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Description: Strawberries provide vitamin C, an antioxidant that may reduce your risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Vitamin C helps protect skin from bruising, helps heal cuts and keeps gums healthy. Eating foods with vitamin C helps the body absorb iron. Strawberries also provide potassium and fiber. Potassium helps maintain healthy blood pressure, and fiber helps control cholesterol and keeps you regular. Selection: Choose firm, brightly colored berries with the stem attached. Avoid soft or dark colored berries as they are bruised or overripe. Storing: In the refrigerator and use within 2 to 3 days. Preparation: Rinse berries and remove stem. Serving: Add to a salad or combine with other fruits for a fruit salad. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over sliced strawberries for a sweet treat. Recipes containing Strawberries: Pink Tofu Shakes Spinach, Strawberry & Pecan Salad Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Strawberry Jelly with liquid pectin Strawberry Jelly with powdered pectin Strawberry-rhubarb Jam with liquid pectin
Career and Education Opportunities for Teaching Assistants in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Teaching assistant career and educational opportunities abound in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The national trend for teaching assistants sees this job pool growing by about 10.3% over the next eight years. In general, teaching assistants perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. The average wage in the general category of Specialized Education jobs is $21 per hour or $39,737 per year in Pennsylvania, and an average of $22 per hour or $38,002 per year nationwide. Incomes for teaching assistants are not quite as good as in the overall category of Specialized Education in Pennsylvania, and not quite as good as the overall Specialized Education category nationally. People working as teaching assistants can fill a number of jobs, such as: bilingual teacher aide, basic skills improvement program instructional aide , and special education paraprofessional. The Pittsburgh area is home to eighty-three schools of higher education, including three within twenty-five miles of Pittsburgh where you can get a degree as a teaching assistant. The most common level of education for teaching assistants is a high school diploma or GED. You can expect to spend only a short time studying to be a teaching assistant if you already have a high school diploma. CAREER DESCRIPTION: Teaching Assistant In general, teaching assistants perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. They also serve in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services. Teaching assistants supervise students in classrooms and gymnasiums, or on field trips. They also tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers. Equally important, teaching assistants have to consider assigned duties with classroom teachers to direct instructional efforts. They are often called upon to enforce administration policies and rules governing students. They are expected to type and duplicate materials. Finally, teaching assistants distribute teaching materials such as textbooks and pencils to students. Every day, teaching assistants are expected to be able to listen to and understand others in meetings. They need to articulate ideas and problems. It is also important that they speak clearly. It is important for teaching assistants to observe students' performance, and record relevant data to gauge progress. They are often called upon to ready lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations. They also present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods. They are sometimes expected to furnish extra assistance to students with special needs. Somewhat less frequently, teaching assistants are also expected to participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems. Teaching assistants sometimes are asked to distribute teaching materials such as textbooks and pencils to students. They also have to be able to take class attendance and maintain attendance records and furnish disabled students with assistive devices and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms. And finally, they sometimes have to laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use. Like many other jobs, teaching assistants must be reliable and have strong self control in the face of challenging situations. Similar jobs with educational opportunities in Pittsburgh include: - Adult Education Teacher. Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in remedial education classes, preparatory classes for the General Educational Development test, literacy, or English as a Second Language. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution. - Elementary School Teacher. Teach pupils in public or private schools at the elementary level basic academic, social, and other formative skills. - Farm Management Adviser. Advise, instruct, and assist individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home economics activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to solve problems; instruct and train in product development, sales, and the utilization of machinery and equipment to promote general welfare. Includes county agricultural agents, feed and farm management advisers, home economists, and extension service advisors. - Graduate Research Assistant. Assist department chairperson, faculty members, or other professional staff members in college or university by performing teaching or teaching-related duties, such as teaching lower level courses, developing teaching materials, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers. Graduate assistants must be enrolled in a graduate school program. Graduate assistants who primarily perform non-teaching duties, such as laboratory research, should be reported in the occupational category related to the work performed. - High School Teacher. Instruct students in secondary public or private schools in one or more subjects at the secondary level, such as English, mathematics, or social studies. May be designated according to subject matter specialty, such as typing instructors, commercial teachers, or English teachers. - Instructional Systems Specialist. Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology in specialized fields that provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. - Kindergarten Teacher. Teach elemental natural and social science, personal hygiene, and literature to children from 4 to 6 years old. Promote physical, mental, and social development. May be required to hold State certification. - Middle School Teacher. Teach students in public or private schools in one or more subjects at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable State laws and regulations. - Vocational Instructor. Teach or instruct vocational or occupational subjects at the postsecondary level (but at less than the baccalaureate) to students who have graduated or left high school. Includes correspondence school instructors; industrial, commercial and government training instructors; and adult education teachers and instructors who prepare persons to operate industrial machinery and equipment and transportation and communications equipment. Teaching may take place in public or private schools whose primary business is education or in a school associated with an organization whose primary business is other than education. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Teaching Assistant Training Westmoreland County Community College - Youngwood, PA Westmoreland County Community College, 145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697-1895. Westmoreland County Community College is a medium sized college located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania. It is a public school with primarily 2-year programs and has 5,512 students. Westmoreland County Community College has an associate's degree program in Teacher Assistant/Aide which graduated four students in 2008. Community College of Allegheny County - Pittsburgh, PA Community College of Allegheny County, 800 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1895. Community College of Allegheny County is a large college located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is a public school with primarily 2-year programs and has 19,366 students. Community College of Allegheny County has a one to two year and an associate's degree program in Teacher Assistant/Aide which graduated two and two students respectively in 2008. Community College of Beaver County - Monaca, PA Community College of Beaver County, One Campus Drive, Monaca, PA 15061-2588. Community College of Beaver County is a small college located in Monaca, Pennsylvania. It is a public school with primarily 2-year programs and has 2,695 students. Community College of Beaver County has a one to two year and an associate's degree program in Teacher Assistant/Aide. LOCATION INFORMATION: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It has a population of over 310,037, which has shrunk by 7.3% over the last ten years. The cost of living index in Pittsburgh, 86, is well below the national average. New single-family homes in Pittsburgh cost $196,700 on average, which is far greater than the state average. In 2008, one hundred eighty-five new homes were built in Pittsburgh, up from one hundred seventeen the previous year. The three most popular industries for women in Pittsburgh are health care, educational services, and finance and insurance. For men, it is educational services, health care, and accommodation and food services. The average travel time to work is about 23 minutes. More than 26.2% of Pittsburgh residents have a bachelor's degree, which is higher than the state average. The percentage of residents with a graduate degree, 12.5%, is higher than the state average. The unemployment rate in Pittsburgh is 7.8%, which is less than Pennsylvania's average of 8.4%. The percentage of Pittsburgh residents that are affiliated with a religious congregation, 71.8%, is more than both the national and state average. Saint Pauls Cathedral, Saint Patrick Roman Cathlic Church and Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church are some of the churches located in Pittsburgh. The largest religious groups are the Catholic Church, the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the United Methodist Church. Pittsburgh is home to the Mount Washington Overlook and the Golden Triangle as well as Magee Playground and Kennard Playground. Shopping centers in the area include Shadyside Shopping Center and Allegheny Center Mall. Visitors to Pittsburgh can choose from Best Western University Center, Avalon Motel and Four Points By Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport for temporary stays in the area. Q: What is the expected wage for teaching assistants in Pennsylvania? A: The average wage in the general category of Specialized Education jobs is $21 per hour or $39,737 per year in Pennsylvania. Q: How does the income for teaching assistants compare to the overall category of Specialized Education in Pennsylvania? A: The incomes for teaching assistants are not quite as good as in the overall category of Specialized Education in Pennsylvania. Q: What are some jobs that people working as teaching assistants can fill? A: People working as teaching assistants can fill a number of jobs, such as: bilingual teacher aide, basic skills improvement program instructional aide, and special education paraprofessional. Q: How many schools of higher education are there in the Pittsburgh area? A: There are eighty-three schools of higher education in the Pittsburgh area. Q: What is the most common level of education for teaching assistants? A: The most common level of education for teaching assistants is a high school diploma or GED. Q: What are some of the duties of a teaching assistant? A: Teaching assistants supervise students in classrooms and gymnasiums, or on field trips. They also tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers. They are often called upon to enforce administration policies and rules governing students. They are expected to type and duplicate materials. Finally, teaching assistants distribute teaching materials such as textbooks and pencils to students. Q: What are some similar jobs with educational opportunities in Pittsburgh? A: Similar jobs with educational opportunities in Pittsburgh include: Adult Education Teacher, Elementary School Teacher, Farm Management Adviser, Graduate Research Assistant, High School Teacher, Instructional Systems Specialist, Kindergarten Teacher, Middle School Teacher, Vocational Instructor. Q: What is the population of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania? A: The population of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is over 310,037. Q: What are the three most popular industries for women in Pittsburgh? A: The three most popular industries for women in Pittsburgh are health care, educational services, and finance and insurance. Q: What is the average travel time to work in Pittsburgh? A: The average travel time to work in Pittsburgh is about 23 minutes. Q: What is the unemployment rate in Pittsburgh? A: The unemployment rate in Pittsburgh is 7.8%. Q: What is the percentage of Pittsburgh residents that are affiliated with a religious congregation? A: The percentage of Pittsburgh residents that are affiliated with a religious congregation is 71.8%. Q: What are some of the churches located in Pittsburgh? A: Some of the churches located in Pittsburgh include Saint Pauls Cathedral, Saint Patrick Roman Cathlic Church and Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Q: What are some shopping centers in the Pittsburgh area? A: Shopping centers in the Pittsburgh area include Shadyside Shopping Center and Allegheny Center Mall. Q: What are some of the temporary stays options for visitors to Pittsburgh? A: Visitors to Pittsburgh can choose from Best Western University Center, Avalon Motel and Four Points By Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport for temporary stays in the area. Q: What are some attractions in Pittsburgh? A: Pittsburgh is home to the Mount Washington Overlook and the Golden Triangle as well as Magee Playground and Kennard Playground.
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Source-to-contract technology helps procurement teams become more agile, improves visibility and protects business continuity. It facilitates the upstream procurement process by standardizing and automating sourcing activities along with a variety of other benefits such as the following: Leverage Sourcing Data Quickly, Easily and Accurately Instead of spending considerable time and effort manually analyzing sourcing data, simply click a button and run real-time reports on: Number of participating suppliers Supplier accreditation etc. Supplier pricing from previous sourcing events Supplier pricing trends Additionally, the potential for human error in the data collection process is eradicated. With such quick and easy access to accurate sourcing data, decisions can be made and strategies devised when you need, rather than waiting for when the business gets around to it. Your decisions will be based on documented factual statistics and not on intuition. Finally, benefit-tracking reports can show the true value and impact of your sourcing team, rather than savings figures being diluted (i.e. reinvestment, etc.) by the time annual figures get to the board. By digitalizing sourcing, procurement professionals are essentially automating and streamlining processes, enabling them to speed up each project cycle time and ultimately increase their percentage of spend under management. For example: Click on a category and all suppliers registered to that category will appear, ready to be invited to the sourcing event The software will collate and analyze supplier responses, providing buyers one comprehensive report with all qualitative and quantitative data compiled ready for further analysis Push RFx data through to another round of bidding or to an eAuction eAuctions have proven time and again to increase savings and significantly reduce negotiation cycle time without compromising quality. The average e-auction lasts less than one hour. Managing the supplier on-boarding and approval process is highly streamlined as suppliers independently register by responding to questionnaires and uploading key documents and then await approval. Increased Internal and Supplier Compliance Digitalization effectuates more structure, visibility and control to daily activities. Sourcing processes can be more easily standardized and followed using workflow technology, and management can access project status dashboards to see which projects are on time and which are behind schedule. There are many benefits by having all data readily available online with reports, notifications and flags to alert the buyer of none-compliance. As the whole process (supplier on-boarding, RFx, messaging, supplier responses, award decisions, internal notes, etc.) takes place on one platform, there is no need to be constantly digging around for emails and hunting through spreadsheets collating information for audits. All the data is in one place, and audit logs show what has been done, who did it and when.
EXPLORING ADJECTIVES THROUGH ART AND CREATIVE WRITING EXPLORING ADJECTIVES THROUGH ART AND CREATIVE WRITING Describing artwork can be a great way to help students use more adjectives! Adjectives support students in using descriptive language to create interesting and unique stories. In this lesson students will have the opportunity to do both! GRADE BAND: K-1 CONTENT FOCUS: VISUAL ARTS & ELA "I Can" Statements - I can use adjectives to describe a piece of art. - I can use art as an inspiration to write a creative story. - How can adjectives help me describe a piece of art? - How can art stimulate my imagination and help me write a creative story? ELAKR6 The student gains meaning from orally presented text. ELAKW1 The student begins to understand the principles of writing. ELAKW2 The student begins to write in a variety of genres, including narrative, informational, persuasive, and response to literature. ELAKLSV1 The student uses oral and visual skills to communicate. ELA1R6 The student uses a variety of strategies to understand and gain meaning from grade-level text. - Recognizes and uses graphic features and graphic organizers to understand text. ELA1W2 The student writes in a variety of genres, including narrative, informational, persuasive and response to literature. ELA1LSV1 The student uses oral and visual strategies to communicate. ELA2R4 The student uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level text. ELA2W2 The student writes in a variety of genres, including narrative, informational, persuasive, and response to literature. ELA2LSV1 The student uses oral and visual strategies to communicate. VAK.CR.1 Engage in the creative process to generate and visualize ideas by using subject matter and symbols to communicate meaning. VAK.CR.2 Create works of art based on selected themes. a. Create works of art emphasizing one or more elements of art and/or principles of design. VAK.CR.3 Understand and apply media, techniques, and processes of two-dimensional art. e. Develop manual dexterity to develop fine motor skills. VAK.MC.3: Selects and uses subject matter, symbols, and/or ideas to communicate meaning. VAK.PR.1 Participate in appropriate exhibition(s) of works of art to develop identity of self as artist. VA1.CR.1 Engage in the creative process to generate and visualize ideas by using subject matter and symbols to communicate meaning. VA1.CR.2 Create works of art based on selected themes. a. Create works of art emphasizing one or more elements of art and/or principles of design. - Create works of art that attempt to fill the space in an art composition. VA1.CR.3 Understand and apply media, techniques, and processes of two-dimensional art. - Explore spatial relationships. VA1MC.3: Selects and uses subject matter, symbols, and ideas to communicate meaning. VA1.PR.1 Participate in appropriate exhibition(s) of works of art to develop identity of self as artist. South Carolina Standards K.W.MCC.3.1 3.1 Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or several loosely linked events, to tell about the events in the order in which they occurred, and to provide a reaction to what happened. K.W.L.4.5 With guidance and support, use adjectives. K.W.MC.1.4 Participate in conversations with varied partners about focused grade level topics and texts in small and large groups. 1.W.MCC.3.1 Explore multiple texts to write narratives that recount two or more sequenced events, include details, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure. 1.W.L.4.5 Use adjectives and adverbs. 1.W.MC.1.4 Participate in shared conversations with varied partners about focused grade level topics and texts in small and large groups Anchor Standard 1: I can use the elements and principles of art to create artwork. Anchor Standard 2: I can use different materials, techniques, and processes to make art. Anchor Standard 3: I can improve and complete artistic work using elements and principles. Anchor Standard 4: I can organize work for presentation and documentation to reflect specific content, ideas, skills, and or media Narrative - A story or sequence of events and experiences. Adjective - Words that describe or modify another person or thing in the sentence. Illustration - A picture or diagram that helps make something clear or attractive. Line - A mark made by a pointed tool such as a brush, pen, or stick; a moving point Color - One of the seven elements of art; it is created by light. There are three properties of color: Hue (name), value (shades and tints), and intensity (brightness) Shape - A flat, enclosed area that has two dimensions, length and width Texture - Describes the feel of an actual surface - Picture of artwork - Colored pencils/crayons/markers Project an image. In pairs, have students identify 10 things that they see in the image. Have students switch pairs and identify 10 more things that they see. Repeat one final time. Reflect with the students on how the task became more difficult with each round. Point out some examples in rounds 2 and 3 in which students began to include more detail, describing the attributes of what they saw (using adjectives). - Start the lesson by reviewing adjectives. Using the image from the activator, name a few adjectives that can be seen in the image. Focus adjectives around the elements of art - color, types of lines and shapes, and texture. - Show students a work of art or illustration from a story. The illustration should be vivid and colorful if possible (not abstract). This will help the students identify many adjectives to use in describing the image. - Older students will write their adjective on a sticky note. The teacher will ask students to take turns sharing their adjectives that describe the artwork. Students will place the sticky note on the board next to the image of the artwork. They will share where they see the adjective in the artwork when it’s their turn to put their sticky note on the board. For younger students, have them take turns coming up to the board and pointing out where they see the adjective that they used to describe the artwork. The teacher can write these words on the board. - Next, have the students close their eyes and imagine what is happening in the picture. Ask the students the following questions to guide their imagination. - Who are the people or objects in the artwork? - What are the characters doing in the image? - Where are the characters going? - When did this happen? - Have the students focus on Who, What, When, and Why as they will have to use their creativity and imagination to write a creative story using the artwork as a starting point. - Explain that students will be writing a story based on the artwork. Students will fill out a graphic organizer to plan their story. Set a minimum number of adjectives that students should include in their story to make the story more interesting and capture the readers’ interest. - Students will then generate drawings of their own to illustrate their stories. Have students engage in small group story time. Students will share their stories and illustrations with each other. Students should use adjectives to describe each other’s stories and illustrations. - Check for understanding through student discussion of artwork using adjectives and explaining where students see them. - Creative story planning graphic organizer Students will demonstrate mastery of learning concepts through their illustrations and creative stories based on original artwork. Gifted Modifications and Extensions: Follow steps 1-3 of the original lesson and then finish the lesson with these modifications: Give students a series of adjectives and have them create their own piece of artwork. When done creating their artwork, have the students close their eyes and imagine what is happening in the picture. They will then write an imaginative writing piece answering the questions who, what, when and where in their writing. Follow steps 1 and 2. Next, using a graphic organizer, work as a group to name adjectives that describe the picture. Invite students to use the adjectives as they write or dictate sentences about the picture. *This integrated lesson provides differentiated ideas and activities for educators that are aligned to a sampling of standards. Standards referenced at the time of publishing may differ based on each state’s adoption of new standards. Ideas contributed by: Greg Sena. Modifications, Extensions, and Adaptations Contributed by: Peggy Barnes, Candy Bennett, Lindsey Elrod, Jennifer Plummer, and Vilma Thomas. Reviewed by Debbie Frost. Updated by Susie Spear Purcell and Katy Betts Revised and copyright: August 2022 @ ArtsNOW
Hafez al- Assad Assad, Hafez al- (häfĕzˈ äl-äsˈsäd) [key], 1930–2000, president of Syria (1971–2000). He graduated (1955) from the Syrian Military Academy and advanced through the army ranks to become a general. He served (1966–70) as Syria's minister of defense and commander in chief of the air force. Using that position, Assad was able to become the most powerful figure in Syria, and in 1971 he became the country's president after leading a coup in late 1970. An autocratic ruler at the head of a police state, he was strongly anti-Zionist and a major supporter of Palestinian guerrilla organizations. In 1976 he sent Syrian troops as a peacekeeping force to Lebanon, where they became a force in Lebanese politics. In the 1990s, Assad sought to cultivate both the support of more militant Arab leaders and peaceful relations with the West in an attempt to regain the Golan Heights and increase Syrian influence in the Middle East. See more Encyclopedia articles on: Middle Eastern History: Biographies Play Hangman Play Poptropica Play Same Game Try Our Math Flashcards
Taketori Monogatari (The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter) (竹取物語) It is said that Taketori Monogatari is the oldest tale in Japan. Although it is commonly known as Taketori Monogatari, it was also called Taketori no Okina no Monogatari (The Tale of the Old Bamboo Cutter) or Kaguyahime no Monogatari (The Tale of Princess Kaguya). Both the year of completion and the author are unknown. This is also known as one of the earliest tales written in kana (the Japanese Syllabaries) in the history of Japanese literature. It is the tale of Princess Kaguya who comes from the inside of a shining bamboo shoot and is brought up by a bamboo cutter and his wife. The 3791st poem collected in the 16th volume of Manyoshu (Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves) is a choka (long poem) in which 'the bamboo cutter' composes a poem about a heavenly maiden, which suggests that it might be related to the tale. Completion The year of completion is unknown, and of course the original manuscript is not extant; the oldest manuscript was made during the Tensho era (Azuchi-Momoyama period). However, "Yamato Monogatari" (Tales of Yamato) and "Utsuho Monogatari" (The Tale of the Cavern) completed in the tenth century, and "Eiga Monogatari" (A Tale of Flowering Fortunes) and "Sagoromo Monogatari" (The Tale of Sagoromo) in the eleventh century refer to "Taketori Monogatari," and moreover a chapter of 'A Picture Contest' in "Genji Monogatari" (The Tale of Genji) says, 'Taketori no Okina, a founder of the tale,' which suggests that the tale was completed at least by the mid-tenth century. It is generally considered that the tale was written between the Jogan era, the first half of the Heian period, and the Engi era, especially the latter half of the 890s. Under the influence of the Chinese books like "History of the Later han Dynasty" and "Bai-Shi Wen Ji," the original tale, which had been passed on by word of mouth, was once written down in Chinese, and then it seems to have been rewritten in kana later. Question: What is the oldest known manuscript of Taketori Monogatari? Answer: The oldest known manuscript was made during the Tensho era (Azuchi-Momoyama period).
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The strategic placement of dredged sediment in shallow tidal environments can take advantage of the transport capacity of currents and waves to transport and disperse the material naturally to a desired location. Strategic placement of mud can enhance ecological habitats. It can also decrease turbidity and reduce the need to ship this material over a large distance. This maximises ecological benefits and minimises costs. Throughout the world, there are locations that have an excess or shortage of fine sediment. For example, sediment is needed to raise the land to keep up with sea level rise. Strategically disposing mud can help mud flats and salt marshes to grow with sea-level rise. Thereby, it can help preserving or preparing certain ecosystems for the future. The incentive to strategically place mud usually comes from an excessive deposition problem in a port, river or lake. This material can be re-used and help to solve other problems. With strategically disposing mud, we transform sediment from waste into a resource and contribute to the circular economy. Tidal flows will move the sediment in the water column onto and in front of the salt marshes. The mudflats and salt marshes are flooded at high tide. The sediment can then settle to the bed, because flow conditions are typically calmer. Adequate sediment flows allow mudflats and salt marshes to grow with sea level rise. To do so, the sediment needs to be retained. Source: Sediment origin and deposition within the tidal system At certain locations, excessive accumulation of sediment occurs. Within shallow, tidally influenced systems, fine sediment typically settles in ports or other areas that are sheltered from currents and waves. The background and type of material that you will find will depend on riverine/marine origin of the sediment. The origin of the sediment can reveal more characteristics of the material. Transport: Tidal processes Tidal currents move the sediments back and forth during ebb and flood. The difference in hydrodynamic conditions between ebb and flood determine the net-residual current and net sediment transport directions. Tidal asymmetry can favour transport in one direction over the other. This determines where the material will end up. In addition to that, wind effects are important, because wind induced waves can create a net sediment transport gradient. Possibly stratification effects may affect sediment transport (in the case of estuaries). All those residual current patterns determine where the material will end, such as mudflats and salt marshes. For example, when dredged material is spread in a tidal channel, it will be transported by flood flow towards the coast. The tidal flow and sometimes also wind-induced waves transport the material naturally to the salt marsh and the mudflats in front of it. Fine sediment is mostly transported in suspension. In general, fine sediment is much more likely to be limited by supply (i.e. available sediment) rather than the capacity to transport the sediment. In contrast, transport of coarser sediment is more often limited by the transport capacity. Therefore, tidal systems often have a larger capacity to transport fine sediments than sands. This might imply that a different modelling approach is needed opposed to the ones used for modelling sand or coarse material. Tidal asymmetry (theoretical background) Water levels and tidal currents are often seen as perfectly sinusoidally over an ebb and flood cycle, e.g. with equal durations for ebb and flood and with equal peak velocities. However, various factors cause deviations in the tidal signal, such as deformation of the tide on the shelf and in the tidal basin due to interaction with the bed (friction), but also the distribution of bed levels within the tidal basin. Systems with a large percentage of intertidal area typically become ebb dominant (i.e. stronger and/or longer ebb flow), while systems with a low percentage are typically flood dominant (i.e. stronger and/or longer flood flow). A deformation of the perfectly sinusoidal tidal signal is called tidal asymmetry. Tidal asymmetry is an important process for this strategy, because tidal asymmetry can cause asymmetry in the sediment transport over a tidal cycle. This can result in net sediment transport in either the landward or seaward direction (see for further information Friedrichs & Aubrey, 1988 or Dalrymple & Choi, 2013). Settlement: Natural sedimentation processes and settling lag effects Fine sediments are predominantly transported in suspension. This makes sedimentation of fine sediments very sensitive to asymmetries in tidal flows. In terms of net sediment movement, this results in a settling lag effect in tidal systems (Van Straaten & Kuenen, 1958; Dalrymple & Choi, 2013). Even though tidal conditions may be symmetrical at a given location, they are asymmetrical through space. Flow velocities are typically lower in landward direction. Assume a mud particle traveling with flood in landward direction: at some point the flow velocity drops below the threshold for continued transport and the particle settles (Point 3 in the figure below). The distance and time it takes for the particle to settle (between 3 and 4 in the figure below) is termed the settling lag. On the following ebb tide, a certain ebb velocity is required to re-entrain the particle. This is described by trajectory E-E’, and the mud particle deposits at 7. This process results in a net landward displacement of the particle (from 1 to 7). Similarly, a scour lag effect can be described, for which the reader is referred to Postma, 1961, Van Straaten & Kuenen, 1958 or Dalrymple & Choi, 2013. The settling lag effect causes a net landward sediment transport. Positive feedback mechanism with nature development Under certain favourable conditions, sedimentation on mudflats may favour salt marsh formation. Settlement of vegetation slows down the flow of water, which in turn allows sediment to settle. This is a positive feedback loop that helps the development of nature along the coast. Fine sediment is important for the ecological functioning of tidal flats and is ecologically (e.g. as foraging area for migratory birds), as well as economically (e.g. mussel beds and oyster reefs) beneficial. Strategically disposing sediment has many benefits, which may include: - Reduced CO2 footprint: Depending on the distance over which the dredged material usually was disposed, strategically disposing sediment may reduce this distance, and thereby reduce the CO2 footprint of the dredging and disposal process. Moreover, capture of sediment on the long-term can reduce the return flow of sediment to the dredged locations and thereby reduce the maintenance dredging volume. - Biodiversity / Nature development: Strategically disposing sediment can aid the development of salt marshes or mangroves, which are dynamic ecosystems in the transitional zones between land and sea with high levels of biodiversity. - Navigability: A consequence of a mud motor is that it can reduce the flow of sediment back into the port, reducing the need for dredging and saving costs. - Food: Salt marshes are important for breeding and foraging birds, and salt marsh creeks serve as spawning and nursery habitats for fish. - Flood defences: Salt marshes mitigate effects of subsidence and sea level rise by growing vertically and help in coastal defence by reducing the wave energy in front of sea defences. - CO2 storage: Salt marshes hold high stocks of blue carbon due to their anoxic environment.
Knowledge Retention in Learning Chains In the realm of education, a phenomenon known as the "learning chain" illustrates how knowledge is transferred from one individual to another. Research in the field of cognitive science has demonstrated that when knowledge is imparted from the originator to a second person, approximately 80% of that knowledge is retained. However, as this chain of learning extends, the percentage of knowledge transferred decreases significantly. For instance, when the second person shares their knowledge with a third, only about 65% of the original expertise is passed on. This trend continues, with each subsequent link in the chain retaining and transmitting less knowledge than the previous one. The Advantage of Learning from the Source: Yoga Teacher Training in India Given this pattern, it is evident that learning directly from the source, or the originator of a particular knowledge or skill, yields the most comprehensive and accurate information. This principle is particularly applicable in the field of yoga, an ancient practice that originated in India. Therefore, for those seeking to gain a deep understanding and mastery of yoga, enrolling in a Yoga Teacher Training program in India is the most beneficial option. By learning from the source, one can expect to retain a significant amount of the original knowledge and expertise, ensuring a robust foundation in the practice and teaching of yoga. For more detailed information, one may refer to resources on Yoga Teacher Training in India.
climate – Ikonokast Episode 27 – The Science Says I’m Right and You’re Wrong https://ikonokast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Episode-27-The-Science-Says.mp3 Especially since Covid-19, everyone you argue with either in person or on the internet about masks or vaccines, or climate change, or evolution, or whether the earth is flat or round, or whatever people fight about, there’s going to be a demand to produce the science to support your argument. That’s not always as easy as you might think. In this episode, Mike interviews Greg, to ask about how science works, what peer-review means, whether correlation implies causation and if that means that correlation has no value. It helps to have a good understanding of what science does, and how it works. We’re here to help. For example, are you familiar with “The Scientific Method?” You likely earned an “A” on your 8th Grade (2nd form) science quiz by reciting this set of steps: Just a basic idea of how science works. There’s much more to science than that. Science is woven into the culture, and yet many misconceptions remain. Greg and Mike only covered a quantum mass of misconceptions, but we never fail to inform. There are many resources, and we reference this one during the show: and also this one, they are both pubished by the University of California, Berkeley: The earth is neither flat nor round, is it? It’s an oblate spheroid, meaning it is ball-shaped with bulges around the belly, or the tropics. Pizzas are flat and round, the earth is not pizza.
