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Comparison of recreational health risks associated with surfing and swimming in dry weather and post-storm conditions at Southern California beaches Urban stormwater runoff serves as indirect transportation for pollutants of all kinds, and it contributes to the high levels of fecal bacteria contamination within coastal waters, posing a potential threat to ordinary beach goers. Eight popular beaches in Southern California underwent quantitative microbial risk assessments (QMRA) to determine the concentration of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococcus, ENT and fecal coliform, FC), and gauge the significant dangers associated with activity in these waters—specifically the risk of acquiring a gastrointestinal illness (GI) while engaged in surfing or swimming. Tseng and Jiang (2012) evaluated the difference in potential health risks between surfers and swimmers, and surveyed the corresponding threat level throughout the two distinct Southern California seasons—dry season (characterized with less than two inches of total rainfall) and storm season, which accounts for 90% of the annual rainfall. They found that higher health risks were present during storm season as opposed to dry season, and that surfers were more susceptible to illness. –Genevieve Heger Tseng, L. Y., and Jiang, S. C., 2012. Comparison of recreational health risks associated with surfing and swimming in dry weather and post-storm conditions at Southern California beaches using quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA). Marina Pollution Bulletin 6, 912918 Tseng and Jiang selected eight beaches from three coastal counties based on the following criteria: popularity among surfers, proximity to weather stations, and availability of bacteriological monitoring data. Bacteriological monitoring data were collected from the responsible agency within each county, and daily precipitation data were gathered from the National Climate Data Center (NCDC) National Environmental Satellite throughout the months of January 2008 to May 2012. Because the study strived to compare the degree of potential health risk between dry and storm season, the following terms were defined: “post-storm” is the period between 24 and 72 hours after a recorded rainfall of greater than 0.2 inches, ‘‘dry weather’’ was defined as the dates with either no recorded precipitation, or a time period of at least 72 hours following a recorded rainfall. FIB data were excluded from analysis on the dates of missing precipitation information, and on the days of recorded precipitation because the exact time of the FIB sample collection was not reported (which could have been either be before or after the rain). In order to assess the difference in health risk between surfers and swimmers, ingested doses of seawater were estimated and evaluated for concentrations of harmful bacteria (fecal coliform and enterococcus) to determine the likelihood of acquiring a GI due to such exposure. The ingested dose of ENT or FC by surfers was given by the equation, Doral = Ioral C, where Doral is the ENT or FC dose ingested (MPN or CFU), Ioral is the ingested seawater volume by surfers (ml), and C is the seawater concentration of ENT or FC (MPN/ml or CFU/ml). Surfer’s risk of GI from ENT was estimated by applying the exponential dose-response model (Haas et al. 1999 Stone et al. 2008), and their risk of GI from FC was estimated by applying the Beta-Poisson model (Haas et al.1999). For the comparison, the ingested seawater volume in ml by swimmers is given by the equation, Ioral;swim = T exposure Ringestion ; where Ioral, swim is the ingested seawater volume by swimmers, Texposure is the time of swimming (minutes), and Ringestionis the water volume rate of ingestion in (ml/min). Overall, the study showed that health risks were elevated during storm season as opposed to dry season. At Santa Monica, El Segundo, San Diego and Coronado beaches, health risk associated with surfing at post-storm conditions was significantly elevated (p 0.1). It was also noted that post-storm surfing could exceed EPA risk guidelines up to 28% of time, while the chance of exceeding the risk guideline during dry weather conditions was mostly below 15% based on the ENT model. The study also indicated that the risk of GI per in-seawater event was higher for surfing than for swimming, which was attributable to the increased volume of contaminated water ingested. Works Cited: 1. Haas, C.N., Rose, J.B., Gerba. C.P., 1999. Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment. Wiley, New York Leave a Reply You are commenting using your account. Log Out / Change ) Google photo Twitter picture Facebook photo Connecting to %s
What is a remote fault indicator for cable lines Release time：2018-04-24 08:47:12 First you should know what is called a fault indicator. According to definition of the "distribution line fault indicator technical specifications" , distribution line fault indicator is the device which is installed on the distribution Line for the detection of short circuit and single-phase earth fault, and then will send the alarm information. " When the fault occurs to the line, patrol officers can quickly determine the fault section according to the alarm display of the fault indicator, and find the location of fault. According to the use of different places, fault indicators can be divided into overhead fault indicator , cable line fault indicator. The definition of the Cable Line fault indicator is the device whose "sensor and display (indicating) part is integrated in a unit and is mechanically fixed to a phase Cable lines, usually installed in the cable branch box , Ring Main Unit, Switchgear and other power distribution equipment" The remote fault indicator refers to the "telemetry" and "remote communication". Compared to a local fault indicator that only indicates a fault mechanically, remote fault indicator can also collect the real-time load current value on the corresponding line to achieve a "telemetry" function. As an important measurement point of distribution network automation system, the cable line fault indicator plays an important role to shorten the power outrage time, improve power supply reliability, maintain high customer satisfaction of power supply utility and to avoid the economic losses of production enterprises, and ultimately to promote the level of productivity of society. It is no exaggeration to say that the widespread use of cable line fault indicators can produce significant Benefit and social benefits! Previous：Cooperation Policy Next：How does the fault indicator achieve fault location • Phone:* • Email:* • Description:*
Explain why Brooks’s piece is called a silent curriculum Published by Colleen Ness Jun 7, 2021 Please note that this is just a preview of a school assignment posted on our website by one of our clients. If you need assistance with this question too, please click on the Submit Your Instructions at the bottom of the page to get started. 1) Explain why Brooks’s piece is called a silent curriculum and offer an example of another “silent curriculum.”(175 word) 2) Reply to one (be respectful) 100 words RESPONSES Is the concept of “silent curriculum” developed? How might you add to what the author says a “silent curriculum” is? Jesus Suarez Brooks’ piece is called “A Silent Curriculum” because it talks about a very touchy subject and some try hide or deny that it is happening. She explains how the color of one’s skin can affect the quality of health care they can receive. She also does go into some detail that she did receive training on how some diseases occur for in curtain races. What is being learned throughout her medical career is how physicians or nurses will treat a patient with lighter skin differently than a patient with darker skin. She explains how she has learned that inputting the patient’s race first on the presentation is more important the patient’s gender or age. I believe that another “silent curriculum” that is being learned, is treating patient differently based on the patient weight. I do understand that people that are over weight have a higher chance to get diseases that are related to obesity, but that does not mean a physician should belittle or treat a patient with disrespect because of their weight. More than just an assignment. Explore Now → Who is this homework service for? * Any relevant weekly readings or learning resources. * Any templates or additional files required to complete the assignment. Frequently asked questions How soon can I get my paper done? I got my order information wrong, can I change that? Trusted by Thousands of Students Delivering quality assignments since 2007
