12 v output. Nominally, the battery voltage is about 13.8 v, but when the engine is being started, the voltage can often droop down to 6 or 7 v for a short time, and peaks can be present somewhat above the nominal voltage as well. Because the input voltage can be either above or below the desired output of 12 v, the converter needed to be a buck-boost configuration.
This project is now in the general electronics section, because I no longer use it in my MP3 Box, so now it's basically just a fun experiment that I did to explore the world of switching converters.
That is the design I am going with for my system, since the parts are cheap and more easily available. While based on a more antiquated controller IC, without the fancy features the newer-generation ones have, like charge-pump gate drive, it gives me a good starting point to tweak a more advanced design if need be. Not to mention, he claims it handles up to 8 amps output, and considering my MP3 box only drew less than 2 amps when I tested it last, I think that will be more than sufficient.
For those of you who are into this sort of thing and don't want to read the other page, this particular design is a SEPIC topology using a UC3843 controller chip. In addition to the two main inductors you normally see in a SEPIC design, there are two 12uH inductors, one each on the input and output. The two "main" inductors in this case are hand-wound on a common core, as coupling them is supposed to improve efficiency.
To wind the big black inductor you see in the pictures, which is the transformer-looking thing in the schematic, you need a $5.29 snap-on EMI suppressor from radio shack, part number 273-105, and you need some 18-20 gauge "magnet wire" (enamel-insulated copper wire). The magnet wire at radio shack is too small, you'll have to look elsewhere. Winding it is simple, you just need to wind two pieces of wire together, for 13 turns, around one half of the core. Then cut two strips of paper to place between the two halves of the core where they would touch. (Keeping the two halves of the core slightly separated with paper makes it not saturate as easily... ie - keeps bad things from happening) Then, eventually you should glue it all together so the core can't vibrate. Personally I chose not to glue it until I was sure it was performing properly.
Schematic & PCB (May 13, 05)
Schematic & PCB (May 2, 05)
Here's a pic from the first prototype, an ugly thing on perfboard...
Here's a shot of it after I finished putting on all the control components...
And finally a shot of my initial test setup:
They're cast aluminum, so they're VERY rugged.
I tested this perfboarded prototype with some beefy power resistors, and it survived 85 watts output, however the output voltage steadily declined, I suspected it was caused by: A) power supply it was running from was rated at only 8 amps output, B) the transistor and diode were heating up quickly, and C) the load resistors may not have been happy about being heated to be too hot to touch in just 30 seconds...
Anyway, I was getting around 75% efficiency. I have since etched a proper PCB for it, re-using many of the components from the prototype. I haven't had a chance to run any serious tests, but it seems to be much better... for one thing, at first measurement I was getting 88% efficiency at 24 watts output, which is a lot better than 75%... And the transistor/diode are both mounted to a real heatsink this time... not to mention random parasitics of the crappy wiring job of the perfboard are much improved on the PCB.
First rev of the PCB. As always, after ma sking one and populating it, I discovered a few things I'd like to change, namely the addition of a pot on-board for output voltage tweaking... as it is I had to put it on a pigtail. I made the power to the chip go through a jumper so that I was able to remove the jumper, and wire the power to the chip to a switched 12 v line from my shutdown controller, allowing me to turn the DC-DC on and off.
One challenge has been heat sinking the transistor and diode. First off, I had to hack up a larger heatsink to fit on my board, which took some time. Secondly, you need to be very careful. You CANNOT allow the mounting tabs of the transistor and diode to be shorted together... In other words, you can't simply bolt them both to a single, metal heatsink. In this version, I bolted the transistor to the heatsink, as it is the major heat-generator, and placed a heat-conductive insulator (specifically for mounting transistors to heatsinks) behind the diode, and used a plastic zip-tie to hold the diode to the heatsink, so that the diode is not actually in electrical contact with the heatsink at all. Other options would be using separate heatsinks (probably requiring board re-design) or using all nylon mounting bolts and insulators. Whatever works for you...
Another design I found quite interesting can be found at http://mastero.tk His designs incorporate a full-blown power supply, including all the power rails needed. This would allow me to replace both the ITPS regulator AND the PW200 DC-DC. However, to keep things simple and to get this working sooner, I am going to stick to a single output supply for the time being. NOTE: his site seems to be pretty hit-or-miss. I had serious trouble accessing it for quite a while. If you find it's not available, feel free to email me at evandude AT gmail.com and I'll see if I can help... I have an archived copy just in case.
The converter itself proved capable of functioning during engine cranking, however the controller chip has a 7.5 v threshold for input voltage, below which it just shuts down. To fix this, I modified the original circuit so that the controller receives power through two diodes, wired as a simple OR gate, one from the input voltage, one from the output voltage, so when the input voltage droops the output voltage keeps the controller powered. I also added a simple transistor circuit whereby the controller is powered through a PNP transistor, with the base driven by a simple NPN-transistor inverter. This input is then driven by an external "enable" signal, which I have wired to my shutdown controller; by doing things this way, the shutdown controller can turn the converter on and off with a low-level signal, rather than having to drive a relay to supply/cut power to the converter. Someday I should add these modifications to the schematic, but currently I have the built as a freeformed, electrical-tape-wrapped blob of circuitry that's wired to the main board, rather than making a whole new board incorporating them. | <urn:uuid:3a31964c-a72d-4e2c-99e5-b4b2ec584433> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.radiolocman.com/shem/schematics.html?di=33160 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280825.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00204-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.959406 | 1,553 | 1.859375 | 2 |
A guide that is helpful composing an excellent employment cover letter for getting more interviews
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Thomasons acted as civil and structural engineers in a regeneration project, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, to restore the glasshouses in the historic Grappenhall Heys Garden in South Warrington.
The Grappenhall Heys Estate was founded almost two hundred years ago by local banker Thomas Parr, who purchased land over a number of years and by 1830 had constructed a new house with formal gardens, parkland and a walled garden. The house eventually fell into a state of disrepair and was demolished, but the walled garden, containing a range of glasshouses, survived.
The project involved the complete reconstruction of the decaying glasshouses, as well as the refurbishment and extension of the adjoining brick sheds.
The glasshouses were built to the original Foster and Pearson design, salvaging original materials wherever possible and using like-for-like new materials.
Thomasons was responsible for the design and detailing of the new foundations, ground floor slabs, below-ground drainage, and new openings in the existing masonry spine wall and for the extension of the brick sheds.
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Learning Time with Timmy 2 - learning new skills
By British Council
Open iTunes to buy and download apps.
**MadeForMums Toy Awards 2016 Top Play App - Bronze Award**
Timmy and his friends Ruffy and Otus from the TV series Timmy Time are back in our English language learning app! In Learning Time with Timmy 2, we bring you more games to challenge your child’s cognitive skills and help language development.
The app is designed for kids aged 3-6 learning English. If English is your first language, the app could be suitable for children as young as two years old.
Play three exciting games in this educational app to help your child learn words, phrases, and cognitive skills such as identifying and sorting.
• NEW I-Spy - find hidden objects to learn new vocabulary, identify objects and boost concentration. As children progress objects get harder to find, requiring serious focus!
• Magic Box - place items in the box and learn how to categorise and organise items by type and colour. The game gets more and more challenging when we introduce multiple boxes so that children learn advanced sorting skills.
• Rub-a-Dub – listen to the narrator and swipe away feathers, buttons and paint to identify objects hidden beneath. The game starts with single words such as ‘pear’ and ‘pencil’ and builds up to complex phrases such as ‘basketball hoop’ and ‘three green paintbrushes’ so children are challenged as they advance.
All the games are designed to develop a range of skills including hand-eye coordination, concentration, and motor and cognitive skills. Children are guided by an audio narration and are encouraged to tap, swipe and drag in all the games.
As children advance in the app they earn lots of rewards including new themed stickers and video clips of Timmy and his friends.
FEATURES PARENTS AND TEACHERS WILL LOVE
• More challenging games that boost children’s listening, cognitive and motor skills and encourage them to make choices
• Intuitive design that has been developed using feedback from parents and children
• No in-app purchases or adverts
• Games help children to boost their vocabulary, hand-eye coordination and concentration
• A great way to enable children to practise their colours and numbers
• Stickers and video rewards help children keep motivated to work their way through the app
CHILDREN WILL LOVE
• Colourful and exciting games that reward them with stickers and videos
• New sticker scenes to unlock, simply tap the trophy button at any time to play with the stickers and watch the video clips.
• Encouragement from their favourite characters!
• Fun while learning and practising new skills
LEARN ENGLISH WITH SHAUN AND TIMMY AT THE BRITISH COUNCIL
Learning Time with Timmy is an English language learning app developed by the British Council’s English teaching experts and Aardman Animations, the creators of Timmy Time and Shaun the Sheep.
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If your child enjoyed Learning Time with Timmy then take a look at our other apps to help children read, speak and spell in English. Learning Time with Timmy 2 is the second app in the series.
Visit our website to see our full range of apps: http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/parents/apps.
For more tips on how to continue supporting your child’s learning at home, join us on Facebook at facebook.com/LearningTimewithShaunTimmy
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What's New in Version 1.3
We made small fixes to improve the performance of the app.
Dumbest game ever don't buy
I paid £4.99 for a game advertised for 5 years old or less but it' s so basic and actually does not teach time as advertised. Bought in confidence as made by British Council. What a waste of money and time.
- Category: Education
- Updated: 04 November 2016
- Version: 1.3
- Size: 111 MB
- Language: English
- Developer: British Council
- © British Council
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I find it hard to deal with constipation especially if I see my child agonizing. The sight of a kid writhing in pain is really unbearable. I cannot imagine how hard it is for her to pass stools at such a young age. I used to rely on constipation remedies such as laxatives for faster results but it seems that these medications only worsen the situation as my child becomes too dependent on it. In fact, she has developed a habit of holding her stools even if she feels like excreting for the fear of missing out on her activities. I have to give her a constant reminder not to poop in her pants but she cannot seem to break the habit. This habit has made her bowel movement irregular. I was having such a hard time dealing with my toddler’s behavior until I came across some toddler constipation remedies that are natural and very kid- friendly and offer a mild body cleanse into the bargain.
Toddlers cannot usually tell you what they are feeling unless you discover it yourself. Same is true in my case. If there is a tool that could translate the things that goes on inside my daughter’s head, I had definitely bought one. It is quite hard to decipher such intricacies unless I go beyond decoding her facial expressions. Hitting the right target can really be challenging to parents. This is why before constipation works its way into your child’s digestive system; recognize the common causes of irregular bowel movement so you know what to do next.
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“A number of governments are promoting greater wood use because of its recognized environmental benefits and economic development potential. In the U.S., building codes allow wood construction up to 6-stories in some regions, but no more than four in others. However, specific tall wood building projects have recently been granted exemptions to code in several municipalities. Structures of up to 12-stories are planned for Portland, Oregon and New York City.”
In a publication entitled, “Modern Tall Wood Buildings: Opportunities for Innovation,” Minneapolis-based Dovetail Partners, Inc., discusses Cross Laminated Timber as a material choice and “explores tall-wood buildings, including developments globally, opportunities in the U.S., potential economic and environmental benefits, concerns that need to be addressed, and the future outlook for use of wood in tall structures.”
- “Renowned Canadian architect Michael Green views wood as a key to creating more sustainable cities, and his designs are reshaping the way wood is viewed within the architectural community.”
- “Seattle-based architect Joseph Mayo recognizes wood as a more sustainable choice, explaining that it is not only renewable, but also less carbon-intensive to produce than other materials like steel, aluminum and concrete.”
- “The continued evaluation, testing, and reporting on tall-wood building research is a key component to ensure the safe and responsible realization of this innovation and its full suite of potential benefits.”
Bottom line: “The extent to which tall wood buildings will be developed in the U.S. remains to be seen, but there is little doubt that wood use will increase in high-rise structures.”