Irish, Scots and Welsh poetry 1747-2009 (English 390b) Main menu Post navigation The Child Ballads During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries Scotland experienced a boom in interest in Scottish heritage, one that sent many would-be-scholars scurrying to the hillsides in search of folklore to publish in anthologies. Some of these men (for they were, by and large, men) succeeded in their task and published volumes of Scottish ballads and folklore. One of the most successful and most scholarly of these entrepreneurs was Francis Child, who published 305 different ballads throughout the second half of the nineteenth century, later compiled into a single work called The English and Scottish Popular Ballads. His work is notable for several reasons. Each of the "ballads" he records is actually a story type, under which he would often file several versions of the same story. The entry I am most familiar with that on the ballad of Tam Lin, Child Ballad 39, which includes nine variations on the tale I was familiar with. These inner ballads represent regional variations within Scotland, as well as changes the story seems to have made in being told in America, and England was well. This, along with Professor Child's own notes on the subject (which were published alongside the ballads in the 2,500 pages that make up the completed work The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, ranging from a tracing of the history of the ballad to analytic comparisons) makes the study of the Child ballads a fascinating look into the way Scottish culture comes into contact with the English, and the changes that occur in a story in order to make it suit the interests and lifestyles of different peoples. It was also well-loved for it's tracing of the history of the ballad form as far back as Ancient Greece, and in so doing setting Scotland's lyrics up as a sort of culmination of western literary styles. Child's ballads have also been noted for having darker themes than most ballads, as a whole, though they do also deal with lighter elements of love and do include happy endings (as Tam Lin does end on a light note, with Janet succeeding in her rescue of Tam and their creation of a family together). Question: Which two countries, apart from Scotland, did the ballads show changes in storytelling due to cultural influence? Answer: America and England Question: What is the title of Francis Child's comprehensive work containing these ballads? Answer: The English and Scottish Popular Ballads
Can Soda Make Osteoporosis Worse? Osteoporosis is a disease, which has been catching the attention of a wide population base all over the world. This is mainly because the modern lifestyle causes it to grip a lot of people and seriously affect them. This disease is characterized by excessively brittle bones which tend to break easily, owing to very low bone mineral density. It has been proved in several studies that it is a lifestyle related disorder, which is caused and aggravated by the diet, and especially the junk food that we eat. Many studies and researches done in this respect have highlighted sodas or aerated drinks and their effect on osteoporosis. Still, the relationship of sodas and osteoporosis, as being that of a cause and effect, is highly debatable and many health experts have conflicting views on the issue.Yet it is quite true that, soda and osteoporosis have been thought to be linked by a very strong bond, and there are certain clues brought to our attention by medical research in this area. Calcium plays a key role in osteoporosis and is also the primary reason for effects of soda on bones. Hence, calcium has been discussed in detail. Bone Changes in Osteoporosis Bone Changes in Osteoporosis Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Effect of Individual Contents of Soda So after all this one may seem to wonder, as to what constituents in soda and other carbonated drinks can initiate or even worsen the condition of osteoporosis? The following few ingredients of carbonated drinks, are the ones which have made the soda osteoporosis relation a very strong one. 1. Phosphoric Acid Phosphoric acid is a very important ingredient of various sodas or aerated drinks that we consume. There have been many studies, which have proved an innate connection of phosphoric acid with a reduced bone density, which is a hallmark of osteoporosis. Phosphoric acid has been known to be a very effective pock marking agent on bones, and may aggravate the condition of osteoporosis. Moreover, the phosphorus content in these sodas can in turn disrupt calcium balance in the body, making us much more susceptible to osteoporosis. 2. Carbonated Water Carbonated water is the main ingredient of these sodas. Carbonation is a basic metabolic process, which leads to the calcium utilization and consumption in the body. This also the reason why sodas and osteoporosis are linked together, with the thought that both have a common central process, which accelerates calcium consumption in the body. Thus, excessive consumption of sodas can cause calcium deficiency much earlier. 3. Artificial Flavoring And Sugar The artificial flavors added to these sodas and colas are basically based upon various formulations of formaldehydes. This is a substance which forms the core of the preserving solutions used to preserve bones. These can thus disrupt he natural growth and functioning of bones. Apart from this, sodas are also high on sugar content, which can lead to fat accumulation around bones and hence disrupting their normal activity. Mechanism of Osteoporosis after Soda Intake No wonder many health freaks and experts refer sodas as “canned osteoporosis”. Thus, various ingredients in soda are linked to osteoporosis in some way or the other. This central process goes through three different steps and is highlighted below: 1. The carbonated water which forms an innate part and base of the soda you take in kicks off a high level of irritation in the stomach. This irritation is caused due to the high pH levels in the carbonated water in sodas. 2. In response to this, the stomach has no choice, but to utilize the natural mechanism of defending against acids by secretion of calcium ions, which works like an antacid. This calcium is made available to the stomach directly through the blood stream. 3. This additional supply of calcium to the stomach decreases blood calcium levels. Thus, the only way left to restore the decreased blood calcium is by disrupting the muscular and the brain activity. However, though this does occur in some cases, the easy way out is to absorb calcium present in bone tissue. This is done with the help of parathyroid hormone, which causes bones to release calcium and makes them weak or brittle causing osteoporosis. The Dark Side of Sodas Out of the various different types of sodas available in the market and consumed by people, dark soda is presumed to be the worst when it comes to causing osteoporosis. Many scientific researches and case studies done in this regard have demonstrated, a greater chance of osteoporosis in children and ladies consuming dark colas and sodas, than the other aerated drinks. This can probably be accounted to the high concentration of carbonated water and phosphoric acid in the darker and stronger soda brands, leading to an increased chance of osteoporosis in the consumers. The effect on soda on osteoporosis can also be illustrated by a very good and apt observation. A few years back, at an archeological excavation site, the bones of a middle aged woman were excavated. Upon detailed clinical testing of the same, it was found that the bones had a considerably higher bone density as compared with the bones of the women today. Since colas and soda were nonexistent at that time around, osteoporosis was also highly unlikely. This truly shows how soda can worsen the problem of osteoporosis. Drinking more of sodas fills your stomach and leaves no appetite or space to accommodate any calcium rich foods or drinks. As a result, the amount of calcium fortification inputs, which you give to your body are greatly reduced, increasing the risk of osteoporosis. Studies Linking Sodas and Osteoporosis There have been a variety of studies and researches in the very recent past, aimed at finding out if there is any connection between carbonated and aerated drinks and osteoporosis. Amongst all these researches and studies, the most important and notable one is the Framingham Osteoporosis Study. This research study was featured in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2006. This study looked at more than 1400 women and more than 1100 men who were kept on a diet containing high amount of soda intake. The result of this study was that the women who took the greatest amount of sodas and carbonated drinks showed the lowest bone density amongst others. The lowest bone density was observed among those who included more than three caffeinated soda based rinks per day in their diet. The number of osteoporotic bone fractures were also greater in these people as compared to others. In conclusion, one can say that, drinking a soda or aerated drink once in a while, may not cause a person osteoporosis. But regular intake of sodas for even a few years can definitely affect calcium balance of the body to the extent of causing osteoporosis. Tags: , Written by Orthopedic Surgeon and Health Writer Discussion 5 Comments 1. cappy says: high pH needs more Ca? uhhhh… References? I would contend that carbonated water alone does little to affect the bone density of a person with a mineral balanced diet. 2. flutedocDeb says: Industrial food & drink: again and again, enemy to health, soda machines in hospitals and schools, free choice to ruin our health and send the hospital bill to the insurance company, which is financed by the gigantic food industry – when will we learn to eat FOOD not JUNK 3. Kristina says: And what of the effect of a 3 carbonated drink a day diet that also contains at least 2 servings of dairy products? Moreover, if said dairy is consumed during the intake of the carbonated beverage? I was never a big fan of soda in general, much less cola, but I have low bone density. “highly debatable and many health experts have conflicting views ” indeed. 4. Taco4quick says: Gauresh Indulkar, contact me regarding editing of your writing for USA audiences. I'm a writer / RN. Post your e-mail or office telephone number in a comment below. 5. Nosnibor425 says: To jump to sodas as the cause of osteoporosis because an excavated skeleton did not show evidence of a problem is ludicrous. You could also say that TV, cell phones, men walking on the moon, and/or women voting is the cause… Leave a Reply
Communication Myths 8-10 — Imagine Hope Counseling Group communication, Imagine Hope Counseling Group, Individual Therapy, Marriage, marriage counseling, Relationships Communication Myths 8-10 How many communication myths have you noticed so far in your relationships? Today we will finish up with myths 8-10: Myth #8: “For healthy communication in a relationship, both people should be open and willing to communicate about their issues immediately, whenever the need arises” Reality: While it might seem ideal for our relationships to be able to drop everything and immediately discuss our issues in order to get them resolved quickly and effectively, that isn’t always realistic. Though it is important to discuss issues that arise, and to ensure that the relationship problems aren’t ‘swept under the rug’, it is equally as important for both people to be respectful of the others need for time and space before jumping right into dialogue of thoughts, feelings, and needs. Any time you are in a relationship, certain differences are bound to exist (e.g., one person is a night owl, the other an early bird; one person is the pursuer and hates having unresolved conflict, the other is the distancer and needs frequent breaks when conflict gets heated, etc.). This is natural, healthy, and unavoidable. Through therapy, couples can learn to appreciate their differences, understand each other’s needs, and learn to negotiate when is the best time to communicate effectively in the relationship’s best interests. Myth #9: “If I communicate my needs to my partner, he/she should respect and love me enough to be able to meet that need” Reality: Each person in the relationship has personal limitations and differing needs. Just because your partner isn’t able to meet every physical or emotional need you present, doesn’t mean that is an indication of their love and respect for the other person. Couples with healthy communication are able to recognize and respect one another’s limitations, to clearly ask for what they need, and to balance getting their needs met in a healthy way, both within and outside of the relationship. Myth #10: “Healthy communication in my relationship shouldn’t be painful” Reality: Too often, our way of thinking is that the less painful, the better our relationships. This myth can destroy relationships! Healthy couples don’t avoid the painful feelings, they embrace them and see them as an opportunity to learn, grow, and become closer in their relationship. Of course, they don’t willingly inflict emotional pain upon each other, but they are willing to communicate about the issues in their relationship or their history that are causing them sadness, anger, fear, etc. Sometimes healthy communication means hurt feelings, which is inevitable. It can, however, deepen the trust and commitment to the relationship, and promote intimacy and lasting connections, if done in a healthy way. Thank you for reading our blog this week! Make sure and check back next week when we will do a feature blog in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month. Hope your week is well! Newer PostPia Mellody's Relationship Maxims 1-6
a) Refit the AR(4) model of §4.6.3 to the annual mean global temperature series, and using the fitted model create a series of predicted values from t = 2 to the last value in the series (using Equation (4.24)). Create a residual series from the difference between the predicted value and the observed value, and verify that within machine accuracy your residual series is identical to the series extracted from the fitted model in R. b) Plot a correlogram and partial correlogram for the mean annual temperature series. Comment on the plots. c) Use the predict function in R to forecast 100 years of future values for the annual global temperature series using the fitted AR(4) model (Equation (4.24)) of §4.6.3. d) Create a time plot of the mean annual temperature series and add the 100-year forecasts to the plot (use a different colour or symbol for the forecasts). e) Add a line representing the overall mean global temperature. Comment on the final plot and any potential inadequacies in the fitted model. Delivering a high-quality product at a reasonable price is not enough anymore. That’s why we have developed 5 beneficial guarantees that will make your experience with our service enjoyable, easy, and safe.
Second Quarter Market Update While New Yorkers are surviving the heat, the New York City real estate market is cooling. Due in part to tax reform, financial volatility, and accumulating supply, we continue to see buyer hesitation. With rates still relatively low and prices soft, it is a great time to upgrade. If you have any inquiries regarding the real estate market or your own property, please do not hesitate to reach out. Correcting Spring Market Although inventory is increasing and prices are declining, the market is not in full retreat--just in the midst of a price correction. Rental Market Cooling Tennis Returns in August For two weeks, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park will be the tennis capital of the world for the U.S. Open tennis tournament. Second Quarter market activity cooled: Manhattan experienced fewer closed sales and signed contracts, as well as high inventory levels and steadying prices compared to a year ago. The effects of the new tax law, high real estate taxes and volatility in the financial markets all contributed to a dampening of buyers’ purchase intent in Q2. Market-wide closed sales decreased 14% and contracts signed decreased 9% compared to last year: Though closings in Q2 responded to diminished buyer urgency, there were still nearly 3,200 closings, which was a 26% increase over last quarter, reflecting a typical Q2 seasonal uptick in buyer activity. Manhattan market-wide prices were unchanged from last year: Average sale price of $2.15 million was essentially level with Q2 2017, supported by select penthouse sales and record-breaking transactions. Median sale price, however, decreased 3% to $1.14 million as market share shifted in favor of lower-priced transactions that accompanied a decline in new development closings. Inventory increased 17% market-wide this quarter to 7,491 units: This was the tenth consecutive quarter that inventory increased year-over-year. Supply expanded for all bedroom types and most price ranges. By product type, co-op inventory rose most, up 26% year-over-year, and resale condos increased by 11%. New development inventory increased only by 4%. Second Quarter Corcoran Report
The World Health Organization (WHO) ranks artificial baby formula as the fourth-preferred method for infant feeding, after breastfeeding, mother's expressed milk, and donor milk. While formula is essential due to insufficient milk supply from human milk banks, it is a $25 billion industry with a formidable, yet free, competitor: breast milk. The International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes (the Code) governs the marketing, education, and sales of formula, but its non-binding nature and reliance on individual governments for enforcement often leads to violations. Formula manufacturers should adhere to internationally-endorsed ethical marketing practices outlined in the Code. However, many companies prioritize market expansion and profits over compliance, exploiting loopholes or disregarding standards. The Code stipulates that formula companies should refrain from advertising or distributing free samples, include local-language warnings about breast milk superiority and formula health risks, avoid contact with pregnant women or mothers of young children (e.g., through online baby clubs), and prohibit child images or idealized formula depictions on packaging. Many formula companies fail to comply with this marketing code, not only due to formula's inferior nutritional content but also because it imposes a significant financial burden on families. Once a mother switches to formula, her milk supply decreases, making re-lactation difficult weeks or months later if she cannot afford or her baby does not tolerate formula well. Consider the global breastfeeding statistics if an investment of $25 billion were dedicated to supporting and promoting breast milk. Instead of formula companies potentially hindering the widespread adoption of this nutritional powerhouse for infants, this investment could provide babies worldwide with an optimal start in life and health.
Goods - Kalicube Tuesdays A good may be a consumable item that is useful to people but scarce in relation to its demand, so that human effort is required to obtain it. In contrast, free goods, such as air, are naturally in abundant supply and need no conscious effort to obtain them. Private goods are things owned by people, such as televisions, living room furniture, wallets, cellular telephones, almost anything owned or used on a daily basis that is not food related. Commercial goods are construed as tangible products that are manufactured and then made available for supply to be used in an industry of commerce. Commercial goods could be tractors, commercial vehicles, mobile structures, airplanes and even roofing materials. Commercial and personal goods as categories are very broad and cover almost everything a person sees from the time they wake up in their home, on their commute to work to their arrival at the workplace. Commodities may be used as a synonym for economic goods but often refer to marketable raw materials and primary products. Although common goods are tangible, certain classes of goods, such as information, only take intangible forms. For example, among other goods an apple is a tangible object, while news belongs to an intangible class of goods and can be perceived only by means of an instrument such as print or television.
Back to Knowledge Center Results Using a Cochlear Implant and Hearing Aid Together Today, bilateral cochlear implantation is a common practice; however, it is not always an option due to insurance restrictions, personal preference or significant residual hearing in the non-implanted ear. A successful treatment option for these patients is to combine electric hearing from a cochlear implant in one ear with amplification from a traditional hearing aid in the other ear. Why pair cochlear implants and hearing aids? Amplification with a hearing aid has shown to be beneficial, even when the ear that is amplified with a hearing aid has little to no open-set speech understanding by itself. Combining the electric and acoustic signal may provide the highest level of speech understanding and sound quality. Some of the benefits experienced when pairing cochlear implants with hearing aids are: • Improved speech comprehension • Single-word recognition improvement up to 20% • Sentence recognition in background noise improvement up to 30% • Improved speech understanding in non-implanted ears in the severe hearing loss (profound) range How does pairing devices improve locating sounds? In addition to improving speech understanding, the use of a hearing aid and cochlear implant together (rather than using one alone) can help an individual feel “balanced" between the two ears. When two ears are working together (a phenomenon called binaural hearing), they are better able to determine the location of sound by comparing the arrival time of sound at the two ears. Enhanced sound quality with cochlear implants and hearing aids While a cochlear implant is successful at conveying speech, it is not especially efficient at portraying fine-grained spectral and pitch information. In other words, a cochlear implant user may report that the sound quality of speech or music does not sound “natural." Therefore, sound quality can often be enhanced with the addition of a hearing aid to the non-implanted ear. Patients using a hearing aid and a cochlear implant often report that speech sounds “more natural," “richer" or “fuller." Likewise, in a music appreciation study by Kong et al. (2005), melody recognition was enhanced by using a hearing aid in the ear opposite to a cochlear implant. If you have any questions regarding your hearing or amplification devices, please contact a Boys Town Audiologist by calling (531) 355-6520 or visit Boys Town Hearing and Balance Center to learn more. Cochlear Implants;Hearing Aids Hearing and Balance
Managing High Blood Sugar Levels High blood sugar, a common concern for individuals with diabetes, can be managed through various methods. If you find yourself with elevated blood sugar levels, here are some steps you can take: 1. Medication and Insulin: If you're on medication for diabetes, ensure you take it as prescribed. Insulin, in particular, helps regulate blood sugar levels, so it's crucial to administer it correctly. 2. Diet and Exercise: Maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise routine can help control blood sugar levels. Consuming fiber-rich foods and engaging in physical activities can lower blood sugar levels naturally. 3. Monitoring: Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels to track your progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed. 4. Emergency Care: In case of a diabetic emergency, such as diabetic ketoacidosis or a severe hyperglycemic episode, seek immediate medical attention. Stages of High Blood Sugar High blood sugar levels can progress through several stages, each with its own symptoms and potential complications: - Mild Hyperglycemia: Blood sugar levels between 180-250 mg/dL may cause symptoms like frequent urination, increased thirst, and fatigue. - Severe Hyperglycemia: Levels above 250 mg/dL can lead to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, weakness, and confusion. Prolonged severe hyperglycemia can result in diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, both of which are medical emergencies. Signs of Type 2 Diabetes in Women Women with type 2 diabetes may experience a range of symptoms, including: - Frequent urination and increased thirst - Fatigue and weakness - Blurred vision - Slow-healing cuts or sores - Tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands or feet - Recurrent infections - Darkened skin patches, often in the armpits or between the fingers and toes (acanthosis nigricans) Regular check-ups and open communication with healthcare providers can help women manage their blood sugar levels effectively and prevent complications.
Measuring Voltage and Current in a Simple Circuit To measure the voltage across a battery, follow these steps: 1. Set your voltmeter to a scale that can accurately read approximately 1.5 volts, the battery's expected voltage. 2. Connect the common lead (usually black) to the battery's negative terminal and the positive lead to the positive terminal. 3. Observe the reading, which should be around +1.55 volts. When a light bulb is connected to a battery, it glows dimly due to the electric current flowing through it. The voltage measured across the battery is the same as that across the bulb. To measure the current flowing through the circuit: 1. Change the multimeter's scale to read amperes. 2. Break the circuit and insert the meter to measure the current flowing through it. Ohm's Law and Bulb Resistance In a simple circuit, the electric current remains constant throughout. The batteries create a voltage across the bulb, driving the electric current through it. Ohm's law, V = IR, can be used to find the resistance (R) of the bulb, where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance. For example, with one battery: - V = 1.6 volts, I = 0.08 amps - R = V/I = 1.6 V / 0.08 A = 20 ohms With two batteries: - V = 3.2 volts, I = 0.1 amps - R = V/I = 3.2 V / 0.1 A = 32 ohms The bulb's resistance changes with the current flowing through it. Higher currents cause the filament to heat up, emit more light, and increase its resistance due to more frequent collisions between electrons and tungsten atoms. Safety in Measuring Current Electric meters often have internal fuses to protect them. If too much current flows through the meter, the fuse will blow, rendering the meter unusable. Replacing the fuse is a simple task.
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Sports Funding and Swimming Proficiency in Primary Schools In the United Kingdom, primary schools receive a Sports Premium to improve the quality of physical education (PE) and sport. This funding aims to ensure that all pupils have access to a varied and high-quality PE curriculum, and that they are encouraged to participate in competitive sports both within and beyond school. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, swimming lessons were disrupted in the academic years 2019-20 and 2020-21. However, schools have resumed these lessons, with Year 4 pupils currently attending weekly swimming sessions throughout the year. National Curriculum Swimming Data from the academic year 2018-2019 showed that 100% of Year 6 pupils could swim competently, confidently, and proficiently for at least 25 meters. Additionally, 60% of these pupils could perform self-rescue in various water-based situations, while 16% could use a range of strokes effectively. In Year 4, 88% of pupils achieved the 25-meter swimming award, and 24% achieved the 50-meter award by the end of the academic year. These swimming lessons have been beneficial for the children's confidence, stamina, and overall fitness. The school plans to continue this initiative, as the pupils enjoy and thrive on the challenge.
Take the 2-minute tour × One way Wikipedia defines Ohm is (this is also teached in school): $$1\Omega =1{\dfrac {{\mbox{V}}}{{\mbox{A}}}}$$ They describe this definition in words, too: The ohm is defined as a resistance between two points of a conductor when a constant potential difference of 1.0 volt, applied to these points, produces in the conductor a current of 1.0 ampere, the conductor not being the seat of any electromotive force. The definition of Ohm in SI basic units is: $$1\Omega = 1{\dfrac {{\mbox{kg}}\cdot {\mbox{m}}^{2}}{{\mbox{s}}^{3}\cdot {\mbox{A}}^{2}}}$$ It's really hard for me to get that this definition is correct. It's clear that mathematical calculations confirm this definition. But how do you describe the definition of the SI in words like that paragraph on wikipedia? Edit: How would you describe it? Although it is not common to do it that way, I think describing it that way, could be very interesting. share\|improve this question 4 Answers 4 up vote 5 down vote accepted I think the short answer is, you don't. The reason we call the unit of force a Newton and not a kg m/s$^2$ is because it is convenient and it expresses the relation you want to convey when used elsewhere (e.g., $F=-kx$ for a spring). Similarly, it is convenient to "hide" the MKS base units into a single term, the potential $V$ in this case, so that the formula is easier to remember and that the relation is conveyed, in this case the relation between potential difference, current, and resistance. share\|improve this answer You are totally right. This is the common way to refer to other formulars by using their symbol. But assuming you want to descibe it anyway. So I correct my question to: How would you describe it? I think describe it that way, could be very interesting. – andrew Feb 15 '14 at 19:00 @andrew: How would I describe an ohm? It's the unit that describes how much the flow of charge is hindered by the material. – Kyle Kanos Feb 15 '14 at 19:08 Yeah. This is an good answere. But what do you mean with "flow of charge"? Do you mean the Amperage $I$ ? – andrew Feb 15 '14 at 19:19 @andrew: If you feel more comfortable with it, you could replace "flow of charge" with "bulk motion of electrons," as it is the electrons that are moving in an electric circuit. – Kyle Kanos Feb 15 '14 at 19:23 So physically the motion of electrons you mean is $I=\frac{Q}{t}$, isn't it? – andrew Feb 15 '14 at 19:26 I'm not sure there's much of a point to what you're asking. The intuitive way to understand an Ohm is to use $\Omega = V/A$. If you want to use SI units, you can, and the math indeed tells you that your other definition is correct, but you're not gonna get much out of it. Indeed, the most you could do is to separate it like this: $$\begin{align}\Omega &= \frac{\text{kg} \cdot \text{m}^2 }{ \text{s}^3 \cdot \text{A}^2 }\\ &= \frac{ \text{kg}\cdot\text{m}^2}{\text{s}^2}\cdot \frac1{\text{A}\cdot\text{s}}\cdot \frac1{\text{A}} \\ &= \frac{\text{J}/\text{C}}{\text{A}}\\ &= \frac{\text{V}}{\text{A}} \end{align} $$ This is just a proof of the equivalence between the two definitions, but don't expect to get any nice word description of the SI definition. share\|improve this answer Not sure whether this is correct, but if you have to do it, I think you can say that it is: the work done by the conductor per unit charge per unit current through the conductor, or in terms of SI units, $\mathrm{\frac JC\cdot \frac1A}$ which is the same as: the work done by the conductor per unit current per unit time per unit current, $\mathrm{\frac J{A\cdot s\cdot A}}$ We know that the work done is equal to the dot product of the force and the displacement, so it is: the electric force multiplied by the displacement of the charge carrier per unit time per unit charge squared, $\mathrm{\frac{N\cdot m}{s\cdot A^2}}$ and we know force has SI units $\mathrm{kg\;m\;s^{-2}}$ So I guess you can say that the ohm is the resistance when one newton of electric force causes a charge carrier to displace one meter in one second with a current of one ampere. I would go on and say that it is the resistance when a charge carrier of one kilogram accelerates at one meter per second squared, and this acceleration causes the charge carrier to displace one meter in one second, producing a current of one ampere. But I'm not very certain about the "charge carrier of one kilogram" part. share\|improve this answer +1 These are also very interesting definitons. – andrew Feb 16 '14 at 10:44 @andrew actually this is just an attempt to expand the definitions until they fit the SI base units. Be aware that these definitions are all equivalent. – ace Feb 16 '14 at 12:41 Yeah. But they are kind of different because their context is different.. Anyway, I am with you. – andrew Feb 16 '14 at 13:53 I would describe it as (example) 120 joules per coulomb (120 volts) divided by 60 coulombs per second (60 amps) equals 2 (ohms) of resistance "which means you have 1/2 or 2 times less the amperes then voltage". so maybe an ohm can be n of VpA (# of volts[SI] per amp[SI] or in this case, # of N Kg per charge for every charge per second). But that's still essentially giving the formulae. share\|improve this answer Your Answer
Showing Collections: 1 - 12 of 12 Abraham Shoenfeld Papers Under the employ of the New York Kehillah, detective Abraham Shoenfeld infiltrated and documented Jewish crime rings, prostitution houses and gambling establishments from 1912 to 1917. For the American Jewish Committee from 1938 to 1964, he investigated anti-Semitic organizations and individuals. He also authored a controversial book about the New York crime world, The Joy Peddler, and he was at work on other pieces of fiction and his memoirs. The bulk of his papers consist of investigative reports and research for the American Jewish Committee, his manuscripts, and his collection of anti-Semitic literature. American Federation of Jews from Central Europe Collection: Meetings, Correspondence, By-Laws The American Federation of Jews from Central Europe Collection consists of the Federation's office files. This includes professional correspondence, by-laws, materials related to meetings and lectures, newspaper clippings, photographs, meeting minutes, reports, speeches, drafts, financial records, legal documents and forms, materials related to immigration and naturalization, newsletters and circulars, membership records, personnel files, restitution materials, oral history transcripts, and items of various related organizations and synagogues. There are also some personal documents sent to the AFJCE by members of the public. Bernhard Kahn Collection Bernhard Kahn dedicated 50 years of his life to welfare activities in order to help distressed Jews. Among others he worked for the Hilfsverein der deutschen Juden, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Comittee and the American Joint Reconstruction Foundation .The collection contains personal as well as professional correspondence, articles on Bernhard Kahn's work and biography, lectures and speeches by him and a number of official documents such as letters of consignment, citizenship papers and educational and professional certificates. Eva Dukes Collection Addenda This collection holds the personal documents and written works of Eva Dukes, an Austrian Jew who escaped Nazi persecution and immigrated to the United States. In her later years, Eva wrote extensively about her early life in Austria, her family, and her experiences facing the rise of Naziism in Europe. Along with her writings, this collection includes photographs, official documents, correspondence, restitution papers, and other materials pertaining to the life of Eva Dukes. Florence Mendheim Collection of Anti-Semitic Propaganda This collection of mainly anti-Semitic material was compiled by a Jewish librarian of German descent who infiltrated the pro-Nazi community developing in New York City in the years leading up to World War II. The bulk of the collection consists of publications and printed matter, with the notable exception of narrative reports that describe first-hand experiences and observations of Nazi-affiliated events. Document types include advertisements, event announcements, books, clippings, correspondence, magazines and newspapers, travel guides, political memorabilia, and other print ephemera. Herbert Strauss Collection The Herbert Strauss Collection documents the life and professional activities of Herbert Strauss, writer, historian, and teacher. The collection includes correspondence, court procedures, documents, lists, manuscripts and lectures, notes, photographs, printed materials, and a small amount of teaching materials. Materials constituting the collection reflect various aspects of Herbert Strauss' personal life, teaching, research and writings in the fields of German-Jewish history and relations, Anti-Semitism, and assimilation. The collection includes both, personal and professional materials related to Herbert Strauss, with personal being by far the smaller. Max James Kohler Papers The Papers of Max J. Kohler (1871-1934) document his life's work as lawyer, historian, writer, researcher, and defender of Jewish and immigrant rights. Correspondents include many of Kohler's contemporaries in the field of history and immigration law including Cyrus Adler; William Taft; John Bassett Moore; Mortimer Schiff; David Hunter Miller; Baron and Baroness de Hirsch; the Straus Family including Oscar Straus; Luigi Luzzatti; Leon Huhner; and Julian Mack. Subjects include U.S. immigration law, American-Jewish history, Col. Alfred Dreyfus, Haym Salomon, Ellis Island, Rabbi Kaufmann Kohler, the publication God in Freedom, international treaties, and the Peace Conference of 1919. Myer S. Isaacs (1841-1904) Collection Real estate lawyer, judge, newspaper editor, and philanthropist, Myer S. Isaacs was the eldest son of the second English-speaking Rabbi in the United States, the Rev. Dr. Samuel M. Isaacs (1804-1878). The Isaacs Family were founding members of the New York-based Jewish civil rights organization, the Board of Delegates of American Israelites (1859-1878), published the Jewish Messenger (1859-1902), and Myer was the first president of the Baron de Hirsch Fund. This Collection contains documents deriving from Myer and Samuel Issacs, and Myer's brothers Abram (1852 or 53-1920) and Isaac Isaacs (1845-1907). Information concerning Myer's children may also be found, including documents from his son Stanley (1882-1962), Manhattan borough President and New York City Councilman. Includes correspondence, clippings, commencement programs, invitations, souvenir and anniversary programs, election campaign materials, obituaries, funeral programs, and citizenship papers. Oscar I. Janowsky Papers University professor, historian, and scholar Oscar I. Janowsky sought to understand Jewish culture and human rights in light of modern anti-Semitism, imperialism, and pluralistic states. Throughout his robust career he was a professor of history at the City College of New York, he also served as an advisor to League of Nations High Commissioner James G. McDonald, directed and authored major studies in the fields of Jewish community centers and education. The papers in this collection include his correspondence with colleagues and friends, research notes and article drafts, and his unpublished memoirs. Papers of Paul (Pesakh) Novick (1891-1989) This collection contains documents of journalist and left-wing political activist Paul Novick, consisting mainly of correspondence, subject files, manuscripts, photographs, and newspaper clippings. These materials relate to Novick's career as long-time editor of the Morning Freiheit (Morning Freedom), his important role in the worldwide Communist movement, the history of the Freiheit itself, and Jewish and general politics. These materials demonstrate Novick's important, and changing, role in the history of Communism, as well as his career as a Yiddish journalist and author. Ralph Moratz Collection This collection contains correspondence, official documents, photographs, and other archival materials pertaining to Ralph Moratz (1931-2016) and to his project to locate fellow survivors of his Kindertransport from Berlin to France in 1939. After arriving in France, Moratz and thirty-nine other boys sought refuge in the Chateau de Quincy, a Jewish Orphanage near Paris. In 1941, Moratz was able to escape occupied France with assistance from the Children's Aid Society OSE and resettle in New York. Shad Polier Papers This collection contains the personal and professional papers of Shad Polier, including legal files from cases with which Polier was involved, particularly those concerning adoptions and civil liberties, articles and speeches by Polier, correspondence, and materials from several of the organizations with which Polier was affiliated, including the American Jewish Congress, the World Jewish Congress and the NAACP. These materials reflect his widespread participation with the civil liberties movement, equal rights and anti-discrimination law. Q: Who was Abraham Shoenfeld and what was his main occupation? A: Abraham Shoenfeld was a detective who infiltrated and documented Jewish crime rings, prostitution houses, and gambling establishments. He also worked for the American Jewish Committee investigating anti-Semitic organizations and individuals. Q: What does the American Federation of Jews from Central Europe Collection consist of? A: The American Federation of Jews from Central Europe Collection consists of the Federation's office files, which include professional correspondence, by-laws, materials related to meetings and lectures, newspaper clippings, photographs, meeting minutes, reports, speeches, drafts, financial records, legal documents and forms, materials related to immigration and naturalization, newsletters and circulars, membership records, personnel files, restitution materials, oral history transcripts, and items of various related organizations and synagogues. Q: Who was Bernhard Kahn and what kind of work did he do? A: Bernhard Kahn dedicated 50 years of his life to welfare activities in order to help distressed Jews. Among others he worked for the Hilfsverein der deutschen Juden, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Comittee and the American Joint Reconstruction Foundation. Q: What can be found in the Eva Dukes Collection Addenda? A: The Eva Dukes Collection Addenda holds the personal documents and written works of Eva Dukes, an Austrian Jew who escaped Nazi persecution and immigrated to the United States. Along with her writings, this collection includes photographs, official documents, correspondence, restitution papers, and other materials pertaining to the life of Eva Dukes. Q: What kind of material is in the Florence Mendheim Collection of Anti-Semitic Propaganda? A: The Florence Mendheim Collection of Anti-Semitic Propaganda is mainly a collection of publications and printed matter that are anti-Semitic in nature. It includes advertisements, event announcements, books, clippings, correspondence, magazines and newspapers, travel guides, political memorabilia, and other print ephemera. Q: What is the Herbert Strauss Collection about? A: The Herbert Strauss Collection documents the life and professional activities of Herbert Strauss, writer, historian, and teacher. The collection includes correspondence, court procedures, documents, lists, manuscripts and lectures, notes, photographs, printed materials, and a small amount of teaching materials. Q: Who was Max J. Kohler and what was his main work? A: Max J. Kohler was a lawyer, historian, writer, researcher, and defender of Jewish and immigrant rights. His main work included U.S. immigration law, American-Jewish history, Col. Alfred Dreyfus, Haym Salomon, Ellis Island, Rabbi Kaufmann Kohler, the publication God in Freedom, international treaties, and the Peace Conference of 1919. Q: Who was Myer S. Isaacs and what kind of documents does the Myer S. Isaacs (1841-1904) Collection contain? A: Myer S. Isaacs was a real estate lawyer, judge, newspaper editor, and philanthropist. The Isaacs Family were founding members of the New York-based Jewish civil rights organization, the Board of Delegates of American Israelites (1859-1878), published the Jewish Messenger (1859-1902), and Myer was the first president of the Baron de Hirsch Fund. This Collection contains documents deriving from Myer and Samuel Issacs, and Myer's brothers Abram (1852 or 53-1920) and Isaac Isaacs (1845-1907). Information concerning Myer's children may also be found, including documents from his son Stanley (1882-1962), Manhattan borough President and New York City Councilman. Includes correspondence, clippings, commencement programs, invitations, souvenir and anniversary programs, election campaign materials, obituaries, funeral programs, and citizenship papers. Q: Who was Oscar I. Janowsky and what kind of papers does the Oscar I. Janowsky Papers contain? A: Oscar I. Janowsky was a university professor, historian, and scholar who sought to understand Jewish culture and human rights in light of modern anti-Semitism, imperialism, and pluralistic states. The papers in this collection include his correspondence with colleagues and friends, research notes and article drafts, and his unpublished memoirs. Q: Who was Paul Novick and what kind of materials does the Papers of Paul (Pesakh) Novick (1891-1989) contain? A: Paul Novick was a journalist and left-wing political activist. This collection contains documents of Novick, consisting mainly of correspondence, subject files, manuscripts, photographs, and newspaper clippings. These materials relate to Novick's career as long-time editor of the Morning Freiheit (Morning Freedom), his important role in the worldwide Communist movement, the history of the Freiheit itself, and Jewish and general politics. Q: What kind of documents does the Ralph Moratz Collection contain? A: This collection contains correspondence, official documents, photographs, and other archival materials pertaining to Ralph Moratz (1931-2016) and to his project to locate fellow survivors of his Kindertransport from Berlin to France in 1939. After arriving in France, Moratz and thirty-nine other boys sought refuge in the Chateau de Quincy, a Jewish Orphanage near Paris. In 1941, Moratz was able to escape occupied France with assistance from the Children's Aid Society OSE and resettle in New York.