The Hero’s Journey in Fiction Years ago, I read a fantastic book named The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell. In it, the author details the Hero’s Journey. This is a powerful story element that every writer, artist, or spiritual seeker should understand. It illustrates a protagonist’s adventures, from a safe haven to the darkest dungeon—be they literal or figurative. The Hero’s Journey is a story mechanic of the protagonist’s journey through the various acts of the story. Typically, there are four acts for each journey. The first act of the Hero’s Journey introduces the hero. The second and third act elaborates on their ordeals, and the fourth finishes round circle. You may notice certain tropes or definitions used in each act. These are minor plot elements that form the Hero’s Journey. Some are necessary to flesh out the story. The Ordinary World The story begins in the Ordinary World, a mundane realm that may be a safe haven or even a prison for the hero. Here, the audience learns about the hero’s life situation, his/her abilities, fears, flaws, and personality. The Call to Adventure From the Ordinary World, conflict arises that stirs the hero from complacency. This may be something serious like an assassination or a minor incident like a strange phone call. The hero now has a choice to pursue the source of the conflict and resolve the issue, or remain in his or her realm. Initially, the hero may be hesitant to leave the safe boundary of the Ordinary World. The hero sees the risks involved and what’s to gain if s/he succeeds. Some stories skip this step with a willing or reckless hero who jumps onto the quest immediately. The Mentor The hero encounters the mentor, a wise or experienced individual. The mentor trains and/or guides the hero, providing new knowledge about the nature of the quest. This character is more often an elderly person but can manifest as a younger individual or inanimate object such as a legendary sword. Crossing the Threshold The mentor guides the hero away from the Ordinary World to the first Threshold—or the point of no return. The hero’s commitment is tested, determining if the hero is ready for the quest. The Threshold is the gateway to a new dimension, far away from the Ordinary World. Tests, Allies, and Enemies Now in a world of mystery and danger, the hero learns more about his/her new adventure. This strange world brings a host of challenges, allies, and enemies. Every obstacle is a stepping stone to unearthing the hero’s personality and capabilities. Abilities are sharpened, and pain is endured. Temptations are met, and the hero struggles with his/her inner shadow self. Approach to the Dungeon/Inmost Cave The hero prepares to enter the Inmost Cave. Setbacks occur, but the hero endures, priming for the Supreme Ordeal—an inner crisis that demands change from the protagonist. The hero must analyze personal flaws and push forward to complete the quest. Supreme Ordeal The protagonist faces a dangerous challenge, often against the antagonist. The antagonist can also be a dark reflection of a father figure, such as with Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, with exaggerated flaws of the protagonist. The Supreme Ordeal is a highlight of the hero’s quest, and everything is at stake. The hero must draw upon all the experience from the journey to survive. Reward, Seizing of the Sword If the hero succeeds, s/he emerges as a changed person. The hero also receives an award as proof of victory; this might be a mythic sword, elixir, or artifact, signifying the change in the hero’s life. The hero now prepares for the last part of the quest. The Road Back With the quest completed, the hero begins to travel back to the ordinary world, which is the opposite of the call of adventure. Instead of worry or pain, fulfillment and satisfaction arise. The quest is not done, as the last challenge awaits the hero. The hero faces a test or battle against the antagonist at the Final Threshold. This ultimate tribulation challenges the hero, requiring all the experience they’ve gained from their quest. Failure may result, leading to the hero’s death, a dearth of all hope, or even a severe injury that mars the hero. The protagonist is reborn from the flames of demise, returning as a new person, transmuted into the true hero. Now cleansed of past flaws, the hero is equipped to end the adventure. Return with the Elixir The adventurer returns to the Ordinary World as a changed person—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Using the reward from the Final Ordeal, s/he improves upon the Ordinary World. A new era of peace and reflection results. The prize may be multifaceted, manifesting either as a damsel in distress, a powerful relic, or a shift in the climate of the realms. At this point, the hero finishes the journey, but things will never be as they once were. Others Variables in the Hero’s Journey There are extra elements in the Hero’s Journey, such as sub-journeys that stretch throughout a trilogy. Sometimes, the hero cannot return to society as they are, instead choosing exile. How The Hero’s Journey Relates to Readers The Hero’s Journey occurs in every good fiction. It’s a retelling of human life, the growth of a person into a mature and wise individual. It is also a blueprint from which anyone can appreciate the heroic archetypes and make changes for a more prosperous, happier life. Interested in joining my mailing list? Members will receive free poetry, special deals, messages to inspire and empower your life, and short stories. You’ll also get the latest news on projects. Aspectä rey’lief, fair reader, and thanks for reading! —Ed R. White Success! You're on the list. 6 thoughts on “The Hero’s Journey in Fiction 1. Pingback: Why Do Writers Write? \| Ethereal Seals: Dragonsoul 2. 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Leonhard Thurneysser: scholar, alchemist, and miracle doctor Portrait of Leonard Thurneysser. Leonard Thurneysser. Via The National Library of Medicine. A highly controversial figure even in his time, Leonhard Thurneysser remains to this very day for some a revered scientist and for others a resolute quack. Born 1531 in Basel, he was the son of a goldsmith and followed in his father’s profession. He also studied with a physician and alchemist but never attended any university. At age seventeen he was caught selling gold-covered lead as pure gold and was forced to flee Basel, leaving his young wife behind. After spending some time in Holland, France, and England, around 1552 he went to fight as a mercenary for the Margrave of Brandenburg. He was captured by the opposing army of Saxony and forced to work as a prisoner in their mines.1,2 On being released, Thurneysser went to work as a goldsmith in Nurenberg. From 1560 to 1570 he was in the service of the Archduke of Tyrol and was sent to various countries to learn metallurgical methods as well as medicine. He also wrote two books in verse on alchemy, and in 1751 published a book on mineral water analysis called Pison. This brought him to the attention of the Elector of Brandenburg, whose wife he cured of an allegedly serious illness. Despite his lack of any academic degree, he was made court physician.1 He established a factory in a Berlin monastery employing 300 people and producing various minerals as well as colored glass, drugs, essences, and even amulets. He had his own printing house, which published calendars and a variety of alchemical and medical works. These were beautifully illustrated with etchings in various typefaces and also with texts in some languages that he did not know and included what later were identified as common Hungarian swearwords. He became rich, owned a large library, collected pictures, and established a museum of natural history He sold drugs, cosmetics, and amulets to the rich in Germany, Poland, and Denmark. He even conducted a school of alchemy.1,2 In addition to his books on mineral water analysis, Thurneysser wrote on alchemical methods as well as a dictionary purporting to clarify the works of Paracelsus and included some passages he invented himself. According to a German 16th Century manuscript, it appears that he may have visited Lisbon in 1555 and described how black slaves were sold in its streets and speculated by using alchemy and astrology to account for the color of their skin.3 Nephrologists remember him as a practitioner of uroscopy who developed physicochemical methods of analysis, proposing that urine distillates and their residues should be burnt in order to define their composition from the color of the flame. These practices increased his income considerably and he is reported to have analyzed a specimen of the urine of Queen Elizabeth of England—sent to him in order to determine if there was a remedy for aging.5 When the plague broke out in Brandenburg, he left Berlin for Basel, where he purchased an estate and styled himself as a nobleman under the name of Thurneysser of Thurn. He took a third wife, with whom he had violent altercations, and when they divorced two years later, the city council confiscated all his assets and assigned them to her.1 Returning to Berlin, he tried unsuccessfully to transmute silver into gold. He then lived for some time in Italy, working for Ferdinand de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany. Ultimately, he returned to Germany and died in Cologne in 1594 or 1595. Thurneysser has gone down in history as a polymath, living as he did at a time when one single person could practice metallurgy, publishing, pharmacology, botany, mathematics, astrology, and even medicine. A prolific author1 and successful entrepreneur,1 he made many enemies, some of whom thought he was a charlatan and imposter. Seen through the dark glass of medieval history, he has been considered even by modern scholars as a learned pathfinder and innovator—a description that may not be entirely accurate. 1. Encyclopedia.com: Thurneysser Leonhard 2. Berliner Lindenblatt: Komander G.H.M, Den Teufel in Kristallglase gefurt (The devil in crystal glass). Berliner Lindenblatt, November 2006 (in German) 3. Jerosch, B, H: The Diary of the Swiss Leonhard Thurneysser and Black Africans in Renaissance Lisbon. Renaissance Studies; Oxford: Vol. 32, Iss. 3, (Jun 2018): 463. 4. Hierholzer, K and Hierholzer, J: Leonhard Thurneysser and Hermann Senator. J Nephrol 2003: 16(5):760. 5. Harrison, K: New York Times Book Review; New York (Feb 9, 2014) GEORGE DUNEA, MD, Editor-in-Chief Spring 2021 \| Sections \| Science
