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Our new German-language project in collaboration with Trier University, China Spektrum, makes visible the still diverse spectrum of opinion in China and sheds light on differences and similarities with official party-state positions.
The first report from the series covers Chinese domestic debates about Russia's war in Ukraine and discussions among netizens about individual rights and state responsibilities in crisis situations. In addition, the analysis shows how the influential journalist Wu Xiaobo's criticism of the anti-monopoly law is stimulating a debate about overregulation of the IT industry. You can read the report (in German) here.
China Spektrum is a joint project of the China Institute of Trier University (CIUT) and MERICS. It is funded by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. Within the framework of this two-year project, our experts, together with researchers from the China Institute of the University of Trier, follow and analyze discussions on Chinese social media platforms like Weibo and Zhihu. They also evaluate academic contributions, media articles, official statements and government documents.
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Maker Lab class is FULL for Fall 2021. Add to your Course Requests in the Spring to enroll for next year!
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- How to use EDGE Lab equipment, including 3D printers, vinyl cutters, laser cutters, Arduino, & Raspberry Pi
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Plus, you’ll get to work on projects that interest you. The entire second half of class is devoted to a project (or projects) of your choice. Want to create wearable electronics? Program a Raspberry Pi? Make an Arduino robot? Create your own app? Design your own project, immerse yourself in learning something new, and show off your final product at an end-of-the-year Maker Exhibition.
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People who are arguing about broadband network policy using terms like “network neutrality” and “fast lanes” are missing the point. And framing this debate only in terms of winners and losers is leaving out an important part of the discussion. New networking technology is making it possible to implement such policies in “win-win” ways that have not existed in the past. Our networks can be smarter, more adaptable, and better aligned to the increasingly varied tasks we demand of them. We should stop fighting about how to apply outdated regulatory schemes to the Internet and instead start discussing how we can get smarter and better networks deployed faster to more people.
First, it is important to note that the Internet, though we refer to it as a single, coherent entity, is in fact a complex interconnection of many private and public networks. The interconnection of these networks relies upon three basic types of agreements:
- Technical agreements: how data is treated as it is passed from one network to another, which is governed by what we call “standards.” Most of the standards that govern the Internet are open technical standards, which have been developed by broad communities of experts and are not owned by any one entity. These open standards are one of the critical factors in making the Internet possible, and thus the idea of open technical standards is often the reason people say that the Internet is a “free and open” network. But this technical openness is only a portion of what is required for the Internet to run smoothly.
- Real estate agreements: since networks ultimately require communications equipment to be located in physical locations, connecting these networks also requires equipment to be located in mutually accessible physical locations. These locations nearly always require payment of rent, utilities (electric and cooling, primarily), and reimbursement for technical services provided to network owners. These agreements take myriad forms and structures, depending on who the parties are, where they are, and what other relationships they may have.
- Financial agreements: since the owners of larger networks incur significant costs of ownership, including leasing real estate through which their networks pass, they generally require owners of smaller networks to pay in order to interconnect and pass traffic along to other networks. Think of it this way: If you have a Wi-Fi router in your house, even if you didn’t have any Internet connection, you would be able to create a local network with all of your various devices and computers connected to one another. However, without paying for a connection to another network – such as an Internet service provider like your cable company or telephone company – you would only be able to use or view resources already on your privately networked devices. And because your cable company knows this, it can charge you for the privilege of connecting to its network, which is connected to other networks in the Internet and just happens to run right by your house.
The claims that many people have made recently about the Internet being the only “free” and “open” network, ignores the other kind of agreements that are necessary for the Internet we know today. An article in Slate by Andrew Russell goes into more details, but stated simply, the Internet has never been fully open, nor fully free. Just think of it from your own point of view: Are you able to connect anything you want, wherever you want to, without paying anyone?
Large-scale broadband networks -- whether they're the ones from your house to city-scale aggregation points (e.g., your cable company’s network) or the long-distance networks that connect all of those city aggregation points to one another (e.g., Internet “backbone” providers like Level3) – operate under a set of agreements that are much different than the one between you and your cable company. Technically those agreements are not different – they still refer to moving data over the Internet – but they are different in their business terms, especially in terms of real estate use and financial consideration given.
In fact, traffic between some large Web companies and Internet providers already travels over “fast lanes,” moving in prioritized pathways different from (and faster, and better, than) the ones you and I have at home. Timothy B. Lee describes this in more detail on Vox.com, but there is nothing new about peering agreements or paid interconnection between larger network providers and content networks. Add to that the efforts over the past 10 years by service providers to engage in “traffic shaping” and “network optimization” or other techniques designed to limit certain kinds of activity at certain times, and you end up understanding that the delivery of information to residential end users has not happened over a “neutral network,” perhaps ever.
So instead, let’s look at why people are considering paying for “fast lanes” over the Internet, and let’s see what else can be done to alleviate concerns over this approach.
Today’s Internet is not suffering from a technical problem – it has the technical capacity for much more traffic, including more streaming video. It is suffering from a business model problem – the real estate and financial arrangements that have brought the Internet to where it is today are strained. There is more demand generating more Internet traffic, all riding over the same infrastructure that has been in place for decades. When demand is rising and supply is constrained, prices go up – just what we are witnessing today. And people are responding to those constraints by proposing to pay for the prioritization of certain traffic, like streaming movies from Netflix, that they find important and profitable.
But instead of just paying for some traffic to be faster in order to address constraints in the broadband business model, what if there were a way to use technology to overcome those constraints? What if, instead of your Internet experience being controlled primarily by contracts between big companies, the network was fast enough to handle all of your needs and smart enough to know what you are doing and how best to enhance your experience?
Network policy and performance is not a zero-sum game; there are some new ideas that can help create additional dimensions for solutions. The three technology enhancements outlined below offer opportunities to enhance our current networks to overcome these hurdles and stop focusing on how service providers manage the networks reaching us. These improvements include:
- Faster networks, more low-latency bandwidth to the end user, both for upload and download, available whenever it is needed. Some communities, including Chattanooga and Kansas City, already have gigabit networks that reach end users – we need more of these examples, and soon.
- Smarter networks that can create their own secure paths through the Internet on the fly via software-defined networking (SDN). This allows users and the applications they prefer to define how much bandwidth they need, when they need it, and what kind of other network characteristics they require. Instead of delivering everything to all users all of the time, even when they are not home or not using it, networks could be made smart enough to know what applications are in use and to provide the correct characteristics for optimum response, throughput, security, reliability and low latency.
- Local cloud computing, which enables low-latency applications and provides a local edge tier of programmable computing and storage capability. By moving the data and computing power we are all now using “in the cloud” closer to each of us on the network, we will waste fewer resources sending our requests to far-away computers and have the benefit of highly responsive real-time response and control.
Much more about these network advancements and what they could mean for all of us can be found on our website
. In addition, you can find descriptions of applications that could use this type of network infrastructure
to solve some of our most complex public challenges. But the point is clear: Instead of fighting about how to change the old rules while network operators try to squeeze more value out of existing infrastructure, we should be racing to build a smarter, more dynamic and more responsive network that understands what we are trying to do and how much bandwidth we need to do it.
Joe Kochan is the COO of US Ignite, a nonprofit that’s fostering the development of next-generation applications that provide transformative public benefit using new technologies like software-defined networks, cloud computing and gigabit to end users. This story was originally published at us-ignite.org, and was republished with permission.
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If you are suffering from situational depression, a change in lifestyle may not be enough. Situational depression medications can often help on the road to recovery.
Situational depression, also known as reactive depression or adjustment disorder, is a form of depression resulting from environmental causes such as the loss of a loved one or negative changes in working environments. Unlike biological depression, situational depression doesn’t necessarily stem from a chemical imbalance in the body. Instead, it results from an extended reaction to outside influences. The use of medications depends on the severity of its symptoms.
Recognizing Symptoms of Depression
All changes in life result in some level of stress that can affect your mental health. Even positive changes can cause some discomfort for many people. However, depression is categorized by severe extended symptoms that do not subside in a reasonable time period. A person suffering from situational depression may experience feelings of extended guilt or helplessness, a lack of pleasure in life, and decreased energy. You may also experience more severe symptoms such as thoughts of suicide or a desire to harm yourself.
Related Article: 6 Early Signs of Depression: Learn to Recognize It
Identifying Your Level of Depression
The experience of depression is unique to each individual. However, the medical community classifies depression into two main categories. Major depression or clinical depression is a severe form of depression that can be biological or situational. People experiencing major depression exhibit symptoms of depression for at least two weeks. The combination of symptoms interferes with a person’s ability to work, eat, and function in everyday life. Minor depression may present some of the same symptoms as major depression but is characterized by fewer and less severe symptoms. People experiencing minor depression are typically able to function, but they may experience more difficulty in daily tasks. Various websites offer lists of symptoms that will enable a person to evaluate his or her level of depression. However, a professional diagnosis is the best way to evaluate your level of depression.
Treatment Options for Situational Depression
If you are diagnosed with mild depression, you may not need medications. Changes in lifestyle, behavioral therapy, and various natural supplements can all help with minor forms of situational depression. However, major situational depression is often treated with a combination of medications and other forms of therapy. When it comes to medication, depression is similar to other medical conditions. Whether the cause for a condition is known or not, the symptoms must be treated before the proper time can be spent treating the underlying problem. After a diagnosis of depression, a medical professional can offer advice as to what forms of depression treatment are best suited to your situation. As every patient is unique, various types of medications may be prescribed.
Antidepressants Used to Treat Major Situational Depression
Major situational depression may be treated with a variety of antidepressants. The most commonly prescribed forms of antidepressants are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. SSRIs block absorption of serotonin in the brain. Essentially, SSRIs make it easier for the brain to send and receive chemical signals. The byproduct of the easier communication in the brain is a more positive mood. In more severe cases, Tryciclics may be used. They are more powerful, but they also have more serious side effects. For some forms of atypical depression, monoamine oxidase inhibitors may also be used. However, MAOIs potentially interact with certain foods and medications, so they are prescribed with caution.
Using Antidepressant Medications
Most antidepressants require an extended period of between four and six weeks to fully take effect. The medicine must be absorbed by the body and must build up in the system to properly treat the symptoms of depression. During this time, patients taking antidepressants may feel less in control of their moods and feelings as their bodies adjust. Keeping in contact with your doctor and/or psychiatrist is crucial during this phase. After the medication has taken effect and symptoms have subsided, further therapy may be recommended. Under no circumstances should you ever quit using antidepressants without consulting a medical professional first. Quitting suddenly or improperly can result in a return of previous symptoms or withdrawal.
Treating the Underlying Causes
After medications are prescribed and the symptoms of depression diminish or subside, it is important to treat the major causes of the depression. As situational depression is the result of external factors rather than biological ones, various forms of psychotherapy may be employed to treat the true cause of the depression. While you may feel better after taking antidepressants, the external factors contributing to your depression may still be present. With careful guidance from medical professionals and psychiatrists, a patient suffering from situational depression can overcome the external stressors causing the depression. Once these external stressors have been properly addressed, medications can be reduced. In most cases of situational or reactive depression, medications can eventually be abandoned altogether.
Related Article: 4 Ways on How to Avoid Depression
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Wedding is one of the most special days in oneís life. Right from the wedding invitations to the wedding verses everything is wrapped delicately in anticipation and joy. Each and everything is selected delicately and with utmost care.
And in all these wedding preparations, one thing that definitely holds prominence is the wedding sayings. Wedding sayings are used in the wedding vows, in giving the wedding toasts and are also a part of the wedding verses. Couples even go for putting the wedding sayings in the wedding invitations. So we see, sayings and quotations form an important part of this grand ceremony.
Selecting the perfect wedding saying for your wedding day is an important task. There are different types of sayings like wedding invitation sayings, wedding favor sayings, wedding anniversary sayings, wedding shower sayings, funny wedding sayings, Hawaiian wedding sayings and many more.
Here is a collection of different wedding sayings to select from. Whether you are the best man, bride, groom or bridesmaid, you will something of your choice here. So select from this large collection of wedding sayings and quotations and wish the happy couple a happy married life.
Wedding sayings never lose their charm. So donít wait any longer and send a lovely thoughtful wedding saying to the one you care.
- A happy man marries the girl he loves; a happier man loves the girl he marries.
A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.
- All marriages are happy. It's living together afterwards that is difficult.
- "To love and win is the best thing. To love and lose, the next best." William Thackeray
- Love knows no rule. Love is ever the beginning of knowledge, as fire is of light.
- Love is the only sane and satisfactory answer to the problem of human existence.
- Marriage - a book in which the first chapter is written in poetry and the remaining chapters in prose. Beverly Nichols
- This day I will marry my friend, the one I laugh with, live for, dream with, love
- An old man who marries a young wife grows younger - but she grows older.
- Marrying a man is like buying something you've been admiring for a long time in a shop window. You may love it when you get home, but it doesn't always go with everything else in the house. Jean Kerr
- Men make love more intensely at 20, but make love better, however, at 30 - Catherine II
- "Marriage is a coming together for better or for worse, hopefully enduring, and intimate to the degree of being sacred."
- Now join your hands, and with your hands your hearts. William Shakespeare
- Marriage is an Athenic weaving together of families, of two souls with their individual fates and destinies, of time and eternity--everyday life married to the timeless mysteries of the soul.
- The married are those who have taken the terrible risk of intimacy and, having taken it, know life without intimacy to be impossible.
- Love is a symbol of eternity. It wipes out all sense of time, destroying all memory of a beginning and all fear of an end.
- "There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage."
- Love - a wildly misunderstood although highly desirable malfunction of the heart which weakens the brain, causes eyes to sparkle, cheeks to glow, blood pressure to rise and the lips to pucker.
- Two souls with but a single thought, two hearts that beat as one. Friedrich Halm
- We sat side by side in the morning light and looked out at the future together. Brian Andres
To keep your marriage brimming, With love in the loving cup, Whenever you're wrong, admit it; Whenever you're right, shut up."
- Spouse: someone who'll stand by you through all the trouble you wouldn't have had if you'd stayed single.
I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.
- The difficulty with marriage is that we fall in love with a personality, but must live with a character.
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Following upon Richard’s “Matrix” musings, I’ve just seen Disney’s fabulous restoration of “Bambi” out now on DVD. Rush to snap it up, gang…this one’s a treasure for the ages. Digitally enhanced yet faithful to the soft guache colors of yesteryear, it’s a more magnificent work of art than you remember. And don’t forget to stock up on Kleenex big time – you’ll need it!
While the movie itself is a treasure, I want to call your attention to a section on Disc One called “Inside Walt’s Story Sessions.” Unearthed for the first time since “Bambi’s” beginnings are transcripts of story conferences between Walt Disney and his staff of animators, art directors and music supervisors. Actors are employed to read the transcripts in a naturalistic way as we go through the classic film, scene by scene, listening to the development process in Walt’s and his artists’ own words. It’s a fascinating portrait of teamwork, a meeting of minds, hearts and spirits. More, it is a window into an innocent and poetic mindset of the past, before the word “edgy” was ever coined in Hollywood.
I listened with particular interest to discussions of the musical themes used throughout the film – music so powerful that it stands in place of dialogue and sound effects. Watch “Bambi” yourself and tell me if “Man’s Theme,” as it builds, is not at least as terrifying as the menacing shark motif in “Jaws.” There’s a relationship there. Also, Disney’s extensive use of a human choir is less corny and more of a revelation than you’d expect. The same vocal qualities that evoke lonely winds blowing over the moors in the Lawrence Olivier version of “Wuthering Heights” are both hair-raising and heartbreaking when used in “Bambi’s” most dramatic scenes.
This immensely influential cartoon we all grew up with has often been ridiculed as precious and dripping with sentiment. But I think Walt’s own, unrehearsed words provide special insight. He and his staff never set out to tell a cute, compromised story. Their intention was to bring the audience into the minds and souls of the characters, animals though they be. They thought constantly of what the audience would best be able to relate to…where to hit ’em hard and where to give ’em a rest. They intended for the film to be a spiritual experience without beating anyone over the head. And they had a helluva lot of fun doing it!
Treat yourselves. See “Bambi” tonight and be transported to realms of watercolor lushness. Lord knows it implanted love for the Forest and its inhabitants in the heart of the eight year old that still lives in me. It’s more than held up over the years. It’s so fresh and achingly pure you almost won’t believe people’s heads, at one time, were ever in such a place.
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Compartmentation of heavy metals on or within mycorrhizal fungi may serve as a protective function for the roots of forest trees growing in soils containing elevated concentrations of metals such as Cd and Zn. In this paper we present the first quantitative measurements by X-ray microanalysis of heavy metals in high-pressure frozen and cryosectioned ectomycorrhizal fungal hyphae. We used this technique to analyse the main sites of Cd and Zn in fungal cells of mantle and Hartig net hyphae and in cortical root cells of symbiotic Picea abies – Hebeloma crustuliniforme associations to gain new insights into the mechanisms of detoxification of these two metals in Norway spruce seedlings. The mycorrhizal seedlings were exposed in growth pouches to either 1 mM Cd or 2 mM Zn for 5 weeks. The microanalytical data revealed that two distinct Cd- and Zn-binding mechanisms are involved in cellular compartmentation of Cd and Zn in the mycobiont. Whereas extracellular complexation of Cd occurred predominantly in the Hartig net hyphae, both extracellular complexation and cytosolic sequestration of Zn occurred in the fungal tissue. The vacuoles were presumed not to be a significant pool for Cd and Zn storage. Cadmium was almost exclusively localized in the cell walls of the Hartig net (up to 161 mmol kg−1 DW) compared with significantly lower concentrations in the cell walls of mantle hyphae (22 mmol kg−1 DW) and in the cell walls of cortical cells (15 mmol kg−1 DW). This suggests that the apoplast of the Hartig net is a primary accumulation site for Cd. Zinc accumulated mainly in the cell walls of the mantle hyphae (111 mmol kg−1 DW), the Hartig net hyphae (130 mmol kg−1 DW) and the cortical cells (152 mmol kg−1 DW). In addition, Zn occurred in high concentrations in the cytoplasm of the fungal mantle hyphae (up to 164 mmol kg−1 DW) suggesting that both the cell walls and the cytoplasm of fungal tissue are the main accumulation sites for Zn in P. abies resulting in decreased Zn transfer from the fungus to the root.
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University of California Berkeley researchers in the College of Environmental Design working in Singapore show that slightly raising indoor temperatures and equipping office workers with smart fans saves significantly on overall office building energy costs while maintaining employee comfort. The research was conducted by a consortium of engineering specialists in the U.S. and Asia led by College of Environmental Design Assistant Professor of Architecture Stefano Schiavon.
Smart Fans Studied In Singapore. Image Credit: College of Environmental Design, UC Berkeley. Click image for the largest view.
Published in the latest issue of Indoor Air, a team of interdisciplinary researchers from UC Berkeley, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and Stanford University led by Schiavon laid out the results of experiments conducted in the tropical city-state of Singapore. According to the study results, 50 percent of electricity in Singapore is consumed by commercial and residential buildings, mainly to supply air conditioning for occupant comfort and to dehumidify air conditioned spaces.
Key findings in the report include: Thermal comfort, perceived air quality and symptoms of sick building syndrome are reported to be equal or better at 26° Celsius and at 29°C, rather than at the common “set point” of 23°C, if a personally controlled fan is used.
The best cognitive performance, as indicated by task speed, was recorded at 26°C; at 29°C, the availability of an occupant-controlled fan partially mitigated the negative effect of the elevated temperature. The typical Singaporean indoor air temperature set point of 23°C yielded the lowest cognitive performance.
That is a surprise, a cooler setting showed lower performance. For North Americans, 23º C is 73.4º F. 26 equals 78.8º F and 29 comes to 84.2º F. One can be fairly confident that the research focused on office tasks. 73.4º F doesn’t sound especially cool, though, to this North American writer.
In the United States, about 75 percent of electricity is used in buildings. Meanwhile, in the U.S. and worldwide, air conditioning accounts for 40 percent of total energy use.
Professor Schiavon, who is also a researcher at Center for the Built Environment explained, “In 2050, most of the world population will live in the tropics, and the use of air conditioning is already exploding in tropical countries. Forecasts for an even hotter, more densely populated and wealthier planet just add to the significance of our research.”
A principal investigator on the Singapore research, Schiavon worked with fellow members of Singapore Berkeley Building Efficiency and Sustainability in the Tropics, a wide-ranging group of researchers from UC Berkeley, Nanyang Technological University and the National University of Singapore. It is a program of the Berkeley Education Alliance for Research in Singapore. For the cognitive tests, Schiavon collaborated with a doctoral student from Stanford.
Air conditioning is needed to provide comfortable and productive working and sleeping environments, but its impact on the environment and the electrical grid is large, the team said. Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s prime minister from 1959 to 1990, called air conditioning “a most important invention,” without which work on the island city-state would be limited to cool early morning hours or dusk. “The first thing I did upon becoming prime minister was to install air conditioners in buildings …This was key to public efficiency,” Lew wrote in a 2009 article for the New Perspectives Quarterly.
The team’s objective was to show that it is possible to provide the same or more comfort with less energy. The typical set point for office building indoor temperatures has for decades been 23°C in Singapore, where the yearly average outdoor temperature during the day is 29°C (84°F). But Schiavon and his team wanted to see what would happen when they turned up the thermostat.
They conducted five experiments in the summer of 2014, with 56 participants dressed in typical Singaporean office attire – long pants, a short-sleeved shirt, socks and closed-toe business shoes – and assembled in a room at Nanyang Technological University featuring an open-office layout, with no cubicles.
During the 90-minute tests, researchers asked participants to gauge their comfort levels when temperatures were adjusted to 23°C (73.4°F), 26°C (78.8° F) or 29°C (84.2°F). Relative humidity was controlled at 60 percent, a typical indoor level in Singapore. In two of the tests (26 and 29°C), subjects were allowed to control air movement with personal electric fans if they wished.
The tests used smart, energy-efficient desk fans that run on more efficient, direct-current motors using between 3 and 17 watts, rather than alternative-current motors that use around 100 watts.
Increasing the indoor temperature set point to values in the range of 26-29°C (79-84°F) and simultaneously providing occupants with personally controllable fans could be a cost-effective, sustainable and energy-efficient option for providing thermal comfort in new and existing buildings in the tropics, said Schiavon.
“If applied to commercial building in Singapore, we could save up to 35 percent of the energy for air conditioning,” he said.
“Moreover, we are now working on smart fans that can adapt to the environmental conditions and provide the needed comfort” explained Schiavon, adding that his team has a provisional patent on a smart control for a system of fans and is applying for a full patent.
The research points out the common sense of moving the air for comfort. A little breeze adds a lot to one’s senses. One just wonders where the DC current smart fans are for the North American market.
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They Let Me Keep a Book of Keats: Poet Gregory Orr's River Inside the River
There's no real justification on this ostensibly Orange County literary-themed blog for me writing about the American poet Gregory Orr this morning except that the world is, thankfully, much larger than us, our region, our stories. And that I am feeling grateful, a bit humble after a week of some terrific communion with author-friends in the Southland, fellow teacher-writers whose shared mission, as is mine in these weekly reviews, rants or recollections, is literacy and democratic participation. And you can't say enough about Gregory Orr anyway, about whom some readers might welcome reminding, and others--already fans--could probably always use a little more Orr.
About him, biography is urgent. By which I mean you might know Gregory Orr from his life story, which is grim and heroic and oft-told, by him and others. I read Orr's award-winning essay, "Return to Hayneville," first published in the Virginia Quarterly Review but anthologized like crazy, including in Best American Essays 2009. There's a reason for that. First, his life story is, yes, poetry, starting with accidentally shooting his brother in a hunting accident, the death of his mother soon after, and the episode recounted in that haunting essay, in which he was kidnapped by white supremacist Klan-types while a very young SNCC volunteer.
Which is to say that the essay, written so many years after the kidnapping, involves a trip back to Hayneville, Alabama, to the site of this:
Each of them had his nightstick out - some tapping their clubs rhythmically in the
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palms of their hands, others just standing there expectantly with the stick held at each end. I didn't notice until I was up close and even then, in my confusion, didn't comprehend that the lower half of each officer's silver badge, where the identifying number should have been displayed, was neatly covered with black tape.
So to say that I admire his politics is of course understatement. (Weirdly, he looks like one of my favorite musicians, Captain Beefheart, too, no?) The essay became his memoir, The Blessing, which tells a longer version of a life transformed, with the birth of a poet who seems to create writing to, no kidding, make sense and more out of the violence and falseness of what
has happened to him. To us. And his ten volumes have been award winners, and he is admired by everybody, and his image and gently word-full (my neologism for the week) occupation with the power of language makes him necessary and urgent. But not loud-mouth urgent. Quietly. I admire that confident, long-view, frankly and honestly and unshyly myth-friendly posture. Here's what I mean.
In the new collection, River Inside the River, we find three books. Three "lyric sequences." The first is a retelling, or telling anew, of the Genesis Creation myth, starring Adam and Eve or, more accurately Eve and Adam. She seems clearly his favorite. No surprise. The careful simplicity of these word-playing short pieces, if also wry subversion of syntax and grammar, comes through in a short poem, one of my favorites.
To No/To Know
God's language Lessons usually Began with "No."
As if prohibition Gave Him pleasure.
Eve liked to say "Yes," Which was all Adam needed to know.
Spend some time with that one, do.
In the second book/sequence, "The City of Poetry," we are welcomed to a tour of an imaginary neighborhood of possibility. Reading these short homage-directions to a utopian metropolis of endless renewal, I was reminded of my visit to Nicaragua in the 80's, when everybody celebrated the nation and its citizens as a country of poets. And of the classic song "Twelve Gates to the City." Orr himself is our guide here, with an early poem recalling his own famous story, as told earlier in the prose memoir but now as one of the domiciles.
Eighteen and a volunteer In the Movement, I was kidnapped at gunpoint In rural Alabama And imprisoned In a solitary cell In a murderous town. Oddly, After the beatings and threats, They let me keep a book of Keats.
So, no wonder he is a poet. Or, rather, lots and lots of wonder. He takes us to visit the homes of Coleridge, Blake, Villon, Sappho, Rimbaud, Dickinson, where satisfaction is impossible without the artful construction, as it were, of place: "Sometimes, entering/The house of a poem/You're greeted/By your other self-/That person you/Could have become/Had things gone/Differently/Or even/Who you really are/Though it's been kept/Secret, even from you."
The final lyric sequence, "River Inside the River," moves from a tourist-fan appreciation of poems to one of time. This last section of the triptych seems to take the holy text, however revisionist, and give it the authority challenged perhaps in the first section, with its gently audacious (again, he deals in myth) re-write of "The Book." Eve - the creation of the "beloved" - and the house of poetry both appear early here again - "Today a letter arrived, Sent from the city..." And indeed Eve, the original muse, seems to sing from the old story into the experiential, always-speaking one:
So many to choose from, But some are just words. Couldn't the beloved tell us In which poem she's hiding? Couldn't he hint at where He's concealed himself? Must I read everything? Must I search years? Why not? Why not? Easily found; easily forgot.
Again, the confidence and autonomy of this poet's voice, organized in the assumption
that we are always reading, always searching not to find anything except the reason to stay alive - that's the power of Orr's work. "The Book said: everything perishes./The Book said: that's why we sing."
River Inside the River: Poems, Gregory Orr, W.W. Norton, 124 pgs., $25.95
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Good nutrition is one key to a good education
Grafton – When reaching for an after-school snack, it can be very difficult for some children to choose carrots over chips, bananas over brownies.
But a diet that consists of fast food, soda and other unhealthy food items can have negative effects on a child's health that carries into adulthood.
The number of children who suff er from obesity, diabetes and other health-related issues due to poor diet is on the rise in America, and one teacher is giving her students the knowledge to make healthy choices, but also the skills they need to determine why one food is healthy and why another is not.
Sally Kent is a math and science teacher at Touchstone Community School in Grafton. Among the topics that she covers with her students each year is nutrition, where children learn the make-up of diff erent foods and determine what impact diff erent food elements have on their bodies.
"You can't just tell them what to eat and what not to eat. You have to give them the knowledge to make those decisions," Kent said. "There has to be some explanation of the diff erent elements so they have a greater depth of understanding."
Kent and co-teacher Katy Aborn have created diff erent food-related games and visuals to help children from pre-kindergarten to middle school better understand proper nutrition, which can be a concept that is difficult for children to understand.
"You can tell a 5-year-old that food is there to help them create strength and energy," Kent said, "but then we also have a bone puzzle that they can put together that shows them all of the pieces they need to make a complete bone."
Rather than tell children about the dangers of unhealthy eating, Kent presents food in a positive light, focusing on the benefits of making healthy choices. She doesn't suggest what foods the children should eat, but enables them to make a good choice on their own by arming them with information.
"We talk about why calories are necessary, why lipids [fats and oils] and carbohydrates are all necessary, but that there needs to be a balance," she said.
To illustrate this balance, Kent created manila folder "lunchboxes" that the students can fill with diff erent paper food elements. The diff erent sizes and shapes of the elements allow children to fit only a combination of pieces into their lunchboxes that creates a healthy meal.
The students then went around and made a list of common food items kids were bringing in their lunches, which Kent and Aborn turned into menus that listed each food's individual breakdown. The students use these cards determine which combination of foods will be healthy while creating a lunch that they would actually want to eat.
"It's so funny to have a child come up to you and say, 'I think I have too many carbohydrates in my lunch,' but it's a way to really illustrate the impact diff erent choices have," Kent said.
Kent said she has already seen a change in some of the students' lunches, most notably the number of children that are replacing their daily soda with a bottle of water. It's a single decision that she's hoping illustrates a lifelong change in the kids' outlook on their diets.
"It just shows that when students get actively involved in learning and reasoning … the likelihood of change is not guaranteed," she said, "but it's much greater."
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Unformatted text preview: r his safety and that of Hastings, and begs Hastings to flee to safety with him in the north, away from Richard. Hastings, however, sees no cause for alarm and sends the messenger back with a suggestion that the two of them go together to the Tower (for the council). Catesby enters (Hastings regards him as a friend) and suggests that the country will only be stable if Richard becomes king. Hastings says he will never support Richard’s claim against young Edward, who is the rightful heir. Ironically Hastings thinks he is safe, and that he will laugh about all this in a year’s time;he celebrates news that his enemies Rivers, Vaughan and Greyare to be executed that day, unaware that Richard plans to execute him too. Stanley enters. He is still worried, but Hastings reassures him that all will be well. In high good humor, Hastings gives a purse of money to one of his followers. Buckingham comes to fetch him for the council at the Tower, and Hastings happily goes along with him. Features: Stanley’s dream. Whilst he correctly interprets it as a warning, it is actually not a prophetic dream but rather the opposite, as in the final battle it is Stanley’s defection to Richmond that is largely responsible for Richard’s defeat and death. The extreme irony of Hastings confidence and good humor. Questions 1.
6. What is the significance of Stanley’s dream? What does Stanley want Hastings to do? Why does Hastings refuse? What does Catesby tell Hastings about Richard? Explain why Hasting’s confidence in Richard is ironic. Explain the following quotes: 2 a) “He dreamt the boar had razed his helm...
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A study has found that babies' production of the stress hormone cortisol goes into overdrive after just two minutes if they are ignored, and the effects can still still be apparent 24 hours later.
Canadian researchers and experts in child development undertook the study to discover whether babies and children could anticipate stressful situations, and how they reacted to them.
Thirty mums and babies were divided into two groups, with the youngsters strapped into car seats as their mothers played with them. Throughout the session, half of the mums would have two minute breaks where they stared above their child's head, their face devoid of expression. Throughout the session, cortisol levels were monitored.
Subsequent tests some 24 hours later showed the stress hormone rose significantly when the babies were ignored. They then subsided, before before rising again when they were taken back to the same room the experiment was carried out in, despite them not being ignored on the second day.
The second group of babies underwent the same process but without being ignored, and their cortisol levels remained much the same throughout the sessions.
Dr David Haley from the University of Toronto said: 'The results suggest that human infants have the capacity to produce an anticipatory stress response that is based on expectations about how their parents will treat them in a specific context.'
What do you think?
Do you notice a change in your baby's personality if you ignore him/her for even a few minutes?
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In most companies, training is confined to disseminating basic knowledge about the product, processes, and policies. This type of training fails to provide the skills required to deliver optimum performance for driving business impact. For instance, due to a lack of leadership skills, the manager isn’t able to lead the team effectively, resulting in missed sales targets and dissatisfying results. Due to the lack of problem-solving skills, the customer service executive cannot solve several clients’ queries resulting in customer churn.
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What is skill-based training, and how does it help in employee upskilling?
Skill-based training focuses on providing employees with targeted training to develop particular capabilities to do a job efficiently. It throws light on how to do something specific that can result in a learned skill that can be put into practice instantaneously.
Skill-based training can help sharpen the current skills and even expand the skill set to boost productivity and customer satisfaction. Skill-based training helps upskill the employees and gives them a proper direction. Through skill-oriented learning journeys, L&D managers can create suitable career paths for the growth of the employees and align them with business goals.
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The paradigm shift to hybrid work culture and the rapid digital evolution demand more role-focused skilling. Many new roles have evolved. Shaping skilling strategies around the existing and new roles is critical to surviving and thriving in the digital-first world.
Moreover, the skill gaps are broadening in a hybrid culture. The hybrid workforce in different roles needs timely access to knowledge to act in real-time to address various hurdles. Just assigning courses and excepting employees to complete them won’t work in hybrid work culture. It is important to find out the skills required for each role and provide personalized training to address the individual skill gaps. Igniting a culture of continuous skill-based training can help deliver optimum performance regardless of whether the employees work from home or the office.
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Each role is unique with a different set of challenges, requiring special attention and in-depth skilling. Role-based skilling is a practical approach that helps disseminate appropriate information and skills for each role. Below are a few ways to do skill-building at scale for various job roles:
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In a hybrid era where employees toggle between remote and in-office working, skill gap analysis becomes crucial. A skill gap analysis helps identify the skill an employee needs but doesn’t have to perform a task efficiently. The list of skills created earlier by identifying and benchmarking skills for each role can be used here to find the skill gap.
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Skill-building – Develop an effective skilling journey.
Once the skill gap is identified, the next step would be to develop those skills through an effective skilling journey. It is important to plan the entire skilling journey. Choosing the right skilling tool can simplify the process of providing skill-based training to the employees. For instance, instead of sharing various resources over an email with the learner, the L&D can create a drip journey using a skilling tool. They can create a four days skilling journey.
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Reusable Packaging Seminar Puts Spotlight on Container Control
Michigan State University's annual packaging seminar returns to its automotive roots, puts strong focus on container control.
By Rick LeBlanc
Date Posted: 11/16/2001
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University’s annual returnable packaging seminar took a spin back to its automotive roots.
The seminar by the university’s School of Packaging was started several years ago at the request of General Motors. At that time the automaker was looking for a high-level, in-house program to educate employees on both expendable and reusable packaging. In subsequent years the seminar’s focus became exclusively reusable packaging, but it broadened in scope to other applications, such as the food industry and others.
This year, however, the emphasis was predominantly automotive. "We used to call it returnable packaging," said Dr. Diana Twede, director of the seminar. "But more and more, it doesn’t go back to where it started," she said, alluding to the growing trend toward container pooling. ‘Reusable’ packaging was perhaps more appropriate than ‘returnable,’ she suggested.
The seminar drew about 40 participants from as far away as South Korea. Students from the school of packaging, which has about 600 undergraduate and 50-100 graduate students, also attended as their schedules permitted.
Unlike the grocery industry, the auto makers seem to be opting for self-management of container control rather than going the third-party route. Third-party lead logistics providers still are often used for such services as sorting, storage and return to suppliers.
New developments in container testing and computer assisted container design were showcased. Another highlight of the seminar was an address on cost justification by Charles Parsons of The Packaging Department; he also provided an informative overview of the new European Union restrictions on imported wood packaging. Diana discussed the state of reusable packaging in general, and Dr. Paul Singh gave an interesting presentation on the status of returnable plastic container (RPC) usage in the produce supply chain.
The reusable packaging seminar provides a clear snapshot of trends in alternative materials and other innovations in containers and pallets. In the automotive supply chain, wood containers and pallets are definitely in the minority. It is such a huge industry, however, that even 10% or 15% adds up to a lot of volume.
