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Of course, this is where Minerva reserves the right to be meritorious in the support it gives post-graduation. “The more you push the world forward, the more you really buckle down and work hard, the more we will promote you — find funding for your startup, connect you with career opportunities,” the former RedBeacon C... |
Right now, this all sounds pretty audacious, in both the right ways, and perhaps in slightly delusional ways as well. And to that point, the cherry on top? Minerva will begin accepting its first class in 2014. Yup. Audacity of hope aside, Minerva is building on principles that will resonate with many people, young and ... |
Regardless of whether or not Minerva becomes the next Harvard, higher education (and beyond) is broken, and these experiments are imperative to finding a workable, sustainable solution that creates a new, better way of learning over the long-term — and doesn’t ignore the underlying, institutional problems. |
For more on The Minerva Project, check it out at home here. |
For several days, starting on Monday 14 January 2019, Zimbabweans have been without Internet access. This is as a result of the Southern Afrikan country's government, under rumored instructions from General Chiwenga and the leadership of President Emerson Mnangagwa, decided to threaten and ordered all 4 of the country'... |
The Zimbabwean Internet shutdown follows a week of protests by Zimbabweans against the recently raised fuel price and the high cost of living in the country. |
"Greetings Zimbabwe, we are Anonymous. We have previously seen innocent people being killed in Zimbabwe. We have seen oppression and tyranny. We have seen people being oppressed for fighting for freedom. We cannot tolerate that. As we did with the Sudanese government, we have successfully taken down 72+ Zimbabwe govern... |
Included in the message announcing #OpZimbabwe is a list of websites that have already been DSoS'd (taken offline/downed) by various Anonymous members. Among the first to be down is the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's website. |
Although frowned upon by some members of the technology sector, hacktivism is often misunderstood. It is a form of protest, often as a last resort, to gain the attention of the international community and to shine a spotlight on a government oppressing its people. |
In the case of Zimbabwe, it is a protest against the government denying citizens their human rights and freedom of speech by shutting down the Internet. |
"People shouldn't be afraid of their government. Governments should be afraid of their people. ~~ We are Anonymous. We are legion. We do not forgive tyrannical governments. We will not forget your actions. You should have expected us!" says Anonymous in their statement. |
Editor's note:*A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack/protest is the flooding of a computer network/system with traffic (data) for a period of time rendering it unusable. A DDoS attack is not the hacking or defacement of a website and it isn't permanent, it is protest. |
NEW YORK/RIYADH, June 21 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia’s stock exchange will work with stakeholders to ensure the substantial inflows of capital it is expecting in the coming months will not adversely affect the market, the bourse’s chief executive said on Wednesday. |
Khalid al-Hussan was speaking to Reuters after MSCI said it would include the Tadawul, as the exchange is known, in its emerging markets benchmark, a move that could draw as much as $45 billion of new capital into the kingdom. |
MSCI’s decision comes three months after another index provider, FTSE Russell, also gave Saudi Arabia emerging market status, a decision it is estimated will yield a further $30 billion of investor capital. |
Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan said in a statement that Saudi authorities will continue to work with all relevant stakeholders to further improve applicable rules and regulations to facilitate foreign investments. |
For the Gulf’s largest bourse, potential combined inflows into a market with a capitalization of 1.95 trillion riyals ($519.9 billion) will need to be carefully managed. |
“We will start immediately to address all the activity — we will be ready,” Hussan said in a phone interview. |
The Saudi index was up 0.5 percent in early morning trade, outperforming most Gulf markets which opened down. “Saudi’s upgrade is likely to bolster stock prices, and provide the trigger for a wider catch-up rally by regional exchanges,” said Salah Shamma, head of investment, Middle East and North Africa at Franklin Tem... |
The new capital is also split between “passive”, index-linked funds, which must invest according to the weighting set by the index provider, and “active” funds, which set their own limits. |
Hussan expected 25-30 percent of the projected $45 billion of MSCI inflows to be from “passive” funds, which would buy into the market around the inclusion dates. |
The bourse would now work to attract “active” MSCI money, and was already seeing inflows from “active” FTSE managers, he added. |
MSCI added China shares to its emerging markets benchmark this month but inflows have so far fallen short of expectations. Fears of a China-U.S. trade war partly eclipsed the much-hyped addition of the world’s second-largest equity market by capitalization. |
