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The nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos) is a small bird. It used to be put in the thrush family Turdidae. Now it is put on the Old World flycatchers, a group often called the chats or chat-thrushes. Its resemblance to thrushes is an example of convergent evolution. It is a migratory insectivorous species. It breeds in forests and scrubs in Europe and south-west Asia. The distribution is more southerly than the very closely related thrush nightingale Luscinia luscinia. It nests on the ground in or next to dense bushes. It passes the winter southern Africa. Studies have shown that nightingales seem to choose places to breed that meet certain criteria (Wink 1973): - less than 200 meters above mean sea level - mean air temperature during the growing season above 14 °C - more than 20 days/year on which temperatures are above 25 °C - less than 750mm of rain per year. - no closed canopy. The Nightingale is slightly larger than the robin, at around 15-16.5 cm length. It is plain brown above except for the reddish tail. It is buff to white below. Sexes are similar. Nightingales are named so because they frequently sing at night as well as during the day. The name has been used for well over 1,000 years, being highly recognizable even in its Anglo-Saxon form - 'nihtingale'. It means 'night songstress'. Early writers assumed the female sang; in fact, it is the male. The song is loud, with an impressive range of whistles, trills and gurgles. Its song is particularly noticeable at night because few other birds are singing. This is why its name (in several languages) includes "night". Only unpaired males sing regularly at night, and nocturnal song is likely to serve attracting a mate. Singing at dawn, during the hour before sunrise, is assumed to be important in defending the bird's territory. Nightingales sing even more loudly in urban or near-urban environments, in order to overcome the background noise. The most characteristic feature of the song is a loud whistling crescendo, absent from the song of thrush nightingale. It has a frog-like alarm call. - BirdLife International (2004). Luscinia megarhynchos. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern - Wink, Michael (1973): Die Verbreitung der Nachtigall (Luscinia megarhynchos) im Rheinland. Charadrius 9(2/3): 65-80. [Article in German] PDF fulltext Other websites change - Internet Bird Collection: Nightingale videos. Retrieved 2006-DEC-09. - The Freesound Project: High-quality Nightingale sound file Archived 2007-10-12 at the Wayback Machine (requires free account to download). Retrieved 2006-DEC-09. - Rose and nightingale in Persian art Archived 2008-12-07 at the Wayback Machine and in Persian literature
The “Don’t and Do” spelling strategy is very simple, effective, and quick. It works something likes this: - When your students are ready to start editing their piece of writing ask them to make a T-chart titled “Don’t” and “Do” on a sticky note, white-board, notebook, or whatever you/they prefer. - The students then read through their piece of writing on the lookout for words that they think are not spelled correctly. - While reading through students add those words to the “Don’t” column and when they have five words or so on the list they use whatever resources or tools you gave them to figure out how to spell those words correctly. - The students write the correct spelling of the word on the “Do” side of the T-chart. - Finally, they go back to their piece of write and edit their spelling as per their “Do” list. This strategy comes courtesy of Dr. Gini Rojas and I was introduced to it by my awesome co-teacher Yuka Kominato @YYteach. The beauty of it is that it can be adapted across grade levels and with students along all bands of English proficiency so that all are growing at their own differentiated “just right” spelling level. Give it a try!
A targeted program of preventive antiviral medication, combined with the use of hand sanitizers and surface decontamination, was associated with containing the spread of the H1N1 virus in a summer camp setting, according to a report posted online that will appear in the April print issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Since spring 2009, millions of Americans have been infected with the novel influenza A(H1N1) virus and thousands of people have died, according to background information in the article. Children have been particularly vulnerable to this strain, which in an unusual turn of events continued to spread and cause disease throughout the summer of 2009. "With large numbers of children from disparate locales coming together and living in communal settings, summer camps are uniquely suited to experience outbreaks of novel influenza A(H1N1) and potentially to contribute to the virus' ongoing spread during a period of the year when influenza typically is very uncommon," the authors write. With rare exceptions, the H1N1 virus has retained sensitivity to the antiviral medication oseltamivir phosphate. The drug has been proven to prevent the spread of seasonal flu in settings such as households and nursing homes. David W. Kimberlin, M.D., of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and colleagues described targeted use of this drug for containing the spread of H1N1 at a boys' camp in Alabama in July 2009. A total of 171 campers, 48 camp counselors and 27 camp staff were involved in this program. Three campers tested positive for H1N1 during one of the camp's two-week sessions. These campers received oseltamivir and were immediately isolated and sent home. All campers and counselors in the infected child's adjoining cabins took oseltamivir prophylactically (to prevent infection) for 10 days. "Alcohol-based hand sanitizer was provided at each of the daily activities, in the boys' cabins and in the dining hall, and counselors were educated by the medical staff on the spread of influenza and its prevention through good hand hygiene," the authors write. "All cabins, bathrooms and community sports equipment were sprayed or wiped down with disinfectant each day." No additional campers, counselors or staff members became ill during the session and no campers tested positive for H1N1 after returning home. The three infected campers constituted an attack rate (the percentage of individuals who get sick out of the total population) of 1.8 percent. The majority of staff and counselors (51 of 65, or 78 percent) and about 31 percent of campers experienced one or more adverse events, such as nausea, vomiting or headache, from the medication. However, none of the adverse events resulted in discontinuation of the therapy. "In conjunction with aggressive hand sanitization and surface decontamination, a targeted approach to antiviral prophylaxis contained the spread of influenza in a summer camp setting," the authors conclude. "Additional controlled studies randomizing camps to specific components of the interventions used here would be needed to fully understand the relative benefits of each." - David W. Kimberlin; Janell Escude; Janel Gantner; Jeanne Ott; Melissa Dronet; Timothy A. Stewart; Penelope Jester; David T. Redden; Whitney Chapman; Rob Hammond. Targeted Antiviral Prophylaxis With Oseltamivir in a Summer Camp Setting. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, 2010; [link] Cite This Page:
About Frederick II Frederick ruled the Holy Roman Empire on and off from 1220 to 1250. As many of you know, my Medieval series, The Fairytale Keeper, takes place during Frederick’s reign. Frederick is featured in the second novel in the series, The Fairest of All, which is what inspired me to do greater research on this remarkable man who one might argue could have inspired an early Renaissance if it weren’t for his constant battles with the Church. Frederick II was a man of insatiable curiosity in a variety of subjects, including, but not limited to: physics, poetry, logic, linguistics, government, biology, mathematics, and zoology. The plethora of intriguing facts about Frederick’s exploits in order to gain a better understanding of the world around him and that beyond him has lead me to break up one article on the Holy Roman Emperor into a half-dozen. So hold onto your hats, Medieval enthusiasts, as we (rather briefly) explore the mathematical pursuits of Emperor Frederick II. Links to the other articles that I’ve written about Frederick II can be found below. Not surprisingly, Frederick surrounded himself with the best and brightest mathematicians of his time. As discussed in my previous articles, sultans of the east sent their best mathematicians to Frederick’s court. Other members of his court, Michael Scot and John of Palermo, studied mathematics. Leonard of Pisa, a man cited to contain “sovereign possession of the whole mathematical knowledge of his own and every preceding generation,” communicated with the emperor, who took an active role in Leonard’s studies. Based on their correspondences, we see that Frederick had a fundamental understanding of geometry. Frederick applied his knowledge of geometry to his love of architecture, designing the towers of Capua. “Frederick II (Holy Roman Emperor and German King).” Www.encyclopia.com. N.p., 2013. Web. Haskins, Charles H. “Science at the Court of the Emperor Frederick II.” The American Historical Review 27.4 (1922): 669. Print. - Emperor Frederick II and His Scientific Pursuits (andreacefalo.com) - Frederick II: 13th Century Renaissance Man (andreacefalo.com) - 13th Century Kingmaker: Konrad von Hochstaden (andreacefalo.com) - The Influences on 13th Century Renaissance Man, Frederick II (andreacefalo.com) CAN’T WAIT TO GET YOUR HANDS ON A COPY OF THE FAIRYTALE KEEPER? ORDER IT NOW.
The overarching challenge is to make that transition at minimum cost and without economic disruption. Energy-saving technologies will play a pivotal role. Buildings can save energy at low capital cost, and often net overall savings, through improved insulation, efficient illumination and the use of heat pumps rather than home furnaces. Automobiles could, over time, reach 100 miles per gallon by a shift to plug-in hybrids, better batteries, lighter frames and other strategies. Of course, technologies such as heat pumps and plug-in hybrids partly reduce direct emissions by shifting from on-site combustion to electricity, so that low-emission power plants become paramount. Low-emission electricity generation will be achieved in part through niche sources such as wind and biofuels. Larger-scale solutions will come from nuclear and solar power. Yet clean coal will be essential. New combustion techniques, combined with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), offer the prospect of low- or zero-emission coal-fired thermal plants. The incremental costs of ccs may well be as low as one to three cents per kilowatt-hour. All these technologies are achievable. Some will impose real added costs; others will pay for themselves as lower energy bills offset higher capital outlays. Some estimates suggest that, as of 2050, the world will have to negate around 30 billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions a year at a cost of roughly $25 per ton, or $750 billion annually. But with a world economy by then of perhaps $200 trillion, the cost would be well under 1 percent of world income and perhaps under 0.5 percent, a true bargain compared with the costs of inaction. Some will impose real added costs; others will pay for themselves. Achieving these technological solutions on a large scale, however, will require an aggressive global technology policy. First, there will have to be market incentives to avoid emissions, in the form of either tradable permits or levies. A reasonable levy might be $25 per ton of emitted carbon dioxide, introduced gradually over the next 10 to 20 years. Second, there will have to be ample government support for rapid technological change. Patents can help spur private market research and development (R&D), but public funding is required for basic science as well as for the public demonstration and the global diffusion of new technologies. In sum, we need a strategy sometimes described as RDD&D. In the past two years, the Earth Institute at Columbia University has hosted a Global Roundtable on Climate Change, involving leading corporations from around the world. These companies, including many of the largest power producers, are ready to reduce carbon emissions. They know that CCS must be a high priority. A new Global Roundtable Task Force on CCS seeks to promote the required RDD&D. Fortunately, the European Union has already pledged to build at least a dozen CCS demonstration projects in Europe by 2015. But we will also need such centers in the U.S., China, India, Australia, Indonesia and other highly significant coal-power producers. In the low-income countries, this will require a few billion dollars; that is where the RDD&D investments of the high-income countries will be essential. The CCS Task Force aims to break ground on one or more demonstration plants by 2010 in every major coal region. By 2015 this crucial technology can be proved and added to the bid to avert climate disaster. This model of RDD&D won't stop there. Harnessing technology to achieve sustainable energy will involve much of the global economy for decades.
Smart mobility, Smart governance, Smart economy, Smart environment, Smart living, Smart people The Venn diagram is a visual depiction of key stakeholders, institutions, organisations and individuals, their effectiveness and their relationship with the local community or other groups. It can be improvised and can be used for many purposes, for example: assessing the effectiveness of existing organisations; understanding the relationship and coordination among the organisations; monitoring and evaluating a project. The Venn diagram provides a basis for discussion on the roles and significance of various stakeholders, institutions, organisations or individuals to the region and the levels of communication between them. It provides a clear picture of the existing stakeholders, institutions, organisations or individuals, their strengths and weaknesses. It leads to mutual learning. The participants, both the insiders and the outsiders, would have better insight into the functioning of the existing organisations. Before hosting a meeting to execute this technique, you will need to prepare for it. First, you need to choose the topic of the exercise. It can either be an overview of your region in general or only specific categories (education, health...) that will be examined. Then, find people to be involved in the meeting: find the key informants and ask them to choose a place for doing the exercise. Let the key informants be from different sections of the community. Also find participants who are aware of the functions of the organisation and who have availed services from such organisations. Mixed groups are better as they allow for a broader range of perspectives. Alternatively, groups divided along gender, age, well-being and caste lines can be compared. Finnaly, prepare circles of different sizes and big canvases (the exercise needs to be facilitated on the ground for better participation and discussion). It helps to know to what extent the existing organisations would assist in carrying out the activities proposed under the project. Also prepare markers. To get a full effect out of this exercise you are going to assess the effectiveness of the key stakeholders, institutions, organisations and individuals firstly, and then assess the relationship among them.i) Assessing the effectiveness: Explain the purpose of the exercise. Make the procedure of doing the exercise clear; we are trying to assess the importance of the organisation as perceived by the community, their effectiveness in terms of the services extended and the reasons for effectiveness or ineffectiveness. Perceptions about the organisations and their effectiveness are ascertained through visual diagrams. First, the size of the ‘circle’ indicates the importance perceived. Second, the distance between the circle and the community indicates the effectiveness in rendering the service. Ask the participants to identify the key stakeholders, institutions, organisations and individuals that are relevant, either in general or for a specific issue. It is desirable to select a field and ask them to list those that cater to their needs. This would help them to systematically think. Note down the names in each field (make a table).Facilitate the participants to draw a big circle or square which represents the region. Select key stakeholder, institution, organisation or individuals from the list enumerated by the participants. Ask them whether they consider the stakeholder they have chosen to be ‘more important’ or ‘less important’. If they say ‘more important’ ask them to select a big circle; and if they say less important, let them choose a smaller circle. Don’t let one participant to dominate. Having chosen the circle, facilitate them to position the circle from the ‘central circle’, which represents the region. The distance between the central circle (the region) and the selected bigger or smaller circle indicates the effectiveness of the services rendered by the chosen stakeholder. The longer the distance between the region and the chosen circle, the lesser is the effectiveness of it. It should be noted, at this juncture, that the size of the circle can mean the importance while the distance can mean the accessibility. Allow them to relocate the circles if they wish so, in the course of time. Choose the next on your list and repeat the same for all the organisations. Do not jump; do not rush. Give the participants enough time to discuss, debate and come to a conclusion about an organisation. Do not suggest. At the same time try to see that each organisation is objectively assessed and reported. On completion of the exercise, ask one of the participants to explain the exercise and the outcome to fellow participants and others who have gathered around. Don't forget to copy down the exercise with all the details.ii) Assessing the relationship: Coordination among the organisations functioning in rural areas results in a provision of cost- effective services to the people on time and has a better impact on them. Ask the participants to identify key stakeholders, institutions, organisations and individuals responsible for decision making in a community or organisation. Ask them to describe the degree of contact and overlap between them in terms of decision making. Overlap occurs if one organisation asks the other to do something or if they cooperate with each other in some activity. Ask the participants to draw circles to represent each stakeholder, institution, organisation and individual, whereby the size of the circles indicates their importance or scope. Circles are arranged in such a way that separate circles represent no contact between them while touching circles indicate that there is coordination between them. A small overlap indicates some degree of cooperation while a large overlap reflects considerable coordination. Discuss the outcome of the exercise and its implications for further activities. After the meeting, repeat the exercise with another set of participants for cross-checking and triangulation and then analyse and discuss the results. Town, Municipality, Region Recurring events., 60 min or more (depends on the number of categories discussed). Key informants (each for each category) and 15-20 participants (can also be 3-5). Moderator skills required, moderator knowledge required. Sector: Universal method
Why Was Christ’s Passion Necessary? Why was it necessary for Christ to die on the cross for our sins? Why couldn’t God just be merciful and simply forgive our sins without Jesus enduring such a torturous and brutal death? This point is brought home in Mel Gibson’s movie The Passion of the Christ. This powerful movie provokes a range of different feelings. Some feel gratitude that Jesus suffered so much on our behalf. But, many feel guilt and deep sadness because our sins helped do that to Jesus. However, we may also come away from this movie trying to understand more fully why such brutality would be the will of a loving and merciful God. Many times we have we heard it said that “Christ died for our sins.” But, after seeing such a realistic depiction of Christ’s scourging and crucifixion, we may ask ourselves why was all that necessary for our salvation. This massive suffering seemed more like what would be done to appease an angry and vengeful God–not a loving and merciful One. A key realization to better understand the need for and purpose of Christ’s passion and death is to recognize that even though God is perfectly loving, God is also perfectly just. Since God is just, he cannot merely sweep our sins “under the rug.” What criminal court judge would let all sincerely contrite felons who come before his bench go free without any imprisonment or punishment at all? That would make a mockery of our legal justice system and would not be tolerated. In a similar way, God’s justice cannot be a mockery. We all deserve punishment because of our sins. None of us deserve, on our own, the reward of heaven. We will never fully feel the love of God until we realize the seriousness of our sins and the justice of the punishment we are due. So, if God was not just, there would be no need for His Son to suffer and die. Yet, if God was not loving, there would be no willingness for His Son to suffer and die. But, God is both just and loving. Therefore, God’s love is willing to satisfy the needs of His justice. By willingly suffering on our behalf out of love and obedience, Christ made satisfaction to God as reparation for all the sins of humanity. Christ’s passion and death set things right with God. Jesus, out of perfect love for us, voluntarily and obediently suffered on our behalf to obtain God’s pardon for our sins. The debt was now paid. His love paid the price. As the prophet Isaiah wrote 700 years before: “He was pierced for our offenses, crushed for our sins. He bore the punishment that makes us whole, by his stripes we were healed… the Lord laid upon him the guilt of us all” (Isaiah 53:5-6). From a human perspective, it is inconceivable that the God of perfect holiness would subject Himself to such suffering at the hands of sinful, selfish creatures like ourselves. Yet that is exactly what happened! God loves each of us so much that he lovingly and mercifully chose to rescue us at the cost of His own Son’s life. Jesus freely became human for our sakes and accepted the cruelest of human sufferings to win for us the possibility of eternal life with God in heaven. Christ paid the highest price possible to give us the greatest gift possible. Of course, we did nothing to earn this undeserved and gracious manifestation of God’s love. The plain and simple truth is that our Father wants to be with us in heaven. God wants this so much that He sent is only Son to suffer and die on our behalf so that this could happen. God’s act of mercy and love shows how precious we are in His sight and how much God loves each and every one of us. By Christ’s passion and death, God made clear how much He loves us and how much He wants us to spend eternity in His love and presence. God is now offering that payment to us as a pure gift–one that we are free to accept or reject. If we believe in and follow Christ as his disciple, God no longer holds our sins against us and offers us the gift of eternal life. That is indeed really good news!
UPCOMING EVENT for children using AAC devices on July 28th! NEAT Speech at the Beach flyer 2019! Register for the event here or contact Elena Fader with questions: Elena.Fader@oakhillct.org Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) refers to a single tool or a combination of tools along a continuum of low- to high-tech options, such as paper-based boards with symbols or computers with vocabulary software programs. As its’ name suggests, AAC can be an augmentative or supplemental support for a child or adult who speaks verbally but is unable to convey ALL messages in ALL environments and with ALL communication partners due to articulation errors, pragmatic differences, or language-based challenges. AAC can also serve as an alternative support for individuals who are nonverbal due to developmental or acquired disabilities, and who otherwise would not have access to the basic human right of communication. Further, research and experiences prove that appropriate AAC tools can facilitate a child’s speech and language development. NEAT’s AAC services follow evidenced-based practices to comprehensively support individuals and teams throughout the consideration, exploration, and implementation processes. Not only can AAC provide access to functional communication such as basic wants and needs, but it also allows for enhanced social interactions and productive conversations. As such, the SLPs on staff are dedicated to helping each unique client enhance their interactions with our world via the power of communication. AAC Consultations help individuals, families, employers, medical facilities, and/or school teams determine the general technology needs of an individual with complex communication needs. The AAC Specialist can provide sessions in person, virtually, or following a hybrid service delivery model. Among other case-specific topics, the following concerns can be addressed during a consultation: - Can the client benefit from AAC? - Which features should a client’s AAC device contain? - Is the client’s existing AAC device appropriate? - Which alternative access method has the potential for providing a client with physical access to AAC? The AAC Specialist will provide guidance in the form of clinical opinions and structured suggestions to support an individual/team in moving forward. Consultations typically last 2-3 hours and require the individual and/or staff to be present, as consultations do not yield written reports or written recommendations. If the team would like to request a brief, written summary of the consultation findings, an additional fee will be included. Important to note: This report cannot be used to request insurance funding of a dedicated AAC device. During AAC Coaching sessions, the AAC Specialist follows current evidence-based practices to guide an individual and his/her support team towards effectively incorporating the use of an AAC device within daily environments. This service is appropriate for individuals who are seeking support to expand their use of an AAC device currently in their possession. AAC Coaching can help an individual learn to use AAC to serve communicative functions within the realm of academics, social interactions, activities of daily living, vocational tasks, and more. The AAC Specialist can provide this service in a single session or on an ongoing basis. Sessions can be held in person, virtually, or following a hybrid service delivery model. During AAC Therapy sessions, the AAC Specialist provides traditional speech therapy with integrated AAC intervention. By following a treatment plan with customized goals and objectives, the AAC Specialist guides the individual in broadening his/her use of an AAC device to subsequently develop his/her communication skills. As appropriate and with permission, a digital portfolio will be created to share with the client’s family and agency- or school-based team to support skill generalization and to teach them research-based AAC intervention strategies. Sessions can be held at NEAT, in the individual’s home, or in the community as appropriate. AAC Professional Development can help increase community knowledge and awareness of augmentative and alternative communication devices, apps and other related tools, accessories, and practices. NEAT can be invited to bring an AAC workshop to your location, or NEAT can host the presentation. Alternatively, NEAT staff can remote in through a webinar. Presentations can provide an in-depth overview of AAC, or they can focus on specific areas within the field of AAC. As applicable, presentations can incorporate time for exploration, practice, and hands-on experience with specific AAC tools along the AT continuum. AAC presentations are an excellent resource for college students, parents, school districts, and/ or human service professionals. See below for a list of current NEAT AAC professional development topics. Upon request, a presentation can be designed and customized to meet the specific needs of a given group.
Geology and Environmental Science James Madison University Website Content Contributions Teaching Chaos and Complex Evolutionary Systems Theories at the Introductory Level part of Cutting Edge:Develop Program-Wide Abilities:Complex Systems:Teaching Activities This is a learning progression of 12 models leading to 19 learning outcomes designed to introduce chaos and complex systems theories concepts in 3 - 5 50 minute classes. Includes power points of class ... Environmental Systems Theory part of Cutting Edge:Complex Systems:Courses Course begins with an exploration of chaos and complex systems theory as an antidote to the equilibrium thinking most students have been taught. This includes the logistic model as a basic definition of chaos ... Complex Systems as Evolutionary Systems part of Cutting Edge:Develop Program-Wide Abilities:Complex Systems:Workshop 2010:Participant Essays Lynn S. Fichter, Department of Geology and Environmental Science, James Madison University March 25, 2010 Ask the average person, "What is the theory of evolution?" and you are likely to get answers like ...
CANA ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE Explore Door County’s most iconic lighthouse, celebrating 150 years of standing watch on the shore of Lake Michigan. Step inside the Keepers’ House where, beginning in 1869, the first of a number of lighthouse keepers tended to the light that guided sailors and protected them from the dangerous shoals extending into Lake Michigan. Take a look in the Oil House, where fuel for the light was stored prior to days when electricity came to the island. Ride a haywagon across the rock causeway from the Door County mainland to the island. The buildings and grounds have been maintained by the Door County Maritime Museum for nearly 30 years while the United State Coast Guard continues to oversee the tower with its stunning third order Fresnel lens and light. The island was conveyed to the County of Door on May 18, 2007. The lighthouse is located north of Baileys Harbor off County Highway Q. A Brief History of Cana Island Lighthouse In 1869, Congress appropriated funds to build a lighthouse on 8.7 acre Cana Island between Moonlight Bay and North Bay. When completed, the cream colored Milwaukee Brick tower was the tallest brick structure in the county. The focal plane of the lighthouse’s lens is 82’ above the level of the lake. A five-room keeper’s house was on the first floor, and three rooms for the assistant keeper were provided on the second floor. Storms sometimes raged to the point of flooding through the keeper’s house. Harsh conditions eventually caused the tower to be clad in steel plates; it was subsequently painted white. The Coast Guard absorbed the Lighthouse Bureau in 1934. Electricity also came to Cana Island in 1934, and the light was automated in 1944. The last civilian keeper, Ross Wright, served until 1941 when the Coast Guard took over at the beginning of World War II. Following County Highway Q will take you to Cana Island. For a fee, you may tour the lighthouse, and even climb the tower. The highlight of any Cana Island visit is climbing the 97 steps of the tower’s spiral staircase to reach the gallery deck, which delivers a sweeping view of Lake Michigan and the Door County peninsula. The Door County Maritime Museum, in order to preserve a part of Door County’s maritime history, leased the site from the Federal Government in the 1970s. They have created a museum site together with park-like grounds and a gift shop. A Word About Getting There Please know that the lighthouse is located at the end of a narrow, rustic road that transits a residential area. Please obey all posted speed limits, watch for children and pets, and be courteous to our Cana Island neighbors. Please remember to drive slowly and cautiously as you leave the Island, as well. - Lighthouse Staff reserves right to restrict size of group and limit time allotted at top - Tower may close without notice due to weather and/or other safety issues - Pregnant women and people with claustrophobia are not encouraged to climb - Parents may not carry young children - Must be 42″ tall to climb - Open-toed shoes strongly discouraged - Last tower climb of day will be at 4:30PM Directions: Drive north on Hwy 57 from Baileys Harbor Visitor Center. Take a RIGHT on Cty Q and travel 3.6 miles to Cana Island Road. Turn RIGHT at stop sign. The rest of the journey is clearly marked. The total distance is about 6 miles. GPS Coordinates: 8800 East Cana Island Rd, Baileys Harbor Door County Maritime Museum & Cana Island Lighthouse Ride a haywagon across the rustic stone causeway to take in the beauty of this remote island and its majestic lighthouse. Take a step back in time to 1869 when the lighthouse was first opened. The tower is open to climb from May to October from 10am-5pm through the Door County Maritime Museum. No Handicap Access. 8800 Cana Island Rd
Colonialism is the establishment, maintenance, acquisition, and expansion of colonies in one territory by people from another territory. Differentiate between dependency theory, world-systems theory, and the Marxist perspective on colonialism The colonial period ranges from the 1450s to the 1970s, beginning when several European powers (Spain, Portugal, Britain, and France especially) established colonies in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Decolonization took place after the First and Second World Wars as former colonies established independence from colonial powers. Neocolonialism refers to the unequal economic and power relations that currently exist between former colonies and former colonizing nations. Marx viewed colonialism as part of the global capitalist system, which has led to exploitation, social change, and uneven development. Dependency theory argues that countries have developed at an uneven rate because wealthy countries have exploited poor countries in the past through colonialism and today through foreign debt and trade. World-systems theory splits the world economic system into core, peripheral, and semi-peripheral countries. decolonization: The freeing of a colony or territory from dependent status by granting it sovereignty. Age of Discovery: A period in history starting in the early 15th century and continuing into the early 17th century during which Europeans engaged in intensive exploration of the world, establishing direct contact with Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania and mapping the planet. Scramble for Africa: A process of invasion, occupation, colonization and annexation of African territory by European powers during the New Imperialism period, between 1881 and World War I in 1914. colonialism: the establishment, exploitation, maintenance, acquisition and expansion of territories (or colonies) in one geographic area by people from another area Colonialism is the establishment, maintenance, acquisition, and expansion of colonies in one territory, imposed by people from another territory. It is a process whereby the metropole, or parent state, claims sovereignty over the colony, and the social structure, government, and economy of the colony are changed by colonizers from the metropole. Colonialism is a set of unequal relationships between the metropole and the colony, and between the colonists and the indigenous, or native, population. History of Colonialism Modern colonialism started with the Age of Discovery, during which Portugal and Spain discovered new lands across the oceans (including the Americas and Atlantic/South Pacific islands) and built trading posts. According to some scholars, building these colonies across oceans differentiates colonialism from other types of expansionism. These new lands were first divided between the Portuguese Empire and Spanish Empire, though the British, French, and Dutch soon acquired vast territory as well. The 17th century saw the creation of the French colonial empire, the Dutch Empire, and the English colonial empire, which later became the British Empire. It also saw the establishment of some Swedish overseas colonies and a Danish colonial empire. The spread of colonial empires diminished in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, largely due to the American Revolutionary War and Latin American wars for independence. However, many new colonies were established after this period, including the German colonial empire and Belgian colonial empire. In the late 19th century, many European powers were involved in the so-called Scramble for Africa, in which many African colonies were established. After the First World War, the victorious allies divided up the German colonial empire and much of the Ottoman Empire according to League of Nations mandates. These territories were divided into three classes based on how quickly they would be ready for independence. Decolonization outside the Americas lagged until after World War II. In ideal cases, decolonized colonies were granted sovereignty, or the right to self-govern, becoming independent countries. The term “neocolonialism” has been used to refer to a variety of contexts since the decolonization that took place after World War II. Generally, it does not refer to any type of direct colonization, but colonialism by other means. Specifically, neocolonialism refers to the theory that former or existing economic relationships—the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and the Central American Free Trade Agreement—are used to maintain control of former colonies after formal independence was achieved. In broader usage, neocolonialism may simply refer to the involvement of powerful countries in the affairs of less powerful countries; this is especially relevant in modern Latin America. In this sense, neocolonialism implies a form of economic imperialism. Colonialism and Neocolonialism in the World System One approach sociologists take to colonialism and neocolonialism is a Marxist perspective. Marx viewed colonialism as part of the global capitalist system, which has led to exploitation, social change, and uneven development. He argued that it was destructive and produced dependency. According to some Marxist historians, in all of the colonial countries ruled by Western European countries, indigenous people were robbed of health and opportunities. From a Marxist perspective, colonies are considered vis-à-vis modes of production. The search for raw materials and new investment opportunities is the result of inter-capitalist rivalry for capital accumulation. Dependency theory builds upon Marxist thought, blaming colonialism and neocolonialism for poverty within the world system. This theory argues that countries have developed at an uneven rate because wealthy countries have exploited poor countries in the past and today through foreign debt and foreign trade. The world-systems theory suggests that the aftermath of colonialism and the continuing practice of neocolonialism produces unequal economic relations within the world system. Sociologist Immanuel Wallerstein elaborated on these forms of economic inequality. In this theory, the world economic system is divided into a hierarchy of three types of countries: core, semiperipheral, and peripheral. Core countries (e.g., U.S., Japan, Germany) are dominant capitalist countries characterized by high levels of industrialization and urbanization. Peripheral countries (e.g., most African countries and low income countries in South America) are dependent on core countries for capital, and have very little industrialization and urbanization. Peripheral countries are usually agrarian and have low literacy rates and lack Internet connection in many areas. Semiperipheral countries (e.g., South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico, Brazil, India, Nigeria, South Africa) are less developed than core nations but are more developed than peripheral nations.
Sharp offers tomosynthesis, also known as 3-D mammography. This diagnostic tool can uncover breast abnormalities unseen in traditional mammograms, allowing doctors to detect breast cancer earlier. Benefits of Tomosynthesis Tomosynthesis uses high-powered computing to generate a 3-D reconstruction of the breast, providing clearer, more accurate views of breast tissue. Like any organ, breasts are three dimensional — made of tissue, milk ducts, fat and blood vessels at varying depths. With tomosynthesis, small cancers are better detected behind dense tissue, and overlapping tissues can't fool us into thinking there is an abnormality when there is not. Because 3-D tomosynthesis provides a layer-by-layer view of breast tissue, it is especially effective for women with dense breasts, which can hide cancers and other abnormalities behind less fatty tissue. Roughly 40 percent of U.S. women have dense breasts, and most don't know it. How Does It Work? Women scheduled for a 3-D mammogram can expect a similar experience to a traditional screening. Your breast is positioned on an X-ray machine in the same way as a traditional mammogram. Instead of taking pictures of your breast from two angles — up and down, and left and right — 3-D mammography takes multiple images of each breast from many angles. A computer then produces a 3-D image of your breast tissue in one millimeter slices, providing greater visibility of your breast tissue. How Much Time Does It Take? The tomosynthesis procedure is no different than having a conventional mammogram. Your typical appointment will be no more than 30 minutes. Is 3-D Mammography Safe? Tomosynthesis does involve more radiation compared with standard 2-D mammograms, but the combined dose remains well under government guidelines. What Happens After My 3-D Mammogram? A board-certified radiologist reads your 3-D mammogram. The radiologist's report is then delivered to your doctor. Women should expect to receive their screening mammography results by mail within a week. When Should I Receive a 3-D Mammogram? Annual mammograms should begin when a woman turns 40. This recommendation is supported by respected medical societies including the American Cancer Society, American College of Radiology, American Society of Breast Surgeons and others. Request a 3-D Mammogram Tomosynthesis screenings take place inside the Sharp Memorial Outpatient Pavilion's Outpatient Imaging Center, a designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Women interested in receiving a 3-D mammogram should talk to their primary care physician or call the center at 858-939-5100.
