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Recently, Congressman George Miller introduced H.R. 6591, the Streamlining and Improving Methods at Polling Locations and Early (SIMPLE) Voting Act, which requires early voting in all states for a minimum of 15 days prior to federal election days. 15 states currently have no forms of early voting.
This legislation would also require that states have the necessary resources to ensure that all precincts are prepared to accommodate anticipated voter turnout and that no one has to wait for more than one hour to vote.
“I thank Representative George Miller for introducing this important legislation that reduces wait time at the polls, requires states to hold early voting, and ensures that all voters have easier opportunities to vote,” said Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09). “The long lines and hours of waiting to vote in the 2012 election were unacceptable. Although this bill does not fix all of the problems with our voting system, it goes a long way to ensure that Americans with unexpected emergencies, illnesses, and demanding work schedules have ample opportunities to exercise their right to vote.”
Along with requiring each state to provide a minimum of 15 days of early voting and requiring each voting precinct to have the necessary amount of voting machines, poll workers, and other resources, the proposed SIMPLE Voting Act would also require states to have a contingency plan in the case of long lines forming. |
BY KEIRA MOODLEY
How do we identify children that experience social, emotional and behavioural barriers to learning and why is it important to do so?
Summary of topic:
Today teachers are faced with many challenges on a daily basis in the classroom. However, it does go unnoticed of the social, emotional and behavioural barriers to learning that a child may face. My research will be on social, emotional and behavioural barriers to learning. What are the social barriers to learning – ability to interact socially with their peers has a significant impact on how they progress in the classroom. The main role of social interaction in the classroom involves interacting with other students, talking through problems and finding solutions. Emotional barriers to learning – it is lack of self-esteem or confidence due to low skills levels; negative personal experience of learning; previously undetected or unaddressed learning disabilities; social problems such as abuse or bullying. Behavioural barriers to learning – it the negative behaviour that children tend to use.
Short literature review:
What is a barrier to learning?
It is a question that most teachers do tend to ask. A barrier to learning is all that stands in the way of a child being able to learn effectively. A child may experience one or more barriers to learning throughout his or her education. A child with a disability will experience that disability as an essential barrier to learning and will require varying levels of support to accommodate their disability in order to reach their full academic potential. They can also be societal/environmental barriers. For example, extreme poverty, abuse or neglect will all act as barriers to a child’s learning.
There are different types of barriers to learning:
Emotional and Health barriers
Cultural and Social Issues
Barriers within the academic system
Language and Education
Lack of parental involvement
Learning difficulties – these may include difficulties within the child such as Dyslexia or ADHD that prevent them from performing according to their true potential.
not sure what this means
Availability of data:
Interviews with 2 different schools
Surveys given to teachers and learners
List or references:
Articles on the internet
Reasons why I am interested in this topic:
The reason why I am interested, is because I am a teacher and I have experienced children in my class that have had barriers to learnings. I strongly believe that more and more children are on the rise of experiencing barriers to learning. I feel that this topic needs more attention in the world of education and I also feel that teachers need to be made aware of this. I have learnt that we as teachers are taught that the child must be taught as whole, although this is correct, we as teachers may look past these barriers of learning. |
An important aspect of properly performing ACLS is having a strong understanding of normal cardiac anatomy and physiology. The heart—a hollow muscle—has four chambers that are kept in place by thick walls of tissue, known as the septum. The two lower chambers are known as the ventricles, and the two upper chambers are the atria. The two halves of the heart work together, performing the main function of pumping blood around the body. Deoxygenated blood is pumped to the lungs by the right ventricle (RV) and the right atrium (RA), where it then become oxygenated. After becoming oxygen-rich, this blood travels back to the left atrium (LA) and enters the the left ventricle (LV). The left ventricle is the main pump, delivering the enriched blood all throughout the body. The aorta, a large vessel in the heart, is where the blood exits. Between the pairs of connected chambers are valves that stop blood from flowing back.
The heart’s contractions move from top to bottom due to the simultaneous contraction of the two atria and ventricles. Each of the heart’s beats start in the RA. The thickest-walled and biggest of the four chambers is the LV, which is the chamber that is concerned with distributing the oxygenated blood throughout the body. In the RA is what is called the sinoatrial (SA) node, which generates electrical activity that works in keeping the heart’s natural pace.
This electrical activity is then forwarded to another node known as the atrioventricular (AV) node, which rests between the ventricles and the atria. It pauses there for a while before then traveling to the His-Purkinje system; this system is a sort of wiring that transfers the electrical activity into the LV and RV. The heart muscle moves, contracting and pumping blood, due to this electrical activity.
Understanding abnormal functions is easier when you understand how electricity functions in the heart. As blood goes into the heart’s atria, an electrical impulse is generated that travels from the SA node and through the atria, which leads to the atrial contraction.
This is known as the P wave—the atrial contraction is recorded on an electrocardiogram (ECG) strip. This activity moves to the AV node, which then conducts the electrical activity through the bundle branches, the Bundle of His, and ventricles’ Purkinjie fibers, resulting in contraction of the ventricles. The ECG strip registers the time between the atrial contraction and the start of the ventricular contraction as the PR interval, and this ventricular contraction is then registered as the QRS complex. The ventricles slow down, repolarizing and resting, after ventricular contraction, which the ECG strip registers as the T wave. The repolarization of the atria also occurs, although this cannot be observed on the ECG strip, as it happens simultaneously with the QRS complex. The T wave, QRS complex, and P wave come together and are indicative of a NSR, or normal sinus rhythm.
The transmission of electrical activities is sometimes delayed by conduction system abnormalities and defects, and this is read on the ECG. When deviations such as these occur, it can lead to dysrhythmias, or heart blocks; pauses; bradycardias and tachycardias; dropped beats; and blocks. This handbook will focus on these disturbances in more detail later. |
Stereotypes and GenderIn today’s society, gender and stereotypes are perhaps as extremely prevalent and affect almost every single person. According to the “Encyclopædia Britannica” sex is defined as “the sum of features by which members of species can be divided into two groups—male and female”. On the other hand gender identity is defined as “an individual’s self-conception as being male or female”. Today it seems like some people almost use gender identity, gender, and sex as synonyms when in fact that is not the case. Transgender people (people that identify as a gender that they were not born with) face extreme prejudice because some people think that the gender you identify as should correspond with the sex you were assigned with at birth. Transgender women and men all over the world are getting killed on a regular basis just because they identify as a different gender and people can’t understand that. Now to move onto the topic of gender stereotypes and gender roles. Gender stereotypes and gender roles are greatly connected in society today are how people are expected to speak, act, dress, and present themselves based on the sex they were assigned at birth. Gender stereotypes can be very damaging to a person because they leave no room for people to act in a way that fully expresses their emotions. For men to be expected never to cry or express sensitive emotions, and for females to feel like they can’t be independent or that they must have a male do all the hard work for them can be extremely harmful to a person’s self-esteem. In school gender roles and gender stereotypes are especially prevalent with boys and girls in some states making fun of others that act or dress in a way that our society deems wrong. We have come a long way in the past couple of years with people being more accepting of breaking gender roles and with doing away with gender stereotypes, but we are still nowhere near where we need to be. For example, women are, to some extent still expected to kind, emotional, and accommodating. While men are still expected to be independent, strong, and show no insecurities. I feel like I am definitely directly impacted by gender and stereotypes. I wear some things that would are not exactly considered masculine and conduct myself in a manner that does not correspond with the general consensus of how males are supposed to act. I have been made fun of in the past because of the way I acted but I feel like it has gotten much better since I got into high school. In my personal experience, people that break gender roles are more accepted in high school than they are in middle school in some states. In some places like Kansas, Mississippi, and Texas homophobia, gender roles, and general prejudice against any members of the LGBTQ community are extremely prevalent in schools and in general day-to-day life. In our own school gender stereotypes and gender roles are not as bad as they are in other schools such as the ones in the states previously mentioned but there is always room for improvement. People still throw around the words gay, faggot, and tranny like they are playthings with no real meaning or harm behind them. What they don’t realize is that those words can be very harmful or offensive to people that identify as a different gender or whose only escape from homophobic people in their life is school. I’ve had friends that felt like one of their only safe places is school and people throwing around those hurtful words destroys their feeling of safety or security at school.Bibliography Berrill, N.J. “Sex.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 18 Oct. 2013, www.britannica.com/science/sex.Bruni, Frank. “The Worst (and Best) Places to Be Gay in America.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 25 Aug. 2017, www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/08/25/opinion/sunday/worst-and-best-places-to-be-gay.html.Campaign, Human Rights. “Violence Against the Transgender Community in 2017.” Human Rights Campaign, www.hrc.org/resources/violence-against-the-transgender-community-in-2017.Parenthood, Planned. “Gender Identity & Roles | Feminine Traits & Stereotypes.” Planned Parenthood, www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/sexual-orientation-gender/gender-gender-identity/what-are-gender-roles-and-stereotypes.The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica. “Gender Identity.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 17 Oct. 2013, www.britannica.com/topic/gender-identity. |
- What do the letters KLM stand for?
A. Krimholtz Leedom Matthaei (names of 3 founders)
B. Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij (Royal Aviation Company)
C. Kingdom’s Lines Management
- Which bird was extensively featured on KLM’s advertising campaigns in the 1980s and 1990s?
- What is the name of KLM’s inflight magazine?
A. Holland Herald
B. Holland Journal
C. Holland Flight
D. Holland Magazine
- Which KLM co-founder gave his name to Curaçao International Airport in the Netherlands Antilles (prior to it being renamed Hato International)?
A. Albert Plesman
B. Pieter Bouw
C. Peter Hartman
D. K.L. Matthaei
- Which of the following airlines is KLM’s low-fare subsidiary?
A. KLM CityHopper
B. KLM Exel
- Which of these aircraft does NOT fly on the current KLM fleet (2009)?
A. Boeing 737-300
B. Boeing 747-400
C. McDonnell Douglas DC-10
D. McDonnell Douglas MD-11
- True or false: Since 1952, KLM offers First Class (and later Business Class) passengers gifts in the form of small Delftware reproductions of old Dutch canal houses.
- Which British airline did KLM buy in 1999, renaming it KLM uk?
A. AB Airlines
B. Air UK
- In 1977, one of KLM’s Boeing 747 aircraft was involved in the deadliest air disaster in history, when it collided with a Pan Am Boeing 747 on the runway at Tenerife Los Rodeos Airport. What was the name of the KLM aircraft?
- What is KLM’s current slogan (2009)?
A. “Journeys of Flight”
B. “Journeys of Inspiration”
C. “Journeys of Dreams”
D. “Journeys of Souvenirs”
You will find the answers on this handy answer sheet: Quiz – KLM |
Dedicated AI cloud offers developers of all levels a sophisticated solution for building, training and deploying machine learning applications
Paperspace, a leading provider of AI cloud computing, today announced the launch of Gradient° to put the power of artificial intelligence into the hands of every developer. With Gradient, AI and machine learning developers of all levels can tap into a dedicated cloud of AI solutions for building, training and deploying machine learning applications.
“There’s no denying that AI is the future of every industry, but today’s complex cloud ecosystem coupled with a massive skills gap are threatening innovation,” said Daniel Kobran, co-founder of Paperspace. “You shouldn’t need decades of experience to build intelligent applications. We designed Gradient to remove infrastructure bottlenecks so that any developer can build a production-ready cloud AI pipeline.”
Gradient is a suite of enterprise-ready tools that makes developing cloud AI as simple as building a modern web service. Featuring one-click Jupyter notebooks, a powerful GPU job runner and a new integration that lets you add 1-line of code to run any code on a full GPU cloud, Gradient works to turn raw infrastructure into the building blocks for intelligent applications. The mission behind Gradient is to accelerate the development of new machine learning products and services across a host of industry verticals.
“Gradient represents our team’s continued commitment to providing the machine learning community with tools that are powerful, yet easy to use,” continued Kobran. “Our mission is to make every developer an AI developer.”
Gradient gives developers the ability to seamlessly launch a GPU-backed Jupyter notebook from anywhere. In just a few clicks, users can begin training and deploying models by leveraging any of the popular frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch. Jobs can easily be versioned and reproduced and can run in parallel for rapid iteration.
“As a company that develops high definition real-time maps for autonomous vehicles, having an intuitive AI framework running on top of a robust cloud infrastructure is imperative to our success,” said Ro Gupta, CEO of CARMERA. “Gradient is a much-needed solution to a cloud industry riddled with complexity. Having better tools lets us move faster, iterate models more quickly, and ultimately save developer time and resources.”
Gradient includes additional enterprise-ready services such as data integrations, powerful user management and access control, and the ability to orchestrate across cloud providers — all designed to give any company access to a comprehensive platform for building AI applications.
Paperspace, the Brooklyn-based IaaS (infrastructure-as-a-service) provider, already powers tens of thousands of organizations with powerful turnkey virtual machines for performance-intensive applications like design, visualization, machine learning and artificial intelligence. |
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from the Letters of William Carlos Williams
To Kay Boyle (1932)
“Dear Kay Boyle….. There is no workable poetic form extant among us today..Joyce and Stein have..gone out of their way to draw down the attention on words so that the line has become pulverous instead of metallic – or at least ductile…For myself I have written very little poetry recently. Form, the form has been lacking. Instead I have been watching speech in my own environment from which I continually expect to discover whatever of new is being reflected about the world….It is the poet who lives locally and whose senses are applied, nowhere else but locally, to particulars, who is the agent and maker of all culture. Let us once and for all understand that Eliot is finally and definitely dead and his troop along with him….For me, poetry’s virtue lies in relating to the immediacy of my life. I live where I live and acknowledge no lack of opportunity because of that to be alert to facts, to the music of events, of words, of the speech of people about me.”.
“Paterson lies in the valley under the Passaic Falls/its spent waters forming the outline of his back. He/ lies on his right side, head near the thunder/ of the waters filling his dreams! Eternally asleep,/ his dreams walk about the city where he persists/incognito. Butterflies settle on his stone ear./Immortal he neither moves nor rouses and is seldom/seen, though he breathes and the subtleties of his machinations/drawing their substance from the noise of the pouring river/animate a thousand automations. Who because they/neither know their sources nor the sills of their/disappointments walk outside their bodies aimlessly for the most part,/locked and forgot in their desires-unroused./ —Say it, no ideas but in things—/nothing but the blank faces of the houses/and cylindrical trees/bent, forked by preconception and accident—/split, furrowed, creased, mottled, stained—/secret—into the body of the light!/ From above, higher than the spires, higher/even than the office towers, from oozy fields/abandoned to gray beds of dead grass,/black sumac, withered weed-stalks,/mud and thickets cluttered with dead leaves-/ the river comes pouring in above the city/and crashes from the edge of the gorge/in a recoil of spray and rainbow mists-/ (What common language to unravel?/. . .combed into straight lines/from that rafter of a rock’s lip.)/A man like a city and a woman like a flower/—who are in love. Two women. Three women./Innumerable women, each like a flower./ But only one man—like a city.”
and, of course:
“This Is Just To Say” – “I have eaten/the plums/that were in/the icebox/ and which/you were probably/saving/for breakfast/ Forgive me/they were delicious/so sweet/and so cold”
At approximately seventeen minutes in, more footage of William Eric Williams at home and at work – (babies crying in the clinic) ….. – “First I want to test something, do you feel me sticking you now,? do you feel anything?” – “Oh. oh” – “do you feel that? No, you don’t” – “Oh I feel it!” – “Don’t you kick..” – “Ow” “Listen.. it isn’t hurting you because you’ve got novocaine”. – (What can I do?) . – “Well, you could learn your words. what are some of your words? what’s the word you learned today when you got hurt, remember? – it starts with an “h’? – “heck” – “no” – “no?” – “help!”, you could have used that today …..
Then, at approximately eighteen-and-a-half minutes in:
to Ezra Pound (1928)
“Dear Ezrie…., I do not consider myself a fool for having been a physician for the past twenty years. That was accurately figured out in its relation to my disposition and mental capabilities.It has all turned out precisely as I foresaw, save only that at my present age I planned to withdraw from active competition with the world and close up the gaps in my expositions, continuing at this till I was shoveled under or went daffy or satisfactorily convinced myself that I had failed. I am now engaged in cutting out much of my medical work under the guise of becoming a “Specialist”. Within a few months I will have done with evening office hours, that hellish drag. But it’s not going fast enough. I can’t quit cold. I would only torment myself into the grave if I did so. I ain’t built that way. I mean to withstand financial worries or to discover ways of living aside from the work of my hands. I have the new Cantos but there has been no time to read, as yet.”
notes on more documentary footage follows, of William Eric at his pediatric work
“….(and stock in that).. and a one-inch bandage….” (“How will it look?”) – “wait a week and I’ll tell you” – “I think it’ll look pretty good”…. – “Can he play?”- “Hell yes” – “I mean he can go out and get dirty and everything?” – “Yeah, you’re gonna be careful tho’, just don’t put that in dirty water, ok?” – “Hey, so he can pick up dirty things and stuff? ” – “No – You’re not going to are you? You’re going to be careful to keep your bandage clean, alright?” – “alright” – “Goodbye” -“I go”
“I – Well God is/ love /so love me / God/ is love so/ love me God/ is love so love me well – II – Love the sun/ comes/ up in/ the morning/ and/ in/ the evening/ zippy zappy/ it goes – III – We watched/ a red rooster/ with/ two hens/ back/ of the museum/at/St. Croix/ flap his/ wings/ zippy zappy/ and crow.”
I was delighted to hear from you, happy to know that you had written and happy too to be able to answer you as I am now doing. This is the first time that I have used a typewriter again for a letter for a month. It’s a major thrill. It’s a month since the damned stroke hit.
It was a great surprise to me for although I know I am far from invulnerable, I didn’t expect that. It seems to have resulted from trying to write a book in three months while carrying on the practice of medicine, just couldn’t bring it off.
Arthur Hill reads Williams’ “The Pink Locust”
“I’m persistent as the pink locust once admitted/to the garden, you will not easily get rid of it./ Tear it from the ground, if one hair-thin rootlet/remain it will come again.It is flattering to think of myself so. It is aldo laughable./ A modest flower, resembling a pink sweet-pea, you cannot help/ but admire it until its habits become known/ Are we not most of us like that? It would be too much/if the public pried among the minute of our private affairs/.Not that we have anything to hide but could they/stand it? Of course the world would be gratified to find out/what fools we have made of ourselves./ The question is, would they be generous with us- /as we have been with others?/ It is, I say, a flower incredibly resilient under attack!/ Neglect it and it will grow into a tree./I wish I could so think of myself and of what is to become of me./ The poet himself, what does he think of himself facing his world?/It will not do to say, as he is inclined to say: Not much. /The poem would be in that betrayed./ He might as well answer-“a rose is a rose/ is a rose” and let it go at that. A rose is a rose and the poem equals it/if it be well made. /The poet cannot slight himself without slighting his poem – which would be ridiculous./ Life offers no greater reward./ And so, like this flower, I persist – for what there may be in it/ I am not,/ I know./ in the galaxy of poets/ a rose/ but who, among the rest,/ will deny me/ my place.”
More documentary footage follows – “Hi Daddy “– William Eric greets his children .
to John C Thirlwall (editor of his Selected Letters)
“…I began in my early twenties to realize that I was dissatisfied with my lot and with my relatives, neighbors and friends who seemed not to understand me when I spoke to them. I loved them and could not understand what it was that was keeping us apart.
…I was early convinced that I had in the compass of my head a great discovery that if I could only get it out would not only settle my own internal conflicts but be of transcendent use to men and women around me. That it concerned something as evanescent as language I did not for a moment guess……
“More footage of Williams at home – Smells good” – “I could use a drink” – “Me too”
Dear Cal, I hope you’re having a profitable experience in Europe.It is another odyssey from which, not like some earlier American writers, I hope to see you return to America much enriched in your mind and ready to join your fellows here in pushing forward the craft. I think you are keeping your original frame of reference and not junking it. The trend has always been toward denial of origins, assertion of origins is the more fertile basis for thought and technique. I’m glad you recognize my affection for Pound. He was an orchid in my forest. He had no interest really for my trees. No more than did Eliot. They both belonged to an alien world, a world perhaps more elevated than mine, more removed from my rigors. I have always felt that I was sweating it out somewhere low, among the reptiles, hidden in the underbrush, hearing the monkeys overhead. Pound helped at the beginning, and has, it must be said, not weakened. Pound and Eliot have been faithful artists, both have refused to weaken, They’re both top men in the craft, but I must go beyond that.”
more Williams’ domestic/work footage. (with children) – “How many (building) blocks do we have?” -“Supper!” – “I’m back” – “Knock it down, come on, knock it down” “Whee!” – “Okay, gang”….”I know, I know” – “sorry” – “We’ll make another one later, okay?.”
At the conclusion of the film, Arthur Hill reads Williams’ “The Descent”
“The descent beckons/as the ascent beckoned/Memory is a kind/. of accomplishment/a sort of renewal/even/ an initiation, since the spaces it opens are new places/inhabited by hordes/heretofore unrealized/of new kinds—/since their movements/are toward new objectives/(even though formerly they were abandoned)/ No defeat is made up entirely of defeat—since/the world it opens is always a place/formerly/unsuspected. A/world lost/a world unsuspected/beckons to new places/and no whiteness (lost) is so white as the memory/of whiteness/ With evening, love wakens/though its shadows/which are alive by reason/of the sun shining—/grow sleepy now and drop away/from desire/. Love without shadows stirs now/beginning to awaken/as night/advances/ The descent/made up of despairs/and without accomplishment/realizes a new awakening:/which is a reversal of despair/For what we cannot accomplish, what/is denied to love/what we have lost in the anticipation—/a descent follows/endless and indestructible.”
The documentary concludes with the presentation of a number of well-chosen, still photographs of Dr. William Carlos Williams. |
An aerospace manufacturer is producing high quality precision stainless steel components for commercial, military, and space. They us an Okuma NXVA 4 axis VMC with 1,000 PSI coolant through the tool.
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Because the customer needed 5 tools to produce their products, they experienced several issues. For example, they encountered elevated regrind and stocking fees, increased tool changes, and quality issues due to blending several tool operations. Also, the customer was struggling to produce a quality port because of the required 10″ reach, and they needed to achieve a better finish.
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Not only did the AccuPort 432 significantly reduce the cycle time, but it also dramatically increased tool life.
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I will be taking a break from puzzles for the next two weekends after this post!
My fascination with A Moscow Math Circle (Week by week Problem Sets) by Sergey Dorichenko continues. Here is another one from there.
Each of three identical jars is 2/3 full of paint of different colors. Any part of the paint in one jar can be poured into another jar, and the paints mix homogeneously when this happens. How can the same mixture be obtained in all three jars if paint cannot be poured either out or into any other container?
As always, please send your answers as comments within the blog (preferred), or send an e-mail to email@example.com. Please do share the puzzle with others if you like, and please also send puzzles that you have come across that you think I can share in this blog. |
By Shane Denu*
“Friends and Family- We are gathered to witness and celebrate the union of —and — in marriage. Today they join us as two individuals committed to joining each other, blending their lives, expanding their family ties and leaving on the greatest of adventures. The story is theirs to write. All present friends and family, you are here as a commitment to witness, celebrate and support — and — as they take the first steps of their life together.
“As noted by the French novelist George Sand: There is only one happiness in life; to love and be loved.
“Marriage is in many ways a simplification of life, and it naturally combines the strengths and wills of two people so that, together, they seem to reach farther into the future than they did before. Above all, marriage is a new task and a new seriousness, – a new demand on the strength and generosity of each partner, and a great new path for both.
“The point of marriage is not to create a quick commonality by tearing down all boundaries; on the contrary, a good marriage is one in which each partner appoints the other to be the guardian of their solitude, and thus they show each other the greatest possible trust.
“To marry is the biggest risk in human relations that a person can take…If we commit ourselves to one person for life this is not, as many people think, a rejection of freedom; rather it demands the courage to move into all the risks of freedom, and the risk of love which is permanent; into that love which is not possession, but participation…It takes a lifetime to learn another person…When love is not possession, but participation, then it is part of that co-creation which is our human calling, and which implies such risk that it is often rejected.
“True marriage begins well before the wedding day, and the efforts of marriage continue well beyond the ceremony’s end. No other human ties are more tender and no other vows more important than those you are about to take.”
“I ______ promise you _______ that I will be your _______ from this day forward, to be faithful and honest in every way, to honor the faith that you place in me, to love and respect you in success and failure, to make you laugh and be there when you cry, to care for you in sickness and in health, to be your companion and your friend for all the days of our journey.”
“You have for each other symbolic rings of a love that is the most precious element in your life together. The ring has no beginning and no end symbolizing the unending love between you. You place these rings upon each others fingers as a visible sign of your vows today.
With this ring, I thee wed.”
“And now by the power vested in me, I hereby pronounce you husband and wife. —, you may now kiss the bride.
“Family and friends, it is with great pleasure that I now present to you Mr. and Mrs. — and — —“
* Originally written for the marriage of Todd Clevenger and Michelle Railey, 2016. |
The legendary woman, Scál Ní Mhuirnain, has given her name to Annascaul Lake, Annascaul River and ultimately to the village of Annascaul
The legend features Cú Chulainn, the legendary Irish hero and protagonist of the Táin Bó Cualinge.
It is said that Cú Chulainn tried to rescue Scál from an ugly giant. The fight between Cú Chulainn and the giant took place from the cliffs on either side of the lake. The two fought for days by throwing boulders at each other: many of the standing stones that can be found in the Annascaul area are supposed to be remnants of the contest.
After about a week Cú Chulainn weakened enough to be hit by a rock and gave a mighty groan. Scál heard the cry and assumed he was killed and threw herself into the lake, drowning herself. The battle continued for another day with Cú Chulainn eventually being the victor. On top of nearby Dromavally Hill are three stone cairns known as the bed, house, and grave of Cú Chulainn. |
Critical thinking, I like to believe, is at the core of what I do in the writing classroom. One of the reasons I love to teach with Emerging is that the readings place ideas front and center. Students learn critical thinking in my classes by first finding the ideas, then understanding the ideas, then using the ideas.
Finding the ideas is the first step and doing so takes careful reading of the essays. We go over how to annotate while reading so that students can mark critical quotations and parts in the argument of the essay. I reinforce this work in class with group exercises where students locate the most important concepts and their meaning in a particular reading.
Understanding those ideas is the next step. Group activities are again very helpful. Groups can work to explain the ideas and offer examples from outside the text, ideally by looking to other readings. That work of locating examples is then the first step in using the ideas.
Using the ideas, I like to say, doesn’t mean swallowing them whole. Part of the work of critical thinking is figuring out when a concept doesn’t work and why it doesn’t, often prompting students to offer a development of the concept and thus offering new knowledge as a contribution to the conversation. I find that working connectively across multiple readings (2 or 3 work best) is a great way for students to develop facility in testing and modifying concepts. Along the way they start to develop concepts of their own, and that for me is the most exciting part of critical thinking.
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According to a global survey of CIO’s by Gartner Inc. Executive Programmes, by 2016, many companies expect to stop providing client devices (38 percent) to workers. The predicted trend is an outcome of bring your own device (BYOD) programmes advancing across many global organizations.
The study titled ‘Bring Your Own Device: New Opportunities, New Challenges’ seeks to address every aspect of the BYOD strategy and assess cost-efficiency.
The BYOD strategy as defined by Gartner Inc. is;
An alternative strategy that allows employees, business partners and other users to use a personally selected and purchased client device to execute enterprise applications and access data. It typically spans smartphones and tablets, but the strategy may also be used for PCs. It may or may not include a subsidy
Elaborating further, David Willis, vice president and distinguished analyst at Gartner said;
“BYOD strategies are the most radical change to the economics and the culture of client computing in business in decades. The benefits of BYOD include creating new mobile workforce opportunities, increasing employee satisfaction, and reducing or avoiding costs.”
According to the report, BYOD is an innovative tool that facilitates increasing the number of mobile application users in the workforce. The mobility will make rolling out applications an efficient process instead of relying on the traditional communication media. Expanding access and driving innovation will ultimately be the legacy of the BYOD phenomenon.
“However, the business case for BYOD needs to be better evaluated,” said Mr. Willis. “Most leaders do not understand the benefits, and only 22% believe they have made a strong business case. Like other elements of the Nexus of Forces (cloud, mobile, social and information), mobile initiatives are often exploratory and may not have a clearly defined and quantifiable goal, making IT planners uncomfortable. If you are offering BYOD, take advantage of the opportunity to show the rest of the organization the benefits it will bring to them and to the business.” — David Willis, vice president and distinguished analyst at Gartner
BYOD is a phenomenon most seen among mid-size and large organizations (USD 500 million to USD 5 billion in revenues, with 2,500 to 5,000 employees). The United States has seen BYOD adopted at an increased rate as compared to Europe, for example. Other countries which have welcomed BYOD, include India, China and Brazil.
However, the cost efficiency of employing a BYOD strategy depends upon the effective management of BYOD programmes. An effectively managed BYOD strategy subsidizes the use of a personal device. Today, roughly half of BYOD programmes provide a partial reimbursement, and full reimbursement for all costs will become rare. Gartner believes that coupling the effect of mass market adoption with the steady declines in carrier fees, employers will gradually reduce their subsidies and as the number of workers using mobile devices expands, those who receive no subsidy whatsoever will grow.
“The enterprise should subsidize only the service plan on a smartphone,” said Mr. Willis. “What happens if you buy a device for an employee and they leave the job a month later? How are you going to settle up? Better to keep it simple. The employee owns the device, and the company helps to cover usage costs.” — David Willis
Although BYOD may boast reduced expenditures, it does possess it’s share of threats. Security is the top concern. The risk of data leakage on mobile platforms is particularly acute. Some mobile devices are designed to share data in the cloud and have no general-purpose file system for applications to share, increasing the potential for data to be easily duplicated between applications and moved between applications and the cloud. In the attempts to combat such a security breach, companies have adopted tools to protect corporate data for enterprise-owned mobile devices.
“We’re finally reaching the point where IT officially recognizes what has always been going on: People use their business device for non work purposes. They often use a personal device in business. Once you realize that, you’ll understand you need to protect data in another way besides locking-down the full device. It is essential that IT specify which platforms will be supported and how; what service levels a user should expect; what the user’s own responsibilities and risks are; who qualifies; and that IT provides guidelines for employees purchasing a personal device for use at work, such as minimum requirements for operating systems.” — David Willis, vice president and distinguished analyst at Gartner |
The past few weeks, I have asked many friends, family members, strangers, and you, my readers, to ask me questions – generally about Natives. I understand, some questions may be hard to ask in person, maybe it’s not the right time, or maybe you just never had a chance to ask these questions. I am here to clarify what I know. My goal here is to share my knowledge, and my network of family/friends/relatives’ knowledge, by honoring my ancestors in clarifying the truth – not misinformation.
And I would also like to invite you to review my new blog, just for this. I will only print the “Ask a Native” column a few times. For ongoing questions, please visit http://www.askan8v.wordpress.com
So here are some of the questions I received…
How to Address Natives?
Personally, I believe it is a matter of preference to the Native one is talking to. I do know that the word ‘Indians’ is commonly less tolerated among the Natives that I have encountered – it has the stigma of Columbus ‘discovering’ or mistaking the Native people of the territory of being people of India. (This story that Columbus named Native People “Indians” because he thought they were in India, is incorrect – India was known as “Hindustan” at the time.) In the late 20th century, some American public figures suggested that the origin of the term was not from a confusion with India, but from the Spanish expression En Dios, meaning “in God,” or a similar one in Italian. More information can be found online about this issue.
When you analyze the verbiage, if the people residing on ‘Turtle Island’ were here before colonizers (Turtle Island being what we know as the Americas); What were the people that were originally there called? I just respect the word “Native.”
“When I use the word “Native,” I am referring to the original inhabitants of the Americas, who are also known as Native Americans, American Indians, First Nations, First Peoples, and Indigenous Peoples.”
Indigenous is also a commonly respected term used around Native people. Indigenous Peoples of “_____”. First Nations, Aboriginals, Original people of Turtle Island… though some do prefer American Indian (for that was the first term used to describe us once Turtle Island became known as ‘America’).
Some Native people don’t like any of these words, and prefer to just be known as a member of their tribe – ie, “I am Diné.” (A Navajo individual from the tribe of the Diné)
So I say – there is no “one answer” to this question. Please do be respectful when you are addressing a Native, maybe asking them, if you were to be announcing them in some fashion. (I do find it presumptive and rude when someone announces me as being an Indian – yet that is my preference, I’m just sharing my perspective- same thing when someone claims that I live on a reservation- which I do NOT, I live on trust land… but that is another discussion ^_^)
If you really are Native, don’t you receive federal/government money?
NO! Contrary to popular belief, Natives do not receive payments from the federal government simply because they have Native blood. Funds distributed to a person of Native descent may represent mineral lease income on property that is held in trust by the United States or compensation for lands taken in connection with governmental projects. Some Native tribes receive benefits from the federal government in fulfillment of treaty obligations or for the extraction of tribal natural resources — a percentage of which may be distributed as per capita payments among the tribe’s membership. And only if a tribe is federally recognized. Only tribes who maintain a legal relationship to the U.S. government through binding treaties, acts of Congress, executive orders, etc., are officially “recognized” by the federal government. Once “recognized,” a tribe has a legal relationship with the United States. There are currently more than 550 federally recognized tribes in the United States, over 100 State Recognized, including some 220 village groups in Alaska. However, there are still hundreds of unrecognized tribes undergoing the lengthy and tedious process of applying for federal recognition. Some sources say that there are over 1000 Native American tribes in the US, I don’t doubt it (I would venture to say there are quite a bit more.)
Pre-contact Tribal Territories
Do all American Indians and Alaska Natives speak a single traditional language?