Inflows to Saudi Arabia could, however, be bolstered further by the listing of state oil giant Saudi Aramco IPO-ARMO.SE, which is expected to be the world’s largest publicly-traded company. The timing of the initial public offering is uncertain, although next year is considered more likely. |
“The expected increase in foreign flows will be extremely supportive of the investment environment, especially in the run up to an expected IPO of Saudi Aramco,” said Salah Shamma of Franklin Templeton. |
If Aramco goes public, MSCI capital inflows would double to around $90 billion, according to Usman Ahmed, managing director, investments, at Emirates NBD Asset Management. |
While an Aramco listing would be a huge lure for foreign investors, Hussan points to the work the kingdom has done to make the Tadawul an attractive place to invest. |
Among the changes announced this year include rules governing market-making, establishing a company which will ultimately clear all trades on the Saudi bourse, and introducing a new mechanism to set the closing price of shares that is more in line with international standards. |
(EMAILWIRE.COM, September 15, 2017 ) Browse 210 market data Tables and 181 Figures spread through 233 Pages and in-depth TOC on "Hernia Mesh Devices Market by Hernia Type (Inguinal, Incisional, Femoral, Umbilical), Product Type (Synthetic Mesh, Biologic Mesh), and Geography, (Americas, Europe, APAC, Mea) - Global Forec... |
The research report categorizes the global hernia mesh devices market by two segments based on product type and geography. Based on product (product material type), it is segmented into biological mesh and synthetic mesh. Synthetic mesh is further segmented into synthetic absorbable mesh, synthetic composite mesh, and ... |
In terms of consumption, biological mesh contributed a very small share globally in 2014. However, due to its high price, it holds a larger share in terms of market size. Due to problems associated with synthetic mesh, such as chronic inflammation and foreign body reaction, use of biological mesh is increasing mainly i... |
The market is comprehensively analyzed at a granular level by geography to provide in-depth information on regional level and country level. The regions covered include Americas, which covers the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, Paraguay; Europe, which covers Germany, France, Italy, th... |
Since APAC has a large population, it benefits in terms of a huge patient pool. In 2014, around 62% of total number of hernia repair procedures performed worldwide were in APAC, which shows huge potential of this region. Presently, around only 50% of these patient goes for hernia repair using mesh, but in future this p... |
Some of the major players in the hernia mesh market globally include Medtronic (U.S.), Ethicon, Inc. (U.S.), C.R. Bard, Inc. (U.S.), Atrium (Sweden), W.L. Gore & Associates (Germany), LifeCell Corporation (U.S.), and B. Braun Melsungen AG (Germany), among others. |
The research study is aimed at identifying emerging trends and opportunities in the global hernia mesh market along with detailed classifications, in terms of revenue. It provides comprehensive competitive landscape and identifies the key players with respect to market size and market share. The research study also inc... |
Apart from the market segmentation, this report also makes use of the Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, which provides an in-depth analysis of the market by providing a detailed process flow diagram and market dynamics, such as drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global hernia mesh devices market. |
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When a veterinarian performs a physical exam, part of the examination includes checking the weight and body condition score, or BCS. |
The value of this number is that it allows veterinary staff to judge how lean or heavy a pet is compared with her frame or body type. This number is important to track, because when it goes up, it can help you and your vet identify your pet�s risk for developing heart disease, arthritis and cancer. High BCS numbers are... |
When the number trends lower, vets know to be on the lookout for certain types of cancer, bowel, liver and kidney disorders and hyperthyroidism. |
There are two numbering systems for body condition scoring: 1-5 and 1-9. In both systems, the middle numbers, 3/5 and 5/9, indicate ideal weight, while the lower numbers, 1 or 2/5 or 1-4/9, indicate leaner bodies with too little body fat for good health. Higher numbers, 4 or 5/5 and 6-9/9, indicate increased body fat. |
In dogs, owners should be able to feel the ribs just behind the shoulder blades. The ribs should not be visible. If you cannot feel the ribs, your pet is probably too heavy. In cats, the first location for fat to accumulate is between the back legs. If you cannot feel a cat�s ribs, there is significantly more fat than ... |
Approximately one-third of all pet dogs and cats are significantly overweight or obese. Pets now receive processed pet foods with lots of carbohydrates, in addition to all the human snack foods their owners share. Many pets also receive several treats daily from all family members. Some of my clients admit that their p... |