Establishing a Home Yoga Practice Initial Challenges and Benefits Commencing a home yoga practice can be daunting, especially for beginners. It may seem overwhelming to even know where to start. However, with patience, perseverance, and a willingness to overcome obstacles, a consistent home practice can be cultivated. In the early stages, distractions may appear abundant, but as one delves deeper into their practice, these distractions begin to fade, revealing the beauty of a home practice: its adaptability to one's needs. Tailoring Your Practice A home practice offers the flexibility to cater to your daily requirements. Some days, you might crave a vigorous practice that tests your strength, balance, or focus. On other days, when energy is low, a restorative or yin practice might be more suitable. Begin by assessing your energy level and decide what your body needs for that particular day. Creating a Favorable Environment Before starting, proactively eliminate potential distractions. Find a clutter-free space, or if the weather permits, practice outdoors. Clean the area to prevent distractions during your practice. Put away your phone, turn off the television, and set the mood with lighting and music. Determine the duration of your practice and commit to it. Initially, you may feel tempted to quit early or experience boredom, but perseverance is key. Planning Your Session A well-rounded practice is achievable even for those new to yoga. Observe the sequencing in your next class, noting how it begins and ends, and how poses transition into one another. You don't need to remember everything; focus on sections you particularly enjoyed. Here's a basic vinyasa flow sequence to help you start: Warm-Up 1. Child's Pose (Balasana): Tune in and practice being present. 2. Cat/Cow Flow: Warm up your spine. 3. Cobra Rolls (Bhujangasana): Gently mobilize your lower back. 4. Standing Forward Fold (Uttanasana): Lengthen your spine and hamstrings. 5. Sun Salutation A (Surya Namaskara A): Complete at least 3 rounds, moving mindfully with your breath. Standing Poses - Warrior 1 (Virabhadrasana 1) - Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana 2) - Triangle Pose (Trikonasana) - Side Angle Pose (Parsvakonasana) - Crescent Lunge (Anjaneyasana) - Revolved Crescent Lunge (Parivrtta Anjaneyasana) Balancing Poses - Tree Pose (Vrksasana) - Eagle Pose (Garudasana) - Half Moon (Ardha Chandrasana) - Revolved Half Moon (Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana) Floor Work - Pigeon Pose (Kapotasana) - Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) - Reclined Twist (Supta Matsyendrasana) - Shoulder Stand or Legs up the Wall (Sarvangasana) Deepening Awareness A home practice can guide you closer to your inner self and enhance your awareness. Use initial feelings of boredom to observe your responses to the poses and the sensations they evoke. Practice staying present and notice what arises. You might be surprised by the insights you gain.
Famously, the locale boasts an exceptional museum, a claim that has reached my ears on numerous occasions. However, a contradictory rumor persists: that only those arriving on a Ducati are granted access to the premises' parking, leaving other motorcyclists to seek less secure street parking. George, a resident of the Jersey hills, owns two Goldwings and a Honda Trail 90. His aviation prowess extends to both the skies, as a private pilot, and the airwaves, under the call sign N2ELC.
Decap"oda (?), n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. ten + , , foot.] 1. Zool. The order of Crustacea which includes the shrimps, lobsters, crabs, etc. ⇒ They have a carapace, covering and uniting the somites of the head and thorax and inclosing a gill chamber on each side, and usually have five (rarely six) pairs of legs. They are divided into two principal groups: Brachyura and Macrura. Some writers recognize a third (Anomura) intermediate between the others. 2. Zool. A division of the dibranchiate cephalopods including the cuttlefishes and squids. See Decacera. © Webster 1913.
I was a bit of a nerd as a kid. It wasn't until the second grade that I realized that just because my shirts had a top button, it didn't mean I had to use them. Among my dorkier pursuits was a fascination with the Civil War. But one interest of mine that you will not hear me ridicule was an admiration for Abraham Lincoln. And today, the 19th of November, is a big day for Lincoln fans because on this date in 1863, he delivered the greatest Perspective ever, the speech otherwise known as the Gettysburg Address. Lincoln's remarks, in which he defined our national purpose, were a mere 282 words, about 80 words less than what I am reading right now. This was not just writing that said what needed to be said, but writing as sculpture, chiseling away the unnecessary and polishing the final result. Yet at the same time Lincoln's address also illustrates the limits of language, something that the speech itself acknowledges. When Lincoln said, "the world will little note nor long remember what we say here" he was not engaging in false modesty but emphasizing the importance of what we do as compared to what we say. And indeed it would take another year and a half of bloody combat to achieve the objective he outlined. In addition, the muted reaction to the speech the day it was delivered as compared to the reverence it enjoys today shows the difference between the spoken and the written word, the ephemeral and the permanent. Say something and once you're done talking your words no longer exist. They become instead what people think they heard. Write something and the words are fixed in place forever. And yet setting words down hardly stops and actually only prolongs the process that transforms what a person says into what an audience understands. This is the true import of saying that words live forever. We cannot revise but we can revisit. And thus the speech that Lincoln felt was a "flat failure" right after he gave it enjoyed a revival decades later as the country looked for a way to express what had truly become a "United" States of America. With a Perspective, this is Paul Staley. The Gettysburg Address: But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate, we can not consecrate, we can not hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us-that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion-that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain-that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom-and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. Abraham Lincoln Sponsored by Become a KQED sponsor
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Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD): Identification and Characteristics Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) is a mental health condition that can significantly impact an individual's life and interpersonal relationships. While everyone has unique habits and preferences, those with OCPD exhibit distinct, persistent patterns of behavior that can interfere with daily functioning and interactions with others. Here are some key characteristics that can help identify OCPD, as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). 1. Rigidity, Perfectionism, and Emphasis on Efficiency Individuals with OCPD are often highly rigid, with an intense focus on rules, procedures, and processes. They spend excessive time and energy on planning and organizing, driven by a strong need for perfection. This need can lead to micromanagement, as they strive to control every aspect of their environment. They may also have difficulty delegating tasks, as they believe their way is the only correct way to accomplish a task. 2. Decision-Making and Task Completion Difficulties People with OCPD often struggle with indecisiveness, spending an inordinate amount of time researching even minor details before making a decision. They tend to avoid risk-taking and impulsivity, leading to difficulty completing tasks in a timely manner. This can result in repetitive behaviors, such as excessive proofreading, and high standards that can hinder productivity and cause problems in the workplace. 3. Social Interactions and Relationships Individuals with OCPD may appear cold or aloof due to their focus on productivity and perfection, often at the expense of social and romantic relationships. They may struggle to enjoy social outings, instead focusing on how things could be improved or how time is being wasted. They might become frustrated with minor deviations from rules or established procedures, even in casual settings like games. 4. Moral and Ethical Concerns Those with OCPD have a strong sense of morality and ethics, with very rigid definitions of what is right and wrong. They may be excessively concerned about adhering to rules and may judge others harshly if their moral standards differ. They often hold themselves to an impossibly high standard, leading to self-criticism and distress over minor mistakes. 5. Hoarding Behavior While not all individuals with OCPD are hoarders, some may exhibit hoarding behaviors, such as difficulty discarding useless items. They may keep such items due to a perceived future usefulness, and become upset if others attempt to discard these items. This behavior is distinct from collecting, as it is not driven by anxiety about discarding items or pleasure in the collection. 6. Difficulty Delegating Responsibility People with OCPD often struggle to delegate tasks, as they find it difficult to trust others to perform tasks in the 'correct' way. They may provide extensive instructions for simple tasks and criticize others for not following their preferred methods, even if the outcome is the same. 7. Spending Habits Individuals with OCPD may exhibit unusual spending habits, such as being overly frugal or excessively saving money due to a strong need for control and security. They may also have difficulty spending money on themselves, even when necessary, due to their high standards and fear of making a wrong decision. Only a trained mental health professional can provide a formal diagnosis of OCPD. However, recognizing these characteristics can help identify when a person might benefit from professional help. If you or someone you know exhibits these traits, it may be helpful to seek the guidance of a mental health professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
If you've been putting off visiting Ireland, it just may be time to start planning a trip. That's because Ireland's prime minister recently announced the country plans to drop almost all of its COVID-19 restrictions in October. "Because of the effort of our vaccination team and because you have stepped up to the mark and taken the vaccine when it was offered, we are now entering a whole new phase of the pandemic," Prime Minister Micheál Martin said in a televised address, Reuters reports. More than 88 percent of Ireland's citizens who are over 18 are fully vaccinated from COVID-19, according to the prime minister's office. Almost 92 percent of the country's citizens over the age of 18 have received at least one dose of the vaccine. A Strict Lockdown For months, Ireland maintained what some people called the most stringent COVID-19 restriction in Europe. That all changed this summer. On July 19, Ireland adopted the European Union's COVID-19 certificate so citizens could travel to the EU — and visitors could travel from the EU to Ireland. What's more, people from Britain and the U.S. were able to travel to Ireland then as well. "This is an important time for us all," Prime Minister Martin said at the time during a national address, a BBC article reported. "After the trauma of the last 15 months, we are finally taking definite steps toward enjoying normal times with friends and loved ones again. We are almost back to a point where we can enjoy the ordinary and extraordinary moments in our lives; the excitement and relief is palpable." Dropping Restrictions "Subject to the continuation of this [vaccination] progress, we will enter a final phase on October 22, which is likely to last until at least next Spring," the prime minister's office explained in a statement. "This phase will see the majority of restrictions lifted and replaced by guidance and advice to enable us to work together to protect ourselves and to live our lives to the fullest extent possible." Even so, the statement does go on to caution that "we will need to continue to monitor the ongoing risk from the disease and take steps individually and collectively in our everyday lives to keep this risk under control." Here's how restrictions will be eased: Beginning on September 6, organized indoor events and mass gatherings in Ireland can take place with venue capacity limits of 60 percent — when all attendees are vaccinated or immune. Cinemas and theaters will also operate at 60 percent of capacity limits, again, when all patrons are vaccinated or immune. Organized outdoor events and mass gatherings can take place with venue capacity limits of 75 percent when all attendees are vaccinated or immune. Then, beginning September 20, organized indoor group activities — including sports, arts, culture, and dance classes — can take place with capacity limits of 100 people when all attendees are vaccinated or immune. Restrictions on outdoor group activities will be removed. Finally, beginning October 22, remaining restrictions will be lifted. At that time, there will no longer be requirements for physical distancing or wearing a mask while either indoors or outdoors. Ireland will also lift the limits on the number of people at indoor and outdoor events and activities, restrictions on religious or civil ceremonies, limits on the number of people who can meet in private homes/gardens, and restrictions on high-risk activities such as attendance at nightclubs. Certification of vaccination, immunity, or a negative test result will no longer be required for access to, or engagement, at activities or events. How To Travel To Ireland Currently, the U.S. Embassy explains that to enter Ireland from the U.S., all passengers are required to complete a Passenger Locator Form, which will be used to streamline contact tracing in case the traveler is possibly exposed to COVID-19. Travelers arriving in Ireland from the U.S. who present valid proof of vaccination or proof of recovery from COVID-19 within the past 180 days do not need to complete a travel-related test or quarantine. On the other hand, travelers from the U.S. who do not have valid proof of vaccination or COVID-19 recovery will need to provide evidence of a negative result from an RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival in Ireland. Those travelers must also self-quarantine for 14 days in Ireland after arrival. However, that traveler can leave quarantine if they receive a negative result from an RT-PCR test taken 5 days or later after arrival in Ireland. Know Before You Go It's worth noting that even though a high number of people in Ireland are fully vaccinated, the country has still seen a seven-day average of 1,542 new cases of COVID-19 daily. Secondly, based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. State Department has issued a "Level 4: Do Not Travel" alert for Ireland. The alert plainly states "Do not travel to Ireland due to COVID-19." For more information, be sure to read all of our Ireland and COVID-19 coverage. Q: What changes is Ireland planning to make in October regarding COVID-19 restrictions? A: Ireland plans to drop almost all of its COVID-19 restrictions in October. Q: What percentage of Ireland's citizens over 18 are fully vaccinated from COVID-19? A: More than 88 percent of Ireland's citizens who are over 18 are fully vaccinated from COVID-19. Q: What changes did Ireland make to its COVID-19 restrictions this summer? A: Ireland adopted the European Union's COVID-19 certificate so citizens could travel to the EU — and visitors could travel from the EU to Ireland. People from Britain and the U.S. were also able to travel to Ireland then. Q: What will happen to restrictions on organized indoor events and mass gatherings in Ireland starting September 6? A: Organized indoor events and mass gatherings in Ireland can take place with venue capacity limits of 60 percent when all attendees are vaccinated or immune. Q: What will happen to restrictions on organized outdoor events and mass gatherings in Ireland starting September 20? A: Organized outdoor events and mass gatherings can take place with venue capacity limits of 75 percent when all attendees are vaccinated or immune. Q: What will happen to restrictions in Ireland beginning October 22? A: Remaining restrictions will be lifted. At that time, there will no longer be requirements for physical distancing or wearing a mask while either indoors or outdoors. Q: What requirements are there for U.S. travelers entering Ireland from the U.S.? A: To enter Ireland from the U.S., all passengers are required to complete a Passenger Locator Form. Travelers arriving in Ireland from the U.S. who present valid proof of vaccination or proof of recovery from COVID-19 within the past 180 days do not need to complete a travel-related test or quarantine. Q: What happens to travelers from the U.S. who do not have valid proof of vaccination or COVID-19 recovery when entering Ireland? A: Travelers from the U.S. who do not have valid proof of vaccination or COVID-19 recovery will need to provide evidence of a negative result from an RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival in Ireland. Those travelers must also self-quarantine for 14 days in Ireland after arrival. However, that traveler can leave quarantine if they receive a negative result from an RT-PCR test taken 5 days or later after arrival in Ireland. Q: What is the current travel advisory for Ireland from the U.S. State Department? A: The alert plainly states "Do not travel to Ireland due to COVID-19."
There was some hope that the output revisions at month’s end would put to rest the recession debate. Instead, they only added more confusion because we still experienced two quarters of declining gross domestic product (GDP) as adjusted for inflation, which indicates recession… “Real hourly compensation, which takes into account changes in consumer prices, decreased 4.4 percent in the second quarter of 2022, which followed a 4.4 percent decline in the first quarter,” the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) stated on Sept. 1. That’s a substantial rate of decline in a once-prosperous nation. There is very little hope of a turnaround anytime soon, no matter what inanities are pushed by the White House spokesperson.
Join the Center for Applied Linguistics in commemorating "binational education week" with a live webinar featuring CAL's President and CEO, Dr. Joel Gómez, and the Secretary of the Mexican Embassy, Marta Peña. They will discuss the advantages of bilingualism in the U.S., with a focus on individuals of Mexican heritage. Dr. Gómez will also showcase an international partnership between Mexican Ambassador to the U.S., Martha Bárcena, and CAL. This collaboration has offered U.S. educators free access to a wealth of multimedia Spanish resources, including textbooks, lesson plans, videos, maps, and more. These materials are suitable for K-12 settings and can be adapted for adult learners.
Matter in Motion In this matter in motion worksheet, students answer the provided questions as it relates to motion, speed, velocity, and acceleration. Students mark given statements as either true or false. 6th - 8th Science 68 Views 202 Downloads Resource Details 1 more... Resource Types 3 more... What Members Say Kathy S. Kathy S. Norwood, NJ
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Processing. Please wait. Form 4 CRE: Christian Approach to law, order and Justice lessons Rights and duties of a citizen. (4m 43s) 349 Views SHARE Download as pdf file Answer Text: Rights and duties of a citizen. -A citizen is a person who is a member of a political society called a state, kingdom or empire and is subject to all its laws. -A right is what is legally due to a citizen on account of being a member of the state. -These rights have been adopted in most international instruments and national constitutions. -There are other rights however, which are not political or civil. These are called socio-economic and cultural rights. They are related to the standard of living in a community. -Human rights and fundamental freedom should be guaranteed by the state. -Legal action can be taken against the state, if these rights are violated. Some examples of human rights and freedoms provided in the Kenyan constitution. -The right to education. -Freedom from slavery and forced labour. -Protection of life. -Freedom of movement -Freedom of assembly -The right to own property.
GABA B receptors presynaptically modulate excitatory synaptic transmission in the rat supraoptic nucleus in vitro. Kombian, Samuel B., Jeffrey A. Zidichouski and Quentin J. Pittman. Neuroscience Research Group, University of Calgary & 2 Ciba-Geigy Canada Ltd. 1. The effect of GABA B receptor activation on excitatory synaptic transmission in the rat supraoptic nucleus (SON) was examined using the nystatin perforated-patch whole-cell recording technique in coronal hypothalamic slices. 2. Stimulation of the hypothalamic region dorso-medial to the SON elicited glutamate and GABA A receptor-mediated synaptic responses in electrophysiologically-identified magnocellular neurosecretory cells. 3. Bath application of the GABA B receptor agonist, [+/-]-baclofen reversibly reduced pharmacologically-isolated, glutamate-mediated excitatory postsynaptic currents (EPSCs) in a concentration-dependent manner. At the concentrations used, baclofen altered neither the postsynaptic conductances of these cells nor their response to bath applied AMPA. 4. The baclofen-induced synaptic depression was accompanied by an increase in paired pulse facilitation (PPF). This increase in PPF, as well as the synaptic depression, was blocked by the GABA B receptor antagonists CGP36742 and saclofen. 5. In addition to blocking the actions of baclofen in this nucleus, CGP36742 caused an increase in the evoked EPSC amplitude without altering postsynaptic cell conductances or responses induced by bath applied AMPA. Contrary to the action of CGP36742, saclofen caused a baclofen-like depression of the evoked EPSC suggesting that it may act as a partial GABA B receptor agonist. 6. These results indicate that the activation of presynaptic GABA B receptors reduces fast excitatory synaptic transmission in the SON. They further suggest that presynaptic GABA B receptors may be tonically activated in vitro . Thus, GABA B receptors may influence the level of activity and excitation of SON neurons and hence modulate the secretion of the regulatory neuropeptides vasopressin and oxytocin. Received 30 November 1995; accepted in final form 4 March 1996.
Fostering Responsibility in Children: A Guide for Parents To raise strong, independent adults, it's crucial for parents to instill a sense of responsibility in their children from a young age. This process requires effort and patience, as simply discussing the topic may not be enough due to children's limited attention spans. Here are some engaging and effective strategies to help children understand and embrace responsibility: 1. Involve Children in Household Chores Instead of keeping children away from chores, engage them in age-appropriate tasks to foster a sense of responsibility. By patiently teaching them and allowing them to practice, children will gradually find these tasks enjoyable and develop a sense of accomplishment. This hands-on approach caters to their curiosity and helps them understand the importance of contributing to the family. 2. Adopt a Pet Pets can teach children valuable life lessons, such as empathy, compassion, and responsibility. Involve your children in the decision-making process when choosing a pet, ensuring they understand the commitment and care required. Caring for an animal helps children develop a sense of responsibility and nurturing instincts. 3. Use Coupons Together Shopping with coupons can be a fun and educational activity for both parents and children. By browsing websites together and finding discounts on items they like, children learn about saving money and the value of a dollar. This shared experience also promotes teamwork and communication. 4. Encourage Earning Pocket Money Instead of simply giving children money, encourage them to earn it through age-appropriate tasks. This teaches them the value of hard work, the importance of saving, and the concept of being responsible for their earnings. It also helps them develop a strong work ethic and a sense of accomplishment. 5. Implement a Reward System with Consequences To prepare children for real-life responsibilities, establish a system that rewards hard work and effort while also teaching them about the consequences of laziness. Clearly explain the system to ensure they understand the expectations and rewards. This can strengthen your bond with your child and reinforce the importance of responsibility. 6. Set a Positive Example Children often mimic the behavior they observe in their parents. To effectively teach them about responsibility, model the behavior you want them to adopt. Be disciplined, persistent, and follow through on your commitments. By doing so, you demonstrate the importance of responsibility and increase the likelihood that your children will internalize these values. By incorporating these strategies into daily life, parents can effectively help their children develop into responsible, capable adults.
Limit Orders and Stop Orders in Stock Trading Limit orders and stop orders are two types of orders used in stock trading, with a subtle difference in their execution. Both orders are placed with a specific price in mind, but they trigger trades under different conditions. A limit order is a request to buy or sell a stock at a specified price or better. If the stock doesn't reach the desired price before the order expires or is canceled, the trade doesn't execute. Investors often use limit orders when they're concerned about a sudden price change or when they're not in a hurry to execute a trade. The total price paid is more important than the speed of the trade. For instance, an investor might set a day limit order at or around the highest price they're willing to pay for a buy order, or near the ask price (the lowest price they're willing to accept) for a sell order. These orders expire at the end of the trading day if the stock doesn't reach the limit price. On the other hand, a stop order can be seen as a conditional market order. It's designed to automatically trigger a market order when the stock price reaches a certain level, known as the stop price. There are two types of stop orders: 1. Stop-loss order: This order is used to limit potential losses. When the stock price reaches the stop price, the order is triggered, and a market order is placed to sell the stock. For example, if you want to limit your loss on a stock to $10, you would set a stop-loss order at $10. If the stock price drops to $10, the order is triggered, and the stock is sold at the current market price, which could be lower than $10. 2. Stop-limit order: This order combines the features of a stop order and a limit order. It's triggered when the stock price reaches the stop price, but it only executes if the stock price reaches the specified limit price or better. This provides more control over the execution price but also means the order might not execute if the stock price doesn't reach the limit price. For instance, if you want to buy a stock at $50 or better, you would set a stop-limit order with a stop price of $50 and a limit price of $50. If the stock price reaches $50, the order is triggered, and it will only execute if the stock price is $50 or lower. Using Orders to Maximize Profits and Limit Losses Successful investors often use various orders to maximize their profits and limit their losses. They use limit orders to buy or sell stocks at their desired prices, and stop-loss orders to automatically sell stocks when they reach a certain price, limiting potential losses. However, it's important to note that stop-loss orders don't consider changing market conditions and might trigger a sale even if the stock price recovers. Therefore, some investors prefer using stop-limit orders for more control over the execution price. Trading Instructions and Order Types Trading instructions, or orders, are the means by which investors direct the buying and selling of assets. The most basic order is a market order, which buys or sells an asset immediately at the current market price. Other order types, like limit orders and stop orders, are triggered when the asset's price reaches a specified level. Understanding these order types is crucial for investors to manage their portfolios effectively, maximize profits, and limit losses in the dynamic world of stock trading.