No. American Indians and Alaska Natives come from a multitude of different cultures with diverse languages, and for thousands of years used oral tradition to pass down familial and cultural information among generations of tribal members. Some tribes, even if widely scattered, belong to the same linguistic families. Common means of communicating between tribes allowed trade routes and political alliances to flourish. As contact between Indians and non-Indians grew, so did the necessity of learning of new languages. Even into the 20th century, many American Indians and Alaska Natives were bi- or multilingual from learning to speak their own language and English, French, Russian, or Spanish, or even another tribal language.
It has been reported that at the end of the 15th century over 300 American Indian and Alaska Native languages were spoken. Today, fewer than 200 tribal languages are still viable, with some having been translated into written form. English, however, has become the predominant language in the home, school, and workplace. Those tribes who can still do so are working to preserve their languages and create new speakers from among their tribal populations. Cited from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
While Native language use is not as widespread as it once was, some Native people still use their language every day. The most widely spoken Native language in the United States is the Navajo or Diné language, with over 170,000 reported speakers in 2007, 2.9 percent of whom were monolingual with no knowledge of English.” [Cited from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navajo_language%5D
Have you seen REEL INJUN the documentary?
REEL INJUN dvd
I love that documentary, I recommend it to everyone, and I wish I could make it mandatory in schools. If you have not seen it, please, try. Plot summary: REEL INJUN:a documentary about the history of the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood films. Native American and Aboriginal peoples have long played a part in Hollywood filmmaking, but the picture presented of them was not always flattering or accurate. Most westerns of Hollywood’s Golden Age presented “Indians” as either ruthless savages with no sense of honor or fools who were lost without the help of the white man. (Adding insult to injury, they were usually played by white actors in makeup.) However, as issues of Native American rights came to the forefront in the 1960s, more filmmakers stepped forward to offer a more positive and thoughtful portrayal of Aboriginal characters on screen, and Native American performers were given a greater opportunity to present the story of their people in television and the movies. |
Part 1– Alternative families are on the rise- and it’s not going well…
Part 2- Kids need more than just two committed parents, gender is relevant.
Part 3– Dad and Mom are needed to develop a healthy gender identity.
Part 4– Biology Matters.
Conclusion– Opposite-sex parenting is ideal.
I do not need the bible to make a case for traditional marriage. That Christianity endorses one man/one woman marriage, and it is a statistical reality that the traditional family structure is ideal for childrearing, simply reinforces my confidence in the Christian worldview.
At the core, so much of this gay-marriage discussion comes down to gender. Are there real differences in gender? What role does gender play in our development? How do fathers and mothers distinctly nurture and interact with their children and how valuable is that difference? There are numerous studies that point to how men and women parent differently in their communication, play, demeanor, and discipline. The following quote makes a succinct summary of those differences.
There seem to be good reasons that children need both biological parents. The sexes are different. Because gender is a real phenomenon, it should come as no surprise that men and women parent differently. Men and women bring different, complementary skills to childrearing. Men are more likely to play expansively with their children than to do mundane care taking; women tend to be more practical. Mothers tend to be more responsive to their child’s immediate needs, while fathers tend to be more firm, more oriented to abstract standards of justice (right and wrong). Kids need both. Mothers tend to emphasize the emotional security of their children, while fathers tend to stress competition and risk taking. Mothers tend to seek the immediate well-being of the child, while fathers tend to foster long-term autonomy and independence. Children need both parents, because they learn different lessons from each. Neither fathers nor mothers are expendable. The presence of a father is critical to a male child’s learning self-control and appropriate male behavior, especially learning to respect women. Similarly, the presence of a father is vital for a female child’s self-respect and eventual development of a healthy adult sexuality. Children need mothers just as much. The presence of both parents seems to be necessary for ideally balanced emotional and mental development. http://www.catholic.com/documents/gay-marriage
Men and women are different socially, emotionally, physically, and mentally. Evidence suggests that women tend to be more inclusive, relational and others-oriented. Men tend to be more independent, production-oriented, and driven. Children need both of these essential attributes modeled and lived out for them at all stages of their social and emotional development.
Maybe you don’t buy it. Maybe you think that gender doesn’t matter that much. Glenn T. Stanton gives this illustration in his book Secure Daughters, Confident Sons. When a reporter calls to interview him on issues of gender identity and the family he responds with “I hear your busy newsroom in the background. Say it was staffed exclusively by men. How different do you think the environment and your publication would be if that were the case? Doesn’t a great publication like your simply need smart and talented journalists, regardless of sex differences?” The answer is no. The presence of women, their unique perspective and methods of communicating aid greatly in a sharp, balanced and high-performing organization. He concludes, “In most human situations, it’s silly to believe that gender makes no meaningful difference.” If this is true for a news organization, child educators, office environments, the military, etc., how much more important are both male and female gifting and perspective in the staging ground for human development? I would argue that they are of foundational importance. |
Floor Plan, 1 Elevation and Site Plan
demonstrate the use of the design process and apply it in the design and construction of a prototype or model. identify pertinent information from appropriate resources to help in the design of a model or prototype demonstrate the safe and appropriate use of tools and equipment used in the construction of a prototype or model.
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For this assignment you need to write a console application in the Java programming language which implements a simulation for hiring items from a movie store called Movie Master.
The staff at Movie Master will need to be able to maintain the details for rental items that are available for hire by Movie Master customers.
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You need to download the (partial) solution for assignment 2 from the unit website and familiarize with the Relations provided in that solution. Select any one relation and provide column specifications/data dictionary for it. The column specifications should include the following properties of each column in that relation:
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The header must contain the logo. The actual logo displayed will depend on the theme. Your Colour theme uses a student created logo or can use the supplied headerlogo.jpg. The Monochrome theme uses headerlogo.jpg and is copied from the supplied Stylesheet.css file in the starter kit.
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Write a python program(s) to download end-of-day data last 25 years the major global stock market indices from Google Finance, Yahoo Finance, Quandl, City FALCON, or another similar source.
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GAAM is an international company that manufactures mainly hydraulic systems, building systems, and metal products. Specifically, it makes hydraulic equipment such as gear pumps and motors, telescopic cylinders, and control valves.
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Write an Access Control Policy that captures the principles and restrictions of who, how and what can access the organisation’s environment. The audience of such a policy would be security specialists, technical IT and networks staff as well as non-technical staff at all levels of the organisation.
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This is a supplementary assessment item and must be completed consistent with the task described in this presentation.
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In this assessment, you are required to implement the strategic plan within the organisation, monitor progress and develop a report evaluating the implementation.
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In this assessment, you are required to develop and document a strategic plan for the organisation based on the research you have conducted. You will also need to communicate the strategic plan to key stakeholders in the organisation.
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In this assessment, you are required to complete analyses of the organisational environment to develop an understanding of potential competitors and allies, and the associated risks and benefits.
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In this assessment, you are required to manage the review of the currency of the organisational vision and mission, make any necessary changes, and communicate the review process to stakeholders in order to gain their support.
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In this assessment, you are required to provide a complete report of your research project, that you chose in Assessment 3 (Research Project Abstract) by discussing the following aspects.
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In this assessment task you are required to select a topic for your research project from the list of research areas/topics provided below:
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Part A: 10 Marks
- Search the web for news on computer security breaches that occurred during January-August 2018. Research one such reported incident. Prepare a report focusing on the following issues:
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This assignment is designed to enable you to reflect on privacy, security and ethics based on your studies in this subject. You may include personal approaches and feelings on privacy, security and the ethics of some of these approaches.
The charity scenario introduced in assignment 4. This assignment looked at the practice of Governments divesting some of their administrative functions to NGOs (Non Government Organisations). This practice often, but not always, includes paying the NGO a sum of money to process and administer clients on behalf of the Government. This assignment saw the NGO process members of society, who they would normally help and support, on behalf of the Government for various support services. This also included identifying the client and assisting them to create a digital ID to access these services.
But, any approach to divestment comes with risks to information security and privacy and may also have an ethical effect.
- Discuss what you see as the personal and ethical implications for the privacy of individual clients of an NGO that has adopted the MySupport approach. Will these personal implications lead to possible behavioural changes?(30 marks)
- Discuss what you see as the personal and ethical implications for the security of individual clients of an NGO that has adopted the MySupport approach. (30 marks)
- Discuss what you would recommend to a client of an NGO that has adopted the MySupport approach in order to protect their individual privacy and the security of their information and digital ID. (40 marks)
Your overall score for this assignment will be scaled out of 10. As a guide, your word limit for this assignment should be around 3,000 words
This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:
- be able to critically analyse the legal, ethical and business concerns for the security and privacy of data to be deployed to the cloud.
After your successful engagement to provide a security and privacy risk assessment for the charity, you and your team have again been engaged to develop privacy and personal data protection strategies for the charity.
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MetaSoft Ltd is a software development company which works across Australia and New Zealand. The company is considering the following strategic proposal:
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There will be an online quiz during Week 10 (24th Sep – 30th Sep). The online quiz must be attempted by the students individually on the Interact site for ITC596. The Quiz is worth 5 marks of the overall marks available for assessment 3.
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MetaSoft Ltd is a software development company which works for clients across Australia and New Zealand. The company is considering moving some of its computer infrastructure into the Cloud.
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Choose one of the topics given below and submit a research project, which should not exceed 4000 words. The help file is available in the Student Resources Folder on Interact2.
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Case Study: You have just joined Ingenious Design and Solutions as an IoT Network Design Engineer. Your first project is to setup an IoT Smart Office. Ingenious Design and Solutions has 2 offices. The main office is located in Sydney and the other at Bathurst.
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You are required to conduct research on how you will implement the web database, described in Assignment 1 (Modelling) business case, in a cloud instance.
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Bruce is a volunteer football (soccer) coach at XYZ United. At this stage, to announce training sessions, Bruce sends an SMS to his players. While this system works for him, it does not help him with getting accurate numbers of those who are coming to training sessions, especially when there are last minute changes.
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Refer to background information provided in Assessment 1 regarding the NewAccess project. Headspace in NSW was one organisation tasked with trialling NewAccess with people aged as young as 12. In 2005 the Australian Government allocated $54 million to establish the National Youth Mental Health Foundation (later to be named Headspace).
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NewAccess is a mental health intervention which initially targeted youth aged 17 to 25, and is in the process of being expanded to young people as young as 12, and also to Indigenous youth. Headspace is one of several organisations trialling this new system.
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This assessment aims to develop and gauge student understanding of the key topics covered so far by answering the following questions. Answering these questions will help you build some understanding for the next assessment item as well as for the entire subject. It is expected that answers to the assignment questions be succinct (i.e. precise and concise) with all sources of information fully referenced as per APA referencing style. You have to reference the textbook and any additional material you have used in your answers.
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The portfolio is based on the delivery system of the Case project, where students use real life project as the vehicle for learning and developing their competencies in this unit of study.
The case project should be selected by students in their field of interst.
The portfolio includes three components:
1. Literature review on the case project including the typical delivery models and contexts.
2. Development of the methodology for case project delivery system.
3. Implementation of the methodology from 2. to design case project delivery systems. Students will also deiscuss results and expected outcomes and suggest implementation plan for the case project.
Vino Veritas is an online retailer of fine wines with an award-winning ecommerce website. Established in 2012, they have quickly built a reputation for excellent customer service, offering a broad selection of quality wines and competitive pricing. They are not a wine club and have chosen to remain an ‘on demand’ retailer.
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Let us consider two n element meters of A-C-T-G et • • • en, and 1. ti • • • fa. It is conjectured
that I is obtained by s using repeated application of the action rev(i,j),
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It has been identified that additional evidence is required for you to demonstrate competence in this unit. To meet all criteria for this unit, please select and provide evidence choosing one of the options shown below.
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References Cited – gives credit to the other researchers and authors whose work was used to develop and validate your study. 9 Interpretation of the findings in relation to research questions, hypotheses, or assumptions.
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"Process control" is an engineering discipline that deals with the use of a media, control components, feedback sensors, mechanical and/or computerized controllers, and sometimes human activity to produce a specific output. These process range from that of a simple heating system where a thermostat is used to control a furnace, to large, complex plants that produce high tech chemical products. On any given day, you will use many products that have been manufactured using a variety different processes that are controlled using automated valves. This vast range of process control implementations calls for a wide range of valve types, sizes, materials, and actuation methods. Below is an overview of the most common process control valves that we offer.
Process control systems fall into 2 main categories: continuous and batch. Continous processes run non-stop 24/7, so special considerations must be given to handling equipment malfunction and maintenance, since shut-down and start-up can be very costly operations. Batch process systems are more forgiving in this regard since they are started and stopped often by nature.
2-way ball valves are extremely common and rather simple in design. There is a ball with a hole bored through it that gets sandwiched between 2 seats that lead to the inlet and outlet. When the ball is in open position, the bore is parallel to the direction of flow and thus, the media being controlled is allowed through unobstructed. By turning the valve 90 degrees, the passage of media is completly blocked. All of the ball valves we offer are full port, and all use the "floating ball" design, where in the closed position, the pressure created by the upstream media actually improves the seal on the downstream seat. Ball valves are usually implementd in on/off applications where you either have the valve completely open, or completely closed. There are, however, specialty ball valves that are used for proportional flow control such as our SM series which has a specially shaped insert that causes the flow rate to adjust in direct proportion to the percentage of being open. Another specialty type of ball valve used for proportional flow control is our V-port ball valves, where the bore is V shaped, therefore affects the flow proportionally as well.
3-way ball valves are basically the same as 2-way, with 3 ports instead of 2. In these valves, the ball's bore is either "L" shaped, or "T" shaped depending on the function to be performed.
Butterfly valves are similar to ball valves in that they operate by rotating an obstructor 90 degrees from open to closed position. In these valves, however, the obstructor is a thin disc that turns sideways to open. The disc is perpendicular to flow and completely obstructs the flow in the closed position, and when rotated 90 degrees, the flow travels around the thin profile of the sideways disc. These valves are commonly used as basic on/off valves, but are also suited for proportional flow control by stopping the disc at intermediate positions. When controlling processes on larger pipe sizes, weight and cost are lower on butterfly valves when compared to ball and plug valves of the same size.
Manually operated butterfly valves employ a basic lever at smaller sizes. These levers have various intermidiate positions that they "lock-in" to to ensure repeatability as well as prevent the disc from being rotated by the flow of the media. Larger size butterfly valves use a hand wheel and gearbox to ease the task of generating sufficient torque. a graduated dial on the gearbox will indicate the disc position in this case.
These valves have rigid body with a soft seat. The seat acts as both the seal between the valve and pipes, and the seal between the valve and disc.
The geometry of these valves make it impossible for them to be 3-way. When processes with large diameter pipes require a valve with 3-way functionality, an assembly of two butterfly valves on a Tee fitting is used. The two valves are synchronized via a mechanical connection. This connection can be a rod, or a chain drive. See an example of a 3-way Butterfly Valve and Tee Assembly
Plug valves are practically identical to ball valves with the main differnce being the shape of the obstructor is a slightly tapered cylinder. They also operate by rotating the obstructor 90 degrees from open to closed position.
There are many advantages of plug valves over ball valves. One of the main advantages is that they can be adjusted while in use to fix stem leakage. Another advantage is the absence of cavities around the plug in which the media can become trapped. For a comprehensive white paper that details the differences between ball and plug valves click here.
Actuators require some method of being powered. The 2 main types of power used for process control valves are electric and pneumatic. There are pros and cons for each. When deciding which type to use, refer to our Actuator Decision Tree.
Pneumatic valve actuators use air to generate rotational force in order to turn the valve stem which is attached to the ball, plug, or disc. The most common air pressures used are 60 and 80 psi. Higher air pressure will generate more torque.
There are 2 different styles of pneumatic actuators: Scotch Yoke and Rack-n-Pinion. Both of these can be either spring return or double acting. Spring return models use air in one direction and a spring in the other. This offers the benefit of a fail-safe position, that your valve will return to in the case of control air loss. Double acting models use air in both directions and remain in their current position upon loss of air.
In order to use a pneumatic actuator, you must have a method to control the supply air to the actuator. This is done using an electric solenoid valve. Well designed actuators have an industry standard NAMUR mounting pad that allows the mounting of the solenoid valve directly to the actuator. This type of mounting simply and accurately lines up the air ports of the actuator with the ports on the solenoid valve. See our NAMUR mount solenoid valves.
By themselves, these actuators are for on/off operation, meaning fully open or closed. They can be made to be modulating for proportional control by adding a positioner. These positioners can be controlled via air (pneumatic) or via electricity (electro-pneumatic). See our pneumatic actuator positioners.
Electric actuators are available in a variety of common voltages. They typically operate more slowly than pneumatic models. They do not normally have a fail-safe position, however they are available as an option on some models via a battery that will provide for a single actuation to the fail-safe position in the event of power loss.
An important consideration of electric actuators is the protection ratings. There are standards set by NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) for use of electrical components in different environments. For instance any actuator that is to be used outdoors, where it is exposed to weather, must meet the requirements for NEMA 4/4X to prevent the ingression of rain water. Another situation would be any environment with combustible vapors present. This would require a NEMA 7 rating which means that it would contain any sparks that may occur and prevent an explosion.
Electric actuators can be on/off or modulating. Modulating control is achieved by the addition of a circuit board inside the actuator. The modulation is controlled by an industry standard control signal input of either 4-20mA or 0-10VDC. Typically the low end (either 4mA or 0VDC) will drive the actuator to the closed position, and the high end (either 20mA or 10VDC) will drive it to the open position. Any signal in between will drive the actuator to the corresponding proportional position. This signal can be reversed on most models so that the low end is open, and the high end is closed. |
Acid Reflux Disease or Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) afflicts millions worldwide and dietary restrictions can form the first line of treatment and in most mild cases a change in diet can bring significant relief. Certain food items can precipitate or aggravate Acid Reflex disease - like for instance - Whole Milk can trigger GERD for people who have lactose intolerance which affects most people of almost all ethnic origins except Caucasians.
You might feel an upper abdominal pain or discomfort on consumption of a heavy meal or when bending to lift an object. Acid reflux symptoms tend to make an appearance at night, when you are lying on your back. This may result in nausea after eating or stomach bloating and burping. Women tend to suffer more from acid reflux symptoms during pregnancy due to the pressure from the growing fetus and the increased hormone levels.
Tackling GERD - Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease
Persons suffering from acid reflux disease would do well to maintain a diary of foods consumed daily. This can help identify any potential triggers so that you can eliminate them from your diet.
Scar tissue built over time in the esophagus can lead to an esophageal stricture. The scarring can be due to acid irritation. Persons suffering from GERD might be more prone to chronic esophageal strictures. Gastric build-up in the stomach can reflux into the esophagus. Gradually it leads to esophagus stricture due to damaged lining. It can manifest as a ring around the esophagal opening. These are usually benign. In rare cases, injuries caused by an endoscope or nasogastric tube might cause scarring leading to a stricture in the esophagus. This might also result in those who have swallowed battery acid or household cleaners.
Symptoms of esophagal stricture
Barium meal test or endoscopy helps detect narrowing of the esophagus. Chronic esophageal stricture is often treated with dilation. In extreme cases, surgery is resorted to.
Laryngitis is a condition where the larynx is swollen thereby resulting in hoarse voice. This happens when the vocal chords are inflamed or infected. Laryngitis can be caused by GERD, pneumonia, allergy or bacterial infection. Laryngitis is often accompanied by respiratory infection and swollen lymph nodes. Other symptoms are sore throat, difficulty in swallowing, fever and cough. Laryngitis can worsen into Croup or epiglottitis. Laryngitis is treated with antibiotics, decongestant and painkillers. Laryngoscopy is a medical procedure that is used to obtain a view of the vocal folds and the glottis.
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Valentines Decorations / January 1, 2019 / Mara Beasley
Fill a punch bowl with red punch lemon and lime flavored soda a half-gallon of rainbow sherbet (in large scoops) and cut up oranges to float on top. Wet the rims of glasses and rub them into a saucer of sugar. Display these glasses next to the punch bowl. The sugar not only makes the glasses an addition to your Valentines day decorations but they add flavor to the drink. Dont forget the cupcakes! There are so many ways to decorate a cup cake and that could actually be part of your Valentines day party plans. Consider setting up a separate table or section of your countertop with all the Valentines day decorations for each cupcake in buffet style. These decorations can include sprinkles hard candy message hearts M&Ms chocolate syrup shaved dark chocolate shaved white chocolate and so on.
Thats all you need though to create some beautiful paper craft Valentines day decorations. Here are three project ideas for Valentines Day decorations: Project Idea #1 Gather sheets of colored construction paper; it doesnt have to be just red or pink. Use as many colors as youd like. Fold the sheets of paper into quarters and cut them up. Fold each quarter piece in half; draw a half of a heart on to each so the center of the heart is the fold. Cut each heart out and hang or tape them throughout your home similar to how paper snowflakes would be hung. The variety of colors adds a different twist to this traditional paper craft. When hanging them up consider doing so in layers or by slightly overlapping the hearts. Project Idea #2 Follow the same instructions above and set the hearts aside.
Head to the candy aisle and have fun! Allow each party guest to frost their cupcakes themselves and add their own decoration. Consider picking up some "to go" boxes so guests can take home extra cupcakes to enjoy when they return home. Use hearts cut from pieces of construction paper punch a heart shaped hole in the top string a piece of ribbon through each before filling each box with cupcakes. Write the name of each party guest on to the heart so their boxes dont get mixed up with someone elses by mistake. This box display also acts as yet another Valentines day decoration opportunity for the party. Valentines Decorations make a great accent during that special time of year and you can create these easy decorations for the home or the classroom. |
This week’s photo challenge is Edge.
These pictures were taken at Masada. Masada is located on the eastern fringe of the Judean Desert near the shore of the the Dead Sea. Masada was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001.
The last bastion of Jewish freedom fighters fought against the Romans at Masada. They lived their life at the edge and died heroically defending the fort. The tragic events of the last days of the rebels at Masada transformed it into both a Jewish cultural icon and a symbol of humanity’s continuous struggle for freedom from oppression.
For more on Masada, check out my post at Shalom! Masada
View from the Citadel
Snake Path to walk up to the summit of Masada. In ancient times, there is no barrier and the path was much narrower, people would have to walk close to the edge.
For more on my Israel trip, check out Shalom! Israel
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I had been reading in Julius Evola’s
book, the Hermetic Tradition
, about the Alchemical image of the Orobouros—the snake biting it’s own tail. I first tried to tackle this ponderous work some 20 years ago, after I saw that Carl Jung cited it as source material for his classic book, Psychology and Alchemy
. I again returned to it recently when I’d heard that the alt right was greatly influenced by Evola’s dark, cyclical view of history, as well as his particular brand of arcane, spiritual racism.
I then saw an article by Maureen Dowd, who compared Donald Trump to the Orobouros. I took this synchronicity as sign I should further meditate on this ancient image of western esotericism as a way to gain a more holistic view of a dangerously polarized political landscape which loomed beyond the hermetically sealed world of the dogfish Bay Marina.
Dowd writes of 45’s isolation by an inner circle who shelter him against the verities of the exterior world, parrot his mad ejaculations, and compound his delusional paranoia. She evokes the Orobouros to point out his self -destructive qualities.
This mandala has long been contemplated by spiritual adepts who sought awakening to ultimate truth of Unity. Evola says it represents not so much a philosophical concept as much as a state beyond the dichotomies of I and not-I, inside and outside. According to the literature, the full realization of this state is the “first matter of the wise.”
In the tradition, this unitary awareness is the beginning of the great work. But in Evola’s dark, elitist, and apocalyptic elaboration, this work is a cyclic process that, after ages of decline brought about by egalitarianism, multi-culturalism, and democratic “leveling,” heralds the triumphant return of the golden age. He views history as a cycle of degeneration and regeneration which turns in a series toward its ultimate realization in the re-establishment of a hyper-masculine, solar king which dawns only after violent revolution upsets the status quo. The losers swept up in this upheaval are expendable, and quaint notions like charity, love, and compassion are jettisoned for the profits of a corporate elite. Evola may have attained some degree of genuine insight into the spiritual truth expressed by the Orobouros, as well as to how that essential unity is not obstructed by its infinite manifestations (dharmas) in the field of space and time. Evola studied the Pali cannon of the Hinayana
(lesser vehicle) Buddhism, which focuses on self liberation from the cycles of existence (Samsara.) In contrast, the Mahayana (greater vehicle) stressed the cultivation of loving kindness as not only ethical, but the means by which we awaken to the ultimate truth of essential unity even while working to aleviate suffering in the relative world of Samsara.
As long as we have not realized that the mode of being of our mind resides in the union of relative truth and absolute truth—a realization that corresponds to awakening—these two truths are seen as separate instead of being seen in their original unity
From the viewpoint of ultimate truth, the dichotomy between positive and negative lacks reality, but from the perspective of relative truth, the karmic results of negative actions are inevitable. The cultivation of loving kindness is essential until ultimate truth is realized.
This fundamental split between the two understandings of the unitary state—symbolized by the Orobouros– is reflected in the polarized debates surrounding health care and immigration. Republicans seem to champion only the needs of those inside the adamant circumference of racial and economic privilege.
One of the strangest aspects of our rancorous, political debate is how these venerable teachings are spun by intellectuals of the alt right; and how Evola’s brand of spiritual fascism provides ideological cover for the rise of global fascism. |
Book Title: Honor Fragonard, Sa Vie Et Son Oeuvre : 210 Planches Et Vignettes d'Apr s Les Peintures, Estampes Et Dessins Originaux (Classic Reprint)
Author: Victoria Finlay
Format: Paperback | 600 pages
Publication Date: 22 Oct 2018
Excerpt from Honoré Fragonard, Sa Vie Et Son OEuvre: 210 Planches Et Vignettes d'Après les Peintures, Estampes Et Dessins Originaux On pourra diviser l'ouvrage soit au chapitre cinquiùne (page soit à partir des Catalogues, en joignant les Planches hors texte. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. |
A team of Gaztelueta students is going to present a Project at The Global Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (GYEC). It is a 12 hour business idea competition for high school students. GYEC aims to encourage young people’s entrepreneurship and develop their knowledge and experience of enterprise. It gives an opportunity for teams of high school students from around the world to solve a significant global problem through an innovative and sustainable enterprise idea. They also learn to apply their knowledge of science and technology in a practical way. The 2019 competition is scheduled to be held on Sunday, May 12 in 2019.
The team should possess a broad range of complementary skills and knowledge in areas such as science, technology, business, marketing and communication.
The project developed by Gaztelueta students was already presented in Cambridge early April, at the final round of the Social Sciences Congress. |
#DiamondDebates: The DH
In the late 60s and early 70s, the offensive draught that plagued the American League (AL) seemed to indicate that there was need for action. The 1968 season saw only one American Leaguer hit over .300, and the league average hovered around a diminutive .230. The first response was to disadvantage pitchers, and the mound was lowered from fifteen inches to ten. Initially, it helped. The AL batting average went from .230 to .246, and runs per game went up from 3.41 to 4.09. But the relief didn’t last long. The early 1970s again saw pitching reign supreme as runs per game fell back down to 3.47 and the AL batted a collective .239.
Charlie Finley, owner of the Oakland A’s during the 1960s and 70s, saw the lack of offense as a major problem for attendance. "The average fan comes to the park to see action, home runs. He doesn't come to see a one-, two-, three- or four-hit game," said Finley. With the AL trailing the National League (NL) in attendance by more than 2 million, Finley had a point. But he had a solution, too; the designated hitter. "I can't think of anything more boring than to see a pitcher come up, when the average pitcher can't hit my grandmother,” Finley said. “Let's have a permanent pinch-hitter for the pitcher."
As the main proponent of the DH, Finley wouldn’t let the issue die. So, on Jan. 11, 1973, at a meeting of the major leagues, it came to a vote. American League team owners voted 8 – 4 in favor of the DH. The NL, however, didn’t adopt it. So, from that point on, the two leagues played under a different set of rules.
Fast forward to the present day. In the AL, the DH is alive and well. But, as the NL continues to operate without the DH, the argument surrounding the position persists. Which style of play is better? With the DH or without?
Not only does the DH protect pitchers, but it also injects excitement into the game. Adding more great hitters makes it more likely to see what the average fan comes to the ballpark for. “The designated hitter provides more offense and a more exciting game overall for the fans,” said Baltimore Orioles Owner Peter Angelos. “That is important because baseball has a tendency at times to be slow-moving and unexciting. This adds another dimension of excitement to the game and that's why I support it.”
“Thanks to the DH, the Junior Circuit has adopted a swing-for-the-fences mentality which precludes half the country from enjoying that added dimension of the game called strategy. I mean real decisions - only seen in the NL. The moves which have you arguing with your buddies the next day. Should the manager have ordered that sacrifice bunt? What was he thinking pulling that double-switch when there was still plenty of time to come back? To me, the only people who benefit from the DH are those 14 or so high-paid, aging superstars who grace us with their presence every couple of innings. Let's go back to playing the game the right way - sans DH."
While the AL relies on a consistent hitter in the DH, the NL has to give it a little more thought, deciding when and where to use a pinch hitter and whether or not to lay down a bunt. Using that kind of strategy and small ball is something that the AL sometimes forgets and the NL is often admired for.
There’s no clear winner of the argument as evidence for both sides continues to develop. There are pros and cons for both styles of play. As time goes by, the DH debate will only continue to grow. And in the eyes of MLB Comissioner Rob Manfred, there’s nothing wrong with that. “…the difference in the rules is a topic that people love to debate, and I am a huge believer in the idea that if people are talking about baseball, that's a good thing for us.”
Andrew Bevevino was the 2015 digital strategy intern in the Frank and Peggy Steele Internship Program at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum |
Tips To Get Rid Of Dandruff
While dry and brittle hair is a common problem especially in women, oily hair is commonly found more in men rather than women.
One of the reasons is because women tend to be more regular in applying treatments to the hair which reduce the fat.
It is also more common in young people.
Such a condition can be worrying since the hair tends to weigh more so that more frequent washing is required to give the person a well groomed look.
It’s important to mention here that the problem of oiliness is not so much on the hair but on the scalp which secrets more fat than normal, often leading to dandruff. The fat is released through the hair follicles which gives the impression of oily hair. That is why in order to solve dandruff problem, we must regulate the sebum so that we catch the problem from its routes.
There are different reasons to have an excess of sebum. One of the most common causes is excess of testosterone which can cause abundant fat. In some cases, this condition can also lead to loss of hair. Other causes can also be nervousness, stress or autoimmune problems.
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Therapy for Dandruff
In order to eliminate dandruff, you have to use shampoos which are specifically formulated to restore the cycle of skin regeneration and treat the fungus. They must contain one or two active ingredients which have proven effective, such as salicylic acid, tar, sulfur, zinc, selenium, ketoconazole or ciclopir oxolamine.
The anti-dandruff shampoo should be used every day, at least for a week, for you to start seeing some results and preferably after consulting a dermatologist. Some of these products have an unpleasant odor but this should not put you off from using it regularly since you have to remember that you are treating a problem.
Dandruff can be difficult to get rid of at times and you may find that even when it disappears, it may come back periodically. However, long and continuous use of these special products should be avoided as they may cause some irritation. It is best to use them when you see the dandruff appearing.
How To Use an Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Here is a summary of the suggested steps when using a dandruff shampoo:
- Never forget to read the specific product instructions you decide to use since some of them may have special instructions.
- If scalp irritation occurs using the shampoo, you should immediately discontinue its use and consult your doctor.
- When washing, leave the shampoo in the hair for a few minutes for it to work.
- When you finish bathing, remove the moisture from the hair with a towel. If you need to dry completely, use a hair dryer but never at its maximum temperature. If you let it dry naturally, it will take longer but it will not aggravate your problem.
- Do not stop treatment abruptly, be consistent in the use of shampoo and use it until the dandruff is completely gone. Most of these products need a reasonable time (minimum seven days) to solve the problem.
- When dandruff disappears, use the dandruff shampoo once a week to keep the problem under control and prevent it from coming back.
Additional Steps to Prevent and Get Rid of Dandruff
- Balance your food, avoid fats as well as fried and spicy foods for a few days.
- Some doctors advise diets rich in vitamins A and B.
- Consumption of seafood, red meat, peanuts and sunflower seeds are also suggested to counteract the lack of zinc, which is another cause of this condition.
- If you have very dry hair, you can consume essential fatty acids, found in fish like salmon, sardines, herring and trout.
- Avoid using gel or any other cosmetic product until the dandruff is completely gone.
- Do not apply cologne or perfume on your hair, because these products contain alcohol and will dry your scalp.
- Take two liters of water daily.
- Wash your brushes and combs frequently.
In conclusion, these were some tips to get rid of dandruff but keep in mind that if dandruff does not yield to these measures, it is necessary to visit a dermatologist for more specialized treatment. Finally, remember that this problem may occur again with the passage of time, but by taking a little extra care, you may be able to prevent it. |
While exercise has the potential to transform your body, increase feel good chemicals and keep you feeling confident and healthy, it also does wonders for your mind to be distracted from your worries and negative ruminating. In the very depths of depression I would spend most of my waking hours trying to reason with my unreasonable thinking. Much like a dog chasing his tail, I never caught up with reason. My real turning point was when I put on my running shoes and ran out along an old dirt road to visit some brown cows.
Exercise is much more than getting fit; rather, it’s meditation in motion.