Where’s the Wood?
The seminar group toured Comprehensive Logistics, a third-party lead logistics provider to a GM plant in the Lansing area. At its 270,000-square-foot facility, Comprehensive receives components from GM suppliers and checks these inbound parts against the ASN (advanced shipping notice) to verify the correct item, labeling, and packaging. The logistics provider sequences parts and builds kits for delivery to the assembly plant.
Annual throughput is about 2.6 million containers annually. These containers appear to be mainly pallet-containers rather than handheld ones. If reusable packaging is not available, the supplier is required to have a similar sized expendable container.
Empty containers are returned to the logistics center where they are sorted and staged until required at a supplier. Comprehensive ships empty containers back to suppliers as required to fill new orders. Empty containers for up to 10 suppliers are loaded onto trucks for ‘milk runs’ to return them. Comprehensive makes about 57 of these ‘milk runs’ daily as well as some direct full loads back and forth from assembly plant to supplier.
Wood pallets and expendable corrugated cartons were used for a minority of inbound product, perhaps less than 25% of the loads viewed by the tour group. The rest of the packaging was a wide array of reusables, ranging from some well-used rigid wall wire containers to several types of collapsible pallet containers and thermoform pallet and corrugated sleeve combinations.
The plant handles about 40 or 50 types of standard reusable containers, including SC (standard clean) and SD (standard dirty). Wood pallets are more common on parts coming the greatest distance.
The adoption of reusable packaging in automotive has been overwhelming. The evolution of the seminar towards reusable packaging in many ways parallels the shift of automotive packaging itself in this direction. GM, for example, has spent $1.4 billion on reusable packaging since it began in the mid-1980s. At one panel discussion, representatives of the ‘Big Three’ and Toyota were asked to estimate the percentage of parts and components that are shipped in reusable packaging. The results were as follows: GM – 70-75%; Daimler-Chrysler – 80-85%; Ford – over 90%; Toyota – 99%.
Chrysler and GM have tended to own their returnable packaging while Toyota leaves ownership to its suppliers. At the beginning of this year, Ford changed its policy to start shifting container ownership of handheld containers to its Tier 1 suppliers; it plans to retain ownership of larger racks.
In spite of the wide adoption of reusable packaging, there have been some pockets of resistance. Some automotive suppliers are reluctant to use reusables for reasons similar to problems that have been reported in the produce industry. Their automated packing lines may require expensive conversions to facilitate changing, or reusables may take up too much room on the shop floor. Last year the automotive industry created a standard for handheld fastener containers, but seminar attendees indicated that full implementation still has not been achieved; there has been some resistance because of highly automated packaging processes at fastener plants as well as the need to wash containers used with some coated fasteners.
At the end of day, however, reusable is still the system of choice. Diana asked members of one panel if they ever had "cardboard envy" and wanted to go back to an expendable packaging system. "It would make life easier," said Tom Teagan, who is responsible for container control for GM, "but I don’t think we would save money." Tom Ballard of Toyota cited reasons favoring reusable containers. "Cost issues, safety issues, quality, stackability," he said. "We really like them."
Where Are the Containers?
One of the key messages — and a significant focus — of the seminar was that container control and repositioning of empties can be a considerable challenge. None of the automotive companies wanted to get into specifics about loss rates, but Ford acknowledged a 1% to 15% loss rate, depending on the part. (At another seminar several years ago, one auto company manager suggested that losses were in the range of 15% to 18% annually.) One participant said that he was reluctant to write off containers as lost because they would invariably pop up some place. Overall, he felt that container control gradually is improving with new systems being introduced.
This interest in management signals a considerable shift from the automotive packaging seminars over five ago. At that time, auto industry executives seemed to be more interested in container design and material selection than in controlling the container. Marti Morris of Logistics Insights, a lead logistics provider for Daimler-Chrysler, said that until recently the container was typically thought of as "the stepchild of industry, not given the intensity of parts or getting parts to the line." Cost justification was a key topic in previous years, but allowances for container loss or management costs were inadequate.
Diana called container management one of the most difficult tasks facing reusable packaging programs, and a number of other speakers echoed her view. Michael Diaz, president of CAPS (Container and Pallet Services), which rents containers to automotive companies and other businesses, offered some refreshingly candid views on the challenge of container management. He has been unimpressed with radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking so far. "RFID has been a very big bust for us so far," he said. "It is expensive and not very reliable."
Last year, CAPS provided RFID tracking for part racks at a GM plant.
He was equally disappointed with the practicality of returnable dunnage. "Reusable dunnage screws up the economics of a reusable packaging program," he said. "It can triple the repositioning cost." The consensus at the seminar seemed to be that returnable dunnage resulted in special challenges. Some times it is discarded or put in the wrong container. It is hard to distinguish, especially if the dunnage it not labeled.
Michael also cautioned the audience not to underestimate the cost of repositioning empty containers. "The rule is that, almost without exception, it takes longer than planned to reposition containers," he said. In one case, a 24-day turnaround was the agreement with the customer, but CAPS found the turnaround time took 47 days.
In-House Container Control
A highlight of the seminar was a panel discussion on container control by Daimler-Chrysler, Ford, GM and Toyota. The first three have launched — or are in the process of launching — integrated container tracking software; these companies have decided to manage their own containers, at least from a tracking perspective.
"Different companies have different philosophies," noted Franko Bayer of Ford. "We chose to manage the containers ourselves." Third party lead logistics providers such as Comprehensive Logistics often provide the actual hands-on management of sorting, staging and return, however.
Common to all of the new initiatives are features such as real-time inventory and a pull system that is integrated with production systems to generate requests for specific container shipments to specified suppliers based on planned production. Batch information on empty and full container movements are captured from ASNs, minimizing manual entry requirements. All of the systems have mechanisms to identify suppliers that have been shipped excessive containers in order to halt further shipments to them until they are needed. This prevents unauthorized use and build-up of containers. Likewise, if suppliers ship in expendable packaging, the tracking systems determine whether or not they should have reusables; if they should, charges for expendable packaging are not accepted by the assembly plant.
GM began rolling out its CLIPS (Container Logistics Information Planning System) about two years ago. According to GM, its mission is to "provide a tool that supports GM business practices by improving the ability to forecast, monitor and manage GM returnable shipping containers as a corporate asset."
"We need to support the guy on the dock and provide him a reasonable way to do his job," Tom said. With 154 million pounds of freight moving daily into 76 plants, Clips provides GM with a better way to track its containers in the supply chain and to allocate empties as needed to suppliers based on planned upcoming production. "We are looking at a change in culture out there to get people to look at containers in a different way."
Daimler-Chrysler, which has 37 plants and 5.4 million containers, launched its new Container Management System in January. It is currently using it in its U.S. and Canadian plants, according to Karl Roberts of Daimler-Chrysler. Mexico and the company’s parts division have not yet been included. The system’s three main features include real-time container inventory visibility through the entire system, accurately identifying supplier empty container requirements with a pull system, and a dynamic tracking system for containers on a Web-based program.
Ford began pilot testing this year of its new container management and control system, Franko said. It will provide real-time inventory, ensure containers are returned as needed to suppliers, and provide information of empty and full containers on hand at assembly plants. "We want to treat containers like parts," Franco commented. "We are focusing on real-time inventory. How many are in the four walls? How many are in the supply base?"
Toyota has a substantially different approach to container management. It does not track containers on an ongoing basis but engages in sample testing. For example, in a six week study last summer, it discovered that 99.3% of containers were returned and 0.7% were missing. About 0.5% of containers were found to be damaged, as were about 6% of pallets and top caps.
Toyota relies on its level production schedule, level ordering method, ‘milk run’ transportation system, minimum inventory levels, and visual controls, such as container ID and trailer diagrams, to ensure a steady flow of containers. Because inventories are lean, a shortage of containers itself becomes the warning signal. "One of our strategies is to have a small container fleet size so we will be able to see any bump or major problem," Tom pointed out. Central to Toyota’s system is the Kaizen or continuous improvement approach. A problem is identified and better methods are developed to improve productivity. "Our focus is on making sure it doesn’t happen next time," Tom said.
The seminar also included an update on RFID technology by Dr. Robb Clark of MSU, an overview by Bill Hoffman of Intermec of the rapidly developed RFID standard developed for tire manufacturers, and a session on packaging system design implications for rail transport. It concluded with an informative tour of the school of packaging laboratory, including demonstrations of testing equipment, as well as of RFID technology.
The reusable packaging seminar was a worthwhile event, highly recommended to pallet people wanting to upgrade their knowledge of reusable packaging programs, especially in the alternative materials arena.
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How To Make A Living Writing Lyrics
I received another email question from a young lady
who is a poet and a lyricist. A lyricist is someone who writes the words to
songs. She does not sing or play an instrument, and wonders if she can make
a career out of being strictly a lyricist. By the way, I want to
congratulate her on knowing so early in life what it is she wants to do.
O.K., first off, I would advise her to follow all the same advice I outlined
in the article How to Find a Music Publisher.
Now, can someone make a career as strictly
a lyricist? Yes. Here in Nashville I write with some people for whom
writing lyrics comes much easier than writing music. Indeed, some of them
have written #1 country songs. Obviously if you write lyrics only, you need
to find someone who writes music that you can collaborate with. It may take
time to find people whose music you think compliments your lyrics and
someone who thinks your lyrics compliment their music. Be patient! If
you truly commit to the process of finding these collaborators (as outlined in
the above mentioned article), you'll find them. They are out there,
Also, I trust you know the difference between poems and songs --
and there is a big difference. A good lyricist must still understand the
phrasing, meter, mood, etc., of music, even if they can't write it. The more
they understand of what the melody writer has to contend with, the better a
lyricist they will be. Also, consider this...it really ain't that hard to
learn to play the guitar or piano!
Let me rephrase that. It ain't that hard
to learn to play the guitar or piano enough to write songs. I have
personally sat and listened to some of the most successful songwriters in
Nashville play their hits -- and they only know a few chords! (And a lot of
them can't sing, either, but they don't have to be able to! That's the great
thing about songwriting!)
Anyway, you'd be surprised how much the world of
melody would open up to you with just 4 or 5 chords. Maybe you should give
it a try! You might surprise yourself! Good luck!
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The Atascadero High School robotics team is holding a free e-waste recycling event later this month.
On May 24, California residents and businesses can bring their old, unwanted televisions, cameras, cell phones, computers and video game consoles to Atascadero High School.
Also welcome are fax machines, printers, MP3 players, DVD players and VCRs, as well as toner cartridges and tapes.
Household batteries, appliances and lighting will not be accepted.
The recycling drive takes place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 24 at the high school’s lower parking lot at Atascadero Avenue and West Mall. The event, which is being orchestrated by e-waste recycler NeuWaste, benefits the Greybots.
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Research Aims and Objectives
The aims of the proposed research are twofold. First, the research will investigate the factors underpinning the perceptions of the quality of higher education in Kosovo. Second, the study will compare perceived qualities of higher Education among three countries, the US, Slovenia, and Kosovo. To realize the stated research aims, the research proposes the following study objectives:
- To study the factors influencing the perceptions of the quality of higher education in Kosovo and compare them with those of the US and Slovenia
- To probe the extent to which the identified factors in objective 1 affect the levels of the quality of higher education in Kosovo compared to the rest of the studied countries
- To recommend best practices that would improve the quality of higher education in Kosovo
Reviewed literature suggests a series of factors spanning the higher education sector of Kosovo, including corruption, political interference, and divisive ethnicity among others. Based on these and other factors, the following conceptual model would be useful in the development of research hypotheses that will guide the entire study process. It should be noted that the conceptual model proposes several hypotheses, as indicated subsequently.
- Political Unsoundness
- Divisive Ethnicity
- PERCEIVED QUALITY
- Political Unsoundness
- Divisive Ethnicity
- PERCEIVED QUALITY
The proposed conceptual model indicated in figure one results in the development of the following research hypotheses
H1-political unsoundness in Kosovo has a positive correlation with divisive ethnicity in the country
H2-political unsoundness in Kosovo has a positive correlation with corruption in the nation
H3-political unsoundness in Kosovo has a negative correlation with the perceived quality of higher education in the country
H4-Divisive ethnicity in Kosovo has a positive correlation with corruption in Kosovo
H5-Divisive ethnicity has a negative correlation with the perceived quality of higher education in Kosovo
H6-corruption in Kosovo has a negative correlation with the perception of the quality of higher education in country
The drawn hypotheses, aims, and objectives of the proposed study lead to the formulation of the following two study questions:
- What is the contribution of the political landscape in Kosovo to the perception of the quality of higher education in the country? What factions of the higher educational system are under the direct and indirect effects of corruption?
- How does the perception of the quality of higher education in Kosovo compare with that in the US and Slovenia? What are the indicators of the quality of higher education in each of the three countries?
The proposed study will adopt the qualitative design. Qualitative methods are popular among social scientists since literature indicates their efficacy in such contexts. For example, according to Berg, Lune and Lune (2007), qualitative methodologies allow researchers to conduct in-depth analyses that provide better insight into the studied relationships than other methods could enable. The fact that the nature of the proposed study entails an analysis of social factors-education is grouped under social sciences-it would be critical establishing the deepest insight into the nature of the quality of higher education in Kosovo in comparison to the Slovenian and American systems. The quantitative methodology does not suit the nature of the proposed study since it does not provide a framework of studying 'perceptions'' which is the primary factor underpinning the investigation. In this case, it should be considered that numerical data does not capture the quality of relationships between respondents, as does the descriptive qualitative data. It could be for this reason that most social scientists have been preferring the qualitative methodology.
The Proposed Sample and Approach to Sampling
The proposed study shall use two types of data, primary and secondary. The secondary sources to be used are majorly based on the review of related literature on the research topic while primary data will be collected from thirty-two respondents from four institutions of higher learning in the study region. Secondary data will specifically be useful in the comparison of the perceptions of the quality of higher education in Slovenia, Kosovo, and the US. Using both secondary and primary sources will enable the interpretation of the research findings easier and appealing to readers. Reviewing of literature and collecting of data using primary sources such as focus group and interview ensures that this research could communicate using both, numbers and words. Above all, combining these two types of sources made the researcher avoid or limit personal biases (Lai, 2010).
It is noted that the researcher will choose only a small sample of thirty-two respondents from a comparatively larger student and professor population in the study region. For this reason, it will be necessary to use a sampling technique that reduces the probability of a biased selection of respondents. Therefore, according to Creswell and Creswell (2017), the random approach is the most preferred method when researchers desire to give an equal chance to each of their prospective respondents to be included in their study. In this case, the study will recruit twenty students (four from each of the four Kosovan institutions of higher education), four higher education administrators representing each of the four institutions, and eight professors (two from each of the four institutions). The researcher will strive to ensure a gender-balanced selection of respondents. However, since the study will adopt the random sampling approach, realizing this outcome might be challenging.
The researcher will first send consent forms to the prospective respondents. Alongside the consent forms, the study sample will receive detailed descriptions of the study, including its objectives and scope. During this phase of the data collection, it would be useful for the respondents to understand the importance of the research before comprehending their responsibility. Therefore, the researcher shall take responsibility of respondents' education, which is one of the ways of promoting their wellbeing.
After willing respondents shall return their signed consent forms, it will be necessary for the researcher to contact those who shall have been selected for inclusion in the data collection process. The criteria for inclusion shall include the need for the respondents to be currently undertaking a course at any level of learning from a Kosovan institution of higher learning. It means that the researcher will exclude former students from the list of respondents.
The process of primary data collection will commence in the autumn of 2018 and end in January 2019. Actual primary data collection will be done through focus groups. Focus groups are forms of group interviews that allow several respondents to discuss their perceptions concerning a given topic of research (Creswell & Creswell, 2017). Two critical reasons shall inform the choice of this approach to data collection. First, it should be understood that using focus groups in the collection of data saves on the cost and time dedicated to the procedure (Lai, 2010). Second, the cited study notes that since the process of data collection occurs in groups, researchers have a chance of obtaining more sincere and well-thought responses to questions posed.
The researcher will model the questionnaire used during focus group discussions on the factors affecting the quality of higher education drawn from literature. To ensure the reliability and validity of the questionnaires in the data collection process, it will be critical that the researcher conducts a series of validity and reliability tests before subjecting it to a panel of experts for further analysis. The researcher will conduct the focus groups on the school premises after they shall have obtained the consent of the specific universities.
Analysis and Presentation
Since the collected data shall not contain numerical information, it will be enough for the researcher to conduct basic statistical analyses on the collected data. First, the researcher will apply content analysis in coding the information collected according to their thematic implications. After that, it will be useful conducting t-tests using the SPSS software for Windows to determine the statistical significance of the relationships among the tested hypotheses. Determining the statistical significance among tested variables is one of the ways of avoiding improper deductions of the data collected. Once the data shall have been analyzed the researcher will apply data presentation tools provided in Office Excel to present the findings in visuals, including charts, tables, and other related visuals for discussion.
Berg, B. L., Lune, H., & Lune, H. (2004). Qualitative research methods for the social sciences (Vol. 5). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2017). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Sage publications.
Lai, H. J. (2010). Secondary school teachers' perceptions of interactive whiteboard training workshops: A case study from Taiwan. Australasian journal of educational technology, 26(4).
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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Friday that Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor regrets her choice of words in a 2001 speech in which she said a “wise Latina” judge would often make better decisions than a white male.
But Obama, in his first public remarks on the controversy, also condemned “all this nonsense that is being spewed out” by critics who have accused Sotomayor of being a racist.
“I’m sure she would have restated it,” Obama said of Sotomayor’s remarks in an interview with NBC News that will air next week. “But if you look in the entire sweep of the essay that she wrote, what’s clear is that she was simply saying that her life experiences will give her information about the struggles and hardships that people are going through.
“That will make her a good judge,” he added.
The comments underscored a shift in the White House’s approach to the speech by Sotomayor, which has become a flashpoint for conservatives opposing her nomination.
Meanwhile, Republican leaders scrambled Friday to contain some of the more incendiary and racially tinged remarks that have been aimed at her, fearing that continued personal attacks could damage the GOP’s appeal to women and Latinos.
Sotomayor is poised to be the first Latino, and the third woman, to serve on the Supreme Court.
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, said he was “uneasy” with some of the remarks and urged Republicans to focus on her legal record.
In the 2001 speech in Berkeley, Calif., focused on how her Puerto Rican heritage affects her role as a judge, Sotomayor said, “I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experience would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn’t lived that life.”
The sentence prompted accusations of racism from some prominent conservatives, including talk-show host Rush Limbaugh and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. Limbaugh ratcheted up his rhetoric further Friday, comparing Sotomayor, a federal judge for nearly 17 years, to former Klan leader David Duke.
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Al Gore & Vandana Shiva at the 1st International Meeting for Friends of Trees in Spain
Barcelona will host the 1st International Meeting for Friends of Trees at the end of this month, organised by +árboles (More Trees), a foundation set up by Maderas Nobles, a company dedicated to sustainable forestry.
The objective of the event is to gather both national and international personalities to 'talk about the necessity of a new tree culture, and the environmental, economic and social importance of trees as an instrument to counteract the consequences of global warming'. The goal: to plant 100 Million trees in 4 years, under the concept of Responsibility + Trees for a Good Climate. The project joins companies, institutions, governments and individuals to plant those 100 Million trees on the peninsular as a natural barrier against climate change.
During the event, today's situation of the Spanish forest will be analyst from different view points in order to find new activities, organisations and collaborations to improve the forests.
Participating are Al Gore, Vandana Shiva, WWF, Triodos Bank and Greenpeace amongst others.
To participate yourself, just fill out the form on the web site (which is in Spanish only although it says it's an international event?) The conference prices range from €100-€650 which includes an organic lunch, the book 'an Inconvenient Truth' by Al Gore and the book 'Responsarbolidad' by Jordi Bigues.
The web site also offers a virtual forest with links to other tree-relates web sites and the project 100 writings, 100 writers which will host 100 texts about trees. But don't worry for those of you who don't speak Spanish or can't make it to Barcelona on the 23rd of June. Jenna and I will cover the conference and tell you more about it at the end of this month (click here for more). ::Más Ãrboles Foundation
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On #WorldRefugeeDay, CommonSpace editor Ben Wray says that while Donald Trump’s family separation policies towards migrants seeking to enter the US has touched a nerve, the problem of how we treat immigrants and refugees is much deeper than one President and will require systemic changes to address
DONALD TRUMP’S splitting up of families seeking to enter the US has touched a nerve. Opposition to the family separation policy is so widespread that even Trump is saying he is against it, though he is unwilling to use his power to end it, saying Congress must pass legislation for an alternative way to process those entering the US ‘illegally’.
On Twitter #TrumpConcentrationCamps is the most used hashtag to describe what is going on, as images of migrant children lining up to enter sinister-looking makeshift dorms go viral. Even the BBC’s report casually compares Trump’s policy to that of the Nazis.
But while it may be reassuring to know that western populations can still summon a bit of outrage on behalf of the most vulnerable, that we have not become so desensitised to the plight of those deemed to be illegal as to entirely ignore their suffering, the sudden consensus emerging, from the CEO of Google to the head of the GOP in the Senate Mitch McConnell, should make us suspicious – is Trump really the problem here?
After all, look to the southern edges of Europe and you will find treatment of refugees who have reached European shores which is every bit as disgusting as the Donald’s, and all licensed by Brussels.
The EU did a grubby deal with Turkey to deport refugees to the country in return for cash and visas for Turks.
Refugees stay in EU-funded camps in Greece that are massively overcrowded, dangerous, with no clean water and human faeces everywhere, waiting for an asylum decision from a service that is massively under-resourced.
Eva Cosse of Human Rights Watch said this unbearable situation is a deliberate policy from Brussels to discourage refugees from coming to Europe.
“It’s like the EU is saying, ‘Don’t come here, because if you do, this is what you’re going to suffer’,” Cosse argued. “Overcrowded, very dirty, very unsanitary camps, sleeping literally on the concrete, on the ground. And this is happening in the European Union. It’s unimaginable.”
And the EU’s policy of making the refugee crisis someone else’s problem works. Turkey, Bangladesh and Uganda alone received over half of all new refugees in 2017.
“International responsibility-sharing for displaced people has utterly collapsed. Rich countries are building walls against families fleeing war, at the same time as less money is available for aid to people in conflict areas,” said Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council Jan Egeland.
When you look at it like that, we do not have a Trump problem, we have a world governance problem. The number of people displaced from their homeland has increased for the sixth year in a row. 68.5 million people were forced to flee their country in 2017, the same amount of people as the population of the UK.
But if the rich West is not willing to take responsibility for this crisis now, and is becoming ever more virulently hostile to doing so as the challenge increases, what on earth is going to happen when the coming climate refugee catastrophe is fully unleashed upon us?
Some estimates suggest that by 2050 there could be anywhere between 150-300 million people displaced from climate change alone, the most prominent places being Africa and south-east Asia.
This will dwarf the current refugee crisis, which already scientists believe was partly driven by the movement of climate refugees into Syrian cities in 2006-2011, with no infrastructure in place to provide food, water and housing for them.
And of course, we are talking about a climate crisis forged in the industrialised West, but which will be felt most harshly by those in the global south who bear least responsibility for it.
Trump may have pulled out of the Paris Climate Agreement – but let’s be honest, what were and are European governments doing to enforce it anyway? Like the refugee crisis, the climate crisis is another one on which Europe has decided to look the other way, making it someone else’s problem.
Comparisons on Twitter have been made between Trump’s migrant incarceration policy and the 2006 dystopian thriller Children of Men.
One of these images is a picture of America’s internment camp for immigrants, the other is a scene from dystopian future film Children of Men.
The US is in breach of UN Human Rights conventions, and is doing so under “a law” that does not exist.
Contact your representatives. pic.twitter.com/McoGlHHZcC
— Peter Hayes (@ThatPeterHayes) June 18, 2018
In the film, refugees are “hunted down like cockroaches”, and Trump used similar dehumanising language yesterday [19 June] when said immigrants “pour into and infest our Country”.
Our dystopian future is here now on the US-Mexico border, but it’s also in the EU refugee camps on Lesbos and other Greek islands, and it’s at Dungavel detention centre here in Scotland as well. Trump or no Trump, systemic change will be needed to alter that.
Picture courtesy of United Nations Photo
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Despite Hillary Clinton’s primary loss, the Obama presidency essentially became the second Clinton administration that she and her family’s entourage had been planning for, with Obama surprising John Podesta by tapping him to lead his transition. Podesta staffed top posts with Clintonite neoliberals, ensuring their ideology, and corruption predominated in the administration. This was compounded by the thinness of Obama’s own bench of personnel, with Podesta remarking, “He travels light.”
Below is a hilarious, yet accurate critique by Canadian social philosopher Sefan Molyneux:
The big disconnect is that Americans want to know that their President cares more about their upward mobility than fighting inequality. They want to know that elected officials are more preoccupied with their job prospects than with climate change.
President Obama’s call to a just economy only reinforced this incongruity. He called for “a new social compact to guarantee all our kids the education they need. To give workers the power to unionize for better wages. To update the social safety net to reflect the way we live now. And [to] make more reforms to the tax code so corporations and the individuals who reap the most from this new economy don’t avoid their obligations to the country that’s made their very success possible.”
But the new social compact sounds too much like the old social compact: an overly regulated marketplace in which workers lack either the skills for today’s economy or the proper incentives to find work in the first place.
Eight years in office, and there’s not much to show for it. Economic growth never did take off. Hope and change ended in frustration and fear. The last month of the Obama years has been spent in a frenzy to do something, anything, important to secure his place in history: releasing prisoners, imposing new regulations, putting on the final spin.
Despite his intelligence, erudition, earnestness, and public-relations genius, and the mastery of Hollywood-style theatrics the central problem was his failure to address the driving concern of all of American life: the economic quality of our own lives. His administration, and he, never understood economics and he had very little appreciation for the power of freedom to create wealth and prosperity. Most Americans struggled financially for the whole of his term. Basic economics at the undergraduate level could foresee that the ACA would fail. Anyone familiar with the history of socialism would know failure was baked into the entire command-and-control apparatus.
Economic recovery was just a bunch of bailouts — bank bailouts, auto bailouts, insurance bailouts.
The Obama administration saw its job as achieving cosmetic gains for the poofy causes of social justice, cultural inclusion, and progressive government management.
Obama never had a framework for thinking about economic fundamentals. He was windbag policy wonk, nothing more. He never got that wealth comes from freedom, not government intervention, the role of property rights in securing prosperity, much less how government controls and mandates hold back growth.
Despite his vast knowledge and intelligence, his limitless grace and charm he missed the major points. Wealth is not a given; it must be created through enterprise and innovation, trade and experimentation.
People have to have the freedom to do this, not being controlled by a regulatory state.
Below are just five (there are more) Barack Obama Used the Government to Attack His Political Enemies:
5. Senator Robert Menendez
I previously mentioned how Barack Obama protected Senator Bob Menendez by delaying the arrest of an illegal immigrant sex offender who was a Menendez intern, but to demonstrate just how vindictive Obama can be, I have to mention that Obama was just as quick to use the government to punish Menendez when he stepped out of line. In 2015, the Department of Justice suddenly decided to move forward with criminal charges against Menendez on a five-year-old case. What happened that made the Obama administration suddenly decide to go after Menendez? According to Washington insiders, the decision was politically motivated, since the criminal charges against Menendez came soon after Menendez spoke out against Obama regarding his plan to normalize relations with communist Cuba and his nuclear deal with Iran.
No one believed that to be a coincidence.
4. Dinesh D’Souza
In January 2014, Dinesh D’Souza, the conservative author and speaker who wrote several books critical of Obama and produced the widely popular anti-Obama documentary 2016: Obama’s America, was indicted for campaign finance violations for having orchestrated $20,000 in straw donations to the campaign of a friend who ran for U.S. Senate. Legal experts saw it as a partisan selective prosecution. Harvard Law School professor and Obama supporter Alan Dershowitz called it “an outrageous prosecution and is certainly a misuse of resources. It raises the question of why he is being selected for prosecution among the many, many people who commit similar crimes.”
“This sounds to me like it is coming from higher places. It is hard for me to believe this did not come out of Washington or at least get the approval of those in Washington,” he added.
National Review’s Andrew McCarthy also noted that the Obama administration essentially charged D’Souza twice for the same crime. “By gratuitously piling on another felony, Obama and Holder portray D’Souza as a serious crook and subject him to the onerous potential of seven years in prison—all for an episode that ordinarily would not be prosecuted at all.”
3. James O’Keefe
Project Veritas, the undercover journalism outfit founded by James O’Keefe, has been a thorn in the side of the left for years, and the Obama administration tried to make them pay for it. In 2014, O’Keefe found himself targeted by the Obama administration after a recording himself dressed as Osama bin Laden crossing back and forth from the United States to Mexico and back again without getting stopped.
The video went viral, and while he was traveling into the United States was detained by U.S. customs agents because of the video exposé, and experienced excessive questioning several times upon reentering the United States. “It is our contention that this is retaliation for our journalism along the Mexican border,” O’Keefe said in 2015. “It’s troubling that they are doing this to a citizen reporter. […] These questions have nothing to do with national security or border issues or smuggling narcotics into the country. They are questions that they would never ask a Washington Post reporter, that they would never ask NBC News.”
2. Ben Carson and other individuals targeted by the IRS
We’re all aware of how the Obama administration used the IRS to illegally target Tea Party groups before the 2012 election. But, the Obama administration also improperly conservative individuals with audits.
The most notable example is Dr. Ben Carson, who criticized Obama during his speech at the 2013 National Prayer Breakfast. It was an embarrassing moment for Obama, and when Carson refused to apologize after the Obama White House demanded an apology, Carson was audited by the IRS. Does anyone really think that was a coincidence?
Oh, but there’s more. A cancer patient who appeared on Fox News to discuss how Obamacare cost him his health insurance was audited by the IRS shortly after his interview aired. Also, individual donors to Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign also found themselves the target of IRS audits, some within weeks of donating.
Hollywood’s only conservative group, Friends of Abe, became another target of Obama. Their tax-exempt status was kept under review for over two years, and the IRS even demanded to see their membership list. Talk about a shakedown.
1. Donald Trump
Nothing defines using the government to target political enemies more than Obama’s spying on Donald Trump’s campaign. We know it happened. We know that this spying was justified using a bogus dossier funded by the Hillary campaign. We know an FBI lawyer altered evidence. What began as a means to undermine Trump before the 2016 election ultimately became a means to undermine his presidency. The Mueller investigation, a 22-month effort to uncover alleged Russian collusion turned up nothing—as expected. The Inspector General’s investigation proved political bias in the FBI’s investigation of President Trump’s campaign.
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How does an educator propose adding training and education to a business or corporation when it may affect the financial bottom line? Anne Brown, a corporate trainer in the metro Kansas City area and Adult Learning and Leadership student, suggests grounding the request for education in the goals of the business overall, or the goals for each individual department.
Brown suggests choosing training which will provide knowledge to improve efficiency or production over training which only checks a proverbial box. Improving efficiency or production can lead to bigger dollar signs for the bottom line. This can increase the value of the training and education to be provided to the decision-makers at corporations.
The Adult Learning and Leadership program at Kansas State University explores theories, research studies, and applications of adult learning in development as well as motivations and characteristics to be considered when designing training for adults. Grounding the theories in research and developing learning outcomes through group projects and assignments, students in the Adult Learning and Leadership program are able to gain knowledge and tools to design and develop learning outcomes to increase value in big and small corporations.
Courses are designed for students to implement knowledge and theories outside the classroom immediately, inviting students to discuss real world problems and issues, guiding towards solutions. Designed for the working adult, classes are available in two delivery methods: online and face to face at Kansas State University’s Olathe campus, in the metro Kansas City area.
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Enveloped with majestic forts, royal palaces, glorifying past, and cultural heritage, Rajasthan stands with pride and honor for being a home of such vibrant and colorful tourist places. The unfading grandeur and opulence of the state will be preserved well for years and decades to captivate you with its rich history of Rajput Kings. Each and every colorful city of Rajasthan is known for its own history and majesty, and the same is followed in Ajmer as well.One of the most beautiful tourist places to visit in Rajasthan, Ajmer is the home of the gigantic Taragarh Fort that depicts the heroism and valor of the Chauhan dynasty. When visiting Ajmer Pushkar Tour, one cannot miss one exploring the traditional lifestyle of Chauhan’s reign by marking a visit to grand Taragarh Fort. Although, the city is known for its spirituality for being a home of famous Ajmer Sharif Dargah where more than thousands of Muslim devotees flock in abundance throughout the year. However, when traveling around in Ajmer, a visit to Taragarh Fort is a must.
History of Taragarh Fort – The majestic Taragarh Fort was constructed during the reign of King Ajaypal Chauhan in 1354. So, the past of this fort dates back to the 1300s and its grand architecture is wonderful evidence of their amazing architectural design that can leave anyone mesmerized. Settled on a steep hillside, Taragarh Fort offers a wonderful view of the city, especially during sunrise and sunset. It is one of the oldest forts in India.
Architecture of Taragarh Fort –Overall, there are three grand gateways that bind the Taragarh Fort namely, Phuta Darwaza, Laxmi Pol, and Gagudi ki Phatak. Unfortunately, today there are only ruins left to see. On visiting the fort, you will find a crisscross section of tunnels located within the fort that goes through the hillside. These tunnels were earlier used as a hideout to escape from the attack of enemies in the early days. As the fort is located on top of a hill, you can hike up to the fort to capture panoramic views of the city.
What’s there to look forward to?For history buffs, Taragarh Fort is a must-visit place in Ajmer. The imposing structure of the fortress depicts the former lifestyle of kings. It is one of the best hillforts in Asia making it a must-visit place to see near Pushkar. The intricacy with which erstwhile artisans have worked on the carving is truly beyond imagination. Also, there are other marvelous structures located within the fortress as well, these include Rani Mahal and the Dargah of Hazrat Miran Syed Hussain. Rani Mahal is another most attractive place in Ajmer from where you can also admire the stunning sunset of Taragarh Fort. This will be a picture-perfect place to capture amazing photographs especially when you are with your beloved one.
Places to visit near Taragarh Fort - Adhai-din-ka Jhopra – One of the most ancient surviving mosques in India, Adhai din ka Jhopra is surprisingly a structure built within a span of two and a half-day, just like the name itself suggests. You can also find clear evidence of the same in various historic accounts. Its alluring designs and intricate carvings bring up grace to this mosque making it a must-visit place in Ajmer Tour Package.
Ajmer Sharif Dargah – A renowned holy shrine for Muslim Pilgrims, Ajmer Sharif Dargah is widely famous. If you love listening to the songs sung by the Sufi Saints at Dargah, this would be your perfect place to go. When visiting this place, you will notice that the religious site not only attracts Muslim devotees but also attracts other tourist sites.
Entry fee – INR 25/- per person
Timings – 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Besides Taragarh Fort, Ajmer is the home of many other tourist places to visit on a sightseeing tour. Whether you are traveling as Pushkar Tour Package or Ajmer holidays, you must plan a visit to Taragarh Fort and Ajmer Sharif Dargah where you can experience the ultimate blend of spirituality and interesting past.
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Worried about how to wean your baby gently out of the swing? You aren’t alone. Follow these 8 easy steps to get your swing sleeping baby into the crib. We’re guessing that your newborn prefers to get most of her shut-eye in your arms. Use this guide to make the transition to the crib for deeper, safer slumber. Baby will sleep only in her swing or car seat. Why she loves it there: They both involve motion, which is calming in and of itself, says Dr. Today’s plush cradle swings often make a perfect sleep environment for newborn infants. Parents can keep their baby close by in a confined environment–and the constant motion often soothes fussy babies to sleep.
Learn how to hack into your baby’s sleeping preferences and recreate them in the crib. I am trying to transition my 8 week old from a swing to her crib. She has only slept in her swing since she was born. When I put her in her crib swaddled or not she wakes up and cries. How can I get my baby to sleep in her crib and is it bad that i am letting her sleep only in the swing?. I am worried about transition her from the swing to crib. I read many books on how to get baby to sleep in crib. Basically when baby is sleepy, lay the baby in the crib so they can fall asleep on their own.