Originally from Spain, Mogas-Soldevila's first advanced degree was in architecture. But she graduated during a construction crisis, she says. "I had to change gears. What else was out there?" Mogas-Soldevila earned an interdisciplinary Ph.D. working within a biomedical engineering lab, integrating biology and design at Tufts University, and two Master of Science degrees in design computation and digital fabrication from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Now at Penn, "my intent is to bring it all back to architecture," Mogas-Soldevila says. She wants to scale up, making these materials affordable, durable, and accessible. Her DumoLab Research group, housed in Charles Addams Fine Arts Hall, is a room with 3-D printers and Hobart mixers that looks like a mix of an industrial bakery, an art studio, and a technology lab. Everything DumoLab makes has to have aesthetic value. "If it was not beautiful, we would not do it," Mogas-Soldevila says. She's exploring materials that could replace leather, both in upholstery and in clothing, and alternatives for construction material, like concrete. Together with a team of Penn undergraduates, Mogas-Soldevila will spend her summer building a dome structure from their new "concrete," which has the color and texture of earth, a substance made not only of sand, but also biopolymers from shrimp shells, algae, calcium, and corn, along with natural fibers like flax, bamboo, and burlap. It looks like caramelized sugar and weighs like lead. And, like everything else, the concrete substitute is water soluble. "If it comes in, it must go back to Earth without toxicity. And that's a challenge," Mogas-Soldevila says. A "decade, multi-decade challenge. That's why it's difficult. But it's going to be very rewarding if we get there." ________________________________________________________________ Scott Poethig, Poethig Lab Scott Poethig in his office overlooking the BioPond. Born on the windy shores of Lake Erie in Buffalo, New York, Scott Poethig was quickly whisked away to tropical Manila by his parents, both Presbyterian missionaries. They wanted to immerse their son in Filipino culture and society, enrolling him in a local school. "In our biology class, when we had to dissect a frog, we had to bring the frog," Poethig says. For the last 40 years, Poethig has found a home at Penn as the John H. and Margaret B. Fassitt Professor of plant biology in the School of Arts & Sciences. He studies the transition between juvenile and adult development—everything from birth to puberty. "Almost every aspect of the plant changes during the juvenile-to-adult transition," Poethig says. "But, for many years, the vast majority of plant biologists didn't know that [this transition] exists and certainly didn't believe it was important." Poethig in one grow chamber filled with Arabidopsis thaliana (left) and in his laboratory (right). Question: What was the reason she had to change her career path? Answer: She graduated during a construction crisis Question: What are some of the materials Mogas-Soldevila is exploring to replace leather? Answer: Both in upholstery and in clothing Question: What was her first advanced degree in? Answer: Architecture Question: What is the primary focus of DumoLab, the research group led by Mogas-Soldevila? Answer: To make materials affordable, durable, and accessible
About The Courses Students learn the basic art elements and terminology used in the world of fine art making through a fun and interactive way. Level 1 is 1-hour class. Students experiment with various kinds of art materials and art styles. Learn about basics of art elements and principles of design. The curriculum is age-appropriate, fun and will develop students’ confidence in making creative decisions. Concepts: Line and shape Skills: Coloring and blending with pastels and crayons, painting with tempera and watercolor, paper collage Visual Art Standards: Use lines, shapes/forms, and colors to make patterns; make a collage with cut or torn paper shapes/forms; use lines in drawings and paintings to express feelings; use geometric shapes/forms (circle, triangle, square) in a work of art; look at and discuss works of art from a variety of times and places. Artists of Inspiration: Paul Klee, Paul Cezanne, Pablo Picasso, Eric Carle \|Topics and Projects\|\|Media (Subject to change)\|\|Assignments\| \|Week 1\|\|Name Design\|\|Pencil, crayon\|\| Weekly art diary: Students can draw or paint anything on their sketchbook: their favorite toys, one day spent with friends, still life, imaginary stories, fairy, drawing about family, something special, etc. Let the kids draw whatever they like! \|Week 2\|\|Head of Cat Inspired by Paul Klee\|\|Oil Pastel\| Still Life Drawing Inspired by Paul Cezanne Cubism Portrait Inspired by Picasso Pencil, ink pen, crayon \|Week 7\|\|Seahorse Paper Collage\|\| Oil pastel, ink pen, watercolor
Storytelling and Its Power in Literature Storytelling, the art of recounting a series of events, is not merely a form of fiction but a potent tool for exploring and understanding societal issues. Two key concepts that delve into the power of storytelling are narrative theory and narrative therapy. Narrative Theory posits that stories help individuals make sense of the world by processing their experiences. It emphasizes how narratives shape our understanding of events and our place within them. In contrast, Narrative Therapy focuses on helping individuals identify their values and confront problems. It views problems as separate from a person's identity, enabling individuals to reshape their self-narrative and overcome challenges. Storytelling in "Barn Burning" by William Faulkner In Faulkner's "Barn Burning," the protagonist, Sarty, evokes powerful emotions through his narrative of his family's troubles. Sarty's father, driven by anger and a desire for freedom from poverty and slavery-like conditions, sets fire to his employer's barn. This act of arson, a recurring motif in the story, symbolizes his attempt to release his anger and escape his circumstances. Through storytelling, Sarty develops morality and understands the wrongness of his father's actions. Revenge and Identity in "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe In Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado," the narrator, Montresor, uses storytelling to explore his identity and values. Driven by anger and a desire for revenge against Fortunato, who has embarrassed him, Montresor meticulously plans and executes Fortunato's murder. Through his narrative, Montresor identifies revenge as a core value and finds catharsis in its execution. Poe's storytelling prowess evokes strong emotions in readers, often centering around human experiences. Revenge and Greed in "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller and "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare In Miller's "The Crucible," characters driven by greed and a desire for revenge, such as Mr. Putnam, manipulate others to achieve their goals. Similarly, in Shakespeare's "Macbeth," the protagonist's paranoia and desire for power lead him to commit heinous acts, including the murder of his friend Banquo. Both works illustrate the destructive consequences of unchecked revenge and greed.
3 Responses to "Humanely Raised" Perdue Chicken Here's a technicality on the butchery of words… "Humanely raised" would have to include the entirety of the bird's life. Their total treatment up to the moment they are extinguished from this earth… No decent person could ever consider the way they are "processed" those final moments as being "humane". The term "humane" is mis-used at every step. I'm glad businesses are being challenged for perpetuating this sham. The HSUS is putting a lot of funds behind their laying hen cage size ballot propositions and various other "humanely raised" campaigns. One unfortunate consequence is that many people who might otherwise have contemplated going vegan feel that consuming "humanely raised" chicken or getting eggs from hens in larger cages is a morally acceptable middle ground Question: What is one consequence of these campaigns, according to the author? Answer: One consequence is that some people who might have considered going vegan feel that consuming "humanely raised" chicken or eggs from larger cages is morally acceptable.
Explore ten of the world's most diverse environments and reveal their hidden secrets with a magic, three-colored lens that illuminates each page in a kaleidoscope of color. Discover the dark and mysterious creatures of the night, whose super-sensory powers allow them to live and survive in the shadows, then switch the lens to step into daylight, where the heat of the sun supercharges the secret lives of creatures big and small. Finally, use the third lens to reveal the luscious plant life of every habitat as you travel through a jungle, a reef, grasslands, woodland and uncover a world that never sleeps with Milan-based design-duo, Carnovsky. With three layers of artwork to discover hidden within every image, this book can be revisited again and again, providing hours of independent learning and entertainment about the wonders of the natural world. • Hardcover • 64 pages • Ages 8-11 Viewed through colored filters, apparent jumbles are transformed into 10 natural habitats and select gatherings of native animals.For each of the locales—a redwood forest, the Ganges River basin, Loch Lomond, the Apo Reef in the Philippines, and more—a large wordless spread is sandwiched between a colored introductory opening with brief descriptive notes and a monochrome visual key with information about 18 wild residents. The illustrations that cover the colored spreads are made up of flora and fauna drawn with precise naturalism using one of three distinct palettes—predominately red, or green, or blue—and superimposed. To the naked eye the scenes look like garish tangles of vague shapes, but peeking through the three tinted windows in a viewer drawn from a front pocket separates the layers: into nine-member galleries of diurnal and nocturnal (or crepuscular) animals for red and blue respectively; and expanses of thick foliage or coral with green. As the author neither identifies nor describes any of the flora on view, the focus is less on natural history than on the visual trick—but the transformations seem almost magical, and young viewers will be slow to tire of switching the pictures back and forth. Limited as a source of information but packing a big visual wow factor. (Informational picture book. 8-12) — Kirkus Reviews Readers travel to 10 striking natural habitats—including the Congolese rainforest, Andes Mountains, redwood forests of North America, and the Philippines's Apo Reef—in this dynamic interactive book, which comes with a viewing lens featuring transparent red, green, and blue panels. Intricately detailed, overlapping images of the local flora and fauna are printed in magenta, yellow, and cyan, causing dramatic transformations in each spread, depending on which lens readers look through: the red lens makes diurnal animals appear, the blue lens reveals nocturnal and crepuscular animals, and the green lens illuminates plants and landscapes. Seeing each scene transform is a wonder (the blue lens, in particular, creates a real sense of night descending on each page), while introductory paragraphs and interstitial spreads offer a concise overview of the ecosystems and the creatures that inhabit them. Ages 8–12. (Nov.) — Publishers Weekly Please let me know when this item is restocked! Related Items
February 25, 1921 Red Scare In the 1930s, many believed that International Communism was “winning”. That the Soviet Union was deliberately starving millions of its own citizens to death during this period, seemed to trouble relatively few. In the wake of WWI and the Bolshevik revolution in Russia, American authorities became increasingly alarmed at the rise of foreign and leftist radicalism. Most especially the militant followers of anarchist Luigi Galleani. This was not meaningless political posturing. Anarchists mailed no fewer than 36 dynamite bombs to prominent political and business leaders in April 1919, alone. In June, another nine far more powerful bombs destroyed churches, police stations and businesses. Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer had one hand delivered to his home by anarchist Carlo Valdinoci, who did something wrong and somehow managed to blow himself to bits on the AG’s doorstep. Palmer attempted to suppress these radical organizations in 1919-20, but his searches and seizures were frequently illegal, his arrests and detentions without warrant, his deportations questionable. Lookinganarchism over the international tableau of the time, there appeared great cause for concern. The largest nation on the planet had just fallen to communism, in 1917. The Red Army offensive of 1920 drove into Poland, almost as far as Warsaw. The “Peace of Riga”, signed in 1921, split off parts of Belarus and Ukraine, making them both parts of Soviet Russia. On this day in 1921, Bolshevist Russian forces occupied Tbilisi, capital of the Democratic Republic of Georgia. In the 1930s, many believed that International Communism was “winning”. The capitalist west was plunged into a Great Depression that it couldn’t seem to control, while the carefully staged propaganda of Stalin’s Soviet Union did everything it could to portray itself as a “workers’ paradise”. Whittaker Chambers was one who saw communism as winning, and joined the Communist Party of the United States (CPUSA) in 1925. For a time he worked as a writer at the Party’s newspaper “Daily Worker”, before becoming editor of “New Masses”, the Party’s literary magazine. Through the early to mid-thirties, Chambers delivered messages and received documents from Soviet spies in the government, photographing them himself or delivering them to Soviet intelligence agents to be photographed. By the late 30s, Chambers’ idealism was replaced by the growing realization that he was supporting a murderous regime. By 1939, he joined the staff of Time Magazine, where he pushed a strong anti-communist line. A series of legislative committees were formed between 1918 and the outbreak of WWII to investigate this series of threats. It was in this context that HUAC, the House Committee on Un-American Activities was formed in 1938, becoming a “standing” (permanent) committee in 1945.img_0416 Chambers warned about communist sympathizers in the Roosevelt administration, as early as 1939. Government priorities changed during the course of WWII. Chambers was summoned to testify on August 3, 1945. In his testimony, Chambers named Alger Hiss and others, as communists. A graduate of Johns Hopkins and Harvard Law School who had clerked for Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Alger Hiss seemed an unlikely communist. He went on to practice law in Boston and New York before returning to Washington to work on President Roosevelt’s “New Deal”, winding up at the State Department as an aide to Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Sayre, former President Woodrow Wilson’s son-in-law. alger-hiss-public-servant-i-am-amazed-until-the-day-i-die-i-shallHiss flatly denied Chambers’ charges, filing suit that December for defamation of character. Chambers doubled down in his 1948 deposition, claiming that Hiss was not only a communist sympathizer, he was also a spy. Before his defection, Chambers had secreted documents and microfilms, some of which he hid inside a pumpkin at his Maryland farm. The entire collection became known as the “Pumpkin Papers”, consisting of incriminating documents, written in what appeared to Hiss’ own hand, or typed on his Woodstock no. 230099 typewriter. Hiss claimed to have given the typewriter to his maid, Claudia Catlettimg_0415. When the idiosyncrasies of his machine were demonstrated to be consistent with the documents, he then claimed that Chambers’ team, including freshman member of Congress Richard M Nixon, must have modified the typeface on a second typewriter to mimic his own. Hiss’ theory never explained why Chambers side needed another typewriter, if they’d had the original long enough to mimic it with the second. Alger Hiss’ first trial for lying to a Grand Jury ended with a hung jury, 8-4. A second trial began on November 17. He was found guilty on January 21, 1950, still proclaiming his innocence. He appealed his conviction but lost, and served 44 months in Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary before being released in 1954. Hiss would go to his grave protesting his innocence, though Soviet era cables, decrypted through the now-declassified “Venona Project”, seem to convict him beyond a reasonable doubt of being a soviet agent. Venona transcript #1822, sent in March 1945, from the Soviets’ Washington station chief to Moscow, describes subject codenamed ALES as having attended the February 4–11, 1945 Yalta conference, before traveling to Moscow. Hiss did attend Yalta on those dates, before going to Moscow with Secretary of State Edward Stettinius. 41facggulzl-_sx306_bo1204203200_Historians John Earl Haynes and Harvey Klehr report that the Venona transcripts tied 349 Americans to Soviet intelligence, though fewer than half have ever been identified. The Office of Strategic Services alone, precursor to the CIA, housed between fifteen and twenty Soviet spies. In 1992, former KGB archivist Vasili Mitrokhin defected to Great Britain, taking with him 30 years of handwritten notes. The Mitrokhin Archive revealed that Soviet moles went as high as President Roosevelt’s most trusted aid, Harry Hopkins. Equivalent to finding that, at any point during the last three administrations, Karl Rove, Valerie Jarrett or Steve Bannon was an agent for the other side. Author: Cape Cod Curmudgeon Leave a Reply WordPress.com Logo Google+ photo Twitter picture Facebook photo Connecting to %s
Once the best practice is identified, the quality-improvement teams may encounter resistance to implementation, which includes changes in routine practice and difficulty in acceptance. This can be addressed by awareness sessions, including classes, discussions, and posters that reflect the results of before and after phases of the project. Two challenges that are likely to be encountered by the quality-improvement teams include identification and implementation of best practices.57 Interventions that seem to be intuitively promising may not always lead to desired results. Even when they are beneficial, the resultant improvement in quality may be much smaller than anticipated and may have unintended consequences. Some consequences of CQI might include (1) unintended effects of changes in resource use, including increased cost and increased health disparities, (2) unintended effects on care provider behavior, and (3) unintended effects on patients.58 Although the basic science of CQI may seem to differ from the rest of medicine, this is not an accurate perception. CQI interventions need to undergo experimentation and phased evaluation trials similar to any other clinical intervention. If these phases are not done, then minimally effective or useless interventions may be pursued, scant resources may be squandered, and harmful results may be generated. Worse still, delusions with regard to the effectiveness of an intervention may result in its adoption by an increasing number of institutions. This discussion of potential issues is not intended to dissuade RTs and respiratory therapy departments from implementing a CQI program, rather it aims to clearly explore the problems so that departments that implement the program will avoid common pitfalls. Even though our knowledge on the best practices in respiratory care remains incomplete, the quality-improvement teams are thought to have an important role in improving respiratory care plans and practices.57 In respiratory therapy departments, the CQI program that is performed will probably be the sole responsibility of a few key team members and the team leader. They will be expected to develop, educate, and include all staff members; implement the CQI program, analyze its effect on quality, and continue with a revised and updated process as recommended by the hospital's quality experts. It is also noted that local data on outcomes for comparison may be difficult to obtain. It is understood that structural improvement may be beyond the reach of an emerging CQI initiative. Unless the respiratory therapy department's environment is receptive, the quality-improvement team is expected to initially focus on improvement of processes rather than on more-complex improvements of structure or outcomes. When the respiratory therapy department's CQI process has proven itself to be worthwhile, then the quality-improvement team of the respiratory therapy department will find themselves in a better position to address other issues.59 Summary Question: What are some unintended consequences of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in healthcare? Answer: Increased cost, increased health disparities, changes in care provider behavior, and effects on patients.
Get Started. It's Free or sign up with your email address Rocket clouds ROBOT by Mind Map: ROBOT 1. types 1.1. Modular robot 1.1.1. designed to increase the utilization of the robots by modularizing the robots 1.2. Collaborative robots 1.2.1. safely and effectively interact with human workers in performance of simple industrial tasks 1.3. Modern robots 1.3.1. Mobile robot is to entertain or complete some tasks like vacuum cleaning .Most likely it is controlled by assembly lines.A laparoscopic robotic surgery machine can do laboratory works and it is widely used in the university 1.3.2. Industrial robots which consist of an end that is attached effector to a fixed surface and a jointed arm 1.3.3. Service robot fixed robotic arms and manipulators used primarily for production and distribution of goods 2. latest 2.1. geminoid F 2.1.1. human appearances and able to talk with people,singing and smiling ,like a human youtube link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVQQHHroXyQ 3. function 3.1. learns through human interaction 3.2. speaking 3.3. walk on two legs like a person 3.4. work on assembly lines 3.5. playing music 3.6. making note 3.7. teaching 3.8. jumping 3.9. going to a certain point 3.10. doing research in different planet 4. how to apply in our daily work 4.1. factory used 4.1.1. machine tending 4.1.2. Robotic Assembly 4.1.3. Robotic Welding 4.1.4. Robotic Processing 4.1.5. Robotic Dispensing 4.1.6. material handling in a General Motors facilities 4.2. economic used 4.2.1. collecting data 4.2.2. printing things 4.2.3. doing promotion 4.2.4. welcoming people 4.3. house used 4.3.1. cleaning 4.3.2. cooking 4.3.3. planing things 4.3.4. teaching 4.3.5. borrowing things 4.4. shop used 4.4.1. serving customer 4.4.2. collecting money 4.4.3. bring customer to follow places 4.4.4. doing some introduction 5. impact 5.1. good 5.1.1. making life become much convenience 5.1.2. work efficiency can work 24 hours and never feel tired 5.1.3. human have less workload robot can do certain work 5.1.4. For long term,reducing cost no need to pay salary for the labour 5.1.5. more human resources in the workplace Robot can replace humans in some job 5.1.6. reduce the opportunities of making mistakes 5.2. bad 5.2.1. invest a lot of money 5.2.2. long invention time 5.2.3. produce lots of electronic waste 5.2.4. making people lazy 5.2.5. making the umemployment rate increase 5.2.6. need to use a lot of energy 6. future 6.1. civil use 6.2. AI 6.2.1. like a real human and can do things like human too 6.3. working in company or shop or home 6.4. collecting materials in the space 7. kinds of appearance 7.1. human 7.2. animals 7.3. machine 8. definition 8.1. An electro-mechanical machine which can resemble human action and movement ranging from speaking,jumping to serving people and playing music.
Water Problems Archives - Love Your Water Posts Categorized: Water Problems Posted 4:14 pm by Peacock Water & filed under Water Problems. It has happened to many of us: the dreaded drinking water advisory notice. But, what does it mean? Deciphering the data can be difficult, leaving consumers unsure of what to do and feeling, well, nervous. In the state of Ohio, our public water systems are regulated by the Ohio EPA Division of Drinking Waters and Top reasons why your water tastes or smells funny Does your family rely on bottled water? Water in its pristine state is colorless, tasteless, and odorless. But sometimes the water in our homes has an unpleasant taste or smell. In fact, this is the primary reason people turn to disposable bottles of water, which are expensive for you and harmful to the environment. Millions Posted 6:26 am by Peacock Water & filed under Water Problems. Are you sick and tired of rusty-orange stains on your toilets? Are you whites refusing to stay white? That tell-tale orange stain usually points to minerals in your water. Water is a natural solvent, and given the time and proper conditions, it can dissolve anything it comes in contact. Depending on where you live, your
Freedom of Speech — Why do we need to change? If you were to ask the likes of Cory Bernardi if we live in an enlightened society, he would probably answer “yes”. I’m not sure how he would answer if you asked: If we are an enlightened society, why do you think we need to enshrine in law the right to hate each other? Surely you would think that an enlightened progressive free-thinking society would want to eliminate it, not legislate it. If free speech’s only purpose is to denigrate, insult and humiliate, then we need to reappraise its purpose. There are those who say it identifies those perpetrating wrongdoing but, if it creates more evil than good, it’s a strange freedom for a so-called enlightened society to bequeath its citizens. Are we saying that hate is an essential part of the human condition? Is this really what an enlightened society means by free speech? Does it demonstrate our cognitive advancement? Is this what well-educated men and women want as free speech or should we see free speech as being nothing more or nothing less than the right to tell the truth in whatever medium we so choose? One has to wonder why the so-called defenders of free speech feel they are inhibited by what they have now. I don’t. I have never felt constrained in my thoughts or my ability to express them. I’m doing it now. But then I don’t feel a need to go beyond my own moral values of what is decent to illuminate my thoughts. Why is it then that the likes of Abbott, Bolt, Jones, Brandis, Bernardi and others need to go beyond common decency to express them and defend others who cannot express themselves without degenerating into hate speech? The answer has nothing to do with an honourably noble sort of democratic free speech. via Freedom of Speech — Why do we need to change?
Why did the persian move to paris in phantom of the opera? He faked Erik’s death, but was exiled and striped of his powers. He left Persia and went to live in Paris. When Erik came to live in Paris, the Persian kept a close eye on him, not wanting him to get into any trouble. The opera house’s workers and patrons paid him no mind, as he mostly watched from afar. You asked, where did Raoul and the Persian go? He leads Raoul through the passages of the Opera House to Christine’s dressing room, where they go through the revolving door hidden in Christine’s mirror and travel down through the passages under the Opera. Frequent question, who is the Persian in Phantom of the Opera? In Susan Kay’s 1990 novel Phantom, the Persian‘s name is given as Nadir Khan. Distantly related to the Shah, he is assigned the office of chief of police in Mazenderan, where the shah and his court spend the summers. He is a widower, his wife Rookheeya having died while giving birth to their son Reza. Subsequently, what is the real story behind the Phantom of the Opera? The musical was inspired by a real-life tragedy that took place in a Paris theatre, leaving one person dead. The incident happened at one of Parisopera houses, Palais Garnier, in May 1986, during a performance of the opera Helle. Furthermore, what did the Persian tell Raoul and Christine when they ran into him? Raoul becomes frantic and begs the Persian to take him to the house, to the lake, to Christine… The Persian shushes him, telling him the lake is well-guarded, an no one but Erik can get across without harm.Erik and himself were friends in the Persian court. Erik entertained his son and helped him in the last few months of his life. When Erik is to be arrested and sentenced to execution for knowing too much, the Persian risks not only his position but his life and allows him to escape. How did the Phantom of the Opera get disfigured in the book? Is Erik Destler real? Did Christine and the Phantom sleep together? What is the Phantom’s real name? What mental illness does The Phantom of the Opera have? It is Tobia’s contention that Christine suffers from “major depressive disorder with psychotic features” as well as experiencing the different stages of grief — denial, bargaining, depression, anger and acceptance — as a result of the death of her father five years before. Was Christine Daaé a real person? How did Christine and Phantom have a child? After the events of Phantom of the Opera, Christine married Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny and gave birth to a son Gustave. … As their marriage become increasingly unhappy Christine found solace in her son whom seemed to have inherited her musical talents. Why does the Phantom kidnap Christine? The Phantom kidnaps Christine as a way to ensure that she would still be his. Christine was never the center of attention before she performed as the lead singer in the opera. This meant that no one knew her, as she was out of the spotlight, and the Phantom could keep teaching her in secret. Is Christine scared of the Phantom? When Christine saw the Phantom’s true form as a masked man, she was surprised at first, then scared after seeing his true face. The Phantom was consumed by jealousy when he found out about her relationship with Raoul, and demanded her to stay with him and be his wife after her next big performance. Where do Christine and Raoul announce their engagement? Three months later, in 1871, at a New Year masquerade ball, Christine and Raoul announce their engagement. The Phantom crashes the ball and orders his own opera, Don Juan Triumphant, to be performed. Upon seeing Christine’s engagement ring, the Phantom steals it and flees, pursued by Raoul, but Giry stops him. What is the ending of The Phantom of the Opera? The Phantom decided that the happiness of Christine lies with Raoul and not with him. In an act of love, he lets her go. The ending scene shows how even after years, the Phantom still remembers Christine and loves her. Who rescued the Phantom as a child? While there is very little history given between the Phantom and Madame Giry in the musical, a small scene was extended in the film version, showing a young Madame Giry rescuing the Phantom from a traveling circus and hiding him in the Opera House. Back to top button
Main content Health Information Interactive Tool: How Much Is Smoking Costing You? Interactive Tool: How Much Is Smoking Costing You? What does this tool help you learn? This interactive tool calculates how much money you have spent on cigarettes in the past or how much you will spend on them in the future. What should you keep in mind? When computing future costs, this calculator does not take into account a rise in the cost of cigarettes. The actual amount you spend will be higher. Although you may be surprised at how much you spend on cigarettes over a period of time, smoking costs even more when you consider the cost from illnesses caused by smoking, including treatment costs and days of missed work or school. The more cigarettes you smoke and the longer you smoke, the more costs will add up from smoking-related medical problems such as lung cancer, heart disease, or emphysema. Perhaps most importantly, this tool can't calculate the costs that aren't measured in dollars. Smoking will eventually take a toll on how much you can enjoy life. And it will likely have an impact on the people you care about. What's next? Quitting smoking can be difficult, especially if you have been smoking for a long time. It may take several tries before you succeed. But even if you have a strong dependence on nicotine, it is still possible to quit. And even if you have smoked for many years, quitting smoking now can still increase your life span and improve the quality of your life. The best way to stop smoking is to get help and to follow a plan. You can increase your chances of quitting if you: • Take medicines such as bupropion (Zyban) or varenicline (Chantix). • Use nicotine replacement therapy (gum, lozenges, patches, or inhalers). • Get counseling (by phone, group, or one-on-one). Both taking medicine and getting counseling works even better for quitting smoking. Source: Healthwise (2012). Cost of smoking calculation formula: (Average number of cigarettes smoked per day/Number of cigarettes in a pack) X (Cost for pack) X 365 X (Total number of years the person has smoked or intends to smoke). Related Information By Healthwise Staff E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine John Hughes, MD - Psychiatry Last Revised May 20, 2013
Changing Cloture Rules to Limit the Filibuster Although the framers believed that the Senate would put a brake on majority tyranny, the filibuster was not considered at the Federal Convention. Originally, both houses allowed extended debate. As the House grew in size in the early eighteenth century, it placed limits on floor speech, but the Senate did not. In 1917, at the request of President Wilson, the Senate adopted Rule XXII, which allowed 2/3rds of the Senate to invoke cloture and end debate. The Senate revised the rule in 1975 by lowering the vote for cloture to 3/5ths, or 60 Senators. Still, given the distribution of voters across the states, theoretically twenty-one of the smallest states can block the Senate from voting on a bill. Since the combined population of those twenty-one states is about 11% of the total US population, Senate rules protect the minority in ways the framers may not have imagined. Increases in filibusters and cloture votes (noted in Module 5) have caused reformers and several Senators, led by Jeff Merkley (D-OR), to propose reforms. A coalition of progressive groups called “Fix the Senate Now” proposed a package of four measures: Consistent with constitutional norms, proponents of the filibuster argue that it protects minority rights, ensures that bills are thoroughly debated, encourages deliberation, and engages the public in the process. Opponents argue that the filibuster thwarts majority rule, delays or kills important legislation, harms the Senate’s reputation, and encourages extortion for unwarranted concessions to bills. (Oleszek 2014) In November 2013, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (NV) changed the cloture rule. After seemingly endless delay tactics that prevented the Senate from voting on President Obama’s nominees for various executive branch positions and federal court judgeships, Reid resorted to the so-called “nuclear option.” Reid bypassed the cloture rule and allowed a simple majority to move forward with votes on the nominees. Reid announced: “The American people believe the Senate is broken, and I believe the American people are right,” he said, adding, “It’s time to get the Senate working again.” Republican Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell (KY) called the move a “power grab” and lamented “It’s a sad day in the history of the Senate.” (Quoted in Kane 2013) Although the cloture rule remained in place for Supreme Court nominees and legislative business, Reid clearly had pushed the envelope. When Republicans gained a majority in the 2014 congressional midterm elections and McConnell became Majority Leader, the “Reid rule” was no longer in force. But Reid has cracked the door of cloture reform and a future Senate Majority Leader may see fit to push it wide open. We probably have not seen the end of the debate over cloture. Still, reforming the cloture rule may not dramatically improve the flow of business in the Senate. As the graph in Module 5 demonstrates, when the Senate made it easier to invoke cloture in 1975 by reducing the number of votes required to end a filibuster from 2/3 to 3/5, the number of filibusters and cloture votes did not decline—in fact, they increased significantly. Many observers have noted that as it becomes easier to invoke cloture, the costs to filibustering have gone down over time, which has the perverse consequence of increasing senators’ willingness to engage in the tactic. Increasing Time and Improving the Quality of House Debates Whereas debate is too open in the Senate, many observers believe that it is too limited in the House. In their study of “deliberative choices,” Garry Mucciaroni and Paul Quirk (2006, 207) found that “lengthier debates have more information value than shorter ones.” More time should be devoted to floor debate in the House, which can be achieved in a variety of ways. The least costly measures discussed by Mucciaroni and Quirk are (1) using suspension of the rules more often for noncontroversial legislation and (2) delegating commemorative measures to a commission. Such changes would modestly increase floor time for debating important bills. Mucciaroni and Quirk (2006) mention other reforms that have both benefits and costs. First, since a great deal of floor time is devoted to annual appropriations, a biennial budget would create more floor time, but it would also reduce oversight of executive agencies whose officials currently testify before congressional committees about how their agencies spend annual appropriations. Second, campaign finance reforms—such as public financing or free air time for candidates during campaign season—would lessen the time spent by sitting members of Congress on fundraising, but neither approach seems politically feasible to most members. Finally, House leaders could lengthen the schedule so that more days during the session are spent in Washington, though this would mean individual representatives would have less time in their districts interacting with constituents. The quality of House floor debate could also be improved. The current structure lends itself to short speeches (usually two minutes or less) in which members take positions, often repeating talking points already made by others and promoted by the parties and citing dubious information as proof for an argument. An alternative would be to give fewer members more time to develop a position, but this would reduce the number of representatives who could speak on an issue. Another option would be to create a cross-examination format, but this might be prone to manipulation by debate managers and replace debate on the substance of bills with accusations of procedural violations. Mann and Ornstein (2006) suggest changing the meeting schedule so that the Congress would meet for two full weeks and recess for two weeks. This schedule would allow extensive, continuous time for deliberation: “Full weeks spent in Washington would provide Congress with more opportunities to do extended legislating—more time to have real debate or discussion on the floor, more time to consider omnibus bills, more opportunities to do real hearings and real markups.” (Mann and Ornstein 2006, 232) They also suggest several procedural reforms: allowing at least twenty-four hours or perhaps three days after the House Rules Committee drafts a resolution before bringing a bill to the floor so that members can learn about bills; limiting the voting time on bills to twenty minutes; and limiting conference proceedings to items that were passed either by the House or the Senate. Finally, Mann and Ornstein (2006, 175-76) proposed eliminating earmarks, i.e. “legislating specific projects for specific districts or states instead of leaving the allocation of resources to professionals.” A schedule that compelled members to focus more on lawmaking and deliberation would counterbalance the disproportionate time that is spent on representational duties and re-election activities. The procedural reforms are also reasonable, modest steps with minimal costs. But we need to be aware of the possible negative consequences of reforms that appeal to our sense of “good government.” Eliminating earmarks is a popular target of reformers, but earmarking can have positive effects on lawmaking. In a process that is inherently political, some amount of bargaining and trading is inevitable and potentially beneficial. Diana Evans (2004) shows that distributing small benefits to individual members, like earmarks, can facilitate coalition building and allow Congress to pass laws that serve the public interest. Earmarks are also a primary mechanism for providing tangible benefits to states and localities and thus can be an important part of the constituency service that members must provide. In addition, although earmarks are obviously self-serving, they amount to less than 1 percent of total spending. Spending time criticizing projects like the infamous “Bridge to Nowhere” may build political support, but it also detracts attention from far more costly government programs, such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Moreover, the alternative to earmarking, i.e. leaving the spending decisions to the “professionals,” ultimately allows executive agencies to spend money appropriated by Congress and further reduces the authority of Congress relative to that of the executive branch. When Republicans won the majority in 2010, they took the advice of Mann and Ornstein and banned earmarks in 2011. Yet, Congress is still unpopular, federal spending continues to grow, and as one former member of Congress observed, “a ban doesn’t even stop the same dollars from being appropriated — it just shifts the authority for allocating those dollars from Congress to federal agency bureaucrats.” (LaTourette 2014) To summarize, reforms to improve debate and scheduling in the House and limit obstructionist tactics in the Senate could improve deliberation and lawmaking, and redistricting reform could marginally increase the number of competitive House seats. Enlarging the Senate also would improve representation without too much of a cost to deliberation. Yet the effects of these and other reforms are ambiguous and in some cases, possibly counter-productive. We conclude by reflecting upon the political and institutional constraints of reform.
