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I love technology! I guess if I’m being completely honest, what I really love is the engagement, excitement, and interactivity that technology brings to my college classroom. I’m not talking about the bells and whistles (although that’s fun too), but the true engagement that happens when I utilize a technology that really resonates with my digitally native students, that connects them to each other, and (most importantly) helps them master course content. So, whether you are new to using technology in the classroom or an old technology-pro, here are five of my favorite apps and technologies to engage students and help them create meaningful connections. This free app allows you to print paper clickers in order to conduct polling, collect formative and summative assessment data, and keep students engaged and on-track in class. If you’ve ever had a student tell you they don’t have an electronic device so they can’t participate in polling questions, this is the app for you! Download the Plickers app on your device, and then go to www.plickers.com to create quizzes. I’m also able to link each piece of paper to individual students, so taking attendance and grading in-class quizzes is a breeze! This is my favorite technology for gaming in the classroom. Instructors create quizzes (or discussion questions and surveys) at www.getkahoot.com. Students go to Kahoot.it on their device browser and enter the quiz code, then play against each other. Students earn points based on the speed and accuracy of their answers, plus a leader board enhances engagement and keeps the competitive spirit alive. One of my favorite things about Kahoot is that a student sees only four colored squares on their device which correspond with the question on the screen. This keeps the student from getting lost in the device and helps them focus on the content, and each other. This augmented reality app has changed my syllabus. The instructor goes to Aurasma Studio where they upload and links audio/video files with pictures. They then put those pictures on their syllabus (or other document) next to the corresponding content. Students download the free Aurasma APP on their mobile device and “follow” their instructor. Whenever a student needs more help on a concept listed on the syllabus, they simply hold their phone over the picture and a video of their instructor talking them through the concept pops up. Talk about providing real-time information…when and where the student needs it! 4. MindTap Mobile App This great mobile app allows students to study anytime-anywhere for any class that is using MindTap. Students download the free app, choose the class they want to work on, and can then review pre-built and custom created flashcards, create and take chapter quizzes (think gaming), set reminders for important project due dates (with alarms), and receive up-to-the-minute notes and messages that I post in our MindTap course. I love this app because it reaches students where they are… on their cell phones! This video email app (it’s free on the computer, but there is a small fee to download the app on your mobile device) allows me to send video email messages to my students. When I contact a student via EyeJot, the connection is so much more personal and they don’t even need a webcam to reply back to me. Plus, I think it’s a lot harder to delete my face than just my email. 🙂 What apps do you use to create meaningful connections in the college classroom? Share your favorites in the comments! This post was originally published at //www.nisod.org/?q=applause-apps-five-great-apps-create-meaningful-connections-inside-and-outside-classroom This content comes from a collaboration between Cengage Learning and the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. Recognizing the growing need for adjunct support, Cengage Learning and NISOD are partnering to co-host a series of webinars, podcasts, and blog posts covering professional development topics for adjunct faculty and administrators. To learn more about this partnership, visit //www.nisod.org/cengage.
The use of video for educational purposes is exploding — from MOOCs to lecture capture tools — at the university level and in K-12 settings. A recently published case study from Kaltura, an open-source video platform provider mentioned in a recent Forbes.com post entitled “6 Fast-Growing Tech Companies”1, describes how one instructor and his students are using the Kaltura platform to produce and share tutorials at The School of Physics at National University of Ireland – Galway (NUI). Dr. Oliver Ryan, a senior technical officer for the School of Physics, noticed that second-year Physics students were often confused by the descriptions and diagrams contained within the manual that was designed to prepare them for required lab experiments. He recorded a series of two-minute videos about the experiments and the lab equipment. As a result, students feel more confident andbetter-prepared for the experiments as they begin each session. How have you incorporated videos into your courses? Please share your tips and successes in the Comments section below. Post Author: Jeanne Heston.
Do you dread the day when you have to take your children to the dentist? Dr. Jeanette Courtad, DDS knows this feeling all too well. She decided to make a change in the way kids learn about their dental health. She wrote a book series called “Toothful Tales” to promote oral health among kids and expecting mothers and is teaching kids why their oral health is important. Her first book, “Toothful Tales: How We Survived the Sweet Attack,” allows children and parents to view the importance of their oral health through the lens of a children’s book. Dr. Courtad uses visual representations to make dental visits understandable and entertaining for children. Dr. Courtad didn’t just sit down wake up one day with a whim to write children’s books. She realized the need for this series when she had to present to a group of kindergartens. She had to communicate to them the importance of brushing, flossing, and having a healthy mouth. But how to actually get through to these children? Dr. Courtad got on their level and made cartoon-like sculptures and utilized relatable characters to teach this class. She watched as the children engaged with her visual representations, and decided to make a greater impact by starting a book series. “I love talking to colleagues at dental conventions across the country who appreciate the humor, visual impact and powerful oral health message of my books. Pediatric dentists are some of my best, repeat customers. But my favorite reviews come from parents who tell me their child regularly chooses to have a book from the Toothful Tales series read to them before bedtime. I was even told about a (precocious) four-year-old who told her Mom that their tongue really liked the sweet they were eating but the teeth didn’t, so she wanted to only have a little before brushing. It’s so important to emphasize how what we put in our bodies effects our overall health. If my silly tooth characters can help children (and their parents!) care more about food and beverage choices (hooray, fluoridated tap water!), then I’m doing my part to inspire (oral) health literacy,” Dr. Courtad told Delta Dental. Inside Dr. Courtad’s “Toothful Tales: How We Survived the Sweet Attack” Kids are fascinated when their teeth fall out – they’ll show anyone they can find. So a book explaining this process and framing it for children allows kids to discuss this in a way they understand. “I made the cuspid, or Cuspi, more concerned with aesthetics and how things feel. She doesn’t like to be covered in sticky sweets,” Dr. Courtad says as she describes the characters she created. “Then Mola brings out the functionality since [the molar] is the more powerful chewing surface of the mouth. I tried to address all aspects of oral functioning with the teeth characters.” So how were these original characters created? “I carved, out of couch foam, three teeth — a molar, a cuspid and an incisor — and covered them in terry cloth, a fabric that I could attach Velcro germs to, which I cut out and put on the teeth. Then, I made faces out of the Velcro, as well,” Dr. Courtad told the American Dental Association. These cartoon-like sculptures are transformed into fun graphics in her book, and teach parents and kids the importance of dental health in an entertaining way. Dr. Courtad published her first book in 2009. When she witnessed how successful and useful her first book was, she decided to expand it into a series. Dr. Courtad wrote two other books, “Toothful Tales: Our Sensational Dental Adventure” and “Toothful Tales: Becoming Me Cavity Free.” Her next two books were primarily written for pregnant mothers. Expecting moms don’t always have their oral health top of mind. Dr. Courtad realized that many women weren’t educated on how to care for their infant’s oral health, too. She detailed the importance of caring for their baby’s teeth. She uses her book “Toothful Tales: Becoming Me Cavity Free” to provide an in depth yet entertaining way to inform pregnant women with bright graphics that are easy to understand. Due to the influence of her first three books, Dr. Courtad wrote an additional book in the series for yet another audience. Her next installment in this series will target college aged students and specifically look at the impact that snacking and sugary drinks have on oral health. Dr. Courtad has taken her idea of presenting and teaching kids the importance of keeping their mouth healthy, and transformed that idea into an influential and educational book series. Her “Toothful Tales” book series promotes oral health among kids and expecting mothers, and Dr. Courtad continues to teach the people of all ages about oral health by educating and expanding her target audience. For more on how to help your kids have a healthy mouth and smile, click here.
FREE PD Virtual Event: Standards for Mathematical Practice: They’re Not Just for Students! This session will examine the mathematical practices in classroom tasks with an emphasis on how teachers can use the practices to deepen our own content knowledge and to improve our instruction. Example tasks will span K-12. Presented by: Christopher Danielson Normandale Community Tuesday, March 19th 2013 at 7pm ET Join us to learn more about one of the Internet’s most exciting and powerful tools! Wolfram\|Alpha introduces a fundamentally new way to get knowledge and answers – not by searching the web, but by performing dynamic computations based on a vast collection of built-in data, algorithms, and methods. STEM is a mindset, a way of thinking, and Patti Duncan says there are a lot of misconceptions of what STEM really is. STEM requires kids to think, be independent workers who can also collaborate, but skill sets are important and need to be learned in a relevant way. That way to integration within the by David Andrade, http://tinyurl.com/edtechguy STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is a term that has become more and more popular lately as the federal government is pushing for improvements in student performance in these areas. The United States needs more students to enter these fields and, in general, the public needs to be Advanced Search under “Search Picking up where I left off on my last post, What Do Your Students Know About Google, Jennifer Brinson toured Google’s main menu features. Let’s continue with NEWS. If you are, for example, researching STEM cells, you have the option to create an ADVANCED NEWS SEARCH. The benefits: your results are If you are not attending the DEN Leadership Symposium at Bentley University in Waltham, MA, you might want to attend this Google SketchUp STEM Webinar. PA DEN STAR Linda Nitsche delivered a related presentation at PETE&C 2010 and shared a wealth of resources. If you are planning to attend this webinar, in addition to downloading The poets claim that April is the cruelest month, but those of us in the DEN know April is the BUSIEST month. With that in mind, her is your list of opportunities and deadlines. Upcoming Webinars: Register at: http://community.discoveryeducation.com/webinar. The Way I See It with Dr. Temple Grandin Tuesday, April 13 at 7 PM ET Among the many hats that Patti Duncan wears, in the summer she teaches young boys in a Science Camp doing hands-on activities. Recently, Discovery has her on the road doing PD for science teachers and is home about 3 days a month (she’s even been to Anchorage). Her switch from the science world to the As I wait on standby for this webinar to begin, I fear that I am going to be, once again, in over my head. The first STEM webinar in this series was hosted by Dr. Michio Kaku, and although he fascinated me, he lost me. After all, I’m just an English teacher on science disconnect. Are you looking for better ways to integrate STEM into your classroom? Register today for the Siemens STEM Academy‘s “Top Ten STEM Resources” webinar to learn about some of the best websites that can help you integrate science, technology, engineering, and math into your classroom. Webinar: “Top Ten STEM Resources” Date: Wednesday, February 17 @
Was Spinosaurus a Swimmer? Watery Habitat for Largest Theropod Scientists have found evidence of flying dinosaurs, there is evidence to suggest that some dinosaurs were at home in the trees, some lived in burrows, but a dinosaur that lived an aquatic existence? That surely must be a step too far for a group of reptiles whose suitability for life on land and simple hinge-like ankle joints gave them a significant advantage over other land animals in the post Permian extinction race for dominance of the Earth. However, a team of French scientists have concluded that at least one type of dinosaur – the Spinosaurids may have spent a considerable amount of time in water, in fact about as much time in the water as extant species of crocodiles do today. Romain Amoit from the University of Lyon (France) and his colleagues studied the amount of an isotope of oxygen within the fossilised teeth of a number of dinosaurs. They then compared their findings to known aquatic animals from the fossil record, turtles and crocodiles and from these results they have concluded that the Spinosaurs probably spent most of their time in a watery environment. The Spinosaurids, most famously Spinosaurus, the dinosaur villian in the movie Jurassic Park III were a widespread early Cretaceous Theropod dinosaur. Remains of such creatures have been discovered in England (Baryonyx), Africa, South America, China, Thailand and Japan. These dinosaurs were characterised by having long, narrow jaws armed with many sharp, straight teeth, in most cases resembling the teeth of crocodiles. Most of this group of large, carnivores had humps or elaborate sails along their backs. Spinosaurus aegyptiacus, was named and described by the great German palaeontologist/geologist Ernst Stromer von Reichenbach in 1915. He had led a number of fossil hunting expeditions to North Africa between 1911 and the outbreak of World War I. Unfortunately, very little Spinosaur fossil material or information is left from these expeditions as the Munich museum in which these items were stored was utterly destroyed by an American bombing raid during World War II. However, based on the notes and illustrations from Stromer’s time plus more recent Spinosaurus remains from Morocco, some scientists have claimed that this type of Spinosaur is the largest known predatory dinosaur in the fossil record with some size estimates putting Spinosaurus at more than 17 metres long, much larger than the biggest Tyrannosaurus rex, or Giganotosaurus. An Illustration of a Spinosaurus Picture Credit: Everything Dinosaur/Papo The picture shows a typical model of a Spinosaurus, the distinctive big claw on the thumb can clearly be seen. Evidence of these types of creatures being fish eaters has been found before, for example, the remains of fish scales (Lepidotes) found in association with the Surrey Baryonyx skeleton, but the French team go further, they claim that as well as eating fish, these animals spent much of their time in the water. To view the Papo Spinosaurus model: Dinosaur Toys for Girls and Boys – Dinosaur Toys and Models In a report published in the scientific journal “Nature News”, the French team provide evidence that Spinosaurs avoided competition with the other large, carnivorous dinosaurs that shared their environment, by specialising as fish-eaters and by being very much at home in their watery habitats. Such areas would have been avoided by the other types of predatory dinosaurs, the Allosauroids for example, after all, there is plenty of evidence to suggest such large and heavy creatures were prone to becoming stuck in soft mud and sand in pursuit of a herbivore that had become mired. Unable to extricate themselves from what would turn out to be their muddy grave (predator traps) many fossils of Allosaurs have been found under these circumstances. Amiot and his team took a look at oxygen isotopes locked away inside the preserved enamel of the Spinosaur’s teeth and compared them to the oxygen isotopes found in the teeth of crocodiles and other dinosaurs, and turtle-shell fragments from the same geological period – the Cretaceous. It is known that animals that spend a lot of time in a dry environment lose water through breathing and through evaporation from skin. As one type of oxygen isotope; oxygen-16 is lighter than another isotope – oxygen-18, it is more readily released with water vapour. As a result, oxygen-18 becomes more concentrated in tissues and when tooth enamel is formed. Analysing the types of oxygen isotopes preserved in the fossil fragments could provide an indication as to how close to water, or at least how close to a humid, watery environment did extinct animals live. The researchers reasoned that if Spinosaurs were aquatic, then the concentration of oxygen-18 in their tissues would closely match aquatic animals such as crocodiles and turtles and be lower than the isotope values of other dinosaurs, as the other dinosaurs would be presumed to be more terrestrial in their habits. Sort of “land lubbers” to the Spinosaurs being “jolly jack tars”. The University of Lyon team studied the oxygen isotopes of a total of 133 Cretaceous specimens, a mixture of Spinosaurs, other dinosaurs and animals known for their nektonic behaviour (active swimmers), such as crocodiles and turtles. Their study showed that the Spinosaurs had oxygen-18 levels that were significantly lower than those found in other more terrestrial dinosaurs. Interestingly, the oxygen-18 values in crocodiles and Spinosaurs were not significantly different. The French team have postulated that this is evidence that Spinosaurs were dwelling in aquatic habitats, perhaps occupying a specific niche in the Cretaceous food chain. Aquatic Spinosaurs – A Dinosaur at Home in the Water Isotopes reveal association with water Picture Credit: Marc Simonetti The above picture shows a group of Spinosaurs at home in a river, the one in the background is swimming and its sail-back can clearly be seen above the water. This image may take a little to get used to, but the evidence from the French scientists does suggest that these particular Theropods may have spent a considerable amount of time in the water. The large thumb-claw, a characteristic of the Spinosauridae would have made an effective fish hook, spearing fish as the Spinosaurus stood on the bank fishing, like a modern Grizzly Bear, but equally, it could have been used to help steady this large animal and retain its grip on the muddy bottom of a riverbed. We think this debate is going to run and run, for example, although fish scales are associated with the Baryonyx fossils found in a Surrey clay pit, so are the remains of a small Iguanodontid. Other Spinosaur fossils have been associated with the fossilised remains of their last meal, a flying reptile. Just like most crocodiles, these animals may have been unfussy eaters, devouring anything and everything that they came across. The bones of these creatures do not show many adaptations for an aquatic lifestyle. For instance, there is little evidence for a deepened tail to help with swimming. Elements such as any webbing between the toes would not necessarilly have been preserved, so the jury is still out as to just how much time this dinosaur spent swimming. It is known that dinosaurs could swim and many took to the water, traces of their tracks as they crossed lakes and rivers have been found in various parts of the world. In one remarkable example from northern Spain, the fossilised trackway of a Theropod dinosaur as it swam across a body of water has been preserved. To read more about this remarkable trace fossil: Swimming Dinosaurs, Evidence from Spain The sandstone, in which the occasional claw impressions and prints have been preserved as this animal swam across the water, occasionally touching the bottom and pushing itself off again, is approximately 125 million years old. This date coincides to the time when the Spinosaurs were around, could this be evidence of a swimming Spinosaur?
Ornithocheiridae – A Life on the Ocean Waves (Mostly) With the introduction of the fabulous 1:4 scale Guidraco (G. venator) model by CollectA, Pterosaurs have been much discussed around the Everything Dinosaur offices. We received an email a couple of days ago from a model collector, who asked why one of the pictures we had published featuring this excellent model showed a volcano in the background, when he thought such flying reptiles lived on the coast. Well, volcanoes can be found close to the sea, ask anyone who has visited Pompeii or Mount Etna, for example. However, fossil material assigned to the one species of Guidraco known was found in rocks that were laid down far inland. A Pair of Colourful Guidraco Pterosaurs Picture Credit: Everything Dinosaur/CollectA Guidraco fossils come from north-eastern China, from the famous Liaoning Province. The sediments in which this Pterosaur’s fossils were preserved were formed in a lacustrine (lakes) environment and laid down inland away from the coast. Liaoning is famous for its exquisitely preserved fossils dating from the Early Cretaceous – birds, plants, fish, reptiles, Pterosaurs and of course feathered members of the Dinosauria (Microraptor, Sinosauropteryx, Sinornithosaurus and the recently described Zhenyuanlong and so forth). To read an article about the recently described feathered, predatory dinosaur called Zhenyuanlong: The New Winged Dragon from Liaoning Province The Ornithocheiridae family were widely geographically dispersed with ornithocheirid fossils described from strata found in North and South America, Australia, northern Africa, Europe as well as Asia. Today, something like 120 genera of Pterosaurs have been described, of these more than 10% have been assigned to the Ornithocheiridae, although the exact number is a mute point. Many of the European Pterosaur fossils are extremely fragmentary and their taxonomic relevance is hotly debated. Most ornithocheirids are known from quite poorly preserved fossil material. The exceptions are those genera associated with the Santana and Crato Formations of north-eastern Brazil, Pterosaurs such as Ornithocheirus, Anhanguera, Cearadactylus and Coloborhynchus. New for 2015 the Schleich Model of Anhanguera Picture Credit: Everything Dinosaur Wing loading studies and reconstructions of the wing surface coupled with comparisons to living birds provides evidence that the ornithocheirids had wings which were adapted to soaring long distances. Their wing shapes resembles those of long distance fliers today, the Albatross for example. This evidence, as well as those toothy jaws which would have been ideal for catching slippery fish, suggest that the majority of the Ornithocheiridae were adapted to marine environments. Guidraco – An Inland Ornithocheirid? So why the volcano in the illustration of a pair of Guidraco Pterosaurs? Near to the lush forests and deep lakes of what was to become Liaoning Province back in the Cretaceous was a line of volcanoes. The area was actively tectonic. Devastating volcanic eruptions would occasionally occur wiping out a lot of the fauna and flora. It was this fine volcanic dust burying the corpses that led to the fantastic preservation of many of the Liaoning specimens. Most probably a fish-eater, Guidraco Pterosaurs would have found plenty to eat in the lakes and water courses that interspersed the temperate forests. Although, palaeogeographical estimates suggest that this region was around 1,000 kilometres (620 miles) from the sea, an accomplished flier like Guidraco could have migrated this distance relatively easily. Perhaps young Pterosaurs (the holotype specimen of Guidraco represents a sub-adult), could have spent some time inland, especially during bad weather at the coast. Another Fantastic Ornithocheirid Replica Picture Credit: Everything Dinosaur To view the CollectA Guidraco and the other scale replicas in this series: The CollectA series of Scale Prehistoric Animal Replicas With the introduction of the Schleich Anhanguera model along with the CollectA 1:4 scale Guidraco, it seems that ornithocheirids are as popular as ever.
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Number Line Plot We have released a new Number Line Plot Question. The Number Line Plot allows a range of questions to be created that require students to plot a response above the number line. The student might be asked to provide an answer as a single point or a range. The ranges can be between two points (using segments) or from one particular point onwards (using rays). Limits are covered using hollow points to indicate that a point is not part of a range. Responses can also be stacked above the number line allowing the user to plot more than one element.
If you want to feel good and move comfortably, you’ve got to do more than just exercise. That’s where durability and mobility come in. These concepts aren’t new, although in recent years they’ve been gaining a lot more traction in the fitness community. Durability is centered around two main concepts, says Cristian Plascencia, the senior durability coach at Onnit Academy in Austin, Texas. First, you want to stay ahead of potential injuries. And second, when a breakdown does occur, you want to decrease your recovery time. “The idea is around building a resilient nervous system and physical body with movement and breathing practices to ensure that joints are working appropriately, and soft tissue is able to move and glide with as little restrictions as possible,” he says. Running a fast mile or hoisting a ton of weight is nice, but if you don’t take care of your body, you can’t expect to perform at your peak or to keep up your physical fitness as you age. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MOBILITY AND FLEXIBILITY And then there’s mobility. The word is often interchanged with flexibility, but according to Plascencia, they’re actually quite different. “Flexibility is the ability for your joints to bend freely without pain or injury or what many people would call range of motion.” He says, “Mobility encompasses flexibility, but it also speaks to the individual having the neurological strength to control a movement, which assists in building a more durable body.” Incorporating durability and mobility exercises into your training regimen not only improves your movement during daily life, but also allows you to continue your physical endeavors into the future — and all while mitigating injury risks. So, to help you do just that, we asked Plascencia to share a few of his favorite exercises for increasing joint mobility and tissue elasticity. Give them a whirl. STANDING SPINAL WAVE This full-body mobility exercise focuses on restoring elasticity into the tissues situated around your spine. The move: Start by standing in a neutral position with your feet hip-width apart. Tuck your chin and begin by rounding your shoulders, upper back, middle back and lower back as you move toward the floor so you’re folded over your thighs. At this bottom position, with your knees bent, reverse the wave as you allow your knees to roll forward over your toes and push your hips and pelvis forward to reverse the movement up, eventually ending with your head and chest pulled up to the ceiling, standing in a neutral position. Shoulder screws are aimed at increasing joint mobility as well as restoring elasticity around the soft tissue of the upper back and shoulder blades. The move: With your feet about hip-width apart, raise your arms out to your sides in a locked-out position at shoulder height. Shrug one shoulder up to your ear then roll that shoulder blade forward while keeping both arms locked out and at shoulder height. To finish, simply roll that shrugged shoulder back into a neutral position and repeat on the opposite side. The standing egg beater is a hip drill aimed at increasing the activity and function of your hip capsule, says Plascencia. The move: Start by standing on one leg and raising the opposite leg off the ground so the thigh is parallel to the floor, and the knee is bent at 90 degrees. Kick out your raised leg until it’s locked out in front of you. Keeping your quad steady, pull your heel in to your standing knee, then rotate it the other direction, away from your body. Then move it back out into a locked position. Complete this egg beater motion several times, then reverse the direction. Switch legs, and repeat. Here’s a helpful visual. OVERHEAD SHOULDER CIRCLES This shoulder capsule drill increases the function of your shoulders, scapulas and arms in an overhead position. The move: Begin with your feet hip-width apart and your arms locked out overhead. Pull your shoulders down into your shoulder capsule (the opposite of shrugging your shoulders up). Then begin making small circles with your arms, trying to keep a soft bend in your knees while your rib cage and belly button stay on a tight, compressed line. Make sure to circle in both directions. The sumo squat is a lower-body exercise aimed at increasing awareness and mobility around the hip, pelvis, knees and ankles. The move: Begin with your feet a bit wider than hip-width apart and your toes facing outward at about 45 degrees. Drop your hips into a squat position so your knees go slightly over your toes. As you move up and down, don’t push your butt too far back, like you would in a normal squat. Instead, keep your shoulders and hips in a vertically-aligned position as you move from top to bottom. If you’re new to the move, try holding onto a band or rope in front of you for stability.
It’s hard to believe, but January is almost over! If you remember, I wrote about resolutions a few weeks ago. My top resolutions were to lose a few pounds, get more sleep, and be less stressed. We also asked you to take our poll and let us know what you would like to work on or change this year. The results were very interesting. Here are the top six results: - Lose weight: 50.6% - Enjoy life more: 49.4% - Stay fit and healthy: 48.3% - Spend more time with family and friends: 43.7% - Get organized: 43.7% - Be less stressed: 42.5% Now I certainly know how difficult it is to stick to a resolution. To be honest, I’m having trouble with all of my resolutions! Statistics show that many people have trouble sticking with their resolutions. According to a University of Scranton study, 75% of resolutions will be continued through the entire first week of January, but only 46% make it past six months. The study also stated that 39% of people in their twenties will achieve their resolution each year, while only 14% of people over 50 years of age will achieve theirs. What can you do to stick to your resolutions? According to lifehack.org, here are some tips: - Just pick one thing: You can’t change everything right away. So pick one area of your life to change to begin with. And make it realistic. (This was my big mistake. So now I’m just focusing on losing some weight.) You can’t run a marathon if you’ve never even run down the block. - Plan ahead: Do you research so you know what you need to do to achieve your goal. (This was another thing I failed to do. My goal was to lose a few pounds, but I didn’t figure out how I was going to do it.) - Anticipate problems and setbacks: Make a list of anticipated problems, and think about what you can do to overcome them. - Accept failure: If you don’t do what you wanted to on a given day, don’t give up. Just figure out what happened so that you can try again the next day. - Plan rewards: Small rewards are great encouragement to keep you going. Think about what incentive will get – and keep – you going. So, if you’re having trouble with your own resolution, DON’T GIVE UP! Have a great day! During most winters I tend to hibernate. It’s so dark and cold (at least where I live) in the mornings that it’s hard to get out of bed. And when I get out of work, the sun is already down, so it’s dark and dreary … I just can’t wait to get home and snuggle up at night. But that only leads me to get the “Winter Blues. “ So I wondered what can be done to beat those blues. Here are some tips, according to realsimple.com: - Make your environment brighter. Open up the blinds and sit as close as you can to window! - Eat smarter. Certain foods can help to enhance your mood and relieve anxiety. Thankfully, chocolate is one of those foods! Just don’t overdo it. - Simulate dawn. Studies show that a dawn simulator, a device that causes the lights in your bedroom to gradually brighten over a set period of time, can serve as an antidepressant and make it easier to get out of bed, according to realsimple.com. - Exercise. No matter what you do, it’s always a good thing. - Crank up the tunes. Researchers showed that listening to upbeat music significantly improved a person’s mood. - Plan a vacation. Just the mere act of planning a getaway can make you feel better. I know it works for me! - Help others. Volunteering your time can improve mental health and life satisfaction. - Get outside. Spending time outside during daylight hours (even when it’s cold) can improve focus and lower stress levels. I hope these tips help you. I know they’re helping me! Have a great day! Two interesting and vastly different days are on the calendar. Today is Friday the 13th, considered by many to be a very unlucky day. According to the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute in Asheville, NC, an estimated 17 to 21 million people in the U.S. are affected by a fear of this day, making it the most feared day and date on the calendar. I, for one, don’t have any issues with this day, but I do have a friend who refuses to leave her house all day. So I do want to wish you all a safe and pleasant day, just in case … Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, marking the birthday of the man who was a leading civil rights advocate. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is around King’s birthday, January 15. The idea to recognize his birthday as a federal holiday began soon after King’s assassination in 1968. President Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983, and it was first observed three years later. As with many other people, I have the day off. So my family and I will be doing some relaxing. PSC Closed On Monday Speaking of having the day off, I just wanted you to know that the Panel Support Center will be closed on Monday. I hope you have a nice weekend. I want to wish everyone a very happy and healthy new year! As you know, New Year’s is a time when many people make resolutions. (By the way, this year I want to lose a few pounds, get more sleep, and be less stressed!!!) In fact, according to statisticsbrain.com, - 41% of Americans usually make New Year’s Resolutions - 17% of Americans infrequently make New Year’s Resolutions - 42% of Americans absolutely never make New Year’s Resolutions So even if you typically don’t make a New Year’s resolution, what would you like to work on/change? Let us know by taking the poll below! Happy Anniversary To NCP! This month is also the anniversary of when the National Consumer Panel was formed. So, happy 7th anniversary NCP! I hope you have a great day.
