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Thanks to God Gras a dye This phrase is often used after a person respond that they are doing well. It has the same meaning as the English “Thanks be to God.” Listen to the pronunciation above and memorize this common saying in Creole. You will see the words “Dye” and “Bondye” used interchangeably. Gras – Thanks a – to Dye – God This phrase answers the question: How can I say “Thanks to the LORD” in Haitian Creole?
Haiti could prevent the death of approximately 140 women and infants yearly. A recent study conducted by The UC Davis Team found that deaths often caused by neural-tube defects and anemia among women and children could be prevented by just adding some iron and folic acid to the wheat flour during the milling process. The researchers estimated that it would cost around $5 million to invest in the Wheat fortification project over a period of 12 years. However, the benefits would be o0ver $120 million in benefits over the same period. It has been observed that around 3.6 million people in Haiti are currently struggling to feed themselves. According to the World Food bank, this has been caused by three consecutive years of drought that have affected harvest and raised food prices in Haiti.The water shortage is caused by a weather phenomenon called El Nino. According to observers, the current El Nino has caused widespread crop losses in several countries. What do you think? Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Development, Pierre-Guy Lafontant, announced a brief ban on fruits and vegetables coming from the Dominican Republic (DR) has been instituted. The ban is necessary because the Mediterranean Fruit Fly (MFF) had been discovered on farmland adjacent to the DR's Punta Cana airport. Haiti shares a border with the DR on the island of Hispaniola, and contamination could easily happen to imported produce arriving from the DR. A long list of banned fruits includes many citrus varieties and fruits specific to the tropics such as breadfruit. The ban also extends to vegetables: tomato, eggplant, sweet and hot pepper, cucumber and other vegetables of the same class. If you have been to Haiti but never eat in the street, you have not discovered Haiti yet. What I mean is that you go over to a Street food vandor, also called Chin Janbe, and you get yourself a a nice plate of food. Being able to be in Haiti and have the freedom to explore Haiti's street food scene is priceless. Discover favorite local dishes like Pwason (fish), Dire Kole ak Pwa (rice and red beans), and Sos Kreyol (creole sauce). How about a nice Griot with Pikliz. I don't know what it is; however, these food cooked in the street usually taste a lot better than what I eat at home. Mysterious contaminated wheat flour from Dominican Republic. The ministers of trade and industry, public health, and agriculture issued a statement regarding imported flour sent by the Dominican Republic to Haiti. Their concern focuses on the very high levels of potassium bromate and azodicarbonamide that have been detected, injurious to humans. The ministries took immediate action, ordering the wheat flour supply off the market. It is deemed not acceptable for human consumption by sanitary and phytosanitary standards by the World Trade Organization (WTO) regulators. Further importations of the contaminated wheat flour will be subject to quarantine, until it is determined the shipment is in compliance with WTO regulatory standards. On Friday, March 13 2015, the Department of Quality Control and Consumer Protection (DCQPC) under the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MCI) celebrated 'the World Consumer Rights Day' with a series of conferences and debates aimed at raising awareness of the issues related to the need of healthy diets. During the occasion, Hervé Day, the Minister of Trade and Industry (MCI) delivered a speech mentioning the role and action of his Ministry for securing and protecting the legal rights of the consumers in the country. To guarantee quality food in correct measures to the consumers, the Haitian Bureau of Standards and Metrology has made several plans and for approval, the same have been submitted to the parliament. MCI would keep constant vigil on the distribution of consumer products to ensure compliance with the requirements for the labeling of prepackaged products and hygienic conditions. On May 23, 2012, President Martelly inaugurated a new sewage plant in Titanyen for supplying quality treated water to the people of Port-au-Prince and its surroundings. For the last two years, MCI with supports from DCQPC, has established 10 departmental federations of associations for consumers so that from a close proximity, they can monitor the standard and quality of goods and services offered. Further, they are raising the awareness among the consumers about the improved and effective patterns of consumption, considering the protection of the environment and social justice. Haiti's School Children need Clean Drinking Water and Toilets. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the World Bank, international donors, and the government of Haiti (GOH) to begin providing school children with clean toilets and safe drinking water. They are gathering at a donors' conference in Washington D.C., to increase funding commitments toward clean drinking water and an improved sanitation and health system on the island. HRW has discovered almost 60% of Haitian schools lack toilets, with over 75% having no access to water. Even recently completed schools, built with funds contributed by international donors, HRW found did not meet government guidelines, lacking both sufficient water and sanitation facilities. Consequently, students are missing classroom time, at home ill with diarrhea. HRW is asking the World Bank to lead on this issue by supporting basic rights of school children to clean drinking water, and proper and adequate sanitation facilities at their schools. HRW's Amanda Klasing says "The majority of children in Haiti attend schools in such poor condition . . . they risk contracting disease . . ." Griot is a Haitian staple, and there is also a certain level of mystery to its preparation as the unsuspecting wonder about the pleasant, undefinable aftertaste from the fried pork dish. Serving the Haitian Griot on Thanksgiving would definitely leave a memorable taste to some of your guests, specially if they have not tasted the Haitian Griot before. Now how do you make a good Haitian griot to serve on Thanksgiving The trick, it seems, is in the sour orange and the salt used to treat the pork during preparation. Oranges are halved and then squeezed, the juice saved, and then the halves are rubbed on the salted meat. After this soaks in, the meat is washed and then boiled in an assortment of spices before being fried. When dining out, there are several strategies you can use to keep from overeating, or consuming too many fat- or sugar-ladened calories. For starters, avoid cream-based soups and opt for lighter-calorie varieties such as broth-based vegetable, chicken, or won-ton, or a cold-based soup like gazpacho. Salads are a great way to eat lightly, and enjoy vegetables in their raw state. Just have the server put the dressing in a ramekin on-the-side. Eschew creamy dressings like Ranch, Caesar, French, and Thousand Island. Go with vinaigrette or oil and vinegar. Pick entrees containing vegetables like broccoli, green beans, spinach, carrots. Avoid items like Mac and Cheese, Fettuccini al Fredo, and Spaghetti Carbonara, all made with rich cheeses and fatty bacon. Stay away from deep-fried or sautéed foods: calamari, shrimp, and prawns. Instead choose steamed, grilled, or broiled menu items. One of the most important crops grown in Haiti is peanuts. The call for its increased production has led to a tripartite collaboration between the University of Georgia's (UG) research project, Feed the Future Innovation Lab; the Clinton Foundation; and the U.S. Agency for International Development. Ex-president, Bill Clinton, and patron, Frank Giustra, formed the Clinton Giustra Enterprise Partnership (CGEP) to start Acceso Peanut Enterprise Corporation, which is developing a supply chain, to raise the living standards of 12,000-plus peasant peanut farmers. The first of a network of supply chains is beginning operations at the Acceso depot, based in Tierra Muscady, followed by 35 other centers. Acceso depots are all-purpose facilities for instruction, seed purchases, and other inventory-related tasks, storage, and distribution operations. Our objective is to share with you news and information about Haiti and the people of Haiti. Traditions, habits and the way we were or grew are alive in this site. 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Why do we say Om and Namaste? You may wonder why we open and close yoga class by chanting the sound “OM” together, and end with a sign off of “Namaste.” Every yoga class I have been to incorporates these elements. Before I get into my understanding of why they might be important, l want to let you know I have grappled with whether or not to include them in my own classes, and am actively working through this question. For the last few weeks, I omitted these practices because it started to feel like cultural appropriation. I have never been to India, nor have I grown up speaking Sanskrit among friends or family. I was feeling some friction between these experiences and the practices I was including in yoga class. In studying what others have written about yoga as cultural appropriation, I decided that only picking and choosing the parts of the lineage that felt “comfortable” to me was doing a disservice to the practice. Often one of the misunderstandings about yoga that can cause frustration is that it is more than just a physical practice. Asana – the physical movement part of yoga – is but one of eight limbs of Ashtanga yoga. It doesn’t do anyone any favours to disregard some elements of the practice. So, long story short: for now, we will Om and Namaste, and I will do my best to share details about all the limbs of yoga, from a place of honour and respect towards yoga’s long history and deep roots. (I continue to be aware of cultural appropriation and want contribute to solution – if anyone can point me to any books or writings on this topic, please let me know!) In a nutshell, here is my understanding of Om and Namaste: The physiological benefit of saying “Om” together is it helps to calm the body, can lower the heart rate and the blood pressure, and can prepare the body for Asana. The three elements of Om (A-U-M) symbolize the waves of creation: iccha (desire), jnana (preparation), kriya (inspired action). Waves are the nature of the universe. Om symbolizes the vibration and pulsation of the universe. We all know that the only constant is change – things are always in flux. The universe itself is steadily expanding, and the sound Om reminds us of this. Singing Om together in a group class reminds us of our unity, as well as our diversity. Many voices come together as one. In Sanskrit, Namaste can be understood as “the light within me bows to (or honours) the light within you.” It’s a greeting or sign-off that recognizes that each of us has an individual soul, and we are grateful and respectful towards each other’s unique soul. As I continue to study yoga I am sure these definitions will expand and grow. In the meantime, when we say Om and Namaste during class, this is the general energy behind them, from a place of honour and respect towards the lineage of yoga, and to each other for showing up to try to feel better.
You are beautiful. Your skin is beautiful. Let us take care of you, the whole you. It’s hard to feel good about yourself when it feels like everyone is staring at your acne. Acne is the most common skin problem in the United States. In addition to causing physical scarring, acne can also be emotionally scarring, resulting in lowered self-esteem. If you are tired of your acne, and tired of poisoning your body trying to get rid of it, the docs at Heart of Wellness can help with safe, natural and effective treatments that can help you control your acne as a part of a comprehensive natural health and wellness plan. Conventional acne treatments typically include topical applications and oral medications. Topical treatments can reduce the amount of dirt, oil and bacteria on the skin. While these treatments may reduce the amount of acne, they typically don’t end the problem and the treatments have to be applied daily. The most common oral medications for acne are antibiotics. While antibiotics can be effective for reducing acne lesions, they can also cause stomach upset, nausea and tooth discoloration. Being on antibiotics long-term can also have detrimental effects on your gastrointestinal and overall health. Other medications such as Retin-A and Accutane may sometimes be effective, but carry side effects that can have serious repercussions on your health. In addition to having significant side effects and to often being ineffective, standard topical treatments and oral medications are limited in that they are merely focused on alleviating the acne without considering it in the context of your overall health and wellbeing or addressing the imbalances in your health and wellbeing that might be underlying the acne. So if you are tired of poisoning your body trying to get rid of your acne, and are ready instead to address your acne not merely as a skin problem but as a health concern, we suggest you try some of the natural, safe, non-invasive and generally very effective treatments that the holistic docs at Heart of Wellness have to offer. Dr. Michele Deisering ND is our acne specialist. She is a naturopathic physician who is highly trained in the natural treatment of acne. Her treatments address the underlying conditions that cause it, such as hormonal imbalance and diet. Using laboratory testing where appropriate, targeted nutrition, botanical medical and diet and lifestyle changes, she works closely with each of her patients to heal acne and set a course for better health for life. She also believes strongly in providing patients with real information that empowers them to make educated decisions and take charge of their own health. We Accept Your Insurance We accept health insurance for all our services. We also have excellent self-pay rates if you do not have health insurance benefits that cover our services. Not sure if your insurance covers our services? Call us at 360-570-0401 and we will help breakdown your benefits for you. In addition, please verify benefits directly with your insurance payer.
Do you have a good plumbing system? Do you want to learn to fix plumbing problems yourself? If you want to, you’re reading the right article. The tips below will give you valuable advice on how to be a better plumber. If you have pipes that sound as if they’re squeaking or hammering, it’s an easy fix. Anchor exposed pipes to get rid of noises. You might want to contact a professional when the pipes are hard to access. Don’t pour oils, grease or fat down the drain. They might be in liquid form, but after they cool off, they will solidify and make a clog in your drain pipe. Oils are especially damaging to garbage disposals. To keep your drain running efficiently, dispose of fats and oils in other ways besides pouring them down the drain. Iron will cause orange or pink stains in and on your fixtures if you have a well. You can combat this by using a water softener. You can either purchase it at a store, or hire a company to come to your house to set it up for you. Keep your garbage disposal clean and it will last longer. Prevent unsavory disposal odors through regular use of citrus peel, cherry pits and dish detergent. Putting a cup of any kind of baking soda followed with a cup of white vinegar each month will keep your drain running smoothly. Afterward, place a washcloth or towel over the top of the drain, to keep the chemical reactions contained. Wait for a bit, then flush with boiling water. Doing this will clear your pipes of any soap scum or hair that has accumulated. Installing efficient shower heads could save you a lot of money when it comes to your energy bill. Showers and baths are responsible for the bulk of your hot water usage. If you invest in purchasing and installing shower heads that are energy-efficient, you can realize savings of approximately $100 each year for each shower head. If you want avoid future issues with your toilet, don’t treat it like a trash can. Don’t put disposable sanitary objects down the toilet. The sewage system cannot deal with these items and will become clogged. Don’t flush massive amounts of toilet paper at once, either. Most of the time, you shouldn’t need a lot of toilet paper to clean yourself; don’t use more than necessary. If you have an emergency that requires a lot of cleaning, flush toilet paper a little bit at a time instead of all at once. Always buy a high quality fixture if you are going to replace your shower head. It’s common to think it’s fine to buy the one that is the cheapest. Cheap shower heads have a tendency to break easily, so make sure you get what you pay for. Clean out your dryer’s lint filter. This can prevent troubles, including fires. You also need to be sure the lint trap is free of holes or small openings that could allow lint to get to your pipes. This could result in other problems in your home to deal with. Prevention is necessary when you want to keep plumbing bills down. Drain clogs are probably the most frequent issue you will run into with your plumbing. Drains are frequently clogged by hair. A great way to help prevent those clogs is to install a screen on top of the drain. Just make sure that it properly fits your drain. It is easier to take hair off a screen than to clear it from a pipe. After reading this article, you should be excited to begin doing your plumbing. It is hoped that the results you receive are exactly what you wanted. If it does not, try different variations until you are happy with the result. If you have desire to learn more click here.
If you look at history you can notice that the world in the last 200 years is spinning with great technological pace. Cultures are expanding, globalisation is ruling the world, nothing happens without the sound of music. When my grandfather was born in 1926, the radio and light bolt were the only electrical devices that were part of the household, and the potential of electricity wasn’t used to its maximum. To be frank, I cannot imagine the world today, without the sound of music. Great singers, great musicians, artists, great songs, guitarist, drummers etc. create the sound of rock and roll that feeds my soul. It was in my teen years were I was sitting in my room, listening to Led Zeppelin and getting myself hyped with life. Watching Freddy Mercury on the telly moving around with the mic around got me interested in the science of music equipment. Audio engineers today, with all the tech developed still have the problem of audio pollution. Light dimmers, Wi-Fi etc can all affect the audio sound and cause unwanted noise in the audio. The sound that travels from the mic through the cable and the receiver can be corrected by owning the best microphone cables for recording and performing. Why Do You Need The Best Microphone Cables? What’s The Big Deal? Connect a mic on one end and plug into the other and get the right sound, seems simple yes? Well, expect the cheap cable that you just got from the dollar store to provide your mic equipment so you would start recording. You hear the sound and it probably sucks. Afterwards, you go to the local music store and buy the best audio cables for recording and the sound is perfect. The question now is did you spend your money right? Although mic cables sometimes are annoying, usually, informing yourself helps you to make the right decision when you decide to purchase good microphone cables. In most cases, manufacturers rely on marketing the merchandise rather than the top facts about its features. The most common features of microphone cables are low noise, gold-plated contacts, but they do not explain. With bad marketing management, manufacturers, misuses facts that confuse the average consumer. The best studio mic cables consist of three main parts: shielding ( protecting the information passing through the cable), conductors (made from wires and cores) and XLR (three prolonged connectors). They need to be all in working condition so you get flawless sound quality to your blasters. So, how does the noise jam happens? Mics usually operate at very low volts, with the output needing a bigger quantity of amplification to be applied before the signal be conveyed to its audio system, at line degree. When the signal hits the preamp, any sound that penetrated the cable becomes amplified to a great degree alongside the main signal. Using the best balancing cable can help you resolve this problem. After going through the fundamental operation of a balanced cable, now lets explain each part individually. The shield is the most important part in the XLR cable. But lets start from the beginning, the conductor. It is made from copper because it has the best electrical conductivity of all non-precious metals. With the main function being to transport the signal, copper is one of a kind that combines pliability with great strength. Resistant to corrosion the copper wire is easy to solder, giving you dependable connections. Audio cables usually use a stranded conductor in spite of a solid cable. While it is cheaper to produce, a solid conductor is more severe and sensitive to breaking when flexed. Like I said before, to have a balanced cable you need to have at least two conductors. Generally, the cores differ in density between 26 to 20 AWG, with the lower value being thicker in width. If you buy the more expensive version, the four-core, being perfect for a noisy situation or when the cable is stretched over a great distance, the can provide at least 20 dB or more noise reduction compared with the two core cables. Nevertheless, to be effective, the four cores must be wounded tight around between themselves to get the maximum noise cancellation you can get. Regarding the shield, this is where the cable will succeed or fail. You can put all the copper you want, but if the signal transit is in any way compromised, then it is really useless. The shielding separates the two (or four) cores from each other, isolates them and if not meddled they can give you smooth and free sound.I have given you the basics for how to find the I have given you the basics for how to find the best mic cables on the market. See how it is made and read in the description of the product. Buying the best means spending an extra dollar, but it is all up to you if you are a professional musician or amateur.
1. Suppose that ROSS is considering a $10M Series A investment in MIC. ROSS proposes to structure the investment as 3M shares of convertible preferred stock (CP). The employees of ROSS have claims on 10M shares of common stock. Following the Series A investment, MIC will have 10M common shares outstanding and would have 7M shares outstanding on conversion of CP. The fees are $20M. Investment Capital is $80M. - Compute the LP cost for this investment - Solve for the LP valuation equation for this investment 2. All CP Investors all have 20% carry interest. Assume that Series D, E and F investors all have committed $100M investment capital. - Series A: $2M for 10M shares (EBV) - Series B: $11M for 10M shares (Talltree) - Series C: $10M for 10M shares (Owl) - Series D: $15M for 10M shares (2X liq pref) (Series D investors) - Series E: $10M for 10M shares (3X liq pref) (Series E investors) - Series F: $30M for 10M shares (Series F investors) What is the conversion order for these investors? 3. Explain the Base-case option pricing assumptions. How do we deal with volatility? 4. Define what is meant by Redemption Value (RV). Explain the process of Redemption Value per Share (RVPS). 0 rating(0 Reviews)
It has been about twenty years since I communicated with my little niece Becky before she died at the age of about nine. I was learning, but only spoke "broken sign language" as I watched my brother and sister-in-law masterfully sign to her. It was simply another language. So many times as I listen to the Ugandans speak their native tongue I realize how much we don't hear when we don't understand. I find this very interesting! Through my journey of villages in Uganda, I have come across deaf children on at least three different occasions. The children that I have met are not going to school and are just left to stay in silence with maybe only the basics being met. I think that just because they can not hear, they receive no education at all. But there are schools for the deaf here. So there is hope! When I attempt to speak to any of these children that I have come across, they are so excited and seem to realize that I know they are "in there" just waiting to come out. I believe the Lord has placed this on my heart. Let's just say there have been signs from God. I tried to phrase an account of a sign but it doesn't word well. Sometimes when the Lord speaks to me, it is not in words, but in feelings. I am not sure how He wants me to proceed with this. Before I can take anymore children in, we need more funds. Especially a project of this nature. If we have people that have a heart for a special needs child, specifically (at this point) deafness, and the Lord wants us to do something, then I am ready. Before I came to Africa I had a feeling about the needs of developementally disabled chidren. This is an area that I have had experience and the passion. The key word here might be "special needs" and that could be someone who needs a cane to walk. Let me know what you think, and how we can help! Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Sunday, January 10, 2010 Lately our family has been blessed by prayer requests. It seems that we have come to know of many challenges in people's lives through their connection of knowing or helping us. I have compiled our current prayer requests to share with you. As we focus on others we may find it comforting to know we are helping others and not being the victim. Our goal is for our children to realize that even though they may not have material possessions, parents, relatives, etc., they have the power of prayer to give to others and it doesn't cost them a thing! Please join us in pray for: Zak, our nine year old buddy in the USA with bone cancer. Jessica & Paul's Wedding, Jessica is our IT Wizard, they're facing opposition! Kimmy Fruehan, our daughter in USA, homeless, jobless, new baby, husband left. The Bloes Family, a sponsor, lost a job. People on the street in Oklahoma and other places throughout the world, freezing. Paulo Splitt, putting together a missionary team for Uganda this summer Pastor JB getting ready for his new ministry this summer in Northern Uganda. Lauren Chavez, Rita Beach, Chris Villalobos, missionaries raising funds to do God's work. "Dr. Sam", our Medical student, needing school fees. Aimee Hill, a sponsor, needing prayers. God Knows All Of Our Needs We Just Need To Pray Please Pray for: "The prayer List At The Door Of Hope" Tuesday, January 5, 2010 We received a wonderful gift from God! We have been here in Uganda for nearly a year on this trip. It is a long time to be away from our family back home. We have six grandchildren from our two daughters in the USA. Someone heard about the theft of our "return ticket money" and sent a donation so Robyn can come home for an overdue visit. Praise God, for He does provide from places we didn't know of. This is truly a blessing to our family, thank you Jesus! After visiting with the family for a while, and in order to get the full benefit from this trip, Robyn will be traveling to a few places to share about this ministry. If you would like to encourage and host her to come to your town and visit your church or school, please let us know to see if we can include it in the schedule. This is all in God's plan. Proverbs 16:9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. Sunday, January 3, 2010 We received sad and tragic news early this morning. Richard was killed in a traffic accident. He was driving the motorcycle early this morning and evidently was hit from the side coming up on his rear maybe being passed by a car. We don't have all of the details yet and the location is about an hour or so away so we have not yet been there. Richard was the eldest of his three siblings Sara, Babra and Rob who are all orphans that are in our family. We were going to celebrate his 20th birthday this month. Rob has gone with an Aunt to claim the body and arrange transport to the village of their recently discovered grandfather, to lay him to rest on the family land. Richard had joined the family last month to get on his feet, so he could have a place to live and be our boda driver so he could have some steady income and to help us with our transportation. We are making arrangements for our family to go for the funeral tomorrow. Transportation is always difficult and a real hardship on all of us. Burials happen very quickly here because of the lack of facilities or procedures for preserving the body. It is so hard to understand these things, especially when things were just coming together for this family, but our faith is in God for we know He has a plan. Thank you for remembering us in your prayers!
Asthma is a lung condition associated with airway obstruction caused by sudden narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Typical symptoms include difficult breathing, coughing and/or wheezing. These symptoms are caused by the spasmodic constriction of the bronchial tubes and increased production of secretions from the bronchial tree. The cause of asthma in cats is not yet completely understood. Some type of hypersensitivity response is generally blamed; however, an inciting cause is often not identified. The symptoms can range from infrequent to recurrent to constant. In some cats the disease appears to be seasonal, while in others there is recurring and eventually relentless progression of respiratory signs. Some cats may be asymptomatic between bouts of acute airway obstruction, whereas severely affected cats may have a persistent daily cough. Cats of all ages can be affected. The Siamese breed and obese cats may have an increased incidence of disease. Diagnosis and Treatment Notes: - Asthma is generally diagnosed by physical examination and chest x-rays. An ultrasound examination of the heart (echocardiogram) is often recommended to rule out underlying heart disease. - Treatment depends on the severity of the disease, your individual pet, and your veterinarian. The majority of cats with asthma are treated with steroids, bronchodilators and possibly oxygen. Some drugs may be administered by inhalers. Discuss treatment details when your pet is diagnosed with this condition. What to Watch for: - Noisy breathing (wheezing) - Difficult breathing - Weight loss Please notify us if you notice any of the above signs or if you have any questions!
Fascination About how to train your dog to come to you Stand an acceptable distance away to ensure your Pet can’t attain you in just simply a stage or two. For a little Puppy, this could only be two or 3 toes, While you may stand again the complete 6-foot length on the leash for a large Pet dog. Most head collars do the job by turning the Doggy’s head to one side as he pulls. They may be helpful at minimising pulling, Despite having an incredibly robust Puppy. I briefly mentioned that all sorts of training requires persistence. If you receive frustrated your Canine will almost certainly get on it, and he’ll become upset much too. If you really feel yourself getting offended or pissed off, take a split and come back to your training later. Leash your Pet dog. Although your Pet will later on graduate to off-leash developments in the method, the First training should occur on leash to keep him near and centered on you. Begin with a shorter, 6-foot leash that retains your Canine shut and you more existing in his subject of eyesight. As in my video clip, I’m planning to say harness, but when you employ a collar that’s great too. When the harness is properly suit, allow for your Pet dog an abundance of time and energy to walk all-around with it on. Make a list of what distracts your Pet dog and rank them if you want of least to most distracting. Like that, when you’re willing to add difficulties to your remember training sessions, you recognize what is going to be hard for your Pet dog to ignore. "This post assisted me, as I are possessing issues receiving my Canine back again within the direct when Permit off." CB Cherie Brown Learning the best way to train a Doggy to walk on the leash is the straightforward aspect. It’s putting these skills to implement that can be tricky. Continue to be serene and Wait and see, and you’ll be walking with furry Pal right away. Have treats or beloved toys or other benefits (a sniff of a little something stinky for nosy pups!) and dole out with your no cost hand. You may additionally desire to use clicker training to communicate with your puppy. Exhibit your pup a deal with as he sits read more or stands at your side. a superb trainer will explain to you ways your Electrical power outcomes your canines Electrical power. they are pack animals and you also should be their chief. in case you dont understand how to effectively lead them it may result in a lot of behavioral troubles, which include deficiency of self-assurance, resulting in them obtaining frightened at loud noises and shitting around the couch. Don’t blame the cite for your own ignorance. Whining. If your Canine whines or cries even though inside the crate at night, it may be tough to determine irrespective of whether he’s whining being let out of your crate, or whether or not he ought to be Allow outside the house to remove. If you’ve adopted the training treatments outlined earlier mentioned, then your Pet hasn’t been rewarded for whining before by getting produced from his crate. Continue on to crate your Puppy for brief intervals occasionally once you’re residence so he doesn’t associate crating with currently being left on your own. All over again, reward properly. You'll be able to move this move to utilizing the whistle to get in touch with the dog for his meal. He will begin to affiliate the whistle audio with great exhilaration and one thing well worth returning for. After i look at taking care of canine that pull, employing units that minimize or avoid pulling, there is usually a person that can say – Just Train The Canine!
I understand that the speed of electricity varies with the conductor, but is supposedly 2/3 the speed of light. I had thought the speed would equal the speed of light. Why isn’t it? — AP Although electricity involves the movement of electrically charged particles through conducting materials, it can also be viewed in terms of electromagnetic waves. For example, programs that reach your home through a cable TV line are actually being carried by electromagnetic waves that travel in the cylindrical space between coaxial cable’s central wire and the tubular metal shield around it. These waves would travel at the speed of light, except that whenever charged particles in the wires interact with the passing waves, they introduce delays. The charged particles in the wires don’t respond as quickly as empty space does to changes in electric or magnetic fields, so they delay these changes and therefore slow down the waves. The materials that insulate the wires also influence the speed of the electricity by responding slowly to the changing fields. The fastest wires are ones with carefully chosen shapes and almost empty space for insulation. In general, the less the charges in the wire respond to the passing electromagnetic waves, the faster those waves can move.
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By Rebecca Wortham Houston Upper Elementary is pleased to announce that they are preparing for their First Schoolwide Reading Fair. The goal of the reading fair is to enhance and encourage reading at all three grade levels and to provide students the opportunity to share their favorite book through a storyboard display. This Reading Fair will have students selecting a great fiction or nonfiction book of their choice and interacting with it in an exciting way. The students will be making a storyboard display highlighting the important elements of books, applying what they have been learning in school. Information packets have been sent home explaining the guidelines and expectation. Houston Upper Elementary PTO purchased the tri-fold board for every student. Click on the read more box below for The Mississippi Department of Education Reading Fair Guidelines. If you have any questions related to the reading fair, please contact your child’s teacher.