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I tell you this week I had a thought, “There is such thing as Australian rap?”, so messaged a mate who was obsessed with it and decided to check it out myself. Of course rapping as an art form traces it roots all the way back to West African and Caribbean musicians using rhythm and beat to tell stories, before emerging as a distinct genre within African-American communities in the late 1970s, but what was the genres are popular in the Australian music scene? So with the help of the internet I came across the rap group from Mount Druitt ONEFOUR
Australia’s first drill rap groupVice
What is Drill?
Drill music is a form of trap music that first originated in the South Side of Chicago, as mostly “underground music”. The style is a prominent part of Chicago hip-hop and can be recognised by its violent, dark lyrical content. Drill music focuses on crime and the daily ordeals of life on the streets. The rapping style isn’t concerned with metaphors or punchlines and often has a very deadpan delivery.
This subgenre of rap, progressed into the American mainstream in mid-2012 following the success of rappers and producers like Young Chop, Chief Keef, who had many local fans and a significant online presence. Media attention and the signing of drill musicians to major labels followed. Artists within the genre have been noted for their style of lyricism and association with crime in Chicago.
Why is it so controversial?
It’s been blamed for fuelling violent crime due to the lyrics.
Gang disputes and postcode wars often have played out in the music videos – rivals post footage of them mocking each other.
Senior figures – from MPs to police – have suggested threats made in the videos on social media have actually led to real-life crime.
Artists have denied this though, saying the lyrics are just a reflection of life rather than an influencer.
Often videos start with: “All characters and names are completely fictional and any similarity between any names or gang activity is false and completely coincidental.”
Leading to these common themes being present in ONEFOUR’S music as in the above interview they are inspired by UK Drill music, with bringing their own sound and thoughts to the genre, such as their use of slang and swears as well as a slight difference in content such as stabbings and fights instead of shootings due to Australian’s gun laws. | <urn:uuid:4912faa6-ebcb-44fd-a661-e5d2f05c280f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://seanpickering.media/category/bcm-111/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.974269 | 521 | 1.96875 | 2 |
A look at how some building contractors may choose to hire fire fighting equipment for their future projects.
Although it could be argued that building sites abound with potential health and safety issues for all personnel working in such areas, it has to be said that many of the modern-day construction sites spare no expense when it comes to HSE regulations. Indeed, carpenters, bricklayers and other trades have commonly seen going about their daily tasks on new housing development or shopping mall project can rest assured that the main contractor will make sure all health and safety measures have been implemented. And just like most large building contractors or even small subcontractors will prefer to hire various equipment to get their work done such as compressors, dumper trucks or power tools as opposed to purchasing them, the same could be said for state-of-the-art fire alarms and fire extinguishing products. However, contractors that fail to consider all the options available to them with regards to wireless alarm systems and fire extinguishers, as well as related signs, could end up with inferior fire protection gear.
Regardless of how much pressure a leading building contractor may be under to get their latest city centre project completed and handed over to the client, it is absolutely vital for these types of companies to ensure the safety of all people working on their sites. Of course, not only will major firms involved in various commercial and domestic construction works comply with the HSE in order to avoid being penalised or even shut down but most of these firms will do so just for ethical or moral reasons. One growing trend, however; with regard to the procurement of fire prevention is hiring the equipment for fire safety planning. Indeed, as construction sites are continuously in a state of change and development, the type of fire fighting systems needed at various phases will often be different from the start of the projects. One main reason for this is that there will be a wide range of materials not only used to carry out the work but also materials that make up the structure of the buildings. Builders that appreciate the benefits to be gained from renting fire alarm systems and associated equipment should be able to source a number of firms suitable for their needs.
Building contractors that prefer to stick with what they know best – building properties, are likely to look for providers of wireless alarms and fire extinguishers and other health and safety products from firms that are experts in this field. Fortunately for firms in the building game that do not wish to waste time deciding on the most appropriate fire safety products for their sites, there are plenty of well-established firms with fire protection solutions that offer a consultation service for all their clients. Of course, building site managers that could do with some advice on where best to place things like fire extinguishers or fire exit points do need to ensure they get this aspect right. That being said, with today’s extremely strict HSE regulations in place, there is very little chance of a building site not being up-to-scratch regarding health and safety concerns. And just like it is very important to keep all working areas on a construction site free from hazardous materials whenever possible, building site managers would be wise to attend as many HSE workshops as they have time for.
Tradespeople that have used a variety of hire tools and other equipment over the years will appreciate how some of the gear they have used have not been very good due to a lack of maintenance carried out by the hire company. Of course, if we are going to hire extremely important equipment such as fire alarms and extinguishers, it would go without saying that all such gear needs to be properly cleaned and checked by the firm we deal with. There are in fact many benefits to hiring equipment for construction sites. And by looking on the internet for extremely useful resources, construction bosses should be able to get a better idea regarding the pros and cons of renting machinery and power tools as well as fire protection equipment and systems. | <urn:uuid:2a6eff29-246f-40a4-a024-ce33a86f45ac> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.bdcmagazine.com/2019/03/site-safety-options-hiring-fire-protection-products/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570741.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808001418-20220808031418-00071.warc.gz | en | 0.971139 | 803 | 1.757813 | 2 |
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Harmful algae blooms have recently been reported in Saratoga Lake, Washington Park pond in Albany, Snyder’s Lake in North Greenbush, Lawson Lake in Feura Bush, and other places in the Capital Region. When it comes to these harmful algae blooms, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said residents should “Know it, Avoid it, and Report it.”
Harmful algae blooms vary in appearance. They can look like scattered green dots in the water or long, linear green streaks. It can also look like pea soup or green paint. DEC said they can also vary in color from green to blue-green to white. If you see this type of discolored water, you and your pets should avoid it.
The DEC said some harmful algae blooms produce toxins, while some do not. However, exposure to either can cause health risks in people and pets when water with blooms is touched, swallowed, or inhaled. Exposure to high levels of harmful algae blooms can cause diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, skin, eye or throat irritation, and allergic reactions or breathing difficulties.
According to the DEC, it can be hard to tell a harmful algae bloom from a non-harmful one. It’s best to avoid swimming, boating, fishing or other recreational activities in discolored water that looks like it may have a bloom.
After a suspected harmful algae bloom is reported, the DEC uses visual observations, photos, and laboratory sampling results to see if a reported bloom has cyanobacteria, which would indicate a harmful algae bloom, or another type of algae.
The New York Harmful Algae Blooms map shows bodies of water around the state where these blooms have been reported and confirmed as harmful. The map shows both current reports, which were in the last two weeks, and archived reports, which were over two weeks ago.
The map also reports the extent of the bloom in a body of water, which falls into one of the following categories:
- Small Localized: It is in a small area of the waterbody, limited from one to several neighboring properties.
- Large Localized: It is near many properties, within an entire cove, along a large segment of the shoreline, or in a specific region of a waterbody.
- Widespread or Lakewide: It is in an entire waterbody, a large portion of a lake, or most to all of the shoreline.
- Open Water: It is in the center of a lake, which may suggest that the bloom is widespread, and conditions may be worse along shorelines or in recreational areas.
The DEC said it works with the DOH after a harmful algae bloom is reported to determine if there is a potential impact to public water supplies. DOH reviews the information and works to ensure that drinking water remains safe.
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Why Paperwork Is Worth Millions To Florida College Students
It’s a midweek school night at Miami Beach Senior High School.
Students, their parents and siblings -- roughly 80 people in all -- are waiting in the school’s library to get on a computer and answer a lot of questions.
Miami Beach Senior High college adviser Maria Sahwell and experienced counselors will walk families through filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.
By this time of year many high school seniors have already sent in their first college applications. Now, the question is how to pay for it. And for most that means the FAFSA.
But half of Florida high school graduates don’t complete the form, losing out on at least $100 million dollars for college each year.
Anahi Hurtado wants to study political journalism. She and her mother, Susy Riener, quickly run into their first obstacle.
“Do I have to add all the universities right now?" she asks, still weighing her options.
Monaud Daphnis, the financial aid director at Miami Dade College's Wolfson Campus, tells her she does -- and that she should rank her preference. Some colleges and universities base their financial aid offers on those student rankings.
Hurtado quickly has to choose which schools are most important to her.
She runs down the list with her mother: George Washington University, University of Florida, Florida International University, Virginia Commonwealth University, American University. The list goes on.
Eight Miami-Dade high schools are holding a series of similar sessions this winter and spring. The program is funded by the Miami-based Education Fund.
It’s just one of many efforts across the state to increase the percentage of students who fill out the FAFSA. Statewide, 49.6 percent of high school graduates submitted an application last year.
That’s decreased slightly over the past few years. And because Florida has more low-income students than most states, students are missing out on a pile of money – the Florida College Access Network says at least $130 million in federal Pell Grants.
That’s free money for college. It doesn't need to be repaid.
Many have said the form should be simpler. U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander from Tennessee talked about how he would change the FAFSA during a session last month.
Alexander dangled the eight-page application as he spoke from the Senate well, letting it rattle and rustle as he made his points.
Alexander wants to condense the FAFSA to a postcard.
"It will turn these [one] hundred eight questions into two: One about amount of family income. And one about size of family,” he says.
Any changes to the FAFSA is likely years away, but Miami Beach Senior High college counselor Maria Sahwell says they'd be welcome.
“That’s the way it should be," Sahwell says of the two-question FAFSA. "Who cares about everything else?”
Research finds the wealthiest and poorest students are the least likely to complete the FAFSA.
The biggest reason students don’t fill out the form is because they assume they won’t be eligible for money, says Troy Miller, with the Florida College Access Network.
"You don't know if college is affordable until you fill it out," Miller says.
Other students struggle to answer all the questions, which require detailed tax information: what parents earn; checking account balances; the value of real estate -- but not the house you live in; the parent’s net worth -- but don’t include any farms with fewer than 100 employees. Et cetera.
The Florida College Access Network has been posting school-by-school FAFSA completion figures on its website.
This year for the first time, Miller says Florida schools will be able to track whether each student has filed their FAFSA yet. They want 10 more students at every Florida high school to submit the application. If that happens, it will mean an additional $10 million in Pell Grants.
At the Miami Beach FAFSA marathon a handful of students walked out before finishing. One student, Charley Zaragoza, is a French citizen attending U.S. schools on a visa. He doesn't have a Social Security number and didn't realize you needed one for the FAFSA.
Advisers tell him he'll need to contact schools directly about financial aid for foreign students.
"I found out now so I don't have to worry about it," Zaragoza says, "but I don't think it will slow me down. It's all right."
About 90 minutes into the FAFSA marathon, the first families submit their applications.
The federal Education Department estimates it should take 55 minutes to fill out the FAFSA for the first time. Students have to fill out the form every year they're in college -- those subsequent submissions should take 45 minutes.
Anahi Hurtado has trouble finding the right income figure for her mother and father, Horaceo. They check the 1040 tax form, but that has both business and personal income added together. They need W-2s.
Finally, they track down the right figures.
They submit Anahi’s FAFSA nearly two hours after arriving.
“The website didn’t… tell you where you needed [to look] – the people are the ones that told you ‘It’s from here’ ‘It’s from there,’" Anahi Hurtado says.
Her father says the form takes time, but isn't that daunting.
“This is so new for us," he says of his first child attending college. "So we don’t have experience, but it’s not difficult. It’s not difficult.”
She even got an estimate of how much financial aid she can expect. Now she'll wait to see what packages the colleges offer in addition to the federal grants. | <urn:uuid:235c4aa0-4d77-45c2-8436-de8e97037cbe> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.wlrn.org/education/2015-02-01/why-paperwork-is-worth-millions-to-florida-college-students | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808213349-20220809003349-00465.warc.gz | en | 0.958875 | 1,266 | 1.671875 | 2 |
IPv6 Network Management Tutorial #1
|Date:||4-6 October 2004|
|Location:||CINES, Montpellier, France|
This tutorial is aimed at network administrators, particularly those working in NOCs, and will provide practical training on all aspects of IPv6 deployment and management. Much of the programme will be hands-on, working through configuration examples for the most commonly-used network equipment.
The event starts with an optional introductory session for IPv6 beginners. The remainder of the tutorial is aimed at those with basic IPv6 knowledge, but who wish to understand how to deploy, monitor and manage IPv6 networks.