I love to run with the sun on my skin, birds chirping, smells of the countryside, focused breathing and on the lookout for the odd brown snake on my path. With all my senses being stimulated it is hard to think about anything else. Often on days when I am feeling flat or just unbearably grumpy with my loved ones, my husband will point to my shoes and “suggest,” “You need to go for a run!” From experience, he knows all too well that I am a better wife and mother when I have been out for a run, having left my worries behind and fully engaged in the moment, distracted from whatever had been weighing me down. This works for me, and it will work for you also. After a 30 minute jog, a brisk walk, several laps in the pool or whatever exercise you choose, you’ll often find by the end of a session that you’ve forgotten the negative ponderings whilst being focused only on your body’s movements and the surrounding environment! Now go ahead and leave the screen time, get out and move that amazing body 🙂 |
Think about how people, equipment, materials and the surrounding environment contribute to a hazard. Take each step and list the hazards associated with it. The Infrastructure Health and Safey Association offers tips on how to best conduct job safety analyses and root out hazards so that they can be avoided. Nominations for the awards will open in February. Once you have a clear understanding of what the work involves, you need to break Job safety analysis osha down into manageable steps. Nominations for the award are now closed. Usually, the competent person who writes JSAs is the foreperson or supervisor. |
The first step, before installing a garage door opener, is to check how well the garage door itself works. Most if not all garage doors are fairly heavy. A garage door opener will be designed for a certain weight of door. It should go without saying to ensure that the garage door opener that you are installing is capable of working with the weight of your door. You may find out that your door is too light, in which case, it will need reinforcing.
Checking the actual operation of the garage door opener should be your next step. If you find that the door doesn’t open easily, it could be due to faulty springs which will need to be repaired before attempting to fit the opener. If the garage door has seen better days, you may be looking at installing a new one. If that is the case, you will also need to ensure that the framework is capable of supporting the new door to which the new opener is being fitted.
The garage door opener will have a power unit. Make sure that you site this where it will not get in the way of anybody walking around inside the garage. The opener will include a power cord which should only be within reach of an adult. Although it should go without saying, the electrical supply should be disconnected when working with the permanent wiring required to power the opener. More hands make less work and you may find it quicker to enlist some help when installing your new garage door opener. You will need a selection of tools such as a stepladder, drill, spirit level, tape measure, hammer, various screwdrivers, side cutters, pliers, adjustable wrench and hacksaw.
You will find three distinct types of garage door opener. The easiest and simplest one to fit is the screw drive. Once fitted, it will require little or no maintenance as it has no belts or chains. All garage door openers must, by law, have a built in safety feature that reverses the door operation should it happen to hit something or somebody on its way down. Make sure that any wall control buttons are fitted well out of reach of small children so that they cannot play with the door. For extra safety, infrared beam boxes should be installed near the bottom of the garage door opening. |
How is your self-talk?
We’re diving into it today. I mean if you are really, truly honest with yourself, what kinds of messaging do you think to yourself all day long? For most of us, our self-talk is working against us! Can you relate to any of these statements that you’ve said (or thought) to yourself?
- I’m not smart enough to ______ (create my own business.)
- I don’t know enough about parenting, marriage, spirituality, _______, etc.
- I’m not organized enough. (or young enough, talented enough, etc.)
Here’s the good news: We become the living result of our own thoughts. The brain believes what we tell it!
Let me share a story with you, my dear clients to illustrate the point. I played sports when I was growing up in school. (Anybody else play sports?? I grew up in a small town Iowa and to have enough kids to play we all played all 4 sports!) One day in the 8th grade, my volleyball coach pulled me aside and told me that I was too heavy and overweight and was not athletic enough to be a volleyball player. I was stunned! Here’s where the story really goes dark…I believed her and dropped out of all athletics. And sadly, I kept the coach’s messaging with me for decades!
Yet to date, I am most certainly an athlete. I walk at least one mile every single day! I’ve ridden by bike across the state of Iowa 12 times! (Who is insane enough to do it once?!) Ta-da! That is a lot of pedaling. I AM athletic and nobody gets to tell me that I’m not.
What phrases do you need to deep clean out of your brain and rewrite? We can rewrite how our brains are wired. I changed my mental programming and so can YOU!
Are you up for a challenge, _____? I want you to write down the negative belief you are gripping so tightly onto. “I’m not ______ enough.” “If only I _______.” Whatever it is, write it down & now this is the fun part. I want you to RIP IT UP. That’s right. Throw that negativity away literally or burn it in the fire. THEN. Write a new positive belief statement. For me, it’s “I AM athletic. I AM fit.” When you catch yourself saying your old negative belief, purposefully replace it with your new phrase and you will quite literally rewire your brain. Say it out loud in the mirror. Scream it in the car! Tattoo it on your body (alright, we’re getting wild here…) You know what I mean. Whatever you need to do to remind yourself of WHO you truly are. Do that.
Send me a selfie with your new positive statements to firstname.lastname@example.org! I’d be honored to cheer you on.
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Mmmm yummy Chinese Rice Noodles with Chicken, Fish Tofu & Fresh Coriander Mmmm
Sydney has the best Chinese Food in Australia!
But that’s not the only food that is mouth-watering.
At Bible College, I’m eating mouthfuls of Old Testament this semester.
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.’ 10 So Joshua ordered the officers of the people: 11 ‘Go through the camp and tell the people, “Get your provisions ready. Three days from now you will cross the Jordan here to go in and take possession of the land the Lord your God is giving you for your own.”’
Here we have the amazing encouragement of God’s presence with his people.
Joshua succeeded Moses in leading the Israelites after the exodus from Egypt.
The previous generation were too afraid to claim the land that God promised them.
The new generation of Israelites now had a choice:
- Would they trust God and follow Joshua across the river Jordan into the new land?
- Or would they give in to their fears and continue wandering in the desert?
God sent Joshua to save the Israelites.
God sent a greater saviour Jesus to bring everyone home and give us rest.
This home is not the physical nation state of Israel and the disputed territories of Palestine.
This home is heaven where we can finally rest from all our worries.
- Is that what you hope for at the end of your earthly life?
- Or are you too afraid to trust in Jesus?
- Are you worried about your own security and whether you have enough money?
God offers a life where we do not have to be terrified.
Do you want to have reassurance that God is with you in this life and the next?
It’s an amazing relief knowing that God cares for you and is walking beside you every step of the way.
mmmm Bible mmmm |
Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuses instruction: but he that regards reproof shall be honored.…
One of the weakest traits of any person is to be unwilling to accept honest criticism and correction. From the foolish child who will never listen to parental authority, on to the foolish man who will never listen to rebuke or reason, pride always goeth before a fall. Honest criticism is often a bitter dose to swallow, but most tonics are bitter, and we are the stronger for taking them down bravely. "If I am censured," said that godly man, Bishop Griswold, "then let me correct, but never justify, my faults." A minister with more zeal than discretion once called on the bishop and belaboured him with rather a harsh denunciation. Instead of showing the man out of the door, the bishop calmly replied, "My dear friend, I do not wonder that they who witness the inconsistencies in my daily conduct should think that I have no religion. I often fear this myself, and I feel very grateful to you for giving me this warning." This reply was made in such unaffected meekness and sincerity that the visitor at once begged the bishop's pardon, and always regarded him afterwards as one of the most Christlike Christians he had ever known. He is doubly the fool who not only flings himself into a pit, but resents the friendly hand that tries to help him out of it.
(T. G. Cuyler.)
Parallel VersesKJV: Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. |
Nearly complete sequences were obtained from the 18S rDNA genes of Eimeria falciformis (the type species of the genus), Caryospora bigenetica, and Lankesterella minima. Two clones of the rDNA gene from C. bigenetica varied slightly in primary structure. Parsimony-based and maximum likelihood phylogenetic reconstructions with a number of other apicomplexan taxa support 2 major clades within the Eucoccidiorida, i.e., the isosporoid coccidia (consisting of Toxoplasma, Neospora, Isospora [in part], and Sarcocystis spp.) and a second clade containing Lankesterella and Caryospora spp., as well as the eimeriid coccidia (Cyclospora, Isospora [in part], and Eimeria spp.). Our observations suggest that Caryospora spp. may not belong in the family Eimeriidae but rather may be allied with the family Lankesterellidae with which they share molecular and life history similarities. This may be a third lineage of coccidian parasites that has independently evolved a unique heteroxenous transmission strategy.
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Is Linux being helped or hijacked by corporate involvement? AKA has Linux lost its way?
Who knows, but here are some thoughts:
Linux started as a student project and gathered an enthusiastic band of volunteers …..but look at it now.
“The Linux kernel is growing and changing faster than ever, but its development is increasingly being supported by a select group of companies, rather than by volunteer developers.
That’s according to the latest survey of Linux kernel of development by the Linux Foundation, which it published to coincide with the kickoff of this year’s Linux Foundation Collaboration Summit on Wednesday.
Whether the decline in volunteer code contributions since Linux’s early days is actually a bad thing, however, is open to debate.
For one thing, kernel development is something of a rarified skill, and coders who successfully submit patches probably won’t stay unemployed for long. Now they’re volunteers; now they aren’t.
Also, the Linux kernel has hardly been taken over by some Good Ol’ Boys network of top IT companies. One developer who consistently makes the list of top kernel contributors, for example, is H Hartley Sweeten of Vision Engraving Systems, a maker of industrial engraving equipment.
Similarly, the Linux Foundation announced on Wednesday that its latest member is media giant Bloomberg, which has joined as Gold member and says it will “continue to take on a more prominent role in the broader community development and collaboration behind Linux.”
from the comments on this page:
Is this trend isolated or common?
Date: 2016-01-22 11:51 pm (UTC)
So far I count:
– Linux Foundation quietly dropped community representation.
– The Radeon related conspiracies (I didn’t look at it in depth yet).
– The libusb related conspiracy (See Peter Stuge’s talk at 32C3).
– The X.org foundation corporate membership limit change attempt.
Is there other examples of such patterns that I missed?
Are theses isolated incidents? Or are they part of a bigger picture?
If it is, I can only think of corporate control over free software projects, but why?
I guess free software companies wouldn’t benefit from it.
However I think that the proprietary software companies would. They nowadays depend on free software so they can’t kill it, they probably don’t want to either.
However controlling the associations and leveraging such control could be used to help prevent free software from replacing their proprietary products.
Here I’m only wondering if something is happening, and I don’t have any answers.
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Re: Is this trend isolated or common?
Date: 2016-01-23 12:18 am (UTC)
Free software has always been a threat to the “capitalist” business model espoused by the big corporations. This model has no room for products that threaten their high profit margins, so they always attempt to buy or hijack the problem people and products. An example from the dark side is Mark Russinovich being bought off by Microsoft after the Sony rootkit affair.
Another way to look at the Linux Foundation is that we have isolated the problem to a small place and made the corporates pour their money into a different rat hole, but we have to act on that approach, perhaps by forking the kernel and making the community version the important one, removing the Linux Foundation’s influence over the real world by simple community action.
While this approach would seem cruel in that Torvalds would be shorn of his halo, in fact devolving the “governance” of the Linux kernel would serve as a way of keeping him honest, and potentially improve the overall product. Just like all of the MySQL forks forced Oracle to be honest, so would a hurd of Linux forks force “Linux” back to the real world.
People like Linus Torvalds and I don’t plan the kernel evolution. We don’t sit there and think up the roadmap for the next two years, then assign resources to the various new features. That’s because we don’t have any resources. The resources are all owned by the various corporations who use and contribute to Linux, as well as by the various independent contributors out there. It’s those people who own the resources who decide…
— Andrew Morton, 2005
Linux is evolution, not intelligent design
— Linus Torvalds, 2005
“The real question behind the debate, as I see it, is who controls The Linux Foundation? The users or the companies?
Garrett sees this move as The Linux Foundation taking one more step away from the community and towards the corporate world. Zemlin doesn’t address this point specifically but, tellingly, he does say that the “process for recruiting community directors should be changed to be in line with other leading organizations in our community and industry.”
In addition, as Garrett pointed out, individuals no longer longer have “The ability to run for and vote for a Linux Foundation board seat and influence the direction of the foundation.”
Personally, I see this as a move towards more corporate control of the Foundation. But, as the saying goes, who pays the piper calls the tune. I find nothing surprising about this move.
While open-source users love the concept of community, the “community” has been made up of corporate executives and employees for well over a decade now. Only the most idealistic open-source developer and leaders and, ironically, open source’s most fervent enemies still think of Linux and open-source projects being created and controlled by private individuals.
Besides, the overwhelming majority of The Linux Foundation board of directors has always been made up of corporately chosen directors. Still, this Linux Foundation decision rubs me the wrong way. Linux started as an individual’s project that quickly gathered the support of many bright programmers. There should always be a place for individuals rather than corporations to have their say in The Linux Foundation’s leadership.
I hope Sandler, who is a strong, brilliant open-source leader, not only is allowed to run for office, but wins a place on the board. I also hope the Foundation restores the right for individuals to vote and run for office on the board. This is not asking for much, and it would restore faith that the Foundation still has room left for the little people and not just the big companies.”
“They” tried, for years, to destroy Linux. “Only hackers use it”, “only hippies use it”, “only communists or terrorists use it”, “we own patents for most of it” and each one failed. Now they’re attacking it from within and it’s worked beautifully. One community torn asunder over systemd. Most distros now firmly in the palm of Red Hat and thus under their control. The modularity and control that distinguished Linux from other OS’s, now mostly gone and by the time Poettering has finished, it will all be gone. And then it will be too late.
Thankfully there are still some distros holding out – Slackware, Crux, Pisi, Manjaro OpenRC and Devuan if it gets off the ground. Long may they continue to resist. But I don’t hold out much hope in the long run. This is Corporate takeover 101 and so few even see what’s happening that the chances of stopping it are next to zero. Sad.
A cornerstone of Linux’s success is its huge user community. Since 2005, some 11,800 individual developers from nearly 1,200 different companies have contributed to the kernel, the Linux Foundation says. Linux is the largest collaborative development project in history and it is being developed faster than any other software in the world.
And now Linux is accelerating tech innovation via open collaboration at all levels – from the chip and on up through the entire hardware and software stacks.
Ultimately, open source isn’t about code. It’s about community, and as Bert Hubert suggests, “community is the best predictor of the future of a project.” That community isn’t fostered by jerk project leads or corporate overlords pretending to be friendly foundations. It’s the heart of today’s biggest challenges in open source — as it was in the last decade.
The Linux model inspired IBM, NVIDIA, Mellanox, Google, and Tyan to create the OpenPOWER initiative in December 2013. OpenPOWER does for hardware what Linux has done for software: makes it free and open source
it has become increasingly common for companies to maintain control of important open source tools.
That can make for more efficient decision making. But as we’ve seen with Node, it can also lead to tensions between the parent company and outside developers who adopt and develop the technology. How the Node community deals with these tensions could set important precedents for how other important open source technologies, such as the cloud computing tool Docker, are managed. |
“In the esoteric, and even exoteric Buddhism of the North, Adi Buddha (Chogi dangpoi sangye), the One unknown, without beginning or end, identical with Parabrahm and Ain-Soph, emits a bright ray from its darkness. This is the Logos (the first), or Vajradhara, the Supreme Buddha (also called Dorjechang). As the Lord of all Mysteries he cannot manifest, but sends into the world of manifestation his heart – the “diamond heart,” Vajrasattva (Dorjesempa). This is the second logos of creation, from whom emanate the seven (in the exoteric blind the five) Dhyani Buddhas, called the Anupadaka, “the parentless”.” – H.P. Blavatsky, The Secret Doctrine, Vol. 1 p.571
“The eternity of the Kosmos … is but the periodic and objective manifestation of absolute eternity itself, of the forever unknown principle called Parabrahman, Adi-Buddha, the “One and Eternal Wisdom”.” – H.P. Blavatsky, Misconceptions (Article)
Although there is no actual “God” in Buddhism, there is mention in certain schools of Tibetan Buddhism – and especially in the esoteric teachings of the Masters of the Trans-Himalayan Brotherhood – of Adi-Buddha or Adi-Buddhi, Avalokiteshvara, and the Dhyani Buddhas. As HPB states in the Introduction to The Secret Doctrine, “In etymology Adi, and Adhi Budha, the one (or the First) and “Supreme Wisdom” is a term used by Aryasanga in his Secret treatises, and now by all the mystic Northern Buddhists. It is a Sanskrit term, and an appellation given by the earliest Aryans to the Unknown deity.”
It is the secret, esoteric Yogacharya school of Buddhism – rather than the exoteric and publicly known Yogacharya – founded by Aryasangha, with which the Masters and HPB are intimately connected. This fact is made abundantly clear throughout HPB’s “Theosophical Glossary” as well as in telling references and remarks found in various places in “The Secret Doctrine.” For more information in this regard, please see the articles Buddha Nature, Self and Non-Self in Buddhism and Theosophy and Maitreya in the Light of Real Theosophy.
The term “Adi” can be taken to mean “First,” “Primordial,” and “Supreme” and Adi-Buddha or Adi-Buddhi is simply the Buddhist term for what Hinduism calls Parabrahm or Brahman and what the Kabbalah calls Ein-Soph, “Ein-Soph” literally meaning “The Endless Boundless No-Thing,” that which does not exist, which is not a Being, but rather is Be-ness…Absolute Infinite EXISTENCE Itself.
Adi-Buddha is the Causeless Cause and the Rootless Root, the No-Thing which is everything. It cannot even be described as Spirit because both spirit and matter originate from this great undefinable, this great indescribable. Since It is the Absolute and the Infinite, It is entirely impersonal and without qualities, characteristics, attributes, form, appearance, consciousness or unconsciousness, of any kind. It just simply IS.
Adi-Buddha – “The First and Supreme Buddha…the Eternal Light…Supreme Wisdom” – does not think, for It is Absolute Thought; Adi-Buddha is not omnipresent, for It is Omnipresence Itself; Adi-Buddha is not omniscient, for It is Omniscience Itself; Adi-Buddha is not omnipotent, for It is Omnipotence Itself. The universe and everything in it is not made by Adi-Buddha – it unfolds and emanates out of this Absolute, Infinite, Divine Existence Itself.
Perhaps HPB summed it up best when she said, “We believe in a Universal Divine Principle, the root of ALL, from which all proceeds, and within which all shall be absorbed at the end of the great cycle of Being.”
The Nirvana that Buddhism speaks so much about IS Adi-Buddha, Parabrahm – whatever name we may wish to give It. To enter into Nirvana means to be reabsorbed into this and to be literally reunited with It, in both consciousness and fact.
During periods of Manvantara or cyclic manifestation, such as this one we are all presently a part of, and in order to bring these about, Adi-Buddha reflects and radiates part of Its infinite self as Avalokiteshvara. HPB writes that Avalokiteshvara is “ “made in the image and likeness” of Adi-Buddha, Parabrahman … Parabrahman or Adi-Buddha is eternally manifesting itself as Avalokiteshvara.”
Avalokiteshvara is again not a Being or any type of “Divine Person” but is what Theosophical terminology calls the Universal Logos, the Central Spiritual Sun, which is the all-ensouling Light and Life of the Universe.
Adi-Buddha and Avalokiteshvara are identical with Parabrahman and Narayana, to give one example from Hinduism. The Buddhist Logos is identical with the Hindu Logos; although different names are used, it is the same system and the same Truth and this should hardly be surprising seeing as Buddhism was born out of Hinduism (the world’s oldest religion) and that some aspects of Buddhist philosophy can be more clearly and accurately understood when we understand the basics of Hindu philosophy.
Avalokiteshvara has two aspects, a Higher Self and a Lower Self, a masculine aspect and a feminine aspect. These correspond to Purusha and Prakriti in Hindu terminology, the Universal Spiritual Principle and the Universal Material Principle.
In Chinese terminology these two aspects are called Kwan-Shi-Yin and Kwan Yin, respectively described in Theosophy as the First and the Second Logos. Many people are familiar with the name Kwan Yin because “in China, the Buddhist ritualists have degraded its meaning by anthropomorphizing it into a Goddess of the same name, with one thousand hands and eyes, and they call it Kwan-shai-yin Bodhisat” (H.P. Blavatsky, An Unpublished Discourse of Buddha).
In her article titled Tibetan Teachings, HPB writes, “Kwan-yin … this divine power was finally anthropomorphized by the Chinese Buddhist ritualists into a distinct double-sexed deity with a thousand hands and a thousand eyes, and called Kwan-shai-yin Bodhisatwa, the Voice-Deity, but in reality meaning the voice of the ever-present latent divine consciousness in man; the voice of his real Self, which can be fully evoked and heard only through great moral purity.”
In the Esoteric Buddhism taught and practiced by the Master K.H., the Master M., their “Great Chief” the Maha Chohan, and many others, as also in the teachings of Theosophy, there is no place for anthropomorphic deities and it is repeatedly stated that anthropomorphisation is degradation of the Spiritual and Divine. The direst consequences have followed from the personalisation and anthropomorphisation of divine principles and forces and the history of religion is an undeniable and tragic testament to that. Nothing of any enduring worth or value is ever achieved or accomplished by doing do.
In the terminology of Tibetan Buddhism, these two impersonal aspects, the Higher and Lower Self of the Universal Logos Avalokiteshvara, are called Vajradhara and Vajrasattva. Avalokiteshvara is also referred to as Chenrezig in Tibetan Buddhism and His Holiness the Dalai Lama is considered to be a manifestation on earth of Avalokiteshvara/Chenrezig. It is from Vajrasattva that the Dhyani Buddhas emanate and collectively they comprise the Third Logos called in Theosophy the “Manifested Logos.”
According to the exoteric understanding of Tibetan Buddhism there are Five Dhyani Buddhas who are the celestial Buddhas of whom the human Buddhas are the manifestations in the world of form and matter. Esoterically, however, there are Seven Dhyani Buddhas. The number is given exoterically as five because only five have so far manifested, since we are still in the fifth Root Race (the Aryan or Indo-Caucasian Root Race or “Epoch”) and the sixth and seventh are to manifest themselves in the sixth and seventh Root Races respectively.
The word “Dhyani” comes from “Dhyana,” meaning mystical meditation and the Seven Dhyanis are described as “Buddhas of Contemplation” and “celestial Meditation Buddhas.” They are all Anupadaka (parentless), i.e. self-born of divine essence, and are the “glorious counterparts in the mystic world” of every earthly mortal Buddha. The Seven Dhyanis are described as the seven sublime Lords, the seven Guardian Spirits, appointed to govern the Earth in this Fourth Round.
In Transactions of the Blavatsky Lodge, we read that “Exoterically they are five in number, whereas in the esoteric schools they are seven, and not single entities but Hierarchies. … the exoteric and occult significations of the Dhyani-Buddhas are entirely different.”
These Seven Hierarchies of divine spiritual beings are what we also call the Seven Rays and each of the Seven Hierarchies corresponds to one of the Seven Rounds of our planet’s evolutionary cycle, from the lowest (the first) to the highest (the seventh). The seven Dhyani Buddhas of Buddhism are the same in actuality as the seven Kumaras of Hinduism, the seven Archangels of Christianity, and the seven Elohim of Judaism. As we said earlier, different names are used but it is ultimately the same system and the same Truth.
The Rig Veda, which is the most revered of Hindu scriptures and the most ancient book known to man, famously states: “Ekam Sat Viprāha Bahudhā Vadanti” which means “Truth is One, though the Sages call it by many names.” Theosophy is that esoteric Teaching which underlies all the world’s religions and which alone has the potential and capabilities of bringing about true religious tolerance, acceptance, appreciation, and universality.
SEVEN DHYANI BUDDHAS
Amitabha (meaning “Infinite Light”) was and is the specific Dhyani Buddha – the divine prototype and “overshadowing inner God” if you like – of Siddhartha Gautama, the one who we today call the Buddha and the founder of that great system of spiritual thought and practice called Buddhism.
But Buddhism teaches that Gautama is not the one and only Buddha. He is the Fourth Buddha and the Buddha of the Fifth Root Race. The preceding Buddha was Kashyapa, who was the Third Buddha and the Buddha of the Fourth Root Race, which was the Atlantean Root Race. It is taught that Gautama, when in a previous incarnation as Prabhapala during the days of Atlantis, was a disciple of Kashyapa Buddha. Kashyapa was the manifestation of the Dhyani Buddha known in the exoteric system as Ratnasambhava.
The next Buddha will be Maitreya, the Fifth Buddha and Buddha of the sixth Root Race, whose Dhyani Buddha is said to be Amoghasiddhi. Maitreya is due to appear during the sixth Root Race at the end of the Kali Yuga.
But this will not be anytime soon and in reality the “Coming of Maitreya Buddha” is something quite different from what many people expect, the ever-increasing amount of fantastical and deluded claims made by the followers of Pseudo-Theosophy and by many in the New Age movement notwithstanding. Maitreya’s successor will be Dharmaprabhasa, the Buddha of the seventh Root Race, an incredibly long time from now.
As for the Lord Gautama Buddha, H.P. Blavatsky once wrote – “it is maintained that this Adept of Adepts lives to this day in his spiritual entity as a mysterious, unseen, yet overpowering presence among the Brotherhood of Shamballa, beyond, far beyond, the snowy-capped Himalayas.”
~ BlavatskyTheosophy.com ~
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“As to his being one of the true and undeniable SAVIOURS of the World, suffice it to say that the most rabid orthodox missionary, unless he is hopelessly insane, or has not the least regard even for historical truth, cannot find one smallest accusation against the life and personal character of Gautama, the “Buddha.” Without any claim to divinity, allowing his followers to fall into atheism, rather than into the degrading superstition of deva or idol-worship, his walk in life is from the beginning to the end, holy and divine. During the 45 years of his mission it is blameless and pure as that of a god – or as the latter should be. He is a perfect example of a divine, godly man.
“He reached Buddhaship – i.e. complete enlightenment – entirely by his own merit and owing to his own individual exertions, no god being supposed to have any personal merit in the exercise of goodness and holiness. Esoteric teachings claim that he renounced Nirvana and gave up the Dharmakaya vesture to remain a “Buddha of compassion” within the reach of the miseries of this world. And the religious philosophy he left to it has produced for over 2,000 years generations of good and unselfish men.
“His is the only absolutely bloodless religion among all the existing religions: tolerant and liberal, teaching universal compassion and charity, love and self-sacrifice, poverty and contentment with one’s lot, whatever it may be. No persecutions, and enforcement of faith by fire and sword, have ever disgraced it. No thunder-and-lightning-vomiting god has interfered with its chaste commandments; and if the simple, humane and philosophical code of daily life left to us by the greatest Man-Reformer ever known, should ever come to be adopted by mankind at large, then indeed an era of bliss and peace would dawn on Humanity.” |
I’ve done some looking around and I’ve been finding posts on various sites (edit: from 2011 and 2012) stating that getting realistic looking gems or thick glass is tough in cycles because it doesn’t include light splitting “yet.”
Do we have that now, and if so, how can I simulate it? I found a node setup that does an alright job of splitting the colors going through glass and refracting them, making it look like solid, thick glass, but my render still doesn’t look right.
If we don’t have that implemented in cycles yet, can anyone give me tips on what I can do to make an emerald look right? I’m having a hard time making it look like anything other than green glass. I’ve done all the obvious things like mixing glass and glass, glass and gloss, using fresnel, layer weights, trying to factor by light paths…any help would be greatly appreciated! |
A federal program established to protect facilities where toxic chemicals are present from terrorist attacks came under fire by one of the representatives who helped create it.
Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, recently had some strong words in regard to the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards, or CFATS, program during a hearing held by the The Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy on Friday. The hearing was held in regard to an internal report showing mismanagement within the program.
“It is time to get this thing done,” Barton told Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary Rand Beers. “If you can’t do it, resign.”
An attack on a site such as a refinery or a chemical plant could lead to thousands of deaths and endanger millions, leading to the CFATS Act being signed in 2007. Barton was one of the act’s authors.
In 2010, there were 113 facilities near the Houston area that had been identified by the Department of Homeland Security as needing special security, although about 2,300 of the initially identified 6,000 sites have since removed the identified chemicals or reduced them to a level below what is considered “high risk.”
But of the 4,200 high-security plans CFATS has received since being founded, none had been approved.
“When I read that, I was just astounded,” Barton said.
Other issues mentioned in the internal report include hiring of employees not fully qualified for their jobs and wasteful spending of the department’s $90 million annual budget.
“I don’t seem to understand how the Under Secretary could be so unaware for so long of so many of the internal problems,” Barton said.
During the hearing, Beers said that progress already has been made to address the issues in the report and some of the problems, such as hiring incorrect people for positions, was a result of the program’s accelerated start.
The CFATS program was recently extended to run through Oct. 4. |
In April 2012, at the conference of the Austrian Society for Psychology (ÖGP) at the University of Graz, Robert Kail – experienced researcher and editor for one of the flagship journals in Psychology, Psychological Science – gave an insightful presentation and discussion targeted to give advice about manuscript preparation and the submission process to junior researchers in psychology. His presentation was organized around several key questions taken from a survey that students of the association for psychological science (APSSC) had conducted. The following main topics of his presentation will be discussed in this post: turning a thesis into a paper, writing a clear introduction, choosing the right title for a paper, and what to consider during the submission phase.
” We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise we harden” (Goethe)
“Progress is impossible without change; and those who cannot change their minds cannot change
anything.” (George Bernard Shaw)
Nothing is as permanent as change. These various proverbs referring to the surpassing of time we experience cannot only refer to daily processes. While human beings and nature change, sience and research intend to describe and investigate those changes. Continue reading
As psychologists and, more importantly, as psychology students, we heavily rely on the peer-review process. When conducting an online search for journal articles that shall inform our next research project or assignment, we expect to find high-quality research right then and there. The peer-review process saves us time; we approach our search with the assumption that a large amount of articles that we find (at least those published in peer-reviewed journals) provide us with valuable insights into the area we are focussing on, even by just reading through the abstract. The reviewer is our friend! In this post I will offer some insight into my personal experiences regarding the peer-review process from the standpoint of the reviewer. More specifically I will highlight how I have systematically approached manuscripts that I was asked to review.
What’s the most difficult part of the APA style for students? Continuing the practice from 2010, I’ll demonstrate the typical mistakes found in the manuscripts submitted for the 4th issue of the Journal of European Psychology Students (JEPS). Given that JEPS requires submitted manuscripts to follow APA style, this post may be useful for anyone writing papers according to these regulations.
This post will also refer to any material that would provide more information on how to avoid the incompatibility with the APA style.
When considering a research idea, we are bound to rely on previous findings on the topic. Work done in the field constructs the foundation for our research and determines its course and value. Inaccurate findings may lead to imprecise applications and end in further fallacies in your own new scientific knowledge that you construct. In order to set a solid basis for research on any topic and to prevent multiplication of misinformation, it is crucial to to critically evaluate existing scientific evidence. It is important to know which information can be regarded as plausible.
So what’s the criteria to determine whether a result can be trusted? As it is taught in the first classes in psychology, errors may emerge from any phase of the research process. Therefore, it all boils down to how the research has been conducted and the results presented.
Meltzoff (2007) emphasizes the key issues that can produce flawed results and interpretations and should therefore be carefully considered when reading articles. Here is a reminder on what to bear in mind when reading a research article:
Whether we like it or not, science mainly exists in English. Sadly, scientists whose mother tongue it happens to be, have a distinct advantage to get their work published. There are many reasons why this may be, but thats not the topic of this post. One thing for sure, the better you’re able to express yourself in English, the more likely is your manuscript read through when you submit it, regardless if it’s to be published or to be evaluated by your prof. How to beat the language barrier and write outstanding professional texts? Here are some tips and sites to help you. |
As we revealed in our last post we are pleased to showcase photographs from the renowned railway photographer, John Stiles; but at least initially we will be concentrating on John’s renewed passion for military aviation and vintage transport. Our first featured photograph is of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Avro Lancaster PA474 ‘City of Lincoln’. This fabulous night-time shot was taken at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire in 2012.
The photograph re-lives the routine that Lancasters and other aircraft of Bomber Command would go through during the Second World War when night-time raids on Germany were a regular occurance. As it happens, PA474 never took part in any bombing raids as it was built after VE day, rolling off the production line at Vickers Armstrong Broughton factory at Hawarden Airfield, Chester on 31 May 1945. It was being prepared to be shipped to Japan when the war ended in the Far East too!
After use in photo reconnaissance work in South Africa, and various roles in experimental aerofoil designs the aircraft was reprieved from being used as a static exhibit by Wing Commander D’Arcy, the Commanding Officer of 44 Squadron (then flying Vulcans at RAF Waddington) in 1965. Having been flown to Waddington it was found that the aircraft was in sound condition and over the following eight years the aircraft was restored back to it’s original condition, joining the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight in 1973. (For more information please visit the BBMF website.)
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We veterans love the soft game with its long rallies. The USAPA does its part by making rule changes to preserve the soft game and protect the nature of pickleball to keep us happy. Instructors remind frustrated students who want to wail on wiffle balls that consistency and patience are rewarded.
Many young people along with tennis and racquetball players put down their paddles because they find the soft game so dreadful. So far, no player has been able to achieve a 5.0 rating without some level of mastery of the soft game.
And all the while, uninformed spectators find the 50-stroke rallies confusing and boring…
Why don’t they just hit a winner and finish the point?
But perhaps the spectators are not so wrong.
Last night I played with a 25-year-old college tennis stud that got me rethinking where pickleball might go. He hit the ball so hard and low that put away volleys were unthinkable.
“Just try to block the ball back,” I told myself. These young tennis players love Morgan Evans’ longer Signature Paddle by Selkirk. And like Morgan, they’re hitting with amazing speed and topspin.
A ball hit very hard within an inch or two of the net with topspin might land near the kitchen line.
Makes it tough to volley, even with my larger Omni 31P Paddle! With a bit of practice and focus, it’s not so hard to hit a ball within a few inches of the net. Hey, the net is only about 22 feet away and waist height!
So I predict that, at the highest level of play, doubles rallies will get shorter rather than longer in the coming years.
Much shorter. More like singles.
Serves and returns will not simply be preliminaries but will become more aggressive shots that are vital to the outcome of the point. Just as there is one setter in volleyball, expect that one partner will hit every third shot while the other partner (who happens to be of basketball proportions) performs the spiking role to pounce on a popped up volley.