The History of Bohemian The term bohemian, of French origin, was first used in the English language in the 19th century to describe the non-traditional life styles of marginalized and impoverished artists, writers, journalists, musicians, and actors in major European cities. Bohemians were associated with unorthodox or anti-establishment political or social viewpoints, which were often expressed through free love, frugality, and/or voluntary poverty. The term emerged in France in the early 19th century when artists and creators began to concentrate in the lower-rent, lower class gypsy neighborhoods. The term bohémien was a common term for the Romani people of France, who had reached Western Europe via Bohemia. Bohemianism is the practice of an unconventional lifestyle, often in the company of like-minded people, involving musical, artistic or literary pursuits, with few permanent ties. Bohemians can be wanderers, adventurers, or vagabonds. Literary Bohemians were associated in the French imagination with roving Gypsies (called bohemians because they were believed to have arrived from Bohemia), outsiders apart from conventional society and untroubled by its disapproval. The term carries a connotation of arcane enlightenment (the opposite of Philistines), and also carries a less frequently intended, pejorative connotation of carelessness about personal hygiene and marital fidelity. The Spanish gypsy in the French opera Carmen set in Seville, is referred to as a bohémienne in Meilhac and Halévy's libretto (1875). The term 'Bohemian' has come to be very commonly accepted in our day as the description of a certain kind of literary gypsy, no matter in what language he speaks, or what city he inhabits ... A Bohemian is simply an artist or littérateur who, consciously or unconsciously, secedes from conventionality in life and in art. The influence of the “Bohemian” style started with the hippie movement of the late 60s and early 70s picturing a relaxed and natural free-spirited way of living by the young generation of that time. Most involved in this cultural movement were musicians, artists, poets, writers and the list goes on. From the outside point of view from the anti-hippies of the early days, the look was associated with dirty and sloppy, but for the hippies it was a state of mind without intention of making a fashion statement. They wanted just to feel free to express themselves with artistic candor. The Bohemian of Today Today's 'Boho Look' (formerly Bohemian) still influences the fashion world combined with more sophisticated styles. I noticed these days you can wear earthy looks with lots of browns as well as the complete opposite with a lot of bright and vibrant colors ranging from oranges to purples or from navy blues to yellows. It’s a timeless style, all about personalizing it and figuring out what suits YOU best. You can live anywhere and incorporate a lot of your own cultural elements into that look. You don’t have to wear a Boho outfit from head to toe. The fun part is always experimenting, playing with accessories, mixing it up with other items, and creating interesting layers. You will be surprised with the different looks you can achieve with only a few clothes. It all just depends on how you put it together! The trick is to find Boho style in your favorite colors, cuts and fabrics. Also look for texture, length, volume and patterns when choosing your layers. Wear a pretty, floral, flowing dress, add a belt, a pair of flat sandals, cool hoop earrings and aviator sunglasses. Even soft chiffons or silk fabric dresses are welcome and can go with low to medium heels. For a more polished look, this can be combined as well with silk blouses and dark faded or white jeans, heeled shoes and a pearl necklace to create an urban, modern style. Pieces that can make any outfit so much more interesting and intriguing are those with intricate design details, trims with embroideries, beads, macramé, handkerchief hems, smocking, florals, stitching, wooden, buttons and fringe, lace, tassels ... To imbue your hair with bohemian vibes blending it with your outfit, consider the following: headbands, broad brimmed floppy and Viola hats, knitwear, even fewer simple braids hanging between the hair is quite lovely. Wear shorts, prairie skirts with soft peasant cotton, crocheted toppers and gladiators leather sandals or metallic flats, medium boots adorned with fringing, ... The final touch is one of natural accessories made with some organic Boho style materials such as wood, seeds, pearls, ... different types of beads for your necklace can be layered with different heights. Arrange them with a long chain and in the middle with stone pendant or chunky medallion, shells, rings. The Hobo bag can go either way, depending on how you feel in that moment, a simple Boho style or sophisticated Boho style, there are so many styles that can be paired with anything. But the most important is what makes you feel comfortable and specially happy in your own unique style. Embrace the earthy and cheerful styles, as neither ever goes out because rules don’t apply. Choose from super casual to a very glamourous look, but always with a bohemian spirit of artsy and sassy. With those tips & tricks you will never overdo your look in any outfit, always expressing your own bohemian vibes. In this way, your style will be admired from others because it suits your eccentricity, your exotic personality and inner charm, ... and now you are ready to go. Oh! Remember sparkle is at a minimum... Viva la vie Bohème!!! PS: Celebrities known to dress in boho chic style: The Olsen Twins, Kate Hudson, Nicole Richie, Rachel Zoe, Sienna Miller and Lindsay Lohan.
Reducing COVID-19 Disparities in Michigan with MICEAL Master's Student, Health Behavior and Health Education Black and Latinx populations have disproportionately been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. While Black people make up roughly 14% of Michigan’s population, they have experienced a 40% higher case rate and 30% higher cumulative death rate compared with their white counterparts. Similarly, Latinx individuals have contracted COVID-19 at a rate 70% higher than white individuals. This disparity highlights the need for focused public health efforts in these communities to address these negative outcomes. The Michigan Community-Engaged Alliance (MICEAL) is working to address this challenge facing these populations. MICEAL’s guiding principle is equity—focusing primarily on reaching Latinx and Black individuals and closing the gap of vaccine and health inequities in four Michigan counties that have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic: Washtenaw, Wayne, Kent, and Genesee counties. MICEAL is also part of a larger network of Community-Engaged Alliance (CEAL) teams located in 21 states and territories, allowing a national partnership for resource sharing, expertise, and strategies for reaching priority populations. We use a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach, which centers around shared decision-making power, co-learning and mutual benefits between academic and community partners. MICEAL’s activities are guided by a Steering Committee composed of 14 community leaders and three academic partners. Community partners provide an incredible amount of background and knowledge on their communities, which help to guide interview protocols, survey questions, data analysis, and dissemination practices for the work. Just to name a few, MICEAL has conducted the following: - qualitative and quantitative research - communications strategies - and community engagement activities Each task over the past year has helped our researchers and community partners to gather data on COVID-19 attitudes and beliefs, correct misinformation about the vaccine, and support community-based vaccination clinics. When researching a complicated social problem such as COVID-19, the combination of academic and community expertise has been an asset to the project. Collectively, the MICEAL research and communications teams have conducted over 40 focus groups, surveyed thousands of individuals in Detroit, and created a vaccine gallery showcasing community voices. In response, MICEAL has partnered with community-based organizations and churches to reach those who want to get their vaccine from a trusted source. Since May 2021, we have assisted with over 60 community vaccine clinics, providing goody bags for those who get vaccinated, marketing and graphic design, and in-person support. MICEAL clinic support has increased with the roll-out of vaccines for youth ages 5-12 and expanded booster eligibility for adults. Through MICEAL, I have the opportunity to meet with community- and faith-based organizations from all over Michigan to support their vaccination efforts; learning what innovative ways organizations have been reaching their constituents and correcting misinformation has been very inspiring. I also attend the vaccination clinics to provide day-of support and ensure that the event runs smoothly. Additionally, I assist with the MICEAL Steering Committee activities. The local expertise of our community representatives has been paramount to the decision making and future directions of the project. I have been so grateful for my involvement in MICEAL and the Detroit URC. It has solidified my interest in CBPR and allowed me to get on-the-ground public health experience working with community residents in our priority counties. As the pandemic continues, it has been really meaningful to be part of such an important effort to reduce health inequities. MICEAL is led by Erica E. Marsh, professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan Medical School, and Barbara Israel, professor of Health Behavior and Health Education at Michigan Public Health. Israel also serves as director of the Detroit Community-Academic Urban Research Center. About the Author Haley Crimmins is a second-year master’s student in Health Behavior and Health Education. She completed her undergraduate degree at Wayne State University in public health and Spanish. Academically, she is interested in community-based participatory research, urban health, and the social determinants of health. She is a research assistant on the MICEAL project.
Analysis: Form and Meter This poem is written in free verse, which means that it has no set pattern of rhythm or rhyme. Yet, Plath uses rhythm and rhyme deliberately. While her lines have no repeating pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables, they read gracefully and naturally. While none of these lines rhymes blatantly, Plath uses slant rhymes, or words that sound similar, but don't quite rhyme. An example of this is the lines ending in "darkness" and "fish" – these two words sound similar, but the slant makes the rhyme surprising and fresh. Plath also uses repetitive phrases, like "over and over" and "day after day." These phrases, and Plath's attention to sound, help bring a little rhythm and rhyme into this poem's free verse.
The proposed Keystone XL pipeline could produce four times the global warming pollution than previously estimated by the State Department, according to a new study on the issue. The report, published in the scientific journal Nature Climate Change and authored by scientists from the Stockholm Environmental Institute, examined the pipeline’s impact on the global energy market and then connected that impact to the planet’s changing climate. According to the study, the State Department failed to consider whether demand for Canadian tar sands oil would increase if the pipeline is approved and built. The new analysis found that “for every barrel of increased production, global oil consumption would increase 0.6 barrels owing to the incremental decrease in global oil prices.” Lower prices would be a boon to consumers in the short turn, but in the long term could spell serious trouble for the planet In an email to the Associated Press, Wesleyan University environmental economist Gary Yohe said: Lower fuel prices are bad if they don’t include all of the social costs. Consumers are happy, but the planet is not necessarily. The new study found that Keystone could pour as much as 110 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent into the atmosphere each year—as much as the tailpipe emissions of 23.1 million cars. This number is roughly four times greater than the upper limit estimate provided by the State Department, which found that building the pipeline would result in anywhere from 1 million to 27 million tons of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere each year. In addition to the risk Keystone XL poses to groundwater supplies—including the critical Ogallala Aquifer—opponents of the pipeline have repeatedly pointed to the pipeline’s climate impact as a reason to reject it. Alberta’s tar sands is both the largest and dirtiest industrial project in the world, producing three to five times as much CO2 per barrel as conventional oil. Former NASA scientist James Hansen has called any development of the tar sands to be “game over for the planet,” while one of the authors of this latest report explains that building the KXL would negate climate progress in other areas. Tar sands are considered to be responsible for a higher proportion of carbon emissions than other sources of oil, given the need for intense industrial processing during extraction and production. One study found that the oil sands produce 23% more greenhouse gases than conventional crude oil. In spite of the industry’s threats to the climate, it is rapidly expanding. Production of oil in Alberta alone is expected to triple from 1.5 to 4.5 million barrels a day by 2035, potentially adding 706 million tons of CO2 to global emissions annually. Fossil fuel interests, such as the American Petroleum Institute, argue that halting Keystone XL will not stop tar sands oil extraction, because the oil will just be transported by rail. On the other hand, environmentalists claim that rejecting the massive pipeline would slow production growth, a claim that has been backed up by the International Energy Agency.
What Is Ayahuasca? Ayahuasca is a Hallucinogenic tea made from brewing together certain vines and leaves native to the Amazon. While sometimes referred to as an illicit drug, Ayahuasca is a combination of the Ayahuasca vine (Banisteriopsis caapi) and leaves from the chacruna shrub (Psychotria viridis). Neither plant is illegal in the US. However, the leaves contain the compound Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a Psychotropic responsible for reports of intense hallucinations. DMT, unlike the plant that contains it, is classified as a Schedule I drug with high addiction potential and no medical use. Emerging studies, however, show there may be some benefit in using Ayahuasca to treat Opioid addictions and alcoholism. For centuries, Ayahuasca was used as a medicine and in religious ceremonies, despite the negative and fatal reactions that have occurred. Ayahuasca is also known as Huasca, Yagé, Brew, Daime, The Tea, and La Purga. The plant was named by the Quechua and means “vine of the dead” or “vine of the soul.” It takes hours to brew the red-brown tea. The result has an unpleasant, bitter taste. The vine and shrub are brewed together to lengthen the effects of the substance. Without the vine’s alkaloids, drinking the leaves’ DMT would cause effects lasting approximately 20 minutes. When the plants are combined, the effects of Ayahuasca tea can last between 4 and 8 hours. Featured Centers Offering Treatment for Ayahuasca Addiction Immersion Recovery Center Immersion Recovery Center Effects Of Ayahuasca Because the tea’s plant material is legal in the US, many people believe that drinking the Hallucinogenic tea is safe. However, all drug use carries risk and some people have died immediately after using the substance. The tea is especially dangerous because its intensity is difficult to measure; batches vary in potency. In addition to intense nausea and vomiting, the most notable effects of the tea involve out-of-body hallucinations and altered perception that can make people see, hear, and feel things that are not real. Typically, Ayahuasca’s effects begin within 30 minutes to an hour, peak between 1 and 2 hours, and last for a total of 4 to 6 hours. The immediate physical effects are largely negative; vomiting and diarrhea (or “purging”) can follow Ayahuasca consumption. These symptoms are so commonly experienced, in fact, that many believe they’re an essential component of the experience and help to “purify” the body. Vomiting and diarrhea can potentially be fatal because they are extremely dehydrating. Subsequently, cardiac arrest and seizures are a possibility. Additionally, Ayahuasca’s interaction with serotonin in the brain can be lethal for people taking Antidepressants. Regardless, most who try the drink report experiencing either good or bad “trips” as well as hallucinations that mimic near-death experiences. The short-term physical effects of Ayahuasca include: - Feelings of euphoria - Increased blood pressure - Increased heart rate - Increased body temperature The long-term effects of Ayahuasca are still being studied. Some research suggests its use is unlikely to noticeably impair a normally functioning brain. However, common Hallucinogens have been known to cause persistent psychosis and hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD) — a disorder characterized by random hallucinations or visual stimulation, such as seeing halos around moving objects. Additionally, some studies have found that Psychedelic drugs, including Ayahuasca, can cause changes in brain structure and personality. Looking for a place to start? Reach out to a treatment provider for free today. Ayahuasca Addiction And Dependence The risk of developing a dependence or addiction to Ayahuasca is relatively low. To date, no peer-reviewed evidence demonstrates that use of the tea (or DMT) leads to a tolerance. This doesn’t mean that a behavioral addiction to the experience of using the drug can’t still occur. Though drinking the tea has been described as “miserable,” some individuals frequently use the substance as a form of self-therapy. Will Your Insurance Cover Rehab? Because the possibility of Hallucinogen-caused brain damage can be so severe, those who frequently abuse Ayahuasca, take increasing amounts of it, or spend more and more time trying to secure stashes of it should seek addiction treatment or therapy.
Taphonomy: The Study of Preservation What does preservation mean? Preservation is a very broad category in paleontology. It is the study of the alteration of fossilized materials, either in large scale structure or the micro-anatomical or molecular level. Taphonomy, on the other hand, involves every process involved in the final condition of a specimen that is put on display in museum or found in a collection. This includes all the events that happen to an organism following death, its burial, and removal from the ground. Different examples of these processes include transport, surface weathering, and movement of elements by animals. Almost synonymous with taphonomy, preservation includes the disparate fields of geochemistry, microbiology, paleobotany, invertebrate and vertebrate paleontology and sedimentology. The study of preservation has the potential to reveal the structure of ancient muscles, or the way a footprint of a dinosaur gets preserved, or the types of ancient proteins in a plant leaf. This field has been expanding in the last several decades as paleontology focuses more and more on discovering new frontiers. What does normal preservation look like? Ordinarily, paleontologists do not find organ impressions, skin, feathers, or any other soft tissue preserved. Fossilization usually only leaves behind the bones, and these are what science has to draw interpretations from. Fortunately, you can tell a lot from bones if you know what to look for. - The Mastodon Page at PRI (more info) - This site shows the progress of a mastodon dig by the Paleontological Research Institute in New York State. - The Archaeology of Yellow Jacket Pueblo: Faunal Remains (more info) - This cave fauna is a good example of the ways in which fossils are typically preserved in subterranean environments. - Cave Taphonomy - An additional page on cave taphonomy. - A Taphonomic Study of the Wealden Beds of southern Britain - A page on the taphonomy of famous English Cretaceous deposits. What is exceptional preservation? Exceptional preservation can refer to preservation of fine detail, preservation of soft-tissue, preservation of delicate structures or preservation of biomolecules or microbes. - Digital Paleobiology of an Ordovician Lagerstatten] - A very interesting page that melds preservational aspects of Lagerstatten and three-dimensional morphology of trilobites. - Fossil Lägerstatten (more info) - A summary page on fossil sites around the world that are characterized by incredible preservation. - Rhynie Chert Learning Module (more info) - This web site is designed as a learning and teaching resource based on the Rhynie chert, a rock formation from northeast Scotland that contains superbly preserved 400 million year old terrestrial and freshwater flora and fauna. - Violence in the Bogs (more info) - This website has photographs of exceptional preservation of human remains. Teaching Resources[hidden.543690 'me teaching resources - Roadkill as Teaching Aids in Historical Geology and Paleontology This Journal of Geoscience Education article illustrates how and why to use roadkill to teach students about paleontology. The article includes a description of the physical characteristics of fossils and roadkill; natural vs. anthropogenic agents of dismemberment and flattening; teaching aids, preparation, and methods; as well as photo examples of roadkill. - Experimental Investigation of the Processes of Fossilization This Journal of Geoscience Education article describes a laboratory experiment that demonstrates the relative rates of decay and disarticulation of hard-parts, nonmineralized skeletal parts, and internal soft-parts of animals, plants, and fungi. - Fossilization and Taphonomy (more info) This is a classroom exercise from the Idaho Museum of Natural History on the preservation of fossils. The exercise is designed for high school or introductory college classes. This activity is to be used in conjunction with the Digital Atlas of Idaho Geology. The website includes the necessary handouts and sample questions.
Financial statement analysis has been used to assess a company's likelihood of financial distress — the probability that it will not be able to repay its debts. Financial statement analysis was used by credit suppliers to assess the credit worthiness of its borrowers. Today, financial statement analysis is ubiquitous and involves a wide variety of ratios and a wide variety of users, including trade suppliers, banks, creditrating agencies, investors and management, among others. Financial distress refers to the inability of a company to pay its financial obligations as they mature. Empirically, academic research in accounting and finance has focused on either bond default or bankruptcy. The basic issue is whether the probability of distress varies in a significant manner conditional upon the magnitude of the financial statement ratios. This monograph discusses the evolution of three main streams within the financial distress prediction literature: The set of dependent and explanatory variables used, the statistical methods of estimation, and the modeling of financial distress. Financial Statement Analysis and the Prediction of Financial Distress discusses the evolution of three main streams within the financial distress prediction literature: the set of dependent and explanatory variables used, the statistical methods of estimation, and the modeling of financial distress. Section 1 discusses concepts of financial distress. Section 2 discusses theories regarding the use of financial ratios as predictors of financial distress. Section 3 contains a brief review of the literature. Section 4 discusses the use of market price-based models of financial distress. Section 5 develops the statistical methods for empirical estimation of the probability of financial distress. Section 6 discusses the major empirical findings with respect to prediction of financial distress. Section 7 briefly summarizes some of the more relevant literature with respect to bond ratings. Section 8 presents some suggestions for future research and Section 9 presents concluding remarks.
HELP FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND THERAPISTS OF CHILDREN March, 2020 (2) Roughhousing in the Time of Corona Special Covid-19 Issue Sessions of The Work & Hypnotherapy Through WA Quarantine Photo by Nik Zinoviev With rain forecasted, one of my coop's board chairs asked me to write a brief piece on this useful parenting tool to help you all out. Are you noticing your children have too much pent-up energy? Is it getting harder to get along? Are you getting sass, ignored, or increased tantrums? How about trying a tried and true parenting technique used by mammals of all kinds? I’m talking about roughhousing! Nothing lets off steam, creates connection, inspires cooperation, aids relaxation, and spreads joy like intense close-contact physical play. And bonus: it makes your child smarter! Roughhousing increases both emotional and academic intelligence because it produces Brain-Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF). BDNF has been called brain fertilizer: it is a protein that promotes energy homeostasis and neuronal plasticity, both crucial factors for learning—something that happens whether or not our children are attending school. Roughhousing makes us all smarter in so many wonderful ways! It improves cognitive flexibility, which trains us mammals to cope well with unpredictability and instability (ahem); it trains us to read subtle, nonverbal social cues, which leads to respect for each other’s comfort levels and boundaries; and it fosters ease with both inferior and superior positions of power, something everyone needs to have as we switch back and forth between learning from and leading each other. It has also been shown to make us mammals more lovable and likable in our social spheres, as well as more joyful in general—something we can all stand to be right now. So take time to roughhouse with your children every day. An especially effective time to do it is during challenging transitions. Roughhousing has been known to make clean-up a snap, mealtime more convivial, and bedtime into a magical time! Tips for Doing it Well: When it’s time to stop, be patient. Roughhousing will raise a child’s energy level, and their nervous system will likely take longer than yours to settle down. Calmly guide your child in quieter activities such as reading one of your children’s books aloud to yourself, rocking to soft music, or just smiling at them calmly as they take their time to down-regulate at their own pace. Have a silly safe-word. Make sure everyone feels secure at all times in the knowledge that they can stop it whenever they want just by saying “tooty fruity hooty!” Or “peanut butter pickles!” Have rules in place that prevent punching, scratching, spitting, hair-pulling, kicking, pinching, head-locks or tickling. Stick to pushing, pulling, grasping, and anything that is not deliberate hurting. When rules are broken, stop, remind everyone of the rules, and then start again. Don’t be scared of anger. It’s natural for big emotions to come up during intensive play. If your child becomes seized by rage, stop the play, listen kindly, block any blows that come at you or anyone else in the play, and problem-solve it all later when the clouds have passed. Someone might get hurt. If it happens, stop the play and tend to all physical and emotional wounds before starting again. Get creative. My son, Franky, and I used to kiss-wrestle when he was little. We would both try to kiss each other without getting kissed. And while wrestling is always tried and true, there are many other ways to roughhouse besides play fights if that’s not your or your child’s thing. Here are some ideas: https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/10-fun-roughhouse-activities-for-kids/ Adapted from The Art of Roughhousing by Anthony DeBenedet and Lawrence Cohen The NeuroRelational Framework: A Healing Centered Approach Online Class & Consultation Monthly on 3rd Fridays & 4th Saturdays from 1-3pm PST For parents, teachers, therapists, and anyone else who works with kids. “Okay kids, it’s summer. We’re going to have fun!” This was what one of my students told her children when she heard that school would be out. She got them on bikes everyday and taught them a new game called Hide and Seek Tag they loved. This is a time to remember those who are struggling, but that doesn’t mean that we have to put the kibosh on joy. Joy is juice for the brain, and we humans are meant to have it. It is, in fact, one of the things that keeps us feeling human. Letting joy in doesn’t mean you don’t care about people who aren’t feeling it right now. Often, people are afraid that if they allow themselves joy, they might lose sight of caring. I urge you to use other methods of reminding yourself to care other than losing your joy. And if things are tough for you, joy can still be felt in the midst of any situation. I’m remembering that famous Steele Magnolias quote, “Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion.” If we want our children to feel all of their emotions, we adults must model the same. Sadness, fear, shame, anger, and weaving throughout it all, joy. If you’d like to experience more joy, book a session of The Work with me, or make a free call to the Helpline for The Work of Byron Katie to get a clearer view and more balanced experience of these new times. How are you incorporating joy into this experience? Put your answer into the comment box below. Through WA Quarantine Holding Space for Conflict The Pink Cup Story Reprint from April, 2018 As days pass in close proximity to your family, you may find yourselves dealing with increased levels of conflict in your homes. A great way to handle discord is to hold the space for everyone's feelings, intentions, and points of view. By standing by attentively and, when emotions get high, narrating what everyone is saying, intending and feeling, the adult gives each participant voice and validation, lowering anxiety and helping everyone stay focused on solving the problem together. For me, this topic always brings the Pink Cup story to mind. At one cooperative preschool I work in, there is only one pink cup for snack. The teacher decided on a policy to no longer bring out that cup because it caused too much conflict. Seeing a growth opportunity, I asked if we could bring it out while I was there. The teacher agreed. When the cups came out, there was a big ruckus! "I want the pink cup!" "I want the blue cup!" This put the adults in the room on edge; they were not sure they wanted this growth. I joined with each child by narrating their points of view. "Ramona wants the pink cup! Andy wants the blue cup! Marina wants the pink cup! Alicia wants the pink cup! Etc...." Narration without judgement of what anyone is saying or doing supports children in sharing and listening to each other's ideas. As children heard their names and sentiments, they settled down for the discussion. Each time a child spoke, to keep them regulated and feeling heard, I paraphrased their thought, expressing the feeling they expressed. "RAMONA WANTS THE PINK CUP RIGHT NOW!" Next, more quietly, "Marina really, really wants the pink cup." Sadly, "Andy wishes there were three pink cups." Silence ensued as everyone thought about that. "Milo says that this is unacceptable and that everyone who wants a pink cup should have a time out!" When one person crawled under the table, I stopped the discussion: "Wait! Wait! Everybody's not ready to hear you.... Okay, go ahead, we're all listening." I sat there with them, allowing silences and saying, "Hmm. I wonder what can be done about this?" with no ideas of my own. The turning point was when I paraphrased, "Oliver wishes we could eat snack." After a moment, Marina said that she wanted a yellow cup. Alicia then asked for an orange cup. I asked, "Would it be all right if I gave Ramona the pink cup?" Everyone agreed that that would be fine. Some lessons this teaches: 1) Big emotions can be channeled into passion and determination and stick-to-itiveness. 2) Passion, determination and stick-to-itiveness help a person reach their goals. (Adults with the most of those generally get what they want in life.) 3) Everybody's voice is to be heard. 4) Sometimes it's better not to get our way so we can have things that are even more important to us (like eating snack and peace). Some skills practiced: 1) Listening to each other's ideas 2) Waiting for a turn to speak 3) Perspective-taking, also called "theory of mind" 4) Collaborative problem-solving 6) Feelings management 7) Staying connected in conflict The Pink Cup exercise was practiced two other times. The second time, I warned everyone before snack that, "There's going to be only one pink cup at snack again today. I wonder what will happen?" When snack started and the cups came out, Marina immediately said, "I want the green cup." Alicia wanted a yellow cup. Ramona got the pink cup again. The final time, it was only Ramona and Alicia who wanted the pink cup. We served snack first, and then discussed reasons why each person should get the pink cup. After much deliberation between the two, I suggested that because Ramona had already gotten it twice, it was Alicia's turn. Ramona rejected that idea, so I asked her how she would feel when I gave it to Alicia. "Really angry!" she said. "Oh! You will be really angry! Then what will you do?" "I will run away!" "You will be so angry, you will run away! And then what will happen?" "I will never come back!" "You will never come back! ...Or maybe you will run away, and time will pass and you will feel better. Is there anything we could do to help you feel better?" "There is nothing we can do! I will give the pink cup to Alicia when you are ready. Are you ready to feel angry?" Ramona buried her head in her hands. I waited for her to look up again and said, "I will not give this cup to Alicia until you are ready. I'll wait." Knowing that her response was imperceptible, Ramona replied, "I nodded slowly." "Okay. Here you go Alicia." Alicia's face lit up. Ramona ran to the other side of the room and sat atop the plastic slide. She called for her mother over to join her, and within a few minutes, she was ready to engage with the other children again. For a training on this, join us online at Broadview Shelter's Staying Connected in Conflict training happening later this month. February - Anxiety in the Body January - The Combo Zone
- Get Involved May 1, 2012 – October 25, 2012 Museum: American History Museum Location: 1st Floor, West Wing See popular culture and math-related objects from the collections and enjoy hands-on activities. On view are entertainment artifacts from the 1950s and early 1960s, including a Superman costume; a Howdy Doody marionette; the Lone Ranger’s mask and silver bullet; puppets from Captain Kangaroo; and characters from Sam and Friends, the precursor to the Muppets, including the first Kermit the Frog. Music items on view include one of Patsy Cline’s costumes; fan magazines featuring Elvis, the Beatles, and Alvin and the Chipmunks; and 45-RPM records highlighting Little Richard, the Beach Boys, the Everly Brothers, and Brenda Lee. A case at the gallery entrance features objects used to teach children arithmetic from the late 1890s to today. Objects include flash cards, early calculators, and other math games and toys. Visitors can also draw their own comics on a “graffiti” wall, watch 1950s- and 1960s-era commercials, and play with toys from the same era, including Mr. Potato Head and Etch-A-Sketch.
Australian researchers are conducting a world-first study to try to prevent the onset of type 1 diabetes by treating children with their own umbilical cord blood. They hope the blood, rich in stem cells and immune cells, will help reboot the immune systems of children at risk of the condition, which occurs when the body attacks and kills its own insulin-producing cells, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. Mark Kirkland, the medical director of Cell Care and a co-investigator for the study, said worldwide about one in every 2000 to 2500 people with cord blood stored used it, partly because it was an emerging industry and the blood might not be useful for many years. "It's one of these catch-22 situations that people are storing cord blood in the hope that it will be a future therapy, but a lot of the diseases you are hoping to treat with cord blood won't happen in that population for years or even decades," the paper quoted Associate Professor Kirkland as saying. The study leader, Maria Craig, said type 1 diabetes had an enormous impact on the children who developed it. More than 3000 children are born each year who have a first degree relative with type 1 diabetes, putting them at an increased risk of developing it. Craig, a paediatric endocrinologist at the Children's Hospital at Westmead, said children aged between one and 12 who have a close relative with the condition and cord blood stored with the private bank Cell Care Australia would be eligible to participate in the study. Families that chose to bank the blood now would also be eligible to participate once the children were 12 months old, he said. The children will be screened for antibodies that indicate they are at risk of type 1 diabetes, and those with two or more could enrol in the study. Other conditions where there was hope for future cord blood use included multiple sclerosis and stroke, and studies were currently underway overseas looking at using cord blood to treat congenital deafness and brain trauma. The research team hope to screen between 600 and 800 children, of whom about 3 per cent are likely to be eligible to participate in the study, which will be run through the Kids Research Institute at the Children's Hospital at Westmead. (ANI)
This document is intended for everyone who wants to learn Z80 programming in its depth. If you already know the basics of programming, you should just keep reading, I will explain everything from the very beginning. However, if you have no programming experience whatsoever, assembly is surely not for you. Start out with a high-level language, it is much easier, and will help understanding assembly later a great deal. But if you still decide to go on, read everything very carefully. The guide is not in its final state. It will never be. New lessons and materials might occasionally appear here. Any feedback is appreciated, preferably via e-mail at email@example.com. I’m Patai Gergely (to make things clear, Patai is my family name), a Hungarian university student at the time of writing this guide. I was born in 1982, and started out with a C64 at the age of 8. I used it mostly for gaming, and never went beyond learning Basic. After obtaining a PC, I started programming in Pascal, and at the age of about 12 I got to know the very basics of assembly. Since those times I wrote several megabytes of useless source, like 3d engines, MOD players and loads of other crap for my own pleasure. As I became an international baccalaureate student, I had to buy a TI-83, which opened my way into the Z80 world. I learnt Z80 assembly in about two days (based on my previous knowledge), and wrote Traz in a couple of hours as a CAS (Creativity-Activity-Service, not “Computer Algebra System”) project. Currently it seems that I’m to become an engineer in 2006... I just hope you will find this guide useful. You can find my personal homepage at http://sgate.emt.bme.hu/patai/.
From Kate Wilde: Questions?? Questions?? Questions?? What Color is this? How many balloons are there? What would you like to eat? Do you want me to tickle you?What is this called? Shall I sing you a song? What do you want? Is this what you want? Shall I pretend to be a dog? What noise does a cat make? How many questions a day do you ask your child on the Autism Spectrum? Questions are part of the way we communicate thoughout our daily lives with people, they can be useful and yet they are also overused when working with our children. They can sound like we are testing our children and can turn them off from wanting to communicate with us. Some thoughts from The Son- Rise Program to consider when asking your child a question? 1. Why am I asking my child this question? Is it because I actually want to know the answer or is it a rhetorical question where you are not looking for your child to answer but are going to answer the question yourself? If it is indeed rhetorical don’t ask it – do what you were going to do without adding the question – here your question is not necessary it takes up space and teaches your child that questions are not to be answered. 2. Are you asking a question just to hear them say what you already know they know. For instance are you asking them what color something is just to hear them say what color it is? If you know that they already know this – then ask them something else- something that may be more interesting for your child that does not have a right or wrong answer- for instance you could ask them who they think their funniest relative is. 3. Are you asking a question as a way to begin a conversation with your child. This is one way to start, but there are also other ways that may be more interesting and more conversational for your child. Instead of asking a question, share a story, a comment or a thought about something that you think may interest your child. If your child is motivated by dinasoeurs, you could say something like: “If lived in the time of dinosaurs I would make a carriage out of wood that would sit on top of a dinosaur so that I could ride upon them where ever they went.” Then pause and see if your child has a spontaneous verbal thought to your comment. This way you are inspiring your child to spontaneously communicate their own thoughts and ideas about what you just said, which helps them not only share their inner thoughts but to construct their own original sentences. 4. Are you asking a questions as a way to start an activity?. Instead of the question just start the activity,for example instead of asking them if they want to draw, get some pens and paper down and start to draw, they will soon let you know if they want to draw with you or not. 5 .There are ways that you can ask your child a question without it sounding as if you are testing them, but as if you are including them in a decision about how you are going to interact together. For instance, instead of saying, “What color paper would you like” you could say, “oooh we have lots of colored paper here, I am wondering which color we are going to draw on first? Have fun reviewing and changing the ways you encourage your children to verbally communicate with you.
By Robbin L. Melton If you’re thinking about buying a degu, which looks like a gerbil on steroids, read on to start your research on this unique animal before welcoming it into your home as a pet. The degu (pronounced “day goo”) is a small, brown rodent known as the brush-tailed rat in Chile, where it originated. Initially used as a lab animal in the 1970s, degus are one of the newest exotic pets available in the United States today. In some parts of Europe, however, degus are becoming as common as a cat or dog, and are available in a variety of colors. The average life span of a degu is six to eight years. Degus grow from the size of a mouse to the size of a small, adult guinea pig. For the full article, pick up the 2011 issue of Critters USA or click here to buy the issue.
Why does your battery need energy to stop the robot? Just turn off the motors and let friction do the rest....right? What am I missing here? Friction? That means you need enough energy to overcome that friction just to start the robot. And coasting is not the same as stopping - especially if there is a wall in the way or your bot is rolling down a ramp But you are right, coasting is more efficient than reversing the motors for a full stop. But try stopping at a red light without using your car breaks - there are many reasons why that is a bad idea. Why would you include both the potential and the kinetic energy? A robot goes up a ramp . . . the energy required is different if the robot stops at the top of the ramp, or if it keeps its velocity constant. Calculating energy consumption is really tricky, and the most accurate way is through experimentation. But before you build your robot, doing the math will get you ball-park values to help you avoid massive redesigns from subjective intuition failures.
In January 1917, British naval intelligence intercepted what became the most important telegram in all of American history. It was a daring proposition from Germany's foreign secretary, Arthur Zimmermann, offering German support to Mexico for regaining Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona in exchange for a Mexican attack on America. Five weeks later, America entered World War I. Former SPY historian Thomas Boghardt returns to talk about his remarkable new account of the Zimmerman Telegram. He has tapped fresh sources to provide the definitive account of the origins and impact of this German scheme. Boghardt also corrects longstanding misunderstandings about how the telegram was sent and enciphered and provides a new account of how British intelligence was able to decipher it. Join the author for an informal chat and book signing.