All sessions will be in English.
Monday, 4 October 2004 (14.00-18.00)
- Introduction to IPv6 (recommended for beginners)
Tuesday, 5 October 2004 (09.00-18.00) & Wednesday, 6 October 2004 (09.00-13.00)
- IPv6 addressing
- IPv6 routing: IS-IS, OSPFv3 and BGP
- IPv6 ACLs and firewall settings
- IPv6 applications/services: DNS, Web, SMTP etc..
- IPv6 network management: use of network management tools
- Deployment of IPv6 in campus and backbone environments.
VenueThe tutorial will be held at the Centre Informatique National de l'Enseignement Supérieur (CINES) in Montpellier, France:
950 rue de Saint Priest
34097 Montpellier Cedex 5
Tel: +33 04 67 14 14 14
The venue can be reached from Montpellier Méditerranée Airport by taking a bus to the railway station (SNCF), then a tram to Chateau d'Ô (direction Mosson). From Chateau d'Ô station, it is a ten-minute walk to CINES. A detailed map is available.
Participants are responsible for booking their own accommodation, and list of hotels can be found at: http://www.cines.fr/textes/hotels.html.
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Work is essential for our well-being, and for many of us, integral to our identity. We can suffer profound emotional distress when we lose a job or cannot work. For Workaholics, they work to the exclusion of their families, relationships, friendships, interests, even physical health. Workaholics spend a great deal of time on work-related activities, they are preoccupied with work - often checking emails or documents - at weekends or holidays. Work becomes the single most important activity in that person's life.
Workaholic behaviour is often praised in western culture. Yet there is a significant difference between being engaged at work and being a addicted to it. While the former is characterised by hard work, because the worker is passionate about the job, the latter is often motivated by negative feelings like guilt and compulsion.
Workaholics will often experience "burn out", and certainly suffer with other disorders, most commonly alcoholism, drug and prescription drug addiction, but also depression, anxiety, high blood pressure and heart disease.
Psychotherapy can help clients look at underlying issues which underpin a compulsive relationship with work. Sometimes, therapy needs to support individuals with secondary addictions or compulsive behaviours, as well as practical boundary setting in their professional lives. | <urn:uuid:8e3c7639-d4b8-4a6b-b82c-1d1f3c76a603> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.rebeccasparkes.com/counselling-psychotherapy-services/workoholism | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00474.warc.gz | en | 0.970508 | 266 | 2.421875 | 2 |
The Power of Visuals in eLearning
There’s no doubt that visual content plays a significant role in every part of life. And since 65% of people are visual learners, including graphics in eLearning courses is essential to engaging students.
Visuals summarize content into smaller chunks that are easier to process. In fact, they are more understandable than audio and text-based explanations combined.
And, because learners effortlessly relate emotions with visuals, using graphics instead of text only improves retention.
Let’s look at some facts and statistics that show the impact of visuals and why eLearning creators should incorporate them into their courses. | <urn:uuid:7975d58b-e3fe-4888-b12e-244977b3f174> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://impactgrouptraining.com/about/blog/articleid/3018/the-power-of-visuals-in-elearning | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573908.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20220820043108-20220820073108-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.925627 | 132 | 2.734375 | 3 |
On March 9, 2020, Vietnam’s Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development (MARD) issued Circular No. 04/2020/TT-BNNPTNT (“Circular 4”) on National Technical Regulations on animal feed and raw materials for production of aquafeed. Circular 4 will take effect on July 1, 2020, and will have an impact on entities engaging in animal feed and aquafeed activities in Vietnam. Some of the major changes are set out below.
Circular 4 promulgates National Technical Regulation No. QCVN 01-190:2020/BNNPTNT which sets the maximum levels of undesirable substances for (i) traditional animal feed and raw materials for production of aquafeed as specified in Annex I; (ii) animal feed supplements as specified in Annex II; and (iii) compound animal feed and concentrated animal feed as specified in Annex III.
Animal feed and raw materials for production of aquafeed must meet the safety requirements mentioned above. Before such products are circulated in the Vietnamese market, the manufacturers, importers, or distributors must proceed with the conformity declaration procedure to announce that their commercial animal feeds and raw materials for production of aquafeed conform to the above safety requirements.
Manufacturers, importers, or distributors must base their declaration of conformity on one of the following types of evidence: (1) results of their self-assessment of conformity; (2) certified results of the assessment of conformity by a certified organization registered or recognized by the MARD; or (3) certified results of the assessment of conformity by a certified organization designated by provisions of law. For animal feed supplements, it is required for manufacturers, importers, or distributors to base their declaration on the results of an assessment of conformity carried out by a certified organization designated by provisions of law.
Method of Conformity Assessment
In order to obtain results of the assessment of conformity, it is required to apply Mode 5 or Mode 7 prescribed in Circular No. 28/2012/TT-BKHCN of the Ministry of Science and Technology, as amended by Circular No. 02/2017/ TT-BKHCN.
For imported animal feed and raw materials for production of aquafeed that have completed customs clearance before July 1, 2020, it is not required to conduct procedures for conformity declaration. For domestically manufactured animal feed and raw materials for production of aquafeed that have had their product information sent to, published by, or requested to be published by the MARD before July 1, 2020, the products can be circulated as normal until June 30, 2021. However, to continue manufacturing and circulating the products after that date, the manufacturers or distributors must complete the procedures for conformity declaration before July 1, 2021.
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Companies usually prefer to lease long-term assets rather than buying them. The leasing determination is mainly based on factors like a requirement, better commercial terms, Keeping assets from the balance sheet, or the shortage of funding. In simple words, The lease is basically an agreement of finance in which the asset owner buys the asset and allows the asset’s user to utilize the asset for a restricted time against periodic payments, i.e. lease rentals. The terms and conditions of this process are addressed in the lease deed. Apart from that, these two are the accounting field areas. You can also take Financial Accounting Assignment to help to know more about this topic.
The system of financing and leasing assets may not be as clear as always. And one of the common areas of confusion we face is understanding the contrast between a finance lease and an operating lease. Here in this article, we will explain both type of lease and their comparison.
What is a Finance Lease?
A finance lease is considered a lease in which a company is the rightful owner of the asset until the lease’s duration, While the user has operational control across the asset with some share of the financial risks and returns from changes in the valuation of the underlying asset.
A financial lease includes an agreement in which the owner allows the user to use a specific asset for a fixed time, covering the asset’s economic life’s main role with the transferal of risk and rewards known as Finance Lease.
In a financial agreement, when the lease period ends, the asset’s ownership is passed to the lessee. The rentee has the choice of buying the asset at a nominal rate, i.e. a price less than the asset’s fair market value. In a single contract, the lease returns the full payout, i.e. principal (cost) plus interest on the asset. At the beginning of the lease agreement, the present value of the minimum lease payments (MLP) is more than or equal to the asset leased’s gross fair market value.
The finance lease is irrevocable in nature i.e. It can be canceled only if the Lessor requires or allows some contingent occurrence to the lessee enter into a lease agreement for the same asset. However, if the loaner cancels the lease arrangement, the lessee will cover any damages suffered by the Lessor.
An arrangement in which the lessee is entitled to use the asset with the lessor consent for a short duration is less than the asset’s economic life without the transfer of title, risk, and reward is referred to as an operating lease. An operating lease is more like a leasing arrangement, and that is why a rental cost in the Profit and Loss Account in the lessee’s books is paid for the rental fees for the use of the asset.
The asset shall not be sold to the lessee at the conclusion of the operating contract, nor shall the lessee be allowed to buy the asset at a price less than the asset’s fair market value. At the expiry of the leasing agreement, the leased asset is transferred to the Lessor. There is no guarantee that the Lessor can earn the full payment for the asset’s expense and return when the same asset is rented to several customers again and again by the Lessor. In nature, the operating lease is cancellable and so, it can be canceled by any of the parties.
Here we have listed the major differences between a finance lease and operating lease:
These days numerous businesses enter into these lease agreements because the company does not directly bear the cost of financing the asset. Therefore, the finance lease and operating lease are getting popular. One of the best advantages of these lease agreements is that the depreciation and interest charges are tax-deductible in nature, and so they are allowable as a deduction. To know more about these two accounting fields, you can take Accounting and finance assignment help online. | <urn:uuid:c1849105-c40c-4b6d-b7f2-8c234efe2ccc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://techdailymagazines.com/what-is-the-difference-finance-lease-vs-operating-lease/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570692.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20220807181008-20220807211008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.956126 | 815 | 2.453125 | 2 |
Elf Louise to distribute 55,000 presents to needy kids
Updated 1:03 am, Monday, November 25, 2013
Elf Louise — that's Louise Locker to adults — finds love in the thousands of toys her local nonprofit, The Elf Louise Christmas Project, delivers to needy children each year and goodness in the hearts of volunteers who make the Christmas magic possible.
The organization began days before Christmas in 1969 when Locker, then a 20-year-old Trinity University sociology student, had a moment of inspiration while watching Johnny Carson read children's letters to Santa Claus on television.
“It was like time stopped,” said Locker, 64, remembering how she decided to find a little girl wishing for a doll for Christmas and anonymously leave the gift on her doorstep.
But after convincing the postmaster to let her read local children's letters to Santa, she found 13 letters that stood out in their pleas for Christmas joy.
In the one that changed her life, Locker recalled, a girl told Santa that the only reason he hadn't given her family any gifts before must be because she had not written to him. What was on the wish list? A few simple things for her and her four siblings, a Christmas tree, which the family had never had before, a Bible for their mother. There was also a bit of advice: “Please, don't get lost.”
“I just thought, 'What if there's more?'” said Locker of children in similar situations.
There have been tens of thousands more since that first year in which Locker — with help from about 15 family members, friends and complete strangers — gathered almost 200 presents and delivered them to 65 children within a few days.
Instead of combing through the mail, the organization today is a logistical powerhouse with an all-volunteer staff that works with more than 200 organizations to identify struggling families in need of a Christmas surprise.
Donations fund the organization's nearly $300,000 annual budget. Even the 70,000-square-foot space needed to execute the mass gifting is donated, said Bill Harrison, the project's executive director.
The nonprofit also works with H-E-B to use the company's purchasing power to buy toys below wholesale prices, Locker said.
But some things haven't changed — the gifts are still picked out for the kids, wrapped and delivered to their homes by Kris Kringle-clad volunteers.
“It's so personal and beautiful,” Locker said, “a complete manifestation of a child's dream come true.”
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How to help
The Elf Louise Christmas Project selects, wraps and delivers toys to needy children.
Monetary donations: Online through PayPal or credit card at www.elf louise.org/donate.php, or mail a check payable to Elf Louise to P.O. Box 39107, San Antonio, TX 78218.
Toy donations: Drop off new toys and bikes at hundreds of locations around the city listed here: www.elflouise.org/toy drops.php. (No toy weapons.)
Volunteer: To sign up to volunteer, visit www.elf louise.org/volunteer positions.php.
Source: Bill Harrison, Elf Louise Christmas Project executive director
By the numbers
Children helped: 65
Presents: almost 200
Volunteers: about 15
Anticipated in 2013
Children helped: about 18,700
Presents: about 55,000
Volunteers: about 4,500
Source: Elf Louise Christmas Project founder Louise Locker and executive director Bill Harrison
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We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
When making an inventory, some kind of list is usually used to help take stock of what's on hand. If we've lived our lives with dysfunctional influences, our idea of what's "normal" probably won't be a very good measuring stick for evaluating our lives. We'll need another standard to help us take account of where we are.
The Jewish exiles who returned to Jerusalem had grown up in captivity. They started their inventory by finding a new standard. "They remained standing in place for three hours while the Book of the Law of the LORD their God was read aloud to them. Then for three more hours they confessed their sins" (Nehemiah 9:3).
The apostle Paul ridiculed the idea that we could measure our lives by the people around us. He said this of the Corinthian believers: "They are only comparing themselves with each other, using themselves as the standard of measurement. How ignorant! . . . We will boast only about what has happened within the boundaries of the work God has given us" (2 Corinthians 10:12-13).