Many of these pets are owned by very health-conscious individuals who watch their diets, exercise and weight. Unfortunately, many owners lack awareness of their pet�s ideal weight and are often shocked to hear that their pets are heavier than they should be. In addition, many pets are malnourished and obese. Owners oft... |
On the opposite end of the BCS system, pets that have too little body fat can decline quickly as they age. Many cats rapidly lose body condition after the reaching 10 to 12 years of age. When this happens, previously undetected arthritis can become a serious problem, as muscles weaken so much that pets struggle to get ... |
The first step to helping your pet achieve an ideal weight and better nutrition is to learn to evaluate his body condition score and talk with your vet about his BCS and how he can achieve his ideal weight. |
Pet owners can learn how to evaluate body condition. Do an online search for canine and feline body condition scoring charts. Compare pictures of fat distribution with your own pet�s body. Afterward, schedule a visit with your vet to discuss his score and a plan to get him to his ideal weight, while improving his nutri... |
If your pet is overweight, do not try a starvation diet. If you are already feeding less than half the recommended amount of food to your pet, do not cut his food amount. This will make your pet feel unsatisfied, vitamin- and mineral-deprived. Just as with humans, when pets start receiving fewer calories their metaboli... |
In pets with high or low body condition scores, I recommend checking blood work prior to changing diet. Basic blood, thyroid and parasite screening can help your vet identify medical conditions, such as Cushing�s disease, diabetes, and hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, that can impact appetite and weight control. |
In cases in which blood work is abnormal, such as cases of hypothyroidism, correcting hormone levels should precede diet and exercise programs. |
As an example, one of my patients named Bridgette, weighed 54 pounds. After identifying and treating her hypothyroid condition, I prescribed a high protein, low carbohydrate diet. My staff and I also started getting Bridgette exercise in the underwater treadmill. This form of exercise helped Bridgette lose weight witho... |
If your pet is not at her ideal weight, talk to your veterinarian about how to improve her health through better nutrition, safe exercise programs, such underwater treadmill conditioning, and supplements that support overall health, during weight loss. |
Dr. Cynthia Maro is a veterinarian at the Ellwood Animal Hospital in Ellwood City and the Chippewa Animal Hospital in Chippewa Township. She writes a biweekly column on pet care and health issues. If you have a topic you�d like to have addressed, please email ellwoodvet@msn.com. |
Newfoundland and Labrador announced the increase, set to take effect April 1, in St. John's Tuesday. |
The minimum wage will increase by 15 cents to $11.15 as of April 1, the Newfoundland and Labrador government announced Tuesday, noting that it fulfill a promise made during the last provincial election campaign. |
The minimum overtime wage will also increase to $16.73, 1.5 times the minimum wage, the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour said in a release Tuesday. |
The increase is tied to the national consumer price index, and future increases will also be based on the percentage change in the national CPI, rising every April, Labour Minister Al Hawkins announced at a press conference at Confederation Building in St. John's. |
"It's important for us as a government to strike a balance between the employer and the employee," Hawkins said. "We feel right now, at this point in time, that having inflation attached to a predictable increase in minimum wage is the way to go." |
All four Atlantic provinces have now harmonized minimum wage increases to April 1 annually. |
The predictability that the move adds for employers should be a relief, said Richard Alexander, executive director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Employers' Council. |
"We have been asking the government …to remove the politics from minimum wage setting," Alexander told reporters in St. John's. |
"For much too long minimum wage has been a political issues used for political gain." |
Tying minimum wage increases to CPI makes increases predictable, the government said, and prevents the ad hoc approach used in the past. The decision to tie increases to the rate of inflation reflects input the government received during public consultations last year. |
Hawkins said the national consumer price index is an appropriate measure — versus the provincial index — because it provides more stability. |
"When you build your economy and your finances based [on] a lot of commodity pricing and oil, a lot of times you get fluctuations," Hawkins said. "And that really does have an impact sometimes on the CPI on the provincial level." |
The government looked back to 1999 and found that the national and provincial CPI were largely balanced 46 per cent of the time, Hawkins said. |
In 2017 the national CPI was 1.6 per cent, versus 2.4 per cent provincially. |
Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour president Mary Shortall said that while she supported indexing wages to the CPI, the move wouldn't do much to help the thousands of workers who can't afford to live day to day if the wage isn't first brought up. |
"It's important when the cost of living rises that wages keep up with it," said Shortall. |