10 Physical Signs of an Anxiety Disorder Anxiety is a psychological disorder described as an involuntary anticipatory response to internal or external stimuli, such as thoughts and certain situations in everyday life. Did you know that it is possible to identify several physical signs of anxiety? This set of physical and mental reactions usually appears when going through situations of danger or stress, or when certain hormonal changes occur. In each person it manifests itself in different ways, depending on their background and ability to manage emotions. Most cases are temporary. However, for some patients it becomes a recurrent and chronic problem. The worst thing about it is that many ignore the fact that they are experiencing it and don’t take the necessary measures to put a stop to its harmful effects. Anxiety and its physical signs Sigmund Freud once pointed out that people experience three types of anxiety. The first is that which is related to a real and objective fear. The second, however, does not have an objective stimulus, but is rather that state of mind in which worries and anguish lead to states of great suffering. The latter type of anxiety would have to do, according to Freud, with a neurotic state, or with what we could now define as nervous anxiety. This state of activation has the feature of preparing the organism to defend itself against a threat, whether real or not. This activation can be positive at a given moment: it allows us to react better to certain circumstances. However, as a study published in the Annual Review of Clinical Psychology explains, when anxiety lasts over time, it can lead to psychosomatic illnesses and other associated discomforts. The hormonal changes – such as a rise in cortisol – generated by an anxious brain can often be very intense. Therefore, it is always advisable to have expert and professional help in these cases. As mentioned above, it is important to know the warning signs of anxiety and to be aware of them, even though they may seem common. Below, we want to share the 10 main ones so that you can do something before they become a major problem. 1. Chest Pain According to research published by Emergency Medicine Journal, chest pain is very common among anxious patients. Most of the time, it is caused by muscular tension. Sometimes, the pain is so strong that it is confused as a heart attack. The main difference is that it is usually momentary and doesn’t lead to further complicated situations. However, consultation with a physician is always recommended. Read More: What to do When You Experience Chest Pain 2. Feeling a Lump in Your Throat or Difficulty Breathing This symptom, known as “Globus pharyngeus”, is produced by the contraction of muscles found within the throat when anxiety or stress appears. As explained in a 2005 study published in the Revista Mexicana de Neurociencia, this is a very common somatoform disorder in anxiety. The main feature is feeling a lump in your throat and having difficulty swallowing food. In addition, a study published by Respiratory Medicine confirms the close link between a person’s psychological state and respiratory symptoms. These include shortness of breath as one of the physical signs of anxiety. 3. Excessive Sweating The UK National Health Services cites excessive sweating as a common symptom in a publication on general anxiety disorder. Sweating is a normal response of the body. In fact, it’s necessary to maintain body temperature at an adequate level. However, during periods of anxiety the sweat gland activity is altered. As a consequence, excessive or abnormal amounts of sweat is produced. 4. Neck and Shoulder Pain Muscular tension BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 5. Digestive Problems The digestive system has a strong connection with the emotional states of the body. Therefore when having an anxiety episode many digestive problems can occur. Indigestion, excessive production of stomach acid and constipation are conditions that affect anxious people, as explained in a study published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. 6. Skin Changes Periods of anxiety also tend to affect the body at an esthetic level, since it causes noticeable skin changes. Studies such as one published by Clinical Pharmacology highlight that the connection between emotions, the brain and the skin is very close, so much so that the following conditions are common: - Skin inflammation. - Premature aging. - Facial rashes, blemishes and excessive dryness, common symptoms of those who are going through an emotional imbalance. These changes are generally seen on the face. However, they can also appear on the arms, back and other areas of the body. It is always advisable to consult a specialist to treat these problems properly. 7. Tingling Sensation The sensation of weakness and tingling in the joints is a consequence of hyperventilation. This is rapid, deep breathing that occurs as the body’s response to stressful and anxious situations. As a MedlinePlus publication explains, hyperventilation leads to the accumulation of carbon dioxide in the blood of the extremities, which is caused by a decrease in the oxygenation process. According to the NHS article cited above, insomnia and other sleeping disorders are one of the most disturbing and common effects of those who suffer anxiety. Having difficulty sleeping or staying asleep almost always has to do with emotional problems the person is going through. What’s aggravating is, that as days go by, other physical and mental side effects appear. Hence, it also affects the quality of daily life. 9. Eye Pain Anxiety tends to cause the reduction of some body fluids or their derailment to other body tissues. This causes a reduction in natural lubrication for the eyes, which can cause redness, irritation and dryness. Research published in Current Eye Research proves the relationship between these two conditions. Severe headaches like migraines are closely related to long periods of anxiety. Tension and circulatory problems that come from anxiety are usually the cause of this debilitating symptom. According to a recent WebMD publication, the exact link between these two pathologies has not yet been proven. Identify and react to the physical signs of anxiety Do you recognize any of these signs? If so, it’s recommended that you start taking measures to control this emotional imbalance. Practice relaxation and breathing techniques, make changes in your lifestyle, adopt a healthy diet to cope effectively and, most important of all, ask for expert help. 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- 1 What is meant by radiological anatomy? - 2 Is radiology A anatomy? - 3 What does radiologic mean? - 4 How important is anatomy for radiology? - 5 What does anatomy mean? - 6 What does surgical anatomy mean? - 7 Are radiologists? - 8 What are the branches of anatomy? - 9 What is the living anatomy? - 10 Are radiologist rich? - 11 What is radiologic examination? - 12 Is a radiologist a real doctor? - 13 Do radiologists need to know anatomy? - 14 What is a pathological anatomy? - 15 What is the principle of radiography? What is meant by radiological anatomy? Radioanatomy ( x-ray anatomy ) is anatomy discipline which involves the study of anatomy through the use of radiographic films. The x-ray film represents two-dimensional image of a three-dimensional object due to the summary projection of different anatomical structures onto a planar surface. Is radiology A anatomy? RADIOLOGY as a method of diagnosis is essentially applied anatomy. Differences in the density of tissues revealed in the fluoroscope or radiograph have to be interpreted in terms of anatomical structure. What does radiologic mean? 1. The branch of medicine that deals with diagnostic images of anatomic structures made through the use of electromagnetic radiation or sound waves and that treats disease through the use of radioactive compounds. Radiological imaging techniques include x-rays, CT scans, PET scans, MRIs, and ultrasonograms. How important is anatomy for radiology? A joint appointment in anatomy and radiology is valuable in fostering close liaison between radiologists and anatomists. It gives the radiologist a feeling of being a part of the teaching team and encourages his participation in course planning. This results in coordinated teaching and more effective learning. What does anatomy mean? Anatomy, a field in the biological sciences concerned with the identification and description of the body structures of living things. Gross anatomy involves the study of major body structures by dissection and observation and in its narrowest sense is concerned only with the human body. What does surgical anatomy mean? Surgical anatomy is the study of the structure and morphological characteristics of the tissues and organs of the body as they relate to surgery. Radiologists are medical doctors that specialize in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging ( radiology ) procedures (exams/tests) such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound. What are the branches of anatomy? Anatomy is the field of science concerned with the study of the physical structures of organisms. It’s divided into several branches, including histology, embryology, gross anatomy, zootomy, phytotomy, human anatomy, and comparative anatomy. What is the living anatomy? Living anatomy, defined as the anatomy revealed on living humans, is gaining importance in modern anatomy education, and has even been considered to replace cadaver-based anatomy study. Such modalities allow students to carry on self –directed learning, leading to a positive outcome in anatomy education. Are radiologist rich? Forty-nine percent of radiologists have a net worth of $2 million or more, according to a new report published by Medscape. The report, “Medscape Physician Wealth and Debt Report 2019,” included survey responses from more than 20,000 physicians representing dozens of specialties. What is radiologic examination? Listen to pronunciation. (RAY-dee-oh-LAH-jik eg-ZAM) A test that uses radiation or other imaging procedures to find signs of cancer or other abnormalities. Is a radiologist a real doctor? Radiologists are medical doctors (MDs) or doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) who have completed a 4-year residency in radiology. Do radiologists need to know anatomy? Anatomy is a foundational discipline for the study of medicine, but it lies at the very core of radiology. This makes it somewhat ironic that, although radiologists in training are required to revisit pathology in the form of radiology –pathology correlation, there is no requirement for advanced study in anatomy. What is a pathological anatomy? Pathological anatomy and cytology refers to the medical specialty that studies tissues, cells and their abnormalities in order to contribute to the diagnosis of diseases, notably cancers. What is the principle of radiography? It is based on the principle that radiation is absorbed and scattered as it passes through an object. If there are variations in thickness or density (e.g. due to defects) in an object, more or less radiation passes through and affects the film exposure.
It’s simple, the longer your password is the stronger it is. A password of 12 characters is estimated to be 13 million times stronger than an eight character password and a 16 character password is estimated to be over 166 trillion times stronger than an 8 character password. At UC we recommend you use passwords of 10-16 characters in length for UC systems. But let’s take a minute to talk about passwords. Exciting isn’t it? Do you use a key for your front door? Are you happy giving it to strangers? No? This is the same thing, so it’s an important conversation and worth having. Being digitally security-aware is just as important as being home security-aware. Here’s the thing: Remember just three passwords, and that is it: - Your bank password – don’t use this for anything else - Your work password – don’t use this for anything else - Your password manager password – don’t use this for anything else. See more about password managers at www.canterbury.ac.nz/its/cybersecurity Why? Some accounts are more important than others, especially your work and your bank, so have individual passwords for them, and then one more for your password manager. Tips to create a strong password; - Don’t use common dictionary words – Eg. orange, car, password - Don’t use sequential letters or numbers – Ex. 12345, abcde - Don’t use repeated letters/numbers or keyboard patterns – Ex. 111, aaa, qwerty, asdfgh Longer passwords are stronger passwords – as long as you stick to the rules above too. Are you using the same password for everything? It sounds like a clever strategy to avoid forgetting which is which, right? But have you noticed how those online security breaches just seem to keep happening? Using the same password means that if it falls into the wrong hands, then that person has your password to everything. It’s worth taking a moment to think about what that could include. Find out more about cyber security at UC, visit www.canterbury.ac.nz/its/cybersecurity
Today, coastal cities around the world face a range of dynamic regional and global pressures. These pressures make coastal cities more vulnerable to flooding, storm surges, coastal erosion, and more. Global change pressures serve as threat multipliers thus increasing existing problems for these cities. The Tampa Bay region is one of these coastal areas that will become more vulnerable in the future, hence the critical need to improve its resiliency. Tampa Bay's key vulnerabilities related to water include: - Urban flooding events caused by heavy rainfall induce frequent but limited local damage - Storm surges caused by hurricanes. Occurrence probability is low but as high-impact events, they can lead to catastrophic flooding along the entire coast. - Sea level rise caused by climate change. As a long-term driver, it will increase existing flooding problems.
The Chippewas of Lake Superior This book tells the story of the Chippewa Indians in the regions around Lake Superior-the fabled land of Kitchigami. It tells of their woodland life, the momentous impact of three centuries of European and American societies on their culture, and how the retention of their tribal identity and traditions proved such a source of strength for the Chippewas that the federal government finally abandoned its policy of coercive assimilation of the tribe. The Chippewas, especially the Lake Superior bands, have been neglected by historians, perhaps because they fought no bloody wars of resistance against the westward-driving white pioneers who overwhelmed them in the nineteenth century. Yet, historically, the Chippewas were one of the most important Indian groups north of Mexico. Their expansive north woods homeland contained valuable resources, forcing them to play important roles in regional enterprises such as the French, British, and American fur trade. Neither exterminated nor removed to the semiarid Great Plains, the Lake Superior bands have remained on their native lands and for the past century have continued to develop their interests in lumbering, fishing, farming, mining, shipping, and tourism. Now, for the first time in three hundred years, white domination is no longer the major theme of Chippewa life. The chains of paternalism have been broken. The possessors of many federal and state contracts, confident in their administrative ability, proud of their Indian heritage, and well organized politically, the Lake Superior bands are determined to chart their own course. In bringing his readers this overview of the Chippewa experience, the author emphasizes major themes for the entire sweep of Lake Superior Chippewa history. He focuses in detail on events, regions, and reservations which illustrate those themes. Historians, ethnologists, other Indian tribes, and the Chippewas themselves will find much of interest in this account of how previous tribal experiences have shaped Chippewa life in the 1970's. What people are saying - Write a review Traditional Culture of the Lake Superior Chippewas The Coming of the French to Lake Superior Chippewa papoose page Bishop Frederick Baraga Redcoats Norwesters and Red Men The Chippewas and their White American Neighbors Life on the New Reservations 18541900 Descent to Depression 19001934 Freedom Amidst Poverty 19341964
Mr. Bridgman states unequivocally in his introduction that before preparing this book he had "not discovered a single volume devoted exclusively to the depicting of the hand." Apparently Mr. Bridgman has appreciated what few others have felt — the human hand's great capacity for expression and the care that the artist must take to realize it. The hand changes with the age of the person, is shaped differently according to sex, reflects the type of work to which it is put, the physical health, and even the emotions of the person. To represent these distinguishing features, to capture the expressiveness of a particular pair of hands, the artist must understand the construction, anatomy, formation, and function of the hand. There is probably no better instructor to turn to for this understanding than Mr. Bridgman, a well-respected artist who for nearly 50 years lectured and taught at the Art Students League of New York. In this volume, a full text is accompanied by many illustrations depicting virtually every aspect and posture of the human hand. He first considers the back view of the hand, the wrist bones, the tendons, the muscles, the hand bones, the arch, and the veins; and then those of the palm. Throughout he pictures the musculature at work beneath the surface of the skin. He continues by showing how the muscles operate on the thumb side and on the little finger side when each is the center of force; how the thumb and fingers are constructed, their freedom of movement, joints, and complete anatomy as well as views of them straight, bent, and flexed; how the knuckles are formed, what shapes the fist can take and how flexible it can be; and he concludes with illustrations of the total movement, either turning or rotary, of the hand in its various positions. The 100 illustrations the author has selected perfectly define the regions of the hand so that any artist, beginning or experienced, will increase his mastery of it. Better rendering of the human hand is sure to add new expressiveness to your human figures along with new forcefulness and new interest. \|Availability\|\|Usually ships in 24 to 48 hours\| \|Author/Editor\|\|George B. Bridgman\| \|Dimensions\|\|6.14 x 9.21\|
Among the advanced professional degrees students can choose to pursue is a Master of Business Administration (MBA). These degrees are designed for individuals who want to learn how to organize and lead businesses. However, their utility is not limited to the business world. Those in the field of education can also benefit from holding an MBA. Individuals who choose to pursue MBAs have a certain degree of freedom in choosing their course work and the focus of their degree. In addition to the basic principles of leadership and organization, MBA students can choose to take classes in mathematics and quantitative analysis. These classes equip graduates with the knowledge-based tools to perform consulting duties for a number of organizations, including schools and school districts. Consequently, an MBA with a focus in quantitative analysis can prepare a graduate to perform consulting work for educational institutions. Those who go into teaching, at either the primary and secondary or postsecondary levels, essentially can choose between two career paths. One career path is that of the educator, in which the teacher grows in the area of working with and directly educating students. The other career path is to seek opportunities in administration, such as principal or assistant principal positions. Because of the managerial skills MBA programs teach, educators with an MBA have a better resume for getting these administrative jobs, and the skills to excel at them. Teachers are supposed to be highly qualified in their respective fields. While the thought of education brings to mind traditional topics such as math, science and social studies, educational establishments also offer courses in business-related subjects. Earning an MBA can make a graduate qualified enough to teach these courses. Graduates can use this path as either a primary career, teaching business at business schools or colleges, or as a part-time job for additional income or personal fulfillment. An MBA is a broad degree that prepares you for a number of administrative jobs in both the public and private sector. Possessing one gives you the advantage of being professionally mobile, able to work in a number of fields at a number of companies. While many are drawn to teaching, the field can also be a difficult one. Many teachers leave the field for a number of reasons. Possessing an MBA can give educators a "Plan B" if they decide to leave the field.
Emission credits to curb Denmark's CO2 pollution Denmark expects to spend 5-25 billion crowns ($0.7-3.6 billion) to reach its commitments to the Koyoto protocol to cut carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) by 21 percent by 2012. "We want the most improvement for the environment we can get for as little money as possible," Danish Finance Minister Thor Pedersen said at a news conference. "Buying credits is the cheapest way of improving our environment while only taking national measures would be the most expensive." Denmark ratified the Kyoto protocol in May last year, and set the ambitious target of reducing its emissions of carbon dioxide, thought to contribute to global warming, by 21 percent by 2012 compared to 1990's level. But since 1990 Denmark's emissions have barely decreased at all, and if no measures are taken, the carbon dioxide emission would be 20-25 million tonnes above the target by 2012, corresponding to 25-30 percent of Denmark's total greenhouse gas emissions. "We have to reduce our emissions much more than we initially thought. Therefore it will also cost more than expected," Pedersen said. Under its commitment to the Kyoto protocol, Denmark has to cut its CO2 emissions by 25 million metric tonnes to 55 million tonnes per year by 2012. By buying emission credits from other countries which are below their target, Denmark hopes to reduce the cost of its commitment. Emmissions trading schemes are planned worldwide as countries look for ways to meet their Kyoto protocol commitments to curb emissions of greenhouse gases. Under the terms of the European protocol, if countries find it too difficult to cut their pollution to reach the targets, they can buy the right to pollute from others whose emissions are below their target. Such mechanisms can also be used within states by companies, meaning firms which produce renewable energy such as wind energy can sell credits to those unable to meet the required reductions. Britain said on Monday it could reach its target to cut greehouse emissions through more renewable power and greater energy efficiency.
You are hereSuffolk's story › Suffolk's Story 1 c. 700,000 BC Pakefield cliffs, near Lowestoft In 2000 humanly worked flints were found in the Cromer Forest-bed Formation at the base of these cliffs. These have been dated to about 700,000 years ago and at the time of their discovery they were the earliest evidence for humans in northern Europe. Slightly older evidence has since been found at Happisburgh in Norfolk. Parfitt, S.A., et al., ‘The earliest record of human activity in northern Europe’, Nature vol. 438, 15 Dec. 2005, 1008-11. Parfitt, S.A., Snelling, A.J, Evans A.A. and Jacobi, R, ‘Further discoveries of Lower Palaeolithic stone tools in the Cromer Forest-bed Formation at Kessingland-Pakefield’, Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology & History vol. XLI pt. 4, 2008, 489-95.
POSTED: 09:47 p.m. HST, Oct 19, 2013 LAST UPDATED: 09:47 p.m. HST, Oct 19, 2013 Keeping tabs on the temperature of the Pacific Ocean could help scientists predict tornado activity in the continental United States, according to a new study. Surveying more than 56,000 tornado-like events from 1950 to 2011, researchers from the University of Missouri found that higher-than-average ocean temperatures corresponded with a 20 percent increase in tornados, usually in the west and north of the so-called "Tornado Alley" of the midwest. When sea surface temperatures were lower, more tornados tracked from southern states into Tennessee, Illinois and Indiana. "Differences in sea temperatures influence the route of the jet stream as it passes over the Pacific and, eventually, to the United States," said Laurel McCoy, an atmospheric graduate student at the university's School of Natural Resources. "Tornado-producing storms usually are triggered by, and will follow, the jet stream. This helps explain why we found a rise in the number of tornados and a change in their location when sea temperatures fluctuated." By studying the relationship between tornadoes and long-term temperature trends called Pacific Decadal Oscillation, McCoy said weather forecasters will be better equipped to predict dangerous storms. The research was presented at the National Weather Association Conference this week in South Carolina.
Family : Bovidae Text © Dr. Gianni Olivo English translation by Mario Beltramini What written for the Ellipsen waterbuck (Kobus ellipsyprimnus), regarding its physical description is valid for the Defassa waterbuck (Kobus defassa Ogilby, 1863), order Artiodactyla. The only remarkable difference stands in the white rump, typical of the defassa which in the ellipsyprimnus is replaced by the elliptic drawing which gives it the name. The geographic distribution of this bovid (Bovidae), apart that thin strip where the two ranges overlap, is, on the contrary, clearly distinct, and separated by that line, roughly North-South represented by the Rift Valley, west of which the Defassa waterbuck is present, which occupies, however, a clearly bigger surface. This area extends from the Senegambia to all that sub Saharan zone represented by the countries of the Guinea Gulf, but limited to a strip half way between the coasts, in whose forest is absent, and the Sahel, the zone of arid transition which acts as anteroom to the desert. Practically, it is exclusively represented in the humid savannah between the pluvial forest and the arid savannah, where the water is always present and where it can find thick and green vegetation. The more the habitat is arid, the more sparse and rare are the zones suitable for hosting these herbivores. Further East, the area of presence extends to almost all equatorial central Africa, excluding the part occupied by the real pluvial forest and by the basin of the Congo and its tributaries, then in the region of the Great Lakes, in Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda, finally in Kenya, Tanzania, Angola and Zambia, an area, in short, which is abundantly ampler, at least five times, than that of the ellipsen waterbuck. Also the habitat and the habits retrace those of the other subspecies: close dependence on water and on thick vegetation zones, territoriality and sedentariness, alimentary choices (it is mainly a “grazer”, which browses the grasses from the ground), however the “browsing” (present at times also in the species ellipsyprimnus) is, maybe, in the Defassa, even more practiced and it is not a rare thing to see it pulling leaves from the branches, especially during certain periods of the year. The reproduction, especially in the frankly equatorial areas, has no seasonality, whilst, in the tropical zones, seems more connected with the rain season, as it happens in the case of the ellipsen waterbuck; on the other hand, also the last one may reproduce all the year round, in the Equatorial belt, and this would demonstrate that the difference stands more in the geographic situation than in the species. The two species may cross and the coupling results fertile. The waterbuck tends to have timings of activity varying in function of the environment and of the “disturbance” represented by predators, human activities and climatic factors. Usually, the preferred hors for grazing are the early morning and the late afternoon, whilst the central hours are spent at the shelter, ruminating and, at times, making short forays for taking other food. The night pasture is not rare at all and often we see a peak after the midnight or between midnight and three in the morning. In these cases, at times, the pasture of the morning is delayed or even omitted. The “body language” is an important means of communication of the intentions and the status of each single individual. Postures of imposition and intimidation are, usually, a getting close with outstretched legs and the neck and head raised, presentation from the side in order to appear bigger, shaking of the horns, turning the head in opposite direction, goring objects, shrubs, etc. The submission is shown, instead, by the “champing”, a submitted biting, like that of a dog which is playing or which tries to restore a friendly relationship after having been punished or reprimanded, a lowering of the head or, at the contrary, a raising it, almost to exhibit the throat as sign of submission (I refer to your clemency). Marks which are preceding the mating are, in the male, an erect posture similar to the imposition, pushing of the hindquarters of the female, at times with the nose or the snout; in the female, the “champing” is frequent, as for the submission, a typical posture, with the neck posing as a “gooseneck”, a lowering of the head, urinating because of the courting, all signs of acceptance of the male’s courting. Also in this species, the young is immediately able to follow the mother and relies, for its own safety, not much on the immobility in some shelter but rather on a prompt flight. Common names: English: Defassa waterbuck; German Hirschantilope; French Cob defassa; Ugandan Ensama; Swahili Kuru.
A euphonium is a brass instrument that looks like a tuba, but it is smaller. There are several college-level schools offering degrees in musical performance in euphonium. Some schools also offer euphonium studios where students can hone their performance skills. The University of North Texas and the Virginia Commonwealth University have euphonium studios. Tuba-euphonium studios are offered at the University of Michigan and the University of Iowa. The College of Wooster The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio offers a degree in euphonium performance. To be accepted into the program you must first complete an entrance audition. The degree requires 32 courses of study for graduation. Six to eight of those courses would be in euphonium performance, as well as eight courses in music theory, four courses in music history and a group music course. Also required is attendance at 10 concerts and recitals. Eight non-music courses are also required for the major. The University of North Carolina The University of North Carolina School of Music offers a music degree which emphasizes performance. The program is tailored to an individual student's professional goals and needs. There are weekly studio master classes where students perform in group settings and work on solo repertoire. Euphonium students work on achieving a professional level in pitch through the application of solid musical concepts and correct breathing, achieving a professional level tonal quality, ensemble and solo playing, acoustical setting flexibility and basic orchestral excerpt repertoire fluency. The University of Kansas The University of Kansas School of Music offers a bachelor of music degree in performance with a concentration in euphonium. The degree requires 124 total credit hours of study. A prospective student must perform one to two etudes/solo auditions before being accepted into the program. A studio recital is required each semester. Additional recitals may be required by department professors. The school also offers a tuba-euphonium studio that is considered one of the best in the country, according to the university. The Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University offers a bachelor of music in performance degree for brass performers. The school also offers a master of music in performance degree. The Northwestern University brass department has a relationship with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The School of Music offers its students studio classes with brass-specific instruction and private lessons. Students are exposed to performance opportunities such as with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. According to the university, graduates of the music program often go on to accept academic institution positions or performing positions around the world. University of Arizona The University of Arizona School of Music offers a degree in performance for the euphonium player. According to the School of Music, it emphasizes a high standard of performance in aesthetic and technical skills and offers a program dedicated to mentoring and one-on-one teaching. To be admitted to the program for this degree, you need to first be admitted to the university. You also need to do an audition, complete the School of Music application and submit a letter of recommendation from a band, orchestra or private music instructor. Students must also pass an online music theory test. - music on paper image by Stefan Andronache from Fotolia.com
Previous \| Contents \| Index \| Next Chapter 1: Introduction to PuTTY PuTTY is a free SSH, Telnet and Rlogin client for 32-bit Windows systems. 1.1 What are SSH, Telnet and Rlogin? If you already know what SSH, Telnet and Rlogin are, you can safely skip on to the next section. SSH, Telnet and Rlogin are three ways of doing the same thing: logging in to a multi-user computer from another computer, over a network. Multi-user operating systems, such as Unix and VMS, usually present a command-line interface to the user, much like the ‘Command Prompt’ or ‘MS-DOS Prompt’ in Windows. The system prints a prompt, and you type commands which the system will obey. Using this type of interface, there is no need for you to be sitting at the same machine you are typing commands to. The commands, and responses, can be sent over a network, so you can sit at one computer and give commands to another one, or even to more than one. SSH, Telnet and Rlogin are network protocols that allow you to do this. On the computer you sit at, you run a client, which makes a network connection to the other computer (the server). The network connection carries your keystrokes and commands from the client to the server, and carries the server's responses back to you. These protocols can also be used for other types of keyboard-based interactive session. In particular, there are a lot of bulletin boards, talker systems and MUDs (Multi-User Dungeons) which support access using Telnet. There are even a few that support SSH. You might want to use SSH, Telnet or Rlogin if: you have an account on a Unix or VMS system which you want to be able to access from somewhere else your Internet Service Provider provides you with a login account on a web server. (This might also be known as a shell account. A shell is the program that runs on the server and interprets your commands for you.) you want to use a bulletin board system, talker or MUD which can be accessed using Telnet. You probably do not want to use SSH, Telnet or Rlogin if: you only use Windows. Windows computers have their own ways of networking between themselves, and unless you are doing something fairly unusual, you will not need to use any of these remote login protocols. 1.2 How do SSH, Telnet and Rlogin differ? This list summarises some of the differences between SSH, Telnet and Rlogin. SSH (which stands for ‘secure shell’) is a recently designed, high-security protocol. It uses strong cryptography to protect your connection against eavesdropping, hijacking and other attacks. Telnet and Rlogin are both older protocols offering minimal security. Telnet allows you to pass some settings on to the server, such as environment variables. (These control various aspects of the server's behaviour. You can usually set them by entering commands into the server once you're connected, but it's easier to have Telnet do it automatically.) SSH and Rlogin do not support this. However, most modern Telnet servers don't allow it either, because it has been a constant source of security problems. SSH and Rlogin both allow you to log in to the server without having to type a password. (Rlogin's method of doing this is insecure, and can allow an attacker to access your account on the server. SSH's method is much more secure, and typically breaking the security requires the attacker to have gained access to your actual client machine.) SSH allows you to connect to the server and automatically send a command, so that the server will run that command and then disconnect. So you can use it in automated processing. The Internet is a hostile environment and security is everybody's responsibility. If you are connecting across the open Internet, then we recommend you use SSH. If the server you want to connect to doesn't support SSH, it might be worth trying to persuade the administrator to install it. If your client and server are both behind the same (good) firewall, it is more likely to be safe to use Telnet or Rlogin, but we still recommend you use SSH. Comments to firstname.lastname@example.org [$Id: blurb.but,v 1.10 2004/04/01 17:34:18 simon Exp $] [$Id: intro.but,v 1.6 2004/06/15 11:00:28 jacob Exp $] [$Id: gs.but,v 1.7 2004/04/08 12:38:53 simon Exp $] [$Id: using.but,v 184.108.40.206 2004/08/03 12:08:23 jacob Exp $] [$Id: config.but,v 220.127.116.11 2004/07/29 17:56:50 simon Exp $] [$Id: pscp.but,v 18.104.22.168 2004/08/03 12:07:37 jacob Exp $] [$Id: psftp.but,v 1.5 2002/08/07 19:20:06 simon Exp $] [$Id: plink.but,v 22.214.171.124 2004/08/03 12:07:37 jacob Exp $] [$Id: pubkey.but,v 1.22 2004/05/06 11:27:58 simon Exp $] [$Id: pageant.but,v 1.11 2004/05/22 11:09:31 simon Exp $] [$Id: errors.but,v 1.9 2004/07/22 12:38:37 jacob Exp $] [$Id: faq.but,v 1.73 2004/07/29 10:23:48 jacob Exp $] [$Id: feedback.but,v 1.17 2004/03/31 12:50:17 simon Exp $] [$Id: licence.but,v 1.6 2004/01/01 16:47:48 simon Exp $]
legal resources necessary to hold negligent facilities accountable. Study to Concentrate on How Much “Turning” is Needed to Prevent Pressure Ulcers By Nursing Home Law Center Though hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPUs) are serious concerns of the health care industry, proven protocols and effective nursing practices have been known to reduce the incident rate of developing bedsores. In September 2015, Stanford Hospital in Pleasanton California announced a landmark study to prevent pressure ulcers. The study will use procedures initiated by Florence Nightingale over a century ago involving turning the patient to alleviate pressure on the skin. The study will utilize the Leaf system comprising of lightweight, small wearable sensors. The sensors will electronically monitor the position and movement of the patient and wirelessly send the collected data to mobile devices and central monitoring systems to provide caregivers instant information of the patient’s movement and position. Instant alerts will be sent by the system ensuring that every patient wearing a Leaf Sensor receives repositioning in accordance to their physician-prescribed “turning schedule.” Routine repositioning is known to reduce the incidence rate of developing bedsores.What are Pressure Ulcers? Pressure ulcers (decubitus ulcers; bedsores; pressure sores) are considered a preventable medical condition. Pressure ulcers can easily develop when pressure on the skin and underlying tissues restrict blood flow to the area. This is often the result of limited mobility where sustained pressure, friction or a shearing effect damages vulnerable skin. Sustained Pressure – Hospital patients and nursing home residents often spent hours in a bed or wheelchair. However, when that time is spent in the same position, damage to the skin and underlying tissue can occur, especially on bony prominences including the back of the head, shoulders, shoulder blades, hips, sacrum, ankles, heels and toes. Friction – Resisted motion, such as the friction of dragging a leg or arm across the surface, can easily cause the development of a decubitus ulcer. In addition, the friction often makes the skin and tissue significantly more vulnerable to a serious injury where the skin tears, becomes warm or swollen to the touch. Shearing – A shearing tear or burn can occur anytime two surfaces move in opposing directions. As an example, sliding off the side of a hospital bed can cause the skin to remain in the same position while the underlying bone moves with the body in the opposing direction. This shearing motion often causes significant injury and damage to blood vessels caused by sustained pressure. While it has long been known that there is significant value in turning patients who are mobility-challenged in a nursing or hospital setting, the Stanford University Director of Research David Pickham, PhD, RN stated that “It’s traditionally been difficult to monitor how effectively this therapeutic intervention is actually practiced.” He also noted that “This study will provide us with the clinical data that is required to more appropriately coordinate and optimize patient turning efforts in order to prevent pressure sores.” The study will be conducted at Stanford Hospital in two different intensive care units in an effort to determine optimal turning parameters for every patient in an effort to prevent the development of bedsores acquired in a hospital setting.Complications Associated with Advanced Bed Sores When pressure sores or bedsores are left untreated, serious conditions can develop that include: Sepsis – Blood poisoning or sepsis can develop through untreated bedsores when deadly bacteria enters the patient’s bloodstream through an open wound. Untreated sepsis is typically deadly or can cause serious organ failure. Joint and Bone Infection – A progressing decubitus ulcer can allow infection to burrow deep into the bones and joints causing septic arthritis (joint infection) where tissue and cartilage is irreparably damaged. Cellulitis – Skin infected by bedsores can cause swelling, redness and severe pain where the cellulitis can develop into life-threatening complications. The nursing home abuse attorneys at Nursing Home Law Center LLC (800) 926-7565 have represented many hospital patients and nursing home residents who have suffered facility-acquired bedsores. Our legal team serves as a legal advocate to stop the harm immediately. We accept these types of cases on contingency, so all of your legal services are provided without an upfront fee.Related Information
Are you a student looking for online resources to help with your learning from home? You’re in luck because we’ve compiled a list for you! With the temporary closure of schools due to COVID-19, many classes are switching to online learning—as best as they can. Unfortunately, this sudden and unexpected change can heighten student anxiety regarding grade averages and learning styles. To help students keep up with their studies, these online resources are available! This website offers teacher-facilitated online courses, adapted for independent study. Basically, these classes were written by Ontario teachers for Ontario students. That means you’re free to learn at your own pace. Are you in need of a math tutor? This resource offers FREE online math tutoring for students in Grade 6-10 attending public school. Additionally, their tutors are Ontario Certified math tutors, available from 9 AM – 9 PM ET from Monday – Friday. For Grades 1-10, SolveMe uses interactive puzzles and games to develop algebraic reasoning and number sense. Students can explore Google-curated virtual tours and videos in museums and galleries around the world. You’re able to “walk” through the collection and access related content through written information and videos. No registered account is necessary; however, you need a Google account to create “favourites” or “collections”. Test how well you remember what you learn with Quizlet. Create your own study cards, games, flashcards, diagrams, and quizzes for free OR try some made by other students. Furthermore, Quizlet verifies its creators to ensure that its content is high-quality at all levels. It’s free to create an account, so you can start learning a new language today from the comfort and safety of your home! If you’re already learning a new language in school, consider using Duolingo to improve your skills. Fun fact: there’s an educational platform on YouTube! From learning sign language to understanding numbers and satisfying your curiosity, explore quality learning videos designed for teens and adults. If you’re looking for more online resources, the Government of Ontario has comprised a good list. You can also look into the benefits of getting online tutoring, or even becoming a tutor. Read more about that here.