Tactics may involve the forward player acting as a decoy or even blocking the opponents’ visibility to the ball until the last moment. Volleyers on both sides will frequently leap or straddle the kitchen corner to put away shots near the sidelines. Most points will involve the ball hitting the floor only twice—the service and return.
Then, watch out!
I’m not saying there will be no place for soft shots, but I can imagine the soft shots punctuating aggressive play. Even now, a barely perceptible trend is emerging where attackers, not the defenders, are more likely to win the point.
A lot of this might depend on whether the injection-molded ball (Onix Pure 2) or a rotationally-molded ball (DuraFast 40) prevails in top play. But my theories on which ball encourages the power game are still in process.
Okay, I’m probably wrong about all this. I hope I’m wrong and rallies get even longer. But the sport is going somewhere, and younger athletes than me will define that path.
Then again, perhaps the USAPA will dictate a nerf ball!
These blogs make wild speculations so easy and forgivable. What matters much more than my opinion? Your opinion. Please blast away! |
“Pride and prejudice” is an impressive classical English literature which tells a story about the relationship around the dutiful Jane, the quick-witted Elizabeth, the rich gentleman Darcy, and his friend Bingley.
The book tells a story about Darcy, who is the one which split Jane and Bingley because of his worries about their marriage, falls in love with Elizabeth, but is refused by her because of his pride attitude. Mr. Darcy then leaves a letter for Elizabeth in order to explain himself. After some incidents, Elizabeth forgave Mr. Darcy’s pride, and her prejudice disappeared. She accepts Mr. Darcy’s marriage proposal, and they live happily ever after. a
It’s a book full of charm in which the author has picturized the capitalist society of England during the seventeenth century, in which people’s life was controlled tightly by the money and status. But the author selected a unique view, which showed people that below the cold surface of a man, there could be a warm heart. The story is awesome and full of surprise. And though it, we can find the power of true love can never be stopped by pride, prejudice or any other thing. It will always surpass those emotions, and finish its purpose. |
Security Threats – The New Reality for Utilities
Security experts agree: Cyberattacks are the new reality for utility companies.
On Jan. 10th, 2018, a major power outage hits the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Las Vegas. For nearly two hours, participants were reminded that without electricity, the digital economy would not survive very well. In 2016, 3.85 trillion kilowatthours (kWh) [EIA] was consumed in the U.S., enabling consumers, transportations, commercial and industrials business to perform their daily activities. No doubt that over the world, national and regional power grids are critical infrastructures requiring adequate protections such as the North-American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) plan.
On Dec. 23, 2015, a major cyberattack on the Ukrainian Kyivoblenergo, the country’s regional electricity distribution company, left 10 substations disconnected for more than three hours. A foreign attacker had remotely controlled the SCADA distribution management system grid, which knocked out power distribution to more than 225,000 people across the region. Why the power went down wasn’t immediately known. However, shortly after the incident, Ukrainian government officials — as well as private companies and the U.S. government–performed analysis and determined the outages were caused by a cyberattack, and that Russian security services were responsible for the incidents.
According to many cybersecurity experts and as published in IIoT World, these attacks are on the rise and becoming more sophisticated. It’s not about if, but when they occur.
What does that mean for utilities? It means that preparing for cyberattacks must become the new normal for utilities. Physical Security and cybersecurity of the critical assets must be integrated in smart grid design, products selection and deployment, increasing the readiness for attacks protection and mitigation. Regular staffs training on security, disaster recovery plan definition and audits must be high priority on Senior leaders objectives. Building an end-to-end, complete grid security solution is imperative.
Here are four things to know:
- It’s not a matter of if your security perimeters get compromised, but when.
- Attacks are going to get more frequent and sophisticated.
- Products, tools, best practices and more are available to help companies protect their infrastructures and mitigate the threats.
- Cisco has made significant investments and has a lot of momentum in the security space.
At Cisco, our mantra is that every device on the network is a security asset. For a Utility company, that means from production to transmission (in or out the substation), to distribution (down to the meters and distribution assets), all operations issue from the control center, operations center and the data center to and from the grid are covered.
Outsmart the security threat
We’re seeing an evolutionary shift from aging legacy systems, process control systems protocols and unconnected devices. With legacy protocols, nobody could detect or know about threats. Now, these systems are being retrofitted and architectures are developing to make these newly connected devices more secure within the distribution grid.
We now have a level of visibility into the network that we didn’t have with the legacy systems. We can detect an anomaly, determine if it’s normal or abnormal behavior and then provide intelligence about what is going on.
Here’s an example of the power of our security system. Imagine that there is an analyzer on a transformer pole in the middle of Idaho. Using profiling and analytics, we are able to monitor the traffic and detect any anomalies. We will know if it’s going to an unusual destination (another country, for example) or if it’s not being sent via DMP or Modbus.
If anything unusual is detected—if, for example, someone modifies our device or software on purpose or by accident, Cisco can detect the change, reconfigure it and change it back, reject it from the network or reset to the factory standards.
When we design a network for security, it’s a mix of best practice, product, and design. We can protect what we know, but at the same time, you have to mitigate what you don’t know. Mitigating the effects of the attack through product design is just as important.
Recognized Leader in IoT Security
Cisco, as a leader in IoT security, can quickly react via well-defined processes to deliver effective, efficient security fixes for its customers. We are well-positioned to observe the challenges of industrial networks as deployed by its customers. An article in Forbes last year called out Cisco for its work in IoT network security, encryption and security analytics.
Let us know the problems your organization is facing. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below. |
Recently we reported on a study of students at Duke University showing that minority students admitted to competitive colleges with large admissions preferences transfer out of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields much more often than do white students, who generally don’t receive such large preferences. The authors show that large preferences place the minority students, who generally have academic preparation inferior to their white classmates, at the bottom of the admitted class. This, in turn, puts them at a disadvantage when competing in STEM courses, usually the most demanding that colleges offer. Students of all races who earn STEM degrees overwhelmingly enter college with credentials that place them in the top or high middle of their classes.
The Duke study, we noted, offers support for the book Mismatch by Richard Sander and Stuart Taylor, Jr., which we also reported on. The book shows that minority students who attend colleges where they are in the middle or the top of the admitted class are far likelier to study STEM subjects than those who receive preferences at elite schools. Admissions preferences, the authors argue, perversely contribute to low minority representation in STEM fields.
Now, surprisingly, comes further confirmation from a Duke alumnus suddenly in the news, the newly appointed interim U.S. senator from Massacusetts and prominent Boston attorney William Cowan.
Like many other African-American students, Cowan entered Duke planning
to study STEM, specifically to become a doctor, he told the Boston Globe in 2010. ” ‘Then I took freshman chemistry at Duke,’ he said, laughing,” the Globe continues. He majored in sociology, and then took his law degree at Northeastern University in Boston.
only surmising that Cowan received an admission preference at Duke, but
the circumstances of his early years suggest that his academic
preparation did not match that of most students admitted to the South’s
most elite university. Growing up in a working class African-American
family in a small, highly segregated, town in rural North Carolina, he
was the first graduate of his high school ever to attend Duke.
Sen. Cowan is a very able and accomplished man. He is now entering a
particularly distinguished phase of his career. But one can’t help
wondering what his accomplishments might have been had he gotten a fair
chance to apply them to STEM. |
Before the internet, before cable and DVR’s, before cell phones and social media people would read something called a “newspaper” to get information about their local and world news and events. On every Sunday, within those paper pages, there was a way to unleash your mind, read about fantastic new worlds, fight organized crime and you always were left with a cliff hanger.
We are talking about the weekly Sunday comic strips. Because we didn’t have all those electronics and ways to communicate like we do today, the world seemed much smaller back then but the Sunday comics would expand your world to magical, fantastic places, and allow you to live vicariously through the lives of fictional heroes and villains.
IDW Publishing is set to release their second book in their Superman Sundays series. It collects nearly 170 sequential Sunday pages that have never been reprinted…until now. These classic comics, beginning August 11, 1946 and continuing through October 16, 1949 fill another major gap in the Superman mythos and ensure that these stories are saved and told again, like they deserve to be.
Superman was originally created in 1938 by two ambitious Cleveland youngsters, Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel. Their defender of the oppressed became an enduring smash sensation in comics, radio, animation, television, and motion pictures. He remains the little guy’s White Knight, battling terrestrial and extra-terrestrial menaces and standing for Truth, Justice, and the American Way.
In a full eighteen adventures, Superman’s travels take him around the globe. as well as through time and space. The Man of Steel solves the case of the Curiosity Crimes, becomes a rival for Cleopatra’s affections in ancient Egypt, is exposed to radiation that turns him into Superbabe, battles a prehistoric animal called a “Paleomatzoball” (!), reprises the “Superman’s Service to Servicemen” series with a couple of services for veterans, encounters an ancient civilization in the lost valley of Ru, meets up with Angus the talking dog, and to top it all off, witnesses Lois marrying Clark Kent—or does he?!
This amazing collection comes in an oversized 9.25″ x 12″” full-color hardcover-with-dustjacket and 184 pages of super-adventures. It features an introduction by Eisner Award-winning, American comic book writer, Mark Waid. The book is edited and designed by Dean Mullaney and has a sensational cover by American cartoonist, painter, editor and author, Pete Poplaski. This collection is a must-have for any fans of Superman and hits stores on November 4th for $49.99. CLICK HERE to order your copy today. |
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
I can’t say why it has taken me so long to read a Penelope Lively novel. I can say I’m sorry it took so long. Our Northern CA book club which has been hosted by the Clayton Community Library for almost ten years, as a way of saying “thanks,” asked the head librarian, Karen Smith, to suggest a book for a recent read. And How It All Began, the book suggested, is how this book review began.
I find it difficult to explain this story without immediately giving it away. So, I will begin with the cast of characters: 1) Rose Donavon, married to Gerry, daughter of Charlotte, secretary to Lord Henry Peters; 2) Henry Peters, retired academic, Rose’s boss and uncle to Marion; 3) Marion, niece of Henry, interior decorator, and lover of Jeremy; 4) Jeremy, decorator of sorts, married to Stella and lover of Marion; and 5) Charlotte, retired teacher, widow, mother of Rose and reading tutor of Anton, a recent East European immigrant who only wants to find happiness and improve his life. There are a few others, but only on the periphery of the story. The most import character in this novel of family, finance, romance, friendship, disappointment, and reality is the omniscient voice of the author, omniscient enough in real life to bear the title Dame Penelope Lively.
The novel opens with the mugging of an unnamed woman. We witness the mugging, the ambulance taking her away and her arrival at hospital. We still do not know her name, but in the hospital, she wonders about the mugger, male or female. “Women muggers now, no doubt; this is the age of equal opportunities.” The first hint that the woman mugged is Rose’s mother, Charlotte, is on page five and not identified by name until page seven. Charlotte is the key to the story. The butterfly, if you will, of the Butterfly Effect, coined by Edward Lorenz in his Chaos Theory and amplified by Lively in How It All Began.
Books, which we all know by their titles, are characters themselves in this story. Charlotte notes her age by the books she’s read at different years of her life. “She read to discover how not to be Charlotte, how to escape the prison of her own mind, how to expand, and experience.”
It is a novel about love, romantic and familial, its possibilities and ultimately its realities. It is also about books, from picture books to novels, and what those books can teach us. I especially appreciated the multiple directions in which the story travels. Lively gives her characters room not only to fail but to struggle and grow. Her characters move through a thoroughly modern English landscape and are a pure reading pleasure. These characters are believable; they are desirable and flawed.
I must be careful not to tell too much because it would be such a spoiler. Love is found and lost and found anew. I’m not entirely sure that being a mature reader didn’t add to my reading pleasure. Lively’s writing is exactly that, lively and immensely satisfying. Not only did I have so much fun reading How It All Began, but I am also firmly committed to reading more of Dame Lively’s work. Because she is one of Britain’s elder writers, we readers are blessed with shelves and shelves of her work. – Sunny Solomon
Also available by Penelope Lively: Moon Tiger; The Ghost of Thomas Kempe; The Road to Lichfield; The Photograph; Oleander, Jacaranda; Passing On; According to Mark; Life in the Garden; The Purple Swamp Hen; Family Album; City of the Mind; Making it Up; A House Unlocked; Ammonites and Leaping Fish, A Life in Time; Cleopatra’s Sister; Treasure of Time; Astercote; Next to Nature, Art; The House in Norham Gardens; Dancing Fish and Ammonites, A Memoir; Perfect Happiness; Beyond the Blue Mountains; The Whispering Knights; Consequences; The Voyage of QV66; Spiderweb: A Novel; The Wild Hunt of Hagworthy; Heat Wave; In Search of a Homeland, the Story of the Aeneid; The Driftaway. |
Whether you are thinking about launching a new tech company, looking for insights into future trends, or simply, seeking insights into how the world’s top tech companies bring innovative products to market, there is a book for you.
The list below represents some of the best technology books ever written.
At a glance, you can see that both the subjects and approaches to technology have evolved over time.
Books that were written during the 1970s – at just about the same time that Silicon Valley was starting to take shape – tend to focus more on computers and the upcoming Information Age.
By the 1980s and early 1990s, the focus was on the Internet, software, and IT. And by the 2000s, the focus once again shifted, to embrace cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.
1. The Art of Computer Programming (1968), Donald E. Knuth
The “Art of Computer Programming” is an epic book project by Donald E. Knuth completed over a period of six years (1962-1968). In it, Knuth gives a comprehensive overview of different kinds of programming algorithms and ideas for software development.
This book has acquired a legendary status among computer programmers and software developers, with some of them reverently referring to this as “the bible.”
Bill Gates also once famously remarked that anyone actually finishing this book, from start to finish, should send him their resume 🙂
2. The Soul of a New Machine (1981), Tracy Kidder
Ever wondered what it’s like to design a next-generation product at a leading tech company under seemingly impossible deadlines?
That’s the story that Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Kidder tells in “The Soul of a New Machine,” which details Data General’s efforts to build a new computer.
For the uninitiated, Data General was one of the first minicomputer firms from the late 1960s.
At the time, Data General was a formidable force in the computer industry. But it was also under intense competitive pressure from its rival, Digital Equipment Corp. (DEC).
You can read this book as either a suspense-filled drama set in a leading tech company – or as a blueprint for business success in the tech sector.
3. Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution (1984), Steven Levy
This is the book that literally coined the word “hackers.” It was written back in the day when you had to manually route email using maps of connected computers.
The purpose of Levy’s book was to chronicle the hacker movement. It grew from a counterculture movement in the 1970’s into something very mainstream by the 1980’s. As a reader, you go through an engrossing journey through three generations of hackers – starting with the early mainframe hackers at MIT and ending with the Apple 2 in the ’80s.
Almost 500 pages long with no pictures, Hackers is pure dope for IT geeks. In fact, Levy also gets attribution for popular Hacker Ethic principles.
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg has famously referenced “The Hacker Way” as capturing the perfect ethos of being a world-class tech company.
4. Only the Paranoid Survive (1996), Andy Grove
Written nearly twenty-two years ago, ‘Only the Paranoid Survive’ has become a modern-day classic.
Late legendary Intel CEO Andy Grove laid out his thesis that any tech corporation, no matter how large or how powerful, must constantly be looking for new sources of competitive advantage.
The book tells the inside story of Intel’s extraordinary success, including the world-changing decision by Intel’s management team to focus on microprocessors.
In the mid-eighties, Japanese memory producers brought Intel to an inflexion point forcing it out of memory chips in 1994, despite being profitable and growing at about 30% annually, and into microprocessors.
You would be amazed at reading Andy Grove’s views on the future of the Internet in 1996. It was as if he was blessed with the power of clairvoyance. He actually glimpses the one threat that eventually put Intel on the decline, Mobile. This speaks volumes about how insightful a leader Andy was.
5. The Innovator’s Dilemma (1997), Clayton Christensen
It’s not every day that a book by a Harvard Business School professor becomes a worldwide bestseller, but that’s exactly what has happened with Professor Christensen’s “The Innovator’s Dilemma.”
In fact, the book has spawned a number of sequels and prequels, just like a Hollywood movie franchise.
“The Innovator’s Dilemma” sought to answer a question that has bedevilled tech companies for years: How is it possible that young upstart companies unseat large, entrenched companies seemingly overnight?
Professor Christensen’s answer is “disruptive technology” and this term has become a classic buzzword in the world’s leading tech hubs.
He lays out an excellent framework in which to classify the types of innovation but far more importantly, identifies how you should pursue those innovations, what pitfalls you are likely to encounter, and what you can do about them. The analysis seems thorough and complete.
6. The New New Thing (2001), Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis has always had a knack for finding great stories and bringing them to life – consider that he also wrote: “Moneyball” and “The Blind Side” (both made into Hollywood movies).
In “The New New Thing,” Lewis captures the excitement of the early Internet boom and the creation of the world’s first graphical browser – Netscape and its charismatic co-founder James Clark. Essentially, the book describes his maniacal quest for wealth.
Throughout, Lewis conveys the feeling of the Internet bubble of the late 90s; the wealthy, controlling venture capitalists; the insanely-priced IPOs for companies that had no clue how to make money.
You also get behind-the-scenes peek into the creation of Netscape and Silicon Graphics with James Clark firmly rooted in the centre of the story.
7. The Hard Thing about Hard Things (2014), Ben Horowitz
Horowitz is one of the world’s most famous venture capitalists and the co-founder of influential Silicon Valley VC firm Andreessen Horowitz. In this book, he gives his personal advice on building a young startup company.
This is a real-life story of how much of a kick-in-the-gut it is when your beloved idea goes South. Horowitz had to dig his heels in and go through the grind to success. This is an awesome book for aspiring entrepreneurs. This is also for anyone who just wants to get smarter and help their company grow.
The core of the book is the first three chapters in which Ben describes his career with particular details on the founding and management of LoudCloud, which became Opsware under his management. The rest of the book contains the lessons he has learned from the experience.
8. Zero to One: Notes on Startups (2014), Peter Thiel
As emerging tech startups continue to captivate the public imagination, consumer demand has grown for “how to” books that teach them how to launch innovative startups of their own.
One such book is Thiel’s “Zero to One“. Unless you have been living in a cave, you’d know who Peter Thiel is. His book became a chart-topper soon after its release and is now the favorite of the Silicon Valley digerati.
Thiel discusses how to launch new products, how to find new competitive niches, and how to build the future. ‘Zero to One’ is the essence of Thiel’s distinguished foresight and intellectual savvy. For those taking the plunge and those struggling with their new ventures, this book is a must-read.
9. Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX and the Quest for a Fantastic Future (2015), Ashlee Vance
Every generation has its defining tech entrepreneur – somebody who not only launches a world-class company but also somebody who is perceived as a visionary. Just as the 1990’s and 2000’s had Steve Jobs, this new decade has Elon Musk.
How is it possible that the same person is responsible for cutting-edge companies in space exploration, renewable energy and electric vehicles? And don’t forget about Musk’s current plans to build a futuristic Hyperloop! Some have described Musk as a real-world version of Tony Stark.
Full marks to Ashlee Vance for giving the readers insights into Musk and how he operates. You get a complete picture of Musk as a driven visionary that is absolutely set on delivering some of the most aspirational goals of any human in history.
[If you’re not a Musk fan, then consider Walter Isaacson’s monumental biography of Apple’s Steve Jobs, a 571-page book that is simply called “Steve Jobs.”]
10. The Industries of the Future (2016), Alec Ross
Want a glimpse of which innovative technologies are going to take off over the next 10 years? That’s exactly what Alec Ross has attempted to do with “The Industries of the Future”.
A former Hillary Clinton adviser, Ross has unique insights about the future. His book focuses attention on five fields which will drive the next 20 years of change to our economies. These fields are Robotics/AI, Genomics, Cryptocurrency, Codification of Money and Big data.
The next wave of transformation, Alec fears, will wring in extreme changes. The exponential speed with which the computing power is hurtling along, many industries are going to turn on their heads. Recommended reading if you are keeping a keen eye on future technologies.
11. Life 3.0 – Being Human in the age of Artificial Intelligence (2017), Max Tegmark
Artificial intelligence is here and it is all around us, in the form of very powerful algorithms that are capable of processing remarkable amounts of information.
Max Tegmark is an MIT professor and a renowned cosmologist. His book Life 3.0 captures the essence of AI, cuts out all the noise and addresses the significant questions surrounding the fate of humans in a world overrun by Superintelligence.
Will the superior intelligence wipe out mankind or will humans, cyborgs and superintelligences coexist peacefully? Will the humans end up an inferior breed kept around like zoo animals?How do we make sure that AIs retain the goals we are going to encode into them?
If you are thinking about reading about one AI book this year, let it be Life 3.0. You will not be disappointed.
Of course, there are many more books that arguably should be on this list. Here is a list of my honorable mentions:
Where Wizards Stay Up Late: The Origins Of The Internet (1988) by Katie Hafner It tells the story of how the Arpanet was formed. The Arpanet’s design being essentially the same as the Internet’s except that the former was intended for connecting academic and federal government institutions rather than commercial institutions and private citizens
Microcosm: The Quantum Revolution in Economics and Technology (1990) by George Gilder started the trend of blurring stores of pure technology with lessons for business strategy and competitive thinking. Gilder is a rare combination of engineering acumen and campfire storyteller. His story of the birth of the modern computer industry is absolutely fascinating.
Crossing the Chasm (1991) by Geoffrey Moore was required reading for emerging technology companies in the early 1990’s. Many still consider Moore’s philosophy to be the best methodology available for going to market with a new technology or application.
The choice of which books you read first is really dependent on your future goals. Are you trying to launch a new business? Learn from the mistakes of the past? Or glimpse into the future? There are plenty of choices on this list for everyone. |
A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two individuals who are planning to get married. Upon entering a marriage, couples prefer not to think of tragedies, but it is always best to be prepared for anything. Prenuptial Agreements concern exactly what will happen to various assets in the event of death or divorce. This can be to protect either or both members of the marriage.
The Purpose of Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial Agreements are commonly employed by individuals who have acquired property and/or wealth over several years. Many times, this applies to both people and is to protect their respective assets. For this reason, Prenuptial Agreements can require delicacy and diplomacy.
The exact details of a Prenuptial Agreement must adhere to the laws within the couple’s state of residence but are legally binding throughout the U.S. It is essential to consult an attorney who is experienced in handling these types of arrangements. Brian F. Abramson is a respected and responsive Family Law attorney familiar with the legal details of Prenuptial Agreements. Call his office today to schedule a free consult.
Prenuptial Points to Be Covered
A Prenuptial Agreement states precisely how financial accounts, business interests and property will be distributed among the concerned parties. Some couples decide to retain their respective retirement accounts. In other cases they prefer to divide them.
Alimony payments are another critical area addressed within Prenuptial Agreements. The details include a predetermined monetary amount and length of time to be disbursed. They often contain information about the division of life insurance proceeds.
Some details covered in a Prenuptial Agreement may depend on how the marriage dissolved. For example, life insurance proceeds may be paid to the surviving party in the event of death. On the other hand, this clause may change, if the marriage ended in divorce. This is also a time when wills and power of attorney arrangements are discussed.
Prenuptial Agreements can cover asset division to ensure children from a previous marriage are cared for and secure. This includes property and assets owned prior to the marriage go to those children in the event of death or divorce. The actual custody of children is not determined in a Prenuptial Agreement.
In order to maintain legality, each person should hire his or her own Family Law attorney to draw up or review the Prenuptial Agreement. This is to ensure that both parties are protected and the contract is legally binding. In the event of a tragedy, it is difficult to deal with legal issues, especially concerning financial matters while coping with loss.
It is important to understand that Prenuptial Agreements differ from couple to couple. Each contract is legally tailored to protect the marriage parties and their specific situation. Therefore, it is critical to hire a professional Family Law attorney.
Brian Abramson has successfully represented hundreds of clients throughout various courts in eastern Michigan. He is a member of the Criminal, Probate, and Family Law Divisions of the Livonia Bar Association as well as the State Bar. Brian is available for free consultations and representation for Criminal Defense, Estate and Family Law in Michigan. |
Shoreham Beach is a shingle spit deposited over time by longshore drift. This blocks the southerly flow of the River Adur which turns east at this point and eventually meets the sea further along the coast. The pebble beach is predominantly groyned, gently sloping and offers a wide area for bathing with some sand exposed at low water. The River Adur exits the harbour at the eastern end of the bathing water separated by a concrete breakwater.
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around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 9 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
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Location type: Urban
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County: West Sussex
Local Authority: Adur
Nearest postcode: BN4 1WD
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Rehumanizing Homelessness, One Story at a Time
Guest post by Arjanna van der Plas
What did you experience the last time you encountered a homeless person? I often ask this question to my friends, and to be fair, it’s not their favorite conversation topic. Most of them report experiencing a mix of sadness, anger, guilt and fear. Rather than seeing a fellow citizen, the encounter reminds them of one of the most pressing issues of San Francisco, that seems too big to solve.
When I moved to San Francisco about a year ago, I felt exactly the same. Coming from ‘socialist’ Amsterdam, I struggled to deal with the social inequality in the city. The easy way out was to ignore the issue and pretend I didn’t see the homeless. But I also felt a deep curiosity to get to know the people that literally lived right outside the window of my yuppie apartment.
So I jumped right in and joined Stories Behind The Fog (SBTF), a multimedia project that aims to challenge the single-minded view of homelessness, one story at a time. At its core, SBTF is the West Coast version of Humans of New York, focused on people that are or have been homeless. We share their beautiful, raw, and often mind-blowing stories on Medium, and will publish them in a book later this year. It is our belief that sharing personal stories can lead to changing the current mindset toward the homeless, and eventually to policy change.
SBTF’s muse is a charismatic panhandler named Moses. Coincidentally, my colleague Fran Guijarro cast Moses ten years ago as the central character in a short narrative film. Since that first encounter, SBTF’s team has witnessed how Moses slowly reclaimed his life, his family and his past as a gifted musician. His extraordinary story, soon to be released in the form of a feature-length documentary, inspired us to reveal the stories of 100 more people affected by homelessness.
Working with Moses showed us that there is an important place for artists in the dialogue around homelessness that is often held by advocates, politicians and the media. Not only writers and photographers, but also visual artists and musicians have joined us on our quest.
The people I’ve personally interviewed for SBTF in the past few months have had a huge impact on me. Not just because they made me understand what it means to be homeless and what we could do about the situation, but also because of their incredible wisdom that often remains hidden.
One of the strongest people I got to know through SBTF is Cherri. She spent 23 years of her life in a Californian prison. Whereas prison breaks many people’s spirit, Cherri decided that she would come out stronger. While she is now struggling to find a place to live and a stable job, she is also working on setting up her own foundation to help young women at risk.
The story of 24 year old Briana reminded me not let any situation be an excuse not to prosper. She had a very rough childhood, and only learned what it means to be part of a family when she was admitted to the Life Learning Academy. Now she wants to give back, and studies at UCSF to open her own daycare center one day.
And lastly, the charismatic James showed me the importance of art in seemingly hopeless situations. Making art helped him when he struggled with addiction, homelessness and time in jail. His incredible graphic novels are now for sale in North Beach.
These are just three snapshots of the rich stories the people on the streets of our cities have to share. We are currently raising funds to turn the stories into a coffee table book that will be presented at the launch of Moses’ documentary. All proceeds from the book will be directed to SBTF’s partners. If you are a writer, photographer, musician or other type of artist, and would like to join our mission, please contact us! |
For those of us who do not spend our every idle moment glued to LinkedIn or any number of other warehouses of business management trends, the phrase “disruptive innovation” makes about as much sense as particle physics. In fact, the former may be even more inscrutable than the latter.
So, here is a quick and easy definition, courtesy of Clayton Christensen, the Harvard Business School professor who coined the term and wrote a book on the subject back in 1997: “Disruptive innovation takes root initially in simple applications at the bottom of a market and then relentlessly moves up market, eventually displacing competitors.”
The idea is that “as companies tend to innovate faster than their customers’ needs evolve, most organizations eventually end up producing products or services that are actually too sophisticated, too expensive and too complicated for many in their market.”
Traditionally, this niche approach to marketing and technology development secures higher rates of return on investment and better, more sustained profits, because expert consumers will spend money on gear that they think will separate them from the herd. And herein lies the peril.
By focussing on these so-called “sustaining innovations” producers “unwittingly open the door to disruptive innovations at the bottom end of the market.” An innovation that is disruptive essentially upsets the apple cart by allowing “a whole new population of consumers at the bottom of the market access to a product or service that was historically only accessible to consumers with a lot of money or a lot of skill.”
Call it extinction by inattention. But whatever you call it, examples of disruptive technologies, processes and services are everywhere.
Think about that smart phone in your pocket. Once upon a time, not so very long ago, it was a ludicrously larded device that, conventional wisdom insisted, would be forever relegated to the lifestyles of the rich and powerful. Now, thanks to some cheap and efficient applications in hardware and software, it’s as common and as pricey as a set of all-weather tires on a Nissan Versa.
New “disruptives” available in the near future will likely include: embedded sensors in that smart phone you’re caressing that tell you whether you’ve brushed your teeth properly; wearable technologies that, among things, track your sleep patterns; and, naturally, driverless cars that eliminate the dangers of texting while cruising down the highway.
Not everyone thinks this stuff is all it’s cracked up to be. New Yorker writer and Harvard history professor Jill Lepore, in a brilliantly argued essay this month, suggests that Mr. Christensen essentially kites his data by finding facts that are not in evidence. Some of the biggest “disrupters”, she says, are the very firms the theory predicts will and do fail.
Besides, she suggests, innovation is always inherently upsetting. Companies rise and fall just as easily according to the ephemeral rules of luck and timing. In this case, size and longevity do not necessarily matter.
Frankly, I take comfort in both views, especially as they apply to southeastern New Brunswick and its acknowledged centre of enterprise, Metro Moncton.
Here, of course, disruption has been our cardinal métier since anyone can remember.
Once, we were all about shipping and shipbuilding. Then we weren’t. Once, we were all about wholesaling and retailing. Then we weren’t.
Now, we’re all about IT, multi-modal transportation, health care, and software development.
Each bump along the road to sustained economic progress elevated disrupters and, in the process, changed our local economy mostly for the better.
And not just our economy.
The Petitcodiac River flowed freely for thousands of years before our forebears erected a causeway between Moncton and Riverview in 1968. We disrupted it. Then, a few years ago we disrupted it again by permanently opening the gates. Now, the river attracts surfers from California, desperate to ride the renewed tidal bore for 90 minutes at a go. Disruption? You bet, and thanks be for it.
In the end, we engineer what we need. Disruption? Perchance, thy name is a multi-purpose, downtown events centre. |
I recently watched Elysium. And in it, like a lot of Hollywood movies, a strong, heroic man saved a helpless woman and child. And as a feminist I felt irritated. But as a woman I felt something else. I realized I saw the appeal in being saved by a strong, heroic man. Those same cultural influences which make helpless women and heroic men tropes give me warm fuzzies at the thought of a man who could take me into his strong arms and protect me from harm. A man who can meet my needs.
But, appealing as that is, watchwords ring through my skull: A man big enough to give me everything I want, is a man big enough to take away everything that I have.
In truth, I don’t think men want to take things away from me. I don’t think the trope of helpless women and heroic men is perpetrated by some conscious patriarchy hell bent on keeping me in my place. I think the ideas behind gender roles are supported by people with good intentions. They are, namely, the well-meaning but ultimately pernicious desire to do right by women by having men protect them, and the view that gender roles are dictated by a biological framework which cannot be overcome, and which will defeat anyone who attempts to challenge it.
When I say “the ideas behind gender roles,” what I mean mostly and most basically is the idea that men are one way, and women are another. Men are physically strong, women are physically weak. Men are rational. Women are emotional. Men are good at math and science. Women are good at English. Men should work. Women should take care of children.
Many of the aspects comprising many people’s idea of proper gender roles are based in biology. Others are more cultural. Many of the differences we previously thought were biological are actually based in bunk science. People used to believe all kinds of things, from riding horses to walking, would cause miscarriages and make women infertile. In addition, many biology-based limitations, gender-based and otherwise, are being made obsolete by advances in technology.
But regardless of their origin, gender roles are limiting. When girls are reminded of the stereotype that women are bad at math, they do worse on math tests. Gender roles give women the idea that certain characteristics and activities are “feminine,” and that women should be feminine. This discourages women from developing characteristics and participating in activities which are “masculine.” It does so by telling women that they are likely to fail in their masculine endeavors simply because they’re women. It also makes women afraid that acting masculine will cause them to be rejected for not properly fitting into their role. The same is true of men as well.
To make it more concrete, former Harvard Dean Larry Summers got into trouble for indicating he believed biology played a role in women’s underrepresentation in the highest levels of science. Some studies have indicated there may be evidence of truth to this claim. But the result of telling women who would otherwise be interested in pursuing a career in science that they are biologically handicapped is that fewer will try. Though not intended to, gender roles work to effectively limits women’s options.
This might be somewhat good. If women are worse at science than men and better at raising kids, why let poor Martha waste her time getting a PhD she’s not talented enough to use? Meanwhile her eggs are going to waste. But why not go further, and IQ test every person, and tell them which careers they should pursue? Why don’t those physical fitness tests in elementary school dictate who should be a lawyer and who should be a police officer? It seems more efficient for people who “know better” to softly dictate what people should do based on their gender. But It’s actually really hard to predict what people will be good at based on gender, IQ, or physical fitness.
The inability to accurately predict what people will want and be good at producing is what makes markets superior to planning. And as the breadth of choices for exchange grows, so do the gains from trade. Innovators are not people who feel chained by external forces upon which they have limited control. Freedom, not constraint, produces prosperity.
Limiting women’s choices limits their ability to fully participate in markets. A woman who thinks she is one way or should be one way who is reality an exception isn’t gaining from the trade she isn’t making.