Step 4: Finalize the subscription in AS/400 journal mode - 7.1 Talend Real-time Big Data Platform Studio User Guide English (United States) Talend Real-Time Big Data Platform Talend Studio Design and Development About this task You must specify the table to which the subscriber wants to subscribe and then activate the subscription. 1. Right-click the schema that corresponds to the source table and select Add CDC. The Create Subscriber and Execute SQL Script dialog box displays. The long name and the short name of the source table are both displayed in this dialog box. Warning: The source table to be monitored should have a primary key so that the CDC system can identify the lines on which changes have been done. You cannot set up a CDC environment if the schema of your source table does not have a primary key. In this example, since the long name CUSTOMERS does not exceed 10 characters, the short name reads the same as the long name. 2. In the Subscriber Name field, enter the name you want to give the subscriber. By default, the subscriber name is APP1. 3. Click Execute and then Close. In the CDC Foundation folder, the change table schema and the associated view appear. A new record is added to the TSUBSCRIBERS table. 4. From your AS/400 system: 1. Create a new receiver: CRTJRNRCV JRNRCV(<source_library_name>/<receiver_name>) 2. Create a new journal and attach the receiver created in the previous step: CRTJRN JRN(<source_library_name>/<journal_name>) JRNRCV(<source_library_name>/<receiver_name>) 3. For the file to be monitored, start journaling changes into the journal created in the previous step: STRJRNPF FILE(<source_library_name>/<file_to_be_monitored>) JRN(<source_library_name>/<journal_name>) IMAGES(BOTH) Note: If the sequence number of the journal receiver is reached its maximum value later, you can increase the size of the receiver by executing the command CHGJRN JRN(<Journal_name>) JRNRCV(GEN) RCVSIZOPT(*MAXOPT3) on your AS/400 system. For more information, see Change Journal (CHGJRN). 5. To view any changes made to the data, right-click the relevant table in the Table schemas folder and select View All Changes to open the relevant dialog box. 6. Click Finish to close the dialog box.
Today marks Earth Day, an opportunity to unite, educate, and motivate environmental action across the globe. This year’s theme, ‘Invest in our Planet’, aims to encourage individuals, businesses and governments across the world to work towards a global economy which promotes the healing and health of the planet, protects all species, and offers opportunities for every person. The hospitality industry must be a part of this collaborative effort. Hotels have a huge impact on the environment, both locally (e.g. through water and land use, and waste production), and globally (e.g. by creating carbon emissions, and through the supply chain). 1% of total global carbon emissions come from the hospitality sector1 Hotel operations consume up to 8x more water than local communities in some areas2 With hotels located in every region around the world, including even the most remote and “untouched” destinations, hospitality has a significant role to play in supporting the movement to invest in our planet. Start your journey We recently launched the Pathway to Net Positive Hospitality. This comprehensive framework sets out clear steps which any hotel can take to progress towards net positive environmental impacts, no matter their starting point. A crucial first step is to take stock of your impact. This will allow you to establish a baseline, set targets, and track progress as you embark on your sustainability journey. Why understand your hotel’s environmental performance? There are multiple benefits to knowing your environmental performance. These include: • Allowing you to better target your environmental efforts by having a clearer sense of where your largest impacts are. • Helping to cut costs by highlighting areas with high consumption or revealing excess procurement. • Enabling you to monitor progress by providing hard data on the impact your sustainability efforts are having on your business and local surroundings. • Increasing your appeal to guests and corporate customers by being able to communicate your progress publicly. Top tips for understanding your environmental performance Here’s how you can start understanding your hotel’s environmental performance: 1. Decide what impacts to measure: Carbon emissions and water use are often the biggest and easiest to measure, followed by waste production. 2. Establish a baseline: Pick a year to use as your baseline – ideally as recent as possible and is representative of your usual performance and you have good quality data for. 3. Decide what to track: Decide what key performance indicators (KPIs) to use. These can be total impact (i.e. total energy used) or intensity-based (e.g. impact per unit.) 4. Gather data: A simple excel tracker, such as the one in the Pathway to Net Positive Hospitality toolkit, can assist with this. 5. Calculate your impact: There are methodologies and free tools for carbon, water and waste which can help with this. 6. Compare your performance: Get a broader idea of your performance by benchmarking your property against others.
Are you looking for tech professionals with right Big Data skills? Then you should know where to look to find professionals that hold these coveted skills. According to Dice’s Annual Salary Survey, the highest concentration of big data pros can be found in Seattle. The Dice survey looked at the top job markets for data analysts, as well as the top skills wanted of these highly-prized workers, and found that some usual suspects take top rankings. In its report summary, Dice wrote that more and more companies in industries including food manufacturing, retail, consulting and gaming are hiring big data pros. Dice found that five job markets in particular are hot for data analysts, with the largest concentration of professionals with big data skills. These job markets were defined as having seen a greater than 5 percent growth rate in new jobs over the past year. The top market for big data pros are: 1. Seattle – with 24 percent of employers indicating they had big data skills in 2014, which was double the rate of 12 percent in 2013. 2. Portland – 22 percent of employers said they had big data skills on payroll in 2014, which is up from 7 percent the previous year. 3. Silicon Valley – not surprising, the Valley ranks high on the list, with 20 percent of employers citing big data pros on their staff. This is up only slightly from 2013, when 18 percent of companies said the same. 4. Baltimore/Washington DC – The nation’s capital region ranks right behind, with 19 percent of employers paying big data pros last year, up from 12 percent in 2013. 5. Atlanta – Another rapidly growing hotbed, 17 percent of Atlanta’s employers had big data pros on staff in 2014, up from 11 percent in 2013. Meanwhile the Dice report also looked at the top skills that big data pros bring to the game. The top skills, which are among the hottest of all tech skills right now, include Hadoop, MapReduce, Hbase, Flume and Pig. To know more, check out the report at Dice. IE still is the marketplace leader and a huge component of other people will omit your fantastic writing because of this problem. MatDief 2 weeks ago Macrobid Where To Buy priligy janssen Amoxicillin Allergic Reactions For Dogs Prix Du Tadalis Sx Pfizer
After living in Austria for two years, a couple decided it was time to embark on a new chapter in their lives, seeking to settle down in a new country and eventually start a family. Given their love for adventure and travel, they sought a way to explore potential new homes without the immediate commitment of purchasing property or signing long-term leases. This led them to consider house sitting, a practice that allows individuals to temporarily live in and care for someone else's home while they are away. One of the couple, Alexandra, has a particular affinity for animals, which she believes makes her well-suited for house sitting opportunities that involve pet care. Her husband, moved by her gentle and loving interactions with animals, supports this decision.
AUTHOR=Ding Jun, Xu Haiou, Xia Lihua, Cao Shanshan, Wu Qing TITLE=Comparison of Monopolar Electrosurgical Conization and the Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure in the Management of High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion JOURNAL=Frontiers in Surgery VOLUME=8 YEAR=2021 URL= DOI=10.3389/fsurg.2021.721545 ISSN=2296-875X ABSTRACT=Objectives: To compare the performance and outcomes of monopolar electrosurgical conization (MESC) or the loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) in the treatment of high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL).Methods: This retrospective study included 554 patients diagnosed with HSIL through biopsy. The study used either LEEP or MESC for cervical conization. Additionally, the medical records of these patients, including the basic information, status of the excision margin, cone depth, cone width, fragmentation, complication, and the results of a 6-month follow-up after conization, were reviewed.Results: Compared to MESC, LEEP had a significantly higher rate of positive endocervical margin (3.77 vs. 8.65%; p = 0.018), burn injury of the margin (4.90 vs. 10.38%; p = 0.016) and a lower rate of adequate cone depth (83.40 vs. 89.62%; p = 0.034). In addition, LEEP was significantly more likely to cause fragmentation (p = 0.000). There was, however, no significant difference in the rate of abnormal cervical cytology and positive high-risk HPV (hrHPV) between these two groups, 6 months after cervical conization.Conclusion: Both LEEP and MESC appeared to be equally effective in the clinical treatment of HSIL. Nonetheless, MESC resulted in a better pathological outcome with regard to the status of the margin, tissue fragmentation, and cone depth.
Overthinking can lead to self-induced pressure and delayed decisions. Nothing in life is guaranteed, seeking guarantees can hinder progress. Risk aversion can lead to settling for mediocrity. Business and entrepreneurship inherently involve risk. Example: A potential investor wanted a one-sided contract, leading to no partnership. Some people avoid tech/internet investments due to age-related apprehension. Early investors in Macintosh or Microsoft were not necessarily tech-savvy but were open to risk. Fear of failure can be rooted in constant worry about potential pitfalls and doomsday scenarios.
Pregnancy and Edema Edema, or swelling, in the lower extremities, particularly the feet, is quite common in pregnancy, especially during the final weeks. This condition, known as pedal edema, is primarily caused by the pressure exerted by the growing uterus on the pelvic blood vessels. The swelling is usually painless, as experienced by a 34-week, 2-day pregnant individual who noticed their feet, especially the right one, becoming moderately more swollen. To manage this condition, the following measures are recommended: 1. Elevate the Feet: Whenever possible, raise your feet to help reduce the swelling. This can be done by propping them up on a pillow or using a footrest while sitting or lying down. 2. Limit Salt Intake: Reducing your consumption of salt can help minimize fluid retention in the body, thereby alleviating edema. 3. Hydration: Drink at least 64 ounces (approximately 2 liters) of water daily. This may seem counterintuitive, but staying hydrated can actually help reduce swelling by promoting the efficient elimination of excess fluids. Additionally, it's important to monitor your blood pressure during pregnancy, as high blood pressure can exacerbate edema and may indicate a pregnancy complication, such as preeclampsia.
On Cloud TPUs within GKE This page introduces Google's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), specialized integrated circuits for accelerating machine learning tasks using frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and JAX. It guides users on leveraging TPUs with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Before commencing, we suggest following this learning path: Advantages of TPUs in GKE GKE offers comprehensive support for managing TPU virtual machine (VM) lifecycles, including creation, configuration, and deletion. It also supports Spot VMs and reserved Cloud TPUs. Benefits include: - Consistent Environment: A unified platform for all machine learning and other workloads. Key TPU Concepts in GKE - TPU Pod: A group of interconnected TPU chips, with the number varying by TPU version. - TPU Slice: A subset of a full TPU Pod. - TPU Topology: The number and arrangement of TPU chips in a TPU slice. - Atomicity: A multi-host TPU node pool's property, where it's treated as a single unit, preventing resizing. GKE scales such pools by adding or removing all nodes at once. Operating TPUs in GKE Kubernetes resource management treats TPU VMs like other VM types. TPU chips are requested using the resource name `google.com/tpu`. Consider these TPU characteristics when using GKE: - A TPU VM can access up to 8 TPU chips. A Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) slice comprises a predetermined number of TPU chips, contingent upon the selected TPU machine type. The total number of TPUs requested via google.com/tpu must match the overall count of available chips on the TPU node. Any container within a GKE Pod requesting TPUs must utilize all TPU chips on the node, as GKE cannot facilitate partial consumption of TPU resources. Consider the following scenarios: - The ct5l-hightpu-8t machine type, featuring a single TPU node with 8 TPU chips, can accommodate one GKE Pod requiring 8 TPU chips, but not two Pods each requesting 4 TPU chips. - The ct5lp-hightpu-4t machine type, with a 2x4 topology containing two TPU nodes of 4 chips each (totaling 8 TPU chips), can host two Pods each requesting 4 TPU chips, but not one Pod requiring 8 TPU chips. Multiple Kubernetes Pods can be scheduled on a TPU VM, yet only one container per Pod can access the TPU chips. Each cluster must maintain at least one non-TPU node pool to facilitate kube-system Pods, such as kube-dns. By default, TPU nodes bear the google.com/tputaint, preventing non-TPU Pods from being scheduled on them. This taint does not ensure full TPU resource utilization but allows running workloads that do not use TPUs on non-TPU nodes, freeing up compute resources on TPU nodes for TPU-intensive code. GKE collects and logs emissions from containers operating on TPU VMs. For further details, consult the Logging documentation. TPU Utilization Metrics and Availability in GKE TPU utilization metrics, such as runtime performance, can be accessed through Cloud Monitoring. For further details, refer to the 'Observability and metrics' section. TPU Availability in GKE The following table outlines the TPU availability based on the machine type and version: \| TPU Version \| Machine Type Prefix \| Minimum GKE Version \| Availability \| Zones \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| TPU v4 \| ct4p- \| 1.26.1-gke.1500 \| Generally Available \| us-central2-b \| \| TPU v5e \| ct5l- \| 1.27.2-gke.2100 \| Generally Available \| europe-west4-b, us-central1-a \| \| TPU v5e \| ct5lp- \| 1.27.2-gke.2100 \| Generally Available \| europe-west4-a, us-east1-c, us-east5-b, us-west1-c, us-west4-a, us-west4-b \| \| TPU v5p \| ct5p- \| 1.28.3-gke.1024000 \| Preview \| us-east1-d, us-east5-a, us-east5-c \| TPU Characteristics for GKE Workloads The subsequent sections delve into the TPU characteristics to consider when planning and setting up your TPU workloads in GKE. For comprehensive information about available versions, machine types, valid topologies, and the number of chips, consult the 'Mapping of TPU configurations' section of this document. Machine Types Supporting TPU Resources Machine types that support TPU resources adhere to a naming convention that includes the TPU version and the number of chips per node. For instance, the machine type 'ct5lp-hightpu-1t' supports TPU v5e and contains a total of one TPU chip. Types of TPU Node Pool Based on the topology defined, GKE allocates TPU workloads to one of the following node pool types. TPU Slice Node Pools: - Single-host TPU Slice Node Pool: A node pool comprising one or more standalone TPU virtual machines (VMs). Unlike multi-host pools, TPUs in single-host pools aren't interconnected via high-speed links. - Multi-host TPU Slice Node Pool: A node pool containing two or more interconnected TPU VMs, forming an atomic and immutable unit. In case of VM failure or shutdown, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) recreates the entire node pool. TPU Slice Topology: The topology outlines the physical arrangement of TPUs within a TPU slice, provisioned by GKE in two- or three-dimensional configurations based on the TPU version. You specify topology as the number of TPU chips in each dimension: - For TPU v4 and v5p in multi-host node pools, topology is defined in 3-tuples (e.g., 4x4x4), with the product of dimensions determining the total number of chips. Topologies can range from small (less than 64 chips, e.g., 2x2x2) to large (up to 12x16x16 for v4 and 16x16x24 for v5p), adhering to the conditions that {A}, {B}, and {C} are multiples of four and {A} ≤ {B} ≤ {C}. - For TPU v5e, topologies follow a 2-tuple format. Configuration Format and TPU Mapping To specify your TPU configuration, utilize the "(A)x(B)" format, such as "2x2". For detailed guidance, consult the "Mapping of TPU Configuration" table. TPU Configuration Mapping To determine the appropriate TPU machine type and topology for your use case, refer to the following table: - Note: Machine types prefixed with "ct5lp-" and "ct5l-" are functionally identical. However, "ct5l-" types are single-host and lack high-speed interconnect links between multiple hosts. These are well-suited for serving small-to-medium models, but less so for large ones. Conversely, "ct5lp-" types can be provisioned as single-host or multi-host, with multi-host configurations interconnected via high-speed links. These are more suitable for serving large models or training. TPU v4 and v5p Characteristics TPU v4 and v5p machines possess the following technical characteristics: - Note: TPU capacity migrated to the new Compute Engine-based reservation system cannot be used with the Cloud TPU Queued Resource API. If intending to use TPU queued resources with your reservation, only migrate a portion of your TPU reservation to the new system. Limitations and Best Practices When employing TPUs in GKE: - The only supported value for the `--reservation-affinity` flag of `gcloud container node-pools create` is `SPECIFIC`. - To schedule a workload on the onboard CPU of a TPU VM, ensure your GKE Pod can tolerate the `google.com/tpu` taint. For specific node deployment, use node selectors. - Kubernetes resource management and priority treat TPU VMs similarly to other VMs. To accord TPU-requiring Pods, such as those using Tensor Processing Units, scheduling precedence over others on the same nodes, it is advisable to request the maximum CPU or memory for these TPU Pods. For lower-priority Pods, the following strategies should be adopted: 1. CPU Allocation: Set no limit on CPU usage to enable Pods to consume all unused cycles, thereby optimizing resource utilization. 2. Memory Allocation: Set a high memory limit to allow Pods to use most of the unused memory while maintaining node stability. This ensures that Pods can efficiently use available resources without compromising the node's overall performance. It is crucial to note that Kubernetes considers Pods without explicit CPU and memory requests as best-effort Pods, providing no guarantees of resource allocation. Only Pods that explicitly request CPU and memory are assured of these resources. For further details, refer to the Kubernetes documentation on Resource Management for Pods and Containers. To minimize interruptions in TPU-based machine learning workloads, where interruptions result in lost work since the last checkpoint, consider the following: 1. Job Priority: Set a higher priority for your Job than for others. In resource-scarce situations, the GKE scheduler will preempt lower-priority Jobs to schedule higher-priority ones, ensuring your workload receives all necessary resources (up to the total resources available in the cluster). For more information, see the Kubernetes documentation on Pod priority and preemption. 2. Maintenance Exclusion: Configure a non-repeating window of time during which automatic maintenance is prohibited. This helps to prevent interruptions during critical workloads. For more details, see the Kubernetes documentation on Maintenance exclusions. While these recommendations help minimize interruptions, they do not eliminate them entirely. Events such as hardware failures or defragmentation preemptions, as well as Compute Engine maintenance events, may still occur. Therefore, it is recommended to save checkpoints frequently and incorporate code in your training script to resume from the last checkpoint when necessary. To optimize your investment in Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), strategically plan the scheduling of tasks based on their priorities and queue them to ensure maximum operational time for your TPUs. If you require task-level scheduling and preemption capabilities, consider employing an add-on to Kubernetes that efficiently manages tasks into queues. We suggest utilizing Kueue for such scenarios.
Figure 2. The roles of chemokines and group 1 ILCs in the pathogenesis of allergic contact hypersensitivity. IL-7 and IL15 are required for the development of group 1 ILCs. CCR6 and CXCR6 are essential for NK cell homing to inflamed skin, and NKP46 is a major activation receptor of NK cells. NK cells negatively regulate ILC2s, and ILC2s counter regulate type 1 immune responses (IFN-γ and TNF-α) and are mainly driven by group 1 ILCs. The levels of CXCR3–CXCL9/10/11 and CCR4–CCL17/CCL22 are upregulated in the lesions due to CHS. 5. Chemokines and ILC2s in Atopic Dermatitis Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common skin disease in the world among children and is characterized by dryness, redness and itching. Specifically, it is present in 60% of babies younger than 1 year, and it increases to 85% among children younger than 5 years of age [85]. Although this prevalence decreases with age, the mechanism behind this phenomenon remains unclear. Question: What is the prevalence of atopic dermatitis among children younger than 5 years of age? Answer: 85%
Editor's note: The following article was written by Don Sockett and Melissa Behr with the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and Tom Earleywine with Land O’Lakes. The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is seeing an exceptional number of dairy calves (≤ 6 weeks of age) with no white fat in the coronary groove of the heart, mesentery, and perirenal tissues which is consistent with the calves not receiving enough feed. This problem usually begins in January or February, but emaciated calves began showing up at WVDL in late November 2013. Many of these calves had a prior illness such as calf scours. Demand for nutrients increases during illness; in particular the demand increases for protein, energy and fat-soluble vitamins. These nutrients are needed for maintenance, tissue repair, immune function, and to provide body heat. Optimizing nutrition of sick calves can make the difference between a dead and a healthy calf. When the ambient temperature drops to 15 °F, feeding 3 quarts of milk (12.5% total solids) or its equivalent in milk replacer (MR) twice a day will provide an 88 lb. calf with enough nutrition for 0.5-0.75 lbs/hd/day of growth. However, if the calf is stressed further (draft, wet or dirty hair coat, develops scours, pneumonia etc.) there is insufficient energy and protein in the diet to meet the needs of the calf and it will begin losing weight. Since calves are born with only 3-4% of body weight as fat, they can become emaciated and die if energy balance is negative for > 3-5 days. Since calf scours is a common problem on US dairy operations, winter feeding programs should be formulated to take into account the increased protein and energy demands caused by calf scours. Also, calves should be provided with a jacket and kept in a dry, draft-free environment that is bedded with straw that is deep enough to cover its legs when lying down. Calves should be offered a highly palatable calf starter that is high in protein (18-22%) and energy beginning at 2-3 days of age, and have access to free-choice warm water within 30 minutes of being fed milk or MR. Winter Feeding Program Since ruminants do not metabolize fat as efficiently as non-ruminants, just providing more fat in the diet is the least satisfactory way of providing additional nutrition to the calf. The diet must have enough energy and protein so the calf can have efficient, lean growth, adequate immune function, and healing of damaged tissue caused by events like scours or pneumonia. The dairy producer has 3 options available: 1. Continue to feed the calves 3 quarts of milk or MR twice a day but increase the total solids content from 12.5 to 15%. To avoid problems, producers need to work closely with their dairy calf nutritionist if they choose this option. 2. Continue feeding the calves twice a day but increase the volume of milk or MR fed per feeding from 3 to 4 quarts. 3. Feed the calves 3 quarts of milk or MR three times a day instead of twice a day. There should be at least a 13-14 hour interval between the first and third feeding. This is the best option because calves do better when they are fed three times a day instead of twice a day.
Promising Findings in Cancer Research From academic institutions, scholarly publications, and other scientific bodies Vitamin-E Derivative Demonstrates Early Potential as Anti-Cancer Agent Date: September 30, 2004 Source: University of Texas at Austin Summary: In a study on mice, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have found initial evidence that a novel compound, akin to vitamin E, can halve the size of tumors and inhibit cancer metastasis to other parts of the body. Share This In Austin, Texas, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have discovered preliminary evidence that a novel compound, resembling vitamin E, can significantly reduce tumor size and prevent cancer from spreading to other parts of the body in mice. This was demonstrated in studies where genetically identical mice were treated with the compound either orally or via aerosol. Key Findings Led by Kimberly Kline, a professor of nutrition in the Department of Human Ecology, in collaboration with Bob G. Sanders, a professor in the School of Biological Sciences, the research team found that this chemical directly induces cancer cell death. The results of this study are set to be published in the October issue of Experimental Biology and Medicine. The study involved treating genetically identical mice with the novel vitamin E compound, RRR-alpha-tocopherol ether acetic analog (alpha-TEA), for 21 days following an injection of mouse-derived mammary cancer cells. Funding and Further Investigation Building on earlier, similar findings by Kline and her colleagues, the National Cancer Institute is supporting national efforts to investigate the potential of this novel compound, alpha-TEA, in preventing colon and breast cancers in preclinical animal models. In the study, mice were treated with alpha-TEA for 21 days after an injection of mouse-derived mammary cancer cells. Regardless of whether the compound was administered orally or via aerosol, it was capable of reducing the primary tumor mass by more than half. Moreover, the compound demonstrated the capacity to diminish visible tumor metastases in the lungs. Specifically, among ten mice treated with alpha-TEA aerosol, only one developed discernible lung tumor lesions, contrasting with five out of ten untreated control mice. Notably, none of the treated animals exhibited signs of alpha-TEA toxicity. Kline, in 1997, selected alpha-TEA from a pool of fifty candidates for further study. Given that cancer can originate from a single aberrant cell, Kline and former student Karla Lawson employed specialized microscopic equipment to identify smaller cancer lesions. The equipment, utilizing cells previously genetically modified by co-author LuZhe Sun to fluoresce green under specific conditions, allowed for the detection of injected cancer cells in the animals. Through this fluorescent indicator, it was revealed that mice treated with aerosolized alpha-TEA had less than half the number of lung micrometastases compared to untreated mice (an average of 31 versus 73 detected cancer cells or small clusters). Furthermore, 48% of nearby lymph nodes in these mice were free from untreated counterparts. In vitro, Kline, who holds the Julian C. Barton Professorship in Nutrition, explored alpha-TEA's impact on breast cancer cells. Upon exposure to alpha-TEA, the cancer cells' proliferative capacity was reduced by 80%, and they underwent apoptosis, or programmed cell death, unlike untreated cells. "Alpha-TEA's potency as an anti-cancer agent lies in its ability to target multiple anti-growth and pro-death cellular processes in cancer cells while sparing normal cells," Kline explained. Scientists also explored the efficacy of RRR-alpha-tocopheryl succinate (VES), another vitamin E derivative. VES demonstrated effectiveness when delivered via aerosol, but not orally, likely due to its inactivation by intestinal enzymes. Kline's team will continue probing alpha-TEA's activity and cellular impacts in murine models. Concurrently, the compound is undergoing comprehensive toxicity assessments and preventive/treatment potential analyses, backed by the RAPID program of the National Cancer Institute. Kline cautiously optimistically stated, "Our preliminary findings are encouraging, but extensive further investigations are necessary before alpha-TEA can secure FDA approval for human trials." This research was funded by the Foundation for Research, along with Public Health Service grants from the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
Technology + Management + Innovation Three Reasons Why Docker is a Game Changer by Jake Bennett Containers represent a fundamental evolution in software development, but not for the reasons most people think. Image of containers being unloaded Docker’s rapid rise to prominence has put it on the radar of almost every technologist today, both IT professionals and developers alike. Docker containers hold the promise of providing the ideal packaging and deployment mechanism for microservices, a concept which has also experienced a growing surge in popularity. But while the industry loves its sparkling new technologies, it is also deeply skeptical of them. Until a new technology has been battletested, it’s just an unproven idea with a hipster logo, so it’s not surprising that Docker is being evaluated with a critical eye—it should be. To properly assess Docker’s utility, however, it’s necessary to follow container-based architecture to its logical conclusion. The benefits of isolation and portability, which get most of the attention, are reasons enough to adopt Docker containers. But the real game changer, I believe, is the deployment of containers in clusters. Container clusters managed by a framework like Google’s Kubernetes, allow for the true separation of application code and infrastructure, and enable highly resilient and elastic architectures It is these three benefits in combination—isolation, portability, and container clustering—that are the real reasons why Docker represents such a significant evolution in how we build and deploy software. Containers further advance the paradigm shift in application development brought about by cloud computing by providing a higher layer of abstraction for application deployment, a concept we’ll explore in more detail later. Is Docker worth it? However, you don’t get the benefits of containers for free: Docker does add a layer of complexity to application development. The learning curve for Docker itself is relatively small, but it gets steeper when you add clustering. The question then becomes: is the juice worth the squeeze? That is, do containers provide enough tangible benefit to justify the additional complexity? Or are we just wasting our time following the latest fad? Certainly, Docker is not the right solution for every project. The Ruby/Django/Laravel/NodeJS crowd will be the first to point out that their PaaS-ready frameworks already give them rapid development, continuous delivery and portability. Continuous integration platform provider Circle CI wrote a hilarious post poking fun at Docker, transcribing a fictitious conversation in which a Docker evangelist tries to explain the benefits of containers to a Ruby developer. The resulting confusion about the container ecosystem perfectly captures the situation. Strengthen Your AWS Security by Protecting App Credentials and Automating EC2 and IAM Key Rotation by Jake Bennett Effective information security requires following strong security practices during development. Here are three ways to secure your build pipeline, and the source code to get you started. One of the biggest headaches faced by developers and DevOps professionals is the problem of keeping the credentials used in application code secure. It’s just a fact of life. We have code that needs to access network resources like servers and databases, and we have to store these credentials somewhere. Even in the best of circumstances this is a difficult problem to solve, but the messy realities of daily life further compound the issue. Looming deadlines, sprawling technology and employee turnover all conspire against us when we try to keep the build pipeline secure. The result is “credential detritus”: passwords and security keys littered across developer workstations, source control repos, build servers and staging environments. Use EC2 Instance Profiles A good strategy for minimizing credential detritus is to reduce the number of credentials that need to be managed in the first place. One effective way to do this in AWS is by using EC2 Instance Profiles. An Instance Profile is an IAM Role that is assigned to an EC2 instance when it’s created. Once this is in-place, any code running on the EC2 instance that makes CLI or SDK calls to AWS resources will be made within the security context of the Instance Profile. This is extremely handy because it means that you don’t need to worry about getting credentials onto the instance when it’s created, and you don’t need to manage them on an ongoing basis—AWS automatically rotates the keys for you. Instead, you can spend your time fine tuning the security policy for the IAM Role to ensure that it has the least amount of privileges to get its job done. Get Credentials Out of Source Control EC2 Instance Profiles are a big help, but they won’t completely eliminate the need to manage credentials in your application. There are plenty of non-AWS resources that your code requires access to, and EC2 Instance Profiles won’t help you with those. For these credentials, we need another approach. This starts by making sure that credentials are NEVER stored in source control. A good test I’ve heard is this: if you were forced to push your source code to a public repository on GitHub today, then you should be able to sleep well tonight knowing that no secret credentials would be revealed. How well would you sleep if this happened to you? The main problem is that source code repositories typically have a wide audience, including people who shouldn’t have access to security credentials. And once you check in those credentials, they’re pretty much up there forever. Moreover, if you use a distributed SCM like Git, then those credentials are stored along with your source code on all of your developers’ machines, further increasing your exposure. The more breadcrumbs you leave lying around, the more likely rats will end up infesting your home. This appears to be what happened in the Ashley Madson hack that took place earlier this year. Hard-coded credentials stored in source control were implicated as a key factor in the attack. Apparently, their source code was littered with the stuff. Not good. Using Vagrant, Chef and IntelliJ to Automate the Creation of the Java Development Environment by Jake Bennett The long path to DevOps enlightenment begins with the Developer’s IDE: Here’s how to get started on the journey. In this article we walk through the steps for automating the creation of a virtual development environment. Cloud Laptop Vagrant Chef One of the challenges faced by software developers today working on cloud applications and distributed systems is the problem of setting up the developer workstation in a development environment comprised of an increasing number of services and technologies. It was already hard enough to configure developer workstations for complex monolithic applications, and now it’s even harder as we start to break down the application into multiple microservices and databases. If you are starting to feel like your developers’ workstations have become fragile beasts that are able to generate builds only by the grace of God and through years of mystery configuration settings, then you are facing trouble. Seek medical help immediately if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: • The onboarding of new developers takes days or even weeks because getting a new development machine configured is a time-consuming and error-prone process. • The words “But the code works on my machine” are uttered frequently within your organization. • Bugs are often discovered in production that don’t occur in development or staging. • The documentation for deploying the application to production is a short text file with a last modified date that’s over a year old. The good news is that there are technologies and practices to remedy these problems. The long-term cure for this affliction is cultivating a DevOps culture within your organization. DevOps is the new hybrid combination of software development and infrastructure operations. With the rise of virtualization and cloud-computing, these two formerly separate departments have found themselves bound together like conjoined twins. In the cloud, hardware is software, and thus software development now includes infrastructure management.