My 3 1/2 month old does not like to nap in her crib. I would try to have your child sleep on an incline raising their mattress at one end. I would try Enfamil AR formula if you are using formula and if breastfeeding try to reduce onions and green peppers (gas issues for baby) and try to reduce the acidic foods too, as this will affect them if they have acid reflux. Transitioning to a crib after this long is hard! Zachary only new of one association to sleep, and that was upright in his swing. When you place a baby on a flat mattress in a completely new environment, there is going to be lots of crying. I realize that I HAVE to transition her to the crib, the pediatrician says that object permanence will be kicking in soon and it will only be more difficult to break her from the swing the longer she. We have our babies sleep in a swing or car seat for the first month or so and then transition them to the crib.
Why Your Baby Hates His Crib (and What To Do About It)
My goodness. Words cannot express the utter ‘effing joy I feel that baby S was able to make a smooth transition from swing to crib. Finally. Just keep letting baby get comfortable in the crib, don’t worry about how long it takes. Step 2: Once baby is cool with the crib, try for a nap. My baby won’t sleep anywhere but her swing or on me. Even our pediatrician said it was ok to let him sleep in the swing. My son will be 4 months old next week & I know it’s time to transition him to the crib. In the swing, he will sleep from 7:30/8pm to 5:30-6am. Getting baby to sleep in his or her crib can be a challenging task, especially if your baby is already used to sleeping in your bed or your room. Oftentimes, babies have an easier time napping in baby swings or car seats than a crib. Or had significant trouble with transferring from swing to crib sleeping? We started putting our 4. Teaches your baby to self soothe to sleep, gives them the feeling of the womb/swaddle. Eases the transition from basinet or swing to the crib. Zipadeezip.
How To Transition From Napping In Swing To Napping In Crib?
I have a Fisher-Price baby swing that my 7-week-old is spending a lot of time in:) I’ve found that I often put him in wide awake, and a short while later he’s soundly sleeping. But we often moved him from the seat to his crib in the bedroom once he was sleeping deeply, mostly out of practical considerations – the car-seat-swing blocked the doorway:) and we had to be rather quiet. I took her out of the swing, gave mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and dialled 999. Dr Batra said that babies should only ever sleep in a crib. Some babies sleep best in their own crib in their own room, some sleep better in their own bassinet or crib in the parents’ bedroom, other babies sleep best snuggled right next to mommy in the parents’ bed. Sometimes high-need babies associate a parent’s body with play and stimulation and will not drift off to sleep in a human swing. In the swing, she sleeps 8+ hours through the night, so I guess things could be way worse.
Here’s a list of Mommy and Daddy don’ts so baby will be safe. Just this week, for example, the American Academy of Pediatrics told parents to get rid of a staple in nearly every nursery: crib bumpers. Letting baby sleep in swing. I also had my baby sleeping in a swing when nothing else worked. Try swaddling, try warming the crib before putting baby down, and call for reinforcements!posted by Ruthless Bunny at 5:27 AM on April 11, 2014. With the Mothercare Swinging Crib your baby can drift gently off to sleep with a soothing rocking motion. If your baby sleeps in an infant swing, set up the swing in the baby’s bedroom right beside the crib. Do not do anything else differently for a week.
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For many of us, pensions and retirement are often difficult ideas to grasp let alone plan. Also troubling, is the fact that retirement security may not be feasible for the generations to come. Stir in the mix government cutbacks, balanced budgets and public pensions and then you begin to see our retirement benefits slowly disappearing. And when you throw in buzz words like "OAS" and "CPP" and the "doom and gloom" of our pension system forecasted by political and financial pundits, the water can become murky very quickly.
To understand more about public pensions, why don't you consider attending one of our programs at North York Central Library? The Business Department has an upcoming free program in the Boomers and Beyond series entitled Are Pensions a Thing of the Past? York University Professor Emeritus, Robert J. Drummond will speak about public pensions such as OAS and CPP and the means to enhance productivity and Canada's economic well-being. Professor Drummond has written extensively on Canadian public policy and some of his research has included pensions and retirement.
If you can't make this program or you would like to read about planning for your retirement, here are a few books to help you get started.
When: Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Where: North York Central Library - Auditorium
For more information, call the Business Dept. at 416-395-5613.
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The war in Afghanistan is being extended to the north of the country. The Taleban front line near the border with Tajikistan has been bombed for the second day.
As the air strikes enter their fourth week, a new front is being opened. Bombs rained down on Taleban lines around the city of Taliqan in northern Afghanistan, where 600 Taleban troops are dug in for the winter.
These are the raids the Northern Alliance, the opposition to the Taleban, has been calling for. But Northern Alliance leaders still complain that the United States does not give them enough warning about when and where the raids will be.
Now it is up to the Northern Alliance, America's allies on the ground, to attack Taleban forces. But time is short. Winter is setting in, with sleet starting in this region.
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“Despite the passion to study, nature becomes a villain for these children”
New Delhi, Jan 20 (FN Agency) “They had to walk first and then row the boat, and later on they will have to take some other vehicles to reach the school. Which meant 6 hours of journey for them to get education. In the schools, we found out that there was only one room and each bench was a class. Yet, it was inspiring to meet the kids and adults with whatever knowledge they have, who knew the value of education. There we felt that it needs to be carried forward. That hope and passion brought the story out.” Thus originated the idea for Green Blackberries, an IFFI 51 Indian Panorama Non Feature Film, in the words of the Director Prithviraj Das Gupta. The independent filmmaker and film editor was addressing a press conference today, January 20, 2021, at the festival venue in Panaji, Goa. Green Blackberries is his second film as a writer and director.
He was speaking about the children in the remote villages in North Eastern India, whose story the film tells. “The film tries to portray the struggles and obstacles faced by children for gaining education, in the remote villages in North Eastern India and how they try to overcome that.” As per Prithviraj, the main characters of the movie, Nishu and Nima were inspired from real-life characters. “The film, set in the backdrop of picturesque North Eastern villages, tries to depict how, even after having the passion to study further, nature becomes a villain for these children. It’s a real story inspired from many other real stories.”
Recalling how he conceptualised the idea of the film, Gupta said: “It was a long journey of two and a half years. The idea for the story came in 2015 when I was at Delhi University and we went to North East to shoot a documentary on tribal people. We went to many remote villages and found that there is only one school in 20 villages and the kids had to travel kilometres to get education.” On being asked about children’s struggles and absence of teachers in schools, Prithviraj said that schools in these regions are often being set up in places which are difficult for people to reach. He however expressed the hope that “The brick has already been laid. People there know the value of education and change will happen gradually”. The film is multilingual as Nepali, Bengali and Reang – the languages of some tribals in North East – are being used in it. Justifying this. Prithviraj added that the film was shot in the border area between Assam and Mizoram: “In North East India, there are many communities who use different kinds of languages, including Assamese and Bengali. By making it multi-lingual, I have tried to represent the entire North East.”
Thanking IFFI for giving a platform to showcase his movie, Gupta, who has also written the script of the movie said, “It is just because of IFFI that a movie from the mountains of North East has been able to come near the Arabian Sea to get screened here.” VA Films has produced the movie and it was premiered at Dharmashala International Film Festival.
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Eczema – Discoid eczema
Discoid eczema is a long-term skin condition that causes skin to become itchy, reddened, swollen and cracked in circular or oval patches.
It's also known as discoid dermatitis.
The patches can be a few millimetres to a few centimetres in size and can affect any part of the body, although they don't usually affect the face or scalp.
The patches are often swollen, blistered (covered with small fluid-filled pockets) and ooze fluid at first, but become dry, crusty, cracked and flaky over time.
The patches may clear up on their own eventually, but this can take weeks, months or even years if not treated, and they can recur.
Seeking medical advice
You should see your pharmacist or GP if you think you may have discoid eczema.
They will usually want to examine the affected areas of skin and can recommend suitable treatments.
What causes discoid eczema?
The cause of discoid eczema is unknown, although it is often accompanied by dry skin and is thought to be triggered by irritation of the skin.
Discoid eczema tends to affect adults and is rare in children. It is more common among men aged from 50 to 70 and women in their teens or twenties.
Some people with discoid eczema may also have other types of eczema, such as atopic eczema.
How discoid eczema is treated
Discoid eczema is usually a long-term problem, but medications are available to help relieve the symptoms and keep the condition under control.
Treatments used include
emollients – moisturisers applied to the skin to stop it becoming dry
topical corticosteroids – ointments and creams applied to the skin that can help relieve severe symptoms
antihistamines – medications that can reduce itching and help you sleep better
There are also things you can do yourself to help, such as avoiding all the irritating chemicals in soaps, detergents, bubble baths and shower gels.
Additional medication can be prescribed if your eczema is infected or particularly severe.
Other types of eczema
Eczema is the name for a group of skin conditions that cause dry, irritated skin. Other types of eczema include:
atopic eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) – the most common type of eczema, it often runs in families and is linked to other conditions such as asthma and hay fever
contact dermatitis – a type of eczema that occurs when the body comes into contact with a particular substance
varicose eczema – a type of eczema that most often affects the lower legs and is caused by problems with the flow of blood through the leg veins
Symptoms of discoid eczema
Discoid eczema causes distinctive circular or oval patches of eczema.
The patches can appear anywhere on the body, including the:
The face and scalp are not normally affected.
The first sign of discoid eczema is usually a group of small red spots or bumps on the skin. These then quickly join up to form larger pink, red or brown patches that can range from a few millimetres to several centimetres in size.
Initially, these patches are often swollen, blistered (covered with small fluid-filled pockets) and ooze fluid. They also tend to be very itchy, particularly at night.
Over time, the patches may become dry, crusty, cracked and flaky. The centre of the patch also sometimes clears, leaving a ring of discoloured skin that can be mistaken for ringworm.
You may just have one patch of discoid eczema, but most people have several patches. The skin between the patches is often dry.
Patches of discoid eczema can last for weeks, months or even years if not treated, and they can keeping recurring – often in the same area that was affected previously.
Occasionally, areas of skin affected by discoid eczema can be left permanently discoloured after the condition has cleared up.
Signs of an infection
Patches of discoid eczema can sometimes become infected. Signs of an infection can include:
When to seek medical advice
You should see your GP or pharmacist if you think you may have discoid eczema, as the condition can take a long time to improve without treatment and it may keep recurring.
You should also seek medical advice if you think your skin may be infected, as you may need to use antibiotic cream or, in very severe cases, take antibiotics tablets.
Causes of discoid eczema
The cause of discoid eczema is unknown, although it may occur as a result of having particularly dry skin.
Dry skin means your skin cannot provide an effective barrier against substances that come into contact with it, which could allow a previously harmless substance, such as soap, to irritate (damage) your skin.
It's important to look carefully at all the chemicals in cosmetics and toiletries that may have come into contact with your skin.
Contact dermatitis, a type of eczema caused by coming into contact with a particular irritant, may therefore have a role in discoid eczema.
Some people with discoid eczema also have a history of atopic eczema, which often occurs in people who are prone to asthma andhay fever. However, unlike atopic eczema, discoid eczema does not seem to run in families.
Other possible triggers
An outbreak of discoid eczema may sometimes be triggered by a minor skin injury, such as an insect bite or a burn.
Some medicines may also be associated with discoid eczema, as patches of eczema can appear in people taking:
interferon and ribavirin – when they are used together to treathepatitis C
tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) blockers – which are used to treat some types of arthritis
statins (cholesterol-lowering medication), which can cause dry skin and rashes
Dry environments and cold climates can make discoid eczema worse and sunny or humid (damp) environments may make your symptoms better.
Diagnosing discoid eczema
As discoid eczema causes distinctive symptoms, your GP should be able to make a diagnosis by examining the affected areas of skin.
In some cases your GP may also ask questions or arrange some tests to rule out other conditions.
Possible tests include:
a swab test to check for infection – a swab is wiped over your skin and tested for bacteria that may cause an infection
examining the flakes of skin – a small piece of skin is removed and examined under a microscope to check for a fungal skin infection, such as ringworm, which can have similar symptoms to discoid eczema
patch testing may be used in rare cases to rule out contact dermatitis – small amounts of different substances are applied to your skin to see if they cause a reaction
Patch tests are usually negative in people with discoid eczema.
Your GP may refer you to a dermatologist (a doctor who specialises in managing skin conditions) if they are unsure of the diagnosis or if you need patch testing.
Treating discoid eczema
There is no simple cure for discoid eczema, but there are medications that can help ease the symptoms.
emollients – to use all the time
soap substitutes – to replace irritating soaps and cleaning products
topical corticosteroids – for flare-ups
oral corticosteroids – for severe flare-ups
antibiotics – for infected eczema
antihistamines – for severe itching
There are many different preparations for each type of medication and it is worth taking time with your pharmacist to find the best one for you.
A range of emollient products, soap substitutes and some topical corticosteroids can be bought from pharmacies without a prescription. Some of them are cheaper to buy this way than with a prescription.
Ask your pharmacist for advice on the different products and how to use them. See your GP if your eczema does not improve after using an over-the-counter preparation.
There are also some self-help tips that may help to control symptoms of discoid eczema, such as:
avoiding soaps and detergents, including liquid soaps, bubble bath, shower gels and wet wipes – even if these do not obviously irritate your skin; you should use an emollient soap substitute instead
protecting your skin from minor cuts (for example, by wearing gloves) as they may trigger discoid eczema
taking daily lukewarm baths or showers – using an emollient when washing may reduce your symptoms, and remember to apply your treatments soon afterwards
not scratching the patches – keeping your hands clean and your fingernails short may help reduce the risk of skin damage or infection from unintentional scratching
making sure you use and apply your treatments as instructed by your GP or pharmacist
If you suspect your skin is infected, for example because there is excessive weeping or tenderness in the patches of eczema, see your GP. Infection can spread quickly, and the use of topical corticosteroid creams can mask or further spread the infection.
Emollients are moisturising treatments applied directly to the skin to reduce water loss and cover it with a protective film. They are often used to help manage dry or scaly skin conditions such as eczema.
Choice of emollient
Several different emollients are available. You may need to try a few to find one that works for you. You may also be advised to use a mix of emollients, such as:
an ointment for very dry skin
a cream or lotion for less dry skin
an emollient to use instead of soap
an emollient to add to bath water or use in the shower
one emollient to use on your face and hands, and a different one to use on your body
The difference between lotions, creams and ointments is the amount of oil they contain. Ointments contain the most oil so they can be quite greasy, but are the most effective at keeping moisture in the skin. Lotions contain the least amount of oil so are not greasy, but can be less effective. Creams are somewhere in between.
Creams and lotions tend to be more suitable for red, inflamed (swollen) areas of skin. Ointments are more suitable for areas of dry skin that are not inflamed.
If you have been using a particular emollient for some time, it may eventually become less effective or may start to irritate your skin. If this is the case, your GP will be able to prescribe another product.
How to use emollients
Use your emollient all the time, even if you are not experiencing symptoms as they can help limit the return of your condition. Many people find it helpful to keep separate supplies of emollients at work or school.
To apply the emollient
use a large amount
don't rub it in, smooth it into the skin in the same direction that the hair grows instead
for very dry skin, apply the emollient every two to three hours
after a bath or shower, gently dry the skin and then immediately apply the emollient while the skin is still moist
If you are exposed to irritants at work, make sure you apply emollients regularly during and after work.
Don't share emollients with other people.
Occasionally, some emollients can irritate the skin. If you have discoid eczema, your skin will be sensitive and can react to certain ingredients in over-the-counter emollients. If your skin reacts to the emollient, stop using it and speak to your GP, who can recommend an alternative product.
Emollients added to bath water can make your bath very slippery, so take care getting in and out of the bath.
To treat the patches of discoid eczema, your GP may prescribe a topical corticosteroid (corticosteroid medication that is applied directly to your skin) to reduce the inflammation.
You may be concerned about using medication that contains steroids. However, corticosteroids are not the same as anabolic steroids, which are sometimes used (illegally) by bodybuilders and athletes. When used as instructed by your pharmacist or doctor, corticosteroids are a safe and effective treatment for discoid eczema.
Choice of topical corticosteroid
There are different strengths of topical corticosteroids that can be prescribed depending on the severity of your eczema. Discoid eczema usually needs a stronger type of corticosteroid than other types of eczema.
You might be prescribed a cream to be used on visible areas, such as face and hands, and an ointment to be used at night or for more severe flare-ups.
How to use topical corticosteroids
When using corticosteroids, apply the treatment accurately to the affected areas. Unless instructed otherwise by your doctor, you should follow directions on the patient information leaflet that comes with the corticosteroid.
Do not apply the corticosteroid more than twice a day. Most people will only have to apply it once a day.
To apply the topical corticosteroid, take the following steps:
apply your emollient first and ideally wait around 30 minutes before applying the topical corticosteroid, until the emollient has soaked into your skin
apply a good amount of the topical corticosteroid to the affected area
use the topical corticosteroid until the inflammation has cleared up, unless otherwise advised by your GP
Speak to your prescriber if you have been using a topical corticosteroid and your symptoms have not improved.
Topical corticosteroids may cause a mild and short-lived burning or stinging sensation as you apply them. In rare cases, they may also cause:
thinning of the skin
changes in skin colour
increased hair growth
Most of these side effects will improve once treatment stops.
Generally, using a stronger topical corticosteroid, or using a large amount of topical corticosteroid, will increase your risk of getting side effects. For this reason, you should use the weakest and smallest amount possible to control your symptoms.
If you have a severe flare-up, your doctor may prescribe corticosteroid tablets to take for up to a week.
If corticosteroid tablets are taken often or for a long time, they can cause a number of side effects, such as:
reduced growth rate in children
high blood pressure (hypertension)
osteoporosis (brittle bones)
For this reason, your doctor is unlikely to prescribe repeat courses of corticosteroid tablets without referring you to a specialist.
If your eczema becomes infected, you may also be prescribed an antibiotic.
If you have an extensive area of infected eczema, you may be prescribed an antibiotic to take by mouth. This is most commonly flucloxacillin, which is usually taken for one week. If you are allergic to penicillin, you might be given an alternative such as clarithromycin.
If you have a small amount of infected eczema, you will normally be prescribed a topical antibiotic, such as fusidic acid. This means the medicine is applied directly to the affected area of skin, in the form of an ointment or cream.
Some topical antibiotics are available in creams or ointments that also contain topical corticosteroids.
Topical antibiotics should normally be used for up to two weeks as necessary.
Antihistamines are a type of medicine that work by stopping the effects of a substance in the blood called histamine. Your body often releases histamine when it comes into contact with an irritant. Histamine can cause a wide range of symptoms, including sneezing, watery eyes and itching.
Antihistamines may be prescribed during flare-ups of discoid eczema to cope with the symptom of itching, particularly if it is interfering with your sleep. However, they will not treat the damaged skin.
Many older types of antihistamines can make you drowsy, which can be useful if your symptoms affect the quality of your sleep. Otherwise, ask your pharmacist or GP to recommend one of the more modern “non-sedating” antihistamines.
If the treatments prescribed by your GP are not successfully controlling your symptoms, they may refer you for assessment and treatment by a dermatologist (specialist in treating skin conditions).
Further treatments that may be available from your dermatologist include:
phototherapy – where the affected area of skin is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light to help reduce inflammation
bandaging – where medicated dressings are applied to your skin
immunosuppressant therapy – medicines that reduce inflammation by suppressing your immune system
Some people may find complementary therapies, such as herbal remedies, helpful in treating eczema, but there is little evidence to show these remedies are effective.
If you are thinking about using a complementary therapy, speak to your GP first to ensure the therapy is safe for you to use. Make sure you continue to use other treatments your GP has prescribed.
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These tree speakers were handmade from +14" thick sections of what was once a towering elm tree, that have now been transformed into a completely unique piece of hi-fi art. The speaker enclosure is made from one solid piece of elm, sectioned only at the rear of the speaker in order to hollow out enough material to create the speakers internal volume of air.
Aside from being aesthetically pleasing and unique, using actual tree rounds as speaker enclosures is beneficial to the overall speaker design because it results in an almost seam-free cabinet, thick and acoustically dead enclosure material, and non-parallel internal sides which help to reduce unwanted frequency amplification and reverberation.
This Instructable describes the unique process of how I built these specific tree speakers, and is not meant to be a complete and comprehensive guide to speaker building. For that, please see my Instructable on How to Build Custom Speakers
, which the DIY speaker builder working on his or her own project will find much more helpful.
I think that the appropriate question to ask here is not "why build speakers out of a tree", but rather, "why not"?
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By Jeff Fried
Voice over IP (VoIP) is here to stay. A recent Empirix survey indicated that 98 percent of enterprises surveyed have already deployed or have plans to deploy VoIP; 2005 will be a year in which the number of new VoIP phones will exceed the number of TDM (Time Division Multiplex) phones shipped to enterprises. Clearly, the number of VoIP deployments is accelerating.
Like the technology itself, the business benefits of VoIP have evolved over time. Originally, VoIP projects were justified on the basis of reduced operating costs, either for toll bypass or the lower operating costs of a “single network.” The single biggest justification was “virtualization,” the ability to work anywhere and tie geographically dispersed and mobile employees into a single system. These justifications remain strong, but enterprises have found that the strongest recurring value is in the applications themselves, such as contact centers, messaging, auto-attendants, CTI, and conferencing – traditional applications made more manageable, more cost-effective, and more uniformly available by VoIP (See Figure 1).
While VoIP can offer tremendous benefits, to deploy the technology successfully, an enterprise must overcome several challenges. First, because VoIP is an emerging technology, there are evolving standards and competing approaches, which can lead to interoperability issues. Second, typical characteristics of IP networks – like latency, jitter, and packet loss – can affect voice quality. Finally, the successful deployment of VoIP often requires new organizational structures and the consolidation of voice and data IT teams.
In spite of all these challenges, the expectations for VoIP deployments are high: five 9’s availability, toll quality, clean interoperability and applications, and dial tone even when the lights go out. Consistent, comprehensive testing of both the VoIP infrastructure and the applications running on it can enable enterprises to meet these challenges head-on.
Take a Lifecycle Approach to Testing: The vast majority of VoIP deployment issues are avoidable with proper planning, training, processes, and tools. By viewing deployment as a lifecycle with distinct phases and by being ready for each phase ahead of time, enterprises can ensure smoother rollouts and achieve benefits more fully while saving significant time and money. A lifecycle approach includes:
- Baselining the current network via a network assessment
- Testing the network infrastructure multiple times as the network is prepared for VoIP
- Testing vendor solutions during the procurement process
- Testing applications and infrastructure during installation and through cutover
- Ongoing testing, troubleshooting, and management after the cutover
Keep in mind that while ideally testing occurs early in the process, it is never too late to test. Many organizations find they need to turn to baselining or network testing mid-project, after they run into problems.
Ensuring Voice Quality: Voice quality is extremely important, especially for contact centers where poor quality can turn away customers and burn out agents. But voice applications are demanding. They are very sensitive to packet-level impairments such as packet loss, delay, and jitter – all of which are specific to a given environment and change with traffic load. At the same time, voice quality depends on these packet-level characteristics, as well as on echo, codec quality, application, and individual users’ perceptions. Quality can vary within a call, and the type, make, and model of “endpoint” (traditional hardphone, soft-phone, PDA, or wireless VoIP phone) can make a huge difference.
Since voice quality is subjective, quality measurement is a key practice for any VoIP deployment. The state of the art today requires multiple kinds of voice quality measurements, carried out on a periodic basis both before and after deployment. VoIP-specific testing with voice quality measurement is a critical, often overlooked practice to check a variety of key factors, including:
- Capacity and specific “normal” character of a given environment
- Proper network configuration
- Detection and resolution of any interoperability issues
- Sensitivity of voice quality to traffic load and infrastructure parameters
Testing at the Application Level: Voice applications such as conferencing, voice mail, call routing, voice self service, teleworking, and click-to-talk are what typically provides value from IP telephony. They all benefit from another layer of testing, over and above infrastructure testing.
Applications tend to have a number of potential paths and many configuration parameters. IP telephony applications are no exception, and they have the additional twist that the way they interact with a new infrastructure can change the effectiveness of the application – sometimes dramatically. Once the VoIP infrastructure is tested and good baseline measurements are captured, application-level testing can be done effectively. Typical areas to test are:
- Signaling latency (speed of dial tone, speed of call transfer)
- Reliability of application information delivery (screen pops, information elements use for routing)
- Application performance (IVR responsiveness, application performance under load)
- Impact of VoIP on applications (speech recognition accuracy with packet loss, conference bridge loudest-speaker detection)
- All-paths testing (correct configuration of all forwarding, hunting, routing, voicemail, and messaging configuration)
Be Prepared for Troubleshooting: While proper preparation and testing can help organizations avoid the majority of problems that occur in production, ongoing monitoring, management, and optimization are important as well. Troubleshooting tools and techniques can speed resolution and minimize the impact of problems that do occur. Enterprises that plan for this from the start have all their bases covered and will have the best experiences with VoIP deployments.
There are many moving parts to manage in enterprise VoIP deployments, so troubleshooting is especially important. Most VoIP deployments are multi-site and multi-vendor, so interoperability remains somewhat problematic even after cutover. Subtle interactions between infrastructure and applications often surface with changes in traffic or configuration. Many VoIP-related problems are transient in nature and can occur at multiple places in the infrastructure. For this reason, a skilled troubleshooter needs a variety of tools at his or her disposal. For example, an analyzer capable of tracing and troubleshooting VoIP at the call level can be indispensable.
Careful planning throughout the entire lifecycle can help enterprises meet the challenges of VoIP deployment before they turn into Quality of Service issues. The best way to prepare for and combat the quality issues inherent in a converged network is to test the network thoroughly before rollout. The best way to prepare for VoIP application rollout and troubleshooting is to baseline VoIP applications and then test across a range of conditions to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise in production. When good tools and processes are used, VoIP deployments can go smoothly and provide great business benefit.
Jeff Fried is CTO of the Enterprise Solutions Group at Empirix Inc. He can be reached at email@example.com or 781-266-3200.
[From Connection Magazine – June 2005]
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Shropshire – Britain at its Best !
If you love unspoilt countryside, visiting historic towns, experiencing a sense of the past, enjoy good food, amazing accommodation, exercise and entertainment, then Shropshire is for you.
So many people have written about Shropshire, yet so few know where it is or what makes it so seductive. But beware, those who are intrigued enough to visit are instantly captivated and guaranteed to return!
Shropshire Visitor Attractions
Key attractions include the Severn Valley Railway, RAF Museum Cosford Weston Park and the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.
We also have a great selection of National Trust & English Heritage properties including Attingham Park and Wroxeter Roman City.
Visit the remains of Roman Cities, Medieval Castles, Ancient Churches and much more.
The Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, set in the beautiful Severn Valley is one our most popular destinations.
Don’t miss Much Wenlock where Dr. William Penny Brookes inspired the Modern Olympic Games, or historic Bridgnorth, perched dramatically on a cliff overlooking the River Severn.
From a luxury suite in an ancient castle to a cosy country cottage, Shropshire can’t be beaten for holiday accommodation to suite all budgets and tastes.
Our Shropshire accommodation guide contains hundreds of hotels, bed & breakfasts, holiday cottages and camping & caravan sites.
Shropshire from the Sky
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How Much Do Marble Countertops Cost?
Marble counters are simply timeless and have tremendous durability. In fact, to say that it is durable is an understatement. Marble has been used for centuries as both a flooring and countertop material. Marble is usually cheaper than many other stone countertop options, it brightens kitchens, it is easy to clean and it is great for baking.
Continue reading to see all the costs that come with marble countertops. As always, if you're thinking of changing your countertops, ImproveNet has countertop pros ready to chat about your project!
- The average minimum cost of marble countertops is $40/sf.
- The average maximum cost of marble countertops is $100/sf.
- The average cost of marble countertops is $60/sf.
The average amount of marble bought for countertops is 53 square feet.
Labor, tools and supplies are not a significant portion of the cost required to install marble countertops. The vast majority of the total cost is material alone. For example, the material cost for 53 square feet of marble at the average rate of $60 per square foot is $3,180. The time to install the countertops averages around 10.2 hours. Low-end, per-hour labor costs are around $30, high-end, labor costs per hour are around $50. This puts labor costs in the $300 to $500 range for such a project. Even in the higher end, the labor is still only a sixth of the cost of the material. Tools and supplies usually run between $100 and $150.
Different grades of marble can also play with the cost range a bit. White Carrara marble is usually the least expensive type of marble. Calcutta marble is the most expensive. Typically, Calcutta has a more dramatic contrast between the white color and the larger, bolder veining. Carrara has more of an overall gray shade with softer veining. Both Calcutta and Carrara come in gold varieties that have tinges of gold throughout.
Carrara marble is by far the most common type of marble and, as previously mentioned, is usually the least expensive. Basic white Carrara is very affordable in most cases. Carrara marble's availability keeps its cost down. There are also fancier grades of marble such as Calcutta and Danby marble.
Marble is classified for soundness from A to D. Soundness is related to the appearance of the marble and how much of it was repaired at a factory before installation. An A rating means that the marble had very few flaws and more subtle veining. B ratings mean few flaws overall, but the marble may contain fissures or visible pitting. C ratings mean the material has some flaws that will be factory repaired, but the repaired areas may be visible. D ratings come as a result of many factory repaired flaws, but may also have bright colors and dramatic veins and swirls.
There are also two primary types of marble finishes to choose from. The first is polished marble and this results in a glossy, mirror-like appearance. The second is honed marble, and this leaves the finish with more of an opaque, satin finish. In order to achieve the honed finish, the top layer of the marble is removed. Both finishes should be sealed to protect it against staining. Polished marble needs to be re-polished regularly.
Both types of marble finishes need to be treated similarly. They both will need regular re-sealing, and both are very susceptible to etching. Using non-abrasive cleaners, hotpads for hot dishes and immediate spill cleanup can help keep staining and etching to a minimum. Sealed marble is generally fairly stain resistant, but etching is often confused with staining by both consumers and sellers. Etching in marble is unavoidable and is a factor in choosing marble as a kitchen countertop material.
Advantages & Disadvantages of Marble Countertops
Marble countertops have plenty of pros and cons depending on the consumer and the place where it is installed. Here are some general pros and cons for marble countertops.
Pros Of Marble Countertops
It has a beautiful, natural appearance that goes with any decor and remains stylish no matter how trends change. Despite the discussions of staining and etching, the actual cleaning of marble is easy. Usually, a simple wipe-down with water and a little bit of gentle soap is enough to remove most stains. Marble also brightens both bathrooms and kitchens with its shiny surface. White marble is especially proficient at this. For avid bakers, marble is the perfect surface. Kneading and rolling dough are much easier activities on a shiny surface without residual stickiness.
Consumers who are unsure about marble for kitchen countertops will find that marble is a beautiful choice for bathroom countertops, where etching is less likely to be an issue. On the other hand, consumers who understand that marble is supposed to etch and age naturally, will find that it works wonderfully in kitchens as well.
Cons Of Marble Countertops
Marble needs to be professionally installed, a potential negative for the DIY consumer. Marble will etch, and can scratch and chip. It can stain easily. This is especially true of white marble. It is extremely difficult to maintain a "like new" appearance without significant and professional maintenance.
The primary issue with marble for kitchen countertops is etching. Consumers often confuse this with staining and believe that if they seal the marble, it will not stain. Etching will happen with marble, there is no way to prevent this. Because of that, salespeople often try to talk consumers out of marble for kitchen countertops. Etching typically occurs through contact with acidic food or drinks, and obviously this is unavoidable if the marble is used for kitchen countertops. Etching is more visible on polished marble versus honed, but both are equally susceptible to the problem. Scratching and chipping can also be a problem in kitchens, due to the use of knives and heavy pots and pans.
Ultimately, choosing marble countertops over another type of natural stone comes down to personal preference. As stated, marble is plenty durable and functional, but will not continue to maintain a like-new appearance without significant maintenance. However, consumers who want their marble to age naturally will likely not find a more beautiful material.
Last updated on Jan 12, 2017
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Did You Know?! Our SmartPlug marine cordsets use Tinned Copper Wire for ultimate protection against corrosion. Just as conductive as bare copper wire, tinned copper wire can last up to 10 TIMES as long. We’ll further explore why copper is tinned for marine product use, the benefits, as well as some interesting facts.
What is Tinned Copper? Essentially, tinned copper is copper coated by a base alloy such as solder better known as tin. Copper is desirable due to its durability and being lightweight. Yet, its main drawback is the fact it’s highly susceptible to corrosion. This is where tinning comes into play.
Tinning copper strengthens the copper’s natural properties, making it better equipped to withstand the environmental elements.
How it Works – When you apply a thin coating of tin to bare copper wire, either by dipping the copper in molten metal or by using an electric current to bind the tin to the copper, you create what is known as tinned copper wire.
Tinned copper wire is particularly useful in marine products like SmartPlug and projects where the tin coat makes the wire more resistant to water. Industrial cranes and subways for example also use tinned wire in their operations.
The Benefits of Tinned Copper Wire Include:
- Resists Humidity
- Handles High Temperatures
- Withstands Environmental Elements
The Tin protects the copper wire from tarnishing or becoming oxidized. When copper is oxidized, it turns green. Think of a penny or the most famous example, the Statue of Liberty. What causes it to turn green you ask? It’s a chemical reaction of the metal surface with the oxygen present in the air that causes some of the metal to corrode or oxidize.
Here at SmartPlug, we use only the BEST in marine-grade quality materials to optimally protect your boat. Discover more about the benefits of tinned copper wire by contacting our team of experts at 206-285-2990.
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This Bridge To Nowhere Is Simply In A State Of Becoming—Spaces Around Houston’s Bayous Being Improved All Across The City
I was walking along Buffalo Bayou in Houston a few days ago and I came across this bridge to nowhere that you see above.
(The more famous Bridge to Nowhere was in Alaska. It was said to be federal spending project that was quite wasteful. Though the project at the time was supported by Alaska Republicans such as Senator Ted Stevens and Governor Sarah Palin.)
This bridge is part of improvements along Buffalo Bayou for the benefit of the people of Houston and whoever else might be in town.
Here are some of the specifics for the area where I saw the bridge-in-waiting. This is an area not far from Downtown.
Improvements and the construction of new park space along the Houston’s Bayous is taking place all over Houston. This is something that is not just taking place proximate to Downtown.
There are things that do get better even in hard times. I’d ask Houstonians to check out some of the links above and to make use of the new parks.
I’ve walked along a number of the new spaces and they are very well-done.
Government often does make a positive and hopeful difference in people’s lives.
The bridge above in a state of becoming—Just as we all are.
Here is a sign I saw yesterday that opposes Cincinnati Public School taxes.
I don’t know if the sign is against all CPS taxes or just against an upcoming levy.
It looks like a homemade or hand made sign.
It did occur to me though that a superpac opposes these taxes and commissioned 5000 of these signs to give the impression of a grassroots revolt.
My theory is dented by the fact that this is the only such sign I’ve seen so far. Though maybe it is just that this is the first of the 5000 signs.
There will be a Good Jobs Great Houston march and protest against the failure of U.S. corporations to pay a fair share of the taxes in our great nation.
The Government Accountability Office said 72 percent of all foreign corporations and about 57 percent of U.S. companies doing business in the United States paid no federal income taxes for at least one year between 1998 and 2005. More than half of foreign companies and about 42 percent of U.S. companies paid no U.S. income taxes for two or more years in that period, the report said. During that time corporate sales in the United States totaled $2.5 trillion, according to Democratic Sens. Carl Levin of Michigan and Byron Dorgan of North Dakota, who requested the GAO study.
Here are detail of the Jan. 24 march.
FACT: You have more money in your pocket than a majority of US corporations paid in federal income taxes last year.
FACT: Several of these corporations are headquartered downtown.
FACT: While these corporations dodge paying their fair share of taxes, we’re the ones getting cut and fired. What’s wrong with this picture?
Join us at the reflecting pool in front of Houston City Hall on Tuesday, January 24 at 1:30 PM, where we’ll go hog wild and march to some of these corporate HQs downtown to tell them to pay their share!