Gender roles as they are currently constructed provide a feeling of security for women. They provide a feeling of doing good for men. I see this as similar to how state control provides security to citizens and the feeling of doing good to bureaucrats. But, ultimately, those feelings come at the very dear price of freedom. The coercion in gender roles is less overt than that of the state. But both effectively limit trade, and for the same reasons.
Part of me, whether due to biology or culture, will long for a big strong man or government to keep me safe. But a bigger, better, stronger part longs for the freedom to make my own way. That part of me looks at the amazing prosperity free and open trade brings, and she wants in. She wants to participate fully, not as a woman, or a man, but as an actor with agency. |
RCMP in Mission are blaming cannabis for a crash on the Lougheed Highway that left a man in his 60s dead.
“It is believed that marijuana use was a contributing factor to this incident,” read a statement from authorities. “The driver of the Dodge truck, a 25 year old Abbotsford resident, was arrested. The investigation is continuing and a charge of impaired driving causing death will be recommended by police.”
While impaired driving tests are inconsistent across the country, a Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse study said the amount of substance-positive drivers rose from around 30 per cent in 2000 to just under 37 per cent in 2008.
Statistics Canada numbers for those charged with drug-impaired driving rose from 183 in 2008 to 1,159 in 2013.
According to a 2011 study of B.C. drivers published in the B.C. Medical Journal, cannabis use is “particularly high,” in the western province, finding 4.6 per cent of drivers in Vancouver and Vancouver Island tested positive for cannabis.
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse senior research associate Doug Beirness said testing drivers for cannabis is more difficult than alcohol, which can be detected easily with a driver’s breath.
“You have to do the research to be able to determine what the most appropriate limit is for each and every substance that could possibly impair driving,” said Beirness. “That’s a daunting task. It took us 50 years to come up with the level of 80 [milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood] for alcohol. We don’t have the time to do that.”
Blood and urine tests can detect levels of cannabis in a driver’s system, but are unable to tell when it was consumed – sometimes staying in a user’s system for up to weeks.
Without standardized testing methods and restricted levels, cannabis impairment is difficult to prosecute.
A 2011 verdict from an Ontario judge on a suspect police had arrested for driving under suspicion of cannabis impairment dismissed the charge as “there is an evidentiary problem with drug cases.”
“There is no standard and no norm as there is with blood alcohol consumption. The court is left in a doubt as to the quantity of THC,” said Judge Bishop. |
We rescue more than 1,000 of the 100,000 cats, dogs, horses, cows, deer and other animals that are abused and abandoned every year in South Korea.
We are the only non-profit organization in South Korea actively doing so.
In the ruins of the Gangwon Province forest fire near Gangneung—a town on the northeast coast of South Korea—we found a mixed breed dog. Not knowing what she was called, we named her “Otu.”
The pregnant cow who escaped the disastrous forest fire in Gangwon Province, died on April 9th, at approximately 10 a.m. On April 22nd, she was to have been taken to the Space SEON sanctuary in North Chungcheong Province to receive intensive treatment and care, and was expected live happily for the rest of her days. However, just before CARE staff arrived to make the last preparations, we were told that she had drawn her last breath.
When the fire broke out and everyone had to evacuate, an elderly lady delayed to cut loose her two dogs. While her house was burning down around her, she freed her pregnant dog, Gamja, and started cutting loose her other dog, Bada, who was barking loudly. However, overcome with exhaustion, she fell and wasn’t able to get back up. Her two dogs didn’t leave her side.
A dog who a neighbor had been giving food to for 2 years was hit by a car. The dog could not sit down and was bleeding from her nose.
Here’s the final installment of the brief report on some of the dogs that were rescued, are being fostered, and have been adopted from the Hanam rescue site.
Here is the next installment of the Hanam update. We have another four dogs that our generous donors and volunteers helped rescue.
Here we have the second installment of our Hanam site update, with brief reports on five more of the dogs rescued from that place.
Here, we have updates on a number of dogs that you (Yes, you! You know who you are!) helped rescue by supporting both our activities to manage the situation and to reimburse the vet fees of the volunteers.
After first investigating the site of what is one of South Korea’s worst cases of intentional mass animal abuse on June 25th, 2018, we are now able to offer a fuller explanation of the situation at the Hanam City site.
The Namyanju dog farm rescue that started in April finally finished on August 9th with the liberation of all 220 dogs incarcerated there.
Our wonderful volunteers have been caring for the ones that were removed earlier, and with a lot of love and some veterinary treatment—and a lot of support from our supporters—a lot of them are doing much better now, and showing signs of recovery.
In 2017, we discovered a large illegal dog farm in the greenbelt area of Namyangju, a city north-east of Seoul, and surveilled it for a while. Following that, and after a long and difficult negotiation, we were able to persuade the dog farmer to shut down the dog farm and hand the dogs over.
One of our members saw a dog being thrown from a second story balcony on the evening of July 1st, in Ilsan, a city to the west of Seoul, South Korea. The cries of a dog in distress could often be heard from the apartment from which the dog was thrown.
Dog meat slaughterers ousted from Moran Market are trying a new trick. They have illegally occupied land owned by Korea Land & Housing Corporation, claiming their facilities were on this land prior to being bought and that LHC owes them compensation before they move out to ‘allow’ the construction of a new apartment block.
On May 30th, CARE and local police raided a dog-fighting pit in Ganghwa Island, off the north-west coast of South Korea right on the border with North Korea. We asked the police to take the two blood-covered dogs that were fighting as we arrived, Gumdoongii and Nurungii, but they refused. |
The pre-eminent expression of lifelong learning in the United States, Chautauqua Institution comes alive each summer with a unique mix of fine and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship and programs, and recreational activities. Over the course of nine weeks, more than 100,000 people visit Chautauqua and participate in programs, classes and community events for all ages — all within the beautiful setting of a historic lakeside village. As a community, we celebrate, encourage and study the arts and treat them as integral to all of learning, and we convene the critical conversations of the day to advance understanding through civil dialogue.
The Line Cook typically works under the Kitchen Manager to help prepare all dishes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
QUALIFICATIONS to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. All applicable qualifications from applicants will be accepted.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Must have experience working in a kitchen.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
All applicable certifications from applicants will be accepted.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing and walking are constant conditions.
Frequent handling of objects, reaching, maneuvering and continually positioning of oneself to perform assigned tasks.
Ability to physically grasp and transport items up to 50 pounds, including kitchen supplies and dishware.
Required flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays required and willingness to flex up or down in scheduled work hours (based on business need). |
How can mere women resist the misogyny of men?
The devastation wrought two years ago in Meonbridge by the Black Death changed the balance of society: women saw their chance to build a business, to learn a trade, to play a greater part. But many men hold fast to the teachings of the Church and fear the havoc the so-called “daughters of Eve” might wreak if they’re allowed to usurp men’s roles and gain control over their own lives.
In Meonbridge, a resentful peasant rages against Eleanor Titherige’s efforts to build up her flock of sheep… Susanna Miller’s husband, grown melancholy and ill-tempered, succumbs to idle gossip that his wife’s a scold… Agnes Sawyer’s yearning to be a craftsman is met with scorn. And the village priest, fearful of what he considers women’s “unnatural” ambitions, is determined to keep them firmly in their place.
Not all the men in Meonbridge resist the women’s desire for change – indeed, they want change for themselves. Yet it takes only one or two misogynists to unleash the hounds of hostility and hatred…
“I didn’t so much feel as if I were reading about mediaeval England as actually experiencing it first hand.” @Lindahill50Hill
If you enjoy immersive historical fiction with a strong authentic feel, you’ll love A Woman’s Lot, the second Meonbridge Chronicle, set in the mid-14th century, a time of change and challenge, especially for women. Find out for yourself if Meonbridge’s “unnatural” women stand up to their abusers.
A Woman’s Lot was first published by SilverWood Books in June 2018.
It was reissued as an eBook by Riverdown Books in May 2019. The paperback will be reissued in late Summer 2019.
You can also buy the paperback direct from SilverWood Books at www.silverwoodbooks.co.uk
or, if you’d like to hold A Woman’s Lot in your hand before you buy, visit One Tree Books in Petersfield, Hampshire. |
I can’t believe this happened long after I thought I knew better about vetting appropriate sources, but everyone makes mistakes sometimes. There, in the bibliography file for Journey Through a Dark Forest, was a link to a Further Glory post about African–Americans involved with the liberation of several camps (linked to under archive.org because donotlink.com was down when I wrote this, and because archive.org also strips the offending page of its ad revenue as well as search ranking). I now know very well Further Glory is a Holocaust denial blog, which I’ve duly downrated on the Web of Trust extension.
I suppose I either didn’t read that post all the way through, or didn’t fully comprehend exactly what the blogger was implying. There’s no other excuse for why I fell for that post as a serious, scholarly source to put in a works cited page.
Even worse, I discovered Further Glory is the sister site to Scrapbook Pages, a historical website I’ve used as a resource a number of times over the years. There were a few things I read at Scrapbook Pages which gave me pause and made me kind of wonder, but I ignored those strange suspicions because the entire website seems so informative and well-put-together. Now that I know Scrapbook Pages is run by a Holocaust denier, I won’t be using it for any further research, will remove all the links in my various bibliography files, and will tell all my university friends not to use it as a resource for research papers.
When I was younger, I wasn’t careful enough with any of my sources. I just gullibly believed whatever I read, based on its emotional appeal to me, and didn’t bother checking sources with different POVs to see if my beliefs were corroborated by evidence from multiple sources working independently of one another. There’s nothing wrong with having an idea of where you want to go with your research, but you can’t only look at sources promoting one POV, and ignore or dismiss anything that doesn’t back up your rigid POV. That’s called working backwards from a conclusion set in stone.
This is why, until 2009, I refused to believe Lee Harvey Oswald had anything to do with JFK’s assassination (though I still think it’s possible there were other people involved). It’s the same reason it took almost 20 years before I was finally convinced Anna Anderson really was Franziska Schanzkowska, and not Grand Duchess Anastasiya.
Perhaps an author or speaker with a different POV has some great information or a perspective which gives us a whole new spin on an issue, and leads us to wonderful new material to consider. We should never be afraid to go outside of our own in-group. For example, just because someone is your political or religious opposite doesn’t mean s/he’s automatically full of falsehoods. The person in the video above doesn’t exactly share all my views, but I still shared his video because it’s the information on this particular issue which is important.
Holocaust Controversies is an excellent, scholarly anti-denial blog which tears apart all the deniers’ claims, as well as critically examining misinformation such as Irene Zisblatt’s ridiculous so-called memoir. We can always stand to learn new things, and admit some things which were once popularly believed were just urban legends or unintentional misinformation passed along in a game of telephone.
For example, many survivors’ testimonies identify “Dr.” Mengele as the one who selected them. However, he was never one of the camp brass, and performed selections no more than any of his colleagues. So many survivors associated their selector with Mengele due to his postwar notoriety; how frequently he appeared on the ramp off-duty to look for twins and other so-called medical curiosities; and how he took part in the frequent selections in Lager C (the Hungarian transit camp, where no one was tattooed).
As mentioned in the excellent essay debunking Mrs. Zisblatt’s fake memoir, the phenomenon of Auschwitz survivors believing they were selected by Mengele is quite similar to that of Buchenwald survivors believing they met the infamous Ilse Koch, even after she and her husband had left the camp in shame in August 1943 and gone to prison.
Bottom line: We should always carefully vet our sources, look for what kinds of sources our source cites, think about the POV being presented and whether it’s just a layperson’s opinion or propaganda, and look to see how seriously other people in the field take that author or source. |
CHEM& 110L : CHEMICAL CONCEPTS WITH LAB
Introduction to chemistry covering selected principles and their effect on ourselves and our environment. Intended for non-science majors wishing to improve their science literacy and develop a long-term interest in science. Includes online lab. (NS)
- Synthesize course information and apply it to practical, everyday issues such as climate change, acid rain, air and water pollution, and limited resources on Planet Earth.
- Develop informed opinions on chemical matters affecting society by applying critical thinking skills to evaluate public issues and current events involving chemistry.
- Identify and use key reference material in libraries and on the Internet to research a topic related to chemistry.
- Analyze data by distinguishing between opinions, interpretations, and solid evidence.
At a Glance
MATH 090/091 or higher; eligibility for ENGL& 101. |
CatNet will be a community driven project, creating decentralized social networks applications and discussing their integrity.
For us it’s about the human behind it, not about any capitalistic interest, therefore everything will be open source and freely availabe.
Implementing the new Social linked data technology
by Tim Berners Lee, we'll create a standardization for social networks applications, so they can connect with one another.
This will lead to a cluster of applications, where each user can use his favourite and also can interact with his contacts.
Centerpiece of the community will be the YouTube Channel CatNet, leading throught the development and making the community grow.
The project presuamibly starts in April. Currently we're setting the legal terms for the project, since we have been highly adviced to not publicly act as private persons, but rather as a limited liabilty organisation. Right now we're applying for public funding, which requires the project to not be a legal organisation just yet. The next steps are clear and are beeing taken. Stay tuned and join the community. Contact us via mail firstname.lastname@example.org , follow the Youtube Channel or join our Discord Server. If you have any questions or want to contribute feel free to contact us.
Facebook is bad, everybody knows that. Some self proclaimed facebookkillers tried to take the lead, but failed to reach a critical mass. We came to a point, where even at this congress, all you can find is resignation. Sure you have some talks that critizie or analyze facebook, but no real solutions. We in our bubble are fine, we use decentralized alternatives, if the others don't want to switch, its their own fault. Wake up! The current state of social media is not acceptable. Few companies hold imense amount of Data about almost every person on this planet and are completely intransparent on how they process them. This really is not a world we want to live in, or do you?
Social linked data (Solid) is a proposed set of conventions and tools for building decentralized social applications, developed by Tim Berners Lee.
Solid is modular and extensible and it relies as much as possible on existing W3C standards and protocols.
This will lead to decentralization, true data ownership, platform independency and a better environment for developers and inovation, since the problem of the critical mass, which is the main killer of social network applications, will become obsolete.
We see a big chance in this technology and want to push its development.
As a non profit community we want to build a open source application for solid, that will make it easy for even more developers, to let their visions become real within the solid network. Modularity will be the keypart of CatNet, so everybody will be able to create a social network that fits his needs and will be able to share his distribution easily with others. The project has the working title CatNet, cause we like the idea of the Internet's favourite animal saving the Internet.
We do not have a team yet, if you're interested in joining contact us. The dream would be to have a coding community someplace where it's nice but also the rents are cheap e.g. Budapest, lock ourselves away for half a year and come back with the best social network we can come up with. But of course if you prefer to contribute remotly, you're work will be appreciated. We do get support by our University and we will have a masterthesis written in this, maybe this might also be an option for you or someone you know.
Write us on our Discord or via email: email@example.com
If you want to stay informed about the project progress, maybe help us as a beta tester or be the first to try the finished application, sign up to the mailing list, we promise to not spam and keep it confidential. |
Time: - 1:30pm | Type of event: Contest
The objective of the game is to educate students on the cost of food and highlight the importance of maintaining a balanced nutritional diet while on a budget.
It will be a competition game show. There will be hands on activities – students will need to guess the price of grocery items, take quizzes on nutrition, will have to “shop” on a budget, will have to ascertain what’s missing ( nutritionally) on this plate?’ and other activities that have not yet been delineated.
Attendance size: 250 | Open to the public: Yes | Open to the media: Yes
For more information, contact:
Name of organization:
Phone number provided: |
The New River Gorge Bridge. It is the iconic bridge of West Virginia. The longest, single-span arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere, it spans the width of the world-famous New River Gorge. This architectural masterpiece, this engineering marvel is a focal point in and of itself. One of the coolest things is that the weather and the seasons are always changing. No matter how many times you photograph it, it’s an entirely different picture.
This image was captured on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 8:35 PM. On that day I was kayaking the New River Gorge at a level around 3200 cfs. As the title suggests, a storm had just passed through, right before sundown. At that moment the sun broke through the clouds, illuminating the fog and clouds around the bridge. About 10 minutes later another storm came through.
For that reason, the original title I gave this picture was “Between Storms.” However, since it’s my most popular image, people just call it “that picture you took of the New River Gorge Bridge.” |
Hummingbirds flock to North Cheyenne Cañon every year.
This 1,600-acre park provides good habitat for large animals such as the Black Bear, Mountain Lion and Mule Deer, and water-loving birds, like the Belted Kingfisher, American Dipper and Broad-tailed Hummingbird.
Each year, approximately 500,000 people visit this unique City of Colorado Springs park. Access to this park is a gift to all of our citizens and visitors from General William Jackson Palmer, our City’s founder. Please help protect this valuable resource by cleaning up trash, staying on the designated trails, and by not playing in our precious water supply.
Mule Deer frequently linger on trails and along roadsides during quieter times of the day. A Mule deer’s finely-tuned sense of hearing help it to detect danger.
Fox squirrel, rock and pine squirrels can be seen year-round, searching for nuts, seeds, and acorns. Though tempting, resist the urge to feed squirrels or other wildlife for the health of the animal and your own safety.
Black bears are frequent visitors in and around the park. Please make sure if you pack your food in that you pack it out, or use the Bear-Safe trash bins labeled REFUSE. The bears will stay healthy and picnickers will stay safe. Click here for what to do if you see a bear.
Mountain lions are native to this area and will feast on both small and large game in the Cañon. They use their keen eyesight and excellent hearing to stealthily sneak up on prey. Stay on trails and make noise to avoid sneaking up on a mountain lion or its potential prey. Packing your trash out of the Cañon will keep the animals from lingering in the area. Also, know the signs mountain lions leave behind to detect when they may be nearby. |
This directory contains appengine applications, one per subdirectory (the testing framework relies on this assumption to list all tests). To be consistent with appengine principles, each of these directories must contain everything it needs to work. Code shared between several applications should live in
appengine_modules/ and be symlinked into each application directory that needs it.
Create a new Appengine app by running
run.py infra.tools.new_app <app_name>.
The script will create a minimal structure of a working Appengine app in infra.git:
appengine/myapp/main.pyimplements a trivial public endpoint.
appengine/myapp/.expect_tests_pretest.pyis a symlink pointing at
appengine_modules/expect_tests_pretest.py. This is required for testing, see below.
appengine/myapp/.expect_tests.cfglists any third-party components that should be skipped by tests.
appengine/myapp/components(optional) points at
luci/appengine/components/components. Most infra apps require authentication, and components/auth is our standard. Delete this link if your app does not use it, and edit
luci/appengine/components/tools/gae.py(optional), a handy script for deploying and managing your app.
appengine/myapp/test/main_test.py(optional, but highly recommended) tests for main.py.
Example: the myapp application should live in
appengine/myapp. To use
appengine_module/testing_utils, create a symlink to it in
appengine/myapp/testing_utils. The name should remain the same as Python relies on directory names for its import system.
Note: symbolic links do not work on Managed VMs. A workaround is to create a temporary deployment directory:
rsync -L -r appengine/myapp /tmp/deploy_myapp pushd /tmp/deploy_myapp/myapp <deploy your app here>
The default module is configured in
app.yaml. Any non-default module must be configured in
module-<module_name>.yaml. This is how the
gae.py script will know you what modules you have.
Tests included in AppEngine applications (classes deriving from
unittest.TestCase) are run by
test.py. Some convenience functions to help using the testbed server are included in appengine_modules/testing_utils. Some examples can be found in existing applications, and a simple test setup is also provided by the
See Testing in infra.git for more details. In particular, it's important to have a test file
tests/foo_test.py for every source file
endpoints), some manipulation of
sys.pathhas to be done by
test.py. This manipulation has to be performed in an
.expect_tests_pretest.pyfile located at the root of the appengine app, with the content of
appengine_module/expect_tests_pretest.py. Adding a symlink to that file should be enough for 99.99% of cases. (and yes, it's very hacky, we know).
A convenience script wrapping
gae.py can be used to simplify and normalize the deployment process in
infra.git. Just add a symlink to it in your application as
gae.py. It is located in
cd myproject ln -s gae.py ../../../luci/appengine/components/tools/gae.py
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Mapping, and understanding related technologies, is quickly becoming a new kind of civic literacy for participating in community-level problem-solving. This project will study how two groups of urban youth collect data about and map their communities using mobile and location aware technologies, and how these data support educators to better understand the places in which students live. Users of these tools can easily map community assets for learning (e.g., library, community center), deficits to learning (e.g., no safe routes to school), and new learning opportunities (e.g., a developing community garden). Educators need these kind of data to create curricula and other educational experiences that are relevant to the young people they teach; community-based, data-driven curricula build upon the assets, opportunities, and problems that exist within communities that are important to address in educational settings. In this way, this research contributes to better understanding how to build smart and connected communities for learning.
Today, with a range of location-aware and mobile technologies, empowering learners to capture information, or data, about their own neighborhoods and communities is easier than ever. GPS tracks, geo-referenced video and photos, text, and demographic variables are just a sample of the data accessible for systematic, scientific analysis of a learner’s community. This project will study the implementation of a Mobile City Science curriculum for learners participating in programming at both the Digital Youth Network in Chicago and at the New York Hall of Science in Corona, Queens. “City science” is an emerging, interdisciplinary field that uses ubiquitous computing to produce data-driven insights and approaches for understanding the complexity of urban spaces. In this proposed study, Mobile City Science (MCS) occurs “on-the-move,” in the city, as well as in classroom and museum spaces. MCS supports young people to collect, analyze, and argue from spatial and digital data they collect within different communities using location-aware and mobile technologies. This proposal is timely in that both the Digital Youth Network (DYN) and the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) are embarking on new curricular designs to make their programming more compatible and relevant to the resources they already have within their respective communities. At this time, both programs require updated, “endogenous” accounts from youth (i.e., maps) showing the communities’ learning opportunities (and deficiencies) that are available and important to their young patrons. Grounded theory, spatial analysis, interaction analysis, multimodal discourse analysis and other analytic techniques will be used in a qualitative, participatory action research paradigm to explore the impacts of the designed sociotechnical system and its affordances for technological fluency, spatial reasoning, design practice, and techno-civic engagement. |
This year has been a year of many firsts and our spelling was one of them. I have been teaching first grade for 16 years and have never been satisfied with our spelling programs. This year our team put our heads together and decided what we felt was best for our students. We wanted 8 words each week with a phonemic pattern. We used research based literature to decide the order in which we would introduce spelling and phonemic patterns. Once we mapped out the patterns, we chose our 8 words for the week. From there, I went on to create activities to go along with each set of words. We originally started out with 30 weeks but ended up with 32 when it was all said and done.
Here is a peek at the binders I used to store all of the activities.
Inside of each binder, I have folders for each week. I put my originals in the folder. I also have a clear sleeve where I put my laminated word cards and posters to go with the units.
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In the front of my room, I have a focus wall. This is where I display the 8 words for the week and the poster which we chant daily to go with the phonemic pattern.
I LOVE sorts. I feel they really help the children look closely at the words and find the patterns inside each one. I include some cut and glue sorts and some written sorts.
My kids love the mix-up activities and I love the I Can Spell. The I Can Spell again focuses on the word pattern and allows the children to make more words using the same pattern.
Of course their favorite activity each week is the word search. Not only is it fun but they get to use highlighters! They LOVE highlighters.
Games are so engaging and interactive. I like to include games each week to change it up.
At the beginning of first grade, we do these altogether to learn the procedures and complete them correctly. As the year progresses, they are placed in the word work areas for the students to work on independently. This is how I display them in our word work area.
In my word work area, I also display the other set of cards included in the packets. I need the words to be easily visible to the students so they can do many of the hands-on activities we have.
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We practice our weekly words in word work each day. We don’t always do paper pencil activities so I will share a few of our favorite additional activities below. These options are not all available at the same time, I pick a few each week.
This easel and magnetic letters are out every week. They are a tad noisy but the children enjoy building their words on the easel.
We also have these boards and this amazing set of letters from Lakeshore Learning. I love that they are sorted already and that the vowels are red. This is something I pull out here and there.
I’m not even sure what you call these boards but we love to write on them and erase our work. These are also from Lakeshore. I have these out all of the time as well.
My students LOVE dry erase markers & boards. They come in great colors now and it is fun for them to write the phonemic pattern in a different color to really highlight it.
I bought these stamps for something at home and only used them once. They are perfect for Playdough letter stamping. WAAAY better than ink! I usually pull these out during the holidays when they have fun small Playdough colors out.
These little chalk boards are made for our handwriting program but we use them in word work too! Colorful chalk is fun as well.
My kiddos love smelly markers. I won these Mr. Sketch goodies at a teacher conference and immediately knew where I was going to put them. The only warning I have is that they are permanent and can make a mess on your table.
I’m not even sure where these linking letters came from but they are fun to put together.
Warning~ a tad on the noisy side.
Sand trays were introduced to me as a great tactile, hands-on activity to build sound letter fluency. The kids love working on these trays.
Have you ever painted with a q-tip? They are perfect because they are disposable and not messy at all. I let the kids use the lids to make the words using a dotted pattern. These little bottles are perfect. Plus, they are washable.
These chalkboards are perfect to do water painting as well. Work on fine motor skills and practice you words at the same time. BONUS~no mess
These boards are super fun and a cheap tool to use in word work. I bought them at Michaels many years ago. If you put them under paper and write the words with crayons, it makes the words bumpy. Then you can use your finger to go over the word, which is now bumpy, and practice spelling it.
Another fun find I received at a teacher/blogger meet up are these Kwik Stix. They are paint in a glue stick. When we use these, we use larger paper because they write pretty large. They dry fairly quickly so I can send them home that day.
The classroom I moved into had tons of these Bingo dotters. If you use large paper, students can dot out their words.
Wikki Stix are a fun way to build words. I have a surplus of these in my room because my triplets used to make things with them. As soon as they were done with them, I brought them to my classroom to use.
Highlighters are a big favorite in my room. We use them daily during class with guided instruction. When they get to use them independently during word work, it is a big bonus. Simple but effective.
Word work is a favorite in my room, one other activity that is not pictured but I must share is shaving cream. This is a great way to clean your tables too. Just put a little dab out and they go to town.
I would love to hear any ideas you may have, I’m always looking for new ones.
Thanks for checking out our Spelling/Work Work activities.
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"Households, cities, countries, and nations have enjoyed great happiness when a single individual has taken heed of the Good and Beautiful. Such people not only liberate themselves; they fill those they meet with a free mind"
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This quote by Philo speaks to the power of one person to produce positive change. He suggests that when a bachelor takes heed of the Good and also Beautiful, it can have a causal sequence that brings happiness to households, cities, nations, as well as nations. This individual is not only liberating themselves, but additionally inspiring those around them with a free mind. This is a tip that each of us has the prospective to make a distinction on the planet. We can choose to concentrate on the Good as well as Beautiful, as well as in doing so, we can bring about positive modification in our own lives and also in the lives of those around us. It is an effective pointer that we can all make a distinction. |
Leberkäse vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
What are the differences between Leberkäse and Rib eye steak?
- Leberkäse is richer than Rib eye steak in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Folate.
- Leberkäse's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 935% more.
- Leberkäse has 657 times more Vitamin A RAE than Rib eye steak. While Leberkäse has 5252µg of Vitamin A RAE, Rib eye steak has only 8µg.
- The amount of Sodium in Rib eye steak is lower.
We used Liver cheese, pork and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this article.
Fat Type Comparison
Comparison summary table
|Lower in Sodium|
|Lower in Cholesterol|
|Lower in Glycemic Index|
|Lower in Sugar|
|Lower in Saturated Fat|
|Lower in price|
|Rich in vitamins|
|Rich in minerals||Equal|
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
|Vitamin A RAE||5252µg||8µg|
|Omega-3 - DHA||0g||0.001g|
|Omega-3 - EPA||0g||0.001g|
|Omega-3 - DPA||0g||0.014g|
|Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid||0.005g|
|Omega-6 - Linoleic acid||0.7g|
|Omega-3 - ALA||0.038g|
|Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid||0.024g|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
|Low Fats diet|
|Low Carbs diet|
|Low Calories diet|
|Low Glycemic Index diet| |
Liliana Piskorska’s video art proposal Public Displays of Affection tackles the tremendous changes Poland has undergone in recent years.
“The deeply conservative new government has altered laws with shocking speed, bending democratic procedures in the process. In response, a wave of demonstra-tions has swept through Poland. Hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets to reclaim the demonstration as a tool. I want to focus on the demonstration itself and on the moment of contact between demonstrations of opposing sides voicing their beliefs – on the absolute incomprehensibility of the languages they speak. And between the two, a body-armored police squad with any individual characteristics masked behind layers of metal, Kevlar, and thick plastic.”
For Forecast, Piskorska will use performance, video, and photography to process Poland’s current social phenomena in a subversive way. She is interested in cap-turing the gradually increasing tremor on the surface of public disquiet, forecas-ting the possibility of change.
Piskorska previously examined how the Polish right-wing appropriates national colors and symbols in Methods of Camouflage in Contemporary Poland (2016), a project which included videos, photography, and objects. She purchased and used patriotic items to test different ways of camouflaging herself in the city; an inver-sion of masking, her project was a visual manifestation where brightness and visibility are crucial.
Liliana Piskorska graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland. Her works include sculptures, drawings, performances, and happenings. Learn more about her work at lilianapiskorska.com.
Photo: Liliana Piskorska (2016) |
In the rapidly evolving landscape of business strategies, the approach to reaching and engaging target audiences has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few decades. This paradigm shift has ushered in the era of Content Marketing, emerging as a potent digital technique for not only attracting potential clients but also nurturing existing customer relationships. This article delves into the profound impact of Content Marketing in today’s digital realm, elucidating its significance, benefits, key statistics, diverse manifestations, and actionable insights for businesses to harness its potential.
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As the contours of business communication continue to evolve, Content Marketing emerges as an indispensable catalyst for audience engagement in the digital epoch. Its multifaceted benefits, combined with a dynamic array of platforms, beckon businesses to embrace its potential and harness it for brand growth. By aligning strategies with the evolving Content Marketing landscape, businesses can forge lasting connections with their audience and navigate the complex digital landscape with finesse. To further deepen your insights into this paradigm shift, explore the recommended articles for a comprehensive understanding of this transformative strategy.
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Forklifts are the swiss army knives of any high-volume work environment, such as warehouses, distribution centers, or manufacturing facilities. They save on labor, help your employees complete their work faster, and ultimately save your company money. By fully utilizing this essential tool, you can boost your company productivity and labor efficiency.
How to Use a Forklift to Increase Labor Efficiency
Forklifts make carrying loads effortless, but they also can serve many other functions in your facility. Forklifts can be used for towing, lifting, retrieving, loading, and organizing.
#1 Use a Forklift for Towing Vehicles On Your Lot
You can turn your forklift into a wrecker with an attachment like the Forklift Wrecker. This wheel lift tool slides and secures onto the forks of your forklift, allowing you to tow a variety of vehicles. Using a forklift for towing is more convenient than other towing options, such as a tow truck or tow dollies. Since you likely already own your forklift, a forklift attachment for towing increases the value of your original investment, while being affordably priced.
*Never use a Forklift Wrecker Attachment for towing vehicles on public streets.
#2 Use a Forklift for Lifting Pallets and Skids
Forklifts are excellent for raising and lowering heavy pallets and skids. It’s much more practical, and efficient, to use a machine to transport bulk materials than use the labor of a team of workers to complete the same job in more time. By using a forklift with a skilled operator, you can divert the rest of your team to other tasks.
#3 Use a Forklift for Reaching and Retrieving
The ability to raise the forklift forks to reach and retrieve is a valuable function, particularly for facilities that make use of vertical space for storage or staging. By efficiently using all available space in your warehouse, you can also increase the number of items you can store.
#4 Use a Forklift for Loading and Unloading
Forklifts are an essential part of high-volume shipping operations because they can aid in loading and unloading trailers with ease. Forklift attachments for gripping different-sized products like drums or long pipes can improve efficiency, helping you load and unload faster.
#5 Use a Forklift for Organizational Tasks
If you have to manage a warehouse, vehicle lot, or other facility with a lot of inventory, a management system and organization strategy is imperative. Forklifts can be used to rearrange large items easily, whether you’re towing vehicles in tight spaces or lifting and depositing pallets on high shelves.
Rather than calling an expensive wrecker or enlisting teams of workers to transport materials, a well-trained forklift operator with the right equipment can complete organizational tasks quickly and efficiently.
How to Use a Forklift with Attachments to Increase Efficiency
Using forklift attachments is one of the best ways to utilize equipment you already have to serve multiple purposes and increase labor efficiency. They are an invaluable resource for many businesses because they are capable of handling heavy loads with ease.
The following are the steps for how to use a forklift with an attachment. Forklifts are not as easy to operate as a car. They are more difficult to steer and can tip over easier than most vehicles. Be aware that the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Organization requires employees to have an operator’s certification before using a forklift.
Connecting the Forklift Attachment
- To adjust the distance between the forks, use the controls in the cab of the forklift or manually loosen the nuts and slide the forks to the desired position. Make sure all fasteners are secure before using the forklift.
- When approaching an attachment, raise the forks to the desired height and drive slowly forward until the forks are as far as they can go into the attachment.
- Secure the attachment to the forks and attach safety chains.
- Lift the fork a few inches before tilting it back towards you. This will transfer the load weight back and prevent the forklift from leaning forward.
- Drive slowly with the attachment only a few inches from the ground.
Removing the Forklift Attachment
- To remove the attachment, first level out the forks so they are parallel to the ground.
- Slowly lower the forks until the attachment is fully supported by the ground. Reverse the forklift until the forks are free of the attachment.