What is a totalitarian system? - relating to, being, or imposing a form of government in which the political authority exercises absolute and centralized control over all aspects of life, the individual is subordinated to the state, and opposing political and cultural expression is suppressed: "A totalitarian regime crushes all autonomous institutions in its drive to seize the human soul" (Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.) What makes a resume our government at the totalitarian system Government controls everything in your private and in public life. You can see this in the world of the hunger games with Pres. snow controlling the entire district. In the reading and mentions it totalitarian systems use not only bugging and excess force by military power over it people it uses spies with in the people see you can't even trust one another therefore it makes it harder for rebellion to form. Use your family members against you as spies therefore you have no one to trust and turn against each other instead of turning against the government. There are many aspects of totalitarian systems in the hunger games. Which are the fencing in of the districts and not relaying any information about the other districts to each other no communication with each other to make it harder for them to rebel and unite. Dehumanize there people by making them compete in the hunger games and turn each district against chowder. These aspects of Totalitarian system can be seen today in the world by example North Korea. North Korea controls almost everything they control what information comes into the country and what information about the country goes out of it people have no means of communication except for boot leg radios and laptops. The technology in the hunger games with heavily controlled in District 12 there were no telephones except for in the houses of the victors. Which cannot call other people in other districts you can only call the capital and other people in District 12. Like what North Korea has they just recently have a cell phones to the populist but they can only call people within North Korea though self and cannot call anyone outside of North Korea. North Korea just like the capital controls the amount of food it's people get the shopping markets in North Korea you go into them you cannot buy from it. Just there for show just like in the hunger games when the districts get ration from the capital the capital controls all the food. There is also hierarchical society in North Korea were people of the political aspect have abilities to get things outside the country then the people on the lower society. Much like in the hunger games with people and capital have access to everything but the people in the district have at excess very little and the wealth is controlled mostly by the capital just like it stated in the readings the wealth of the world is controlled by only a few bit of people in our world.
Meg Barton, MS ATC/L CSCS St. Joseph’s/Candler Sports Medicine Certified Athletic Trainer DEFINITION: “Shin Splint” is an inadequate and misleading terminology applied to a dull aching pain experienced along the front side of the lower leg. ANATOMICAL POSSIBILITIES FOR “SHIN SPLINT”: 1.) An irritation or tearing of the interosseous membrane ( the soft tissue between The lower leg bones). 2.) Irritation of the muscles directly attached to the lower leg bones resulting in Inflammation along the edge of those bones (periostitis). 3.) Poor circulation of the lower leg. 4.) Breakdown of the arches. 5.) Pronation of feet. PHYSICAL CAUSES FOR “SHIN SPLINTS”: a.) worn out b.) not enough arch support c.) not enough heel cushion 2.) Running the same direction every day. 3.) Running on hard surfaces. 4.) Always running in the inside lane of the track. 5.) Lower leg muscle imbalance. 6.) Lack of ROM and flexibility. 7.) Unconditioned for event. 1.) Ice—15-20 minutes every two hours as able throughout the day. 4.) Achilles flexibility exercises using either a belt, standing stretches or tilt box. 5.) Exercises—12-15 reps, 3 sets, preferably 2-3 times per day: a.) Dorsiflexion-- starting with no weights, progressing to manual resistance theraband and/or weights. b.) Towel curls c.) Marble pick-ups d.) Coke bottle rolls f.) Overall lower leg strength as needed 6.) Alternate training during the injury: b.) cycling-indoors or out 7.) Important to stay away from high heeled shoes or boots as to take stress off the lower legs from walking on an forward position on the toes/balls off the feet. 8.) Arch supports or shock absorbency inserts may be needed and helpful.
Daily News (Kingston, ON), May 30, 1857 - Full Text p.3 Toronto, 4:30 p.m. - The boiler of the Propeller Inkermann, of Kingston, exploded just as she was backing out from Brown's wharf, almost instantly destroying the vessel and brning the hands, variously reported at from 20 to 30 in the ruins. Nothing of the upper works behind the wheel-house are left, and the bay is strewn with pieces of the wreck, to the distance of a quarter of a mile. Up to this time, eight persons, including two females, have been taken out alive and brought ashore, mostly in a very precarious condition, being burned, scalded and mangled in a dreadful manner. The steamer Highlander towed the hull to Brown's Wharf, where efforts are being made to recover the remainder of the crew, of whom 10 or 15 are supposed still to be on the ill-fated vessel, buried beneath a mass of broken timbers, iron work and machinery. ad - The Steamer Champion, Capt. Sinclair, for Toronto and intermediate ports. - Media Type: - Item Type: - Date of Original: - May 30, 1857 - Local identifier: - Language of Item: - Rick Neilson - Copyright Statement: - Public domain: Copyright has expired according to the applicable Canadian or American laws. No restrictions on use. Maritime History of the Great Lakes
Search the database 7:47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. King James Bible (1611) Your search found 1 results. \| Christ is Anointed at the House of a Pharisee\| from Scenes from the Bible patron: Henry James and Magaret Bath (family) artist: Alfred Stansell Church of the Holy Trinity, Pont-ar-gothi south wall of the nave This database and its contents are copyright © 2008-2018 by University of Wales Trinity Saint David, unless otherwise noted. Copyright information Database, software and website development by Technoleg Taliesin Cyf. © 2008-2018
"ORIGIN Middle English enspire, from Old French inspirer, from Latin inspirare ‘breathe or blow into,’ from in- ‘into’ + spirare ‘breathe.’ " To breathe. More specifically, he said, to breathe life into our art. What was our inspiration? What made us breathe? What filled us up and made us dizzy with creative potential, drove us to create because what else is there to do with all this air? The question was actually part of our final. We had to make a list of our top five favorite things ever. This is mine: 1. Oreos, especially the Double Stuf and the Double Triple 2. Men in well-tailored three-piece suits 3. Car rides with the windows down and the music up too loud 4. When I can smell another city like London or New York on the air for just a moment, and then it's gone 5. Spectacular sunsets I keep coming back to this list. Three years and I keep coming back to it. It's been hard lately to move forward. I've felt anxious and unnecessary and so very, very small, and it has been torture trying to work up the courage to take a step in any direction. But in these five things I have a mainstay--not a propeller, not a drive to make any sort of decision, just a place where I know who I am and the things I live for. When I can't move forward, at least I can stand and I can breathe. And for now, that's enough. So, what's your list? What inspires you?
The CEO of coffee shop-chain Starbucks issued an apology Saturday to two black men who were arrested from one of its franchise stores in Philadelphia, after the men claimed they were victims of racial profiling by the employees as well as the police. In a statement on it’s website, Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson acknowledged the incident as “a disheartening situation in one of our Philadelphia-area stores this past Thursday, that led to a reprehensible outcome,” according to a report in the Washington Post. Johnson admitted that the manager of the store in question made a mistake. “Regretfully, our practices and training led to a bad outcome — the basis for the call to the Philadelphia police department was wrong. Our store manager never intended for these men to be arrested and this should never have escalated as it did,” he said. Videos captured on mobile phones, which show as many as six local police officers asking two black men seated at the store to exit, have gone viral on social media. The officers were told by a man named Andrew Yaffe, who arrived shortly after, that the two men were waiting for him but the police did not refrain from arresting the duo. One of the videos had garnered about 4.5 milllion views by Saturday evening. — 13LVCK RVIN (@13lvckRvin) April 14, 2018 “Why would they be asked to leave?” Yaffe said, “Does anybody else think this is ridiculous?” he asks people nearby, adding, “It’s absolute discrimination,” according to the Washington Post. The two were released early on Friday as no case was filed against them. Despite the two men telling an employee of the store that they were waiting for a friend, the worker, Lauran Wimmer, dialed the cops, the counsel for the two men, told Washington Post. She added that Yaffe runs a real estate devlopment company and the three had scheduled a meeting at the store to consider avenues for investment. After the two men were taken to the police station, their fingerprints and photographs were taken. They were detained for nine hours. An officer had even suggested that the two face charges for “defiant trespassing,” the report said. Starbucks issued an apology on its Twitter handle as well saying that it “disappointed this led to an arrest.” The police department of Philadelphia was condemned as well. On a Facebook Live video on Saturday, however, Richard Ross, the Commissioner of Police, defended the officers’ action. “These officers did absolutely nothing wrong. They followed policy; they did what they were supposed to do. They were professional in all their dealings with these gentlemen,” Ross said. “And instead, they got the opposite back.” Ross said police arrested the men after they refused three requests to leave. Ross, who is a man of black ethnicity, said that he was aware of affairs where implicit bias — unconscious discrimination based on race – has taken place. However, he did not comment on whether he thought the same was applicable in the Starbucks incident as well. He emphasized, though, the need for officers to have on body-cameras to record police responses from their perspective. The officers involved in Thursday’s did not have cameras on, he said.
Variceal Bleeding India offers information on Variceal Bleeding in India, Variceal Bleeding cost India, Variceal Bleeding hospital in India, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad & Bangalore, Variceal Bleeding Surgeon in India. The portal hypertension may lead to the formation of varices, when the increased blood pressure causes the dilatation of the veins with thin walls (mainly the blood vessels around the oesophagus or around the anus); in certain conditions these varicose veins may burst, causing blood loss. Portal hypertension is the increased pressure in the portal vein and its tributaries resulting from increased resistance to the blood flow into the liver, and is usually caused by the scarring process of cirrhosis. The increased pressure causes varices, or dilatations of the veins tributaries to the portal vein. When varices are located in superficial tissues and have thin walls, they may rupture and bleed. The two main locations where bleeding is likely to occur are the lower oesophagus/upper stomach and the perianal region. Oesophageal varices are likely to bleed most heavily, and this bleeding is sometimes associated with the onset of hepatic encephalopathy or coma. Because of their location at the lower end of the oesophagus and/or the upper portion of the stomach, bleeding from these varices is often difficult to control. If discovered before bursting, or after successful emergency treatment, varices can be treated long term with beta blockers, which induce a reduction in the portal vein blood pressure. If varices burst, they can be obliterated using endoscopically placed rubber bands or injections with a drug that turns the varices into sclerotic tissue. If the bleeding is heavy, a rubber baloon may be placed at the lower end of the esophagus or the upper portion of the stomach, and is then inflated, in order to stop the bleeding by pressure. If treatment via endoscopy fails to stop the bleeding, a TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt) can be created by inserting a short metal mesh tube through a neck vein into the liver, redirecting part of the blood flow from the portal vein to another vein in the liver. Another possibility is to surgically redirect some of the blood flow from the portal vein around the liver. Some physicians consider the occurence of bleeding oesophagial varices as a condition more serious than a heart attack. It is vital that the patient is taken without delay to a hospital at the first signs of bleeding. The symptoms are vomiting up blood and/or passsing of dark, almost liquid, bowel motions (melena). - Black, tarry stools - Bloody stools - Decreased urine output - Excessive thirst - Symptoms of chronic liver disease (such as cirrhosis) - Vomiting blood Bleeding varices are a life-threatening complication of increased blood pressure in the portal vein caused by liver disease (portal hypertension). The portal vein carries blood from the intestine to the liver. Increased pressure causes the veins to balloon outward. The vessels may break open (rupture). Any cause of chronic liver disease can cause bleeding varices. Treatment options include : - Pharmacologic therapy (e.g., vasopressin) - Temporary balloon tamponade of varices - Endoscopic sclerotherapy - Variceal ligation - Transjugular intrahepatic portacaval shunt (tips) surgery - Portal-systemic shunt surgery Nonsurgical treatment of variceal bleeding Bleeding from varices is a medical emergency and treatment should be immediate. If the bleeding is not controlled quickly, a person may go into shock or die. In severe cases, a person may need to be placed temporarily on a ventilator to prevent the lungs from filling with blood. Aside from the urgent need to stop the bleeding, treatment is also aimed at preventing future bleeding. - The endoscopic modalities variceal ligation - And cyanoacrylate injection - The transjugular intrahepatic protosystemic shunt (tips) - Drug therapy with glypressin, somatostatin, or octreotide The following procedures help treat bleeding varices by reducing the pressure in these veins. A procedure performed by a gastroenterologist in which small rubber bands are placed directly over the blood vessels (varices). This will stop the bleeding and eradicate the varices. 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What happens when you know are an heir of an estate but aren't included in the will? This can happen if the deceased promised you property but never included you in the will, or if you are a child of the deceased born after the will was made. However, you've now been left out of the probate process, and ultimately, you will be left out of the property distribution if you don't act. File a Letter of Demand, or a Demand for Notice with the probate court. The Demand for Notice lets everyone, including the personal representative, other heirs and the court know you feel you have a right to inherit from the estate. After you file the Demand, the probate court includes you on the mailing list for all proceedings related to the decedent's estate. Contents of the Letter States such as Maine, Michigan, New Mexico and Arizona have statutes that list the exact information required by that state for inclusion in a valid Demand for Notice. Generally, enough information must be present for the court to identify you, identify your relationship with the deceased and identify the estate property to which you feel you are entitled. Many courts have forms that are pre-assembled for purchase if you wish to proceed without an attorney. More courts are also posting these forms online for free download. Otherwise, use an online legal document provider to create the Demand for Notice. Just make sure all the information required by the state where the probate is filed is included in the Demand. How to File the Letter Generally, the court must already have the probate open and the proceeding started before you can file the Demand Notice. In Michigan, however, you can file the Demand with the probate court after the decedent dies but before the will is submitted to the court, but you will have to pay the fees associated with opening probate. It is best to wait until the will has been filed with the court and probate has begun before filing the Demand. Use the case number assigned by the probate clerk on the Demand to tell the clerk in which proceeding to file the Demand. Don't rely on the court to provide copies of your Demand to the personal representative. Ask the probate clerk for a file-stamped copy of the Demand after you file it, and send it yourself to the estate's personal representative. This ensures that he or she receives prompt notice of your interest in the estate. What to Expect from the Court After you file the Demand with the probate court, the court issues an order requiring that your name be included on the mailing list for all notices associated with the probate proceeding. That means you will receive notice of all hearings and meetings with the personal representative concerning the estate, just as with any other heir of record. How to Participate in the Probate Once you start receiving notice of scheduled hearings and meetings concerning the estate, attendance is up to you. However, attending all proceedings gives you a better understanding of how the probate is progressing, and lets the other heirs know that you are serious about your inheritance rights. It also gives you a chance to defend yourself right, than if any of the other heirs raise concerns about your right to inherit.
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Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Kids and Inventions and other Invention topics. Many schools hold science fairs during the school year as invention help for kids. But many school subjects in addition to science like math, computers, home economics, art and history can be combined into an Invention Fair. It shows that you can take lots of the aspects of school and put it together.
The Heroic Elegies of Llywarç Hen (1792) The concise description of Iolo's version of Bardism contained in William Owen Pughe's book represents Iolo's dynamic engagement with the radical politics of the 1790s. It concentrated on the rationale and ceremonial of the ancient Welsh Bards and Druids, their maxims, tenets of religion, the discipline of the bards, the qualification to their ranks, and a selection of pertinent triads. John Walters, Iolo's friend and mentor, clearly believed Bardism as it appeared in Heroic Elegies was a collaborative effort, a 'made Dish': cooked up from obscure scraps of the ancient Bards, and the Cabala (the pretended arcana) of the modern ones; a superficial acquaintance with the Metempsychosis; and these ingredients spiced with an immoderate quantity of wild Invention. It is a species of Free Masonry . . . All that I shall further say on the Subject is that Mr Owen and his Coadjutor have not clubb'd their wits for nothing. (John Walters to Edward Davies, 3 May 1793, Cardiff 3.104, vol. 6, no. 3)
June 26, 2015 Iran and the world's six major powers - Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia, and the United States - continued to struggle to reconcile disagreements with only days remaining before the June 30 deadline for a comprehensive nuclear deal. Negotiators had reached an agreement on a blueprint for a final deal on April 2. But key points of contention remained, including the inspection of military sites, timing of sanctions relief, and restrictions on nuclear research and development. The following list contains background information, key statements from officials, and other resources on the nuclear negotiations. Statements and Official Documents Reports and Polls
Originally published in Island Ad-Vantages, March 2, 2017 and Castine Patriot, February 16, 2017 Media student turns sternman job into film by Anne Berleant Last year, Alex Turanksi, a University of Maine, Orono, senior majoring in new media, did what nearly all college students do—he took a summer job. And, like many local students, he found one on a lobster boat, the Matt Pat, out of Stonington, captained by Larry Moffet. “I needed a job and happened to meet Larry Moffet,” Turanksi said. “It’s hard work, but it’s worth it.” Outside of a sternman’s wages, Turanksi also got the inspiration for a class assignment to create a documentary. With a GoPro video camera in hand, Turanksi reboarded the Matt Pat to shoot the hours of film that would turn into the five-minute video, Lobstah! “[Moffet] didn’t pay me for a day and I could do whatever I wanted,” Turanksi said, “hang off the boat, climb on top.” The video opens before daybreak, as herring bait is poured into crates from the Stonington docks and loaded onto the boat. The chugging engine provides an early soundtrack before the sky lightens and “The Mollusk” by Ween kicks in. Sternman Sam Trowbridge and Moffet do what lobstermen do, bag bait, haul traps, measure and notch lobsters and, by the end, off-load their catch at the Stonington fish pier and row back to shore. Along the way, the GoPro’s fish-eye lens and time-lapse capabilties are used, as is its ability to film underwater—after Turanksi upgraded his equipment. First, he had placed the camera in a waterproof case and “stuck it in the water,” but the pressure from the boat moving through the water cracked the case, he said, so he bought a new model. The two underwater shots, which total only seconds—of a trap being hauled out of the water and the closing shot of a lobster sinking below the surface and into the depths—cost $250 each, Turanski said. The response from his class, and from Moffet, were positive, and Turanski is now working on his next project, a promotional video for 3D printers that show printing chicken legs for a chicken that lost its legs to frostbite, and then attaching the legs “and seeing if the chicken can walk. I’m going to make a little video of that,” he said. View Lobstah! on YouTube at youtube.com/watch?v=1s-bwHskaA0.
When trying to develop a screenshot-feature for Selenium Webdriver while using os-functionality to screenshot (.NET: Graphics -> CopyFromScreen()) I recognized that chrome’s pixel aren’t the same then my monitor’s pixel (resolution: 1920 * 1080). Comparing Page Ruler’s (plugin for Chrome) pixel with Greenshot’s (Screenscraper tool for Windows) pixel, I found that there’s a ratio of 1.25. So if you have a chrome distance of 100 pixel, you got a os-distance of 125 pixel. It’s the same ratio for height and width. The header of the Selenium driven browsers have the following heights at the moment: Chrome: 82 px Internet Explorer: 54 px Firefox: 70 px
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Austin, Texas – For two days the crisp smacking of football helmets and pads echoed in the empty stands of Burger Stadium. Nearly 200 athletes from more than 30 states converged to compete for 45 coveted positions on a team that will represent the United States in an international competition of American tackle football in Vantaa, Finland this summer. Candidates battled through three grueling practices under the evaluating eyes of Team USA’s coaching staff, hoping they had the “top-right” stuff to make the U.S. National Team. These Team USA trials, held on February 26 and 27, will always have a special place on the timeline of tackle football’s history, for these trials were the first of their kind. All the athletes trying out were female. USA Football, the national governing body of the sport, has assembled teams in men’s, women’s and high school-age tackle as well as men’s and women’s flag football, but this was the first-ever women’s tackle football tryout.
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Annual James Connolly Lecture: Sister Teresa Forcades This years lecture will certainly be one of the highlights of the whole festival as we welcome Sister Teresa to the stage to give her outspoken and radical views of society to an Irish audience. A shock this may be for some but Sister Teresa Forcades is a Catalan physician and a Benedictine nun. She is a prominent social activist, focusing on public health. Sister Teresa is a founder of Procés Constituent (PC) and she is well known in Spain for her outspoken criticism of the Government and the EU and the impact of the massive debt heaped upon working people. This lecture, like previous years will be both enlightening and empowering and not to be missed.
Welcome to Multiage University! In a cute play off this summer's kid favorite "Monster's University," each of our Multiage (first, second grade) students created a "Meet My Monster" poster introducing the other Jamestown students to an M.U. monster they created. To help learn the writing process, the students took their monster from beginning to end including brainstorming, first draft, peer edit, revising, teacher edit, and final draft. Their product was typed in pages, and the students created a portrait of their monster using Drawing Pad. Merging the two together in pages was the final step in bringing their monster to life. Huge eyeballs and multiple arms galore.... meet our monsters! Sunday, February 3, 2013 The 5th grade created movie and movie trailers using iMovie on the iPad. The project was designed to demonstrate students' knowledge of story elements based on their reading group novel. Students collaborated to plan and create their iMovies. Groups began by using a storyboard organizer. Many students chose to organize their iMovie using the apps Popplet Lite and Corkulous. After planning, groups filmed scenes using the built in camera on the iPad. They organized the clips in iMovie and added music, voice over, and transitions. Students presented their movies to the class to spark interest in reading their novel. Teachers used a rubric to grade the final presentations. Some students chose to use iStop Motion to create stop motion videos. Creating interactive, multimedia eBooks on the iPad is easy and fun. The creation of these books supports the writing and publishing process and can be done right in the classroom using a set of iPad apps for the workflow. writing workflow (created in Inspiration Maps for iPad) The publishing flow and the apps that support the publishing process: - Brainstorm you idea with Popple or Inspiration Maps for the iPad - Create your illustrations with DrawingPad and save to the Photo Album for use in the book - Create your book in Book Creator for iPad or Book Writer for iPad, adding text fields, illustrations and movies - Share your story to the iBooks on your iPad to be read like a book - Share to Dropbox to share with the larger community and parents - Create a QR code to share your online books
translates friendly domains names like www.example.com into IP addresses like 192.0.2.1 responds to DNS queries using a global network of authoritative DNS servers, which reduces latency can route Internet traffic to CloudFront, Elastic Beanstalk, ELB, or S3. There’s no charge for DNS queries to these resources can monitor the health of resources such as web and email servers. sends automated requests over the Internet to the application to verify that it’s reachable, available, and functional CloudWatch alarms can be configured for the health checks to send notification when a resource becomes unavailable. can be configured to route Internet traffic away from resources that are unavailable Supported DNS Resource Record Types A (Address) Format is an IPv4 address in dotted decimal notation for e.g. 192.0.2.1 is an IPv6 address in colon-separated hexadecimal format is the same format as a domain name DNS protocol does not allow creation of a CNAME record for the top node of a DNS namespace, also known as the zone apexfor e.g. the DNS name example.com registration, the zone apex is example.com, a CNAME record for example.com cannot be created, but CNAME records can be created for www.example.com, newproduct.example.com etc. If a CNAME record is created for a subdomain, any other resource record sets for that subdomain cannot be created for e.g. if a CNAME created for www.example.com, not other resource record sets for which the value of the Name field is www.example.com can be created MX (Mail Xchange) Format contains a decimal number that represents the priority of the MX record, and the domain name of an email server NS (Name Server) Format An NS record identifies the name servers for the hosted zone. The value for an NS record is the domain name of a name server. A PTR record Value element is the same format as a domain name. SOA (Start of Authority) Format SOA record provides information about a domain and the corresponding Amazon Route 53 hosted zone SPF (Sender Policy Framework) Format SPF records were formerly used to verify the identity of the sender of email messages, however is not recommended Instead of an SPF record, a TXT record that contains the applicable value is recommended An SRV record Value element consists of four space-separated values.The first three values are decimal numbers representing priority, weight, and port. The fourth value is a domain name for e.g. 10 5 80 hostname.example.com TXT (Text) Format A TXT record contains a space-separated list of double-quoted strings. A single string include a maximum of 255 characters. In addition to the characters that are permitted unescaped in domain names, space is allowed in TXT strings Alias resource record sets Route 53 supports alias resource record sets, which enables routing of queries to a CloudFront distribution, Elastic Beanstalk, ELB, an S3 bucket configured as a static website, or another Route 53 resource record set Alias records are not standard for DNS RFC and are an Route 53 extension to DNS functionality Alias records help map the apex zone (root domain without the www) records to the load balancer DNS name as the DNS specification requires “zone apex” to point to an ‘A’ record (ip address) and not to an CNAME Route 53 automatically recognizes changes in the resource record sets that the alias resource record set refers to for e.g. for a site pointing to an load balancer, if the ip of the load balancer changes, Route 53 will reflect those changes automatically in the DNS answers without any changes to the hosted zone that contains resource record sets If an alias resource record set points to a CloudFront distribution, a load balancer, or an S3 bucket, the time to live (TTL) can’t be set; Route 53 uses the CloudFront, load balancer, or Amazon S3 TTLs. AWS Certification Exam Practice Questions Questions are collected from Internet and the answers are marked as per my knowledge and understanding (which might differ with yours). AWS services are updated everyday and both the answers and questions might be outdated soon, so research accordingly. AWS exam questions are not updated to keep up the pace with AWS updates, so even if the underlying feature has changed the question might not be updated Open to further feedback, discussion and correction. What does Amazon Route53 provide? A global Content Delivery Network. None of these. A scalable Domain Name System An SSH endpoint for Amazon EC2. Does Amazon Route 53 support NS Records? Yes, it supports Name Service records. It supports only MX records. Yes, it supports Name Server records. Does Route 53 support MX Records? It supports CNAME records, but not MX records. Only Primary MX records. Secondary MX records are not supported. Which of the following statements are true about Amazon Route 53 resource records? Choose 2 answers An Alias record can map one DNS name to another Amazon Route 53 DNS name. A CNAME record can be created for your zone apex. An Amazon Route 53 CNAME record can point to any DNS record hosted anywhere. TTL can be set for an Alias record in Amazon Route 53. An Amazon Route 53 Alias record can point to any DNS record hosted anywhere. Which statements are true about Amazon Route 53? (Choose 2 answers) Amazon Route 53 is a region-level service You can register your domain name Amazon Route 53 can perform health checks and failovers to a backup site in the even of the primary site failure Amazon Route 53 only supports Latency-based routing A customer is hosting their company website on a cluster of web servers that are behind a public-facing load balancer. The customer also uses Amazon Route 53 to manage their public DNS. How should the customer configure the DNS zone apex record to point to the load balancer? Create an A record pointing to the IP address of the load balancer Create a CNAME record pointing to the load balancer DNS name. Create a CNAME record aliased to the load balancer DNS name. Create an A record aliased to the load balancer DNS name A user has configured ELB with three instances. The user wants to achieve High Availability as well as redundancy with ELB. Which of the below mentioned AWS services helps the user achieve this for ELB? AWS Mechanical Turk How can the domain’s zone apex for example “myzoneapexdomain com” be pointed towards an Elastic Load Balancer? By using an AAAA record By using an A record By using an Amazon Route 53 CNAME record By using an Amazon Route 53 Alias record You need to create a simple, holistic check for your system’s general availability and uptime. Your system presents itself as an HTTP-speaking API. What is the simplest tool on AWS to achieve this with?
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A recent suicide of a university student in South Africa has put self-harm deaths back in the headlines. We look at 5 facts about suicide in South Africa. How many people die due to suicide each year in South Africa? Where does the country rank globally? And who is most at risk? Here are 5 facts on the sad extent of suicide in South Africa. 6,133 suicides in 2012 Statistics South Africa’s 2015 Mortality and Causes of Death report estimated that 484 deaths were due to self-harm. The statistics are based on death certificates from the department of home affairs, but experts caution that suicide deaths are under-reported on these forms. South Africa’s Medical Research Council used post-mortem data to calculate a more accurate estimate as part of their 2012 Burden of Disease study, the most recent available. This placed the number of deaths by suicide at 6,133 in 2012 – compared to fewer than 500 for the same year captured on death certificates. This story was first published by the Africa Check, a Wits Journalism project. Please click on the following link to read the full article: #5facts: The sad extent of suicide in South Africa
With all the discussion about Hillary's email server and classified documents, I found myself asking who designates a document as classified. Turns out that the President and Vice President can classify a document, as can agency heads and officials designated by the President. OK. Since I'm sure that the president does not spend his time classifying documents throughout the entire federal bureaucracy, he must be designating that authority to agency heads....For example, the State Department would be an agency, and Hillary Clinton as the Secretary of State would be the agency head, would she not? So it is Hillary herself who would have the authority to designate a document as classified! What does she mean she never sent anything that was marked as classified. She is the one who would be responsible for doing the marking!! Now it seems that she can designate someone else to do the classifying for her, according to Executive Order 13526 which follows. But if Hillary designated someone below her to choose which documents to classify, that would need to be done under Hillary's authority and with her instructions! So for Hillary Clinton to claim ignorance of what was classified and what was not is nonsense. She was the one in charge of the process for her agency, the State Department! Am I missing something? What follows is the order designating authority to classify documents. According to Executive Order 13526--Classified National Security Information, issued by President Obama, information may originally be classified only by the following people. Sec. 1.3. Classification Authority. (a) The authority to classify information originally may be exercised only by: (1) the President and the Vice President; (2) agency heads and officials designated by the President; and (3) United States Government officials delegated this authority pursuant to paragraph (c) of this section. (c) Delegation of original classification authority. (1) Delegations of original classification authority shall be limited to the minimum required to administer this order. Agency heads are responsible for ensuring that designated subordinate officials have a demonstrable and continuing need to exercise this authority.