Question: Can you say music is essential in any religious gathering? Music is an important part of Christian worship, thanksgiving and celebration showing how worshippers feel towards God. Music unites the congregation so that God is worshipped with one voice. … Psalms are songs of praise to God and in them are many references to music and the playing of instruments to the glory of God. How is music important to religion? Music is a nearly universal part of religion because it appeals to and heightens human senses in a pleasurable way which, in turn, allows humans to praise through a medium that makes worship more enjoyable. How do you describe religious music? Religious music (also sacred music) is any type of music that is performed or composed for religious use or through religious influence. It may overlap with ritual music, which is music, sacred or not, performed or composed for or as ritual. What is the term for music dealing with religion? Noun. 1. religious music – genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies. church music. antiphon, antiphony – a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response. IT IS INTERESTING: How many fasts are in the Bible? What God says about music? Musical ability is within the hearts of every believer. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord (Ephesians 5:19). There’s an incredible beauty and connection between the spirit of believers with the Lord and each other in music. Songs of worship and praise can well up in the soul in times of joy and sorrow. How does religious music make you feel? Findings suggest that the frequency of listening to religious music is associated with a decrease in death anxiety and increases in life satisfaction, self-esteem, and a sense of control across the 2 waves of data. Why is singing so important in worship? The act of singing uses both part’s of the brain, therefore it can educate us and teach us about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Singing connects us emotionally. Songs of celebration have the power to lead us to dance. Songs of lament have the power to lead us to tears. What are the 3 important things about sacred music? The 3 important thing that was obtainable from sacred music and its musical equipment include: • The ability of the music to connect the past with the present. … • The healing power of the sacred music. … • The ability of the music to show the mood of the person at tht particular time. What are examples of religious songs? There are so very many that I could have included, like Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone), Forever, Open the Eyes of My Heart, Forever Reign, How He Loves Me, Come Now is the Time to Worship, The Stand, Hosanna, Lord I Lift Your Name on High, and so many more. IT IS INTERESTING: Is it bad to change religions? What are religious songs called? A hymn is a type of song, usually religious, specifically written for the purpose of adoration or prayer, and typically addressed to a deity or deities, or to a prominent figure or personification. … The singing or composition of hymns is called hymnody. What was the earliest form of sacred music called? Chant (or plainsong) is a monophonic sacred (single, unaccompanied melody) form which represents the earliest known music of the Christian church. Chant developed separately in several European centres. Although the most important were Rome, Hispania, Gaul, Milan, and Ireland, there were others as well. What is the difference between sacred and secular music? Sacred music is music associated with religious or spiritual worship. … Secular music is music that does not primarily have a religious subject, though it can mention the divine or holy. Its emphasis is on ordinary, everyday content: love, work, nature, grief, and folk stories. What is a secular song? Secular music is any music not written for the church. The earliest written secular songs, the Goliard Songs were poems about women, wine, and satire and were notated in a manner that we still cannot fully decipher. What did Jesus say about dancing? Ch. 96 Jesus calls them to dance: “Now answer thou unto my dancing” and addresses his followers as “thou that dancest”. … 97 with the words of John: “Thus, my beloved, having danced with us the Lord went forth”; the disciples fly away and Jesus suffers. Is all music inspired by God? Music can be inspired from the Spirit of God IT IS INTERESTING: What happened to the Canaanites in the Bible? As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we have the Holy Spirit who resides within us. Through the promptings of the Holy Spirit, we can find ourselves drawn into bursts of songs from our hearts. Can music have negative effects? Research suggests music can influence us a lot. It can impact illness, depression, spending, productivity and our perception of the world. Some research has suggested it can increase aggressive thoughts, or encourage crime. Saving grace
Women’s Health Respond to the questions in full sentences. Be sure to use standard English grammar and spelling What are the biophysical, psychological, sociocultural, behavioral and health system factors operating in this situation? What actions would you take to provide more sensitive and effective care for women who are lesbian, bisexual, or transgender? Describe the major health concerns of this woman and what role the community health nurse might play in this situation? Betty is 45 years old, self-employed, divorced three times, and mother of three boys and one daughter. Two years ago, her last husband died of lung cancer at age 54. She was referred to the local clinic because she has been feeling depressed. During the interview, Betty informs the community health nurse that she is tired of living the old way, and she is now involved with a woman and considers herself a lesbian. She admits that she has been sexually involved with both men and women during the past three years. She indicates that she is afraid she might have cancer because her mother died of breast cancer five years ago at the age of 67. She does not have health insurance. Betty stated that she is embarrassed to get a pap smear because she heard that gay women do not need to get a pap smear since they are not having “real sex” vaginally. Write a 7 paragraph long essay analyzing any one of the topics listed below. You will have to use a variety of sources in order to write this essay (See Paper Requirement for specific course requirements for each topic.) Choose one of the following topics for your essay. 1. 1918 Influenza Pandemic and the role played by women 2. Intimate Partner Violence during COVID-19 3. The Burden of Care on women during COVID-19 4. Sexual and Reproductive Health 5. Nurses are at the frontline of COVID-19 battle I have provided some questions for you to consider as you organize your thoughts and your paper. These questions should be used as guiding ideas to frame your essay. Do not just answer the topic questions listed below one by one. You are encouraged to add other issues that you deem important in your essay apart from the questions/issues I have suggested. Guiding Questions: • Why do you think we need to study gender in the case of a disease outbreak? • How are women left out of official chronicles of a pandemic? Why is it only men who occupy center stage? This is despite women undertaking sometimes the most laborious and sustained burden of care work during a pandemic. • What kinds of work done by women are made invisible during pandemics? • Is there a need to take a new look at major disease outbreaks (both in history and at the present time) in terms of their gendered dimensions? Paper Requirements • Mini-paper should be a minimum of 7 paragraphs doubled spaced. One paragraph as an introduction and one paragraph as a conclusion. • The essay should have a title that reflects your opinion/view of the women and gender during a pandemic. • Source Requirements per topic • Topic 1requires minimally 4 sources, of which one has to be an archival source (3+1). 1 has to be an old image from the 1918 Pandemic and 2 of the rest can be an academic and/or known magazine/journal. I am posting some links to sources which you will find helpful for your archival research • Topics 2, 3, 4, & 5 require 3 sources. For most of these topics getting academic sources might be difficult since it is so recent. If you are able to find an academic source, that is fine. If not all 3 can be from prominent magazines/journals. • Cite your sources using APA formatting. • Mini-papers should be free of grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors. Last Updated on June 18, 2021
Ferris Bueller, Jim Halpert, and Francis Underwood The fourth wall is a term in television, movies, and plays where the character steps out of his role and addresses the audience directly. Think of it as an actor being surrounded by three walls on the stage. There are, of course, the back wall and the two side walls. The fourth wall is the space directly in front of the actor. When the actor speaks directly to the audience, he is breaking the fourth wall. Break the Fourth Wall If you’ve ever seen Ferris Bueller’s Day Off with Matthew Broderick, he breaks the fourth wall constantly by addressing the audience as if he is aware that he is being watched. Another example is Kevin Spacey in House of Cards. He would directly address his audience either through words, or just simple expressions to convey how he really felt. And of course, who could forget Jim Halpert from The Office and his bewildered looks toward the camera? When you break the fourth wall, you are subtly acknowledging something about the conversation at hand that you are presently participating in. Imagine that your conversation is a television show in which you are both characters and you are reading your lines from a script. To break the fourth wall would mean stepping outof the conversation and making an observation about the discussion or topic or something else concerning the context of the conversation. You can also refer to this as being “meta” about the current conversation. You are breaking the fourth wall of the conversation by commenting on the conversation itself in an observational or analytic way. You are speaking as if you were studying it from the outside. For example: “Wow, this conversation has really taken an odd turn, hasn’t it?” “Did you just make a reference to the Spice Girls and ’90s boy bands?” “We got so distracted that we were walking in the mud!” “I apologize in advance for talking too much about coffee.” Breaking the fourth wall is a comment on the conversation itself and is observational. It is best delivered with a bit ofsurprise and curiosity, because the context is that