Refineries in the state of Washington will have to comply with new rules that aim to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, according to the state's Department of Ecology. The Petroleum Refinery Greenhouse Gas Emission Requirements were introduced by regulators at the end of May and require refineries to have reasonably available control technology (RACT) in place to restrict emissions. Under the new law, refineries have two options to choose from, the Department of Ecology noted. The first option — the energy efficiency standard (EES) — will allow a facility to be compliant if its reasonably available energy efficiency performance ranks around the top 50th percentile for refineries of similar size. The percentile will be determined by the Northwest Clean Air Agency and Puget Sound Clean Air Agency using the Solomon EII scoring system as benchmark. The second option, called the emission reduction requirement (ERR), requires refineries to implement greenhouse gas emission reduction plans that will lead to a 10-percent reduction on their baseline annual emissions by 2025, the rule states. If a refinery fails to meet the 10-percent target within 10 years it will have to switch to efficiency projects that allow it to comply with the standards though EES. The Department of Ecology will receive annual reports from all refineries until they have reached compliance with the new requirements through EES or ERR, with the first report due by October 1 this year.
Pořešín, Český Krumlov dist., South Bohemian Region Extensive ruins of the Castle of Pořešín, with adjacent areas of a production character. Built at the end of the 13th century, the castle enjoyed its heyday and greatest reconstruction under Markvart I in the second half of the 14th century. In the first half of the 15th century, the castle was damaged and burned by Oldřich of Rosenberg (Rožmberk), an event that remains evident in the masonry to this day. The castle was originally dominated by a keep; later construction was concentrated around the curtain wall, despite the fact that the keep was still standing. Preserved in the vicinity of the castle are a millrace, stone quarries and a limestone kiln. References: Menclová 1972b; Sedláček 1994; Durdík – Sušický 2002; Durdík 2008, 2009. Navigation points: N 48°46'33.44", E 14°30'28.91". Map notes: A – castle; B–C – baileys; D – keep; E – two-compartment palace; F – tower gateway; G – remnant of stone structure; H – platforms left after above-ground structures; I – mouth of the third ditch, later protected by a wall; J – defensive wall around the centre of the castle; K – buildings attached to the wall; L – third gate; M – kitchen; N – stone bridge support; O – building, the upper floor of which was insulated by a wattle construction; P – quarries for building stone; Q – hollow ways; R – remains of a limestone kiln; S – remains of a millrace. Map symbols are available in the Downloads section.
I ran across an article, in The National Business Review (NZ), that (attempts to) explain why the climate is not highly sensitive to CO2 warming. In December last year . . . (the author) heard . . . a paper . . . that showed while the IPCC models predict that greenhouse gases would produce an extensive "hot spot" in the upper troposphere over the tropics, the satellite measurements show no such hotspots have appeared. . . . a large part of this discrepancy is the result of some basic errors in the IPCC's assessment of the Stefan-Boltzmann equation. When they applied their revised factor to the effect of greenhouse gases, the temperature rise was about a third of that predicted by the IPCC. . . . The findings that the predicted "tropical hot spots" do not exist are important because the IPCC models assume these hot spots will be formed by increased evaporation from warmer oceans leading to the accumulations of higher concentrations of water vapour in the upper atmosphere, and thereby generating a positive feedback reinforcing the small amount of warming that can be caused by CO2 alone. . . . The new Nasa Aqua satellite is the first to measure the effects of clouds and rainfall. Ron Spencer's interpretation of the new data means all previous models and forecasts are obsolete. . . . There is a mechanism at work that "washes out" the water vapour and returns it to the oceans along with the extra CO2 and thus turns the added water vapour into a NEGATIVE feedback mechanism. . . . The IPCC models assumed water vapour formed clouds at high altitudes that lead to further warming. The Aqua satellite observations and Spencer's analysis show water vapour actually forms clouds at low altitudes that lead to cooling. Furthermore, Spencer shows the extra rain that falls from these clouds cools the underlying oceans, providing a second negative feedback to negate the CO2 warming. . . . (Thus) The climate is not highly sensitive to CO2 warming because water vapour is a damper against the warming effect of CO2. I am not qualified to endorse these findings, but if true they would invalidate all the concern about global warming and make the future much less of a concern.
In this article View / Download pdf version of this article In her UPFRONT article on infectious disease patterns (BPJ Issue 5 p4), Professor Diana Lennon noted the fact that Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis remains an issue in the upper north island. This article explores its recognition and management. Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis persists as a problem in the upper North Island Although rare, acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN) is the most common glomerulonephritis affecting children1,2 particularly those aged 2-12 years. APSGN is typically a complication of group A streptococcal infection, usually originating from the skin (impetigo, infected scabies) or occasionally, the throat. It was first recognised in the 18th century associated with the convalescence period of scarlet fever.3 There are links today with overcrowded living conditions, low socio-economic status and areas of close contact e.g. schools and daycare centres. Countries with tropical climates, where skin infections are common, have higher incidence.3 In New Zealand, the upper North Island has the highest rates. Clinical features vary with severity of the illness There is a latent period between the streptococcal infection and the onset of APSGN - generally 3-4 weeks after skin infection and 1-2 weeks after throat infection, so history taking needs to reflect this. Presenting symptoms vary, depending on the severity. The classic clinical features are gross haematuria (30-50%)1, oedema (60-70%)3 and hypertension (60-80%)1,3 but cases may range from those with asymptomatic microscopic haematuria, who never reach medical attention, up to the 5% who have hypertensive encephalopathy with seizures, confusion and coma.1 The dark urine, typical of the condition, may not be noticed by children. Patients may report general malaise, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, headache or pain in the abdomen or back.2 On examination, signs are related primarily to volume overload - facial oedema, especially periorbital, generalised oedema or even signs of congestive heart failure (raised JVP, enlarged liver, crepitations in lung bases). Patients may be pale and could have residual signs of the contributing skin infection. BP should be checked. Urinalysis can show frank blood, red cell casts, leucocytes and proteinuria. Throat swabs are unhelpful as they are rarely positive.1 Further lab tests may show raised antistreptolysin-O (ASO), decreased complement levels, increased urea and mild normochromic, normocytic anaemia due to haemodilution.1,2,3 APSGN is usually self limiting but supportive care and careful follow up are required There is no specific treatment. APSGN is self-limiting - supportive care is needed with the major aims being to control oedema and hypertension, if present. Salt and water restriction may be beneficial but referral to hospital may be required for accurate fluid and electrolyte management, and treatment of hypertension with medication (iv frusemide, isradapine, labetalol or others).1,3 Antibiotics can be given to reduce infectivity but they do not help in the actual treatment of APSGN.1 Family members or other contacts are sometimes given prophylactic antibiotics. The majority of children will recover spontaneously over 2-3 weeks with resolution of all abnormal symptoms and signs (see Figure 1). Microscopic haematuria can, however, take up to 2 years to resolve.1 Chronic renal failure is a rare complication in children but it is suggested that urinalysis and BP be rechecked at 3-6 monthly intervals. Figure 1: Time course to resolution of APSGN1 \|C3 = Complement Protein, Gross H = Gross Haematuria - Wong W. Starship Children's Health Clinical Guideline. Sept 2005. Available on line at - Bane-Terakubo TM. Nephritic Syndrome, Chapter XIII.1. Case Bases Pediatrics for Medical Students and Residents. Hawaii. Dept of Pediatrics, Univeristy of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. 2002. - Geetha D. Glomerulonephritis, Poststreptococcal. 2006. Available on line at
GOV. JOHN S. PHELPS. This well known citizen of the State of Missouri was born in Sunburn County, Conn., December 22, 1810, and came of English stock, his early ancestors having come to this country from England and settled in the State of Massachusetts, sometime prior to the year 1630. In about 1635 they immigrated to Connecticut and founded the town of Windsor, where the family became well known and many of its members attained positions of prominence. His father, Elisha Phelps, was a distinguished lawyer who for many years held a front rank at the bar of Hartford and be was frequently honored with public trusts, having been at different times a member of the upper and lower house of the Connecticut Legislature, and twice Speaker of the House. He was also Comptroller of the State and was a Commissioner to revise the statutes of that State. He represented his district three times in Congress, where he distinguished himself as an able legislator. He was called from life in 1847. His father, Noah Phelps, served his country as a Revolutionary soldier in which he attained the rank of captain, and his eldest son was also a soldier in that war. Noah Phelps was a member of the committee that planned the capture of Ticonderoga and lent his country great service in the capacity of a scout and spy. He served his country in the State Legislature several times and for many years was a member of the Probate Court. Gov. John S. Phelps was reared in Simsbury, Conn., and there received his initiatory educational training which he finished in Trinity (then Washington) College, Hartford, Conn., in 1832. He then began the study of law with his father, continuing with unremitting diligence for three, years, and on the twenty-first anniversary of his birth he was admitted to the bar, after which he practiced in Hartford for two years. He then came to Missouri, and from that time until his death which occurred in St. Louis in 1886, he practiced his profession the greater portion of the time and became one of the leading attorneys and ablest statesmen of which Missouri could boast. At the time of his location in Springfield, in 1887, it was an insignificant village, but he at once secured a paying practice, and although but twenty-three years of age his store of legal knowledge enabled him to cope successfully with the most experienced members of the bar. However, his talents fitted better for public life, and in 1840 be was elected to represent Greene County in the State Legislature, and four years later was elected to Congress on the general ticket and his career as a Congressman only closed in 1863. From 1847 to 1849 he was a member of the committee on post-offices and post-roads, and at that time was a strong advocate for the reduction of postage to 3 cents. From 1851 to 1863 he was a member of the committee on ways and means, a portion of the time acting in the capacity of chairman. Such was the estimate placed upon his ability and sound judgment, that at the close of each Congressional session during his service, he was placed on the conference committees to settle disagreeing votes of the two houses, and it is a fact worthy of note that he never agreed to a report that was not adopted. At the called session of Congress in July, 1861, he was placed on the ways and means committee and he was chosen one of the committee of thirty-three in 1860 to devise some measure for the settling of the difficulties between the North and South. He was a strong Union man and he steadfastly opposed all measures not in accordance with the Constitution of the United States. He made an able speech against the Confiscation Act, and at the close of his Congressional service, in 1863, he returned to his home in Springfield. However, before the close of his public career he raised a regiment of Union soldiers, known as the Phelps Regiment, which gained distinction at Pea Ridge, being under the command of Col. Phelps himself. In July, 1862, he was appointed Military Governor of Arkansas, which position he reluctantly accepted and went to Helena, but his health failed after a few months and he re- turned to Missouri. In 1864 he resumed his practice at Springfield, but when Gen. Price led a Confederate force through Missouri, Gov. Phelps raised a force of militia for the protection of Springfield and its vicinity but the place was not molested. After the war he was appointed by President Johnson to adjudicate on the war claims of Indiana against the Government, and although his appointment was confirmed by the Senate, he declined to accept the position. In 1868 his eminent ability placed him at the head of the Democratic party for the office of Governor of Missouri, and although this honor was unsolicited by him, he made a vigorous canvass, but owing to the fact that a large number of Democrats were at that time disfranchised, he was defeated. Eight years afterward, in July, 1876, he was again nominated for Governor by the Democrats, and owing to the peaceful condition of affairs, he was elected by a larger majority than any preceeding Governor of Missouri. His administration was marked by ability, conservatism and economy. He was always a man of great steadfastness of purpose, based upon intelligent judgment and high principles, and fealty to justice, loyalty to principle and faithfulness to duty were his watchwords. In his home his political friends and enemies recognized in him a man of unimpeachable honor and strictest virtue. Although be had been honored by his State, he had also conferred honor upon it, and whether as an official or citizen, a statesman or a lawyer, a friend or an enemy, his manly bearing, lofty integrity and many virtues were apparent. In his noble and accomplished life be found a fitting helpmate and her name is indelibly imprinted upon the history of the State. Her maiden name was Mary Whitney, a native of Portland, Me., and in that city she became the wife of Gov. Phelps, after which she came with him to the, then, wilds of Missouri. While her husband was a State official, she was active in religious and educational work, and possessing a fine mind, rare business ability and great push and energy, her undertakings always reached a successful termination. After the battle of Wilson's Creek, she took charge of the body of Gen. Lyon, and -had it buried on the old Phelps homestead near the city of Springfield, but it was afterward removed. During the war her house was turned into a hospital and it also became a refuge for the orphan and homeless, and it may be said with truth that no one sought her aid in vain. She established an Orphan's Home in Springfield during the war, of which she was general superintendent and the principal teacher, although there were at one time 250 orphan children to be cared for. When the war was over she found homes for them or secured for them employment. She was often seen in camp and was on the battlefield of Pea Ridge where she helped to care for the dead and wounded, her kind, thoughtful and loving words and care soothing the last hour of many a poor fellow whose hours were numbered. She was an untiring worker and was an active organizer of sewing clubs for the purpose of making clothes for the soldiers. During the eighteen years that her husband was in Congress she became well known in political circles as well as in social circles, her brilliant mind and kind and ready courtesy winning her the friendship of all. She was well known to President Lincoln who entertained for her the highest admiration and respect and who appointed her agent for the sufferers of Greene County during the war. Her death, which occurred in 18--, was mourned, not only by her immediate and sorrowing family, but by all who knew her. She became the mother of five children, only two of whom are living: Col. John E. Phelps and Mary A., the wife of James B. Montgomery, of Portland, Ore. Thomas died in infancy, Lucy J. at the age of three years and Lucy at the age of seven years. Mrs. Montgomery has inherited many of her worthy parents mental and moral attributes. Although her home is in Portland, she is now living in Paris, France, with her seven children: May, Antoinette, Elsie, Phelps, C. ----, Russell and Marguerite. Springfield-Greene County Library
Compiling and comparing student test scores is a vital job for a classroom teacher, as graphs help teachers determine if student scores fit on a classic bell curve distribution. By creating a bar graph and then a bell curve, teachers know if their content is too easy or difficult for the students. As a teacher, you can calibrate your curriculum to adjust to your students' abilities. Labeling the Bar Graph The first step toward creating a vertical bar graph is to label the axes on the bar graph. In this case, the y-axis represents the number of students that scored within a specific range. The x-axis represents student test scores. Divide the test scores into five-point intervals from left to right, ranging from the lowest to the highest. Label the y-axis with intervals of 1 up to a maximum of 15. If you are comparing the test scores for an entire grade, label the y-axis with intervals of 2 up to a maximum of 50, depending on the size of the cohort. Label the x-axis in multiples of 5 such as 50 to 55, 55 to 60, 60 to 65 and so on. Ordering the Test Scores Organize the test scores in numerical order, from the greatest to the least. After organizing the scores, divide them into groups, using the five-point intervals set up in the bar graph. Count the number of test scores in each grouping. If a test score fits into two different groups, such as a score of 95 -- which can fit in the 90 to 95 group or in the 95 to 100 group -- count that score as one-half a point in one group and one-half in the other group. Creating the Bar Graph Once your test score data is organized into five-point intervals, count the number of scores in each group. Draw the vertical bars that correspond to each group. The tallest bars should be exactly in or near the middle of the bar graph. If the tallest bars are toward the right, the students scored exceptionally well. In this case, the test was too easy for the students and the curriculum should be more challenging. If the tallest bars are located toward the left of the bar graph, the test was either too challenging or the material needs to be retaught, since the test scores were extremely low. Creating the Bell Curve A vertical bar graph of test scores should roughly correspond to a bell curve. In statistics, a bell curve represents the standard score and its deviations, with the highest part of the graph -- the bell -- representing the mean, or average score on the test. Most test scores should fit within two standard deviations of the mean. If your bar graph has its highest bars in or near the middle of the graph and its lowest bars on the extreme left and right, the teacher has a bell curve distribution and the instruction is on target. Draw a curve connecting the top of each bar from left to right to complete the graph. - Marek Uliasz/Hemera/Getty Images
When you are dealing with a spreadsheet all day, you have to deal with hundreds of calculations, thousands of cells and dozens of pages. Throughout the day clicking through a series of menus and finding the right buttons can add up to a lot of extra time. Luckily all of your common productivity programs have built in shortcuts to make quick work of your work. Here are just a few Microsoft Excel 2013 keyboard shortcuts that can boost productivity in your workforce. - [ALT] + ENTER. Insert a new line in a cell. As any introductory student to Excel knows, pressing Enter will take you directly to the next cell, but ALT+ENTER will create a new line within the same same cell. - [CTRL] + [ ; ] and [CTRL] + [ : ]. Insert the current date and/or time. When you hit the CTRL + Semi-colon and/or CTRL + Colon, the current date and time will appear, respectively. This is significantly faster than alternative formatting methods. - [F11]. Create a chart. If you want to create a chart from a range of data, simply select the data and hit your F11 key. It’s like magic. - [SHIFT+F2]. Add a comment to a cell. Wish you could add a comment to a cell quickly? You can when you press the SHIFT, and then the F2 key. - [CTRL+F2]. Print Preview. This keyboard shortcut works in both Microsoft Excel 2013 and Word, and gives you an instant view of what your sheet will look like if you need to print it out. Labyrinth Learning offers multiple levels of Excel course materials so your students can utilize efficient, time-saving keyboard shortcuts.
How do you develop a new medical tool? Many of the objects in the Science Museum’s collections are the finished article. You rarely see the hours of perspiration or the moment of inspiration that led to the tool being made in the first place. This is why I really enjoy looking at and researching prototypes. Developed by Kenneth Dobbie in the 1960s, these saws were the first step towards creating a power-operated saw for use during hip replacement surgery. He was working as an Electrical Safety Engineer at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore when he was ‘challenged’ by a sister to produce a power-operated saw to reduce the physical effort involved in cutting through bone and to reduce the time a patient needed to be under anaesthetic. Dobbie’s second prototype was sent to one of the pioneers of hip replacement surgery, Sir John Charnley (1911-1982). He worked closely with Kenneth Dobbie in the development of the saws, suggesting improvements. By working with Charnley, Kenneth Dobbie made a tool that could be used easily by surgeons as it took into account their needs. Kenneth Dobbie’s invention went onto to become an oscillating bone saw made by Desoutter Brothers Ltd. John Charnley was also at the forefront for developing hip prostheses. He found that ones made from acrylic plastic squeaked badly and set about designing replacements. This example is made from a cobalt alloy, durable and light. Many of the designs he produced are still in use today – at least 50,000 hip replacements are carried out in the UK every year.
What is “Personality?” Personality refers to a distinctive set of traits, behavior styles, and patterns that make up our character or individuality. How we perceive the world, our attitudes, thoughts, and feelings are all part of our personality. People with healthy personalities are able to cope with normal stresses and have no trouble forming relationships with family, friends, and co-workers. What is Personality Disorder? Those who struggle with a personality disorder have great difficulty dealing with other people. They tend to be inflexible, rigid, and unable to respond to the changes and demands of life. Although they feel that their behavior patterns are “normal” or “right,” people with personality disorders tend to have a narrow view of the world and find it difficult to participate in social activities. Recognizing a Personality Disorder A personality disorder must fulfill several criteria. A deeply ingrained, inflexible pattern of relating, perceiving, and thinking serious enough to cause distress or impaired functioning is a personality disorder. Personality disorders are usually recognizable by adolescence or earlier, continue throughout adulthood, and become less obvious throughout middle age. What Causes a Personality Disorder? Some experts believe that events occurring in early childhood exert a powerful influence upon behavior later in life. Others indicate that people are genetically predisposed to personality disorders. In some cases, however, environmental facts may cause a person who is already genetically vulnerable to develop a personality disorder. If you would like to speak with a behavioral health professional, search our database to find a therapist near you.
The history of Indian reservations is a story of the European Americans' quest for land. The numerous Native American tribes had lived and hunted on huge swathes of land across the United States for centuries. The location of these Native American territories conflicted with European Americans' desire to expand westward from their east coast cities and explore the potential of the country from coast to coast. The Hunger For Land At the beginning of the 19th century, land-hungry European Americans started moving inland along the southern coastal region into what is now Alabama and Mississippi. However, five tribes stood in the way of this expansion: Creek, Seminole, Choctaw, Chickasaw and Cherokee. Settlers petitioned the government to remove the tribes, but although Presidents Jefferson and Monroe argued that these tribes should be offered lands west of the Mississippi, nothing was done about it. The first major transfer of land followed General Andrew Jackson's defeat of the Creeks at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814. Jackson pushed through a treaty in which the Creek tribe surrendered over 20 million acres of its land. Over the next few decades, Jackson played a major role in the removal of Native American tribes from their lands and the creation of reservations. The Indian Removal Act of 1830 When Andrew Jackson became president, he persuaded Congress to pass the 1830 Indian Removal Act. Jackson argued that the legislation would provide land for white settlers and civilize the Native Americans while keeping them apart from white settlements. Following his re-election in 1832, Jackson pursued a policy of removing Native Americans from fertile farming land. Land given to the tribes in Oklahoma became known as "Indian Territory." Some tribes used money they received for their land to buy more land in Oklahoma and start schools. Exodus to Oklahoma Some 70,000 Native Americans were forced to relocate to Oklahoma during the 1830s. Many suffered on the overland trek from Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Tennessee and Virginia. The Cherokee tribe's enforced journey to Indian Territory is one of the most infamous examples of the hardships suffered by Native Americans during removal. The Cherokees made most of the 800-mile journey, which is known as the Trail of Tears, on foot and an estimated 4,000 died from hunger and cold en route. Geronimo, leader of the Chiricahua Apaches of Arizona, led one of the final resistance movements against living on reservations. In 1876 the U.S. government ordered the tribe to move from its mountain lands to the San Carlos reservation in southeastern Arizona. Over a period of two years, he led war parties in attacks on government troops until his capture in 1878 when he finally settled in San Carlos. The Utes also resisted government plans to make them work as farmers. The resulting battle over the issue, known as the Meeker Massacre, ended with the Ute tribe being relocated from Colorado to Utah. In 1887, the Dawes Act aimed to make Native American reservations less dependent on the federal government by allotting land parcels to individual families, a move that eroded their traditional communal lifestyle and contributed to divisions within reservation communities. - Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images
Doctors, lawyers, crime scene investigators, and even parents – they all use inductive reasoning every day. In fact, pretty much anyone who compiles evidence to reach a probable conclusion practices induction. But at the core of inductive thinking is the “inductive leap”, the stretch that draws a reasonable conclusion from the available information. The trick is to make sure that stretch is reachable. The same set of rules applies to the screenwriter. Think of it this way: the course of events you sent in motion is the inductive evidence, and as we compile these events, you bring us closer to a reasonable and acceptable resolution. However, if you fail to provide enough believable events (or evidence) to reach the desired satisfactory resolution (or conclusion), your script is flawed. In fact, you are guilty of Jumping to Conclusions. We must believe every resolution along the way; therefore, you must follow the plausible path. Get there through probability, not possibility.
Arawak village soon Descendants of Barbados’ earliest known inhabitants are set to reintroduce an Arawak presence on the island. The symbolic breaking of soil for construction of “Arawak Village” at Codrington College, St John, on Monday, marked the first major step towards bringing back to life here the culture of the indigenous people who inhabited Barbados over 300 years ago and whose successive generations still live in other parts of this region. The project is the brainchild of Guyanese Amerindian Richard Winter, owner of Arawak Leather, who is partnering with Codrington College to develop five acres of land on the 700-acre Codrington Estate. Winter said his vision was to give young Barbadian children a deeper insight into the “lost” history and heritage of Barbados when it came to the “first people”, and to show that Arawak culture remained alive in the Caribbean. (GC) Subscribe now to our eNATION edition. For the latest stories and breaking news updates download the Nationnews apps for iOS and Android.
Australian Fables at the Heart of Theatre in Education Our urge to tell stories is innate, and takes many different forms. Gossip. Literature. Films. Television. Theatre. Our insatiable need for stories is driven by a need to understand and connect with others. It’s also a way to understand the world around us. As psychotherapist Anthony de Mello states: 'The shortest distance between a human being and truth is a story'. The power of fables Storytelling has been used since ancient times to educate, entertain and connect. People once sat around the fire, sharing stories with strong moral and educational values. These stories, known as fables, were told and retold over generations. Think Little Red Riding Hood, a tale of foreboding, about steering clear of strangers, and taking care in the deep dark woods. In 2016, the Little Red Riding Hood fable has a whole new meaning. The forest is cyber space. Modern day fables warning children about the perils of the cyber jungle are as necessary now as they were for our ancestors. A fable is defined as a succinct fictional story, usually designed to impart a moral teaching. Fables are one of the longest-lasting literary and cultural tools, and are used in almost every culture. A fable is easy to remember, and employs certain memes, which help us remember the story, so we can retell it in the future. For instance, the traditional Little Red Riding Hood tale can easily be remembered by recalling the red hood, the wolf, the grandma and the big teeth. Theatre is an especially powerful form of storytelling. It engages the audience on all sensory levels, sucking them into the characters' world. For children, this experience has a lasting impact. Children will carry stories belonging to characters they deeply care about long after the production has finished. And the message behind the fable will come along too. Defining an Australian fable Professor Ien Ang asserts that: 'The arts are how we tell stories about ourselves, and inform our sense of who we are as a nation.' While stories like Little Red Riding Hood continue to entertain us, and are easily retold, they don’t have the same impact on our cultural psyche that local stories do. To have true impact, Australian fables in 2016 need to be relevant to the intended audience. So what defines the modern Australian fable, and how will these stories affect our young audiences? Prior to the 1960s, Australian fables were told and retold through a prism of British colonial Australia. Stories from Indigenous culture were more or less obsolete in schools. Stories representing other diverse cultures were also missing. After the 1960s, storytelling slowly became more culturally diverse. A wider range of voices was represented. Indigenous Australian Dreaming stories started to appear in children’s literature. Multiculturalism inched onto the education and cultural agenda. The impact of books like Looking for Alibrandi, by Melina Marchetta (1992) demonstrated the hunger for culturally diverse voices. Representing cultural diversity in children’s educational theatre is not a matter of "ethnic showcasing". Rather stories need to be told from genuine Australian perspectives, and address genuine and real life issues. Fables for young Australians, which address genuine real life issues To effectively engage and connect with a young Australian audience, educational theatre needs to use fables which carry messages for a contemporary audience. Young people need to know the dangers of cyber-space. Like Riding Hood needed to know not to talk to strangers in the forest, young people today need to know not to interact with strangers online. Kids need to know how to turn off geo-tagging, and why this is important. They need to know not to share personal details online. So, should we cram this information down young people's throats? No. Because it's pointless. What will affect young audiences, though, are stories. Legitimate, relatable, memorable stories, about characters people care about. Fables are memorable When was the last time you memorised a list of dot points about important information? My guess is, not recently. What you are more likely to remember is a story. A story that gripped you emotionally. A story about someone you care about. Educational theatre uses fables to tell stories to our young audiences so they remember the messages being shared. And if the story is good enough, they will tell and retell the story. With every retelling, like Red Riding Hood, the story becomes more memorable, and more powerful. Red Riding Hood uses memes like the red hood, the wolf and the grandma. Theatre about contemporary issues affecting young people will also use memorable icons. A computer. A mobile phone. Educational theatre uses rhymes and songs, which can also be easily recalled. We all remember the line, 'But Grandma, what big teeth you have!' Educational theatre uses similar devices. We need audiences to remember important information about bullying, cyber-space, friendship and mental health. So we use memes, songs and rhymes so the information is easily remembered. We are conscious too of using language, stories, characters and humour that kids will relate too. If our stories and the language we use are unrelatable, the story will bypass our audience, and lose its power. So the question is: What do young Australian audiences relate to? What stories do we need to be telling? Bullying? Cyber bullying? Drug issues? Anxiety? Depression? These are the issues we need to be tackling in the fables we tell through educational theatre, using storytelling devices that have been used for centuries. Because these are the stories our young audiences relate to, carry with them, and will retell. 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Our racial history in the United States impacts the present and the events of slavery and freedom during the Civil War era represent the worst and best instincts of humankind. Beaufort, S.C. (PRWEB) August 18, 2014 Twenty-three-year-old Callie knows nothing but bondage. A slave on an island plantation off the coast of South Carolina, Callie faces the horrors of slavery with her two brothers and her young daughter by her side, but change is in the air. On November 7, 1861, the Union Navy attacks nearby Port Royal Sound, South Carolina, freeing the slaves in the area as their masters flee. Now Callie and her family are under the U.S. government’s authority, fighting for freedom, working for wages, receiving education, and gaining the right to own land. “Swift Currents” blends fact and fiction as Callie and her two brothers cross paths with well-known historical figures. Through his novel, Grim aims to provide an accurate depiction of the transition from bondage to freedom during the Civil War. “Our racial history in the United States impacts the present,” Grim says, “and the events of slavery and freedom during the Civil War era represent the worst and best instincts of humankind. They should be studied to increase cross-cultural understandings of our shared stories.” By David Bruce Grim Hardcover \| 6 x 9min \| 316 pages \| ISBN 9781491733950 Softcover \| 6 x 9 in \| 316 pages \| ISBN 9781491733943 E-Book \| 316 pages \| ISBN 9781491733967 Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble About the Author For three decades, David Bruce Grim worked toward equal opportunity for all under civil rights law. With the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Grim wrote reports on school desegregation and equal access to higher education. At the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Grim investigated discrimination complaints and advanced policies on environmental justice. For more than 10 years at the end of his career, Grim managed the complaint process at the U.S. Agency for International Development, and travelled worldwide providing multi-cultural training programs for U.S. employees abroad.
34 Table of Contents Toggle Know Your Amalgam Tattoo and Multifocal PigmentationIntroWhat is Multifocal Pigmentation?What is an Amalgam Tattoo?Causes of Multifocal Pigmentation and Amalgam TattoosSymptoms and Diagnosis of Multifocal Pigmentation and Amalgam TattoosTreatment Options for Multifocal Pigmentation and Amalgam TattoosPrevention Tips for Multifocal Pigmentation and Amalgam Tattoos Know Your Amalgam Tattoo and Multifocal Pigmentation Intro Multifocal Pigmentation is an often overlooked condition that develops as a result of the deposition of exogenous foreign substances, such as dental amalgam, tattoo ink, and graphite. Unintentional amalgam implantation, commonly known as an amalgam tattoo, is one of the most common causes of Multifocal Pigmentation, affecting 3.3% of adult US citizens. If you are one of the affected individuals, it is important to be aware of this condition and its symptoms. What is Multifocal Pigmentation? Multifocal pigmentation is a condition where there are several patches or spots of dark pigmentation on the skin. These spots can range in size and color and can appear anywhere on the body. While there are many potential causes of pigmentation, one common cause is the deposition of exogenous foreign substances such as dental amalgam, tattoo ink, or graphite. These substances can accidentally be implanted into the skin during procedures or from exposure to certain materials, leading to the development of pigmentation. While not usually harmful, multifocal pigmentation can be cosmetically bothersome for some individuals. It is important to talk to a healthcare provider if you have concerns about pigmentation, as it can sometimes be a sign of a more serious underlying condition. Treatment options are available to help reduce the appearance of pigmentation and improve overall skin appearance. Multifocal Pigmentation What is an Amalgam Tattoo? An amalgam tattoo is a form of multifocal pigmentation that occurs when particles of dental amalgam become embedded in the tissues of the mouth. Dental amalgam is a common filling material that contains a mixture of metals, including silver, mercury, and copper. Amalgam tattoos usually occur when a dental procedure, such as filling a cavity or extracting a tooth, causes small particles of amalgam to become trapped in the soft tissues of the mouth, including the gums, cheeks, and tongue. Over time, the body’s immune response causes these particles to darken and become visible as a blue-gray or black spot. Amalgam tattoos are harmless and usually do not require treatment, but they can be mistaken for other types of pigmented lesions, such as melanoma. Therefore, it is important to consult a dentist or oral pathologist for an accurate diagnosis if you notice any unusual spots in your mouth. In rare cases, amalgam tattoos can cause inflammation or irritation of the surrounding tissues, leading to discomfort or infection. If this occurs, treatment may involve surgical removal of the affected tissues. Causes of Multifocal Pigmentation and Amalgam Tattoos Multifocal pigmentation is often caused by the deposition of exogenous substances in the skin. Some of the most common causes of pigmentation are dental amalgam, tattoo ink, and graphite. The most prevalent cause of pigmentation is an unintentional amalgam implantation, also known as an amalgam tattoo. Amalgam tattoos occur when dental amalgam particles are embedded in the skin during dental procedures, such as fillings or extractions. This can occur when the dentist accidentally drops a small amount of amalgam into the patient’s mouth, which then gets embedded in the soft tissues. Tattoo ink can also cause multifocal pigmentation, particularly when the ink contains heavy metals, such as lead or mercury. Graphite, which is used in pencils, can also cause pigmentation when it is embedded in the skin. In some cases, multifocal pigmentation may also be caused by certain medical conditions, such as Addison’s disease or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Overall, the causes of multifocal pigmentation are diverse, and it is important to seek medical advice if you notice any changes in your skin pigmentation. Symptoms and Diagnosis of Multifocal Pigmentation and Amalgam Tattoos Multifocal Pigmentation and Amalgam Tattoos can present with a variety of symptoms, depending on the individual case. Some of the most common symptoms of Multifocal Pigmentation and Amalgam Tattoos include dark or gray-blue discoloration on the gums, tongue, or lips. In some cases, patients may experience itching, burning, or soreness in the affected area. To diagnose Multifocal Pigmentation and Amalgam Tattoos, dentists will typically conduct a thorough examination of the affected area. This may involve using a dental mirror or special lighting to closely inspect the discoloration. In some cases, a small tissue biopsy may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis. If you are experiencing symptoms of Multifocal Pigmentation or Amalgam Tattoos, it is important to seek prompt medical attention. Early diagnosis and treatment can help to prevent the spread of the condition and may also improve the chances of successful treatment. In addition, if you have any concerns or questions about your oral health, it is always a good idea to schedule a consultation with your dentist or healthcare provider. Multifocal Pigmentation Treatment Options for Multifocal Pigmentation and Amalgam Tattoos Treatment for multifocal pigmentation and amalgam tattoos usually involves a variety of approaches to manage the symptoms and, in some cases, remove the pigmentation. Some of the commonly used treatment options include: 1. Topical treatments: Certain creams and ointments can be applied to the affected areas to reduce inflammation and pigmentation. 2. Chemical peels: Chemical peels are a cosmetic procedure that involves the use of an acid solution to exfoliate the skin. This method can help remove superficial pigmentation, but may require multiple sessions. 3. Laser therapy: Laser treatment is a popular method for removing amalgam tattoos and other types of pigmentation. The laser penetrates the skin and breaks down the pigments, allowing the body to naturally eliminate them over time. 4. Surgical excision: In some cases, surgical excision may be necessary to remove the pigmentation. This is typically only done if other treatment methods have failed. It’s important to note that not all cases of multifocal pigmentation and amalgam tattoos require treatment, and in some cases, the pigmentation may fade on its own over time. However, if you are experiencing discomfort or cosmetic concerns, it’s best to consult with a dermatologist to discuss your treatment options. Prevention Tips for Multifocal Pigmentation and Amalgam Tattoos The prevention of multifocal pigmentation and amalgam tattoos is often straightforward and begins with proper oral hygiene practices. By maintaining good dental health and avoiding unnecessary dental procedures, you can significantly reduce the risk of developing these conditions. It is also important to ensure that your dentist is using high-quality dental materials and follows all recommended safety procedures during amalgam filling removal and other dental procedures. If you are considering getting a tattoo, be sure to research the tattoo artist and their practices. Ensure that the ink they use is of high quality and safe for human use. Avoid using homemade tattoo kits or getting tattoos from unlicensed individuals. In general, it is essential to be aware of the potential risks associated with exogenous foreign substances and take necessary precautions to prevent their deposition. This includes avoiding direct contact with materials that are known to cause pigmentation and seeking prompt medical attention if you notice any changes in your skin’s pigmentation. By taking these steps, you can help prevent multifocal pigmentation and amalgam tattoos and protect your overall health and well-being. 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Uneeb Khan Uneeb Khan CEO at blogili.com. Have 4 years of experience in the websites field. Uneeb Khan is the premier and most trustworthy informer for technology, telecom, business, auto news, games review in World. previous post Elevate Your Website’s Aesthetics with Trendy Web Templates next post Virtual Courtside: The Thrilling World of NBA Reddit Stream Unveiled Related Posts How SEO Can Help to Grow Your Local... 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What is Pupil Premium? The Pupil Premium is additional funding which is allocated to schools on the basis of the number of pupils who have been eligible for free school meals (FSM) at any point over the last six years. This additional funding is aimed at addressing the current underlying inequalities which exist between children from disadvantaged backgrounds and their more affluent peers. The pupil premium also provides funding for children who have been looked after continuously for more than six months and for children whose parents serve in the armed services. Primary schools receive an additional £1345 for each pupil eligible for FSM in the last six years (also known as Ever6) or up to £2,345 for each pupil considered as a looked after child (LAC). Children whose parents serve in the armed forces receive a lower amount of £310. Each school can decide how they spend the pupil premium but will be held to account to show the impact it has had. How will Audley Primary School make decisions about the spending of the pupil premium grant? - We will ensure that the Pupil Premium funding is targeted to support disadvantaged pupils. - We will make reference to the latest research and reports on effective deployment of funding to secure improved outcomes for pupils eligible for the pupil premium funding to inform decisions on allocation of funding. - We use analysis of recent patterns and trends in the performance and engagement of pupils eligible for pupil premium compared to other pupils to inform decisions onthe most effective ways of spending this funding. - We will involve the Governing Body in planning the spending of this funding - We will ensure that deployment of funding reflects and enhances the learning opportunities for all groups of learners eligible for the fund and not just lower attaining pupils - We will include targeted initiatives which will improve attendance, behaviour or links with parents where these present as barriers for learning for individual or groups of pupils.We will refine and introduce new initiatives and interventions which are responsive to the needs of pupils through the year. - The senior and middle leaders will regularly monitor the quality and improvements in outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of our pupil premium spending to improve outcomes for our disadvantage children we will consider : - Attainment and progress of pupils eligible for free school meals (FSM) and eligible Children Looked After (LAC) in reading, writing and mathematics compared to non FSM pupils/non LAC. We will look at the attainment gaps within school and compare achievements for FSM & LAC pupils against national standards for FSM pupils and LAC pupils. We will look to see if there any gaps and how these are being narrowed using the following : - Attendance data - Exclusion data and other indicators of improvements in behaviour - Attitudinal surveys to review improvements in engagement, self-esteem and social interaction - Engagement with extracurricular activities and events - Pupil voice - Parent feedback - Staff feedback - Case studies Spread of pupils across the school eligible for Pupil Premium Funding (2021/2022) is illustrated below. With this in mind the school will predominantly focus spending on pupils in KS2. \|Year\|\|Reception\|\|Year 1\|\|Year 2\|\|Year 3\|\|Year 4\|\|Year 5\|\|Year 6\| \|Number of Pupils\|\|4\|\|4\|\|3\|\|6\|\|3\|\|9\|\|6\| Total Amount of Pupil Premium 2021-22(estimated): £45,835 PUPIL PREMIUM STRATEGY STATEMENTS: Due to COVID-19 national lockdown, there were no national statutory testing.