The method of Lagrange multipliers is a very useful and powerful technique in multivariable calculus. In this paper interpretation of Lagrange multipliers is given by showing their positive values. Three models on optimization are given with detailed mathematical calculations. The Implicit Function Theorem is important for solving a system of non-linear equations for the dependent variables and calculating partial derivatives of these variables with respect to the independent variables. In this paper an attempt has been made to optimize economic models subject to a budget constraint, using Lagrange multipliers technique, as well as, using necessary and sufficient conditions for optimal value.
The book takes readers first through a detailed Google Sheets tutorial, then dives into deeper features that help readers build their own custom tools and apps using Google Sheets’ most powerful features. The Google Spreadsheets API allows you to send simple queries to retrieve subsets of the rows in your sheet – it’s as easy as appending the query to the end of the URL. For example, if I have a column called “Quantity” and want rows with Quantity greater than 9, I would append ?sq=quantity>9 to the end of the URL and issue the GET request (don’t forget that column names are always converted to lowercase and spaces are removed). The other method is to add the sq query parameter to the Guzzle $httpClient. I’ve illustrated this in my example code. It turns out that my Google Sheets API instructions don’t work right away on Windows. People running WAMP or XAMPP have been reporting “cURL error 60: SSL certificate problem: unable to get local issuer certificate”. For some reason, cURL on Windows doesn’t come with a certificate bundle, so it can’t verify Google’s certificate to establish a TLS/SSL connection. There are many articles out there making it sound really simple — just download a cacert.pem file add a line to your php.ini file: “curl.cainfo = path to cacert file“ But it took me hours to work out the details. First, the cacert.pem file that most people point you to (at curl.haxx.se/docs/caextract.html) didn’t work for me. After a while, I found that the cacert.pem from Shane Stebner at flwebsites.biz/posts/how-fix-curl-error-60-ssl-issue made all the difference. I haven’t figured out why. Second, note that there are at least two php.info files on your system: one for running php from the command line (mine is C:\wamp\bin\php\php5.5.12\php.ini), and another for when php is called by Apache (for me, that’s C:\wamp\bin\apache\apache2.4.9\bin\php.ini). Since I’m running php from the command line, I only edited the first one. I saved the cacert.pem file in c:\wamp and added this to my php.ini: curl.cainfo = c:\wamp\cacert.pem. It didn’t matter which kind of slashes I used. Hope this helps a few people start accessing Google Sheets with PHP! Here’s how to get up to speed with the Google Sheets cell-based feed and PHP. My previous posts have illustrated the use of Google’s PHP API client to interact with Google Sheets using list-based feeds. This method is ideal for reading from and writing to spreadsheets that have a single header row, but isn’t useful for more complicated sheets. The cell-based feed allows individual cells to be read and written. I’ve written some example PHP code that implements the cell-based feed methods to help get you up to speed a little quicker. Google documentation is here. To start, follow the steps in this post to set up your service account, share a spreadsheet, and install the API client. Then you should be able to adapt my example code to interact with your spreadsheet. Please let me know if you have any comments or questions! Continuing my series on using PHP to manipulate Google Spreadsheets, I’ve added a section to my code that reads the XML representation of a spreadsheet and then parses out the rows and columns. Note that whenever you’re working with list-based feeds, we’re assuming that the first row contains column headings. Using SimpleXML, it wasn’t difficult to parse out the cell data. The biggest hurdle was learning about XML namespaces — at first, I thought that the XML had tags like “gd:etag” or “gsx:quantity” and had to learn that gd and gsx were namespaces. In SimpleXML, several of the methods take a namespace as a parameter. You can specify the prefix or namespace URL as described in the doc for the children method here. I think it’s also possible to get the spreadsheet data as json, but I haven’t tried that yet. Yesterday I updated my example PHP code for manipulating Google Spreadsheets with the Google-provided PHP API client. If you tried getting it to work recently and were frustrated, take another look. Google made major changes to the client that required changing my code. My previous Sheets API post demonstrated how to add rows to Google Sheets with PHP. Some readers were interested in editing or deleting rows. Google has a very informative reference here that describes the list-based feed for manipulating sheets. All of my scripts have been using this method, which requires the sheet to have a single header row (I’d been lucky to use that format without knowing the requirement). I use the example HTTP code from Google’s reference pages to give me guidance for my PHP. I’ve added a file to the gist demonstrating how to edit a row. Here’s what you need to know: When you get the sheet list feed (Section 3 of the first file in the gist), you need to add a header (“GData-Version” => “3.0”) to the GET request so that the Etag is returned for each line. Once you have a list of entries and find the one that you want to edit, you need to grab its Etag, Id, and the edit URL (see lines 1, 2, and 9 in the image above, and click on the image to see the whole entry). Now you just need to issue a PUT request to the edit URL and include the XML with the Etag, Id, and updated sheet data. People who use my Insert and Delete Cell Add-on for Google Sheets have been reporting this error. I was unable to recreate the error until someone shared a spreadsheet with me and I found the culprit: merged cells. What’s going on? When you insert cells and shift the existing contents down, my Add-on selects the range of cells from your selection to the bottom of the sheet and moves it down. But if there are merged cells below your selection, the new range doesn’t make sense and an error is generated. The same thing happens if you try to delete and shift up, or if you try to shift left or right with merged cells to the right of your selection. Why not catch the error and generate a friendly error message? I’ve been trying, but this error isn’t triggering the try – catch section of my code. There also isn’t a way to detect merged cells without trying some strange tricks that would take a lot more time than I have. I’ve opened a bug report with Google about this. This error seems to be Google’s version of “We’re not sure what happened, and hope that if the customer tries again it might go away”. Google has been sending out messages saying that several of their APIs are going to be discontinued (for example, the Document List API). As a result, I tried to modify my custom Google Spreadsheet-populating PHP script to use the new Drive API. After way too much wasted time, I discovered that the Drive API can create sheets and read their metadata, but can’t add rows — for that we can keep using the Spreadsheets API. I was successful at converting the authentication portion of my script from the old ClientLogin to OAuth with a Service Account (the script runs behind the scenes of a web site and populates a Google spreadsheet that the web site user has no knowledge of). It wasn’t as simple as I’d hoped because the Google-provided PHP client for the Drive API doesn’t know about the Spreadsheets API. I had to dig around the PHP libraries to piece together authentication codes and Google_Http_Requests. Then Google changed the PHP client to use Guzzle, so I recently made that change. So, if anyone else out there is interested in the combination of PHP, the Spreadsheets API, and OAuth with Service Accounts, this could save you some time. [update on 9/24/2014: This has now been published as a Google Add-on. Please see this page. To install the Add-on, just search for “insert cells” when browsing for Add-ons from Google Sheets] I haven’t been able to find a way in Google Spreadsheets to insert a cell (or cells) in the middle of a spreadsheet and tell the existing content to shift down or to the right. Similarly, I’d like to be able to select cells to delete, and have them fill in by content shifting up or from the right. So, I created a Google Apps script to add “Insert Cells” and “Delete Cells” menus to Google Spreadsheets. Right now, you need to copy the code from github and paste it into the Script Editor in Google Spreadsheets (see the Tools menu). Hopefully I’ll get the code cleaned up enough to have Google approve it as an Add-on soon!
Janssen/Phelan Family History Our German Heritage Ruhr Valley Origins I am one eighth German, through my great-grandmother Mary M. Rupiper. The origin of the name Rupiper, often spelled Rupieper in the old country, comes from the Low German “Rohrpieper”. Loosely translated as “reed piper”, this could either be a reference to the nickname for a bird—the marsh pipit—or an occupational name for a musician who plays a reed pipe. The story of our German heritage is the story of two families, the Rupipers and the Albys. Both families came from the Recklinghausen district of Germany. Recklinghausen is a city on the west side of Germany, due west of Berlin, near the border with the Netherlands. This region is sometimes referred to as the Ruhr Valley, after the river that runs through it. In the 19th century this district was part of Westfalen (aka Westfalia, Westphalen, etc.). There was a great deal of political upheaval going on in Central Europe in the 1800s, and at times Westfalen was a part of Germany, at times a part of the Prussian Empire, and at times an independent state. When the Rupipers and Albys crossed the Atlantic, it was a part of Prussia. Today Recklinghausen is located in the German province of Nordrhein-Westfalen. It is known as an industrial center, sort of like the Pittsburgh of Germany. The largest city nearby is Essen. I have traced the Rupipers back to my great (x 6) grandparents, Johannes Rupiper and Elisabetha Gisen. Johannes was born about 1675 in Suderwich, a town near the city of Recklinghausen. One of his daughter’s birth records lists him as “Johanni Rupiper Junioris,” indicating that his father was also named Johannes Rupiper. His son Johannes Hindricus Rupiper was born in Suderwich 20 Feb 1709, and married Elisabetha Dietermann. They had at least four children, one of whom was Bernardus Rupiper, my great (x 4) grandfather, born in Suderwich about 1759. He married Maria Elisabetha Volmer. They had eleven children, at least two of which emigrated to the United States. One was my great (x 4) uncle Joannes Gregorius Rupiper. The other, the youngest of the eleven children, was my great-great-great-grandfather Johann Henrich Wenceslaus Rupiper. United States of Rupiper The Rupipers in America tend to be concentrated in three distinct locations: northeastern Wisconsin; Carroll County, IA; and the border between northeastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota. In my home town of De Pere, WI, on the west side of the river, there used to be a three story brick building with the name Rupiper prominently painted on its side. This was site of the Rupiper Tavern run by Henry Rupiper, a cousin of mine, who was the great grandson of Joannes Georgius Rupiper who appears in the chart above. He eventually passed down the saloon to his son Leland (Curley) Rupiper, who retired in 1976. When I was a kid the tavern was called Wishart’s, but it still bore the name Rupiper on its side. Every time we drove by the place, my parents would point at the Rupiper sign and say, “You’re related to them.” Since then the Rupiper name has either been sandblasted off the brick or painted over, and the tavern is now called The Sports Corner. Settling in Racine County John and Mary had six children, though I only have detailed knowledge of what became of three of those children. Wilhelmina Rupiper married Balthasar Wind, and they had two children, Alois and Frances. Joseph A. Rupiper was a carpenter and a Civil War veteran. In 1879 he moved to Clay County, NE where he opened a furniture and undertaking business. He married Fidelia Mary Foat, and they had a daughter Josie who married Thomas Bennett. Julius W. Rupiper was my great-great-grandfather. Like his brother, Julius worked as a carpenter, and also as a cooper. Julius married Henrietta Alby, whose official birth name was Maria Gertrude Alby. From the Alps to America Franciscus married Maria Josepha Gertrud Clara Lohoff, daughter of Wilhelm Lohoff and Clara Elisabeth Berste. They had at least three children, one of whom was my great (x 4) grandfather, Johannes Theodor Franciscus Alby, born 28 Mar 1776, in Recklinghausen. Theodore, as he was known, married Anna Maria Moellers in 1799. Anna was the daughter of Wilhelm Moellers and Maria Catherina Maybaum. The name Maybaum sounds like it could possibly be a Jewish name, though it is simply the German word for a may pole. If she were Jewish, that would make me 1/128th Jewish, in a family tree populated almost entirely by Catholics. Theodore and Anna Maria had at least seven children, one of whom was my great-great-great grandfather, Johann Nicolaus Alby. Johann married Maria Carolina Albertine Ziegler on 11 Sep 1827 at St. Agatha Catholic Church in Dorsten, a town in the Recklinghausen district. She was the daughter of Johann Ziegler and Agnes Alfs. In 1847, Johann and Carolina Alby immigrated to America with their six children, and from then on were known as John and Caroline. They settled on a farm in Norway Township, Racine County, WI. They had six children who were born in Prussia and made the journey to America with them. One of these was my great-great grandmother Henrietta (Maria Gertrude) Alby. As I mentioned earlier, she married Julius W. Rupiper. The Rupipers and Albys were already acquainted with one another in Germany. Julius Rupiper and Henrietta Alby were born a few townships apart, and were playmates as children. After both families ended up in the Waterford area, the two became reacquainted, and their childhood friendship turned into love. The two families were brought together in matrimony on 8 Apr 1856 in Burlington, WI when Julius and Henrietta married in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. For example, John Gerhard Alby, my first cousin thrice removed, was the town blacksmith in Waterford in the early 1900s. He also built and repaired wagons. In 1917, John G. sold an interest in the business to his son Everard Joseph Alby, known as Abe. They were smart businessmen, smart enough to see that blacksmithing would go the way of the dinosaur. So they bought out somebody’s welding business and started up an automotive repair garage. Soon after they also ventured into auto sales, dealing first in Cleveland Cars, then in Overland Automobiles, and then Whippet brand cars. The family business continued to expand, and became known as Alby Motor Co. Abe took some time off from the auto business and became a policeman for about a decade, but then got back into it in the 1940s and opened a Pontiac dealership. Several other Albys were involved in automotive businesses—garages, dealerships, filling stations—and some of these companies may still exist in Waterford and Burlington today. Another family business that’s still going strong in Waterford is Alby Materials, Inc. The company was founded by Ronald D. Alby and his wife Marianne Meyers in 1969. It started out as a ready-mix concrete and mining operation, but has since branched out into all manner of construction materials. The company now has two locations in Waterford, as well as additional locations in Elkhorn and Pewaukee, WI. Ronald Alby died in 1989. His son Terry Alby, my fourth cousin, is currently president of the company. Among the families in western Racine County who are related to us, through the Albys, are those with the surnames Kortendick, Maney, Mealy, Patrick, Plucker, and Willich. One relative worth mentioning is Shirlee Emmons, my third cousin once removed. She is a world-renowned soprano who has performed all over the globe. She was the daughter of Myron Frederick Emmons and Irene Marie Kortendick. She did not grow up in Waterford or Burlington, but in Stevens Point, WI, where her father owned a stationery and office supply store. She attended Lawrence University in Appleton, WI and the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia, PA. Her professional achievements are too numerous to list here, but I will mention one. The Stevens Point Daily Journal had an interesting story about a two-month tour she took through Brazil in 1953, as part of an artist exchange program. She performed 24 concerts there and was treated like royalty, receiving gifts of jewelry, “leopard” skins (probably jaguar?), and crocodile purses. She has taught vocal music at Princeton, Boston University, Rutgers, and other prestigious schools, and has written at least three books on vocal music. Shirlee Emmons now teaches privately in New York, where her students include members of the Metroplitan Opera and New York City Opera. The Children of Julius and Henrietta Anna Maria Louisa Rupiper, called Louisa, was born 18 Mar 1857. She married Joseph W. Sanders. Joseph, like his wife, was born in Waterford, Racine County, WI to German inmmigrant parents. Joseph and Louisa married in De Pere, WI on 5 Nov 1878. This means they were living in De Pere before the rest of the Rupipers. Perhaps they convinced the family to follow them. Joseph worked as a laborer in a brick yard and later as a section man for the railroad. Joseph and Louisa Sanders had eleven children: Cecilia, Louis B., Mary F., Wilhelmina, Julia, Josephine, Benedict, Frances, William, Joseph W. Jr., and Anna. Julius Rupiper Jr. was born 15 Nov 1858. Julius was a saloon keeper. He was also involved in local politics, and served on the Brown County Board. He married Mary Rooney about 1880. She immigrated from French Canada, though her parents were born in Ireland. Julius died in July 1912 from injuries suffered in an accident with a runaway horse. His horse took fright and ran down a hill toward the river. Julius and Mary were thrown from their carriage onto the railroad tracks. Julius suffered a fractured skull, and Mary’s arm was broken in two places. Augusta Rupiper, born 4 Mar 1861, married George Grover. He was a carpenter, born in Iowa. They had nine children: Clare, Harland J., Bessie, Theresa, Ruth A., Alma, Florence A., Wilbur J., and Raymond. Two of the daughters, Clare and Florence, moved to Los Angeles County, CA, and married Norman Jackson and Grover Loggins, respectively. Harland J. Grover moved to Stevens Point, WI. He had three wives, but no children. Ruth married Joseph Patterson and moved to Kaukauna, WI. Alma married Ferris Nelson, Wilbur married Philomene Kaye (probably a cousin of ours from the Belgian side of the family), and Raymond married Clarissa Duaime. Wilhelmina Rupiper, born 2 Apr 1863, married James Robertson. They had seven children: William, Myrtle, Augusta, Henrietta, Julius, John, and James. William Robertson was the grandfather of the Robertson kids who attended Notre Dame grade school and De Pere High School with myself and some of my siblings. Maria Sophia Elizabeth Rupiper, born 1 Feb 1870, married George Barth. They lived in Green Bay, WI, where he worked as a cigar manufacturer. They had three daughters: Alta, Oda, and Erma. Charles Gerard Rupiper, born 23 Sep 1872, died at the age of 19, unmarried. Joseph Friedrich Rudolph Rupiper was born 16 Sep 1878. He married Wilhelmina (Minnie) Vander Zanden. Sometime around 1919, Rudolph was mayor of De Pere. He also served as city councilman and on the school board. He died 6 Jan 1955. Minnie died in 1967. Ida Johanna Maria Rupiper, born 2 Aug 1865, married Henry J. Janssen. They had a daughter named Viola. William Rupiper, born 18 Oct 1867, married Annie Janssen. William was a machinist and mechanic. Mary M. Rupiper, born 24 Apr 1875, married Jacob Janssen. These three Janssens were siblings, the children of William Janssen and Wilhelmina Geenen. Mary M. Rupiper and Jacob Janssen were my great grandparents. Mary’s nickname was “Mate”, which appears in her obituary and on her funeral prayer cards. Mary was a lifelong member of St. Boniface Church in West De Pere. She sang in the church choir for over 50 years, and was a member of the Christian Mothers. Mary and Jacob Janssen were married 24 Oct 1899. They had two children, Carl and Marion. To read more about the Janssens, and the continuation of this story, see my essay on Our Dutch Heritage. I have not included any footnotes within these historical essays. For information on my sources look up the names of individuals in my genealogical database (links below). All source information is listed there.
- New archaeological finding places the genesis of the civilisation Siddhartha Gautam was born into 500 years earlier than what had been recorded Mar 17, 2018-At the turn of the fifth century, travelling through South Asia, Chinese monk Faxian had described a flourishing city along what is today the Nepal-India border. Almost two hundred years later, Xuanzang, another Chinese monk and scholar, described seeing a similar flourishing kingdom. Now, an archaeological survey that has been ongoing since 2013 has unearthed evidence suggesting that the sites described by the two ancient travellers match with what has for centuries remained buried underground. These discoveries are not only a cause of celebration for archaeologists alone, but also for tourism entrepreneurs. So much so that when the funds fell short this year, Tokusin Kasai, the chairman of Lumbini Hotel Kasai stepped in to fund Rs 20 million to save the projects from delays and disruptions. The discovery made in 2015 had already renewed the interest in the lost kingdom, where the Buddha spent the first 29 years of his formative years. A team jointly led by Durham University and the Department of Archaeology (DoA) had already dated the city to have existed since eighth century BC, lending evidence to the claim that the kingdom that Prince Siddhartha (Gautam Buddha) was born into had already been in existence for 300 years prior to his birth. Before this, in 1962, Indian archaeologist Devla Mitra had identified Tilaurakot to be not older than second century BC. “Now, the discovery of male busts, copper earrings, and other household items which have been dated to be from eighth century BC shows Mitra’s findings to be incomplete,” says Kosh Prasad Acharya, the co-director of the excavation project, “This gives scientific credence to the existence of an age-old civilisation that is at least 2,800 years old. The recent wave of discoveries and scientific dating of the artefacts also shows that Tilaurakot showed first signs of urbanisation starting from sixth century BC.” Starting mid January this year, using cross disciplinary techniques, a team of archaeologist and students from the Nepal, UK, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Australia excavated three different locations in Tilaurakot until late February. The excavation had used the mapping from a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), along with historical archived material to identify the remains of a massive public building that was more than 100 metres in length and breadth. Two years ago, two corners of the structure had already been discovered. This time around, the eastern gateway to the building was also excavated by creating nine 10 X 10 metre trenches in a 30 X 30 metre area. Similarly, the southern gate had been excavated by digging out four 10 X 10 metre trenches in a 10 X 20 metre area. “It is a great feat that all four doors have now been discovered,” says Ram Bahadur Kunwar, the chief archaeologist of the DoA, “This shows that there was a massive administrative building proving that this ancient civilisation was in fact a complex society.” Furthermore, the GPR survey also identified a fortified city surrounding the excavated building. Acharya added that roads leading to the eastern and southern gates to the walled-city, and a garrison, most likely used by security personnel, have also been identified. While searching and excavating the entry points to the walled city, it came to the archaeologists’ attention that there were more than four gates to the city of Tilaurakot, but over time, for various reasons, the pathways seemed to have been decommissioned by the rulers. Furthermore, evidence of inner roads, canals, security posts, foundations of other big buildings, and a pond has also been found. “It is not always that an archaeological excavation is this fruitful, but every single site that the two Chinese travellers described have now been identified,” Acharya says, “This is one of the most important archaeological finds in recent Nepali history.” For more than a month, students and archaeologists were busy cleaning and categorising the recovered artefacts, before they were dated. The watershed findings will inevitably increase the tourist flow in the area, Acharya says. Last year alone, there were 1.55 million tourists visiting Lumbini, according to Lumbini Development Trust. The figures will only continue to rise. Now this raises more questions: How can these new findings be incorporated to enhance the Lumbini experience for religious and non-religious tourists alike? And how can the excavations be better incorporated to narrate the story of the Buddha and the civilisation he was born into. (All photos by Manoj Poudel) Published: 17-03-2018 08:04
Dan Brickley talk about Google's use of schema.org for rich snippets. Schema.org is commonly thought of as "search engine optimization" (SEO), which to most people means "how to get onto the first page of a Google results search." But the microdata in web sites can also be used to make the snippets shown more useful by incorporating more information from the web page. The examples above, from the Google rich snippets page, show features like ratings as well as links to actual content within the web page. Now that WorldCat has schema.org markup, my first thought was: what kind of rich snippet would be good for library data? There is a rich snippet testing tool where you can plug in a URL and see 1) the snippet 2) what microdata is visible to Google. You can plug in a WorldCat permalink and see what the rich snippet result is: http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/874206 (opens in separate window) There is no rich snippet displayed here, which tells us that Google hasn't yet developed a rich snippet model for our kind of data. But you can see, in great detail, all of the coded data that is available. (The red warnings indicate that there is data in the OCLC microdata that isn't part of schema.org. OCLC is talking to the schema.org developers to incorporate new elements, some of which show up as warnings here.) I began to think about how I would like this data used. It could be used to format a more bibliographic-like display, adding author, publisher, pagination. The ISBN could of course link to key online bookstores. (That would also bring in revenue for Google, so might be a popular choice for the search engine.) But what about libraries? How could rich snippets help libraries and library users? The snippet could lead back to WorldCat where the user could find a nearby library, but... wait! Google often knows your approximate location, and WorldCat knows whether libraries in your area have the book. AND the library catalog often has information about availability. I don't know how this data would interact with the WorldCat tool, but here's what I would like to see in the snippet: This definitely goes beyond what "rich snippet" means today, but is not inconsistent with retrievals that pull data from multiple online sales outlets. In the sales model, Google's assumption is that the searcher wants to obtain (in FRBR-speak) the item, and therefore various outlets that could provide that data are listed. This same logic could apply to libraries, of course. Libraries are a local source of many of the same things that are sold online, so the obtain logic fits. This analysis of mine obviously ignores the economic incentive for Google to provide library holdings, especially since they would be seen as competing with sales. I'm just dreaming here, doing the "what if" thing without the practical limitations.
CHICAGO -- Mayor Rahm Emanuel is asking the people of Chicago to come together and work for peace as the city braces for potential unrest. Police released a video Tuesday showing the shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, who was killed by an officer in October 2014. "I believe this is a moment that can build bridges of understanding rather than become a barrier of misunderstanding. I understand that the people will be upset and will want to protest when they see this video," Emanuel said. "We as a city must rise to this moment." Chicago has been preparing for protests in advance of the video's release, which was ordered by a judge to happen no later than Wednesday. McDonald was a black teenager. The officer who shot him, Jason Van Dyke, is white. He was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder in McDonald's death and is being held without bond. Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy acknowledged that residents "have a right to be angry." "People have a right to be angry, people have a right to protest, people have a right to free speech," he said. "But they do not have a right to commit criminal acts." Van Dyke, who turned himself in to authorities Tuesday, is no longer being paid by the Police Department. Until Tuesday, he still worked for the department in a "limited duty position" as investigators probed the October 20, 2014, death. "It is my determination that this defendant's actions -- of shooting Laquan McDonald when he did not pose an immediate threat of great bodily harm or death, and his subsequent actions of shooting Laquan McDonald while he lay on the ground after previously being struck by gunfire --- were not justified and they were not a proper use of deadly force by this police officer," Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez said to announce charges against the officer. Her announcement happened one day before the city's deadline to release video that shows the shooting. Until last week, officials had resisted such a release, fearing it could jeopardize investigations. Others said it could spur major protests in reaction to footage that even Van Dyke's attorney admits is "graphic, disturbing and difficult to watch." Alvarez said the deadline moved up the timing of her announcement but did not dictate her decision to charge the officer with first-degree murder. She also defended the time it took her office to investigate by saying the case is complicated. "Maintaining public safety is my No. 1 job, and I do not want the public to view this video without knowing this very important context that with these charges we are bringing a full measure of justice that this demands," she said. Authorities say McDonald was armed with a 3-inch knife when Van Dyke confronted him. The teen did not comply with "numerous police orders to drop the knife," the officer's attorney, Daniel Herbert, told the Chicago Tribune. McDonald died after being shot 16 times. Herbert has defended Van Dyke's actions, saying the officer "believed he was in fear for an attack and for the safety of anyone else on the scene." "He's scared to death, but more than himself he's scared for his wife, his two kids," Herbert said of his client before charges were filed. "He knows in his heart of hearts that his actions were appropriate." At an afternoon hearing Tuesday, a judge temporarily denied bond for Van Dyke. Judge Donald Panarese Jr. plans to make a final determination on bond during another court hearing set for next Monday, so that he can have time to view the video. "People viewing this videotape will have the brilliance and benefit of hindsight 20/20 vision," Herbert told reporters, saying the case needs to be tried in court, not in the media or on the streets. "This is not a murder case, despite what you heard in the courtroom. It's truly not a murder case and we feel that we will be very successful in defending this case," the attorney said. Pastor: 'Many ... feel betrayed' According to Alvarez, Van Dyke was on the scene for less than 30 seconds before he started shooting. Citing a motorist who witnessed the shooting, she said that McDonald did not do anything threatening toward Van Dyke and the other responding officers before he was shot. McDonald appeared to be moving away from the officers, while Van Dyke took at least one step toward McDonald with his weapon drawn, she said. While McDonald was falling to the ground, the officer took at least one more step toward him. Activists have blasted Van Dyke. Mayor Emanuel joined them, releasing a statement on the charges. "Across Chicago there are thousands of police officers who protect our communities every day with the highest professional standards. As the State's Attorney made clear, Jason Van Dyke's actions violated those standards and also the moral standards that bind our community together. Rather than uphold the law, he took the law into his own hands, and it's now up to the justice system to hold him accountable," the mayor said. Emanuel met Monday with activists and community leaders to discuss the release and what it might mean for the city. The Rev. Ira Acree said the mayor urged him and others to use their influence to ensure that any subsequent demonstrations are peaceful. "Many in the community feel betrayed," Acree, a pastor at the Greater St. John Bible Church, told reporters after the meeting. "Protests are imminent." Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass has said the video "could tear Chicago apart." "Chicago is on the tipping point," the Rev. Roosevelt Watkins said, according to CNN affiliate WLS-TV. "We could be just like Ferguson." Watkins was referring to Ferguson, Missouri, which imploded in protests and riots after a white police officer shot to death unarmed black teen Michael Brown in 2014. Unrest in the St. Louis suburb lasted for months afterward. City reaches settlement with family But what happened in Chicago differs from Ferguson in a few key ways. McDonald was armed, unlike Brown. Van Dyke confronted him knowing that McDonald had "punctured a tire on a police car," according to his attorney. Another major difference is that McDonald's final moments were captured on video. The city agreed in April to pay $5 million to McDonald's family, though the family had not filed a lawsuit. McDonald was a ward of the state at the time of his death, according to a spokeswoman with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. A few days before he was killed, DCFS gave him over to the custody of a relative, she said.