you are so moved in a good way that you were compelled to comment. You had to break character and comment where it was due. If you do it right, breaking the fourth wall shows a higher level of self-awareness. It calls attention to something that you noticed about the other person, and in most cases, it s something the other person did consciously or was proud of. With the above example, it s very’ likely that someone consciously made a reference to a ‘90s boy band because they thought it was entertaining—they d’ be very glad to know that you also thought so. This tactic also tells the other person that you are paying attention to what’s happening at a deeper level of the conversation. Just as with other techniques I ve covered ’ in this book, don’t overdo it. In many cases, people are in such a rush to try to look smarter than they actually are that they end up using the fourth wall in a disastrous way. This will result in your attempt coming across as forced and overly self-conscious, which will only make the other person choose their words more carefully around you out of fear of being misinterpreted. On that note, you shouldn t comment negatively or doubtfully because that will come off as particularly judgmental and as if you are looking down on the other person. Forexample, breaking the fourth wall to say something like “Did you really just make a comment on holistic medicine?” would likely appear as an attack. This is in contrast with breaking the fourth wall positively, which in effect is praising the other person for something. Instead of getting both parties in the conversation to laugh at the conversation, or at least feel a tremendous amount of comfort, breaking the fourth wall negatively makes you end up looking patronizing, condescending, or downright insulting. These effects are the mirror opposite of what you are trying to achieve and do not help you. Bad example: “Are you really directing the conversation toward yourself again?” Bad example: “Just a side note, I think it s funny that you were the butt of that’ joke.” In both cases, Breaking the fourth wall to say something negative lends the impression that you were especially offended by something, while doing it for something positive results in the opposite outcome. So when do you use it? Here are two easy occasions and contexts where you can break the fourth wall with a strong, positive impact. First, this technique can be used to point out what both people are thinking but not saying. This can be related to your surroundings, or something notable from the conversation itself. “Did we just talk about toilet brands for ten minutes? We definitely are a good match.” “Wow, we just walked by a sixty-year-old Michael Jackson impersonator, didn t we?” Second, you can use the fourth wall conversation tactic to point out your opinion on the conversation or what is happening at the moment. Make sure that your opinion, however, is positive, entertaining, or preferably both. If the conversation has progressed to loud laughing and vigorous fist-pumping, then you might comment, “This conversation has really escalated, hasn t’ it?” Conversely, if you are confused about where the conversation topic is going, you might say, “Frankly, I have no idea where this conversation is headed, but I like it.” The “Us Against the World” Technique People like to feel as if they belong. It’s a universal desire. Regardless of what culture we come from, regardless of what geographic region we are from, we all like to feel as if we’re part of a greater collective. Some of us need to feel we’re part of a greater global ecosystem and others just want to feel included and accepted by their soccer team, or even just the person they’re talking to. This is a tremendous psychological reservoir you can tap into to help you become a better conversationalist. Granted, that’s a pretty high and lofty description for the simple “us against the world” technique, but it accomplishes all those things at once in someone’s mind. What does the technique look like? Simple: “Boy, it is really loud in there. Can you believe all these people getting deaf in there?” It doesn t seem like much, but it’s quick and effective. That statement creates an in-group that is special and separate from the rest of the room orworld. You’ve essentially created your own group that contains the two of you—the two of you possess special knowledge, share the same thoughts, are above the rest of the people milling about and damaging their eardrums, and are essentially the only two sane people. It’s you two against the rest of the world, which has gone crazy. In a sense, you’re breaking the fourth wall here as well, because you are commenting on a situation that you are inside, from the outside. It’s the same feeling when you witness something incredibly odd, and you and a stranger lock eyes and exchange knowing glances. You’re calling outa commonality in thought process or current environment and making it clear that only you two have that commonality. When you comment to them out loud, you make it clear that you view them as being on the same level of understanding and train of thought as you. And whether or not they agree, they will feel inclined to agree and join your in-group. “Us against the world” is an especially helpful tactic when you’re in some way “forced” to stay with an acquaintance or even a complete stranger in certain situations. How many times have you attended a party which had you stuck with a friend’s friend ata table, with no one else but the two of you silently munching on your snacks? Unless you have the conversational skills to remedy it, this situation easily disintegrates into an awkward dance of eyeballs avoiding contact with one another and the occasional dry smile while silently praying for boyfriends return at the soonest time possible. The next time you find yourself in such a position, try this technique as a conversation starter. Voice outan observation about the eventuality both in, the food that’s served, or the general behavior of the people around you. Doing so will be an open invitation to the other person to also present their opinion or observation on what you have just pointed out, acting like a spark on wood to ignite a conversation. Ideally, point out something which you are fairly certain the two of you have in common, or something both of you share in contrast with the rest of the world (who don’t possess this characteristic). Here’s how such a chat might go: “Hey, have you noticed how the tables around us have piled on greens on their plates while we both went for meats aplenty?” “Yeah. I’m a big carnivore.” “Me too. Though I once tried going vegan several years back.” “Really? How was it?” “Let’s just say I had a cow.” As such example showed, the initial comment made about food choices at a party became a springboard for sharing preferences and experiences about food and eating habits in general. The conversation would likely blossom as each person could continue sharing more about their own eating habits and interesting food experiences. Another way to think about it is that you have created your own inside joke. When you are truly part of an in-group that consists of two people, you have unique, exclusive shared experiences that you can talk about at a later point. “Hey, remember when we met and our eardrums almost blew out?” As you can see, using the “us against the world” technique can be subtle and easy. But it’s also easy to miss the mark. And if you miss the mark, you will sound as if you’re just making an observation about something obvious with no good reason to do so. It turns a proper usage of the technique, like, “Can you believe the types of awkward small talk people are trying here?” into “Yeah, these events are awkward.” What you need to do is take stock of how you can create an in-group with someone. Generally, you want to observe (1) what is noteworthy at the moment to comment on, (2) what you share in common contextually and not personally, and (3) general emotions that you probably share based on the context. For noteworthy things to comment on, you might say “Yeah, I saw that Michael Jackson lookalike too and feel like I’m going crazy. Same with you?” For sharing a common context, you might say “Can you believe how aggressive everyone is here? It’s a bit much!” For general emotions that you probably share, you might say “Glad I’m not the only one here who…” or “Yeah, it’s exhausting in there, isn’t it?” When you use the “us versus the world” conversation technique, it allows you to draw on similarities you may have with the person you are speaking with. It also teases out similar thought patterns that both of you may share. You do this by simply recognizing and highlighting them. In reality, you two probably aren’t different from everyone else in that geographic space or context, but your comments can make it seem as if you are. By calling out this perceived similarity, you openly create a feeling of closeness and kinship. At least, the other person thinks you are thinking along the same lines, and on the same level, as they are. In some cases, you’ll also be able to use this technique non-verbally. Simply gesturing toward something odd with your head or eyes and laughing about it establishes the same bond. This can be particularly useful in loud places or where the person you’re trying to gesture to is sitting far away from you, like ata large table. This technique is tremendously helpful because the number-one rule in likability is to make people feel that you are like them. Regardless of skin color, religious, ethnic, and other differences, we prefer people who are similar to us at some level. This taps into that psychological reservoir I mentioned in the beginning of this chapter. We’d like to create a psychological “safe spot” for us and people similar to us. These are our friends; these are people we can rely on, and people we can trust. This is such a deep and profound psychological truth forhuman beings because it’s hard-wired into our DNA. Imagine yourself on an African savannah 50,000 years ago. Imagine walking through that grassland and having an “Us versus the World” mindset. With that mindset in operation, you could identify allies that would help your family or tribe members stay alive. Now, imagine the opposite situation. Think of what would happen if you didn’t think that way. ’ You’d probably end up as lunch to a local lion. Use this basic psychological truth to youradvantage by creating a perception of similarity. The reality is that you and your conversational partner aren’t really all that different from the rest of the people around you. But by using this technique, you create an artificial feeling of closeness and similarity that leads to a higher level of likability. It also creates the impression that you are an observant person. It makes you look observant enough to notice these things and call them out. And this is why you and the person you’re speaking to are on the same wavelength. Where does this all lead to? Well, it leads to the other party being encouraged to further share their thoughts with you. They feel they belong, and that feeling creates a higher degree of comfort which pushes the conversation along.