James wrote, "Humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls. . . . But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don't forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it" (James 1:21, 25).
In doing our moral inventory, we will get better results if we use God's Word as a measuring stick. This should give us the perspective we need as we seek to sort out our lives.
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On January 5, Sambalikagwa Mvona, president of the Malawi Writers Union telephoned me to go and meet Kingsley Jika, Publishing Coordinator of Chancellor College Publications. Jika told me that his firm had translated my book Let Us Fight for Africa into Chichewa as Tiwombole Africa. He said further that they might put it in a bid for use as a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) literature book.
Among the many books found in bookshops, they chose to translate Lets Us Fight for Africa because they saw some merit in it. It is sometimes embarrassing for an author to write about the qualities of his own book. Yet when a pharmaceucist has invented a new drug and they extort it through adverts, no one faults them for doing so. A person who wants to be elected to a council or Parliament talks of their virtues which they want voters to take note of. It is only when people are given correct information that they are able to decide whether something is worth their dollar or not. Private medical practitioner must indicate their qualification on the door outside their clinics.
In the year 2008, Mvona informed me that the Pan- African Writers Association (Pawa) whose headquarters were in Accra, Ghana had invited African writers to bid for membership of an exclusive club of great African writers. He asked me and three other Malawians to send three or four samples of the books we had written. Among the three I sent, Let US Fight for Africa was one of them. A year later, I learned that my name had been included in the club of 23 great African writers.
Of the three books, I believe it was Let Us Fight for Africa that had appealed most to the judges. It is a play in Shakespeare type of verse and Moliere type of rhyming. It has a pan-African tune about a revolutionary who is an object of study in universities in Africa and abroad.
Dr Robert Laws, Livingstonia’s pioneer missionary used to say what you want to see in the country first put it in its schools. An appeal has been made to Malawians to be patriotic. If there are to be patriots in Malawi, elements of patriotisms should be introduced in schools. Pupils and students should read and learn about the heroes of our nation. These heroes were the patriots of yesterday whose examples should be emulated. Let Us Fight for Africa is about John Chilembwe’s attempts to secure by peaceful means the better treatment of his people. He resorted to armed struggle after his peaceful attempts had failed. His willingness to risk all he had for the good of his compatriots was the essence of patriotism.
Not all MSCE students choose history for their examinations; hence, they are not exposed to lessons on Chilembwe. But Chichewa is a compulsory subject and Let Us Fight for Africa is a historical play. All students will thus be acquainted to Malawi’s national hero through Tiwombole Africa.
The University of Lynchburg in the US where Chilembwe graduated and the University of Edinburgh, Scotland have engaged in discussion, researches and writing about Chilembwe to a level our educational institutions have not marched. This book in translation will facilitate the reputation of Chilembwe. The nation has a duty to appreciate Chilembwe better than through radio broadcasts made once a year.
For the above reasons, let us hope that the bid to have Tiwombole Africa on MSCE syllabus will be favourably received. Equally important is the fact just as God helps those men and women who help themselves, so the authorities must help Chancellor College to help itself. Time and time again appeals have been to public universities to engage in activities that would generate income for their budgets instead of all the time going hay in hand to the Ministry of Education or the Chancellor.
One of the commonest methods for universities to raise funds is through their publications. Who has never come across books published by the universities of Oxford, Cambridge or Harvard? Besides university’s publications enhance its reputation. Such books are not the majority of cases written by staff members of the universities. Often established authors, professionals and academics are commissioned to write a book on a particular subject. Indeed, sometimes a university republishes books (with permission) published by others. In my private library, I have Harvard classics consisting of famous books from many parts of the world but mostly from Britain and continental Europe.
Should this Tiwombole Africa be adopted, thousands of MSCE students will be obliged to buy copies, thereby generating highly needed income for Chancellor College. Parents and the public in general find it painful to hear once more that the college has been closed over college fees or allowances. Once the college generates its own income from book sales, we shall be hearing fewer and fewer of these hiccups. Help Chancellor College to be semi-autonomous financially through book sales.
It has been said the best way to help a person who needs fish is not to give him fish but a net and let him do his own fishing. Help Chancellor College develop its own income-generating activities. | <urn:uuid:71c92fab-fbb9-4287-8e60-6d4336810052> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.times.mw/chancellor-college-has-done-it/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280763.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00523-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.975065 | 1,056 | 1.84375 | 2 |
Gov. Asa Hutchinson
reiterated his opposition to proposed medical marijuana initiatives at a news conference today flanked by doctors.
He said the measures wouldn't lead to good medical practice. He repeats the availability of Marinol, a prescription that drug that contains a synthetic form of the active ingredient in marijuana. Proponents of medical marijuana say it's inferior. Many experts agree
Hutchinson echoes his Surgeon General Greg Bledsoe in urging FDA study, not doing science at the ballot box.
Bledsoe equated "Big Tobacco" with "Big Marijuana." Indeed, legal marijuana will produce profits for someone. Marijuana is not medicine, he said. It has some components that have shown promise, but he said they should be isolated, purified and studied for approval by the FDA.
I remain where I wrote I was last week
: In support of legal marijuana, for medicine or otherwise. It's less dangerous than alcohol and the supporters of its efficacy for pain relief or appetite stimulation — real people who've had real relief with its use — are legion.
Bledsoe said it would be a violation of the Hippocratic oath to endorse the measures. Here's some polling that shows 76 percent of physician
s endorse legal medical marijuana, particularly oncologists and hematologists according to other polling.
UAMS, desperately in need of state money, provided some of its officials on state time to campaign against the medical marijuana measures.
"This is not good medicine," said the governor. He promised some other talking points in days ahead. It became clear they'll beat up on poor people, by noting that one measure proposes using a tax on sales to provide marijuana to low-income people. Sure. If poor cancer patients need pain relief, they can get an effen job. Seconds later, Hutchinson said Arkansas was a "compassionate" state.
These organizations were represented as being against medical marijuana: Arkansas Medical Society; Arkansas Hospital Association; Family Physician Association; Pharmacy Association; UAMS; Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI); Arkansas Department of Health (ADH); and Arkansas Heart Hospital. | <urn:uuid:6fd45bb2-c46b-4c95-be89-0f9b3bbeb3e2> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.arktimes.com/ArkansasBlog/archives/2016/09/12/governor-opposes-medical-marijuana | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560285315.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095125-00572-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.967334 | 442 | 1.609375 | 2 |
Attentional deficits are common in a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders including attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, autism, bipolar mood disorder, and schizophrenia. There has been increasing interest in the neurodevelopmental components of these attentional deficits; neurodevelopmental meaning that while the deficits become clinically prominent in childhood or adulthood, the deficits are the results of problems in brain development that begin in infancy or even prenatally. Despite this interest, there are few methods for assessing attention very early in infancy. This report focuses on one method, infant auditory P50 sensory gating.
Attention has several components. One of the earliest components of attention, termed sensory gating, allows the brain to tune out repetitive, noninformative sensory information. Auditory P50 sensory gating refers to one task designed to measure sensory gating using changes in EEG. When identical auditory stimuli are presented 500 ms apart, the evoked response (change in the EEG associated with the processing of the click) to the second stimulus is generally reduced relative to the response to the first stimulus (i.e. the response is "gated"). When response to the second stimulus is not reduced, this is considered a poor sensory gating, is reflective of impaired cerebral inhibition, and is correlated with attentional deficits.
Because the auditory P50 sensory gating task is passive, it is of potential utility in the study of young infants and may provide a window into the developmental time course of attentional deficits in a variety of neuropsychiatric disorders. The goal of this presentation is to describe the methodology for assessing infant auditory P50 sensory gating, a methodology adapted from those used in studies of adult populations.
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Developing Neuroimaging Phenotypes of the Default Mode Network in PTSD: Integrating the Resting State, Working Memory, and Structural Connectivity
Institutions: Alpert Medical School, Brown University, University of Georgia.
Complementary structural and functional neuroimaging techniques used to examine the Default Mode Network (DMN) could potentially improve assessments of psychiatric illness severity and provide added validity to the clinical diagnostic process. Recent neuroimaging research suggests that DMN processes may be disrupted in a number of stress-related psychiatric illnesses, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Although specific DMN functions remain under investigation, it is generally thought to be involved in introspection and self-processing. In healthy individuals it exhibits greatest activity during periods of rest, with less activity, observed as deactivation, during cognitive tasks, e.g.
, working memory. This network consists of the medial prefrontal cortex, posterior cingulate cortex/precuneus, lateral parietal cortices and medial temporal regions.
Multiple functional and structural imaging approaches have been developed to study the DMN. These have unprecedented potential to further the understanding of the function and dysfunction of this network. Functional approaches, such as the evaluation of resting state connectivity and task-induced deactivation, have excellent potential to identify targeted neurocognitive and neuroaffective (functional) diagnostic markers and may indicate illness severity and prognosis with increased accuracy or specificity. Structural approaches, such as evaluation of morphometry and connectivity, may provide unique markers of etiology and long-term outcomes. Combined, functional and structural methods provide strong multimodal, complementary and synergistic approaches to develop valid DMN-based imaging phenotypes in stress-related psychiatric conditions. This protocol aims to integrate these methods to investigate DMN structure and function in PTSD, relating findings to illness severity and relevant clinical factors.
Medicine, Issue 89, default mode network, neuroimaging, functional magnetic resonance imaging, diffusion tensor imaging, structural connectivity, functional connectivity, posttraumatic stress disorder
Community-based Adapted Tango Dancing for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease and Older Adults
Institutions: Emory University School of Medicine, Brigham and Woman‘s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Adapted tango dancing improves mobility and balance in older adults and additional populations with balance impairments. It is composed of very simple step elements. Adapted tango involves movement initiation and cessation, multi-directional perturbations, varied speeds and rhythms. Focus on foot placement, whole body coordination, and attention to partner, path of movement, and aesthetics likely underlie adapted tango’s demonstrated efficacy for improving mobility and balance. In this paper, we describe the methodology to disseminate the adapted tango teaching methods to dance instructor trainees and to implement the adapted tango by the trainees in the community for older adults and individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Efficacy in improving mobility (measured with the Timed Up and Go, Tandem stance, Berg Balance Scale, Gait Speed and 30 sec chair stand), safety and fidelity of the program is maximized through targeted instructor and volunteer training and a structured detailed syllabus outlining class practices and progression.
Behavior, Issue 94, Dance, tango, balance, pedagogy, dissemination, exercise, older adults, Parkinson's Disease, mobility impairments, falls
Making Sense of Listening: The IMAP Test Battery
Institutions: MRC Institute of Hearing Research, National Biomedical Research Unit in Hearing.
The ability to hear is only the first step towards making sense of the range of information contained in an auditory signal. Of equal importance are the abilities to extract and use the information encoded in the auditory signal. We refer to these as listening skills (or auditory processing AP). Deficits in these skills are associated with delayed language and literacy development, though the nature of the relevant deficits and their causal connection with these delays is hotly debated.
When a child is referred to a health professional with normal hearing and unexplained difficulties in listening, or associated delays in language or literacy development, they should ideally be assessed with a combination of psychoacoustic (AP) tests, suitable for children and for use in a clinic, together with cognitive tests to measure attention, working memory, IQ, and language skills. Such a detailed examination needs to be relatively short and within the technical capability of any suitably qualified professional. Current tests for the presence of AP deficits tend to be poorly constructed and inadequately validated within the normal population. They have little or no reference to the presenting symptoms of the child, and typically include a linguistic component. Poor performance may thus reflect problems with language rather than with AP. To assist in the assessment of children with listening difficulties, pediatric audiologists need a single, standardized child-appropriate test battery based on the use of language-free stimuli.