It’s time to get back to nature and look at what the Earth provides us with to help nourish our bodies and heal naturally. My Favourite Anti – Inflammatory foods: Cruciferous vegetables – broccoli, kale, cabbage, bok choy. Omega 3 rich foods – flaxseeds, walnuts, beans, cold water oily fish. Omega 3 are paramount in reducing the body’s inflammatory status. Ginger. Very potent anti – inflammatory, reducing pain associated with osteoarthritis and other inflammatory illnesses. Goldenseal root and Oregon grape root. Contain berberine, which is a natural antibiotic with powerful anti- inflammatory properties Celery, Chamomile Tea and Green Peppers. Contains Luteolin, which suppresses cancer by stimulating enzymes and supports elimination of toxins. Turmeric. It’s active component, cur cumin, blocks TNF (tutor necrosis factor) and decreases tutor growth deficiency. Blackberries, Spinach, Onions, and Cucumbers. Full of Kaempferol and Quercetin, which inhibit uric acid synthesis. Oranges, Grapefruit. Contain Apegenin, which scavenges free radicals and supports detoxification pathways.
\|True patriots within and outside the country \|Page 1 of 1\| \|Author:\|\|Saman [ Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:51 pm ]\| \|Post subject:\|\|True patriots within and outside the country\| True patriots within and outside the country Major General Janaka Perera and Vajira Perera Sunday October 04, 2009 / ST It is with heavy hearts we reflect on a year since our beloved parents were taken from us, along with 29 other innocent civilians. Our sense of loss is overwhelming and although we miss them everyday, we gain strength in the knowledge that they are together and are watching over us. We know both Ammi and Thaththi were deeply loved and respected by so many people in Sri Lanka. It was comforting and heart warming to know when we went to Anuradhapura how much our mother too was loved and admired by the people there. The outpouring of emotion by the people who lined the streets to pay their respects to our parents made us appreciate this was a shared loss and the nation was grieving with us. Thaththi always wanted to help the people. He felt a great sense of community and compassion to improve the lives of all Sri Lankans. With Ammi by his side the two of them hoped to achieve this. They never believed in racial divides or in singling out people for petty differences. One of the many values our parents instilled in us was that all people should be treated with respect and dignity. Our parents were patriotic to our country and its people. They wanted to contribute to make the future bright and hopeful for Sri Lankans. This sense of patriotism was evident in their two diplomatic postings when Thaththi represented Sri Lanka as High Commissioner to Australia and subsequently as Ambassador to Indonesia. In these positions, Ammi and Thaththi proudly represented Sri Lanka in the host country. Through their hard work and dedication, many people learnt about our country. Throughout Thaththi’s successful military career he contributed to the success of many a battle and defended the sovereignty and integrity of Sri Lanka. He tried to ensure the safety of all his troops because as Thaththi always said, “I would not like to leave any mother without a son.” People saw Thaththi’s strength and courage in his military victories and political stand but we know the source of his strength came from the love and support of Ammi. Her magnetic personality, her quiet charm and genuine interest in everyone attracted people to her. She related to people from all walks of life and showed respect and courtesy to everyone. Ammi was beautiful but it was the inner beauty of her soul which radiated. We believe it was our father’s love and devotion to her which influenced him in all aspects of his life. We believe it was this love which made them want to give back to their homeland and help Sri Lankan people. Our parents have taught us many values on which to base our lives. One of the main ones is to stand up for what is right and not be afraid to do so. We know our parents lived by these words and for this reason they were loved by the people of our country and admired and respected by everyone. For us, our parents were inspirational. We are proud to say that Ammi and Thaththi lived their lives in an honourable manner without compromising their values. Everyday we try to live up to their standards and follow their guidance, so they would be proud of us. Ammi and Thaththi are with us in everything we do, in every decision we make, in our joy and in our sadness and because of this we have the courage to look towards the future. We honour them and will love them forever. Our thoughts are with all the families who lost their loved ones on that fateful day one year ago, and we share the pain of those who have been victims of terrorism. Janukshi, Shehara and Ashanka Perera \|Page 1 of 1\|\|All times are UTC + 5:30 hours\| \|Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group\|
USC football: NFL Charities awards school grant to study heart-rate behavior in athletes USC received a $100,000 medical research grant from NFL Charities to study heart-rate behavior in NFL players and USC players, the school announced. The study will be conducted by the the Keck School of Medicine of USC and "will be the first to investigate the heart-rate response of NFL players under dynamic stress, including during games," USC said in a release. "We hope that this study will create a safer playing field for all athletes," said Dr. Leslie Saxon, the principal investigator for the study, chief of cardiovascular medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the executive director of the USC Center for Body Computing. USC physicians "will apply a small patch to pre-screened NFL and USC players to obtain heart rate and other data during practice and game situations. The data will be analyzed at USC."
Local new story: mariage equality Enda Kenny, the taoiseach of Ireland, announced that 22 May would be his preferred day for a referendum on marriage equality. In May, Ireland could become the first country in the world to pass marriage equality by a popular, national vote. To get this far is nothing short of a phenomenal achievement. Homosexuality was only decriminalised in 1993; the Civil Partnership Act passed in 2010. But nowadays, hearts and minds has changed. So, Ireland is staging a referendum that enjoys support from all major political parties and the majority of the public, something unimaginable just a decade ago. RESULT : Irish voted YES ! CommentairesAucun commentaire pour le moment Suivre le flux RSS des commentaires Ajouter un commentaire
Orville Metivier Furniture, 2018-01-22 12:48:56. Hanging beds are seen by some as being a sophisticated version of the hammock. But they’re much more than that. A hanging bed is a lot more versatile and complex than its simple design suggests. It’s possible to build your own hanging bed in which case the whole structure would be pretty straight forward. He’s a young designer from Poland who came up with the concept for a really interesting hanging bed. This one offers two positions. There’s the sleeping position and at this point all you see is a regular bed with a wooden frame. The only unusual detail are the four thick pieces of rope attached to the frame. Arnou Margand Furniture, 2018-01-24 15:01:03. Fluid draping and the fine details of fabrics rendered in marble — these are the hallmarks of classic 16th and 17th century Italian sculptors like Bernini and Michelangelo. Fast forward to 2017 and California designer Sean Knibb is putting a modern spin on the same concept with his Casa Canova collection. Knibb, a well-known landscape designer who has also made his mark with interior designs that “elevate” everyday items, became taken with 18th century sculptor Antonio Canova. Canova was a master of neoclassicism and is often credited with reviving the art of sculpture, which had diminished over time. His dynamic treatment of fabrics and draping was stunning. Henri Courtemanche Furniture, 2018-01-26 23:49:04. Visually enthralling? Most definitely. Practical? Perhaps…perhaps not. To call Knibb’s pieces mere tables would be silly. They are the textbook definition of art: Something that is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance. Brie Quiron Furniture, 2018-01-26 23:49:05. Fluid draping and the fine details of fabrics rendered in marble — these are the hallmarks of classic 16th and 17th century Italian sculptors like Bernini and Michelangelo. Fast forward to 2017 and California designer Sean Knibb is putting a modern spin on the same concept with his Casa Canova collection. Knibb, a well-known landscape designer who has also made his mark with interior designs that “elevate” everyday items, became taken with 18th century sculptor Antonio Canova. Canova was a master of neoclassicism and is often credited with reviving the art of sculpture, which had diminished over time. His dynamic treatment of fabrics and draping was stunning. Garland Guay Furniture, 2018-01-26 23:49:06. Our enthusiasm for DIY projects involving Ikea products led us to explore a bit more the versatility of the Ikea Lack Table. There’s actually a whole series entitled like that and it includes a TV unit, coffee table, side table and some wall shelves. Today we’ll only focus on the tables, trying to find ways to integrate them into ingenious projects. Let’s start with a simple transformation. For this project you can use either a Lack or a Hemnes table which are both Ikea coffee tables. Get some wooden boards and cut them to size so you can make a tabletop. Stain them and measure the center of the table so you know where to place the first board. Clamp each end down and then add the others the same way. Glue and screw all the boards, turn the table upside down and put something heavy on the middle. Let it sit overnight, add more screws in the center of each board but on the underside so you don’t see them. Fabrice Bourgeois Furniture, 2018-01-27 14:13:22. It’s stealing the spotlight in the living room. It’s replacing the iron on the patio. It’s even invading the nursery. Rattan furniture is coming back with a big bang. Yes, this trend is a vintage classic that’s happy to be back in your home. It’s pale arms and legs provide a simple and affordable way to incorporate nature into any room. Check out these 11 ways to make the most of this rattan trend. When you’re searching for those perfect rattan pieces to add to your place, don’t forget to go look over the thrift stores. There are many vintage pieces to be found and some of the best and most unique ones are buried under dusty rugs and clouded mirrors. Plus, you’ll probably save money buy choosing an antique over new. Fabrice Bourgeois Furniture, 2018-01-26 23:49:06. Let’s not leave rattan furniture solely to the living room. Rattan headboards can be so intricate and beautiful, whether painted or plain. And have you seen the rattan side tables out there? You’ll find too many to love that you’ll just have to put some in your bedroom. How do you reconcile your desire for a rattan touch with your modernist styled living room? Think halfsies. A chair like the one above will provide just a touch of the trend but those black legs keep it minimal and fresh. It’s the perfect solution to your rattan problem. It’s not fair to let the grown ups have all the rattan fun. Bring a little vintage charm to the nursery with a rattan cradle. Suddenly, every single nursery shot will be Instagram worthy. Plus, your baby photographer will go rattan crazy too. Travers Moreau Furniture, 2018-01-26 23:49:05. The great thing about mirror is that they’re extremely versatile and can be added to pretty much any type of space. A mirror with a rustic frame can add a warm touch to a bathroom for example. So consider mounting it above the sink. If the bathroom already has an overall rustic décor, the mirror will fit right in. pick a size that matches the space. This one is perfect for the double sink vanity and the dark stain on the frame matches the cabinet. A different design solution is to use two separate mirrors instead of a single large one. This way you make it clear there are two separate zones and it helps if the sinks or washbasins are also placed some space apart from each other. Musette Parmentier Furniture, 2018-01-26 23:49:05. It can be an indicative of a particular style of influence and it can influence the design of the vanity. Although in some cases contrasts are welcome, both in terms of style and material or color, usually the vanity and the stool coordinate well together and share the same characteristics. So, for example, if acrylic furniture plays an important role throughout your home, these two pieces can feature the same characteristics as well. Any content, trademark/s, or other material that might be found on this site that is not this site property remains the copyright of its respective owner/s. In no way does leakymug.com claim ownership or responsibility for such items, and you should seek legal consent for any use of such materials from its owner.
Actually, we're talking not just about college writing, but about all the professional writing you will do from this point forward, whether at Guilford or in your career. For as Harvard writing expert Peter Elbow observes, "Life is long and college is short." Probably the most important difference between the writing you will do here and that which you did in secondary school is that this writing counts. You are now in the business of making new meaning that will affect people's lives. To illustrate: consider the Guilford college catalog. Suppose that when you arrived here you were accidentally handed a catalog that was 10 years old. How useful would it be? Some of the information would still pertain, of course. Many of the faculty from 10 years ago are still here. So are virtually all of the buildings. A lot of the courses you would find in the old catalog are still taught today. But you would be missing a lot. For starters there are many new faculty. And the ones who were here 10 years ago are not the folks they were then. They have followed new interests, developed new programs, designed new courses. Meanwhile, new buildings have been constructed. And the academic program is dramatically different. We overhauled the curriculum in 1998. We also have a computer network that did not exist 20 years ago. Both the college and its people are dynamic and engaged in ceaseless change: Guilford is fundamentally different than it was ten years ago. In other words, as a map to what Guilford college is, the 10-year-old catalog would be woefully inadequate. Now think about the college library, or any library in the world. What are these libraries but old catalogs, this time not of the college but of the world? Isn't the world just as dynamic, just as characterized by constant change? CNN news boasts, "in the next 30 minutes your world will change and we will be there to record it." As a thoughtful citizen of the world, you have a responsibility to be a maker of new knowledge, an updater of the world's information as well as an assessor of the meaning and significance of this information. Every new development and new idea that occur in the world ripple through all existing knowledge, causing a constant, ongoing need for evaluation, synthesis, and reformulation. When you write in college or in the larger world, you are advancing the cause of truth. This is a heavy responsibility and it entails the development of specific skills and habits of mind (and pen). Here's a laundry list of them. Many will be stressed--and assumed What I've just listed are general skills. Be aware that as you choose a field or fields of principal interest, you will be joining a new tribe (e.g., biologists, economists, artists) and taking on additional responsibilities: responsibilities to learn specific methodologies, modes of inquiry, forms of discourse. You are, by participating in the important truth-making work of a field, a practitioner, not just a student. Think of your new status in terms of joining a conversation. Noted 20th-century rhetorician Kenneth Burke provides an image of this in The Philosophy of Literary Form: Imagine that you enter a parlor. You come late. When you arrive others have long preceded you, and they are engaged in a heated discussion, too heated for them to pause and tell you exactly what it is about. In fact, the discussion had already begun long before any of them got there, so that no one present is qualified to retrace for you all the steps that have gone on before. You listen for a while, until you decide that you have caught the tenor of the argument; then you put in your oar. Someone answers; you answer him; another comes to your defense; another aligns himself against you, to either the embarrassment or gratification of your opponent, depending upon the quality of your ally's assistance. However, the discussion is interminable. The hour grows late; you must depart. And you do depart, with the discussion still vigorously in progress. Whatever the field you choose--history, physics, management, or whatever--you will find a conversation that has been going on for a long time. You will enter it for the period of your career in that field, and when you retire or change careers, the conversation will still continue. Ideally, you will have contributed significantly to it and had an impact in a way that betters the field as well as the people the field affects. In order to have this impact, you will need to learn how to converse with clarity and power.
Reveal 16 is an intuitive, easy to use and foldable digital magnifier that offers an unmatched crisp, and crystal-clear image quality thanks to its 10x optical zoom camera. Designed for seniors and elementary students, it enables to read documents, textbooks and newspapers as well as to write down notes. Reveal 16 also allows you to view distant objects like an artwork, your own backyard or even the whiteboard. KEEP IT SIMPLE With only 4 buttons and a user-friendly interface, it is the simplest magnifying solution on the market! SEE LIFE IN A BIGGER, BETTER WAY Reveal 16 will make reading enjoyable again, even for long periods of time, without tiring your eyes thanks to its large 16-inch screen delivering an uncompromised image quality. Reveal 16 allows you to clearly see objects at distance like an artwork or your grandchild playing with his friends outside. Simply point the camera in the right direction. MOVE FREELY…REVEAL 16 IS FOLDABLE Easily stow Reveal 16 when not in use or bring it with you when needed. It is lightweight, takes little space and is easily stored thanks to its ergonomic design.
The George Washington University (GW) Cancer Center recently co-hosted a workshop on Improving the Health of the LGBTQ+ Community: Advocating for Ourselves Together at Metropolitan Community Church in D.C. More than 60 researchers, students, community members and health care workers gathered to discuss wellness and cancer care needs in the LGBTQ+ community and inclusion in health research. The LGBTQ+ Research Community Advisory Board, sponsored by the GW Cancer Center, planned and hosted the event. Download the meeting report at bit.ly/LGBTQResearchReport2018 and feel free to share widely with your personal and professional networks. Highlights from the day included a game show ice breaker for participants to learn some basic LGBTQ+ health and research facts; a panel discussion with five researchers; and small group discussions for participants to share their experiences with and suggestions for improving research. Attendees voted on research topics that had been collected over the past year in smaller community conversations as well as new ideas raised during the event. The four top research priorities were identified based on the vote counts and included: Mandi Pratt-Chapman, associate center director for patient-centered initiatives and health equity at the GW Cancer Center, committed to leading work in the area of increasing provision of culturally responsive care for LGBTQ+ patients. Dr. Dana Hines, assistant professor in the GW School of Nursing, committed to leading efforts in community participatory research to identify and address the needs of the most stigmatized and least understood subpopulations within the LGBTQ+ community. For more information or to get involved in these research areas, please email Mandi Pratt-Chapman at email@example.com or Dr. Dana Hines at firstname.lastname@example.org. Individuals interested in serving on the LGBTQ+ Community Advisory Board should reach out to the GW Cancer Center at email@example.com . About LGBTQ+-Affirming Care and the GW Cancer Center Washington, D.C. has the highest LGBTQ+ population per capita in the country when compared to U.S. states. This unique population experiences disproportionately high rates of cancer and poorer cancer outcomes. A top priority for the GW Cancer Center is health equity for LGBTQ+ individuals. We aim to become the cancer center of choice for LGBTQ+ patients, providing high quality, affirming cancer care. The GW Cancer Center is a collaboration of the George Washington University, the GW Hospital and the GW Medical Faculty Associates to expand GW’s efforts in the fight against cancer. The GW Cancer Center also incorporates all existing cancer-related activities at GW, with a vision to create a cancer-free world through groundbreaking research, innovative education and equitable care for all. Learn more about the GW Cancer Center at gwcancercenter.org.
There are some occupational hazards (where you work) and environmental hazards (where you live) that can increase your risk of certain cancers. On this page you will find information on: Occupational cancer risks Approximately 3.6 million Australians could be exposed to one or more carcinogens at work; this exposure is estimated to cause over 5000 new cases of cancer in Australia each year. Occupational cancers are those that occur due to exposure to carcinogenic (cancer-causing) agents in the workplace. Such exposures include: - Combustion products (e.g. diesel engine exhaust, second hand tobacco smoke) - Inorganic dusts (e.g. asbestos, silica dust). - Organic dusts (e.g. leather dust, wood dust). - Metals (e.g. arsenic compounds, nickel compounds). - Radiation (e.g. artificial UV radiation and UV radiation from the sun). - Other industrial chemicals (e.g. benzene, aromatic amine dye exposure). As of June 2016, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) had identified 198 known and probable cancer causing agents and circumstances; exposure to a number of these agents primarily occurs within the workplace. A study in 2012 considered 38 of these agents of high priority and specific to Australian workplaces. The list can be found in the Occupational Exposures to Carcinogens in Australia monograph, page 3. All employers are required to manage known risks and hazards using the Heirarchy of Control. As an employee, ensure you follow required safety practices within your workplace and speak with a manager or supervisor if you feel your health and safety is at risk. Workplace exposure factsheets for employees and employers Cancer Council has developed resources (fact sheets, toolbox videos, posters, etc) on a range of common workplace carcinogens. These resources have been designed for employers, employees and health and safety professionals covering information including what the cancer risk is, what you can do about them, legal obligations and where you can find more information. They aim to provide information about some workplace cancer risks, what you can do about them, legal obligations and where you can go for more information. These resources include information on each of the carcinogen topic areas; kNOw Workplace Cancer is a national occupational cancer project led by a group of experts from around Australia. For more information about workplace cancer, or to share your story, please visit kNOw Workplace Cancer. Workplace safety and compensation In Queensland, safety and compensation services are represented by a strategic partnership between the Office of Industrial Relations (including the Workplace Health and Safety Queensland) and WorkCover Queensland. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is responsible for improving health and safety in workplaces and reducing the risk of injury, illness, or death on the job. WHSQ enforces health and safety laws, investigates workplace injuries and fatalities, and educates employees and employers on their legal obligations. WorkCover Queensland is a government-owned statutory body, providing workers’ compensation insurance. If you believe your cancer could be a result of work-related exposure, WorkCover should be contacted. WorkCover conducts thorough injury claim assessments involving the injured worker, their employer and medical professionals. Subject to this claim assessment, you may be eligible to receive compensation for: - Lost wages. - Medical, surgical and hospital expenses. - Rehabilitation treatment and equipment services. - Travel expenses. - Lump sum benefits for those suffering from terminal cancer. - Funeral expenses. For more information, visit the joint Workplace Health and Safety and WorkCover Queensland website or call 1300 362 128. Specific information regarding work-related respiratory diseases is available here. Please note that some employers provide workers’ compensation insurance under a self-insurance arrangement – for a list of self-insured employers please see here. WorkCover will be happy to direct you to the correct insurer, should it be considered your employer is self-insured. Deemed disease laws for firefighters Under the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2015, all firefighters who have been diagnosed with one of 12 specified cancers and have been employed for the respective qualifying period will have their cancer deemed as work related for the purpose of accessing compensation benefits. This means that a firefighter does not have to prove that their cancer was work-related. The provisions apply to all current and former firefighters, including full time, auxiliary and volunteer, who are diagnosed with one of the scheduled cancers on or after 15 July 2015. You can find more information here. Environmental cancer risks Potential environmental hazards that may occur in the home or public places include: Asbestos and DIY In Australia, asbestos was mined and imported for use in the manufacture of a range of building products and other materials. When asbestos fibres are breathed in, they may remain deep within the lungs and can cause inflammation, scarring, and increase your risk of a number of cancers including lung cancer, laryngeal cancer, mesothelioma, and ovarian cancer. Homeowners may be exposed to asbestos fibres during accidental damage to asbestos-containing materials in the home, or as a result of the unsafe handling of asbestos-containing materials during DIY home renovations. To minimise your risk of exposure it is important to identify if and where any asbestos-containing products were used within the home. If you are unsure if your home contains asbestos download the free ACM Check app for your phone either from the App Store or Google Play. If you are considering a renovation that may involve you working with asbestos-containing material in your home take the time to complete the free kNOW asbestos in your home online eLearning module. Removing asbestos safely can be a complicated process. For this reason it is best carried out by licensed professionals who have completed relevant training. Contact Workplace Health and Safety Queensland for advice on identifying and managing possible risks. Second-hand smoke is the smoke that comes from a cigarette or other tobacco product that someone other than you is smoking and is a significant environmental risk. Second-hand smoke is a carcinogen, meaning it is known to cause cancer as it contains more than 7000 chemicals, 69 of which are known to cause cancer on their own. There is no safe level of exposure to second hand smoke; it has been shown to be harmful even at low levels, including in outdoor areas. Second-hand smoke is associated with a number of diseases and conditions in non-smokers, including lung cancer, lung disease, respiratory disease, worsening asthma, stroke and heart disease. Reduce your exposure to second hand smoke by: - Keeping your house and car smoke free. - Protecting children and babies from second hand smoke. - Advocating for smoke-free spaces in your local community. - Supporting smokers you know to quit. Exposure to UV radiation from the sun is a common environmental cancer risk. In Queensland, UV radiation from the sun is strong all year round, even in winter. Tips to reduce your UV radiation exposure: - Stay SunSmart every day. - Create shade in your backyard. - Consider tinting windows on your house and cars. - Advocate for increased shade in public places in your local community (e.g. playgrounds, parks, recreational facilities). Asbestos and DIY In Australia, asbestos was mined and imported for use in the manufacture of a range of building products and other materials. When asbestos fibres are breathed in, they may remain deep within the lungs and can cause inflammation, scarring and increase your risk of a number of cancers including lung, mesothelioma, ovarian and larynx. Homeowners may be exposed to asbestos fibres during accidental damage to asbestos-containing materials in the home, or as a result of the unsafe handling of asbestos-containing material during DIY home renovations. The information available on this page should not be used as a substitute for advice from a properly qualified medical professional who can advise you about your own individual medical needs. It is not intended to constitute medical advice and is provided for general information purposes only. See our disclaimer.
26 October 2017 Girls’ Night In empowers women to host an event to simultaneously raise funds and continue the conversation to help reduce the impact of women’s cancers in Australia. It’s not too late to put on your party planning hat; Girls’ Night In events can be hosted all the way into the new year. Just be sure to register before the end of November. To get the cogs turning and inspire you to host your own event with the girls, we’ve collated some top ideas with a twist. 1. A family dinner to remember Why not host a pre-Christmas get together with the women in your family? Invite mothers, daughters, cousins, aunts and grandmothers, using it as a chance to chat—women to women—about the importance of awareness, screening and early detection of women’s cancers, including whether your family has any history. Ask everyone to contribute by bringing a meal that has a special meaning to them. Maybe it could be a great grandmother’s recipe, or a dish using home grown ingredients. 2. Health retreat at home We all need some time out from our busy lives, but retreats can be pricey. Host your own one weekend, complete with sunrise yoga, meditation, clean or vegetarian meals and fruit smoothies. You could approach your local yoga studios to see if they want to be involved, recruit an experienced friend to instruct, or pop on an instructional DVD. 3. Living room market Invite your girlfriends to go shopping—all in the comfort of your very own living room. Ask everyone to donate clothes they no longer wear for a clothing swap ‘stall’, and invite a home shopping rep from Arbonne, Avon or Nutrimetics to treat yourselves. Perhaps one of you is an avid sewer or crafter and can make something to sell on the night. A good old fashioned bake sale is another way to boost your stall numbers. 4. Mothers’ group meet-up If a few of your friends have little ones, then it could be a great idea to host a mothers’ group one afternoon. As well as chatting all things parenting, it’s a fantastic opportunity to discuss how to detect women’s cancers early. Extend it one generation further and invite everyone’s mums along—they’ll probably have some pearls of wisdom for raising daughters. Project Manager, National Campaigns Every day in Australia, around 65 women are diagnosed with breast or a gynaecological cancer. And while research advancements have dramatically improved the prognosis for breast cancer over the past 20 years, there is still more work that needs to be done. Girls’ Night In helps fund world-class research into women’s cancers, cancer prevention and advocacy programs, and provides support services to help those affected by women’s cancers at every stage of their journey.
One of the erroneous teachings of the Roman Catholic Church is the doctrine of praying to the saints. Catholicism teaches that it is okay to offer prayers not only to God but also to creatures such as Mary, Joseph, and others who have entered heaven. Is it biblical to pray to anyone other than God? We firmly hold that it is not biblical and that to pray to anyone other than God is idolatrous. Nevertheless, Roman Catholics will try to find whatever they can in Scripture to demonstrate that praying to the saints is permitted. One of the major sections of Scripture used to support this is found in Rev. 5:8-14 "And when He had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, having each one a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. 9 And they sang a new song, saying, "Worthy art Thou to take the book, and to break its seals; for Thou wast slain, and didst purchase for God with Thy blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. 10 "And Thou hast made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign upon the earth." 11 And I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne and the living creatures and the elders; and the number of them was myriads of myriads, and thousands of thousands, 12 saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing." 13 And every created thing which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all things in them, I heard saying, "To Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, be blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and ever." 14 And the four living creatures kept saying, "Amen." And the elders fell down and worshiped," (Rev. 5:8-14). Let's look at this section of scripture from the Roman Catholic perspective and then analyze their position. Verse 8 says speaks of the "golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints." Verses 9-10 speak of a new song sung in heaven. Verse 11 speaks of those around the throne of God, and verse 12 says that they were saying "Worthy is the Lamb . . . " Verse 13 mentions every created thing in heaven and earth saying, "To Him who sits on the throne, and to the lamb, be blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and ever." We have no problem with those in heaven hearing what is said on earth. Many Christians deny that this is possible, but it seems to be clearly taught here. Does this justify the Roman Catholic teaching of praying to those who are in heaven? Not at all. Let's take a look at the verses. First, regarding verse 8, can the prayers be authored by those who are already in heaven? It doesn't say. There are different interpretations on exactly who the saints are because their identity can't be precisely demonstrated; after all, Revelation is a highly symbolic book. Therefore, if it cannot be demonstrated conclusively who they are, then it cannot be demonstrated conclusively whose prayers they are either. Nevertheless, verse 9 says "they sang a new song." Who is the "they"? It would have to be either the the four living creatures and/or the 24 elders since "prayers of the saints" don't sing; "creatures" and "elders" do the singing. In verse 11-12 the angels, the creatures, and the elders who were all around the throne (which means they are in heaven) were praising God directly. In verse 13 it says every created thing in heaven and earth was praising God, then the elders fell down and worshiped, v. 14. Second, just because those in heaven can hear the prayers of those on Earth does not mean that is okay to pray to saints. If they can hear the prayers of people, it is because God grants that to them. Think about it. Can those in heaven hear the prayers uttered without speech? Can they read minds? It is only God who knows all things, and only God can grant anyone to hear or know what the prayers are of those who pray in silence. Let's not give the saints superhuman powers similar to omniscience. Nevertheless, all the text is saying is that they can hear the praise and worship of God. It does not say that they are to receive prayers, nor does it imply praying to them is permitted. All it says is that they can hear the prayers and praise. There is nothing suggesting that those on Earth are requesting the prayers or intercession of those in heaven. Nothing like this is in the text, nor is there even a hint of it. Third, even if the case can be made that prayers are authored in heaven and that those prayers are mingled with the prayers of those from Earth, it still does not justify those on Earth praying to those in heaven. At best, all that we can say is that the prayers of those in heaven and the prayers of those on Earth are mingled. To say any more than that is to read into the Scripture what is not there. Fourth, can the saints in heaven hear every prayer of every creature all the time? The Roman Catholic Church prefers to say that it's possible; otherwise, it would not be possible to pray to Mary legitimately. The standard Protestant objection is that praying to the saints implies a type of omniscience on the hearers' part. The Roman Catholic Church replies that we do not know what the state is of those in heaven and that we should not, therefore, conclude that they cannot hear all of our prayers. But this is an argument from silence. In other words, we don't know what it is like, so we conclude it's possible. It is an argument based on what we do not know--not what we do know. This is a very, very weak way of trying to present a position. Ultimately, it is an admission by the Roman Catholic Church that the Scriptures do not teach in any direct way their dogma of praying to the saints. The Roman Catholic Church must infer this from scripture and read it into the text in order to support its error. To Whom should we pray? There is no biblical teaching at all that states we are to pray to those who once were alive on earth and are now in heaven. Revelation, the same book used by them to justify their position says the following: "And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said to me, "Do not do that; I am a fellow servant of yours and your brethren who hold the testimony of Jesus; worship God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy," (Rev. 19:10). John wants to bow the knee and worship the angel. But the angel tells him not to do that because he is a fellow creature. If the angel says that he is a fellow creature like John and that John is not to bow to him, then neither should anyone else bow to an angel or any creature so as to offer worship. Worship includes prayer. Therefore, no one should pray to any created thing. Biblically, prayer is always offered to God and is a form of worship. All religions view prayer as an act of worship to their god(s) since they contain petitions, confession of sin, requests of intercession, etc.,--things which are received and answered by God and not by created things. Also, prayer is not the same thing as talking to someone face-to-face. Prayer is a humble petition to the Lord and not to a friend who's in the same room with you or on the other end of the phone--or in heaven. Prayer is offered to God--never to any created thing. To do so is to offer worship that should only be directed to God, which is idolatry. Prayer should be offered only to God, and the Roman Catholic Church needs to repent of its false and idolatrous practice of praying to the saints.