Sign in Download Opera News App Health Living Disease prevention and treatment Sickle Cell In Children In many countries, newborn screening includes a blood test to detect the presence of aberrant hemoglobin protein. The screening also includes family history, the child's medical history, and a physical assessment. Infants & Toddlers with Sickle Cell \| Children's Hospital Pittsburgh Photo Credit: USMPC Red blood cells with a sickle shape have a tendency to get stuck inside narrow blood arteries. If this happens in the spleen, it can cause splenic sequestration, a condition in which blood is trapped inside the spleen and cannot flow through. This causes spleen enlargement, which is painful and may be felt from the exterior of the body. Rapid spleen enlargement might result in severe anemia. The spleen may also grow gradually over several weeks, causing only minor alterations in the red blood cell count. Parents should keep an eye on their child's spleen size and seek medical attention if it appears to be enlarged. 22 Sickle Cell Education ideas \| sickle cell, sickle, sickle cell disease In sickle cell anemia patients, painful episodes are common and occur during childhood, but they are less common in babies. Sickle red blood cells get stuck inside narrow blood arteries, which causes them. This is referred to as a vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC), and it is frequently followed by swelling of the hands, feet, arms, or legs. Content created and supplied by: Dr-Kikiope (via Opera News ) Sickle Cell In USMPC Load app to read more comments
Use of AOP in Springboot Aspect Oriented Programming (Aspect Oriented Programming) is the product of the development of software programming ideas to a certain stage, and is a useful complement to object-oriented programming.AOP is generally used in situations with crosscutting logic, such as access control, transaction management, performance detection, and so on. Logging, exception handling, transaction control, and so on are all necessary for a robust business system.However, in order to keep the system robust and available, it is necessary to write similar code repeatedly in many business methods, which makes the already complex business processing code more complex.Developers of business functions also need to check twice whether these extra codes are handled correctly, whether there are omissions, and if they need to modify the format of log information or rules for security validation, or add additional auxiliary functions, they will result in frequent and large changes to business code. Face-oriented programming is to add new functions to code and enhance code snippets without changing the original program.His design idea comes from agent design mode. 1. Enhancements inserted before the original object method are preenhancements 2. Enhancement processing inserted after execution of this method is post-enhancement 3. Enhancement processing around methods is surround enhancement, which is the most powerful enhancement processing. It can get or modify the parameters, return values, exception handling, and even determine whether the target method is executed. 4. Enhancement handling when the method throws an exception is enhancement for exception throwing. 5. Final enhancements, whether the method throws an exception or exits normally, are executed, similar to the role of the finally block in exception handling mechanisms, which are generally used to free resources Use annotations in Springboot Need to introduce the required jar:spring-boot-starter-aop Create an aop enhanced processing class public class LoggerAspect { // matching com.lzz.lzzapp.common.user All methods of all classes under package and subpackage @Pointcut("execution(* com.lzz.lzzapp.common.user...(..))") public void logPointCut(){ //Pre-enhanced notifications before connection point execution public void before(){"Business method is about to be invoked"); //Ultimately enhances notifications performed after connection point execution (returns exceptions to notifications and exception notifications) public void after(){"Business method call complete"); * Post-enhanced notifications performed after connection point execution (return notifications) public void doAfterReturning(JoinPoint joinPoint, Object result){ String methodName = joinPoint.getSignature().getName();"call"+joinPoint.getTarget()+"Of"+methodName+"Method.Parameters:"+Arrays.toString(joinPoint.getArgs()) +". Method return value:"+result); * Exception enhances notifications performed after connection point execution (exception notifications) public void doAfterThrowing(){"Exception handling complete"); * Surround Enhancement public void doAround(ProceedingJoinPoint jp){"call"+jp.getTarget()+"Of"+jp.getSignature().getName()+"Method.Parameters:"+Arrays.toString(jp.getArgs())); try { Object result=jp.proceed();//Execute Target Method "Method return value:"+result); }catch (Throwable e){ log.error(jp.getSignature().getName()+"Method Exception"); Define facets with @Aspect and @Pointcut to define entry points The execution point for the entry point matching is JointPoint, which Spring automatically injects into the instance. The getTarget() method of the joinpoint can get the proxy object, and the getSignature() method returns the target method of the proxy.The getArgs() method returns an array of parameters passed to the target method For post-enhancements, you can also define a return value to receive the proxy method, which must be specified by the returning property in the @AfterReturning comment execution is the entry point indicator. It is an entry point expression in parentheses that allows you to configure the method to be entered. The entry point expression supports fuzzy matching public * addUser(com.entity.User) * indicates a return value that matches all types public void (com.entity.User) indicates that all method names match public void addUser(..).. Indicates matching number and type of all parameters * com.user. . (..) represents all methods that match all classes under the com.entity package * com.user. . (..) represents all methods that match all classes under the com.entity package and its subpackages Keywords: Java Programming Spring SpringBoot Added by SephirGaine on Thu, 26 Dec 2019 06:46:34 +0200
Of recent years an increasingly common sight is solar panels on walls and buildings that produce electricity from sunlight. This is done through a semiconductor material, usually silicon, which converts sunlight into electricity. Whilst billions of dollars have been poured into perfecting this elaborate process, it turns out that an ordinary insect called the oriental hornet (see picture above) has been doing this since the beginning of time. Scientists at the Tel Aviv university in Israel have found that this insect has its own “solar panels” that use the brown and yellow parts of its body shell to produce energy to power its life processes. It does this, not by expensive silicon and feats of engineering, but by using a pigment called xanthopterin that converts light into electrical energy. The brown body shell traps the light and the yellow pigment of the body stripes does the conversion. It is believed that this is the main source of energy for this insect. The scientists latched on to this when they noticed that unlike other insects, which prefer to fly and feed early or late in the day, these hornets always came out when the sun was up. Investigations showed that this was because certain ultraviolet solar rays that the xanthopterin needs to produce the electricity were then present. The team of scientists imitated the structure of the hornet’s body to see if the solar collecting powers of the hornet could be successfully duplicated in the laboratory. The results were poor in achieving the same natural high efficiency rates of energy collection. So in the production of energy from sunlight, the oriental hornet wins hands down! The research scientists admitted: “These structures are very complicated. To build something similar would be very expensive and complicated, but the insects do it naturally. Their cells secrete all the building blocks and they just do self-assembly.” Doing it “naturally” and “just self-assembly” are easy to say, but do the scientists have any real explanation as to why this little insect has a built-in process that modern technology cannot reproduce, despite all its sophistication and resources? And could it have developed merely by chance, as the evolutionists have to propose? The only true explanation of all the phenomena of the living world is that expressed in the book of Job: “But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee. Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this?” (12.7-9 KJV).