Magnetic Fields: Expanding American Abstraction, 1960s to Today places abstract works by multiple generations of black women artists in context with one another—and within the larger history of abstract art—for the first time, revealing the artists’ role as under-recognized leaders in abstraction. Harlem Flag (2014) By: Abigail DeVille (b. 1981, New York, New York) A New York City native and the youngest artist represented in Magnetic Fields, Abigail DeVille approaches her work with the mindset of an artist, archaeologist, and historian. Eschewing the traditional two-dimensional form, she assembles her paintings with scavenged materials found on the streets of New York and other areas that inspire her. DeVille’s assemblages speak to the displacement of marginalized communities and the destruction of deep-rooted regional histories. She aims to provide these sites with new agency to voice their injustices. In describing her work, DeVille explains, “I’m interested in telling invisible histories, about groups of people that occupied a space that no longer exists.” Harlem Flag was first exhibited in Material Histories at the Studio Museum in Harlem. Objects taken from the streets of Harlem are arranged in a way that reveals parallels between the past and the present. The piecing together of this assortment of discarded materials results in a richly textured canvas. Drawing inspiration from her grandmother—a vibrant figure in her Bronx neighborhood known for gathering and transforming discarded possessions—DeVille “translates the act of collecting into not only a tool of sociocultural archiving but also one of self-discovery and explorations of otherness.” DeVille combines sheetrock, wax, encaustic paint, charcoal dust, staples, a door, a window shade, and an American flag into a statement about the materials’ shared importance in the history and memory of Harlem. The American flag, in the work’s title and composition, contains a dual meaning that confronts the viewer. For some viewers the flag is a symbol of pride and freedom; for others it recalls a history of oppression and ownership of people. In her work, DeVille creates shifting perspectives of the physical world, introducing a new genre of storytelling that engages the imagination. —Katie Benz is the 2017 fall digital engagement intern at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
The fifth installment of NMWA’s Women to Watch exhibition series, Heavy Metal, is presented by the museum and participating national and international outreach committees. The exhibition showcases contemporary artists working in metal, including those who create sculpture, jewelry, and conceptual forms. Heavy Metal engages with the fluidity between “fine” art, design, and craft, whose traditional definitions are rooted in gender discrimination. 1. What do you like best about working with metal? During my masters in Art and Science at Central Saint Martins I spent most of my time in the metal workshop, where I quickly got involved in welding. I was attracted by the physicality of the work. Metal requires your mind but also your muscles. I’m excited by the speed of welding and by the possibility of building heavy structures in only a few hours. I also appreciate metal’s intrinsic properties. I realized that I wasn’t interested in using metal to represent something. I was using it to study and question its own materiality, establishing a discourse with it. 2. How do your works on view in Heavy Metal fit into your larger body of work? The works presented here are not fixed or defined, rather they evoke their own history or a discourse. They constantly question their own origin and destiny. I don’t see the metals as a passive stuff. As theorist Jane Bennett states, this habit of parsing the world into dull matter (it, things) and vibrant life (us, beings) is a “partition of the sensible.” The quarantines of matter and life encourage us to ignore the vitality of matter and the lively powers of material formations. 3. As an artist, what is your most essential tool? Why? I use heat as a brush, as a process of transformation, and a tool to operate. By mimicking geological and industrial processes, engaging with ideas of control and chance, working with metal and heat, I mark a trajectory between the organic and the inorganic, the animate and inanimate, life and non-life, the raw material and the artifact. It’s an attempt to evade binary categories of thought. 4. Who or what are your sources of inspiration and influence? Science, nature, and the forest outside my house, but also the heavy cargo airplanes that fly over my house inspire me. I enjoy reading and listening to contemporary philosophers, including Donna Haraway, Elisabeth Povinelli, John Zerzan, Hannah Tzing, and Jane Bennett—and also their predecessors, Tommaso Bruno, Spinoza, Nietzsche, Thoreau, Darwin, Adorno, and Deleuze. 5.What is the last exhibition you saw that you had a strong reaction to? Carta Canta was a collective show held at Il Foglio, a printing workshop in Milan where etchings from great masters of art history were exhibited alongside works by contemporary artists.
Time, cost, and quality. These three elemental forces of software development influence every aspect of our QA process. They are the practical realities that, ultimately, determine how we prepare a web application to meet the expectations and needs of our users. Each point on a web application testing checklist has to be assessed in reference to the timelines of our release cycle, the constraints of our budget, and the rigorous nature of the testing needed to ensure a robust and satisfying final product. These pressures force us to strike a balance between the speed and repeatability of automation testing and the qualitative human element of manual testing. In some instances, there is no real dilemma: Automation excels at the smoke and regression tests that pave the way for initial and continued quality assurance, and manual testers do a better job of anticipating the user experience. For most steps along the web application testing checklist, though, we must establish a balance. Keep Your Web Application Testing Checklist in Hand Consider the various types of testing that make up a comprehensive web application QA checklist: ✔ Functional testing ✔ Non-functional testing ✔ UI testing ✔ Compatibility testing ✔ Performance and security testing To efficiently execute all of these tests within the pressures of time, cost, and quality, you need to understand where and when to choose between automation and manual testing or to use elements of each. You face these choices right from the start of your QA planning. Create a Test Plan The stages of our web application testing checklist are where the test execution takes place. The initial balancing act happens in advance of any test case. The most efficient way to maximize the QA process is to develop a clear test plan. This establishes the goals, protocols, priorities, and methodology that will govern the entire project. It is also crucial to establishing a strong, Agile working relationship between internal staff and the expert QA team. This plan should cover: - The foundational business requirements and product expectations - The approval process for both internal and outsourced teams - Protocol for change requests - The platform and necessary configurations and devices - The communication and query process - The availability of resources, including engineers and budget - Start and end dates of scheduled QA activities - Non-functional testing requirements - Test priority, data requirements, and the number of test cases - Entry and exit criteria - The release and production support processes This is also the point at which you must decide, at each phase of the QA process, whether to implement automation, manual testing, or a mix of both. Before you can make those decisions, you need to understand the potential of both approaches across each step of the web application testing checklist. Functional testing is an essential component of any test suite and ensures the user’s needs will be met upon delivery. Functionality includes several different tests, many of which can be performed with either manual or automated testing. As a guide, the following tend to be automated: - Regression testing - Smoke and sanity testing - Static and repetitive tests - Data-driven testing - Load testing (refer to Performance and Security Testing below) While manual testing is usually applied to tests involving: - Subjective validation - New or changing functionality - Complex functionality where domain and product knowledge are essential The non-functional aspects of your product are more quantitative than the subjective results of functional testing. These tests are better suited to automation testing, which can quickly assess the defined measurables that support a web application’s usability and reliability. This phase covers elements of compatibility, load, stress, and security testing. User interface testing is one of the last strongholds of manual testing. As a rule, humans do a better job of simulating the user experience than computers do. The process can be resource intensive and slow, however, and there are several UI automation testing tools available to help streamline the process. This is a prime example of how the fundamental forces of time, cost, and quality shape our QA testing. And it is a great demonstration of why you need an experienced QA expert to help guide your web application testing phase. One of the true pain points of web application testing is the need to test the product across various browsers, operating systems, and hardware. Simply put, different browsers provide different results. Compatibility tests can be performed either manually or with automation, but they are commonly analyzed by human engineers as compatibility is closely tied to a user’s experience of the application across platforms. Performance and Security Testing Performance and security testing go hand-in-hand. Both are designed to test how your web application will perform under simulated real-world events, such as peak load times and DDoS attacks. Automated testing is often favored, however, the domain expertise of human engineers can better simulate up-to-the-moment security concerns. For more detailed information, consult our free performance testing checklist. This 10-point presentation describes how to maximize your web, application, and server conditions to improve the speed, scalability, and stability of your product. There is not, however, a set of golden rules to provide an answer to every automation versus manual testing challenge. Your QA expert can assist your decision making, but in the end, we are all bound by the time, cost, and quality constraints of our projects. Balancing Automation and Manual Web Application Testing The distinct benefits of automation and manual testing become clearer once you apply the constraints of time, cost, and quality. Sometimes there is just no time within a release cycle to realize the full advantages of manual testing. Sometimes automation alternatives for simulating a real-world environment just do not meet the product quality requirements. The key to maximizing the potential of both approaches is to understand each step of the web application testing checklist we presented above. In each case, your decision between manual and automation should be guided by the three foundational elements of software development: - How much time do we have? - How much will this cost? - How can we produce the best possible product? QASource has a dedicated team of more than 700 engineers who can help you make the right choice between automation and manual testing in a web application environment. 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Today's guest post is by Josh Rosen, a Senior Principal Product Strategy Manager for Oracle’s x86 servers, focusing on Oracle’s software and cloud offerings. Today Oracle announced the new Oracle Server X6-2 (read the white paper: Oracle Server X6-2 System Architecture) and Oracle Server X6-2L (read the white paper: Oracle Server X6-2L System Architecture), based on the latest processors from the Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v4 processor family, also known as the Intel Broadwell-EP processors. With support for up to 12.8 TB of high-bandwidth NVM Express (NVMe) flash drives, Oracle’s new x86 servers provide extreme performance and I/O bandwidth. These are the most powerful two-socket servers we’ve ever made, and we are excited to share our most recent innovations. We have optimized the two servers for different Oracle workloads. Oracle Server X6-2 is ideal for running Oracle Database in a clustered configuration and also for high-density virtualization environments that require an optimal balance between core density, memory footprint, and I/O bandwidth. Oracle Server X6-2L, on the other hand, is the perfect platform for flash-optimized databases and enterprise storage solutions requiring extremely reliability. Both of these servers have been designed from the ground up for one purpose – to be the most secure two-socket servers for running Oracle software. They say that a given technology stack is only as secure as its weakest link. We have taken that to heart as we’ve designed Oracle Server X6-2 and Oracle Server X6-2L. Your enterprise software or private cloud service may provide robust network and application-level security, but if the underlying infrastructure (firmware, BIOS, and operating systems) are insecure, your entire stack is at risk. As the industry leader for building secure software and systems, Oracle believes that security should be built in, not bolted on. In order to build x86 servers with end-to-end security, Oracle owns 100% of the design and controls 100% of the supply chain and firmware source code. We provide tight control over the bill of materials, and we source key components ourselves. Our system firmware images are supplied to manufacturing by Oracle engineers in binary format to ensure that no one can modify source code and compromise security. Most importantly, Oracle’s x86 systems are assembled in California and subjected to industry-leading validation and testing prior to shipment. Beyond the hardware design itself, Oracle’s x86 servers enable only secure protocols out of the box to prevent unauthorized access at point of install. For even greater security, customers running Oracle Ksplice on Oracle’s x86 servers will be able to roll out security patches more quickly with zero downtime patching of the Oracle Linux kernel. Oracle’s layered approach to security extends all the way up the stack from the hardware and firmware to Oracle’s operating systems and kernels and up through the database and application. By engineering our software and hardware together with security in mind, Oracle provides a unique end-to-end secure architecture. To learn more about Oracle Server X6-2 and Oracle Server X6-2L, you can find additional information including data sheets and white papers here. We're excited to welcome Oracle experts to share their views and perspectives on today's trends on this blog. Josh Rosen previously spent more than a decade as a developer and architect of system management software. Josh has worked on system management for many of Oracle's hardware products ranging from the earliest blade systems to the latest Oracle x86 servers.
Foam is a chemical solution that has been mixed with air. Blue Mule manufactures foaming equipment that uses compressed air to create rich clinging foam, and also “airless” foamers that do not require compressed air. Foam has many benefits: Foam clings to surfaces longer than liquid spray and increases chemical contact time. Foaming expands the chemical, allowing less chemical to cover more surface area. Foam prevents over-application by providing visual confirmation of coverage. Foam is projected at a lower pressure than liquid spray and can be used on more sensitive surfaces.
We all know what it’s like to find a device, whether it’s a laptop or a phone, which ticks all the boxes and is suited to your every need. On finding a much-loved device, it’s tempting to keep hold of it forever, however, according to the experts, this is not a savvy system. You’ve come a long way baby When it comes to our devices, technology moves fast and, it doesn’t take long for the latest thing to become last week’s news. In the past, a machine or appliance which was built to last years, if not a lifetime, was very much desired however, in our fast paced world, new gets old incredibly quickly. When the first laptop was introduced in 1981, it was considered the ultimate in high tech - with a price tag to match. The Osborne 1 with it’s tiny screen, retailed for a cool $1,795.00. Fast forward just a couple of decades and most households contain at least one laptop, usually more, with a considerably more affordable price. Although it may be the price that has made the laptop a throwaway item, there are also other factors to consider. Experts say that you should keep hold of a laptop (however much you love it) no longer than three or four years, depending on how rigorously it is used. However expertly build, a laptop is comprised of a number of internal parts which gently deteriorate with each use meaning that efficiency depreciates imperceptibly over time. In addition, the fast pace of software development means that it doesn’t take long for your laptop to be so old that it won’t accept updates and new software as it struggles to keep up with new programs. When is it time to say goodbye? There are a few signs (other than the dreaded Blue Screen Of Death) that tell you it may be time to upgrade your laptop: - It won’t accept the newest version of an operating system - It regularly overheats - It crashes often - The screen freezes regularly Although the cost of a new laptop is often considered an unwelcome dent in our budgets, having a newer and more efficient machine cuts down on frustration and wasted time. The good news is that with Bobrez, you can get a few quid back for your laptop (even if it’s not in full working order) or even part exchange it for a shiny new one, meaning you’re not entirely out of pocket. This also means that your old laptop won’t be consigned to a drawer or the back of a cupboard like some kind of archaeological artefact to be found in years to come!
While we at the Riot take some time off to rest and catch up on our reading, we’re re-running some of our favorite posts from the last several months. Enjoy our highlight reel, and we’ll be back with new stuff on Monday, January 11th. This post originally ran October 22, 2015. Work. Kids. School. If you have any of those responsibilities in your life, you know that time is precious. There are only so many hours in the day to do what you need to do, and reading is definitely a part of the daily routine. Some people have no problem finding the time to sit down, relax, and read, but other people might not be so lucky. Personally, I don’t always have as much time as I would like to sit down and read. From working 40 plus hours a week, commuting to and from work, trying to have a life on some weekends, and having to make appearances at family events, my reading time can vary from week to week. But as busy as I am sometimes, it is crucial that I find the time to read. Therefore, I try to make the best of what time I do have to make sure I get my daily reading fix. So if you’re struggling to keep up with your reading, here are some tips to help you stay on track. Don’t Commit to a Book Read on Your Commute Read on the train, on the bus, or in the car (if you’re not the one driving, of course). This is how I get most of my reading done. This is a great time to read not only because you’re sitting there doing nothing, but because it’s the time right before and after work, a time when nothing else but your reading should matter. Audiobooks are great when you don’t have time to sit and read. You can listen to an audiobook while you’re at the gym, walking your dog, or the washing dishes. And if you’re driving on your commute to work or school, this is the perfect way to sneak in some book time before you get your day started and after your day is over. Read before Bed If you’re not too tried, try to set aside some time before bed to read. Half an hour to an hour should be plenty of time to get some chapters read before you tuck in for the night. By having this time set aside solely for reading, you’ll have something to look forward to at the end of the day. What better way to wind down and relax after a hectic day? These tips might not work for everyone as day-to-day schedules can vary, but they might be a good starting point for all you busy bees out there!
In this refreshing new take on spirituality, bestselling author Deepak Chopra uses a fictional tale of a comedian and his unlikely mentor to show us a path back to hope, joy, and even enlightenment—with a lot of laughter along the way. Meet Mickey Fellows. A successful L.A. comedian, he’s just a regular guy, with his fair share of fears, egocentricities, and addictions. After his father’s death, Mickey meets a mysterious stranger named Francisco, who changes his life forever. The two begin an ongoing discussion about the true nature of being. Reluctantly at first, Mickey accepts the stranger’s help and starts to explore his own life in an effort to answer the riddles Francisco poses. Mickey starts to look at those aspects of himself that he has hidden behind a wall of wisecracks all his life. Eventually Mickey realizes that authentic humor opens him up to the power of spirit—allowing him to finally make real connections with people. After taking the reader on a journey with Mickey, Chopra then spells out the lessons that Mickey’s story imparts to us: ten reasons to be optimistic, even in our challenging world. Chopra believes that the healthiest response to life is laughter from the heart, and even in the face of global turmoil, we can cultivate an internal sense of optimism. Rich with humor and practical advice, Why Is God Laughing? shows us without a doubt that there is always a reason to be grateful, that every possibility holds the promise of abundance, and that obstacles are simply opportunities in disguise. In the end, we really don’t need a reason to be happy. The power of happiness lies within each of us, just waiting to be unleashed. And Mickey Fellows’s journey shows us the way.
Matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock and caplock; muzzle-loading and breech-loading; revolving and rifling – the history of muskets and rifles is a fascinating journey through the development of firearms technology. From early matchlocks of the 15th century to the latest hunting rifles and assault rifles, Collector’s Guides Rifles & Muskets traces the development of these small arms through their technical revolutions. From a 16th century wheel-lock to today’s Knight MK-85 muzzleloader, from the Winchester to the Ak-47 to the latest sporting rifles, Collector’s Guides Rifles & Muskets offers a narrative history of the classics among these firearms. Throughout there are technical specifications for featured firearms. Illustrated with more than 260 colour and black-and-white artworks and photographs, Collector’s Guides Rifles & Muskets is an expertly written account of the history of sporting and military firearms.
What people are saying - Write a review We haven't found any reviews in the usual places. Other editions - View all Academy admission American American Education Society annual appointed Aristotle Arithmetic Association attainments attendance authorities Barnard Batavian Republic Boston cadets candidates certificate character Christian College committee Common Schools Connecticut course Darmstadt district duties edition elementary English Grammar English Language establishment examination exercise Geography German language give Grand Pensionary Greek gymnastics Holland honor improvement Institute Jesuits knowledge labor language Latin learning lectures lessons London Lyceum Massachusetts masters meeting ment Messrs method Military mind moral Natural Philosophy nature Normal School object officers organization persons Philadelphia philosophy practice present President primary instruction principles Prof profession province Prussia public schools pupils received regulations religious respect Rhenish Hesse Rhode Island scholars school inspector schoolmasters Secretary seminary society Superintendent taught teachers teaching thing tion town Weissenfels Y'ork York young youth Page 364 - After God had carried us safe to New England, and we had builded our houses, provided necessaries for our livelihood, reared convenient places for God's worship, and settled the civil government, one of the next things we longed for and looked after was to advance learning and perpetuate it to posterity; dreading to leave an illiterate ministry to the churches, when our present ministers shall lie in the dust. Page 159 - Thy soul was like a star, and dwelt apart: Thou hadst a voice whose sound was like the sea: Pure as the naked heavens, majestic, free, So didst thou travel on life's common way, In cheerful godliness; and yet thy heart The lowliest duties on herself did lay. Page 186 - But when God commands to take the trumpet, and blow a dolorous or a jarring blast, it lies not in man's will what he shall say, or what he shall conceal. Page 621 - Arranged to meet the requirements of the Syllabus of the Science and Art Department of the Committee of Council on Education, South Kensington. Page 186 - But here the main skill and groundwork will be, to temper them such lectures and explanations upon every opportunity as may lead and draw them in willing obedience, inflamed with the study of learning and the admiration of virtue, stirred up with high hopes of living to be brave men and worthy patriots, dear to God and famous to all ages... Page 187 - Whether we provide for action or conversation, whether we wish to be useful or pleasing, the first requisite is the religious and moral knowledge of right and wrong; the next is an acquaintance with the history of mankind, and with those examples which may be said to embody truth, and prove by events the reasonableness of opinions. Prudence and Justice are virtues and excellencies of all times and of all places ; we are perpetually moralists, but we are geometricians only by chance. Page 363 - For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the Lord of Hosts. Page 46 - To elevate the character and advance the interests of the profession of teaching, and to promote the cause of popular education in the United States... Page 187 - This is the period of his life from which all his biographers seem inclined to shrink. They are unwilling that Milton should be degraded to a school-master ; but, since it cannot be denied that he taught boys, one finds out that he taught for nothing, and another that his motive was only zeal for the propagation of learning and virtue; and all tell what they do not know to be true, only to excuse an act which no wise man will consider as in itself disgraceful. His father was alive ; his allowance... Page 100 - ... although we think we govern our words, and prescribe it well loquendum ut vulgus sentiendum ut sapientes, yet certain it is that words, as a Tartar's bow, do shoot back upon the understanding of the wisest, and mightily entangle and pervert the judgment.
Go to any public place and take a gander at the different glute sizes and shapes of people passing by. Many individuals have what Stu McGill would call “gluteal amnesia” as their glutes don’t fire properly. This is usually accompanied by marked atrophy, or very little glute development. Given that America is roughly 2/3 overweight or obese, you’ll see a lot of fat covering up those hips too. But every once in a while, you’ll see a diamond in the rough. A set of athletic and shapely glutes sparkling in the crowd. What created this incredibly pair of glutes? Is it genetics, or hard work? A recent study by German researchers examined the muscle volume of the gluteus maximus in 45 men and 48 women. The graph below shows the results. As you can see, men have greater glute size than women. But what I find most interesting is the wide variation of glute size between individuals. One man had 198 ccm of gluteus maximus muscle volume, while another had 958 ccm. This means that one guy was walking around with nearly 5 times bigger glutes than another guy! If you’re lucky and have great glute genetics, then good for you! All you need to do is stay lean and your butt will look amazing. Eat reasonably well and stay active (even just doing cardio) and your butt will continue to look great year in and year out. But if you’re unlucky and have poor glute genetics, your only hope is the information and advice contained within this website! Folks with this disposition will need to build their hip thrust like crazy in order to just have normal glute development. But rest assured, with hard work, intelligent training, and consistency, everyone can dramatically improve the size and shape of their glutes. I’ve done it myself, and I’ve helped thousands of others do it as well. Preininger B, Schmorl K, von Roth P, Winkler T, Matziolis G, Perka C, Tohtz S. The sex specificity of hip-joint muscles offers an explanation for better results in men after total hip arthroplasty. Int Orthop. 2012;36(6):1143-8.
An Inspector Calls: Revision notes These notes are to help kick- start your revision of the play for the GCSE English There are a number of references to external events within the play and these could provide the areas which could be developed further. Among these The emergence of Russia as a world power The outbreak of World War One The importance of the Women's Rights movement The rise of Socialism The writings of H G Wells very compact structure to the play, nothing is allowed to distract the audience from the central theme. There is no sub-plot. the play takes place in just one location, the action is continuous Act One begins by introducing the characters and establishing the idea of a happy and united family looking forward to the future with a degree of confidence. In retrospect, there are a number of hints that all is not as it seems but these are not particularly obvious until later in the play. There is nothing to warn us of the shock of the Inspector's visit events soon gather speed and it is not long before we are being informed of Birling and Sheila's involvement with Eva Smith tensions increase, firstly as Gerald's affair is unveiled (and the scandal it would cause) and Sheila begins to realise that they are all implicated in some way 'he is giving us rope - so that we'll hang ourselves'. Mrs Birling's attempts to shift the blame for the girl's suicide leads her to blame the father of the unborn child. The tension is heightened at this point by the dramatic entrance of Eric. with the departure of the Inspector it would appear that what follows will be something of an anti-climax as the Inspector's identity is put into doubt by a series of observations made by the Birling family and Gerald. Even the existence of Eva is called into question. however, the tension remains to some extent as the two generations confirm the differences as suggested by the Inspector - the moral divide is very great indeed the final denouement, the phone call announcing that a police inspector is on his way to ask some questions about a girl who has just died in the infirmary is as shocking as it is surprising and ensures that the audience will leave the auditorium in a state of real shock Sheila Birling has become engaged to Gerald Croft and as a result the Birling family have enjoyed a family dinner together. Mr Birling makes grand speeches giving his views on technology and industrial relations, emphasising his opinion that a man should only care about himself and his family and no-one else. Their evening is suddenly interrupted by the arrival of a police inspector by the name of Goole who is making enquiries into the suicide of a young woman called Eva Smith. The inspector has a photograph of the woman and from it Mr Birling admits that he once employed her in his factory but had sacked her over an industrial dispute over wages.
ESL 51 004 Assignment # Research Paper Gender Discrimination in Workplace Female inequality in workplace is one of the harmful aspect that is afflicting the entire society. This is also called the gender discrimination which has been followed since the ancient Past and still a serious dilemma, eventhough with the advancement of 21 century. It is one of the plight characteristics of the U.S. Although governmental and non-governmental agencies empowerment, and dynamic acts over the past century. Nevertheless, there is still a long way to attain the total equality. The most notable subject of female inequality at the work are the pay gap and “Glass Ceiling”. These are the major concerns that women have to face, even though they are more educated or efficient than men most of the time. Although women have worked in some way in the U.S. since this country took birth, yet they get very low pay and promotion. During the World War I, women started to work in the work force due to the shortage of men. They worked until World War II and took those positions which were only for men. Seven million women entered in work force, however they have no legal rights until the Title VII of the Civil Act of 1964, passed. According to this Act employer may not discriminate people on the bases of sex, color, race, national region, and religion. Title VII makes it illegal for employer that they refuse women form any available positions based on the qualification. This law allow women to sue employer if they feel being discriminated. But still unequal distribution of benefits and other privileges exist at the workplace, such as women are refused monetary benefits and their male coworker receive as part of the employment policies. In addition, women who hold professional qualifications and educational background, they are incapable to forward to top level position in a company. This type of discrimination is called “glass ceiling” and further refers to the difficulties which women have to face to get the upper echelons. For instance, a college graduate woman gets lower post rather a high school graduate man gets upper seat. Women face momentous gap with men in promotion opportunities, according to a research by Cornell University economists Francince Blau and Jed DeVaro that “10.6 percent of men had received promotions during a four-year period versus 7.6 percent of women—a gap of 3 percentage points”. This statistic enclosed 3,500 employers in four US cities. Despite of education, skills, and seniority, the pay gap precise a little, yet the promotion rate persist 2.2 percent. Mark Trumbell who is an economics and business staff writer says in his article that glass ceiling is still an issue. It is often seen in the workplace when women have to face the discrimination. For instance women do not get equal pay nor do they get promotions. Mark discussed a lawsuit against a large retailer Wal-Mart. This...
Solar for Schools is an initiative offering free solar panels to Brighon and Hove schools, Brighton Energy Coop recently signed a contract with Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) so that – as a local community energy organisation – we can provide solar for schools at up to fifty locations, saving thousands on school electricity bills By community-funding schools’ solar, this innovative initiative by BHCC means that our schools can save thousands on their electricity bills (just like a similar BEC partner Portslade Academy have been doing) – at no cost. The solar for schools initiative could reach 2MW, a signifant addition to Brighton and Hove’s solar capacity (which already includes several MW of community energy). To see the full list of schools under the agreement, see here. How it Works BHCC have facilitated the rollout of solar for schools by running a tender process in which contractors (including BEC) have signed up to a council-written lease. This means that schools can have confidence that BHCC has approved the people they work with. Brighton Energy Coop came first place in the tender process, scoring 93.5%. Two other contractors were also selected; schools are now free to select which contractor they choose. For more detail on how it works see here. Schools choosing to work with Brighton Energy Coop will join a growing list of organisations choosing community-funded renewable energy. Only yesterday we announced 30kWp of new community energy with our sixteenth partner – Littlehampton-based Naiad Plastics Help put Green Energy at the Heart of our Community! You can help us make this happen by letting schools know what’s going on. You can share this blog post on your social networks; we’re on Twitter here (this is great to retweet) and Facebook here (check out the funky video of the project here). The rollout of solar schools in Brighton and Hove will be a great community effort, particularly as the Feed in Tariff is due to end in April 2019. Please help us spread the word – and let’s see our schools going green this year.
There’s been a lot of talk about the end of the solar subsidy known as Feed in Tariffs (FITs). For eight years FITs were the basis on which nearly 1 million UK buildings installed solar panels. In March FITs were summarily scrapped. This, many posited, meant UK solar is sunk, right? Well, not quite. Contained with the process of ending FITs were a series of exemptions. And I’m pleased to say that Brighton Energy Coop (BEC) has secured these exemptions at thirty sites, which means we can continue building new solar and qualifying for Feed in Tariffs – until March 2020. The total capacity of our exemptions is 2.5MW. While this is not going to solve the world’s climate issues, it does mean that BEC – and other community energy groups who have secured similar exemptions – have a lot of work to do over the next twelve months. Recently completed BEC Community Solar at Ore Valley College near Hastings, 250kWp Join BEC and Let’s Get it Done Recent climate news is horrible. It’s so obvious that – more than ever – we need to be building new renewable energy. So: if you want to see the pipeline outlined below become a reality then I’d ask that you consider joining BEC (see here for more information). Or, if you’re already a member, you could add to your existing investments – as many of our 500 members have done. Everyone gets a projected 5% return on investments, and all funds go to creating new solar. Investments start at £300. Support our work and lets get it done. February saw us building this 90kWp solar System at Lady Bee Business Centre in Shoreham Port, now completed. Our Work to April 2020 Our pipeline for the next twelve months consists of thirty buildings with a maximum total capacity of 2.5MW: around ten schools, various leisure centres and colleges, some swimming pools and a selection of local businesses. The first four of these are four Brighton and Hove primary schools: Carden Primary (see pic below), Coldean Primary, Woodingdean Primary and Rudyard Kipling Primary. Carden Primary School – 180kWp of new Community-owned Solar planned for installation in summer 2019 For a detailed look at these four have a gander at p3 of our share offer document here – look out for more sites being announced throughout the next twelve months (you can follow us on Facebook here and Twitter here). By beavering away like mad things for the past three months, our project development team of Matt Brown and Damian Tow have secured what’s called “pre-registrations” for these thirty sites. Pre-registrations are OFGEM-issued exemptions which ensure these qualified sites will get new FITs – even after the scheme’s official closure. It’s worth noting that the solar systems we’ve already built are not affected by the end of FITs – these will continue receiving FITs as usual. So our basic business model is not affected by last month’s events. The University of Brighton’s Grand Parade building = part of a 60kWp BEc solar system completed in December Support Solar? Get behind BEC! While our impressive new pipeline is no panacea for the end of FITs, it’s an opportunity to keep new solar coming onstream. Indeed, since FITs’ demise, our exemptions mean BEC is now one of the few remaining organisations that continues to build new PV systems in this country. This is simply because – without FITs – solar does not work financially for anyone else. So if you support solar then it’s fundamental to show your support. You can invest here. Alternately, you might like to share this blog post with your friends and colleagues and let them know that UK solar is not dead. Finally, we have a big voice on social media – follow us on Facebook here and Twitter here. Over the eight years of FITs’ existence, the ship of fools that oversees energy in this country have done a great job in spotting the rocks in renewable energy’s path – and heading straight for them. BEC and similar organisations have continued despite this renewable energy piracy. The waters are choppy. But by investing in BEC today you’ll be helping keep UK solar afloat.