By Michael McCoy In order to get the most out of limited resources – whether that is space, cash, water, enthusiasm or physical ability – why not consider gardening entirely in pots? It's an obvious, though underrated, solution if you're short on space, short on water or in temporary accommodation. It is even a great way to deal with a normal suburban garden in those seasons that are short on flowers. In any of the above circumstances, a few pots containing plants in full bloom can make a huge impact in the garden. Their power is far greater than the same number of plants planted directly into the garden, as the plants are raised higher than their surrounds, and 'framed' in a way only pots can do – they are quite literally put on a pedestal. The effect can be truly incredible, making an otherwise green, flowerless garden begin to sing. We have never really grasped hold of this form of gardening in Australia. Many gardens in the UK, for instance, feature huge pots overflowing with a great variety of plants throughout summer. A single large pot might contain upright shrubs, tall annuals or even climbers growing up a teepee of stakes for height, fuchsias or other flowering shrubs or smaller annuals for the mid-range, as well as prostrate plants hanging down the sides, all jostling in a giant flower arrangement. Hanging baskets around the city of Victoria on Vancouver Island contain a similar diversity of plants. They are hung out overhead after the last frost, with all contents young and fresh, and by the end of summer can be trailing on the ground, the growth is so dramatic. Elsewhere in Canada, they will use a single species of plant in pots and hanging baskets to achieve impact. Not as interesting, perhaps, as the mixed option, but powerful! You'll see the same sort of effect in Italy and throughout Switzerland with potted red geraniums everywhere. It is not hard to achieve, but it depends on using a good quality potting mix to start with and then very regular feeding with a liquid plant food (every ten days is not too much). But the most important ingredient for success is regular watering, daily, if possible. This will still use less water than watering the whole garden, and you can recycle water from the sink or shower. Just remember: a few well-placed pots in extravagant bloom can light up a whole-even drought-stricken-garden. • Courtesy Warcry magazine of the Salvation Army
waterways clean-up campaign is falling far behind schedule. a top environmental official told China Youth Doily. Xie Zhenhua, director of the State Environmental Protection Administration, said that work had yet to begin on nearly two-thirds of the 1,590 projects that make up the 'three rivers and three lakes' initiative. Work has been completed on 247 projects and started on an additional 310 projects. This Ynl23bn scheme was approved by the State Council in 2001 and involves bring-ing the Huaihe, Flaihe and Liaohe rivers and the Taihu, Chaohu and Dianchi lakes up to national standards by 2005. They are among the most polluted waterways in the country. Clean-up campaign behind schedule
Definition: The photoelectric transducer converts the light energy into electrical energy. It is made of semiconductor material. The photoelectric transducer uses a photosensitive element, which ejects the electrons when the beam of light absorbs through it. The discharges of electrons vary the property of the photosensitive element. Hence the current induces in the devices. The magnitude of the current is equal to the total light absorbed by the photosensitive element. The figure below shows the scheme of semiconductor material. The photoelectric transducer absorbs the radiation of light which falls on their semiconductor material. The absorption of light energises the electrons of the material, and hence the electrons start moving. The mobility of electrons produces one of the three effects. - The resistance of the material changes. - The output current of the semiconductor changes. - The output voltage of the semiconductor changes. Classification of Photoelectric Transducers The photoelectric transducers are classified into following ways. The Photoemissive cell converts the photons into electric energy. It consists the anode rode and the cathode plate. The anode and cathode are coated with a Photoemissive material called caesium antimony. When the radiation of light fall on cathode plates the electrons starts flowing from anode to cathode. Both the anode and the cathode are sealed in a closed, opaque evacuated tube. When the radiation of light fall on the sealed tube, the electrons starts emitting from the cathode and moves towards the anode. The anode is kept to the positive potential. Thus, the photoelectric current starts flowing through the anode. The magnitude of the current is directly proportional to the intensity of light passes through it. The photoconductive cell converts the light energy into an electric current. It uses the semiconductor material like cadmium selenide, Ge, Se, as a photo sensing element. When the beam of light falls on the semiconductor material, their conductivity increases and the material works like a closed switch. The current starts flowing into the material and deflects the pointer of the meter. The photovoltaic cell is the type of active transducer. The current starts flowing into the photovoltaic cell when the load is connected to it. The silicon and selenium are used as a semiconductor material. When the semiconductor material absorbs heat, the free electrons of the material starts moving. This phenomenon is known as the photovoltaic effect.The movements of electrons develop the current in the cell, and the current is known as the photoelectric current. The photodiode is a semiconductor material which converts the light into the current. The electrons of the semiconductor material start moving when the photodiode absorbs the light energy. The response time of the photodiode is very less. It is designed for working in reverse bias. The phototransistor is a device that converts the light energy into electric energy. It produces both the current and voltage. The photovoltaic cell is a bipolar device which is made of semiconductor material. The semiconductor material is enclosed in an opaque container in which the light easily reaches to the photosensitive element. The element absorbs light, and the current starts flowing from base to emitter of the device. This current is converted into the voltages.
Water is one of the most needed element that human needs for survival. However, due to changes the water is getting polluted which also increases the chances of water born diseases. Such things cause an unhealthy effect on human’s body and mind, and here is when RO water purifiers come. There are other various options that you can find when it comes to water purifiers however Ro is considered as one of the effective methods that kill water born diseases and reduces the risk that can cause by them. RO stands for Reverse Osmosis system and also known as Ultra filtrations. The technologies that are used in RO are one of the advanced methods that are introduced in water purification systems. There are lots of places where you can find RO plants manufacturers India from where you can get your ideal one What should you know before you start hunting? Well, buying water purifier is not an easy work to do as it related to your health. There are few points that you must know when you decide or to change the water purifier you have now or decide to get it from RO plants manufacturers India. Here are those points, do consider and apply during the buying process: - Don’t ignore the quality of your tap water Well, buying your RO water purifier depends on what kind of tap water you have. Various parts of the country avail different kind of water where the level of contamination differs. For getting the perfect knowledge about the water contamination, you should go with water analyzation. These things will help you to understand what kind of water purifier can bring best results for you. - The overall requirement of water Another point that plays an important role in whole buying process knows the exact required for water that you need. It can be determined with the help of two things i.e. point of entry and point of use system. It includes the water you are going to need on dal basis and the water that is used for storage purpose in the size of holding tank and pumps. - How much will the maintenance cost? The maintenance is another most important factor that you should not ignore when you ate going to buy, the amount you are going to use for maintaining the water purifiers depend on various things however talking about the basic factors like quality, treatment, the capacity of the water purifying system. It is helpful to know what kind of system do you need as well as afford. When it comes to RO purifiers, you have to change the membranes and filter on its fixed period so you can maintain the quality of water for a long time. However, there are slightest chances of increasing your water bills as well.
The ethnic cleansing of Rohingya from Myanmar since Aug. 25, 2017, was intentional and systematic, not accidental or beyond the control of the military’s command structure, argues Amnesty International in a sweeping new report released today. “The explosion of violence – including murder, rape, torture, burning and forced starvation – perpetrated by Myanmar’s security forces in villages across northern Rakhine State was not the action of rogue soldiers or units. There is a mountain of evidence that this was part of a highly orchestrated, systematic attack on the Rohingya population,” said Matthew Wells, Amnesty’s senior crisis advisor, upon the report’s release. The report argues that even without being able to analyze any direct orders or communications between the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (War Office) and its commanders in the field, confidential military documents prove that in operations such as those carried out against Rohingya communities in northern Rakhine State, ground troops operate under the tight control of their superiors. “The internal reporting requirements for military units together with the public reporting on where and when specific atrocities occurred means that senior military officials knew or should have known which specific units were credibly alleged to have been involved in crimes under international law and other human rights violations,” says the report. Given their implicit knowledge of the abuses their subordinates committed against Rohingya civilians, Amnesty has listed 13 military and police officials who should be investigated and prosecuted for crimes against humanity: Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services According to Amnesty’s research, Myanmar’s military chief appears to have been involved in the decision to deploy combat units to northern Rakhine State in the days before the mass displacement of Rohingya began. He also visited the area in late September and “gave [commanders] instructions on getting timely information” and “honoured” the military’s “brilliant efforts to restore regional peace,” according to his own Facebook posts. Moreover, even if Min Aung Hlaing did not order atrocities, he failed to exert control that could have prevented or halted them, and he has resisted calls to discipline those responsible. Vice Senior General Soe Win, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services and Commander-in-Chief (Army) Under Myanmar military doctrine, the Commander-in-Chief (Army) has direct command authority over the army’s combat divisions. The position is “heavily involved in formulating and managing major operations, including command decisions about whether to deploy combat divisions, and in what strength, the designation of key strategic objectives, and in some cases key tactical objectives.” According to the report, at least some of the crimes committed were due to the failure of Vice Senior General Soe Win to properly exercise his control to prevent, stop, and punish crimes by those under his command. Lieutenant General Aung Kyaw Zaw, former Commander of the No. 3 Bureau of Special Operations (BSO) Lt. Gen. Aung Kyaw Zaw was physically present in northern Rakhine State during, at minimum, key periods before and during the 2017 operations marked by crimes against humanity. In early Aug. 2017, he accompanied the Western Commander to Rathedaung Township, including Zay Di Pyin village, in response to “recent terrorist attacks,” according to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing’s Facebook page. A blockade was instituted against the Rohingya community in Zay Di Pyin around that time. When Senior General Min Aung Hlaing visited Rakhine State in mid-September, Lt. Gen. Aung Kyaw Zaw and Western Commander welcomed him at the Sittwe airport and briefed him on the operations, further suggesting that Lt. Gen. Aung Kyaw Zaw played a critical role in coordinating the military’s actions. Major General Maung Maung Soe, former Commander of Western Command Western Command units carried out the massacre in Maung Nu; participated in other unlawful killings in at least several dozen other villages; raped and committed other sexual violence against women and girls; and burned villages across northern Rakhine State in a consistent, systematic way. Across Maungdaw, Buthidaung, and Rathedaung townships, they were also involved in tactics which starved many of the Rohingya who remained in their villages after the initial, acute violence, forcing them out of their villages and country. Maj. Gen. Maung Maung Soe appears to have been in Rakhine State during these operations. Brigadier General Khin Maung Soe, Commander of Military Operation Command (MOC) 15, a combat division under Western Command MOC 15 is the main combat division based in northern Rakhine State, with its headquarters in Buthidaung Township. During the operations, Brig. Gen. Khin Maung Soe was based in Da Pyu Chaung village, just east of Buthidaung town. The 564th LIB, one of 10 battalions under his MOC 15 command, carried out the Maung Nu massacre on Aug. 27. Two other MOC 15 battalions, the 536th and 537th, carried out operations in Rathedaung and Maungdaw townships, where villages were burned and other Rohingya were unlawfully killed, according to Rohingya witnesses as well as villagers from other ethnic and religious communities where those units operated. The 552nd LIB, based in Thin Ga Net village tract, was likewise involved in operations in northern Buthidaung Township that caused the deportation of the Rohingya population, including through the systematic burning of villages. Major Thant Zaw Win, 564th Light Infantry Battalion (LIB), commanded by MOC 15 Maj. Thant Zaw Win was separately described by five witnesses as the highest-ranking officer present for the Maung Nu massacre on Aug. 27, 2017. Prior to the massacre, he was seen speaking on the phone in the courtyard where the vast majority of murders occurred, then was heard giving an order to begin. Soldiers under his command then proceeded to carry out scores of extrajudicial executions of Rohingya men and boys, often in front of Rohingya women and girls who were being held in nearby houses. Maj. Thant Zaw Win had previously summoned to meetings Rohingya leaders from villages in and around Chin Tha Mar village tract and was known to witnesses and other Chin Tha Mar residents at the time of the massacre. Staff Sergeant Ba Kyaw, 564th LIB Staff Sergeant Ba Kyaw appears to have been one of several key perpetrators of the Maung Nu massacre on Aug. 27. He was well known to Rohingya living in the area, as he spoke the Rohingya dialect and had often interacted with Rohingya leaders and villagers in Chin Tha Mar village tract. That background positioned him to play a determinative role in the massacre’s scale. Witnesses interviewed by Amnesty International consistently said they saw and heard Staff Sergeant Ba Kyaw force Rohingya to open their houses under threat of burning them down with people inside; arrest and shepherd people to the compound where the massacre occurred; force men out into the courtyard for extrajudicial execution; and then personally carry out some of the murders. Brigadier General Aung Aung, Commander of the 33rd Light Infantry Division (LID) Units under his command carried out the massacre, torture, and rape and other sexual violence in Chut Pyin on Aug. 27. They also carried out unlawful killings in Inn Din, Koe Tan Kauk, and Chein Kar Li, and burned Rohingya villages in Rathedaung Township and southern Maungdaw Township. The threats made by Maj. Aung Tho Myu to Rohingya leaders in Chut Pyin, as well as the systematic, consistent nature of the crimes in villages across northern Rakhine State where the 33rd LID operated, including extrajudicial executions and targeted burning, strongly suggest higher order and planning. Major Aung Myo Thu, field unit commander under the 33rd LID Maj. Aung Myo Thu was a field commander of either a battalion or company of the 33rd LID. He and his unit were based in Chut Pyin in late Aug. 2017. On Aug. 27, soldiers under his command, together with the Border Guard Police (BGP) and local vigilantes, murdered more than 200 Rohingya men, women, and children; raped and committed other sexual violence against Rohingya women; and burned down the Rohingya village. Maj. Aung Myo Thu appears to have been physically present in Chut Pyin when these crimes were committed. Around Aug. 20, Maj. Aung Myo Thu led a meeting in Chut Pyin with Rohingya leaders from surrounding villages. Amnesty International interviewed seven people at the meeting, each of who described Maj. Aung Myo Thu as threatening the Rohingya with dire consequences if they failed to accept the National Verification Card (NVC) or if there was any ARSA-related activity. Following an ARSA attack in the village, soldiers under his command followed through on that threat. Brigadier General Than Oo, Commander of the 99th LID during the material period A unit under his command carried out the massacre, torture, and rape and other sexual violence in Min Gyi on Aug. 30. They burned other Rohingya villages in northern Maungdaw Brigadier General Thura San Lwin, former Commander of the Border Guard Police Brig. Gen. Thura San Lwin commanded the BGP from Oct. 2016 to Oct. 3, 2017, a period marked by two “clearance operations” in which BGP officers under his command committed murder; torture; rape and other sexual violence; imprisonment or other severe deprivation of physical liberty; and other inhumane acts, including forced starvation. They also carried out other actions that caused the deportation of the Rohingya population, including village burning. Brig. Gen. Thura San Lwin was based in the BGP headquarters in Kyee Kan Pyin, in northern Maungdaw Township, a region where dozens of Rohingya villages were burned by security forces during the material period. In Oct. 2016, the New York Times reported that Rohingya from a village in Kyee Kan Pyin village tract were forced out of their homes, allegedly under order by Brig. Gen. Thura San Lwin and backed by threat of violence if they did not leave. He appears to have actively undermined investigations into his police officers’ involvement in crimes. In July 2017, he told Reuters that claims of burning and rape during the post-Oct. 2016 operations were “wrong information” and that the police had charged and jailed Rohingya villagers for bringing what Brig. Gen. Thura San Lwin said were false claims of abuse. BGP Officer Tun Naing, Commanding officer of the BGP base in Taung Bazar Torture survivors and other witnesses from villages in northern Buthidaung Township identified Tun Naing as directly involved in ordering and in perpetrating torture at the BGP base in Taung Bazar, which oversees at least seven BGP posts in northern Buthidaung Township. Five Rohingya survivors interviewed by Amnesty International identified Tun Naing as ordering and/or perpetrating their torture in the Taung Bazar BGP base in the months before the Aug. 25 attacks. In particular, they said that he severely beat them, burned at least one man’s beard, and, for some of them, ordered that they be waterboarded. In addition, a man who acted as an informant and interpreter for the BGP in northern Buthidaung Township told Amnesty that he had directly witnessed Tun Naing order and be physically present during the torture of Rohingya men in the Taung Bazar BGP base. BGP Corporal Kyaw Chay Survivors and other witnesses from Chut Pyin and surrounding villages consistently identified Cpl. Kyaw Chay as directly involved in crimes under international law. Nine Rohingya survivors of torture or other ill-treatment said that Kyaw Chay was among those who had tortured them or subjected them to other forms of ill treatment during their arrest and/or while they were detained at the Zay Di Pyin BGP base. In particular, Rohingya survivors implicated Kyaw Chay in severe beatings, in forcing them into stress positions, in hanging them from the ceiling, and in burning them—including burning of their genitalia. In addition, at least 11 Rohingya witnesses from Chut Pyin said that Cpl. Kyaw Chay was among the security forces who carried out the Aug. 27 attack during which Rohingya were murdered and raped, and the village was burned.
Kodak Retina handheld folding camera and leather case taken out of occupied Poland by a Jewish refugee 1941 June 23 Audiovisual and Photographic Materials - Object Type Retina camera (lcsh) - Credit Line - United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Glenn B. Asch Kodak 35mm Retina camera and leather case with adjustable straps that belonged to 26 year old Mark Asch, when he escaped German occupied Kutno, Poland in 1940 with his parents, Yankev and Itta, and his siblings, Roma, Golda, and Adam. At the time of invasion, Yankev was in London, England. In February1940, Itta bribed a German official and escaped with the children to Warsaw. Another bribe procured false travel visas and they traveled to Italy and separated; Itta left to join Yankev and the children went to Lisbon, Portugal. They sailed on the Serpa Pinto and arrived in the United States on June 23, 1941. Itta and Yankev followed in 1946. Record last modified: 2019-02-11 06:57:48 This page: https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn41845 Also in Mark Asch collection The collection consists of artifacts and correspondence relating to the experiences of Mark Asch and his family in Kutno, Poland, and as they escaped to the United States during the Holocaust. Date: 1940 February-1942 February 26 The collection consists of two letters from the Red Cross addressed to Mark Asch in New York. The first letter from the Red Cross was written by Dosia and Szmul Gerberbaum in the Warsaw ghetto. The Polish text reads: “We received your postcard. We live in the same place. We are healthy. We know nothing about Kuba.We would be grateful for food and clothes packages. Regards, Dosia”; dated: March 3, 1942. The second letter is from the American Red Cross notifying Mark about the arrival of correspondence from Poland; dated: October 26, 1942 and includes an envelope.
More than 400 more state agents have been accused of killing civilians within the last year, bringing the total to 4,774. These numbers are from a Prosecutor General’s report dated to February of this year, which the Prosecutor General’s Office pointed to as the most updated statistics in an email. Colombia’s so-called “false positives” scandal is centered around the extrajudicial killings of thousands of civilians by members of the armed forces who dressed their victims as guerrillas in order to present them as combat kills. Prior to the report, Colombia Reports had been told in July of 2013 that a total of 4,373 state agents had been implicated in the scandal, indicating that hundreds more had been discovered in the last half of that year. As this report claims, the statistics were current as of January 31 of 2014, leaving it unclear how many more state agents have been implicated since then or the current total number of investigations. A total of 4,212 victims of extrajudicial killings by the military have so far been identified by the Prosecutor General’s Office. Of the nearly 5,000 state agents implicated in the crimes, 742 have been convicted, almost all from the army. More than 200 are officers rankings from corporal to colonel, and more then 500 soldiers. False Positives: A brief history While governmental and non-governmental organizations had been denouncing “false positivies” for years – the earliest cases date back to 1986 – the Colombian government of former-President Alvaro Uribe (2002-2008) denied the armed forces were killing civilians. False positive cases per year FACT SHEET: False positives This position was maintained until late 2008 when prosecution investigators linked the bodies of unidentified rebel fighters found in the north of the country to people who had been reported missing in Soacha, a city south of the capital Bogota. Investigators found out that the general practice was to execute civilians, dress them up as guerrillas and then present the body as a combat kill. According to media reports, the civilians were killed in order to collect bonuses. This however has been categorically denied by the Colombian government. What the practice effectively did — be it intentionally or unintentionally — was inflate the apparent success of the government in its fight against left-wing guerrillas and right wing paramilitaries. In 2007, at the height of the extrajudicial killings, more than two in five reported combat kills – 41% – were in fact executed civilians. - Informe de Gestion 2013-2014 (Prosecutor General’s Office)
The National Council for Agricultural Education To be the collective leadership voice for Agricultural Education in the United States. The mission of The National Council for Agricultural Education is to establish high quality agricultural education programs in America’s schools by stimulating: - the preparation, retention, and advancement of high quality agricultural educators; the development of programs that prepare students for academic and career success; - program innovation and adaptability in response to changing student and industry needs; - the use of research-based practices in agricultural education programs at all levels; and - expanded opportunities for students to experience high quality educational programs in agriculture. February 5 - 9, 2016 Southern Region AAAE Conference San Antonio, TX May 17-20, 2016 National AAAE Conference Kansas City, MO Quote for the Week "Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines." -Robert H. Schuller To have information from your ag ed organization included in the Monday Morning Monitor, email Andrea Fristoe , NAAE Program and Communications Assistant. CareerSafe Skills Network Provides SAE Students with OSHA Training CareerSafe®, the leading provider of OSHA 10-Hour safety training to the youth market, and the Career Skills Network, a non-profit dedicated to Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce are excited and pleased to announce a new partnership to encourage and promote safety in the agriculture industry. Through this partnership, the Career Skills Network will fully fund 4,000 Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) students the opportunity to earn an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry (Agriculture) wallet card. To learn more click here. Power to the states: Education law rewrite passes Congress (from the Associated Press) Those federally mandated math and reading tests will continue, but a sweeping rewrite of the nation's education law will now give states - not the U.S. government - authority to decide how to use the results in evaluating teachers and schools. The Senate, on Wednesday, voted overwhelmingly, 85-12, to approve legislation rewriting the landmark No Child Left Behind education law of 2002.To see the full story click here. NAAE Summer Internships -- Apply by December 18th NAAE is offering 8-week summer internships in communications, professional development and advocacy for NAAE student members.Professional development and communications interns will be based out of the Lexington, Ky. office, the advocacy intern will be based in Washington, D.C.A great way for future agricultural educators to get experience and start building their networks now. Get full details and apply by December 18 at http://www.naae.org/whoweare/employment.cfm. NAAE Committees -- Apply by January 7 NAAE committees are currently seeking members to serve for the 2016-2019 term as well as candidates for chair and secretary. Click here for more information about NAAE Committees. Teach Ag Internship -- Apply by January 10th Interested in becoming a part of the Teach Ag Team? Apply for the 2016 Teach Ag Campaign Internship. Applications are due January 10th. Click here for more details and to apply. NAAE Greenhouse Construction/Improvement Grants -- Apply by January 15th NAAE is excited to announce that it is now accepting applications from members who are seeking to implement a greenhouse construction or enhancement project for their middle school or high school agricultural education program. In 2015-2016 school year, two $2,000 competitive grants will be awarded by NAAE and sponsored by International Greenhouse Company as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. For the application and complete details, visit our website. Teach Ag Future Teacher Webinar NAAE Student Member Benefits Wednesday, January 13, 2016 Presenters: Mr. Scott Stone, NAAE President-Elect and Mr. Alan Green, Michigan State University Click here to register. Communities of Practice Highlights And don't forget to check out the Vets on Call antibiotics playlist, where veterinarians explain the importance of anitbiotics, on the front page of Communities of Practice! Stay updated on current antibiotic issues in animal science. New Content Now on My Journey While final exams and assessments wrap up and holidays come upon us, the planning never ends. So, check out the FREE planning tips, tools and lesson plans available within My Journey. Want to learn more about space-grown food and have a classroom activity already created? How about a video that serves as an introduction to Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs)? Miss seeing a keynote at the National FFA Convention and Expo? Take a look at the Explore page. Want an activity to teach students how to plan an event successfully? Maybe a lesson that aids students in evaluating resumes utilizing the FFA Resume Generator? Check out the Build page. Curious about lessons that help students truly understandadvocating for agriculture or the history of the FFA Creed? Go to the Connect page. Remember that My Journey has added theImplementation Guide that will help integrate My Journey into classroom activities through differentiated instruction. Miss content from past months? As always, our Archive pages can help you out. Winter FFA New Horizons Now Online Flip through the pages of the Winter 2015-2016 issue of FFA New Horizons magazine. In this issue, you'll learn about how to beat stress, discover ag career opportunities, meet a member who works with exotic birds and more. Teachers and FFA advisors: Theteaching guide for this issue is also available. Catch FFA on YouTube Did you know that the National FFA Organization has its ownYouTube channel? It's loaded with great videos about FFA members, the organization and topics of interest to young agriculturalists. Subscribe now to receive updates when videos are added to the channel. A Year of Success As we begin to celebrate the holidays and wrap up another successful year at FFA, we wanted to inspire you with a few highlights from 2014 that laid the foundation for this year's achievements. 2016 CASE Institute Registration Now Open CASE is excited to announce that registration is now open for the thirty-two CASE Institutes that will be held this upcoming summer! For more information and to register for a CASE Institute, please click here. Each site will be capped at 18 participants with sites able to extend participant registrations up to, but not greater than, 20 participants. Many Institutes’ registrations filled quickly last year so teachers should be sure to register and submit a School District Agreement as soon as they have secured the appropriate funding. Please note that any registration canceled within 30 days of the start of an Institute will be subject to a minimum $250 cancellation fee. Contact CASE Professional Development Director, Shari Smith, regarding any additional questions. Friday, Dec. 11, 2015: Unfolding news items like COOL and the Dow-Dupont merger dominate the headlines, while education opportunities and advice also show up this week. You might want to get a taste of Star Wars ice cream or a look at the dog show mastiff with an attitude. Check out the more than 70 links that provide insights, opinions, and oddities in the world of agriculture. 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Checking that the Generation Environment Has Been Installed¶ The module ITPilot Generation Environment installs a toolbar in the Internet Explorer browser that is used to aid in the wrapper generation process (recording browsing sequences and generating data extraction programs). Follow these steps to check that the toolbar was installed correctly: Launch Microsoft Internet Explorer. The navigation sequences generator toolbar should be visible on the browser. If it is not, activate it by clicking Sequence Generator in the View > Toolbars menu. See the section Enabling Internet Explorer Sequence Generation Toolbar in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 to enable the toolbar in Microsoft Windows 2008. If several versions of the platform have been installed in the same machine, only the Sequences Generator Toolbar of one version should be enabled in Internet Explorer at the same time.