Novi Digital Logo In the last decade, efforts have been made to break down the stigma around mental health. People are increasingly discussing mental health in public forums, such as social media, hopefully normalising what was historically a taboo topic. As more people feel comfortable coming forward to ask for help and seeking mental health support has become more routine, the conversation needs to happen in languages other than English. While there are a lot of mental health support resources available, making diagnoses, treatments and support services accessible for the non-English speaking population presents a linguistic and often cultural challenge. This is why mental health translation is a key part of bridging the language gap and making healthcare accessible to all. Equal access to healthcare For a lot of us, hospitals and clinics can feel daunting and uncomfortable. We’re dealing with medical terms and jargon we’ve never heard of before and on top of that feeling vulnerable because of a medical issue. But for people living in the UK who are not proficient in English, these healthcare services are more than just daunting, they are often inaccessible. Thankfully utilising language translation services means that healthcare professionals can educate, engage and communicate with the people, regardless of the language they speak. This helps to create more inclusive and equal access to information which is vital for a patient’s wellbeing. Better healthcare outcomes It’s well noted that language barriers can result in misinformation and misunderstanding, whether it involves physical or mental health. For this reason, the role of mental health translation is vitally important when ensuring non-native speaking patients understand the information presented to them, be it a support leaflet or a medical report. By removing the language barrier, patients will receive a better healthcare service and crucially, a quicker diagnosis and treatment plan. Fewer misunderstandings and misdiagnosis It should come as no surprise that the use of medical translation reduces the risk of a patient misunderstanding what has been presented to them. Patients hearing someone speak their own language or reading an information leaflet in their mother-tongue are less at risk of experiencing communication errors. This in turns helps them take greater control of their health, such as accessing the right help at the right time. With clear communication from healthcare professionals, they can better self-manage their condition, understanding what treatment they need and what they can expect. Improved patient trust Using a translation agency that specialises in the mental health space means you can be sure that your patient communications are culturally authentic and medically accurate, building patient trust. Communicating with patients in their own language is essential when looking to create a solid practitioner-patient relationship. Patients are more likely to seek help and disclose the information needed to make a diagnosis if they trust their healthcare professional and understand the information provided to them. We can help At The Language Factory, we are incredibly proud to help you ensure accessibility for each and every patient. From medical notes and patient referrals to patient surveys, our expert mother-tongue linguists and Project Managers are on hand to help with your mental health translation project. Get in touch with our friendly team.
Identify Wood Sorrel Wood Sorrel (Oxalis spp) How to Identify Wood Sorrel Botanical Name Oxalis spp Known Hazards This plant contains Oxalic acid, similar to rhubarb, giving it its’ sour taste, if you ingest too much of this acid you can upset your stomach. Saying that you would have to eat a serious amount of wood sorrel to get to this point. To be avoided by anyone with kidney disease, kidney stones, rheumatoid arthritis, or gout. Could be confused with Clover, the leaves are a little like those found on a clover, the main difference being that a clover leaf sits flat whereas a sorrel leaf has a distinct fold down the center of the leaf, making each leaf almost look like those of a butterfly. Range and Distribution Uk, Most of Europe (specifically Northern), Northern America, and most of Asia. Damp Woodlands Physical Characteristics This common perennial can grow in large patches connected by subterranean rhizomes, with the ability to produce by seed and by rhizome. There are no stems, rather clumps on leaves growing together from 5-10cms in length. Each leaf collection is made up of three heart-shaped leaflets, each leaf has a fold-down the center which changes, opening, and closing dependent on the amount of light available. This plant amazingly has two types of flower, its first set of flowers from deep purple to white with distinct purple-white veins, are incredibly attractive, opening up and inviting many bumblebees, the second set of flowers that appear later in the year are called cleistogamous flower, these are very small, remaining fully closed and will self-pollinate. Edible Use Leaves: Edible salads, sauces, smoothies, juiced, cakes, icing Flower: All of the above It’s a diuretic and has antiscorbutic properties as well as having a great cooling ability. It’s been used to calm stomach upsets.