We present the IMAP test battery which was developed at the MRC Institute of Hearing Research to supplement tests currently used to investigate cases of suspected AP deficits. IMAP assesses a range of relevant auditory and cognitive skills and takes about one hour to complete. It has been standardized in 1500 normally-hearing children from across the UK, aged 6-11 years. Since its development, it has been successfully used in a number of large scale studies both in the UK and the USA. IMAP provides measures for separating out sensory from cognitive contributions to hearing. It further limits confounds due to procedural effects by presenting tests in a child-friendly game-format. Stimulus-generation, management of test protocols and control of test presentation is mediated by the IHR-STAR software platform. This provides a standardized methodology for a range of applications and ensures replicable procedures across testers. IHR-STAR provides a flexible, user-programmable environment that currently has additional applications for hearing screening, mapping cochlear implant electrodes, and academic research or teaching.
Neuroscience, Issue 44, Listening skills, auditory processing, auditory psychophysics, clinical assessment, child-friendly testing
Portable Intermodal Preferential Looking (IPL): Investigating Language Comprehension in Typically Developing Toddlers and Young Children with Autism
Institutions: University of Connecticut.
One of the defining characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is difficulty with language and communication.1
Children with ASD's onset of speaking is usually delayed, and many children with ASD consistently produce language less frequently and of lower lexical and grammatical complexity than their typically developing (TD) peers.6,8,12,23
However, children with ASD also exhibit a significant social deficit, and researchers and clinicians continue to debate the extent to which the deficits in social interaction account for or contribute to the deficits in language production.5,14,19,25
Standardized assessments of language in children with ASD usually do include a comprehension component; however, many such comprehension tasks assess just one aspect of language (e.g.
or include a significant motor component (e.g.
, pointing, act-out), and/or require children to deliberately choose between a number of alternatives. These last two behaviors are known to also be challenging to children with ASD.7,12,13,16
We present a method which can assess the language comprehension of young typically developing children (9-36 months) and children with autism.2,4,9,11,22
This method, Portable Intermodal Preferential Looking (P-IPL), projects side-by-side video images from a laptop onto a portable screen. The video images are paired first with a 'baseline' (nondirecting) audio, and then presented again paired with a 'test' linguistic audio that matches only one of the video images. Children's eye movements while watching the video are filmed and later coded. Children who understand the linguistic audio will look more quickly to, and longer at, the video that matches the linguistic audio.2,4,11,18,22,26
This paradigm includes a number of components that have recently been miniaturized (projector, camcorder, digitizer) to enable portability and easy setup in children's homes. This is a crucial point for assessing young children with ASD, who are frequently uncomfortable in new (e.g.
, laboratory) settings. Videos can be created to assess a wide range of specific components of linguistic knowledge, such as Subject-Verb-Object word order, wh-questions, and tense/aspect suffixes on verbs; videos can also assess principles of word learning such as a noun bias, a shape bias, and syntactic bootstrapping.10,14,17,21,24
Videos include characters and speech that are visually and acoustically salient and well tolerated by children with ASD.
Medicine, Issue 70, Neuroscience, Psychology, Behavior, Intermodal preferential looking, language comprehension, children with autism, child development, autism
Using the Threat Probability Task to Assess Anxiety and Fear During Uncertain and Certain Threat
Institutions: University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Fear of certain threat and anxiety about uncertain threat are distinct emotions with unique behavioral, cognitive-attentional, and neuroanatomical components. Both anxiety and fear can be studied in the laboratory by measuring the potentiation of the startle reflex. The startle reflex is a defensive reflex that is potentiated when an organism is threatened and the need for defense is high. The startle reflex is assessed via electromyography (EMG) in the orbicularis oculi muscle elicited by brief, intense, bursts of acoustic white noise (i.e.
, “startle probes”). Startle potentiation is calculated as the increase in startle response magnitude during presentation of sets of visual threat cues that signal delivery of mild electric shock relative to sets of matched cues that signal the absence of shock (no-threat cues). In the Threat Probability Task, fear is measured via startle potentiation to high probability (100% cue-contingent shock; certain) threat cues whereas anxiety is measured via startle potentiation to low probability (20% cue-contingent shock; uncertain) threat cues. Measurement of startle potentiation during the Threat Probability Task provides an objective and easily implemented alternative to assessment of negative affect via self-report or other methods (e.g.
, neuroimaging) that may be inappropriate or impractical for some researchers. Startle potentiation has been studied rigorously in both animals (e.g
., rodents, non-human primates) and humans which facilitates animal-to-human translational research. Startle potentiation during certain and uncertain threat provides an objective measure of negative affective and distinct emotional states (fear, anxiety) to use in research on psychopathology, substance use/abuse and broadly in affective science. As such, it has been used extensively by clinical scientists interested in psychopathology etiology and by affective scientists interested in individual differences in emotion.
Behavior, Issue 91,
Startle; electromyography; shock; addiction; uncertainty; fear; anxiety; humans; psychophysiology; translational
Comprehensive Analysis of Transcription Dynamics from Brain Samples Following Behavioral Experience
Institutions: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
The encoding of experiences in the brain and the consolidation of long-term memories depend on gene transcription. Identifying the function of specific genes in encoding experience is one of the main objectives of molecular neuroscience. Furthermore, the functional association of defined genes with specific behaviors has implications for understanding the basis of neuropsychiatric disorders. Induction of robust transcription programs has been observed in the brains of mice following various behavioral manipulations. While some genetic elements are utilized recurrently following different behavioral manipulations and in different brain nuclei, transcriptional programs are overall unique to the inducing stimuli and the structure in which they are studied1,2
In this publication, a protocol is described for robust and comprehensive transcriptional profiling from brain nuclei of mice in response to behavioral manipulation. The protocol is demonstrated in the context of analysis of gene expression dynamics in the nucleus accumbens following acute cocaine experience. Subsequent to a defined in vivo
experience, the target neural tissue is dissected; followed by RNA purification, reverse transcription and utilization of microfluidic arrays for comprehensive qPCR analysis of multiple target genes. This protocol is geared towards comprehensive analysis (addressing 50-500 genes) of limiting quantities of starting material, such as small brain samples or even single cells.
The protocol is most advantageous for parallel analysis of multiple samples (e.g.
single cells, dynamic analysis following pharmaceutical, viral or behavioral perturbations). However, the protocol could also serve for the characterization and quality assurance of samples prior to whole-genome studies by microarrays or RNAseq, as well as validation of data obtained from whole-genome studies.
Behavior, Issue 90,
Brain, behavior, RNA, transcription, nucleus accumbens, cocaine, high-throughput qPCR, experience-dependent plasticity, gene regulatory networks, microdissection
Cortical Source Analysis of High-Density EEG Recordings in Children
Institutions: UCL Institute of Child Health, University College London.
EEG is traditionally described as a neuroimaging technique with high temporal and low spatial resolution. Recent advances in biophysical modelling and signal processing make it possible to exploit information from other imaging modalities like structural MRI that provide high spatial resolution to overcome this constraint1
. This is especially useful for investigations that require high resolution in the temporal as well as spatial domain. In addition, due to the easy application and low cost of EEG recordings, EEG is often the method of choice when working with populations, such as young children, that do not tolerate functional MRI scans well. However, in order to investigate which neural substrates are involved, anatomical information from structural MRI is still needed. Most EEG analysis packages work with standard head models that are based on adult anatomy. The accuracy of these models when used for children is limited2
, because the composition and spatial configuration of head tissues changes dramatically over development3
In the present paper, we provide an overview of our recent work in utilizing head models based on individual structural MRI scans or age specific head models to reconstruct the cortical generators of high density EEG. This article describes how EEG recordings are acquired, processed, and analyzed with pediatric populations at the London Baby Lab, including laboratory setup, task design, EEG preprocessing, MRI processing, and EEG channel level and source analysis.
Behavior, Issue 88, EEG, electroencephalogram, development, source analysis, pediatric, minimum-norm estimation, cognitive neuroscience, event-related potentials
Habituation and Prepulse Inhibition of Acoustic Startle in Rodents
Institutions: University of Western Ontario.
The acoustic startle response is a protective response, elicited by a sudden and intense acoustic stimulus. Facial and skeletal muscles are activated within a few milliseconds, leading to a whole body flinch in rodents1
. Although startle responses are reflexive responses that can be reliably elicited, they are not stereotypic. They can be modulated by emotions such as fear (fear potentiated startle) and joy (joy attenuated startle), by non-associative learning processes such as habituation and sensitization, and by other sensory stimuli through sensory gating processes (prepulse inhibition), turning startle responses into an excellent tool for assessing emotions, learning, and sensory gating, for review see 2, 3
. The primary pathway mediating startle responses is very short and well described, qualifying startle also as an excellent model for studying the underlying mechanisms for behavioural plasticity on a cellular/molecular level3
We here describe a method for assessing short-term habituation, long-term habituation and prepulse inhibition of acoustic startle responses in rodents. Habituation describes the decrease of the startle response magnitude upon repeated presentation of the same stimulus. Habituation within a testing session is called short-term habituation (STH) and is reversible upon a period of several minutes without stimulation. Habituation between testing sessions is called long-term habituation (LTH)4
. Habituation is stimulus specific5
. Prepulse inhibition is the attenuation of a startle response by a preceding non-startling sensory stimulus6
. The interval between prepulse and startle stimulus can vary from 6 to up to 2000 ms. The prepulse can be any modality, however, acoustic prepulses are the most commonly used.
Habituation is a form of non-associative learning. It can also be viewed as a form of sensory filtering, since it reduces the organisms' response to a non-threatening stimulus. Prepulse inhibition (PPI) was originally developed in human neuropsychiatric research as an operational measure for sensory gating7
. PPI deficits may represent the interface of "psychosis and cognition" as they seem to predict cognitive impairment8-10
. Both habituation and PPI are disrupted in patients suffering from schizophrenia11
, and PPI disruptions have shown to be, at least in some cases, amenable to treatment with mostly atypical antipsychotics12, 13
. However, other mental and neurodegenerative diseases are also accompanied by disruption in habituation and/or PPI, such as autism spectrum disorders (slower habituation), obsessive compulsive disorder, Tourette's syndrome, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's Disease (PPI)11, 14, 15
Dopamine induced PPI deficits are a commonly used animal model for the screening of antipsychotic drugs16
, but PPI deficits can also be induced by many other psychomimetic drugs, environmental modifications and surgical procedures.
Neuroscience, Issue 55, Startle responses, rat, mouse, sensory gating, sensory filtering, short-term habituation, long-term habituation, prepulse inhibition
Using an Automated 3D-tracking System to Record Individual and Shoals of Adult Zebrafish
Like many aquatic animals, zebrafish (Danio rerio
) moves in a 3D space. It is thus preferable to use a 3D recording system to study its behavior. The presented automatic video tracking system accomplishes this by using a mirror system and a calibration procedure that corrects for the considerable error introduced by the transition of light from water to air. With this system it is possible to record both single and groups of adult zebrafish. Before use, the system has to be calibrated. The system consists of three modules: Recording, Path Reconstruction, and Data Processing. The step-by-step protocols for calibration and using the three modules are presented. Depending on the experimental setup, the system can be used for testing neophobia, white aversion, social cohesion, motor impairments, novel object exploration etc
. It is especially promising as a first-step tool to study the effects of drugs or mutations on basic behavioral patterns. The system provides information about vertical and horizontal distribution of the zebrafish, about the xyz-components of kinematic parameters (such as locomotion, velocity, acceleration, and turning angle) and it provides the data necessary to calculate parameters for social cohesions when testing shoals.
Behavior, Issue 82, neuroscience, Zebrafish, Danio rerio, anxiety, Shoaling, Pharmacology, 3D-tracking, MK801
Diffusion Tensor Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Analysis of Neurodegenerative Diseases
Institutions: University of Ulm.
Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) techniques provide information on the microstructural processes of the cerebral white matter (WM) in vivo
. The present applications are designed to investigate differences of WM involvement patterns in different brain diseases, especially neurodegenerative disorders, by use of different DTI analyses in comparison with matched controls.