Oral Ulcers: Natural Remedies What are some natural ways to heal mouth ulcers? Aphthous stomatitis is the medical term for a common type of peptic ulcer. These ulcers can manifest in any soft tissue areas within the mouth and tongue. Patients may experience a burning or tingling sensation even before the ulcers appear, which are typically round, gray or white in color with a sore, red border. The development of ulcers can be triggered by tissue damage from consumption of acidic or spicy foods, or mechanical trauma from dental appliances. Ulcers often emerge when the immune system is compromised, there are deficiencies in certain substances, or when digestive issues are present. Home Care for Mouth Ulcers Home remedies can facilitate the healing of mouth ulcers. Their effectiveness lies in their anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, astringent components, and ability to provide a cooling effect, thereby reducing discomfort.
Kinnison also works as the Director of the Maine Center for Genetics in the Environment (MCGE), which is a direct product of the Maine-eDNA grant. His background is rich in researching evolution and the application of evolutionary and genetic principles to real world challenges. Kinnison enjoys finding new ways to adapt evolutionary and genetic tools to meet the various needs of fisheries, conservation efforts, and other types of human interests such as protecting wild animal populations, food resources, or the ocean. Kinnison has emphasized that the application of research and discovery is very important to him. “I spend a lot of time thinking about how organisms are evolving now, and what new discoveries and applications may result from those new adaptations,” Kinnison said. As part of his involvement in the Maine-eDNA program (which is a multi-institutional initiative that is working to establish Maine as a national leader in environmental monitoring, ecological understanding, and the sustainability of coastal ecosystems), Kinnison has acted as a primary coordinator. Since Maine-eDNA officially began, Kinnison has been developing a collaborative effort with the Maine Department of Transportation (DOT). In 2019, staff at the Maine DOT heard about work being done at the University of Maine during a meeting where Kinnison was presenting project updates to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The Maine DOT requested to work with Kinnison to construct a safe and effective way to collect water samples that could be used to assess whether an area is a safe space to work without harming wildlife. Kinnison and his team proceeded to engage with the Maine DOT, brainstorming ideas on how they could go about doing this type of sampling. As a part of this collaboration, the Maine-eDNA team and the Maine DOT joined forces with the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) and a group called Project Cher, which works with stream restoration regarding culverts, wooding debris, and more. The initial sampling experiment involved putting salmon in a cage to measure eDNA downstream from the fish. From that sampling effort, they were able to receive information about how well different numbers of fish are detected, as well as from how far away. The conclusion revealed that the best place to detect a salmon is not in direct proximity to the salmon, as originally anticipated, but further away. Detection turned out to be more difficult up close because the eDNA found in shed cellular material, such as skin and excrement, is more likely to be localized. When testing, the sample collector should travel approximately 50-100 meters downstream from the suspected population. The Maine DOT is a pioneer in using this sampling method. Kinnison is not sure about what collaborations may be occurring in other states with groups like the Maine DOT when it comes to restoration and preservation. He emphasized that it makes a lot of sense for the Maine DOT to take such environmental precautions and to conduct due diligence in the form of eDNA sampling. For example, when the Maine DOT replaces a culvert, it fixes the road and improves flow passages. This level of construction often poses a risk, as it could disturb or harm ecosystems and organisms such as an endangered species at the stream crossing. Kinnison believes that the Maine DOT is doing the right thing as they have mandates and regulations in place to ensure culverts are passable by vulnerable organisms such as salmon. The sampling method is easy and accessible, and simply involves using bottles to collect water samples in the field. Members of the Maine DOT are able to collect samples themselves; the method does not require a scientist to perform the collection. Maine DOT employees can then drop off the sample at Kinnison’s lab in Orono, where the MCGE team will analyze the sample and report the results back to the Maine DOT. One factor that initially drew Kinnison to eDNA research is that it has applications here and now, which is how he likes to focus his research. He elaborated by saying that working on a Maine EPSCoR grant allows participants to focus a lot of their energy on real world applications. Kinnison stated, “I think that EPSCoR is getting the word out broadly about all these types of applications,” Kinnison said. He sees a strength of the Maine-eDNA program being that personnel are continuously communicating and pushing everyone not to do science just for the sake of science, but rather to do science for the sake of Maine’s citizens and key stakeholder groups such as the Maine DOT. This type of natural link-up is exactly what Maine-eDNA needs in order to impact the state in meaningful ways, and to get these types of tools and procedures out and ready for regular use. Kinnison strongly believes that making credible and reliable tools for people who need to use them for situations that have societal, legal, or ethical consequences is important, and is a large part of the EPSCoR approach. Now that the sampling method has proven successful, Kinnison explained the next step is to get the ball rolling on eDNA training workshops for these natural-resource-based partners. Training would include: how to take the water samples, interpreting what the data means, and reviewing definitions for some of the lingo that researchers use. These workshops will provide information to understand the type (and significance) of the data after collection. Of course, Maine-eDNA will strive to facilitate the adoption of these resulting methods beyond Maine.
Follow Directions With Shapes Worksheets Learning to Draw Geometric Shapes - Geometric shapes can be defined as a figure or area closed by a boundary that is created by combining the specific amount curves, lines, and points. A geometric shape is geometric information that remains when location, scale, orientation, and reflection are removed from the description of a geometric object. Materials: Compass, Ruler, Paper, Pencil. Instructions: Follow these instructions to draw geometric shapes: Open your compass to the desired radius. Put one end at the other end of the ruler and open it until the other end is at the point that corresponds to the radius of the circle you want to draw. Put the spike, metal tip of the compass, in the middle of the paper. Make sure that the distance to the nearest side is greater than the distance from the compass. Rest the pencil lightly on the paper while keeping the spike in place. Try not to push the pencil too hard, trace a circle around the spike. What's the Point? Bumper stickers in the math parking lot: "Without geometry, life is pointless!"
Violetta Hobday was a witch[2]. She and her husband, Hilliard, announced the birth of their son Egmont on 30 November, 1998 in the Daily Prophet[2]. Notes and references 1. As she was married with a child, she was presumably over 17. 2. 2.0 2.1 Daily Prophet Newsletters: 8 February, 1999, Page 2
Last Updated: January 28, 2019 · 13k Accessing Cocoa (Objective-C) from Go with cgo It's pretty easy to use go's FFI capabilities via cgo. Go provides extensive and well written documentation about it: Now, while using exported C symbols is pretty straightforward, using Objective-C adds another level of indirection when accessing references in both languages. First of all, your cgo code should be able to convert from Obj-C data (objects, method calls, etc) to Go data. The easiest way is by wrapping everything Obj-C in C code. When you have the converted C data, it's a matter of converting it to Go. So what one needs to figure out is how to convert from Objective-C to C. I'm not experienced with Obj-C, so I had to do some research first, but anyone familiar with it should be able to easily do this. The second issue is how to compile and link Obj-C with the Go code. Fortunately, this is pretty easy since you can set the compiler cgo will be using by setting the CC environment variable. By simply using CC=clang and setting CFLAGS: -x objective-c within the Go files, you're all set to compile Obj-C code. A very simple "hello world" example that should work is: compile with CC=clang go build package main #cgo CFLAGS: -x objective-c #cgo LDFLAGS: -framework Foundation #import <Foundation/Foundation.h> void hello() { NSLog(@"Hello World"); import "C" func main() { This should output "Hello World" using Foundation Framework's NSLog. In my exercise, I tried to dynamically get the user's "Application Support" directory using Foundation Framework's NSFileManager. In Objective-C, this would be done like this: // get the default file manager NSFileManager manager = [NSFileManager defaultManager]; // get all possible app support directories in the user domain NSArray urls = [manager URLsForDirectory: NSApplicationSupportDirectory inDomains: NSUserDomainMask]; Note that in the above case, urls is a NSArray containing NSURL objects. So far so good. I'd have to wrap that call in a regular C function and then use the data. Now I think is the tricky part: how to convert from Obj-C objects to Go objects. What I came up with was this: package main import ( //#cgo CFLAGS: -x objective-c //#cgo LDFLAGS: -framework Foundation //#include "foundation.h" import "C" // NSString -> C string func cstring(s C.NSString) C.char { return C.nsstring2cstring(s) } // NSString -> Go string func gostring(s C.NSString) string { return C.GoString(cstring(s)) } // NSNumber -> Go int func goint(i C.NSNumber) int { return int(C.nsnumber2int(i)) } // NSArray length func nsarraylen(arr C.NSArray) uint { return uint(C.nsarraylen(arr)) } // NSArray item func nsarrayitem(arr C.NSArray, i uint) unsafe.Pointer { return C.nsarrayitem(arr, C.ulong(i)) // NSURL -> Go url.URL func gourl(nsurlptr C.NSURL) url.URL { nsurl := C.nsurldata(nsurlptr) userInfo := url.UserPassword( host := gostring(nsurl.host) if nsurl.port != nil { port := goint(nsurl.port) host = host + ":" + strconv.FormatInt(int64(port), 10) return &url.URL{ Scheme: gostring(nsurl.scheme), User: userInfo, // username and password information Host: host, // host or host:port Path: gostring(nsurl.path), RawQuery: gostring(nsurl.query), // encoded query values, without '?' Fragment: gostring(nsurl.fragment), // fragment for references, without '#' // NSArray<NSURL> -> Go []url.URL func gourls(arr C.NSArray) []url.URL { var result []url.URL length := nsarraylen(arr) for i := uint(0); i < length; i++ { nsurl := (C.NSURL)(nsarrayitem(arr, i)) u := gourl(nsurl) result = append(result, u) return result func UserApplicationSupportDirectories() []url.URL { return gourls(C.UserApplicationSupportDirectories()) func main() { fmt.Printf("%#+v\n", UserApplicationSupportDirectories()) #import <Foundation/Foundation.h> typedef struct _NSURLdata { NSString scheme; NSString user; NSString password; NSString host; NSNumber port; NSString path; NSString query; NSString fragment; } NSURLdata; const char* nsstring2cstring(NSString); int nsnumber2int(NSNumber); unsigned long nsarraylen(NSArray); const void nsarrayitem(NSArray, unsigned long); const NSURLdata nsurldata(NSURL); const NSArray UserApplicationSupportDirectories(); #import "foundation.h" const char* nsstring2cstring(NSString s) { if (s == NULL) { return NULL; } const char cstr = [s UTF8String]; return cstr; nsnumber2int(NSNumber i) { if (i == NULL) { return 0; } return i.intValue; unsigned long nsarraylen(NSArray arr) { if (arr == NULL) { return 0; } return arr.count; const void* nsarrayitem(NSArray arr, unsigned long i) { if (arr == NULL) { return NULL; } return [arr objectAtIndex:i]; const NSURLdata nsurldata(NSURL url) { NSURLdata urldata = malloc(sizeof(NSURLdata)); urldata->scheme = url.scheme; urldata->user = url.user; urldata->password = url.password; urldata->host = url.host; urldata->port = url.port; urldata->path = url.path; urldata->query = url.query; urldata->fragment = url.fragment; return urldata; const NSArray* UserApplicationSupportDirectories() { NSFileManager manager = [NSFileManager defaultManager]; return [manager URLsForDirectory: NSApplicationSupportDirectory inDomains: NSUserDomainMask]; So you see, there's a lot of boilerplate code only to convert NS objects to Go objects, ranging from simple strings (NSString* -> char* -> Go string) to arrays and other objects (NSURL*, for example). For NSURL in this case, I choose a very poor solution in creating a C struct to get its data and avoid writing a C function for each NSURL property. I'm pretty sure there's a better solution, like trying to implement in C a function to call any Obj-C object property, but my lack of knowledge in Obj-C prevented me from doing so. Maybe even creating an url.URL Go object in C. Also I'm not sure how to handle memory management yet and I'm almost sure the malloc memory is leaked. Also I'd be wanting to check out how Obj-C's memory management would fair alongside Go's garbage collection. My guess is the safe option would be to copy over all data to Go when creating Go objects (like C.GoString does) and let Obj-C handle its own memory. That way both keep separate memory management. And if you are maybe intrigued if would be possible to write Cocoa applications in Go, you're right, it is possible. With this initial and simplistic integration, it's right to think it would be perfectly possible to have an entire language binding between Obj-C/Cocoa and Go. It would be a pretty big job, but doable.
Starting Point: The process begins with s = 1/1024 and works backwards up to s = 1. Impact of 'i': The'magic' of i (i² = -1) starts to show, affecting the real part of 10is, which decreases due to the term with i². Iterative Calculation: Squaring the previous result for larger fractions of i (i/512, i/256, i/128, etc.) leads to the final result for s = i/1 = i after ten iterations. Result for s = i: 10is ≈ -0.66928 + 0.74332i, with a notable minus sign in front of the real part. Graphing 10is: To create a smooth graph, take a small power of i (e.g., i/8) and multiply it by increasing integers. Graph Analysis: The graph shows a complex exponential (10is) as a periodic function, with the real part behaving like an algebraic cosine function and the imaginary part like an algebraic sine function, oscillating between -1 and +1. Base Change: Switching the base to e (eit) results in values corresponding to the real cosine and sine functions, leading to Euler's formula: eit = cos(t) + isin(t).
According to the World Health Organization, over 340 million children and adolescents (age 5–10 years old) were classified as overweight or obese in 2016, a statistic that has risen from 14% since 1975. Childhood obesity is associated with a wide range of severe health complications and an increased risk of premature onset of illnesses, including diabetes and heart disease. Without intervention, children and young adolescents classified as obese are likely to remain so throughout adolescence and adulthood. A new study conducted in the UAE investigates whether asking early adolescents to evaluate the food choices of peers triggers deliberative thinking that improves their own food selection, even when the peers’ food choices are unhealthy. The findings suggest that incorporating evaluations of the healthiness of others’ food choices can be a tool to fight unhealthy eating lifestyles. This study is the first to ask early adolescents to evaluate the food choices of ‘remote peers’ (real or fictitious children of the same age who are not physically present). In this instance, the remote peers were fictitious students of the same age identified as coming from another school whose varied (healthy or unhealthy) food choices were shared in writing before the young adolescents participating in the study selected their own food. The findings were published in a Child Development article, written by researchers at the American University of Sharjah, the University of Granada, Zayed University, University of St. Gallen, New York University Abu Dhabi, Center for Behavioral Institutional Design, and the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research. ‘We initially hypothesised that early adolescents who evaluate the healthiness of food choices of remote peers will make healthier decisions irrespective of the healthiness of the remote peers’ choice,’ said Ernesto Reuben, lead researcher and professor at the Center for Behavioral Institutional Design at New York University Abu Dhabi. ‘Our second hypothesis suggested that asking young adolescents to evaluate the healthiness of the choices of remote peers will trigger more deliberative decision-making among 6th graders compared to 5th graders, because cognitive development even in the short span of one year may result in greater reliance on reasoned decisions made more slowly and thoughtfully, rather than intuitive decisions that are made impulsively. Growth in reliance on deliberative decision-making with age during early adolescence would mean that being asked to evaluate the food choices of a remote peer could have a higher impact on the healthiness of food choices of the older students compared to the younger ones.’ Participants included 467 students (54.5% female) in the 5th and 6th grades recruited from three international primary schools in the UAE. The sample was predominantly of middle to high socioeconomic status. The week before the experiment, an email was sent to parents of participating students to inform them that they would not need to bring a snack for one of their school breaks on the day of the study. Participants were presented with four different food trays each with five different food items of similar nutritional value evaluated by a nutritionist at the Burjeel Hospital in the UAE. Each adolescent was asked to select four food items from the trays. Before making their own food choices, they were informed about the four food items chose by an unknown remote peer attending a different school who was also participating in the experiment. In each participating school, different classes were randomly assigned to one of four treatments (variables): - Healthy peer. The remote peer’s food items were all relatively healthy: an apple, a banana, a pear, and water. - Unhealthy peer. The remote peer’s food items were all relatively unhealthy: Gummi Bears, a lollipop, chips, and chocolate milk. - Healthy peer with evaluation. After receiving the information about the remote peer’s choices but before choosing their own food, participants had to evaluate the remote peer’s decisions in terms of healthiness and explain their evaluation. The peer’s choices were the same as in Healthy Peer treatment (apple, banana, pear, and water). - Unhealthy peer with evaluation. Mirrors the healthy peer with evaluation treatment but uses the peer’s choices of the unhealthy peer treatment (Gummi Bears, a lollipop, chips, and chocolate milk). Participants were also asked to evaluate the healthiness of the peer’s choices as ‘very unhealthy,’ ‘unhealthy,’ ‘healthy,’ or ‘very healthy.’ Participant’s knowledge of the healthiness of the food items was also measured (how they thought parents from their school would rank the different food trays from unhealthiest to healthiest). The findings indicated that the mere fact of being asked to evaluate the choices of a remote peer led young adolescents to choose significantly healthier food, whether or not the peer’s food choice was healthy or unhealthy. In addition, even the small age difference between 5th and 6th graders mattered. Evaluating the peer’s choices improved the healthiness of the food choices of 6th graders more than those of 5th graders. ‘These findings show that making individuals think more deliberately affects their decision-making. Moreover, the stage of their cognitive development matters,’ said Francisco Lagos, professor of economics at Zayed University and the University of Granada. ‘The findings also have important public health implications: having a better understanding of how young adolescents develop, evaluate, and subsequently make food choices can help us design effective strategies to improve people’s eating habits while they are young.’ The authors acknowledge that the adolescents in the study made their decisions without social interaction, whereas food choices are often made by adolescents in social contexts. In addition, study participants were provided popular, familiar healthy food items such as fruit, but not healthy options sometimes considered less attractive, such as green vegetables. Participants were also from relatively affluent and educated families in which adults may be more likely to emphasize the benefits of health eating. The findings are based on specific age cohorts and may not apply to younger adolescents with less capacity for deliberative thinking. Finally, one of the main challenges in improving eating habits is finding effects that last long-term and this study evaluated only short-term effects. Disclaimer: Psychreg is mainly for information purposes only. Materials on this website are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, medical treatment, or therapy. Never disregard professional psychological or medical advice nor delay in seeking professional advice or treatment because of something you have read on this website. 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2001 March 10 Air parcels in the real world experience temperature histories that exhibit greater fluctuations than inferred from synoptic scale trajectory data. Differences in temperature between the actual (mesoscale) and synoptic scale version can be thought of in terms of a histogram that can be characterized by the full-width, half-amplitude parameter, also referred to as the Mesoscale Fluctuation Amplitude, MFA. Extensive measurements of isentrope wrinkles using the Microwave Temperature Profiler have been used to create a model that relates MFA to the four independent variables: altitude, season, latitude and underlying topography. Thus, for any setting in which the altitude, season, latitude and underlying topography are specificed, it is possible to calcualte MFA and then determine statistics about the mesoscale versus synoptic scale temperature histogram. This information, in turn, can be used to calculate statistics such as the "fraction of time" the real parcel is colder than the synoptic representation. This web page illustrates the MFA concept, and describes how the "colder than" statistics can be calculated. The Microwave Temperature Profiler, MTP, can be used to create isentrope altitude cross-sections, IACs. These can be used to assess how often air parcel temperature departs from a synoptic value by specified amounts. Another web page, Mesoscale Temperature Fluctuation Model, describes in detail an analysis of data from MTP instruments aboard ER-2 and DC-8 aircraft for a variety of locations and seasons. That web page shows that a parameter called the Mesoscale Fluctuation Amplitude, MFA, varies with altitude, season, latitude and underlying topography. A table, and an equation, is presented that allows a user to predict MFA for any setting. This web page describes one specific flight, ER1989.01.20, and shows by example how to predict MFA for other settings. For the reader who wishes to see a more general overview of the evidence for the existence of mesoscale structure, click on Mesoscale Temperature Fluctuations Overview MFA Defined Mesoscale Fluctuation Amplitude, MFA, is defined to be the half-power full-width, HPFW, of the distribution of deviations of an isentrope surface from its synoptic scale average. I have arbitrarily chosen to use a synoptic scale averaging procedure that gives approximately the same result as low-pass spatial frequency filtering. My procedure is to calculate a 400-km wide boxcar average, which is subjected to a second 400-km boxcar averaging process. The difference between the unfiltered T(t) trace and the synoptic scale version (the double-boxcar filtered version) is defined to be the mesoscale fluctuation dT((t) trace. Sample Flight The figure below shows the flight track of a typical ER-2 flight used in the present analysis. It occurs under "polar winter" conditions, and is based in Stavanger, Norway. The flight date is January 20, 1989, which is represented as 890120 in the figure titles. Tick marks are shown at 2000 second intervals. The portion of flight within 100 km of the coast is categorized as "coastal mountain" and it is assigned a subjective topography roughness value. Since not all mountains have the same roughness, I have been guided by the following: For the flight of 890120 the flight is divided into two types of flight segments, "coastal mountains" and "ocean," with topography roughness scores of 1.0 and 0.0, respectively. Figure 1. Flight track for ER-2 flight of 1989.01.20, with markers at 2000 second (2 ks) intervals. Next an "isentrope altitude cross-section," or IAC, is calculated from the MTP data. The following figure illustrates this product, showing the altitude of isentropes separated by 10 K of potential temperature. Figure 2. Isentrope Altitude Cross-section, showing the altitude of isentrope surfaces at 10 K intervals of potential temprature. The IAC is used to choose a specific isentrope to represent flight segments. In this example the 440 K and 460 K isentropes are used to represent the pre-dip and post-dip flight segments. The isentrope altitudes for these flight segments is shown in the following two figures. Figure 3. Altitude of the 440 K isentrope for the first half of the 890120 flight. Figure 4. Altitude of the 460 K isentrope for the second half of the 890120 flight. The thick black trace in these two figures is my representation of a synoptic scale fit to the MTP data. The departures of the red trace from the black trace are used to create a histogram of "mesoscale only" fluctuations. Since each of the previous figures shows data for both "coastal mountains" and "ocean" categories, it was necessary to form the histograms from carefully assigned segments of the two traces. Examples of the two histograms are shown in the following two figures. Figure 5Histogram of all "coastal mountain" portions of the data shown in the previous two figures (for the 890120 flight). Figure 6Histogram of all "ocean" portions of the data shown in the previous two figures (for the 890120 flight). Summary of All ER-2 MFA Data The foregoing analysis was performed for 49 ER-2 flights, comprising 73 flight segment topography assignments. The interval of flight dates extends from 881231 to 970925. After performing several analyses (described in more detail at Mesoscale Temperature Fluctuation Model ) a convincing case could be made for a seasonal dependence from only ER-2 data (17-21 km), shown in the next figure. Figure 7. Empirical model fit to winter and summer only data (including all underlying terrains), using only ER-2 data. The thick red line is a linear fit to the "summer only" MFA data. The dashed blue line is a fit to the winter data, and it employs a quadratic dependence upon latitude. The equation is described in detail in the previous link. After performing the same analysis on DC-8 MTP data, a solution was obtained for altitude dependence. The following graph shows observed and predicted MFA (adjusted for altitude, season, latitude and underlying topography). Figure 8. ALL data, ER-2 and DC-8, and a fit incorporating a free parameter for the altitude dependence of MFA. Figure 12 contains data from both the ER-2 and DC-8. The fitted equation is: MFA = (137 - 1.61 * Lat + 194 * Seas * (Lat/80)^2 + 43.6 * Topo) * (58.85 / P [mb]) ^ 0.39 (Eqn 2) +/- 0.30 +/- 18 +/- 10.4 +/- 0.10 where Seas and Topo are defined in the link given earlier, and P [mb] is the pressure of the isentrope surface. Note the use of 0.39 for the pressure exponent. The combined ER-2 and DC-8 data fit exhibits an R^2 = 0.61 and a residual MFA of 32 meters. More data is needed to ascertain the statiscal significance of the difference between the altitude exponent fitted solution value of 0.39 and the predicted value of 0.50. Standard errors on the estimate are shown below the 4 parameter fitted values. In every case the SE is much smaller than the fitted value, with "signal to noise ratios" (fitted value divided by SE) = 5.4, 10.6, 4.1 and 3.9. Specific Procedure for Simulating MFA At this time Equation 2 is the best model representing MFA values over a wide altitude region, for all seasons, all latitudes and all topographies, and I recommend its use as a better alternative to a total disregard of the MFA effect. There are two ways to get a specific sequence for "vertical displacement versus horizontal distance," dZ(x), for adding to a back trajectory calculation of an isentrope surface's altitude. The hard way is to request a copy of a program that does this, which employs an algorithm described in Section 6 at Mesoscale Temperature Fluctuations. The easy way is to request a file of dT(t) from the author of this web page. The following table of MFA values is based on the preceding analysis, and may be convenient for casual users wishing to estimate the possible importance of the MFA effect. To use the table, choose a latitude region (left-most column), choose a season (center two columns), and choose an underlying terrain (right-most column), and read from the body of the table an MFA. This MFA is what can be expected at ER-2 altitudes (19.4 km); for DC-8 altitudes, for example, multiply the MFA value by 0.61. For other altitudes, multiply the MFA value by (58.85 [mb] / P[mb]) ^ 0.39. TABLE 1 - MFA for ER-2 Altitudes (19.4 km) Multiply by 0.61 for DC-8 Altitudes (11.4 km) (Latitude Region) WINTER SUMMER (Underlying Terrain) POLAR 239 meters 186 " 68 meters 16 " MID-LATITUDE 173 meters 121 " 125 meters 72 " TROPICAL 176 meters 124 " 173 meters 120 " Exceedance Statistics Let us ask the question: "Given a MFA value, how often does a parcel's actual temperature depart from the synoptic scale version by specified amounts?" The previous question will be answered for a specific flight, then it will be generalized. Considering the coastal portion of ER1989.01.20 (altitude of 19.4 km, winter season, Arctic latitude), the MFA is 200 meters. The following graph shows what fraction of the time the actual (mesoscale) temperature departed from the synoptic temperature by X-axis amounts. Figure 9. Fraction of time parcel temperature is COLDER THAN (and warmer than) the synoptic temperature by more than the X-axis amount (MFA = 200 meters, or 2 K). Figure 10. Fraction of time parcel temperature is COLDER THAN (and warmer than) the synoptic temperature by more than the X-axis amount (MFA = 200 meters, or 0.5 K). Figure 9 and 10 are the same, except for one graph employing a log-scale for the Y-axis. The green fitted line has the equation: Y = 0.50 * (0.26X), and corresponds to MFA = 200 meters (i.e., MFA = 2.0 K). For example, according to the equation, the mesoscale temperature will be at least 2.0 K colder than the synoptic scale temperature for 3.4% of the time. This applies to both positive and negative departures; therefore, 3.4% of the time the parcel mesoscale temperature is at least 2.0 K warmer than the synoptic scale temperature. For situations having other MFA values, the constant that's raised to a power is changed. For example, when MFA is 100 meters (or 1.0 K), Y = 0.50 * (0.07X). The general equation is: Y = CX Y = fraction of time mesoscale temperature is colder than (or warmer than) synoptic temperature by X degrees Kelvin where C = 0.07 (100 meters/MFA) , or C = 0.07 (1.0 K/MFA) The following graph can be used to determine the "fraction of time colder than synoptic" parameter for various MFA values. Figure 11. Exceedance plots for various MFA values [meters], showing fraction of time the mesoscale temperature is colder than synoptic. The Y-axis also corresponds to the fraction of time the mesoscale temperature is warmer than synoptic. Consider the setting of northern Greenland (mountainous topography), winter, altitude = 26 km. For this setting MFA is predicted to be 295 meters (or 2.95 K). For this MFA air parcels are predicted to be colder than synoptic by at least 4.2 K about 1 % of the time. For modelers wishing to assess the implications of mesoscale temperature fluctuations I recommend the following: 1) request from BruceLGary@cox.net a dT(t) file that has MFA = 100 meters (1.0 K) and wind speed of 20 [m/s], 2) calculate an MFA for the altitude, season, latitude and topography of interest, 3) multiply the dT column of the file by the factor MFA/100 meters, 4) multiply the time column by the ratio of wind velocities, and 5) add the resulting table of adjusted dT(t) to a synoptic scale time series T(t) to arrive at a sample mesoscale T'(t) time series, and run your model again with this new temperature time series to see if anything different happens (to PSC formation and evolution, for example). I'm waiting... Related Links Mesoscale Temperature Fluctuations General introduction to the evidence for isentrope wrinkles (temperature non-uniformities) using airbore MTP data Mesoscale Temperature Fluctuation Model Describing the derivation of a model for predicting MFA Main Menu Meteorology and clear air turbulence web pages This site opened: March 10, 2001. Last Update: February 27, 2002
25 “‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[e]? 28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendour was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”’ Symbolizing humility and devotion, lilies point to life. As the flowers most often associated with funerals, lilies can symbolise that the soul of the departed has received restored innocence after death. Jesus speaks of these flowers while teaching on a mountain, a field. But Jesus is not just speaking words, he is breathing his life into them. He is clothing us in love; his splendour; his words. My lily is my life, my breathe; my walk. How another sees or views, respects or disdains me, even how my own heart and mind does, has no weight, no matter. Only this present breathe has weight, substance. Only how he covers, clothes me in a moment has meaning. Only how I breathe his words in, then out, in, can answer a life’s prayer. Jesus will feed my hungers, quench my thirst. my prayer, for lilies, for my lily… ‘Sate my worry, my worries. Breathe on me, in me my Lord. Let my family, friends, enemies and foes, feel your breathe deeply.