As set forth in ICANN's bylaws, underpinning the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) is a network of self-organizing, self-supporting At-Large Structures throughout the world involving individual Internet users at the local or issue level. The At-Large Structures (either existing organizations or newly formed for this purpose) are in the process of organising into five Regional At-Large Organizations (RALO) . There will be one RALO in each ICANN region - Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America/Caribbean, and North America). The RALOs will manage outreach and public involvement and will be the main forum and coordination point in each region for public input to ICANN. Minimum Criteria for an At-Large Structure - Commit to supporting individual Internet users' informed participation in ICANN by distributing to individual constituents/members information on relevant ICANN activities and issues, offering Internet-based mechanisms that enable discussions of one or more of these activities and issues among individual constituents/members, and involving individual constituents/members in relevant ICANN policy development, discussions and decisions. - Be organised so that participation by individual Internet users who are citizens or residents of countries within the Geographic Region in which the ALS is based will predominate in the ALS' operation. The ALS may permit additional participation by others that is compatible with the interests of the individual Internet users within the region. - Be self-supporting (not rely on ICANN for funding). - Post on the Internet (on the ALAC's website or elsewhere) publicly-accessible, current information about the ALS's goals, structure, description of constituent group(s)/membership, working mechanisms, leadership, and contact(s). - Assist the RALO in performing its function. Certification Process for At-Large Structures (ALS) - Submit a completed ALS application (in English, and/or in any other languages which the application form may be made available in) and provide any requested or relevant documentation. - The ICANN Staff will conduct due diligence, reviewing the application and performing necessary tasks in an effort to ensure that the established ALS criteria has been/will be met and to facilitate the easy review of applications by the At-Large community. This due diligence could include, without limitation: requesting references, interviewing the applicant's contact(s), gathering/requesting additional information on the applicant, and (for existing organizations) requesting information on applicant's leadership and operations, verifying general funding sources, and requiring the applicant to demonstrate the identity of their individual constituents. The information resulting from the due diligence conducted will then be provided to the then-current members of the RALO in the Geographic Region that the applicant organization is based in. - Upon completion of due diligence, all the then-current members of the aforementioned RALO will have an opportunity to review the application and related documentation and may then comment in confidence about the applicant in such a way that the anonymity of the source person or entity of the comments may be kept confidential if the source of the comments so wishes; the substance of the comments will be available to the members of the RALO, the ICANN Staff, and the ALAC members until the conclusion of Step 5 at which point the comments will no longer be accessible. - Upon completion of the due diligence review periodThe regional Secretariat will then provide to the At-Large Advisory Committee its view of the advice of the various members that have commented on the application as the regional advice of the region. This will take the form of a recommendation to accredit, not to accredit, or if no comments were received from members of the region, a statement that no regional advice is available in respect of the applicant. - The ALAC shall then decide whether or not to vote on the application in the following manner: - Where no regional advice is given, a vote shall be held and the question to be put shall be: "Shall the application for accreditation of [name of applicant] be granted?" The available responses to the question shall be: ‘YES', ‘NO', and ‘ABSTAIN' - Where regional advice has been given, if any member of the ALAC requests a vote on a given applicant to be held, the question to be put shall be: "Shall the advice of the region in respect of accreditation of [name of applicant] be overturned?". The available responses to the question shall be: ‘YES', ‘NO', and ‘ABSTAIN' where only one answer may be chosen. If no member of the ALAC requests a vote to be held on such an application within a number of days after the regional advice has been given (the number of days to be as determined by the ALAC from time to time), the applicant shall be certified as an At-Large Structure by unanimous consent upon the expiry of the number of days above-referenced. - Where a vote is held in respect of Step 5, the vote shall require a majority of a quorum (as defined by the ALAC in its Rules of Procedure) in the affirmative on the question. Decisions to certify, or refuse to certify, an ALS shall be subject to review as provided by the ICANN Bylaws, Article IV, Section 2. The ALAC will notify the applicant of its certification decision, and, if applicable, provide information on requesting a review of the decision. - Decisions to de-certify an ALS shall require a 2/3 majority of the members of the ALAC who cast a vote as provided in the Rules of Procedure of the ALAC, and any decertification decision shall be subject to review as provided in the ICANN Bylaws, Article IV, Section 2. Reasons for the ALAC to pursue de-certification action, and to de-certify an ALS, may include persistent non-compliance with significant ALS requirements. The ALAC will provide advance notice to the ALS in question, and the ALS will have an opportunity to be heard and respond to the ALAC prior to a decision on de-certification. The ALAC will notify the ALS of its de-certification decision and provide information on requesting a review of the decision. - On an ongoing basis, the ALAC, and/or the RALOs, may give informal advice and support to organizations seeking certification. The ALAC shall work informally with organizations over time to assist them with their efforts to comply with the criteria and achieve the necessary standing to seek certification. - Except as provided below under ‘Suspension of An Application', the ALAC and the ICANN Staff shall work concertedly to ensure that the process of reaching a decision to certify, or not to certify, an At-Large Structure shall take not longer than ninety (90) days from the date at which an application is received to the date at which the applicant is notified of the decision. ALS applications, certification decisions on applications,and other information, as appropriate, will be publicly posted. Suspension of An Application At stages one through five of the process above, the consideration of an application may be suspendedwhere: - The suspension is requested by the applicant, or; - The RALO Secretariat of the region the applicant is based in, either at the request of Members of the RALO or otherwise under procedures which may be adopted by the RALOs as they shall determine, requires further information from the applicant which is essential to the evaluation of the application, or; - Members of the ALAC believe that additional information is essential to the evaluation of the application. Wherever an application is suspended under part (a) of this section, that suspension shall be lifted upon the request of the applicant. Where the suspension is under parts (b) or (c) ofthis section, that suspension shall only last as long as shall reasonably berequired in order to acquire the additional information necessary. Whennotifying the applicant of the additional information, it shall be obligatoryto also notify the applicant that the application is suspended until theinformation is received. How are Applications Evaluated? The community has defined a written set of guidelines for evaluating ALS applications to ensure that decisions are reached in a bottom-up based, transparent and fair manner. You may review the ALS guidelines at: http://www.atlarge.icann.org/files/atlarge/alac-sd-2-rev7-als-app-interpretation-guidelines-23jul07-en.pdf ALAC ROPs: ALAC Decertification Process. Section 15. At Large Structures 15.1 The ALAC shall, subject to review by the RALOs and the ICANN Board, set procedures to certify and decertify At Large Structures. 15.2 Detailed procedures are set forth in the Adjunct document “At Large Structure Framework”. 15.3 The “At – Large Structure Framework” shall be deemed to be an integral part of these Rules of Procedures”. ALAC Rules of Procedure - Adjunct Document 04 - At-Large Structure Framework ALS applications, certification decisions on applications and other information, as appropriate, will be publicly posted. De-Certification of an At-Large Structure: Decisions to de-certify an ALS shall require a 2/3 majority of the members of the ALAC who cast a vote as provided in the Rules of Procedure of the ALAC, and any decertification decision shall be subject to review as provided in the ICANN Bylaws, Article IV, Section 2. Reasons for the ALAC to pursue de-certification action, and to de-certify an ALS, may include persistent non-compliance with significant ALS requirements. The ALAC will provide advance notice to the ALS in question, and the ALS will have an opportunity to be heard and respond to the ALAC prior to a decision on de-certification. The ALAC will notify the ALS of its de-certification decision and provide information on requesting a review of the decision. Details of Decertified ALSes are only available to users who have a confluence account. If you need an account, please email email@example.com - Committee for a Democratic United Nations (EURALO) - Associazione Italiana per la Sicurezza Informatica (CLUSIT, Italian Association for Computer Security) (EURALO) - KEPKA, consumer org., Greece (EURALO) - Terre des Femmes, Germany (EURALO) - Ynternet.org, Switzerland (EURALO) - Alfa-Redi (LACRALO) - Consumer Web Watch (NARALO) - The Alberta Community Network Association (NARALO) - Peoplewho.org (NARALO) - Manitoba E-Association (NARALO) - Web 405 (NARALO) - Online News Association (NARALO) - Coalition Against Unsolicited Commercial E-emails (CAUCE North America) (NARALO) - Emerging Futures Youth Network (NARALO) - Privaterra (NARALO) - ISOC Luxembourg A.S.B.L. 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2018-02-09 12:33 PM Hi, when throwing old SSDs in the bin, would you say zeroing would be enough or would you have to go with sanitize? I read some article (could not find it now) that with zeroing data could still be retrived. Is that true or just a theroretical possibility? Solved! See The Solution 1 REPLY 1 2018-02-11 06:26 PM All SSDs include a layer that translates storage packet operations from the actual flash chips - this is called the Flash Translation Layer - FTL. This layer is responsible for wear leveling, and other operations such as compression, encryption and bad block/cell remapping. Many SSDs now encrypt and compress by default. When there is a stream of zeros written to disk, it may be compressed, and/or the zeros may not overwrite all of the cells in the SSD, meaning some data may remain. There exist tools to take individual flash chips and read out the data. To handle this risk, our SSDs (and many others) include support for a sanitize command, which instructs the SSD to ensure the data is gone by wiping all of the cells. So in answer to your question - it is the responsibility of each user/admin to understand the risks and make decisions accordingly. I personally would sanitize the drives.
I was under the impression that R was more flexible than Tableau, but a steeper learning curve, or that any chart Tableau can make, R can make as well (maybe sans interactivity), but with the added requirement of understanding a programing language. I have only seen impressive things people have made with R, and not actually developed anything in R yet, so my opinions of R may be flawed. What would be a use case where someone would build an analysis in R and then want to run the resulting data through Tableau? If you are able to automate/schedule the analysis of data in R, can you not also schedule the extraction of that data out of R and into a data source that Tableau can connect to, or use some kind of ETL tool? I have thought of R to be at a similar level in the cycle of analysis as Tableau, that while solving different problems and both useful, that they sit parallel to each other, that your data is prepared for analysis in either Tableau or R (or both), but not Tableau and then R or R and then Tableau. I do not view either application as a data transformation application for processing and loading into another application, but rather I consider both to be final data presentation applications. In other words, I personally would not consider either to be middleware. I prefer to use dedicated ETL applications for transforming data, enabling greater analysis capabilities in applications like Tableau and R. What is your viewpoint on these applications? do you use both? I use R and Tableau together and would also like to see Tableau be able to work with R. R can do more types of data manipulation and statistical analysis than Tableau, but Tableau provides a much more fluid means of interacting with and examining data. The way I use R and Tableau together often goes something like this: 1. Pull a dataset from a database such as Oracle and explore it using Tableau. Often that leads to refined queries to deal with data quality problems that Tableau is very good for uncovering. 2. Read output from the refined query into R, and crank some statistics. The output is often tabular, based on R data.frames. For example, if you were looking at baseball players, you might use R to generate a set of performance statistics and perhaps predictions for each player's end-of-season batting average. 3. Write R data out to a .csv or a relational data table, and read it back in to Tableau to explore the results and produce a set of reports. If Tableau knew how to read in R data.frames, that would save steps. And if R knew how to deal with Tableau extracts, that would both speed up some analyses and help R scale to larger datasets (R works principally in-memory) My thoughts and interest in this are very much like 'guest'. The benefits of using R from within Tableau would be to provide the ability to use R's statistical functions within an interactive visualization. Let's say a user was exploring a dashboard and selects a subset of the total data that was of interest. By using R from within Tableau then R could take that subset of data as a table, do some calculations and return the results to Tableau for integration into another part of the dashboard. It would be very similar to using calculations in Tableau, but using R commands instead of native Tableau calculations. My understanding is that you can do similar things using SAS, SPSS and even Excel (using RExcel add in) Here is a bit of info and an example of how it is done in Spotfire: Obviously Tibco own S but a similar method using R would be superb. I cast my vote for this feature. It would make both programs better. R is THE statistical program. Notice how many programs in the recent past have developed some form of integration with it.... Even SPSS :-) I would just like to add my support for this idea. I use R extensively and I'm just about to embark on my first Tableau project, the reason for this is they have very different strengths. Tableau's great advantage seems to be interactive graphical data exploration. I have used several of R's interactive data visulisation packages however none, at this time, seem to offer the same quality of graphics as Tableau. This is in strong contrast to static graphics in which R can more than compete I believe. However, I will certainly be using them together. Firstly I will pre-process a great deal of data in R (in a dashboard comparing various stocks I might compute the co-integration quality with the Index or a structural change indicator and so on...). At the moment I will achieve the connection to Tableau by outputing in the appropriate format and reading into Tableau, I do not mind this too much. The second aspect provides more of an opportunity to my mind, the ability to add a model fit to a scatter plot from example where the model is calculated in R would be invaluable - an would greatly increase the amount I would use Tableau I think. What is more such integration has been managed with a number of other systems (see above but also Mondrain + GGobi + GTK based systems), I realise that Tableau probably has its reasons for remaining seperate but I think for a large community (as Ernesto mentioned R is THE statistical program) such features would be an incredible addition. As Andrew mentions even excel can basically do the above (via RExcel & RCom) and I'm no fan of excel! One final example: I would love to be able to dynamically select data in the tableau interface (say on a scatterplot - or a bar chart linked to a scatterplot) and for R to recompute a model for this just subset and update the fit line etc.on the plot in real time. I've seen it done in other systems (java based iplot if i remember correctly) and it is SO useful! I would also feel very pleased to see that connector available soon! Melding R and Tableau would be a dream come true for me. I don't really see this happening in the same fashion as other tableau data "connections." R is not a database, and as others have pointed out, you can already interface between the two through the cumbersome step of exporting data from either program. What we really need is the R console functionality inside of Tableau. Highlight data, right click, and "copy data (or crosstab) as data frame". Or some kind of "use R to add rows" functionality. Here's what I do now: 1) pull data into Tableau, 2) clean, filter, and structure data, 3) Copy data to excel, 4) pull data into R, 5) run a variety of time-series forecasts, 6) export data to .csv, 7) clean/combine/categorize results in excel, 8) pull data back into tableau for presentation. The R forecast package has a simple forecast() function. How about this: highlight data to use in model, right click "forecast", "How many data points?", "10", presto-more data (with a new category created to distinguish it from the actuals). That alone would be a benefit. It's all open source... why not leverage it? Tableau computes trend lines, but really, what's the point if you can't use them to create forecast data? It's just a pretty line. This is a great idea. Both products have great qualities, but R stands out in the statistics and modeling realm...Tableau interactive dashboarding capabilities along with Server for a BI platform make it better for making the information available and consumable. In Tableau 8.1 you can create calculated fields using R. If you're participating in Beta, you don't have to wait for the RTM, look for new functions with names starting with SCRIPT_ You can integrate Tableau and R in following steps: Step1：Install Tableau 8.1 and R ，you can get install files from ：http://cran.r-project.org/ Step2： Install R server ，start R and type: Step3：Tableau connect R server Open Tableau desktop ,click Help ——Setting and Performance ——Manage R connection The correct R command is , which would result in error message package ‘Rserver’ is not available (for R version 3.1.2)
Eliminating Daily Decisions As an entrepreneur, you are used to making decisions. A lot of decisions in fact, constantly, which can be draining. But there is a high chance that you are making a lot of unnecessary decisions too. So how can you stop draining your energy on irrelevant decisions? With a blend of rituals, habits and forward planning. Make a list of all the decisions you make on a daily basis and identify the reoccurring ones. Then determine a habit or a ritual to adopt, think about how you can forward plan to minimise these decisions. Today we are going to focus on forward planning. Here are some of the most common unnecessary decisions, that take up loads of your time and how to avoid them. There has been a lot of talk recently about why successful people wear the same style over and over. The main reason for this is that it removes the decision out of it. No decision. No stress. And no energy wasted. But what can you do if you cannot bear to wear the same thing day in day out? Here are some of our suggestions: - Curate a capsule wardrobe. This is a small wardrobe that contains interchangeable items. - Plan out your outfit the night before. - Understand your style. By really knowing what styles and colours of clothes you like to wear and only having these types of clothes in your wardrobe will reduce time spent deciding what to wear. - Have 2-3 go-to outfits on hand at any one time. These should be fail safes that are suitable for all occasions. I do not know about you, but I waste so much time when it comes to food. It isn't just making the food. There's the time to buy it and deciding what you want in the first place. I am a massive foodie and as much as I try to meal prep; the idea of eating 3-5 day old food just doesn't sit well with me. So here are my tips for saving time and eliminating the time to make decisions: I love Buddha bowls. They are quick to put together, they are tasty and you can food prep for them. What do I mean by this? Well, you can cook up a load of veggies and have your protein at the ready and then all you have to do is assemble them when you are ready. Once you know the structure of a Buddha bowl, it's so simple you do not need to think about it at all. See below for an infographic of how to assemble a Buddha bowl. Slow Cooker Meals If you do not have a slow cooker, I suggest you get one. You really do just throw your ingredients into a pot in the morning and forget about it. Then in the evening you have hot food ready and waiting for you. It's a good idea to have 3-4 go to meals. Meals that are tasty and take little time to put together. Some examples of mine are sweetcorn fritters with avocado and tomato and coconut soup. These can be done within 15 minutes, and they contain a lot of pantry staples. I do them so regularly that I do not even need to think about how to make them. Planning Your Day We have spoken a lot about power hours and time management methods, which can make up your working rituals, but planning the night before is crucial as in the morning we don't always think of the most logical ways in which to do things. Here are our ways to plan that minimise making decisions throughout your day: - Have a 'to-do list' and a 'to ignore' list. Write down the main things you need to focus on and the things you don't. Keep this list in nearby as a reminder. - Have a list of the main things you need to get done and then a list of 'bonus' tasks if you complete your main tasks. You should only have a maximum of 3 things on your main to-do list. - Do a 5-minute review at the end of the day. This can save you time making decisions the next day as you can review what went well and what not to do the following day. About the author Chloe Slade is the Marketing Manager here at Cone and focuses on creating content that brings business and lifestyle together. Chloe is keen makeup lover, foodie and loves to work from luxurous destinations.
Breast cancer is the number two cause of cancer deaths among women in the U.S. Screening is the number one way to detect breast cancer. Preventive care could save your life. Screening for breast cancer can help detect the disease in its early stages, when it’s easier to treat. However, not all groups agree with the screening guidelines. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says women should start testing at age 50 and repeat the test every two years. Other groups suggest other beginning screening ages as early as 40 for women of average risk, or women with no family history of breast cancer. Bear in mind that your doctor may want you to be screened earlier if you have a family history. It can get confusing, but screenings are important, so it’s best to establish a healthy relationship with your doctor and identify the right guidelines for your age, lifestyle and medical situation. You may not know: the Affordable Care Act (ACA) covers mammograms for women over age 40. Based on your insurance plan, a mammogram could be free for you! Women in their 40's Talk to your doctor about when you should start having breast cancer screenings. Together you can decide what's best for you based on your risk level. Not sure what to ask? Here are a few talking points to bring up at your next appointment: Women in their 50's or older If you’re in this age bracket, you should talk to your doctor about getting mammograms every 2 years. Based on your risk level, you may even choose to get them more often. Communication is key here, so talk with your doctor to decide what’s best for you.Well-woman visitThink about getting a yearly well-woman visit with a doctor or nurse practitioner. The well-woman visit can go a long way to help you stay healthy. All Health Insurance Marketplace health plans and many other plans must cover the yearly health exam for women without charging you a copayment or coinsurance, as long as you see an in-network provider. This holds true even if you haven’t met your yearly deductible. Well-woman visits involve a full health exam. These visits focus on preventive care for women, which may include: Cancer screeningAs with the well-woman visits, all Marketplace plans and many other plans will cover these cancer screening services without charging you a copayment or coinsurance at an in-network provider, whether or not you’ve met your yearly deductible. Your life isn’t worth the risk of not getting screened. Are you up-to-date on proper preventive care? Most recent update: 10/2/2017Resources: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force; CDC; American Cancer Society: Mayo Clinic SIGN IN to share your comments or REGISTER today to become a Connect member. A Division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. © Copyright 2019 Health Care Service Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Telligent is an operating division of Verint Americas, Inc., an independent company that provides and hosts an online community platform for blogging and access to social media for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. File is in portable document format (PDF). To view this file, you may need to install a PDF reader program. Most PDF readers are a free download. One option is Adobe® Reader® which has a built-in screen reader. Other Adobe accessibility tools and information can be downloaded at http://access.adobe.com.
Fiction is a way to explore the parts of being human that we would never otherwise experience. All your beliefs can be set aside and you can step inside a new reality. You will meet people who will inspire you and some who will terrify you. You will have experiences you would never have in your own life. Things will happen that you previously couldn’t have even imagined. Will these fictional characters and experiences have an influence on your self-identity? I think they will. Do they have in role in the narrative of how you see your life story? Again, I think they do. Does fiction have any redeeming value? Will it’s influence raise or lower intelligence? There is plenty of evidence that it raises it. There are lots of suggestions on how to increase intelligence, but one that is common is to associate with intelligent educated people. The reason for this is that you can talk to them about a broad range of subjects. New ideas can be discussed. Different perspectives can be found. It sounds a lot like opening up a book of fiction. The first time I read Faulkner’s fictional story, “As I Lay Dying” it took me by surprise. I expected to step into a story line and learn about the people in a part of the country that I had never experienced. That did happen, but it was the language and the tone and sound of the conversations, that was the surprise. The way the characters talked to each other was so very different than anything I would ever have known. I knew I was in a different place, but the way the characters interacted let me see differently. I read the book, “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova, because I wanted to learn more about what it was like to have Alzheimer’s disease. I hoped to never know for myself and saw this story as a way to have an experience with it. The story did much more than I expected. When Alice, a linguistics professor, began to lose words and thoughts I felt how hard it was for her. Some fiction will just take you to a place you haven’t been with people that are different, like in Faulkner’s story. Some approaches let you feel things that just wouldn’t happen to you. Einstein suggested, “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” Neil Gaiman in his book "View from the Cheap Seats" talked about fiction. He is a writer of fiction for young readers and he went to a world-wide meeting for fiction writers held in China. He knew that over the prior years China didn't even allow fairy tales and fiction in their schools, so he was surprised that this event had been invited to China. He asked an official what had happened and was told, off the record, that they had toured all the big companies they did outsourcing work for in the United States and they asked those they met what they read and they all said science fiction. The saw the connection of fiction with creativity. Even in fiction, fairy tales, and horror stories, good guys win and bad guys are bad. The force in the Star Wars, for some, might be the goodness in the universe, but then what about that goodness? Will it reaffirm our beliefs seeing it in a fictional plot? Hopefully it will. Dr. Einstein also said that creative imagination is the essential element in the intellectual equipment of the true scientist, and that fairy tales are the childhood stimulus to this quality. Fiction is a literary influence that helps us shape our lives. Of course the really good thing is that it lets us step out of our own world for a while.
Though making citations may seem like a dry subject, these integral elements to research papers have been assisting writers in making cohesive arguments for hundreds of years. Not only do they prevent plagiarism, but they provide guidance to the reader about where the writer found evidence for their claim. So how did citations get started? Why are they sometimes called “citations,” but other times called “references?” Find intriguing facts about citations below that will help you understand the importance of properly citing. 1. There are over 7,000 different citation styles You may be familiar with Harvard referencing and APA citation style, but did you know that there are thousands of citation styles available to you on Cite This For Me? These styles are used for various academic disciplines all over the world, and are always changing and being updated by their publishing organizations. Confused about which style to choose for your references? You can always ask your instructor for guidance on which is best for your assignment. 2. Citation styles are varied and uniquely named Though it may not always be obvious, each citation style was created for a specific academic discipline or organization. For example, the style “Journal of Avian Biology” was written by scholars specifically for articles to be published in the similarly named journal, which focuses on the study of different species of birds. Another example is “Nordic Pulp and Paper Research,” a style used by an international scientific magazine covering science and technology for the areas of wood or bio-mass constituents. Both of these styles and thousands more are available for free on Cite This For Me. 3. There are more references generated monthly on Cite This For Me than there are people living in London According to the Office for National Statistics, in 2017 there were nearly 9 million people living in London and its surrounding areas. In contrast, Cite This For Me averages over 11 million references generated per month. That is a lot of citing! 4. There are citation styles named for specific people The most common citation styles, such as Harvard referencing and MLA format, are named for the organizations that publish them—the Modern Language Association (MLA), for instance. Did you know, however, that there are some citation styles that are named for individuals? The most well-known of these styles is Turabian, named for the writer and librarian Kate L. Turabian. The origin of the style was her wish to make the Chicago Manual of Style easier to understand and more concise for student researchers. Turabian style is still in use today and is in its 9th edition. 5. “Citations” is a word with a long history The creation of references to provide evidence in research papers is a concept that is anything but new. The word “citations” can be traced to the latin word “citare,” which means “to summon, urge, call; put in sudden motion, call forward; rouse, excite.” After scholars throughout the ages were “summoning” these pieces of evidence, the word took on its more modern meaning and relevance to writing papers. This occurred formally in the 17th century, where “citations” became known as the “act of citing or quoting a passage from a book, etc.” “References” is another term for this concept that is used often in the U.K. and Australia. For those in need of more citation information, look no further than the Cite This For Me guides! Find out what is an annotated bibliography, learn how to do in-text citations, and citing other topics.
Do you think about your eating habits? Did you know that the way you eat can affect not just the length of your life but the quality of it? Eating right can make you smarter, a better athlete, and happier. But what’s eating right? Well, I’ll tell ya. Or…uhh…Mark will. In his book, The Keto Reset Diet, Mark Sisson asserts a ketogenic diet, or adapting our bodies to burn fat as fuel vs. carbohydrates, is the most effective and beneficial way of eating. Have you heard of keto? Some call it the latest “fad” diet, but many of the heavyweights in the nutritional world believe it to be the ‘end all be all’ lifestyle and method of eating. The spoken and studied benefits of a ketogenic diet are a bit hard to believe… A Ketogenic Lifestyle, Where to Begin? It’s reasonably short, under 200 pages (excluding appendices and recipes), and touches on many concepts I’ve been interested in relative to the ketogenic diet: carbo-loading post workout, fasting, endurance training, and recipe ideas! The ketogenic diet has been one intimidating to get into. Luckily, Mark breaks it down in a very reasonable, easy to understand way and gives you a 21-day plan for getting into it. I have a mountain of notes for this book, so I wanted to consolidate them and dish on one topic. I’ll be writing more about this. The 11 Benefits of Ketosis (And Counting…) The list is long and plentiful, and many of these initially surprised me. Each will be listed as a “header” with some accompanying quotes or paraphrases from the book. Keto Gets Rid of Hunger - “Going keto will virtually eliminate hunger.” (27) Keto Decreases Inflammation - “…ketones deliver an anti-inflammatory effect more potent than prescription drugs.” (47) Keto Increases Enzymes that Protect Against Inflammation - “Ketone burning upregulates the production of internal antioxidant enzymes like catalase, glutathione, and superoxide dismutase (SOD).” (48) Keto Increases Cell Repair & Detox - “…[ketosis] optimizes autophagy, the natural cellular detoxification process whereby cellular material is recycled, repaired, or destroyed (autophagy means “self-eating”). (17) Keto Increases Brain Function - “Ketones readily cross the blood brain barrier and become a highly efficient energy source for the brain. Ketones promote elevated neurotransmitter and enzyme function such that your capacity to fire brain neurons increases, and you preserve that capacity better through increased oxygen delivery, reduced inflammation, and fewer reactive oxygen species generated.” (49) Keto Decreases Cognitive Decline - “Beta-hydroxybutyrate has been found to deliver an assortment of neurological-protective benefits: it modulates a cell membrane receptor call hca2 that regulates inflammation; it helps preserve the GABA-to-glutamine ratio, which preserves brain homeostasis; and it prevents the activation of the mitochondrial “death switch” that results in the death of brain cells.” Keto Decreases Chances of Seizures - “Beta-hydroxybutyrate also has an anti-seizure effect because it raises the threshold at which mitochondria become deranged by a lack of oxygen, which is the trigger for a seizure.” (49) Ketones Can Alleviate Headaches - Take supplemental ketones instead of Advil, due to the enhanced oxygen delivery. (50) Ketosis Prevents Cancer - “Cancer cells thrive and proliferate by consuming glucose at a greater rate than regular cells.” (50) - “…most cancer cells are unable to use ketones for fuel. This is because mitochondria are required for ketones to burn (that’s why they burn so cleanly—ample oxygen is used), and most cancer cells have dysfunctional mitochondria.” (51) - “Ketones inhibit glycosides (glucose burning) in cancer cells, essentially starving them…”(51) - “Ketones help minimize free radical production in the body” (51) - “Ketones boost antioxidant production in healthy cells surrounding cancerous tumors…” (51) - “…to help mitigate the effects of traditional radiation and chemotherapy cancer treatments.” (51) Ketosis Can Reduce Anxiety - “ketogenic eating has been shown to reduce anxiety symptoms by 30 percent.” (54)Running Off of Ketones Can Help You Lift More - “Ketone burning allows you to fire brain neurons at greater capacity and activate more motor units to get your desired work accomplished. Strength athletes know that motor recruitment is the essence of getting stronger—your brain calling more muscle fibers into play and messaging the nervous system to elicit maximum performance from each individual fiber.” (63) Close: To Eat Keto? Or Not to Eat Keto? These aren’t the only benefits of ketogenic eating. Trust me! Overall Mark Sisson’s book is a gem, and I’d highly recommend it. Eat healthy now, to save money on health care, enjoy your life longer (with a sharper mind and body), and eat more bacon and butter. What could be better?