DTI data analysis is performed in a variate fashion, i.e.
voxelwise comparison of regional diffusion direction-based metrics such as fractional anisotropy (FA), together with fiber tracking (FT) accompanied by tractwise fractional anisotropy statistics (TFAS) at the group level in order to identify differences in FA along WM structures, aiming at the definition of regional patterns of WM alterations at the group level. Transformation into a stereotaxic standard space is a prerequisite for group studies and requires thorough data processing to preserve directional inter-dependencies. The present applications show optimized technical approaches for this preservation of quantitative and directional information during spatial normalization in data analyses at the group level. On this basis, FT techniques can be applied to group averaged data in order to quantify metrics information as defined by FT. Additionally, application of DTI methods, i.e.
differences in FA-maps after stereotaxic alignment, in a longitudinal analysis at an individual subject basis reveal information about the progression of neurological disorders. Further quality improvement of DTI based results can be obtained during preprocessing by application of a controlled elimination of gradient directions with high noise levels.
In summary, DTI is used to define a distinct WM pathoanatomy of different brain diseases by the combination of whole brain-based and tract-based DTI analysis.
Medicine, Issue 77, Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Anatomy, Physiology, Neurodegenerative Diseases, nuclear magnetic resonance, NMR, MR, MRI, diffusion tensor imaging, fiber tracking, group level comparison, neurodegenerative diseases, brain, imaging, clinical techniques
The Use of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy as a Tool for the Measurement of Bi-hemispheric Transcranial Electric Stimulation Effects on Primary Motor Cortex Metabolism
Institutions: University of Montréal, McGill University, University of Minnesota.
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a neuromodulation technique that has been increasingly used over the past decade in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders such as stroke and depression. Yet, the mechanisms underlying its ability to modulate brain excitability to improve clinical symptoms remains poorly understood 33
. To help improve this understanding, proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1
H-MRS) can be used as it allows the in vivo
quantification of brain metabolites such as γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and glutamate in a region-specific manner 41
. In fact, a recent study demonstrated that 1
H-MRS is indeed a powerful means to better understand the effects of tDCS on neurotransmitter concentration 34
. This article aims to describe the complete protocol for combining tDCS (NeuroConn MR compatible stimulator) with 1
H-MRS at 3 T using a MEGA-PRESS sequence. We will describe the impact of a protocol that has shown great promise for the treatment of motor dysfunctions after stroke, which consists of bilateral stimulation of primary motor cortices 27,30,31
. Methodological factors to consider and possible modifications to the protocol are also discussed.
Neuroscience, Issue 93, proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy, transcranial direct current stimulation, primary motor cortex, GABA, glutamate, stroke
Perceptual and Category Processing of the Uncanny Valley Hypothesis' Dimension of Human Likeness: Some Methodological Issues
Institutions: University of Zurich.
Mori's Uncanny Valley Hypothesis1,2
proposes that the perception of humanlike characters such as robots and, by extension, avatars (computer-generated characters) can evoke negative or positive affect (valence) depending on the object's degree of visual and behavioral realism along a dimension of human likeness
) (Figure 1
). But studies of affective valence of subjective responses to variously realistic non-human characters have produced inconsistent findings 3, 4, 5, 6
. One of a number of reasons for this is that human likeness is not perceived as the hypothesis assumes. While the DHL can be defined following Mori's description as a smooth linear change in the degree of physical humanlike similarity, subjective perception of objects along the DHL can be understood in terms of the psychological effects of categorical perception (CP) 7
. Further behavioral and neuroimaging investigations of category processing and CP along the DHL and of the potential influence of the dimension's underlying category structure on affective experience are needed. This protocol therefore focuses on the DHL and allows examination of CP. Based on the protocol presented in the video as an example, issues surrounding the methodology in the protocol and the use in "uncanny" research of stimuli drawn from morph continua to represent the DHL are discussed in the article that accompanies the video. The use of neuroimaging and morph stimuli to represent the DHL in order to disentangle brain regions neurally responsive to physical human-like similarity from those responsive to category change and category processing is briefly illustrated.
Behavior, Issue 76, Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Molecular Biology, Psychology, Neuropsychology, uncanny valley, functional magnetic resonance imaging, fMRI, categorical perception, virtual reality, avatar, human likeness, Mori, uncanny valley hypothesis, perception, magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, imaging, clinical techniques
Making MR Imaging Child's Play - Pediatric Neuroimaging Protocol, Guidelines and Procedure
Institutions: Children’s Hospital Boston, University of Zurich, Harvard, Harvard Medical School.
Within the last decade there has been an increase in the use of structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to investigate the neural basis of human perception, cognition and behavior 1, 2
. Moreover, this non-invasive imaging method has grown into a tool for clinicians and researchers to explore typical and atypical brain development. Although advances in neuroimaging tools and techniques are apparent, (f)MRI in young pediatric populations remains relatively infrequent 2
. Practical as well as technical challenges when imaging children present clinicians and research teams with a unique set of problems 3, 2
. To name just a few, the child participants are challenged by a need for motivation, alertness and cooperation. Anxiety may be an additional factor to be addressed. Researchers or clinicians need to consider time constraints, movement restriction, scanner background noise and unfamiliarity with the MR scanner environment2,4-10
. A progressive use of functional and structural neuroimaging in younger age groups, however, could further add to our understanding of brain development. As an example, several research groups are currently working towards early detection of developmental disorders, potentially even before children present associated behavioral characteristics e.g.11
. Various strategies and techniques have been reported as a means to ensure comfort and cooperation of young children during neuroimaging sessions. Play therapy 12
, behavioral approaches 13, 14,15, 16-18
and simulation 19
, the use of mock scanner areas 20,21
, basic relaxation 22
and a combination of these techniques 23
have all been shown to improve the participant's compliance and thus MRI data quality. Even more importantly, these strategies have proven to increase the comfort of families and children involved 12
. One of the main advances of such techniques for the clinical practice is the possibility of avoiding sedation or general anesthesia (GA) as a way to manage children's compliance during MR imaging sessions 19,20
. In the current video report, we present a pediatric neuroimaging protocol with guidelines and procedures that have proven to be successful to date in young children.
Neuroscience, Issue 29, fMRI, imaging, development, children, pediatric neuroimaging, cognitive development, magnetic resonance imaging, pediatric imaging protocol, patient preparation, mock scanner
Investigating Social Cognition in Infants and Adults Using Dense Array Electroencephalography (dEEG)
Institutions: University Toronto Scarborough.
Dense array electroencephalography (d
EEG), which provides a non-invasive window for measuring brain activity and a temporal resolution unsurpassed by any other current brain imaging technology1,2
, is being used increasingly in the study of social cognitive functioning in infants and adults. While d
EEG is enabling researchers to examine brain activity patterns with unprecedented levels of sensitivity, conventional EEG recording systems continue to face certain limitations, including 1) poor spatial resolution and source localization3,4
,2) the physical discomfort for test subjects of enduring the individual application of numerous electrodes to the surface of the scalp, and 3) the complexity for researchers of learning to use multiple software packages to collect and process data. Here we present an overview of an established methodology that represents a significant improvement on conventional methodologies for studying EEG in infants and adults. Although several analytical software techniques can be used to establish indirect indices of source localization to improve the spatial resolution of d
EEG, the HydroCel Geodesic Sensor Net (HCGSN) by Electrical Geodesics, Inc. (EGI), a dense sensory array that maintains equal distances among adjacent recording electrodes on all surfaces of the scalp, further enhances spatial resolution4,5,6
compared to standard d
EEG systems. The sponge-based HCGSN can be applied rapidly and without scalp abrasion, making it ideal for use with adults7,8
, and infants12
, in both research and clinical4,5,6,13,14,15
settings. This feature allows for considerable cost and time savings by decreasing the average net application time compared to other d
EEG systems. Moreover, the HCGSN includes unified, seamless software applications for all phases of data, greatly simplifying the collection, processing, and analysis of d
The HCGSN features a low-profile electrode pedestal, which, when filled with electrolyte solution, creates a sealed microenvironment and an electrode-scalp interface. In all Geodesic d
EEG systems, EEG sensors detect changes in voltage originating from the participant's scalp, along with a small amount of electrical noise originating from the room environment. Electrical signals from all sensors of the Geodesic sensor net are received simultaneously by the amplifier, where they are automatically processed, packaged, and sent to the data-acquisition computer (DAC). Once received by the DAC, scalp electrical activity can be isolated from artifacts for analysis using the filtering and artifact detection tools included in the EGI software. Typically, the HCGSN can be used continuously for only up to two hours because the electrolyte solution dries out over time, gradually decreasing the quality of the scalp-electrode interface.
In the Parent-Infant Research Lab at the University of Toronto, we are using d
EEG to study social cognitive processes including memory, emotion, goals, intentionality, anticipation, and executive functioning in both adult and infant participants.
Neuroscience, Issue 52, Developmental Affective Neuroscience, high density EEG, social cognition, infancy, and parenting
Probing the Brain in Autism Using fMRI and Diffusion Tensor Imaging
Institutions: University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Newly emerging theories suggest that the brain does not function as a cohesive unit in autism, and this discordance is reflected in the behavioral symptoms displayed by individuals with autism. While structural neuroimaging findings have provided some insights into brain abnormalities in autism, the consistency of such findings is questionable. Functional neuroimaging, on the other hand, has been more fruitful in this regard because autism is a disorder of dynamic processing and allows examination of communication between cortical networks, which appears to be where the underlying problem occurs in autism. Functional connectivity is defined as the temporal correlation of spatially separate neurological events1. Findings from a number of recent fMRI studies have supported the idea that there is weaker coordination between different parts of the brain that should be working together to accomplish complex social or language problems2,3,4,5,6
. One of the mysteries of autism is the coexistence of deficits in several domains along with relatively intact, sometimes enhanced, abilities. Such complex manifestation of autism calls for a global and comprehensive examination of the disorder at the neural level. A compelling recent account of the brain functioning in autism, the cortical underconnectivity theory,2,7
provides an integrating framework for the neurobiological bases of autism. The cortical underconnectivity theory of autism suggests that any language, social, or psychological function that is dependent on the integration of multiple brain regions is susceptible to disruption as the processing demand increases. In autism, the underfunctioning of integrative circuitry in the brain may cause widespread underconnectivity. In other words, people with autism may interpret information in a piecemeal fashion at the expense of the whole. Since cortical underconnectivity among brain regions, especially the frontal cortex and more posterior areas 3,6
, has now been relatively well established, we can begin to further understand brain connectivity as a critical component of autism symptomatology.
A logical next step in this direction is to examine the anatomical connections that may mediate the functional connections mentioned above. Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) is a relatively novel neuroimaging technique that helps probe the diffusion of water in the brain to infer the integrity of white matter fibers. In this technique, water diffusion in the brain is examined in several directions using diffusion gradients. While functional connectivity provides information about the synchronization of brain activation across different brain areas during a task or during rest, DTI helps in understanding the underlying axonal organization which may facilitate the cross-talk among brain areas. This paper will describe these techniques as valuable tools in understanding the brain in autism and the challenges involved in this line of research.
Medicine, Issue 55, Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), MRI, Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), Functional Connectivity, Neuroscience, Developmental disorders, Autism, Fractional Anisotropy
A Fully Automated and Highly Versatile System for Testing Multi-cognitive Functions and Recording Neuronal Activities in Rodents
Institutions: The Neurosciences Institute, San Diego, CA.
We have developed a fully automated system for operant behavior testing and neuronal activity recording by which multiple cognitive brain functions can be investigated in a single task sequence. The unique feature of this system is a custom-made, acoustically transparent chamber that eliminates many of the issues associated with auditory cue control in most commercially available chambers. The ease with which operant devices can be added or replaced makes this system quite versatile, allowing for the implementation of a variety of auditory, visual, and olfactory behavioral tasks. Automation of the system allows fine temporal (10 ms) control and precise time-stamping of each event in a predesigned behavioral sequence. When combined with a multi-channel electrophysiology recording system, multiple cognitive brain functions, such as motivation, attention, decision-making, patience, and rewards, can be examined sequentially or independently.
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Transfer Files Between Android and PC via WIFI
If you're a long time Android user, or had just started to get the hang of Android, im sure you might have asked yourself at least once - "is it possible to transfer files from my laptop's wireless to the Android device's wireless?" The answer to this of course "yes!, there's an app for that!"