Tow Using the Forklift Wrecker Wheel Lift Attachment
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Education remains a crucial pillar in the coaching industry, equipping coaches with the knowledge and skills to maintain their advantageous position in this ever-expanding field. However, improving one’s professional acumen often comes with substantial expenses, ones that may influence a coach’s willingness to partake in further education. As part of the American tax system, numerous deductions exist to offset such costs, providing monetary respite to coaches seeking to improve their professional prowess. This overview aims to explicate the intricacies of education expense deductions for coaches, understanding deductible expenses, explicating tax laws and regulations relevant to this field, elucidating the process for claiming these deductions and highlighting common pitfalls coaches might confront during this process.
Understanding Deductible Expenses
Understanding Deductible Expenses for Coaches
A deductible expense is a cost that can be subtracted from a taxpayer’s gross income, reducing the amount of income subject to state and federal income taxes. For coaches, these expenses can include costs related to further education, such as courses for maintaining or upgrading their skills, certifications, and licenses.
Qualified Education Expenses
In the United States, deductions for education-related expenses must meet guidelines set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Any education that maintains or improves skills needed in your present work is generally considered a qualified expense. For coaches, this might include attending seminars, workshops, or courses to stay current in the field.
However, not all education expenses are deductible. Continuing education that qualifies you for a new trade or business or that is needed to meet the minimal educational requirements for your trade or business is not deductible. For example, if you are a track and field coach and you take courses to become a yoga instructor, this would be considered a new trade and thus, the expenses would not be deductible.
Ways to Deduct Education Expenses
There are a few different ways that coaches can deduct their education expenses. This includes the tuition and fees deduction, the Lifetime Learning Credit, and the American Opportunity Tax Credit. However, each of these options has different eligibility requirements and deduction limits.
Education Expenses Related to Self-Employment
For self-employed coaches, qualifying education expenses can be written off as a business expense. This can include the costs of obtaining an initial certification or undergoing required continued education. These deductions can then be made on Schedule C (Form 1040), where they can be subtracted from your business income to reduce your overall tax liability.
Maintaining detailed records is crucial when claiming education expense deductions. This might include receipts, credit card statements, bank statements, or checks. The IRS recommends keeping these records to support your deductions. To be adequate, they must show the amount, date, place, and essential character of the expense.
With the ever-changing landscape of tax laws, it’s crucial to consult a certified tax professional or seek guidance directly from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for accurate information. This ensures that your unique situation is properly accounted for when considering claiming any tax deductions.
Tax Laws and Regulations
Unraveling the Education Expense Deductions for Coaches
The IRS provides a range of tax breaks, including education expense deductions, aimed at reducing the financial impact of certain education-related expenditures. These deductions are particularly beneficial for coaches, covering costs related to ongoing professional development, licence renewals, and obtaining certifications.
Criteria for Education Expense Deductions
According to the IRS, in order for the education expenses to be deductible, they must be related to maintaining or improving skills needed in the individual’s present work. This could include expenses related to courses, workshops, and seminars directly related to sports coaching, such as strength and conditioning training, strategy workshops, or certification programs. However, the IRS stipulates that education expenses that qualify a coach for a new trade or business are not tax deductible.
Qualifying expenses can include tuition, books, supplies, lab fees, and similar items necessary for an educational program. Travel expenses might also be deductible if they are necessary costs of the education. For example, a coach attending a certification program in another state may deduct the cost of travel, lodging, and 50% of meal expenses during the travel period.
How to Claim Education Expense Deductions
To claim these deductions, coaches must itemize their deductions on Schedule A (Form 1040) under the section for job expenses and certain miscellaneous deductions. However, these miscellaneous deductions must exceed 2% of the individual’s adjusted gross income. It’s important to note that not all taxpayers will benefit from this due to this limitation, and those who claim the standard deduction cannot claim these education expenses.
Understanding Form 2106
Particulars related to these deductions are completed on IRS Form 2106 (Employee Business Expenses). This form is used to provide the details of these expenses, including the total amount spent, business purpose, as well as an explanation detailing how these expenses directly relate to the essential functions of the work.
The IRS affords coaches the ability to deduct certain qualifying education expenses from their taxable income. This is possible when the expenses meet the IRS standards for maintaining or improving skills required in the coach’s present role, and not for starting a new trade or profession. Hence, it is wise for coaches to maintain accurate records of these expenses throughout the year and engage the services of a tax professional to maximize their deductions while complying with all IRS laws.
Process for Claiming Deductions
Understanding the Mechanism of Claiming Education Expense Deductions for Coaches
The process for claiming education expense deductions as a coach primarily hinges on precise record-keeping, comprehending the relevant tax rules, and timely filing of the appropriate tax forms.
Initially, you need to recognize whether your education expenses are geared towards enhancing your present coaching skills or aimed at a completely new trade. The IRS allows deductions only for expenses linked to maintaining or enhancing skills required in your present coaching employment, not towards preparing for a new job.
In order to claim these deductions, accurate record-keeping is vital. You should have receipts for all education-related expenditures such as tuition, books, supplies, equipment, and even travel expenses if your education was obtained away from your main business place. Supporting documents like course outlines or catalogs could help explain the interface between your education and your profession.
Using the Right Tax Forms
Form 1040, Schedule C is typically used by self-employed coaches to report income and expenses from their coaching business. Education expenses are reported on Line 27, a catch-all category for “Other expenses.” Other forms like Schedule A, Schedule E, and Form 2106 may also be relevant depending on your particular situation. Form 2106, for example, is used by employees to report work-related expenses.
Deadlines and Timelines
The filing deadline for most taxpayers is April 15. However, if you’re self-employed and pay quarterly estimated taxes, you’ll need to consider your educational expenses throughout the year. Track your spending and plan your deductions to take advantage of tax opportunities.
Tips for Claiming Deductions Successfully
To increase the likelihood of successfully claiming education expenses, ensure that the program or course is directly related to your current coaching occupation. Having clear, professional reasons for taking the course can increase the likelihood of the expense being considered ordinary and necessary, thus being approved as a deductible expense.
When reporting education expense deductions, list each expense separately on your Form 1040, Schedule C, rather than lumping them together. This can provide a more transparent view of your business expenses and could draw less scrutiny from the IRS.
Remember, if you are audited, the burden of proof is on you. Review all the requirements established by the IRS and have your documentation organized, thorough, and readily accessible.
Accurate Reporting and Deduction Listing
To take advantages of these deductions on your taxes, make every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the entries. Failure to be honest or accurate could result in both penalties and fines, or even legal consequences. When in doubt, consider seeking the expert advice of a tax professional or a certified public accountant.
For comprehensive resources on deductible education expenses, IRS publication 970, titled “Tax Benefits for Education” is a recommended read. The IRS’s Interactive Tax Assistant tool is also handy in helping determine if your expenses meet deduction criteria.
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Eligibility Criteria: Decoding Education Expense Deductions for Coaches
Deducting education-related expenses is a matter of concern for many coaches. The key to taking advantage of these expenses in tax deductions is understanding the specific definitions and rules the IRS laid down. This knowledge not only minimizes chances of error but also ensures you get the maximum applicable deductions, eliminating potential tax issues.
Common Mistake 1: Not Keeping Track of Expenses
Many coaches overlook the necessity of meticulous record-keeping when it comes to education expenses. This lack of organization can lead to not taking advantage of possible deductions. To prevent this, coaches should use a reliable method to track and log all relevant expenses. This process includes preserving and systematically storing all invoices, receipts, and any form of proof of payment related to these expenses.
Common Mistake 2: Failure to Understand What Counts as an Educational Expense
Another common mistake is not understanding exactly what can be categorized as an educational expense. Coaches often fail to realize that this category encompasses more than formal degree programs; it can also include professional development courses, workshops, seminars, and any continuing education that improves skills related to their coaching profession. Any expense that makes the coach better at their job and isn’t required to meet minimum job requirements is generally eligible for deduction.
Common Mistake 3: Not Realizing the Impact of Education on Their Job
Coaches often don’t recognize how instrumental their development and ongoing education are to their role. The IRS stipulates that for an expense to qualify as an educational deduction, the education must serve to maintain or improve skills required in your present job. Moreover, this education shouldn’t qualify you for a new profession; therefore, only those courses directly related to the coaching profession might be eligible for deductions.
Final Thoughts on Navigating Educational Expense Deductions
The IRS offers ample opportunities for coaches to claim deductions on their education-related expenses; however, it demands strict compliance with its rules. Coaches can avoid frequent mistakes by keeping rigorous track of their expenses throughout the year, understanding what counts as an educational expense, and recognizing the impact of their continued education on their jobs. Above all, when uncertain, coaches should consult with a tax professional to maximize rightly-earned deductions and steer clear of possible pitfalls.
Knowing how to navigate the labyrinth of education expense deductions can not only benefit coaches financially but also encourage their continuous professional development. By gaining a clear understanding of deductible expenses, remaining updated with the evolving landscape of tax laws and regulations, following the designated procedure for claiming deductions, and avoiding common mistakes, coaches can maximise these resources optimally. Ultimately, these deductions serve to empower coaches in their pursuit of excellence, underlining the significance of continuous education in elevating the standard of coaching in various sports. Through diligence and proper understanding, the seemingly complex world of tax deductions can become a useful aid in a coach’s journey of lifelong learning and professional growth. |
In a complex environment governed by intricate systems of taxation, understanding the current tax laws is imperative. These laws play an indispensable role in shaping the economic landscape of the nation, greatly influencing individual incomes, corporate ventures, property ownership, and investment frameworks. The ongoing discussion of the potential changes in the U.S. tax laws by 2026 underpins the importance of familiarity with this subject, as these changes will inevitably impact every taxpayer, be it an individual or a business entity. As an informed member of society, having a grasp on these dynamics allows for sensible financial planning and preparation towards forthcoming taxation scenarios.
Current U.S. Tax Laws
Overview: Present U.S. Tax Laws
The United States employs a progressive tax system, meaning that different levels of income are taxed at different rates. The more money an individual makes, the higher the tax percentage they must pay. The current federal income tax rates range from 10% to 37%, spread across seven different tax brackets. This system applies to all types of taxable income, which includes wages, salary, business income, and investment gains, just to mention a few.
Where corporations are concerned, a flat 21% corporate tax rate applies, courtesy of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that was enacted in December 2017. This rate marked a significant decrease from the previous 35% rate, and applies to all corporate profits, excluding some deductions and credits.
Property taxes in the U.S. are largely handled at the local level, with states, counties, and municipalities each setting their own rates. The rates vary widely across the nation, but they mainly contribute to local funding for public schools, infrastructure, and services.
Changes with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
The TCJA of 2017 was one of the most comprehensive tax overhauls in recent U.S. history. In addition to the corporate tax cut, the TCJA also doubled standard deductions, eliminated personal exemptions, and capped state and local tax deductions at $10,000. These changes were designed to simplify individual filings, encourage business investment, and spur economic growth. Nevertheless, the TCJA included a sunset provision, causing most of the changes affecting individual taxpayers to expire after 2025, unless Congress acts to extend them.
Potential Tax Changes in 2026
With the sunset provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), Americans could be in for significant tax alterations in 2026. If Congress decides not to extend these provisions, tax laws will revert to what they were pre-TCJA. This could mean the standard deduction, which is currently $12,200 for single filers and $24,400 for joint filers, might be halved. The cap on state and local tax deductions could potentially be lifted, providing some relief for taxpayers living in high-tax states who have faced difficulty due to the current $10,000 cap.
However, the corporate tax rate would stay at 21%, given that the TCJA does not contain a sunset provision for this alteration.
The extension of these provisions is a decision that Congress holds the power to make, but it will largely depend on both political considerations and fiscal projections. Because of this, the tax situation in 2026 remains uncertain. It’s vitally important for American taxpayers, particularly those in higher tax brackets and those residing in high-tax states, to stay informed about ongoing Congressional debates and potential new tax legislation so that they can prepare for possible changes.
Predicted Changes in the 2026 Tax Law
Predicted Modifications to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law in 2017, it prompted extensive changes to the tax system by modifying income tax brackets, reshaping deduction qualifications, and adjusting corporate taxes. However, these modifications are set to sunset, or expire, after 2025. If Congress does not act to renew or rework these provisions, tax laws will return to a state prior to the TCJA in 2026. This potential shift would result in an increase in individual income tax rates, downsized child tax credits, and the removal of personal exemptions. Such drastic changes would considerably alter the outcomes for taxpayers.
Predicted Economic Influence on the 2026 Tax Law
Future economic conditions would likely play a crucial role in shaping the 2026 tax laws. If the economy is robust, there might be a push for decreasing tax rates to stimulate further growth. Conversely, if the recession continues, tax rates could potentially rise to meet the government’s revenue requirements.
Political Considerations Impacting the 2026 Tax Law
Politics will significantly influence any changes to the tax law in 2026. The controlling party at the time will prioritize tax policies based on its objectives. A Democratic-controlled Congress may lean towards increasing tax rates for higher-income individuals and corporations, while a Republican-controlled Congress might favor maintaining or further reducing tax rates to stimulate economic activity.
Policy Objectives and the 2026 Tax Law
Policy objectives of the government in power during the lead-up to 2026 are also important to consider. They may introduce new tax laws to drive specific socio-economic goals such as wealth inequality reduction, job creation, environmental sustainability, or investment in education and healthcare. Often these goals are realized through changes in tax credits, deductions, and incentives.
Experts’ Opinions on the 2026 Tax Law
Tax experts and economists predict a variety of scenarios for the 2026 tax law. Some foresee tax hikes for high-income individuals and corporations, while others foresee a broader tax base with fewer deductions and exemptions. Many experts propose a shift towards taxing consumption rather than income, which could involve expanding the sales tax base or implementing a value-added tax (VAT).
Potential Tax Law Changes Based on Current Trends
Ongoing trends suggest some possible changes to the 2026 tax law. These include increased digital taxation and cross-border tax regulations due to the rise of e-commerce and digital businesses. Another trend is the focus on environmental sustainability, which could lead to higher taxes on fossil fuels and tax incentives for renewable energy projects.
The projected tax law changes for 2026 are subject to a multitude of influences and uncertainties. A dynamic combination of economic factors, political movements, policy objectives, expert insight, and current trends will ultimately mold the structure of the 2026 Tax Law.
Impact on Individuals and Businesses
Anticipated Adjustments in Tax Laws
As we look toward 2026, it’s possible we’ll see considerable shifts in the existing tax structure. Our current guidelines, defined by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) passed by Congress in 2017, are set to sunset at the end of 2025. This expiration is the driving force behind speculation about potential changes to tax law in 2026. Predicted amendments could consist of a reconfiguration of tax brackets, the introduction of new deductions or exemptions, or a fluctuation in tax liabilities. The standard deduction, which nearly doubled with the introduction of TCJA, could return to pre-2018 figures unless an extension is issued by Congress.
Impact on Individual Taxpayers
As the provisions of the TCJA are set to expire in 2025, individuals may experience multiple changes. Foremost among these is potentially higher tax rates because the TCJA had reduced most individuals’ tax rates across different income slabs. Expired tax cuts mean that taxpayers would revert to the higher, pre-TCJA tax brackets unless Congress introduces new tax legislation. What’s more, the standard deduction amount could also shrink, as could the Child Tax Credit, depending on whether the American Rescue Plan’s expansion of these credits is extended past its current 2025 expiration date.
Effect on Businesses
Businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises, could see alterations in their tax liabilities starting 2026. The TCJA had lowered the corporate tax rate to a flat 21%, down from a maximum of 35%. This reduction in tax rates for corporations is one of the provisions that will expire in 2025, potentially leading to higher tax liability for businesses unless there is new legislation that maintains the present rates or provides a different tax cut. Moreover, the reduction in the deductibility of net interest expense to 30% of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) is also set to change in 2026 which may cause an increase in tax burdens for businesses with significant debt.
Possible Introduction of New Exemptions or Deductions
Alongside these potential increases in tax liabilities, the changes in 2026 could encompass the introduction of new exemptions or deductions. While the nature of these changes would be determined by the tax policy in 2026, they could range from additional credits for childcare to new deductions for environmentally-friendly business practices.
Future Tax Law Changes: A Realm of Uncertainty
Any forthcoming alterations to tax laws, including those speculated for the year 2026, are inevitably tied to several factors of uncertainty. Such changes are largely dictated by the legislative deliberations of Congress, fluctuations in the economy, and the policies implemented by the executive branch.
Preparation and Planning Strategies
Proactive Approach: Navigating the Potential 2026 Tax Law Adjustments
In order to effectively anticipate and adapt to any potential tax law changes in 2026, it’s vital to maintain a firm grasp of the situation and be aware of how these modifications could influence your financial landscape. These proposed adjustments may span across various tax categories such as personal income, corporate, and estate taxes, to name a few. Therefore, the key to staying ahead is to continually educate yourself about these prospective changes.
Proposed Changes in Tax Laws
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed by former President Donald Trump in 2017 made a significant change to the federal tax code. However, these individual provisions of the tax cuts are set to expire at the end of 2025, potentially ushering in changes in the year 2026. With several potential policy shifts on the horizon, it’s important to carefully consider any long-term financial planning strategies.
Financial Planning Techniques for Tax Law Changes
To cope with these changes, it becomes necessary to incorporate various financial planning strategies. Utilizing these strategies can help you minimize disruptions caused by these changes. Consult a financial advisor or tax expert to help construct a functional plan that aligns with your financial goals.
Tax-efficient investing is one strategy that can prove beneficial. It involves structuring investments to generate the lowest possible tax liability. This includes strategically placing tax-inefficient investments like bonds in tax-deferred accounts and locating more tax-efficient investments in taxable accounts.
Another strategy involves retirement savings account selections. Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, and other tax-free growth accounts may be beneficial if tax rates are anticipated to increase.
Avoiding Tax Evasion and Its Legal Implications
As taxes account for a substantial portion of an individual’s yearly expenses, some may be tempted to evade taxes. However, it’s crucial to differentiate between tax evasion and tax avoidance. Tax evasion involves illegal activities to avoid paying taxes, such as underreporting income or inflating deductions. It’s a criminal offense and can lead to heavy penalties or imprisonment upon conviction.
On the other hand, tax avoidance involves using legal methods to minimize tax liability. This includes tax-efficient investments, gifting to reduce estates, and utilizing retirement saving vehicles.
Knowing the difference is crucial for the planning phase because while tax avoidance is legal and often encouraged, tax evasion can lead to severe legal complications.
Proactive preparation is key in dealing with major legal and financial changes. By familiarizing yourself with potential tax changes, employing suitable financial planning techniques, and understanding the line between tax evasion and avoidance, you can position yourself to efficiently navigate the tax landscape of 2026. Stay abreast of new developments and continually review and adjust your strategies as necessary. Maintaining flexibility and being open to adjustments is crucial in the world of personal finance, especially with potential changes on the horizon.
As the clock ticks towards 2026, individuals and businesses must stay proactive and well-informed about the evolving landscape of tax legislation. The anticipation of changes in the tax law carries with it a wave of implications for income, corporate and property tax among other sectors. Knowing what these changes are and understanding how they will impact you or your business is crucial for financial success. It equips you with the knowledge to strategically plan and preserves your financial health in times of change. Remember, being aware and being prepared always places you a step ahead in the complex world of taxation. |
In conjunction with the Notre Dame Forum: Going Global, Notre Dame International is pleased to announce the first essay contest on global citizenship. We invite all Notre Dame students to write a brief essay addressing what it means to be a global citizen, what the challenges and rewards are, and how you have used or will use your Notre Dame education to become a global citizen. The contest is open to all Notre Dame students.
Going Global: Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities of Globalization
Notre Dame is embarking on an ambitious plan to "go global." In this effort, we seek to further internationalize the curriculum, the student body and the faculty; to extend our institutional, scholarly and educational presence around the world; and, to deepen understanding of foreign cultures and societies while being attentive to America’s changing role in the world. In these and many other ways, we will prepare ND students for the transnational professional careers and vocations of the "globalized" 21st century.
Muhammad Yunus, a social entrepreneur, banker and economist from Bangladesh who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for founding the Grameen Bank and pioneering the concepts of microcredit and microfinance, will deliver a keynote address at 7 p.m. April 12 (Thursday) at the University of Notre Dame as part of this year’s Notre Dame Forum. |
New data from the Department of Homeland Security capture the changing face of illegal immigration, revealing dramatic shifts that will shape President-elect Joe Biden's hopes for comprehensive immigration reform.
The report from the Office of Immigration Statistics captures a transition as the share of lone adults, particularly from Mexico, declined, replaced by children and adults traveling with them from the "northern triangle" countries of Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. That change in turn has led to a dramatic decline in the number of individuals reported, as members of the latter group rely on more accommodative legal protections to remain in the country far longer than the former.
The report also shows that individuals who were not detained after apprehension are much more likely to still be in the country. That's a sign, acting deputy homeland security director Ken Cuccinelli wrote, that "catch and release" policies do not work.
That such policies, including an expansion of the use of "alternatives to detention," are top of the Biden immigration agenda augurs poorly for the incoming president. The challenges that changing migration patterns posed to the Obama and Trump administrations are unlikely to go away under Biden, teeing up yet another border crisis and ensuing political meltdown.
The report combines data from myriad sources to track the "lifecycle" of would-be entrants apprehended over the past five years at the southwestern border, providing information on the immigration status of some 3.5 million apprehensions. Its coverage bookends two major migrant crises: a surge of unaccompanied minors in 2014, and a much larger surge of both families and unaccompanied kids in late 2018 and early 2019.
These two crises are part of the changing face of migration. Whereas in the period of 2000 to 2004, 97 percent of all those apprehended were Mexicans—many of them lone adults seeking work—by 2019 that share had dropped to just 24 percent. By contrast, arrivals from the "northern triangle" countries rose from 44 percent of apprehensions in 2014 to 64 percent in 2019, amid the second crisis. Many of these individuals were children, often quite young, and adults traveling with them, claiming to be their family members.
Those demographic differences strongly determine what happens to an individual after he or she is apprehended. Single adults are quickly deported, with 78 percent of those apprehended over the preceding five years repatriated by Q2 2020. But family arrivals and children are not—just 32 percent of the latter, and only 11 percent of the former, had their cases resolved as of Q2 2020.
Such migration is likely to rise under Biden, who has promised to substantially reduce immigration enforcement and intends to pursue an amnesty, both of which could incentivize further arrivals. Data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection show that apprehensions at the border rose year-on-year in the immediate lead-up to and aftermath of Biden's election, which may indicate a rising tide of migrants eager to take advantage of a more lax immigration regime.
Those arrivals will enjoy the same preexisting immigration challenges that the Center for Immigration Studies' Andrew Arthur identified as driving the low number of deportations for families and children. "Loopholes" in federal immigration law incentivize the bringing of children from noncontiguous countries and delay almost indefinitely their immigration court process.
In particular, abuse of the asylum system, and of provisions which require the release from detention of minors and their guardians, results in large populations who arrive, are released, and never show up for subsequent immigration processing. According to the report, just 1 percent of those detained had unexecuted removal orders, while 55 percent of those released were still listed as unresolved.
The reason for this dynamic is not that those who arrive at the southwestern border have reasonable claims to be asylees: Just 14 percent of initial applicants are eventually granted asylum. Similarly, among those cases resolved, roughly 13.6 percent were granted some relief, while the rest were summarily deported.
In other words, the report indicates a large and persistent challenge to the U.S. immigration system, with an ever-growing pool of illegal entrants and an ever-expanding backlog of immigration court cases jamming up the process of legal immigration and the limited resources of DHS.
That dynamic is likely to continue, and even expand, under the Biden DHS. Biden's promised undoing of many of President Donald Trump's tougher enforcement tools, including the "Remain in Mexico" policy and the limitation of "reasonable fear" asylum claims, could exacerbate the inflow of people driven by the "loopholes" Arthur and Cuccinelli identify. So too could the deployment of "alternatives to detention," which Cuccinelli specifically singled out as problematic.
The Biden team, likely spooked by the surging apprehension numbers, has signaled that it will slow-roll the undoing of Trump's immigration agenda. But it has not promised any of the "targeted legislative fixes" endorsed by Cuccinelli in his letter, leaving in place the adverse incentives. That could lead to another humanitarian crisis at the southwestern border—a ticking time bomb Biden's team has evinced little interest in defusing. |
Stop messing up your tongue, teeth and jaw with a misaligned biting pattern. You must be wondering about your tooth decay problems and might seek a nearby orthodontist that accept medicaid to manage your treatment payment plans.
Here, you will get something to smile about! The thorough directory of providers and information regarding certified orthodontists that accept medicaid onboard with their specialization and timing slots to help you mark your visits and scheduled appointments.
Local Orthodontist That Accept Medicaid for Braces
It’s likely private oral health care is becoming expensive and medicaid is a dependency for many of us. You can find an orthodontist that accept medicaid for braces considering your high chances at breeze.
Since adolescents and teenagers below the age of 21 are more likely to get orthodonist medicaid without giving heads, and adults though can occupy their medicaid benefits with optimum criterias suitable for different orthodontists.
According to the Bureau of labor statistics projects, orthodontists have faced a growth of 8.1% in their employment between the years 2020 to 2030, and expected job openings for the orthodontist that accept medicaid are beyond thousands in coming years. Some organizations that help pay for braces for People.
Orthodontic Trend Evaluation
Orthodontic diseases are not subjected to the primary emergency diseases and medical necessity, but, still may require the immediate attention to seek for the orthodontic treatment as soon as possible to avoid the oral damages.
Current stats about the doctors seem challenging to find orthodontists that accept medicaid for braces since only 5-6% of doctors working in the dental professional field are orthodontists.
We’re not completely in the denial mode, and it is under control for the adults to find the medicaid for their orthodontic issues, since they rarely fall under their medical emergency recipients.
Certain counters and situational measures are must considered when it comes to seeking orthodontists that accept medicaid near you for your oral health treatment.
- Income and Resources
- Age of Patient
- Ongoing Oral Health Condition
- Receiving Type of Treatment
How do Braces Benefit You?
Braces can fix your over crooked teeth and bring back that adorance in your smile. Orthodontists that accept medicaid for braces can help you resolve bone erosion and gum disease and maintain your jaw alignment.
While you speak, the speech impairment issues can be dealt with by the good proportion of the lips and jaw and braces provided under the orthodontist medicaid helps regain your self confidence.
Although braces do not work only for cosmetic reasons, but also can influence your digestive system. Most of the orthodontists that accept medicaid for braces have reported in their patient history that post bracing, the patients are admired to have improved digestion in everyday life.
Since, the very purpose of your teeth is to cut, chew, and grind the food, this natural feature of the teeth is affected if you have crooked and misaligned teeth, that is when an orthodontist accepting medicaid comes to your rescue.
With braces, you can sort out such pain points without having the chronic pain and boost your self esteem under medicaid orthodontists treatment. you can also get help from free wisdom teeth removal utah Program.
List of Orthodontist that accept Medicaid in 2023
In certain cases, your orthodontic disease falls under the “medical necessity”, and you can get medicaid. An Orthodontist accepting medicaid brings affordable health coverage to secure your expenses for your oral health concerns accounting with medicaid orthodontists.
Braces can be covered under your Medicaid for children who are below the age of 21, although for adults, it would be challenging to extend their medicaid to braces but, medical necessity orthodontic issues are still covered, no worries for the crossed Olds.
Following is a list of different orthodontists that take medicaid with their points of contacts and provide affordable dental health coverage under verifiable orthodontist medicaid.
- Matos Orthodontics
Dr, Jorge Matos, DDS & Dr Bahn Yan Moon, DDS
Location 1: Midtown Manhattan
Midtown Manhattan, 18 East 48th Street
New York, NY 10017
Tel: (332) 322-1233
Tuesday and Saturday from 9:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location 2: Roselle Park, NJ
440 East Westfield Avenue
RosellePark, NJ 07204
Tel: (908) 354-44288
Wednesday 1:00 PM TO 8:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Astoria Family Orthodontics
Dr. Jill Varriale Goncalves, DMD & Dr. Robert Lopatkin, DDS
Location: Astoria, NY
23-12 31st Street
Astoria, NY 11105
Tel: (718) 278-0358
Monday: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 PM TO 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Note: Sunday and Friday is closed
- Thompson Creek Dental
Dr. Hoda Jaffari, DDS & Dr. Shimeles
Location: Eastern Maryland
352 Thompson Creek Mall
Stevensville, MD 21666
Tel: (410) 934-0123
Monday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Note: Friday, Saturday and Sunday are Closed.
- Heights Orthodontics
Dr. Ryan Trubly, DDS
Location: Central Ave, NJ
343 Central Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07307
Monday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Every other Week)
Note: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday are closed.
- Ordahl Orthodontics
Dr. John Ordahl
3505 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Tel: (719) 596-3098
Monday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:80 AM to 5:00 PM
Note: Wednesday and Sunday are closed.
- SCHWALB Orthodontics
Dr. Ronald Schwalb, DDS
Location: New York City, NY
30 E 40th St #1102
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 682-8826
Tuesday: 8:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Note: Saturday and Sunday are closed.
Monday – By Scheduled Appointment Only
- Straight Smiles Orthodontics
Dr. Mohit Patel, DDS
Location, Glen Oaks, NY
25919 Hillside Avenue,
Glen Oaks, NY 11004
Tel: (718) 343-3411
Wednesday: 10:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Thursday: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Note: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday are Closed.
- Manhattan Family Orthodontics
Dr. Kris Togias, DMD
Location: New York City, NY
133 East 58th Street, Suite 912
New York City, NY 10022133
Tel: (212) 207-8028
Monday: 12 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Note: Sunday is closed.
Friday and Saturday – By Scheduled Appointment Only
Smile for the read, we’ve discussed here different orthodontists that accept medicaid in several cities with their point of contact. We’ve also covered multiple benefits of braces including cosmetic to oral health.
How can I find an Orthodontist who takes Medicaid insurance?
You can find Orthodontists near you by the local flyers available on different clinics or by their online profile and schedule your visit according to you or fix your appointment at available time slots.
What to do if you can’t afford braces?
You can get available payment plans with your orthodontist or find eligibility to meet the medicaid benefits. Keep a check, many orthodontists have covered health insurances, payment plans or accept medicaid.
Does Medicaid pay for braces in NY?
Famous Dr. Ronald Schwalb in New York City, provides for the orthodontic care under the medicaid to the eligible recipients.
Does Medicaid cover braces in NJ?
Yes, Dr. Ryne Trubly and Dr. Bhan Yan Moon provides medicaid. There’s several orthodontic health care in NJ that cover medicaid for braces.
How much are braces?
The cost of braces varies based on different types and used materials, Metal Braces ($3000 to $5000), Ceramic Braces ($4000 to $8000), Invisalign – clear aligners ($4000 to $7400), Lingual ($8000 to $10000). |
ANALYSIS OF COCOYAM (Xanthosoma sagittifolium and Colocasia esculenta) MARKETING IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
The study examined cocoyam marketing in Rivers State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to describe the systems of cocoyam marketing in the area; identify the market structure and conduct for cocoyam; determine marketing margin along with the profit efficiencies of cocoyam middlemen; determine the influence of socio-economic attributes of cocoyam marketers on their profit efficiencies; assess the effects of marketing costs and other factors on price of cocoyam at the wholesale and retail levels; determine the influence of cocoyam marketers’ socio-economic attributes on their marketing margins; and identify the problems faced by cocoyam marketers in the area. Data were obtained from a sample of 210 traders. The study employed market concentration indices (concentration ratio (CR), Herfindahi index and Gini coefficients), marketing margin, and descriptive and inferential statistics for the analysis of data. The OLS multiple regression analysis model, maximum likelihood estimation model and Chow test were the inferential statistics used in the study. The results showed that processing of cocoyam in the area did not go beyond cleaning of corms (100%). The market structure indicated a more equal distribution of market share. The more dominant units of measure were heaps (33%) and small bowls (29%). Fixing of prices after deducting the amounts spent on purchases and other costs (60%) and settling for a price after haggling with the buyers (40%) were more preferred pricing methods. Average margins of 30 percent were recorded at wholesale and retail levels while those who combined wholesaling and retailing got margins of 27 percent. The average profit efficiency armong all marketers was 32 percent. Educational status and household size were the major socio-economic drivers of profit inefficiency and were significant at p<0.05 and p<0.01 respectively. For the wholesalers, tests of hypotheses showed that stock prices, transportation, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) exerted significant influences while for the retailers, transportation, fees and commissions respectively influenced pricing decisions at p<0.01 and p< 0.05 respectively. The Chow test results gave an F-statistic of 3.0865 which was statistically significant at p<0.01. Lack of standardized units and measures (40%), high storage losses (42.9%) and inadequate market infrastructure (41%) were some of the marketing problems. The study recommended among others that, government should prioritize research into processing and storage technologies in order to have the benefits of value-addition in cocoyam production in Rivers State in particular and Nigeria in general. Additionally, there should be promotion of adult education through literacy and entrepreneurship development training programmes by the government to enhance the educational status of the cocoyam marketers in order for them to contribute to a healthy economy.
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Transcript from the "Introducing Serverless with AWS" Lesson
>> Scott Moss: What's up everybody, I'm Scott, the CEO and co-founder of TIPE, which is spelled T-I-P-E.IO. The guy at Apple tried to spell it with a y yesterday, but it's with an i. And we use serverless lambda specifically for a lot of our infrastructure together with GraphQL, separate from GraphQL for all different types of things related to APIs, non-related to APIs.
[00:00:30] Doing things on the edge for CDN, computing on the edge. So we use it pretty extensively, and it's just getting better and it's constantly growing. And it's just something I always wanted to teach and talk about, because I feel like there's this high barrier entry into it, because you need to know a lot about AWS or platforms in general.
[00:00:50] But really with tools like we'll be discussing today, you can get into it really easily. And you don't have to be some DevOps person, or some backend all star to understand how to use lambdas. In fact, anybody can use them. So that's what we're gonna be teaching today.