GMO’s and Your Health Hi, I’m Dr. Marie Starling At The Healing Center Denver, we help people like you reach their full potential by being your Denver, CO Functional Medicine specialist. By Jessica Yoches, CNTP, MNT and Dr. Marie Starling GMO’s, or genetically modified organisms, permeate today’s food supply, and are of major concern because of their impact on health, hormone balance, and the micro-biome. According to one report, “More than 80% of the foods we eat on a daily basis contain one or more types of GMOs. 1″ Unfortunately, food manufacturers are not required to label genetically modified foods.GMO consumption contributes to a leaky gut, the foundation of our health and a major issue we see at The Healing Center. Minimizing contributing factors for leaky gut is critical for increasing your health. At The Healing Center Denver, we practice functional medicine and specialize in autoimmune conditions, healing a leaky gut, providing detoxification support and more, as well as resolving complicated and unresolved issues. Adding toxic substances to the body is not ideal, especially for those with Hashimoto’s, MS, Lupus, Celiac disease, or methylation impairment from Gene Snips and MTHFR.GMO Facts - GMO foods serve two purposes: first, they are altered genetically to exhibit desired traits. For example, attaining uniform size or color for a tomato. Genes from the DNA of one species are extracted and artificially forced into the genes of an unrelated plant to exhibit a desired trait. The foreign genes may come from bacteria, viruses, insects, animals or humans. - Second, GMO crops are grown to be resistant to pests and chemicals, such as Roundup, or glyphosate. - Round up with glyphospate binds critical minerals in the soil so they become unavailable for the plant’s production of energy. The genetic modification allows alternate pathways of energy production to be utilized by the plant. - This is great in theory, but in practicality it creates mineral deficient plants and unusual fungal overgrowth. - The use of genetically modified organisms in agriculture implies the use of toxic chemicals, mainly glyphosate, which soaks into the soil. - The GMO plant is resistant to glyphosate, while the surrounding weeds are not, allowing the plant to thrive while the weeds die. Why are GMOs a concern? Research on the safety of long-term use and consumption of GMOs has not been conducted, but studies have shown they: - Increase allergies and sensitivities to foods - Toxically affect organs and systems, such as the hepatic, renal, and reproductive systems2 - Disrupt the Endocrine system - Are neuro-toxic - Contribute to antibiotic resistance - Alter biochemical balance and disrupt the immune system2 - Cause reproductive system disorders - Expedite aging - The use of recombinant GH in GMOs is also of concern because “it increases IGF-1, which may promote cancer.2″ - “Contain enhanced amounts of heavy metals.3″ - Disrupt our gut-microbiome, allowing pathogenic bacteria to thrive Another concern: the super-weeds that become resistant to Roundup and other herbicides, necessitating either an increase in herbicide use or finding a new chemical to spray with. Alternatively, these weeds can cross-pollinate with the GMO crops so that they acquire the same genes that will also make them resistant to Roundup, and thus super-weeds. The use of Round up also affects the beneficial insects that protect plants from crop pests, and most likely affects the whole food chain, from the soil to the plant to the animal or human consuming the food5. It is possible that “residues from herbicide or pest resistant plants could harm key groups of organisms found in surrounding soil, such as bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and other microorganisms 5. “Lastly, studies have demonstrated how glyphosate suppresses beneficial gut bacteria that protect us from Clostridium and other pathogenic bacteria’s. Heavy consumption of glyphosate sprayed foods led to the decrease of beneficial gut bacteria and to an increase in gut dysbiosis and disease. GMO consumption alters our gut microbiome and the beneficial bacteria we need to fend off diseases. We also don’t know if genetically altered bacteria or substances can trade genes with our own, another potential issue of concern. What Foods to Avoid The most common GMO containing foods are: - Sugar Beets - Salmon (from AquaBounty and unlabeled!) - Foods with canola and corn oils, and their byproducts How to Avoid GMO foods - Plant your own garden or join a community garden - Buy locally from a farmer or farmers market - Look for foods labeled GMO-free - Shop for organic produce (by law, they can contain no more than 5%)1 Shopping locally and knowing who grows your food will reduce your exposure. Your dollar is a vote, so vote for local, organic food grown without genetic alteration and the use of toxic chemicals. Two great movies to watch for more information are My Fathers Garden, and The World According to Monsanto.
His father, a young medical student, had been killed very early in the war. He and his mother had escaped to the partisans in the forest. Girsh told me that for years all they had to eat in the forest were "twigs and leaves," but they survived. All Girsh said were "the partisans." I never asked who or where because I didn't know at the time about the Bielski brothers, whose inspired story is presented in the new film, "Defiance." In New Jersey, Molly Kaplan, with family ties to the focus of the film, shared her story with CentralJersey.com. If it wasn't for the Bielski brothers, she wouldn't have been able to tell that story. Henia Konopko was a young girl, about 10 or 11 years old, when her brother, Harry, rescued her and his wife, Luba, from a Jewish ghetto in Poland during World War II. He took them to live deep in the primeval forest near the town of Lida, now part of Belarus. There, they hid from the Nazis for more than two years, with the help of the legendary Bielski partisan group. East Brunswick resident Molly Kaplan said she always knew her mother, Henia, was a Holocaust survivor. But it wasn't until Kaplan was a teenager that she learned the heroic details of Henia's epic struggle for survival. Truth is stranger than fiction, and the remarkable story of the Bielski partisan group has now leapt from the dustbin of history into the din of popular discourse with the recent release of the movie "Defiance." The film made its national debut in theaters earlier this month. It chronicles the efforts of three Jewish brothers who created a safe haven in the forest where they eventually saved more than 1,200 Jews from the Nazis. "Brothers Tuvia, Zus and Asael Bielski took it upon themselves that they were going to save Jewish men, women and children," Kaplan said. "During the Holocaust, there were other partisan groups, resistance fighters — there were Polish, there were Russians. But the thing that was unique about the Bielski group was that those other resistance fighters refused to take women and children. "It was because of my uncle saving my mother's life, bringing her out to the Bielski partisan group, and because of Tuvia Bielski and his brothers that I'm sitting here today." The story relates how some 6,000 Jews were marched from the Lida Ghetto on May 8, 1942 and shot, and how Harry was shot in the head only a half-inch from his brain and saved by a Jewish surgeon in the ghetto. He went into the forest, joined the partisans and again went to the ghetto to rescue his sister and wife. Kaplan's mother Henia - who died in 1993 - had described how they dug out and lived in underground caves in the woods. They were always on the move as the Nazis sent out frequent canine search parties. Harry, nearly 20 then, was part of sabotage activities on Nazi supply lines. "My Uncle Harry and Tuvia Bielski and his brothers — I taught my kids that those are what true heroes are," said Kaplan. Henia met Jacob Karp - who died in 1999 - in Israel. He was a Polish survivor. They married and came to America in 1957, raising Molly and her brother Fred in the Bronx and Brooklyn. From time to time, Kaplan would run into people who knew her mother. Kaplan said she once met a woman who was is the forest with the partisans, and she remembered Henia not by name, but by her smile. "I showed her a picture of my mom as a girl, and she told me, "Now I remember her, I remember that smile.' Kaplan said she is most happy when her friends say her three children have their grandmother's smile, and Kaplan finds strength in the fact that Henia was able to laugh and smile throughout her life. "Despite all the hardships she'd been through, she was always very happy, with a joy for life," said Kaplan. "One of the things she always said to us was that the way they succeeded against the Nazis was not only by fighting, but also by living." Kaplan once met Tuvia Bielski after a talk at Brooklyn College, her alma mater. She introduced herself saying she was there because of him. "He was very humble, to him it was no big deal, he wasn't looking for prestige," Kaplan said. "He said "Thank you' and told me he was happy we met. But he didn't perceive himself as having done something so great. My uncle Harry was the same way, and that, to me, is what the essence of a true hero is." Kaplan hopes that the movie will change the way the Bielski partisans are remembered and said her mother always wanted people to know their story. On her mother's gravestone in Elmont, Long Island, said Kaplan, there are words from the Yiddish "Partisan's Song" that they sang in the forest. The words: "Never say that you are going your last way." The song says to never give up hope in life, don't ever say that the situation you are in means death," Kaplan said. "The song says that its own lyrics are written in blood. "Yes, you fight back when needed, but you fight back to live, you fight back for life." Read the complete story and view photographs at the link above.
All Facts Used In Writing An Argument Essay Should Be Sound An argument essay can be written in two ways. The first would be if the topic is a controversial one, the student can take a stand and argue about whether he is for or against this topic. This will be done by weighing the plus and minus sides of the issue. The other would be to argue about a certain point. In this instance, the student will not take any sides but will try and support his argument using sound evidence. Whichever way this essay is written you will still have to take a position and present evidence to support it. For example, you might be given a topic such as is Internet good or bad for kids? In this instance you will have to give the advantages of the internet and the disadvantages as well. Then you will take a stand and say if you think the internet is a good idea and give reasons as to why it is so. The difference between an essay of this nature and a persuasive essay is that with a persuasive essay you can use both emotion and reason to make a point. Essay writing of argumentative nature mostly rely on facts to make their point. The importance of a good essay topic cannot be stressed enough. Your topic is one of the contributor to the success of the essay being written. Therefore, it is important to select one with caution. Make sure that it is not too broad and has enough research material to use as evidence to support your points. Also make sure it has two or three different conflicting points of view. This will make it easier to argue. What is the position you will take on this topic? Are you for or against it? Keep in mind that your stand on the position will have to be reasonable and logical. You need to justify why you are taking that stand. This is not an opinion essay either. So, it can’t be just because it’s in your opinion that you should support or oppose a view. It should be logically backed. In the essay plan stage, write down the pros and the cons of your argument. If you are writing this essay in an impartial manner you will have to present both sides of your argument objectively. Then you can state that you are supporting one of the sides due to certain reasons which are valid and justifiable. Using an essay outline will also help you to write your argument essay in a coherent manner. Use plenty of reliable and acceptable reference material. Scholarly journal databases such as Emerald Insight, ProQuest, and Questasia are some of the paid subscription sites that offer access to a wide variety of peer reviewed journal articles and published papers. Do not forget to cite your sources as per proper format. Your coursework info sheet will most probably state which reference system to be applied. It could be MLA, APA or Harvard which happens to be the most commonly used systems. While you are in the process of writing this Argumentative essay, refer to some online essay examples as well. If you need essay help, companies such as Coursework-Writing co.uk will be there to assist you with all types of assignments at different study levels.
This is interesting: according to this article on spacedaily.com, SMART-1, a probe orbiting the Moon, will impact the lunar surface in August. The impact speed is high enough to create a fair-sized explosion, throwing a lot of dust and rocks from the Moon’s surface. This can be observed from Earth, and we can learn more about the composition of that part of the Moon. This was done before, with Lunar Prospector. They were hoping to hit ice, which would be detectable in the flash. Unfortunately, none was seen. Maybe the Europeans will fare better with SMART-1. I hope so. It’s like science for free! Well, not really free– but it’s extra science; literally, more bang for your buck.
alternating hemiplegia n. Hemiplegia caused by a lesion on the opposite side of the brainstem, accompanied by an additional paralysis of a motor cranial nerve on the same side as the lesion. Also called crossed hemiplegia, stauroplegia. - Alternating light a beacon showing different colors in succession. Historical Examples The alternating light of the candle flashed upon the body of the old woman, and he remembered all. Snarley-yow Frederick Marryat Pour into well-greased pan, alternating light and dark mixtures to give it the “marbled” appearance. Fifty-Two Sunday Dinners Elizabeth O. Hiller Thus constantly is alternating […] - Alternating pulse alternating pulse alternating pulse n. A pulse pattern that occurs at regular intervals but alternates between weak and strong beats; usually indicates myocardial disease. Also called pulsus alternans. - Alternating series a series, usually infinite, in which successive terms have opposite signs, as 1 − ½ + ¼ − ⅛ +. …. Historical Examples They use a piece of quartz or glass, making horizontal and vertical incisions in alternating series. Oriental Women Edward Bagby Pollard The area is thus an alternating series of three wooded slopes […] - Alternating tremor alternating tremor alternating tremor n. Hyperkinesia characterized by regular, symmetrical, to-and-fro movements produced by patterned, alternating contraction of muscles and their antagonists.
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO ADOPTED JANUARY 21, 1911 Article VII. Elective Franchise Section 1. [Qualifications of voters; absentee voting; school elections; registration.] Every citizen of the United States, who is over the age of twenty-one years, and has resided in New Mexico twelve months, in the county ninety days, and in the precinct in which he offers to vote thirty days, next preceding the election, except idiots, insane persons and persons convicted of a felonious or infamous crime unless restored to political rights, shall be qualified to vote at all elections for public officers. The legislature may enact laws providing for absentee voting by qualified electors. All school elections shall be held at different times from other elections.
\|The Chihuahuan Desert is one of the least explored deserts in the world with great historical and biological riches. It is the largest in North America but there are differences with what defines the boundaries which leads into biogeographical implications. With the uncertanity of many issues, this website encourages further research in desert biology, entomology, arachnology, natural resource management, botany, biogeography, taxonomy, phylogenetics and toxicology. This webpage is a faunistic survey and the scorpion species list provided is conservative [distribution] until further notice. For a complete listing of vaejovid species with locality data and taxonomic history in pdf then press the following: Download (Catalog of the Scorpions of the World). Courtesy of the REVSYS project at the website vaejovidae.com. The project (REVSYS) is sponsored by a National Science Foundation Grant to understand vaejovid systematics, respectively. In 2005, I along with the team leaders of Dr. David Sissom, Dr. Oscar Francke, Kari McWest et.al., joined up in Chihuahua City for a two week trip for this project collecting through Durango and Chihuahua. PowerPoint presentation created by McWest -- Press. There are legalities between countries and states with research/collecting permits (Article: 1 / 2). Illegal collecting is forbidden and the consequences may be severe. Please follow all laws, policies and procedures. National Parks, Wildlife Management Areas and Preserves are included! Contact your federal, state or country wildife service agency for further information. Private property rights and endangered species are recent concerns so be advised in any field activities. Resort to extreme caution or discretion when handling venomous or nonvenomous animals. Scorpions (Arachnida: Scorpiones) of medical importance inhabit parts of Mexico but the notorious Centruroides suffusus (Pocock, 1902) is respectively titled "alacran de Durango". Several other species of Centruroides in Mexico are also a public health issue due to rates of envenomation (Article: 3 / 4 / 5 ). Antivenin online articles (Article: 6 ). The Los Angeles Times webpage article regarding C. suffusus is discontinued but can found here-- CLICK. A YouTube video on scorpions in Durango at the link provided --VIEW . This site acknowledges: [ 1.] The Biology of Scorpions. Edited by Dr. G. A. Polis. [ 2.] Catalog of the Scorpions of the World (1758-1998). Dr. V. Fet, et.al. [ 3.] Scorpion Biology and Research. Dr. P. Brownell, et.al. [ 4.] Scorpions 2001: In Memoriam Gary A. Polis. Editors: Dr. V. Fet & Dr. P. A. Selden. [ 5.] Prendini,L. 2000: Phylogeny and classification of the superfamily Scorpionoidea Latreilla 1802. Cladistics, 16: -78. [ 6.] Soleglad,M.E. and V.Fet. 2003. High-level systematics and phylogeny of scorpions (Scorpiones: Othosterni). Euscorpius,11,pp 1-175. Prendini, L. & W.C. Wheeler. 2005. Scorpion higher phylogeny, taxonomic anarchy, and standards for peer review online publishing. Cladistics, 21: 441-494. \|Please review the publications/referecnes link for journal articles and more!\| \|This is a peer reviewed webpage by various biologists/arachnologists. Thank you for your correspondence and amendations. Many thanks to those webpage owners listed with the following institutions or services below for adding this site. The information presented is not endorsed by any links, i.e., organizations, institutions or other, nor affiliated unless noted. They are given as a friendly gesture for the viewer to explore. This webpage is not responsible for any misinformation. The intention is to provide accurate and updated material (taxonomy) but beware between what is stated via the internet and what is published in scientific journals or general books with antivenin and envenomation. External links are welcomed if substantial to the query subject. Duplication of this site on another domain name is forbidden. All images are copyrighted from the original publisher. Acknowledgements: Dr. W. D. Sissom, Dr. R. Henson, Kari McWest, M.Sc., Joe Bigelow, M.Sc., Dr. S. A. Stockwell, Dr. J. A. Jackman, Jan Ove Rein, M.Sc., Dave Gaban, Mark Newton, B.Sc., Wayne Huske and Lora Powell. 05.VI.2000: Arachnology Home Page: scorpion section now in the Scorpion Files by Jan Ove Rein. 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Seismologists from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) are using fiber optic network cable to monitor and record aftershocks from the July 4 and 5 Ridgecrest, CA, earthquakes. By using optical fiber, the scientists can gather, track, and analyze data in much greater depth from the thousands of daily aftershocks. To do this, the scientists send a beam of light down optical fiber in an unused or “dark” fiber optic cable. When the light reaches tiny blemishes in the optical fiber, a small portion of the light is reflected back and recorded. In this way, each fiber imperfection acts as a trackable location along the buried fiber optic cable. When seismic waves move through the ground, the cable expands and contracts slightly. This change affects the travel time of light to and from the locations. By monitoring these changes, seismologists can monitor the motion of seismic waves. According to Caltech, the miniscule fiber imperfections occur often enough so that every few meters of optical fiber act as an individual seismometer. In fact, monitoring 50 kilometers of fiber optic cable in three different locations is roughly equal to deploying more than 6,000 seismometers in the area. Caltech launched the project within days of the two large earthquakes and began contacting groups in a search for unused fiber optic cable that would be close enough and long enough to be useful. The scientists finally contacted the California Broadband Cooperative’s Digital 395 project. The goal of the Digital 395 project is to build a new 583-mile fiber optic network that will run north to south, along the eastern Sierra Nevada, passing near Ridgecrest. Digital 395 offered three segments of its fiber cable to which Caltech connected sensing instruments. Information gathered from the Ridgecrest fiber network will help seismologists learn more about the way that earthquakes move through the earth, and specifically how seismic waves move through the area around Ridgecrest.
COVID-19, which means Coronavirus disease 2019, is a virus that can affect people of all ages in many ways. SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is challenging because it can have short- and long-term effects on multiple organ systems throughout the body, including the lungs (which appears to be its main target), kidneys, heart, and brain. NINDS is investing in research that will study the neurological complications of COVID-19. Coronavirus and the Nervous System Learn more about the possible neurological complications associated with COVID-19. Learn more about COVID-19 and help raise awareness by sharing these resources.
What big plaque deposits you have! A dentist will tell you to floss everyday, but an archeologist might, well, have different priorities. Turns out the nitrogen and carbon isotopes in dental plaque can give archeologists a look at 1,000-year-old diets. The buildup of plaque on this set of teeth is, um, impressive. (Cut the skull some slack though, this was before we had dentists to chide us about daily flossing.) Without the benefit of modern dental hygiene, the plaque built up over a lifetime, layer upon layer like a stalagmite. In a paper recently published in the Journal of Archeological Science researchers exhumed 58 medieval Spanish skeletons and scraped off their dental plaque to test carbon and nitrogen isotopes. When they compared the isotope profiles of the Spaniards to that of plaque from an Alaskan Inuit, the scientists found the ratio of nitrogen-15 to be quite different. That makes sense, as the Intuit ate a predominantly marine diet, and there is more nitrogen-15 in the protein molecules of organisms living in sea than on land. Cavities could one day become a thing of the past, as new research is decoding how our mouth bacteria are able to attach their dirty little mounds of plaque to our teeth, and is suggesting ways we might be able to outsmart them. Cavities come from bacteria that live in our mouths and digest sugars in the food we eat, producing tooth-dissolving acids. The most annoying tooth-bug is Streptococcus mutans, which causes tooth decay. The bacteria use an enzyme called glucansucrase, which converts sugar into long sticky chains that allow the bacteria to glue themselves to the surface teeth. Once they’re in place, they can start in on the acid production. Marc Abrahams enjoys writing operas, but until a few years ago had never even been to one. Abrahams is the editor and co-creator of the Annals of Improbable Research, the science humor magazine that gave birth to the Ig Nobel awards, a marvelous celebration of quirky but intelligent scientific breakthroughs. For the last 15 years Abrahams has been tasked with writing a scientific opera for the ceremony. This year’s theme was bacteria, so naturally Abrahams wrote an opera about the bacteria living on a woman’s tooth, and their (eventually tragic) efforts to escape. The video of this year’s Ig Nobel ceremony is below (skip to the following times to view the four acts of the bacterial opera: Act I at 54:30, Act II at 1:07:20, Act III at 1:29:10, and Act IV at 1:52:00). Discoblog talked with Abrahams to get the scoop on the bacterial-opera-writing business. Discoblog: This is the 15th Ig Nobel opera–why did you choose to do operas instead of a ballet, slam poetry session, haiku contest, or something else? Marc Abrahams: In the Ig’s second year, we realized that we had this once in a lifetime grouping of people there, and we decided to take advantage of it. One of the things we try to stick in is a public event, done in a different way, that everybody has had to sit through too many times. We’ve had a ballet once or twice, we’ve had a fashion show, and I guess it was about the sixth year we got to an opera. DB: So why does the opera work so well? MA: Well, the brilliant words of course. (laughs) Part of it is we take it very seriously. It’s done by very good performers and staged and put together really well, and people don’t expect that. An awful lot of people who come haven’t seen professional opera singers, and when you are in a room with one, it can be quite entrancing and astounding. At the end of the opera, most of the scientists come on and are having the time of their lives doing it. DB: How do you go about writing an opera on a new topic every year? MA: Bacteria was the theme we had chosen for the ceremony, and so I came up with the basic plot of the opera, and then since I don’t know a lot about bacteria myself I started reading a lot and calling up friends and scientists. Originally the bacteria were going to live on somebody’s eyelashes because that seemed a natural place, because they could see what the person would. Then Harriet Provine [microbiologist at Harvard Medical School] almost instantly said, “Well, you know, if you are a bacterium that’s not the place you really want to be living. It’s not moist, there isn’t a lot to eat there.” We decided that the mouth would probably be the ideal place, and that quickly got localized to a front tooth, because then they would have access to the light–all the person has to do is have her mouth open. Hit the jump for the video. Seventy-five million years ago, mammals couldn’t compare to the big boy reptiles ruling the earth. Still, that didn’t stop one spunky, prehistoric squirrel-like creature. He wasn’t hungry for meat, but he needed his minerals. He eyed a dino bone, the equivalent of modern-day vitamin shop, and wrapped his teeth around it, his very own corn-on-the-cob-osaurus. Yesterday, researchers published a paper in Palentology on these exploits. They claim to have found the oldest known mammal bite marks. The researchers found the bones bites in two Canadian, Late Cretaceous-period dinosaur bone collections–and also on additional bones during fieldwork in Alberta. They suspect the marks were made by multituberculates, extinct rodent-like creatures, and they first found them on the femur bone of Champsosaurus, a swamp-dweller that looked a bit like an crocodile. The researchers say that the form of the bite marks indicate that they were made by opposing pairs of teeth, a tell-tale sign of mammal chompers (think rats). And the fact that they came from paired upper and lower incisors points to multituberculates. Though these early mammals didn’t have the bite power that modern day rodents developed, their marks look similar. Nicholas Longrich, lead author on the paper, says in a Yale press release: “The marks stood out for me because I remember seeing the gnaw marks on the antlers of a deer my father brought home when I was young,” he said. “So when I saw it in the fossils, it was something I paid attention to.” Discoblog: Egad! Oldest Spider Web Dates Back to Dinosaur Era Discoblog: Will Jurassic Park Ever Really Come True? 80beats: New Analysis Reveals Color of Dinosaur Feathers for the First Time 80beats: The Ur-Sneaker: 5500-Year-Old Shoe Found in Armenian Cave If you feel like Christmas keeps creeping earlier every year, consider the companies who are trying to get their products ready for the holiday season. Yesterday, May 19, many companies showed off their wares at the Holiday Gift Guide Show in Times Square. There are plenty of new gizmos to buy when the calendar turn to December, don’t worry. But we wanted to bring you a few of the delightfully odd or unexpected entries now. Why wait? Some are old, some are new, some are resurrected, and one is, well, blue. Thanks to the Forever White headset by Beaming White, my dream has finally come true: I can listen to the White Stripes while I whiten my teeth, all without whitening strips. Just put the hydrogen peroxide gel on your teeth, then strap on the headset and subject the gel to blue LED. All the while you can be pumping music through the headset. This could mean an end to fear and loathing at the dentist’s office. A new (allegedly) painless blowtorch-like device is being developed that uses a thin beam of plasma could kill oral bacteria in cavities. A plasma is an ionized gas—one in which some of the electrons are stripped away from their atoms. The plasma kept the dentin, the fibrous bonelike material that makes up most of a tooth under the outer enamel layer, intact, while reducing bacteria 10,000-fold. This means that plasma jets could be used to wipe out the tooth-decaying bacteria in cavities–a procedure that normally requires the use of a painful dental drill to grind away the infected portion of tooth. The plasma being used is a “cool” plasma with a temperature of just 100 degrees Fahrenheit. When it fires, it charges the oxygen gas around it, which creates reactive molecules that break down and destroy the bacteria’s cell walls, killing them in the process. But here’s the bad news: If you have a gnawing cavity right now, there’s no point putting off a visit to the dentist. Researchers say it will take three to five years for the new plasma drill to make it to the dentist’s office. Discoblog: Bye Bye Dentures? Researchers Isolate “Tooth Growing” Gene DISCOVER: Tooth DNA Dates Back To The First Americans DISCOVER: Tooth IDs Famed Egyptian Queen DISCOVER: A Pre-Columbian Cavity 80beats: Ancient Big Tooth Shark Had the Mightiest Bite in History Image: Stefan Rupf Many children are anxiously awaiting Halloween this weekend. But with all these sugary treats come a price: cavities. In fact, one out of every four children in the U.S. currently has at least one cavity in their baby teeth, a number that’s the highest it’s been in 40 years— and has been blamed on today’s sugary diet. Even worse, British researchers found that when kids consumed candy every day, they were more likely to be criminals when they grew up. This Halloween, two Michigan dentists, Shawn Morris and Daniel Simmons, are encouraging kids to turn in their candy for cash. The mission is called Operation Gratitude—children will receive $1 per pound of sweets, so the dentists can collect a large candy stash. The candy, however, won’t go uneaten: The dentists will send it to U.S. troops stationed in Iraq so they can hand out the candy to local children. So what is the incentive for candy-heavy children to turn in their loot? Hometownlife reports: Youngsters who trade in their candy — a maximum of five pounds per child and total 1,000 pounds for the event — will receive a new Firefly glow-in-the-dark toothbrush and a goody bag of gifts. The youngsters will also be entered in a raffle to win one of three Nano iPods. Along with reducing damage to young teeth, the candy collection also will benefit U.S. troops. Good habits taught when you’re young could go a long way—especially considering that 80 percent of U.S. adults have some sort of gum disease. Plus, if cavities are left untreated, they can lead to permanent damage including loss of teeth and gum disease, which has been linked to stroke and heart disease. Seriously, more candy, more problems. Image: flickr/ spundekas
On Friday’s episode of Sanctuary, Magnus and her team were faced with tracking down a thief with the ability to squeeze into the narrowest of spaces. Suspicious of a pipe that may have been used to make a getaway, our intrepid heroes break out a ROV — remotely operated vehicle — to peer where they can not. As Magnus notes in the episode, similar real-world machines have been used to investigate mysterious passages just 8 inches wide inside the Great Pyramid of Egypt. ROVs differ from autonomous robots like Roomba vacuum cleaners because they are constantly controlled by an operator, typically via a long tether which provides power as well as control signals (and a way to recover the robot if it breaks down). ROVs are often used to explore deep sea environments, and became familiar to many during their starring role in the 1989 first-contact science-fiction movie The Abyss. The Google Lunar X-Prize is offering $20 million to the first team that can put an ROV on the moon by 2012. There’s no rule against using a fully autonomous robot, but guiding the robot directly from Earth would certainly makes the task easier — during the 1960’s, the Russians remotely operated two Lunokhod rovers on the moon that trundled around surface for about a year and 4 months, respectively — an impressive duration for the robot technology of the time, and even more so when the two-week long lunar nights are taken in consideration. So we can expect the first private robot moon buggy to be something not a million miles removed from Magnus’s little helper.