Megumin, a young wizard girl from KonoSuba, is recognized for her distinctive appearance and captivating personality, making her one of the cutest anime characters. She has black hair, red eyes, and wears a witch-like outfit consisting of a black dress, pointy hat, and cape. Her mischievous expression and childlike innocence contribute to her charm. Megumin's explosive obsession and eccentric behavior, coupled with her comedic antics, further enhance her cuteness. Her interactions with protagonist Kazuma and other characters add to her endearing appeal, solidifying her status as a fan favorite. Rem, a maid from Re:Zero, is another beloved cute character. With sky-blue hair and bright blue eyes, her soft features and gentle expression make her visually appealing. Rem's kind, selfless, and loyal nature, along with her unwavering support for Subaru, endear her to fans. Her shy and timid demeanor, combined with her determination to protect loved ones, makes her a relatable and sympathetic character. Rem's character development and backstory also contribute to her overall cuteness. Asuna Yuuki from Sword Art Online is admired for her beauty and elegance, with long, orange-brownish chestnut-colored hair and expressive hazel eyes. Her innocent appearance, coupled with her strong, skilled, and kind-hearted personality, makes her a charming character. Asuna's unwavering loyalty, dedication to friends, and courage in facing challenges have earned her a place among the most beloved cute anime girls. Cute anime girls are a popular archetype, with characters like Megumin, Rem, and Asuna capturing fans' hearts worldwide. While their appearances and personalities vary, they all possess a certain appeal that makes them endearing and beloved.
Cancer epigenetics: Breakthrough in ID’ing target genes Jade Boyd HOUSTON — Cancer is usually attributed to faulty genes, but growing evidence from the field of cancer epigenetics indicates a key role for the gene “silencing” proteins that stably turn genes off inside the cell nucleus. A new study from Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) promises to speed research in the field by rapidly identifying the genes that epigenetic proteins can target for silencing. The study, which appears this week in Nucleic Acids Research, shows how a new computer program called EpiPredictor can search any genome to identify specific genes affected by epigenetic proteins. The research includes detailed experimental findings that verify EpiPredictor’s results. The research was funded in part by the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). “Cancer epigenetics is a new field, and we are still struggling with the basics,” said lead investigator Jianpeng Ma, professor of bioengineering at Rice and the Lodwick T. Bolin Professor of Biochemistry at BCM. “It’s something like a board game. Until now, we’ve understood some of the rules and seen a few of the pieces, but the game board itself has been mostly blank. EpiPredictor lets everyone see the board. It really changes things.” While many cancers have been linked to mutations in the DNA sequence of particular genes, epigenetic changes do not involve genetic mutations. Instead, epigenetics allows two cells with identical DNA sequences to behave in wholly different ways. Epigenetic proteins effectively edit the genome by turning off genes that are not needed. This editing process is what allows human beings to have specialized cells — like nerve cells, bone cells and blood cells — that look and behave differently, even though they share the same DNA. Read More: Cancer epigenetics: Breakthrough in ID’ing target genes
Brought to you by Merix Pharmaceutical Corp, the makers of Releev More than 150 million Americans experience the pain, discomfort, and embarrassment associated with cold sores. Cold sores, also called fever blisters, are primarily caused by the herpes simplex virus 1. The herpes simplex virus 2 is typically responsible for genital herpes, although both virus types can cause cold sores or genital herpes. The virus is highly contagious and can be easily spread from one individual to another by both direct and indirect contact. It is important for you to thoroughly understand how to treat a cold sore outbreak and how to prevent or reduce the chance of further complications. What Can Cause a Cold Sore Outbreak? There is no cure yet for the cold sore virus—from the time of infection on, you will have periods when the virus is not active and periods when you will have an outbreak of cold sores. Certain situations called risk factors can increase the chances that you will have an outbreak. Common triggers for cold sore outbreaks are as follows: - Ultraviolet radiation/extreme exposure to the sun - Exposure to cold weather - Fever and upper respiratory infections - Trauma due to recent dental work - Infectious diseases - Menstruation or other hormonal changes - Factors that may compromise the immune system (chemotherapy, immunosuppressant agents) - Certain foods such as chocolate and others with a high content of the amino acid arginine What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Cold Sores? Cold sores usually appear on your lips or in adjacent areas around your lips and sometimes on your nose. You may first feel pain and tingling 1 or 2 days before a cold sore forms. Some people may also experience mouth soreness, fever, or swelling of lymph glands. Cold sores appear as small raised blisters filled with a clear fluid and can cause redness in the affected area as well as pain and discomfort. In general, cold sores heal in 10 to 14 days. How Are Cold Sores Spread? If you have a cold sore, it is very easy to infect another person through direct contact, such as kissing. It can also be spread if a person touches the cold sore and touches any mucous membranes, such as your nose, eyes, and mouth. If you touch your cold sore, always wash your hands with warm soapy water. Infection may also occur through indirect contact with the virus such as by sharing personal items such as razors or drinking out of the same glass. Treatments for Cold Sores A cure for cold sores has not been found, but many treatment options are available. You can discuss these options with your pharmacist or primary health care provider to determine which one is best for you. For example, if you have many outbreaks of cold sores, your doctor may prescribe a prescription product for the treatment of cold sores. A New Product A new product has recently entered the market as a treatment for cold sores. It is called RELEEV 1-Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment. RELEEV is designed to aid healing and reduce the duration of an outbreak. RELEEV has been shown to relieve the symptoms of cold sores, including pain, itching, tingling, burning, and throbbing within 24 hours of initial use. RELEEV is a topical microbicide that is a proprietary blend of benzalkonium chloride 0.13% and phytochemicals primarily derived from the Asteraceae family. RELEEV is a nontoxic botanical product and should be applied 3 to 4 times a day. It can be used safely in adults and children 2 years of age or older and is nonirritating. It is best used at the first sign of an outbreak but can be applied at any time to relieve symptoms. It may be used as an antiseptic to help cleanse or dry cold sores and to help in preventing secondary infections. RELEEV also may be used on sores on the inside of the lips and on oral mucosa. RELEEV should not be used if an individual has an allergy to the Asteraceae (daisy) family of flowers. Another nonprescription topical product available for the treatment of cold sores is Abreva. In addition, a variety of medications are available to help with the discomfort and pain associated with cold sores. These products include skin protectants such as lip balms and moisturizers that provide protection for the lip area. Other products can provide relief of pain and burning. Examples of these products include Blistex, Campho-Phenique, and Zilactin. Preventing and Managing Cold Sore Outbreaks The virus that is responsible for cold sores is very contagious. To reduce or prevent cold sore recurrences and to prevent the spread of cold sores to others, you should take the following steps: - Avoid sharing items such as towels, razors, and eating utensils. - Avoid close or direct contact with others when cold sores are present. - Avoid things that may trigger cold sores, such as stress, fatigue, and excess sun exposure. - Clean cold sores with warm water and a nonprotein soap frequently, and keep them dry. - Avoid touching cold sores to reduce the chance of spreading them to other parts of your body. - Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly to help prevent the spread of cold sores. - Use topical skin protectants to prevent infection in cold sores that can result from drying and cracking. - Use lip balm or moisturizers to keep the lips moist. - Avoid foods high in the amino acid arginine such as chocolate during an outbreak. - Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages, because they may hinder the immune system from fighting the outbreak. When to Seek Medical Advice Consult your physician if: - Cold sores do not heal within 1 to 2 weeks or worsen. - You experience frequent episodes of cold sores (more than 6 per year). - You have any health conditions affecting your immune system. - Your cold sore shows signs of secondary infection, such as unusual redness, swelling, or discolored discharge. Ms. Terrie is a clinical pharmacy writer based in Haymarket,Va.
With all the anti-muslim sentiment in the US today, you can't help but wonder how different the reaction might have been if the Sikh temple shooter had shot up a Muslim mosque instead, amirite? 91%Yeah You Are9%No Way ExtantDodos avatar Religion 0 1 The voters have decided that ExtantDodo is right! Vote on the post to say if you agree or disagree. I always thought about that when I watched the CNN coverage of the incident. They kept on focusing on the fact that the gurudwara was only targeted because the shooter thought that it was a Muslim place if worship instead of discussing the bigger issues of discrimination, hate crimes, and supremacist groups. lanas avatar lana Yeah You Are -2Reply Please login or signup to leave a comment.
About Constipation Constipation means that a person has three or fewer bowel movements in a week. The stool can be hard and dry. Sometimes it is painful to pass. At one time or another, almost everyone gets constipated. In most cases, it lasts a short time and is not serious. There are many things you can do to prevent constipation. They include - Eating more fruits, vegetables and grains, which are high in fiber - Drinking plenty of water and other liquids - Getting enough exercise - Taking time to have a bowel movement when you need to - Using laxatives only if your doctor says you should - Asking your doctor if medicines you take may cause constipation It's not important that you have a bowel movement every day. If your bowel habits change, however, check with your doctor. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Top Medications for Constipation according to our users All men - Brand (generic)% of users who said medication was worth it - Miralax (Polyethylene glycol)74% - Dulcolax (Bisacodyl)57% - Metamucil (Psyllium)74% - Colace (Docusate)73% - Senna54% - Fibercon (Calcium polycarbophil)48% - Senna-S (Docusate / Senna)35% All women - Brand (generic)% of users who said medication was worth it - Miralax (Polyethylene glycol)77% - Dulcolax (Bisacodyl)72% - Metamucil (Psyllium)70% - Colace (Docusate)69% - Senna-S (Docusate / Senna)44% All Medications for Constipation Laxative > Stool softener - Colace(Docusate)Over-the-counter Colace (Docusate) takes longer to work that some alternatives, but it's a more comfortable way to relieve constipation.Was it worth it?Men73%Women69% - Available dosage forms: - Pill - Senna-S(Docusate / Senna)Over-the-counter Senna and docusate join forces to create Senna-S (Docusate / Senna), a vegetable-based laxative that gently relieves constipation.Was it worth it?Men35%Women44% - Available dosage forms: - Pill Laxative > Stimulant - Dulcolax(Bisacodyl)Over-the-counter Dulcolax (Bisacodyl) works fast and the suppositories work even faster to relieve your constipation, as long as you're okay with it "cramping" your style a bit.Was it worth it?Men57%Women72% - Available dosage forms: - Pill - Suppository - SennaOver-the-counter Senokot (Senna) is gentle and effective, but it may be weaker than other laxatives.Was it worth it?Men54%Women67% - Available dosage forms: - Pill - Senna-S(Docusate / Senna)Over-the-counter Senna and docusate join forces to create Senna-S (Docusate / Senna), a vegetable-based laxative that gently relieves constipation.Was it worth it?Men35%Women44% - Available dosage forms: - Pill Laxative > Bulk-producing - Fibercon(Calcium polycarbophil)Over-the-counter Fibercon (Calcium Polycarbophil) is a natural fiber laxative that's safe enough to take during pregnancy. Just make sure you take it with plenty of liquid.Was it worth it?Men48%Women48% - Available dosage forms: - Pill - Metamucil(Psyllium)Over-the-counter The natural psyllium fiber in Metamucil (Psyllium) does more than relieve constipation. It lowers cholesterol, keeps blood sugar levels healthy, and makes you feel less hungry between meals.Was it worth it?Men74%Women70% - Available dosage forms: - Liquid Laxative > Osmotic - Miralax(Polyethylene glycol)Over-the-counter Miralax (Polyethylene Glycol) provides effective relief of constipation without "cramping" your style.Was it worth it?Men74%Women77% - Available dosage forms: - Liquid Medication side effects for Constipation We're still collecting side effect information for Constipation medications, so we can't show you a comparison right now. Help us out by writing a review of your meds. Tips, success stories, and coping strategies for Constipation No tips yet, leave a tip! No tips yet, leave a tip! - Eat whole linseed scattered over toast - Drink more water.
Birth order, the order a child is born into their family, is something we're all a part of, however it's not nature as much as nurture. Many people often think that birth order is nature, for you were born that way, in a sense, it occurred naturally and without choice. This is true, however, in reality birth order would be classified as nurture due to the fact that it can have a lifelong psychological impact on someone. Whether consciously or not, parents treat each child differently so despite each The birth order sets out roles for each sibling in a family to play and while for some families it can work out perfect, yet in some circumstance, a family might not follow the birth order. In my view, my family fits perfectly into the roles of the siblings, however for my dad the rules of the birth order is different in his situation. My mom was raised in a family of seven siblings and out of all the siblings, my mom is the third youngest. However, with her seven siblings the birth order has reset that the order of child's birth could impact the child behavior and expectation from his parents as well as him-self. According to the author, the child could be the oldest one, the middle or the youngest. Also, he could be the only child when he doesn't have any siblings. As far as I am concerned, I would agree with the author , as the birth order would impact the child expectation and behavior. In addition, In my essay, I would argue in the favor of the influence of the child's birth order and represent study the influence of birth order on personality. In order to carry this experiment out, the 'Big Five Theory' was used. Alfred Adler (1870-1937) was the first psychologist who first proposed the role of personality in birth order. Birth order is known as the ordinal placing of a child within the siblings of a family. It is mostly ranked according to his or her age. It focuses mostly on personality. Alfred Adler characterized the social influences of personality on birth order and suggested firstborns Many people say that our personality defines who we are. Others say that our birth order could make an incredible impact on our life. But we all wonder if it's true that our birth order can really affect someone's achievements and ambitions in life. I personally believe birth order could have an impact in our life. However, our lifestyle and experiences helps us learn who we are and what we want in life. In order words is a combination of both I'll say. I also believe this is completely different The Birth Order Effect Many scientists and psychologists believe that the chronological order of births in a family can influence each person's personality, due to the environment they are raised in. The birth order theory divides the children in the family as being first-born, the middle child, last born, and an only child, and each of these categories has many character traits established. For example, middle children are usually considered to be good negotiators because they have dealt with Birth order refers to the chronological order of birth of siblings in a family. It focuses on five ordinal positions; first born, second born, middle born, last born (youngest) and the only child. Birth order is often thought to have an intense and long lasting effect on psychological development of a child. This claim has been continuously questioned by researchers, but still birth order extends to have a compelling presence in psychology. Alfred Adler studied birth order and stated that the child's children are required to go to school and are reliant on parents for all of their needs. Although the role of children has changed in the family, the power of birth order has not. Today, a phenomenon known as the 'Birth Order Effect' has become popular. This effect takes a closer look at how birth order can affect a child's whole life. Birth order has a major effect on every aspect of a child's life such as their personality, their intelligence, and their Birth order plays an essential role in different cultures from all over the world. It goes without saying that the birth order plays significant role in the process of the development of the self-concept, which means that it has also a lot to do with the further social status. As a child who is neglected and criticized at home may develop a negative self-concept, and the same with other approaches from the family. Different positions of birth order create certain differences between siblings. Through Based on current research, Adlerian theory is being used when working with students across different settings. Some researchers work with small groups and others with the individual itself. According to Carlson, Erguner-Tekinalp, and Hamm (2016), a study was conducted where 32 male teenagers participated in a 12-week group counseling program. The model used for this program was the Adlerian-Based positive group counseling approach. The goal was to increase positive emotions, engagement, and individual Birth order is assumed to influence various facets of one's personality development, character, intelligence and career choices (Stewart et al., 2001). The behavior of the younger or elder in the family .This lead Alfred Adler to study the effects of birth order on personality. Alfred Adler is the founder of Individual Psychology and is first person who considered the influence of birth order on development of personality of an individual. While he described the general features and patterns for Childhood Experiences and Birth Order; Shaping Personality I cannot emphasize enough the love that I feel for my family, nevertheless, ignore the psychological processes and dynamics of my family birth order, and how it impacted my life even up to the present day. Birth order has a great deal to do with my personality and how I was approached by my siblings and my parents. Without a doubt, who I am today, how do I cope with conflict and even where I live in the present moment has a lot to do with The Birth Order Effect Many scientists and psychologists believe that the chronological order of births in a family can influence each person's personality, due to the environment they are raised in. The birth order theory divides the children in the family as being first born, the middle child, last born, and an only child, and each of these categories has many character traits established. For example, middle children are usually considered to be good negotiators because they have dealt with Effects of Birth Order How does one's order in the family affect their personality? "The one thing you can bet your paycheck on is that the first-born and second-born in any given family are going to be different," says Dr. Kevin Leman, a psychologist who has studied birth order since 1967 and author of The Birth Order Book: Why You Are the Way You Are (Revell). How can two people with the same genes be on opposite ends of the personality spectrum? Birth order. Psychologists such as Leman believe Many people think that birth order dictates what a child will be like, but birth order does not have any effect on a child's future. They believe that birth order is exactly right, and it can be used to predict the future success or personality of a child. For example, the oldest child will be the smartest and will become a CEO of a company, and the youngest child will be a free spirit. Research does not support the stereotypes of birth order. Birth order does not dictate a child's personality Birth order stereotypes Children from the same family may look a lot like each other but that doesn't necessarily mean they act the same. Some might be more uptight as others are laid back, or one child could be wiser than the other. Many think this is because of the order in which they were born. In our class of 28 students, 8 are the oldest, 8 are the middle, 10 are the youngest, and 2 are only children. You will all hear some stereotypes that may apply to you or your siblings. Although there Literary Review Definition and History Birth order contributes to why the children in the same family develop different personality traits and relationship statuses (Badger and Reddy 46). More broadly, birth order affects children mainly in two ways; "de-identification" or "social learning". De-identification, discovered by the scientist Alfred Adler, is a process in which the child, usually later borns, exerts themselves to become different from other children, usually to gain parental attention NERISSA 4JRN2 Birth Order: The Relationship Expert Are you an uptight person or a risk taker? A perfectionist and a planner? Or you just feel alone and alienated most of the time? In whatever birth order we fell in, it will always play a big role in developing our personality and how we handle relationships. According to William Cane author of the 'The Birth Order Book of Love', our personality is directly related to how we interact with other people. Each level of the birth order hierarchy has The Relationship Between Birth Order and Personality Background Birth order is basically the order of birth of a person into their family which has an important role in the individual's personality development (Stewart, 2001). Whereas the definition of personality is the characteristic, and the patterns of behavior response of different individuals that evolves, consciously and unconsciously throughout his or her life (Mcleod, 2014). First-born, second-born and late-born children will have different conflict resolving skills at home, later bring it into the classroom. The style of play that children partake in is what shapes their background knowledge of daily negotiating. Summarize what previous research has found about birth order of siblings. It was believed that the order typically tends to determine the types of personalities displayed. The first born tends to strive and overachieve, the middle born often is the lost soul and the youngest
Blizzard Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21, we will continue our raid tests in Naxxramas, with the Plague Quarter. 2:00 p.m. PDT (5:00 p.m. EDT) to 6:00 p.m. PDT (9:00 p.m. EDT) Bosses Available: Noth the Plaguebringer Heigan the Unclean Loatheb We’ve made the following slight adjustments to the test environment: Johnny McWeaksauce now also exists in all the capital cities (near the bank) to help players teleport to Naxxramas. The buff in Naxxramas has been reduced in strength to keep groups from inadvertently skipping mechanics that we’d like to see tested. It’s still a significant buff, to make sure pick-up-groups can test. This testing schedule is very fluid and subject to the realities of a test environment. We might have to change the time of a testing session, change the bosses being tested, or cancel a test entirely, due to bugs, server hardware issues, etc. Keep an eye on this forum for the latest information, and thank you in advance for testing and providing feedback. Q: How do I get into the raid zone? A: To facilitate and expedite testing, there is an NPC named Johnny McWeaksauce that has taken up temporary residence at Light’s Hope Chapel in Eastern Plaguelands. He will provide players with Naxxramas attunement and instant teleportation into the Naxxramas raid. Johnny’s brother Jimmy, can be found within the raid and will provide access to consumables and reagents. Q: Can I test with less than a full, content-ready raid group? A: There will be a zone aura present within the raid that will provide players with a significant health and damage boost to help them overcome the challenges of Naxxramas. The intent of these raid tests is not to provide a challenge that perfectly matches what we expect players to experience when the raid goes live. The intent is to exercise boss mechanics and give us additional confidence that the raid encounters are behaving as expected. The hope is that even if you cannot muster a full 40-person raid to test with, or wish to form a pick-up-group on the PTR, you can still participate and make considerable progress within the dungeon if you so desire. Please use the in-game bug reporter to send us any bug reports or issues that you encounter while playtesting on the PTR. We appreciate you taking the time to test this content, and we look forward to your feedback.
Over centuries, communities have acquired a wide spectrum of information, skills and technology in: · agriculture · Iivestock rearing · food preparation and preservation · construction and building · soil and water conservation · natural resource management · community organizing · health care, education and other subjects This indigenous knowledge is a product of many years of experience. Indigenous knowledge is · unique to a given community · based on cumulative experience · often tested over centuries of use · adapted to local culture and environment · dynamic and changing with conditions · transmitted through indigenous communication channels. In many instances, indigenous knowledge will be a blend of "locally rooted and exogenous knowledge. Development and indigenous knowledge Indigenous knowledge is a valuable resource for development activities. It may be equal or even superior to the know-how introduced by outsiders. Development initiatives should build on a community's knowledge. They should unleash a process of blending, strengthening, energizing and synergizing indigenous with exogenous knowledge. Roles of indigenous knowledge in development Indigenous knowledge: · Is a basis for selfsufficiency and selfdetermination. · Strengthens people's participation and the empowerment process. · Ensures viability and sustainability. · Promotes the use of appropriate technology. · Ensures cost-effective approaches. · Provides the opportunity to understand and facilitate the design of appropriate development approaches. Types of indigenous knowledge Information Examples: · Which trees and plants grow well together? · Which tree species are best suited for mulching? Practices and technologies Examples: · Ways to store seeds. · Simple threshing devices. · Stonewall terracing. · Grafting, composting or other practices. Beliefs Beliefs can play a fundamental role in a people's livelihood and in maintaining the environment. Examples: · Holy forests, protected for religious reasons, in fact, maintain a villager's lifegiving watershed. · Rituals and religions may regulate the access and pattern of water distribution. Tools Examples: · Implements for planting and harvesting. · Carriers for fodder grass collected as animal fodder. Experimentation Examples: · Farmers' integration of new tree species into existing farming systems. · Farmers' modification of planting practices. Human resources Examples: · Specialists such as healers and blacksmiths. · Local organizations such as kinship groups, councils of elders, or groups formed for labor sharing and exchange. Biologicals Examples: · Animals' breeds. · Local crop and tree species. Materials Examples: · Stones for building walls. · Housing construction materials. Deciding on appropriate interventions Not all indigenous knowledge is equally useful Some may be ineffective or even harmful from a development point of view. Practices originally benign under conditions of low population and limited contact with the outside may no longer be appropriate Therefore, indigenous knowledge should not be applied indiscriminately. Projects should document local knowledge and assess its validity before selecting what to use. The flow chart on the next page illustrates how to proceed when deciding on the type of technology to be promoted Example: Introducing an agroforestry scheme into a village. Before deciding which species and techniques to promote in this scheme, farmers and project staff should systematically record and document whether there are any local tree and bush species, how they are used arid whether farmers have indigenous knowledge related to agroforestry, such as intercropping, terracing, etc. Then the team should decide whether any of the existing indigenous knowledge (information, practices, technologies, species) could be used, improved or blended with outside technologies. As with any technology, efficacy, costs, cultural and social feasibility, effect on user and non-user groups, environmental impact and other factors should be considered and weighed against characteristics of alternative solutions Blending indigenous and exogenous knowledge Farmers in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, have several practices to improve soil fertility and prevent erosion. The table shows how the Indigenous knowledge can be blended with and improved through exogenous knowledge. \| \| Indigenous practice \| \| Indigenous practice blended with exogenous knowledge \| \| Carry biomass from the forest and burn it on fields. \| \| Promote tree growing on farm for biomass production. \| \| Burn plant residues on the farm and distribute the ash. \| \| Reduce burning on farm; incorporate at least half of the residues unburnt into the soil. \| \| Build walls from dry branches, shrubs and \| \| Combine wall with contour ditch uphill from wall. \| \| Bamboo. \| \| Strengthen wall with live hedgerows. \| \| Integrate trees into fields. \| \| Improve planting patterns of existing practices. \| \| Build terraces from rocks. \| \| Strengthen terraces with live hedgerows.