[00:01:05] So let's just hop right into it. Did everyone get a chance to pull down this repo, FrontEnd Masters Service with AWS Lambda? It's not a huge repo. And the reason this repo isn't so huge is because the thing about serverless and lambdas in general is that, when you get down to the code level, at the end of the day, it's just code.
[00:01:26] If you've ever written anything server-side or any tooling, it's the same, whether it's Python, Node, or what have you. But the distinguished difference between serverless and a server is how it interacts with the platform you're on, in this case AWS. And then how we interact with the framework that's gonna be pretty much like orchestrating our Lambda functions which is called the service framework.
[00:01:48] So a lot of the stuff you'll be doing yourself, but the actual code is more or less the same code you would've written on a server. There's definitely some differences, and we'll discuss those differences. But at the end of the day, it's just code. So we're gonna be focused on how all that comes together, and not so much on creating some amazing function that does something amazing.
[00:02:07] Cuz we'll just be stuck here all day trying to debug AWS. Cool, everybody with me? Does everybody have AWS account? If you don't you can set one up, the instructions are here. The free tier which will give you plenty of room to follow this curriculum, and for the next year to do whatever you want.
[00:02:29] But if you didn't get to set one up, that's totally fine. You can still follow a long with the curriculum. The only part you won’t be able to actually get in on is when we deploy. Everything else you can do. You can run everything locally, everything is gonna work on your machine.
[00:02:43] You don’t even need to touch AWS. Definitely look at what I’m doing when I get into AWS and how to move around and do things, but you don’t need it to follow along. You just won’t be able to set deploy. |
In 2017 Vania was working in a well-paid professional job. She borrowed $18,000 from a finance company to buy a car, agreeing to repay the loan over 3 and half years paying $109 a week. On her income at the time, Vania could easily afford the payments.
In late 2018, Vania slipped and fell from a ladder, suffering a serious brain injury. She was no longer able to work and became an ACC beneficiary.
Vania was struggling financially and submitted a hardship application to her finance company. The finance company agreed to reduce her payments from $109 a week to $80 a week for six months. It was agreed that after the six months ended, the payments would increase to $131 a week so that Vania would be able to repay the loan within the same term. When reaching this agreement with the finance company, Vania believed she would be back at work in six months.
When the six months ended, Vania was still unable to work and went to a financial mentor for help. The financial mentor asked the finance company to extend the $80 weekly payments until the loan was fully repaid, but the finance company declined.
The financial mentor felt the finance company was being unreasonable and complained to FSCL on Vania’s behalf.
We referred the complaint to the financial company’s internal complaints process. The finance company reviewed its position and agreed to Vania and the financial mentor’s suggestion that Vania could repay the loan at $80 a week and to extend the term of the loan until the debt was repaid.
Vania accepted the offer, and the complaint was resolved on this basis.
Insights for consumers
Sometimes we can help have a financial hardship application reviewed by referring an application to the lender’s internal complaints process, resulting in a quick resolution to the problem. |
For a brief moment on January 14th, the South African national cricket team was promoting a Bitcoin lottery scam on its Twitter account. The Tweet alleged that the national team had partnered with Luno wallet and was allowing people to enter into a draw to win 20 BTC ($73,000) – all you had to do was send 0.01 BTC to a certain address. However, five hours later the Tweet was removed and the team issued an apology statement claiming that it was the result of a hack. Whether it was actually a hack or a scrappy social media executive looking to impress is yet to be seen, but one thing is for sure – it’s not the first time we have seen incidents like this happen.
Fake Elon Musk Scam
Fortunately, Cricket South Africa (CSA) isn’t the first high profile Twitter account to get hacked or spoofed, leading many in the crypto world to help point out that it was in fact a scam. In November 2018, scammers spoofed Elon Musk’s Twitter account and managed to scam Twitter users out of 26 BTC before Twitter removed the fake profile. The scammers were clever and used virtually the same Twitter handle, but with a tiny typo in it, leading many to believe the messages were in fact from Elon Musk himself.
Cricket’s Tangle with Crypto
Crypto is slowly making its way into the cricket world, but as Michael Clarke found out in August 2018, it’s a world that isn’t quite ready for crypto. The Aussie batting legend posted a Tweet promoting an ICO from Global Tech. However, it went down with his fans as well as a duck against England in the Ashes would have, leaving him to endure torrents of abuse and ridicule from his army of loyal fans.
Social Media is Packed Full of Scams
Unfortunately, social media makes it all too easy for scammers to spoof accounts and have people believe that the spoofed account is in fact genuine. During August, a scammer spoofed the Instagram account of the Maltese Prime Minister– Joseph Muscat. The spoof was so good, that a number of senior party officials believed the spoofed account and followed it. However, the spoofed account was easy to spot, as it asked followers to send BTC to an address in order to be rewarded with more – a clear sign to anyone with half a brain that it’s a fake account.
Fortunately, the South African cricket team pulled the offending Tweet as soon as it was alerted to the fact it was a scam and it issued a statement of apology. For the meantime, it looks like an innocent mistake or a hack. Social media is packed full of scams, so be careful out there and remember the golden rule – if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is a scam. |
People focus too much on posting content and not enough on asking what content they should post. We can easily get on a treadmill, writing about topic after topic. This results in treating everything as a fluff-piece, overlooking the power of content. And though this hyperactivity may look good on our status reports, and please the search engines, is that who really matters in this endeavour?
I’m reminded of the movie Jurassic Park, as financier John Hammond briefs mathematician Ian Malcolm on how they made the dinosaurs. Malcolm scolds him for tinkering with the building blocks of life.
In the same way, we should think about the person consuming our content, pausing not only to ask if we can create a piece of content for them, but to ask if we should create it.
Judging what content gets made is a time-honoured skill. News media and the publishing industry have formalized it into the role of the editor. Today we’ll talk with someone with an editorial background, to learn how they think, so we can judge our content just like they do.
My guest spent 16 years as senior-level journalist and editor at top Canadian newsrooms, such as The Globe and Mail, CBC.ca and the Ottawa Citizen. Melanie then directed the content for non-profits and organizations like Export Development Corporation.
She’s happy to share what she’s learned about Digital Communications on the stage at TEDx, or as a lecturer at Carleton University, where she originally received her journalism degree.
She has now moved into creating content under her own banner as Owner of Big Stride Media. She lives in the Ottawa suburb of Kanata, with her husband and two sons. |
Incredible improvements in tech are reshaping our world, but challenges remain for women’s access and participation. Despite progress, women are underrepresented in the tech industry. This article explores the need to bridge the gender gap, inspire women in tech, and foster gender equality through digital transformation.
Challenges and Opportunities For Women in the Tech Industry
Digital technologies hold immense potential, yet women face social and cultural biases that hinder their access and success. Although progress is being made, women need more opportunities and space to truly lead within the technological sector.
Programs like Digi Schools can inspire girls by providing practical skills and exposing them to STEM careers. Promoting full access to science and technology for girls is crucial to fostering diversity and innovation.
To bridge the digital skills gap and create a more diverse workforce, we must unite to encourage more girls and young women to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Fostering Gender Equality through Digital Transformation
Digital platforms offer “leapfrog” opportunities for women, providing access to income, employment, and knowledge. Addressing the digital gender gap is essential to boost economic growth and create a more inclusive society.
By empowering women, we can bridge the gender gap, unlock their potential, and foster a more inclusive future. |
When the croupier deals the cards, the range of possible actions by the players is increased tenfold. Every strategy can be put in place, every possibility must be studied in order to obtain the total closest to 21 without ever exceeding it. Here are the actions that will be possible in this context:
- Take a card
- Do nothing
- The split of his cards into two decks
- Double your bet
- Take out insurance against the dealer
- Give up the game
Anyway, before you jump into using these four options you will need to read or “read”, as our English friends say, the set of rules offered online.
Rules for learning to play blackjack
Online blackjack is a casino game that requires learning a few rules. Once you have fully grasped the flow of this game, here are the parameters you will need to master to become a blackjack expert:
- Exceeding the number 21 causes you to lose the game
- A croupier cannot win without first reaching the number 16
- A player wins the game with an ace and a high card
- An ace can count 10 points or 1 point according to your choice
- A player can stop on his total whenever he wishes
If you properly follow the foregoing playing steps, as well as these rules, you should have no problem getting into a game of blackjack online. The better your understanding, the more likely you are to achieve many wins. For the Situs Poker Online this is important.
Of course, the history of blackjack will not be the only surprise you will discover on our 100% free site. Our specialists in online casino games have also concocted a practical and fun guide to teach you the basics of blackjack vocabulary. “Croupier”, “21” or even “pass” are common words that should later be part of your vocabulary.
So, thanks to our “Blackjack rule” section, you can familiarize yourself with the whole concept of betting, but also soak up the terms used during the course of a game. The more you know the vocabulary used in online blackjack games, the more easily you will be able to confront croupiers and table masters. With this guide, intended for beginners, but also for more seasoned players, you will definitely know everything about blackjack: from the vocabulary to the material to play at home, through the profiles of the players and the purpose of the game, not to mention our space “Blackjack Tip”.
Can we play blackjack online on mobile? Mobile game
Since the advent of mobiles, online blackjack is now fully available on your mobile devices. All players can therefore enjoy content offered in unlimited format within their smartphones under Android or Mac operating systems. |
Altai Balance, a dietary product designed to help manage blood sugar naturally, is available. It is made with a combination of powerful natural ingredients designed to promote balanced blood glucose levels.
Altai Balance is marketed as a holistic blood sugar support that targets the root causes of imbalances within the body. Altai Balance claims to be a safe and efficient solution for people who are looking to maintain healthy levels of blood sugar and overall wellness.
We will discuss the main ingredients and benefits of Altai Balance as well as their role in blood sugar management.
For those of you who prefer a video review of Altai Balance, here is a short video review from Seth on his YouTube channel Viralty. To get a more comprehensive overview of Altai Balance, read the article below to get more information and more.
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The Benefits of Altai Balance Key Ingredients
Altai Balance– a blood glucose-regulating supplement – boasts a blend of 19 ingredients that are natural and work in harmony to provide potential benefits for those who suffer from blood sugar imbalances. Altai Balance contains alpha-lipoic, cinnamon bark, and banaba leaf extracts.
Cinnamon Bark Extract:
Cinnamon comes from the inner rind of certain tree types and is a great spice. But it also helps to manage blood sugar. Altai Balance’s cinnamon bark is rich in bioactive compounds, such as cinnamaldehyde (a chemical compound) and cinnamic acid. These are the substances that give cinnamon its medicinal qualities. These compounds may regulate blood sugar by increasing insulin sensitivity and allowing cells absorb glucose more effectively. Cinnamon also has anti-inflammatory properties that contribute to a healthy blood glucose metabolism.
Banaba Leaf Extract:
Traditional medicine has used banaba leaf extraction, which is derived from the Banaba tree (Lagerstroemia speosa), for its blood-sugar-lowering properties. Corosolic Acid, the active compound found in banaba, is scientifically proven by scientists to promote healthy blood glucose levels. The body is able to absorb sugar more easily from the bloodstream, and instead of storing the sugar as fat, it can convert it into energy. Banaba extract can also help reduce insulin resistance to promote better blood glucose control. pinch response method
Alpha-Lipoic acid (ALA)
Alpha-lipoic Acid is a compound naturally found inside cells. It can also be found in certain foods or supplements. ALA, as a powerful antioxidant, plays a key role in protecting your body against free-radicals and oxidative damage. ALA is a powerful antioxidant that helps to support blood sugar levels by increasing glucose uptake. The muscle tissue can then be used as energy and the sugar in the bloodstream is reduced. This improved glucose utilization and increased insulin sensitivity contribute to maintaining balanced blood sugar levels.
Bitter melons, or Momordica charantia as it is sometimes called, are tropical vines that belong to the cucumber/squash family. The bumpy fruit contains active compounds like charantin, momordicoside, and other compounds. These compounds were studied for their effects on blood sugar. Charantin, in particular, is believed to reduce insulin resistance, while momordicoside exhibits insulin-like properties that aid in lowering blood sugar levels. Bitter melon also stimulates insulin secretion from the pancreas, further supporting blood sugar regulation. pinch response method
Gymnema Sylvestre, also known as the “sugar-destroyer,” is a herb that is found in India. Traditionally used to treat diabetes, it contains compounds like gymnemic acids that may help regulate blood sugar levels by inhibiting the absorption of glucose from food. Gymnemic Acid binds with taste receptors, reducing sweetness perception and curbing sugar desires. The unique mechanism of this herb makes it a vital ingredient in managing blood sugar.
These berries contain polyphenols, which are antioxidants that fight oxidative stresses and reduce inflammation. These compounds promote better blood sugar control by increasing insulin sensitivity. The juniper berries are also anti-inflammatory, which promotes cardiovascular health.
Vitamin C and Vitamin E are also included in the formulation, and they play vital roles in glucose metabolism as well as antioxidant defense. These ingredients collectively contribute to the potential effectiveness of Altai Balance in supporting healthy blood sugar levels.
Blood Sugar Support: Mechanism of Action
Altai Balance works by addressing insulin resistance, the root cause of blood glucose imbalances. External particulate matter and impurities in the environment can negatively impact the body’s ability to maintain balanced blood sugar levels.
Altai Balance is a powerful anti-oxidant formula that helps to eliminate toxins in the body. It also kickstarts blood glucose regulation. This comprehensive method aims to reduce swelling, improve insulin response, and detoxify your body.
Altai Balance Pricing
On their website, you can purchase Altai Balance. Altai Balance can be purchased in three different packages.
30-Day Supply Altai Balance – 1 bottle of Altai Balance can last you 30 $49 per bottle. This store accepts Visa, Master Card American Express Discover and other cards.
Three bottles of Altai Balance can provide you with 90 days of blood sugar regulation. The package includes three bottles, each costing $39; the total is $117. This package is also available on the same site with the same payment options.
Altai Balance 190-Day Supply Package – You will receive six bottles. The total package costs $204, which is about $34/bottle. The same as with the other packages, you can get this package.
Effectiveness and Customer Reviews
Numerous positive reviews from customers attest to Altai Balance’s effectiveness. Users have reported significant improvements in blood sugar control, increased energy levels, and overall well-being after incorporating Altai Balance into their health routines.
Although individual results can vary, users praise the supplement’s ability to promote healthy blood sugar levels as well as overall health. It’s important to remember that Altai Balance is not a replacement for medical treatment, and individuals with underlying health conditions should seek professional medical advice before using any dietary supplement.
Altai Balance offers a unique combination of ingredients that are natural and focuses on insulin resistance. This makes it a good option for people who want to manage their blood sugar. But, like with any supplement you take, it’s best to consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice. pinch response method
Compare to Glucofort
The Unique Selling Proposition and Efficacy
Altai Balance is similar to Glucofort in that both products regulate blood sugar, but their unique approaches and selling points are what makes them different.
Altai Balance stands out with its comprehensive formula, which contains 19 natural ingredients. These were all selected for their specific contributions to blood sugar support. Altai Balance is committed to offering a holistic solution to those with diabetes. This commitment can be seen in the inclusion of essential nutrients such as vitamins C and E and botanical extracts like bitter melon and banaba leaf. Alpha-lipoic and cinnamon barks extract enhance its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Glucofort on the other side, boasts a unique herbal blend, which includes bitter melon extract, licorice, and cinnamon. Glucofort shares some of its ingredients with Altai Balance but emphasizes the botanical extracts. This targeted approach aims to address blood sugar imbalances by utilizing the traditional healing properties of these herbs.
The efficacy and effectiveness of both supplements are subject to individual responses. What works for one person might not work for another. Understanding how the unique ingredients of Altai Balance or Glucofort align with your individual health needs is key in choosing between them.
Safety Profile and Potential Side Effects
It is important to ensure the safety of dietary supplements, especially when managing conditions such as blood sugar levels. Altai Balance Glucofort both emphasize the use of all-natural products and their commitment to high-quality standards.
Altai Balance’s formulation is produced in an FDA-registered facility that adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices. This ensures its safety and potency. As reported in customer reviews and testimonials, Altai Balance users have not reported any adverse side effects related to its use. Although individual responses to supplements may vary, those with health concerns or allergies are advised to consult their healthcare provider prior to use.
Similarly, Glucofort highlights its natural composition and non-GMO formula, aiming to provide a safe option for blood sugar management. While customer feedback indicates minimal side effects, individual responses may differ based on unique health conditions or medication interactions.
It is important to follow the dosage instructions and speak with a doctor before adding Altai Balance and Glucofort to your daily routine, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have pre-existing conditions.
Customer Feedback and Testimonials
Customer feedback can be a key factor in determining whether a supplement is effective and satisfying. Altai Balance has received positive reviews and testimonials.
Altai Balance’s customers have been sharing positive stories about their experiences. Customers share how they improved their blood sugar levels, gained more energy and had better overall health. Altai Balance is praised for its comprehensive approach, which addresses not only blood sugar regulation, but also other aspects of health, such as immunity and weight management. pinch response method
Glucofort’s users also have positive feedback. They praise the herbal ingredients in the supplement and their potential to balance blood sugar. Users have reported experiencing improved blood sugar levels and reduced cravings for sugary foods.
When evaluating the effectiveness of any supplement, it’s important to take into account a variety of customer experiences. The results of each individual may differ, but the positive feedback received by Altai Balance as well as Glucofort indicates that these products have had a positive effect on many individuals who are looking for blood sugar support.
The choice between Altai Balance or Glucofort depends on the individual’s health needs, tastes, and reactions to certain ingredients. Both supplements have unique approaches to managing blood sugar. Consulting with a healthcare provider can help people make informed decisions about their specific health conditions.
Altai Balance: Pros and Cons
Altai Balance comes with many advantages and considerations as a blood sugar suppliment.
- Altai Balance contains only natural ingredients. This makes it a safer choice for those who want to support their blood sugar levels without having to worry about synthetic additives.
- Comprehensive Formula: This supplement contains 19 active ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal extracts. It provides a holistic approach for blood sugar regulation.
- Altai Balance can offer multiple health benefits, including improved cardiovascular and weight loss support as well as enhanced immunity. pinch response method
- Positive Customer Feedback: User reviews and testimonials suggest that many individuals have experienced positive outcomes, such as better blood sugar control and increased energy levels.
- Money-Back guarantee: Altai Balance has a money-back policy of 180 days, giving customers the confidence to use the product at no risk.
- Individual Responses Vary. As with any supplement, Altai Balance’s efficacy can vary from person to person. Some may notice more benefits than others.
- Altai Balance may only be purchased via its official website. Other retail platforms are not available.
- Not Suitable for Everyone: Pregnant or lactating women and individuals under the age of 18 should consult a healthcare professional before using Altai Balance.
Selecting the Right Blood Sugar Supplement
Individual Health Considerations
When considering a blood sugar supplement like Altai Balance or any other product, it is essential to take into account individual health considerations. Each person has a unique body, and factors like age, medical history and existing health conditions can be crucial in determining which supplement is best for them.
Before taking any dietary supplements to help manage blood sugar, it is important that individuals assess their own health needs and objectives. It is even more important to seek professional advice if you have a pre-existing condition or are taking medication.
Consultation with Healthcare Professionals
Before incorporating a blood sugar supplement into their health routine, individuals are strongly encouraged to consult with healthcare professionals. The advice of medical professionals, including doctors, dietitians or nutritionists, is based on a thorough assessment of the health profiles.
A healthcare professional can evaluate factors like current blood sugar levels, any medications being taken, and overall health status to determine the potential risks and benefits of using a blood sugar supplement. They can also recommend specific supplements that are tailored to the individual, providing a more targeted approach for blood sugar management.
By involving healthcare providers in the decision-making process, individuals are able to make informed decisions, minimize possible risks, and maximize their benefits when using blood glucose supplements. Medical experts can also provide valuable insight into lifestyle changes, dietary modifications, and other strategies to complement the effects the supplement. This can promote overall health and well-being.
Making Informed Decisions for Blood Sugar Management
Managed blood sugar levels are crucial to overall health, and especially for diabetics. To ensure effective and safe blood sugar control, it is crucial to make informed choices about blood glucose supplements.
Before selecting a supplement to lower blood sugar, such as Altai Balance, consumers should be educated about its ingredients, mechanism and potential benefits. Understanding the science behind a supplement can help people make better-informed choices that align with their health goals.
Altai Balance as a Blood Sugar Supplement: An Overall Assessment
Altai Balance is a blood sugar support supplement formulated with a blend of natural ingredients. Its unique formula targets the root causes of blood sugar imbalances, promoting insulin sensitivity while reducing inflammation.
Altai Balance contains key ingredients that have been studied scientifically for their potential benefits to blood sugar regulation. These include Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Alpha Lipoic Acid.
Users of Altai Balance have reported positive experiences, mentioning improved blood sugar levels, increased energy, and overall well-being. The supplement may support healthy blood sugar levels, and promote healthy weight-loss.
Altai Balance: Last Thoughts
Altai Balance, with its natural components and comprehensive approach to managing blood sugar levels, appears to be an exciting blood sugar support product. Its unique formula targets multiple aspects of blood sugar regulation, setting it apart from other conventional supplements.
Altai Balance may have received positive feedback and come with a money-back guarantee. But it’s important to remember that results will vary. For any dietary supplement, it is best to consult with a health professional, especially for people with underlying medical conditions or taking medication.
Altai Balance can be an effective blood-sugar supplement. However, individuals must make decisions based upon their health and professional advice. The right approach towards blood sugar management can help individuals achieve better blood sugar levels as well as improved health and wellness.
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Altai Balance is a blood sugar supplement that differs from the traditional ones.
Altai Balance stands out from traditional blood glucose supplements by providing a unique, comprehensive approach to blood glucose management.
Altai Balance does not just treat symptoms; it targets the root of blood sugar imbalances, insulin resistance. Its blend of 19 natural ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, and herbs, work together to support insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation, and promote healthy blood glucose metabolism. Altai Balance is a blood sugar support product that has a holistic approach.
Can Altai Balance be taken with other medications.
While Altai Balance is made from natural ingredients and is generally considered safe, individuals who are taking other medications or have specific health conditions should consult with healthcare professionals before adding any new supplement to their regimen.
Certain ingredients in Altai Balance, such as licorice root, may interact with certain medications, and a medical expert can provide personalized guidance on potential interactions.
Altai Balance: Are there any possible interactions or contraindications?
Altai Balance has been formulated using natural ingredients. It is free of artificial additives, harmful chemicals, and other synthetic substances.
As with any dietary product, there are some minor risks of interaction or contraindications. This is especially true for those with pre-existing conditions. Altai Balance contains licorice roots, which may not suit people with liver diseases or low blood pressure. Altai Balance should only be taken after consulting with a medical professional. This is especially important if you suffer from specific health conditions, or take medications.
How soon can I expect to see results from Altai Balance?
Altai Balance results may take time to appear depending on individual factors like health status, lifestyle and dietary habits.
While some users may experience positive effects sooner, it is generally recommended to take Altai Balance consistently for at least 90-180 days to achieve desired blood sugar management results. Consistency and adherence to the recommended dosage are essential for giving the natural ingredients in Altai Balance enough time to work effectively in the body.
Altai Balance – Is it suitable for those with specific health conditions or diseases?
Altai Balance helps maintain healthy blood glucose levels and promotes overall well-being.
It is important to consult a professional before taking the supplement. Altai Balance should not be used by pregnant or lactating woman, people under 18 years old, or individuals with pre-existing conditions. Tailoring supplement usage to individual health considerations can help ensure safety and effectiveness. |
Full course description
By the end of this module, you will understand the following key skills:
- The learner will understand Individualized Path.
- The learner will explore ways to model, support, and increase individualized path among (within) their students.
- The learner will complete a deep dive activity to reflect on next steps and implementation of Individualized Path. |
A mechanical engineering student has developed a prototype of a personal protective equipment (PPE) testing facility for locally made surgical masks.
Nathan Hollett, who is in the third year of his program at Memorial, says that when he realized others were helping with the COVID-19 pandemic response by leveraging engineering technologies he is familiar with, he could, too.
“It just seemed the obvious thing to do, if I could be of service,” he said.
Mr. Hollett says he initially reached out via social media and LinkedIn to see how he could contribute.
A medical doctor from Newfoundland and Labrdor currently working in Ontario responded almost immediately; the two started working together.
The doctor informed Mr. Hollett of a group forming in the province to assist with COVID-19 efforts. The group, which became known as Task Force NL, has volunteer business and community leaders helping to provide PPE for frontline health-care workers during the pandemic.
“We saw how quickly this group of individuals from similar backgrounds came together and with me and a few of my peers, we knew we could help since we had access to 3D printers and Computer Numerical Control technology,” he said.
The team presented some ideas to Eastern Health and were asked to fabricate surgical masks to match certain criteria. This included health testing standards that typically would be tested in a limited number of laboratories in North America or elsewhere.
Mr. Hollett says that’s when he reached out to the dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Dr. Greg Naterer, for support, guidance and critical access to engineering laboratories.
“Dr. Naterer became very involved. He oversaw what we were doing. I needed to get into labs despite the restricted access to buildings on campus. I needed a lot of special permissions, which he helped me with.”
With access to the equipment, laboratories and a testing standard provided to him by Eastern Health, Mr. Hollett began developing his prototype.
“My goal was to provide the very best mask we could.”
He says one of the biggest issues was an ethical one – he didn’t want to provide surgical masks that were not up to the required standard.
“My goal was to provide the very best mask we could, but also provide them with the best knowledge of what they were getting. If it didn’t exactly conform to the required safety standards, I needed to be able to tell them where it fell short.”
Mr. Hollett studied the testing standard provided by Eastern Health. When he understood and prepared the necessary computer assisted drawing files as well as a testing and calibration procedure, he contacted Rick Meaney, director of Memorial’s Technical Services, to get the parts 3D-printed and laser cut.
The testing prototype
Once he had the required parts in hand, Mr. Hollett assembled them in the faculty’s Fluids and Hydraulics Laboratory.
“This allowed things to happen more quickly by leveraging 3D-printing technology and the available lab equipment, so that testing could happen almost immediately,” said Mr. Hollett. “A pressure reservoir was used to accurately control the pressure of synthetic blood, which is dispersed onto the mask in discrete amounts over a fixed amount of time through a cannula, mimicking a failed blood artery, in order to simulate worst-case use scenarios.”
The surgical mask was then inspected for a permeation, or penetration, of the blood to the inside of the mask, which resulted in either a pass or fail for each specimen.
“Blood is used instead of mucous because testing standards call for blood, which is the worst-case scenario in terms of permeation,” he said. “Mucous and other bodily fluids should not penetrate the mask as long as it passes the blood test. This is not, however, a direct test of the mask’s filtering capabilities.”
Dr. Naterer says he was happy to help Mr. Hollett on the project and is proud of the work done to help local health care professionals in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Nathan’s apparatus was well-designed to match all key dimensions and specifications for testing standard F1862,” said Dr. Naterer. “He also made creative modifications to ensure it can be used for large quantities, quickly and affordably.”
As a result of the testing prototype, locally made surgical and DIY masks have been tested, with some now under review with the hopes of meeting specifications by Eastern Health when combined with other testing and qualifications.
Those masks are now being tested in other labs to ensure they meet other national standards. While they aren’t in use yet, Mr. Hollett says the goal is to have masks ready if, and when, they are needed. He points out that it is important to have a locally produced option so that Newfoundland and Labrador can become self-sufficient.
“It’s also been great to see our community come together to do some amazing things. These masks may never be needed, and hopefully they won’t be needed, but it’s been great to see our local community coming together to do what needed to be done.” |
AWS Kinesis Data Analytics lets you analyze and process data streams in real-time. With this service, you can build real-time analytics dashboards, scan log files for issues, and detect anomalies.
This helps you derive insights from data, detect issues and respond to problems with little latency. This article provides an overview of everything you need to know to use AWS Kinesis Data Analytics.
What is AWS Kinesis Data Analytics?
AWS Kinesis Data Analytics is a fully-managed AWS service that is a part of the AWS Kinesis family of services. It enables you to process streaming data as it is received in real-time. This streaming data is continuously generated by different sources such as IoT devices, clickstreams, and ad application logs. AWS Kinesis Data Analytics provides a managed Apache Flink instance on AWS Cloud that uses EC2 instances under the hood
Other services in this family include Kinesis Data Streams, Kinesis Data Firehose, and Kinesis Data Streams. The main purpose of this family of services is to provide solutions for collecting and processing streaming data.
What Is Streaming Data?
Streaming data is data that continuously flows into a system and continually evolves as more information is added. This is in contrast to static datasets that stay the same over time.
AWS Kinesis helps you work with both bounded and unbounded datasets. Bounded datasets have a definite start and end, while unbounded datasets have a start but do not have a definite end.
Features of the AWS Kinesis Data Analytics
Among other key features, AWS Kinesis Data Analytics provides the following features:
Real-time analytics across streaming data
SQL-based editor to write scripts to perform analysis
Automatic scaling for high availability and reliability
Integration with other AWS services.
Importance of Kinesis Data Analytics to a Business
Kinesis Data Analytics enables you to make faster decisions by readily providing the information you need. Sourcing and summarising data into meaningful information would take time and slow decision-making without data analytics.
It also enables faster detection of anomalies so they can be resolved sooner. For example, a business processing transactions can flag suspicious activities that may indicate fraud. This anomaly can then be resolved quickly.
Business operations can be monitored and controlled in real-time. Data can be collected from various sources, such as website events, IoT measurements, and data from different sensors.
The Architecture of AWS Kinesis Data Analytics
Like any processing system, AWS Kinesis Data Analytics comprises several components that take in data, process it and output the modified data. The architecture of AWS Kinesis is similarly made up of data sources, processing applications, output destinations, and in-application streams for moving data within the system.
The data sources can be any source of streaming data. This could include AWS Services such as Firehose, S3 Buckets, and Kinesis Data Streams. Data sources can also be outside AWS, such as time series data.
Processing applications are the AWS Kinesis applications that you make. These applications will transform the data received into output data that is more meaningful and insightful. These applications are written in SQL and apply the queries repeatedly on the data obtained from the data sources.
Output Destinations for your processed data include data streams, Firehose, S3 buckets, and Amazon MSK. The destination can also be analytics dashboards.
Kinesis Data Analytics also uses in-application streams to manage data flow between different processing stages. These streams act as channels to transfer data between SQL queries or Flink operations within the application.
Key Components of AWS Kinesis Data Analytics
AWS Kinesis Data Analytics is made up of three major components. In this section, we will discuss what those components are and their associated functionality.
AWS Kinesis Data Analytics platform is a managed instance of Apache Flink. It is hosted on Amazon cloud infrastructure – specifically EC2 instances that autoscale based on use. Apache Flink is a framework for building highly-available and accurate streaming applications.
It works well with both unbounded and bounded data. The framework runs as a distributed system on the cluster computing system. Apache Flink parallelizes applications and distributes them to be computed in the cluster.
Kinesis Data Analytics Studio
Kinesis Data Analytics Studio enables you to create visualizations ad run queries using notebooks. These notebooks support SQL, Python, and Scala in the same development environment.
This support includes syntax highlighting and validation. You use the API to create queries executed on the streaming data in these notebooks.
Data Analytics Studio Notebooks are hosted on autoscaling EC2 instances. This means you never have to worry about underlying infrastructure as it is a serverless solution.
Kinesis Data Analytics SQL Application
Data Analytics SQL Applications integrate with data streams and firehose to enable you to ingest data, process it with SQL, and emit results back to AWS services.
This component provides a console-based editor to build and write SQL queries. In addition to writing your queries, you can use pre-built templates for common operations so you do not have to reinvent everything and get work done quicker.
Why Use Kinesis Data Analytics
This service is a managed Apache Flink instance. Apache Flink uses parallel cluster computing to distribute work to be done. AWS auto-scales the size of the underlying compute cluster based on need. This makes Kinesis Data Analytics automatically scaleable to handle very large data streams.
Apache Flink is very performant when working with large amounts of data because of the massively scaleable parallel computing network it runs on. Almost all operations are performed in memory or efficient on-disk data structures. This provides subsecond latencies when performing operations.
The platform is also customizable to maximize performance. For example, you can change the time of windows, window sizes, and tumbling or sliding windows to optimize performance. You can also filter data to focus on the attributes you are interested in. When you write your SQL, you can also improve its performance by optimizing the query.
AWS Kinesis Data Analytics offers the security of AWS Cloud. This includes the ability to encrypt data in transit, manage access to data and analytics, and the regular updates and patches you expect from managed services in the cloud.
The service also allows helps you to comply with Data and Privacy regulations. It makes it easy to define your data retention and deletion policies. In addition, you can also make use of AWS Services that help you identify threats and incidents in real time. This ensures that data is correctly and appropriately handled.
Use Cases and Applications of Kinesis Data Analytics
Broadly AWS Kinesis Data Analytics enables you to write code to read, process, and store data continuously that is received from data streams in real-time. This is incredibly useful as it allows you to build many things, such as:
Building Analytics dashboards to process data as it is received quickly. This data could be events on your website/platform that you would want to process to understand better how users interact with it.
Processing data to make it more meaningful before streaming it to other AWS services such as Amazon S3 Buckets, Amazon Kinesis Data Streams, or Amazon MSK.
Processing data coming from IoT devices and storing it in real-time.
Case Studies and Success Stories
Arity is a tech company that is involved in transportation. They aim to make transportation safer, faster, and smarter. This requires drawing insights from massive amounts of driving data that is streamed. With AWS Kinesis Data Analytics, they can do this. Furthermore, they reduced the time it takes to solve challenges from quarters to weeks.
Nextdoor is an app for localized social networks. The app provides local neighborhood news, tips, and information on local businesses. AWS Kinesis Data Analytics has proven invaluable to them when drawing insights such as the efficacy of customers across their different engagement channels.