Strong Protest At Senator John Cornyn’s Office In Support Of Good Jobs, Investement In America, and Increased Taxes On The Most Wealthy
The good Americans you see in the picture above were protesting today outside the Houston office of Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn.
These loyal Americans were demanding tax increases for the most wealthy, good jobs, and a federal budget that invests in America. They were out protesting because they know that the work of freedom is up to each of us.
Our Tea Party/Republican Party foes never rest in helping the rich get richer, and in making sure that hard honest work does not pay off for everyday Americans.
These protestors were part of the Good Jobs=Great Houston Coalition.
Here are the member groups as of so far in the Good Jobs coalition. You can click on the logo of each group to learn more about what they do.
It is up to each of us to be involved in our future.
Every Texan and every American has the ability to attend a public meeting, attend or organize a protest, write or call an elected official, talk to friends and family, start a blog, donate money, write a letter to the editor, volunteer for candidates and causes, engage in acts of civil disobedience, and even run for public office.
The name of the probe is Messenger. Messenger is sending data and pictures back to Earth about conditions on Mercury.
If Messenger is sending messages to beings on Mercury, I’m sorry to the great degree that this blog post is missing the real story.
(Above—Messenger orbiting Mercury as seen by an artist.)
I’m glad I live in a time where we’ve been able to learn about the planets in our solar system.
Even more amazing, we’ve been learning about planets outside our solar system. I never thought that would be possible in my lifetime.
If intelligent aliens exist on these distant planets, I implore them to stay away.
They will bring terrible diseases. They will enslave us. They will steal our oceans.
What is it like on Mercury?
Mercury is a terrible place.
At least it is in the context of human existence.
I imagine that in the full scheme of existence, Mercury is just like it needs to be.
“Temperatures on Mercury’s surface can reach 800 degrees Fahrenheit (430 degrees Celsius). Because the planet has no atmosphere to retain that heat, nighttime temperatures on the surface can drop to -280 degrees Fahrenheit (-170 degrees Celsius).”
Below is a picture of Mercury sent from Messenger.
A book about the solar system I enjoy is called The Grand Tour–A Traveler’s Guide To The Solar System by Ron Miller and William Hartmann.
Grand Tour has many pictures, drawings and facts about all aspects of our solar system. The book is currently in a third edition.
Some people say government should only pertain to the most minimal functions.
Yet it is only government that could fund missions to understand distant space.
There are no minerals on Mercury that we will be mining from private profit. There are no advertising jingles that Messenger will be sending from Mercury.
There is so much to learn about existence. There is so much context to understand as we consider our views about the world.
Every person has the ability to learn about any subject.
Take the time it requires to learn about our world.
The more we learn, the better we will understand all that is taking place.
Want to see all the exotic plants at Cincinnati’s popular Krohn Conservatory? Looking for a few minutes out of the cold in the dark of winter by visiting the Krohn?
You’d better hope it is not Monday.
Who needs a morale boost on a Monday? Folks spend all weekend looking forward to Monday.
People need to decide what kind of future they want to have in this nation.
If you don’t get involved and fight back, the things we all count on from government will go away, and your future will have no value but the profit you can make for others.
(Photo copyright 2011 Neil Aquino.)
Governor Perry And Extremist Texas Republicans Target History And The Arts—They’ve Done All The Harm They Can Do To Health And Education
(Above–The Donley County, Texas Courthouse received Texas Historical Commission funds for renovation. Governor Perry wants to end funding for the Commission. Photo by Billy Hathorn.)
Due to longstanding Republican mismanagement of state finances, we have a massive budget deficit in Texas.
The leading “health” issue being addressed is legislation that would force some pregnant women to have a sonogram as they engage in a constitutionally-protected medical procedure.
If the state can force unwilling people to undergo a specific medical procedure, what is there to stop the state from forcing other medical procedures on free citizens?
We have the option of raising taxes or using the $9.4 billion Rainy Day fund to help make up the shortfall.
Governor Rick Perry has said many times that Texas will not use the Rainy Day fund.
Texas is 43rd in the nation in state tax burden, while at the same time the overall tax burden in our nation is as low as it has been since 1950.
People can say they are overtaxed, but they are not. We either have the self-respect to meet the responsibilities of running a decent society, or we can let people suffer and fall behind as we go about our way.
In addition to the cuts in vital public services, Governor Perry has now also proposed to eliminate funding for the Texas Historical Commission and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
It makes sense that a state that places no value on the future would also place no value on the past. All there is are the current political and ideological aspirations of a far-right Governor and a far-right legislature.
The only time history has value is when the State of Texas alters history text books to lie about our past.
Real history goes out the door while fake history goes in our textbooks.
The revision of history is right up there with forced medical procedures with how a totalitarian state would conduct business.
As for the arts, you either feel they have value or you do not. I’m not going to change your mind.
People of all kinds have creative talents. Those with the resources to pursue those abilities will be able to go ahead.
People who need some help in the form of a Texas Commission on the Arts grant, will have to decide where to go in life where what they have to offer will be valued.
The direction of Texas is clear.
* Darwinian cuts for the least amongst us.
* Government control of the bodies and the medical decisions of women.
* Historical indoctrination over historical fact.
* Rejection of the arts and of the people who pursue the arts.
The people of Texas can decide that this is all okay, or they can decide that the past has meaning and that the future has value.
It is up to you.
(A great Texas artist was Jerry Bywaters. You see below one of his works depicting Texas. Governor Perry feels the arts have little value to Texans.)
Due in large part to Republican mismanagement of state finances, and due to the failure of many ordinary Texans to meet the everyday obligations of citizenship, the State of Texas faces a massive budget deficit.
The Texas Legislature, now in session, will have to approve a budget for 2012 and 2013.
There are many reasons for this budget shortfall. Some of them have nothing to do with anything in the control of Texas. The national recession has hit states hard across the nation.
However, property tax cuts we could not afford and a Republican ideology of small government and low taxes no matter what, has also put us in this tough spot.
Will states rights and reflexive bashing of Washington help your kid compete with kids from India and China? Will it help you when you are sick and need help? Will Governor Perry declaring divisive Voter ID bills for non-existent voter fraud and sanctuary city legislation an “emergency” help anybody?
People in our state need to make the call that they are going to demand a focus on things that matter, and that they will not allow themselves to be distracted by sideshows.
We need to be clear. Republicans have been in firm control of Texas for many years now. We have had a Republican Governor since 1995. Republicans have long been in control of both Houses of the Texas Legislature.
Republicans would have you believe that only states run by Democrats face these types of deficit problems.
However, because we are not powerless as free citizens, this problem is also on average Texans who have enjoyed low taxes even as our state has failed on so many measures of education and public health.
And, of course, we have millions of Texans who can’t even be bothered to vote in most elections.
This combination of a bad national economy, a destructive ideology, low taxes, and a short-sighted public has real consequences.
“Pitts didn’t sugarcoat the proposed cuts, which strike a potentially devastating blow to public education and health care, eliminate 9,000 state jobs and shutter two state institutions for people with disabilities, one prison unit and three Texas Youth Commission lock-ups.”
“As many as 100,000 school district jobs could be eliminated in the face of a significant reduction of state aid for public schools, said Lynn Moak, a school finance consultant…The proposed budget does not cover $9.8 billion owed to the school districts under the current school finance formulas. Legislation will be needed to reduce the state’s obligations by that amount, which includes money to pay for new students in public schools and replace the federal stimulus dollars that legislators used in 2009 for basic school funding. Democratic House members said the budget proposal pretends that the 170,000 new students expected in Texas classrooms just won’t materialize. Nor was money included to pay for new textbooks or supplemental science materials that are needed to prepare high schools for the upcoming end-of-course exams. Sen. Florence Shapiro, R-Plano, told the State Board of Education on Wednesday that she would fight for those classroom necessities. Shapiro has long led the Senate Education Committee.”
Even a Republican State Senator is upset.
What did she expect?
In Ector County, Odessa College, a community college, has been targeted for zero funding. This has angered people in this area.
(Below–Multi-purpose building at Odessa College. The people in the area of Odessa College last November voted in favor of drastic budget cuts to this institution. Photo by Billy Hathorn.)
What did people in Ector County think they were voting for last November? I thought personal responsibility for your actions is what Texas is all about. By that measure, cuts in services of all kinds in Ector County should rightly be deep and brutal.
People are, of course, free to sacrifice their futures and the futures of their children to lost cause of states rights. They are free to value low taxes over anything else.
However, there are people in Texas who take the position that the future has value.
The Legislative Study Group, a forward-thinking caucus of the Texas House chaired by Houston area State Rep. Garnet Coleman, has issued a document detailing what the budget proposed by the Texas House will mean for Texans.
Review this document and see the impact these cuts will have on all Texans.
Texas political blogs such as Capitol Annex, The Daily Hurricane, Brains And Eggs, Jobsanger, Letters From Texas, Bay Area Houston, and Off The Kuff are also reporting on the deficit and on hopeful alternatives for Texas. These citizen bloggers reflect the best aspirations of Texas.
It is up to each individual Texan to fight back. This is the ethos of Texas. We must take responsibility for our lives and for our state.
The extreme right-wing ideology of the Republican Party in Texas, which even goes so far as to talk about seccession from the union, does not provide any realistic vision of the part that Texas must play in the global economy.
No matter what we have been fed over the years in Texas, we don’t have to live selfish lives. We can care for the people around us and still be good Texans.
(Below–Likely state budget cuts in Texas will further worsen an environment so noxious that even Republican Oklahoma has complained to the EPA about bad air in Texas. The cash for clunkers program and air and water testing are among many environmental services likely to be drastically slashed. )
What does the so-called Tea Party stand for? What is the Tea Party agenda?
A recent blog post by Tea Party follower David Jennings at his Houston and Texas political blog Big Jolly Politics gives a clear sense of the ideologically extreme Tea Party agenda.
Mr. Jennings regularly attends and offers up observations from meetings of Tea Party cells. His most recent report from the Clear Lake Tea Party here in Houston gives a clear sense of a radical, unworkable, and often un-American Tea Party vision for our nation.
Reporting on a talk given the Clear Lake Tea Party member named Robert Gonzales, who Mr. Jennings describes as the “founder” of this local Tea Party cell, Mr. Jennings offers up a list Tea Party priorities for the days ahead.
Here are some of these Tea Party priorities as reported by Mr. Jennings—
* “Reject Obamacare.”
Repeal of Healthcare Reform will allow insurance companies to once again toss people off coverage because they get sick, and will allow insurance companies to once again impose lifetime caps on policies. Is that what we want to go back to in our nation? Read about Healthcare Reform for yourself. It does a lot of good. For the extreme right in this nation, the issue is not the good points or the weak points of Healthcare Reform. Instead, it is all about political ideology and scoring political points no matter the merits of the program. You see the same with the reflexive far-right rejection to the idea of global warming. No facts of any kind matter in the discussion. Ideology and anger are all that counts.
* ” Reinstate Judeo-Christian Values. ….Prayer back in schools and hanging the Ten Commandments in public buildings…”
People can pray anytime they want. People can live true each and every day to the religious values they hold. Are these values so weak that they must be posted in every building? This would be little different from how an insecure and fearful totalitarian state posts propaganda in every classroom and in every possible location. Where is the confidence in ideas that Christians hold as eternal? Does Christianity need government support? Can’t people find the truth for themselves rather than forcing one idea of truth on an ever-more diverse nation? What will stop a future government from posting anti-Christian messages in public buildings at some point?
* ” English as the official language….”
It sure would be intrusive of government to tell people how they should speak. Will the declaration of an official language come with a language police? Will private business places that advertise to Spanish speaking customers or Chinese speaking customers be subject to fines or some type of official sanction? Will people inform on others who are speaking the wrong language? We could set up a whole new language enforcement bureaucracy.
* “….Deport all illegal aliens, post the army along the border…”
How would we find all the undocumented people in this country? Raids into private business places and into private homes? Informants? Does the Tea Party think they will just turn themselves in to the authorities? Does the Tea Party think family and friends will just allow these people to plucked from their homes without a fight? If all undocumented people are being deported, what would they have to lose by fighting back? Do we really want the army employed for domestic purposes? Will the army take part in the raids to track down the so-called illegals? Once our country is cleansed of the illegals, what domestic mission will our army next be given? How about enforcing the payment of taxes? I think the army would be very useful for that purpose.
* “Repeal property taxes.”
Those three words are the extent of what Mr. Jennings wrote as the Tea Party goal on this subject. We already have no income taxes in Texas. Due to Republican mismanagement, Texas has a budget deficit of over $25 billion. Texas is nowhere near first in the quality of education we offer our children. How is “repeal property taxes” a serious idea in any respect?
* “ Reassert states rights under the 10th Amendment: Eliminate funding for EPA, education.”
It is worth noting that states rights is found in the Tea Party creed in the same place as is eliminating EPA and education funding. This is the states rights doctrine. It is about separating ourselves from the nation as a whole. Yet the air in Texas can be so bad that even the Republican State of Oklahoma has complained to the federal government. Being a bad neighbor can infringe on the rights of others. People in Houston know how bad the pollution was before stricter environmental regulations.
Do you think we should eliminate education funding? Kids who grow up in Texas are going to have to compete for jobs with kids from the rest of the nation and from around the world. Adherence to the lost cause of states rights will be cold comfort when you are breathing even more toxic air, and you are not educated well enough to get a job.
This radical Tea Party agenda is held by only a minority of Americans. But in mid-term elections with reduced turnout, a minority can easily carry the day. The same can be said for local elections that draw less attention than a Presidential election. The Tea Party is holding meetings and organizing. Far-right ideas are held by some of the loudest voices in the 24 hour internet/cable news landscape.
It is the choice of every freedom loving American who values the future of our nation to either get involved in public affairs or, instead, to allow your life to be defined by others. Is the Tea Party/Republican Party plan outlined above what you want to see for yourself, for your family, and for your nation?
Copyright 2011 Neil Aquino
(Above–Various iconic images from our great City of Houston. We all need to pitch in to keep our city strong. Montage by Yassie.)
From the Houston Chronicle—
“Thousands of city of Houston employees will have to take six unpaid days off in the coming six months, one of a series of actions Mayor Annise Parker is taking to close a $29 million budget gap. “This is a step that I didn’t want to take,” Parker said on Thursday. Furloughs send “the wrong message to hard-working city employees who get up and pick up our trash, fix our roads, keep our libraries open, mow our parks.” The furloughs will save the city $5 million and will apply only to civilian employees, with a few exceptions in such areas as trash pickup and other positions that generate revenue, Parker said. Employees who make less than $24,000 a year also will be exempt, she said.”
It is important to note that Mayor Parker exempted city employees at the lowest end of the pay scale. In a time when recession has caused many to go after the poorest first, while making sure that tax cuts for the rich stay in place, it is good to see acknowledgment of the needs of the people hurting most from these hard times.
Are public employees the cause of unsustainable deficit-boosting tax cuts that we have seen at so many levels of government in recent years?
Public employees must accept some of the pain of the recession. People taking a public paycheck at any level of government must lead by example. These sacrifices to be made by public employees must also apply to police officers and firefighters. Health and retirement benefits that are a critical longterm cost to governmentt must be on the table for some reconsideration. There is nothing wrong with looking at all aspects of government spending when times are hard– Or, for that matter, at any point.
Yet at the same time, nothing is achieved by allowing Republican politicians to stoke resentment of fellow working people while at the same time they do all they can to protect tax cuts for the rich.
What these Republicans really wish to do is outsource government services to politically connected firms, so that everybody but the people who actually do the work will get the taxpayer dollars.
If you are an average working person going on about a garbage man making 30k or 40K a year, while you vote for politicians who fight for tax cuts for millionaires, you must be smoking some pretty heavy dope.
Don’t we have any remaining capacity for self-respect as fellow working people, and as members of a society?
Must we allow ourselves to be used to get at others not so unlike ourselves?
Here in Houston, the overwhelming number people skip voting in municipal elections, and there have been a number of city property tax cuts in recent years.
It is time for citizens of Houston, and of our nation, to take stock of the public obligations that we all should share.
In addition to leadership from the Mayor and city employees on these budget questions in Houston, tax increases and sacrifices from average citizens may also need to be part of the solution.
Where Are Republican Objections To Federal Dollars For Galveston Seawall Improvements?—Where Are Seawall Bake Sales And The Citizen Volunteers?
The people of Galveston County will be enjoying the benefits of federal dollars as the federal government will be picking up most of the expense for $15 million in improvements to the Galveston Seawall.
(Above–Picture of Galveston Seawall I took earlier his year. Government, in concert with our own hard work, can help protect us from the storms of life.)
From the Houston Chronicle—
“….the seawall from Fourth Street to 83rd Street will be landscaped with palm trees and native grasses… Other improvements include solar lighting, benches and markers with information on history and local plants and wildlife. The bulk of the $15 million cost for the entire project will be paid for with federal transportation money…”
In 2010, the voters of Galveston County elected a Republican county government.
I thought the message of the 2010 election was to get government out of our lives.
Where are the objections to this project from Galveston County Republicans? Where are the Republicans of principle holding bake sales to raise funds for Seawall improvements? Where are the citizens forming volunteer parties to do this work without federal intrusion from Washington?
People can go on and on about government. But in the end, they take the money.
There is nothing wrong with taking the money for useful projects such as improving a resource as vital to the safety and prosperity of Galveston County as is the Seawall.
Also, there is nothing wrong with realizing the fact that government has a role to play in our lives.
Wherever in the country you live, you can bet that folks who complain about government are taking government dollars for needed and helpful reasons.
We should be proud of the fact that we live in a civilized nation where funds are raised and people are helped for the good of the general welfare.
(Photo copyright Neil Aquino)
Ohio Republican Gov.-Elect Kasich Goes To Washington To Ask Barack Obama For A Lot Of Federal Money To Be Spent On Many Different Projects & Programs
Federal money for Ohio is what Republican Governor-elect John Kasich of Ohio wants.
“Gov.-elect John Kasich said Thursday after a meeting at the White House that he’s not optimistic that the Obama administration will let Ohio use the money intended for passenger rail to upgrade freight lines…Kasich has said the $400 million federally subsidized 3-C corridor project, which would provide passenger rail service among Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland, would be too costly for the state. He wants flexibility to use the money for other transportation needs. He’d also like flexibility in how the state spends federal money designated for job training, Title I (education) and Medicaid….Kasich said he was confident that the state would get the $400 million Race to the Top grant that the state won under outgoing Gov. Ted Strickland. Kasich has said he wants to make changes to the state’s education system, and some have voiced concern that his changes would jeopardize the money. “I have no reason to believe that we’re not going to get that,” Kasich said.”
Mr. Kasich wants money for freight rail instead of for passenger lines.
Where is his call for free enterprise for freight rail?
Must Ohio’s freight rail industry be burdened by socialism? Where are the freight rail executives in opposing this socialism?
Mr. Kasich wants job training, Title I, and Medicaid money.
Where is all the Tea Party/Republican talk about the federal government staying away?
Mr. Kasich says the federal government denies him flexibility in how federal money will be spent.
Yet Ohio will still get the Race To The Top money despite the change in Ohio from a Democratic Governor to a Republican Governor.
What a bunch of hypocrisy is so many respects from Mr. Kasich and from the Republican Party in Ohio.
I lived in Ohio for 18 years and I go back to Ohio twice each year.
Here is what I’d say to fellow Ohioans—
“You can elect every government-bashing Republican you want, but in the end the federal government and government in general has a role to play in helping Ohio.
Your new Republican Governor is tripping over himself looking for federal money. He is going to the White House and asking Barack Obama and Joe Biden for federal money.
Mr. Kasich is doing this because the reality is that government is a needed part of life and because private industry, while essential, can’t meet all the requirements of our lives.
Life and and society is more complex than what the Tea Party/Republican Party is talking about. Most folks in Ohio know all these facts full-well despite the recent Ohio election results.”
This is what I would say to my fellow Ohioans.
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Everything is going digital these days, and orthodontics is no exception.
Align Technology (ALGN), the inventor of invisible teeth aligners, is bringing orthodontists' offices into the 21st century.
The San Jose, Calif.-based firm acquired Cadent Holdings last year, and with it, 3D digital scanning technologies that dentists can use "chair-side" to get a digital impression or mold of a patient's teeth to use in various procedures.
"About 70% of cases today are now done digitally," said Matt Dolan, an analyst at Roth Capital Partners. "Either in the doctor's office they create a digital image, or you'll take an impression with the traditional goo that they put in your mouth and then they'll send it to the dental lab, which will create a digital image.
"So clearly, dentistry is going digital, and Align bought Cadent in an effort to capitalize on that trend. It's a little bit complementary, and it's a little bit strategic."
Align's patented Invisalign system, which was launched in 1999, is today distributed via 70,000 trained dentists and orthodontists in more than 45 countries. The company has manufactured 91 million aligners and shipped 1.8 million cases to date.
In the first quarter of 2012, it shipped more than 85,000 cases.
But digitizing the industry isn't the only strong point for Align. Thanks to continuous innovation, the company has significantly expanded its Invisalign portfolio of treatments.
"For example, new features launched in Invisalign G3 in October 2010 and Invisalign G4 in October 2011 make it easier for doctors to address more challenging tooth movements, improving predictability and leading to better overall outcomes," said Thomas Prescott, Align president and CEO.
Some of the new features help with open bite treatment, extrusion of upper laterals and root control for canines and central incisors, he said.
Other products range from Invisalign Express 5 and 10 for very minor treatments to Invisalign Full, Invisalign Teen and Invisalign Assist for more comprehensive treatments for adults and teenagers.
"They all benefit from all the technology in Invisalign G3, G4 and beyond," Prescott said.
In January, Align released Invisalign Express 5, a cost-effective treatment for very minor malocclusions, or misalignment of teeth.
"We believe that many patients want to correct a little crowding or other minor malocclusions, but don't actually pursue or accept treatment because they believe orthodontic treatment is too expensive for minor correction," Prescott noted.
The dentist's cost for an Invisalign treatment is $1,500 to $1,700. But the final number is based on volume. Treatment usually takes 18 to 24 months with two trays per month. It's then up to the practitioner to decide how much to charge the patient. Those prices have ranged from $3,000 to $7,000.
The North American addressable patient population is about 800,000 people per year, writes ThinkEquity analyst Spencer Nam in his report. Globally, it has exceeded 1.5 million patients annually. Translated in dollars, it is expected to grow from $1.6 billion in 2010 to $4 billion by 2015.
The main advantage of Invisalign next-generation products is that they are addressing severe cases of malocclusion, which represent more than 50% of all cases. This is a segment that Align could not treat previously.
The company is also focusing more on the teenage market, where it had been underrepresented.
"Align's business by age group is the reverse of the orthodontic market. Align historically had 80% or more adult-oriented cases," said Dolan.
Thanks to next-generation technologies, treatments, new software and the Invisalign Teen product, "they are starting to chip away now at the core teenage market. And that's been growing organically in excess of 20% ... . We think that will continue to be a driver," he said.
Align has also been expanding internationally, even though it's still very much underpenetrated in many regions.
"International represents an increasingly significant part of Align's business," said Prescott. "Over the past five years, international sales have more than tripled to a quarter of Align's total revenue. Our primary focus is on driving growth in our direct sales regions, including the core European country markets, Japan and our newest direct market, China."
In addition, Align is pursuing new markets via distribution partners. Those are smaller, but fast-growing markets in Asia Pacific, EMEA and Latin America.
"Collectively, they continue to make good progress and represent 14% of international Invisalign revenue with growth rates outpacing those of Europe and North America," Prescott noted. Those markets also usually have more complex cases of malocclusion.
China presents another area of opportunity for Align. "It is probably one of the few individual country markets for orthodontics that has the size potential to be as big as North America over the long term," said Prescott.
"They are just dipping their toe in the water there, trying to understand the market better," said Dolan. "I think that's a big opportunity that investors ask a lot of questions about, and we're still waiting to see how that will unfold and when that will become a growth driver. But it's certainly something I would expect over the next few years."
From a financial standpoint, the company generates a healthy amount of cash flow and has no debt. In 2011, it generated $480 million in sales. Earnings and sales grew 29% in the most recent quarter. Align also announced a $150 million share repurchase program at the end of 2011.
"They're making some shifts in manufacturing today, so their gross margin is a little depressed," said Dolan. "But it's a pretty nice, high-margin business, at mid-to-high-70% gross margin over time. So I think the earnings potential of this business is pretty dramatic. A typical device company has 60% to 65% gross margin.
"I don't see any direct competition. They are dominant in this area ... . Long term, there is a very clear strategic argument to be made for Align to be an acquisition target for one of the bigger players, especially as they start to chip away at the core orthodontic market."
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When Bear and Hare try to reach some juicy pears, they realise they need some help. Hare finds three chairs but is it fair that Hare has two chairs and Bear only one? When they have the same, Hare still can't reach the pears! So a little friend teaches them that fair isn't always everyone getting the same thing....with hilarious results! A beautifully simple picture book that considers, what is fair? The answer is not always as simple as you'd think!
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Fair Shares is a charming picturebook, full of fun, and the vibrant illustrations by Anna Doherty give the characters real personality. Using a simple text, Pippa Goodhart tackles a complex message with glee.
Hare and Bear are delighted to discover a tree full of juicy pears, but the tree is too tall for them to touch the fruit. Hare finds three chairs to help them reach, but it doesn’t seem fair that she has two, and Bear only has one. When they share out the chairs equally, Hare cannot reach the fruit, which doesn’t seem fair either. Luckily, a passing beetle is on hand to explain that being fair does not always mean having the same thing. A fact further demonstrated when the friends try to share their fruity prize with their new pal.
Fair Shares would be a wonderful book to share with an early years or infant class. It could engender some interesting discussions about how different people have different needs, and how by respecting this, we can treat everyone fairly.
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True stories of old Houston and Houstonians: historical and personal sketches / by S. O. Young. Page: 40
40 TRUE STORIES OF OLD
members, for it would give me great pleasure to write them
A HARD LUCK STORY.
I READ a "hard luck" story the other day and it reminded
me that Frank Le Mott had once told me one of the best
stories of the kind I have ever heard. One day Frank said
to me: "Did I ever tell you about Limpy Lewis' hard luck?"
and when I answered in the negative he told me the following:
"This Limpy Lewie gets his name from having a wooden leg
that is always wearing off at the bottom, so that it is too short
for his good leg. He walks lopsided when he prances along the
street and the boys get to calling him 'Limpy.' He is a nocount
kind of a fellow, a tramp soldier of fortune, and a gambler.
When he wins he rolls in good things to eat and when he loses
he bums for his grub. It's chicken one day and feathers the
next with him. He is a good-natured sort of chap and the
other gamblers help him along occasionally, when they have
anything to help him with. The men who own the games give
him a commission on all the customers he can bring them, so
he generally hangs out around the hotels early in the evening,
looking for suckers.
"One morning Limpy got hold of a greenhorn and when the
bank got through with him Limpy had a real good stake coming
to him. He thought he was in such good luck that he would go
against the bank himself and did so. At first he won and had
a big pile of chips in front of him for an hour or two. Then
his luck changed and he lost everything he had. He got up
dead broke and concluded to go out and find another sucker.
While going to the nearest hotel to look over the situation, he
met a tall stranger, dressed like a cowman. The stranger asked
him If he could direct him to a square game. Limpy told him
he knew exactly where to put his finger on it and invited him
to go with him. As they started the stranger told him he
wanted nothing but a square game, and if he would lead him to
one of that kind, he would give him a quarter of what he won,
if he did win. He did that to protect himself, for with that pros.
pect in sight Limpy would pull for him to win, even if he were
playing against Limpy's best friend. There was no mixing of
sentiment and business when Limpy had a case like that. Limpy
was going to take him against a brace game, but when the
stranger mentioned that quarter share for him he changed his
mind and took him to the best and squarest game in town.
"When they got there the stranger bought $500 worth of chips
and wanted to make two bets of the whole thing. That
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Terry Joyce, in an paper about something else, mentions this neat datum that I had never noticed.
Japanese is a head-last language, meaning that the arguments of a verb precede it:
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In English, some compound words are built like shortened phrases: “spoil a sport” → “spoilsport”. The same happens in Japanese:
However, Japanese also has a large number of Chinese loans, and in Chinese, the verb comes first (as in English). This results in a number of Japanese words with “reversed” order, i.e. compounds in which the argument comes after the verb:
are synonymous; but the first follow Japanese syntax (verb last), and the second, Chinese syntax (verb first).
The bit I’d never noticed is that the “Chinese” syntax in Japanese words almost always uses direct objects (the ones that would be marked with を wo
). By contrast, the “Japanese” order allows all sorts of arguments and modifiers, including adverbs:
- 外食 Gai-shoku “outside-eat” = to eat outside, eating out
- 毒殺 Doku-satsu “poison-kill” = to kill by poison
- 女装 Jo-sō “woman-dress” = to crossdress, to dress as a woman, female-attired
- 長引く Naga-biku “long-draw” = to drag on
Notice that this doesn’t depend on whether the components themselves are on’yomi
(of Chinese origin) or kun’yomi
(native Japanese); only on the morphosyntax.
Source: Terry Joyce, Modeling the Japanese mental lexicon: Morphological, orthographic and phonological considerations
, who credits:
- Kageyama, T. (1982) Word formation in Japanese. Lingua, 57, 215–258.
- Ozaki et al. (1992) Daijigen [Great Etymological Dictionary]. Kadokawa Shoten.
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The Unitarian Society, East Brunswick, NJ
March 12, 2017
This is our work, to discover what we can give. Isn’t this the purpose of [church], to learn the nature of your own gifts and how to use them for good in the world? (adapted from Robin Wall Kimmerer)
Robin Wall Kimmerer is a botanist who currently teaches Environmental and Forest Biology at the State University of New York. She is a citizen of the Potawatomi nation and a compelling storyteller. For the past month, I have been listening to book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants.
There are many stories in the book. For instance, she describes a field trip — well, to be literal, it’s a marsh trip — with her students. Five weeks away from the wired world to transform the students to field biologists. As part of this annual expedition, they build a round house as their shelter and classroom.
They built it not from a kit that they have brought along, but from what was found there: starting with a frame made of bent saplings. The next step includes a “shopping” trip not to a home improvement big box retailer, but at the cattail marsh. Kimmerer does compare the cattail marsh to Walmart, but only in that “they both sprawl over acres of land.”
- fibrous rhizomes that taste like a potato, edible roasted or as porridge or made into a flour;
- cattail leaves as an easy source for creating twine;
- at the bottom of many layers of leaves, a slimy substance that is antimicrobial, and soothes sunburn from a day of harvesting on the marsh;
- there’s spongy and waxy material, both serving the plant well, but also serving humans, providing superb water repellant and insulating material for a shelter, not to mention a softer ground upon which to sleep;
- under the leaves, and slime, and spongy material, and waxy outer coating, there is a white pith, sometimes called Cossacks’ asparagus, that tastes – so the book says — like cucumber.
This short list doesn’t even include that the cattails themselves can be dipped in fat and used as torches, or that their pollen can be captured as a source of protein. In the end, given all that they were able to find on their “shopping trip,” they don’t consider it a Walmart, but someone does joke that perhaps they have just been to the Walmarsh…
This is our work, to discover what we can give. Isn’t this the purpose of education, to learn the nature of your own gifts and how to use them for good in the world?
More and more, folks often choose their religious affiliation, rather than inherit it. Out of this, the notion of church shopping has emerged. For some, this is part of a temporary discernment process, having felt a spiritual longing or a yearning for community, you go “shopping,” visiting several congregations, perhaps even differing denominations, seeing what is on offer. Some people do it all their lives – never choosing one place to get their religious and spiritual needs met, never setting down roots, never making a commitment of reciprocity to one place.
But others – and I’m guessing many, if not most of you, are in this group – after process of discernment (that is what I would rather call it): you decide. You choose a place.
And now you are here, in your chosen spiritual home, done with your shopping. It is time to follow what Kimmerer calls the precepts of the Honorable Harvest:
- to take only what is given,
- to use it well,
- to be grateful for the gift, and
- to reciprocate the gift
These precepts are a sermon in and of themselves, perhaps even a whole small spiritual practice group, but today I want to just focus on the last one: reciprocate the gift.
Because that is what we are doing this morning: figuring out how we can reciprocate the gifts we have been given by this congregation; how to reciprocate the gifts being given in this moment — shared laughter, pride at seeing young people raised here give back, breaking bread – or pancakes – together, strengthening our sense of shared purpose; and how to reciprocate the gifts that will be given and received in the months, years, and hopefully decades, to come.
What in our shared life is the cattail torch that shines light in the darkness? Is it lighting our chalice? Or the words and music we share in this space we make holy by our gathering, week after week?
What is the slime factor? Maybe it’s different for each of us, but hopefully the discomfort of the slime is balanced by the relief of facing your fear, or tolerating discomfort, or growing your growing edge.
What is the surprising pith that after persistent peeling away of layers, then refreshing nourishment? Could that be being known as whole and holy, held in the embrace of this welcoming spiritual home?
It is up to us to recognize the gifts we receive here — ones we were looking for and ones that catch us by surprise, ones we welcome and ones we’d rather gift back – and then act on that last precept of the Honorable Harvest: reciprocate. Reciprocate in a variety of ways, like Kimmerer’s students with their creative ways to thank the cattail marsh for all it gave them.
But also in the very specific way that is our focus today: through financial stewardship, bound by a covenant of reciprocity, that ensures that The Unitarian Society not only survives, but thrives.
Blessed be. May it be so.
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In your home’s electrical services, the establishing framework is a basic wellbeing highlight. In the case or the like of breakdown in the framework, the establishing framework gives an easy way out that guarantees current will stream security back to the earth itself. It along these lines lessens the odds that a short out can cause a fire or hazardous stun. The last and most vital piece of a home’s establishing framework comprises of a metal ground pole driven profound into the earth, wiring that associates this bar to a service board or utility meter base establishing haul, and the connector clasp between the wiring and the pole.
This “world ground” is a vital piece of your electrical framework to guarantee electrical security. As indicated by the National Electrical Code, or NEC, a ground framework ought to have an establishing obstruction of 25 ohms or less. Accomplishing this may require in excess of one ground pole.
What Are Ground Rods?
Ground bars, otherwise called establishing anodes, are utilized to interface the establishing arrangement of electrical frameworks to earth ground. Ground poles can be made with a wide range of materials, however, copper is the most well-known materials utilized for private establishments. Ground bars are great channels of power and enable any hazardous power to stream to the ground, removing the peril from you and the electrical board.
Ground Rod Length
The establishing bar that interfaces the home establishing framework into the earth is a long metal pole, more often than not copper attached to steel, aroused iron, or treated steel.
Ground bars come in both 8-foot and 10-foot lengths, with 8-foot being the most widely recognized size utilized as a part of private establishments. Generally speaking, ground poles must be at least 8 feet long and ought not to be chopped down. In the exceptionally dry ground, which gives more obstruction than wet soil (which means it doesn’t acknowledge power as promptly), ground bars are at times stacked and joined with an uncommon clasp so they can broaden further into the earth.
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Another choice is to include a second ground pole. This is typically a superior choice, however, the poles must be no less than 6 feet separated, as indicated by the NEC. At whatever point conceivable, ground poles ought to go into the damp soil around your home. Typically, the region near the establishment has enough dampness because of overflow water from downspouts.
It is impulsive and perilous to introduce the shorter, 4-foot ground poles regularly sold for establishing things like TV radio wires and other individual gadgets. These are not lawful for establishing the home electrical services Dubai, and they can make your establishing framework fall flat when it is required most.
Ground Rod Diameter
Ground poles come in differing thicknesses (widths), including 3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″, and 1″. The base permitted breadth for a ground bar is 3/8″, however bigger sizes are a superior decision since they give more surface region to contact the earth.
The ground wire frequently alluded to as the establishing terminal conveyor, is the connection between the ground bar and the service ground association. Ground wires for living arrangements ordinarily are made of copper and are #6 (6 AWG) or bigger.
Establishing cinches are utilized to interface the establishing terminal conductor to the ground bar.
An oak seed cinch is an oval-molded clasp with a jolt used to fix it to the ground bar. An oak seed clasp is the most normally utilized brace for ground bar associations and is endorsed for coordinate internment applications. The establishing conductor ought to be connected to the ground bar and in the “V” of the oak seed clip, inverse the jolt side of the cinch.