With every passing day it becomes more and more difficult to track the flow of counterfeit ancient and medieval coins that appear on the market. However, it is even harder to precisely document these fakes. The dishonest producers and dealers already noted the danger for themselves caused by the activities of internet forums, anti forgery groups, and publications on this theme. The feeling of impunity was gradually substituted by higher caution. Frauds have realized the new situation and now they do not offer coins in the country they were produced, but directly export them to the end clients in Western Europe and North America. Besides, the quantity and range of coins made are growing constantly and greatly troubles the processes of detecting and forewarning. It is now not in the potential of separate scholars without a serious coordination to cope with this matter. Fake Ancient Coins AR Stater, 10,591 g The metal is crumbly and porous. Its color is more grey than the pure silver used in the original staters of this town. The incuse square here is divided into 6 even zones, and in the originals of the same type they are 5 uneven zones. Sea or land tortoise is situated in a hollow which has ideal proportions and angle. Made by modern machines. Coins 2-4 are precise copies of 3 different silver staters. They are made very realistic and could mislead even experienced numismatists. In all specimens, however, there is a difference in the color tones and density. The obverses were patinated simultaneously and have the same tones and density. When the artificial patina has dried, the forger has turned all coins to apply the patina on the reverse. Then he did not guess he should leave one for a sample. He has worked using his memory and the effect is a lighter and much thinner patina. If only one of the coins is observed, this could be hard to notice. Fortunately, I could see them together and was able to orientate. On all of them, there are traces of plasticine and plaster which makes me think that they were also used for taking prints and probably there are more forgeries with these pairs of coin dies. 2. AR Stater 3. AR Stater 4. AR Stater AR Stater, 5,709 g Obv. Naked ithyphallic satyr, carrying in his arms a struggling nymph on r.Rev. Rough quadripartite incuse square.The coin is an accurate copy made by a print of an original coin. The metal is more greyish than usual. On the surface, there are knots and caverns as a result of the casting that can be seen with a naked eye. The coin is aged and covered with artificial patina. Cast. “Pernik Studio” AR Stater, 9,029 g Galvanoplastic copy. Like the previous coin, this one is also a precise copy made by a print of a genuine coin. However, this specimen is not cast but pressed with a thick galvanoplastic (electrogalvanic) cover applied on it. In the production process, there have appeared some slight deformations on the nymph’s nose and lips, and the Silen eye is blurred. The image contours are also blurred and the transition to the low relief is unnaturally smooth. On the reverse around the concave square, there are traces of galvano plastics – the metal is very light and clearly differs from the rest of the surface. Everyone who has ever held a real electron stater of Cyzicus in his hands will immediately feel the difference in the metal nuances, as well as the unusual roughness of the surface. Besides, there are clear signs that the coin was struck on a hydraulic or mechanic press. The easiest way to note this is when observing the high points of the incused square. There is an odd structure of the wall as it can be seen in the detail. This is the effect of the gradual and slower pressing of the steel die on the cold coin core. The metal is furrowed in horizontal levels. This does not happen with the original coins when the core is well heated and the coin is struck only with a single hard hammer hit. Then the side wall of the concave square is smooth and has no marks from matrix skidding. Otherwise, this electron stater is a good one and could mislead somebody. “Dimitrovgrad” Studio? AR Stater, 5,568 g This is a copy cast from a metal used in the dental laboratories. On the edge, there are obvious knots. On the reverse, at the inscription the surface height is uneven and the letters base level remains low. This effect appears when the print is not made well. The metal color is greyish and the artificial patina cannot hide it. The print is taken from a struck fake coin struck by Varna-1 Studio. AR Tetradrachm, 33/32 mm; 16,365 g This is not a very high-quality cast, an exact copy of a genuine Byzantion tetradrachm of Lysimachos type. To hide knots, pearls and other defects on the surface, a very thick artificial patina is plastered by the producer. “South West -2” Studio. ANCIENT COINS AND THEIR MODERN FAKES: AN ATTEMPT OF PHYSICO‐CHEMICAL UNMASKING
Bob Jensen \| Some fishing friends and I got into a conversation recently, and as usual, the talk turned to fishing. We talked about ice-fishing and we talked about open water fishing. We talked about techniques for fishing and we talked about favorite places to go fishing. After exhausting all those topics, we got into a conversation about the tools that we use to go fishing, and then we got a little more specific. What are some basic fishing items that we need for both open water and ice-fishing? Not the obvious things like rods and reels and lures and those sorts of things. What are some very necessary tools that we often over-look? Following are some things that we came up with. The first thing that everyone agreed on was a line-cutter. Most in the group had a fingernail clipper that was worn on a lanyard around their neck. Others had several clippers on lanyards that were on boat cleats at the corners of their boat, and a couple had clippers on lanyards attached to the handles of their tackleboxes. The superlines of today absolutely require a clipper: There are some anglers that have a special clipper for superline. Superlines are tough and hard to cut, and that’s a desirable trait when your line is rubbing against rocks and stumps and such. But monofilament and fluorocarbon lines are also tough and should be cut with clippers, and the clippers also enable us to trim knots up a bit. Another mandatory tool was a long needle-nose plier. When ice-fishing with a spoon with treble hooks, or when open water fishing with crankbaits, a good needle-nose provides safety for both the angler and the fish. They’re also beneficial when a fish gets a jig or hook deeper than can be easily reached with fingers. If you’re going to release the fish, the needle-nose allows us to get the fish unhooked quickly. That’s good for the fish. With multi-hook baits, the needle-nose keeps our fingers away from the hooks, and that’s good for the angler. Be sure to keep the needle-nose well lubricated so it operates easily. Another item that has become almost mandatory to some anglers is a good set of bibs. When ice-fishing, the bibs provide warmth, but they also enable us to kneel by an ice-hole when fishing or when landing a fish. Good bibs will keep you drier, and warm, dry anglers enjoy their fishing more. However, many anglers also wear bibs in the open water season. They provide warmth in the spring and fall, but they also again keep us dry. Sometimes fish flop when we’re holding them, and it’s easier to pin the fish against our waders to help maintain control. Holding a fish against regular clothing can be wet and smelly, but it’s not so bad against bibs. The Guidewear bibs that Cabela’s offers are some of the best. Many anglers have an unlined pair of bibs for warmer weather and lined bibs for cold weather and ice-fishing. The last thing several in our group deemed mandatory when fishing was their phone, but it wasn’t so they could make calls or receive text messages. It was for the camera feature. They take their phone fishing with them so they could record their catches. Next time you go fishing, do a quick check to make sure that you have the tools just mentioned. If you do, you’ll enjoy your time on the water or on the ice even more. Feature Photo: On a cool autumn day, Guidewear bibs are a must-have item for many anglers. To see new and old episodes of Fishing the Midwest television, new and old fishing articles, and fishing video tips, visit fishingthemidwest.com and don’t forget to join us at Facebook.com/fishingthemidwest.
- With this technological advancement in modern era e.g. cloud computing, AI, Cybersecurity etc. Do you think our government is well prepared to stand out from the crowd? In my imagination, technology and environment are quite connected as well. There is common issue of meta level for e.g., the issue of risk, the issue of democratic control over policies and decision making. Speaking specifically, even the idea of impact assessment which has moved from environmental thinking to technology thinking. So, now even in the recent discussion on data protection or talking about data protection impact assessment and so on, there is lot of thinking so let me speak this term, I don’t think India is well prepared on technological policies front and in a sense again the concern arises from common reason. While we might be an independent country, I think lot of mindset of ruler and governor system are very colonial and they refuse to let people be involved in the decision-making. It is a very centralized, talked down, secretive system of decision making. It is almost authoritarian in some areas. Even our data protection, we do not have any data protection law. To be honest I am not very comfortable with the data protection being the be all and end all privacies concerned. I think privacy is very constitutional issue and just making it a transactional data protection kind of issue is not the best way to go. It is also very problematic that I say, decision making is not transparent and organization such as VIDHI, they had a very controversial and problematic role in policy making. I think, recently there have been some articles that have come out including caravan that pointed out how few consultancies are involved along with the NITI aayog, all decisions get taken without any proper involvement of the public. Even Justice Srikrishna himself who was a part of expert committee has denounced the form of final bill i.e., Data Protection Bill. I only think of AI and data just as something to be exploited to promote the economy. It is almost similar to how natural resources are exploited by policies to promote the GDP. So, there is not adequate appreciation of the fact that it is human being whose data is subjected to algorithmic decision making and as the consequence right of people do not get the attention that they do require. Even the NITI aayog strategy to pay upon AI was commissioned to a consultancy and the consultancies are mostly interested in promoting economic growth and GDP and not in question of what are the privacy rights? What is the transparency consideration? Who will be responsible when the harms occur? I think when it comes to technology policy in India, much like the environmental sphere problem is that the policy making happens in locked down way, it is not transparent. It has the nexus between business interest and government and is cause of much alarm. Overall Human Rights, Constitutionalism and fidelity for people to be involved in decision making gets short risked in both of these areas. - As you have co-authored “Green Tapism: Review of EIA notification, 2006”. What is your comment on recent EIA notification draft, 2020? My Organization “Initiative for Climate Action” has made some submission to the ministry of environment and forest department on the draft EIA, 2020 and I would encourage you and your readers to check out our submission and they are available on our website as well which is www.actionclimate.org. I think, most of those comments were focused on climate change consideration and how they are missing in EIA draft. I have intensely researched on EIA systems, EIA laws, EIA regulations for past 15 years and I have also been studying development in other parts of the world. When it comes to present EIA draft, I don’t know where to start by pointing out the problems with the draft, with the approach and with the limitation of its coverage. Many commentators have written on this and it is well canvassed in public domain and I do not want to repeat what many others have already said. I think, at this level my point would be in following ways i.e., 1) The draft is very dangerous because it further centralizes decision making. We should be actually going other way round; we should be following the logic of 73rd and 74th amendment and giving people and giving communities the power to decide. Decision making should happen at the lowest level and at a level closest to the issue and in some places decision making might need to happen at the state or national or international level for e.g. inter-state or inter-country boundary etc. I acknowledge that, but the general default principle is that the decision making should happen at the lowest level. 2) Talking about the big problem, meta level problem is the draft continues to exclude activities that are very dangerous to the environment from the requirement of EIA problems. Even the massive solar farm for which many people would say – “solar hai toh it is good” but the massive solar farms has many negative environmental consequences and what is not very well known is solar farms were secluded by MOES and expressly excluded from the purview of older EIA laws. The EIA draft 2020 removed even more activities, many negative activities harmful activities including activities related to urban development that devastate our urban environment, the few remaining species that we have, the very stressed water situation. Our cities are tinder boxes that’s where the devastation is going to happen first including climate related impact being felt more succinctly. Unfortunately, The EIA draft, 2020 gives even more liberty to business and development interest over the environment. 3) It is a very political point, the EIA draft, 2020 is almost like someone who wants to make lots of money through India sort of come up with the wishlist with what to be changed. The EIA draft is not actually servicing the interest of environment as much as interest of unethical business. And the process was also appalling, for example – amidst the pandemic pushing forward the radical restricting of environment regulations, refusing to make the draft available in any language except English and Hindi. Even now, the Tribune has reported- after the Delhi HC has ordered the translation of draft into local languages and the translations have been carried out but are still not released because the ministry has recommended that not to be released till, they provide further instructions. So, the entire approach is very rigorous, it is very authoritarian, talked down and sort of anti-people and I cannot repeat in stronger language, in a sense it is unconstitutional and against the ethos of the Indian constitution. As you remember we are a republic, democratic country. We have fundamental rights; the state is our trustee it’s an owner not a boss. Article 39B says that the material resources of the community should be distributed as to subserve the common good. So, in general the EIA draft, 2020 is really a pathetic piece of regulatory reforms. Part 1 of the interview: https://theblueletters.com/index.php/2020/12/08/industrialization-business-and-related-aspects-of-rapid-urbanization-are-the-major-causes-of-environmental-degradation-abhayraj-naik-azim-premji-university-bengaluru-part-i/
Another round of widespread rain and heavy snow in the mountains is shaping up for recently drenched California and much of Nevada in the coming week and could create hazards for holiday travelers, forecasters said Saturday. Several waves of precipitation are forecast to move inland as a cold low pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska deepens off the West Coast, the National Weather Service said. The timing of the precipitation was not certain but was likely to begin in the far north on Monday, become more widespread on Tuesday and extend through Southern California by midweek. Coastal peaks north of San Francisco Bay could receive up to 8 inches (20.3 centimeters) of rain by Christmas morning. The Sacramento weather office said mountain snow levels could initially start below 3,000 feet (914 meters) and then trend above 4,500 feet (1,372 meters). “Holiday travel could be significantly disrupted by these storms, with little break in the snow during this extended event,” the Sacramento office said. “There will be few, if any, meaningful breaks in the weather for the Sierra once the storms begin on Tuesday, so plan ahead,” the Reno, Nevada, weather office added. The system’s strength by the time it reaches Southern California is uncertain, but forecasters urged residents near wildfire burn scars to monitor forecasts. The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood in the heart of the Vinyl District will be hosting summer pool…
Furniture In God’s House Robert Wurtz II Likewise, you husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honor unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. (1 Peter 3:7) Over the last several weeks I taught a series entitled “The Holy And The Profane.” It was an examination of the difference between what is sanctified to God and what is common place. We discussed how in the Old Testament God taught Israel that there was a difference between the holy and the profane and that holy things were to be handled in accordance with God’s specific instructions. When men took it upon themselves to violate this rule there were sometimes devastating consequences. For example, Nadab and Abihu died immediately for offering strange (common) fire before the Lord. They were innovating in the realm of perfection. They attempted to change or improve God’s method and suffered the consequences. Uzzah is another example as well as Uziah. Belshazzar is a more shocking story as his error cost not just his life, but the political power shifted from the Babylonians to the Persians. He was weighed in the balance and found wanting. That was the consequence of flagrantly disregarding and disrespecting God. Nevertheless, our passage brings to our minds the fact that a husband and a wife are actually “vessels” in God’s House. Our Greek word for vessel is skeuos and it is an old and common word for vessel, furniture, utensil (Matthew 12:29; 2 Timothy 2:20). Here both husband and wife are termed vessels or “parts of the furniture of God’s house” (Bigg quoted in Robertson). This is the language of priesthood and I cannot help but reference the teachings of the Old Testament Levitical system where God made clear how holy things are to be treated. The difference under the New Covenant is that we have many different examples of how the people of God are now the Temple, living stones in the Temple, or in this case “furniture” and “utensils.” I am struck by the fact that God seemed to always be watching over holy things in the Old Testament. The danger is that we think in terms of “things” in the New Testament, not realizing that the reality of the Old Testament is present in the New Testament. In other words, God is watching and concerned with how we behave in regards to the Temple, the Lord’s Body: that is to say, the members of the Church. How can we apply the lessons (written for our example and learning) of the behavior of Nadab and Abihu or Belshazzar to our present time and relationships? God said through the mouth of Peter that the stronger vessel should “give honor…” to the weaker vessel. In effect, the preceding verses tell the “weaker vessel” to honor the “less weaker” vessel (as we are all weak in our own strength) and allow Him to rightfully lead. Peter uses words like “be in subjection” and “obey.” He uses the example of Abraham and Sarah, the first storybook marriage ever recorded. Here is a man married to a woman whose name in Hebrew meant princess or queen. Imagine for a moment a conversation, Abraham calls her name “Princess…” and she answers, “…yes my lord.” He was not an overlord, but rather it is one of the first pictures of the relationship between Christ and the Church. Paul said in Ephesians that this is a great mystery. God has chosen, so it appears, that the marriage relationship would be a revelation of Christ and the church. For this reason (and others) Peter is careful to make sure that Christian spouses rightly reflect that relationship. If they refuse, their prayers will be hindered. What does that mean? My mind cross references to Revelation 2 where Jesus addresses, from the High Priest position, the church at Ephesus who had left their first love. He warned that He would remove their lamp stand unless they repented and turned back to that first love. God will not bless a church where love is not first and foremost and apparently He will not bless a marriage- an earthly expression of the mysterious relationship between Christ and the Church, either. That is very sobering. Apparently there is a direct connection between how we treat our spouses and how our prayers are answered. We could pray hours a day and negate them with bad behavior. If a husband and wife are not honoring one another… God sees it. What hypocrisy would we be guilty of to honor as “holy” physical objects and then mistreat our spouse. To treat them as “profane.” We, the people, are the House of God. We are the stones, furniture, vessels and utensils. Are we Belshazzars or are we Abrahams? Are we Sarahs or are we Uzziahs? That is the great question. There is no sense in fooling ourselves. In the Middle Ages Christians built awesome Gothic Cathedrals that took a lifetime to construct, but how did they treat their spouses when they got home? What about when their loved ones were sick? What about when they were in pain or had a really bad day at work? Did they honor and love? Was their division and strife? Beloved, you are vessels in the House of God. God forbid that we would treat our fine china or silver cutlery with more respect and honor than the true vessels of God’s House. Likewise, you husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honor unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
The Secretary-General of the United Nations hailed the constructive positions of Iran in supporting the peace process, paying attention to humanitarian issues, and initiating political talks to resolve the crisis in Yemen. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Antonio Guterres Secretary-General of the United Nations discussed regional and international issues, including the latest developments in Yemen and Afghanistan, as well as the Vienna talks. Referring to the situation in Yemen and the escalation of attacks on civilian areas, the Iranian top diplomat expressed Iran’s support for a political solution to end the war in Yemen. Referring to the UN approach in the realization of the ceasefire in Yemen, and the holding of political talks in this country, he called on Guterres to play a greater role in ending the humanitarian siege and stopping the widespread bombing of civilian areas. Stressing the need to pay special attention to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, Amir-Abdollahian said, “Iran has received about 800,000 new refugees from Afghanistan in the past few months, an issue that requires serious global attention and participation.” H also reiterated the need to form an inclusive government in Afghanistan, saying that Iran is ready to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to these countries through Iran. He also referred to the latest status of sanctions removal talks in Vienna, saying, “Negotiation process is on a positive track and Iran has the serious will to reach a good agreement as soon as possible.” At the same time, he stressed the need for practical, tangible, and verifiable action by the West and the United States to prove a lasting and credible agreement. Guterres hailed the constructive positions of Iran in supporting the peace process, paying attention to humanitarian issues, and initiating political talks to resolve the crisis in Yemen. He also stressed the need to continue efforts to form an inclusive government consisting of different groups and ethnic groups in Afghanistan and to create suitable conditions for all Afghan citizens, especially women and children, to enjoy human rights and access to education.
1928: Having been published in Paris the previous July, Radclyffe Hall’s The Well of Loneliness, the first major novel in English with an explicitly pro lesbian theme, is published in the U.S. Americans buy more than 20,000 copies of the book within the next month, making it a bestseller. 1624: In the Virginia Colony, Richard Cornish is hanged for allegedly making advances on a ship’s steward. His conviction and execution, angrily contested by his brother and others, is the first to be recorded in the American colonies. 1988: A Dallas judge sentences the killer of two gay men to 30 years in prison instead of a life sentence because, as he later tells the Dallas Times Herald, “I don’t much care for queers cruising the streets.” The Dallas Gay Alliance joins political leaders across the country in protesting the judge’s decision. 2010: Voters in El Paso, Texas pass an initiative that strips health insurance benefits from the unmarried partners of city employees. Supporters say that their intention was to target gay city employees and their partners. 2002: Harry Hay, leader in the early gay rights movement in the United States, co-founder of the Mattachine Society and the Radical Faeries, dies at age 90. 1952: In Los Angeles, W. Dorr Legg and six friends, including Dale Jennings, all with ties to the Mattachine Society, discuss forming a group to promote education and research activities beneficial to gay men and lesbians. ONE, Inc., results from the meeting. 1979: The first National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights takes place in Washington, DC. Approximately 100,000 people marched in the largest pro-gay rights demonstration up to that time. 1959: Russell Wolden, running for mayor of San Francisco as a Democrat, accuses the incumbent of welcoming and collaborating with the city’s “sex deviates.” His tactic backfires: the city’s newspapers accuse him of irresponsible mudslinging, and he loses in the next month’s elections. 1977: Soap premieres on ABC with then unknown Billy Crystal playing Jodie Dallas, one of TV’s first prominent and sympathetic gay characters. 1996: In the U.S. Congress, a bill that would ban employment discrimination against lesbians and gay men is defeated by one vote. 1997: The newly crowned Miss America, Kate Shindle, vows to dedicate her… 1969: West Germany repeals laws prohibiting gay acts between consenting adults-applies to males only as lesbianism was never proscribed by W. German law. 1977: The present-day Log Cabin Republicans organization is founded as the “Gay Republicans” club, a group of lesbians and gays within the United States’ Republican Party. 1979: New Jersey decriminalizes private consensual…
I received a powerful but simple text message from my state assemblyman hours after the January 6th siege on the National Capitol: “Your job as a civics educator has never been so important.” “Your job as a civics educator has never been so important.” Click To Tweet I couldn’t agree more. And yet, for legions of American civics teachers who have witnessed a titanic and generational hollowing out of democratic norms, historic knowledge, and simple constitutional awareness in our students and broader public, last week’s national calamity was not as shocking as it should have been. For years, educators have wondered if our colossally deep level of civic ignorance would have a day of reckoning. We wondered what it would look like and the form it would take. We wondered if there was a price to pay when citizens don’t know anything about the Founding, the Civil War, or much about current events. We wondered how a republic could long endure when at least a third of its citizens cannot name a single branch of government. Tragically, we got our answer at the National Capitol as both chambers of the Congress met to certify the election of Joe Biden as America’s 46th president. Quite simply: this is what can happen when Americans forget who they are, where they came from, and most of all, what binds us together, yoking us into a singular “We The People.” Democracy isn’t easy. Self-government makes significant demands of us. Our way of life bristles with fragility, which is why the people we elected–the captains of the democratic barge we find ourselves collectively riding–matter so much. And yet, we have forgotten that integrity in office matters. It mattered when Washington retired twice—once at the end of the Revolutionary War and again after two terms of office. It mattered in the late 1790s when John Adams refused to go to war with France, despite the unpopularity of his position. It mattered in 1855 when Abraham Lincoln gave up a seat in the national Senate to ensure an anti-slavery candidate served in the position. It mattered in 1960 when Richard Nixon gracefully conceded his election to John Kennedy, knowing full well about voting irregularities in multiple states. Most students, of course, don’t know these examples. This is what it looks like when we hold our leaders to such low ethical standards when we forget that dishonor in American politics is not in losing, but in dishonorable behavior itself. Dishonor in the American public arena has a specific tone and texture to it—it looks like vainglory and sounds like demagoguery. It is Catiline murdering Roman consuls and trying to overthrow the Roman republic. Indeed, during the early days of the American republic calling a politician, a “Catiline” was the worst of insults that could possibly be hurled. It is Aaron Burr conspiring against his own country to establish a new nation in the Southwest. It is a president of the United States refusing to concede defeat, riling up angry supporters with endless falsities, and telling them to march on the capitol in the midst of a constitutionally mandated joint session of Congress. Again, most students do not know these examples. Finally, this is what happens when Americans forget civic virtue matters. Civic virtue is more than showing up to vote every four years and obeying the law. Civic virtue is honoring the will of the demos, of recognizing that there are legitimate political outcomes that vary with one’s own preferences and voting patterns. It’s not just that the Trump years have conditioned many of my students to view politics as simply another zero-sum reality game show. It’s not just that they view political discourse as an endless and cynical cycle of power-mongering, institutional one-upmanship, or terse tweeting at one another. It’s not even that they view the Machiavellian tenor of House of Cards as fact and the idealism of The West Wing as naïve fiction. It is that they believe civic virtue is for other people, for suckers and weaklings, for those who cannot find a way to bully, belittle, and thunderclap their way to power. Sadly, most students do not know that leadership in a republic is inextricably tied to more than Olympian ambition. It is tied to a specific definition of public character. Some of the greatest biographers of the past half-century—Robert Caro’s grand project on Lyndon Johnson or Edmund Morris’s triad of books about Theodore Roosevelt—certainly chronicle leaders of booming ambition chalked full of folly and hubris. And yet, both men understood that the interests of the nation always transcended the ambitions of their office. It is why both men declined to run for another term of office. Instead, public character means using individual power to serve a higher political principle. It means individual ambition is supposed to be the handmaiden of justice. It means recognizing the fragility of freedom and doing one’s part to renew the American Experiment. After all, we honor those who help to peacefully pass the torch of constitutional self-government, not those who extinguish it in the shadows of petty vanity and febrile narcissism. So, where do American teachers go from here? There is no shortcut to a solution, no panacea, no magical political elixir to distribute like a COVID-19 vaccine. We have to do the hard work of teaching our children these lessons. We must teach them what is glorious in our history—our Founding, our Reconstruction, our different marches towards a more perfect union. We must also teach them about our failings and our follies, acknowledging where we have not upheld our highest ideals, even to this tragic day. But most of all, we must remember that being an American must be learned. Our birth might grant us citizenship and an American passport, but it does not imbue us with the values, knowledge, or civic habits that make our way of life possible or renewable. Last Wednesday’s events should serve as a stentorian reminder that America is renewed in the classroom. Ordinary men and women can certainly govern themselves. But they cannot do it alone. We teachers (and parents and leaders) must do the work to help stitch America back together again. Otherwise, our “proud fabric of freedom” will eventually become unraveled again. Intresting essay samples and examples: https://essays.io/examples-samples/
The Mimosa is a modern day cocktail classic composed of equal parts Champagne and citrus juice (most typically orange juice) which enjoys widespread popularity as a brunch starter. It is widely accepted that the Mimosa was created in 1925 at the Ritz Hotel in Paris by bartender Frank Meier, although in Meier's own book, The Artistry of Mixed Drinks (p. 1936), he does not lay claim to the drink with his book's "created by" symbol. Originally the Mimosa was served over ice in a large wineglass, today's version is a straight up cocktail served up in a flute glass. Recognized variations include: The Grand Mimosa, served with the addition of a bar spoon of Grand Marnier. The Puccini uses Mandarin orange juice. The Poinsettia which is made with cranberry juice. The Megmosa which uses grapefruit juice and, sometimes, a splash of Cointreau. The Soleil which uses pineapple juice. The Bellini, substitutes peach puree for the orange juice. You can substitute nearly any fruit juice for the orange and end up with a lovely Mimosa variation. My personal favorites include pear juice, blueberry juice, pomegranate juice, cherry juice and strawberry juice, all freshly squeezed or sent through my electric juicer and I've been know to grill and mix my juices as well. You can also substitute other sparkling wines like Prosecco. Additionally, I often add in a few drops of complementary bitters, though technically this is a Champagne Cocktail element. Basically any fresh fruit juice topped off by Champagne or a sparkling wine can be called a Mimosa these days. 2 Oz. Fresh Orange Juice 2 Oz. Champagne Add the fresh orange juice to your chilled glass and top off with chilled Champagne. Do not stir. It's that simple. My Mimosa Variations Blushing Rose Champagne Cocktail Grilled Peach Mimosa
African Development Bank (AfDB’s) Vice-President Aly Abou-Sabaa has said addressing issues of governance, fighting corruption and promoting greater transparency and accountability across both public and private sectors is key to unlocking the full African potential of the continent and ensuring the sustainability of its development. In a statement, the bank chief said Africa’s abundance of natural resources in forestry, agriculture, minerals, oil and gas, offer a major opportunity to close the development gap. He said a recent research by the bank shows that countries which implemented governance reforms were performing better than non-reforming countries. According to the African Development Effectiveness Review on Governance, published in 2012, reformers benefitted from an additional two percentage points of growth in comparison to non-reformers between the decades 1990-2000 and 2000 to 2008. However, while some progress has been achieved towards promoting good governance, there remains a lot of work to be done. “Progress has been uneven and insufficient,” Abou-Sabaa said. Speaking at the opening of the conference, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz called for increased cooperation between African countries as well as a multidimensional approach and joint action between government departments, civil society and the private sector in order to effectively fight mismanagement and lack of transparency. The lender, he said, is playing a key role in that regard. Its strategy for 2013 to 2022 is articulated around economic transformation, with governance and accountability as a key priority. On top of its Governance Action Plan launched in 2014, the AfDB is currently updating its anti-money laundering and terrorist financing strategy to incorporate illicit financial flows to strengthen its support for African countries in these areas. The AfDB has recently set up the African Natural Resources Centre. The aim is to provide dedicated advice, technical assistance and advocacy to African countries to strengthen the institutions managing natural resources, to step up civil society capacity, and increase advocacy efforts in international fora. According to a study prepared jointly by the bank and Global Financial Integrity in 2013, between 2000 to 2009, the continent lost some $30.4 billion per annum, an amount mirroring what the continent receives in aid and foreign direct investment.