Questions With Answers > Food Trivia > Pork Trivia Quiz Questions and Answers Pork Trivia Quiz Questions and Answers Pork trivia questions with answers. Pork Trivia Quiz Questions and Answers What is pork? A: Pork is the culinary name for meat from the domestic pig. It is the most commonly consumed what worldwide? A: Meat. There is evidence of pig husbandry dating back to when? A: 5000 BC. Pork is eaten both freshly cooked and what? A: Preserved. What does curing do for pork products? A: It extends the shelf life. What are some examples of preserved pork? A: Ham, smoked pork, gammon, bacon and sausage Charcuterie is the branch of cooking devoted to what? A: Prepared meat products, including from pork. Where is Pork the most popular meat? A: In East and Southeast Asia. In Asian cuisines, what is pork highly prized for? A: Its fat content and pleasant texture. Pork is forbidden by what religions? A: Judaism and Islam, as well as several Christian denominations. The sale of pork is illegal in many if not all what? A: Muslim countries. The pig is one of the oldest forms of what? A: Livestock, having been domesticated as early as 5000 BC. Where is it believed that pigs were domesticated from the wild boar? A: Either in the Near East or in China. Because of the adaptable nature and omnivorous diet of pigs, early humans were able to what? A: Domesticate it much earlier than many other forms of livestock, such as cattle. Pigs were mostly used for food, but people also used their hides for what? A: Shields and shoes. What did they do with the bones? A: Used them for tools and weapons. The pigs bristles were used for what? A: For brushes. Pigs feeding behavior in searching for roots churns up the ground and makes it easier to do what? A: Plough the ground. Pigs have sensitive noses which can lead them to what? A: Truffles. Pigs omnivorous nature enables them to eat what? A: Garbage, keeping settlements cleaner. Originally Charcuterie was intended as a way to preserve meats before the advent of what? A: Refrigeration. In the 20th century, pork in Europe and North America was traditionally what type of dish? A: An autumn dish. Pigs and other livestock were taken to slaughter in the autumn after what? A: Growing in the spring and fattening during the summer. Apples too were seasonal in nature and have been a staple pairing to what? A: Fresh pork. Pork is the most widely eaten meat in the what? A: World. Pork accounts for about what percentage of meat production worldwide? A: 38%. Feijoada, the national dish of Brazil, is traditionally prepared with what pork trimmings? A: Ears, tail and feet. In 2013, how much pork was consumed worldwide? A: About 109.075 million metric tons. Whole roast pig is a popular item in what cuisine? A: Pacific Island. What country is the world's largest consumer of pork? A: China. Danish roast pork or flæskesteg, is a national favorite as for what? A: Traditional Christmas dinner. Pork is particularly common as an ingredient in what meat product? A: Sausages. Many brands of American hot dogs and most "what" are made from pork? A: Breakfast sausages. What is the definition of bacon? A: Bacon is any of certain cuts of meat taken from the sides, belly or back that have been cured and/or smoked. In the United States, back bacon may also be referred to as what? A: Canadian Bacon. "USDA Certified" bacon means what? A: That it has been treated for Trichinella. What is the canned meat "Spam" is made from? A: Chopped pork shoulder meat and ham. More To Explore
Associations to the word «Hegemony» HEGEMONY, noun. (formal) Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group over a society or by one nation over others. HEGEMONY, noun. Dominance of one social group over another, such that the ruling group or hegemon acquires some degree of consent from the subordinate, as opposed to dominance purely by force. Dictionary definition HEGEMONY, noun. The dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others; "the hegemony of a single member state is not incompatible with a genuine confederation"; "to say they have priority is not to say they have complete hegemony"; "the consolidation of the United States' hegemony over a new international economic system". Wise words
Growth and Economics The following sample Economics critical analysis is 1532 words long, in MLA format, and written at the undergraduate level. It has been downloaded 301 times and is available for you to use, free of charge. When discussing matters of economic growth and sustainable development, many variables and manipulatable factors come into play. In short, predicting the sustainability of a global economy is not an exact science. However, based on aspects of economic choice, a sustainability model can be created. There have been many reputable economists that have spoken on the topic of sustainability and are still a primary focus of economic policy to this day. The economic theories that will be analyzed are those of Thomas Malthus and David Ricardo, the more recent analyses of Keynes and Hansen. Ultimately, the world3 model of sustainability will be discussed at length, as each pertains to the concept of economic stagnation and long-run population growth. Before going into depth about economic growth and sustainable development, let us define the terms as a basis for investigation. Economic growth is defined by David Hess as “an increase of national output per capita” and sustainable development as “the utilization of natural resources, the state of the environment and intergenerational equity. Or simply, the ability of the current generation to meet their own needs without compromising the needs of future generations (Giduz). Thomas Malthus was a world-famous economist whose Essay on the Principle of Population garnered both hatred from the public and respect from his economic peers for its seemingly pessimistic but practical address of population growth and economic sustainability (Dorfman), which resides on the mathematic principle of exponential population growth vs. arithmetical growth of agriculture. Malthus essentially determines that economic success can only be sustained until a certain point in population growth until a significant variable in consumption or population changes the economic landscape. One example of Ricardo’s economic theory The High Price of Bullion, a Proof of the Depreciation of Banknotes, which mainly chastised parliament for the excessive printing of banknotes that led to inflation, subsequently raising the price of Bullion, among other goods, of course (Dorfman). The two had met, and became good friends, discussing their respective economic theories at length. The two had intersecting and contrasting views; a proverbial sharpening of each other’s ideas that led to the development of new economic theories, among which highly influenced the centerpiece of Ricardian Theory (Dorfman). Ricardo’s economic theory as applied to population growth and sustainability is that, as population grows and capital accumulates, that the rate of profit would fall, due to farmers resorting to less productive farmland to accommodate the increase in demand, which would ultimately result in the profits in all sectors to fall since (according to Ricardo) all of the markets tended to follow the trend of agriculture. To compare the economic theories of Ricardo and Malthus, Ricardo bases a great deal of his work on the basis of Malthusian claims of population and sustainability and vice versa. According to Dorfman, the two economists were both inseparable friends and political adversaries, often posting contradictory theories of economics in succession with one another, while also simultaneously basing many of these theories of inflation and sustainability on each other’s prior work, in some cases being so intertwined, that it would be difficult to comprehend one without first reading the other (Dorfman). Although they influenced each other’s work, Malthus and Ricardo had very differing views on many economic principles. One such example was regarding the corn laws of the day, in which Ricardo appealed for its abolishment as essential for the sustainability of the economy, while Malthus, formerly in agreement, reversed his view and became a vehement supporter of the increased taxation as essential for the sustainable success of the English economy (Dorfman). John Maynard Keynes is yet another British economist who is widely known for his ideas regarding macroeconomics, which is more or less directly related to the ideas of population increase and sustainability in the name of informed economic policymaking countries. Basically, Keynes was a key player in the adoption of certain monetary policies, as an opponent of the pure free market as an employment regulator (Briggs). Alvin Hansen was an advocate of Keynesian economics and is known to be a primary introducer of Keynesian economics to the United States government in the 1930s. He also helped to explain American economic growth with respect to the country’s population growth as well as the increase of industrialization and technology, which explained the decrease of the American economic growth rate for a period in the 20th century (Brazelton). Keynes and Hansen are obviously very similar in thought, given that Hansen based most of his theories on those of Keynes since one is not dubbed a Keynesian economist without sharing a substantial amount in regards to economic perspectives, Particularly regarding the stabilizing role of policymakers to balance aggregate demand and private sector decision making. The World3 simulation model, developed by Donella Meadows, Dennis Meadows, and Jorgen Randers is a computer program that predicts the limits of human population growth as they pertain to industrial growth and food production. Focusing on the Malthusian limits to population, while also touching on Ricardian theses of Agricultural growth limits based on the scarcity of farmable land in relation to global demand, the world3 model constructs the relative limits to each of the three variables, and at which point each would inevitably collapse. The world3 model is a harsh