The metal-toothed cinch is a two-piece clip that has two setscrews used to anchor it to the ground bar. It likewise has a middle point with an opening to mount the wire and a set screw to fix the wire. This write clasp is best utilized inside to make establishing associations around water pipes that are grounded to the ground transport of a service board.
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The sun was just beginning to rise over the Rocky Mountains, but Sheriff Justin Smith was already awake. He was standing outside Fort Collins High School – shivering in the frigid cold.
It was 12 degrees. Snow was falling. But Mr. Smith, wearing his dress blues, stood resolute, waving an American flag.
The sheriff of Larimer County, Colorado had come to school Tuesday to send a message to those responsible for educating the county’s children. The sheriff was not in a good mood.
He was standing in the winter snow to protest the school’s decision to ban a celebration of American patriotism.
The student council had wanted to designate a day during Spirit Week to celebrate the red, white & blue. The young people called it “’Merica Monday.” But the school turned down their request.
“They said they didn’t want to offend anyone from other countries or immigrants,” a 16-year-old member of the student council told me. “They just really did not want to make anyone feel uncomfortable.”
But after a day of righteous Rocky Mountain outrage, the principal at Fort Collins High School reversed course and apologized.
Principal Mark Eversole sent a letter to parents announcing that next Monday would in fact be America Day.
Following is the entire letter that was obtained by Fox News Radio affiliate KCOL:
“We apologize for our recent decision regarding My Country Monday and that it was seen as not patriotic. This could not be further from the truth. The original intent of Spread the Love week at Fort Collins High School was to unify the student body. When students first proposed "Merica Monday," we felt that it was against this unifying theme and disrespectful to our country. Merica is a slang term that is often used in a negative stereotypical way to describe life in the United States. This is what led us to discuss alternatives with students. We were surprised that our community interpreted our actions as anti-American. We are a proud public school in America and support many activities to celebrate our great nation. Due to this outpouring of sentiment and misinterpretation of our intentions, we have decided to rename the first day of Spread the Love week to "America Day" as opposed to "Merica Day." We look forward to enjoying the creativity and energy of our students as they celebrate their patriotism next week."
That’s not exactly how parents or students recall the events. They said they suggested “America Monday” but administrators rejected that idea. And members of the student council were adamant that the only reason the event was barred was to prevent non-Americans from being offended.
It seems to me that a public school administrator got caught with his hand in the multicultural cookie jar.
While the school should be commended for doing the right thing and allowing students to celebrate America, whoever would have thought that American teenagers would be treated as second-class citizens in their own country?
And that’s why Sheriff Smith was standing in the bitter cold, waving his American flag – the one that normally flew outside his home.
“We can’t and we won’t stand for that kind of attitude in our schools,” Sheriff Smith told me in a telephone interview. “It’s our country. They’re our community schools. We will take them back and restore the values – the ones that made America the great nation it is today.”
“I realized I could not just sit on the sidelines,” he said. “I had to stand up and do something.”
Within minutes, he was joined by a dozen others – an uprising of patriots sick and tired of the anti-American venom spewing from public school administrators.
“This is really a sign of root problems we have,” he said. “A lot of us understand -- this anti-American sentiment has poisoned our schools – the ideas and beliefs that are preached to them.”
A sort of grassroots protest movement unfolded early Tuesday on KCOL, the local news radio station that carries my daily commentary. Callers unleashed their fury over the airwaves. Students from the high school emailed passionate messages.
Among them, was a young man – a tenth grader who asked not to be identified.
“I'm personally outraged at the school that we can celebrate every other culture but our own,” this young American teenager wrote. “We have activities that go on during Cinco de Mayo but we can't celebrate and honor our own country [where] we live I'm very angry.”
As Sheriff Smith and his frozen band of patriots waved their flags, drivers honked their horns, bus drivers waved and students stopped to watch.
“It was important to send a message to students,” the sheriff said. “They needed to know they are not alone and that they did the right thing by standing up. I hope when they and their parents saw their sheriff standing out in front of the school – they knew they weren’t alone.”
The sheriff is correct. These brave young men and women are not alone.
We are compelled to stand alongside our fellow countrymen at Fort Collins High School.
Patriotism must never be sacrificed on the altar of political correctness.
“This is a wake up call,” Sheriff Smith said. “We’ve been given the blessing of a wake up call as to what is going on (in our school). Now the question is -- what do we do about it?”
Todd Starnes is host of Fox News & Commentary, heard on hundreds of radio stations. His latest book is “The Deplorables’ Guide to Making America Great Again.” Follow Todd on Twitter @ToddStarnes and find him on Facebook.
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Welcome to Ecomedia Literacy, a website created by Antonio Lopez to share and discuss the development of ecologically oriented media literacy. This is a work in progress, but I will be adding resources and building as the project develops. Please join the discussion and share your ideas!
PS If you want to see some background articles about the thinking that is going into this project, please click on the “articles” tab.
Supplemental materials for the workshop, “Bridging Sustainability Education With Media Education: Methods, Techniques and Hands-on Approaches From Practitioner Experiences in the Field,” at the Media Education Summit, Nov. 21, 2015.
Sox Sperry (Project Look Sharp) and Antonio Lopez (John Cabot University)
Because the integration of environmental sustainability with media education is an emerging field, this workshop will introduce a variety of sustainable education approaches and concepts that media educators can incorporate into their work. This workshop is intended to be a hands-on, practitioner-oriented space to explore curriculum design, activity development and pedagogical approaches to environmental sustainability and media. In this interactive workshop, participants are invited to share their own ideas and experiences, and also to experiment with ways they can develop further the relationship between ecology and media in their own work. The three presenters have varied experiences and represent very different approaches to media education and sustainability. Topics include techno-literacy and gadget research; ecopedagogy; constructionist decoding strategies; youth activism and civic engagement; and alternative media. The workshop facilitators will also share examples of current research that demonstrates the effectiveness of different approaches.
Antonio Lopez: Boston-greening-digital-media.pdf
Sox Sperry: Sperry-Med-Ed-Summit.pdf
Greening the Media Literacy Ecosystem Handout: Barcelona-handout.pdf
This is a video prepared for the National Association of Media Literacy Education conference in July 2013. The session is on greening media literacy, co-presented with Cyndy Scheibe from Project Look Sharp.
Slideshare link for downloadable PowerPoint.
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What Are The Top Priorities Of A Business Owner?
- Owning a company is rewarding, yet taxing work.
- Also, it is equally tough to make it profitable.
- There is a lot to keep track of and manage; from daily activities to accounting, legal, marketing, and other duties.
- Nothing can be left to chance for an organization to survive today.
- As per the latest statistics, during their first year, more than half of new companies fail. That's why setting goals, and cultivating habits that keep you focused on the things that matters are crucial.
- As a matter of fact, since you are running your business, you might know every aspect of its daily operations.
- In the end, it is you who takes the decisions and delivers the results.
- Awareness and experience will help you to drive your business over some time.
- However, you should take care of some of the essential things that will help you to make the right choice.
What Every Business Owner Should Know?
- In terms of running a business, you may face several challenges.
- You must get involved, but you must not get overwhelmed.
- Find out the most important 10 things you should follow once you become a business owner:
- Even if you have a nice buffer to start your company, you don't know what's ahead, and if you're going to hit your sales targets right away.
- So watching every rupee you spend is wise. Do not splurge on needless luxuries, and instead ensure that every investment works hard to achieve your ultimate goal.
- A profitable company that will prosper for years to come.
Focus On Your Original Idea
- You will undoubtedly be asked to engage in numerous ventures beyond your company as a new business owner.
- Although it may be tempting to explore other revenue-growing opportunities, there are limited working hours available in a day.
- At each moment of the day, you can't be everything to anyone.
- Your initial business is bound to suffer when you start to get your hands in so many pockets.
- Instead, concentrate on continuing to grow your original company, and you will be surprised to see how faster your dividends are growing.
Balancing Out The Workloads
- Initially, this may sound strange, but it makes perfect sense to take care of your health.
- The start of a new company takes a lot of hard work and long hours, and you can very easily forget to care about yourself.
- But you can as easily get burnt out and sick because you are deprived of sleep and exercise.
- It means extra medical costs and time-off from your new business.
- So, it makes sense to stay healthy and maintain a perfect balance between work and health.
Be Ready For A Business Pitch
- You never know when you may run into someone who might end up being critical to your company's success.
- Anyone may be a potential investor or client, so always have a short pitch ready that can be easily customised for a particular individual.
- Make sure your mission, service, and priorities are included in the pitch.
- You should never miss a chance to build relationships that are important to your company in the long run.
Cutting Off The Losses
- Sadly, not every business venture is going to be a success.
- Several variables can play a part, and it doesn't necessarily imply that you weren't meant to be a business owner.
- It could just mean that at this moment, that particular idea is not viable.
- Although failure is difficult to admit, and you don't want to leave too soon without giving it a real try, you don't need to sink any more money and time into a struggling organization either.
- It is a difficult choice to make, but it's best to shut down and to learn from your mistakes.
- If you know that it's not working in your heart, to make your next venture better.
Get The Cash Flow Going
- In the beginning, when you begin to attract loyal clients and get into the everyday business activities, cash flow is typically a trickle.
- However, the best way for the company to thrive is to get the cash flow going as soon as possible.
- Fortunately, some trading tricks will help you out.
- If you are mainly a service company, then you can ask upfront for deposits on your job.
- This also works if you supply computers or other high-end products.
- Another concept is to create a special loyalty program with a small charge to give members special access to your goods or services.
Have Efficient Sales And Marketing Strategies
- The amount of sales you get each day defines your business in the short run.
- As a business owner, you should invest in effective sales and marketing programs that can help to get quality leads and a good number of conversions.
- Don't worry about creating your brand at the very starting point of your business venture.
- It will eventually happen with time.
- Your initial focus should be on quick and consistent revenue generation.
- Make sure that your marketing campaigns are led by a sharp, experienced team.
- And your sales team should focus on building the revenue stream quickly without any loss of time.
Tracking Your Results
- Measuring and monitoring the results is important for any business, and can take your business to the next level.
- It is the best way to know if the systems and processes which you are following are working as per plan or not.
- This is the best way to ensure that you do not waste money and that you have a way to test and calculate every aspect of the business that does not work.
- Also, tracking the results will give you an idea about what are the marketing efforts that are giving you results, and need to be replicated regularly, and which ones need to be scrapped.
Have A Team Of Advisors
- You may be the best person to run your company, but there is no way you can know everything you might need.
- With experience, that skill set and knowledge will eventually grow.
- And even then, avoiding learning is the last thing you should do.
- That's why you always have mentors who can guide you about how to be a successful businessman.
- Their wise advice will steer you away from errors, and help you to remain focused on winning tactics.
Keep Your Plans Conservative
- If you rely on working on the cautionary side, your expenses need to be overestimated, while your sales are underestimated at the same time.
- This doesn't mean not aiming for quick growth.
- You should always try to achieve the highest revenue numbers but should spend more wisely and conservatively.
- Even if you don't collect as much as you might imagine, you can still carry on doing business over a long period.
- These are some valuable tips for you to be a successful business owner.
- Success out of most of these methods depends on the sectors with which you are dealing, so don't get disheartened if things don’t move as per plan.
- While you may not be able to do all of these things every single day to help your business succeed, this is a good overview of things you should strive to do regularly.
- It will help you get started, as well as get you prepared.
- In particular, the customers should be of the highest priority, and you should always operate based on your overall company goals and objectives.
- Now that you know just a few of the lessons you need to learn to get your profitable business started, it's up to you to put them into practice and make your business a roaring success.
Q. As a business owner, what are some of the best startup schemes which you can avail of for boosting business?
- The Indian government has launched several schemes for boosting the growth of startups, like Standup India, Venture Capital Scheme, Multiple Grants Scheme, etc.
- There are more than 50+ schemes launched to boost businesses in India.
Q. Do you need to make GST registration for your business?
- GST registration is mandatory to obtain for every business that crosses the defined limit of Rs 40 lacs per year.
- It takes 2 to 6 working days to complete the GST registration.
Q. How important is it for small businesses to have software for daily transactions?
- Small businesses need to have accounting software.
- Some Indian tech companies deliver some unique accounting software like OkCredit, which makes your life easy, and makes all transactions hassle-free.
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- Waterproof Infrared Photocell Automatic Barrier Safety Beam Sensor for Swing Sliding Gate Opener
- Infrared Frequancy : 1.92khz
- Power supply : 12 to 24 VDC /AC
- Wave length :940nm
- Input : r*15ma – t*30ma
- operating temperature : -20 degrees to 180degrees
- Relay output : 1 a max *36 v
- Range : range can be reduced to 30% in bad weather conditions : for rain ,dust ,etc
- Single beam photocell sensor/single beam detector is used for automatic slide door, coil door , garage door windows etc.
- Consists of a transmitter and a receiver, and the integrated amplifier can produce infrared beam.
- Narrow infrared beam (I or II) can avoid interruption by external light.
- Even installed at low height(20-40cm from the floor), the detecting distance can also be guaranteed(5-15meters).
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John Bull (1562/63–1628) was an English composer, musician, and organ builder. He was a renowned keyboard performer and most of his compositions were written for this medium. Bull's place of birth is shrouded in uncertainty. In 1573 he joined the choir at Hereford cathedral, and the next year joined the Children of the Chapel Royal in London, where he studied with John Blitheman and William Hunnis; in addition to singing he learnt to play the organ at this time.
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Code and Algorithm
An International OSAS Exhibition
A guided tour in English at the Vasarely Museum
with two of the curators, Zoltán Szegedy-Maszák and András Szöllősi-Nagy
Date: 8th of March in 2020, 4:30-6:00 PM
Address: Vasarely Museum, 1033, Budapest Szentlélek tér 6.
The use of computers came gradually into art around the mid 60’s. This international exhibition of the Open Structures Art Society (OSAS), dedicated to Vera Molnar a pioneer in computer art, covers the period from the early efforts to the current use of digital computers in art.
Many dynamic systems in nature and society follow some rules according to certain known or unknown algorithms. With small displacements during a fairly long sequence often not much change is observable in the dynamics of the system and/or with its evolutionary behavior. The system could further be loaded without fundamental changes in its characteristics. And then all of a sudden a tipping point/breakthrough is reached when the dynamic behavior of the system changes abruptly and it goes through a mutation. That is how climate change, population dynamics, prison outbreaks and revolutions work, for instance. Sequential/serial works often generate aesthetical meaning through algorithms/codes. The rule could be a procedure defined by the artist. These rules might include deterministic repetition, shifting, rotation, color or form inversion, symmetrical or asymmetric mirroring, covering, scale transition and/or fractal behavior, respectively. Or it could be a stochastic manipulation of the visual unit chosen either by probabilistic experiments or by pseudo-random numbers covering a certain range of the process variance, or by random walk models and the combination thereof.
This is clearly an example of art encountering science. The demonstration of the existence of this close relationship is one of the principal missions of OSAS.
This international show displays works by ALBERT Ádám, BENEDEK Barna, Max BILL, BÓDI Marianna, BORTNYIK–TUBÁK, José BRÉVAl, CSIKY Tibor, CSIZY László, Maria CUEVAS, Aleksander DRAKULIC, FERNEZELYI Márton, GÁYOR Tibor, HARASZTŸ István, HARMATI Kitti, HOÓZ Anna, Gerhard HOTTER, Viktor HULIK, Jean-François DUBREUIL, JENESES Ádám, JOVÁNOVICS Tamás, JULESZ Béla, KAPPANYOS András, Hiroshi KAWANO, KELLE Antal, KOVÁCS Attila, KOVÁCS Gyula, LANTOS Ferenc, LEPSÉNYI Imre, Josef LINSCHINGER, Richard Paul LOHSE, MARAFKÓ Bence, MÁTÉ Dániel, MAURER Dóra, MENGYÁN András, Manfred MOHR, Vera MOLNAR, François MORELLET, NEMES Judit, NÉMETH Dániel, Andrzej J. OLEJNICZAK, PÓCSY Ferenc, PALOTAI Gábor, Henri PROSI, REHOROVSZKY Anna, Torsten RIDELL, Albert RUBENS, Jan SCHOONHOVEN, Mark STAREL, Klaus STAUDT, Esther STOCKER, Peter STRUYCKEN, SZÉCSÉNYI-NAGY Loránd, SZEGEDY-MASZÁK Zoltán, SZÍJ Kamilla, SZLOVICSÁK Dömötör, TIHANYI Áron, TÜRK Péter, Ryszard WINIARSKI, WOLSKY András, Joa ZAK, ZALAVÁRI András
Curated by: Zoltán Szegedy-Maszák, András Szöllősi-Nagy and
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Link sees potential in children of all abilities and meets them where they are to help them succeed - now and in the future.
Link believes that all chilldren can succeed given the right educational environment. View the school's recent results!
Link students experience great academic and personal growth through a strong curriculum, experiential learning, immersion in the arts, and an enduring commitment to Core Values.
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Bisher € 8,49
BeschreibungPoet, philosopher, and artist, Kahlil Gibran (1883 - 1931) was born in Lebanon. The millions of Arabic-speaking peoples familiar with his writings in that language consider him the genius of his age and he was a man whose fame and influence spread far beyond the country of his birth. His poetry has been translated into more than twenty languages and his drawings and paintings have been exhibited in the great capitals of the world and compared by Auguste Rodin to the work of William Blake.
Untertitel: 'Pan Books'. Sprache: Englisch.
Verlag: Pan Macmillan
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Easter Seals Ontario is celebrating 100 years!
Join a century-long legacy of inclusion, accessibility, and acceptance.
100 years of changing the the world for kids with physical disabilities.
A trusted partner and champion since 1922, Easter Seals Ontario is proud to be marking 100 years of changing the world for kids with physical disabilities in 2022. Forging the way for enhanced care and services for children with physical disabilities, our impact over the past century has been profound. Easter Seals’ legacy includes being the first to employ nurses to carry service into the home, first to build fully accessible summer camps specifically for children and youth with physical disabilities, and the first to build a provincial treatment centre with in-patient and out-patient facilities.
A Legacy of Leadership
Over the years, we have helped kids with physical disabilities live with greater independence, freedom, and dignity, created places for them to participate and have a fun summer experience with other kids, provided opportunities for them to be heard and pursue post-secondary education, offered families respite and the chance to share a vacation together, built a state-of-the-art provincial treatment centre, formed a network of treatment centres, contributed to research, created awareness for treatment, prevention and safety, and developed leading therapeutic recreation programs.
Rooted in Community
Easter Seals was built with grassroots support from communities across Ontario. Everything we have accomplished has been the result of the remarkable dedication, committed service, and extraordinary generosity of our donors, sponsors, volunteers, and staff. To this day, Easter Seals relies solely on funds raised by individual and corporate supporters to run our programs and services. Here’s how Easter Seals supporters are making a difference in the lives of Easter Seals kids and families today:
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Stay tuned for more information about centennial events and initiatives that will take place over the coming year, including local celebratory events, the illumination of major public landmarks around the province, and a birthday party in Ottawa in the spring of 2022 to mark March is Easter Seals Month in a very special way.
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The country's official currency is the Euro.
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Finally, the board module provides the hardware view of the MCU in its target environment. The board code abstracts the modules above the board from the physical wiring and initialization functions that take care of I/O and external devices. The board code also identifies which board features are available to the modules higher up in the software stack.
The board definition provides a convenient way to assign digital and analog peripherals to each I/O pin. An application, such as an audio interface for a PC, may call for the allocation of a USB port, ADC and DAC channels, an SPI port and several general-purpose digital I/O channels that, on the PCB, are connected to buttons and LEDs.
For example, an LED that shows whether the MCU is asleep or active might be called GPIO4. Instead of having to remember this name, the developer can assign the more logical name of ACTIVITY_LED to the bitmask that is used to access the specific bits within the actual I/O port's register that controls the LED state. Once defined, this constant can be used consistently throughout the application to provide access from I/O function calls to the LED.
To ensure consistency in the way that module APIs are used, code provided by the ASF uses standard techniques for initialization and other management tasks. This helps reduce training time on new functions as programmers can expect to use API calls in a similar way to known modules when they incorporate a new function. For example, starting and stopping a module is normally performed by module_start(…) and module_stop(…) API calls. When encountering an A/D converter module, the programmer can expect to use functions of the type adc_start(…) and adc_stop(…).
Function-call conventions and parameters remain the same across the range of Atmel MCUs, including the Atmel AVR UC3, megaAVR, AVR XMEGA, and the SAM Cortex-M processor-based product lines. The ASF takes full advantage of the IDE and the structure of C code to ensure maximum applications compatibility – even across architectures, allowing common code development for 8-bit and 32-bit targets, even using different compilers.
For example, differences between compilers and the way in which they interpret information in the source files are absorbed into architecture-specific header files. This structure allows ASF to support GCC and IAR compilers for both 8-bit and 32-bit AVR and ARM processor-based MCUs. Similarly, differences between peripherals across the various MCUs in the Atmel portfolio are absorbed into header and C source files using rules developed by the ASF architects to ensure maximum commonality and portability. In drawing up the ASF, the software architects employed a series of rules and techniques that ensure common application code does not have to be changed to deal with a change in target MCU (Figure 3).
Streamlines prototype to production process
Figure 3. Identical C-code applications across Atmel's
AVR, AVR XMEGA, AVR UC3, Cortex-M3 SAM3,
and Cortex-M4 SAM4 MCUs.
This commonality assures ease of scaling as market demands change. It also streamlines the process of moving from prototype to production. Very often, developers will choose a more flexible, higher performance device for prototyping, so they can be assured of having sufficient headroom for the application code and potential changes during the project.
As the project nears completion, it may become clear that there is potential for using a lower cost part for production – one that may even use a different core architecture. Using this framework-based approach makes it extremely straightforward for a different target to be accommodated quickly, and provides the engineering agility that organizations need in order to thrive.
to learn more and to download a free copy of the Atmel Software Framework.
About the author
Joerg Bertholdt is director of marketing for MCU tools and software at Atmel Corporation, which he joined in 2011. He is responsible for product and marketing strategy for the company's tools and software solutions, including Atmel Studio 6, Atmel Software Framework and hardware tools.
Joerg began his career as a software engineer for the German Aeronautics Agency. Around this time, he was also a professional volleyball player for Germany's national team. He has held a variety of senior-level marketing positions in companies including MontaVista Software, Wind River Systems, Crossbow Technology and XMOS. Joerg has a master's degree in computer science from Technische Universitat in Munich, Germany.
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Charting new territory in the interface between science and ethics, Science and Virtue is a study of how the scientific mentality can affect the building of character, or the attainment of virtue by the individual. Drawing on inspiration from virtue-ethics and virtue-epistemology, Caruana argues that science is not just a system of knowledge but also an important factor determining a way of life. This book goes beyond the normal strategy evident in the science-ethics realm of examining specific ethical dilemmas posed by scientific innovations. Here Caruana deals with more fundamental issues, uncovering morally significant tendencies within the very core of the scientific mentality and explaining how science, its method, history and explanatory power can shape a conception of the good life.
Table of Contents
Contents: Preface; A preamble on virtue; Observation; Method; Explanation; Science and history; Science as a way of life; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.
Louis Caruana is Lecturer in Philosophy at Heythrop College, University of London, UK.
’Caruana has undoubtedly written an original and insightful book. Science and Virtue makes an insightful case for bringing virtue theory into philosophy of science.’ Heythrop Journal ’The book well exemplifies the publishers' aim of encouraging fresh angles of research into well-known topics... Caruana produces some very persuasive and original arguments. He writes clearly and attractively, with a minimum of jargon. The book is a pleasure to read, and well worth pondering.’ International Philosophical Quarterly ’... this careful and thoughtful book... Caruana’s exposition of the philosophy of science is exemplary in its clarity and succinctness. His command of virtue ethics extends from the classical tradition to contemporary discussions [...] It’s Caruana’s achievement to have illuminated one important link between science and virtue and to have alerted us to two others.’ The Review of Metaphysics
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Transforming the world at WCC
Salvationists attend 9th Assembly of the World Council of Churches in Brazil
Commissioners Linda Bond and William Francis (both IHQ) meet with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams, who spoke to the WCC Assembly delegates about the “promise and risk” of inter-religious dialogue. Photo by Paulino Menezes, WCC
Editor’s note: One of the delegates to the WCC Assembly was the Western Territory’s former territorial commander, Commissioner Linda Bond, who now serves at International Headquarters as secretary for spiritual development and international external relations.
The theme for the ten-day 9th Assembly of the World Council of Churches (WCC)—the international fellowship of Christian churches—was God, In Your Grace, Transform The World. The event took place in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and among the 3,700 delegates were 12 Salvationists—largely from Latin America and the Caribbean—who were given the opportunity to spotlight the Army’s mission around the world and to share in a variety of ecumenical topics related to the life and witness of the Church today.
A range of presentations, exhibitions and dialogues between all assembly participants are typically included at the event and this year was no exception. Among the featured displays was a Salvation Army exhibition highlighting the organization’s work around the world serving women and children. This focused in part on the Army’s mission in many countries regarding the modern-day slave-trade practice of human trafficking, and offered a fantastic opportunity for Salvationist delegates to contribute to the conference from an Army missional perspective.
Plenary sessions covered topics such as Economic Justice—A World Without Poverty Is Possible, Christian Identity and Religious Plurality and Youth Overcoming Violence.
A central element to the assembly for all participants was the event’s worship life, as the community gathered for prayer and meditation, drawing on the diverse spiritual experiences of churches around the world. Bible study periods and ecumenical conversations were also part of the busy timetable, as were business sessions and committee work. Additionally there were plenty of moments for celebration and opportunities to share in ecumenical partnership.
The Assembly meets every seven years and is described as the “supreme legislative body” of the WCC. Its central purpose is to review programs and determine the council’s overall policies as well as to elect the executive.
“Assemblies are often a turning point in the life of the WCC,” comments the group’s General Secretary, the Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia. “This year’s assembly will surely leave its mark on ecumenical history.”
From the Salvationist, 4 March 2006
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The Beyen Plan
Following the demise of the European Defence Community (EDC) on 30 August 1954 and the conclusion, on 23 October 1954, of the Paris Agreements on Western European Union (WEU), the process of European integration came to a standstill. However, the European Parliament, the assembly of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), continued to explore various avenues of sectoral integration, but the military and political routes to reactivation of the integration process were impassable, at least for the time being. In the eyes of most observers, therefore, the only option was to return to the path of economic integration. The British, however, were proving reluctant to commit themselves, while France, discredited to some extent by the faint-hearted attitude of some of its political classes, had lost its touch.
That was when Johan Willem Beyen, the Netherlands Minister for Foreign Affairs, seized the political initiative. He updated the idea he had already mooted in December 1952 and February 1953, during the formulation of plans for a European Political Community (EPC), of a form of economic integration that differed from the kind of sector-based integration achieved by the Six in the ECSC framework. Beyen’s proposal was that the Six should open, on a resolutely supranational basis, a general common market with neither customs duties nor import quotas. His plan was chiefly inspired by the Ouchy Convention of 1932 in which the Economic Union of Belgium and Luxembourg (BLEU) and the Netherlands had agreed on annual 10% reductions in the customs tariffs levied on each other’s exports and on mutual granting of most-favoured-nation status. Being very much an exporting country, the Netherlands was seeking to foster export growth by obtaining new outlets in Europe. At the same time, the Dutch intended to maintain their role in the forefront of European integration, but Beyen was convinced that the Organisation for European Economic Cooperation (OEEC) could not provide the right framework for real economic integration coupled with scope for political progress.
On 4 April 1955, having come out strongly in favour of the principle of promoting European growth and productivity, Beyen sent a memorandum to Paul-Henri Spaak, the Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, and to Joseph Bech, the Luxembourg Minister for Foreign Affairs, in which he advocated the establishment of a customs union designed to lead towards economic union. In his view, economic integration across the board was the best way to reinforce a sense of European solidarity and unity. In terms of strategy, Beyen proposed that the three Benelux countries rapidly adopt a joint initiative. In Leiden on 21 April, he publicly unveiled his project before the Dutch national council of the European Movement. Two days later, the heads of the diplomatic services of Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands agreed at The Hague that they would jointly draft a memorandum as quickly as possible on the reactivation of the European integration process, particularly in the realms of nuclear energy and economic affairs. On 28 April, considering that the project was now sufficiently advanced, Beyen declared to the First Chamber of the States General that the governments of the Benelux countries would soon be approaching the other three member governments of the ECSC to propose a conference of the States of Western Europe on European economic integration.
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The site officially represents the municipality of San Pellegrino Terme, territory of the famous world-know mineral water San Pellegrino, in Italy. The site offers a complete information system (news,...
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The Book of Everything
ST STEPHEN’S School in Duncraig (WA) goes Dutch from August 8 with The Book of Everything.
Adapted by Richard Tulloch from Guus Kuijer’s children’s novel, the play centres on nine-year-old Thomas who makes a record of everything he sees and experiences in the real and spiritual world.
It’s described as a story about courage and self-belief, told with “artless simplicity”, and explores the themes of domestic violence, religious tolerance and faith, the strengths and frailties of people, cowardice and courage and the power of love.
Directed by Drama teacher / director Amanda Crewes believes The Book of Everything is an important play that addresses deeply significant issues affecting families and the church today.
“It’s a moving story about a special boy's abilities that help him to cope with his unhappy childhood,” she said.
“Thomas’ innocent view of things is heartwarming and serves to remind us that children have a very different perspective on things and, as adults, we always need to be mindful of that.
“This is a story that speaks to our souls – it makes us aware and gives us courage to stand up and say no, and be more determined to protect the magical world our children live in.
“With the help of strong female role models, even in the face of adversity, Thomas manages to hold true to what he believes in and is able to stand strong even though he is terrified and feels like he, as he puts it, ‘swallowed a hippopotamus’.”
Crewes said the play gave a voice to those who are often voiceless.
“It gets us talking, which is essential, especially because children have very different perspectives on things and many will be facing these kinds of issues,” she said.
“As adults, it makes us aware of situations that perhaps we would prefer not to acknowledge.”
Performing from age eight, Miss Crewes has been involved with Playlovers since she was 12 and went on to study at the WAAPA.
Since then, she has worked professionally with Effie Crump, Class Act, Handzon, Agelink, Kompany M and Barking Gecko Theatres, Dirty Dicks Theatre Restaurant and the Perth Theatre Company.
As a drama teacher, Miss Crewes directed the highly-successful Grimm Tales at St Stephen’s School in 2011 and remounted it for a special Christmas season at Playlovers later in the year.
With The Book of Everything, she said wanted to create a magical world of innocence that is vital to the story.
“It’s something we have all experienced as children and, as a result, it’s a very physical piece of theatre, placing huge demands on the actors,” Crewes said.
“As it is all seen through young Thomas’ eyes, it demands for over-the-top, eccentric characterisations.
“It’s the magic so cleverly balanced with the right amount of truth that makes this such a thought-provoking and ultimately a wonderfully warm, uplifting and poignant story.”
The Book of Everything plays at 7pm, August 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2012. Bookings: 9243 2100 or at www.trybooking.com/27552.
St Stephen’s School’s Duncraig Theatre is at 100 Doveridge Drive, Duncraig.
Images: Drama teacher Amanda Crewes, second from left, directing St Stephen’s School students (middle) Lauren Stewart and Raquel Gowan play the Bumbiter, one of the over-the-top, eccentric characters in The Book of Everything and (lower) Andrew Dunstan plays Thomas Klopper, who writes down all his experiences in The Book of Everything, whether real or imagined.
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is so important. And in a world when Fannie Mae goes bust, it’s understandable why investors are gun-shy, and not likely to pump cash into biotech. In the old days of 2007, there were 41 biotech companies that did initial public offerings, and together they raised $1.9 billion. Last year, in the meltdown of Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers et al., only one biotech company went public, and raised a paltry $5.8 million, according to BioWorld.
One bright spot Greenwood highlighted in his opening remarks was from President Obama’s national address this week, in which he called for doubling the amount of cancer research funding over the course of several years with a goal of curing cancer in our lifetime. This might mean a $6 billion increase in the budget of the National Cancer Institute, a branch of the National Institutes of Health that does internal work and sponsors academic researchers around the country.
BIO has long pushed for increases in basic research funding, because it’s often the genesis for new company formation, but Greenwood is clearly worried that other policies will make it tougher for companies to get the investment they need to turn promising research into effective real-world drugs. In one example, BIO is pushing for a 14-year period of market exclusivity for makers of brand name biotech drugs, before they face competition from generic copies that make cheaper, knock-off versions of biologic drugs. He suggested that if the policies aren’t passed to his industry’s liking, then lawmakers will bottle up the pipeline of 254 different cancer drugs in the works, and will fall short of their goal of curing cancer.
“Incentives for innovation need to be preserved if we’re going to play a role in curing cancer,” Greenwood said.
One thing BIO tried to do for its members was to stick a provision in the new $787 billion federal stimulus bill that would have given a tax break to money-losing biotech companies. That failed, but BIO is apparently trying a new tack, to get something like a refundable grant program from the federal government, Greenwood says. With a whole lot of industries sticking their hands out to the federal government, including those that employ a lot more voters, it sounds like Greenwood has his work cut out.
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The Right Coast
July 01, 2005
The Republican Supreme Court
By Mike Rappaport
The Republicans have another opportunity to appoint a Supreme Court Justice. This is not necessarily a cause for joy, even for Republicans. Consider the following hypothetical Supreme Court:
Chief Justice: Earl Warren
Associate Justice: William Brennan
Associate Justice: John Paul Stevens
Associate Justice: Harry Blackmun
Associate Justice: David Souter
Associate Justice: Sandra Day O’Connor
Associate Justice: Potter Stewart
Associate Justice: Lewis Powell
Associate Justice: Anthony Kennedy
This is a very liberal Supreme Court. The first five represent a solid majority block for liberal positions and the remaining four are swing voters who will often support those liberal positions on issues ranging from affirmative action to abortion rights.
Sadly, all of these justices were appointed by Republicans. Indeed, every former Republican President from Eisenhower to George H. W. Bush made some of these appointments.
I wish I were confident that the President appreciated these facts, but I am not.
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1. Go to Settings > General > Date & Time
2. Turn on Set Automatically
Note: If it’s turned on, please turn it off and then on again.
You can find more information here: https://support.apple.com/HT203483
3. Open your device Settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services > Turn on Setting Time Zone. Check that your device shows the correct time zone in Settings > General > Date & Time > Time Zone
4. Make sure your Internet connection is enabled and you have a stable signal. You may need to restart your modem if you use Wi-Fi to refresh your Internet connection.
5. Restart your device. It automatically updates the time according to your location when it restarts.
If you still get an incorrect time error, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings > General > Date & Time
- Turn off Set Automatically
- Tap Time Zone and enter a city with the time zone that you need. (Not sure which city to enter? Use the time-zone map on timeanddate.com to find a city with a time zone that you need.)
After you've selected a city, your device will automatically determine the time zone and set the date and time.
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In chemistry, a substrate is typically the chemical species being observed in a chemical reaction, which reacts with a reagent to generate a product. It can also refer to a surface on which other chemical reactions are performed, or play a supporting role in a variety of spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. In synthetic and organic chemistry, the substrate is the chemical of interest that is being modified. In biochemistry, an enzyme substrate is the material upon which an enzyme acts. When referring to Le Chatelier's principle, the substrate is the reagent whose concentration is changed. The term substrate is highly context-dependent.
In three of the most common nano-scale microscopy techniques, atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), a substrate is required for sample mounting. Substrates are often thin and relatively free of chemical features or defects. Typically silver, gold, or silicon wafers are used due to their ease of manufacturing and lack of interference in the microscopy data. Samples are deposited onto the substrate in fine layers where it can act as a solid support of reliable thickness and malleability. Smoothness of the substrate is especially important for these types of microscopy because they are sensitive to very small changes in sample height.
Various other substrates are used in specific cases to accommodate a wide variety of samples. Thermally insulating substrates are required for AFM of graphite flakes for instance, and conductive substrates are required for TEM. In some contexts, the word substrate can be used to refer to the sample itself, rather than the solid support it is placed on top of.