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Cryptocurrency’s decentralised, pro-privacy nature has introduced a new way of transaction. Removing third parties and regulators, however, also paves the way for new forms of criminal activity. Since crypto crimes are had to track down, it’s easy to see why cryptocurrency is associated with illicit activities. With this in mind, it’s important to be in-the-know of common crypto scams. Since cryptocurrency is gradually moving into the mainstream, knowing how to avoid these schemes should be your priority if you’re just getting started. Here are a few common scams and some tips on how to avoid them: Phishing is one of the most common crypto crimes. Scammers try to attain users’ sensitive information like their usernames, passwords, and bank card details. With these personal information, scammers can hack your cryptocurrency wallets and access your private keys, which could mean stealing your crypto coins in the process. Usually, phishing scams are done through fake websites which are designed to look like trading platforms. Those who are duped often sign up, giving away their information. Many downloadable “programs” claim to hep you mine bitcoin easily are scams. Mining takes up a lot of computer power and cannot be done just by downloading a program with one click. Besides downloadable programs, Malware can also be contracted through clicking on links to supposed cryptocurrency exchanges. 3. Shady exchanges There are lots of unregulated exchanges online which use fake promotions to bait investors. After investors have deposited money onto these platforms, these exchanges charge hefty fees or make it extremely difficult for investors to withdraw their funds. Sometimes, scammers might also run off with your money, leaving you empty handed. 4. Fake wallets Many wallets have mobile apps as they are designed to be mobile and user friendly. That being said, not all wallet apps are legitimate. On the Android play store, you will find many fake wallet apps which exist to steal your private keys, user names and passwords. It’s important to stay vigilant and only use credible, popular wallets. 5. Pump and dump The speculative nature of investing in cryptocurrency makes it more susceptible to pump and dump schemes compared to investments in traditional assets. It can be difficult to tell when a coin is under the attack of pump and dump schemes, causing ignorant investors to lose out. Pump and dump groups often operate on large telegram chat groups where a core group gives orders to members, causing prices of a targeted coin to surge. When other investors buy in, the dumping begins. 6. Initial Coin Offerings IPOs of cryptocurrency, Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are created by cryptocurrency startups to raise funds for their venture. However, some of these “startups” aren’t serious about creating a new token or a breakthrough system. Many “startups” disappear with funds. A cybersecurity company, Carbon Black, reported that in the first half of 2018, roughly $1.1 billion worth of cryptocurrency had fallen to theft through ICOs. How to avoid these scams 1. Use only credible platforms One of the best ways to avoid falling prey to fake wallets, malware and shady exchanges is through using legitimate, credible platforms. Other less known platforms may claim to have better rates and attractive promotions but joining less credible platform is a big risk. Some credible exchange platforms include Coinbase, Coinmama, and Kraken. 2. Read forums Forums on reddit and channels in discord are filled with lively discussions on all topics related to cryptocurrency. Being part of these online communities keeps you in-the-know of latest updates and information. Furthermore, you can also join in the discussion by asking questions on platforms you’ve come in contact with so you don’t fall prey to scammers easily. 3. Research on unfamiliar terminologies One of the reasons why beginners are easy targets is because there are many unfamiliar terminologies in the cryptocurrency world. If you’re new to cryptocurrency, it’s important to read up on concepts and terminologies you’re unfamiliar with. Understanding what you’re investing in helps you make good decisions and avoid ponzi schemes. While investing in cryptocurrency might seem risky, it doesn’t mean that you should ignore it completely. In just a decade, cryptocurrency has made lots of breakthroughs and made many milestone achievements. As cryptocurrency moves into the mainstream, it’s even more important for you to be informed and to be vigilant. More from New to Crypto? If cryptocurrencies are digital tokens, how can they be burned? Coin burning is unique to the cryptocurrency market and could …
Rev. Canon Sira Donga was born in Alur country near L. Albert. He was captured as a child by Kabarega’s armies and made a gun-bearer to one of his soldiers. He was given by his master to a Muganda Christian in payment of a debt. He came into contact with Christianity in Buganda. When he returned to Bunyoro in 1901, he found work with the Rev. H. H. Farthing and attended baptism classes. He returned to Alur country in 1902 but refused to stay and marry because of his desire for baptism, which he received at Hoima in 1903. He accompanied the Rev. A. B. Lloyd on the first missionary safari to Acoli in 1903, and acted as interpreter, Alur and Acoli being mutually intelligible. He helped in the first translation of the Bible to Acoli, working from the Luganda version. In 1905 he returned to Hoima for training as a catechist. In May 1905 he married Lucira Farwenyo, and in 1906 he returned to Patiko, Acoli, with his wife and first child. In 1908 he left Acoli when the missionaries temporarily abandoned the work because of opposition, but returned in 1909 and gradually won the people’s confidence. He was recalled to be head-teacher at Masindi in 1911. In 1913 he accompanied the missionaries when they reopened work at Gulu at the request of the government. He remained in Acoli and Lango until his death. He was much loved, and was a tireless teacher, preacher, and traveler. He helped promote better relationships between the Lango and the Baganda political agents. He was ordained deacon in 1917, priest in 1919. He helped Canon Lawrence open work at Boroboro (near Lira, Lango) in 1926. He was made Canon in 1936. He was the frequent companion of Muca Ali and Paulo Baguma. This article, used by permission, was written by Louise Pirouet, as part of A Dictionary of Christianity in Uganda (Department of Religious Studies, Makerere University College, 1969), p. 17. Copies available at Africana Section, Makerere University Library (AF Q 276.761 MAK and AR/MAK/99/1); Bishop Tucker Library, Uganda Christian University and in UK at the University of Birmingham; Crowther Centre Library, CMS Oxford and Louise Pirouet Papers, Cambridge Centre of African Studies.
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If you’ve ever taken a course in Economics hopefully the one thing you retained was the law of supply and demand. Heck…even without a formal education in economics you still know what it is. Have you ever been to a ballgame or an amusement park on a scorching hot day and overpaid for an ice cold drink? You didn’t pay a higher price because of increased quality. When there is a lack of supply but there is excessive demand the price is going up. This same fundamental economic concept is what drives the share price of a stock rapidly higher during a “short squeeze”. First off when a large amount of investors are “short” a stock they obviously want the stock to plunge. It’s the opposite of “buy low and sell high”…Shorting stocks is simply “selling” it high and buying it back lower. If the company they’ve shorted reports some good news and the price increases it basically creates a rush of buying activity among the short sellers. Short-sellers rush to close out their short positions and buy the stock back to cut their losses. This short-covering adds fuel to the fire and the price of the stock pops even higher. The perfect scenario for a true short squeeze to occur is when there is a fairly limited amount (supply) of shares and a high level of short-interest. The number of shares available for trading is called the “float” of a stock. “Short-interest” is the amount or percentage of shares sold short that investors have not closed out or covered yet. Data on float and short-interest is easily available online. How can you potentially profit from this? First off, reading short-interest data on stocks you own or are interested in can be an excellent way to gauge investor sentiment. We often mock the “herd” mentality but in some cases you can see what institutional and large players are thinking. If you see consistent increases in short-interest it warrants checking out specific news or digging into what headwinds that stock might be facing. Many contrarian investors look for stocks with high short-interest. The simple idea here is that once there is an overload of negative sentiment and the stock has basically been pushed down almost as low as it can go, a reversal can take place. Higher levels of short-interest can certainly indicate investors becoming more bearish but much like a rubber band it wants to eventually snap back to the other extreme. A decent or positive bit of good news on the company sparks some buying which then can quickly trigger a dramatic short squeeze. Look for stocks that are smaller in market capitalization (size) and also those with smaller float (supply). While it’s not impossible to see a short squeeze in a company like Intel (INTC) or General Electric (GE) the odds are less likely since they have billions of shares in their floats. Along with a high level of short-interest on a stock you need to look at the “days to cover”. This ratio is a decent indicator of how pronounced a short squeeze could be. “Days to cover” (DTC) gives you a measurement of how many days it would take for short-sellers to close out and buy back their positions. The longer the number of days it takes to cover the more potential and drawn out a short squeeze could be. Don’t just rely on this number alone, however, as that could be a recipe for disaster. Some traders look for a DTC number of at least five while others are north of eight. There is no magic number but you do need to have other factors work out for you as well. Along with the beginnings of a price reversal you need to be on the look out for increased volume. If both of these criteria are in play you could have potentially found a nice entry point for a short squeeze. The bottom line is this: Most of the above data and strategy is used by professional traders. Trying to predict a short squeeze is almost as risky as trying to simply short a stock anyway. One thing you can at least use the data for is gauging investor sentiment on your holdings. Keep in mind that short sellers are often wrong but you at least know what most folks are thinking if you see a big change in short-interest. If you have any questions on this or want to know a few stocks on our current radar with this type of criteria…email us directly at email@example.com.
When it comes to robots, probably the first image that pops into our heads is from the American science fiction action films called ‘Transformers’. These robots played a huge part in our childhood as we were all curious to know how a simple car could transform into a giant robot. Moreover, these things could talk! Continue reading » Dmitry Balandin uses a wooden external prosthesis as he plays with his wooden models Centurion, Amazonand Kid in his flat in Zaporizhzhya, Ukraine. It took Balandin, who works as a crane operator, eighteen months to build models from 1750 parts. Continue reading » Regardless of your level of interest in American politics or cultural disconnects, you must recognize the inherent humor of artist Jayson Scott Musson’s social commentary. Whether you love or hate Barack Obama, we should at least be able to agree on how awesome it is that his ‘Magic Tears’ give men more staying power in the sack, no? Continue reading » Bizarre Paintings Of Mecha Robots And Werewolves Attacking East European Peasants Of The Early 20th Century The Polish artist Jakub Rozalski, who goes by the sobriquet “Mr. Werewolf,” has produced an amusing series of steampunk-ish canvases in which serene and idyllic rustic landscapes of what seem to be Eastern Europe (Rozalski’s very back yard, you might say) in the early decades of the 20th century feature the prominent and inexplicable existence of completely fictitious giant mecha robots. Continue reading » Japanese android expert Hiroshi Ishiguro, left, talks with new talking robot Sota, right, Android robot Otonaroid, second left, and another talking robots CommU, center and second right, during a press event at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation Miraikan in Tokyo Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Ishiguro, the scientist behind the new talking robot in Japan says people should stop expecting robots to understand them, and instead try to chime in with robotic conversations. Ishiguro’s 28-centimer (11-inch) tall button-eyed Sota, which stands for “social talker”, is programmed to mainly talk with a fellow robot, and won’t be trying too hard to understand human speech – the major, and often frustrating, drawback of companion robots. (Photo by Shizuo Kambayashi/AP Photo) Continue reading » A man checks on a robot at a restaurant in Hefei, Anhui province, December 26, 2014. The restaurant, with a space of 1300 square metres and a total of 30 robots to cook meals, deliver dishes and welcome costumers, was reported to be the biggest robot restaurant in China. (Photo by Reuters/Stringer) Continue reading » A new exhibition entitled “Android: What is Human?” showing at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) in Tokyo will showcase some of the most realistic humanoid robots ever seen. The three android robots include Otonaroid, an adult female android robot; Kodomorid, a human female child robot and Telenoid, a minimally designed robot. The robots are the brainchild of Japanese robotics expert Hiroshi Ishiguro, a professor at Osaka University’s Department of Systems Innovation who has been developing robots for over 20 years. Continue reading » TP-Link showed off a massive robot, which greeted people and demonstrated its dancing skills briefly before being packed off by its handlers. (IBTimes) Continue reading » Virginia Tech professor Dennis Hong has made an international name for himself — and Tech — by inventing humanoid robots whose abilities defy imagination. Hong, director of Tech’s Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory, squares off against CHARLI-2 on the field. Designing a robot that can find and kick a soccer ball is believed to be the ultimate challenge in robot design. (Dustin Fenstermacher / FOR THE WASHINGTON POST) Continue reading » - Asian Drivers Are Using Terrifying Reflective Decals On Rear Windows To Fight Against High-Beam Users - Photographer Tracks Down People He Snapped In His Hometown Almost 40 Years Ago To Recreate The Remarkable Images - Panoramic Photos That Went Horribly Wrong - Famous Classic Album Covers Mashed Up With Star Wars Characters - Cool Pics Of 20 Great ’80s Classic Cars That Time Forgot - Candid Snapshots Capture Everyday Life Of Vancouver Youth In The 1970s - The Sky Swimming Pool At This Hotel Has A Window In It - “Youth Gone Wild”: Stunning Photos Of The Russian Underground Dance Culture - This Man And His Cat Recreate Famous Movie Scenes And It’s Amazing! - Ed Gein Style Horror Jacket Is The Most Terrifying Jacket Ever
If you’ve been following my latests posts, you’ll know that during the last V-UHF contest I detected reduced output power on the 70cm band in my FT-817ND. The output power was only about 60% of the maximum 5W in SSB and CW, but in FM mode it reached 5W. This problem only happened on the 70cm band. On all the other bands, the radio reached 5W output power in every modes. After spending some time studying the service manual, I came to the conclusion that the problem was that TX gain in the UHF band was too low. This is a software calibration parameter, so, in the end, fixing this problem has been rather easy. On last Saturday’s V-UHF contest I observed reduced output power on the 70cm band in my FT-817ND. I spent the next day poking inside the radio with the oscilloscope trying to see where the problem was. While doing this, at some point I completely lost output power in all bands. I found that the problem was that F1002, an SMD fuse, had gone open. Here I describe said fuse and the replacement procedure, which I found much easier than I thought. The Hardrock-50 HF is a very nice kit for a 50W amateur HF amplifier covering the 160m through 6m bands. It supports interfacing with the FT-817. With the proper cable, the amplifier can be connected to the ACC jack on the FT-817 in order to do PTT keying and read the BAND DATA signal from the FT-817 to select the proper band in the amplifier’s low pass filter automatically. The connections required are shown in the Hardrock-50 Tech Site. Yesterday, I prepared the cable to interface my amplifier to my FT-817ND. However, I have found a problem in my amplifier that prevents automatic band switching from working properly. Apparently, this problem has been fixed in the newest units and can be fixed with an easy modification in the units which are affected. Today I’ve been installing the G4HUP PAT kit on my FT-817ND transceiver. This kit is essentially a buffer amplifier that allows one to tap the IF of a transceiver, in order to send it to an SDR. Then, the SDR can be used as a panadapter. This kit is intended as an entry level SMD project and it can be fitted to many popular amateur radio transceivers. In fact, this has been my first SMD project, and I have found it quite easy to solder using the right tools and technique.
This strong work from Paisey and coworkers show a strong correlation between the absence of diabetic foot teams and amputation– and (importantly) the inverse. Diabetes-related major lower limb amputation incidence is strongly related to diabetic foot service provision and improves with enhancement of services: peer review of the South-West of England. Paisey RB, Abbott A, Levenson R, Harrington A, Browne D, Moore J, Bamford M, Roe M; To investigate the relationship between high diabetes-related lower limb amputation incidence and foot care services in the South-West region of England. The introduction of 10 key elements of foot care service provision in one area of the South-West resulted in stabilization of foot ulcer incidence and sustained reduction in amputation incidence from 2007. Services introduced included administrative support, standardized general practice foot screening, improved community podiatry staffing, hospital multidisciplinary foot clinics, effective care pathways, availability of an orthotist and audit. Peer reviews of the region’s diabetes foot care services were undertaken to assess delivery of these service provisions and compare this with major amputation incidence in other regions with data provided by Yorkshire and Humber Public Health Observatory Hospital Episode Statistics. Recommendations were made to improve service provision. In 2015 changes in service provision and amputation incidence were reviewed. Initial reviews in 2013 showed that the 3-year diabetes-related major amputation incidence correlated inversely with adequate delivery of diabetes foot care services (P=0.0024, adjusted R2 =0.51). Repeat reviews in 2015 found that two or more foot care service improvements were reported by six diabetes foot care providers, with improvement in outcomes. The negative relationship between major amputation incidence and service provision remained strong both in the period 2012-2015 and in the year 2015 only (P ≤0.0012, adjusted R2 =0.56, and P= 0.0005, R2 =0.62, respectively). Major diabetes-related lower limb amputation incidence is significantly inversely correlated with foot care services provision. Introduction of more effective service provision resulted in significant reductions in major amputation incidence within 2 years. Failure to improve unsatisfactory service provision resulted in continued high amputation incidence.
Smaller Footprint Drilling System for Deep and Hard Rock Environments; Feasibility of Ultra-High-Speed Diamond Drilling Page: 3 of 72 This report is part of the collection entitled: Office of Scientific & Technical Information Technical Reports and was provided to Digital Library by the UNT Libraries Government Documents Department. The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software: Feasibility of Ultra-High Speed Diamond Drilling The two phase program addresses long-term developments in deep well and hard rock drilling. TerraTek believes that significant improvements in drilling deep hard rock will be obtained by applying ultra-high rotational speeds (greater than 10,000 rpm). The work includes a feasibility of concept research effort aimed at development that will ultimately result in the ability to reliably drill "faster and deeper" possibly with smaller, more mobile rigs. The principle focus is on demonstration testing of diamond bits rotating at speeds in excess of 10,000 rpm to achieve high rate of penetration (ROP) rock cutting with substantially lower inputs of energy and loads. The significance of the "ultra-high rotary speed drilling system" is the ability to drill into rock at very low weights on bit and possibly lower energy levels. The drilling and coring industry today does not practice this technology. The highest rotary speed systems in oil field and mining drilling and coring today run less than 10,000 rpm-usually well below 5,000 rpm. This document provides the progress through two phases of the program entitled "Smaller Footprint Drilling System for Deep and Hard Rock Environments: Feasibility of Ultra-High- Speed Diamond Drilling" for the period starting 30 June 2003 and concluding 31 March 2009. The accomplishments of Phases 1 and 2 are summarized as follows: * TerraTek reviewed applicable literature and documentation and convened a project kick- off meeting with Industry Advisors in attendance (see Black and Judzis). * TerraTek designed and planned Phase I bench scale experiments (See Black and Judzis). Improvements were made to the loading mechanism and the rotational speed monitoring instrumentation. New drill bit designs were developed to provided a more consistent product with consistent performance. A test matrix for the final core bit testing program . TerraTek concluded small-scale cutting performance tests. . Analysis of Phase 1 data indicated that there is decreased specific energy as the rotational . Technology transfer, as part of Phase 1, was accomplished with technical presentations to the industry (see Judzis, Boucher, McCammon, and Black). * TerraTek prepared a design concept for the high speed drilling test stand, which was planned around the proposed high speed mud motor concept. Alternative drives for the test stand were explored; a high speed hydraulic motor concept was finally used. * The high speed system was modified to accommodate larger drill bits than originally * Prototype mud turbine motors and the high speed test stand were used to drive the drill bits at high speed. * Three different rock types were used during the testing: Sierra White granite, Crab Orchard sandstone, and Colton sandstone. The drill bits used included diamond impregnated bits, a polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bit, a thermally stable PDC (TSP) bit, and a hybrid TSP and natural diamond bit. Here’s what’s next. This report can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document. Tools / Downloads Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text. Citing and Sharing Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding. Reference the current page of this Report. TerraTek, A Schlumberger Company. Smaller Footprint Drilling System for Deep and Hard Rock Environments; Feasibility of Ultra-High-Speed Diamond Drilling, report, December 31, 2008; United States. (digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc833694/m1/3/: accessed February 16, 2019), University of North Texas Libraries, Digital Library, digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.
December 3, 2015 by Diniquette Today I thought we’d go BACK TO BASICS and talk about a classic item served at bars and cocktail parties……OLIVES. Here is the question that always comes up: what do I do with the pits? Well, here ya go: A. the pit comes out the way it went in! So, if you used your fingers to put it in your mouth, that is how you remove it from your mouth. If it’s via a fork, it comes out on the fork…etc B. If it’s during cocktails, please place the pit in your cocktail napkin C. If it’s while you’re seated at a table, put the pits on your bread plate….it won’t contaminate your bread I hope this helps. Thanks for reading.
Thu Apr 10, 2014 Mashable just put out a nice-looking chart showing “Passwords You Need to Change Right Now” change in light of the recent Heartbleed carnage. However, it has some serious caveats that I wanted to mention: - It’s probably better to be suspicious of companies whose statements are in present-tense (ex: “We have multiple protections” or even “We were not using OpenSSL”). The vulnerability existed since 2011, so even if a service was protected at the time of its disclosure 3 days ago, it could be have been affected at some point long before then. I am also skeptical that every single company on the list successfully made sure that nothing that they’ve used or given sensitive user data to had a vulnerable version of OpenSSL in the last 2 years. - The article neglects to mention that password reuse means you might have to change passwords on several services for every one that was leaked. The same goes for the fact that one can trigger password resets on multiple services by authenticating a single email account. - You should also clear all stored cookies just in case the server hasn’t invalidated them as they should; many sites use persistent CSRF tokens so logging out doesn’t automatically invalidate them. (Heartbleed trivially exposed user cookies.) - Don’t forget to also change API keys if a service hasn’t force-rotated those already. - It remains highly unclear whether any SSL certificates were compromised because of Heartbleed. If so, changing your password isn’t going to help against a MITM who has the SSL private key unless the website has revoked its SSL certificate and you’ve somehow gotten the revocation statement (LOL). This is complicated. Probably best not to worry about it right now because there’s not much you can do, but we all might have to worry about it a whole lot more depending on which way the pendulum swings in the next few days. - Related-to-#5-but-much-easier: clear TLS session resumption data. I think this usually happens automatically when you restart the browser. Nonetheless, Mashable made a pretty good chart for keeping track of what information companies have made public regarding the Heartbleed fallout.
By: Dividend Sensei As a professional investment writer it’s easy to become so engrossed in stocks, especially of the dividend paying variety, that I sometimes forget that for many people the hardest part about building wealth in the market isn’t in picking what to buy, but even having anything to invest at all. In other words, many people live paycheck to paycheck and are so bogged down in debt that they simply can’t afford to invest anything at all. So here’s a nice trick my father just used to save thousands of dollars on a car. Specifically he bought a 1 year old Nissan Quest from Hertz for $4,000 below blue book value, around $16,000. It got me thinking about my own future car buying needs so I started researching what models where available and here is what I found. A 1 year old Toyota Prius with 40,000 miles: $14,000 Studies from several countries have shown that the Toyota Prius is among the most reliable cars in the world, often running for well over 500,000 miles, even on the original battery. This means that for the average person who drives 12,000 miles this car will last a good 20 years or so, assuming you drive it until the cost and frequency of repairs becomes not worth paying. In other words, for a car that’s build so rock solid you can drive it to the moon and back, 40,000 miles and 1 year is essentially brand new. AND you can save $9,000. While most people will focus on that initial figure I know that $9,000 isn’t just $9,000. Because as smart as Ben Franklin was, he was wrong about one thing. A penny saved isn’t a penny earned, its a heck of a lot more. Consider this: Since 1871 the S&P 500 has a compound annual total return of 9.1%. You can buy a low cost index ETF such as Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO) which charges a 0.05% expense ratio, so that’s pretty much a 9% post expense return. Especially thanks to Robinhood, (as well as Vanguard.com) which let’s you buy shares of the ETF with zero commission costs. So here is what that $9,000 in savings is worth: After 5 years: $13,847.61 10 years: $21,306.25 15 years: $32,782.31 20 years: $50,439.64 By purchasing a lightly used car from a car rental fleet, not just can you save a lot of money, but if you invest those savings, and then own the car until it starts to fall apart (“drive it into the ground”) then not only will you have paid for the car, but also the maintenance, repairs, and gas for the car, TWICE OVER! Or put another way: you are being paid to buy this car, and to own, and operate it. Just something to think about the next time you need a new ride;) I'm an Army veteran and former energy dividend writer for The Motley Fool. I currently write for both Seeking Alpha, Simply Safe Dividends, and DividendSensei.com My goal is to help all people learn how to harness the awesome power of dividend growth investing to achieve their financial dreams, and enrich their lives. With 22 years of investing experience, I've learned what works and more importantly, what doesn't, when it comes to building long-term wealth and income streams. I'm currently on an epic quest to build a broadly diversified, high-quality, high-yield dividend growth portfolio that: 1. Pays a 5% yield 2. Offers 7% annual dividend growth 3. Pays dividends AT LEAST on a weekly, but preferably, daily basis
Most people living with diabetes are advised to eat low glycemic index foods because foods high in GI may cause a quick spike in blood sugar levels which could thus result in various other health problems. Therefore, it is important that people who are susceptible to diabetes or already living with the condition stay away from high glycemic index foods as much as possible. What Exactly Is Glycemic Index? Glycemic index is a value often assigned to carbohydrate foods based on how quickly or slowly they digest and affect the blood sugar. Carbohydrates with a low GI – usually less 55 or less – are digested and absorbed more slowly, therefore causing a slow rise in blood sugar levels. Foods with high glycemic index (more than 70), on the other hand, digest faster and thus causes the blood sugar and insulin levels to spike fast. This could not only be dangerous for diabetics but could also cause some other health problems like heart diseases and obesity. However, it has also been observed that eating a food along with fat, protein, or other carbohydrates with lower GI effectively causes the GI value of such food to reduce. There could also be some other factors that could affect the GI of a food, including the method of preparation, foods that are consumed with it, and ripeness of fruits (unripe fruits tend to have a lower glycemic index). See a Glycemic Index chart and read about the effects of high and low GI foods here. High GI Foods To Avoid #1: Processed Foods Highly processed carbohydrate-rich foods do have the highest glycemic index value, such as grains that have been stripped off of their fiber content. Fiber is effective in helping to slow down digestion and thus lowers the effect of glycemic. But highly processed foods like white bread, donuts, bagels, and many processed breakfast cereal lack fiber. #2: High GI Fruits and Vegetables Even though most vegetables are low in glycemic index, there are still a few of them like parsnips and pumpkins having a glycemic index topping 70. Most veggies are rich in fiber which helps slow down digestion and thus preventing sugar spikes in the blood. However, all vegetables are high in GI value when they ripen. #3: Starchy Foods Starchy foods such as boiled white potatoes, French fries, and white rice are high in glycemic index. The blood sugar level is being affected in different ways by the 3 kinds of carbohydrate, which include the sugars, starch, and fiber. Therefore, eating high GI foods alongside foods rich in fiber is a great way to lower the GI of such food. #4: Sugary Drinks Beverages and drinks sweetened with sugar and syrup are very high in GI. They cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels and in long run may result in insulin resistance – a type 2 diabetes precursor. Juices made from only ripe vegetables and fruits do have a high GI, but using fruit pulp in such juice could, however, help in lowering the glycemic index. List of foods high on the glycemic index to avoid: - Watermelon (72) - Honey (73) - Doughnuts (75) - French fries (76) - White Rice (89) - Cereals (76) - Millet (71) - White bread (71) - Cheerios (74) - Pumpkin (75) - Instant oatmeal (83) - Rice pasta (78) - Parsnips (97) - Corn syrup (73) - Table sugar (75) - Soda (74) - Puffed rice (78) Even as much as high glycemic index foods are dangerous for people with diabetes, health experts also do not suggest you completely eliminate all high GI foods from your diet. You can only work towards eating more of low and medium glycemic index alternatives of such foods. Even though some foods may be high in glycemic index, they are also low in calories and highly nutritious at the same time. Therefore, you must not completely give up on such foods. Watermelon is a good example. Learn more about whether you should follow a low glycemic index diet here. 1. Frank, M., Sacks, Vincent, J., Carey, Cheryl, A. M. Anderson, Edgar, R., Miller, Trisha, C. Jeanne, C. Benjamin, J., Harshfield, Nancy, L. (2014, Dec 17). Effects of High vs Low Glycemic Index of Dietary Carbohydrate on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Insulin Sensitivity; The OmniCarb Randomized Clinical Trial. Health and Human Services. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4370345/ 2. Janette, C. B., Susanna, H. H., Dorota, B. P., Joanna, M. (2002, July 1). Glycemic Index And Obesity. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 76, Issue 1, 1 July 2002, Pages 281S–285S, Retrieved from https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/76/1/281S/4824165 3. Marc, J. M., Leon, L., Edward, H. M. (2015, March 8). How Do High Glycemic Load Diets Influence Coronary Heart Disease? The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. V 12; 2015. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4359552/
When you make some special effort to achieve something, some excessive quality, some extra element is involved in it. ~Shunryo Suzuki You know you’re surrendered to God when you rely on God to work things out instead of trying to manipulate others, force your agenda, and control the situation. You let go and let God work. You don’t have to always be in charge. Instead of trying harder, you trust more. ~Rick Warren The quotes above emphasize the importance of letting go of the illusion of control. It’s a teaching that comes forth in all traditions, no matter how we couch it, from the Christian maxim to Let Go, Let God, to the Zen maxims that tell us to flow with whatever happens. But, if we truly practice acceptance, won’t we become complacent, without really bothering to make improvements. And isn’t that what life is for…to improve? Yes, we’re here to evolve, but it will never work when our eye is fixed on a certain outcome. The reason why is because a specific outcome is just a fantasy, concocted by our imaginations. And ironically, although it is created by our imaginations, which take us into the realm of the limitless, a specific outcome can be very limiting, since (1) we hardly ever get to choose the exact outcome (2) there are conceivably better outcomes than the one we imagined and (3) it is by definition conceptualized and takes us out of the present moment. So then, how do we approach the task of healthy evolution? What is the right approach, especially when there is something seriously wrong that needs to be changed, for example, addictions, or some other self-defeating, self-degrading habit? A conscious strategy would be to set an intention to incorporate a healthy, self-promoting habit into your daily life. In Yoga, we call it a sadhana, a daily spiritual discipline and commitment to meet ourselves, as we are, and where we are, everyday. A daily practice that brings us in touch with the present moment and what it feels like to breathe and move into our bodies, enables a connection to be made—a connection to inner stillness. It also renders conscious, what was previously unconscious. This active process of shining the light of awareness onto what was heretofore hidden, keeps us in touch with an abiding source of strength and empowerment that can only be found within. It also keeps us in touch with the unchanging essence of who we are—because those habits that we’d like to change are not who we are. These are practices from meditation or Tai Chi, to simply walking in nature. The irony is that, when we meet ourselves with honesty, as we are, we release the chains that have kept us from who we are to be. When we cultivate a daily practice, and infuse it with our heartfelt intention, rather than fixate on a specific goal, we discover a much more effective and elegant strategy. When we try to change habits with iron will, by focusing only on the end result, we tend to hit a wall, since willpower can only go so far. But the rub is that our uncompromising focus on the result engenders nothing but frustration and anxiety. This is the reason dieters quickly become fixated, to the point of obsession, on food…the very thing they are trying to find a copacetic relationship with quickly becomes a monster of a problem. Lessening our grip on the end result, and instead, redirecting our focus to our daily practice quickly becomes a source of upliftment. The intention itself, along with our conscious awareness spent in real-time, keeps us grounded in the present moment, and places us in the driver’s seat—I can only control what I do in this moment. And the result is our empowerment and increasing confidence that is generated from the inside out, rather than feigned as iron will, which leads us right back to discouragement, time and time again. Transformation starts with wholehearted acceptance of where we are right now. As it happens, this is a compassionate approach. Each time we sit, we accept who we are in this moment, complete and whole as we are, with all our warts and bruises. Yogic wisdom has long reminded us that transformation is a lifetime process. Several lifetimes, actually! As one of our own famously said, even though you know the staircase is there, you can only take one step at a time. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. ~Martin Luther King Jr. It’s a funny thing, we humans tend to be hard on ourselves, as if it would serve the purpose of knocking us into the right direction. The opposite is true. In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali explains that a harsh and critical approach to transformation is a scarcely camouflaged form of ignorance. Ignorance, in Vedic teaching (as in Buddhist teachings) is not defined as deficiency of information in the conventional sense, but rather, confusion with regard to who we really are. In other words, when we find ourselves inflicting criticism and blame on ourselves for not being able to effectively change some behavior—not to mention the guilt we seem to to enjoy sucking on so much, like an after dinner mint—we are confusing our habit with our identity. Seeing clearly means to see the habit for what it is…just a habit. This is where self-love comes in. Loving where you are closes the gap between here and where we’d like to be. As long as that gap exists, we’re not whole. To heal is to make whole. So, letting go of the space entails letting go of the “goal,” and embracing ourselves as perfect, right here and now. Although modern approaches to therapy are beginning to see the wisdom of the compassionate approach, the resistance comes from the deeply ingrained belief we have as western people, that we need to “be tough,” in order to properly “kick ourselves into action.” The reality is that this “tough guy” approach, or self-bullying often backfires into “I already screwed things up, so I might as well go all the way.” And the cycle continues. But, by bringing ourselves to the cushion everyday, or to the Dojo, or to a healing place in nature, where we can create a sacred, meditative space, we momentarily (and that’s all we ever have, anyway, is a moment) drop our defenses and welcome ourselves in, no matter the discomfort and general unease. And low and behold, the discomfort loses its charge! It was the discomfort and defensiveness that led us into the habits in the first place, and so, they too, start to lose their power over us. This is the power of simply being, in conscious awareness. We are in constant renewal and change, anyway, whether unconscious or conscious; why not bring consciousness to it? In conclusion, self love in real time allows our inner trauma to be digested. Remember, the habit is, after all, a symptom, rather than an intrinsic part of who we are. So we’re getting to the cause, by healing on the inside. We’re unlocking it, listening to it, letting it move through us. We’re re-inhabiting this damaged space that we were trying to fill with the wrong things, be it cigarettes , food, shopping or alcohol, etc. We were looking for comfort in all the wrong places! But, now, we can begin the alchemy of transformation, as we re-connect with our body, mind and spirit, with love…
Judy Chicago is an artist, feminist, humanist, educator and author whose career spans over four decades. She is a founder of the Feminist Art Movement. Throughout her career, she uses art as a vehicle for women’s rights to engage in the highest level of art production for intellectual transformation and social change. Her five-year Birth Project especially caught my attention. Few images of birth exists in Western art. A puzzling omission considering birth is a central focus of many women’s lives and a universal experience of all humanity — as everyone is born. Seeking to fill this void, Judy Chicago created multiple images of birth using needlework, a visually rich medium usually ignored or trivialized by the mainstream art community. Below I made a selection of her oeuvre (starting with the Birth Project) and on her website there’s much more to find.