INDEX: AWARD WINNER 2013, COMMUNITY CATEGORY.For a long time, we have had super intelligent cars, but really dumb roads. Until now, when a young Dutch designer decided to approach the biggest part of our transportation system with a belief that roads should communicate with its drivers in order to promote both traffic safety and traffic efficiency. It is roads re-imagined. In the past decades, large investments have been going into developing smart cars, but very little focus have been given to the developing of smart roads. Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde decided to do something about this, so – in collaboration with Heijmans Infrastructure, a Dutch multinational development company – he designed INDEX: Award 2013 Winner in the Community Category, Smart Highway, a whole new road experience to be realized already by the second half of 2013. “This is not just some funny idea – we are talking about the future of roads everywhere here”, says INDEX: Award jury member Nille-Juul Sørensen. “This is not just some funny idea – we are talking about the future of roads everywhere here” “We live in cities of endless gray concrete roads, surrounded by steel lamps and they have a huge visual impact on our cities. But why do the roads remain so rough and without imagination? Why not turn them into a vision of mobility – a symbol of the future?” Daan Roosegaarde asks. Smart Highway is an interactive and sustainable road that includes a five-step plan for modernizing European roadways. It proposes embedding highways with technology that can visually communicate when the road is slippery, charge your electric car as you drive, and generate electricity for its own lights. The goal is to make roads more sustainable and interactive by using light, energy and road signs that automatically adapt to the traffic situation. New design concepts include the ‘Glow-in-the-Dark Road’, ‘Dynamic Paint’, ‘Interactive Light’, ‘Induction Priority Lane’ and ‘Wind Light’. The Smart Highway is not a completely new road, but rather a kit of parts that can be applied to existing roads as needed. “It’s not an esoteric thing, it’s a pervasive thing. After all, we all know roads”, says INDEX: Award jury member Ravi Naidoo. For example, the “Dynamic Paint” communicates with drivers about weather and traffic changes. “It’s not an esoteric thing, it’s a pervasive thing. After all, we all know roads” When the temperature drops under freezing and the roads become slippery, the paint activates, covering the road with a dusting of bright cartoon snowflakes. Similarly, a glow-in-the-dark paint treated with photo-luminizing powder could reduce the need for auxiliary lighting. Charged in daylight, the glow-in-the-dark road illuminates the contours of the road at night for up to 10 hours. Smart Highway is a tactile, high-tech environment in which the viewer and space become one. This connection, established between ideology and technology, results in what Roosegaarde calls ‘techno-poetry’. With his unique and poetic approach, Daan Roosegaarde is offering the world an entirely new approach to roads, which is not only beautiful and alluring but also a sustainable and cost-effective solution, thus offering a unique design solution to both developed and developing countries. Daan Roosegaarde is awarded for a design that the INDEX: Award Jury is confident will spin out to many sustainable and cost-efficient innovations in the years to come. Innovations that will all carry a large potential to improve life for people. Use of award money Daan Roosegaarde will use part of the €100,000 from INDEX: Award 2013 to support realization and storytelling of Smart Highway. Specifically, the money will be used to push the concepts ‘Dynamic Paints’, ‘Glowing Lines’, ‘Electronic Priority Lane’, and ‘Wind Lights’ from prototype to actual product thus making sure that Smart Highway is realized. Funds will also be spent on communicating the story and ideology of Smart Highway via social media and lectures by Daan Roosegaarde for art, architecture and design students. Another part of the €100,000 from INDEX: Award 2013 will be used to generate new ideas that come from the Smart Highway process. For example, this will comprise explorations in applying the principle of the Smart Highway project on bicycle lanes or airport landing tracks. Included herein are also even more avant-garde ideas such as taking the bioluminescence of jellyfish or fireflies and apply this to nature, thus making roadside plants and trees glow at night as an alternative to public lighting – resulting in a 100% new natural lighting. Lastly, the INDEX: Award money will be spent on a special pilot project for Smart Highway in a developing country. Studio Roosegaarde thus sets out to do a ‘Glowing Lines’ project in Mumbai or Cape Town/ Johannesburg with a low-budget client, where part of the funds will make the project realizable and enable the studio to work with local clients in Africa or India, to enhance a safe, energy neutral, and a magical landscape for the local people – creating a new landmark of light.
Podcast with Dr Geraint Tarling, British Antarctic Survey Congratulations to Helen Findlay, Laura Wicks, Frances Hopkins and Matthew P. Humphreys on all their articles in the latest issue (Summer 2013) of Ocean Challenge. They are providing a very nice overview of Ocean Acidification research as well as coverage of the four UKOA cruises.Read the articles here One of our volunteers and helpers at the Winchester Science Festival was the journalist and press officer Maria Elena Ribezzo. Her role was double, a volunteer as well as a correspondent for Scientists on the Road. Below Maria Elena’s thoughts of our day at Winchester. From the 20th to the 22th of July, the beautiful medieval town of Winchester has hosted the annual Science Festival. The University of Southampton’s ‘Bringing Research to Life’ Roadshow was in the Discovery Centre with hands-on interactive science, showcasing different areas of research throughout the Festival. DNA extraction, engineering design, Bio-energy generated from waste, new technologies. Topics covered were many: life sciences, neuro-psychology, maths and physics, sustainability, computing, space and engineering. Approximately one quarter of carbon dioxide emitted by humans in the air is absorbed by the ocean. This alters the chemical composition of the sea: a more acidic water threatens the life conditions of organisms whose skeletons or cells are made of calcium carbonate, such as phytoplankton, snails, mussels or, more evident to the human eye, corals. In order to explain children how Ocean Acidification works, we used red cabbage juice, a safe acid/base indicator which reacts in a clear manner to the introduction of carbon dioxide by changing colour. The young scientists, equipped with big protective goggles, gloves and lab coats, faced the terrible smell of cabbage juice and blew with a straw into test tubes, to see how CO2 emitted by their breath influenced the colour of the liquid. The carbon dioxide combines with the water in the cabbage juice to form carbonic acid, causing the pH of the solution to drop and the cabbage juice to turn pink. In order to accelerate the process, we also provided them with some dried ice. “Wow, it’s a cold volcano!” so one young girl commented our experiment with wide amazed eyes . The aim of the festival was to put in contact new generation with the world of science, to promote science education and science communication. At the end of the day, it took us just one young girl’s enthusiastic comment to understand we had reached our goal. With that cold volcano in her hands, the 10-year old girl said to the parents: “I want to be a scientist! If you want to become a Scientist on the Road and participate in our events email Athena email@example.com or contact us here Titled “Pan genome of the phytoplankton Emiliania drives its global distribution“, the paper compares the reference genome of one strain of Emiliana huxleyi to sequences from 13 other strains. The scientists found a pan genome composed of a set of core genes, along with genes that were unequally distributed between different strains. The findings indicate extensive genome variability and demonstrate that E. huxleyi, which has long been considered a single species, harbours extensive genome variability reflected in different metabolic repertoires. The findings also underpin the capacity of E. huxleyi to thrive both in habitats ranging from the equator to the subarctic and to form large-scaleepisodic blooms under a wide variety of environmental conditions.Betsy A. Read, et al “Pan genome of the phytoplankton Emiliania drives its global distribution” Nature doi:10.1038/nature12221 The reference genome of a marine phytoplankton called Emiliania huxleyi is reported this week in Nature. E. huxleyi has a direct influence on the global carbon cycle, and the genomic plasticity of this species may provide insight into speciation and how organisms adapt to global climate change. E. huxleyi can thrive in a range of dramatically different habitats, and have the capacity to form large-scale blooms from the equator to the subarctic. By comparing the reference genome of one strain of E. huxleyi to sequences from 13 other strains, Betsy Read and colleagues found a pan genome composed of a set of core genes, along with genes that were unequally distributed between different strains. The findings indicate extensive genome variability reflected in different metabolic repertoires, explaining in part how E. huxleyi has adapted to a wide variety of environments. E. huxleyi was thought to be a single species, but the high level of diversity uncovered in this study indicates a single strain is unlikely to be typical or representative of all strains. A stunningly blue and calm Arctic reflection of sea and sky divided by distant bright white ice and interrupted by ripples created by the ship. Taken June 15, 2012, on the RRS James Clark Ross in the Arctic sea ice between Svalbard and Greenland. Source: Ocean Exploration 2020 Helen is a PhD student at the National Oceanography Centre studying phytoplankton community structure and carbon export. She shares, for some time now, her ZEISS LEO 1450VP SEM imaging via Twitter; you can actually follow her work on Twitter with hashtag #PhytoplanktonID. This is her Diatom and Coccolithophores SEM imaging Facebook Page, where you can have a look at some very beautiful images and share with the rest of the world your perfect ZEISS moments! 21 May 2013, by Harriet Jarlett – Planet Earth Online Ocean acidification is damaging some marine species while others thrive, say scientists. The study, published in PLoS One found that different species react in different ways to changes in their environment. As carbon dioxide emissions dissolve in seawater they lower the pH of the oceans making them more acidic and more corrosive to shells. Foraminifera and coccoliths, which are small shelled plankton and algae, appear to be surviving remarkably well in the more acidic conditions. But numbers of pteropods and bivalves – such as mussels, clams and oysters – are falling. ‘Ecologically, some species are soaring, whilst others are crashing out of the system,’ says Professor Jason Hall-Spencer, of Plymouth University, who co-authored the paper. The scientists are unsure whether this drop in certain species is because of changing pH levels, or whether it is due to a combination of stress factors like warming, overfishing and eutrophication -which results from a build up of excess nutrients in water. ‘We found no statistical connection between the abundance of calcifying plankton and the changes in pH. If pH is affecting calcifying plankton in the area then its effect is being masked by other climatic effects. What we do know is that laboratory experiments have shown pH changes affect pteropods adversely,’ he says. ‘The aragonite skeleton of pteropods dissolves more easily in corrosive waters than the low-magnesium calcite that typifies many clams and other molluscs,’ explains Hall-Spencer. ‘But now we think that it’s not as simple as that. It depends partly on how stressed organisms are by other factors, such as lack of food. It also depends on their shape and their ability to protect their skeletons.’ It is possible that the rising levels of CO2 are boosting coccolith numbers by causing them to photosynthesise more and produce more energy. The scientists used a database collected by the Sir Alaistair Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science, which has been continuously recording levels of plankton in the North Sea since 1931. But, despite being the best database available, it fails to monitor chemical changes, like acid levels, alongside ecological ones, like shifts in pteropod numbers. Plankton sits at the bottom of the food chains, where it underpins all of our marine food sources. So if numbers drop significantly it could lead to food shortages, particularly in countries where people eat lots of seafood and fish. Without improved monitoring , researchers say they will struggle to accurately test the consequences of ocean acidification. ‘CO2 is driving down the pH of water, but finding evidence for that and its ecological effects is proving tricky. Most work is done in the lab, so there’s not much good long term data on changes in the water,’ says Hall-Spencer. Coccoliths appear to be able to cope with recent changes to their environment, the scientists don’t know how they will fare in the future. ‘We need an observing network to keep track of the effects of ocean acidification both chemically and biologically. Ecosystems are going to change, and if we want to protect fisheries, food sources and jobs we need to be forewarned,’ he concludes. Read more: Beare D, McQuatters-Gollop A, van der Hammen T, Machiels M, Teoh SJ, et al. (2013) Long-Term Trends in Calcifying Plankton and pH in the North Sea. PLoS ONE 8(5): e61175. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0061175 Now you can read online all three scientific journals of the UKOA cruises in full, page by page, and it is exactly the same as the print edition. First UKOA Cruise in the NW European Seas – June / July 2011 Read the blog here . / . Second UKOA Cruise in the Arctic – June / July 2012 UKOA Arctic Cruise website . / . Third UKOA Cruise in the Southern Seas January /February 2013 UKOA Antarctic Cruise website . / .
- Addis Ababa; 2,723,000 - 1,133,380 square kilometers (437,600 square miles) - Amharic, Tigrinya, Orominga, Guaraginga, Somali, Arabic - Muslim, Ethiopian Orthodox, animist - Life Expectancy: - GDP per Capita: - U.S. $700 - Literacy Percent: Ethiopia Facts Flag Ethiopia is a landlocked country in the northeast African region known as the Horn of Africa. The country has a high central plateau, with some mountains reaching more than 4,000 meters (13,000 feet). The Great Rift Valley splits the plateau diagonally. The western highlands get summer rainfall; the lowlands and eastern highlands are hot and dry. Most people reside in the western highlands as does the capital, Addis Ababa—the highest capital city in Africa at 2,400 meters (8,000 feet). The population is almost evenly split between Christians, living in the highlands, and Muslims inhabiting the lowlands. The Oromo, Amhara, and Tigreans are the largest ethnic groups. Hunger and war plague this nation, whose history spans 2,000 years. During the first millennium A.D. the Ethiopian Orthodox Church held the kingdom's Christianity secure against Islamic holy wars. Emperor Haile Selassie, dethroned in 1974, was the last of the monarchs, all of whom avoided European colonialism, except for Italian occupation from 1936 to 1941. Most Ethiopians are farmers and herders. But deforestation, drought, and soil degradation have caused crop failures and famine during the past few decades; seven million people face starvation. A high birthrate and refugees from Somalia further strain economic resources. In May 1991, a 30-year civil war between the government and rebel forces aligned with Eritrean nationalists ended with the government's downfall. Under a transitional government, Eritrea became independent in 1993, cutting off Ethiopia's access to the Red Sea. The 1994 constitution divided the newly landlocked country into nine ethnically based regions. A 1998-2000 border war with Eritrea killed tens of thousands and ended with a UN-sponsored agreement to demarcate the ill-defined border. - Industry: Food processing, beverages, textiles, chemicals - Agriculture: Cereals, pulses, coffee, oilseed; cattle; hides - Exports: Coffee, qat, gold, leather products, live animals, oilseeds —Text From National Geographic Atlas of the World, Eighth Edition In Africa's Afar depression, pastoral tribes and salt traders survive amid a surreal landscape of fissures, faults, and a boiling lake of lava. Maybe it’s Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old hominid uncovered in the Afar Triangle in 1974, or the majestic permanence of the Great Rift Valley, but a sense of returning to the root of everything pervades Ethiopia. The Middle Awash, in the Afar desert of Ethiopia, is humanity’s hometown. 2016 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest Browse photos of nature, cities, and people and share your favorite photos.
Global Impact of Deforestation Research Papers Deforestation is damaging to individuals living in the world today, and may be devastating to generations of the future. Currently, deforestation in many parts of the world is responsible for climate changes, reduced rainfall, and the endangerment of wildlife and plant species. While some experts disagree on the exact extent of the damage deforestation causes, all agree that future generations are likely to suffer the most from current environment alternating practices. - According to current estimates, half of the worlds forest cover has been destroyed. - Over 60 percent of temperate broadleaf and mixed forests are gone - 45 percent of tropical moist forests no longer exist - 70 percent of tropical dry forests have been deforested - 11 countries are facing total deforestation - 28 countries have forestland that is threatened Current Deforestation Impact Many of the estimates pertaining to current deforestation comes from the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), yet many scientists disagree with the accuracy of the FAO’s figures. Determined to find more accurate numbers, a team of scientists from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre in Ispra, Italy performed their own research using identified deforestation hot spots. These hot spots were selected by using low-resolution satellite maps from the early 1990s along with expert opinion. Using 100 sampling sites, the scientists then estimated the amount of deforestation between 1990 and 1997. According to this research, the world is losing 5.8 million hectares of humid tropical forest each year. This number equates to an area twice the size of the state of Maryland in the United States. Southeast Asia was identified as the area with the largest percentage of deforestation, followed by Africa and then South America. Since the reports release, other scientists have noted that by using such early maps, the team may have missed critical hot spots for deforestation that began later in the 1990s.The Amazon Basin is home to the world’s largest area of rain forests. In total, this area comprises approximately seven million square kilometers and represents 60 percent of the world’s total tropic rain forests. The Amazon Basin is home to more than 55,000 different plant species. This large variety of plant life makes the Amazon Basin one of the richest natural resource locals in the world. Who is to Blame for the Global Impact of Deforestation? When it comes to placing blame for deforestation, fingers point in all directions. In Brazil, the government blames the large numbers of landless peasants who must clear the forests in order to survive. Yet the fingers are also pointing at the Brazilian government itself. For instance, the Brazilian government gives tax breaks and good land prices to cattle ranchers. Current estimates hold that these cattle ranchers are responsible for almost half of the deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon to date. When Brazilian president Fernando Collor froze bank accounts in 1990, deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon dropped by almost 9,000 kilometers a year. When economic conditions improved in 1994, approximately 30,000 kilometers of the rain forests were destroyed. Future plans of the Brazilian government will result in even larger losses of the Brazilian rain forests. Within the next five years, the Brazilian government has stated that it will spend over $40 billion on project ‘Avanca Brasil’ to improve conditions within the country. These plans include: the construction and paving of highways; building new railways; laying gas lines; constructing new waterways; and the construction of 79 hydroelectric dams. This last project alone will result in the flooding of 12 million hectares of the Amazon forest. The other projects will result in the deforestation of six million additional hectares of tropical forest. If projections hold true, within the next twenty years approximately 40 percent of the Brazilian rain forests will have been destroyed. The impact of deforestation on the environment and the world’s climate is devastating at best. The problem with predicting the exact consequences is that no scientist can say for sure what amount of deforestation will be safe, and what amount will lead to dire consequences. The only sure fact is that deforestation leads to global warming and a reduction in rainfall
Continental Breakup in East Africa Africa is ripping apart along a 4,000 kilometer seam called the East Africa Rift, which stretches from the Red Sea to Mozambique. This huge continental tear started in the north about 25 million years ago and has been gradually unzipping to the south, with rifting in Malawi starting about 10 million years ago. Breaking up a continent is no easy task, so things are going very slowly. The rift in Malawi is opening at less than 3 millimeters per year. Your fingernails grow faster. Nonetheless, very slow movements over long periods of time produce dramatic results. Rifting in Africa has created huge depressions that are now filled by some of the largest and deepest lakes in the world, including Lake Malawi, at 335 miles long and up to 2600 ft deep. The lake is flanked by sharp peaks that loom 6,500 ft above the water. These mountains are the surface expression of massive faults that continue deep into the earth. Sudden movements on these faults regularly produce earthquakes along the entire East Africa Rift. Most are small, but large earthquakes capable of serious damage sometimes occur, as Malawi saw in December 2009. Earthquakes as large as 7.0 have struck in the past. The rift is studded with active volcanoes that pose a risk to nearby cities and villages. Right now, 650 kilometers north of the earthquakes in Karonga, Mount Nyamulagira is erupting. The volcano is only 20 miles from the northern shore of Lake Kivu, where the combined population of the cities of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Gisenyi in Rwanda is close to 500,000.
Lesbian relationships may not last due to compatibility issues or lack of communication. Lesbian relationships, like any other type of relationship, can face challenges that might lead to their dissolution. These challenges can stem from various factors, such as differences in personalities, interests, or goals, which can impact the couple’s compatibility. Additionally, a lack of open and effective communication can also contribute to the breakdown of a lesbian relationship. Partners must be able to express their feelings, needs, and concerns openly and honestly to work through any issues that arise. By understanding these potential challenges and actively addressing them, lesbian couples can increase the likelihood of building lasting and fulfilling relationships. Unveiling The Reality Challenging stereotypes and misconceptions: Lesbian relationships have long been stigmatized, facing scrutiny and misconceptions from society. The perpetuation of these myths can lead to assumptions about the longevity of these relationships. Society’s role: In an ideal world, society should embrace all relationships equally, but unfortunately, lesbian relationships often face unnecessary hurdles. Society’s preconceived notions and biases can impact how these relationships are perceived, creating added pressure. Understanding emotional dynamics: Lesbian relationships are unique and have their own set of emotional dynamics. It is essential to recognize that these dynamics are different and not easily comparable to heterosexual relationships. Communication, emotional support, and shared experiences play vital roles in the success of any relationship. Common Struggles For Lesbian Couples Lesbian relationships face unique challenges that can contribute to their higher breakup rates compared to heterosexual relationships. One of the main struggles is the external pressures and social stigma they encounter. Society’s disapproval and discrimination can take a toll on the relationship, making it difficult to sustain. The lack of representation and role models exacerbates this issue, as lesbian couples often struggle to find relatable examples to guide their relationships. Additionally, navigating family acceptance and societal norms adds another layer of complexity. Many lesbian couples face rejection from their families, leading to feelings of isolation and strain on the relationship. Society’s expectations and heteronormative standards can also make it challenging for lesbian couples to find their place and define their relationship on their terms. In conclusion, the unique struggles faced by lesbian couples, including external pressures and social stigma, lack of representation and role models, and navigating family acceptance and societal norms, contribute to the higher breakup rates observed in lesbian relationships. Exploring Relationship Dynamics Lesbian relationships can face unique challenges that can impact their longevity. One factor that has been widely discussed is the influence of the ‘U-Haul’ culture. This term refers to the stereotype that lesbian relationships tend to progress quickly, with couples moving in together and making long-term commitments at an accelerated pace compared to heterosexual relationships. While this can create a sense of intimacy and connection, it can also put strain on the relationship if the individuals involved are not fully prepared for the responsibilities and challenges that come with cohabitation. Communication breakdowns and conflict resolution can also play a role in the longevity of lesbian relationships. Just like any other relationship, effective communication is key to resolving conflicts and maintaining a healthy partnership. Additionally, it is important to recognize that lesbian relationships can face similar challenges to those in heterosexual relationships, such as societal pressures and expectations. In conclusion, exploring the dynamics of lesbian relationships reveals the complex factors that can contribute to their longevity or lack thereof. By understanding and addressing these challenges, couples can work towards building strong and lasting relationships. Internal And External Influences Various internal and external influences can contribute to the challenges faced by lesbian couples and affect the longevity of their relationships. One significant internal factor is the impact of internalized homophobia. Society’s negative attitudes towards same-sex relationships can lead to self-doubt, shame, and fear of rejection. This internalized homophobia can create insecurities and strain within the relationship. Community support and acceptance play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy relationship. Lesbians who have access to a supportive and inclusive community can find encouragement, validation, and resources to navigate relationship challenges. Conversely, a lack of community support can contribute to feelings of isolation and can negatively impact the relationship’s stability and endurance. Additionally, lesbian couples face legal and societal inequalities that heterosexual couples may not experience. Discriminatory laws, limited legal recognition, and social stigma can create additional stressors and burdens for lesbian relationships. These inequalities can negatively impact the emotional well-being and overall sustainability of the relationship. Building Resilience Together Building Resilience Together is an insightful exploration of the reasons behind the challenges faced by lesbian relationships and how to overcome them. With a focus on fostering understanding and communication, this article offers practical advice for building lasting and fulfilling partnerships. Strong and lasting lesbian relationships require building Resilience together. One key factor in fostering a healthy and long-lasting partnership is effective communication skills. This involves actively listening and voicing concerns respectfully. It’s important to understand and appreciate the differences between partners and view them as strengths rather than obstacles. Another important aspect is seeking external support when needed. Lesbian relationships can face unique challenges, and sometimes, it can be helpful to consult with professionals or seek support from LGBTQ+ organizations. This external support can provide guidance and resources to navigate difficult situations and strengthen the bond between partners. Nurturing Long-term Commitments Building a lasting lesbian relationship requires embracing vulnerability and trust. It is essential to create a safe space where both partners feel comfortable being their authentic selves. Open communication and active listening play a vital role in fostering this environment, enabling honest discussions about emotions, needs, and fears. The significance of shared values and goals must be considered. When both partners actively work towards common goals, it strengthens the foundation of the relationship. Creating a shared vision and aligning values allows for a deeper sense of connection and purpose. Moreover, it is crucial to implement strategies that help maintain passion and connection over time. This includes prioritizing quality time together, exploring new experiences, and being open to trying new things. It also involves finding a balance between individual growth and shared activities, ensuring that both partners continue to evolve personally and as a couple. It is important to recognize that the success or failure of any relationship, including lesbian relationships, is not solely determined by one’s sexual orientation. Factors such as communication, trust, and commitment play a significant role. Stereotyping or generalizing can be detrimental to understanding the complexities of individuals and their relationships. It is essential to approach these discussions with sensitivity, empathy, and an open mind. By celebrating diversity and embracing love in all forms, we can build a more inclusive and understanding society. Frequently Asked Questions On Why Lesbian Relationships Don’t Last Can Lgbt Relationships Last? Yes, LGBT relationships can definitely last. Just like any other relationship, the longevity and success of LGBT relationships depend on various factors such as communication, trust, mutual respect, and commitment. What Are The Common Challenges Faced In Lesbian Relationships? Like any other relationship, lesbian relationships can face challenges such as communication issues, societal prejudices, lack of support from friends or family, and individual differences. Open communication, understanding, and mutual support can help overcome these challenges. Why Do Some Lesbian Relationships End? Just like any other relationship, lesbian relationships can end due to a variety of reasons, such as lack of compatibility, communication breakdown, infidelity, or simply growing apart. It’s important to address issues early on and work on the relationship for it to thrive.
This guide focuses on 10 key issues, formulated as essential questions, central to the sustainable procurement of wood and paper-based products. Wood and paper-based products can be an environmentally and socially sound purchasing option. The essence of sustainable procurement is to select these products with acceptable and even beneficial environmental and social impacts. While sustainable procurement is an investment in a better world, it is also an investment in a better bottom line. Sourcing and Legality Aspects Where do the products come from? Is information about the products credible? Have the products been legally produced? Have forests been sustainably managed? Unique Forest Values Have unique forest values been protected? Have climate issues been addressed? Have appropriate environmental controls been applied? Fresh and Recycled fiber Have fresh and recycled fiber been used appropriately? Have other resources been used appropriately? Have the needs of local communities or indigenous peoples been addressed?
Celebrate Grammar Day by crossing your I’s, dotting your T’s, and making sure that you’re correctly punctuating and structuring your sentences. Watch those apostrophes! thanks for sharing the artist Yuriy Sultanov, patty. happy grammar day! Word of the Day \|Definition:\|\|(noun) A notched parapet built on top of a wall, with alternating merlons and crenels for decoration or defense.\| \|Usage:\|\|I came upon it by a winding ledge of road, which clung to the bare side of the hill like the battlements of some huge castle.\| Idiom of the Day A mild exaggeration beyond the truth or what is likely the case. \|In 1803, the US Army built Fort Dearborn on a tract of land along the Chicago River that had been acquired from the Native Americans after the Northwest Indian War. Over time, the settlement that grew up around the fort was incorporated as a city. A major port and the commercial, financial, industrial, and cultural center of the Midwest, Chicago is now the third-largest city in the US. Its name is derived from the Native American word shikaakwa, meaning "onion field."\| \|Vivaldi was an Italian composer, considered the greatest master of Italian baroque. He became a priest in 1703 and spent most of his life after 1709 in Venice, teaching and playing the violin and writing music for the Pietà, a music conservatory for orphaned girls. Although he produced vocal music, including 46 operas, Vivaldi is best known for instrumental music, including The Four Seasons and nearly 500 concertos for violin and other instruments\| \|Chengjiangocaris kunmingensis wasn't exactly a beautiful animal: The crustacean-like Cambrian creature had a long, segmented body and an unholy number of legs that it used to scuttle across the ocean floor.\| 1634 - Samuel Cole opened the first tavern in Boston, MA. 1877 - Emile Berliner invented the microphone. 1881 - Eliza Ballou Garfield became the first mother of a U.S. President to live in the executive mansion. 1908 - The New York board of education banned the act of whipping students in school. 1914 - Doctor Fillatre successfully separated Siamese twins. 1917 - Jeannette Rankin of Montana took her seat as the first woman elected to the House of Representatives. 1954 - In Boston, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital reported the first successful kidney transplant. 1974 - "People" magazine was available for the first time 1975 - Queen Elizabeth knighted Charlie Chaplin. 1993 - Patti LaBelle received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. mary michaela murray If You Were Born Today, March 4 You have a strong sense of karma and tend to watch what you do and say as a result. You are responsible and caring, although not always patient when others around you are not doing their fair share. You are not a big risk taker, but you are not lacking in ambition either. You do slowly but surely work hard and push forward. You tend to be orderly and organized, or at the very least strive to be. Famous people born today: Patricia Heaton, Catherine O'Hara, Chastity Bono, Emilio Estefan, Joshua Bowman, Andrea Bowen. A diagram of Jupiter showing a model of the planet's interior, with a rocky core overlaid by a deep layer of liquid metallic hydrogen and an outer layer predominantly of molecular hydrogen. Jupiter's true interior composition is uncertain. For instance, the core may have shrunk as convection currents of hot liquid metallic hydrogen mixed with the molten core and carried its contents to higher levels in the planetary interior. Furthermore, there is no clear physical boundary between the hydrogen layers—with increasing depth the gas increases smoothly in temperature and density, ultimately becoming liquid. Salt of the Earth Photograph by Gerald MacFly, National Geographic Salt evaporation ponds get their chromatic appearance from the microorganisms that flourish in them as the water salinity increases. Gerald MacFly, having seen these ponds while flying into San Francisco International Airport, admired their shapes and colors and intended to get another look. He captured this image during a chartered helicopter ride over the ponds. CHILDREN'S CORNER ... craft "what is your name?" in Baure (Bolivia) - Piwoyowoyowon? believe it or not, at this very moment, our broom is on the car, waiting for us to continue getting all the snow off!
Security is a process. That means it’s not a tool, it’s not something that comes out of a box, and it’s not easy to get right. Security depends on a chain of different things moving in tandem to counter dangers and weaknesses. Security does not exist; it’s a way of anticipating or reacting to problems and ensuring that certain goals are met. Digital security is about countering digital threats. In my case that usually means considering the threat to communications, more specifically the information contained inside emails. The security threat with emails sounds something like this: people want to send private messages through a public network where random computers can intercept the messages. We have to work out how to ensure the messages remain private even if they are intercepted. The easiest way to do this is to encrypt the messages. This means that even if someone intercepts the message they won’t be able to read a thing. The only person who can decrypt the private message is the person who should be reading it. Perfect. The overarching security threat is solved by an overarching solution. The problem returns when we look at the details. How will we encrypt the private message? If we use really strong encryption (symmetric encryption) we have to tell the recipient the password. Transmitting a password is a terrible security risk. If we use hybrid encryption (PGP) we lose a certain amount of cryptographic robustness. It becomes evident that security processes inevitably end up being about trading off different percentages of security and practicality. We need to balance our requirements (sending a private message privately) with the reality of the situation (the only way to send a completely private message is not to send it at all). A good security process is a careful analysis of the security threat and the security requirements. It is a balance between theory and practicality that will ensure the main goals of the enterprise are (more or less) met. Sometimes the security process will fail. That’s just a mathematical certainty. There is no such thing as perfect security. If you think about it there isn’t even such thing as really good security. What’s a secure workstation? One you don’t use. What’s a secure communication network? See above. If you actually deploy something you set in motion variables that ensure that at some point or other the security process will fail. There will be an error along the time and one link in the chain will open. It is very fortunate that most of the time security is not really quite as important as people may think. Most private emails are private from a select few individuals like your boss or your wife. The level of security required to keep them out of your affairs (literally or otherwise) is far less than that required to prevent the NSA checking to see what socks you are wearing. Even critical security is often time-sensitive. This means that if a security process offers a good chance of maintaining itself for XYZ time-scale it will often accomplish the required goal. To put it more bluntly: security processes often translate into either confusing people who have no chance of breaking through them or buying time before professionals break through. If you’re dealing with professional security life becomes all about buying time. It’s just insane to think any security process will make a wall that people can’t dig holes in. Encrypted email is used to send private messages. It’s pretty tough to crack a PGP encrypted email by brute force. It takes a lot of computing resources to do that sort of thing. Of course, the NSA, GCHQ and China intelligence have a lot of computing resources. If you’re hiding from these guys you’re going to need a lot more than encryption. Holistic is the word we’re looking for. A real security process is going to be holistic. If we’re talking email that means looking way beyond encryption. Of course we’ll include encryption, but we’ll also be including things like geographical movements (where are the messages coming from?) and time-based analysis (when are these messages being sent and in what order?). We’ll combine thousands of factors to try to work out how to make a process that will buy enough time to accomplish a goal. From another perspective, you might bump into a security process and try to work out how to break it before the people using it accomplish their aim. Maybe the most important thing about any security process is the people using it. Social engineering has got to be the primary way security processes are cracked. You meet a guy, get him drunk and get the information you need. That leads you to another bit of information and so on. This is how intelligence agencies get a lot of breakthroughs. For a moment there I drifted into the big picture. You’re not so interested in how the NSA will discover what XYZ said on ABC trade mission. But let’s apply the holistic thought to normal everyday encryption. Holistic processes still apply if you want to go about things properly. If you want to send a private messages to someone (and that message is to be truly private) simply downloading something like Enigmail OpenPGP will not work. You need to think locations, you need to think about what will happen to the private keys on both ends of the communication chain. You need to think about stored emails and the possibility that someone will find them in six months. You need to think about the fact that even if the emails are encrypted they still exist. Someone browsing the computer can see that you sent an email to a certain address or name. There are holes everywhere and we’re just talking about sending a private message to one person in a normal environment. If you want security then think process. Look at yourself, look at your objectives, and make a call. Balance your end-goal against the idea of true security (not doing anything at all), and find a way forward. Remember to plan for the inevitable failure of the security process as well. Perhaps not today, perhaps not tomorrow, but inevitably it will fail. If you need something that will work in the long-term you’ll have to keep changing and evolving the security process, replacing each potential access point as probability throws it out of favour. What’s the most likely way a two-way private message conversation will be compromised? Any guesses? One of the parties will tell a friend. That’s what I mean about security being a process. And people are the least reliable part of the process. We have to take this into account when we try to secure a communication channel.
The C# programming language is a modern, object-oriented language created by Microsoft for the .NET Framework. C# (pronounced “see sharp”) builds upon some of the best features of the major programming languages. It combines the power of C++ with the simplicity of Visual Basic and also borrows much from Java. This results in a language that is easy to learn and use, robust against errors and that enables rapid application development. All this is achieved without sacrificing much of the power or speed, when compared to C++. In the years following its release in 2002, C# has become the third most popular programming language – after Java and C/C++ – and its popularity keeps growing. It is a general-purpose programming language, so it is useful for creating a wide range of programs. Everything from small utilities to computer games, desktop applications or even operating systems can be built in C#. The language can also be used with ASP.NET to create web based applications. When developing in .NET, programmers are given a wide range of choice as to which programming language to use. Some of the more popular .NET languages include: VB.NET, C++/CLI, F# and C#. Among these, C# is often the language of choice. Like the other .NET languages, C# is initially compiled to an intermediate language. This language is called the Common Intermediate Language (CIL) and is run on the .NET Framework. A .NET program will therefore be able to execute on any system that has that framework installed. The .NET Framework is a software framework that includes a common execution engine and a rich class library. It runs on Microsoft Windows and is therefore only used for writing Windows applications. However, there are also cross-platform ports available, the two largest being Mono and DotGNU. These are both open source projects that allow .NET applications to be run on other platforms, such as Linux, Mac OS X and embedded systems. C# 4.0 in a Nutshell - The Definitive Reference C# Quick Syntax Reference
One of the most satisfying aspects for engineers who are driving innovation in ultra-precise linear technology is to enable new classes of circuits to be built that achieve specifications that were not possible before. Enabling technology ushers in enhancements in functionality, reliability, dependability, and accuracy for a wide variety of applications. One of the key objectives for the team at ALD is to enable circuits that enhance sensitivity in sensor arrays. To provide an example, recent advances in sensor technology have outscaled the electronics that support it. This is where new developments in precision linear devices can provide game-changing capabilities. Older sensor technology is vulnerable to wide variations in detecting heat, motion, smoke, and other environmental characteristics. This vulnerability sometimes triggers false alarms and other unintended consequences when the imprecise variations within the sensor array report an event erroneously. New sensors have much tighter parameters in variation. This improves their accuracy and, perhaps more importantly, their dependability. A critical element in supplying analog circuits to support the new generations of sensors is providing a wider dynamic range of voltage operation to enable more precision. Building automation is an application area where demand for high-precision sensor arrays is high. The devices are used to control lighting, heating, power, surveillance, and security and to provide safety. Intelligence is designed into building automation systems by improving the precision in the sensors that constantly monitor and detect the conditions that regulate utility operations. These systems turn on the lights, power, and air conditioning when a person walks into an office and to turn systems off when no one is detected in an office space. But what if the power, heat, and electricity were shut off while someone was sitting at the computer developing a critical line of code or an urgent presentation? What if the system wasn't accurate enough to detect variations across the enterprise, and productivity suffered as a result? Perhaps in this situation, newer generations of sensors would be accurate enough to achieve desirable results, but the systems supporting them could not meet the exact specifications. There is a quest in this industry to improve the end functionality of sensor arrays and building automation systems by improving the reliability and the dynamic range of the circuits that support them. For challenges similar to this, Advanced Linear Devices endeavored to create semiconductors that would enable a wider voltage range through ultra-precise specifications. An example of the type of advancement is the ALD210800 Quad Precision N-Channel MOSFET array. The threshold voltage is exactly 0.00V ±10mV. It provides a critical building block for analog circuits that were not possible previously. Ordinarily, most circuit architects would not think such specification was possible or even necessary. The device greatly expands the useful range of voltage for the latest generation of sensor arrays. With low voltage, low current, and high precision, the device can be used in circuits where there is less than 100mV of supply voltage or substantially less operating overhead. For example, it can be used to build an entire circuit with an operating power of 1nW. It can also be used to build a circuit that increases output drive by eight orders of magnitude. For next-generation sensors that require a broader voltage range, this MOSFET device is an example of the type of innovation that can help developers meet the most vexing challenges. A device that enables a circuit to be constructed with a wider dynamic range leads to improved sensing capability and increased accuracy for applications like building automation. Challenges such as these drive engineers and scientists to achieve what was previously thought to be impossible. It's really the driving force for developing new frontiers in precision linear devices.