Various spectroscopic techniques also require samples to be mounted on substrates such as powder diffraction. This type of diffraction, which involves directing high-powdered X-rays at powder samples to deduce crystal structures is often performed with an amorphous substrate such that it does not interfere with the resulting data collection. Silicon substrates are also commonly used because of their cost-effective nature and relatively little data interference in X-ray collection.
Atomic layer deposition
In atomic layer deposition, the substrate acts as an initial surface on which reagents can combine to precisely build up chemical structures. A very wide variety of substrates are used depending on the reaction of interest, but they frequently bind the reagents with some affinity to allow sticking to the substrate.
The substrate is exposed to different reagents sequentially and washed in between to remove excess. A substrate is critical in this technique because the first layer needs a place to bind to such that it is not lost when exposed to the second or third set of reagents.
In biochemistry, the substrate is a molecule upon which an enzyme acts. Enzymes catalyze chemical reactions involving the substrate(s). In the case of a single substrate, the substrate bonds with the enzyme active site, and an enzyme-substrate complex is formed. The substrate is transformed into one or more products, which are then released from the active site. The active site is then free to accept another substrate molecule. In the case of more than one substrate, these may bind in a particular order to the active site, before reacting together to produce products. A substrate is called 'chromogenic' if it gives rise to a coloured product when acted on by an enzyme. In histological enzyme localization studies, the colored product of enzyme action can be viewed under a microscope, in thin sections of biological tissues. Similarly, a substrate is called 'fluorogenic' if it gives rise to a fluorescent product when acted on by an enzyme.
For example, curd formation (rennet coagulation) is a reaction that occurs upon adding the enzyme rennin to milk. In this reaction, the substrate is a milk protein (e.g., casein) and the enzyme is rennin. The products are two polypeptides that have been formed by the cleavage of the larger peptide substrate. Another example is the chemical decomposition of hydrogen peroxide carried out by the enzyme catalase. As enzymes are catalysts, they are not changed by the reactions they carry out. The substrate(s), however, is/are converted to product(s). Here, hydrogen peroxide is converted to water and oxygen gas.
- Where E is enzyme, S is substrate, and P is product
While the first (binding) and third (unbinding) steps are, in general, reversible, the middle step may be irreversible (as in the rennin and catalase reactions just mentioned) or reversible (e.g. many reactions in the glycolysis metabolic pathway).
By increasing the substrate concentration, the rate of reaction will increase due to the likelihood that the number of enzyme-substrate complexes will increase; this occurs until the enzyme concentration becomes the limiting factor.
Although enzymes are typically highly specific, some are able to perform catalysis on more than one substrate, a property termed enzyme promiscuity. An enzyme may have many native substrates and broad specificity (e.g. oxidation by cytochrome p450s) or it may have a single native substrate with a set of similar non-native substrates that it can catalyse at some lower rate. The substrates that a given enzyme may react with in vitro, in a laboratory setting, may not necessarily reflect the physiological, endogenous substrates of the enzyme's reactions in vivo. That is to say that enzymes do not necessarily perform all the reactions in the body that may be possible in the laboratory. For example, while fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) can hydrolyze the endocannabinoids 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) and anandamide at comparable rates in vitro, genetic or pharmacological disruption of FAAH elevates anandamide but not 2-AG, suggesting that 2-AG is not an endogenous, in vivo substrate for FAAH. In another example, the N-acyl taurines (NATs) are observed to increase dramatically in FAAH-disrupted animals, but are actually poor in vitro FAAH substrates.
Sensitive substrates also known as sensitive index substrates are drugs that demonstrate an increase in AUC of ≥5-fold with strong index inhibitors of a given metabolic pathway in clinical drug-drug interaction (DDI) studies.
Interaction between substrates
Metabolism by the same cytochrome P450 isozyme can result in several clinically significant drug-drug interactions.
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- IUPAC, Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 2nd ed. (the "Gold Book") (1997). Online corrected version: (2006–) "substrate". doi:10.1351/goldbook.S06082
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- "Specimen Holders - X-ray Diffraction". Bruker.com. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
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- Detavernier, Christophe; Dendooven, Jolien; Sree, Sreeprasanth Pulinthanathu; Ludwig, Karl F.; Martens, Johan A. (2011-10-17). "Tailoring nanoporous materials by atomic layer deposition". Chemical Society Reviews. 40 (11): 5242–5253. doi:10.1039/C1CS15091J. ISSN 1460-4744.
- Xie, Qi; Deng, Shaoren; Schaekers, Marc; Lin, Dennis; Caymax, Matty; Delabie, Annelies; Qu, Xin-Ping; Jiang, Yu-Long; Deduytsche, Davy; Detavernier, Christophe (2012-06-22). "Germanium surface passivation and atomic layer deposition of high-kdielectrics—a tutorial review on Ge-based MOS capacitors". Semiconductor Science and Technology. 27 (7): 074012. doi:10.1088/0268-1242/27/7/074012. ISSN 0268-1242.
- Cravatt, B.F.; Demarest, K.; Patricelli, M.P.; Bracey, M.H.; Gaing, D.K.; Martin, B.R.; Lichtman, A.H. (2001). "Supersensitivity to anandamide and enhanced endogenous cannabinoid signaling in mice lacking fatty acid amide hydrolase". Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA. 98 (16): 9371–9376. Bibcode:2001PNAS...98.9371C. doi:10.1073/pnas.161191698. PMC 55427. PMID 11470906.
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EMU and the Stability and Volatility of Exchange Rates
"Do countries that do not participate in the Economic and Monetary Union, EMU, have currencies that are less stable, and therefore more sensitive to shocks to the economy, than countries that participate in the EMU? Does a membership in the European Union, EU, make any difference for countries not included in the EMU? In order to answer these questions, the dynamics of a large number of exchange rates is investigated. The stability of a dynamical system can be described by computing the Lyapunov exponents, where the largest exponent and the sum of all exponents are of particular interest. For instance, the sum is a measure of speed of convergence of two different trajectories of the system. Hence, for a non-chaotic dissipative system, the closer the sum is to zero the more unstable the system is. Thus, the Lyapunov exponents for the exchange rates are estimated, and it is investigated whether these exponents have changed during the launch of the common European currency. Moreover, it has been claimed that a membership in the EMU will reduce the size and frequency of the shocks to the economy. Therefore, structural changes in the volatility of the exchange rates is another focus of interest.
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We at Dentistry’s Dirty Secret want to inform the public about recent infection control breaches happening around the world.
Infection control breaches in dental offices are not isolated events. These events are happening around the world at alarming rates. The selected news stories are just the tip of the iceberg. There are thousands of cases that go unreported and until the public begins to understand the issue, no change can or will be made.
Nova Southeastern University dental clinic possibly exposed patients to viruses Due to sterilization issues
by Dan Stamm
Patients of Unsanitary Pennsylvania Dentist Could Have Been Exposed to HIV, Hepatitis, Dept. of Health Says
Patients of a now shuttered eastern Pennsylvania dental office are being asked to get tested for HIV and hepatitis after state health officials allegedly found unsanitary conditions. The Department of Health began investigating Cotturo Dental Associates operated by Palmer Cotturo in Mt. Bethel, Northamptom County, in August. Health department investigators found that the dental office didn’t follow the proper procedures to prevent infections. The office didn’t properly clean, disinfect or sterilize devices leading to an infection risk, the health department said.
by Patch, Palm Desert
Dentist Accused Of Unsanitary Conditions Goes On Trial
Trial proceedings are expected to begin Friday in a lawsuit against a Palm Desert dentist who allegedly retained a hygienist who treated patients with unsanitary tools, including one patient who was HIV- positive, creating the potential of infecting other patients. Dr. Gregg K. Balis, who's practiced in the Coachella Valley for nearly three decades, is being sued by his former officer manager, Jennifer Evans.
by Jack Thurston
Dirty Dental Tools Put Dozens at Risk for Disease
A dental clinic in Morrisville, Vermont is notifying 61 patients that they may have been put at risk of disease. Community Health Services of Lamoille Valley told NECN Thursday that people seen December 2 and December 5 may have been exposed to pathogens on improperly-cleaned dental equipment. The revelation came to light December 6, when the center started notifying patients.
by Bre Payton
Wisconsin VA Hospital May Have Infected 600 Veterans With HIV Or Hepatitis
by Courtney Perkes
CHOC given $150,000 to treat children sickened in dental clinic infection outbreak
Children's Hospital of Orange County will receive $150,000 in county funds to help provide complex treatment to children who contracted serious infections at an Anaheim dental clinic, the Board of Supervisors decided Tuesday. So far, 57 children who underwent baby tooth root canals, or pulpotomies, at Children's Dental Group have been hospitalized at CHOC with confirmed or probable mycobacterial infections.
by Courtney Perkes
Dental infection outbreak at Anaheim clinic now at 22 children
Pediatric dental infections contracted at an Anaheim clinic increased to 22 on Tuesday, as Children's Dental Group said most of the 500 children who underwent root canals there have been examined for signs of illness. Among the 22 patients, ages 3 to 9, six remain hospitalized. Three children tested positive for mycobacterial infections and the 19 others are considered probable. Testing of the clinic's water system, which has been shut down, found mycobacterium, which can contaminate a water supply when found in large numbers or is a particularly virulent strain. All 500 children who underwent root canal treatments have been asked to come in for an examination for precautionary measures.
by Louis C. Hochman
Dentist's office linked to 15 bacterial infections and 1 death, but still allowed to operate
A northern New Jersey dentist whose unsanitary practices were linked to 15 serious bacterial infections - and one death - is still being allowed to practice under a state consent order. In inspections in 2014, health officials found a range of violations, the consent decree states - using common alcohol pumps, using a single vial for multiple patient's medications, pre-filling syringes, non sterile preparation of instruments, poor documentation of medication units used and others. The consent order details a history dating back to 2012, when two individuals were diagnosed with bacterial endocarditis - both requiring heart surgery - after getting wisdom tooth extractions at John Vecchione's Budd Lake office.
by Channel 5 News
Dirty dentist puts patients at risk
Patients treated at a Memphis dental clinic were advised to get tested for hepatitis B and C and HIV after "breaches in infection control" may have put them at risk. Unsanitary conditions included bloody gauze on the floor, the sink crusted with grime and dirt, unidentifiable substances in the sink drain, and a hand piece that goes directly into patient's mouth lying on an extremely dirty floor besides the cabinet.
by Donna-Lee Biddle
Dentist accused of using dirty tools on patients, risking hepatitis infection
A dentist treating patients with hepatitis allegedly re-used the same dirty instruments on others. Authorities have no idea how many people were potentially exposed to the disease when the incidents unfolded in February and March, 2014. Sterilization wasn't part of the dentist's procedure, according to a witness. Instead, he rinsed his instruments in the sink, dried them with a paper towel and used them again on other patients. The dentist in question continued these practices till a pair of prison guards complained to their superior officer. The dentist is being charged with failing to comply with professional hygiene standards, which include failing to take steps to minimize the risk of cross-infection and to provide treatment that was unhygienic and rough.
by Ollie McAteer
Patients test positive for Hepatitis C after HIV scare at dental practice
Nearly 6,000 people needed blood tests after a woman blew the whistle on a dental surgery that allegedly reused gloves, matrix bands, and did not sterilize aspirators or dental equipment. This was all done in a location of the city where drug dependency is very high. The hygiene allegations against Dr. Alan Morrison also include reusing single-use drill bits, keeping unclean amalgam guns used for fillings and dirty scaling equipment. In the whistleblowers’ statement, she said: “They were only getting wiped down with alcohol wipes after each patient whether they had blood on them or not and were put back into the drawer.” When reusing gloves, they would simply spray a solution on the gloves and then move onto the next patient. Office staff is also facing criminal charges for conspiring to falsify documents in cover-up and threatening the whistleblower ex-employee. On January 19th, an update to this news story was made. 4 patients have tests positive for hepatitis C.
by Mackenzie Wright
Dirty Dentist Might Be At It Again, People Fear
A dentist in North Carolina lost his license to practice dentistry and went to jail for doing something unbelievably disgusting to his patients. Now he's moved to a new country, and he's trying to get back in business. Back in 2005, Dr. John Hall pled guilty to charges that said he injected semen into the mouths of his patients while he worked on their teeth. Despite the unbelievable crime he committed, Hall walked away with barely a slap on the wrists. He spent only four months in jail.
by Victoria Shirley
Shreveport dental office fires employee over not completely sanitized dental tools
An internal audit conducted at a Shreveport Kool Smiles dental office has revealed an employee failed to completely sterilize dental equipment. A Kool Smiles spokesman told KSLA News 12 the dental instruments had been washed, but were missing an extra step of sterilization. Kool Smiles has voluntarily notified 44 patients, and is providing free preventive health options to affected families.
3,000 Cardiff patient alerts over Splott Dentist
More than 3,000 dental patients are being contacted over concerns a Cardiff dentist re-used equipment that should have been thrown away. Dr. Mark Roberts was dismissed as a whistleblower claimed he re-used syringe cartridges and root canal surgery files that were suppose to be single-use. These problems were not found even after health inspections were previously made at the surgery. It took a whistleblower to show evidence of the actual events. The dental surgery has since changed ownership and the problems no longer exist.
by The Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney dentist scare: Hygiene breaches put 11,000 people at risk of HIV and Hepatitis
More than 11,000 patients were recalled for testing after NSW health authorities discovered major breaches in infection control at multiple The Gentle Dentist clinics. These clinics were cited for poor cleaning and sterilization of equipment. One of the dentists in question said at his age, 75, it made it difficult for him to keep up with changing regulations.
by Harry Samier
Infections traced back to kids' dental clinic; patients unaware
A number of pre-schoolers and school-aged children got sick after visiting an area dental clinic. Late Friday, state officials confirmed what CBS46 already knew: that those preschoolers, who suffered from open sores in their mouths, were patients at Dentistry for Children in Jonesboro. Children's Health Care of Atlanta documented more than a dozen separate cases of the painful sores, caused by Lymphadenitis, in recent weeks. When officials at Children's Health Care of Atlanta realized there was a problem, they altered state epidemiologists who tracked down the Jonesboro clinic as the source of the outbreak of Lymphadenitis, which can be caused by contaminated medical equipment.
by Stephanie Innes
El Rio contacting patients over dental sterilization error
56 dental patients were contacted after a dental sterilization error. The 56 patients were urged to undergo blood testing for hepatitis B, C, and HIV. El Rio Dental has a three-step process for sterilization of their equipment. The third step was not completed on six pieces of equipment that were used during that time frame. These pieces of equipment were all handheld instruments, one being a tooth polisher. El Rio Community Health Center apologizes for this mistake and remains committed to full transparency in issues of patient safety.
by Martin Fricker
Five Former patients of HIV-scare dentist Desmond D’Mello test positive for hepatitis C
More than 22,000 patients were called in for testing after dentist was found to be violating multiple infection control protocols. Investigations began after a young woman died weeks after being treated by Dr. Desmond De’Mello. The former patient died of flu-like symptoms and heart palpitations. The young women’s death sparked the largest patient recall in NHS history. Failing to sterilize equipment and washing of hands were the two main violations. Of the patients tested, so far five have tested positive for hepatitis C. Dentist D’Mello is no longer practicing and is currently being sued for £4 million.
by by Michael Randall
Patients alerted to West Point dental facility’s past sterilization issue
Officials from West Point’s Saunders Dental Facility have contacted more than 2,000 patients who might have been treated with instruments that were not sterilized to the clinic’s usual standards. From July 9th to October 1st of 2014, it was found that one of the clinic’s three sterilizers did not fully complete the sterilization process.
by KIRO 7
Kent dentist suspended, accused of dirty dental clinic
by Suzanne Goldklang
Dentist suspended, patients face HIV testing
A dentist in Shamokin is suspended after officials found he did not follow appropriate protocol to clean his tools. Inspection revealed Dr. Vincent Paczkoskie did not follow appropriate procedures to properly clean, disinfect or sterilize his tools in his North Shamokin Street office. Investigations also found that there was no evidence of instruments being sterilized after June of 2013. The suspension is temporary and a hearing will be scheduled if Paczkoskie wants to appeal.
by Bill Smith
Manchester dentist's license suspended; patients told of possible infections
Public health agencies are investigating the office procedures of Manchester dentist Nicholas Marshall to determine if patients are at risk for serious infectious diseases. Patients have been told to check with their physicians about whether to be tested for infection by the hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV viruses after the state Board of Dental Examiners suspended Marshall's license to practice dentistry because of "imminent threat to the life, safety and/or health of his patients. Specifically, the dental board found "improper infection control procedures" that could put patients at risk of infection by blood-borne pathogens.
by Sam Marsden
NHS dentistry is ‘unfit for purpose’, professionals warn
Ministers are accused of hiding the “rotten truth” about mismanagement of NHS dental services in a letter signed by more than 100 family dentists. They say the “continuous limitations and compromises” that hamper their work mean it is impossible for them to deliver the high standards of care to the whole population promised by the Government. Dr. Anthony Kilcoyne said there are dentists to whom the NHS is saying, ‘we are going to reduce your funding because you are spending too much time with patients and doing a good job”. The NHS is pushing for a more target-driven culture instead of a culture based on providing superior dental care.
by Mary Otto
Hepatitis cases highlight infection control for temporary dental clinics
Investigators documented problems with infection control at the large Mission of Mercy clinic, held at a school gymnasium. Notification letters were sent to 1,137 patients and 826 volunteers who worked at or received care from the Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic on June 26 and 27, 2009. At this time, health officials say they suspect that five people have been infected with hepatitis B at this dental clinic. Infection control breaches revolved around reusing unsterilized handpicks, leaving sterilized instruments unwrapped and allowing patients to transport their own partially used anesthetic carpules.
by Petti Fong
Bedroom dental clinic ‘scary,’ health officials say
David Wu, who treated 1,500 patients at his Burnaby home, was not following proper sterilization techniques. David Wu was also found to have no authority to be practicing dentistry. Dental tools and orthodontic fittings were stored in paper boxes and there was no sterilizer for equipment found. David Wu was practicing dentistry for over 20 years at various private residences in Metro Vancouver. David Wu’s whereabouts is currently unknown.
by Associated Press
Arkansas dental patients potentially exposed to infectious material
Arkansas health officials recommended blood tests for about 100 young patients of a dentist who sedated them with drugs possibly contaminated with infectious material. Investigators do not know how or who potentially tampered with the vials of medicine. Dr. William Jarrod Stewart admitted to having a substance abuse addiction and surrendered his license in Louisiana in 1998. He then attained another license to practice in Arkansas, where he tested positive for cocaine. Dr. Stewart died before he faced the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners in 2010.
by Daily Mail Reporter
Oklahoma dentist investigated In HIV scare is ‘Menace To the Public Health,’ State Dentistry Board Says
In 2013 there was the first reported case of patient-to-patient transmission of Hepatitis C. Due to lack of infection control protocols, over 7,000 former patients had to be tested for HIV and hepatitis B and C. Of those tested, 89 tested positive for Hepatitis B, and four for HIV. This is the first known case of patient-to-patient transmission of a deadly disease in a clinical setting. Scott Harrington and office staff is currently being investigated for 2 counts of felonies for their criminal actions.
DOH Investigating York County Dentist for Potential Breaches in Infection Control, Sterilization
Pennsylvania Department of Health has advised current and past patients of Dr. Jacqueline A. Marcin to seek out hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV testing as a result of non-compliance to properly clean, disinfect, or sterilize her dental devices. Dr. Marcin’s license has been temporarily suspended.
Dental Patients Tested for HIV/Hepatitis In Health Scare
Almost 40 patients were called back to a local dental clinic for HIV and hepatitis testing this week after they were possibly exposed to instruments which employees believe may not have been properly sterilized. One of the staff members recognized that a test strip on the sterilization pouch that contained instruments did not change color, meaning sterilization was not done properly. After going through all their drawers, they found 13 other sterilization pouches with the same issue. This prompted calls to their recent patients to come back to be tested for HIV and hepatitis. This office is best known for treating thousands of the region’s uninsured and low-income adults.
by Matthew Holehouse
Dirty dentists putting patients at risk of infection
Patients are being put at risk of infection by dentists who fail to clean surgical equipment properly, research reveals. One in nine dentists inspected by health care watchdog were found to be in breach of strict guidelines on cleanliness and infection control designed to prevent the spread of conditions such as HIV, hepatitis and vCJD. An analysis reveals that of the 1,667 dental practices inspected by the CQC last year, 189 were found to not be following Department of Health instructions on how to clean instruments and surgeries. Some equipment cannot be cleaned and re-used safely and most be thrown away after each patient. But dozens of practices are disregarding the rules, inspectors found.
by Jolie Ho and Joyce Ng
HIV, hepatitis infection scare at HKU dental hospital
The dental clinic at the University of Hong Kong is calling on 250 patients to take blood tests for HIV and hepatitis B and C after discovering equipment had not been properly sterilized. A senior staff member discovered that a key step in disinfecting instruments had been skipped for four days in a row. The error was noticed when the staff member found the labels of some instruments were not of the right color, suggesting they had not been put in the autoclave sterilizer. The university has setup a team to review the sterilization procedures and immediately apologized for their mistakse.
by Blythe Bernhard
Issues go unsolved at St. Louis VA medical center
John Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis still needs to improve its sterilization procedures two years after problems in dental clinic first identified. In 2010, the dental clinic notified more than 1,800 veterans that they might have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B and C. So far, 4 patients have tested positive for hepatitis. The VA Center was cited for visibly dirty dental instruments, even after going through the sterilization cycle.
by Paul Napoli
8,000 patients advised to get HIV, Hepatitis tests after dentist caught reusing needles & syringes
Offices of Dr. Stephen Stein, a dentist that practiced oral surgery, were investigated after reports of unsafe injection practices were found. The investigation found that the office saved syringes and needles used to inject medications into patients and used those same needles repeatedly, often for days at a time. Dr. Stephen Stein has since surrendered his dental license and is no longer practicing. Since October 1, 2012, six former patients of Stein have tested positive for hepatitis or HIV. Since then the dentist was arrested while driving under the influence of cocaine.
by Dan Sewell
VA infection issues lead to 13,000 veterans’ tests: Improper hygiene may have exposed patients to HIV, hepatitis or other blood-borne disease
Warning letters have been sent to 13,000 U.S. veterans in the last two years urging them to seek testing for potentially fatal infections after possible exposures by improper hygiene practices at five VA hospitals in Ohio, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, and Tennessee. A dentist who practiced there for decades repeatedly violated safety measures such as failing to sterilize equipment or change soiled latex gloves, potentially exposing patients to HIV, hepatitis, or other blood-borne diseases. After testing, 8 patients were found with HIV and 61 patients with hepatitis.
by Daily Mail Reporter
Thousands of patients told of HIV risk after visiting 'dentist with dirty instruments'
Bristol patients are due in to receive letters advising them that they may be at risk of HIV or hepatitis after a dentist was found to have been operating poor infection control measures. 5,000 letters were sent to patients that were treated at Frenchay Dental Practice and East Street Dental Practice in Bedminster. The cause for concern was that the dental instruments were not adequately sterilized.
by Farlex by Judith Duffy
3000 In HIV Scare Over Dirty Dentist; Patients offered blood tests
More than 3000 patients are being offered HIV tests after claims that a dentist used dirty instruments. Chris Parkin, a dentist who works in the same building, raised concerns that Dr. John Halliday’s equipment was not always sterilized properly. Investigators spoke with past and present colleagues of Dr. Halliday and found out there had been concerns about the cleanliness of instruments for over two years, but no one spoke up.
by Bonnie Johnso
Vol. 34 – No.16
A Life Stolen Early: Nobody Knows How It Happened, but Kim Bergalis May Have Contracted AIDS at the Dentist’s
CDC reports strongly suggest that Kimberly Bergalis contracted AIDS during a 1987 tooth extraction performed by Dr. David J. Acer, a dentist that is now known to have AIDS. Kimberly Bergalis, 22 at the time, had no other “risky” behaviors to suggest she contracted the disease anywhere but from Dr. Acer’s dental office. This case sparked controversy whether a health-care professional and patient should have to undergo testing before any invasive procedure. It also shed light on the importance in which infection control procedures needed to be rethought.
NOTE: Kimberly Bergalis died at the age of 23. Over the next few months a total of 5 other patients of Dr. Acer were also diagnosed with AIDS. This was the first case of dentist-to-patient transmission of HIV in a clinical setting. Both dentists and dental manufacturers had to rethink proper safety and infection protocols to ensure patients were safe while being treated.
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Best time to visit Morgenster
The best time to visit Morgenster on Aruba is from January through September and November and December. In this period you have a warm temperature and little precipitation. The highest average temperature in Morgenster is 29°C in August and the lowest is 27°C in January. The highest water temperature is 30°C and at its coldest the water is 27°C.
In the table below you can quickly find the average weather per month in Morgenster, the monthly temperatures or the highest rainfall. Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.
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Morgenster has a semi-arid climate. It is warm to hot all year round and trees don't grow here because of the drought. It consists mainly of sand with grasses and sometimes shrubs. The average annual temperature for Morgenster is 28° degrees and there is about 453 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 109 days a year with an average humidity of 80% and an UV-index of 7.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Morgenster?
Morgenster is located in Aruba. It lies in a straight line 10,637 km from Cape Town.
The coordinates of Morgenster are:
- Latitude: 12.516667
- Longitude: -70.0
The GPS coordinates are 12° 31' N, 70° 0' W
How long is the flight to Morgenster?
The flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Morgenster is approximately 13 h. 20 min.
What are the nearest airports to Morgenster?
These are the airports closests to Morgenster:
- Queen Beatrix International Airport (3 km) in Oranjestad
- Josefa Camejo International Airport (84 km)
- Hato International Airport (119 km) in Willemstad
How big is Morgenster?
The surface area of Morgenster is 757 km².
What is the currency of Morgenster?
In Morgenster, the Aruban florin (AWG) is used for payment.
Exchange rates on 13 August 2022
- 1 South African rand = 0.12 Aruban florin
- 1 Aruban florin = 8.57 South African rand
- 100 South African rand = 11.67 Aruban florin
- 100 Aruban florin = 857.16 South African rand
What is the area code of Morgenster?
The area code to call Morgenster is +297.
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Navy Tests Scale Models in Big Facilities
By Edward Lundquist
Inside Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in West Bethesda, Md., is one of the world’s leading centers for surface and underwater hydrodynamic expertise, research and design, to include world-class facilities for experimentation, testing, evaluation and validation.
“We build scale models of ship designs and can test these hull forms in our facilities to measure hydrodynamic load on the structure or evaluate seakeeping abilities,” said Mike Brown, head of Carderock’s Naval Architecture and Engineering Department. “This helps us to characterize and predict the performance of our platforms.”
Carderock’s campus along the Potomac River houses the tow tank to test surface ship, submarine and unmanned vehicle models, as well as the 240 x 360 foot wave making maneuvering and seakeeping (MASK) basin, which can generate any kind of wave and wave pattern that occurs anywhere in the world, as well as waves that don’t occur naturally, in a controllable and repeatable environment.
Detailed radio-controlled self-propelled scale models of submarines can be used to precisely measure control forces on appendages and different rudder angles. “We’re able to characterize ship performance finely enough to write fly-by-wire algorithms on a full scale submarine,” said Brown.
The center’s rotating arm basin pivots around a center for propulsor evaluations in turns and captive model stability and control experiments. The center also has access to a reservoir in Maryland where scaled models of both ships and submarines are tested.
But some of Carderock’s most impressive capabilities reside far away, at facilities from the Alaska to the Bahamas, and from Tennessee to Idaho.
Carderock’s Combat Craft division in Little Creek, Va., manages a number of small craft projects to include design, construction, acquisition and sustainment.
The South Tongue of the Ocean Acoustic Measurement Facility (STAFAC) in the Bahamas and the Southeast Alaska Acoustic Measurement Facility (SEAFAC) near Ketchikan, Alaska, feature underwater arrays to perform high fidelity passive acoustic signature measurements.
Carderock’s Acoustic Research Detachment (ARD) is located far from the ocean in Idaho. Thanks to deep and quiet Lake Pend Oreille, the Navy has a superb controlled environment for acoustic testing using large scale model submarines. The ARD maintains self-propelled large scale vehicles (LSV), such as the 90-foot long Kokanee (LSV-1), a scale model of a Seawolf-class submarine, and the 110-ft. Cutthroat (LSV-2) model of a Virginia-class boat, for the evaluation of design changes and new technologies to ensure the boats are as quiet as possible.
The William B. Morgan Large Cavitation Channel (LCC) is located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Memphis, Tenn. The LCC is like a wind tunnel, but filled with a 1.5 million gallons of fresh water. Just as a wind tunnel helps understand aerodynamic properties of various shapes, the LCC can test shapes like scale models of surface ships, submarines or even full-size torpedoes and underwater vehicles, collecting enormous amounts of data to measure extremely small perturbations in hydrodynamic performance.
“In the LCC, the model is held in place in the test section and we control the flow of the water around it,” said Dave Foster, LCC Operations Manager. The flow is created by a 14,000 hp electric motor. “By varying the RPM of the large motor driving the 18 foot diameter LCC propeller, the velocity of the flow of the water through the test section can be controlled precisely to match the test parameters,” said Foster.
The test objects are suspended in a 10 x 10 by 43 ft. long chamber. The chamber can be drained and opened to gain access to the test object, which can be changed to test difference shapes and configurations. “We can create different control surfaces through 3D printing,” said Brown.
Right now the LCC is being used to characterize the performance of the propulsor for the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine, the replacement for the Ohio-class submarines. “We built a scale model of the entire submarine and propulsor to measure everything from unsteady forces to powering to cavitation. It’s the most sophisticated model Carderock has ever built,” Brown said. “We can vary the test conditions and measure very small perturbations in performance.”
And unlike the ocean, a big advantage of the LCC is that the team can change the LCC flow and pressure and vary model parameters such as control surface and model angles. “We can maintain test conditions for hours under precise conditions allowing the collection of large amounts of data in the course of a day,” said Foster.
“We recently conducted testing of full scale minehunting towed system. The LCC was the only facility where we could obtain actual data without taking it to the ocean” Brown said.
“And unlike the ocean, the LCC test section has windows allowing the test object to be observed and recorded during the runs,” Foster added.
The tests can be run in many iterations to validate and improve the computer modeling capability at Carderock.
A significant amount of testing is conducted before coming to the LCC. “We can do our computer modeling of the computational fluid dynamics, then build a physical model to test in our tow tank. Then we can test that model, or a larger one, in the LCC. Eventually, our signatures department can conduct acoustic testing at the ARD in Idaho.
Using data obtained from testing models in the Carderock facilities, the computer models are improved to provide better predictions and then these computer models can used to run millions of variations to fully characterize the properties and behavior of different designs.
The Navy has also utilized the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research & Development Center Cold Regions Research & Engineering Lab (CRREL) laboratory in Hanover, N.H., which has world-class facilities to conduct testing and research in extremely cold environments, such as submarine operations in Arctic waters.
Academic institutions and commercial companies also use Carderock’s facilities to support testing involving complex computational fluid dynamics, flow patterns and cavitation.
“We work together through CRADAs, which are mutual agreements that benefit all parties,” Brown said.
Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) are legal agreements between a government research and development laboratory and a non-Navy partner to cooperatively conduct research and development in a given technical area and share in the technical results derived from the joint effort.
(As published in the May 2018 edition of Marine Technology Reporter)
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This past weekend, Lewis Hamilton raced to the finish line to get his 8th British GP title. Now, while hard work and fast wheels have helped him on the track, the British star also revealed that the secret to his success also lies in what he eats, particularly a plant-based diet.
Lewis Hamilton and the Winning Plant-Based Diet
Speaking to the New York Times, Hamilton shared that changing up his diet and adopting a more plant-based approach has been one of the best decisions he’s ever made,
“I definitely believe it has had a really good, positive impact on my daily life, in terms of the energy that I have and the feeling that I have when I’m at work. I’m very rarely tired.”
“For me, it has been a life changer.”
The benefits of a plant-based diet
Speaking to Men’s Health UK, Hamilton revealed that with age came a better understanding of how diet can affect his overall health. This thinking eventually to an epiphany, and he realized that a plant-based diet would be a great way to maintain his energy levels while on the track, all while protecting the health of the planet;
“I have more energy; I’m so much more productive,” says Hamilton. “I wake up feeling way better, clearer in thought and fresher in my body. I recover quicker; I sleep better. My skin cleared up. I have fewer allergies. There are just so many impacts.”
“I’m physically in better shape than I’ve ever been, and I’m more successful than ever right now, and my plant-based programme has played such a big role in that,”
How can a plant-based diet help me?
Now, while following a plant-based diet won’t turn you into a Formula 1 legend, it can provide other great benefits.
For one, a plant-based diet can help you live longer. A study published in The BMJ found that following a plant-based diet can reduce your risk of premature death by 5%. This is probably because a plant-based diet is rich in nutrients that can significantly reduce your risk for chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
How can I start?
It should be mentioned that Hamilton grew up eating meat, so he didn’t adopt a plant-based diet overnight. Rather, he slowly transitioned into one, and he recommends that you do the same,
“Don’t go hard,” he says.“You’ve just got to taper off things: stop eating chocolate, stop eating dairy and then slowly stop eating meat and stop eating fish. Go pescatarian for a while. That’s what I did…and I don’t miss a single thing.”
Want to know more?
A plant-based diet may have helped Lewis Hamilton break F1 records, but could it be the key to saving the planet? Believe it or not, switching to plant-based foods could help in the fight against climate change.
Naghshi, S., Sadeghi, O., Willett, W. C., & Esmaillzadeh, A. (2020). Dietary intake of total, animal, and plant proteins and risk of all cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 370, m2412. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m2412
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Guarana seed is a potent South American energy food with numerous health benefits used traditionally as a natural energy source or stimulant. For thousands of years, native Amazonians have used the seed extract of the Guarana berry to help maintain stamina and physical endurance. Over the last 10 years Guarana has become increasingly popular as a natural stimulant. Taking 1 gram of Guarana seed powder orally will provide a clean burst of energy, mental clarity and gentle excitement that usually lasts between 2-4 hours. Guarana increases concentration and clears the mind. It quickens perceptions, slows the pulse and suppresses the appetite which is very useful during long drives or work periods. Guarana contains guaranine, a compound almost identical to caffeine! It can be used to replace coffee and consumed in the same way or added to coffee to give a boost.
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Beware of Two Popular Ways to Finance a Home with Poor Credit
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Owning a home is the American Dream. In fact, most renters in a recent survey indicated that they’d like to buy a home. But the combination of tightened mortgage requirements after the 2008 housing crisis and the slow post-recession recovery of employment and income for many Americans has meant that many people may not qualify for a conventional mortgage. Having a spotty or poor credit history makes it hard to meet these mortgage requirements.
In these circumstances, alternative home financing methods such as rent-to-own contracts and land contracts can seem like an attractive way to purchase a home. However, opting for such methods can be a big mistake for many would-be home buyers. Although such financing options may offer advantages for some buyers, they present many pitfalls for unwary or vulnerable buyers. Many buyers using such methods have ended up without a home and have lost all the money they thought they were investing in the property. To complicate the problem, such financing methods offer buyers fewer legal rights or protections than conventional mortgages.
To help you consider the potential disadvantages and advantages of such alternative home financing, this report gives you an overview and a brief look at several other ways of financing a home that may be accessible and safer.
Other Options for Home Buyers with Poor Credit
How Do Rent-to-Own Contracts and Land Contracts Work?
Rent-to-Own contracts may also be known as "lease-to-own" or "lease option" contracts. In this type of contract, the owner of the home agrees to rent the home to the potential buyer for a set time period (usually 1 to 5 years) with the option to purchase the home for a set price (or appraised price) at the end of the period. The contract typically requires a non-refundable "option fee" up front. Depending on the seller, this fee could typically range from as low as 1 to 3 percent to as high as 7 percent of the selling price. If the renter eventually buys the property, this fee is usually applied to the purchase price. In addition, the renter/buyer typically pays a higher rent than would be typical for the property and a certain percentage of the rent, called "rent credit" is applied to the purchase price when and if the renter carries out the option to purchase the property.