It still amazes me that it took me so long to hear about this project (having just learned of it shortly before Christmas when news of them getting conditional approval on the land broke). But there’s something very interesting underway in Reykjavík which I hope to see a lot more of in the future. Reykjavík is in a construction boom. The ever-growing tourism industry is taking over downtown for shops and hotels. Reykjavík itself keeps growing, and the growing economy makes a need for more commercial and retail space as well. And while Iceland is proud of its nature — it’s our main attraction — we’re also often, like all too many people, disconnected from it. We often live, and usually work and shop, in structures devoid of plants (beyond the occasional mistreated houseplant). Our food shows up in great diversity in stores — picked, packaged, and usually quite processed. Who grew it and how? Who knows. You’re lucky if you even get a country of origin label. Do you even know what the plant that grew it looks like? For example, what percentage of the public when they pick up a bag of cashews knows that they come from a shell filled with skin-blistering anacardic acid, growing on the end of an edible fruit called a cashew apple? You might know a couple members of the Annonaceae family — for example, the Paw Paw. Yet there’s over 900 species — most edible (and better than the Paw Paw), and some among the most beloved fruits in the tropics. For example, here is the spikey yellow-and-green Rollinia deliciosa: People here load up at the health food aisles on overpriced powders from things like acai, garcinia “cambogia”, acerola, etc, without having any clue what these plants are actually like — they’re actually quite tasty! But even when it comes to common products that we know all about (say, tomatoes or berries), we’re disconnected. We don’t hear from the farmer. We don’t know how they raised what we eat. The best we have to go on is cheap marketing blurbs and certifications like “organic” or “fair trade”. We spend our time in sterile environments, devoid of live except for humans, and unconnected to the natural world. Which is why I was thrilled when I heard about this. They’ve been working with a local incubator since they founded in 2015, and now finally have land approval (although there’s still several stages left before they can bring it to fruition). The concept is simple: rather than disconnecting commercial space with nature, integrate them together. Biodomes (designed to eventually be a chain, first around Iceland and later the other Nordic countries) would have space for coffee shops, restaurants, a year-round farmers’ market, conference areas, corporate office space, etc in the middle of a dome cultivating warm-weather plants. Aka, your workspace could be on a platform in the middle of the branches of a 20-meter-tall rainforest fruit tree. Plants would include things people are familiar with (bananas, mangoes, pineapples, etc, but in exciting varieties you don’t find at the store) alongside more exotic plants providing new taste experiences (garcinias, eugenias, artocarpus, etc). It would be a real, working greenhouse, with tours and activities for children, and the products of which end up in the marketplace and restaurants. The marketplace however is designed to be much more than that. The company wants to introduce a farm-to-market system where farmers give information about their farm — text, pictures, videos, where they are, when people can visit, etc — as well as info about how each batch of plants was raised (including pictures when they’re picked and such). This gets electronically tagged to each crate, and the tag read at the market, automatically bringing up a presentation that shows the buyers exactly how their food was raised, by whom, and where. Tags for locally produced exotics would bring up info pages teaching them about plants that they otherwise never would even have heard of, let alone tasted, as well as all of the nutritional information and scientific studies on its health effects. I think it’s a fascinating concept, and more to the point, that it actually will be quite successful. Let’s just take it as a given that everything produced locally could be produced cheaper overseas. Would that actually be a hindrance in practice? Not at all. Most of what would be produced in the Biodome isn’t commercially available, and much wouldn’t even survive the trip. Even our mass-market warm-weather fruits and vegetables often arrive in Iceland in a rather sorry state. Even in the case of easy-to-ship things – say, coffee — would that really be a hindrance? A $5 cup of coffee is made from beans that, purchased in bulk, cost perhaps $0.25. The cost of the raw materials isn’t the issue at all — the issue is getting people through the door, to order a cup of coffee — and maybe add on a piece of cake or a pastry to their bill. Triple the cost of the beans. Quintuple them. That’s not what matters, it’s about making something appealing. And how can you get more appealing than coffee from beans grown right next to your table and roasted on-site, while a butterfly visits a passionfruit vine next to you, at a comfortable tropical temperature while it’s cold and windy outside? Likewise, perhaps only a few percent of the bulk of an on-site restaurant’s ingredients are actually grown there — but they’re guaranteed to have the most exotic flavours and options in town. As an avid tropicals enthusiast I’ve started talking with them — I hope they go with ETFE as the glazing material, as it’s superb for plants, lasts decades, is extremely light (lower materials costs, lower emissions in construction), and is fully recyclable: What do you think? Is this something you’d like to see more of?
Chances are if you have a child in elementary school they are working on memorizing math facts. And, chances are, whether they are in 1st grade and are working on addition and subtraction, or they are older and are memorizing multiplication and division facts, you hear a lot of grumbling when you get out the flashcards. Stop the grumbling and get them excited to learn with these fun ways to practice math facts at home. It’s amazing the difference a few simple math games can make. Affiliate links may be used in this post for your convenience. See my full disclosure for more details. I remember doing speed drills in elementary school and flipping through flash cards at home. Educational games for kids, like these games to practice math facts, make learning those facts much more fun, which means less stress for both of you. When your child gets to double digit math, check out this trick for teaching double digit addition and subtraction. Fun Ways to Practice Math Facts Baseball Math — This printable game makes working on multiplication facts fun. Your child can play it solo or with a friend. Nerf Gun Math — Turn your child’s love for Nerf guns into a fun learning experience they’ll ask to do again and again. Math Checkers — Love checkers? Print out your own checker board that’s designed to work on multiplication facts. Chutes & Ladders with a Twist — Playing board games as a family is always fun. With one simple twist you can use a classic board game to sneak in some addition and subtraction facts practice. Beach Ball Math — Get ’em up and moving while they learn. A game of catch is all it takes for kids to have a ball with math facts. Multiplication Facts Search — Just like a word search, only for math! These are perfect for kids in 3rd grade and up. Classic Kids Card Games — Discover how you can use 2 classic kids card games to help your child master those math facts. Hammer in the Math Facts — Hammering nails is always a fun activity for kids. Turn that activity into a fun way to practice math facts with this idea. You can easily substitute a thick piece of Styrofoam for the pumpkin. 15 in a Row — Turn those flashcards into a fun game you’ll both enjoy. Cootie Catcher Math Practice — Do you remember making paper fortune tellers (some called them cootie catchers) as a child? Your child will have fun using these folded papers to work on math skills. Math Fact Dominoes — Create your own craft stick math dominoes for your child to use to work on those basic math problems. Math Races — Make flashcards more fun with this kinesthetic math activity. Dice Math — Have a collection of dice at home? Use them in this fun dice game to practice math facts. Egg Carton Math — Recycle that empty egg carton into a fun way for your child to work on addition or subtraction skills. Math Fact Islands — Do your kids love hopping and jumping? Get their wiggles out while they work on those basic math skills. Math Facts Zap! — Have you ever heard of Zap? (Sometimes people call it Kaboom or Snap.) It’s a super easy game that kids can play alone or against a friend. How many math facts can you get correctly before you get the Zap? Matching Hearts Math — Make your own memory game to work on those math skills. This version is done with hearts, but you could use other shapes or plain note cards as well. Plastic Egg Math Hunt — Those colorful eggs aren’t just for candy. This math facts activity idea is perfect for kids of all ages. Math Facts Bingo — Everyone loves Bingo! Print out these addition and subtraction bingo cards to make learning more fun. Who says working on math has to be boring? Try some of thes fun ways to practice math facts at home. You may also enjoy these math ideas: Games to Practice Math Facts
The Falun Gong cult does not represent China’s modern or traditional culture. People of Chinese ethnicity around the world understand this fact, but many in the West are ignorant to this fact. This should not be surprising, as the Falun Gong cult is a ‘racist’ anti-China construct, developed in the West as part of the US Cold War policy to bring-down the Communist government of China. What is interesting is that despite a steady stream of ‘fake news’ and ‘disinformation’ published through the CIA-financed Minghui Network (which includes the Epoch Times and NTDTV, etc), this policy will not be successful due to a world-wide Chinese solidarity and resistance. The Falun Gong cult will not prevail because the Chinese people world-wide will not allow it to prevail. In the meantime, the Falun Gong cult news outlets continue to function like any news network, broadcasting weather reports, banal cooking programmes and mindless reality TV shows. In between these programmes is issued a bizarre anti-China rhetoric of ever disparate false news stories and allegations of human rights abuses – this continues as Li Hongzhi orders one vulnerable teenager after another to self-immolate. Laughably, the Falun Gong cult, as a means to justify its criminal behaviour, states that Li Hongzhi (its founder who has developed extensive health problems whilst living a life of luxury in the US), is the ‘omnipotent cosmic master Buddha’! If those who fall under his brain-washing spell give him enough money, and sign over their property to him, they too can achieve this wondrous state by ‘breathing deeply’! The reality of Falun Gong cult practice suggests quite another outcome. Falun Gong cult members are regularly deprived of food and water, tied-up, psychologically and physically tortured, and in the case of the very young – sexually abused. When individuals have managed to escape this dangerous cult, they have had to spend time in hospital as a means to try and regain their health, For many, however, the years of systematic abuse and suffering means that despite extensive and compassionate care, they can never regain their health. Even when qualified Daoist masters have assessed the Falun Gong cult technique – they have revealed at least 28 life-threatening errors and bad medical practices. Indeed, during March, 2006, Li Guodong (李国栋) – the head of NTDTV anti-China propaganda – suddenly dropped dead from liver cancer. Li Guodong had been declared an ‘Immortal Buddha’ by Falun Gong cult founder Li Hongzhi shortly before his death. During June, 2006, the chief scientist and medical doctor of the Falun Gong cult – Feng Lili (封莉莉) suddenly dropped dead of pancreatic cancer. Again, Li Hongzhi had previously declared Feng Lili an ‘Immortal Buddha’. In July, 2009, the chief editor of the Epoch Times in Japan – Zuo Tenggong (佐藤贡) – suddenly dropped dead… These deaths are not isolated incidences, but are part of the broader phenomenon of Falun Gong cult poor health and sudden death. It is rumoured that Li Hongzhi is in and out of hospital in the US due to poor health caused by his cultish practice, being kept alive by his US spy-masters at any cost. In fact, Li Hongzhi may have died sometime ago… The Falun Gong cult is NOT an indigenous Chinese cultural or spiritual movement. Its methods are premised upon a ‘racist’ disregard for Chinese history, culture and political self-determination. The Falun Gong cult was not developed in China – but in a smoke-filled room of ‘White men’ in the CIA Offices situated in Washington DC. The Falun Gong cult is medically dangerous, and is anti-China and anti-Communist in both design and function. All ethnic Chinese people around the world understand these facts and are striving to work together to protect the Chinese Motherland from this external threat to its stability and prosperity. An interesting development is that there is now a growing network of consciously ‘aware’ Westerners’ (and other ‘non-Chinese’) who now understand the corruption that underlies the operations of the Falun Gong cult, and who help to expose and check its influence. This world-wide defence of China is required to prevent national governments (such as Australia in 2009), making fools of themselves and siding with the Falun Gong cult. The Falun Gong cult is ran from the US and is racist in nature. All right-minded Westerners must help the Chinese world community to prevent the spread of this dangerous and threatening teaching. This action will save numerous lives and make the world a better place to live in peace and harmony. When Falun Gong cult members ‘escape’ the clutches of Li Hongzhi, the Communist Party of China (CPC) guarantees their rights and will make every effort to provide medical care and psychological healing. This has always been the case. However, as hundreds of former Falun Gong cult members have been rehabilitated, the Falun Gong operating out of the US falsely claims that these individuals have been ‘tortured’, ‘imprisoned’ and even ‘killed’. The further lie is that organs are stolen from dead bodies. Even a slight understanding of medical knowledge states that organs taken from dead bodies are no good for transplant, and are medically worthless. Communist China encourages Chinese citizens to ‘donate’ their organs when ‘near’ death to save the lives of other people who need transplants, if they should choose to do so. So many citizens do this as a matter of course, that Communist China has no need to ‘harvest’ organs from the bodies of executed criminals. One person who the Falun Gong cult claimed to have been killed (and their organs harvested), is ‘Yang Jun’ (杨俊) from Chongqing, who was supposedly beaten to death at just 18 years old. In fact, Yang Jun escape from the Falun Gong cult (like hundreds of others), and now lives a happy and normal life in China. Yang Jun’s mother has gone on record stating that her son is very happy and glad to be ‘free’ of the terrible Falun Gong cult. Together, the world community can wipe-out the Falun Gong cult, so that its victims can be saved, and its leaders tried for Crimes Against Humanity and imprisoned. Original Chinese Language Article:
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The Maine lobster association has recently filed a lawsuit against the NOAA regarding the new lobster fishing regulations to protect right whales. This has made lobstermen frustrated and fighting back. Photo caption: The Maine lobster association has recently filed a lawsuit against the NOAA regarding the new lobster fishing regulations to protect right whales. This has made the lobstermen frustrated and now they’re fighting back. To the left stands Captain Satch, next to him is Captain Nick Boudreau, second to last Captain Dennis McMahon and last on the right is Captain Mike Johnson. All four men have been in the lobster fishing industry for over 10 years. By Contributing Writer Samantha M. Strandberg October 2021 PORTLAND – Maine lobstermen say they’re fighting for their livelihoods after recent restrictions were made to their fishery. The Maine Lobstermen’s Association filed a lawsuit last month over the federal government’s new rules aimed at protecting endangered right whales. NOAA, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and Maine lobstermen have been in an ongoing battle in an effort to protect the endangered right whales. The latest regulations include new standards that reduce the number of rope lines that link buoys to lobster traps that can be in the water. The administration argues that with all the fishing gear in the ocean, it is a high danger to the right whales, therefore enforcing new regulations and fishing standards. But lobstermen say the new regulations would only make the industry more challenging. Allison Ferreira, the communications supervisor for the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries office, couldn’t speak about the lawsuit but did say the regulations are in the best interest of the endangered whales. “Declining at a faster rate than in 2017, the right whale species has been declared critically endangered,” Ferreira said. She said the dramatic decline is mainly because of fishing line entanglement and vessel strikes with the large whales, while 85 percent of right whale fatalities are caused by entanglements. Ferreira said NOAA, the Maine Lobster Association and other large lobster groups have worked together to come up with new and improved regulations to help make the waters safer for the endangered species. But recently, The Maine lobster Association and other lobster groups have shown their frustrations regarding the situation, resulting in a lawsuit against the NOAA, challenging the new regulations to protect right whales. “We have always worked with the states. This includes lobstermen and large fishing groups in Maine. We have always worked together on this issue. Maine feels like they are being picked on,” Ferreira said. “There is also a loss of revenue due to the new regulations set in place. Starting October 18, a new Maine regulation will decrease vertical lines to 50 percent. This also enhances the need for lobstermen and their companies to mark their traps for a better understanding of what and where the whales are getting entangled and why. I spoke with Captain Satch regarding the ongoing Lobster issue. Mr. Satch has been in the lobster industry for 26 years and is the Captain and owner of Captain Satch and Son’s located in Wells Maine. Captain Satch is not only the Captain of his lobster boat but also a father to Dennis McMahon. Alongside Captain Satch and Captain Dennis Mchahon is Captain Nick Boudreau. All three Captains have worked together for many years and have seen the revolution of the lobster industry together. “There has always been an ongoing issue when it comes to Maine fishery industry, especially ocean fishing”, stated Captain Satch. “This isn’t a new thing”. In Captain Satch’s early lobster career he remembers times being easier in the lobster and fishing industry and as time goes on, it only gets harder. Captain Mike Johnson, a fellow lobsterman of 12 years and family friend states the same. “The rules and regulations only get stricter”, states Captain Johnson. “Since the 60’s and 70’s, lobstermen have always followed the rules and regulations by taking additional steps to protect wildlife and fish, it just gets stricter no matter what”. Both Captain Satch and Captain Johnson state they have rarely seen right whales and have always followed laws and regulations of lobster fishing and have good intentions to protect endangered species. “Lobster fishing is hard. This isn’t just a job, its large families and their businesses. It’s not easy money, it’s hard work. When it comes to the new regulations, I don’t think these large offshore lobstermen companies are going to follow them. They will go against them”, states Cpt. Satch. The offshore lobster fishing is most affected by the new regulations. There are a handful of differences between inshore and offshore lobster fishing, including what kind of licensing is needed for each type. With every new regulation, lobstermen have been participating and working with the federal agency. This new regulation has taken a toll on lobster companiesand their lobstermen. Not only do the new regulations affect lobstermen and their work but also the consumer. With the vertical lines being cut by 50 percent, this means less lobster are going to be caught. “Instead of paying 5 dollars per pound for lobster, you are now paying 12 dollars per pound and it will keep increasing. Fishing gear and supplies have even increased for lobstermen. For a barrel of bait you now pay 240 dollars when you used to pay 20 dollars for the same amount”, Captain Mike Johnson explains. I spoke with Amy Haselton, a local from Shapleigh Maine. “Before we were paying $5.99 for lobster and now the price is $12.99. We used to buy it often to eat for dinner but we don’t as much now due to the increase in price. It’s the same when you go to a restaurant. It’s hard to enjoy a lobster dinner because it’s so expensive”, Ms. Haselton explains. As more regulations are being made, it not only makes fishing alone more difficult for lobstermen buying supplies and supporting the job. Rates of not only lobster but gear, supplies, boating equipment and licensing have increased dramatically. With both sides trying to save endangered right whales and also continue lobster fishing, there are frustrations for both NOAA and the Maine lobster industry. “It’s very hard when new regulations are enforced like this. It’s hard especially for large lobster families and all the work that is put into it”, stated Cpt. Satch. “I want to make sure that everyone knows we care about the environment and like the whales very much. We just want to see the right thing be done and not just enforce new regulations on the fishing industry”.
BENNET NICHOL, ARIANA PANETTIERE and RENATA NEMETH Australia’s political donation system has come under fire at the Global Integrity Summit in Brisbane today. Founder of news website Crikey.com and Melbourne City Councillor, Stephen Mayne said Australia’s political donation system is inherently corrupt and Australian civil society has a responsibility to speak out. “It’s legal corruption, it’s a facilitation payment. By making a donation they [developers] were more likely to get a permit,” Cr Mayne said. “We have the worlds worst system of transparency; it’s anything goes. There’s no limitation on spending and the disclosure is unwieldy, difficult to search, fragmented and late…” Oppeus International senior advisor Victor Perton says the Australian politician donation system is a legitimate channel for interested parties to express their political views. “If all of us gave ten bucks to the party of our choice… then you avoid [the donation system], but most people are not motivated to donate,” said Mr Perton. “So we have a system in which those who are interested or passionate about politics… or where they have a particular interest, that is an inevitable part of almost any democratic system.” Audience member and Supply Chain Manager for Queensland Government Darryl Altmann said he finds it insulting to imply that Australia’s political donation system was not corrupt. “Political donations should be wiped out completely, unless individuals do it as individual public donations,” Mr Altmann said. “No company donates money and join parliament without a pay off, it is an investment, and they want referential treatment.”
When it comes to whites committing genocide on other groups it’s never called a terrorist attack. What about dropping a bomb on a town? I would consider that an act of terror,wouldn’t you? That’s what the US government did to Black Wall Street back in 1921. What is commonly called the Tulsa Race Riots. But it should be correctly called a black massacre by the European government. More black people were killed in that slaughter than this Orlando club shooting. But many people don’t even know it happened at all.
Statistics from Altmetric.com Lung cancer is the most frequently diagnosed tumour type and the leading cause of cancer mortality throughout the world. The prognosis of patients is strongly correlated with tumour stage,1 hence the importance of an accurate, easily usable diagnostic tool for early detection. Low-dose spiral computed tomography (CT) has opened up interesting prospects for early diagnosis but is expensive, invasive and presents some limitations, especially in terms of specificity.2 Free circulating DNA levels have been shown to be higher in patients with lung cancer than in healthy individuals (including heavy smokers), suggesting that this marker could be an important tool to identify lung cancer in screening programmes.3 More recently, our group4 and other researchers5 have shown that plasma or serum free DNA is also significantly higher in patients with other cancer histotypes than in healthy donors. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) has been implicated in the early stages of lung oncogenesis,6 and increased levels are associated with a poor prognosis.7 In our case-control study on 128 cancer patients and 103 healthy donors, we aimed to define the potential of serum free DNA and COX-2 mRNA expression, determined singly or in combination, for non-small cell lung cancer detection. Serum free DNA levels and COX-2 mRNA expression in peripheral blood were significantly lower in healthy donors than in patients (8.8 vs 48.0 ng/ml, z = −11.17, p<0.001 for DNA; 1.5 vs 2.0, z = −6.02, p<0.001 for COX-2) and were not related to sex, age or smoking habits in either group. Moreover, no significant differences were observed in patients in relation to tumour histotype or stage (see table 1 in online supplement). The area under the ROC curve (AUC) for free DNA was 0.917 (95% CI 0.877 to 0.957) (see fig 1 in online supplement) and very high predictivity was observed for a large range of cut-off values (see table 2 in online supplement). In particular, using a cut-off value of 25 ng/ml, sensitivity and specificity were 83% and 92%, respectively, and values were not significantly different for the subgroups categorised by clinical characteristics or smoking habits (table 1). The AUC value for COX-2 mRNA was 0.758 (95% CI 0.697 to 0.819) (see fig 1 in online supplement), and at the cut-off of 2.5 we observed 38% sensitivity and 100% specificity (see table 2 in online supplement) which did not change as a function of clinical characteristics or smoking habits. DNA and COX-2 were not significantly correlated in healthy donors (rs = −0.04, p = 0.68) or patients (rs = −0.05, p = 0.57) and were analysed in combination. At the cut-off value of 25 ng/ml for free circulating DNA and 2.5 for COX-2 mRNA, significantly higher predictivity was observed compared with single marker analyses, with 91% sensitivity and 92% specificity for the overall series as well as for subgroups categorised for clinical characteristics or smoking habits. Moreover, using the combined analysis, the greatest increase in sensitivity was seen for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and for stage I and II tumours (table 1), reaching 100% in the subgroup of 31 patients with stage I and II SCC. When the markers were analysed as continuous variables in a logistic regression model, each marker provided independent and therefore additive diagnostic information: a unit increase in log DNA or log COX-2 was associated with a 9-fold and 13-fold increase in cancer detection, respectively (see table 3 in online supplement), and similar results were obtained in multivariate analysis including clinical characteristics and smoking habits. The ROC curve of the combined marker algorithm confirmed the significantly higher diagnostic accuracy (AUC 0.940, 95% CI 0.908 to 0.972) than that observed for DNA alone (AUC 0.917, 95% CI 0.877 to 0.957) (p = 0.035). We conclude that the combined approach could represent an important test for the early diagnosis of lung tumours. The authors thank Dr Daniele Calistri (Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori) for his technical support, Gráinne Tierney for editing the manuscript and Dr Marta Mengozzi of the Department of Diseases of the Thorax (Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital) for her assistance in sample collection. If you wish to reuse any or all of this article please use the link below which will take you to the Copyright Clearance Center’s RightsLink service. You will be able to get a quick price and instant permission to reuse the content in many different ways.
Halden Prison is the newest prison in Halden, Norway. It was designed by Erik Møller Architects and received its first inmates March 1, 2010 but was officially opened on April 8 by the Norwegian King Harald V. The prison has a capacity of 252 prisoners. Art plays an important role at the Halden Prison, and a number of Scandinavian artists have participated in decorating the prison walls. The art is intended to provide new insight so that the inmates get the feeling of being taken seriously. It may also may contribute to increase the inmate’s life quality because it represents something else than punishment, control and security. The Norwegian Street-art artist Dolk contributed with his somewhat satirical and humorous stencil motif on one of the prison walls. It shows a prisoner in a striped suit who try to throw his ball and chain over the fence. In an article in Time Magazine, Halden Prison and the prison rehabilitation work were described. A cell includes amenities such as a television, a refrigerator, unbarred vertical windows that let in more light and designer furniture. Prisoners share kitchens and living rooms every 10–12 cells, jogging trails, and a sound studio. There are cooking and music classes offered. Half the guards are women and guards are typically unarmed because guns “create unnecessary intimidation and social distance”. Prisoners receive questionnaires that ask how their prison experience can be improved. Time Magazine wrote: Norway Builds the World’s Most Humane Prison By the time the trumpets sound, the candles have been lit and the salmon platters garnished. Harald V, King of Norway, enters the room, and 200 guests stand to greet him. Then a chorus of 30 men and women, each wearing a blue police uniform, launches into a spirited rendition of “We Are the World.” This isn’t cabaret night at Oslo’s Royal Palace. It’s a gala to inaugurate Halden Fengsel, Norway’s newest prison. Ten years and 1.5 billion Norwegian kroner ($252 million) in the making, Halden is spread over 75 acres (30 hectares) of gently sloping forest in southeastern Norway. The facility boasts amenities like a sound studio, jogging trails and a freestanding two-bedroom house where inmates can host their families during overnight visits. Unlike many American prisons, the air isn’t tinged with the smell of sweat and urine. Instead, the scent of orange sorbet emanates from the “kitchen laboratory” where inmates take cooking courses. “In the Norwegian prison system, there’s a focus on human rights and respect,” says Are Hoidal, the prison’s governor. “We don’t see any of this as unusual.” Halden, Norway’s second largest prison, with a capacity of 252 inmates, opened on April 8. It embodies the guiding principles of the country’s penal system: that repressive prisons do not work and that treating prisoners humanely boosts their chances of reintegrating into society. “When they arrive, many of them are in bad shape,” Hoidal says, noting that Halden houses drug dealers, murderers and rapists, among others. “We want to build them up, give them confidence through education and work and have them leave as better people.” Countries track recidivism rates differently, but even an imperfect comparison suggests the Norwegian model works. Within two years of their release, 20% of Norway’s prisoners end up back in jail. In the U.K. and the U.S., the figure hovers between 50% and 60%. Of course, a low level of criminality gives Norway a massive advantage. Its prison roll lists a mere 3,300, or 69 per 100,000 people, compared with 2.3 million in the U.S., or 753 per 100,000 — the highest rate in the world. Design plays a key role in Halden’s rehabilitation efforts. “The most important thing is that the prison looks as much like the outside world as possible,” says Hans Henrik Hoilund, one of the prison’s architects. To avoid an institutional feel, exteriors are not concrete but made of bricks, galvanized steel and larch; the buildings seem to have grown organically from the woodlands. And while there is one obvious symbol of incarceration — a 20-ft. (6 m) concrete security wall along the prison’s perimeter — trees obscure it, and its top has been rounded off, Hoilund says, “so it isn’t too hostile.” The cells rival well-appointed college dorm rooms, with their flat-screen TVs and minifridges. Designers chose long vertical windows for the rooms because they let in more sunlight. There are no bars. Every 10 to 12 cells share a living room and kitchen. With their stainless-steel countertops, wraparound sofas and birch-colored coffee tables, they resemble Ikea showrooms. Halden’s greatest asset, though, may be the strong relationship between staff and inmates. Prison guards don’t carry guns — that creates unnecessary intimidation and social distance — and they routinely eat meals and play sports with the inmates. “Many of the prisoners come from bad homes, so we wanted to create a sense of family,” says architect Per Hojgaard Nielsen. Half the guards are women — Hoidal believes this decreases aggression — and prisoners receive questionnaires asking how their experience in prison can be improved. There’s plenty of enthusiasm for transforming lives. “None of us were forced to work here. We chose to,” says Charlott-Renee Sandvik Clasen, a music teacher in the prison and a member of Halden’s security-guard chorus. “Our goal is to give all the prisoners — we call them our pupils — a meaningful life inside these walls.” It’s warmth like that, not the expensive television sets, that will likely have the most lasting impact. Text by: Thor Lanesskog, ThorNews Source: Time Magazine, Wikipedia
Nøgne Ø – “Det Kompromissløse Bryggeri” (English: Naked Island – “The Uncompromising Brewery“) in the small coastal town of Grimstad, Norway, started making craft beer in 2003. The motivation was not to become successful and rich, but to revolutionize the Norwegian beer culture which was dominated by bland, filtered and pasteurized light lagers. The initial response on these hoppy, sometimes dark, unpasteurized and unfiltered beers was that this was not beer. It was described as odd, extreme and even undrinkable. Over the years, Nøgne Ø was able to change Norwegian’s understanding of beer, and gradually the company changed from being operated by unpaid labour to becoming a profitable enterprise with 20 employees, and shipping its beers to 25 export markets. Nøgne Ø Nama-Genshu Sake (click on photo to enlarge) If the owners of Nøgne Ø had been sensible and rational people, they would have been happy with this success and focused on developing their beer production. But passion driven people are different. In 2010, the brewery started making sake as the first in Europe. Leading up to this production, was several years of studies and network building. Without good friends in Japan, the project would never have materialized. The rice was sourced from Hokkaido, with the philosophy that it would make sense to use cold climate rice, since the brewery operates in a cold climate. The sake from Nøgne Ø is made with the yamahai yeast starter method. This is the procedure most Japanese sake breweries discontinued to follow about one hundred years ago, but which has some unique qualities regarding flavour and acidity levels. (article continues below image) Nøgne Ø Yamahai Motoshibori Sake Label Launching yamahai sake was indeed a repetition of the beer launch a few years before: “This is not sake”, was the response from many Japanese restaurants, unable to appreciate the characteristically different flavour profile of yamahai sake. But the team at Nøgne Ø had no tradition of giving in, and continued their path of passion. In 2012 two of Nøgne Ø’s sake won Gold and Bronze medals in the prestigious London Sake Challenge. Although the brewery had won many awards for their beers before, this award was significantly different. It was the first time a team of sake sommeliers and judges gave European-made sake official thumbs up. Source and photos: Nøgne Ø Text modified by: Thor Bugge Lanesskog, ThorNews
President Donald Trump set a deadline of March 5 for Congress to address the fate of hundreds of thousands of people brought to the U.S. illegally as children, but the Supreme Court just gave everyone more time. On Monday, the nation’s highest court decided not hear arguments in a California case that upended the Trump-imposed deadline, meaning the nearly 700,000 recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program can continue to renew their applications while the case works its way through the legal system. White House spokesman Raj Shah said Monday that the program is “clearly unlawful” and the judge’s decision to reinstate the program is a “usupation of legislative authority.” “The fact that this occurs at a time when elected representatives in Congress are actively debating this policy only underscores that the district judge has unwisely intervened in the legislative process,” Shah said. “We look forward to having this case expeditiously heard by the appeals court and, if necessary, the Supreme Court, where we fully expect to prevail.” In the near future, the lack of a hard deadline may actually make it harder for Congress to come together on an already-contentious issue. The Senate already rejected a bipartisan compromise that would have given so-called Dreamers legal status while also putting a down payment on Trump’s proposal for a border wall with Mexico. The Supreme Court decision came as a result of a rare ask from the Trump Administration to immediately review U.S. District Judge William Alsup’s nationwide order before a federal appeals court had a chance to weigh in. (A federal judge in New York made a similar ruling on Feb. 13.) The Supreme Court denied that request on Monday “without prejudice,” with the justices noting that “it is assumed that the Court of Appeals will proceed expeditiously in this case” — essentially declining to intervene in the usual judicial process without tipping their hand on how they may eventually rule on the case should it reach them. The effect that the court decisions will have on DACA recipients remains to be seen. When Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the end of the DACA program, the Department of Homeland Security immediately stopped accepting new applications. Under the rules of the administration’s rollback, current enrollees were given until Oct. 5 to reapply as long as their documents expired on or before March 5, 2018. But, the injunctions that are in place now say those who had DACA before the Trump Administration’s decision can apply to renew those protections, though the Administration is free to accept them on a case-by-case basis. New applications for DACA, however, are still not being accepted. The Department of Homeland Security has issued guidance on accepting application renewals, and Judge Alsup ordered the Administration to issue quarterly reports on the renewal process. Marielena Hincapié, executive director of the National Immigration Law Center, said Monday that the organization has started to receive notice of DACA renewals that have been approved. Pro-immigration advocates have hailed the Supreme Court decision on Monday, calling it and all of the legal challenges thus far “important victories” because they will give immigrants some reprieve. Greisa Martinez, the policy and advocacy director for United We Dream, says that while this is a good thing, there is still a need for a permanent solution. “Today’s SCOTUS decision means that young people who have or previously had DACA will be able to renew. That gives us some relief,” she said on a call with reporters. “But it does not give us permanent protections from the bullies that have been coming after us in our community. It does not mean that those who don’t have DACA yet can apply for it and it does not mean that millions of young people who qualify for the Dream Act, but can’t get DACA, are protected.” The Supreme Court’s order and the previous judicial rulings keep the Trump administration from ending the program on March 5, but around 100 DACA recipients have been losing their work permits and deportation deferrals every day, notes Cornell Law professor Stephen Yale-Loehr. “The uncertainty is causing problems for both DACA recipients and their employers,” he said. “Today’s ruling throws the DACA program back into Congress’ lap.” In rolling back the program initially, Trump called on Congressional leaders to institute a permanent solution but he has also complicated those efforts by signaling support for a solution only to outright reject any that did not include hardline principles that are seen as non-starters to Democrats. 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A roza iftar symbolising solidarity among different faiths was organised at the Sheroes Cafe in Gomtinagar of Sunday. Bonding over the iftar, people were also happy to reconnect in physical space after a long gap. The aim was to strengthen communal harmony which is a feature of Lucknow. As the religious divide in the country deepens, here's a 10-point agenda to combat this hate epidemic One of three suspects arrested on Saturday in connection with the Jahangirpuri violence was trying to cover his tracks by holding a peace march and advocating communal harmony. The accused, who police identified as Tabrez Khan, was in fact one of the organisers of “Tiranga Yatra” that was carried out in the area on April 20 to send a message of communal harmony and peace in the area. On the success of the on-going drive of removal of loudspeakers from religious sites, deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said that Uttar Pradesh is writing a new history of social and communal harmony under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leadership of Chief Kuldip Pal (60), a member of the Karauli royal family, is guarding the house of municipal councillor Matlub Ahmed, the prime accused in the rioting case on April 2. Pal believes in Matlub's innocence and feels he was not involved in rioting nor in instigating it and has been wrongfully accused. Is Gyanvapi about a current political project or about correcting wrongs of mainstream history? Can courts help? The recent inflammatory claims made by the Hindu Raksha Maha Aghadi are not just an attempt to disturb the communal harmony in Goa, but also a tactic to divert attention away from unemployment and inflation, said state Congress president Amit Patkar. Recently, a two-year old video (Bhagwan Aur Khuda) of Manoj Bajpayee reciting a poem on harmony between religions has been circulating For every communal clash in India, there is a story of extraordinary harmony and multiculturalism. Every week, TOI+ puts together a ‘love and hate map’ of India, documenting events representing both sides — the tolerant India and the India that believes in divisions. Here’s the map of the past week Three days after communal clashes erupted in Jahangirpuri, an uneasy calm prevailed in the area. However, residents of blocks C and D, which are dominated by Muslims but also have a few Hindu families, said they have always lived in harmony and accused "unruly elements" of trying to disturb the peace. Hanuman Jayanti was celebrated in the city with enthusiasm and religious fervour on Saturday. Devotees of Lord Hanuman turned up in temples in large numbers to pay obeisance to the Lord and participate in the programmes taking place there. HD Kumaraswamy, JD(S) functionary and former chief minister, on Thursday urged chief minister Basavaraj Bommai to convene a meeting of religious leaders from different faiths to discuss communal issues in the state. To spread a message of communal harmony, a couple from Parbhani decorated their marriage pandal with photographs and placards conveying a message of communal harmony. The photos and videos of the wedding have made it to social media, attracting appreciation from across the society. The Siddiquis' iftar dinner at a five-star hotel in Bandra West which is a big annual event to bring members of different communities together over delicious dishes was halted for two years (2020-21) due to Covid-induced restrictions. The Union government is committed to ensuring that the internet in India is open, safe and trusted and accountable for all users, said Union minority affairs minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi. Chief minister Ashok Gehlot has asked police to identify the elements damaging communal harmony and take strict action against them. A 2020 poem, featuring Manoj Bajpayee as the narrator, has struck a chord on social media with its message of communal harmony, and filmmaker Milap Zaveri, who had conceptualised it, says it is great to see poem's message reach the people in the current times.