Now lets take the question a bit further, is it possible to transfer files between two Android devices? -- Again, the answer is "Yes! Bluetooth!".
The tech savy users would comment on bluetooth as a solution because --- Bluetooth file transfer is painfully slow when working with videos and large files. Bluetooth works ok with pictures and some occassional music and mp3 transfers.. But get a good number of files to transfer over bluetooth and the waiting time for transfer exponentially increases
We're beyond the topics of carrying micro usb cables here, copying files from Android Device "A" to laptop, and then copying files from laptop to Android Device "B" doubles the waiting time even more. Also, one has to remember bringing that easy to lose micro-usb cable!
And.. lets add a bit more of complication.. What if there is no computer around to act as the temporary save location of files? Surely then we're stuck with bluetooth!
Have I spun your head a bit yet with all this should-have-been-simple issues of transferring files from Android to laptop, and Android to Android?
Lets continue on and discuss in more detail.. Surely Google has Android covered in terms of the technology of communicating between devices..
========================================== THE FILE TRANSFER SOLUTIONS.. BLUETOOTH --
first gen solution, works on any device, good for small files, but very slow transfer and limited range
Bluetooth is that quick solution for sending your selfie's from Mom's phone to yours. It is quick to setup and compatible with any other Bluetooth capable device.
Bluetooth is also slow. You dont' usually notice it if you're just sending pictures and music for ringtones.. But try sending 20-30minute recorded movies over bluetooth and you'll see how long it takes to complete! WIFI-DIRECT --
Google had Android build the next generation solution to bluethooth file transfers with "WIFI Direct". Seeing as every Android device is wifi capable, the WIFI-Direct standard has been set on new Android phones. With WIFI-Direct, you will be transferring files over WIFI instead of bluetooth. WIFI-Direct definitely provides a much faster transfer speed as the communicating devices transfer at WIFI speeds. WIFI-Direct is indeed much faster, has a wider range -- so devices do not necessarily have to be close or next to each other.
With WIFI-Direct, the need for transferring files quickly and reliably over two Android devices is solved!
However, there is always an itch for the technically savvy Android enthusiast!
Can I WIFI-Direct from my Android phone to my laptop?
Unfortunately the answer is often times, NO!
WIFI-Direct is new technology. Surely they are pushing it as the standard, but to be realistic, WIFI-Direct is not enabled on most Android phones. Only the recent phones and flagship phones have WIFI-Direct capable wifi components. Having a wifi-capable Android device does not always mean it has WIFI-Direct capability. WIFI-Direct requires the modern wifi component to be present in your device. It is not simply a software update or app
Am I seriously getting you stumped now? You see, I've tested WIFI-Direct on new "flagship" devices. And it turns out, even though this devices adhere to the newly proposed standards like WIFI-Direct and new version of Bluetooth, different brands do not always connect and work even with WIFI-Direct!
Google Nexus devices (both tablets and phones) have WIFI-Direct capability. Connecting a Nexus 4 phone to a Nexus 7 tablet works with WIFI-Direct. But join a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 into the WIFI-Direct party, and no file transfer actually happens
You do get confirmation that it has established a connection via WIFI-Direct, but no file transfer occurs. After a long time of waiting, both devices are greeted with a WIFI-Direct error that file transfer has failed.
We're really getting worked up about transferring files between devices huh? Time to bring up the micro usb cable? Haha, not just yet!!
So we've laid out all possible options.. Bluetooth is nice, but really slow. WIFI-Direct works best of you run the same brand across all your Android devices.. Whipping out the micro-usb cable is always an option..
But wait a bit, lets step back and give the WIFI spin another try WIFI-HOTSPOT
Remember one of the two reasons why you switched to Android!? Enabling your phone to be a wifi-hotspot was new best thing after Blackberry's unlimited data plan and "tethering"!
With WIFI-Hotspot, you can share the data plan that your Android phone receives through 3G and 4G, and then relay it to laptops and tablets, and other devices. This has always worked for sharing the internet! Now, we take a small step back and think.. If I can enable WIFI-hotspot and share mydata plan, is it also possible to hotspot and share the contents of my phhone? -- Thus enabling direct file transfer over general WIFI?
Remember that we hit brand compatibility issues with WIFI-Direct, maybe doing it over general WIFI would work?
The answer is of course YES! There's an App for that!
============================================ WIFI FILE TRANSFER (App)
My answer to all the Android file transfer needs is WIFI FILE TRANSFER Pro. This is an app available on the Google Play Store. https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...iletransferpro
In short and simple terms:
WIFI FILE TRANSFER App install on your Android device, it uses your wifi connection, it shows you the unique IP Adress of your phone that you just need to input to a laptop browser, or even another Android device.. and then presto! You can then see all the contents of your Android device. You browse through the web browser and can copy files and even upload files to the Android device!
Lets get started!
1. Download WIFI FILE TRANSFER App on your device. https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...iletransferpro
2. Your laptop and Android device must be on the same wifi network.
You have two options of doing this:
At home, you can connect both devices to your wireless router. This way both devices are on the same network.
But what about those times when I am on the road or have no access to WIFI / or simply all WIFI networks are password protected?
The solution is simple! -- Enable the WIFI-hotspot feature on your phone, and connect your laptop to the Android hotspot
3. Launch WIFI FILE TRANSFER App..
Press the "Start" button to begin sharing..
And now sharing is enabled!
What just happened?
The WIFI FILE TRANSFER App has taken the IP Address of your Android phone, and made itself accessible through that ip address. By simply opening a browser on your computer and opening the web site location as presented in the app, you should be able to view the contents of the Android phone.
Type the location URL on the browser exactly as the app instructs you too..
4. Now lets examine the magic that we see..
- Above you can see the ip address of the Android device. You can spin another desktop or laptop and point to the same address, and you will also be able to view the contents of the Android phone.
- Next, notice that the you can see the contents of the SD Card. This immediately blows away the features offered by Bluetooth and WIFI-Direct
- The we see the stats and device information in the upper right corner.
5. Click on the Gallery View..
The WIFI FILE TRANSFER App provides a convenient view of the pictures and media files saved on your Android device. This simplifies the task of picking which pictures to copy from the phone to the laptop.
You can copy pictures, music, and any other type of file from your Android to the computer.
6. Copy files from your laptop to the Android device!
Now this is the killer feature! With this, it is very very easy to copy any kind of file on your laptop to the Android Phone!
You are no longer limited with the save location on where to save the downloaded files!
You are no longer bound by the limits of sending files via email, or synching files via Dropbox
7. Android file transfer problems solved! We have resolved standards and compatibility issues, we have resolved slow transfer issues! Everything is done through general WIFI transfer and at very fast speeds!
============================================ SOME POINTERS AND SECURITY REMINDERS
Remember to turn off the WIFI FILE TRANSFER App when not in use.
Keeping the app always open exposes your Android device to nosy intruders.
Set an access password to enable security.
Remember that the default setting of WIFI FILE TRANSFER App is to provide convenience in making your files accessible. Therefore, no passwords are initially set. If you are going to use the App for a few seconds to minutes for a quick file transfer, having a password may not be required -- assuming that there are no nosy intruders in your network. But still, it is a good idea to set a password -- you may occasionally forget that your phone is virtually exposed when copying large files that takes minutes to copy.
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Big Lake and the Sturgeon River
Big Lake, a relatively little known jewel of the capital region, abuts the northwest corner of Edmonton and the southwest corner of St. Albert. Parkland County borders the lake on the south and Sturgeon County on the north. The lake sits on the sands and gravels of the Empress Formation, an aquifer 30 meters below its surface that was laid down by retreating glacial meltwaters.
Centred at 53°36'N, 113°43'W, Big Lake is part of the 260 km long Sturgeon River that begins at Hoople Lake and flows east to the North Saskatchewan River. Atim Creek flows into Big Lake from the west and Carrot Creek from the north.
Big Lake is about 8 km in length and 3 km at its widest point. At the delta, one of only three birdsfoot deltas to be found in Alberta, the lake narrows to 100m. The lake is shallow, with depths varying between 0.3 to 4.1 m. Banks along the southern shore are steep, directing the lake’s flood waters towards the west, north and east to feed surrounding marshlands during high water years.
Old stands of white spruce grow on the northeast shore of the lake and a deciduous forest on the south contain highly diverse vegetation with unusual and rare plant species that include orchids and ferns.
More than 235 bird species have been recorded at Big Lake, some 180 are recorded annually. At risk species that use the lake include Trumpeter Swans, Sprague's Pipits and Peregrine Falcons.
The western bay of the lake provides rare nesting habitat for Franklin's Gulls, a species that builds floating nests anchored to vegetation growing in shallow water. Known to have one of the longest migration routes, Franklin's gulls fly south as far as southern Peru and northern Chile every year. In 1983, Alberta Fish and Wildlife researchers noted two Franklin's gulls colonies in the west bay of Big Lake that together comprised between 2,000 and 3,000 individuals.
In the fall the lake is a staging area for Tundra Swans and Pelicans. Fall populations of swans have been as high as 20,000. Cormorants, Loons, Great Blue Herons and Ospreys fish the lake. Lesser Yellowlegs, Dowitchers, American Avocets and Sandpipers reside during low water years. In 2005 a family of Great Egrets nested at Big Lake for the first time and raised four youngsters.
Fish species found in the lake include Northern Pike, Goldeye, White Sucker, Walleye and Sticklebacks.
The lands surrounding Big Lake provide important habitat for Moose, White-tailed Deer, Beaver, Muskrat, Mink, Skunk, Coyote, Red Fox, Porcupine, Snowshoe Hare and Red Squirrel.
Archaeologists believe nomadic peoples used Big Lake as far back as 9,000 years. Specific archaeological sites have been recorded dating back 5,000 years. Stone tools and weapons found on the south and east sides of the lake attest to the importance of the lake to prehistoric people. Settlers from the St. Albert Mission, founded in 1861, hunted waterfowl on the lake and moose and deer along its shores, fished its waters and trapped beaver and muskrat from the wetlands. The lake and river provided drinking water to St. Albert residents well into the 1900s.
Alberta Fish and Wildlife considers Big Lake to be one of the 20 most important habitat areas in Alberta. In May 1999, the Alberta Government created the Big Lake Natural Area comprising 1,119 hectares of lake and wetlands. The lake was declared a "Special Places 2000" site and on June 5, 2001 became an Important Bird Areas site. It has been designated a "Wetlands for Tomorrow" by Ducks Unlimited Canada. On Earthday 2005, the Alberta government made Big Lake the province's newest Provincial Park, dubbed Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park in honour of the late Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.
Many marvels of nature entice visitors, both human and otherwise to Big Lake. Feel free to contact BLESS if you have questions or would like more information. We would love to hear from you.
Meanwhile, please explore the BLESS website. Before you begin, however, we invite you to take a moment to set the mood with the following two perspectives on our fabulous natural area:
On the Creation of Lois Hole Provincial Park by Louise Horstman
Lyrics to "Beautiful Big Lake" by Peter and Mary Janson
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Illuminated Enchanted Woodland Walk At Syon Park
Spectacular local sights not to be missed this Autumn
From the 23rd November until 9th December 2007 Syon Park will become an Enchanted Woodland as its arboretum will be swathed in a blaze of coloured lights, capturing the shapes and textures of the ancient trees with stunning illuminations.
The garden walk is a celebration of autumn and literally shines a spotlight on trees that are so vital to our everyday lives.
Hundreds of lights will illuminate a walk through Syon’s gardens taking visitors through a series of magical sets, each offering an inspiring vista from the castellated façade of Syon House to the dramatic architectural lighting of the Great Conservatory and the forest tour itself where weeping willows swathed in red light, appear ablaze; chestnut trees, appear in motion as their bark spirals up toward the stars; Douglas firs reveal hidden faces and the swamp cypresses with shark teeth roots menacingly jut out from the ground on the lakes edge.
It is recommended to wrap up warm as the walk passes along the banks of the frosty lake. There will be stalls selling traditional quality British refreshments.