The potential advantages for the buyer are that to move into the house, they don’t need a down payment and their credit history may not be a problem. During the rental period, they can save money to serve as a down payment for a conventional mortgage. In addition, the rental period gives the buyers time to improve their credit score and to establish a stable employment track record. The goal is to qualify for a conventional mortgage and purchase the home at the end of the option period.
However, a rent-to-own contract can provide considerable downside for a potential buyer. First, state regulations on such contracts vary widely and every rent-to-own contract is unique. The exact wording of the contract can easily set all the terms in favor of the seller and to the potential detriment of the buyer. So if a buyer considers such a contract, it is very important that the buyer hire an experienced real estate attorney to make sure that the terms are fair and workable. Some of the downsides of rent-to-own contracts include losing your loan option and all your recent credit if you choose not to purchase the home (or can’t get traditional mortgage). In some cases, contract wording (such as "lease-purchase option") may require that the buyer purchase the property at the end of the lease, which could leave the buyer vulnerable to a lawsuit to try to collect the total purchase price. Some contracts may require the renter (prospective buyer) to pay not just maintenance but also property tax, homeowner's insurance and the like. In a fair contract, the renter typically pays only repair and maintenance. Unscrupulous landlords can use a rent-to-own contract to gouge a renter for more money with no intention of ever selling.
Even when a rent-to-own contract is fair to both seller and buyer, there may be other disadvantages to such financing. First, in a good real estate market for sellers there may be few rent-to-own options available for buyers. Those homes that are available as rent-to-own may have structural or other problems that have kept them on the market for a long time. The house may be in a depressed or declining neighborhood. For such reasons, it is important, even with a rent-to-own contract, to check out the home by having an inspection, appraisal and title search done.
A land contract may also be known as a "contract for deed," "agreement for deed," "land installment contract" or "installment sale agreement." The land contract is another form of seller financing. Like rent-to-own contracts, state regulations vary widely and in general there is very little legal protection for the would-be buyer. A land contract typically requires the buyer to make a set number of payments for a set period to buy the house at an agreed upon price at an agreed interest rate. The buyer does not take title to the property until the contract is completely fulfilled (paid out). Typical contract terms include a ten year payment term with a big balloon payment at the end or a total payout over a set term of 20 to 30 years. In many typical land contracts, the buyer pays for all repairs, maintenance and improvements as well as for property insurance, property taxes and the like. However, the seller retains the title to the house or land, until the total contract is fulfilled.
The big drawback to such land contracts is that the buyer has almost no legal protection. If the buyer fails to pay out the contract, then the buyer loses all the money the buyer has spent and invested in the property. During the buying period, even though the buyer is paying the seller interest, the buyer can't deduct that interest on income taxes because the buyer doesn't have the title to the property. The buyer is also not accruing equity in the home (though many think they are) and can't use the home as collateral for another loan. The worst potential danger is that the land contract terms are written so that if a buyer misses even one payment (or is late with the payment), the seller can foreclose on the property and keep all the money. Any buyer considering a land contract transaction should hire a real estate lawyer experienced in land contracts to protect the buyer's interest.
Why Would a Buyer Consider Such Alternative Financing?
The major reason that most buyers consider either a rent-to-own or land contract option is that they don’t qualify for a traditional mortgage. Not having a down payment is a common reason potential buyers give. In other cases, the potential buyer has no established credit (such as a young, first time buyer) or a poor credit history. A recent spell of unemployment or a recent bankruptcy or foreclosure are other reasons for seeking alternative financing.
Tip: Never assume that you don’t qualify for a traditional mortgage. Always check it out. Talk to your credit union, bank or established mortgage broker about your ability to qualify. Consider special programs such as those described at the end of this report.
Why Would a Seller Consider Offering Such Alternative Financing?
Most commonly a seller offers such alternative financing because it is to their advantage financially. In some instances, sellers want a higher return on their investment than they can currently earn on such savings as deposit or CD account and thus a higher income flow. In more instances, sellers choose these options because they may be having difficulty selling the house. It may have been on the market a long time, it may be in bad condition and unlikely to qualify for a traditional mortgage, or it may be in a depressed area with lower market value than they want. Predatory and scam sellers, though a minority, know that they can take advantage of the complexity of these deals to confuse buyers and commit fraud.
What Are Some Other Options for Buyers?
There are a number of government supported programs that can help potential homebuyers realize their dream of purchasing a home and can also protect those buyers from many of the pitfalls associated with alternative financing means. These three offer a place to begin your research.
The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) offers loan programs with low down payments, such as 3.5% down payments, which also have flexible underwriting standards. These terms make FHA loans good options for first time buyers, buyers who haven’t saved up a large down payment and buyers who have shaky credit. For instance, the FHA Back-to-Work program enables potential buyers to apply for a home loan in as little as 12 months after a bankruptcy or the short sale or foreclosure of a previous home. The FHA doesn’t make the loans directly to consumers but insures the loans which are made by other lenders. Read more about all types of FHA loans at www.fha.gov.
If you are a veteran of the U.S. military services or a surviving spouse (who has not remarried), you may qualify for a VA loan that offers 100% financing—no down payment required. Like FHA, the VA insures the loans which are made through other lenders. Read more about VA loans and requirements at http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/.
USDA Rural Home Loans
You don’t necessarily have to "buy the farm" to qualify for the 100% mortgages insured by the US Department of Agriculture. Suburban homes may qualify also. The program is intended to support homebuyers who have low to moderate incomes. Read more about these loans and their requirements at http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-guaranteed-loan-program. Guaranteed loans are made through participating lenders, but the USDA also offers a Direct Loan Program.
The Importance of Taking Your Time When Buying a Home
One of the biggest attractions of alternative financing options such as rent-to-own contracts and land contracts is that the home buyer can “purchase” and occupy a home very quickly without a lot of paperwork and upfront money. However, the pitfalls in that attitude and approach can cost thousands of dollars, wreck personal finances, and overwhelm buyers with problems. The smart way to buy a home is to do thorough research, shop your financing with the financial institutions you do business with, and take your time.
Originally published October 2016.
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Your to-do list is bigger than you are. You can’t keep doing this. You’ve got tasks and goals lined up from here to forever. Most of them are dated today and tomorrow. Sure, it’s good to be busy, but not this busy. And not for this long without a break. When’s the last time you stopped worrying about everything?
Desperately struggling to achieve perfect time management and productivity is wearing you out. Let laziness back into your life. I know what you’re thinking: easier said than done, right? There’s so much stuff you have to do, and you can’t just skip it or hand it off to somebody else.
Actually, you mostly can do that. You just have to beat your fear first. Fear? Yep. You’ve got a serious phobia of goofing off.
Embrace Your Laziness
Like you, most Lifehackers are keen to be as productive as possible at all times. There’s a problem with that: humans are not built for 24/7 productivity, and nobody’s perfect at time management every single second. One of the best things you can do to boost your productivity is give yourself a break.
No matter what you’re doing, if you’ve been doing it for more than 30 or 40 minutes, your brain’s getting too accustomed to it. That means you’ll start to make mistakes. A very short break will let you maintain your mental focus, and a longer break will refresh your whole body, as well as your mind.
As for time management, it should come as no surprise to you that if you have fewer things to do, managing your time suddenly gets easier. If you’re genuinely struggling to manage time, rather than energy and motivation, maybe you simply have too many tasks on the go. The easiest way to test this theory is to reduce your to-do list. If that helps, problem solved. If you’re still struggling after halving your tasks, then you’re probably procrastinating. Trouble is, you’re doing it wrong.
When most people procrastinate, they do it in an aimless daze. Sharpen your procrastination skills and you’ll discover that procrastination is a tool, not a problem.
Every time you feel like avoiding a task, look at why you feel that way about it.
- Is it scary, like going to the dentist?
- Depressing or morbid, like drawing up a will?
- Tiring, like cleaning out your garage?
- Do you feel like you don’t know how to begin?
Once you’ve identified the source of your procrastination inclinations, address it. Take a friend with you to the dentists for support. Arrange to meet up with your extended family after finalizing your will. Ask for help cleaning out the garage. Figure out the first step to overcome your initial paralysis.
Get procrastination working for you by telling you how you can make your tasks easier to handle.
The other key thing about procrastinating is that it follows the same principles as the classic productivity advice to “action, defer, delegate, or delete” any task that crosses our path. In this case, the aim is to de-stress by delaying, delegating, and abandoning as many tasks as possible.
Abandon What You Can
Seriously, does this item on your to-do list have to be done? What’ll happen if it never gets done at all? If you can live with the consequences, ditch the task.
Does that sound scary? Are you thinking, “What if it turns out to be important after all?” No problem. Lay that fear to rest by keeping a list of your abandoned tasks, so that you can move them back onto your active to-do list later on if you want to.
Weirdly, some people call this approach a productivity technique while others call it laziness. I say if it works, use it.
Can you get someone else to do this for you? Really? You sure?
Most people overestimate their own importance in the completion of a task. It’s easy to think that your family/business/universe would collapse if you weren’t there working hard to keep it going, but the simple fact is that there’s usually someone else who can handle it. They just aren’t right now, because they can see you’ve got it already.
More importantly, can you find someone to delegate to who’ll perform well enough that you won’t feel disappointed? The biggest delegation screw-up is turning to somebody who’s willing, but not able. Don’t shoot yourself in the foot by delegating to somebody just because they’re available. Look for the most reputable person with the most relevant skills that you can find, so that you can relax knowing the task’s getting done right.
Do It Later
No matter what you hear about Inbox Zero and other done-at-first-sight productivity tactics, they don’t work for everybody. If you’re so obsessed with emptying your inbox that you don’t get anything else done, that isn’t a productive day!
Assess the urgency and importance of any tasks you can’t abandon or delegate. Today, do only tasks that:
- need to be done today or tomorrow, like buying more milk before the store closes.
- have a lot riding on them, like revising for an exam or booking your next vacation.
Everything else can be added to your “to do later” list, where it can stay until it becomes important enough to do today (or, ideally, until you find someone to do it for you instead).
How do you feel about laziness and procrastination now?
Don’t let fear of imagined consequences blind you to the real benefits of doing less. Goofing off is vital to your productive lifestyle!
Want more reasons to slack off?: 11 Reasons Why You Should Never Get a Full-Time JobFeatured photo credit: Day 201: Professional via Shutterstock
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How Else Would one Fly into SpaceThere is some curious outrage about some possible news coming from NASA that some of the astronauts may have taken off drunk.
The report from a panel convened by the U.S. space agency did not name the astronauts involved or provide dates or the nature of the flights. NASA said it will investigate.
"Interviews with both flight surgeons and astronauts identified some episodes of heavy use of alcohol by astronauts in the immediate preflight period, which has led to flight safety concerns," said the report on astronaut behavioral health.
"Alcohol is freely used in crew quarters. Two specific instances were described where astronauts had been so intoxicated prior to flight that flight surgeons and/or fellow astronauts raised concerns to local on-scene leadership regarding flight safety," the report added.
"However, the individuals were still permitted to fly."
I know a small number of things. I personally would not go up sober. Moreover, I don't get the flight safety thing - from what little I may know, the astronauts don't really do much for the first while. Let them sleep it off until they need to send messages back home to Mom or appear to take pictures while the computers fly the vessel.
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Gandhi proclaimed himself a Buddhist
by PK Balachandran, The Hindustan, June 12, 2006
Colombo, Sri Lanka -- In the 1920s, Mahatma Gandhi proclaimed himself a Buddhist, saying that Buddhism was rooted in Hinduism and represented its essence. During his visit to Sri Lanka in 1927, Gandhi had no hesitation in declaring that he was a "Buddhist" because he saw Buddhism as cleansed Hinduism.
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In his book Gandhiji in Ceylon (S Ganesan, Publisher, Triplicane, Madras 1928) his Secretary and chronicler Mahadev Desai quotes Gandhi as saying that the Buddha was a "Hindu of Hindus".
In a speech at the Young Men's Buddhist Association, Gandhi said: "He (Gautama) was saturated with the spirit of Hinduism, with the Vedic spirit."
"And so far as I am aware, he never rejected Hinduism or the message of the Vedas."
What the Buddha did was to introduce a "living reformation in the petrified faith that surrounded him," Gandhi said. In a speech delivered at the renowned Buddhist college, Vidyodaya, in Colombo, Gandhi said that it was his "deliberate opinion" that the essential parts of the teachings of the Buddha formed an "integral part of Hinduism."
"By his immense sacrifice, by his great renunciation and the immaculate purity of his life, he left behind an indelible impress upon Hinduism," Gandhi said of the Buddha.
"And Hinduism owes an eternal gratitude to that great teacher," he added.
"It is my fixed opinion that Buddhism or rather the teachings of the Buddha found its full fruition in India, and it could not be otherwise, for Gautama was himself a Hindu of Hindus."
"He was saturated with the best that was in Hinduism, and he gave life to some of the teachings that were buried in the Vedas and which were overgrown with weeds."
"His great Hindu spirit cut its way through the forest of words, meaningless words, which had overlaid the golden truth that was in the Vedas."
"He made some of the words in the Vedas yield a meaning to which the men of his generation were strangers."
"And he found in India, the most congenial soil," Gandhi asserted.
"Buddha never rejected Hinduism but broadened its base. He gave it a new life and a new interpretation," the Father of the Indian Nation said.
He then went to the extent of saying that what Hinduism did not take from Buddhism, was not important.
"I would venture to tell you that what Hinduism did not assimilate of what passes for Buddhism today, was not an essential part of Buddha's life and teachings."
The Buddha's teaching was, like his heart, "all expanding and all embracing", which made it survive his own body and sweep across the face of the earth.
"I claim that this achievement is a triumph of Hinduism," Gandhi declared.
Lankans urged to study Hinduism
At the Young Men's Buddhist Association, Gandhi told Sri Lankan Buddhists to study Hinduism too. "I venture to suggest to you that your study of Buddhism will be incomplete unless you study the original sources from which the Master derived his inspiration, that is, unless you study Sanskrit and Sanskrit scriptures," he said.
Buddhism deep-rooted in India
Gandhi said that India might lack the external trappings of Buddhism today, but the Buddhist ideology had deep roots in India, and was pervasive in its influence.
"What passes under the name of Buddhism now may have been driven out of India, but the life of the Buddha and his teachings are by no means driven out of India," he said.
And it was "impossible" for Hindu India to retrace its steps and reject the Buddhistic elements in it, he asserted.
Given his belief that Buddhism was but a cleansed form of Hinduism and the very essence of Hinduism, Gandhi said he was a Buddhist.
He told the students of Vidyodaya that his eldest son accused him of being a Buddhist. Some other Indians accused him of spreading Buddhism under the guise of "Sanatana Hinduism".
But he pleaded guilty to the charge.
"I sympathise with my son's accusations and the accusations of my Hindu friends. And sometimes I feel even proud of being accused of being a follower of the Buddha, and I have no hesitation in declaring in the presence of this audience that I owe a great deal to the inspiration that I have derived from the life of the Enlightened One," he said.
That was what he said to modern Sri Lanka's foremost Buddhist revivalist, Anagarika Dharmapala, at a function to open a Buddhist temple in Calcutta.
Calls for reform of present-day Buddhism
However, Gandhi strongly felt that Buddhism, as practiced in his time, needed reform. At Vidyodaya, he said though Buddhists outside had taken in a large measure the teachings of the Buddha, an examination of their lives, whether in Sri Lanka, Burma, China or Tibet, showed that there were inconsistencies between Buddhism as he understood it, and Buddhism as practiced by people in these countries.
Elaborating this theme, Gandhi said that there was a mistaken notion that Buddhism rejected the concept of God and that the Buddha did not believe in God.
"In my humble opinion such a belief contradicts the very central fact of Buddha's teaching," he said.
"It seems to me the confusion has arisen over his rejection of all the base things that passed in his generation under the name of God ."
"His whole soul rose in mighty indignation against the belief that a being called God required for his satisfaction the living blood of animals in order that he might be pleased -- animals which were his own creation."
"He therefore reinstated God in the right place and dethroned the usurper who for the time being seemed to occupy that White Throne.'
"He emphasised and re-declared the eternal and unalterable existence of the moral government of this universe. He unhesitatingly said that the Law was God himself."
"God's laws are eternal and unalterable and not separable from God himself. It is an indispensable condition of his very protection," Gandhi said. The confusion over God had blurred the true meaning of the term Nirvana he said.
"Nirvana is not utter extinction after death."
"Nirvana is the utter extinction of all that is base in us, all that is vicious in us. Nirvana is not like the black, dead peace of the grave, but the living peace, the living happiness of a soul which is conscious of itself and conscious of having found its own abode in the heart of the Eternal," Gandhi said.
Need to respect sanctity of life
Gandhi was very much disturbed by the lack of respect for the sanctity of life in Buddhist countries as well as India where Buddha lived and preached.
Buddha's greatest attribute was the "exacting regard" he gave to all forms life, including the lowliest, he said. The Buddha considered the lives of even the smallest creature on earth to be as precious as his own.
"It is an arrogant assumption to say that human beings are lords and masters of the lower creations. On the contrary, being endowed with the greater things in life, they are trustees of the lower animal kingdom."
"And the greatest sage lived that truth in his own life," Gandhi said as he went on to relate how the Buddha clutched a lamb and would not give it to a set of "arrogant and ignorant Brahmins" who were planning to perform a sacrifice with it.
Plea to adopt vegetarianism
Gandhi said that he did not know what the position in Sri Lanka was, but he knew that in Burma, the Burmese Buddhists would not themselves kill animals, but did not mind others killing the animals for the table.
He used the strong word "carcasses" for meat at the table.
He decried the pervasive drinking habit in Sri Lanka, especially among the poor, and said that it was opposed to the spirit of all religions, "most decidedly" Buddhism. In a speech in Badulla on November 19, 1927, Gandhi said that he was "pained" to hear that even some Buddhists observed the "curse of untouchability" and that untouchable women were forbidden to wear upper garments.
"If you believe in untouchability you totally deny the teaching of the Buddha," he said.
Communalism is a "blight"
In a talk at the premier nationalistic organization, the Ceylon National Congress on June 22, 1927, Gandhi deplored the way communalism was being promoted in Sri Lanka, and described the phenomenon as a "blight".
"I read casually only today, something in praise of communalism. In India also we have this blight -- we call it a blight, we don't praise it."
"In India we have to deal with 300 million people. But you have to deal with such a small mass of men and women that it is a matter of pain and surprise for me to find a defence -- an energetic defence -- of this communalism."
Communalism, he cautioned, was "totally opposed to nationalism."
Gandhi said that Sri Lanka would never get genuine self government unless all the communities speak with one voice and not merely as Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, Sinhalese, Tamils and Malays.
Westernisation as a divider
Gandhi was disturbed by the deep rooted Westernisation that he saw in Sri Lanka, and said that it should be eschewed because it created divisions among the people.
Rebuking Sri Lankans who were going in for "all kinds of fashions and styles," Gandhi said: " Do not for the sake of your country ape the manners and customs of others which can only do harm to you, and for heaven's sake, do not wish to be what everyone of the people of Ceylon cannot be."
Sri Lanka was called Ceylon prior to 1972.
Gandhi hailed the movement to teach Sri Lankan children through their mother tongue. In a speech at Mahinda Collge at Galle in the deep south of the island, he said: " I am certain that the children of the nation who receive instruction in a tongue other than their own commit suicide. It robs them of their birth right."
"A foreign medium means an undue strain upon the youngsters and isolates them from their home. I regard therefore such a thing as a national tragedy of first importance."
But Gandhi urged the learning of Sanskrit in Sri Lanka, since the Buddha himself, who he described as the "Indian of Indians" had "derived his inspiration from Sanskrit writings."
Wanted Lanka to set an example to India
Gandhi described Sri Lanka as a "fragrant pearl dropped from the nose ring of India."
In a speech delivered at a meeting of Indians in Jaffna on November 27, he said that he wished Sri Lanka would be an improved version of India, which had fallen on bad times. Sri Lanka should be the model for India, its "glorious edition" as he put it.
"Why should not the people of Lanka who have inherited and adopted the teachings of the great Master do better than the children of the motherland?" Gandhi asked.
PK Balachandran is Special Correspondent of Hindustan Times in Sri Lanka
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Carnival in Cologne is almost as old as the history of the city itself. But the organized carnival celebrated today only dates back 178 years.
The Greeks and Romans celebrated cheerful spring festivals in honour of Dionysos and Saturn with wine, women and song. The ancient Germans celebrated the winter solstice as a homage to the Gods and expulsion of the evil winter demons. Later the Christians adopted the heathen customs. The period of fasting (Lent) prior to Easter was heralded in by "Fastnacht" or "Karnival" - carne vale = Farewell to meat!
In the Middle Ages, the celebration of Carnival, the masquerade, often took on drastic forms, very much to the displeasure of the city council and the church. Bans and ordinances did little to help, the celebration was wild and spirited.
The boisterous street carnival was extended in the 18th century to include the so-called "Redouten", elegant masked and fancy-dress balls in Venetian style, which were initially the preserve of the aristocracy and the wealthy patricians. In 1736, the first Redoute was held in Cologne in a noble house on the Neumarkt.
Almost 50 years later, Cologne was captured by the French revolutionary troops. But the new rulers allowed the locals "de faire son tour", to hold their carnival parades. The Prussians, who took control a short time later, were stricter, which, however, did not prevent the natives of Cologne from cultivating their Carnival tradition. Carnival was romanticized and became bourgeois. It became organized! With the "Carnival Hero", today's Prince Carnival, a new idea was also introduced.
In 1823 the "Festordnende Komitee" was founded. On February 10 of that year, Cologne celebrated the first Rose Monday Parade with the motto "Inthronization of the Carnival Hero". Also involved were the "Rote Funken" the former city militia, who had just established themselves as a carnival society, the carnival fool of the "Hillige Knäächte un Mägde", Jan von Werth and Cologne's "Peasant" and "Virgin" as a reminder of the former free imperial city of Cologne. At that time, like today, a man wore the costume of the Virgin. Following the foundation of the Festkomitee, there was no stopping the people of Cologne. One Carnival society followed the other. In 1860, the first "Ghost Parade" was held on the evening of Carnival Saturday. Even after the turn of the century, the "founding period" of the Carnival fans continued. In 1902, the "Ehrengarde" was formed as the accompanying group of the Peasant and Virgin. In 1906, Prince Carnival was given his "Prinzengarde". Other societies established themselves. Willi Ostermann with his songs and the amusing Grete Fluss extended the fame of Cologne's Carnival beyond the city's boundaries.
The "Sitzungen" (shows) with their humorous orators and singers bridged the gap between the opening of the "Carnival Session" on "11.11" to its climax on Rose Monday. That is still the same today, Now it is bands like the "Bläck Fööss", "Höhner" and "Paveier" and humorists like "Rumpelstilzchen" or "Werbefachmann" who are the trade marks of Cologne's "Fifth Season". World-famous is the "Stippeföttchen-Tanz" of the Rote Funken, a parody on the soldiers' strict life.
In the meantime, there are approx. 160 carnival societies, local history societies and district groups in Cologne which celebrate their home town festival in about 500 sessions, balls and parades.
The highlight is always the Rose Monday Parade.
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It sure as hell seems like it, reading this article. But I am not gonna say anything. I will just post snapshots and you guys make up your own minds:
"'Gladiator' — What a movie! I saw it three times," the president tells an Associated Press reporter traveling with him in a Toyota 4Runner,
along with his daughter and a state governor. "It's confronting the
empire, and confronting evil. … And you end up relating to that
The parallel is unstated but clear. To Chavez, the United States is
the empire, and he is the protagonist waging an epic struggle to bring
justice to the oppressed of Venezuela and the world.
Underneath the fiery persona is a man who both firmly believes in his
vision and is shrewd enough to know how to sell it. Chavez sees the
world in black and white and casts himself as crusader, a role that is
at once genuine and expedient. He truly empathizes with the common
people of Venezuela, but it is also vital for him to hear their cheers,
be their hero and feel the power.
To understand Chavez, it helps to see these plains, spreading lush
and green in the rainy season, all the way from the Venezuelan Andes in
the west to the Orinoco River in the east. This is the land where
Chavez grew up poor in the town of Sabaneta and later spent three
formative years in Apure. It's a personal history he draws on often in
"A man from the plains, from these great open spaces… tends to be
a nomad, tends not to see barriers. You don't see barriers from
childhood on. What you see is the horizon," says Chavez, whose first
question to a foreigner is often, "Where are you from?"
The stereotype in Venezuela
is that people from the plains, or "llaneros," tend to be talkative,
boisterous cowboy types with a rich tradition of folklore. Chavez fits
"I have deep roots here," he says. "When I die I want them to bury
me here in this savanna, anywhere, because you feel like a part of it."
He says it was the injustice he saw here — of "impoverished people
living atop a sea of oil" — that drove him in the 1980s to lead a
secret dissident group. As he drives past stands where poor people
still sell pineapples and cantaloupes today, he reflects, "We're in the
process of freeing the slaves. It's still slavery, disguised." He has
expressed the idea so often that it sounds almost rehearsed, yet still
"Chavez is an intelligent man, a man who dominates that game of the
real elements of power and has the capacity to be constantly learning,"
says Bravo, who respects Chavez but disagrees strongly with his policy
of forming joint ventures with multinational oil companies.
As Chavez slowly pulls away from a military checkpoint, passers-by
notice him at the wheel and come running through the rain, shouting
"Presidente!" Leaning out of the window, Chavez clasps hands and plants
kisses on cheeks, heads and hands.
"Hola mi amor," he tells an elderly woman.
"Epa compadre, how's your family?" he exclaims to a man he recognizes from years ago.
People crowd around. They snap photos with cell phones.
They ask the president for help to replace shacks with homes or treat
sick relatives. Chavez promises to help them all, barking out orders to
aides who hurriedly jot down notes.
A woman runs to the window in the rain with tears in her eyes, crying out "I love you!"
Pulling away, Chavez honks, grins and shouts: "I'm off! On we go!"
The interruptions come throughout the road trip, and clearly
revitalize Chavez just like the cup upon cup of sweetened black coffee
that his daughter pours him from a Thermos.
Without contact with his supporters, "I'd be dead," he says.
"Nothing would have any meaning." He warms up to the drama. "I ask
myself quite regularly, 'Do you really love those people?' … 'Is it
true? Does their poverty hurt you? Do the children who are barefoot and
homeless hurt you?' Yes, it hurts me. It can even make me cry."
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Federal judge grants preliminary injunction, blocking Iowa ban on school mask mandates
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction Friday to continue to block Iowa’s ban against school mask mandates until a court has officially ruled on the law signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) in May, NBC News reported.
District Judge Robert Pratt granted the preliminary injunction Friday, just before a temporary restraining order against the law was set to expire next week, according to the Des Moines Register.
Pratt noted in his ruling “the important public interests at stake,” as he mentioned the “the current trajectory of pediatric Covid cases in Iowa since the start of the school year,” according to NBC News.
Reynolds signed a law in May that prohibited schools from requiring staff and students to wear masks.
In August, a lawsuit was filed against the Republican governor by parents whose children have health conditions and disabilities such as sickle cell anemia and asthma, claiming that it violated the Rehabilitation Act and Americans With Disabilities Act.
In mid-September, Pratt issued a temporary order to allow the state’s school districts to issue mask mandates. The order was set to expire on Monday.
In his ruling Friday, Pratt said that the preliminary injunction was an “extreme remedy.”
“The Court recognizes issuing a TRO is an extreme remedy, however, if the drastic increase in the number of pediatric COVID-19 cases since the start of the school year in Iowa is any indication of what is to come, such an extreme remedy is necessary to ensure that the children involved in this case are not irreparably harmed,” Pratt said in his ruling at the time.
Reynolds said on Friday that an appeal had already been filed in the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals to push back against the decision.
“We will never stop fighting for the rights of parents to decide what is best for their children and to uphold state laws enacted by our elected legislators,” Reynolds said in a statement.
“We will defend the rights and liberties afforded to all American citizens protected by our constitution,” she added.
Rita Bettis Austen, the legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa, urged schools who had not already adopted mask mandates to do so now and pressed for schools with the requirements to maintain them.
“With the continuation of this crucial injunction blocking HF847’s masking prohibition, schools are able to require masking in order to meet the needs of kids in their district who have disabilities, including underlying conditions that make them vulnerable to serious illness, hospitalization, or death from COVID-19,” she said in a statement.
“They should continue those masking requirements they’ve put in place, and if they haven’t already, take steps now to adopt masking in school in order to comply with disability rights obligations,” she added.
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In one of the biggest losses in American history, Pearl Harbor still stands for the sudden and deliberate attack the Japanese made on the Island of Oahu in Hawaii on December 7th 1941. Everyone still remembers this day in history as the only surprise attack on the United States. How come this attack came without any knowledge to the U.S? Was there any information regarding the involvement of a Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? One of the main questions; was the information deliberately withheld from the Commanders in the Pacific Fleet? Many speculate but no one has answered this question to the fullest. Only different facts and views are given to help with this answer.
The start of this controversy started in 1900 when Secretary of State John Hay made two notes known as the Open Door Policy. The first not was to provide equal access to commercial right in China for all nations. The second said for all countries to respect Chinas territorial and administrative integrity. In 1922 the restatement of the Open Door policy came onto the Nine Power Treaty agreeing to assist China in forming a stable government. Japan supported the agreements because of worldwide economic stability this would take a turn for the worst as a worldwide depression would reach in 1931. Japan was now looking to expand there political and economic influence on China as on Sept 18th 1931 the Japanese army over-ran Chinese troops stationed in South Manchuria.
The League of Nations condemned Japans actions and the Japanese withdrew from the League. President of the United States Franklin Roosevelt specifically announced that there would be no U.S. involvement in any military action not in the U.S. Then in 1937 a full scale battle broke out between Japan and China which in-turn China receiving only nonmilitary aide from the U.S. This then involved many conflicts between the U.S. and Japan regarding the involvement of U.S. in any stature.
Japan, Germany and Italy signed the Tripartite Treaty on Sept 1940. Under that treaty war with Japan, meant with Germany and Italy. Many pressures increased on Japan when the United States froze of all Japanese assets and trade with the U.S., Great Britain, and the Netherlands, the extension of financial and military aid to China in concert with Great Britain and the Netherlands which started early in 1941. Then more pressure came upon the Japanese when Roosevelt gave unmistakable evidence that he was not worried about the Pacific Fleets effects upon Japanese diplomatic decisions when he authorized the weakening of the fleet, already inferior to that of Japan by the detachment of 3 battleships, 1 Aircraft carrier, 4 light cruisers and 18 destroyers for duty in the Atlantic.
A movement in which Japanese spies in Hawaii would certainly notice. U.S. Cryptanalyst had much success in reading code used by the Japanese. At the same time Japanese Cryptanalysts also had success in reading our code involving movement in our Fleets. At this point you would suppose a military act against the U.S. in some way. Maybe not a specific threat (Location, time ect.) but would cause an alert for military to be on guard for a military movement against the United States by the Japanese. Meaning not weakening forces in the Pacific leaving Pearl Harbor an open area for attack. Roosevelt also knew from ongoing treaty tries with the Japanese that this was the last straw with the Japs.
Also, pure evidence that the attack was happening when Ambassador Grew a political analyst in Tokyo overheard a conversion with diplomatic leaders that there will be an attack on Pearl Harbor. At first we did not know if there would be an attack, or where or where. Now we have evidence that it will happen. Roosevelt still refused and Japanese involvement because of specific details that were excluded from Grews statement. Obviously we had information regarding an attack on Pearl Harbor. Some say President Roosevelt withheld information from Admiral Kimmel, the Pacific Fleets commander, so that an attack would inevitably bring U.S. into a war with the Japanese. The attack would then be a prelude to the defeat of the Axis Powers.
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Known as one of Australia’s greatest theatrical costume designers, having worked in film, musical theatre, opera and ballet around the world over the past 36 years, Irwin’s designs for this brand new production of West Side Story have been keenly anticipated. The designs will unleash the full impact of the powerful and dynamic movement that West Side Story is famous for, with its distinctive choreography and explosive dance scenes.
Drawing inspiration from the vivid colours and designs from Puerto Rico, Cuba and Africa, Irwin is creating a vibrant new vision for West Side Story that gives an edgy modern update to the musical’s original 1950s aesthetic. With flurries of fabric in bold colours and punchy prints that will accentuate the dancers’ movements, Irwin’s costumes will be sure to make an electrifying impact on the bespoke outdoor stage.
Paying homage to the original stage and film versions of this iconic 20th century musical, Irwin’s designs will pit the two warring gangs in West Side Story – the Jets and the Sharks – against each other using opposing colour palettes: the Jets in cool blue tones, while the Sharks will hit the stage in warm reds.
“Sydney Harbour is one of the most beautiful places in the world to see a show, and it was important to create something that can be read visually from a distance in front of iconic landmarks like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House,” said Jennifer Irwin.
This is the first time that Irwin has been charged with the costume design for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, and she is excited by the opportunity to collaborate with some of the world’s leading creatives, including American director Francesca Zambello and acclaimed Australian set designer Brian Thomson.
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is supported by the NSW Government via its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW. West Side Story takes place at Fleet Steps – Mrs Macquaries Point: 22 March – 21 April 2019. For more information, visit: www.opera.org.au for details.
Image: Some of Jennifer Irwin’s designs for West Side Story on Sydney Harbour in 2019 – courtesy of Opera Australia
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A special train journey has been organised to try to get dads reading books with their children.
The Storytelling Express runs from Leeds to Nottingham with a children's author reading to inspire dads on board to pick up the bedtime story duties.
A survey found that just one in eight dads across the country take the lead on storytelling and in Leeds 71 per cent of dads admit to lacking confidence in reading aloud.
There is growing concern over the number of children in our region who have the lowest abilities in the country when it comes to reading, writing and arithmetic.
One in seven children in the Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire area are failing to meet the minimum standards of reading at the age of seven according to Save the Children. But teachers say the figures are misleading. Michael Billington reports.
Our region's 7-year-olds are the weakest readers and writers in the country according to Save the Children.
Yorkshire has the highest per centage of pupils failing to meet the expected level for reading at age 7. Now the children's charity is warning that being behind at reading at such a young age could damage their future prospects.
But teachers in our region believe that the Save the Children report is misleading.Calendar spoke to primary school teacher Nicola Roth.
Leeds-born Coronation Street star Helen Worth is backing a scheme to improve reading levels among children from the poorest households in the region.
Twenty per cent of seven-year-olds living in poverty in the calendar region fall short of their expected reading levels, according to a new report.
Save the Children revealed more than 4 thousand poor children in the region are behind in their reading.
The charity is launching a "Born to Read" campaign to encourage children to read and this has been backed by actress Helen, who plays Gail Platt.
Peter Andre attempted to break the world record for the most number of children being read to by an adult.
Peter Andre has attempted to break at world record at Meadowhall, Sheffield for reading to the largest number of children.
Peter Andre is at Meadowhall attempting to break a world record for reading to children.
Peter Andre is getting ready at Meadowhall ahead of his world record attempt to get children to join him reading. It is in a hope to encourage parents to read more with their children.
Chart topper Peter Andre is hoping to break a world record today...without singing a note.
He is hoping more than four thousand children will join him to read a Roald Dahl classic.
The pop superstar is a former celebrity dad of the year and wants to encourage more parents to read with their children.
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Information about around 250,000 savings accounts owned by foreigners will be handed to governments around the world in the next few weeks, Belgium's finance ministry has said.
The majority are expected to belong to residents of neighbouring France, who use the accounts to escape France's high tax rates, but around 15,000 have been identified as belonging to Britons.
HMRC is likely to take a keen interest in examining the data, but tax experts said they did not expect many account holders to be guilty of tax evasion.
“Belgium isn’t an obvious tax haven within Europe, unike somewhere like Monaco or Switzerland, as it has relatively high taxes,“ said Fiona Fernie, tax investigations partner at BDO LLP. "A lot of British account holders will probably be domiciled in Belgium or have business connections there, for example with the diamond trade in Antwerp.”
She admitted however that announcements of this nature did tend to cause a “little ripple of panic” among savers, and advised anyone with an account in Belgium to take advice to make sure they were paying the correct amount of tax.