"However, when that wage is too low to begin with, what you're doing it you're locking in an unacceptable hourly wage that is going to keep workers who are living under the poverty line under the poverty line." |
In Newfoundland and Labrador, 5.9 per cent of workers make minimum wage, the government said, with women accounting for 59 per cent of that. |
Most minimum wage jobs — 78 per cent — are in the sales and service sector. |
The minimum wage was boosted twice last year, from $10.50 an hour to $10.75 in April, adding another 25 cents in October to bring it to $11.00 an hour. |
The 2017 increases were the first minimum wage jumps in the province in six years. Prior to that, Newfoundland and Labrador had the lowest minimum wage in the country. |
Even after the increase on April 1, Newfoundland and Labrador will still have the third-lowest minimum wage in the country, after Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan. |
But Hawkins pointed to the ongoing debate about Ontario's plans to bring minimum wage to $15 an hour. |
"That's a decision they made within their government. That's not a decision we made," Hawkins said. "The jury's still out on Ontario with regards to that increase." |
Shortall said that the right minimum wage for Newfoundland and Labrador may not be $14 or $15 an hour, but it's surely more than the $11.15 rate that will kick in in a few weeks. |
"It's not $11 an hour, quite frankly," Shortall said. |
"It needs to be whatever will bring people above the poverty line, whatever that may be." |
* Linares, R., Jah, M., and Crassidis, J.L., “[http://ancs.eng.buffalo.edu/pdf/ancs_papers/2012/sfm12_shape.pdf Inactive Space Object Shape Estimation via Astrometric and Photometric Data Fusion],” AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Charleston, SC, Jan.-Feb 2012, AAS Paper #2012-117. |
* Linares, R., Chang, Y., and Crassidis, J.L., “[http://ancs.eng.buffalo.edu/pdf/ancs_papers/2011/sfm11_planar.pdf Relative Attitude Determination From Planar Vector Observations],” AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, New Orleans, LA, Feb. 2011, AAS Paper #2011-114. |
* Linares, R., Singla, P., and Crassidis, J.L., “[http://ancs.eng.buffalo.edu/pdf/ancs_papers/2010/sfm_impact_prob10.pdf Nonlinear Sequential Methods for Impact Probability Estimation],” AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, San Diego, CA, Feb. 2010, AAS Paper #2010-151. |
* George, J., Singla, P., and Crassidis, J.L., “[http://ancs.eng.buffalo.edu/pdf/ancs_papers/2009/aac09_dac.pdf Adaptive Disturbance Accommodating Controller for Uncertain Stochastic Systems],” American Control Conference, St. Louis, MI, June 2009, Paper ThA18.5. |
* Cheng, Y., and Crassidis, J.L., “[http://ancs.eng.buffalo.edu/pdf/ancs_papers/2008/max_att_sen08.pdf An Expectation-Maximization Approach to Attitude Sensor Calibration],” AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Galveston, TX, Jan., 2008, AAS Paper #08-219. |
* Cheng, Y., Markley, F.L., Crassidis, J.L., and Oshman, Y., “[http://ancs.eng.buffalo.edu/pdf/ancs_papers/2007/ave_sfm07.pdf Averaging Quaternions],” AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Sedona, AZ, Jan. 2007, AAS Paper #07-213. |
* Crassidis, J.L., and Cheng, Y., “[http://ancs.eng.buffalo.edu/pdf/ancs_papers/2006/fusion06.pdf Generalized Multiple-Model Adaptive Estimation Using an Autocorrelation Approach],” 9th International Conference on Information Fusion, Florence, Italy, July 2006, paper 223. |
* Cheng, Y., Crassidis, J.L., and Markley, F.L., “[http://ancs.eng.buffalo.edu/pdf/ancs_papers/2005/shuster05.pdf Attitude Estimation for Large Field-of-View Sensors],” AAS Malcolm D. Shuster Astronautics Symposium, Grand Island, NY, June 2005, AAS Paper #2005-462. |
* Yim, J.R., Crassidis, J.L., and Junkins, J.L., “[http://ancs.eng.buffalo.edu/pdf/ancs_papers/2007/aas04.pdf Autonomous Orbit Navigation of Two Spacecraft System Using Relative Line of Sight Vector Measurements],” AAS Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Maui, HI, Feb. 2004, AAS Paper #04-257. |
* Singla, P., Crassidis, J.L., and Junkins, J.L., “[http://ancs.eng.buffalo.edu/pdf/ancs_papers/2003/aas03.pdf Spacecraft Angular Rate Estimation Algorithms for Star Tracker-Based Attitude Determination],” 13th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Ponce, Puerto Rico, Feb. 2003, AAS Paper # 03-191. |
* Singla, P., Griffith, D.T., Crassidis, J.L., and Junkins, J.L., “[http://ancs.eng.buffalo.edu/pdf/ancs_papers/2002/gifts02.pdf Attitude Determination and Autonomous On-Orbit Calibration of Star Tracker for GIFTS Mission],” AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, San Antonio, TX, Jan. 2002, AAS Paper #02-101. |
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* Crassidis, J.L., Lisano, M., and Lightsey, E.G., “[http://ancs.eng.buffalo.edu/pdf/ancs_papers/1999/iss99.pdf Autonomous Attitude Determination for ISS Applications Using Pseudolite Signals],” Proceedings of the AIAA International Space Station Service Vehicles Conference, Houston, TX, April 1999. |
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* Crassidis, J.L., and Markley, F.L., “[http://ancs.eng.buffalo.edu/pdf/ancs_papers/1996/sfm96.pdf Predictive Filtering for Attitude Estimation Without Rate Sensors],” AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Austin, TX, Feb. 1996, AAS Paper #96-174. |
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