The woolly mammoth roamed the icy tundra of Europe and North America for 140,000 years, disappearing at the end of the Pleistocene period, 10,000 years ago. They are one of the best understood prehistoric animals known to science because their remains are often not fossilised but frozen and preserved. Males were around 12 feet (3.5m) tall, while the females were slightly smaller. Curved tusks were up to 16 feet (5m) long and their underbellies boasted a coat of shaggy hair up to 3 feet (1m) long. Tiny ears and short tails prevented vital body heat being lost. Their trunks had 'two fingers' at the end to help them pluck grass, twigs and other vegetation. The Woolly Mammoth is are one of the best understood prehistoric animals known to science because their remains are often not fossilised but frozen and preserved (artist's impression) They get their name from the Russian 'mammut', or earth mole, as it was believed the animals lived underground and died on contact with light – explaining why they were always found dead and half-buried. Their bones were once believed to have belonged to extinct races of giants. Woolly mammoths and modern-day elephants are closely related, sharing 99.4 per cent of their genes. The two species took separate evolutionary paths six million years ago, at about the same time humans and chimpanzees went their own way. Woolly mammoths co-existed with early humans, who hunted them for food and used their bones and tusks for making weapons and art Question: What percentage of genes do woolly mammoths share with modern-day elephants? Answer: 99.4%
Absorption and Emission Spectra: Key Differences and Applications Absorption and emission spectra are distinct properties of compounds, differing primarily in the type of spectrum they produce. Both are crucial in the study of chemistry and physics, offering valuable insights into the electronic structure and behavior of atoms and molecules. Absorption Spectra Absorption spectra are primarily used for detection purposes, with a particular emphasis on identifying alkali metals. This is because alkali metals have a single electron in their outermost shell, which can easily be excited and absorbed specific wavelengths of light. When light passes through a sample, these wavelengths are absorbed, creating a unique pattern or 'fingerprint' that can be used to identify the compound. Emission Spectra Emission spectra, on the other hand, are observed when an atom or element is excited, typically by heating or applying an electric current. In the process, an electron from a lower energy level jumps to a higher energy level, absorbing energy. When the electron returns to its original state, it emits this excess energy as light, creating a spectrum unique to the element. This is why emission spectra are often seen in experiments involving elements or atoms. An interesting example of emission spectra is the prism diffraction of light. When light passes through a prism, it is dispersed into a spectrum due to the different wavelengths of light refracting at different angles. This is essentially an emission spectrum, as the light is being emitted at different wavelengths based on its energy. Emission Spectra and Unpaired Electrons In emission spectra, the presence of unpaired electrons in the outermost shell (valence shell) is crucial for the spectrum to be observed. These unpaired electrons are easily excited, absorbing and then emitting energy at specific wavelengths. For example, in the case of sodium, it is the single unpaired electron in the 3s shell that gives rise to its characteristic yellow emission spectrum. Emission Spectra and Noble Gases Notably, emission spectra are not observed in noble gases. This is because noble gases have a full valence shell, meaning all their electrons are paired. Without any unpaired electrons, there are no electrons that can be easily excited and emit light, resulting in no emission spectrum.
Sporks: A Marginalized yet Thriving Utensil Sporks, often derisively referred to as "half-breeds" or worse, occupy a unique position in the world of cutlery. They are neither true spoons nor true forks, but a hybrid of the two, reminiscent of the creatures from 1950s science fiction films. Notably, sporks are always made of plastic and their name does not double as a verb, setting them apart from their metal counterparts. Despite replacing both spoons and forks in a single piece, sporks lack a dedicated space in most utensil drawers, reflecting their marginalized status. The Spork Culture: A Glimpse into Their World Contrary to their perceived inferiority, sporks have developed their own culture and traditions. A rare opportunity to observe this was granted when I witnessed a "Spork-out," a celebration of sporks by sporks. While I am unable to disclose the sacred rituals, several impressions remain vivid. The event was presided over by an Elder Spork, coffee-stained and partially melted, who bestowed blessings upon the gathered youth. The atmosphere was filled with laughter as the youth enthusiastically chanted, "We can do it all!" However, when a revolutionary spork, Sporkicus, suggested adopting serrated edges and challenging the knives, chaos erupted, culminating in what could only be described as a riot. This incident underscored the sporks' strong sense of identity and their resistance to change.
User Tools Site Tools Command disabled: revisions In order to support fully generalised runtime adaptability throughout all possible design patterns, Dana does not include the concept of self-references from objects. An object cannot therefore use a keyword such as “this” to pass a reference to its own instance to another object. Dana provides two mechanisms to assist in creating the kinds of design pattern for which self-references are often used. These are unique object identifiers and an event model. Unique Object Identifiers Every Dana object inherently supports the getID() function, as declared in the Object type. This function returns a unique identifier for that object as a string. The identifier returned is guaranteed not to be associated with any other object instance that exists. However, Dana does re-cycle object identifiers when objects get cleaned up. Over time you may therefore see the same object identifier being used across different objects due to old objects being garbage collected and their IDs being assigned to newer objects; however no two live objects will ever have the same identifier at the same time. Because an object can access its own unique ID, by simply calling getID(), this means that objects can pass their own identifier to other objects, for example to have that ID compared against a list of object IDs stored at such other objects. The Event Model Dana includes an event model to support design patterns that involve callback-style behaviour, where one object wishes to be notified of something that has happened in another object. Dana's event model is composed of event sources and event sinks together with the operations sinkevent and emitevent. Any interface can declare an event source from which notifications are emitted. This is done as follows: interface MyInterface { event funEvent() An object implementing this interface can produce events using the emitevent operation: component provides MyInterface requires time.Timer timer { void eventProducer() while (true) emitevent funEvent() An object can then receive notifications from this event source by declaring an event sink and using the sinkevent operation as follows: uses events.EventData component provides App requires io.Output out, MyInterface { eventsink MyEvents(EventData ed) if (ed.type == MyInterface.[funEvent]) out.println("play time!") int App:main(AppParam params[]) MyInterface a = new MyInterface() sinkevent MyEvents(a) return 0 As well as the event type identifier, the EventData type also includes a source field which provides a reference to the object that generated the event, and a details field which refers to a Data instance offering additional details relevant to that event. To do this, a parameter of the event can be declared in the interface, and emitevent can then pass in an instance of this data type, which is then referenced by the details field of the EventData instance delivered to the event sink. Note that event sinks are single-threaded, such that multiple simultaneous events received at a sink are placed into a queue. Once the event sink returns from handling the first event in the queue, the event sink is called again for the second item, and so on. If an event queue becomes full due to the speed of events arriving exceeding the speed of events being handled, the event queue will drop any further events that arrive until more space becomes available. Finally, each event sink can only have one copy of the same event registered from the same object instance. If the above example used the line sinkevent MyEvents(a) twice, Dana would ignore the second sinkevent command and the associated event sink would only fire once per event. To stop receiving a specific event from an object, we use the instruction stopevent MyEvents(a). events-ids-references.txt · Last modified: 2019/04/05 07:25 by barryfp Page Tools
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Exploring Liminal Practices in Art, Technology, and Science Exploring Liminal Practices in Art, Technology, and Science Denise Doyle (University of Wolverhampton, UK) Copyright: © 2015 \|Pages: 17 DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8205-4.ch001 Chapter Preview • Does the liminal always find the point of the threshold? • To what extent are both conditioned by the virtual? Key Terms in this Chapter Emergent Imagination: A term used to denote the most active state of the emerging imagination when interacting with avatar-mediated online spaces and particularly those that reflect the laws and logic of the physical world. Embodied Imagination: A term used by the Dutch psychoanalyst Robert Bosnak that he closely associates with the dreaming brain in which multiple spatial embodied states are experienced simultaneously. The term is also used here to denote the experience of sensing a spatial presence in virtual space through a ‘sense imaginary’ and the association of the body of the avatar. Biomedical Imaginary: A term used by medical sociologist Catherine Waldby to describe her proposal that scientific practice should include an ambiguous, liminal, and symbolic realm. Liminal Space: A term used to denote a space that creates the condition of being at, or on both sides of a threshold or boundary, and relates closely to the state of being in-between. Transitional Space: A term used to denote the movements of the imagination in which vectors of meaning are created out of the relationships between physical and virtual world spaces. Imagination: The Latin (and English) origin for the imagination is the verb imaginari , whereas the Greek term is phantasia . The etymological implications of this term are discussed in the chapter. Edward Casey defines the imagination as the complete phenomenon composed of two phases; the act phase and the object phase. The term is used here to imply a state of creation and act of becoming : a bringing into being rather than as the inverse of the physical or tangible. Complete Chapter List Search this Book:
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Shopping for Healthy Snacks: A Math Activity "Shopping for Healthy Snacks" is an engaging math activity designed for students to practice their number and money sense. In this task, students are challenged to combine various snacks, each with its own price, to reach a total of $3.55. They achieve this through a process of trial and error, experimenting with different combinations until they find one that adds up to the target amount. This activity serves as an excellent culminating exercise at the end of a money unit, allowing students to apply and reinforce the concepts they've learned throughout the course. It encourages problem-solving skills and perseverance, as students must keep trying different combinations until they succeed. Moreover, it provides a practical, real-life context for understanding and working with money, making the learning experience more relatable and enjoyable for students.
Diplomacy and foreign relations is more than a carrot and stick methodology. Diplomats have various strategies to use. Diplomacy will be addressed in this short analysis of South African foreign policy. Firstly, states need to have formal recognitions of each other in order to engage in formal meaningful dialogue. Dialogue is founded on common trust and interest. Secondly, dialogue should have a direction or purpose. This is the end goal that each state wished to achieve. The end goal should be mutually beneficial to all parties concerned. Thirdly, all formal diplomatic contact is governed by protocol. This protocol is more important than the negotiating process. Finally, the application of the foreign policy in the South African context is discussed. The ambiguity of the public face of diplomats versus the serious debate behind closed doors is touched on. The relationship between foreign policy and diplomacy is discussed and explained in the next section. Kevin and I with Paul Wright at Sonfest 2005 The Ringroad and Joseph Wright Centre Wright 1909 Military Flyer 1.Foreign policy and diplomacy explained and the relationship between the two. Holsti (1995:18) describes foreign policy as the analysis of the actions of a state towards the external environment and the conditions under which those actions are formulated. It is therefore the international objectives practised by a state's dealings with other states as well as the methods to achieve the objectives in order to advance national interests ( Foreign policies are designed to help protect a state's national interests and security, ideological goals and economic prosperity. This may occur as a result of peaceful cooperation with other nations, or through aggression, war, and exploitation ( Wright (1955:158) defines diplomacy firstly, as the "employment of tact, shrewdness and skill in any negotiation or transaction" and secondly, within international relations, as "the art of negotiation in order to achieve the maximum of group objectives with a minimum... More Specific Policies essays: ... of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America) and others towards Marxist thinker Andre Gunder Frank (7). Choosing an individual author of dependency is not as important as understanding the threads that all such international ... ... United Nation Environment Programme is concerned with global biodiversity. A simple example of biodiversity that fits in with Indonesia is the Orangutan. Until the tools were developed to study DNA orangutans were thought to be all from the same species, DNA exploration proved the South ... 21 pages112Oct/20044.3 Students & Profs. say about us: "Good news: you can turn to other's writing help. WriteWork has over 100,000 sample papers" Question: According to the text, what is the relationship between foreign policy and diplomacy? Answer: The text does not explicitly state the relationship between foreign policy and diplomacy, but it mentions that the relationship will be discussed in the next section. Question: Is it true that diplomacy is more important than the negotiating process? Answer: No, the text states that protocol is more important than the negotiating process. Question: What is an example of biodiversity that is relevant to Indonesia? Answer: The Orangutan is an example of biodiversity that is relevant to Indonesia.
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Boiler Corrosion and Its Effects Boiler Corrosion & Its Effects effects of boiler corrosion explained Boiler corrosion causes serious ramifications, as the cause of half of outages and almost all tube failures of boilers in power plants. Power generation plants are not the only ones affected by corrosion and failure of boilers. Any facility that uses steam boilers can experience disruptions from corrosion damage. Repairing the effects of corrosion is both costly and challenging. To save on these repair and replacement costs, you must do everything possible to prevent erosion. Though it can feel like an uphill battle keeping your boiler free of corrosion, doing so will save your facility money and downtime. Corrosion Causes Corrosion has several causes, but many relate to the chemistry of the water. Acidity and dissolved oxygen and solids can contribute to corrosion in a boiler. Maintaining a balance of these substances can prevent damage to the system if you understand why out of range levels for these can create pitting of metal. explanation of causes of boiler corrosion 1. Dissolved Oxygen In the presence of oxygen, steel breaks down into either insoluble or soluble iron compounds. Oxygen will cause pitting in the preboiler section and in the tubes. Scavenging the oxygen through the use of catalyzed sodium sulfite or hydrazine chemically removes oxygen. This process helps either instead of mechanical deaeration or after the process. 2. Acidity Acidity also impacts the corrosion of boiler material. Acid corrosion often occurs in the condensate return portion of the system. Low pH levels, indicating more acidic water, is among the top three causes of corrosion, along with dissolved oxygen and weakened areas of metal. Though water seems benign, dissolved gases in it can affect its pH level, which leads to wear of the surfaces inside your boiler. For example, carbon dioxide can make water acidic, which contributes to the pitting of the metal. Acid attacks can happen from other chemicals than carbon dioxide. In high-pressure boilers, soluble nickel or magnesium salts can hydrolyze into acids. These acids attack the surfaces inside the boiler, leading to further pitting and corrosion. 3. Dissolved Solids Solids in the water may also contribute to corrosion formation. For example, calcium and magnesium salts, silica, manganese and iron can all form scale in a boiler. When they deposit onto the metal, these scale-forming minerals can trap sodium salts under them. While sodium salts do not cause buildup, they can cause pitting and corrosion under the scale, which will remain unseen until you remove the scale. While sodium causes problems under scale, it can also contribute to other corrosion problems in the system. Sodium carbonate can convert into sodium hydroxide through hydrolysis. The latter compound reacts with iron in the boiler, dissolving it and producing sodium ferrate. This product then undergoes hydrolysis again, converting back to sodium hydroxide, continuing the process. Joints and bends are especially susceptible to this type of damage from sodium in the water. While reusing as much condensate as possible to save on fuel costs is an increasingly popular option, it can lead to more problems than it solves. Another cause of corrosion can happen when untreated condensate returns to the system, bringing dissolved iron and copper oxides with it back into the boiler. To prevent this type of corrosion, plants often use volatile amines in the form of either neutralizing or filming treatments, which prevent contaminants in condensate from producing damage. Neutralizers turn into steam where they can react with carbon dioxide and neutralize it, which reduces the acidity by raising the pH of the condensation. Filming agents turn into steam, but condense into a protective film that keeps corrosion from damaging the metal. Effects of Boiler Corrosion explanation of why boiler corrosion is bad Corrosion can damage the internal workings of your boiler in two possible ways — general and pitting. General corrosion creates damage all over the system. Pitting, though, creates localized erosion of small parts of the boiler, such as in tubes. While you must watch for corrosion in times of minimal use of the boiler, damage can occur anytime. Keeping up with the water chemistry and regularly treating the system will prevent corrosion that can shut down your system or cause it to reduce its efficiency. 1. Lost Efficiency Corrosion and scale deposits ruin the efficiency of the system. Products of corrosion also contribute to scale deposits. So, even if you don’t have any scale yet, the more corrosion occurs, the more likely the metal pulled out will cause efficiency-robbing deposits. Even scale buildup as small as an eighth of an inch can significantly reduce efficiency. Scale buildup cyclically contributes to more corrosion. It can trap sodium under the scale, which pits the inside surface, leading to further damage inside the boiler and its tubing. Corrosion that eats through metal also reduces system efficiency. Holes in the metal cause leaks that can cause severe operational problems and shut down the boiler, either to repair the damage or unexpectedly cause the failure of the system. 2. Shorter System Lifespan Failing to control corrosion shortens the lifespan of the entire system. Corrosion will worsen with time, especially if water chemistry does not receive attention. The loss of efficiency you experience will only continue to degrade until the system shuts down. For example, corrosion caused by iron or copper oxides from condensate can reduce water circulation, which may lead to tube starvation. This event can severely damage tubes and other parts of the boiler system. The more parts of a boiler need replacing, the more a replacement system makes financial sense. Such a purchase, though, will cut into your facility’s bottom line more than preventing corrosion. 3. Higher Costs Corrosion can lead to excessive costs to repair the system or replace damaged parts. In many cases, pitted tubes or parts require replacing instead of repairs. To fix the damage, you will need to shut down your system, which will reduce your facility’s productivity. The more often you need to make repairs, the less efficient your facility becomes, resulting in lost profits from an inability to operate your boilers at their peak. Additionally, the downtime cuts into your operations and profits. For instance, over five years, indirect corrosion costs from Pacific Gas and Electric Co. totaled $80 million. Another example that shows the severity of the costs incurred from failing to maintain proper boiler water chemistry is in power outages that could add up to more than $1 million daily. Lost productivity and repair costs both add up. If you must replace the entire system due to corrosion damage, you will have an even higher price on your negligence. 4. Holes Holes happen when you keep operating a system that already has severe pitting. The pits will not repair themselves or reverse in their severity. Instead, they worsen as the chemical reaction that caused them to erode continues until the metal has a breech. 5. Pitting Pitting is more than a minor problem. In areas of the boiler that have high levels of oxygen, oxygen reacts with the metal to cause pits in the surface. Left unchecked, these pits continue to deepen until they create holes in the metal. As noted, holes can lead to failure of the system. Pitting that occurs under scale is called “under-deposit corrosion.” This type of corrosion, coupled with the scale, produces severe damage to the system. At a plant with deposit rates of 7.8 g/ft2/yr and 8.9 g/ft2/yr, the deposits caused severe scaling on the surfaces of the tubes. The extra layer increased the temperatures in the area and trapped minerals under the scale. The combined effect of the additional stress and under-deposit corrosion resulted in complete failure of the boiler tube when it cracked through. Had the facility kept its deposit rates below 1 to 2 g/ft2/yr, it would not have experienced such severe damage. How to Prevent Boiler Corrosion tips on how to prevent boiler corrosion As severe as the effects of corrosion are, you can prevent them through proper monitoring and treating the water in the system. Both pH monitoring and adjusting the water feed are vital components of a corrosion prevention program. These both keep acid and dissolved gases from causing damage to the metal components of the boiler and its tubing. 1. Monitor the System Monitoring the acid-base balance of the water is an essential step to keeping acidity from damaging the boiler. Even with precise adjustments of the feed water, you may still have contaminants in the boiler itself. As you boil the water off, the contaminants remain behind, concentrating over time, where they can cause scale deposits and corrosion. Monitoring the pH will help you determine when to blowdown the system to remove some of the contaminated water and reduce the effects of those products. The ideal pH for feedwater is between 7 and 9, slightly alkaline. To keep the water within this range, you will need to add either sodium phosphate salts or sodium hydroxide. Unfortunately, you cannot directly monitor the pH inside the heat of the boiler. Rather, you must measure pH from a cooler, lower-pressure side stream. Monitoring the water and steam for sodium will also help you prevent corrosion by finding out if you need to control for the mineral presence in the system. Measuring the amount of iron in the water will identify if excessive amounts are present, which can deposit in the system and reduce its efficiency. 2. Adjust Feedwater Feedwater adjustment prevents dissolved oxygen from affecting the metal surfaces of the system. Depending on the results of monitoring, you may need to add scavenging agents or use a deaerator to get rid of oxygen. For scavenging oxygen, three chemicals are common, depending on the system. • Sodium sulfite: Typically used in medium or low-pressure systems • Hydrazine: Preferred for high-pressure boilers • Sodium erythorbate: Non-toxic and can replace the other two chemicals for use in food processing plants The pressure of the system makes a difference. When used in systems with pressures greater than 1,000 psi, sodium sulfite will convert to hydrogen sulfide or sulfur dioxide, both of which cause corrosion. Extra pressure makes sodium sulfite increase the solids in water, too, which is why this chemical works best in systems that operate under 1,000 psi. For higher-pressure systems, hydrazine works well to turn oxygen into water and nitrogen. However, the Food and Drug Administration bans this product from use in food processing plants. Sodium erythorbate is a non-toxic alternative to either scavenger above, making it safe for use in food processing facilities. Mechanical deaerators can also remove oxygen, but not eliminate it. These mechanisms use a reversal of the same process that leads to the dissolved gases getting into the water. Many mechanical oxygen removers will reduce the amount down to 7 ppb, but they can eliminate free carbon dioxide in the water. Reducing the oxygen levels below this amount will not provide any improvements in the operation of the system. The method of getting oxygen out starts by warming the water and using low-oxygen air above the deaerator. Heating the water reduces how much oxygen it can hold, while the low-oxygen air above the water gives the oxygen a place to go. How Chardon Laboratories Can Help You are not alone in corrosion prevention. At Chardon Laboratories, we have the chemicals you need to maintain water pH and parts to replace any damaged components. Additionally, you will find parts needed for keeping up your water’s proper chemistry to reduce corrosion. Some of the boiler equipment we have includes the following: • Blowdown solenoid • Chemical mix tanks with agitators • Chemical pumps • Contact headwater meters • Controllers • Corrosion coupon pack • Probes In addition to equipment to help you maintain water chemistry, we also will treat the water and schedule regular return visits to help you keep the appropriate balance of chemicals. To absorb dissolved oxygen, we use sulfite. Additionally, our mixing process prevents deposits from settling, which can lead to future pitting. We recognize the importance of preventing deposits that contribute to scale formation. Increased scale on the interior surfaces costs you money through wasted fuel. A scale thickness of just 0.03 inches requires 7% more fuel to achieve the same heat as a unit without scale. While the wasted fuel costs you money, the scale can also contribute to corrosion. Preventing buildup and keeping your unit free of corrosion will save you money. Finding the right balance of chemicals for your boiler takes experience and knowledge. Trust our ISO-certified technicians and procedures to get the corrosion-resistant water balance you need for your system to last longer. Find out More About Optimizing Your Boiler boiler corrosion prevention services Keep your boiler from the damaging effects of corrosion through preventive measures that will save you money over time. Let the team at Chardon Laboratories help. You can trust all our processes and technicians, both of which carry ISO certification. Additionally, we guarantee our results and install any necessary equipment. We don’t just sell chemicals. We sell clean systems. If you want to prevent the damage done by gases or minerals in your boiler water, contact us at Chardon Laboratories.
Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine's Efficacy and Safety in Adolescents Pfizer and BioNTech have reported promising results from a phase 3 clinical trial involving 2,260 adolescents aged 12 to 16. The trial demonstrated that their COVID-19 vaccine was 'well-tolerated' in this age group, meaning it caused no serious adverse effects. Moreover, the vaccine showed '100% efficacy' and induced robust antibody responses, indicating strong immune system activation. Pfizer's CEO, Albert Bourla, expressed optimism about these findings, stating that they plan to submit the data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other global regulators to expand the vaccine's authorization for use in children as young as 12. Herd Immunity and Vaccinating Children Achieving herd immunity against COVID-19 is crucial for controlling the pandemic. However, experts warn that this may not be possible without vaccinating children. A simulation by the University of Sydney found that vaccinating only half of the school-aged children population, along with adults, would not be sufficient to reach herd immunity. Unvaccinated children could potentially transmit the virus freely among vulnerable populations, underscoring the importance of vaccinating children to achieve herd immunity. Australia's Vaccination Strategies and Modeling In Australia, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for people aged 16 and older, and the Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine for those aged 18 and older. While clinical trials for children are underway, the University of Melbourne has developed an interactive modeling tool to predict the impact of different vaccination strategies. The tool allows users to explore various scenarios, including aggressive and moderate elimination strategies, as well as tight and loose suppression strategies. The model takes into account vaccine uptake, efficacy, and the unmitigated reproduction rate of virus strains to provide insights into potential case numbers and the risk posed by new variants. Professor Tony Blakely, the lead epidemiologist behind the model, believes that vaccinating children will be critical for achieving an Australian population that is strongly resilient to viral incursions.
The term sources refers to the nature, type, and scope of information need for different types of research. Different sourcesare needed for different research purposes (databases are linked below) Background Research articles are found in reference sources such as Credo Reference Database Focused Research articles such as peer-reviewed articles from academic journals are found in scholarly sources such as the databases Academic Search Premier or Academic OneFile. Example Topic - Stress Reference sources will provide general information about "stress" and provide an overview of symptoms and causes Academic or scholarly sources will provide very specific information about some aspect of stress, for example, "exhaustion disorder" Background Research - Credo Reference Database Choose the Right Source Notice the title of the article and the name of the book it comes from: As you scroll through the list of results, be mindful of the context for an article. NOPE! NOTICE THE KEY CONCEPTS (WRONG CONTEXT) Notice the Key concepts list beneath the description of the article. The example below shows an article about stress in a linguistic context, not the physiological or psychological contextyou need for this assignment. YES! NOTICE THE KEY CONCEPTS (RIGHT CONTEXT) Notice the Key concepts list beneath the description of the article. Click the title of the article to open it. Reading for Research While you are reading, think about the questions below Print a copy of the article and highlight or jot down your findings. WHAT? - definitions, ideas/concepts, meanings, research studies Databases provide Citation Tools you can use to copy and paste directly into your paper. Be sure to choose the approrpiate citation style from the options menu. BE AWARE! Sometimes databases get the capitalization wrong. ALL CAPS for the Author or Title is INCORRECT. Make the correction (Cooper, Catherine) before you turn in your assignment. If you are not sure if a database citation is correct, double-check it with a citation guide. Links to Western Citation LibGuides are listed below. Be sure to choose the guide that matches the format you have been assigned. Your. instructor will tell you which citation style they expect to see for the assignment. If,not, use the citation style that matches the field of study. The citation example below is APA 7 which is the format used in the field of psychology. Use this database to understand basic concepts taught in your courses. It's also a great database for the first step in your research process. It contains short articles from encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks and other reference sources on a wide range of subjects. Get started on your assignment or research project by learning about key people, places, dates, events, concepts, and ideas related to your topic.
What determines the charcoal briquette machine’s service life? The charcoal briquette machine has been the device of choice for many manufacturers investing in the charcoal business. This commercial charcoal processing machine can be used not only to make all kinds of barbecue charcoal but also to produce square-shaped hookah charcoal, which is popular in western European countries. At present, our charcoal briquette machine is very popular in the international market and has been exported to Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, and Nigeria in large quantities. What should be paid attention to when using a charcoal briquette machine? 1. Charcoal extruder machine must be waterproofed during installation because there is a gap between the machine and the bracket. If it encounters rain or snow, water will penetrate the gap and cause damage. We recommend that customers use the original bracket because it takes full consideration of waterproofing. 2. The electric charcoal briquette machine should be checked for abnormal noise before turning on the machine. If there is no abnormality after 2 to 3 minutes of empty machine operation, it can be put into production. Shuliy charcoal briquette machine for sale Shuliy charcoal briquette machine for sale 1. During the working process, the gap between the head of the coal extruder machine and the discharge orifice is adjusted by adding or removing ring pads between the two impellers. Under the premise of ensuring no interference, the smaller the gap, the better (about 5mm), but it should not cause friction with the machine head. 2. When using the charcoal briquette machine, the staff should be careful to prevent the machine head from being blocked by the raw materials; if the machine head is blocked by accident, the machine head must be disassembled and cleaned before assembly. 3. If the charcoal press machine needs to be temporarily stopped during the work process, add an appropriate amount of water before the shutdown to make the water content of the raw material about 15% -20%. In order to avoid the loss of raw material water in the feeding barrel of the machine during the shutdown process and the material dry up. 4. When using a charcoal briquette machine, the amount of current should be controlled by the number of raw materials to avoid the machine idling caused by overloading or insufficient feed. Eliminate excessive downtime due to insufficient supply or mechanical failure. 5. Since the machine is extremely sensitive to hard objects such as iron, it may cause serious burnout of the motor, so we should handle the raw materials to be processed carefully. Leave a Reply Shuliy Machinery not only provides high-quality machines but also provides comprehensive after-sales service. We have been focusing on the charcoal machinery industry for nearly 20 years and have rich experience in designing and manufacturing large and medium-sized charcoal machines to meet the needs of various customers. At the same time, according to the requirements of customers, we can provide services such as plant construction plan, market analysis, and best product formula. learn more >>> +86 15838192276 +86 15838192276 East Hanghai Road, Economic-technological Development Area, Zhengzhou, China *if you enjoyed this, please click the buttons to share it Contact Us Tel: +86 15838192276 WhatsApp: +86 15838192276 Follow us Our Certificates
How can I add zlog to my CI environment I just started to use gitlab for a C/C++ project. I added - apt update && apt -y install make cmake libeigen3-dev which allows me to run cmake. But I also need some libraries that are not available as Ubuntu packages. For example the library zlog: How can I install it so that it can be used by the compiler for continues integration? Ok, I set up my local machine as runner and use that one now to compile my code and to run the unit tests. This works. But it is was hard to found out the steps that are needed. To summarize: 1. configure local machine as runner: Install GitLab Runner using the official GitLab repositories \| GitLab I used the shell executor. Give it a tag that describes what the machine can be used for 2. Add the tag that you added in the last step to your build job, like this: build-job: # This job runs in the build stage, which runs first. stage: build - linux64 - echo "Compiling the code..." - make all - echo "Compile complete." Works fine now… I was positively surprised that I can use a local machine behind a firewall as build server… :slight_smile: Another approach could be to create another project, which just contains a Dockerfile. Install required libraries via apt-get resp. by checking out zlog and build it inside of the image. Store the image at GitLab and use it as your image. Rebuild the build image maybe once per week as scheduled build to get updates automatically .
Supervisor Communication Skills How You Will Benefit Being a supervisor means taking on a lot of responsibility. Delegating, disciplining, moving the company forward and promoting key workers just scratches the surface of a supervisor’s responsibility. Therefore if there is a disconnect between a supervisor and his or her employees, there is a huge cost to pay in productivity, team-building and communication. According to, three out of four employees think that their boss is the worst and most stressful aspect of their job. In addition, bas bosses cost the economy $360 billion every year due to lost productivity! The most common complaints employees had for their bosses were that they fail to inspire, accept mediocrity, lack clear visions, and were unable to be a team player. This course will teach you how to be a relatable, respectable and dependable supervisor able to keep all aspect of your team in-check. As a result, you will be able to have a clear direction, meet your employee’s needs, handle difficult conversations with ease, and boost your assertiveness as a boss. Course Objectives Successful completion of this course will increase your ability to: •Identify the characteristics of assertive behavior and include them in your interactions. •Ask directly for what you need without beingaggressive. •Confront problem behaviors successfully. •Create equitable compromises with employees and peers. •Hold others accountable. •Manage conflicts to achieve productive outcomes. •Deal with difficult people effectively. Key Topics Covered This course explores the following subjects in depth: •Developing emotional awareness •Understanding your level of assertiveness •Establishing credibility and trust •Anticipating typical responses to confrontation •Understanding the escalation process •Handling specific difficult personality types What the Course Offers •Interactive learning setting •Opportunity to apply the concepts in a risk-free environment •Thorough set of materials: Instructor Guide, Participant Guide, classroom PowerPointpresentation, and one-page Learning Summary

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