During 2019 this project was implemented in the municipalities of Berat, Belsh, Përmet, Elbasan, Patos, Durrës, Pukë, Fier, Kukës, Divjakë, Kolonjë, where 387 high school students became part of this project and learned the fundamentals of the political system in Albania, local politics, decision-makers, key issues and their selection based on democratic and transparent debate and dialogue. Simulated council meetings were also the highlight of the simulation game this year. Young people, in the role of city council members and local politicians, approached each other, took their role seriously, discussed, argued, exchanged ideas and opinions, took proper responsibility for the arguments and decisions made. The simulation game is generally aimed at young people, although in Albania it can be said that all local actors are direct or indirect beneficiaries. The direct beneficiaries are young people, mainly high school students, as well as municipalities, municipal councils, education departments, schools, etc. This project served as a stimulus for cooperation, trust and understanding between the local government and the youth, by bringing into attention the youth potential and issues that do concern the young people.
SRINAGAR, India — Hundreds of young men — armed with knives, cricket bats and iron rods — patrol the nighttime streets of India-controlled Kashmir these days, hoping their ad-hoc vigilante groups will deter the mysterious bandits reportedly chopping off women’s long, woven hair. In more than 100 cases confounding police over the past month, women said they were attacked by masked men who sliced off their braids. tap here to see other videos from our team. The attacks — most reportedly occurring inside people’s homes — are so strange that police initially suggested women were suffering from hallucinations, until the government-run Women’s Commission warned them against making dismissive comments. The region’s top elected official, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, tweeted recently that the braid-chopping was an attempt “to create mass hysteria and undermine the dignity of the women in the state.” Still, police have no suspects and no leads, and no clue about the motives for the attacks. “We’re frightened,” said Tasleema Bilal, a 40-year-old woman whose hair was hacked off last week while she was in her home in Srinagar, the region’s main city. She said she tried to remove the man’s mask, but “he was very strong, and like a commando almost snapped my neck” before escaping, leaving her hair behind. Just days earlier, Bilal’s 16-year-old niece had also been knocked out by a blow to the head with a brick, only to wake up later in a hospital to find her hair also gone. Other women have said they were knocked unconscious with a mysterious chemical spray that authorities have yet to identify. The mysterious braid thefts have spread fear and panic in the heavily militarized and disputed Himalayan region, where many among the mostly Muslim population already feel traumatized after decades of conflict between separatist rebels and India soldiers. Similar incidents of hair banditry were reported earlier this year elsewhere in India, including in the northern states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. But nowhere have the attacks sparked such panic and vigilantism as in Kashmir. While Kashmiri Muslim women traditionally wear their hair long like women in other parts of India, most cover it with headscarves out of cultural modesty. Separatist leaders, angry at the initial reactions by police, said the attacks were the “handiwork of Indian agencies” trying to cower Kashmir’s rebellious population, which is widely opposed to Indian rule. Residents are also suspicious of the Indian authorities, and some have accused soldiers and police of staging the attacks or protecting those responsible. “We want to know who the culprit is: police, army or civilians?” Bilal said. Police Inspector-General Muneer Ahmed Khan said it was ludicrous to think authorities were involved. Authorities said they would pay about $9,000 for clues leading to any of the culprits. “It’s important to first know the motive behind such acts rather than who the culprit is,” Khan said. “Once the motive is established, it would be easy for us to solve such cases.” This is not the first time bizarre reports have spread fear in Kashmir, which has known little else but conflict since India and Pakistan gained independence in 1947 and each claimed the region as its own. The rival countries have since fought two wars over the mountain territory, and each administers a part of it. On the Indian side, an ongoing rebellion has left at least 70,000 people dead in rebel attacks and subsequent Indian military crackdowns since 1989. Amid massive anti-India demonstrations in the early 1990s, some began reporting ghosts haunting neighbourhoods across the region at night. Eventually, many blamed Indian paramilitary commandos for dressing up as ghosts to spook the local population. When the braid-hacking incidents were first reported in July across northern India, officials brought psychiatrists into the investigation to determine whether the women reporting the cases were suffering mental illness. The suspicion that women could be imagining the attacks grew stronger once the attacks spread to Kashmir, where the territorial conflict had caused widespread psychological trauma and other issues such as suicidal tendencies. Patient numbers at Srinagar’s lone psychiatric hospital jumped from 1,700 a year to more than 100,000 annually after the conflict heated up in 1989. One-third of Kashmiris questioned in a 2006 Doctors Without Borders survey said they had thought of killing themselves in the previous month. While health experts dismissed the idea that women were imagining the attacks, pending scientific verification, they warned that the braid banditry could push an already edgy population further to the brink. “These instances will further complicate psychiatric problems present here,” said Dr. Mohammed Maqbool, who heads the psychiatry department at Srinagar’s Government Medical College. Another scholar who studied psychiatric issues in Kashmir said it was not hard to believe women’s bodies would be targeted in this way. “Hair has historically symbolized sexuality and a certain excessive feminine energy, which is a direct threat, not just a target of militarized masculine forces,” said Saiba Varma of the University of California, San Diego. “The braid-chopping seems to be a clear example of someone trying to curtail these feminine energies.” With the mystery unsolved, many Kashmiris have stopped travelling outside their neighbourhoods after dusk, dealing a blow to local businesses. “Our business has shrunk to 10 per cent of what we had before this braid-chopping started,” cafe owner Syed Mukhtar said in Srinagar. Meanwhile, men take turns on nighttime vigilante patrols, and some have beaten up so-called suspects only to find later that they were innocent, police said. One 70-year-old man died after vigilantes in a southern village mistook him for a suspect and smashed his head with a brick. Several soldiers and police officials also have been thrashed by vigilantes. Police have arrested nearly two dozen people so far on charges of spreading rumours and beating people. The hair-chopping attackers “are behaving like a typical Bollywood film villain who tries to harm female family members of the hero after failing to pin him down,” said Srinagar university student Basharat Ahmed. “And through these (braid) choppers, the government is trying to convey to us that we can’t protect our women. But they’ll fail in this scheme, too, God willing.”
The discretization grid shown honors the shape of geological layers, but it seems it is not an IFDM grid, as the connections between grid nodes are generally not orthogonal to the connection interfaces. Spatial discretization grids which at the same time can honor the shape of main stratigraphic layers in sedimentary basins and are conforming to the IFDM, can be built using VORO2MESH and visualized using TOUGH2Viewer, both developed at the DICMA Dept., University of Bologna: - Bonduà et al. (2015). Voronoi 3D pre- and post-processing tools for the modeling of deep sedimentary formations with the TOUGH2 family of codes. TOUGH Symposium 2015. - Bonduà et al. (2017). 3D Voronoi grid dedicated software for modeling gas migration in deep layered sedimentary formations with TOUGH2-TMGAS. Computers & Geosciences 108, 50–55) Grids built using VORO2MESH were used for simulations of methane and acid gases migration at the scale of sedimentary basin (Thermodynamics related processes during the migration of acid gases and methane in deep sedimentary formations. Battistelli et al. (2015), TOUGH Symposium 2015 and Battistelli et al. (2016), Greenh. Gases Sci. Technol. 00, 1–18.
Part 3 describes in detail the workings of several processors, including the 68000, the Texas 9900, the Z8000, and the Intel 8086. The last is of particular interest, as it is very similar to the 8088 used in the Plutographic board. (Any reader who doesn’t wish he or she had a Pluto has already sold his/her soul and bought one!) This is not a cheap book, and although I like it so far, I can see that it would not suit every user’s needs. If you don’t want to know about Pascal, which is used throughout for examples, and think that 16 bit processors are never going to be cheap enough for you, or are happy running other people’s programs, the book is definitely not for you. (And why are you reading this?) If what I have said made it sound interesting, then “Look before you buy”, is my advice. I think you’ll probably buy... Tuesday’s fabulous excitement. This consisted, once again, of taking Marvin to the Taunton Computer Club, much to the astonishment of the rest of the serious members. (I am beginning to see that that club is much like this one, in that it has a great proportion of members who prefer to do nothing at all. As an example of this, at our annual general meeting, I promised to arrange a coach to the Personal Computer World Show, if enough members wanted to go. Just about everyone who was there put their hand up as a person who would go to the show. But when it came to sending in the application form on our club newsletter, it turned out that the entire membership had: lost their pens! This saved me the bother of arranging a coach trip, and by the time you read this, I and the rest of the “Serious Members” will have probably been and seen the show anyway.) In the meantime, I had a great time, showing the younger members of the club that I was still one step ahead of even the most brilliant BASIC programmers amongst them. If you rush through a Pascal program or two, even the most remarkable youthful genius types can be impressed, so long as they only know BASIC. The trouble is, they will probably all go out and buy “Pascal from BASIC”, and then I will have to learn something else in a hurry. In emergencies, I use little snippets of number theory from Hofstadter’s book to subdue these youthful upstarts. It is for their own good, of course. If they realised how clever they actually are, they would become so unbearable that they would have to be beaten up... Mispnirt of the Year (so far). I nominate Personal Computer World’s September issue, page 274. The I.B.S. Ltd advertisement offers readers the opportunity to purchase “6/12 Slut Mother Boards”. Entries on a pound note, please, and note that any entry involving “Band rates” will be disqualified instantly, as will anyone who mentions any of my errors. How to Win £5000. See the same issue of Personal Computer World for details of a competition with a prize of the size mentioned above. The first part of the competition requires you to find a mystery number, subject to the following conditions. The number required is the lowest palindromic number (in other words, it reads the same forwards and backwards) which, if you square it and subtract a million, gives a result which contains at least one of each of the digits 0 to 9. Well, that is at least a ten digit result, you are saying, and that means it is not easy to write a program to solve it. The simple fact is that few machines can handle numbers of that sort of size easily. Scores of you may write and tell me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think Nascom ROM BASIC can operate on numbers of that order, unless one or more of the recently available extension BASICs can do the job.
Connecting farmers in Burkina Faso with simple transmitters 30 January 2022 \| 11:55 am A project is supporting agricultural innovation in rural Burkina Faso by connecting farmers using small easy-to-use transmitters. They can transmit FM broadcasts within a small town and its surrounding fields. 30 Oct 2021 More than a million people are fleeing terror and violence in Burkina Faso, and their numbers are growing. Many are left to fend for themselves as they struggle to survive. 30 Oct 2021 Some 600 coca growers with sticks and machetes took a group of soldiers hostage earlier this week. The government has increased its efforts to eradicate coca plantations. 6 Nov 2021 Tunisia’s lagoon farmers north of Tunis face the real-world impacts of climate change as rising sea levels, hotter weather and scant rainfall threaten to wipe out crop – and an agricultural system dating back to the 17th century. Several local protesters were injured after French soldiers fired warning shots into a civilian blockade. Anger against France's military intervention has been growing in the African country. Our reporters take us to Khartoum's breadbasket, to hear how Sudanese farmers feel about the coup and the protest movement rocking the country. Entrepreneurs in the Central African Republic seek out ways to ramp up Cassava production. The root vegetable is a staple in the country but supplies are dwindling since the pandemic. Police fired tear gas at protesters as they burned tires and ransacked a government building in Ouagadougou. Citizens of the capital of Burkina Faso are upset about jihadist violence and a recent attack. President Roch Marc Christian Kabore has vowed to improve the fight against terrorism following protests in Burkina Faso. However, many people feel that these are empty words and have been calling for his resignation. A 13-year-old boy has become a national hero in Burkina Faso. Eyewitnesses claim that he shot down a French military drone with a slingshot. But posts on social media are attributing this act to a completely different 9-year-old boy. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake. Burkina Faso's Prime Minister Christophe Joseph Marie Dabire has resigned amid an escalating security crisis that led to street protests calling for his ouster. President Roch Marc Christian Kabore accepted Dabire's letter of resignation on Wednesday. While a ban on pesticides is being discussed in the Kenyan parliament, more and more farmers are already switching to organic farming. This is not only good news for the farmers themselves, but for their customers, too. Amid a security crisis in the West African country, the government declared a mourning period of two days after a suspected militant attack claimed 41 lives. The 33rd edition of Africa Cup of Nations is officially underway in Cameroon. The hosts got off to a great start as they came from behind to beat Burkina Faso 2-1. Also in Group A, Cap Verde saw off a 10-man Ethiopia 1-0. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes is joined by FRANCE 24's James Vasina and correspondent Claudia Nsono to discuss all the action. 17 mins ago British inflation surged last month to its highest annual rate since 1982, piling pressure on finance minister Rishi Sunak to step up his help for households facing a worsening cost-of-living crisis. 17 mins ago The Ukrainian fighters who surrendered at the Azovstal steelworks are now in Russian captivity. Ukraine is hoping for a prisoner exchange. 1 hour ago The European Union plans to invest up to €300 billion to reduce its dependence on Russian fossil fuels, the European Commission announced. 1 hour ago North Korea reported more than 200,000 new illnesses on Thursday, bringing the total number of suspected cases to 1.98 million. Pyongyang has also not responded to offers of help from the WHO and other countries. 2 hours ago Bombs and weapons used in Afghanistan by militants and US forces are making their way into India-administered Kashmir, raising fears that they could bolster an Islamist insurgency in the area.
Purchase this article with an account. Evelyn P. Semenov, Rebecca Sheplock, Alejandro J. Roman, David B. McGuigan, Malgorzata Swider, Artur V. Cideciyan, Samuel G. Jacobson; Reading Performance in Blue Cone Monochromacy: Defining an Outcome Measure for a Clinical Trial. Trans. Vis. Sci. Tech. 2020;9(13):13. doi: https://doi.org/10.1167/tvst.9.13.13. Download citation file: © ARVO (1962-2015); The Authors (2016-present) Blue cone monochromacy (BCM), a congenital X-linked retinal disease caused by mutations in the OPN1LW/OPN1MW gene cluster, is under consideration for intravitreal gene therapy. Difficulties with near vision tasks experienced by these patients prompted this study of reading performance as a potential outcome measure for a future clinical trial. Clinically and molecularly diagnosed patients with BCM (n = 17; ages 15–63 years) and subjects with normal vision (n = 22; ages 18–72 years) were examined with the MNREAD acuity chart for both uniocular and binocular conditions. Parameters derived from the measurements in patients were compared with normal data and also within the group of patients. Intersession, interocular and between-subject variabilities were determined. The frequent complaint of light sensitivity in BCM was examined by comparing results from black text on a white background (regular polarity) versus white on black (reverse polarity) conditions. MNREAD curves of print size versus reading speed were right-shifted compared with normal in all patients with BCM. All parameters in patients with BCM indicated abnormal reading performance. Intersession variability was slightly higher in BCM than in normal, but comparable with results previously reported for other patients with maculopathies. There was a high degree of disease symmetry in reading performance in this BCM cohort. Reverse polarity showed better reading parameters than regular polarity in 82% of the patients. MNREAD measures of reading performance in patients with BCM would be a worthy and robust secondary outcome in a clinical trial protocol, given its dual purpose of quantifying macular vision and addressing an important quality of life issue. Assessment of an outcome for a clinical trial. This PDF is available to Subscribers Only
Purchase this article with an account. Xiaozhe Liu, Bing Xu, Shihao Gao; Spleen Tyrosine Kinase Mediates Microglial Activation in Mice With Diabetic Retinopathy. Trans. Vis. Sci. Tech. 2021;10(4):20. doi: https://doi.org/10.1167/tvst.10.4.20. Download citation file: © ARVO (1962-2015); The Authors (2016-present) Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of blindness in developed countries, in which microglial activation is involved. However, the mechanism of microglial activation in DR remains largely unknown. We used Cx3cr1CreERT2; Sykfl/fl mice to knockout microglial spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk) in the retina of mice (cKO mice) after streptozotocin injection to induce diabetes. We also isolated primary retinal microglia from wild-type and cKO mice, respectively, to explore the role of microglial Syk in DR. The deletion of microglial Syk in the retina of mice or in the primary retinal microglia inhibited microglial activation and inflammatory response, eventually leading to the improvement of DR by regulating the expressions of interferon regulatory factor 8 (Irf8) and Pu.1 both in vivo and in vitro. The deletion of microglial Syk in the retina effectively ameliorated microglial activation-induced DR, suggesting the potential of microglial Syk as a therapeutic target for DR. Microglial spleen tyrosine kinase might serve as a potential therapeutic target for diabetic retinopathy. This PDF is available to Subscribers Only
What is this medication? Antineoplastic Agent, Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Inhibitor; Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Osimertinib is indicated for treatment of non-small cell lung cancer; metastatic. How does this medication work? Osimertinib, Tagrisso is an irreversible Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGRF) Inhibitor in addition to inhibiting tyrosine kinase autophosphorylation and thus blocking the activity of downstream signaling pathways related to growth and apoptosis suppression. It binds to select mutant forms of EGFR, including T790M, L858R, and exon 19 deletion at lower concentrations than wild-type. Osimertinib exhibits less activity against wild-type EGFR (as compared to other EGFR inhibitors) and is selective for sensitizing mutations and the T790M resistance mutation, which is the most common mechanism of resistance to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors. How should I take this medication? Oral: 80 mg once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity How to Take: May be administered with or without food. For patients who have difficulty swallowing tablets, disperse tablet in 60 mL of noncarbonated water (only), stir until tablet is dispersed into small pieces (will not dissolve completely) and immediately swallow. Rinse container with 120 to 240 mL of water and immediately drink). You Need to Avoid: Do not crush, heat, or ultrasonicate during preparation of solution. What should I watch for while using this medication? Before starting Osimertinib, Tagrisso make sure your physician is aware of any allergies or medications you currently take, if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Osimertinib, Tagrisso use has been associated with rare but serious adverse events such as bone marrow suppression, cardiovascular toxicity, cutaneous toxicity, fertility effects, GI toxicity, ocular toxicity, and pulmonary toxicity. What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose of medication, try to take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take only that scheduled dose. Do not take double or extra doses. How should I store this medication? Keep out of the reach of children at all times. Store at room temperature, 59 to 86° F (15 to 30° C). Protect from light. Keep the container tightly closed. Properly dispose of any unused medication after the expiration date. What are the possible side effects of using this medication? Skin rash, xeroderma, nail disease, pruritis, hypermagnesemia, hypokalemia, diarrhea, stomatitis, decreased appetite, constipation, nausea, vomiting, lymphocytopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, increased serum aspartate aminotransferase, increased serum alanine aminotransferase, hyperbilirubinemia, fatigue, headache, cough, dyspnea Note this is not a complete list of side effects, only the most common ones. - Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. - Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection.
So far, the Mechanical Logic team has completed their first paper and submitted it to ISER2018 (2018 International Symposium on Experimental Robotics). Thanks for the hard work of Dr. Mehta, Angela and Blaire. The team is able to induce current oscillation through the combination of Bistability Mechanism and Conductive Actuator. Moreover, a origami-inspired manufacturing method is proposed to convert the conceptual design into a functional device. Under a constant-current (0.55A) power source, the mechanical logic was able to generate current oscillation with an average period of around 3.8s. Right now, the team is working hard to outline the future plan and figure out what is the next milestone for them to achieve. The possible goals are systematic modeling for the mechanical logic and applications on robotics. Stay tuned！ Here is the link of the video of our paper. Hope you like it.
M. Álvarez, A. Caballero, P. J. Pérez Alkane Functionalization by Metal-Catalyzed Carbene Insertion from Diazo Reagents. In Transition Metal-Catalyzed Carbene Transformations (eds J. Wang, C.-M. Che and M.P. Doyle), 2022, https://doi.org/10.1002/9783527829170.ch1 The functionalization of carbon–hydrogen bonds by means of the metal-induced insertion of a carbene group from a diazo compound was largely developed for intramolecular processes or activated bonds in the second half of the last century. However, low reactive, highly inert saturated alkanes were scarcely modified with this methodology before 2000. In the last two decades, such substrates have been targeted and catalytic systems have been described to induce high level of activity, regioselectivity, enantioselectivity, and diastereoselectivity. Even the most inert gaseous alkanes have been functionalized with this tactic. In this chapter, the main advances in this area are reviewed, aiming at more researchers to solve the yet existing gaps in the field.
UK consumers have been hit hardest by supply chain issues, despite the "global" nature of the supply chain crisis, new research has found. Shoppers in this country are suffering far worse delivery experiences than those in France, Germany, and the US, according to new data from operations experience management platform parcelLab. Nearly two fifths (39%) of Brits said they had placed an order that never arrived, compared to just 18% in the US, 22% in France, and 23% in Germany. Some 41% of UK online shoppers said they had experienced a package failing to arrive in time for when they needed it. This is compared to 23% of French online consumers, 27% in Germany and 29% in the US. With the UK suffering disproportionately from the supply chain crisis, Brits are more likely to demand more of retailers and penalize them when disappointed, compared to their European and American peers. More than a third (35%) of UK online consumers who had a negative experience said it made them unwilling to order from that retailer again, compared to 21% in France, 23% in the US, and 25% in Germany. Brits were also more likely to develop a negative outlook on the both the retailer and delivery service provider following a bad experience. Almost half (49%) of UK online shoppers who had experienced delays said they had to contact customer services to find out where their package was. This has led to UK consumers demanding more in response to poor delivery experiences. A third (66%) of UK consumers said they wanted retailers to provide regular updates on where the package is, while 61% said they wanted to be notified when packages were shipped. A further 47% wanted to be able to view the location of their package on a map, while 65% said they would like to have immediate updates if there are any issues and delays. "Consumer expectations are not unreasonable," said Tobias Buxhoidt, Founder and CEO of parcelLab. "The pandemic has accelerated trends in e-commerce with online shopping becoming the default option for many, and consumers have come to expect an efficient and reliable delivery experience — this is not currently being delivered, especially in the UK. "While some delays may be unavoidable, the key for businesses is to ensure the customer is kept at the heart of everything. Clear and transparent communication is of paramount importance so that expectations can be effectively managed. "The willingness of UK consumers to punish brands that do not prioritise the customers experience shows just how important it is to provide proactive assistance and consistent communication after the customer has hit that order button — these will be the businesses that will be remembered most and earn the greatest brand loyalty." Both the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit have contributed towards the supply chain crisis in the UK. Britain has been suffering from a lack of lorry drivers, which has resulted in recent shortages of products for businesses and customers. The Office for Budget Responsibility reported in October that "supply bottlenecks had been exacerbated by changes in the migration and trading regimes following Brexit".
They are a network of communities that support startups. They support startups with courses, workshops and events for founders, mentors and supporters. Their communities work together on a weekly basis, creating value for their members. Join a community for entrepreneurs: Are you looking for a private space to discuss, ask, and share your ideas? Inside the Founders and Mentors network, you can build your profile and leap into the startup ecosystem. They offer a great place to learn from others' ideas, connect with mentors, and find co-founders. Besides, is useful to stay updated with the latest trends avoiding the noise of traditional social media. Membership gives you access to exclusive resources, events, workshops, and entrepreneurial insights. Besides, you can build core skills by enrolling in courses for every stage of your startup building. Access to the discussion forum. Once inside, you will find AMAs and U.S. office hours. These virtual events connect aspiring entrepreneurs with industry leaders in spaces to ask specific questions. Founders and Mentors is a virtual network created to support startups throughout every stage of launching. Once in there, you can create a profile to showcase your experience and connect with potential investors. There are discussions categorized by topics, and exclusive clubs for people in your field. On the other hand, it's a great community to find co-founders and top-level professionals. They have a directory, so it's easy to find people with distinctive skills. As a member, you'll have access to 20+ exclusive resources to learn the core skills you need to succeed in entrepreneurship. Besides, they have an expertise section, where you can filter professionals by expertise, allowing you to connect with the right people. Lastly, there's a section to find inspiration and profitable ideas to build a startup. The community offer courses to cover the core skills you need as an entrepreneur. The program includes idea validation, team building, mentoring, and equity.
There are lot many stories on rebirth. A normal faith people have is that the cycle of birth and rebirth runs as a perpetual phenomenon through ages with transition of the soul from one body to another. This is also their belief that their actions in a particular birth determine their mode and style of activities in the next birth; if they have performed well in their current life, they are guaranteed to go to heaven after their death, or say a comfortable zone of atmosphere in their next life. Those who indulge into nefariously ill deeds, they say, are bound to be allotted a hell when they die or are given a life that is full of agonies on their rebirth. This theory, if elaborated, is to run in several pages as there is no end to narratives on that count. Nirad Chaudhary, an English author of Indian origin, held a view that there is actually nothing like any cycle of birth and rebirth nor is there any element to monitor the acts of humans and other beings on earth. He, as it appears to me, is scientifically correct. Humans and other live beings in this world are like plants and trees, which wither away when they reach a particular level of their age. What later emerges anew in their place is the generation of altogether a new entity of their own doing nothing with their predecessors.