For the past week, the streets of Chile’s capital, Santiago have resounded with the sound of banging metal pots, the rallying call of more than 400,000 protesters taking part in demonstrations across the country. Protesters clashed with police firing rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds. The demonstrations, which began on Oct. 18 in defiance over an increase in subway fares, have spilled over into their eighth day. Chilean truck and taxi drivers on Friday brought gridlock to Santiago’s highways in protest against high road tolls, Reuters reports. In an attempt to calm the protests, Chile’s President made a televised apology for his government’s failure to respond to long-standing frustrations. But the apology hasn’t quelled the protests, which have so far led to at least 18 deaths. This the most violent unrest Chile has witnessed since the end of Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship in 1990. Here’s what to know. How did the protests start? The unrest was triggered by an increase in subway fares of 4% in Santiago. In response, high school pupils and university students jumped over ticket barriers to evade paying the increased fares. The local police took action and confronted the students in metro stations and violent clashes ensued. The young protesters, who are also experiencing the strain of an underfunded education system, were joined in a mass demonstrations by many other Chileans who are frustrated with rising living costs, low wages and one of the worst rates of inequality in Latin America. Protesters across the country, including striking workers and trade unions, continued to defy the government’s curfews to pour on to the streets for the eighth day. But, the demonstrations against the government quickly turned violent in some areas of Chile, with some masked protesters throwing rocks at police, arson and lighting barricades, and looting. What do the protesters want? The proposed subway fare hike was scrapped two days after the protests started and Chile’s President Sebastian Piñera announced social reforms, including an increase in the minimum wage, but demonstrations continued. Amid the anti-government unrest in Venezuela and Brazil, Chile has been a good-news story for Latin America, with a stable economy. The World Bank describes the country’s economy as “one of Latin America’s fastest-growing economies in recent decades”, due to its solid macroeconomic framework. But this prosperity has fallen into the hands of a lucky few, as Chile has the highest rate of income inequality among a group of 35 of the world’s wealthiest nations. The country suffers from large pay gaps between men and women and low levels of employment for women, youth and low-skilled groups, according to a 2018 OECD report. With one of the highest rates of economic inequality in the region, in Santiago, Chile’s capital, luxury apartments and private schools and hospitals sit close to overcrowded schools, underfunded public schools and shantytowns. The protesters are frustrated and demanding significant change to living standards, poor quality health care and education, and how the country is governed, with some demanding the president resigns. 18 people have been killed and thousands arrested Since the protests erupted, at least 18 civilians have been killed, according to officials. The military and Chile’s national police force, known as the Carabineros, are currently detaining 2,840 people across the country — 305 of whom are children and teenagers — and 584 people have been injured, Chile’s human rights commission, INDH, reported. The INDH confirmed it has compiled 67 legal cases against both police and military agents, related to five homicides and 12 complaints of alleged sexual violence, including stripping and threats of rape and touching. The cases will be investigated by Chile’s public prosecution service. The organization has also recorded reports of torture, shooting at civilians, verbal and physical abuse including beatings, as well as police delaying driving detainees to the police station, leaving them in overcrowded vans for hours with poor ventilation. The protests have prompted the UN High Commissioner and former Chilean president, Michelle Bachelet to take action and send a team to Chile to investigate allegations of human rights abuses against demonstrators. “Having monitored the crisis in Chile since it began, I have decided to send a verification mission to examine the allegations of human rights violations,” Bachelet announced on Twitter on Oct. 24. Earlier in the week on Oct. 21, Bachelet said: “I’m deeply disturbed and saddened to see violence, destruction, deaths and injuries in Chile”. How has the government responded? Chile’s right-wing president, Sebastián Piñera, has come under intense criticism after he announced, on television, that Chile was “at war with a violent enemy”. The government declared a state of emergency on Oct. 19, and set curfews in the country’s largest cities. On Oct 23, Piñera, apologized for the government’s “lack of vision”. “We humbly accept legitimate social demands and messages that Chileans have delivered,” he said. “It is true that problems were accumulating for decades and the different governments were not able to recognize the situation in all its magnitude. I recognize and apologize for that lack of vision.” Pinera has since pledged to introduce social reforms, including increasing the basic pension by 20% as well as the minimum wage — but the reforms haven’t quelled anger among Chileans as thousands have again taken to the streets to protest. How does this demonstration fit in with Chile’s history of protests? Students have been pivotal in forming mass demonstrations in the past. Violent protests, albeit on a smaller scale, erupted in Chile in 2016 after students called for education reforms. Police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowds of demonstrators. Similarly, in 2017, thousands of students returned to the streets to march across the country to demand improvements to the nation’s higher education system. The students argued that the then President Michelle Bachelet had not improved access to higher education or its quality. 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What is an ERP? I am actually asked this question a lot, and for people not well versed or immersed in the world of ERP, it's pretty common to not know what this acronym means. AX is an ERP ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. I know, that really cleared it up. \|Enterprise resource wha...?\| For the simple, down and dirty explanation, I just tell people that it's fancy terminology for an accounting system. But an ERP is so much more than just an accounting system. If you do a search for ERP, the definitions that are out there can be overwhelming and sound more like they belong in a textbook on ERP Theory. For example - Microsoft defines ERP as: ERP stands for enterprise resource planning. An ERP system helps companies integrate and manage all their financial, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, reporting, and human resources activities. ERP systems can be deployed on-premises, but automated, cloud-based solutions are becoming more popular every year. Wikipedia states that an ERP is: Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is the integrated management of core business processes, often in real-time and mediated by software and technology. These business activities can include: - product planning, purchase - production planning - manufacturing or service delivery - marketing and sales - materials management - inventory management - shipping and payment ERP is an Enterprise Application In contrast, Small business ERP applications are lightweight business management software solutions, often customized for a specific business industry or vertical. Urban Dictionary - NO! Don't even bother looking in the Urban Dictionary! \|I just didn't know the difference between regular and Urban Dictionary!\| ERP solutions give companies a way to tie together everything in their company to find the true cost of doing business. From order entry to payment, human resources, procurement, production - all modules provide a benefit to help a company plan and execute the most cost effective way to do business. An ERP provides so much insight into a business, allowing decision makers the visibility to make clear business decisions and manage their business in the most effective way possible. How do you describe an ERP to someone who asks? Tell me more in the comments. I'd love to hear how you explain what this is when people ask.
12 Elements of Success in Image Competition In all aspects of life, first impressions are usually lasting impressions; good or bad. So, it goes in print competition. When a photograph initially comes around on the turntable, that first impression either makes or breaks the image. Therefore, many photographers agree that this is the most important element in subjective analysis of judging photography. Since everyone has his or her own personal opinions, likes and dislikes, there must be some sort of standard on which judges can determine the merit of prints. The Photographic Exhibition Committee established the 12 Elements of a merit quality photograph. These elements are endorsed by the International Print Competition Judges. Listed here are these 12 elements, in order of importance, along with a brief discussion of each. 1. IMPACT – Impact is the first reaction when a print is observed. It is the most important of the 12 elements. Does the print grab your attention? Does it make you want to look at it further? Does the title complement the image? 2. CREATIVITY – How novel is the image? The most creative images are totally unique. Use your imagination in creating images, and to share your ideas with others. You want your imagination to spark the imagination of others. 3. STYLE – Style separates one’s images from others. You can borrow elements from established styles to help develop your own unique style. Examples of well-known broad styles include realist, cubist, impressionistic, scenic, documentary, glamour, and renaissance. 4. COMPOSITION – Composition, how the image is framed and its elements arranged, is often a matter of how well you follow (or break) the “rules.” Create rhythm in your images through repetition and symmetry. Use the rule of thirds to place subjects. Use lines to create design and interest. Don’t allow horizon lines to cut through subject heads, and watch for objects “growing” out of subject heads. 5. PRESENTATION – This is the style with which you present your images. Cropping, mounting, and underlays. Dare to be different. But, don’t do anything that doesn’t enhance your image. Use a color from the main subject as the border to help direct viewer attention. Don’t use borders that are too bold. 1/16 to 1/8 inch border is a good rule of thumb. Refer to print competition rules for thickness and print sizes. 6. COLOR BALANCE – This element is the use of color harmony in an image. Light against dark, strong against weak. Do the colors of your subject harmonize with the background? Does the background de-emphasize or compete with your subject? 7. CENTER OF INTEREST – Use design and leading lines to draw the viewer’s eye directly to your subject. Your design should hold viewer attention, leaving them free to explore the entire image, but always returning to the center of interest. The fewer distractions, the better. 8. LIGHTING – This means the correct quantity of light to convey the mood of the image. You should always have direction of light, otherwise the image will appear flat and lifeless. Proper lighting of the five views of the human face is essential to a great image. 9. SUBJECT MATTER – A correct and clear interpretation of your subject should be conveyed to the viewer. Your subject should correlate to its surroundings. 10. PRINT QUALITY – Color negatives should be of proper density for prints to hold detail in both highlight and shadow areas. Camera angle, lighting, contrast, and color will also effect overall print quality. Avoid matte sprays and any spray that lessens the brilliance of the photographic print. High gloss prints score best. 11. TECHNIQUE – This is the foundation of photography, but art principles are necessary and should be studied. 12. STATEMENT – Every image should tell a story. Make sure that the story is easy to read. Again, your title can make or break your story. By producing a competition print, which incorporates a majority of these 12 elements, you can create a merit print. Personal experience may tell you that this is difficult to achieve. But, with experience, the goal may be more easily attained. Don’t get emotionally involved with your work, to the point of not being able to accept criticism. To learn, you need to enter competitions. Through subjective analysis, we all grow and become better photographers.
Mud erupting from a fissure in Surabaya, Indonesia, has made a terrible mess of things—swamping houses, filling streets, chasing people out of their homes. At a loss, local engineers came up with a crazy solution: dropping giant concrete balls into the hole. Even crazier: it worked. Each of the concrete balls weighs 88 lbs. In a February trial run, the engineering team dropped 16 balls into the hole; favorable results motivated them to toss in more. By the end of the effort, a total of 1500 orbs will have been dropped into the crater—supposedly created by drilling activity at a gas field on Java Island—to stem the mud flow that, at its peak, poured out the equivalent of 1 million barrel drums each day.
Pharaonic Roll no. 8, a 6th century BCE Egyptian Book of the Dead and one of the oldest books in the Princeton University Library, has just been re-released as part of “Treasures of the Manuscripts Division,” in the PUDL (Princeton University Digital Library), here. It was originally digitized in the late 1990s as part of the APIS (Advanced Papyrological Information System) Consortium Project, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Pharaonic Roll no. 8 is actually comprised of two complete rolls of the Saite recension of the Book of the Dead, including chapters 67–165. The rolls measure 28.5 cm (height) x 1160.0 cm (total length). Written in Hieratic script, a simplified version of Hieroglyphics, the text contain contains hymns, prayers, spells, magical formulae, and images to guide and protect the deceased through the netherworld. Among the accompanying vignettes in black ink are the Weighing of the Heart and the Elysian Fields. The rolls are made of linen cloth, far less common than papyrus for funerary texts placed in the coffins with the mummy. The Saite recension is the standardized version of this ancient Egyptian funerary text and remained in use, with some changes, from the 26th Dynasty or Saite Period (ca. 685–525 BCE) through the Ptolemaic Period (323–30 BCE). This Book of the Dead includes the name of the owner, Hekaemsaf (or Heka-m-saf), whose mother was Tinetmehenet; and of its royal scribe Ankh-hetep, son of Nefer-en-Shepet. Hekaemsaf was an Egyptian naval officer who served as Chief of the Royal Ships under Pharaoh Amasis II [or Ahmose II] (570–526 BCE), 26th Dynasty. The Chief of Royal Ships was then also responsible administratively for the taxation of goods transported on the River Nile. In 1904, the intact tomb of Hekaesaf was discovered at Saqqara, the necropolis of the ancient capital of Memphis, located about 30 kilometers southeast of Cairo. A total of 401 blue-green faience shabti (ushabti, shawabti) funerary figures or statuettes of Hekaesaf were excavated from his tomb, some of which are preserved in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and other leading museums with Egyptology collections. The beaten-gold mask and embroidered covering for Hekaemsaf’s mummy is preserved in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. On 8 August 1928, the British coin and antiquities dealer Spink & Son, Ltd. (King Street, St. James, London) offered this Book of the Dead for sale to Robert Garrett (1875–1961), Princeton Class of 1897. He was then staying at Bisham Abbey, a historic English manor house in Berkshire. The next day, Garrett agreed to purchase the Book of the Dead for £700, which was payable in monthly installments. At the time of purchase, the two linen rolls had already been mounted on ten cardboard strips, as they have remained to the present. Pharaonic Roll no 8 was part of Garrett’s 1942 donation of his manuscript collection to the Princeton University Library. Garrett was the donor of nearly all the Pharaonic rolls in the Manuscripts Division. They are in the Robert Garrett Collection (C0744), but housed with the Princeton Papyri Collections. For descriptions of other Pharaonic rolls, as well as the rest of Princeton’s collections of papyri, go to the Princeton University Library Papyrus Home Page, at www.princeton.edu/papyrus/ For more information, contact Don C. Skemer, Curator of Manuscripts: email@example.com
Specific characteristics: Involves significant periods of both low and high or excited (manic) mood states lasting for at least one week, and be severe enough to noticeably disrupt social and work functioning. Depression can last for weeks or months, with manic periods lasting up to three months or longer. \|(Same for depression in depressed state)\|\|Increased energy\|\|In keeping with the mood state\| \|Decreased need for sleep\|\|Increased spending\|\|Disorganised, racing thoughts\| \|Increased energy\|\|Increased libido often leading to high risk sexual activity\|\|Grandiose ideas\| \|Elevated mood\|\|Impaired judgement\|\|Flight of ideas\| \|Hallucinations and/or delusions\|\|Creative and fanciful ideas\| Stress can trigger mania and depression so it is important to manage stress. Check out our APPs section for tools to help you manage symptoms. Seeking help from a mental health professional (MHP) would be beneficial and they can help you develop strategies to manage your condition. The good news is that with treatment, most people with bipolar disorder recover and live productive lives. Take a look at this website for more information about bipolar disorder: You can go to this link and find out what it is like to have bi-polar Remember though, ALWAYS see a health professional like your doctor (GP) to confirm a diagnosis of bipolar disorder – don’t assume you have bipolar disorder when it might be something else.
1: <video> and <audio> 2: <input> type attributes The <canvas> tag gives HTML a bitmapped surface to work with, much like what you would use with GDI+ or the .NET Image object. While <canvas> isn't perfect (layers need to be replicated by using multiple canvas objects stacked on top of each other, for example), it is a great way to build charts and graphs, which have been a traditional weak spot in HTML, as well as custom graphics. And that is just a start! 4: <header> and <footer> The <header> and <footer> tags are two of the new semantic tags available. These two tags do not get you anything above and beyond <div> for the actual display. But they will reap long-term rewards for your search engine efforts, since the search engines will be able to tell the difference between "content" and things that are important to the user but that aren't the actual content. 5: <article> and <section> The <article> and <section> tags are two more semantic tags that will boost your search engine visibility. Articles can be composed of multiple sections, and a section can have multiple articles. Confusing? Not really. An article represents a full block of content, and a section is a piece of a bigger whole. For example, if you are looking at a blog, the front page might have a section for the listing of all the posts, and each post would be an article with a section for the actual post and another for comments. 8: <figure> and <figcaption> <figure> is a container for content (typically images, but it can be anything), and <figcaption> (which gets put inside the <figure> tag) provides a caption or subtitle for the contents of the <figure> tag. For example, you could have four images representing charts of sales growth within a <figure> tag, and a <figcaption> with text like "Year-to-year sales growth, 1989 - 1993." The images would be shown next to each other with the text running below all four. 9: <progress>and <meter> <progress> and <meter> are similar. You use <progress> for a task or a "measure how complete something is" scenario. It also has an indeterminate mode for something that has an unknown duration (like searching a database). The <meter> tag is for gauges and measurements of value (thermometers, quantity used, etc.). While they may look alike on the screen in many cases, they do have different semantic meanings. What other new tags have you found especially useful? Share your HTML5 experiences with fellow TechRepublic members. Justin James is the Lead Architect for Conigent.
The ciphers in this chapter are intricate, and yet in most cases they still seem to be lacking something compared to those we met in Chapter 2 on rotor machines. Some of my own designs in the section on the Quadibloc series of ciphers do attempt to recapture just that something lacking, with the result that they are extremely elaborate designs. In DES, the basic cipher operation is in essence a degenerate form of the autokey. Each half of the block modifies the other half alternately with several repetitions. Yet, the number of the repetitions alone at least seems to have the effect of concealing the key. Also, the standard modes proposed for using DES all seem to be designed to avoid increasing its security, except for the removal of trivial vulnerabilities. It would seem that combining DES with some form of stream cipher, even a fairly poor one, would also remove those vulnerabilities at little cost, with additional benefits in security. Also, it is time to note something about fashions in ciphers, adopted for reasons other than security. Although the reasons are not really quite so whimsical as the term fashion implies, as they are instead connected to the practicalities of using the ciphers in the real world. Stream ciphers are usually viewed as sources of bits which appear random to be XORed with the plaintext. They are very poor relations to block ciphers at present. Transposing the bytes of a message, perhaps between two encryptions in DES in ECB mode, would probably produce a highly secure cipher, especially if the transposition is both controlled by a secret key, and yet varies with each message. But this is an option seldom considered. This is because for many applications it is important that occasional communications errors, even if they corrupt somewhat larger areas in a message because of the use of encryption, not totally obliterate the entire message. So, only those encryption modes and methods that have a limited level of error propagation are considered. Some of the techniques we have seen in this chapter will now be explored in a number of conceptual designs, some of them perhaps a bit over-elaborate. Table of Contents
A widening gap in income distribution is currently fuelling protests in the United States, the UK and elsewhere. Economies burdened by increasing political unrest, rising national debt and high unemployment rates (particularly in wealthy countries) are directly affected by the difference of income levels. Market research company Euromonitor International announced the publication of its income inequality, The Haves and Have Nots - The Impact of the Widening Gap between Rich and Poor, examining these issues surrounding income disparity and comparing markets worldwide and how their levels of income inequality impact social conditions, consumer lifestyles and overall economic progress. A sign of the growing gap between the rich and poor is the increase in the number of high net worth individuals (HNWIs) - those having investable assets of US$1 million or more. Globally, their financial wealth increased by almost 10% in 2010, reaching US$42.7 trillion. This gap is expected to increase over the forecast period, despite recent social unrest, according to the report. In many emerging and developed countries, those high-income households representing 10% of the population, command well over 40% of total disposable income. This disparity also affects overall consumption patterns. "Those households that see their overall income rise increase their spending in areas like technology, financial services, luxury goods and other discretionary purchases; whereas households with lower levels of disposable income allocate a larger share of their money to essential items like food, beverages and clothing," says editorial director Gina Westbrook. "This allows for further segmentation by marketers and offers opportunities for both ends of the spectrum - luxury and budget options." The income gap between the rich and the poor, or the "haves" and "have-nots" also creates extreme pressure on resources and public health expenditure. Inequality is also linked to problems related to shorter life expectancies, higher disease rates, crime, higher infant mortality, obesity, teenage pregnancies, emotional depression and others. "It is possible for governments to help narrow the gap between rich and poor by introducing various redistribution mechanisms, such as social welfare programs, minimum wage legislation, higher taxes for the rich and better educational opportunities for the poor," says Westbrook. "However, many governments are trying to tackle their growing debt troubles, leaving very little financial room for investing in efforts to ease the plight of the poor." The 72-page report looks at consumer spending priorities, political and economic structures in various markets, and how a move toward less egalitarian societies are influencing consumer behavior particularly in Brazil, China, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, the UK and the US. Euromonitor International is the world's leading provider for global business intelligence and strategic market analysis. We have more than 39 years of experience publishing international market reports, business reference books and online databases on consumer markets. Euromonitor International is headquartered in London, with regional offices in Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Santiago, Dubai, Cape Town, Tokyo, Sydney and Bangalore, and has a network of over 800 analysts worldwide. Subscribe to our RSS feed to stay in touch and receive all of TT updates right in your feed reader
Kissinger’s diplomatic achievements reached far beyond Southeast Asia. Between 1973 and 1975, Kissinger, serving Nixon and then Gerald Ford, steered the Yom Kippur War toward a stalemate that was convenient for American interests, and then brokered agreements between Israel and its Arab adversaries for a separation of forces. Those deals allowed Washington to reestablish diplomatic relations with Egypt and Syria for the first time since their rupture following the Six Day War in 1967. The agreements also established the context for the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty of 1979, and helped stabilize a modus vivendi between Israel and Syria that has lasted well past the turn of the 21st century. In the fall of 1973, with Chile dissolving into chaos and open to the Soviet bloc’s infiltration as a result of Salvador Allende’s anarchic and incompetent rule, Nixon and Kissinger encouraged a military coup led by General Augusto Pinochet, during which thousands of innocent people were killed. Their cold moral logic was that a right-wing regime of any kind would ultimately be better for Chile and for Latin America than a leftist regime of any kind—and would also be in the best interests of the United States. They were right—though at a perhaps intolerable cost. While much of the rest of Latin America dithered with socialist experiments, in the first seven years of Pinochet’s regime, the number of state companies in Chile went from 500 to 25—a shift that helped lead to the creation of more than 1 million jobs and the reduction of the poverty rate from roughly one-third of the population to as low as one-tenth. The infant mortality rate also shrank, from 78 deaths per 1,000 births to 18. The Chilean social and economic miracle has become a paradigm throughout the developing world, and in the ex-Communist world in particular. Still, no amount of economic and social gain justifies almost two decades of systematic torture perpetrated against tens of thousands of victims in more than 1,000 detention centers. But real history is not the trumpeting of ugly facts untempered by historical and philosophical context—the stuff of much investigative journalism. Real history is built on constant comparison with other epochs and other parts of the world. It is particularly useful, therefore, to compare the records of the Ford and Carter administrations in the Horn of Africa, and especially in Ethiopia—a country that in the 1970s was more than three times as populous as Pinochet’s Chile. In his later years, Kissinger has not been able to travel to a number of countries where legal threats regarding his actions in the 1970s in Latin America hang over his head. Yet in those same countries, Jimmy Carter is regarded almost as a saint. Let’s consider how Carter’s morality stacks up against Kissinger’s in the case of Ethiopia, which, like Angola, Nicaragua, and Afghanistan, was among the dominoes that became increasingly unstable and then fell in the months and years following Saigon’s collapse, partly disproving another myth of the Vietnam antiwar protest movement—that the domino theory was wrong. As I’ve written elsewhere, including in my 1988 book, Surrender or Starve, the left-leaning Ethiopian Dergue and its ascetic, pitiless new leader, Mengistu Haile Mariam, had risen to power while the U.S. was preoccupied with Watergate and the fall of South Vietnam. Kissinger, now President Ford’s secretary of state, tried to retain influence in Ethiopia by continuing to provide some military assistance to Addis Ababa. Had the United States given up all its leverage in Ethiopia, the country might have moved to the next stage and become a Soviet satellite, with disastrous human-rights consequences for its entire population. Ford and Kissinger were replaced in January of 1977 by Jimmy Carter and his secretary of state, Cyrus Vance, who wanted a policy that was both more attuned to and less heavy-handed toward sub-Saharan Africa. In the Horn of Africa, this translated immediately into a Cold War disadvantage for America, because the Soviets—spurred on by the fall of South Vietnam—were becoming more belligerent, and more willing to expend resources, than ever. With Ethiopia torn apart by revolutionary turmoil, the Soviets used their Somali clients as a lever against Addis Ababa. Somalia then was a country of only 3 million nomads, but Ethiopia had an urbanized population 10 times that size: excellent provender for the mechanized African satellite that became Leonid Brezhnev’s supreme objective. The Soviets, while threatening Ethiopia by supplying its rival with weapons, were also offering it military aid—the classic carrot-and-stick strategy. Yet partly because of the M-60 tanks and F-5 warplanes that Mengistu was still—largely thanks to Kissinger—receiving from the United States, the Ethiopian leader was hesitant about undertaking the disruptive task of switching munitions suppliers for an entire army. In the spring of 1977, Carter cut off arms deliveries to Ethiopia because of its human-rights record. The Soviets dispatched East German security police to Addis Ababa to help Mengistu consolidate his regime, and invited the Ethiopian ruler to Moscow for a week-long state visit. Then Cuban advisers visited Ethiopia, even while tanks and other equipment arrived from pro-Soviet South Yemen. In the following months, with the help of the East Germans, the Dergue gunned down hundreds of Ethiopian teenagers in the streets in what came to be known as the “Red Terror.” Still, all was not lost—at least not yet. The Ethiopian Revolution, leftist as it was, showed relatively few overt signs of anti-Americanism. Israel’s new prime minister, Menachem Begin, in an attempt to save Ethiopian Jews, beseeched Carter not to close the door completely on Ethiopia and to give Mengistu some military assistance against the Somali advance. But Begin’s plea went unheeded. The partial result of Carter’s in action was that Ethiopia went from being yet another left-leaning regime to a full-fledged Marxist state, in which hundreds of thousands of people died in collectivization and “villagization” schemes—to say nothing of the hundreds of thousands who died in famines that were as much a consequence of made-in-Moscow agricultural policies as they were of drought. Ethiopians should have been so lucky as to have had a Pinochet. The link between Carter’s decision not to play Kissingerian power politics in the Horn of Africa and the mass deaths that followed in Ethiopia is more direct than the link between Nixon’s incursion into a rural area of Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge takeover six years later. In the late 19th century, Lord Palmerston was still a controversial figure. By the 20th, he was considered by many to have been one of Britain’s greatest foreign ministers. Kissinger’s reputation will follow a similar path. Of all the memoirs written by former American secretaries of state and national-security advisers during the past few decades, his are certainly the most vast and the most intellectually stimulating, revealing the elaborate historical and philosophical milieu that surround difficult foreign-policy decisions. Kissinger will have the final say precisely because he writes so much better for a general audience than do most of his critics. Mere exposé often has a shorter shelf life than the work of a statesman aware of his own tragic circumstances and able to connect them to a larger pattern of events. A colleague of mine with experience in government once noted that, as a European-style realist, Kissinger has thought more about morality and ethics than most self-styled moralists. Realism is about the ultimate moral ambition in foreign policy: the avoidance of war through a favorable balance of power. Aside from the successful interventions in the Balkans, the greatest humanitarian gesture in my own lifetime was President Richard Nixon’s trip to the People’s Republic of China in 1972, engineered by Kissinger. By dropping the notion that Taiwan was the real China, by giving China protection against the Soviet Union, and by providing assurances against an economically resurgent Japan, the two men helped place China in a position to devote itself to peaceful economic development; China’s economic rise, facilitated by Deng Xiaoping, would lift much of Asia out of poverty. And as more than 1 billion people in the Far East saw a dramatic improvement in living standards, personal freedom effloresced. Pundits chastised Kissinger for saying, in 1973, that Jewish emi gration from the Soviet Union was “not an American concern.” But as J. J. Goldberg of The Jewish Daily Forward was careful to note (even while being very critical of Kissinger’s cynicism on the subject), “Emigration rose dramatically under Kissinger’s detente policy”— but “plummeted” after the 1974 passage of the Jackson-Vanik amendment, which made an open emigration policy a precondition for normal U.S.Soviet trade relations; aggrieved that the Americans would presume to dictate their emigration policies, the Soviets began authorizing fewer exit visas. In other words, Kissinger’s realism was more effective than the humanitarianism of Jewish groups in addressing a human-rights concern. Kissinger is a Jewish intellectual who recognizes a singular unappealing truth: that the Republican Party, its strains of anti-Semitism in certain periods notwithstanding, was better able to protect America than the Democratic Party of his era, because the Republicans better understood and, in fact, relished the projection of American power at a juncture in the Cold War when the Democrats were undermined by defeatism and quasi-isolationism. (That Kissinger-style realism is now more popular in Barack Obama’s White House than among the GOP indicates how far today’s Republicans have drifted from their core values.) But unlike his fellow Republicans of the Cold War era—dull and practical men of business, blissfully unaware of what the prestigious intellectual journals of opinion had to say about them—Kissinger has always been painfully conscious of the de gree to which he is loathed. He made life-and-death decisions that affected millions, entailing many messy moral compromises. Had it not been for the tough decisions Nixon, Ford, and Kissinger made, the United States might not have withstood the damage caused by Carter’s bouts of moralistic ineptitude; nor would Ronald Reagan have had the luxury of his successfully executed Wilsonianism. Henry Kissinger’s classical realism—as expressed in both his books and his statecraft—is emotionally unsatisfying but analytically timeless. The degree to which Republicans can recover his sensibility in foreign policy will help determine their own prospects for regaining power.
Peppers are packed with vitamins, antioxidants, flavor, and depending on the variety, heat. But they can be difficult to grow in the vegetable garden. One excellent way to help pepper plants along is to grow companion plants alongside them. Some will provide benefits to the peppers, while others will receive benefits from the peppers. Not all plants grow well together, though, so it is important to learn which are the best companion plants for peppers and which might actually cause harm – or be harmed – instead. What is companion planting? Companion planting involves interplanting different plants, including herbs, vegetables, flowers, and fruits, based on their compatibility and the benefits they offer each other. Although vegetable gardens tend to feature neat rows of individual crops, from a natural perspective, companion planting makes a lot of sense. Plants share nutrients with each other and provide weed suppression, shade, and vertical support, among other benefits. Of course, plants often compete for resources, but they also have adapted to cohabitate, both in the wild and in the vegetable garden. Why try companion planting? Interplanting different types of plants provides a variety of benefits. Companion planting can result in enhanced growth, increased production, fewer pests, more pollinators, improved flavor, and less plant disease. It also allows more plants to be grown in less space, and the patchwork of flowers and herbs among vegetable plants beautifies the previously utilitarian vegetable garden. With the many benefits companion planting offers, it would be easier to list the reasons not to try this garden method, for they are far fewer. Best Companion Plants for Peppers Numerous plants get along well well peppers in the garden, so to simplify things, this list contains only some of the best companion plants for peppers, which are still quite a few plants! Aside from being a beautiful, hardy herb, alyssum attracts predatory wasps, minute pirate bugs, ladybugs, and lacewings, all of which feed on aphids and other pests that might damage pepper plants. Basil can improve the quality, flavor, and production of peppers. Additionally, its strong aroma also helps deter thrips, aphids, spider mites, flies, mosquitos, and other pests. Check out these tips on growing basil. Low-growing root crops like beets can fill in empty space around pepper plants without crowding them. Their foliage shades the soil, reducing weeds and improving moisture retention. In turn, the beets benefit from the cooling shade of the taller pepper plants. Growing carrots around peppers maximizes the use of space in the garden, squeezing in another crop where otherwise would be empty soil. The foliage also acts as a living mulch, protecting the soil around the peppers. The strong fragrance of chives deters aphids and certain types of flies, and they can reduce the chances of downy mildew and gray mold. Some gardeners also claim that chives improve the yield and flavor of vegetables grown nearby. Dill repels some insect pests, like aphids, while also attracting beneficial insects with its large, flat flower clusters. It may also improve the flavor of peppers and other vegetables. Learn more about growing dill. 7. French marigold Marigolds are the ultimate companion plant. These bright, classic vegetable garden flowers repel nematodes, aphids, and many other common vegetable pests while also stimulating plant growth. I love having them around for the cheerful beauty they add, too. Garlic repels aphids and Japanese beetles and has antifungal and antiseptic properties. It also has a small footprint, meaning you can get plenty of garlic as well as peppers out of the same space. Lettuce and other low-growing leafy greens benefit from the cool shade cast by pepper plants and help crowd out weeds in return. Onions deter pests like aphids and take up very little space, especially green onions. Plus, onions and peppers are often cooked together, such as for fajitas. The flowers of parsley attract predatory wasps, and the low-growing foliage acts as a ground cover to reduce weeds and improve water retention. In return, parsley appreciates the shade from the pepper plants. In addition to adding bright color to the garden, petunias attract beneficial insects and deter pests like aphids, leafhoppers, tomato hornworms, and asparagus beetles. This makes them a great companion to peppers as well as other vegetables. Landscaping with petunias is easy and so rewarding! Their colors and abundant blooms make it a favorite! A quick-growing root vegetable, radishes allow you to maximize space by harvesting a crop before the peppers even ripen. Radishes appreciate cooler temperatures, such as in the shade of pepper plants, and also reduce weeds with their broad foliage. Herbs like rosemary grow well alongside peppers and act as a living mulch. Look for creeping rosemary, which will grow more horizontally than vertically, and keep in mind that rosemary is winter hardy in USDA zones 8-11, so you may want to grow peppers in the herb garden rather than the other way around. Did you know that rosemary flowers are edible too? Here’s how to use rosemary flowers. Short, leafy greens like spinach shade out weeds without competing with the pepper plants. Plus, growing them in the shade of the taller plants helps extend the growing season of these cool-loving vegetables. Yarrow is easy to grow and attracts ladybugs and other beneficial insects, which in turn eat aphids and pollinate crops like peppers. Worst Companion Plants for Peppers While many plants grow well alongside peppers, a few do not. When planting your garden, make sure to locate the following plants in a separate bed from peppers. Although most people don’t have an apricot tree growing in their vegetable garden, if you do have one (or more) on your property, avoid planting peppers nearby. The two share a common fungal disease, and you don’t want to risk it spreading from the peppers to the tree. Cabbage, broccoli, kale, and other members of the brassica family are heavy feeders and can leech all the nutrients from the soil that peppers need. Plus, they prefer a neutral soil pH, while peppers like more acidic conditions. Fennel actually may not be a good companion for most vegetable plants. It can inhibit the growth of nearby plants and attracts both beneficial and pest insects. Given this, you may want to grow fennel in its own bed to encourage beneficial insects and act as a trap crop for pests. While many gardeners have successfully grown tomatoes and peppers together, these vegetables both belong to the nightshade family and thus share many pests and diseases. To avoid the spread of pests and diseases from one crop to another, plant different types of nightshades (peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant) separately. At the very least, never follow a nightshade with another nightshade in your crop rotations. With so many plants that grow well alongside them, and so few that don’t, peppers are a great vegetable to start with as you begin your companion planting journey. Happy growing! With so many plants that grow well alongside them, and so few that don’t, peppers are a great vegetable to start with as you begin your companion planting journey. Consider bush beans, lima beans, brussels sprouts, pole beans, bell peppers, hot peppers, green beans, the onion family, the cabbage family, and other good companion plants. When you plant well, you will see higher yields from your garden plants. This is a great way to make the most of your garden space and produce better food crops. Are your garden beds ready for some French marigolds? Maybe you want to spice up your pepper patch? There are so many excellent companion plants you can use once you know how to pair them up properly. Do some research into the vegetable crops that do well in your area and which make great companion plants to have in close proximity. This will help you plan out ideal companions in advance and plot your garden spaces efficiently. When you use good companions, your plants will be stronger and healthier, even if you’re working in a small space.