Admission is from 5.00 p.m. until 8.00 p.m.; tickets are £5.00 for adults and £2.00 for children from the age of 3 to 16 years.
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Biomedical and materials engineers at the University of Michigan have developed a nanotech coating for brain implants that helps the devices operate longer and could improve treatment for deafness, paralysis, blindness, epilepsy and Parkinson's disease.
Currently, brain implants can treat Parkinson's disease, depression and epilepsy. These and the next generation of the devices operate in one of two ways. Either they stimulate neurons with electrical impulses to override the brain's own signals, or they record what working neurons are transmitting to non-working parts of the brain and reroute that signal.
On-scalp and brain-surface electrodes are giving way to brain-penetrating microelectrodes that can communicate with individual neurons, offering hope for more precise control of signals.
In recent years, researchers at other institutions have demonstrated that these implanted microelectrodes can let a paralyzed person use thought to control a computer mouse and move a wheelchair. Michigan researchers' say their coating can most immediately improve this type of microelectrode.
Mohammad Reza Abidian, a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Biomedical Engineering who is among the developers of the new coating, says the reliability of today's brain-penetrating microelectrodes often begins to decline after they're in place for only a few months.
"You want to be able to use these for at least a couple years," Abidian said. "Current technology doesn't allow this in most cases because of how the tissues of the brain respond to the implants. The goal is to increase their efficiency and their lifespans."
The new coating Abidian and his colleagues developed is made of three components that together allow electrodes to interface more smoothly with the brain. The coating is made of a special electrically-conductive nanoscale polymer called PEDOT; a natural, gel-like buffer called alginate hydrogel; and biodegradable nanofibers loaded with a controlled-release anti-inflammatory drug.
The PEDOT in the coating enables the electrodes to operate with less electrical resistance than current models, which means they can communicate more clearly with individual neurons.
The alginate hydrogel, partially derived from algae, gives the electrodes mechanical properties more similar to actual brain tissue than the current technology. That means coated neural electrodes would cause less tissue damage.
The biodegradable, drug-loaded nanofibers fight the "encapsulation" that occurs when the immune system tells the body to envelop foreign materials. Encapsulation is another reason these electrodes can stop functioning properly. The nanofibers fight this response well because they work with the alginate hydrogel to release the anti-inflammatory drugs in a controlled, sustained fashion as the nanofibers themselves break down.
"Penetrating microelectrodes provide a means to record from individual neurons, and in doing so, there is the potential to record extremely precise information about a movement or an intended movement. The open question in our field is what is the trade-off: How much invasiveness can be tolerated in exchange for more precision?" said Daryl Kipke, a professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the director of the U-M Center for Neural Communication Technology.
In these experiments, the Michigan researchers applied their coating to microelectrodes provided by the U-M Center for Neural Communication Technology.
A paper on this research, called "Multifunctional Nanobiomaterials for Neural Interfaces," is published in Advanced Functional Materials. It is the cover story on the February 24 issue.
Abidian's co-author is David Martin, a professor in of Materials Science and Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; and Macromolecular Science and Engineering. Biotectix, a U-M spin-off company founded by Martin, is actively working to commercialize coatings related to those discussed in this paper. This research is supported by the National Institutes of Health, the Army Research Office Multi-disciplinary University Research Initiative and College of Engineering Translational Research funding.
The University of Michigan College of Engineering is ranked among the top engineering schools in the country. At more than $130 million annually, its engineering research budget is one of largest of any public university. Michigan Engineering is home to 11 academic departments and a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center. The college plays a leading role in the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute and hosts the world class Lurie Nanofabrication Facility. | <urn:uuid:18ef42ac-649f-44f5-ab74-07d7a9aef21e> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.nanotechwire.com/news.asp?nid=7528&ntid=130&pg=22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280872.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00317-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.939911 | 914 | 3.609375 | 4 |
You’ve probably seen these bins at public locations around town. Amazingly, the City & County of Honolulu has adopted the program as an official city project, with a goal of 1,000 community-based recycling bins around O‘ahu by the end of 2013.
We interviewed Gaye Chan, an artist and activist who is part of the Eating in Public collective that originated the idea.
When did you start the HI-5 bins? How many did you put up originally, prior to the city adopting the project?
It all started around late 2004 when one day the city dropped off a blue recycling bin at our place. We were so happy. “FINALLY!!,” we thought. We put all our recyclables in it and waited for the pick up. And waited. And waited. And waited for two years and they never came. Frustrated we took matters into our own hands. We made a simple wire mesh bin along with a sign that said, “Hi-5 / Take, leave, whatevas”, put in our redeemables, and set it up at our front yard. And viola they were picked up. Then people dropped off their own redeemables!! And then these were picked up too!!! We thought if it worked so well at our front yard we should put them everywhere. The idea caught on very quickly. People invited us to do workshops. We collaborated with community groups. We even received a small grant from the Hawaii People’s Fund. I’d say we have put up nearly 1,000 bins on Oahu and an isolated few on Maui.
Say a little about the philosophy underlying the project.
Eating in Public implements free, anarchist, autonomous, systems of exchange. Not a cent changes hands. None of the systems are owned, managed, monitored, surveilled. They only keep going if the people using them continue to keep them going. Through our various projects we aim to create a consciousness of our interdependency through actual practice and real relationships, not based on abstract notions of groups or communities.
We have set them up in private and public space. Unless we are working collaboratively with an organization, we don’t ask for permission. We don’t because we don’t believe that anyone has the authority to grant or deny us permission. Why? Because we want to make trouble and fun of the state and capitalism. We want to prove that it is possible to take care of ourselves while we take care of each other.
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Fireworks season is here, and it's time to celebrate (or fear) the 5th of November with some pyrotechnics. However, if you have a pet at home who doesn't like loud noises, this might be an anxious time for them.
Pets have a shorter amount of time on this planet than us. Quality and time out for both you and your pets is healthy and creates happiness. The outdoors with our pets, fresh air, walking and just looking at nature can lower our blood pressure and reduce stress and most of us need a dose of this.
For many of us our pets are more than just animals, they are a part of the family and deserve to be treated as such. The joy we receive from these family members is unmatched and because of this we want our beloved pets around all the time.
We've been speaking with Sandra about her adventures with Denali. Including where they love to explore together, the negative effects off-leash dogs have had on their adventures, from attacks to a 9 day search and rescue plus what we can all do to help keep cat's safe.
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How Industrial Gas Generators Work
Industrial nitrogen and oxygen generators can produce nitrogen or oxygen on demand for a fraction of the cost of conventional nitrogen and oxygen sources such as cylinders, dewars or bulk liquid supply.
Nitrogen and oxygen can be generated from atmospheric air. The air we breathe is composed of 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen. The remaining 1% is trace gases. Nitrogen molecules are much larger than oxygen molecules and we use the size difference between these two molecules to physically separate atmospheric air.
There are two primary types of technology available for generating nitrogen on site, PSA type nitrogen generators and membrane type nitrogen generators.
PSA type generators have two pressure vessels that are filled with a material called carbon molecular sieve or CMS. CMS is a very porous material with the ability to adsorb under pressure right down to the molecular level. To produce nitrogen, a compressed air stream is passed through a pressure vessel filled with CMS. The porosity structure of CMS allows the material to capture and absorb the small oxygen molecules as the compressed air flows through. This leaves a stream of nitrogen to flow out the opposite end of the pressure vessel.
Membrane type generators are used to produce nitrogen only and can be cost effective if nitrogen purities of 98% or less are required for an application. With these types of generators, a compressed air stream is introduced into the membranes. The membranes are semi-permeable and under pressure, the smaller oxygen molecules are filtered out leaving a stream of nitrogen flowing out the opposite end of the membrane. Membrane type generators are generally considered to be ultra-reliable because there are typically few parts that can fail.
Oxygen generators also use PSA technology to produce oxygen but a different type of sieve material called zeolite is used. Once again, a compressed air stream is passed through a pressure vessel filled with zeolite. The porosity structure of Zeolite allows the material to capture and absorb the larger nitrogen molecules as the compressed air flows through, leaving a stream of oxygen to flow out the opposite end of the pressure vessel.
Advanced Gas Technologies Inc. will sell nitrogen or oxygen generating systems outright or install systems on long-term gas supply contracts. Customers who decide to purchase systems outright can typically expect a pay back on their capital expenditure within six months to two years, depending on the individual application. Systems installed on gas supply contracts can typically cut ongoing nitrogen or oxygen costs between 40 – 75% with no capital outlay from a prospective client.
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Robert Bush 2 p.m., Jan. 18
Drinking Black Tears in TJ
“It was a school project,” says Sergio Michel. “That’s how it started.”
We’re standing in the stark sunlight of a Tijuana afternoon at the Culinary Art School, looking at a row of beer bottles.
His beer. Rámuri beer. We've just emptied them.
But what started as a school project has become a full-fledged craft brewery. The beers sell here in Tijuana, and also as far south as Cabo.
Michel’s a master brewer who has taken on this mission: to bring Tijuana screaming into the craft beer movement.
Probably the best known of his brews is the “Diablo Blanco” (“White Devil”), a nice clean lager
...But my favorite was an oatmeal stout called “Lágrimas Negras” (“Black Tears”)...
As the bottle said, “cerveza obscura con sutiles notas de cacao” (“a dark beer with subtle notes of cacao”). But also totally dee-lish: the just-as-dark beer beside it, the Imperial Stout, which tastes like it has a ton of coffee mixed in.
The one thing I can’t quite figure is the name.
“Rámuri’?” says Sergio. “‘Rarámuri’ means Tarahumara – the mountain people of northwestern Mexico. It’s what they call themselves. They’re famous for their long-distance running. People say the name means ‘fast runners.’ Or ‘foot runners.’ They have survived wars with the Aztecs, the Spanish, the French, and the Americans. Now, guess what’s conquering them? Deforestation. And the drought that comes with it.
"So we wanted to honor them, but also to call ourselves ‘Rámuri.’ Not ‘Rarámuri.’ Because ‘Rámuri’ means ‘mixed blood.’ Not pure blood. And that’s most of us. That is the world today. We wanted to celebrate the mixture most of us really are. Kind of like the new mixtures that our craft beers are.”
I don’t think there’s anywhere in SD you can buy it. Yet.
The upside? Great excuse to run like the Rarámuri across to TJ.
More like this:
- It's beginning to look a lot like Oscar — Aug. 7, 2013
- Mission Missionaries: Brew-ha-ha — Oct. 8, 2012
- The Movie Studio Logo Quiz IV: The New Batch — Aug. 21, 2012
- Stop the Presses! TJ Draft-Craft-Beer Revolution Coming This Friday — Aug. 8, 2012
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‘No Crime and No Punishment’ was a pleasant daydream, but the results speak for themselves.
Mr. Soros hasn’t been financially supporting moderate prosecutors who are engaged in carefully adjusting and reforming the subtle mechanisms of the criminal-justice system. He has been providing outsize funding to inexperienced politicians who have engaged in wholesale de-prosecution of both felonies and misdemeanors. This isn’t reform. It is a speculative deconstruction of criminal justice.
Mr. Soros argues for replacing police responders with mental-health professionals, ignoring that police are almost always first on the scene to a mental-health emergency, which are often dangerous. He claims that research shows his prosecutors aren’t linked to increases in crime. (The authors of that study concede that it is “imprecisely estimated” and lacks statistical significance.) More recent research links the de-prosecution policies to large increases in homicides.
After decades of declining crime based on hard work by prosecutors and police, Mr. Soros and his supporters convinced the voting public that crime had been defeated and even violent criminals could be ignored. The result has been violence and disorder. Urban voters are now reacting by removing radical prosecutors like Marilyn Mosby in Baltimore and Chesa Boudin in San Francisco, demanding that prosecutors balance treatment and diversion programs with holding violent criminals accountable.
The utopian myth of “No Crime and No Punishment” funded by Mr. Soros is a pleasant daydream, but it doesn’t reflect the hard reality of violent crime in America.
Tom Hogan is an adjunct fellow at the Manhattan Institute.
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