Riding a kids electric car is always a popular pastime. Your child can now be a daring motor rider as well. This is a four-wheeled ride on ATV designed for children. Not only does it have a stylish appearance with fantastic details, but it also has forward, backward, and parking functions that are controlled by a three-position button. Two round buttons on the left and right control the music and simulated horn, respectively. It can easily traverse various terrains such as dirt, gravel, and sand. Both the battery and the charger are UL-certified, and the entire bodywork is made of premium PP material in accordance with ASTM, F963, and CPSIA standards. This kids atv, which is suitable for children over the age of three, will provide your child with a fantastic childhood. All-terrain Wheels Take Kids To Anywhere This rugged kids quad uses all-terrain wheels for different ground surfaces, so you can take your child to far-off places. You can use this on and off-road vehicle in the garden or even at the beach. Easy Operation with Buttons This kid’s ATV has a simple design and can be operated by children. The foot pedal makes it convenient for kids to play with and have some fun outdoors! The ATV is durable, sturdy, and made from high-quality materials. Realistic Features Like Real One This kids quad ATV has lots of cool features that make it the most realistic ATV you can buy for kids, and they’re all very durable. The tires are tough and can handle a lot of wear and tear, there are no sharp edges anywhere on the vehicle to get snagged on anything, and the engine is super quiet so you won’t end up with a bunch of cranky kids at your place. Eco-friendly & Durable Material Tobbi’s bodywork and material is sustainable, durable, and all-around safe. Made of an environmentally friendly material and polypropylene mixture that’s sure to last — and built with input from parents — it’s the safest ride parents can give their little ones.
How do you soften hard cotton? If you need to soften a set of scratchy new cotton or linen sheets, put the sheets in a washing machine filled with warm water, then add a cup of baking soda. Wash, rinse and dry as usual. How do I make my yarn softer? Just loosen up the skein a bit. Place your loosened up skein of yarn in a lingerie bag (or a pillowcase) and wash it with cold water and fabric softener. Place the yarn in the dryer with a dryer sheet and voila! You can now start crocheting with super snuggly yarn. Is 100% cotton yarn soft? Cotton yarn is soft, breathable and so versatile for knitters! … Many knitters who live milder climates enjoy knitting with cotton year-round. Cotton is also a fabulous alternative for those with wool allergies. What is the softest type of cotton yarn? Details: Pima cotton is extremely soft, durable and perfect for all sorts of next-to-skin projects. The small amount of acrylic in Comfy adds a bit of elasticity, which makes it easier to work with in both knitting and crochet. Does vinegar soften cotton fabric? Vinegar, fabric softener and dryer sheets all remove stiffness from cotton fabric. … Vinegar dissolves stuck-on soap. Fabric softener and dryer sheets coat the fibers with chemicals to make them softer, according to schiff-consulting.com. These items also reduce static electricity. How do you soften cotton with baking soda? Throw in some vinegar or baking soda before adding clothes to the washer - Add a few tablespoons of vinegar or baking soda to a load of laundry in the washing machine, then add detergent as usual. - Let soak for 15 minutes without running water. - Run through the cold rinse cycle and wash on delicates setting if needed. What can I do with scratchy yarn? Softening a Scratchy Knitted Project. You can use 3 different products to soften finished projects: fabric softener, hair conditioner, and vinegar (in order from most to least expensive). Or, you can use equipment: a steam iron, if you have one. Can cotton yarn go in the dryer? Cotton yarns can usually be machine-washed, as can acrylic yarns. Cotton yarns in general are easier to care for, mostly because we all own a good amount of cotton clothing and know how to treat it. The “delicates” setting on washer and dryer are ideal.
This is the third film in an 8-part series that introduces the work of the German artist Georg Baselitz (in German language with English subtitles). The series was recorded on the occasion of the exhibition “Baselitz” at Fondation Beyeler in Riehen (Basel, Switzerland, 21.1.-29.4.2018). In the year 1969, Baselitz starts to paint his motifs upside down. In the third part of the introduction to the work of Georg Baselitz, curator Martin Schwander explains why the artist chose to do that and shows us two paintings, “Fingermalerei – Weiblicher Akt” (Finger Painting – Female Nude), 1972, and “Fingermalerei – Adler” (Finger Painting – Eagle), 1972. Recorded at Fondation Beyeler, 13 February 2018. Under the title “Six Decades”, the exhibition is now on view at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C. (USA) as the first major US retrospective of Baselitz’ oeuvre in more than twenty years (until 16 September 2018). “Six Decades” is curated by Hirshhorn chief curator Stéphane Aquin and the Beyeler curator at large Martin Schwander. The Hirshhorn hosted Baselitz’s first-ever career retrospective in 1996. > Right-click (Mac: ctrl-click) this link to download Quicktime video file.
1.3 Crime Rates The crime rate, as published by Statistics Canada, is the number of Criminal Code violations (excluding traffic offences) per 100,000 population. These charts show the crime rate for Victoria and Esquimalt while offering a comparison to the provincial crime rate. Data Updated \| Statistics Canada updates their data from time to time as new information becomes available. On October 30, 2020 we updated 2018 numbers on this page to reflect the latest data update from Statistics Canada. The data as reported before this change is here.
Download this eBook - FREE! Subscribe to my MONTHLY NEWSLETTER to receive the latest news in the world of nutrition, health tips, recipes, and upcoming workshop announcements. New research suggests these bacteria ferment both the antioxidants and the fiber in pure cocoa powder, making chocolate a prebiotic food that is rich in – among other chemicals – powerful antioxidants. High antioxidant content goes hand in hand with anti-inflammatory properties. [4, 5] Source: This dish is modified from Odette William’s Chocolatey Chocolate Cake. To see the original recipe, click here.
New immigration policies developed by the UK government to obtain a Level 4 student visa have made it difficult for foreigners wishing to work illegally with a student visa. To be eligible to enter the UK with a student visa, you must have a minimum score of 40 for your application to be taken into consideration. Requirements for Admission The UK Border Agency grants 30 points if you are accepted into a suitable course at an educational institution listed on the list of registered sponsors level 4. The documentary guide that you must submit to claim 30 points is the reference number to confirm the studies admission (CAS), which will be provided to you by Your educational service provider. Among these institutions are state-funded educational institutions and universities and colleges. British immigration is committed to providing a fast and rigorous system so that private educational institutions can qualify for a position very quickly. To the extent that students with Level 4 visas can expect limited access to government services, applicants must be able to demonstrate their financial ability to support themselves and their studies while in the UK. A bank statement or financial eligibility certificate is documented evidence that a prospective student must submit a claim for ten points for the financial requirement. How to apply for student Visa You can apply for a Level 4 student visa using a paper application or via an online application. In any case, you must complete the self-evaluation form presented in one of the appendices where you must provide the reference number to confirm the acceptance of studies to be submitted by the educational institution and the certificate that you have the required amount of maintenance on the basis of the duration of your course and the location of the educational institution. If you are studying in central London, your cost of living will be 7,200 pounds and 5,400 pounds if outside London. In addition to living expenses, you’ll also need to demonstrate your financial ability to cover the full tuition fee for the first year. You can apply for a Level 4 visa during your stay in the UK – by mail or in person, and outside the UK. The fees vary depending on where you place your order. Since October 1, 2010, the UK Border Agency has established new fees for visa applications. For those outside the UK, the main applicant must pay a fee of £ 220. An application fee of £ 220 will also be added to each family member (partner or children) who applies at the same time or later with the main applicant. If you are in the UK and apply by mail, the fee will be £ 357 for the main applicant. Additionally, £ 100 will be collected from a partner or child under the age of 18 if he applies with the main applicant; £ 475 each if applied later and £ 475 for children over 18 years old. Applications submitted in person will cost £ 628 for the main applicant; £ 107 per family member is included in the main applicant’s application form as long as the child is under the age of 18, and £ 730 if submitted later; And £ 730 for each child over the age of 18. The United Kingdom is an exciting place to study with its wide mixture of cultural diversity and energy. British schools, colleges and universities are among the best in the world. Student visa holders are allowed to work part-time while studying and receive free medical treatment in addition to discounts for students while traveling. You can also bring your dependent spouse, civil partner and children who receive primary and secondary education free of charge. Dependents can work full time.
In this module, we'll be creating a component styleguide using Vue Styleguidist. This styleguide will not only provide documentation for our components, but also provide live, interactive component previews. We'll be documenting our components by adding doc blocks to the source code like we did for the API, including documentation of our props, events, and methods. We can also provide usage examples of our components by adding a special docs tag to our single-file components. Vue Styleguidist will mount these usage examples in the docs to provide live, interactive component previews. Let's get started!
Remember growing up as a young child, and behaving as the center of attention? Remember your parents chastising you for being flamboyant? “Who do you think you are? The Universe doesn’t revolve around you!” Your answer should have been, “Yes, it does, Mommy!” While there would have been dire penalties using that answer as a perspicacious child, you would have also been correct. The universe does revolve around you, the idea has been hammered out of you by parents, education and society. Now, it’s time to take back you power. As an adult, this is your new mantra, the Universe does revolve around me. In order for your life to be everything you desire it to be you have to unconditionally love yourself. You have to accept yourself as perfect, right now, today, as you are. And, you are. When you do that, you can also open yourself to accept all others as the magnificent being of light they are, too. Let’s not misrepresent unconditional love. It’s not that silly acceptance of yourself no matter how badly you behave. The emotions you feel when you behave unjustly are there to adjust your life course back into that of a spiritual being of light when you get pulled into the human drama. Yet, you can love yourself for your human flaws, too. Unconditional love is that love where you understand you deserve to be respected by yourself for being alive and in the human experience. It means you’re perfect the way you are: height, weight, color, intelligence, and looks. You’re perfect because you are a magnificent being. Little, short, daily repetitive mantras will reinforce this fact as you move yourself through your day. “I’m perfect as I am,” is one that is very effective. On your commute to work, in the elevator, sitting at your desk, driving the kids around, or washing the dishes, by repeating this little mantra it will change your life. Make up your own. Open an inspirational book in the morning and read a paragraph or page. Keep the words of wisdom with you for the day. Write it down and carry a notecard to read at lunch with your mantra. It doesn’t matter, they change the way you view yourself which is where all change takes place. when you’re truly in the flow of unconditional love for yourself, the material things you desire flow to you seamlessly. Why? Because, as a fabulous being of light, you deserve all that is wonderful and good. Make the Universe revolve around you. It really does. Joyce M. Jackson, the Sane Psychic, is Your Guide on the SANE Side. She’s a renowned San Francisco Bay Area based Psychic, Psychic Medium, Huna and Toltec trained Shamanic Practitioner, Usui and Toltec Nagual Reiki Master. She uniquely brings a calm, reassuring message in easy, simple terms for clarity to your life questions. She makes the psychic chaos clear. She delivers guidance with compassion and warmth through her ability to inspire real understanding and transformation to confused by unclear emotions and experiences. Read more and book your appointment with Joyce at The Sane Psychic.
Did you know that every year millions of kilograms of textile in Amsterdam end up in the wrong bin and get incinerated? And that people on average keep about 170 pieces of clothing in their wardrobe, of which 50 have not been used in the past year? Did you know that every year millions of kilograms of textile in Amsterdam end up in the wrong bin and get incinerated? Help us stop this waste and get all the value out of your old clothes and textiles! Become a circular hero by joining a series of online workshops and learn how to mend, repair and colour your clothes to give them a new life. This series of workshops can be visited separately and you do not require any particular skills. Mismatching socks? Holes in your jumper? Holes in your favourite jeans? Stained shirt? The Reflow online workshop series ‘Don’t let your textiles go to waste’ is designed to learn how to reuse, repair, reduce, rethink, recycle and revalue your wardrobe! These workshops offer the chance to learn how to repair holes in your clothes by revisiting the ancient craft of visible mending techniques and revalue old garments by exploring the world of natural dyes. Participants receive a DIY textile kit at their homes. The workshop will be English spoken, and the materials will be presented in English. - Rewatch A hole new story: #jumpers & socks Online workshop - March 4 2021 - 19:30-21:00 Booklet workshop Jumpers & Socks - Rewatch A hole new story: #jeans Online workshop - April 1 2021 - 19:30-21:00 Booklet workshop Jeans - #3: Don’t let your textiles go to waste - A colourful new story #natural dyes Online workshop - May 6 2021 - 19:30-21:00 Booklet workshop Natural Dyes Within the Reflow project, the Amsterdam Pilot aims to bring the local textile flow from linear to a circular model. One of our goals is to increase the clothing lifecycle through empowering you to become a circular changemaker!The Amsterdam based partners of Reflow project are the city of Amsterdam, Pakhuis de Zwijger, Metabolic, BMA-Techne and Waag. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 820937.
Ebenezer J. D. Belford (Dr.rer.nat.) is a Botanist, with a strong background in all aspects of phytology, specializing in plant physiology. He obtained his Doctorate degree from the Technical University of Munich, Weihenstephan, Germany, MSc and BSc (Hons) Botany from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone. During his doctoral research he was trained in aspects of plant stress physiology, enzymology (detoxification enzymes) and xenobiotic metabolism at Helmholtz Zentrum, German Research Centre for Environment and Health, Munich, Germany. His major research interest is in the area of phyto-bioremediation (soil-plant-microbes’ interactions in remediation of contaminated soils). He also has research interest in plant ecological, morphological, anatomical and molecular adaptations; ecosystems, conservation, vegetation analysis, and ethnobotany. He has published in a wide range of areas in plant biology and has supervised more than 100 dissertations and theses. Under the Canadian-African Academic Partnership he has collaborative research with Prof. Sharon Regan of the Department of Biology, Queens University, Kingston, Canada in promoting applied knowledge and management of Bio-Phytoremediation as new biotechnology tool in alleviating environmental stress on a West African Mine Tailings. He also had research collaboration with Prof. Dr. Dr. Peter Schröder, Head of the Research group on “Plant Microbiome”, Department of Microbe-Plant Interactions, Helmholtz Zentrum München. He is a Fellow of Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz Foundation, Member of the Ghana Science Association, Member of the International Association for the Exchange of Student for Technical Experience (IAESTE) and Chairman of the IAESTE African Forum.
“The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, without painful toil for it.” (Proverbs 10:22) Things could have been the worst. This song, like a national anthem, is a life anthem. It was written and tuned to serve us reminder, in such a time as this. “When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord has done. “Count your blessings, name them one by one, Count your blessings, see what God has done! Count your blessings, name them one by one, *Count your many blessings, see what God has done. “Are you ever burdened with a load of care? Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear? Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly, And you will keep singing as the days go by. “When you look at others with their lands and gold, Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold; Count your many blessings—money cannot buy Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high. “So, amid the conflict whether great or small, Do not be discouraged, God is over all; Count your many blessings, angels will attend, Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.” How many fires of life has God put out for you? In Christ alone, God put out all of my fires, rescued me and gave peace.
Welcome to the Wheel of Fortune History Wiki! Wheel of Fortune Created in 1973 and debuting in 1975, Wheel has been known as "America's Game" for its long life and iconic nature. Although they weren't the first people to host it, Pat Sajak and Vanna White are household names thanks to their own longevity on the show. This Wiki is here to document the show's long history. On the other hand, if you want to see everything this Wiki has to offer, see Special:AllPages. If you want to contribute, great! We recommended reading the Manual of Style first before diving in. The blocking policy may also be found on this page.
Before there were video games, there were game shows. For a few decades, the two were level in popularity. However, video games eventually surpassed game shows like Deal or No Deal. Yet, game shows never really went away. Of course, programs like The Price Is Right are still broadcasting on CBS, but we have also seen through various technological innovations that game shows have found a way to go digital. What’s more, gamers, from casino players to Twitch streamers, still enjoy playing and watching traditional game show programs. Game Shows In Online Gaming Online Casinos Platforms One of the best ways to see how game shows still have relevance in mainstream online entertainment is through the online casino industry’s use of these classic programs. For instance, when casino operators added the live casino feature in the early 2000s, an opportunity presented itself. Live casino games on platforms like William Hill use real-life dealers who operate in studios, similar to how game shows work. For instance, a game show host will also run the game in a studio in front of an audience. Building on these similarities, casino platforms added live game shows, including Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and Deal Or No Deal. Video Game Streaming Platforms We can also see game shows in the video game and live streaming market. For instance, the online gaming platform Twitch is famous for having a passion for classic game show programs. Perhaps it is because the American live streaming service has a similar origin story to the game shows that aired in the past. For instance, aside from video games, Twitch was created to encourage a crossover between traditional games like arcade games (e.g. Pac-Man) and casino games, such as slots. In the same way, the classic game show Starcade was created in the 1980s because people loved arcade games, but there was no crossover with home entertainment. That’s why it wasn’t a surprise when, in 2017, Twitch partnered with Shout! Factory to host a marathon (123 episodes) of Starcade. Most recently, we saw Twitch streamer Ludwig launch a Jeopardy-inspired game show. Called Mogul Money, the show ended in December 2021 and featured an impressive lineup of guests in all six episodes. Fans welcomed the game show, drawing more traffic to Ludwig’s Twitch page. However, the show likely would never have come about had Ludwig not grown such a substantial following on Twitch beforehand. It is a great case study of an idea we’ve previously covered: having a social media presence can result in business opportunities. Video games have become such a staple in society that many forget there are other gaming niches. What’s more, most of these games were around long before video games. Board games like chess have origins dating back to the 8th century in India, and the first game show aired in 1941. Fortunately, modern video games and the surrounding community has embraced traditional games and game show programs in some form, which means their legacy lives on.
Our first stop after arriving in France was the village of Giverny to visit Claude Monet’s beautiful home and gardens. Visitors enter Monet’s abundant, colorful garden full of flowerbeds, apple trees, rose arches, tulips, arbors, clematis, and fruit trees. You are instantly hit with an explosion of color and scent, as well as an instant understanding of Monet’s inspiration for his beautiful art. Your hand itches to hold a paintbrush yourself (or grab your camera) to capture the beauty forever. After taking an underground tunnel to cross a the street we arrived at Monet’s man-made ponds framed by weeping willows, wisteria-draped bridges, bamboo, and overflowing with water lilies. There are a couple of canoes artfully arranged just begging to be photographed in a feeble attempt to recreate Monet’s art for yourself. When we were finished in the gardens we toured Monet’s whimsical, pink home. We instantly recognized some scenes from the house immortalized in his art. It is a treat to see his home, studio, and personal collection of art by fellow artists. After we were finished touring the gardens and home we had lunch at a nearby café. Being our first meal in France we made sure to have a delicious ham and cheese baguette. This was the first of many wonderful meals in France. Giverny was the ideal way to start our French adventure. - Buy your tickets online before your visit, especially if visiting on popular Saturdays and Sundays. You’ll then be able to bypass the long ticket line and walk right into the grounds. - Beware if you have any allergies before visiting the gardens. With the abundance of blooming flowers be prepared with any medication or tissues. - Bring patience. With Giverny being a day trip from Paris, and a popular location in general, there are a lot of people visiting. Bring even extra patience if you are hoping to get people-free photos, especially on a Saturday or Sunday.
Stephen Ubaney (a.k.a. Steve Ubaney) is the owner of four college degrees and has been inducted into multiple national and international honor societies. In 2012 became the architect of the popular Who Murdered? book series. This fascinating series uses newly uncovered evidence to solve celebrity deaths decades after their cases have been closed proving that they were actually murdered. The probing book series delves into the deaths of: Elvis Presley, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Princess Diana, and Nicola Tesla. Being poetry influenced by Richard Hugo and Emily Dickinson his work is an eclectic mixture of colorful story line descriptions and scientific investigation that rivets the reader. He has earned high praise for his research methods and investigative journalism as his cross-genre book series has become a favorite of those interested in mystery, murder, cold case, suspense, history, conspiracy, and organized crime. Mr. Ubaney has been the featured guest on hundreds of national and international television, radio and podcast interviews and has generated a cult following for his ability to capture the reader while filtering the murder suspects through motive, means and opportunity. In the end of each volume in the series, the murderer and the method are both revealed through the use of the criminal process. Notorious for avoiding book signings; autographed copies are rare. Mr. Ubaney is a proud member of both the Sons of the American Revolution and The Mayflower Society. His family history is fascinating as they were among the first to organize the resistance against the King of England and flee to the new world. His ancestor, John Howland, came to America on the Mayflower in rebellion of the King trading his indentured servitude to Governor John Carver in exchange for his passage. Verified documents at The New England Historical and Genealogical Register indicate that during the voyage Howland was among the 41 signers of the Mayflower Compact, and in 1624 he married fellow Mayflower passenger Elizabeth Tilley. Mr. Ubaney is among their descendants, along with other notables such as Kevin Bacon, Alec Baldwin, Stephen Baldwin, Humphrey Bogart, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Cabot Lodge, Christopher Lloyd, Sarah Heath Palin, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dr. Benjamin Spock, Chevy Chase, and John Lithgow Mr. Ubaney’s tenth grandfather, William Chase, came to America on the Winthrop Fleet in 1630. Their family eventually split over the revolutionary war as half of the family pledged loyalty to the King, while the other half joined the colonial rebellion. This severed the family and would eventually lead to a name change of the Loyalists from Chase to Chace. The family that sided with the rebellion would eventually go on to form the Chase bank / credit card conglomerate. William Chase’s son, Benjamin, would go on to marry a direct descendant of US General William Tecumseh Sherman making Mr. Ubaney cousins with the following list of notables . . .
Review webpage comments and metadata for information leakage (OTG-INFO-005) This article is part of the new OWASP Testing Guide v4. Back to the OWASP Testing Guide v4 ToC: https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_Testing_Guide_v4_Table_of_Contents Back to the OWASP Testing Guide Project: https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_Testing_Project It is very common, and even recommended, for programmers to include detailed comments and metadata on their source code. However, comments and metadata included into the HTML code might reveal internal information that should not be available to potential attackers. Comments and metadata review should be done in order to determine if any information is being leaked. Review webpage comments and metadata to better understand the application and to find any information leakage. How to Test HTML comments are often used by the developers to include debugging information about the application. Sometimes they forget about the comments and they leave them on in production. Testers should look for HTML comments which start with "". Black Box Testing Check HTML source code for comments containing sensitive information that can help the attacker gain more insight about the application. It might be SQL code, usernames and passwords, internal IP addresses, or debugging information. ... <div class="table2"> <div class="col1">1</div><div class="col2">Mary</div> <div class="col1">2</div><div class="col2">Peter</div> <div class="col1">3</div><div class="col2">Joe</div> <!-- Query: SELECT id, name FROM app.users WHERE active='1' --> </div> ... The tester may even find something like this: <!-- Use the DB administrator password for testing: [email protected]@a$$w0rD --> Check HTML version information for valid version numbers and Data Type Definition (DTD) URLs <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd"> - "strict.dtd" -- default strict DTD - "loose.dtd" -- loose DTD - "frameset.dtd" -- DTD for frameset documents Some Meta tags do not provide active attack vectors but instead allow an attacker to profile an application to <META name="Author" content="Andrew Muller"> Some Meta tags alter HTTP response headers, such as http-equiv that sets an HTTP response header based on the the content attribute of a meta element, such as: <META http-equiv="Expires" content="Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:34:56 GMT"> which will result in the HTTP header: Expires: Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:34:56 GMT <META http-equiv="Cache-Control" content="no-cache"> will result in Test to see if this can be used to conduct injection attacks (e.g. CRLF attack). It can also help determine the level of data leakage via the browser cache. A common (but not WCAG compliant) Meta tag is the refresh. <META http-equiv="Refresh" content="15;URL=https://www.owasp.org/index.html"> A common use for Meta tag is to specify keywords that a search engine may use to improve the quality of search results. <META name="keywords" lang="en-us" content="OWASP, security, sunshine, lollipops"> Although most web servers manage search engine indexing via the robots.txt file, it can also be managed by Meta tags. The tag below will advise robots to not index and not follow links on the HTML page containing the tag. <META name="robots" content="none"> The Platform for Internet Content Selection (PICS) and Protocol for Web Description Resources (POWDER) provide infrastructure for associating meta data with Internet content. Gray Box Testing - Browser "view source" function http://www.w3.org/TR/1999/REC-html401-19991224 HTML version 4.01 http://www.w3.org/TR/2010/REC-xhtml-basic-20101123/ XHTML (for small devices) http://www.w3.org/TR/html5/ HTML version 5
Easing the Transition from Summer to School Hard to believe it’s already time to get ready to send the kids back to school. For many area schools, classes begin in the next two weeks. While it may be tempting to let the kids stay up all night on their devices, it’ll only make for a harder transition later (especially for younger kids). There are a few things you can do now to ease the transition from summer routines to school mode, including making bedtime 10-15 minutes earlier per night. Slowly transitioning to an earlier bedtime and wake-up time is especially important for adolescents, whose biology naturally steers them toward a later sleep schedule. Secondly, turn off screens an hour or two before bed. Now just know your kids will put up a fight, but the light from the screen will make it harder for them to shut down and go to sleep. Establishing mealtime routines for lunch and dinner can be helpful as well. I recently saw a post on social media that Kindergarten students who may be packing lunch for the first time need to know how to insert straws into CapriSuns, open bottles or packaging, and know what’s appropriate to return home and what should be thrown away. Shopping for school supplies and clothes often signals the shift from summer to the new school year and may provide some natural excitement and expectations for what’s to come. If you need to create or change your homework spot in the house, now’s a good time to do so, as well as start supplemental work or games to get young minds and brains back into school mode. Lastly, I encourage you to have open conversations about coping with anxiety and stress in an age-appropriate manner. School was hard enough before the pandemic, and virtual learning created some real challenges for many students who may find themselves behind academically for the first time. No matter how much you’ve prepared, the first week of school can be stressful. Watch for signs of anxiousness and depression during this transition such as crying, throwing tantrums, aggressive behavior, and sadness. Enjoy these last few weeks of summer and spend some extra time with the kids both now and during the first few weeks of school just playing, reading, and cuddling! By making small changes in your schedule now, you can ease the tension and potential behavior issues during the transition from summer to school.
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Decentralised and digital identification techniques utilizing blockchain technology might be key within the battle towards the rising downside of id theft, with a dependable ecosystem leading to each private and financial advantages, the chief know-how officer of German cyber safety supplier DGC.org stated. The Flensburg-based organisation helps the event of rules supporting these ID techniques can improve social and financial contribution, and consequently promote self sovereign identity, that are digital identities managed in a decentralised method; data monetisation, the method of processing knowledge to acquire financial profit; and the right to data portability, which permits individuals to acquire and reuse their private knowledge for their very own functions throughout varied providers. “Your knowledge is your Most worthy factor, nevertheless it can be used towards you. Privateness is likely one of the most necessary subjects we’re coping with. Wherever the place knowledge is being saved, it may be stolen,” Eva Gattnar stated on the Fantom Developer Convention in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. The issue of id theft has elevated with extra channels obtainable for cyber criminals to use. A large spectrum of consumer knowledge is obtainable on the net – from private data akin to birthdays to delicate ones like checking account numbers – and are ripe for the choosing if correct safeguards aren’t enforced. Blockchain – the database upon which the world’s first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was constructed – was as soon as thought-about helpful just for digital currencies, however its safe nature has allowed it for use in additional industries. Knowledge from recruitment platform LegalJobs confirmed that one in 15 people become victims of id fraud, and an additional 30 per cent of ID theft instances contain bank cards. Within the US alone, Federal Commerce Fee knowledge stated reported losses grew 83 per cent from $1.8 billion in 2019 to $3.3bn in 2020. Much more troubling, multiple million youngsters turn into victims of id crimes every year. Millennials – these aged 30 and 39 – are almost certainly to turn into victims, in line with Comparitech data. Ms Gattnar stated you will need to outline and implement cyber id in a brand new means, as the brand new strategy of decentralisation – a system that doesn’t have a government – is about doing issues collectively. “We want so many rules to safe our id. It additionally helps when you’ve got a enterprise – what number of guidelines and legal guidelines apply to your enterprise, even simply for easy issues like emails,” she added. “There’s the necessity to develop new mechanisms of belief and direct worth. We should not ask how we are able to enhance cybersecurity, however how we are able to make it out of date.” Up to date: October twenty eighth 2021, 4:53 AM
Does every idea need to be nurtured? Does every cause need brick & mortar? Does every suffering need a solution without regard for duration of effect? Can outcomes be made better even within compromise? Is engagement of diverse voices beneficial? How do you define diversity? No. No. No. Yes.Yes. Age, gender, economics, culture, ability, experience. Individuals brought together to steward a cause or govern an organization must answer these questions often. Every offered idea needs a listen. If offered, it is part of the bigger picture; however, ideas that are nurtured should be well connected to a vision and strategy. More importantly it must be embraced by those responsible for its execution and be viable within risks levels reviewed collectively. Here is where emotion meets reason. Place: Big decisions like occupying or buying a space have substantial cost impacts and commitments of time. Here the benefits of ready access to a space must be counter weighted by the energy and resources the space itself requires. This goes beyond rent or mortgage payments and includes the mundane essentials like housekeeping, other essentials such as utilities and security and then the furnishings. Donors can rally around the visibility of B&M but leaping from an all hands on deck volunteer organization funded event by event to a month to month operation is big. Is the cause big enough? Is there community space that can be your home? It is the goal of many great causes — to someday not be needed. If your cause should have a horizon then investing in the programs and processes to ensure your closing is optimal. Let reason guide your desire to become a legacy so that your legacy may live on. The voices of many can be a cacophonous vacuum, a rallying cry for change or a community coming together where they can. You never find out what you share without letting the voices of others be shared. It is our humanity and connection that shall govern the better in all compromise.