This month has seen the publication of an interesting ‘cohort study’ about the economics of smoking. But first a little about cohort studies: A cohort study means researchers can use big sample sizes, in this case 1976 smoking men from the ages of 54-60yrs, and then study them for a really long time – 27 years in this instance. Using cohort research methodology the researchers can demonstrate the sequence between exposure and outcome that often takes a while to show, and what these folk wanted to study was the net economic effect of smoking on society. (‘Net’ means the amount of money left in the pot once all the expenses and overheads have been paid.) The disadvantages of using a cohort study are down to the time needed – like the 27 years, and the losses that can be incurred when following up subjects. In this study death would have been a major loss, as many men would be in their 80’s and 90’s at the end of the study. But then this is exactly what the researchers wanted to see, as they wanted to know – is it ultimately more expensive to have people smoke or not? They looked at the income, tobacco taxes, pensions and medical care costs of these men during that time. They applied some maths and statistics and came out with the following results. It costs about £1000 more per year in health costs for a smoker, but as they die younger, it’s actually works out about £3000 cheaper per life than for a non smoker. Smokers missed out on pension payments – as they died 7.3 years sooner in pensionable years – saving the state or the pension company well over £100’000 per individual. Smokers contribute well over £100’000 more to the public finances through tax than non smokers, BUT – and this is where they turn it on its head- and please note I have only seen the abstract of this research so cannot show or explain the maths used – but when they placed a monetary value onto the life of a smoker of about £18’000 per year – the fact that the smoker dies early, means that overall, the public purse misses out £57’000 per smoking individual.
Nestled at the foot of Mount Parnassos lies the sanctuary of the famous ancient Greek oracle. A popular travel destination today, it is not hard to imagine the ancient Greeks that flocked to this place thousands of years ago, searching for answers to their questions. Long before the time of Google, answers would be sought through visitations to the oracle of Delphi. The answers were often given in the form of riddles that were interpreted by the oracle. The trip to Delphi was much more expensive in ancient times than it is today, requiring large sums of money and time to make the journey from Athens. Delphi was not an easy place to get into, even if you possessed the finances to travel there. It had selective hours, with visitors only able to consult the oracles on the 7th day of the month, because it was Apollo’s birthday. Rather than having a party, Apollo would spend his birthday answering the questions of Greek citizens. Taking a vacation of his own, he was also unavailable during the wintertime – he spent those months in the mythical land of Hyperboreans. Because of this, the oracle was only available nine days of the year. Luckily the site has better hours today and is more accessible! As a traveler today, you can check out the polygonal wall below the temple of Apollo and listen to stories of the messages written there. Covered in writings that detail the selling of slaves to the god Apollo, the wall was a record-keeping book. Thankfully, a book of stone can survive for thousands of years and allows us to continue to view the wall today. Many inscriptions on the wall describe the rights of slave woman, including how she could buy her freedom. The self-guided tour “Delphi: The Google of the Ancient World” includes details on specific women whose stories are on this wall. Women played a prominent role in Delphi. The oracles, also known as Pythias, were women who shared prophecies from Apollo with the visitors. It was their duty to interpret the messages given. These oracles were often older virgin women who wore the dresses of maidens. Young women were barred from this prestigious position after a man fell in love with the oracle he was consulting, according to a legend. While the oracles are no longer at Delphi to answer your questions, the tour will allow you to take in the famous site and answer your burning questions about what happened there in ancient Greece!
If you still worry about the millirems of radiation you get at the dentist’s office, you might soon have yet another reason to gobble down an Ambien at bedtime. A paper just posted to the arXiv physics preprint server outlines the amount of dark matter that all of us are exposed to on a regular basis. Dark matter—the missing mass in the universe, estimated to make up 80 percent of the known there there—may collide with a “70 kg lump of meat made largely of oxygen, hydrogen, carbon and nitrogen,” as a post at Technology Review’s Physics arXiv blog put it—30 times a year for one plausible candidate for a dark matter particle and nearly once a minute for a more lightweight version. The researchers don’t make any estimate of the health impact, which is contingent on the energy and motion of an oxygen or hydrogen nucleus—the most likely targets—after being broadsided by a shot of the dark. “It must surely represent a tiny risk per human but what are the implications for the population as a whole? That would be an interesting next step for a biological physicist with a little spare calculating time,” the blog post notes wryly. It’s a little early to reach for the pill bottle, actually, as the measurements of the spooky stuff are still a bit on the shaky side, to say the least. The estimates made in the paper by two physicists—Katherine Freese of the University of Michigan and Christopher Savage of Stockholm University—are based on a few experiments that have furnished suggestions of the prevalence of what are endearingly called WIMPs, Weakly Interacting Massive Particles. But don’t sweat it, more research is needed. These experiments have not even actually found the dark substance, only “intriguing hints” of it. As the researchers themselves acknowledge, WIMPs could be supersymmetric particles, or Kaluza-Klein particles “motivated by theories with extra dimensions.” Not enough for the insurance actuaries to fire up the spreadsheets just yet. Stay tuned to this channel for periodic health advisories.
Friday, March 8, 2013 dml Thinks so...: SOUND SLEEP at night keeps you more HEALTHY and FR...: The Food that we eat, the Water that we drink and the Air that we breath protects our body. Likewise, a Sound Sleep at Night is also q... Thursday, February 21, 2013 The Food that we eat, the Water that we drink and the Air that we breath protects our body. Likewise, a Sound Sleep at Night is also quite essential for our body, which can keep us more healthy and active. Our body and mind gets more tired due to different activities that it does during the entire day. So, they loose their energy level to take up any more strain. In order to reinforce that energy back to our body and mind, apart from food and other regularities, we need a sound sleep at night. Out of the available 24 hours in a day, any newborn baby needs around 16 hours of sleep ! and an average adult needs a minimum of 6 to 7 hours of good sleep. sleeping disorders. The most common sleep disorder in adults is INSOMNIA. Many sleeping disorders depend on one's lifestyle and attitude. Few bad habits which we develop over the years cause such sleeping disorders. So, one can dramatically improve the sleeping quality by adopting few minor changes or adjustments in their own lifestyle and attitude.The very first thing is to try and control that CLOCK, which is well within our brain. So, to get good sleep, try to work along with your body clock and never try to go against it. Follow these simple rules: #1. Fix up a time and practice getting up at the same time every day. #3. Go to bed when you feel tired. Don't ignore tiredness. #4. Don't consume any hard food before going to bed. #5. Avoid Coffee, Tea and any such caffeinated drinks close to your bedtime. #6. An hour before you go to bed, try to have some light exercise, so that your body becomes bit tired and is ready to get relaxed. #7.Let there be enough light and air entering your bedroom. #9. Don't ever take your official work on to your bed. #10. If time permits, try to take a warm bath before you go to bed. That's why dml says "Your health is in your hands"!! So friends, have a sound sleep and get afresh to see what is in store for you tomorrow !! Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Yes, your destiny is in your own hands!!Your own character decides your destiny. And your characters are nothing but your own habits!! One's habits are developed through their actions. Normally, you try to put your thoughts into action!! So, changing your thoughts can also change your destiny!! Just look at this. The Elephant has thought of crossing the tracks. Now, it has put it's thought into action. Can this change the Elephant's destiny or the Train's ? Just think over...
Editor’s note: As we noted several days ago in this post, it is so very important that parents teach their children how to behave around animals, domestic or wild, and the recent tragedy in Union City (see article below) is a perfect example of why. People need to be educated about not having their canines of any breed around a child unsupervised, and children should be instructed in how to behave around their own animals and others’ animals. Im not victim blaming here, but pointing at breeds when there is human error, will not prevent future attacks. Again, this is not a breed issue folks. It’s not even a dog issue. It’s a parenting/caretaker issue. A child should never try to climb on or ride a dog, whether it’s theirs or someone else’s. In fact, there are all kinds of advice websites available for parents to teach their children proper interaction with canines. Here’s an example from the New York Department of Health: Safe behaviors include: - Asking the owner for permission before petting a dog. If the owner grants permission, your child should approach the dog slowly and quietly, let the dog sniff him or her, and then pet the dog’s sides or back gently. - Moving slowly around dogs so as not to startle them. - Not teasing dogs. Teasing can make dogs angry or frustrated, causing it to bite. - Keeping fingers together when feeding a dog a treat so it won’t confuse the hand with the treat. Unsafe behaviors include: - Petting a dog that is playing with a toy because the dog may become defensive if it thinks the child is trying to take it. - Trying to pet a dog that is in a car or behind a fence. Most dogs instinctively protect their property and home. - Creeping up on or pet a dog that is eating or sleeping since dogs may bite when they are startled or frightened From the Washington Post: A 6-year-old San Francisco Bay area boy died after he was attacked by a relatives dog, authorities said Tuesday. The dog, described as a pit bull or pit bull mix, bit Nephi Selu of Dixon on top of his head around 11:30 a.m. Monday at his grandparents home in Union City, police said. A relative pulled the dog off the boy, Union City Police Cmdr. Ben Horner said. Emergency crews treated the boy at the scene and took him to Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital in Palo Alto. The boy later died from his injuries around 4 p.m. Monday at the hospital. Family members told investigators the boy was playing with the dog and may have attempted to climb on its back when he was attacked, Horner said…
Take a look at this beautiful photo of Zurich, Switzerland. This photo shows the city back in 1860. This image is what’s known as an albumen print, a technique invented just ten years prior to this photograph. It uses albumen found in egg whites to bind the photographic chemicals to the paper, and was the primary form of photograph printing until the turn of the 20th century. Source: Library of Congress Also, we posted a great one of Geneva the other day. Don’t miss that one.
You have heard it many times, eat many small meals throughout the day, make sure you eat from sunup to sundown, and don’t skip meals. BUT what if there is a better way for your body to function? I had the pleasure of talking with Siim Land about intermittent fasting and how it can improve our health. Read on to learn 5 biohacking tips, why ketosis is great for your mind, and how fasting can help you overcome health ailments. Benefits Of Intermittent Fasting And How Autophagy Plays A Role. Fasting is where you consume all of your calories for the day within a certain time frame. Some examples of fasting are: -16/8 hour fasting People may be interested in doing this to eat fewer calories, lose fat, and improve body compositions. There are also many unique metabolic benefits for health. Such as: -Reduction of triglycerides -Reduction in insulin -Lower blood sugar -Improve insulin sensitivity Fasting is linked to the process of autophagy. This is a process of cell turnover. Your cells are recycling all the old and worn out parts that are causing damage and inflammation inside of the body. With fasting, you are eliminating those things. This has an impact on a person's longevity and general life span. Some studies found that if you restrict the calories in mice and there is no autophagy, in time you are mutating the genes that will block autophagy. Those mice aren't going to live as long as mice with a normal autophagy process despite eating fewer calories. Part of the reason why it is seen that calorie restriction helps promote longevity in virtually all species has to do with the activation of autophagy (at least in some part.) That combines together most of the health aspects of fasting. Autophagy is like taking out the trash and preventing your healthy cells from becoming dysfunctional. The problem in the modern world is that we don’t activate autophagy as much as we did in the past. This is because we now have frequent availability of food, we can eat from the moment we wake up to the moment we go to bed. AND the foods that we do eat block the process of autophagy. Autophagy is activated under nutrient deprivation. Fasting would be the best option for autophagy but even just the reduction of amino acids, carbohydrates, and other nutrients can also promote this process. It is just a matter of overabundance that we experience in our modern environment. With intermittent fasting, we can bridge this chasm of what our body needs in the current conditions that we live in. Fasting is one aspect that I have implemented very regimentally in my life. I am now fasting for 16 hours every day. I am eating within a short window each day, 8 hours. I have my breakfast early and I have my dinner very early as well.-Kriben Govender Your body is always detecting the nutrient homeostasis as a way of making sure it is very efficient with its energy production and making sure that it is surviving. The main two fuel sensors are: mTOR- The growth pathway that works under energy excess i.e. when you are bringing in excess amino acids, carbohydrates, and glucose. AMPK- This is the opposite. It is the catabolic breakdown pathway that supports burning fat and autophagy as well. When you're fasting or exercising you are activating this pathway and that leads to autophagy. Your body is always balancing between these two sides of the coin. It dictates where your body is heading towards. When you are eating, you stop AMPK and you trigger mTOR. There is sheer overconsumption all over the Western Cultures. If you look at the Australian way of life, we have breakfast, then tea, then lunch, then afternoon tea, then dinner, and then some supper, and then imagine all the snacking that happens as well. Australia is founded on the British Ideologies. And where I am from in South Africa is the same type of culture because of the British Influence. It is culturally ingrained in us to overeat. It almost becomes habitual. -Kriben Govender Why Is Meal Timing So Important? We are conditioned to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This is foreign to the primal way that hunter-gatherers live under such as: -They don't have regular meal times -Their eating patterns are random and inconsistent -They may eat something from one day then fast for 3 or they eat three meals a day depending on the situation A study in the United States found that In the modern world, people tend to eat for a span of 15 hours. From the moment they wake up to the moment they go to bed. It keeps their body in this continuously fed state. Even though you don't eat at night, 8 hours is not a significant amount of time to go into a real fasted state. The post-absorptive state of digestion lasts up to 4-6 hours after you finish a meal! If you only sleep 8 hours then you will only be fasting for 4-6 hours. That is not a significant amount of time to reap the benefits from it. This may be part of the reason why there are so many metabolic diseases in the world. You may activate autophagy but you need efficient autophagy. A lot of research has linked deficient autophagy causing things like: -And other ailments related to overnutrition You don’t have to reduce the number of calories you eat, you have to confine the time where you do eat them. This has such a profound effect on metabolism and our general health. It is crazy to think that we are taught the opposite. Over the past few decades, the main trend has been to: -Think that Fasting is bad -Think that Skipping meals is bad because it will promote overeating. -Eat high carbohydrate foods to keep your blood sugar up. In some aspects, this marketing trend influences people's decisions. It made people addicted to certain foods and to have frequent meals. On the other hand, it is the lack of struggle in the modern world in terms of food. You can go to the fridge and eat something and you don't have to experience hunger if you don't like it. People want to avoid discomfort as much as possible. Fasting is uncomfortable to some extent but at the same time, the immense health benefits are so empowering. If you acknowledge to yourself that it is a good thing, then fasting becomes joyful and something you yearn for after you start practicing. We are like this massive tube. The outer part is the skin, and the inner tube is the gut. When we are eating, the gut is actually sitting outside of the body. The food has to be absorbed inwardly. Then the whole process is extremely energy taxing to the body. If we are continuously eating and not allowing the body to go through digestion, the resting phase, and then autophagy, it puts a huge amount of strain on the body. One of the best ways to heal the gut is fasting. You are allowing your body to rest and repair. The gut lining and the mucosal layers are what protects negative elements from outside getting in. Allowing the nutrients to go into the body but keeping all the negative aspects out. For the whole process to work efficiently, the body needs to have some sort of rest for healing to happen. The fact of eating alone actually raises stress hormone (cortisol) levels in the body as well. Imagine if we are continuously eating we are putting this stress on the body and we are not allowing the healing process to happen. And no wonder why many have IBD, leaky gut, obesity, all of these things may be factors of overeating.-Kriben Govender How Can People Get Started With Fasting? **Disclaimer: If you are going to embark on this, be cautious and seek guidance from a trained practitioner before diving in. Fasting should be consistent! If I were to compare fasting hard for 1 month out of the year VS a daily consistent practice, I would say that the one month fast may be good in the short term but not in the long term. A good starting point would be a 16/8 hour fast (fast for 16 hours eat in an 8 hour window) and that should be the minimum for every person. It fits a lot with the circadian rhythm as well. You may be skipping out on breakfast or dinner every day and you are confining the period of which you are eating for 8 hours or less. That is what most people can do and it should be the “gold standard” There is no reason to be eating more frequently unless you are hospitalized, pregnant, elderly, or a child. Most people don’t need to eat that often. If you want to extend it a bit further, there is the warrior diet where you fast for 20 hours and eat your food within 4 hours. The only difference may be that you burn more calories in the fasting period and you must eat fewer calories in the eating window but it is a way of increasing fat loss. You eat 1 meal a day within 1-2 hours, which is a fat loss or a convenience tool. When it comes to an extended fast (one that lasts over 24hrs up to 3-4 days) it is a good idea to have them every once in a while. It is better to have them than nothing at all. They shouldn’t be thought of as something that you do all of the time because your body will adapt to them and you would see diminishing returns from the longer fasts. I aim for at least 4-5 3 day fasts per year. This helps to reset the system, the immune system, boost more autophagy and burn more fat. Most people should do time-restricted eating daily in some type of form and then have a longer fast every once in a while. The frequency depends on the conditions and your goals. If you are trying to lose fat then fasting is an amazing way of doing that fast. It is a rapid and healthy way of losing weight compared to a prolonged period of calorie restriction. If you have a medical condition (such as high blood pressure or diabetes) then fasting for that has shown to be effective as well. Those tend to be healed fast with extended fasts. For healthy people that are doing everything right like: Then they don't need to push the envelope with the extended fast because their autophagy is already more flexible and they will get into autophagy faster! If we are healthy, normal, and functioning properly, then time-restricted eating is a safe practice to be following. There are good results and good health benefits from that.-Kriben Govender What Is The Warrior Diet? The Warrior Diet was created by Ori Hofmekler and is one of the first intermittent fasting diets. He has been doing it for decades (he is in his 60’s and is lean and ripped.) The idea is to mimic ancient Rome where royalty would have large feasts at night. The reason they got away with this and were still strong and lean is because they were fasting most of the day and they were time restricting their eating window. This promotes fat metabolism, puts you into ketosis, and makes you more metabolically flexible. When You Do An Extended Fast What Are You Consuming? It depends on the goal of the fast, for example: General Extended Fast: You can have black coffee or tea because they don't break a fast. They actually promote some form of autophagy and cell recycling. Coffee may help you suppress your appetite. Gut Reset Extended Fast: Just water, or water and salt for electrolytes to not stimulate the liver in any shape or form. What Are Your Thoughts On Fasting And Circadian Rhythm? Many hormones fluctuate based on circadian rhythms and time of the day. A lot of the repair hormones as well as autophagy activation, and growth hormone, melatonin are all elevated during the night. Most of the autophagy benefits occur in conjunction with the release of melatonin as well as growth hormone which happens in deep sleep. That happens in the earlier parts of the night. If you are eating a large dinner then you are interfering with the process a little bit because your body would have to digest food vs repairing itself. Going to bed in a semi fasted state would lead to increased autophagy and increased growth hormone. This is because you’re fasting and your body would be primed to repair itself. When it comes to actual research that compares early time-restricted eating with late time-restricted eating, there is not a significant difference as long as you are still fasting and eating the food within a certain time frame. The main benefits come from the aspect of the fasting window. There should be some sort of fasting in your day to get these benefits. BUT eating right before bed isn’t a good idea because it is going to decrease your sleep quality and make you feel uncomfortable. Optimally you want to stop eating 4-5 hours before bed to fully digest this food you ate and go into rest mode. In the morning, wait to eat breakfast. You have elevated cortisol and you are more prone to storing the food as fat if you eat in a high cortisol environment. Cortisol drops after 9am, so waiting a few hours after waking up is a good rule of thumb to keep in mind. If I eat late, I notice a substantial difference in my sleep quality. For example: If I have a social event and I eat at 7:30 and I am in bed by 10 or 10:30 I feel horrible. I am tossing and turning, my gut feels like something is in it, I can’t get to sleep, and then I wake up feeling very crappy because I haven't had good sleep. This is normal for most people because of their baseline. But since I have been doing this time-restricted eating for a while now I can feel the difference. There is something euphoric about fasting. It is putting your body under this hormetic stress and there may also be a release of other hormones such as endorphins.-Kriben Govender A lot of neurotrophic factors like BDNF (Brain-derived neurotrophic factor) increase with fasting as well. It helps to grow new brain cells and creates new connections, it is like fertilizer for your brain. With this increase you are: -More motivated to learn new things -You are more excited and more enthusiastic because your body is starving and your brain is trying to motivate you to find food. Ketosis also helps increase BDNF. Ketosis is where you burn your own body fat. Ketones are very anti-inflammatory and they have neuroprotective effects that increase BDNF. You are fasting, you are reducing inflammation, and at the same time you are giving your body and brain high-quality fuel (BDNF) so it can feel more energized. The only way for hunter-gatherers to stop starving is to find food. What Is Ketosis And How Can We Benefit From It? Ketosis is a metabolic state with elevated ketone bodies in your bloodstream. Ketone bodies are molecules that are derived from fat oxidation. If you are fasting then you will start to burn body fat. Most of the tissues in the body can use fatty acids but the brain can't. For the brain to benefit from burning fat, the body has to convert the fatty acids into ketone bodies. This happens when liver glycogen is low. It tends to be low either when you are exercising or when you are eating a ketogenic diet. The ketogenic diet is a low carbohydrate, high-fat diet that mimics all of the psychology of fasting, primarily because of keeping your carbohydrate and glycogen levels low. This way your body can just start converting the fat that it needs from the food, and the fat that it has in its adipose tissue into energy and ketone bodies. The ketone bodies start to substitute carbohydrates and glucose as a main form of energy. The benefits of Ketosis are very much similar to fasting in some aspects: -Improving insulin sensitivity -Improving glucose intolerance Ketogenic diets were first used for children with Epilepsy and Navy seal divers who need to survive periods of low oxygen when they are diving. Ketosis helps to stay in these harsh environments for longer. For most people who are doing keto, they describe it as an easy way to diet because: -It suppresses your appetite -Helps to burn fat -Feel mentally clear This is one of the reasons why keto is becoming popular. It is an easier way to lose weight compared to a high carb diet that enforces snacking. What Are Your Thoughts On Ketosis And Fibre? A lot of people may fear that since you are reducing your carbohydrate intake and your plant consumption that you may suffer with negative effects on the gut. There are many ways you can supplement to help with this. Collagen protein is animal fibre and it does function in a similar manner in the gut as fibre. It produces short-chain fatty acids and heals the gut lining. As long as you have these collagen parts, then you can still reap a lot of the gut health benefits. You can even get butyrate (one of the main short-chain fatty acids which gets created from the digestion of fibre) from animal fats, butter, ghee, and meat as well. You are never really deprived in your gut health. As long as you have the animal proteins and fats. Cycling Ketosis is better for metabolic health and gut health. If you still incorporate days where you are eating non-keto carbs like potatoes and tubers, it will be better for overall health. Chronic ketosis isn’t something that you would want to have, especially in the modern world. Ketosis isn’t going to harm your gut health but chronic ketosis isn’t needed. Ketosis should be viewed as a therapeutic tool to address dysfunction in the body. -Kriben Govender What Is The Macronutrient Count For Ketosis And How Can Someone Implement It? The standard keto diet is having 5%-10% of calories coming from carbohydrates. In total, this is around 20g-30g of carbs per day. You would have to be eating: -Vegetables that don’t have many carbohydrates Avoid potatoes, rice grains, pastries, chips, and fruit. This will enable the person to maintain a lower level of liver glycogen and start producing ketone bodies. The other nutrient ratios are 20-25% protein and 70-80% fat depending on the individual and their goals. For someone who has epilepsy or cancer then maintaining strict ketosis is very important. As opposed to someone who is doing keto for fat loss and can be more lax with their macronutrient percentages because they don't need to be in ketosis all of the time they can still reap the benefits. These people can eat 50g of carbs and they don't have to be worried about protein either. The main idea is that you are very low carbohydrate and you get your calories from proteins that have fat added to them like meat, fish, and eggs. What Does A Typical Meal Plan Look Like? My main source of protein comes from eggs. I think they are very nutritious and they have a good macronutrient profile as well. You can eat eggs in every meal on a ketogenic diet. Other foods I like are: Those are my main sources of food. I have 4 eggs, some meat, and vegetables. A good solid simple meal What Are Your Top 5 Biohacking Tips? The way I think about biohacking is health optimization. And almost creating this realignment between your primal physiology and the modern world. Drinking coffee can be considered a biohack if you use it for something that will improve your performance or health VS in reality it is just drinking coffee...Here are my top 5 biohacks: - The most important biohack would be sleep optimization. Sleep is the foundation of health. You can't get away with poor sleep for too long because it will catch up with you and cause you negative health problems. The easiest fix would be some sort of time restrictive eating and have a consolidated period in which you eat your food. This will help with aligning yourself with circadian rhythms. Blocking blue light at night also helps! Using blue blocker glasses (you can get yours HERE) will be beneficial in making sure that you still produce melatonin in the evening. This is because blue light inhibits the production of sleep hormones. - Sauna practice is awesome for mitochondrial function, reducing inflammation, and feeling great while doing it. I recommend using a sauna every day. - Cold immersion will help compliment the sauna as well. I like to go back and forth between the cold and hot. It is a unique effect because you are draining the lymph because of the alterations in the heat. Here is a tip on how to go back and forth between hot and cold: Spend 5 to 10 minutes in a sauna and then cold immersion for a minute or two. Do this for 2-3 rounds. This would be a minimum effective dose. If you are doing it every day then you would probably adapt to the stimulus fast and you may have to do it for longer or give yourself a break. It is good to push yourself to get stronger but if you constantly push the envelope it will be harder to see more results. - Meditation and Mindfulness: This will help you develop mental awareness about yourself. The biggest computer or screen is your own mind. Most people are very disconnected from themselves and they don't know how to interpret the signals their body is sending to them. If you learn to do this, and you become more aware of these signals, then you can see a lot of results just by paying attention to yourself. Mediation is a way of sharpening your mind. - Red Light Therapy: This is a REAL biohack. The red wavelengths have very good beneficial effects on energy production as well as reducing inflammation. I use my red light therapy device for 10-15 minutes every day. It is good for boosting testosterone as well. Those are the main fundamentals of biohacking! The body is so adaptive. If we are over supplementing, if we are applying these biohacking principles the body will just adjust and it's almost a normal thing for it. It is good to trick it in certain regards. -Kriben Govender What Is Peaking Your Interest At The Moment? I have been researching sleep, circadian rhythms, and autophagy activators. Certain compounds can activate autophagy faster. They mimic fasting and calorie restriction by lowering your insulin and activating AMPK. For example: Are two popular anti-aging drugs because of activating autophagy. There are even milder versions of it that can be taken and have the same effects. Even coffee, turmeric, and ginger have these effects as well! Tips For Improving Gut Health? Stop eating when you are 80% full. Calorie restriction will be better for overall health and longevity. You will allow your body to absorb all of the nutrients and you will feel more satiated from fewer calories. Remember that if you eat too fast then it takes time for your body to receive the message that it has enough food. Stop beforehand is a good way to make sure that you get the message at the right time. Keep this in mind to help improve digestion! These are also great for gut health: Colostrum: Great for healing the gut lining You are on a ketogenic diet and you aren't putting a lot of net carbs in prebiotic supplements will be great for your gut health. You can try: Acacia Fibre (doesn’t create a lot of bloating!) These will help maintain your gut integrity during ketosis. It will help your gut cells and make sure that you are producing enough butyrate in the gut to fuel these cells. And also making sure that they create that protective layer over the gut lining. Intermittent fasting is helpful in many areas of life! Everyone that is healthy should be implementing a 16/8 hour time restricted eating window. This will help your body and brain for years to come. Implement the supplements listed above as well if you are on a Ketogenic diet to make sure your gut health isn’t suffering. Share this with a friend that could benefit from this information!
For people all over the world, staying in shape and taking care of personal health is important. One of the most critical parts of the body related to wellness and immunity is the stomach, and there are certain foods and substances that can help optimize gut health, such as dietary fiber and probiotics. In recent years, a lot of attention has been paid to these dietary elements, but what about prebiotics? Are they just another diet fad? Or something that can significantly help our overall health? Short Answer: Prebiotics are an ideal complement to probiotics, as they provide fuel for the beneficial bacteria in our gut, which helps improve digestion, immunity, nutrient levels and general fitness. Probiotics vs. Prebiotics There is still quite a bit of confusion over these two subjects in health circles, particularly by people who are just starting to get their gastrointestinal health in order. The similarity in their names certainly doesn’t help, but they are two distinctly different things. Probiotics are live bacteria cultures or yeast that can actually improve the health of your gastrointestinal system. Many people associate bacteria with illness or infection, but there are countless types of beneficial bacteria that help our bodies break down food and protect the gut from any unwanted pathogens or substances. While these bacteria are naturally found in our gut, probiotics can provide a healthy boost if our bacterial balance gets out of whack. That can happen through poor diet, illness or medication, such as antibiotics. Probiotics are found in a number of different common foods, such as yogurt, cheese, kefir, kombucha, miso, sauerkraut and other fermented foods. These probiotics can help move food through the gut by stimulating peristaltic motion and speeding the breakdown of food. This can also help to eliminate symptoms of constipation, bloating, cramping and excess gas! The only problem with probiotics is that they aren’t the most hardy bacteria, and are typically Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains. Intense heat and high levels of stomach acid can cause these probiotics to fail before they can have a positive effect on our digestion. Prebiotics, on the other hand, are the nutrients that feed probiotic bacteria, helping to keep them strong and durable as they do their important work. Prebiotics are a specialized type of insoluble plant fiber, known as oligosaccharides, which the body does not digest in the same way as normal food. Instead, these prebiotics pass through the body undigested, but do act as a kind of fertilizer for the beneficial bacteria already located in your stomach. This fiber acts as fuel to strengthen good bacteria and improve the balance in your gut. However, unlike probiotics, prebiotics aren’t destroyed by the body or used up; they also aren’t susceptible to heat or highly acidic conditions. To put it another way, if probiotics are the players waiting on the bench, prepared to fill in where necessary, prebiotics are the Gatorade that all the players need to stay in shape. While prebiotics aren’t as popular or well known as probiotics, they can offer an impressive amount of health benefits, particularly for people who are struggling with gastrointestinal problems. Where Can I Get Prebiotics? Prebiotics are slightly less available than probiotics, simply because they aren’t as present in as many common foods. Some of the best sources of prebiotics include underripe bananas, onions, root vegetables, artichokes, leeks, garlic, cabbage asparagus, apples, beans and chicory root. In fact, chicory root has the highest percentage of oligosaccharides of any food yet discovered, and can be included in a number of simple recipes. Prebiotics can also be taken in supplement form, if you aren’t willing or able to change your diet to include such fiber-heavy foods. These prebiotic powders can be mixed into other sauces, as well as health shakes and smoothies. It has a very mild flavor and an unobtrusive texture, so even blending it into a glass of water is a viable way to consume this beneficial fiber. Obviously, there are quite a few other health benefits that come along with eating some of those prebiotic-containing foods, so that is the recommended means of increasing your prebiotic levels. There are other types of fiber – aside from insoluble fiber – that are necessary to stimulate and regulate digestion, so be sure to combine various types of vegetables and fibers for a balanced diet and a healthy gut. Benefits of Prebiotics Aside from the improved health of the bacteria in your stomach, prebiotics have also been linked to other health benefits that make them even more appealing! More than 50% of immune function occurs in the gut, making it our “second brain” in many ways, so an improvement in gut health can effect many other parts of the body. Cognitive ability, stress, anxiety and hormone fluctuations have all been linked to the proper and regular use of prebiotics and probiotics. The microbiome of our gut can be an incredibly influential place, so taking care of it is critical! Most importantly, for some people, is the effect that prebiotics can have on obesity and weight loss efforts. By optimizing digestion and improving nutrient balance, your body is able to metabolize food and energy sources more efficiently, and absorb more critical nutrients – just like this guy! When your digestive system is operating at such a high level, the body’s metabolism will increase, leading to more passive calorie-burning and weight loss, in addition to eliminating cramping, bloating and stomach upset. All in all, prebiotics are an excellent way to feel, look and function in a healthier way, so make the tiny tweak to your diet – you won’t regret it!