DornerWorks-Sponsored Senior Design Team Wins Top Award September 4th, 2014 Five engineering students in their senior year at Grand Valley State University have won the GVSU 2014 Outstanding Senior Project Award for their work on the design of SILiX (System Integration Lab running LinuX). The project was sponsored by DornerWorks, Ltd. This award is given to the team that the GVSU faculty believes represents the best senior project in terms of technical challenges overcome, teamwork, and effort. The student team was composed of Brian Collins, Kurtis Bell, Jaime Lightfoot, Ivan Malinov, and Ryan Orzechowski. The SILiX senior project was designed to be a modular, extensible test platform to aid in the development of embedded systems projects at DornerWorks across a range of industries. It presented challenging design problems including high-speed hardware, a PC application, embedded software design using Linux, and high-definition video processing on an FPGA. The SILiX design in action The SILiX project provides an inexpensive, portable, and flexible solution to DornerWorks’ testing needs. It is a hardware and software test-bench that uses an FPGA development kit and custom daughter card, as well as supporting software, to test a variety of embedded systems projects, with an emphasis on video-related projects. It provides I/O stimuli to a Device Under Test (DUT) and allows the user to interpret the DUT data response to determine if a test passed or failed. The SILix is capable of recording and playback of communication data and high-definition video. Supported interfaces include I2C, USB, GPIO, FPD-Link III High Definition Video, and Camera Link High Definition Video. The team designed VHDL for the FPGA device to provide video processing capabilities for high definition video, including chroma resampling, RGB to YCrCb conversion, Bayer filtering, and the generation of timing signals. These capabilities, as well as the capabilities of hardware, are controlled via software on an ARM processor.
Small, mobile and wooden sibling to large steel cargo containers, pallets are the modular currency of export and import shipping companies around the world. The recycling of used ones is increasing, too, as manufacturers are shifting to sell more and more plastic ones (or high-end metal ones that are both rust-resistant and fireproof). While a wooden pallet manufacturer might disagree, this is good news for DIY tinkerers can get treated wood ones for sale or even free at times and the one-size-fits all approach means that in many cases you can plan a design and reuse that schematic over multiple furniture pieces from different pallets. Since they are built for stacking, the ‘raw material’ of the pallet itself is easy to store. And thus we come to the work of studiomama, one such designer looking to make the most of this ever-more-abundant source of construction parts – and explore the different ways the constituent boards can be broken apart and put back together. The end products are not the most minimalist or fashionable works, but they show the marks of their origins and are certainly eye-catching in that raw and honest way. The best part, though, is that you cannot buy their designs – these are not for sale. What is for sale, instead, are a series of instruction manuals, photo books and other related merchandise. This is not only a clever way to tap into a market of do-it-yourself customers who would rather be giving plans than a finished product, but also more sustainable (and perhaps less ironic) than simply boxing and shipping reconstituted containers that you could just as easily get locally. The tables, chairs and lamps themselves are both playful and pragmatic. They use existing colors as accents rather than relying on addition paint or stain. Some use blocks while other employ slats, depending on the need. Straight lines and right angles make them look minimalist at a glance, but really just functional and easy to build on closer inspection.
Building a residence in the flight path of a nearby airport would be intimidating to a lot of families, but one couple trusted just such a project to East Hampton, NY-based Maziar Behrooz Architecture. The Arc House plays on the lot’s proximity to the airport by using industrial building techniques. The visually striking sloped roof resembles an airplane hangar and houses all of the home’s public areas. The living, dining and kitchen areas are all snugly contained beneath the curved roof, making each area feel far roomier than one might expect from such an intimate space. Air circulation was a particular concern in all parts of the home, so ample windows allow for both sunlight and air to permeate every room. The arc shape of the home and the materials used to create it all significantly cut down on the energy used, making it a beautifully eco-friendly abode. Just beneath the kitchen and living areas, the lower level contains an office, home gym, sitting area, garage and private courtyard. The suspended staircase leading down to the lower level is one of the showcases of this impressive abode. A long hallway connects the public area of the house to the bedrooms, which are in an adjacent flat-roofed structure. The architects used materials that would leave open the option to add on extra bedrooms if the couple so desires in the future.
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Weight Gain in menopause HRT and Weight Gain My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So for today, I have finished 2 bags of M&M and a chocolate cake. I feel better already. – Dave Barry Summary: Weight gain in Menopause. Women at menopause often experience weight gain, particularly around the abdomen. This is often due to declining oestrogen levels, age-related loss of muscle tissue and lifestyle factors such as diet and lack of exercise. Contrary to common belief, weight gain is not linked to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Menopause occurs when a woman stops ovulating and her monthly period (menstruation) stops. Many menopausal women experience weight gain. Normal hormonal changes are thought to be partly responsible, although the exact process is not understood. Body changes at menopause As we age, our muscles decrease in bulk and the metabolism slows down. These changes can contribute to weight gain around the time of menopause. Other physical changes associated with menopause may include: - Skin changes, such as dryness and loss of elasticity - Vaginal dryness - Hair growth (or loss). These changes may affect a woman’s body image and self-esteem. Taking steps to manage the symptoms of menopause can be a powerful antidote. Oestrogen and fat distribution It seems that oestrogen may influence body fat distribution. Oestrogen is the female sex hormone responsible for ovulation. Women of childbearing age tend to store fat in the lower body (‘pear-shaped’), while men and postmenopausal women store fat around the abdomen (‘apple-shaped’). Animal studies have shown that a lack of oestrogen leads to excessive weight gain, although the exact mechanisms are not yet understood. Hormone therapy does not cause weight gain Contrary to common belief, various studies prove that weight gain is not linked to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). If a woman is prone to weight gain during her middle years, she will put on weight regardless of whether or not she uses HRT. Some women may experience symptoms at the start of treatment, including bloating and breast fullness, and these may be misinterpreted as weight gain. These symptoms usually disappear once the therapy doses are modified to suit the individual. The link to cardiovascular disease As women get older there is an increased risk of cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) disease. This may be partly due to the postmenopausal tendency to put on weight around the abdomen. Body fat that is stored within the abdominal wall and around the internal organs (visceral fat) is a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease. HRT can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by preventing the shift in body fat distribution to the abdomen. In addition, oestrogen replacement boosts ‘good’ blood cholesterol (high density lipoproteins, or HDL) and lowers ‘bad’ blood cholesterol (low density lipoproteins, or LDL). Other contributing factors Apart from declining oestrogen levels, other factors that may contribute to weight gain after menopause include: - Loss of muscle tissue with age - Lowered metabolism - Reduced physical activity - Altered habits – for example, more freedom to eat out. Managing menopause-related weight gain To manage your weight after menopause, you should try to: - Eat a low fat, high fibre diet. - Have regular and sustained aerobic exercise. This will give your metabolism a boost. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity every day. - Build up and maintain your muscle mass with strength training such as weight training or weight-bearing exercise like walking. (See your doctor before starting a new exercise program.) - Accept the changes to your body. Avoid crash diets A crash diet is when you severely reduce the amount you eat over a short time. Your body responds to this reduced energy supply by using muscle tissue as fuel. Muscles use up a lot of kilojoules in your body. If you lose muscle tissue, it means you have further reduced your body’s ability to burn kilojoules. This means you are likely to put on more weight when you start eating normally again. It seems that the ‘fat hormone’ leptin plays an important role in this process. Leptin contributes to appetite control and metabolic rate. Studies show that leptin levels drop after a crash diet, which increases the appetite and slows the metabolism. Consult with your doctor Your doctor can help you manage your menopause-related weight gain and other symptoms. If you have a pre-existing medical condition or haven’t been very physically active for some time, see your doctor before you start any new fitness program. Where to get help - Your doctor - An Accredited Practising Dietitian, contact the Dietitians Association of Australia - Jean Hailes for Women’s Health Tel. 1800 JEAN HAILES (532 642) Women at menopause often experience weight gain, particularly around the abdomen. This is often due to declining oestrogen levels, age-related loss of muscle tissue and lifestyle factors such as diet and lack of exercise. Contrary to common belief, weight gain is not linked to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Understanding weight gain at menopause.Davis SR, Castelo-Branco C, Chedraui P, Lumsden MA, Nappi RE, Shah D, Villaseca P; as the Writing Group of the International Menopause Society for World Menopause Day 2012. Women’s Health Research Program, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University , Melbourne , Australia. ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this review was to summarize the literature regarding the impact of the menopause transition on body weight and body composition. Methods We conducted a search of the literature using Medline (Ovid, 1946-present) and PubMed (1966-2012) for English-language studies that included the following search terms: ‘menopause’, ‘midlife’, ‘hormone therapy’ or ‘estrogen’ combined with ‘obesity’, ‘body weight’ or ‘body composition’. Results Whereas weight gain per se cannot be attributed to the menopause transition, the change in the hormonal milieu at menopause is associated with an increase in total body fat and an increase in abdominal fat. Weight excess at midlife is not only associated with a heightened risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disease, but also impacts adversely on health-related quality of life and sexual function. Animal and human studies indicate that this tendency towards central abdominal fat accumulation is ameliorated by estrogen therapy. Studies mostly indicate a reduction in overall fat mass with estrogen and estrogen-progestin therapy, improved insulin sensitivity and a lower rate of development of type 2 diabetes. Conclusion The hormonal changes across the perimenopause substantially contribute to increased abdominal obesity which leads to additional physical and psychological morbidity. There is strong evidence that estrogen therapy may partly prevent this menopause-related change in body composition and the associated metabolic sequelae. However, further studies are required to identify the women most likely to gain metabolic benefit from menopausal hormone therapy in order to develop evidence-based clinical recommendations. The Medical Vitadiet I originated and started the medical Vitadiet. I had 5 clinics running in Queensland with up to 10 doctors monitoring and helping people lose weight. The program was very successful so I sold it and moved into nutrition and natural medical treatment. In my opinion it is still the best weight loss program around, run by a local family, and very professional as well. More information is available at: http://www.medicalvitadiet.com.au A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me. I’m afraid of widths. – Stephen Wright You know what is a “diet” is, don’t you? It’s “die” with a “t,” that’s what it is! – Garfield Hormone replacement therapy has no effect on body weight and cannot prevent weight gain at menopause. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is used to reduce the symptoms of menopause and bone loss after menopause. Some women decline to take HRT because they believe it causes weight gain. The review of trials found no evidence that unopposed oestrogen and combined oestrogen and progestogen have an effect on body weight additional to that usually gained at the time of menopause. The review did not find any evidence that HRT prevents weight gain experienced at menopause. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is commonly prescribed to treat menopausal symptoms and to prevent post-menopausal bone loss. However, many women are concerned about hormonal replacement therapy because they believe that such treatment will result in weight gain. The effect of HRT on body weight and fat distribution has not yet been examined in systematic reviews. To evaluate the effect of unopposed oestrogen or combined oestrogen and progestogen hormone replacement therapy (HRT) upon the body weight and fat distribution of peri-menopausal and post-menopausal women. We searched the Cochrane Menstrual Disorders and Subfertility Group Trials Register, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Current Contents, Biological Abstracts and CINAHL, most recently in July 2005. All randomised, placebo or no-treatment controlled trials (RCTs) that detailed the effect of HRT on body weight or fat distribution. Previous HRT use should have ceased at least one month (in the case of patches, cream or gel) or three months (for oral preparations or subcutaneous pellets) before commencement of the study. Twenty-eight RCTs with 28,559 women fulfilled the inclusion criteria for this review. Data was pooled for continuous variables and the weighted mean difference (MD) with 95% confidence intervals reported. Outcomes were evaluated separately for unopposed oestrogen and oestrogen combined with progestogen regimens. No statistically significant difference was found in mean weight gain between those using unopposed oestrogen and non-HRT users (0.03kg, 95% CI -0.61 to 0.67) and those using oestrogen with progestogen therapy and non-HRT users (0.04 kg, 95% CI -0.42 to 0.50). There was no significant difference in body mass index (BMI) between women using unopposed oestrogen and non-HRT users (-0.14, 95% CI -0.40 to 0.12) or oestrogen combined with progestogen and non-HRT users (-0.10, 95% CI -0.27 to 0.07). Insufficient data were available to enable meta-analysis of the effect of HRT on waist to hip ratio, fat mass or skinfold thickness. There is no evidence of an effect of unopposed oestrogen or combined oestrogen with progestogen on body weight and on the BMI increase normally experienced at the time of menopause. Insufficient evidence currently exists to enable examination of the effect of HRT on waist-hip ratio, fat mass or skinfold thickness. Do You Skip Breakfast? Do you sometimes skip breakfast, maybe thinking: “I’ll skip breakfast so I will decrease my calories to lose a few pounds” Or – “I’ll grab something quick to give me some extra energy” – usually something sugary or caffeinated OR BOTH! Or-“I don’t have anything prepared, and I’m in a hurry” Well, Let me tell you about a client of mine . . . I have a menopause coaching client named Sheila who gave me permission to tell her story. When she worked in her husband’s medical practice, she hardly ever ate breakfast. Most doctor offices have split hours to accommodate those patients who go to work early and don’t get off from work until 5 p.m. or after. Some medical offices don’t usually finish with patients until almost 7:30 p.m. most days. Sheila and her husband would eat dinner out late, which made Sheila not-so-hungry the next morning when it was time to eat. She knew it wasn’t a healthy thing to do but with the hours as they were, she didn’t feel like she had much choice. In the morning, sometimes she would grab an apple or banana on her way out of the door and ALWAYS had her coffee on the way to the office. There were times when she had only coffee for her breakfast while she was getting ready for work. Sheila says, “Eating this way, I remember being starved by lunch time! Then I wanted to eat everything in sight when it was time to sit down to eat. Also, my energy levels were so low by mid-morning I probably could have taken a nap! I guess my excuses were that I was too much in a hurry; I stayed in bed until the very last minute and then had to rush, or felt that I didn’t have time or I just wasn’t hungry. There were times when I couldn’t even think straight. I felt so tired and run down. My husband noticed I was making too many mistakes with scheduling patients and it was becoming costly for the office. I had a hard time focusing or completing the tasks that were my responsibility.” What is breakfast anyway? During the night while you are sleeping, your body is taking a break from eating. You are fasting. Breakfast time is when you “break that fast” and start the day by giving your body the fuel it needs to perform at the highest level. Skipping breakfast causes your body to be under more stress and the stress hormone, cortisol goes up. Your blood sugar is low to start with. When your blood sugar drops, it causes you to crave sweets. Keeping the blood sugar as level as possible throughout the day will help in the prevention of insulin resistance which can ultimately lead to diabetes. Did you realize by not eating breakfast, it affects certain hormones and causes a cascading effect in your body? One of the most important things you can do for yourself to prepare for a productive day is to have a “good” breakfast before leaving home. It will give you what you need to be able to concentrate, have mental clarity, focus and have energy. Here is your guide to having a healthy breakfast: Eat a breakfast that includes some protein such as real eggs. (Animal protein is easier to digest in the early part of the day than later.) You will perform much better and feel better by having some protein with each meal throughout the day. It doesn’t have to be a lot, whatever is the right amount for you. If you don’t feel very hungry, it will greatly benefit you to still eat something small or a small amount of: - Fruit – apples and berries are best Some raw nuts (walnuts and/or almonds) · Slice of cheese · Cottage cheese · Ezekiel toast with Almond or Peanut Butter · Hard-boiled egg Start eating breakfast, no matter how small. - · Use a journal for seven days. - · Write down how you feel after eating breakfast. See if you feel or see an increase in your energy. - · This will also give you a guide to which foods you may want to start avoiding. - Sit down to eat and relax. Taking time to eat and enjoying it affects hormones that make you feel full
When you decide that you want to lose weight, you want to see results immediately. There are a lot of fad diets out there that give the illusion of losing weight quickly. Many of these fad diets revolve around the idea that you avoid a certain food category, in most cases carbohydrates, and as a result, you start to lose weight. Unfortunately, most people are not able to stick to restrictive diets. They may get some weight loss results, but they are not long-term. What you need is a stable, proven way to lose weight quickly and keep the weight off. We’re talking about a rapid weight loss program at our office in Gainesville, FL. Of course, the key to finding the right weight loss system for you is having a better idea of how your personal metabolism works. This is one of the reasons why many people opt to use medical weight loss programs. With a medical weight loss program, your weight loss is monitored by medical professionals. The decisions that they make about what you should eat, what you should avoid, and other lifestyle changes you should make are not based on general guesses, but on your particular body type. For some people in Gainesville, FL, reducing caloric intake works. But calorie restrictive diets are not right for everyone. You cannot assume that eating less automatically means that you’re going to lose weight. In fact, if you cut out your calories, your body is immediately going to fight back. The first thing your body is going to do is make you feel hungry. When your body feels like you’re starving yourself, it starts telling your fat cells to hold onto calories at whatever cost. This is why over the long-term, calorie restrictive diets and diets that force you to avoid entire food groups don’t work. It’s best to seek out a rapid weight loss program from a team of true professionals. Look no further than our experts at the office of Dr. James DeStephens in Gainesville, FL. Contact us today to schedule a consultation to learn more about how our rapid weight loss program works!
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Acupuncture and Diabetes Diabetes is recognized as one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. More than 16 million people in the USA have Type 2 Diabetes, that’s more than 7% of the adult population! The primary cause of Diabetes is a dysfunction of the pancreas and kidneys. Acupuncture has a great success rate working wonders on correcting these dysfunction and bringing the body back into proper balance. Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine can regulate the function of the pancreas, kidney, and help to lower blood glucose content as well as lower the release of pancreatic glucagon. Along with this Oriental Medicine will aid in controlling the factors that create or worsen diabetes symptoms like the urge to over eat and drink. Not only can Eastern Medicine be a life saver if you have been diagonosed with diabetes, but it can also help a great deal as a preventative action if you have been warned that you are at a high risk of developing diabetes. Don’t delay the relief you’ve been waiting for. Dr. JiMong works with each patient and uses the most effective acupuncture techniques to provide the best results for diabetes. Please Contact Us to begin your healing journey.
Author(s): Jean Drage et al (eds.) Local government in New Zealand is experiencing major upheaval. The creation of an urban unitary council for Auckland, the overthrow of elected representation for the Canterbury region and other instances of intrusion of central government power into local councils (e.g for managing earthquake recovery and the Rugby World Cup) indicate a seismic shift in the foundations of local government in New Zealand. A major review announced in 2011 signals an imminent shakeup of this tier of government. These developments demand robust analysis and innovative responses. This collection addresses fundamental questions about what the appropriate structure and role of local government should be in contemporary New Zealand. Who should decide about the local in our lives? Should Auckland Council be the model for other parts of the country? What is the future for regions? New Zealand’s leading local government scholars provide a context for and tease out the underlying themes that make New Zealand’s local government distinctive. This book will inform decision-makers, scholars and students and those with an interest in the level of government that most directly affects our daily lives. Contributors: Gavin Beattie, Christine Cheyne, David Cooper, Jean Drage, Janine Hayward, Josh Hercus, Samantha Hutcheson, Karen Johnston, Dean Knight, Jeff McNeill, Elizabeth Plew, Mike Reid, Chris Rudd, Ann Sullivan and Karen Webster
Congratulations on wanting to explore confirmation with the Church of England in the Diocese of Durham. Confirmation can be an important part of a lifetime journey of faith as a follower of Jesus Christ. When you speak to your vicar, they will usually invite you to a few meetings to help you get ready for the service. This is a good way to explore your faith with others who are also thinking about confirmation and is a safe place to ask any questions you have about God, Jesus and the journey of faith. These are some common questions about confirmation, and the local vicar will be delighted to explain all that’s involved too. To find your local church, visit www.AChurchNearYou.com
E-learning course: Influenza vaccination campaigns targeting healthcare workers This online course aims to support the EU/EEA Member States in their planning of annual seasonal influenza vaccination campaigns targeting healthcare workers. Workshop: Influenza vaccination campaigns of healthcare workers The uptake of seasonal influenza vaccination in EU Member States has not reached the target levels in the 2009 Council Recommendations. This knowledge sharing workshop is intended to support communications activities surrounding national influenza vaccination campaigns, specifically campaigns targeting healthcare workers. The workshop will highlight good practices and success stories, as well as share encouraging and challenging experiences of the Member States’ campaigns. It will also discuss and consider ways ECDC can support Member States in their campaigns through the creation of a “community of practice”, and how best to achieve that via the existing platforms and tools.
If there is something that every traveler will suffer in more than one trip is the popular “Jet lag”. It happens when your body (biological clock) does not adapts to the schedule of a new destination after making long trips. The Jet lag can affect many of your activities or plans during our journey, and in the worst of the cases it can affect you physically if you don’t know how to handle it. We prepare a list of do’s and don’ts so you can beat jet lag: What are some of your tips for preparing and reducing the effects of jet lag? Tell us! It doesn’t matter the time you arrive to your destination, remember we offer you free shuttle service from major airports around at our locations.
I’m currently researching for a presentation on Medicare. Along the way, I found this post by Garth Brazelton at Reviving Economics: My big concern is something that has been known since the beginning and that is, Obamacare does nothing to erode the existing monopolies of health insurance in many states. The biggest issue with Obamacare in my view remains the fact that the so-called marketplace doesn’t really create a true market. The fact is, plans cannot be bought and sold across jurisdictional lines. Obamacare may actually serve to simply consolidate monopoly or oligopoly power – which may in fact keep prices higher than they otherwise should be. The ironic thing is that we probably would be better off if the government just created its own monopoly power and moved us to a single-payer system. That way, the government could have more control over prices. Under this private monopoly system though, that can’t happen. The Affordable Care Act (the so-called Obamacare) effort makes many improvements that are and will continue to help the U.S. get healthcare spending under control. But it won’t get us down to spending levels all other industrialized countries achieve (with better outcomes) largely because it relies on private insurance companies exclusively for under-age-65’s. Conservative critics like to claim markets work wonders and achieve efficient outcomes. That’s only true when there are competitive markets, full and symmetric information about the product/services, free entry, and transactions are discreet and not long-term relationship based. Healthcare fails all of these. As Brazelton points out, competition is seriously missing at the appropriate market level – the consumer. As for the other requirements for markets to succeed in healthcare, Kenneth Arrow explained why that doesn’t and can’t happen fifty years ago in this seminal paper. Instead of trying to dismantle the Affordable Care Act and move towards more so-called “free market” system, we should be moving toward a single-payor insurance system (like Canada) or at least toward providing a public-option so private insurance companies have a real competitor.

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