Leaning in to our birthright and purpose. Resolution adopted 10.5.2020 WHEREAS, Wallingford Public Access Association, Inc. (WPAA-TV and Community Media Center), a non-profit 501©3 operating in the Town of Wallingford CT as the designated Cable Access Provider since July 28, 1993 [as reaffirmed by the franchising authority in Docket #08-04-09 in accordance with CT. Agencies Regs. §§ 16-331a-1 to -13 Community Access Support – Definitions]; and WHEREAS, the primary obligation established in CT. Gen. Stat. § 16-331a is stewardship of the resources for meaningful community access; and WHEREAS, meaningful community access requires the technical, managerial and financial support of citizen media inclusive of production facilities, equipment, and training for the development of content for community TV channels; and WHEREAS, the franchising authority in Docket No. 99-10-05 codified that Cable Access Providers are the vehicle for these requirements to reach the community served; and WHEREAS, the organization’s mission envisions empowering people to meet their own communication needs by facilitating creation of media; and WHEREAS, as a member organization of the Alliance for Community Media we do our work under the guiding principles of promote free speech, expand civic engagement through local media, and ensure the people can seek redress of their grievances; and WHEREAS, community media advocates c. 1960 pursued First Amendment Rights legislation to provide for a meaningful opportunity for citizens to convey diverse messages with access to the mass media; and WHEREAS, the subsequent emergence of Internet speech suggests access to mass media is no longer the essential opportunity for preservation of robust and egalitarian debate among diverse voices; and WHEREAS, the content created for distribution on the designated channel has more reach in the secondary distribution of the Internet and social media; and WHEREAS, disinformation has always existed but the unprecedented communication power of the Internet and social media, linguistic virility (misinformation spreading quickly from person to person behaving like viral mechanisms) has reached epic proportions; and WHEREAS, as far back as the 1980s, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) identified the need for the public to be trained to critically evaluate the media and more recently the UNESCO Information Literacy Group (2018) defined Information Literacy as “the ability to think critically and make balanced judgments about any information we find and use. It empowers us as citizens to reach and express informed views and to engage fully with society; and WHEREAS, digital literacy builds upon media literacy inclusive of practices that allow people to access, critically evaluate credibility, examine, comprehend and create or manipulate media with an understanding of tools such as computers, social media, and the Internet; and WHEREAS, for our purposes, information literacy is inclusive of digital literacy (the ability to find, evaluate, and compose information on various digital platforms using technology) and media literacy, (the ability to understand the difference between creative expression, reporting, commentary, opinion, analysis, fact and fake); and WHEREAS, civic engagement by citizen media makers necessitates information literacy training to enable the production of media in an ethical manner (thereby not contributing to threats to the quality of public discourse). THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that WPAA-TV and Community Media Center interprets its charge to provide access to resources and training for development of content for community TV channels that incorporates the principles and tools of information literacy; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that media and information competencies are a means of promoting inclusion, cultural diversity and citizen engagement in areas of justice and equity; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that everyone is a stakeholder in the struggle for better information access, social cohesion, and democracy; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that WPAA will embrace civic initiatives that Engage, Educate, Equip, and Empower citizens to Expose misinformation or Exemplify the values and tenets of professional news gathering and information dissemination BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, WPAA will strive to provide production training equivalency from pre to post-production such that interview techniques, story structure, presentation of data in images, style awareness (news vs. opinion) copyright \| fair use and production knowledge, use of a camera, audio, lights, editing are resourced. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, WPAA will strive to increase the number of digitally literate residents in Wallingford, persons who possess a variety of skills, technical and cognitive, required to find, understand, evaluate, create, and communicate digital information in a wide variety of formats, and use these skills to communicate with the general public to actively participate in civic society and contribute to a vibrant, informed, and engaged community.
Exam Code: HH0-110 Exam Name: Hitachi Data Systems Storage Foundations – Enterprise Exam When using Copy-on-Write Snapshot, what is the pair status when the pool is 100 percent full? A company is implementing storage virtualization and must create three copies of its database to run complex data mining tasks. The company wants to use external storage to create a cost effective solution which does not limit reliability or performance. What is the correct solution for the company? A. Use Copy-on-Write Snapshot to create copies of the data on the USP V. B. Use TrueCopy to create Point-in-Time (PIT) copies of the data on a USP VM. C. Use Universal Replicator and ShadowImage to create PIT copies of the data on an AMS2300. D. Use Universal Volume Manager and ShadowImage to create PIT copies of the data on an AMS2300. A company has purchased HDS storage and wishes to connect it to their existing Open Systems hosts which are a mixture of AIX and Windows servers. Which feature of HDS storage virtualization will allow these hosts to co-exist on the same CHA ports? A. Port Aggregation B. Shared Memory Paths C. High Speed Port Mode D. Host Storage Domains What are two results when license keys expire? (Choose two.) A. No new configuration settings may be performed. B. Configuration changes are permitted for a period of 24 hours after expiry. C. Configuration settings that were made before the temporary license key expired remain in effect and cannot be deleted. D. Configuration settings that were made before the temporary license key expired will revert back to their original settings. Which two Hitachi replication software products enable you to create an immediate point-in-time copy of your data? (Choose two.) C. Copy-on-Write Snapshot D. Hitachi Universal Replicator With which product can Hitachi Capacity Reporter integrate? A. Hitachi Backup Services Manager (HBSM) B. Hitachi Storage Services Manager (HSSM) C. Hitachi Device Manager (HDvM) D. Hitachi Tiered Storage Manager (HTsM) What are two primary functions of the Hitachi Virtual Partition Manager software? (Choose two.) A. Storage Logical Partition B. Cache Logical Partition C. Port Logical Partition D. Software Logical Partition A customer has a USP VM with 4GB cache memory, 3GB shared memory and six 300GB HDD RAID Groups with only Resource Manager software activated. Which additional item is needed to use Virtual Partition Manager? A. additional SVP B. additional license key C. additional cache memory D. additional shared memory What are three functions of the unique Hitachi crossbar switch (CSW) in a USP V? (Choose three.) A. Contains a LAN hub for SVP/MP communication. B. Segments cache memory to Virtual Storage Machines. C. Assists BED/FED in transferring control commands to the shared memory. D. Assists BED/FED in transferring data to and from the cache memory. E. Provides multiple paths between BEDs and cache memory. A database administrator used the Hitachi Logical Unit Size Expansion (LUSE) software on a USP V to create a 5TB LUN needed for a new application. Which two statements about LUSE are true? (Choose two.) A. Up to a maximum of 36 logical devices can be concatenated. B. The LUSE function can only be used for internal volumes. C. The maximum LUSE capacity is 60TB. D. LUSE stripes the data across all combined volumes. Within the Hitachi High Performance NAS Platform, what is the purpose of the SMU? A. It performs the network protocol processing. B. It is a dedicated appliance for management. C. It performs Fiber Channel and SCSI command processing. D. It performs file system related processing. Which unique method of data reduction is used by Hitachi Data Systems ProtecTIER VT solution? A. Stream-Informed Segment Layout B. Hash-based data de-duplication C. HyperFactor inline data de-duplication D. Real-time in-memory data screening What are three components of a storage cluster in a USP V? (Choose three.) A. channel adaptor C. cache switches (CSW) E. shared memory What are two features of Hitachi Global Link Manager (HGLM)? (Choose two.) A. Hosts can be automatically discovered by HGLM. B. Hosts can be logically grouped together and managed as a group. C. HDLM configuration can be performed for more than one host at a time. D. HGLM allows for easy deployment of HDLM updates. What is the maximum number of BED pairs installed in the DKC of a fully configured USP V? If you want to pass Hitachi HH0-110 successfully, donot missing to read latest lead2pass Hitachi HH0-110 practice exams. If you can master all lead2pass questions you will able to pass 100% guaranteed.
Surgery for Lazy Eye Strabismus, commonly known as lazy eye, is a visual disorder in which the eyes are not properly aligned, resulting in the inability to look in the same direction simultaneously. Therefore, while one eye looks straight ahead, the other eye may turn left, right, upward or downward. Sometimes patients describe themselves as cross-eyed or wall eyed. A common problem which many people across the world experience, strabismus can be caused by many factors, including genetics, brain development problems or loose muscles and/or nerves. When it is caused by a defect in the eye muscles or extraocular muscles, strabismus surgery is an effective solution. Treating this condition is important because it can lead to severe visual problems. In fact, strabismus surgery is the third most common eye surgery in the U.S. Every year, about 1.2 million surgeries are carried out. Depending on the conditions of the patient, the surgeon either tightens or loosens the eye muscles during the procedure. As a result, this changes the alignment of the eyes so both eyes can look towards the same direction simultaneously. How is the surgery performed? Usually, strabismus surgery is an outpatient procedure, which means that you get to go home after the procedure without having to stay in the hospital or clinic overnight. In most cases, the surgeon administers general anesthesia. However, some patients may opt for local anesthesia or conscious sedation. During the procedure, the surgeon uses a tool known as lid speculum to keep your eyelids open. Then, incisions are made on the conjunctiva – a thin transparent tissue that covers the eye muscles. After the incisions are made, the surgeon now has access to the eye muscles which are attached to the sclera. Using a delicate hook, the eye muscles are isolated. If the muscle function needs to be weakened, then a procedure known as a recession is carried out. The attachment site on the patient’s eyeball is altered by placing a suture through the muscle. After the detachment of the muscle from the eye surface, it is reattached further back in the eyes. However, if the muscle function needs to be strengthened, then a procedure known as resection is done. Here, the eye muscle is reattached to the original site after the surgeon has removed a portion of it. After the position or the length of the muscle has been altered accordingly, the eye muscle is then sewed to the wall of the eye, also known as the sclera. The best results are seen about six weeks after surgery.
The Secret Beliefs of The Illuminati Corre! A promoção acaba em The world keeps changing extremely fast, but in times of abundance and scarcity, under revolutions or wars, many have prospered. And they did so by looking at the patterns of reality. They understood these Divine Patterns and used them to achieve their personal goals. The patterns have been kept secret for thousands of years in religious books, manuscripts, and even fairytales, under allegories and metaphors meant to hide them in plain sight. The enlightened ones — those who can see, called that Sacred Geometry, in a direct reference to the Creator. They then studied the nature of life through the art of the Almighty God, the Master Architect of the Universe. For “The secret of the occult sciences is that of nature itself” (Albert Pike, Freemason). They discovered that there is only one Truth, one God, and one religion, despite the many branches characterizing the impulses of the masses. They also saw that this Truth is manifested by the highest moral state, from which the highest wisdom is received. That is when “the half-told story comes to be finished” (Arthur Conan Doyle, Freemason). The one who completes these studies becomes a master of the craft, for he possesses the capacity to alter reality with his mind and create new worlds like a mason or builder. He becomes both aware and responsible of what he experiences, as much as he is made able to transition to new momentums and alter the future. For “When the Mason learns that the key is a proper application of the dynamo of living power, he has learned the mystery of the craft” (Manly P. Hall, Freemason). This great secret was reorganized here to show you exactly how to experience it and despite the many attempts of others to remove this knowledge from the public eye. This information comes now as a great opportunity for you to transcend into a new perspective on the attraction of wealth.
AAMU reflects the uniqueness of the traditional land-grant institution. Alabama A&M University offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Construction Management (CM). The CM curriculum has been developed using the guidelines provided by the Associated School of Construction (ASC) and the Associated General Contractors (AGC). Students will receive an outstanding technical education and opportunities to develop hands-on experience, teamwork and leadership skills. The small classes, friendly atmosphere, and helpfulness of our faculty and staff will ensure that students succeed. Students will be prepared for a career in an industry where the demand for graduates outstrips the supply.
Interest in dinosaurs will never go extinct! Meet some favorites while completing this colorful cardboard puzzle. Measuring 2’ x 3’ when assembled, the 48 extra-thick pieces feature an easy-to-clean surface to keep this exciting puzzle looking like new. Playing with puzzles is a great way for kids to explore their creativity while developing their cognitive, physical, and emotional skills. When children work on puzzles, they are fine-tuning their gross motor skills, improving their hand-eye coordination, strengthening their problem-solving skills, and beginning to develop logic and critical thinking processes. Our 48-piece floor puzzles for kids features beautiful original artwork that depicts the prehistoric earth and includes several of their favorite dinosaurs. This Melissa and Doug Dinosaurs Floor Puzzle makes an exceptional gift for kids from 3 to 6 years. Add the Melissa and Doug Rainforest Floor Puzzle to round out the play experience and give kids another engaging option for screen-free fun. For more than 30 years, Melissa and Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News calls “the gold standard in early childhood play.” We design every toy to the highest quality standards, and to nurture minds and hearts. If your child is not inspired, give us a call and we’ll make it right. Our phone number is on every product! Gender: unisex.
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Broadcasters welcome political advertising initiative – Encourage co-legislators to address political advertising online and deliver on transparency Download the document BRUSSELS, 25 NOVEMBER. Public and Private broadcasters welcome the European Commission’s legislative proposal on political advertising and call on bold transparency measures and a proper framing of the micro-targeting of political advertising online through the proposed regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising. Broadcasters play a major part in informing the public, offering diverse opinions and content. As such, they are subject to heavy regulatory requirements at national and European level, including national laws and rules on political advertising. These requirements may define strict periods when political advertising is allowed during elections, disclosure obligations related to electoral campaigns for political parties or candidates, or simply bans on political and issue-based advertising. These rules are essential to national democratic processes and must not be undermined. On the contrary, the effectiveness of these obligations could be improved by creating similar rules online. Indeed, political advertising is barely regulated in the online environment. Yet, targeted and sponsored political content, including issue-based ads, is rampant online with very little oversight, transparency and accountability. This regulatory asymmetry is not only harmful to the democratic process, but it also contributes to growing imbalance between online intermediaries and media services. The political advertising initiative, which the undersigned organisations will examine in more detail, appears to be an opportunity to tackle problematic online advertising practices without undermining the sustainability of Europe’s media. In line with the objectives of the DSA, this new legislative proposal has the potential to improve the transparency of online advertising. It also has the scope to address problematic targeting and micro-targeting practices in the context of political advertising, while avoiding devastating effects on the European media landscape and on media freedom and pluralism in the EU. We therefore call on the co-legislators to seize this opportunity and tackle problematic online advertising practices through the political advertising initiative. ACT Director General AER Secretary General egta Director Regulatory and Public Affairs EBU Head of Brussels office About the Association of Commercial Television and Video on Demand Services in Europe (ACT) ACT member companies finance, produce, promote and distribute content and services benefiting millions of Europeans across all platforms. At ACT we believe that the healthy and sustainable commercial broadcasting sector has an important role to play in Europe’s economy, society and cultures. Contact: Erard Gilles, firstname.lastname@example.org About the Association of European Radios (AER) The Association of European Radios (AER) is the Europe-wide trade body for commercial radio, representing the interests of companies operating over 5,000 commercial radio stations to the EU Institutions. AER promotes the development of commercially-funded radio broadcasting in Europe, by ensuring a fair and sustainable economic framework for radio so it can continue to thrive. Contact: Nikolas Moschakis, email@example.com About the European association of television and radio sales houses (egta) egta is the media trade body for television and radio advertising, representing 150 companies in Europe and beyond. egta members come from both public and private sectors and cover respectively 75% and 50% of the total TV and radio ad spend in Europe, thus playing a fundamental role in the sustainable funding of the European audiovisual and radio industries. Contact: Conor Murray, firstname.lastname@example.org About the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) The EBU is the world’s leading alliance of public service media. The EBU has 115 member organizations in 56 countries who operate nearly 2,000 television, radio and online channels and services and reach an audience of more than one billion people in 160 languages. Contact: Julie Lenoir, email@example.com
The idea of possessing a blog, originally thought of as merely an online diary, has become more and more important in the business world for use as a web marketing tool. That’s right – Business owners are taking it to the streets (well… to the virtual streets) and finding that blog use has benefited them. Because of this fact, we have put together a list of some of reasons why blogs should be incorporated into your business plan. - Search engines love new information A huge reason that business owners are taking the time to blog about it all – business, products, news, etc. – is simply because search engines tend to crawl your site the more often it is updated with new content. Blogs create the perfect platform for such updates because not only are you producing more content, but you are also creating useful information for your customers through the articles or blog posts you write. - Blogging creates a personable voice What would be classified as one of the key factors in running businesses today? Customer Service. Even though a blog does not really create customer service, it does help to create that which goes along with it: a personable voice. By creating a personable voice, customers may start to see a business as more than just another company and one that they can actually relate to. Blogs usually provide a business the means to talk in a more relaxed manner, further allowing customers to see that “real” people work there. - Blogging lets businesses stay current The business world, let alone individual businesses, is constantly changing. Blogs provide a method to inform customers about business news, product highlights, reviews, trends and more in an easy and accessible way. Not only does it allow for information updates that keep the business owners from having to modify – or pay to have someone modify – website content, but it also allows businesses to elaborate on topics in a more user-friendly manner. For example, a company might provide an interview with a customer using one of its products on the blog. - Blogging opens a forum between businesses and customers Through blog posts and comments, customers have the ability to relay their concerns or opinions in a manner that is public. Many businesses may shudder at the thought of customer opinions, or complaints even, being showcased to the entire web world, but if other people are able to see that a business reacts in a timely and correct manner to such issues, a business can actually create more loyal customers for the future. - Blogging creates a web presence and builds a following Nowadays, if your business does not possess a web presence, you will start to be overlooked. Businesses use the web to set themselves apart from other businesses, and blogs are now helping to take them one step further. By creating a blog, a business can really let customers know that it is an expert on a subject and create a more loyal following because of it. If you are a business and do not currently maintain a business blog, we suggest to start thinking about it. We can implement a blog into your current website or design your new website around a blog.
Latest NAPLAN results for 2015, released on Wednesday, show a disturbing long-term trend. Unlike primary schools, where students are achieving more in key areas, high schools are not improving. The full data set from 2008, when NAPLAN was introduced, shows promising gains at primary level where there have been statistically significant improvements, including in year 3 reading and year 5 numeracy. But in high school, which is where students graduate into the workforce, there has been no national improvement since 2008. "The overall trend is no trend. Not much is happening," says Jennifer Buckingham, research fellow in the education program at the Centre for Independent Studies. "If anything there's been an early year focus in our schools," said Ms Buckingham, lamenting that problems in literacy, in particularly, are harder to address once students are in high school. NAPLAN – the National Assessment Program: Literacy and Numeracy which tests children in years 3, 5, 7 and 9 – is not alone in showing Australian high schools have a problem. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's international test of 15-year-old skills, the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), shows that Australian high schools have been going backwards for over a decade in maths, reading and science. "Australia is falling behind in absolute and relative terms," said Ricky Campbell-Allen, managing director of Learning First, a social enterprise for education reform. And a new report on schooling last week from the Grattan Institute said that students entering year 7 in Australian high schools have up to a seven-year spread in achievement level, some as low as year 1 and others up to year 8. However, there is a beacon of light. While most states are making no progress in improving high school standards, Western Australia and Queensland are bucking the trend. Unlike other states they have shown statistically significant improvement since 2008 in high school NAPLAN. In Queensland, year 7 results have improved in reading, spelling, and punctuation and grammar. Year 9 has improved in numeracy. WA has even better results with year 7 improved in two areas – reading, and grammar and punctuation – and year 9 up in three areas – reading, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy. Raising the standard Over the seven years since NAPLAN was introduced Queensland and WA schools have also raised the proportion of students who meet national minimum standards in reading and numeracy. In 2008 they were behind most other states but are now comparable. Principal of Mount Gravatt State High School in Brisbane, Richard Usher, said his school has achieved improved outcomes by tailoring support to each student "clearly explaining the goals of each lesson to students, checking understanding and providing effective feedback in a consistent way across the school". WA Education Minister Peter Collier attributed his state's improved high school NAPLAN results to reforms introduced last year which require students to pass the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) in year 10 in order to complete school. WA students have an incentive to do well in the year 9 NAPLAN test because if they score band 8 or higher they can skip the OLNA. "There has been a lift in year 9 NAPLAN results this year, and early indications are that the introduction of the OLNA has helped with this, by emphasising the importance of literacy and numeracy," Mr Collier said. "The results are very encouraging, and while it may be a bit soon to attribute the improved performance entirely to the OLNA, I hope to see the trend continue." Ms Campbell-Allen said Australian high schools needed to follow countries with high-performing education systems and encourage teachers to collaborate to improve their practice and their use of student performance data. In these countries "you also see a focus on high-quality initial teacher education and intensive mentoring in the early years", she said. She pointed out that the OECD's PISA data shows that, compared with some countries, there is a greater difference in how Australian high school students perform within a school, than between schools. "That tells you that it matters more, not what school you go to, but which teacher you get. It suggests that a good lever to pull is to focus on teacher collaboration within a school to improve performance of teachers," Ms Campbell-Allen said. Fetching latest articles
Age Action, Ireland’s leading advocacy organisation for older people, welcomed today’s publication of TILDA research highlighting the contribution older people make in Irish society. Justin Moran, Head of Advocacy and Communications at Age Action, said: “The TILDA research confirms the important role older people are playing in Ireland. “Right across the country it’s often older people who keep communities together, who are active in local residents associations, raise money for charities or take care of their grandchildren to enable their own grown children to go to work or pursue an education. “We need to move away from seeing older people as frail or passive and celebrate the contribution they are making to their families and their communities.” The organisation did express some concern over results highlighting increased hospitalisation and obesity rates among older people. Justin Moran added: “Growing old in Ireland should be a positive experience, where the dignity and independence of older people is protected. “The Department of Health and the HSE must do more to support older people and a first step in this would be to redouble their efforts to fully implement the National Positive Ageing Strategy.”
Safety Considerations in the Management Of Hospital-Generated Wastes in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar AbstractOne hundred and twenty one hospital workers were studied to assess their compliance with standard methods of handling and disposing hospital generated wastes. One group comprised of 20 doctors, 22 nurses and 16 laboratory scientists who made up 58 waste generators. Another group included 30 ward orderlies and 33 cleaners making up 63 workers who serve as waste managers. Questionnaires, random personal observation and brief intercept studies were used to assess compliance. The study revealed that 30.6% of the workers studied did not wear any form of protective clothing during work. Neither waste generators nor managers segregated wastes into infectious and non-infectious components while sterilization of waste material was not done before disposal. More enlightenment and greater supervision of hospital waste managers is hereby advocated. This will reduce nosocomial infections for health personnel and save the general public from environmental health hazard emanating from improperly managed infectious wastes. Key Words: Hospital-generated wastes, Management, Safety considerations [Mary Slessor Jnl of Medicine Vol.3(1) 2003: 69-71]
If current demographic trends continue, Jerusalem could become a minority-Jewish city as early as 2045, according to a report by the Jerusalem and Brussels-based International Crisis Group (ICG). And to stop this trend Israel may excise Palestinian neighbourhoods located east of its separation barrier, entrenching its de facto annexation of most of occupied East Jerusalem, according to the report. Palestinian-populated areas that are part of the Jerusalem municipality, but beyond the barrier (Kafr Aqab, Shuafat refugee camp/Anata, al-Sawahra and al-Walaja) may be removed and placed in separate Israeli administrative units outside of Jerusalem’s jurisdiction after a new coalition government forms following the Knesset election on September 17. For Palestinian inhabitants, the excision would put at risk their status as Israeli residents. They – like Palestinians in the rest of the occupied West Bank would be required to obtain permits to enter East Jerusalem or Israel. Despite all the extensive construction for Israeli Jews in both West and East Jerusalem and “severe impediments” imposed on the growth of Palestinian neighbourhoods, the Jewish-majority population has continued to shrink over the decades. In 1967, the population ratio of Israeli Jews to Palestinians in Jerusalem stood at 74:26. In 2016, this ratio for Israeli Jews declined to 62:38, ICG wrote. Israel’s neglect of East Jerusalem has failed to push Palestinians – forced to pay municipal taxes, yet receive almost no municipal services – to leave. A number of Israeli leaders across the political spectrum have advocated for excising Palestinian-inhabited areas of occupied East Jerusalem. Commenting on the Palestinian population growth, Jerusalem affairs minister and candidate in the 2018 mayoral race, Ze’ev Elkin warned Jerusalemites that by 2023 municipal elections, the city may no longer have a Jewish majority. According to Jerusalem expert Nadav Shragai, excision would turn the demographic ratio to 69 percent for Jewish Israelis and a 31 percent Palestinian population. Political analyst of the ICG Ofer Zalzberg told Al Jazeera that if a Netanyahu-led right-wing government emerges from the upcoming elections, then it is likely they will pursue excision. “We have already seen that Netanyahu along with virtually all the Likud supported the enabling of excision and were stopped in the last few hours by hawkish religious Zionist politicians who deemed this a perilous precedent for partition,” Zalzberg said. “Former Minister Elkin has engaged with these hawks since the failed vote and has had success in winning over some of them. This makes excision a likely scenario even if Netanyahu leads a coalition which depends on hawkish religious Zionist politicians.” Excising these areas could set a dangerous precedent, offering a model for how Israel could annex large parts of the occupied West Bank, ICG wrote. Absorbing East Jerusalem into Israel Along with excising the Palestinian neighbourhoods, the next Israeli government – regardless of the coalition – will “almost certainly” attempt to continue Israel’s incomplete annexation by continuing to implement the five-year socio-economic plan, now in its second year. After decades of neglecting occupied East Jerusalem, the plan was introduced in May 2018 with huge fanfare. Allocating over $500m for 2018-2023, focussing on improving education, employment and public spaces, the plan’s real goal is to assert Israeli sovereignty and ignores the dire problems in neglected areas of occupied East Jerusalem, the report noted. Additionally, it’s unlikely Israel will achieve its objective of redressing socio-economic inequality as $106m per year falls far short of the amount needed to address the gaps accumulated during more than five decades of neglect. “The plan does not stipulate that spending is to be done only on the western side of the barrier,” ICG wrote. The increase in Israeli government and municipal presence in these areas of occupied East Jerusalem marks a “shift from broad neglect of Palestinian areas to the beginning of what is intended to be a decades-long process of absorbing most of East Jerusalem into Israel”, ICG wrote. Likud ministers, both in favour of a two-state solution and annexation, who support this shift see it as long-term policy to remould the national identity of Palestinian Jerusalemites from “Palestinian” to an “Arab of Jerusalem”. But as Israel continues to neglect these Palestinian-populated areas, they will likely deteriorate further; as such, Israel should end its ban on Palestinian Authority activities in the area and allow Palestinians to establish civic leadership bodies, the report noted. ‘Exacerbate the conflict’ Israel appears intent on advancing two of the plan’s most inflammatory policies – cataloguing all occupied East Jerusalem lands in the Israel Lands Registry and inducing Palestinian schools in occupied East Jerusalem to adopt Israeli curricula, both of which Palestinians staunchly oppose, ICG wrote. Palestinians remain sceptical that Israel plans to use lands in occupied East Jerusalem to address their needs, rather than transfer them to settlers, as has been its practice over the decades. Registering lands in Israel’s registry, which would secure legal ownership for some Palestinian lands could also put much illegally built housing at increased risk of demolition and open the door to Israeli confiscation of unregistered lands. Additionally, nearly half the plan’s education budget is predicated on the acceptance of an Israeli curriculum, which Palestinians see as a threat to their identity. “These unilateral policies would exacerbate the conflict in and over Jerusalem. They would harm hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in East Jerusalem, particularly the more than one hundred thousand Palestinians in areas Israel may excise, and present a perilous precedent for Israeli annexationist ambitions in the West Bank,” the report noted. “All stakeholders opposed to such a move should do what they can to halt these policies as a first step toward reversing Israel’s de facto annexation of East Jerusalem.” Last week, the US ambassador said Israel has the right to annex at least “some” of the occupied West Bank. “Under certain circumstances, I think Israel has the right to retain some, but unlikely all, of the West Bank,” David Friedman, the US ambassador to Israel, told New York Times newspaper. Additional reporting by Mersiha Gadzo in Doha.
High-potential diversified portfolios can be constructed by dividing assets among a group of sector funds. This approach gives the investor flexibility to over-weight or under-weight certain sectors versus broadly diversified indexes. Sector funds are too risky.’ ‘I doubled my money with Fidelity Select Technology in 12 months!’ ‘Avoid sector funds.’ If all of this sounds confusing, you are not alone. Sector funds are among the more misused and misunderstood investments. So, how should you use sector funds? Before looking at one of the uses of sector funds in detail, let’s review what sector funds really are: Sector funds confine their investments to a particular sector of the economy. Fidelity Select Healthcare (NDQ: FSPHX) is an example of a sector fund. By focusing on stocks of companies in the healthcare sector, the price moves of this fund are more dependent on factors that impact the healthcare sector rather than the economy as a whole. Demographic change, such as increasing age of the population, is an example of a factor that particularly drives investments in healthcare. By diversifying its assets across over 60 companies within the healthcare sector, Fidelity Select Healthcare provides investors with the opportunity to benefit from secular trends driving the demand for healthcare while mitigating company-specific risks such as failure of clinical trials conducted by a particular company. Let’s now look at a high-potential approach of using sector funds. Using sector funds to create a diversified mutual fund portfolio By allocating assets across a group of sector funds, investors can effectively create a diversified mutual fund portfolio using sector funds. This approach gives the investor flexibility to over-weight or under-weight certain sectors versus broadly diversified indexes such as the S&P 500®. To implement this active approach to money management, it helps to have a diverse group of sector funds to choose from. Fidelity Investments manages 41 sector funds under the Fidelity Select Portfolios® umbrella which makes this family of sector funds well-suited for this purpose. By dividing assets across, say, 8 sector funds in the Fidelity Select Portfolios, e.g., Fidelity Select Biotechnology (NDQ: FBIOX), Fidelity Select Computers (NDQ: FDCPX), Fidelity Select Energy Service (NDQ: FSESX), Fidelity Select Home Finance (NDQ: FSVLX), Fidelity Select Medical Delivery (NDQ: FSHCX), Fidelity Select Multimedia (NDQ: FBMPX), Fidelity Select Retailing (NDQ: FSRPX), and Fidelity Select Wireless (NDQ: FWRLX), one can build a customized diversified portfolio. With each of the sector fund managers actively scouting for the best investment ideas within their sectors, this cluster of Fidelity Select Portfolios packs a lot of power into your diversified portfolio. Other mutual fund families that provide a relatively wide choice of sector funds include ProFunds and Rydex Funds. Exchange traded sector funds such as Select Sector SPDRs, iShares, and Sector HOLDRS, that trade on the American Stock Exchange, can also be used to construct diversified sector fund portfolios. The wide selection of sector funds available provides you with the ability to take advantage of changing market conditions and continually optimize the risk-reward characteristics of your diversified portfolio. To employ this approach effectively, you need to understand and follow the dynamics of the individual sectors. You must also be able to make informed decisions on sectors to select and sectors to avoid. At the end of the day, you should be right more often than wrong with the sectors you select. AlphaProfit.com’s research suggests that by constructing diversified mutual fund portfolios using sector funds, investors have the potential to outperform the market averages on the basis of relative returns as well as risk-adjusted returns. The track-record of AlphaProfit’s model portfolios indicates the potential of this approach. Diversification is one of the cornerstone principles of mutual fund investing. Sector funds that focus on high-growth sectors or narrow niches of the economy tend to be volatile. It is generally not advisable to commit a substantial portion of your total assets to a single sector fund. Maintaining adequate diversification across sectors in your overall mutual fund portfolio is good investing practice. Key Points to Remember 1. Sector funds are investment vehicles that focus their investments on a particular sector or industry group. Sector funds provide investors with an opportunity to profit from trends impacting a particular sector or industry while reducing company-specific risks. 2. High-potential diversified portfolios can be constructed by dividing assets among a group of sector funds. This active investment approach requires investors to make informed decisions on sector selection. The power-packed cluster of sector funds may offer investors the potential to outperform the market averages. 3. Diversifying mutual fund portfolios across sectors is good investing practice.