Autodesk is a creator of software used in design and engineering. This includes popular products such as AutoCAD and Revit used in technical drawing. They use AWS Kinesis Data Analytics to analyze their logs to understand better how customers use their products and improve the software they make.
#1. AWS Kinesis Data Analytics Resources
AWS Kinesis Data Analytics Resources from AWS is a set of great resources to get started learning AWS Kinesis. You can also trust them for the most up-to-date and comprehensive guides. They also have comprehensive documentation covering the different aspects of the platform.
#2. AWS Kinesis Tutorial for Beginners – YouTube
There are also tutorials on YouTube, such as this one.
This article was an introduction to AWS Kinesis Data Analytics. The purpose was to introduce you to the service, why you might want to use it, and where it would be most helpful. |
“The RNA polymerase is an enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis reaction of ribonucleic acid-RNA.”
The polymerases are the class of enzymes that regulate the reaction of nucleic acid synthesis viz synthesis of DNA by DNA polymerase and synthesis of RNA by RNA polymerase.
RNA polymerase is an enzyme that is responsible for the transcription process. Unlike prokaryotes where a single RNA polymerase facilitates transcription, there are three types of RNA polymerases in eukaryotes that play different roles in the process of making RNA from DNA.
Structure of RNA polymerase:
The structure of all three polymerases that are found in eukaryotes has a catalytic core consisting of 10 subunits. 5 subunits form a crab claw shape at the center of the DNA forming the channels for the RNA products as well as for the NTP substrates.
This claw-like shape helps DNA to stabilize as well as for correcting formation of the transcription bubble.
Among all three RNAPs, RNA pol II is a preliminary enzyme for the formation of mRNA during the transcription. It has a total of 12 subunits, along with10 subunits are those that are found in all of the RNA polymerases, RNA pol II has an extra two subunits of Rpb4/7 which initiates the transcription and also helpful in post-transcriptional modification.
The function of RNA polymerase:
Because RNA pol II is responsible for the synthesis of mRNA, it is functioning in the process of transcription.
There are five general transcription factors required to initiate the process of RNA polymerase II to form the mRNA.
Promoter region and TATA box bound to the TFIID, the transcription factor initiates the transcription process. After that TFIIB binds to TFIID and that forms a bridge for RNA pol II. That begins the process of transcription.
RNAP binds to the promoter site of DNA with other transcription factors and forms a transcription pre-initiation complex to start the transcription initiation.
The promoter is a site located at 5’ DNA strand and in that TATA rich sequence that is recognized by RNAP II.
Transcription factors bind to the TATA box causing a change in the shape of the DNA strand that allows other transcription proteins to come and bind with RNA pol II that make the transcription initiation complex.
RNA polymerase always builds RNA strands from 5’ to 3’ site.
Related article: Comparison Between DNA Polymerase Vs RNA Polymerase.
Elongation of transcription:
In elongation, the RNA strand gets longer and complementary nucleotides are added to the strand. Phosphate groups are added to the tail end of RNAP II by TFIIH, releasing the enzyme so they can start the second round of transcription.
For the second round of transcription, the transcriptional factors are released and then recycled. After completion of the entire process, the phosphatase removes the phosphate group from the RNAP II.
- RNAP I – responsible for the synthesis of rRNA
- RNAPIII – responsible for the synthesis of t-RNA
Termination of transcription:
Once the RNA polymerase reachers to the end of the process, there is a special type of termination sequences located at the end that gives signals to RNAP to stop transcription.
Read more: Multifunctional DNA Polymerase: An Overview.
The process of transcription which is governed by the RNA polymerase is totally different from the reaction govern by the DNA polymerase. As it forms the RNA it doesn’t require any of the starting sequencings to make a polynucleotide chain. Therefore the process governs by the RNA polymerase is de novo. |
The European Court of Human Rights Thursday ruled that a French employer had not violated its employee’s right to privacy for firing him after it found incriminating material on his work computer.
Eric Libert, who worked as director of a regional surveillance unit for France’s state-owned rail operator SNCF, was fired in 2008 after the company searched his work computer’s hard drive and found a large number of files containing pornographic content and forged certificates drawn up for third parties.
The man complained that his employer had violated his “right to respect for private and family life” by opening personal files stored on his work computer in his absence.
The local courts, which ruled that the decision to dismiss Libert was justified, had “properly assessed the applicant’s allegations of a violation of his right to respect for his private life,” the European court said in a statement.
The court confirmed that French employers are not entitled to open “files identified as being personal” in the absence of the employee, but stated that this did not apply in Libert’s case, as the files at issue “had not been duly identified as being private.”
The court also found that by searching Libert’s computer, SNCF “had pursued a legitimate aim of protecting the rights of employers, who might legitimately wish to ensure that their employees were using the computer facilities which they had placed at their disposal in line with their contractual obligations and the applicable regulations.” |
GLO Fellow Harry Patrinos (World Bank) speaks at a new International Summer School on the role of education for socio-economic development. Participants are invited as indicated below. World Bank and the Higher School of Economics organize this in Moscow.
First International Summer School:
“The Role of Education in National and Regional Socioeconomic Development”
July 8–12, 2019, Moscow
We encourage applications by students and early-career researchers from Russia, the CIS, Eastern Europe and China who pursue various perspectives in the Economics of Education and Education Policy. The Summer School aims to demonstrate the unity of theoretical and applied research on the Economics of Education and Education Policy. The main goal of the Summer School is to contribute to the development of theory and practice in the Economics of Education and Education Policy by foregrounding the latest international research and practice in this field.
The School Agenda will focus on:
— Challenges and opportunities in modern education policy
— Role of education in national socioeconomic development
— Role of governance in linking education and development
— Development of Human Capital 2.0 as a basis for the conceptual study of Economics of Education and Education Policy
— New trends in the labor market: the key challenges for the education system
— How to assess the effectiveness and returns on investment in education
— How to design, conduct and present research and applied projects.
The speakers are accomplished scholars and leading experts in the Economics of Education and Education Policy:
- Harry Patrinos (World Bank)
- Suhas Parandekar (World Bank)
- Yaroslav Kuzminov (HSE)
- Eduardo Velez (Georgetown University)
- Isak Froumin (Institute of Education, HSE)
During the Summer School, students and young researchers will have the opportunity to build up their knowledge in the Economics of Education and Education Policy, as well as to discuss their individual research and applied projects.
The working language of the Summer School is English.
— Strong command of spoken and written English
— Current research or applied project in the Economics of Education and Education Policy.
Venue: 16/10 Potapovsky per., Institute of Education, HSE, Moscow, Russia.
Participants of the Summer School will be selected on a competitive basis. Please note that travel and accommodation are paid by participants. If necessary, a visa invitation can be arranged.
Applications are accepted until May 15, 2019.
The Organizing Committee will announce shortlisted participants by May 30, 2019.
To apply, please submit the following in English:
— Completed registration form
— Summary of the project that you will present at the Summer School (500–1,000 words)
— Motivational letter (300–500 words)
The Organizing Committee:
I.A. Sloev (PhD, Chair of the Academic Council of the Master’s Programs “Education Economics and Management” and “Evidence-based Educational Policy,” Institute of Education, HSE), P.P. Zavalina (Consultant, Education Global Practice, World Bank), E.A. Savelyonok (PhD, Academic Director of the Master’s Program “Education Economics and Management,” Institute of Education, HSE), A.V. Garmonova (Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Institute of Education, HSE), I.D. Froumin (PhD, Head of the Institute of Education, HSE).
For questions, please contact:
— Igor Sloev: Tel: +7 (495) 772-9590*23086, email: email@example.com
— Polina Zavalina: Tel: +7 (499) 921-2054, email: firstname.lastname@example.org
— Evgeniy Savelyonok: email: email@example.com |
Welcome to another Wacky Workshops project – making angels.
Angels play an important role in our celebrations of Christmas and are often seen topping trees.
Soon after people first started decorating Christmas trees they started pretending that the angels had done the decorating, to make Christmas more exciting for children. They strung streamers around the tree claiming they were bits of angel hair. Later tinsel was made and became a more popular version of “angel hair”.
Angels are considered a symbol of love and protection and these days come in all shapes and sizes. Some can glow, sing, dance, talk and even play the trumpet.
Our little craft angels are not so sophisticated, but they are really sweet and easy to make – and cost virtually nothing.
3 ANGELS TO MAKE
TOILET ROLL ANGEL
I know it doesn’t sound very sophisticated, but this angel is so cute.
- A toilet roll
- A foam ball to fit just on top of the roll
- Gold paper
- Gold Ribbon
- Small piece gold tinsel
- Gold pipe cleaner
- Googly eyes
- Red marker
- Glue paper around the toilet roll
- Then, glue foam ball to top of the roll to form head
- Glue tinsel on top of the head
- Make a halo with the pipe cleaner and glue to the top of the head
- Make a big bow with the ribbon and glue to the back of angel to form wings
This angel is particularly sweet
- A broad ribbed shell (known as an orange lions paws shell) – painted silver (I used spray paint).
- A wooden bead
- Silver ribbon
- Silver tinsel rope
- Small fabric flower
- Craft glue
- Glue wooden bead to top (narrow part) of shell
- Next, glue small fabric flower to the top of the bead
- Glue silver ribbon around shell where it meets with the wooden bead so that the end meet in the middle front section of the shell as per picture.
- This is not only an extra detail for pretty value but is added protection to keep the head on.
- Make a bow out of more silver ribbon and glue to the back of the shell to form angel wings.
- Glue tinsel rope to the back of shell so that it loops above angel head, like a halo, and can be used to hang from a tree.
I haven’t included my always favoured googly eyes on this one. I like the ‘quiet’ face, but it’s up to you.
- 2 sheets of gold metallic cardstock
- A ping pong ball. Mine was yellow but white would work too.
- Gold tinsel
- Gold pipe cleaner
- Clear sticky tape
- Craft glue
- Roll the long edge of the card towards the other side, pulling one short end tighter as you go so that you have two holes either end, one smaller than the other and the right size to hold the ping pong ball.
- Stable top and bottom, then tape the rest of the join.
- Glue the ping pong ball onto the smaller hole to form the head
- Then, glue gold tinsel on top of the head.
- Cut a large heart shape from the second piece of gold card
- Then, cut the heart in half vertically and tape each piece to the back of angel for wings
- Cut a small circle from the leftover card and attach to head (for the halo) with a gold pipe cleaner and glue.
I hope you enjoyed these crafts. Be sure and Pin them if you did. Come back next Wednesday for some really cute Santa crafts.
Check out my Pinterest board for more great Christmas crafts to make.
Happy crafting, and have a gleeful week, Tamuria. |
We spoke with Gianni Cuperlo, former president of the Italian Democratic Party, about the politics of supporting Ukraine militarily, whether supporting Kyiv is tantamount to entering the war and how likely is regime change in Moscow.
Mr. Gianni Cuperlo, Italy has decided to send weapons to Ukraine. Do you think this is a wise choice?
A war is the antithesis, the negation of wisdom. In this case, we are faced with the invasion of a sovereign state by an army that is striking cities and civilians. Casualties are in the hundreds, perhaps thousands. The Ukrainian people and government are resisting in the face of an imbalance of forces and means. Europe and Italy have reacted with economic sanctions, sending medicines, welcoming refugees. A request for military support came from the government in Kyiv, and, faced with that, there were two ways one could proceed. Either refuse that support in the name of the principle that rejects the logic of arms because it always leads only to a spiral of more intense warfare, or accept the request of the attacked country and help it defend itself. I do not have any political or moral authority to proffer truths, but I can say that, as we are dealing with innocent victims, I consider the second path a legitimate one, because it is part of the right of a people to protect itself and preserve its independence and sovereignty.
These days, the line of the PD is very hawkish. Former Minister Pinotti said that the Allies also gave weapons to our partisans. But in that case, the Allies were explicitly at war with the Germans.
I would let history rest and not drag it into the tragic events of nowadays. In order to reach a ceasefire, which is the main objective, we must not give up on the path—which is a very narrow one today—that aims at a ceasefire and at negotiations leading to the withdrawal of Russian troops from the country. Offering every support to Ukraine with a wide range of actions is also the way to press Moscow to desist from the strategy they have followed so far.
Can it be said that by sending arms, Italy is a co-participant in the war?
I believe that everything that Europe is doing is part of the attempt to reach a ceasefire as soon as possible. The sending of weapons is an instrument of pressure that is used in an absolutely exceptional set of circumstances. After the vote the other day, it’s up to our Parliament to monitor the application of those decisions, starting with the destination of those weapons, knowing that openly neo-Fascist group are operating in Ukraine; and together we are asking the European institutions to work towards the resumption of negotiations.
Letta referenced the former Yugoslavia: “This time, we will not look the other way.” Do you consider that an appropriate comparison?
The Balkans are a dark and indelible stain on Europe’s conscience. It is enough to go back to Srebrenica, July 1995, and the massacre of 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men. The blue helmets urgently asked for a deterrent action by NATO against the Serbian troops of General Mladic. There was no reaction, and the question of whether thousands of lives could have been saved remains with us as a warning not to repeat those tragic mistakes.
Our country and the EU are struggling to find a diplomatic role in facilitating a ceasefire. Could anything more be done?
I believe that the path of diplomacy should never be abandoned, and the unity with which Europe has moved at this juncture is something of value in itself. Having said that, I also think that more could and should have been done before, when we knew about Putin’s tendencies towards authoritarian neo-nationalism that had already led to the annexation of Crimea and Georgia. We knew who Putin was, but economic interests came first.
You have just published Rinascimento Europeo (“European Renaissance”). How does this conflict affect the process of European construction?
February 24 of this year has changed Europe and the perception of its security, and this changes the meaning of the “after,” because the order that we have known is the one which is imposing ambitious choices in the immediate future and the long-term, but this must be done in the spirit of a new Helsinki, not a new Cold War. Europe will not emerge weaker if its leaders have the same courage as those who, after the tragedies of the 20th century, were able to change the categories of history and conceive economic integration as a lever for progressive political unity around common values. Today, the challenge comes up again in relation to a European defense and the reconstruction of a relationship with Russia beyond the nationalism embodied by Putin.
Has NATO’s expansion to the east been reckless? What have been the major mistakes of the West since the collapse of the Soviet empire?
While it’s a fact that the entry of Ukraine into NATO was not on the agenda, the recklessness was in not having taken into account the drives and impulses coming from Russia, also in terms of security—and this is not something coming from those who are friendly towards Putin, but from the main analysts talking about that scenario, also in the United States.
Do you think a regime change in Russia is realistic, also as a result of the sanctions and the difficulties of the military operation?
I think the sanctions will have a heavy effect, although, regarding the decision to ban Russian banks from SWIFT, it must be taken into account that at least since 2014, Moscow has equipped itself with alternative circuits. I am struck by the fact that during the dramatic days of the invasion, there were well-attended demonstrations of dissent in Moscow and other cities. If people are taking to the streets at their own risk, it means that an opposition is there and it should be supported.
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On Earth Day, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara chose “collaboration” with the insurance industry over urgent climate action. Commissioner Lara rejected a petition from 60 environmental, consumer and social justice groups that sought to make insurers disclose the fossil fuel projects they insure. The Commissioner’s refusal to act allows insurers to keep their complicity in global warming secret, said Consumer Watchdog.
"It’s shocking that Commissioner Lara, who positions himself as a climate champion, rejected a simple step towards transparency. Every new scientific study finds the climate threat is more urgent than the last. In denying this petition, Commissioner Lara denies that urgency in favour of more talk and ‘collaboration’ with the insurance industry and refuses to acknowledge the insurance industry's role in causing global warming."
Climate change-exacerbated catastrophes are costing insurance companies billions, making extreme weather events worse and exposing the industry to financial and physical risks. The November 2018 wildfires alone, including the Camp and Woolsey fires, have caused more than $11.4 billion in insured losses, according to the California Department of Insurance.
"Insurance Commissioner Lara’s decision is a concession to the fossil fuel companies that are fueling catastrophic climate change. The insurance companies that underwrite coal, oil and gas need to be named and shamed for their short-sightedness and complicity.”
The Insurance Commissioner in California has broad authority to require insurance companies to disclose any information necessary to ensure consumers’ access to insurance and a responsibility to ensure the financial stability of the companies it oversees.
The disclosures sought by the petition would have covered all underwriting of and investment in fossil fuel projects by the 1,300 insurance companies that do business in California, the largest insurance market in the nation.
U.S. insurance companies are lagging behind their European counterparts when it comes to addressing the risks posed by fossil fuels. 22 major European insurers have divested from coal and tar sands companies and 11 have stopped or limited underwriting for the coal and tar sands industries. No major U.S. insurance company has so far pledged to divest its holdings in fossil fuel companies or restrict underwriting for fossil fuel projects.
Some insurers have begun to argue that the extreme weather events caused by climate change will make property insurance increasingly unavailable to all but the wealthiest consumers. To preserve consumers’ access to insurance, companies should be cutting ties with the fossil fuel industry, not raising prices and refusing to sell coverage, said Consumer Watchdog.
The California Department of Insurance’s Climate Risk Carbon Initiative currently requires disclosure of fossil fuel-related investments by insurance companies writing more than $100 million in premiums, but does not require disclosure of underwriting by any company, or of investments by insurance companies with less than $100 million in premiums.
The public interest organizations signing the petition include:
1000 Grandmothers for Future Generations 350 Bay Area 350 Chico 350 Conejo/San Fernando Valley 350 Maine 350 Silicon Valley 350 South Bay Los Angeles 350.org 350 Marin Alameda County Interfaith Climate Action Network Amazon Watch Asian Pacific Environmental Network Climate Resolve Coalition for Clean Air Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) Connecticut Citizens Action Group Courage Campaign Divest Invest Earthworks Filipino/American Coalition for Environmental Solidarity (FACES) Food & Water Watch Fossil Free California Fox Valley Citizens for Peace & Justice Friends of the Earth U.S. Fundacja “Rozwój TAK – Odkrywki NIE” Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice Greenpeace Indivisible South Bay LA Market Forces Movement for a People’s Party Avaaz Azul Bay Area-System Change not Climate Change Beyond Extreme Energy Bold Alliance California Environmental Justice Alliance Californians Against Fracking and Dangerous Drilling Center for Biological Diversity Center for International Environmental Law ClientEarth Climate Hawks Vote No Coal Alliance No Coal in Oakland No Coal in Richmond No Coal Vallejo Oil Change International Presente.org Public Citizen Rainforest Action Network Rootskeeper San Francisco Baykeeper Sierra Club California SoCal 350 Climate Action Stand.earth SumOfUs.org Sunflower Alliance Sunrise Project Sustainable Energy & Economy Network urgewald Waterkeeper Alliance |
A plank of directors meeting is normally where corporate leaders talk about, evaluate and approve the proper directions of the company. The meetings can as well cover fresh opportunities or any type of major problems that must be resolved.
The most important aspect of a successful aboard of administrators meeting can be to get started and end on time. Punctuality shows admiration for the board members’ time and helps avoid distractions. Board participants should also always be alert and attentive throughout the entire appointment. If a smartphone rings, it must be turned off or perhaps put on muted so it does not disrupt the movement of discussion and distracts in the board’s operate.
Another important part of a board of directors interacting with is making certain all relevant information is included in the plan. The board secretary should send the completed board achieving agenda away about about days prior to the meeting with a request for any additions, deletions and corrections. In that case, the mother board book can be sent to pretty much all members well in advance of the assembly and they can use the extra time for you to review this.
Long information and routine items can quickly pull board meetings down. Try to cut down on these kind of items and that means you have sufficient time to get to the meaty business problems that are critical for your success.
During the conferences, board subscribers should take the chance to analyze options that can be exploited for expansion. These can contain marketing americanboardroom.com/what-is-board-management-software strategies, revenue channels, improvement options and even more. This can be an interesting opportunity for the aboard and is a great way to help the business grow. |
The Duty of a Boring Professional in the Oil and also Gas Sector
The oil as well as gas industry counts heavily on exploration professionals to discover and draw out natural resources. Drilling specialists are responsible for the equipment, workers and monitoring required to drill and also maintain wells for oil and gas business. Their duty is vital in the procedure of uncovering and creating hydrocarbons, which are necessary to powering our economic climates.
Boring contractors operate both onshore and overseas rigs, and their obligations consist of drilling wells, carrying out maintenance, as well as decommissioning wells. They additionally provide assistance solutions such as well testing, casing and sealing, and also completing the well. The range of job can differ considerably depending upon the sort of rig and also area of the well.
Exploration contractors are additionally in charge of ensuring that their procedures follow sector policies and also security criteria. They should be educated of the most up to date technology as well as techniques to maintain operational efficiency and security on the rig. On top of that, they need to have the ability to handle their group’s resources effectively to guarantee that the job is performed in a prompt as well as affordable way.
There are various sorts of exploration rigs readily available, and also drilling professionals must analyze the kind of rig and also devices needed for each job. This analysis depends on the deepness and kind of well, along with the geological problems of the area. Exploration specialists should likewise have a complete understanding of the exploration process, including using boring liquids, drill bits, as well as other tools.
In general, drilling service providers are essential to the effective manufacturing of oil as well as gas, as well as their proficiency and also experience play a vital role in the sector. They should have the ability to keep a secure and efficient operation to guarantee that the oil and gas market continues to flourish. |
A sunken World War II boat is the latest object to emerge from a shrinking reservoir straddling Nevada and Arizona.
The Higgins landing craft that has long been 185 feet (56 meters) below the surface is now almost halfway out of the water at Lake Mead.
The boat is within one mile of Lake Mead Marina and Hemingway Harbor.
It was used to survey the Colorado River decades ago, sold to the marina and then sunk, according to diving company Las Vegas Scuba.
Higgins Industries in New Orleans built several thousand landing craft between 1942 and 1945, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. About 1,500 “Higgins Boats” were deployed to Normandy on June 6, 1944, known as D-Day.
The boat is just the latest in a series of objects unearthed by falling water levels in Lake Mead, the largest man-made reservoir in the United States, held back by the Hoover Dam. In May, two sets of human remains were found in the space of a week.
Experts say climate change and drought have caused the lake to drop to its lowest level since it was full about 20 years ago.
As water levels drop at both Lake Mead and Lake Powell upstream on the Arizona-Utah line, western US states are increasingly facing deeper reductions in their supply from the Colorado River. The lower levels also impact hydroelectricity generated at Hoover Dam and Glen Canyon Dam, which holds Lake Powell.
Camille Touton, commissioner of the United States Bureau of Reclamation, said last month that the agency would take steps to protect the system if the seven states in the Colorado River Basin did not quickly find a way to reduce the use of up to 4 million acre-feet. of water – more than the share of Arizona and Nevada combined.
An acre-foot is approximately 325,850 gallons (about 1.23 million liters). An average household uses between one-half and one acre-foot of water per year.
Both states, California and New Mexico have already passed voluntary and mandatory cuts. Water from some upper basin reservoirs – Wyoming, Colorado and Utah – was released to support Lake Powell. Farmers use the majority of the river’s supply. |
the seasons of yellowstone
Late March through Late April
Imagine biking, walking, jogging, or rollerblading in the nation’s first National Park before the roads are open to motorized public vehicles! This adventure begins sometime in late March or early April, depending on weather. Adventurers are able to travel close to 50 miles of park roads from West Yellowstone to Mammoth Hot Springs. Being close to nature without the distraction of motorized vehicle is an entirely different way to experience Yellowstone. Enjoy a rare journey with an easy bicycle ride into 7 Mile Bridge. Watch the trumpeter swans build their nests. The contrasting colors of their white feathers against the dark blue water will make you appreciate the beauty of these birds. April also holds some terrific angling opportunities for the early season angler, including some of the first mayfly hatches of the year. The Madison River, Gallatin River, and Henry’s Fork are open year round in both Montana and Idaho.
Late April through Late May
Every season provides you with a different look at Yellowstone National Park, and late Spring is no exception. With less visitors there’s lighter traffic, which allows you to meander through the park at your own pace. Experience nature beginning a new life cycle and wildlife being born as the park awakens after winter. Plant life, such as phlox and buttercups, is emerging through the snow. The rivers flow intensely from the winter thaw. You can hear the bison calves call for their mothers and the birds singing loudly as they build their nests. It is as if all things are celebrating life with the excitement of the upcoming summer in Yellowstone. As many rivers in the surrounding area are intensifying with spring runoff, West Yellowstone-based anglers fish a combination of the Madison River and the nearby Henry’s Fork. Yellowstone Park opens to fishing on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.
JUNE THROUGH MID SEPTEMBER
Take a day trip to Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, or Mammoth Hot Springs in America’s oldest National Park. Test your hiking abilities as you attempt to rise above the treeline on Mount Washburn. Gaze over the valleys at the Fire tower or rent a kayak and paddle around one of the deepest lakes in America. Find yourself floating in a drift boat on one of the pristine rivers in the area. Big Sky Angler guides can assess your skill level and put you on the best water for your abilities. Experience the thrill of reeling in a trout in a world-renowned fishing destination.
Late SEPTEMBER through Late OCTOBER
In the fall, overall tourist numbers begin to decrease but animal activity is on the rise as nighttime temperatures dip lower each day. Fall fishing opportunities abound both in and outside of Yellowstone. This is a great time of year to visit Yellowstone country, come to awaken yourself in the brisk mornings and listen to the elk bugle. Enjoy the changing colors of the Aspen and Alders. It feels like all the living things are taking a big deep breath, relaxing after the bulk of summertime tourist traffic has waned.
EARLY NOVEMBER THROUGH LATE NOVEMBER
Mornings are below freezing and daytime temperatures hover in the 30s, the snow that falls during this time might just end up being the last snow to melt in the spring. Yellowstone Park closes its gates on the first Sunday in November. West Yellowstone is as quiet as can be as we ramp up for Yellowstone’s winter season which starts mid month with Fall Camp and Ski Fest, some of the first US Nordic Ski events of the season. Our extensive Nordic trail system is usually one of the first in the nation to have groomed trails and adequate snow coverage, and attracts skiers and teams from across the country.
MID DECEMBER THROUGH MID MARCH
The variety of activities in the winter is vast. Just a short jaunt from your cabin, enter Yellowstone National Park on your cross-country skis or book a guide to lead you on a snowshoeing expedition into the back country. For a more relaxed winter tour of the Park, travel by snow coach! These over the snow vehicles allow you to view the magnificence of winter from a heated van on HUGE tires. If more individualized tours are your thing, a guide would be happy to lead you on an invigorating adventure through the park on a snowmobile The Park is your oyster in the winter! |
In the world of cryptocurrencies, Shiba Inu (SHIB) has emerged as a popular meme token with a passionate community. This article explores the tokenomics of SHIB, while also highlighting the potential challenges and regulatory considerations especially when involving precautions with crypto scams.
Tokenomics: How SHIB Works
Tokenomics refers to the underlying economic system and mechanics of a cryptocurrency. Understanding how SHIB works requires delving into its token supply and distribution, utility and governance, as well as its overall value proposition.
One crucial aspect of SHIB’s tokenomics is its token supply and distribution. Initially, SHIB was launched with a large total supply of tokens, which contributes to its affordability and accessibility. However, it’s important to note that the circulating supply is constantly changing due to burning mechanisms. Burning tokens means permanently removing them from circulation, which can potentially increase the scarcity and value of the remaining tokens.
In terms of utility, SHIB is primarily used within its own ecosystem. Holders of SHIB tokens can participate in various community activities and engage in governance decisions. This gives token holders a sense of ownership and the opportunity to shape the future direction of the project. Additionally, partnerships and collaborations can enhance the utility of SHIB by creating opportunities for real-world use cases and adoption.
The value proposition of SHIB is closely tied to its token economics. Similar to other cryptocurrencies, the value of SHIB can be influenced by factors such as market demand, overall adoption, and market sentiment. It’s essential to keep in mind that the cryptocurrency market can be highly volatile, and SHIB is not immune to price fluctuations.
What sets SHIB apart from other cryptocurrencies are its meme token origins and its passionate community. The popularity and social media presence of SHIB has played a significant role in its rise to fame. However, it’s important to approach investing in SHIB with caution and conduct thorough research. While SHIB has seen significant growth and attention, it also carries risks associated with market manipulation and speculative trading.
In terms of governance, SHIB allows token holders to have a voice in decision-making processes. This decentralized approach empowers the community to collectively shape the project’s future. However, it’s important to consider the potential challenges that may arise from decentralized governance, such as the need for consensus and the possibility of conflicts.
Potential Risks and Challenges
Investing in SHIB or any cryptocurrency carries inherent risks, and it’s important to be aware of the potential challenges involved. Here, we discuss some of the key risks and challenges that individuals should consider before investing in SHIB.
One significant risk associated with SHIB is the market volatility and speculation commonly observed in the cryptocurrency market. The value of SHIB can experience rapid and substantial fluctuations, influenced by factors such as market sentiment, investor psychology, and overall market trends. Investors must understand that the cryptocurrency market can be highly unpredictable, and prices can change dramatically within short periods.
Moreover, the rise of SHIB’s popularity has also attracted the attention of manipulative practices, including pump-and-dump schemes. These schemes involve artificially inflating the price of a cryptocurrency through coordinated buying and then selling off at a profit, leaving other investors at a disadvantage. Investors should exercise caution and be wary of potential price manipulation tactics when considering investments in SHIB.
Another important consideration is the regulatory and legal landscape surrounding cryptocurrencies. Regulations regarding cryptocurrencies are still evolving in many jurisdictions, and there may be uncertainties regarding the legal status and compliance requirements of SHIB. Investors should be aware of the potential legal challenges and restrictions that may arise and consider seeking professional advice to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Additionally, the overall reputation and sustainability of the project should be taken into account. While SHIB has gained significant attention and a dedicated community, it’s important to assess the project’s long-term viability and development plans. Evaluating the team behind SHIB, their expertise, and their roadmap can provide insights into the potential future growth and success of the project.
It’s also crucial to exercise caution when considering investing a significant portion of one’s portfolio in SHIB or any single cryptocurrency. Diversification is an important risk management strategy that helps mitigate the impact of volatility and potential losses. Allocating investments across different asset classes and cryptocurrencies can help spread risks and increase the chances of a balanced and resilient portfolio.
Potential investors need to approach SHIB with caution, conduct thorough research, and carefully evaluate the project’s sustainability and long-term prospects. By understanding tokenomics and considering the potential risks, individuals can make more informed decisions when it comes to investing in Shiba Inu. |
The global food price index ticked up in July after Russia reneged on the Black Sea grain deal that allows the safe passage of ships carrying grain from Ukrainian ports.
The UN Food Agency said the Index which tracks the monthly international prices of cereals, vegetable oil, dairy, meat, and sugar averaged 123.9 points in July, and this is up 1.3 percent from June.
The increase was driven by a rise in vegetable oil and rice prices. even as the report noted that the “Vegetable Oil Price Index registered a 12.1 percent jump in July after seven months of consecutive declines.
It added that “Sunflower oil prices rebounded by 15 percent due to uncertainties sparked by Russia’s decision to pull out of the Black Sea Initiative on grain and fertilizer export.
The UN-brokered deal, together with a parallel accord between the UN and Russia, provided a lifeline for hundreds of millions worldwide facing hunger and spiralling food costs, including in countries such as Afghanistan and Ethiopia.
However, Russia pulled out of the deal on July 17, saying it will attack any ship leaving the black sea region. The cereal price index declined by 0.5 percent in June as coarse grain quotations due to increased seasonal supplies of maize from Brazil and Argentina declined by almost five percent and the potentially higher-than-expected production in the United States.
According to the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), wheat prices rose for the first time in nine months due to uncertainty over exports from Ukraine and continued dry conditions in North America.
In the same vein, rice prices have increased by 2.8 percent in July and by almost 20 percent over the past year after India prohibited exports.
FAO warned that the move “raises substantial food security concerns for a large swathe of the world population, especially those that are most poor and who dedicate a larger share of their incomes to purchase food.”
The Sugar Price Index declined by nearly four percent, the result of good progress in Brazil’s sugarcane harvest, improved rains across most growing areas in India, and subdued demand from Indonesia and China, the world’s top importers.
There was also a 0.4 percent slide in the Dairy Price Index, which is more than 20 percent below the July 2022 value. Similarly, meat prices dropped 0.3 percent since June. |
Amritsar, January 3
Even as the apex court upheld the demonetisation ban of 2016, local industrialists and daily wagers feel that notebandi, GST and Covid-19 restrictions hit their lives like never before. Their ramifications are still being felt.
No new player is showing the guts to enter high investment and labour-intensive industry like pharmaceuticals, textiles, steel and other fields. Industrialists say that only those firms with surplus funds have survived while those in debt are struggling.
Sudeep Singh, an entrepreneur, said the trend of sending wards to developed nations leaving behind the family business intensified after the back-to-back introduction of demonetisation, GST and lockdown. Spiralling prices of raw material and rising competition have added to the uncertainty. So, people from a trade and industry background are preferring to send their wards abroad to settle in developed countries instead of joining the family business.
Samir Goyal, from the steel and iron industry, recalled that shortage of liquidity was the biggest crisis faced during demonetisation. Big companies who supply raw material invariably ask for payments in advance while wholesale and retail buyers of products like nails and screws do not release the payment of sold material for long. A similar trend was visible after the introduction of GST and the restrictions imposed in the wake of Covid-19.
SS Khanna, an industrialist, said he closed two factories out of four plastic manufacturing units here after the introduction of GST. He said his son and daughter-in-law had gone to Australia on a study visa and preferred to stay back there.
Baljinder Singh, a daily wager working at a saw mill, recalled that his entire savings were exhausted in meeting the domestic expenditure during demonetisation.
Punjab Pradesh Beopar Mandal president Piara Lal Seth said demonetisation had brought all productive activities to a halt. Similarly, introduction of GST and later over 1,000 amendments to it were a testimony to the shortcomings in it, he added. |
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