A spokesman for HMRC said that it “welcomed Belgium's move to information exchange.”
"HMRC is committed to ensuring that everyone pays the right amount of tax, and the days when hiding money offshore was a viable way of evading taxes are well and truly over,” he added.
The information is expected to be transmitted by July 1.
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I am confused about the timing of Christ's appearance to the Nephites. Here you are saying it is clearly 50 days after the death of Jesus. However , the Book of Mormon seems to say while Christ died ".in the thirty and fourth year, in the first month, on the fourth day of the month," (3 Nephi 8:5) His appearance seems to occur in the ending of the same year: " it came to pass that in the ending of the thirty and fourth year, behold, I will show unto you that the people of Nephi who were spared... did have great favors shown unto them, and great blessings poured out upon their heads, insomuch that soon after the ascension of Christ into heaven he did truly manifest himself unto them—Showing his body unto them, and ministering unto them;" 3 Nephi 10:18-19. This seems to place Christ's coming almost a year later, in the ending of the year. How do you interpret Mormon's comment since he seems to give a clear indication of the timing of both events?
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Ascent Classical Academies (ACA) is a growing network of tuition-free, classical public charter schools serving children in kindergarten through 12th grade. At full enrollment, schools are expected to enroll between 700 to 1,000 students, depending on location and funding. The leadership of Ascent Classical Academies includes parents and founders of Golden View Classical Academy (GVCA) in Golden, Colorado.
Golden View Classical Academy was founded in 2015 and just ended its sixth year of serving children, having graduated its first class of seniors in 2018. While the intent and purposes of a classical education make measures of success more difficult, GVCA 2018 SAT scores, an indicator of post-high school preparedness, ranked in the Top 10 of all Colorado high schools. Based on the strong demand for tuition-free classical charter schools in Colorado and the team’s success in establishing GVCA, Ascent Classical Academies was created to make more proven education options available to families.
The vision of Ascent Classical Academies is to develop the moral and intellectual skills, habits, and virtues upon which independent, responsible, and joyful lives are built, in the firm belief that such lives are the basis for a free and flourishing republic.
Ascent Classical Academies achieves this by training the minds and improving the hearts of young people through a classical, content-rich education in the liberal arts and sciences, with instruction in the principles of moral character and civic virtue in an orderly and disciplined environment.
In the current landscape of school choice and education, Ascent Classical Academies are unique. ACA does not offer an “innovative” approach nor embrace the latest fads to educating young people but offers a timeless academic program and school culture. While preparing children for college and careers are important policy objectives of public education, this is too shallow a goal to sustain a free society. Citizens must not only be well educated but must understand the importance of self-government and have the background to flourish in life.
Key pieces of the school program include:
Content-Rich – Children must not be limited to mastering mere skills to be deemed educated. As society promotes “critical thinking,” it’s important that young people know things, inform them, and have something to think about. Unfortunately, this is a departure from current trends in education.
Liberal Arts and Sciences – The liberal arts were developed as a well-rounded education worthy of free people and includes literature, history, mathematics, sciences, and the fine arts. As many programs are narrowing their curricula, ACA believes the broad, liberal arts approach develops the mind, soul, and imagination.
Classical with an American Focus – A quality classical education promotes a pursuit of excellence in the development in knowledge of the world, moral self-government, and virtue. It also includes the previous elements and takes an approach that developing reason and communication skills are critical in a society of self-governing citizens. The literature and history studied in the school focus on the timeless issues and nature of mankind and societies. There are themes and lessons to be learned from the previous thousands of years of human existence that help provide people a strong foundation and self-awareness, rather than an absence of historical context of issues and circumstances encountered in modern society.
ACA schools take the ideals and lessons of the past and lead students to discover how those ideas shaped the founding of America and led to the establishment of our Constitutional republic and a society built on personal liberty and opportunity.
Virtue – It’s commonly said that children today are morally adrift and don’t have a firm grounding in objective truth, beauty, and goodness. There are individual virtues needed for our society to prosper and flourish, that must be modeled, developed, and practiced. These include things like courage, prudence, moderation, responsibility, friendship, and honor. The study of good literature and history, especially heroes and villains helps develop these virtues and inform what happens when these are present or absent.
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This Ectosaur exhibits many interesting similarities to monsters of the vampiric class, including a sanguivorous diet, an aversion to sunlight and infectious biomaterials. Whether these adaptations allude to a meaningful relationship between the Hemogeist and vampires or simply represent an evolutionary convergence is not known, but the plastic tangibility associated with Ectosaurs has given this bloodsucker a marked advantage over true vampires...which often find themselves its quarry.
Though capable of a powerful bite, the Hemogeist feeds on blood painlessly and delicately, phasing its proboscis directly into the host's heart and solidifying only a microfine vascular channel to its own digestive tract. Leaving behind traces of its own paracellular structure, it shares the common vampire's capacity to communicate with and even "hijack" host organisms from a distance.
Hemogeist slime is reddish purple, heavily saturated with iron and congeals into gelatinous clumps somewhat resembling fruit preserves.
Bashful and polite in its typical, tiny state, the Hemogeist typically hides in the nest or bedchamber of a chosen host, emerging while the victim sleeps to sip negligible amounts of blood.
Though the creature prefers peaceful coexistence with its food source, it cannot avoid an increase in biomass and consequently an increase in nutritive requirements with every meal. Soon, the Hemogeist can attain colossal size, terrifying psychokinetic power and an appetite to match, driven to a gluttonous rampage by insatiable hunger.
Inevitably, a Hemogeist reaches unsustainable proportions and violently explodes, shedding its excess mass as slime and returning to its natural state. Often embarrassed, it quietly slinks off to a new territory and begins the cycle anew.
BLOOD DRAIN: the Hemogeist can painlessly siphon blood from a living host.
MIND CONTROL: a Hemogeist can dominate the thoughts of creatures it has fed upon.
EXPONENTIAL GROWTH: the monster can rapidly expand in size and strength as it feeds, albeit temporarily.
Contents copyright Jonathan Wojcik
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In one of my first blog posts I have shortly discussed that the hepatotoxic microcystins, cyclic peptides from cyanobacteria, are currently studied for their potential as leads for anticancer drugs. I also mentioned a poster we presented at the ICNPR 2012 in New York.
Recently, the paper covering our work in this field has been published in PLOS ONE. It describes the cytotoxic potency and the OATP1B1/1B3 transporter selectivity of 23 naturally occurring microcystin congeners. Microcystin variants with cytotoxic OATP1B1/OATP1B3 IC50 ratios that ranged between 0.2 and 32 were found, representing a 150-fold range in transporter selectivity. We found that microcystin structure has a significant impact on transporter selectivity, and thus it should potentially be possible to develop analogs with even more pronounced OATP1B3 selectivity and thus enable their development as anticancer drugs (some cancer types express OATP1B3 and could thus be targeted; for more information see the paper…).
For the figure depicting the chemical structure of microcystins / nodularins I have compiled a list of all congeners described in the literature to date. The data are available at figshare. If you are interested in microcystins you should definitely take a look at this list.
Interestingly, some weeks ago I met a synthetic chemist at a conference who works on a microcystin synthesis, and we started talking about a collaboration. This will be a great opportunity to further explore the chemical space around the microcystins, hopefully leading to derivatives with higher selectivity, potency and better pharmacokinetic properties…
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Lebanon, Iraq Shaping U.S. Politics
DON GONYEA, host:
President Bush has renewed his call for a sustainable peace in the Middle East saying America mourns the loss of innocent life.
President GEORGE W. BUSH: The United States is resolved to work with members of the United Nations Security Council to develop a resolution that will enable the region to have a sustainable peace.
GONYEA: The president spoke yesterday afternoon as he left the White House for a visit to Florida. Joining me for some analysis is NPR's Cokie Roberts. Good morning, Cokie.
COKIE ROBERTS reporting:
Good morning, Don.
GONYEA: So, Cokie, the Bush administration's approach to the situation in Lebanon is very different from where it was just last week, isn't it?
ROBERTS: It is because the situation on the ground is not what they anticipated. When this whole battle started, Lebanon and other countries in the region were calling on Secretary Rice to go to the region and she seemed to be taking her time, to let Israel a chance to disable Hezbollah.
But since then she's been there twice and not able to achieve any kind of real cease-fire or any kind of - what the administration keeps talking about, sustainable peace. And this weekend she was unable to go to Lebanon, either dis-invited or decided not to go, depending on whom you're listening to, because of the Israeli bombing of Qana.
So she's now headed home, and as you heard her say earlier, she will work with the United Nations for a Security Council resolution. This is different from that go it alone attitude the United States seemed to be taking at the beginning of this conflict.
Now, the United Nations Security Council tried for a resolution yesterday. The United States objected to it, and there will be a lot of difficulty finding the consensus in the United Nations now that the United States has decided it wants one.
GONYEA: Well, the battle between Israel and Hezbollah has largely pushed Iraq off the front pages, but there have been significant changes on that front as well.
ROBERTS: Indeed, and ones that would've been very much noticed were it not for what's going on between Israel and Lebanon. More troops are called for not only in Baghdad, but in Iraq. And that is exactly the opposite of what a lot of members of Congress particularly, but American policymakers were hoping for at this point in this year when they expected to hear about troop drawdowns.
That becomes a big problem for the president because it makes his goal of a new Middle East, a broader Middle East of peace and democracy seem more elusive. So it becomes a policy problem for him, but it's also a political problem, particularly for the Republicans running for reelection this fall where Iraq is the number one issue on the minds of many, many voters.
GONYEA: You mentioned it being a problem for Republicans seeking reelection. It's also bad news for a certain Democratic Senator in a tough primary race, isn't it? Joe Lieberman.
ROBERTS: Joe Lieberman in Connecticut whose primary is next week. And he has got a Democratic opponent who is running almost entirely on the issue of the war and Lieberman's support for the war and support for President Bush. Yesterday, a blow for the Lieberman campaign when The New York Times endorsed Ned Lamont, the businessman running against Lieberman.
And Lieberman now understands that he's in real trouble. He's brought in some Democratic top guns, including former President Clinton. But this is going to have a very strong effect not only on Lieberman, but on members running in both parties.
Because any attempt they now see to move away from the base of the party, move to the middle, is going to be punished. And that not only has an effect on people running for office, it has an effect on what they do between now and November in terms of trying to get anything accomplished in the Congress. And that's going to be very difficult indeed.
GONYEA: Thanks very much. NPR's senior news analyst Cokie Roberts.
NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by Verb8tm, Inc., an NPR contractor, and produced using a proprietary transcription process developed with NPR. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Accuracy and availability may vary. The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record.
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Barnboken – Journal of Children's Literature Research is a peer reviewed scholarly journal that publishes academic articles on children's literature. The journal, founded in 1977, is published by The Swedish Institute for Children's Books with financial support from Vetenskapsrådet, The Swedish Research Council.
Sensualitet, sensibilitet, sexualitet / Sensuality, Sensibility, Sexuality
See call for Papers
Barnboken - Journal of Children's Literature Research
Read volume 39 (2016)
Covers from earlier volumes.
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SPUG: Showing progress in the browser
joshlanza at hotmail.com
Thu Jan 22 14:06:43 CST 2004
I've never had to do this, but I assume that sites like expedia use some
sort of refresh (meta tags or otherwise). On each refresh, the page checks
the long-running process's status, and returns HTML that says "still
processing" or gives the results of the process, depending on status. This
is probably the most cross-platform approach.
You could also expose a web service that returns process status based on the
browser's session. Depending on which browsers you need to support, you
could use something like XmlHttp in MsXml, which supports async web service
calls from the browser.
Another approach that occurs to me it to put the progress into a frame and
have it refresh, then notify the other frame(s) when the process is
The first approach is probably the best.
----- Original Message -----
From: <dan at concolor.org>
To: <spug-list at pm.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 10:13 AM
Subject: Re: SPUG: Showing progress in the browser
> On Thu, Jan 22, 2004 at 09:33:08AM -0800, Douglas Kirkland wrote:
> > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
> > Hash: SHA1
> > On Thursday 22 January 2004 09:14, Luis Medrano wrote:
> > > List,
> > >
> > > I have a question I would like to show the progress on the CGI on the
> > browser for example 10%, 20% 40% of complision. or something like
> > one knows how I can do this??..
> > I do not know how this can be done. Most site that show how much is
> > it by cheating. They will take a good guess on how long it will take
> > display that information.
> It occurs to me that you might be able to hold the http connection open
> and feed the data through at a very slow rate. Perhaps along the lines
> of a dot every second or so. This might cause problems
> with some browsers timing out on the connection.
> Another method I've actually seen is to use the refresh meta tag and
> base it on a guesstamate of how long it should take.
More information about the spug-list
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The impact on the Indian industry
The Italian Trade Agency office in India recently published a market report focusing on e-commerce in India. The online retail market covers 25% of the total organized retail market in India, and the percentage is expected to grow up to 37% by 2030. By 2034, India is predicted to surpass the United States and become the second largest e-commerce market worldwide. Beauty products cover 36% of the value, with the most outstanding performances registered by personal care and beauty and wellness products.
E-commerce is leading to positive effects on society: the growing purchase percentages by all generations, as well as in rural areas, are pushing companies to invest in digitalization, quality standards, and logistics. The direct consequence is a boost in employment and new professional profiles and an increase in export and branding for the Indian beauty industry. The local government is actively promoting digitalization and e-commerce services, delivering specific regulations to protect online consumers and grant loyal concurrency. Besides big multinational companies, new local platforms and start-ups are being launched on the market, providing multiple choices for consumers and brands.
The Italian Trade Agency is entering e-commerce to find new tools for promoting Made in Italy in India. Together with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the ITA agency in India created The Italian Mall project, a progressive marketplace for authentic Italian products hosted by one of the leading e-commerce websites in the country, Flipkart. “To enhance trade opportunities between Italy and India, the Italian Mall is created to simplify the cross-border shopping experience. It also helps break geographical barriers and is strategically aligned with the welfare of its audience and consumers”, said Mr. Fabrizio Giustarini, Trade Commissioner of ICE Mumbai.
Launched in January this year, the Italian Mall currently hosts around 50 brands and 800 products to the Indian consumer, with beauty generating more than 50% of its value. The marketplace is meant to be a stage for products representing the excellence, high quality, and creativity of Italian brands, nourishing the Indian consumers’ taste for Made in Italy products and providing them with an immediate digital interface.
E-commerce and digital tools will remain an integral part of consumers’ habits even in the months to come, leading to omnichannel retail experiences and innovative customer services. The most revolutionary transformations are still to come.
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Description from Flora of China
Herbs perennial, stoloniferous. Stems 50-80 cm tall, glabrous or occasionally sparsely villous near nodes. Petiole 0.8-1.5 cm; leaf blade ovate-oblong to ovate-lanceolate, 5-10 × 1.5-4.5 cm, base cordate to truncate, margin double serrate/crenate, apex acute to short acuminate. Spikes 3-4.5 cm, glabrous; verticillasters close together and 2-flowered; bracts linear-lanceolate. Pedicel ca. 1.5 mm. Calyx campanulate, 4-4.5 × 3-3.5 mm, slightly swollen in front near base, 10-veined; teeth triangular, lower 2 narrower. Corolla white or reddish, 1.2-1.4 cm, tube 1/4 as long as corolla; middle lobe rhombic-obovate, nearly 1/2 as long as limb; lateral lobes ovate-oblong, acute. Style as long as stamens. Nutlets chestnut brown, obovoid, ca. 1.2 mm, smooth, sparsely white bullate, hairy. Fl. Jul-Sep.
Hilly fields, waste areas, grasslands near roads; 500-1200 m. Gansu, Guangdong, Guizhou, Hebei, Henan, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Zhejiang [Japan, Korea]
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To Kill A Mockingbird. The Meaning Of The Title Of To Kill A Mockingbird Essay, Research Paper
In the Harper Lee novel To Kill A Mockingbird, we are lead through the lives of two young siblings, Scout and Jem, during two significant years of their childhood. The story is narrated by Scout, the hot-headed daughter of local lawyer Atticus Finch. In court, Atticus represents a black man charged with the rape of a white girl. The outcome of this trial eventually leads to the demise of the defendant.
Shoot at all the blue jays you want, if you can hit em, but remember, it s a sin to kill a mockingbird.
Atticus Finch, Chapter 10, Page 99.
In the quotation above, Atticus displays his disapproval of senseless destruction. As a young man, he was gifted with excellent marksmanship, and enjoyed shooting doves out of the sky. At some point in his life, he saw that his talent was an unfair advantage over nature, and refused to shoot an animal again unless it was absolutely necessary. Atticus doesn t want his children to kill the blue jays, but if it keeps them away from the mockingbirds, he ll let it pass.
Mockingbirds don t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don t eat up peoples gardens, don t nest in corncribs, they don t do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That s why it s a sin to kill a mockingbird
Miss Maudie, Chapter 10, Pages 99-100.
Miss Maudie explains to the children why it s a sin to kill a mockingbird. They are harmless creatures that she seems to believe were placed on Gods planet purely to bring happiness to human beings. Tom Robinson is symbolic of the mockingbird. Brought up as a good natured man, he never wished harm upon anyone else, and even though he was a cripple, he did what he could to help others. Mayella Ewell needed his help to chop up some wood, and Tom complied with her request.
Mayella pointed the finger at Tom to save her own skin. We can only imagine the horrors that she had undergone at the hand of her father, so the woman who Scout describes as the loneliest person in the whole world only wanted to distance herself from Bob Ewell s unspeakable acts. The trial was really only a formality; a ceremony to make Tom Robinsons conviction official. In the times that this book was set in, no jury would dare to convict a black man over a white one, no matter how circumstantial the evidence may be. Tom Robinson was given his death sentence the second that Mayella Ewell screamed.
Tom is not the only mockingbird type character in the novel. There is Arthur Boo Radley, the neighbourhood legend/phantom who has been kept a virtual prisoner in his own home by the viscous rumors circulated by his shallow neighbours. Frowned upon as a delinquent teenager, the town judge let him free from his crimes on a promise from Mr Radley (Arthur s father), that no further trouble would be caused. So from that point, Boo (as he was affectionately by the community) never left the house in daylight. Night time, however, was when he would reportedly roam around the streets of Maycomb, putting his evil powers to work. If your Azaleas froze in cold weather, he must ve breathed on them. When the corpses of mutilated domestic animals were found, he was immediately blamed. Even when the real culprit was discovered, passers by still sped up as they walked past the Radley house. He was a universal scapegoat simply because his introverted personality made him an easy target; a whipping-boy who s punishment was total isolation and rejection by almost all those around him.
In To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee has shown his anger at the gross injustices that were committed during this period of wide spread racial hatred in the Southern states of the USA. The situations in the novel still occur today, with workers for peace being assassinated just for wanting to have a safe existance (example: Yitzhak Rabin). Tom and Arthur were punished only for being different to the norm, and this was a sin.
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A few years ago, the Gesell Institute, named for developmental pioneer Dr. Arnold Gesell, decided to test the premise that kids today develop more quickly than they used to. They took the developmental norms established by the work of Dr. Gesell in the 1940s and launched a three year study concluding in 2010 to gauge whether or not the same framework still holds up. What they found, of course, is that even over the span of decades, the developmental norms remain the same.
While there are many, many quotes from that study’s roll out that caught my attention, one that particularly made me think was when Dr. Guddemi responded to the question of why it may sometimes appear that children are capable of skills beyond their developmental level:
You can train them, but the knowledge and understanding—the true learning—has not happened. Our country has this hang up that if the child can perform, that they know.”
It was that word, “perform”, that stood out to me most.
It seems we really do have a hang up with performance in our country. We talk about the importance of getting kids to perform well on assessments and how to make assessments out of performances. And while I agree that we need to make sure kids are learning and can translate that learning into meaningful, useable, applicable knowledge, I also agree that our cultural hang up with performances can be detrimental.
I remember back in high school, learning a story about a horse named Clever Hans. Clever Hans became famous in Germany back in the early 1900s. His trainer believed Hans could answer math problems, calculate what day of the week a date would fall on the calendar, and understand the German language both written and spoken. All of this he would answer by tapping his hoof to indicate his answer.
People, particularly curious about animal intelligence at that time due to the then-recent writings of Charles Darwin, flocked to watch Clever Hans perform. This attention eventually spread to a group of scientists who set out to discover if and how Clever Hans had learned all that he seemed to.
What they found was that Hans was certainly clever.
But he wasn’t doing math.
He wasn’t reading German.
He was performing.
The panel of scientists discovered that Hans was using his “horse sense”, so to speak, to perceive the social cues around him and know when he had tapped long enough to arrive at the correct answer.
It was amazing to think this horse was doing complex computations, but a horse’s brain just isn’t wired for that. Instead, Clever Hans was using his senses to perceive expectations and perform as though he knew.
I worry sometimes that there’s an unwitting willingness to trade real learning for performances. That instead of working on the foundation, we’re trying to plop down the whole house at once because that’s what people want to see.
We can get children to recite or to perform, but do they know? Are we trading real, foundational learning for a parlor trick that simply gives the appearance of knowing?
As Dr. David Daniel, psychology professor at James Madison University and managing editor of the journal Mind, Brain, and Education, stated in the Harvard Education Letter,
The four-year-old has a four-year-old brain and a six-year-old has a six-year-old brain. There are certain things connecting in a six-year-old brain that are still being worked on in the four-year-old brain.”
Getting four year-olds to do what six year-olds once did isn’t necessarily moving forward. It may be more akin to driving down a freeway that hasn’t been completed yet.
Let’s not get so caught up with performances that we neglect to keep building the roadway.
Are you using photography in your classroom to document authentic learning experiences? My friend and photography zen-master, Beryl Young, is offering a free webinar especially for NJC readers to talk about how to get more from our photography. Sign up here. (No worries if you’re late to the game. You can still catch the replay for a limited time.)
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The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Act of 2013 establishes the Agricultural Research Fund (ARF) to provide strategic and predictable funding for agricultural research activities and support the operations of the organization. The fund will be managed by trustees appointed by the Board, who will be responsible for the management of the fund.
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Many folks like to change their appearance as a way to express their personality. Some people may prefer to alter their hair color, wear specific styles of clothing, or sport piercings or dermal modifications as a form of self-expression.
While there is nothing wrong with celebrating one’s individuality, we should all weigh the pros and cons when it comes to modifying our bodies. Oral piercings and facial modifications can affect oral health, sometimes in unexpected ways. Before you get an oral piercing, you might want to talk with our dentist about how it can negatively affect your health and steps you can take to diminish your risk for oral disease.
How Oral Piercings Can Harm Teeth
Oral piercings, especially tongue piercings can cause untimely wear on teeth. The metal components of a piercing constantly scraping against and hitting teeth can break down tooth enamel. Tooth enamel is a protective, mineralized barrier around teeth that prevents bacteria from eating through a tooth’s structure. If tooth enamel is damaged, the underlying structures of teeth can become decayed.
If you have a lip or tongue piercing, we recommend practicing mindfulness. Avoid tapping your piercing against your teeth as a nervous habit as it can break down enamel. Patients with these types of oral piercings do have a higher risk of tooth decay and dental injuries.
Increased Risks for Infections
Dermal modifications around the mouth along with piercings including tongue and lip rings can become infected. This is because the hole created by the piercing exposes the inner surfaces of skin and soft tissues like the tongue or lining of the lips to oral bacteria. Even if you practice thorough oral hygiene, your mouth is full of harmful bacteria that can infect open sores and inflamed tissue. Since dermal modifications and piercings increase the risk of infection, it is important to receive routine checkups and cleanings with our dentist and practice good oral hygiene.
To schedule a checkup at our practice, call our caring team today.
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From The Ohio Untouchables to Ohio Players
Ohio Players’ lineup, throughout their lifetime, had been constantly shifting. It was in Dayton, Ohio where the band was formed in the late 1950s as the Ohio Untouchables. The founding members were singer-guitarist Robert Ward, bassist Marshall “Rock” Jones, guitarist-saxophonist Clarence “Satch” Satchell, trumpeter/trombonist Ralph “Pee Wee” Middlebrooks and drummer Cornelius Johnson.
A relative of Ward’s had founded Lupine Records which was based in Detroit, Michigan. From Ohio, the boys traveled to the Motor City to serve as backup singers for the Falcons. In 1963, Ward left, and the other remaining members returned to Dayton to re-form the group with additional members Gregory Webster on drums and guitarist Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner (who would be the new leader of the group) and two more vocalists Bobby Lee Fears and Dutch Robinson.
By then the group renamed themselves as Ohio Players. Later they got a new deal with Compass Records as its house band, backing Helena Ferguson Kilpatrick in her only hit song “Where Is the Party” in 1967. Under the same imprint the group released their debut single “Tresspassin'” in 1968. It reached #50 on the R&B chart that year.
However, Compass went bankrupt and in 1970 the Ohio Players disbanded again. The following year they reconvened once more with fresh lineup that consisted of Bonner, Satchell, Middlebrooks, Jones, Websiter and new members Bruce Napier (trumpet), Charles Dale Allen (vocals), Marvin Pierce (trombone), and Walter “Junie” Morrison (keyboards). They signed a new contract with Westbound label that same year and scored their first single on that imprint with “Pain” which entered the R&B Top 40 and the Hot 100. James Johnson then joined as an additional vocalist.
In 1973, the group scored their first #1 R&B hit with “Funky Worm” (from their albumPleasure), which was also their first Top 20 hit at #15. It sold over a million copies and was certified gold.
After signing a new deal with Mercury, the Ohio Players changed their personnel again. Morrison left and was replaced by new keyboardist Billy Beck and Jimmy “Diamond” Williams came to replace Webster; and eventually they added new members Clarence “Chet” Willis (guitars, vocals) and Robert “Rumba” Jones (conga). Morrison eventually left the group to join another funk outfit Funkadelic.
Peak years: 1974-75
1974-1975 was a boon period for Ohio Players. It was at Mercury where Ohio Players achieved their biggest success. Their debut album under that label Skin Tight (1974) featured two top 10 R&B hits with “Jive Turkey” and the title track, with the latter also reaching #13 on the pop charts.
“Fire”, from their LP of the same title, went on to become their first #1 pop hit, staying in that position for about a week. The album itself won them their first platinum disc. The band also hired another saxophonist James Johnson in time for the recording of their next album.
1975’s Honey LP produced the Top 40 pop hit “Sweet Sticky Thing,” and their second and last #1 pop hit “Love Rollercoaster.” The single also generated their only UK hit at #51. Honey was also certified platinum.
Later career up to the present
In 1976, the band released Contradiction, which featured their last big hit with “Who’d She Coo?” (#18 pop, #1 R&B). Towards the end of the 1970s their success began to wane. The group released their last Mercury LP Jass-Ay-Lay-Dee in 1978 before moving to Arista the following year. They released their only album on the label,Everybody Up. It was followed by two disappointing releases on Boardwalk label,Tenderness (1981) and Ouch! (1981). Then they issued their last two albumsGraduation (Century Vista, 1984) and Back (Track Record, 1988). Since their last album no new material has been heard from them yet.
Many of Ohio Players’ members had passed away — Satchell (in 1995), Middlebrooks (in 1997), Ward (in 2008), Cornelius Johnson (in 2009) and Bonner (in 2013). Despite these deaths the remaining members of Ohio Players still continue touring up to this day.
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OpenEdition and the international structuring of Open Access
The Open Access movement is a recent development in the history of academic publication. It is mainly represented by several international organisations working outside the national institutional scope, enabling issues to be tackled on more suitable scales. Whether associations or networks, these organisations help define the Open Access landscape by debating its issues, laying down directions of evolution, and by influencing public policy. To encourage concerted approaches among international acts within collective organisations, OpenEdition is a member of several Open Access associations, especially:
- The Directory of Open Access Journals, an international directory of Open Access academic journals, promoting the visibility and accessibility of scholarly journals publishing full-text electronic journals on open access;
- SPARC Europe, an alliance of university and research libraries, library associations and research institutions in favour of open access.
- We have also applied to join the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA), who invited us to take part in this year’s Open Access conference in Budapest
Within the framework of the Budapest conference, we contributed to the Budapest Open Access Initiative Declaration as well as to its French translation. We also took part in discussions have led to the creation of the Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB);
OpenEdition Books, our future platform dedicated to books, will have a major contribution to make to this directory. Many university presses have already joined us, and we have also formed alliances with other university presses deeply involved in Open Access in a number of countries: the United Kingdom, Germany, Hungary, the USA, Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, and the Netherlands, among others. We shall be informing you of new additions to the OpenEdition Books catalogue in a few months time.
Read this post in French : http://leo.hypotheses.org/10067
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When blessed with plentiful food, it's hard to comprehend what it must be like to live on less than £1 per day. However, over 1.2 billion people, all over the world, do just that.
Unbelievably, that £1 isn't just for food and drink; it also has to stretch to housing, education and healthcare. Live Below the Line is here to make a difference and have set us all a challenge; to live on just £1 per day for 5 days.
Live Below the Line is not trying to imitate what it's like to live in extreme poverty, but rather to help us to understand the everyday struggles 1.2 billion people face. The aim is to connect us to the issue and to challenge us to think differently.
To raise awareness of Live Below the Line, goodtoknow challenged me to live on £1 for just one day. Yes, I feel I got away rather lightly! Yet, I hope that what I have learned over the course of just one day will serve as a constant reminder to me to appreciate the plentiful food in my cupboards and the food on my plate.
What I ate
Anneliese's food for the day, including pasta, porridge and Rich tea biscuits.
Breakfast: 125g of porridge oats with water. Cost = 11p (Aldi)
Snack: 2 x Rich tea biscuit. Cost = 3p (Aldi)
Lunch: Pasta salad - 100g dried pasta 7p (Sainsbury's), 1 inch cucumber 6p (Aldi), ½ tomato 7p (Aldi), ½ carrot 4p (Aldi), 20g salad cream 4p (Aldi). Total cost = 28p
Dinner: Veggie burger - made with 100g red kidney beans 6p (Aldi) ½ grated carrot 4p (Aldi), ½ onion 4p (Aldi) one heaped tbsp flour 1p (Aldi). Potato wedges = one 290g potato 18p (Aldi), half a tomato 7p (Aldi). 3 tsp oil for cooking 8p (Sainsbury's). Total cost = 49p
Total cost = 91p.
Although I ate three meals and had a snack over the course of the day, I felt hungry. I'm well aware that I have a large appetite but the portion sizes were small. The porridge, made with water, had no flavour and served purely to fill me up. I did not enjoy it! Lunch and dinner, however, were much enjoyed but I was left wanting more. My tummy was growling at bedtime and I wasn't surprised to find that I'd lost 1lb when I weighed myself the following morning!
Breakfast is served! Anneliese cut down the cost of her porridge by making it with water instead of milk
What I learnt from the challengeThis £1 challenge proved that we can indeed make a decent meal with just a few simple ingredients. What I ate was relatively healthy; there was fruit and vegetables but I still wasn't anywhere close to achieving my five a day. Carrots, kidney beans and pasta are within budget but the more expensive foods such as meat, cheese and most fruit etc are just not possible. As for a cup of tea or coffee, well, I did without and just drank water. I chose to have a little extra food instead of my usual caffeine fix!
For lunch Anneliese managed to rustle up this pasta salad for just 28p
Looking back at my Live Below the Line experience which, thankfully, only lasted for one day, I feel humbled. I realise how very lucky I am to go to bed with a full tummy every night; to know my children will not starve and, furthermore, that I can feed them AND afford to clothe them, look after their health and treat them to an ice cream and a meal out every now and then. To know that there are parents in this world who have to choose between a bag of rice and an immunisation for their child is truly heartbreaking.
A light dinner for one including potato wedges and a homemade veggie burger
£1 a day: My top tipsIf you feel inspired to challenge yourself to living ‘below the line' for five days or even just the one, like me, then here are my top tips!
1. Plan, plan and plan some more
Writing out a meal plan is an absolute must. You need to know exactly what you will eat, right down to the finest detail.
2. Compare prices
Check out where you can buy your food the cheapest. It might be at a supermarket or at the local market. Study the labels if you choose the supermarket and check the price per kg.
3. Use every last scrap
Make your food stretch across the day. For example: use half a carrot in your lunch and the other half in your dinner.
4. Bulk out your meals
Kidney beans, pasta and potatoes are filling and help to keep your tummy full for longer.
5. Drink plenty of water
Drinking water between meals will keep you hydrated and will fill you up between meals.
To find out more about the Live Below the Line campaign visit livebelowtheline.com
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Imagine you couldn't read anything on this page. Imagine walking down the street, not being able to read signs or being able to add up your wages.
Where would you be today?
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Meet Aklima and find out how you can help children like her go to school.
You can help uphold every child’s right to an education. Make a donation today to not only give children the chance to go to school, but also save their lives and protect their childhoods.
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WASHINGTON — THE PERSIAN Gulf impasse is getting more muddled by the day, and public support is beginning to erode.
President Bush balks at sounding a certain trumpet. He'd have to admit he dispatched 250,000 troops to protect world oil supply. If he did that, he might be accused of trading American boys for cheap gas. So he insists oil had nothing to do with it. "AgJimFaingression, not oil," he repeats, adding a few horrors at the rape of Kuwait and Saddam Hussein as Hitler of the 1990s.
Well, Saddam is several things, none of them nice, but Hitler's not among them. Hitler was a world-class thug, a threat to civilization; Saddam is bush league.
While aggression and rape are deplorable, they've flourished throughout the post-war era, and we've intervened only when we thought our vital interests at stake. Syria's Hafez Assad is raping Lebanon at the moment, even as we welcome him and his troops (if they ever arrive) as allies.
Bush seems addicted to this kind of subterfuge. He used it on both sides of the budget summit row. It was the hallmark of his campaign: Pledge of Allegiance, flag factories, Boston harbor, Willie Horton, read my lips. All primly dismissed after the election as ancient history. Perhaps he learned from his old mentor, Richard Nixon, who disguised everything he did as something else.
Won't work in the long pull. The only way to insure sustained support is to build a convincing case out of the naked truth.
Given its tragic toll, war is -- and should be -- a hard sell. Many forget the years it took Franklin Roosevelt to convince the country World War II was worth fighting. The draft was saved by one vote in summer, 1941. Without Pearl Harbor, we would not have gone in when we did. (Ironically, the Japanese attacked because we'd cut off their oil.) Even so, we might have let Hitler off the hook had he not been stupid enough to declare war on us.
Since then, U.S. presidents have skipped formal declarations, even in such major wars as Vietnam and Korea (one defeat and one draw, please note). Yet a declaration is the commitment that says we're in this together and to stay.
If he hasn't already, President Bush ought to circle a date on his calendar to invade Kuwait. Unless Saddam meets our terms or we break him, he will control 45 percent of all oil. That would doom Israel and give him blackmail leverage over Europe and industrialized Asia. It would rupture our economy, lowering the standard of living.
That's worth fighting for. Given the balance of forces, with a little luck, the duration should be short and casualties, however painful, moderate. We should not wait past January, when the onrushing summer would doom us to another nine months in bivouac.
It would be nice to have a Churchill to explain all this, but you don't get those often. Even frenetic old George, fractured syntax and all, can manage if he'll stop drooling the poll-driven nonsense dreamed up by his image-makers and talk plain sense.
We need to act through the United Nations, too, tough as that selling job will be. Collective security's time has come. We can't police the globe by ourselves. One more reason the president of the United States needs to come out of his political closet and tell it exactly as it is, over and over again.
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In honor of National Cancer Prevention Month, our Healthy-e-Recipe for Creamy Chickpea Curry puts butternut squash and chickpeas together with rutabaga in a tasty cancer-fighting curry.
Rutabagas are a cruciferous vegetable, like the broccoli you’ll also find in this recipe. Both provide plenty of sulforaphane, a powerful phytochemical. The antioxidant beta-carotene in the squash and carrot, plus organosulfides in the onion and garlic and protective compounds in the spices add up to a very healthy dish. Red bell pepper adds vitamin C.
The taste is enhanced with buttery-tasting chickpeas, which add even more fiber to that of the vegetables. Fiber is identified in AICR’s Continuous Update Project as strongly linked to reduced risk for colorectal cancer. This curry’s ingredients are brought together with delicious coconut milk, a healthy substitute for butter or cream.
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