1. Country Overview Immigration has been at the center of the political stage in Belgium. In December, the Prime Minister resigned after government collapses in a dispute over the signing of the UN migration pact. The right-wing Flemish party (N-VA) left the government after the PM refused its demand to drop his support for the migration pact, and secured parliamentary approval to go ahead and sign the pact on 10 December. A political scandal arose when it was revealed that 1,502 Syrians had been granted humanitarian visas for cash through intermediaries. 2. Legislative Changes A number of EU directives have not yet been transposed into Belgian law (ICT Directive 2014/66; Seasonal Workers Directive 2014/36) or have only been partially transposed (“Students and Researchers” Directive 2016/801). On 19 July 2018, the EU Commission referred Belgium to the European Court of Justice for failing to fully implement the Seasonal Workers Directive and addressed a formal notice for failing to implement the Students and Researchers Directive. 3. Immigration for Professional Reasons On 24 December 2018, the Single Permit Directive was finally transposed into Belgian law with the entry into force of a Cooperation Agreement between the regional and federal governments. As a result, A and C work permits have been abolished. The regional employment authority is responsible for first deciding on whether to grant authorization to work. It then forwards the file to the Aliens Office for a decision on the residence aspect. The applicant is then informed of the final decision. Highly Skilled Immigration (Blue Card etc.) : On 1 January 2019, a new decree came into force that applies only in Flanders. We note the following changes with regard to highly skilled workers : - Extension of the duration of work permits from 1 year to 3 for highly qualified and special profiles; - Highly qualified personnel under 30 years of age will benefit from a reduced minimum salary (33,494.40 euros in 2019). A Grand Chamber hearing was held on 24 April 2019 at the ECtHR on an important pending Belgian case concerning a request for a short stay visa by a Syrian family seeking asylum in Belgium (M.N. and Others v. Belgium, no. 3599/18). On 20 December 2019, the Belgian Council of State suspended a decision from the Secretary of State instituting a quota allowing no more than 50 people per day to apply for asylum. On 4 April 2019, the Belgian Council of State ruled to suspend Article 13 of a Royal Decree from 22 July 2018 that allowed children to be detained while awaiting deportation. The Royal Decree allowed the government to open family units in closed detention centers, despite strong opposition from civil society and a previous ECtHR ruling sanctioning Belgium for that very practice. According to Belgian law, a person who was Belgian and lost its citizenship may recover it under certain conditions on the basis of Article 24 of the Nationality Code. On 10 August 2018, the Brussels Court of Appeal held that a person born in the Belgian Congo of native parents between 1908 and 1960 possessed Belgian nationality until the independence of Congo, and therefore is entitled to lodge an application to recover Belgian nationality. In the wake of Brexit, many UK nationals working for EU institutions under a special stay are applying for Belgian citizenship. There is still significant litigation pending before the courts to decide whether or not they fulfill the conditions of legal stay and work to acquire Belgian nationality. Belgian Courts are currently divided on this matter. +32(0)28944573 (direct line)
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Who Doesn't Love a Snow Day? The University of Notre Dame was one of many colleges that closed its doors recently because of the polar vortex that descended upon the midwest. I wondered from the comfort of my fire-lit living room couch what the college-aged young adults were doing with their snow days...so I asked: "Lots of movie-watching," said one. "P-A-R-T-Y," another offered. One dorm made a pancake breakfast for its residents. And some took the "boiling water challenge" which consisted of tossing a pot of boiling water outside and watching it immediately freeze into a cloud of crystals. Imagining myself back on campus, I wondered what I would have done with the unexpected windfall of free time. What we choose to do with our time depends on how we think about God (a concept borrowed from A.W. Tozer). For example, if I believe that God is a Taskmaster, I might feel guilty watching Netflix all weekend, assuming that my worth to God is measured by what I am able to do for Him, not who I am. If I believe that God is a distant and disassociated "Creator of All Things", I might conclude He doesn't care what I do with my time, leaving me free to do whatever feels good in the moment, leaving the consequences for later. If I believe, however, that God is my loving Father, I am much more inclined to accept the break in routine as a gift from Him to be relished by engaging in wholesome activity shared joyfully with others. As praying college moms, we recognize that time is a great treasure, on loan to us by God. The wisest, smartest, most rewarding way to spend it is to dedicate a little sliver of time each day trying to get to know God better. For our effort, God blesses us superabundantly. Prepare to be amazed when you hear what Saint Teresa of Avila's spiritual director said about the benefits of prayer: In mental prayer, the soul is purified from its sins, nourished with charity, confirmed in faith, and strengthened in hope... (OK, sound good so far, right?) The mind expands, the affections dilate, the heart is purified, truth becomes evident; temptation is conquered, sadness dispelled; (Praying can make me happy!) The senses are renovated; drooping powers revive; tepidity ceases; the rust of vices disappears... Sublime is the excellence of mental prayer, great are its privileges; to mental prayer Heaven is opened; to mental prayer Heavenly secrets are manifested and the ear of God [is] ever attentive. (I love that God promises to be ever attentive.) I hope your mind is blown, as was mine when I first read this quote from Saint Peter of Alcantara. On those days when praying is hard, I try to remember that it's a two-way street. I give a little time to my Loving Father and he showers me with spiritual gifts that enable me to be a better wife, mother and friend. How many college-aged young adults broke from movie watching or partying to acknowledge the gift of God in their snow days? As praying college moms, what can we do to encourage them to prioritize well? First, we set an example, right? Regardless of whether the snow falls and we find ourselves with time on our hands, or we're rushing through our workday routine, we dedicate the first few minutes of every day to God. Next, we remember that God does all of our heavy lifting, so we entrust our children and their behavior to Him and relax. That way, we're not transmitting anxiety every time we talk to them. Finally, we can share our experiences of God with them in a natural, genuine way when we're prompted by the Holy Spirit. Do you have a story to share with our PCM community of experience in prayer, or of effectively witnessing to your child? I'd love to hear from you! Until next month...
This section at-a-glance: Triodos Bank always reports financial and non-financial information in an integrated report because we are, and always have been, an integrated sustainable business Our annual report is available as a hard-copy document and pdf in English, and in summary form in the languages of the countries where Triodos Bank operates. The English version is the legally leading document. This is also available online with additional detail, as unaudited content (www.annual-report-triodos.com) The report’s structure and key content is derived from finding out what’s most important, or material, to Triodos Bank and its stakeholders Triodos Bank combines qualitative and quantitative evidence of our impact. We have our impact data verified externally to better understand, manage and report on our non-financial impact. Triodos Bank’s annual report is integrated. That means it combines sustainability-related, or ‘corporate social responsibility’ (CSR), topics with everything else you would expect from a traditional annual report, such as key financial targets and performance information. As well as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and other frameworks (see below), Triodos Bank uses the International Integrated Reporting Council’s Integrated Reporting Framework as a reference for our report. For Triodos Bank, integrating reporting doesn’t just mean reporting on how the organisation behaves as a responsible corporate citizen – by using renewable energy to power our buildings, for example, important though this is. It extends to in-depth reporting on the impact of our activity in the widest sense – from the greenhouse gas emissions of our loans and investments to a deeper understanding of the sustainability value of our work. This annual report is produced as a hard copy document that’s available as a pdf and as an online annual report, in English, at www.annual-report-triodos.com. The English offline report is Triodos Bank’s legally leading document. It is reproduced, in its entirety, in the online report. But the online report also includes much more information, such as stories highlighting Triodos Bank’s qualitative impact during the year. Shorter, more focused on- and offline summaries in Dutch, French, German and Spanish are also provided for stakeholders. The report’s content is informed by what Triodos Bank and our stakeholders think are our most important, or material, issues. Triodos Bank’s stakeholders, and our interactions with them, are explored in depth online and in the Executive Board report. But in brief, these are: People and organisations that engage in economic transactions with Triodos Bank; for instance, customers, depository receipt holders, co-workers and suppliers. Those that are predominantly connected to the social, cultural and environmental context Triodos Bank operates in, such as regulators, other institutions and associations in the financial sector, non-governmental organisations, governments, local communities and media. Advisors and inspirers who provide us with new insights, opportunities and knowledge. Triodos Bank identifies material topics through research and structured conversations with these groups. You can find these material topics in the Material topics . Some of the material topics are also reflected in Triodos Bank’s strategic objectives, where the organisation’s key priorities are described in detail, including progress against them. As an organisation, we want to help our stakeholders understand how we are doing. We aim to use only meaningful indicators that are genuinely relevant and provide context for what they actually say about the health of the business. The report aims to provide a coherent thread throughout. Some material issues are explored further in the Executive Board report, including both financial and non-financial performance. Reports from Triodos Bank’s Supervisory Board and Board of SAAT reflect these topics and describe issues that were discussed with the Executive Board during the year. As a values-based, integrated bank, these topics often relate to sustainability and how it is integrated into business strategy. As well as our impact on society, the environment and culture via external finance, the report includes information about the organisation’s environmental and co-worker responsibilities and developments during the year. Our financial performance is also described in detail in the Financials section. While meaningful indicators are included, readers should expect to see limited ‘hard metrics’ in Triodos Bank’s annual report. Instead, we are developing ‘theories of change’ in key sectors to help structure our impact-driven activity and deliver goals that reflect real needs in society. We have developed a tool to support these efforts. The Triodos Impact Prism helps us understand, monitor, and equip the business to steer and report on impact in service of the goals described in these theories of change. Triodos Bank’s Impact Prism was implemented in 2019. Triodos Bank is careful not to retrofit reporting to meet the requirements of benchmarks or initiatives. Our view is that meaningful sustainable developments that contribute to a fairer economy come from principle-based decision-making and not from rule-based compliance and ‘box ticking’. By partnering with others, Triodos Bank hopes to co-create new reporting and disclosure approaches that better meet the needs of stakeholders and businesses within a more sustainable economy. From this perspective, targets and benchmarks are only relevant in the context of a wider business purpose; one in which the needs of society and operating responsibly within planetary limits sit alongside financial sustainability concerns. Triodos Bank has embraced the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a universal set of targets and indicators designed to help countries end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda. Our stakeholders want us to position the organisation’s impact in a global framework. The SDGs allow the bank to do just that. Triodos Bank addresses the SDGs in three main ways: An appendix to this annual report maps how Triodos Bank’s activity relates to each of the 17 SDGs, using a three-tiered approach: describing baseline, direct and catalytic actions taken to meet the goals. Via SDG reporting at project and sector levels, achieved by mapping the results of the Triodos Impact Prism to the SDGs. Via links connecting Triodos Bank’s activity to the SDGs throughout this report. Triodos Bank is either a signatory or endorser of the following conventions: UNEP Finance Initiative European SRI Transparency Code UN Principles for Responsible Investment Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework. In addition, we assess and follow: UN Global Compact Financial Action Task Force recommendations OECD guidelines for multinational enterprises International Finance Corporation Environmental and Social Performance Standards and Health and Safety Guidelines Triodos Bank has had a fundamental commitment to respect human rights since inception. Our business principles clearly state our respect for people, society and different cultures and oursupport for the goals of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Triodos Bank has published a detailed statement on human rights (triodos.com/humanrightsstatement). By signing the Dutch Banking Sector Agreement on international responsible business conduct regarding human rights, Triodos Bank became part of a broad coalition of banks, trade unions, civil society organisations, the Dutch Banking Association and the Dutch government. By acting together these organisations can have a greater positive impact on the current situation regarding human rights. The agreement applies to project finance and corporate lending activities. Triodos Bank is working towards reporting in line with, or equivalent to, the UN Guiding Principles Reporting Framework as part of this agreement. Our Complaints Handling Policy applies to all our activities, products and services. This policy, which addresses the rights and the mechanisms for complaint for customers, employees and third parties, is publicly accessible via www.triodos.com. Triodos Bank has also started the process of identifying where our potential negative impacts on human rights are most severe (known as salience). In addition to the dialogue with stakeholders described above, this year’s report has been developed with the benefit of practitioner sessions with businesses, academics and experts in and outside the banking industry. In particular, Triodos Bank partners with specialists from sustainable banks in the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV). During the year Triodos Bank has also consulted, among others, with: the United Nations Environment Programme finance initiative (UNEP fi); the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF); a number of specialist consultants and initiatives; and PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants N.V. in their role as independent auditor. Triodos Bank is grateful for their contributions and insights. Triodos Bank has used the guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) since 2001. GRI was established in 1997 by the United Nations and Ceres (formerly the Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economics) to organise reporting on sustainability in a consistent manner and to make performance objective and comparison easier. Triodos Bank is an organisational stakeholder of GRI. Triodos Bank was one of the first to use GRI Standards. The Standards aim to make reporting more relevant to the sustainability impact of an institution and to improve how they are presented for its stakeholders. This report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards: Core option. Previously, Triodos Bank reported using the Comprehensive option. These options do not relate to the quality of the information in the report or the magnitude of the organisation’s impacts. Instead, they reflect the degree to which the GRI Standards have been applied. Triodos Bank believes the core option better meets our reporting needs and the information needs of our stakeholders, focusing more closely on the issues and disclosures that are most relevant to both. You can find more, including an index of GRI disclosures, at www.annual-report-triodos.com. Stakeholder involvement and GRI Standards We report on all of our stakeholder consultations using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. GRI requires reporting organisations to comply with their quality and content requirements to ensure a high standard of sustainability reporting. Triodos Bank’s mission, vision and strategy are fully based on sustainability ambitions and a commitment to responsible banking. Therefore, many steps required to identify stakeholders and sustainability issues (material topics) for other organisations are standard practice for Triodos Bank. Stakeholder engagement and working together towards a fair and sustainable world are both integrated into Triodos Bank’s daily business. Consequently, not all theoretical steps towards integrated sustainable business and sustainability reporting are reported on explicitly. Instead, they are embedded in the process of sustainable banking. Examples of these steps include: stakeholder mapping, mapping of topics and assigning proper GRI denominations to variables such as ‘influence’, ‘importance’ or ‘impact’ or the definition of clear thresholds and boundaries of all topics. With some material topics, there is no data connected to the progress of the specific topic, as this is integrated in the general progress of our strategic theme's (see Strategic Objectives on page Strategic objectives for 2022). In practice, Triodos Bank and our stakeholders understand each other well and are aligned in jointly achieving the goals of financing change and changing finance. In our surveys and other stakeholder consultations we continuously discuss the influence of material topics on their decisions and the impact of these topics on Triodos Bank. As part this ongoing dialogue, ‘influence on’ / ‘importance of’ / ‘impact on’ are used interchangeably by both Triodos Bank and our stakeholders. GRI Standards use the formal denominations of ‘Influence on stakeholder assessments and decisions’ for the y-axis and ‘Significance of economic, environmental and social impacts for Triodos Bank’ for the x-axis. Our stakeholders are more familiar with, and continue to use, the expressions ‘importance of’ and ‘influence on’ (and they are not always familiar with GRI). Therefore, Triodos Bank has chosen to continue using these descriptors in our communications, including in the annual report. The annual report aims to provide a clear and compelling picture of how Triodos Bank delivers long-term, sustainable change through our operations as a sustainable bank. In practice that means sharing qualitative information supported by relevant impact data. Almost uniquely among banks, this impact data is verified by an independent auditor to a limited assurance level. That’s because Triodos Bank believes financial and non-financial information should be treated in a similar way. In recent years there has been growing attention on how organisations manage, measure and report on their non-financial impact. This is an important area for a mission-driven organisation that was created to use money to make positive social, environmental and cultural change happen. The section Impact and financial results gives more detailed information on this topic and on our approach to impact management and reporting. The 2021 annual report covers banking entities and business unit activities of Triodos Bank N.V. in The Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Spain and Germany, as represented in the Triodos Bank Group Structure. The report covers the period from 1 January to 31 December 2021. Triodos Bank’s previous integrated report was published in March 2021 and covered the 2020 calendar year. The reporting on the 2021 financial year is based on the same principles as the 2020 report. Any changes in the methods of calculation used are explained in the text. While the financial accounts are audited to the level of reasonable assurance, the report includes limited assurance on the Executive Board chapter. This incorporates 2021 impact data including detailed greenhouse gas emissions data and measures required for the GABV Scorecard, which provides a structured approach for capturing the vision, strategy and results of any bank relative to values-based banking. PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants N.V. audits the financial statements. Disclosures are required both to meet Dutch law and to comply with other regulation, in particular the Capital Requirements Regulation and the Capital Requirements Directive. Capital Requirements Regulation is direct regulation from the European Union. The Capital Requirements Directive has been translated by the Dutch Government into various laws and regulations that apply to Triodos Bank. See our pillar 3 report for more information. Triodos Bank complies with the EU Directive on the disclosure of non-financial and diversity information. The main part of these disclosures appears in this annual report. Additional required disclosures are published on our websites locally and on the corporate website: www.triodos.com and www.annual-report-triodos.com. Triodos Bank has links with the following legal entities: Triodos Bank provides services to Triodos Fair Share Fund at competitive rates. The services relate to thesecondment of co-workers, management services, administration, accommodation, ICT and advertising. Triodos Bank holds funds of and provides banking services to related parties at competitive rates. Triodos Bank provides credit facilities and bank guarantees to investment funds and international funds at competitive rates. Triodos Bank, Triodos Investment Management and Triodos Investment Advisory Services carry outmanagement activities for investment funds and receive a competitive management fee for these activities. Stichting Triodos Beleggersgiro acts as intermediary for investment funds. Legal Owner Triodos Funds performs custodial services for Triodos Fair Share Fund at a competitive fee. Triodos Bank distributes and registers securities, issued by investment funds and placed with customers ofTriodos Bank, at competitive rates. Triodos Bank performs currency transactions for investment funds and international funds at competitive rates.
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At the level of my teaching methods, I use those that are advised pedagogically, I always try to explain and detail as much as possible the courses and I do not pass to the following stages until after making sure that the student understood what I explained. As a teacher, I already have a good experience teaching with students for 6 years. What is certain, I make sure to always go as far as possible to explain the exercises. RobertProfessionelle Nachhilfe in Mathematik und Physik für Schüler und Studenten English: I specialise in giving maths, physics and german tutoring for school curriculum. I can help pupils (Collège, Lycée) in all subject areas reaching from homework support to specialised tutoring courses which I draft according to individual requirements and needs. In the first lessons we will look what are your objectives and needs to devise a plan for the follow-up classes for an effective progression on your part. As problems are most commonly based on missing basics we will also address them. If this is the case, studying these subjects ends in learning algorithms, vocabulary or grammar by heart, which becomes frustrating for you and for me. I will see to avoid this scenario with exceptions, e.g. the exam next week. Another aspect of my courses will be to also show practical purposes and applications of the respective fields to promote appreciation an joy of the subjects. They don’t need to be only hard work. Deutsch: Ich biete Nachhilfe und/oder Kurse in den Fächern Mathematik, Physik und Deutsch für Schüler und gebe dafür bedarfsorientiert Kurse, d.h. entweder helfe ich bei den Hausaufgaben oder entwerfe speziell Stunden für Schüler, abgestimmt auf ihre Ziele und Bedürfnisse. In den den ersten Kursen werden wir deine Ziele und Bedürfnisse benennen, sodass ich in Absprache mit dir einen Plan erstellen kann, damit du effektiv vorankommst. Normalerweise sind Probleme in diesen beiden Fächern auf fehlende Grundkenntnisse zurückzuführen , weswegen wir auf diese gesondert eingehen werden. Werden diese übergangen, verkommt das Lernen neuer Inhalte zum auswendig lernen von Algorithen, Vokabeln und Grammatik, was sowohl für dich als auch für mich schnell frustrierend wird. Dies werde ich anders handhaben - mit Ausnahmefällen wie z.B. anstehenden Klausuren. Ein weiterer Aspekt wird es sein, dir den Nutzen und Freude den diese Fächer bieten näher zu bringen. Es muss nicht alles Arbeit sein. RomanHigh School Mathematics Tutoring and Test Preperation Do you need a qualified teacher to help you to review mathematics or to prepare for a math test? I am here to help you achieve the grades of your dreams. As a highschool math & science teacher, I have many years of experience in how to study for (and answer) math tests. - Algebra - Calculus - Fractions - Geometry - Basic maths - and much more Math does not have to be hard. Contact me at any time. MariaPhysics Problem-Solving: Strategies and Application ! Solving Word Problems in Physics is an essential skill to pass any physics course. In this class we focus on developing those skills. There are strategies for that. It is not a random approach. You can learn it. You will be taught how to translate a bulk of text into meaningful diagrams and variables that can be used to obtain and calculate a physical quantity. You will learn how to use which equation and where. The gap in your mathematical knowledge will be filled to tackle any physics problem. JuliaPrivate lessons many subjects (school period and holidays) college-high school level I offer weekly lessons or internship revisions, remediation by skills, upgrading for high school students, in several subjects: mathematics, French, English, German, SVT (from the 1st, see my other announcement), scientific education and philosophy (mainly subject analysis). Associate professor currently available from the National Education for family reasons (I am therefore no longer in a post in an establishment since 01/09/2021 and am no longer an employee of the EN), I have a double course literary and scientific and gives private tutoring in many subjects in video under autoentrepreneur status. With 10 years of teaching experience in secondary school, with several bac juries to my credit, and many years of experience of private lessons (including 3 years in main activity during a previous availability), I offers you my help in these different disciplines, which I am used to teaching in private lessons and which I have sometimes been asked to teach in the context of short-term replacements in college (replacements for colleagues from English and French late in having replacements appointed to their posts). My classes combine rigor and benevolence, professionalism, dynamism and humor, according to my former students, when they mention the help that I was able to provide them. I am used to working with multi-dys, AD / HD, high potential and Asperger's students as well. I insist a lot on scientific methodology and the quality of writing, in science as in literary subjects. I can help you optimize your learning and memorization techniques, help you get to the point, make mental maps. We will also work on the general organization of your work if necessary. I also and above all want to pass on to you my pleasure of learning, which continues to inspire me even today. Having given private lessons for a long time in person at home, I now want to focus on Visio lessons on Zoom, Skype, or any other videoconferencing software. I have been practicing video-format lessons since March 2020 and since then have been more equipped to ensure greater comfort for my students: headphones with microphone (quality sound), graphics tablet connected to an interactive whiteboard, camera-viewer of documents, front lighting reducing unpleasant shadows, Véléda paintings behind me. Small group lessons are also possible. If your child has a classmate who is having difficulty in the same subject, or his or her older sibling needs the same kind of help, it is possible. In this case, the price is decreasing for each participant. Please respect the reserved hours. The courses are adjustable in advance. Any course canceled less than 24 hours in advance is due at 50%. Indeed, the time that I could waste managing multiple cancellations and rescheduling of courses is time that I cannot put to the service of the success of my students. In addition, the presence of a framework, of operating rules is necessary for the investment of the students who engage in a process of accompaniment. So, I also ask you to be punctual and to start your computer and your videoconferencing software a few minutes in advance in order to start the session on time, not to waste precious minutes of class (the session will end at the time initially scheduled ... 10 minutes late means 10 minutes of lost lessons) and to respect the students who have lessons after you. I look forward to meeting you and bringing you my help and expertise. AymenChemistry and Physics IGCSE, Chemistry AS and A Levels, IB, Chemistry AP, General Chemistry and Advanced Organic Chemistry. IGCSE Chemistry Content Overview: 1 The particulate nature of matter 2 Experimental techniques 3 Atoms, elements and compounds 4 Stoichiometry 5 Electricity and chemistry 6 Chemical energetics 7 Chemical reactions 8 Acids, bases and salts 9 The Periodic Table 10 Metals 11 Air and water 12 Sulfur 13 Carbonates 14 Organic chemistry As and A level Chemistry Content overview: Physical chemistry 1 Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry 2 Atomic structure 3 Chemical bonding 4 States of matter 5 Chemical energetics 6 Electrochemistry 7 Equilibria 8 Reaction kinetics Inorganic chemistry 9 The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity 10 Group 2 11 Group 17 12 An introduction to the chemistry of transition elements 13 Nitrogen and sulfur Organic chemistry and analysis 14 An introduction to organic chemistry 15 Hydrocarbons 16 Halogen derivatives 17 Hydroxy compounds 18 Carbonyl compounds 19 Carboxylic acids and derivatives 20 Nitrogen compounds 21 Polymerisation 22 Analytical techniques 23 Organic synthesis IB Chemistry Content Overview: Core 1. Stoichiometric relationships 2. Atomic structure 3. Periodicity 4. Chemical bonding and structure 5. Energetics/thermochemistry 6. Chemical kinetics 7. Equilibrium 8. Acids and bases 9. Redox processes 10. Organic chemistry 11. Measurement and data processing Additional higher level (AHL) 12. Atomic structure 13. The periodic table—the transition metals 14. Chemical bonding and structure 15. Energetics/thermochemistry 16. Chemical kinetics 17. Equilibrium 18. Acids and bases 19. Redox processes 20. Organic chemistry 21. Measurement and analysis Option A. Materials B. Biochemistry C. Energy D. Medicinal chemistry IGCSE Physics Content Overview: 1 General physics 2 Thermal physics 3 Properties of waves, including light and sound 4 Electricity and magnetism 5 Atomic physics Advanced Organic Chemistry Content Overview: 1. Carbon Compounds and Chemical Bonds 2. Representative Carbon Compounds: Functional Groups, Infrared Spectroscopy, & Intermolecular Force 3. An Introduction to Organic Reactions: Acids and Bases 4. Alkanes: Nomenclature, Conformational Analysis, & An Intro to Synthesis 5. Stereochemistry: Chiral Molecules 6. Ionic Reactions - Nucleophilic Substitution & Elimination Reactions: Alkyl Halides 7. Alkenes & Alkynes: Properties & Synthesis, Elimination Reactions of Alkyl Halides 8. Alkenes & Alkynes II: Addition Reaction 9. Spectroscopic Methods of Structure Determination 10. Radical Reactions 11. Alcohols & Ethers 12. Alcohols from Carbonyl Compounds, Oxidation-Reduction & Organometallic Compounds 13. Conjugated Unsaturated Systems 14. Aromatic Compounds 15. Reactions of Aromatic Compounds 16. Aldehydes & Ketones I: Nucleophilic Additions to the Carbonyl Group 17. Aldehydes & Ketones II: Enolates & Enols Aldol & Alkylation Reactions 18. Carboxylic Acids & Their Derivatives: Nucleophilic Substitution at the Acyl Carbon 19. Synthesis & Reactions of a-Dicarbonyl Compounds: More Chemistry of Enolate Ions 20. Amines 21. Phenols & Aryl Halides: Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution 22. Carbohydrates 23. Lipids 24. Amino Acids & Proteins 25. Nucleic Acids & Protein Synthesis
The Power of 3! 3 could be your lucky Number! Yes, 3. If you tried to start an exercise routine, improve your diet or make a positive lifestyle change as part of a new year’s resolution, you’re now about three weeks into the new you. Well, that’s if you made it past the 3rd day, which is the second phase of the 3-3-3 Rule (3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months). By this point, it’s apparent how powerful habits, good or bad, can be. Remember, each action triggers another. Thus we need to make sure the brain has absorbed and imprinted the positive patterns that you have initiated. Obviously, speed bumps come along and you may miss a day here and there. However, missing three or more means possibly starting up a new pattern, potentially a new habit in the making (could be your tweaking as needed). In this case, commonsense may be your best friend - it’s not the end of the world if you falter a little. Injuries and stress don’t help anyone. Regarding exercise, we talk of good habits such as rhythm, frequency and consistency. A secondary habit or behavior that continues motivation involves change / variety, changing up your workouts, your environment and the equipment you use. If you can’t get to the gym – take a walk or a run. Feeling stale at the group class? Hit the water! Try a workout at the pool (you’ll probably be surprised at some of the modern workouts & equipment available). 3 days: Actions make Patterns turn to Habits 3 week: Patterns become Habits 3 Months: Habits grow to Behaviors Behaviors are kind of what make us, us – Simple One Two THREE.

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