dose of reality for many optimists, systematically displaying the limits of the human population in relation to the finite nature of resources and industrial growth. But these limits are flexible. This has proven to be true over generations of population growth, where entire populations change essentially change the equations by adjusting consumption habits to support the population growth. As explained by Joel L. Cohen in Earth’s Human Carrying Capacity, the ability of Earth to sustain humans is determined by both natural constraints (i.e. disease, death, famine, etc.) and human choices concerning economics, environment, and culture (Cohen). Upon analyzing both neoclassical, Keynesian economics, and the newer world3 computational model for population limits and sustainability, there are still some very relevant economic concerns that carry over even today. The ever-increasing population of earth is a constant concern in terms of economic policymaking and for good reason. It is an irrefutable fact that an exponentially increasing population has a collapsing point. I believe we are already seeing the ramifications of this economic principle at play in many third world countries, where hunger and disease are swift and catastrophic killers, wiping out the population in large numbers. It is sadly the balance of a global economy that does not have the resources to support such rapid population growth. The preservation of existing humanity on earth remains a pertinent issue to any economist (or any other occupation) who values human life. There are concerns regarding the same concept of finite resources and population growth. This is a concern that hits closer to home, figuratively, and by extension literally speaking. According to this model, there must inevitably come a time where the population growth in America will reach its maximum. I think it is important to note that due to the rapid increase of technology in the 21st century, we are currently experiencing a growth period in our nation’s economy. At hypothetical point X, America is destined to exhaust its growth resources of technology, thus putting a highly populated America to inevitably experience the realities of the balance of resources and population, as explained by the aforementioned economists. This is a real issue that must be addressed by the American government, to at least resume some semblance of sustainability. Speaking to sustainability, another issue that has already taken global politics by storm in environmental sustainability. On the track the world is currently on, we are going to exhaust all of our resources in such a way, that the “exhausting” of these resources will operate much more like a screeching halt, and less of a gradual decrease in production. This could potentially lead to disastrous economic consequences. This is a real concern that is already being addressed by global leaders, and rightfully so. In conclusion, I believe that each of the aforementioned theories continues to play a vital role in understanding the global economy at large. This becomes increasingly important as the world is becoming increasingly connected due to technology. The previously explained theories of population capacity and sustainability are as important as ever, in our current state of global technology increase. We should make it a prime concern on the global agenda to prepare for the inevitable back fall, as theorized and proven by Malthus, Ricardo, Keynes, and the World3 Model. Works Cited Brazelton, Robert. "Alvin Harvey Hansen: Economic Growth and a More Perfect Society: The Economist's Role in Defining the Stagnation Thesis and in Popularizing Keynesianism." American Journal of Economics and Sociology, vol. 48, no. 4, (1989) Briggs, Brad. 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How Does a Laser Cutting Machine Work May 26, 2021 Laser cutting machines have revolutionized the manufacturing industry. They can perfectly re-create designs made on a computer in a matter of minutes or even seconds. You may be surprised at how many applications a laser cutting machine can offer. But how do they achieve these amazing results? Let's take a look at what a laser cutting machine is, the different types of lasers that exist, and the results they can achieve. What Is a Laser Cutting Machine? A laser cutting machine is a type of CNC machine. CNC stands for Computer Numerical Controlled. This name comes from the fact that the CNC machine takes commands from drawings that have been digitized and transformed into a computer language that describes every angle and curve of that design. Once a drawing has been finished in a computer rendering program, all the designer has to do is send the design to the machine. It's much like sending an image file to a typical printer. Best of all, the laser cutting machine can re-create these designs in minutes and can produce as many parts as you need. How Do Laser Cutting Machines Work? There are several different types of lasers used in CNC machines, which will be covered in the next section. But all laser cutting machines work in a similar way. It all starts with a laser source, which produces a powerful, consistent light that can be adjusted quickly and with great accuracy. The light is then focused and redirected until it reaches a fine point. If you have ever started a fire using sunlight and a magnifying glass, you will be familiar with the principle at work here. When the light is concentrated enough, it becomes intensely hot, allowing it to cut through the material of your choice. The laser is usually mounted on a gantry system. This allows the laser to moves anywhere on an XY axis. This means that it can reproduce designs with great accuracy, even if there are large numbers of curves and angles involved. That said, not all lasers can produce the same level of detail; some lasers aren't strong enough to cut through metal Types of Laser Cutting Machines There are three main types of laser cutting machines: CO2, neodymium, and fiber. Each has its own strengths and weakness. CO2 Lasers CO2 lasers are the most common type of laser cutting machine because they are the most affordable to purchase, but they are widely being replaced with the newer and faster technology of fiber laser cutting systems. At the heart of a CO2 laser is a long, vacuum-sealed tube that is full of gas, mostly carbon dioxide (CO2), with some nitrogen mixed in. When this tube is electrified, it excites the gas molecules and creates strong light. This light exits one end of the tube and bounces of a series of mirrors. The mirrors redirect the light through a focusing lens. The focusing lens concentrates the light to the point where it is very hot. The laser can then cut through a range of materials through thermal separation. CO2 lasers are primarily used for sheet metal fabricating, and their main benefit over fiber lasers is that they generally offer a better edge quality on the cuts, especially on metal thicker than a .25". Fiber Lasers Fiber lasers work in a similar principle to fiber optic lights. Light enters a glass tube that is coated with a different type of glass, one that has different reflective properties. This causes the light to "bounce" down the tube, amplifying the strength of the light as it goes along. The special properties of this light allow it to be much more easily absorbed by reflective materials, like metal. The nature of fiber optics also allows the laser to be reduced to a much finer diameter. This means that a high level of detail can be achieved with these laser cutting machines. This makes small low wattage fiber lasers ideal for engraving projects. They can transfer a computer image onto metal in a matter of seconds! More powerful fiber lasers are used for actually cutting the metal, and now there are fiber lasers that can cut through up to 2" of material. For example, our 8KW fiber laser can cut through 1.5" stainless and aluminum and 1" steel. These machines are very large and expensive, but require minimal maintenance and have few moving parts that might need to be replaced or adjusted. Order Laser Cut Parts from us! If this article has sparked your interest, please don't hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to quote any parts that you need laser cut.
Among the common disease conditions, Rheumatoid arthritis is having a major place and affecting most middle-aged people -40 years plus. RA is a long-term autoimmune disorder, that primarily affects joints – a disease where the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells. The risk factors can be: (it is a whole body-systemic autoimmune disease.) 1. Genetic factors 2. Environmental factors Signs and symptoms: 1. JOINTS: inflammation of the synovial membrane Swollen, tender, warm and stiff joints. • Ulnar deviation • Swan neck deformity • Boutonniere deformity (buttonhole) • Z thumb deformity • Hammertoe 2. SKIN: Nodule 3. BLOOD: low RBC 4. EYE: episcleritis, scleritis, keratitis, keratoconjunctival sicca Primarily starts in a state of persistent cellular activation leading to autoimmunity and immune complexes in joints and other organs. It manifest 1) Nonspecific inflammation 2) Amplification of synovium 3) Chronic inflammation 1. Lifestyle modification 2. Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARD) 3. NSAID & analgesic drugs 4. Surgery: synovectomy and joint replacement 5. Physiotherapy 6. Alternative medicine 7. Dietary supplements. According to Ayurveda, there are two major disease conditions, that are similar to Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), 1. वातरक्त 2. आमवात Both the above mentioned disease conditions deal with sandhi (joints) related pathologies. In vatharaktha, the raktha and vata get vitiated by the nidana and finally manifest over joints. Were in amavata, the ama formed in koshta will be taken and placed in joints and finally get manifested as Amavata. The Ayurvedic management for the above two conditions are:- 1. Langhana 2. Samsodhana 3. Samsamana By all these therapies the already formed ama dosha will get removed and further formation will be prevented. Then the existing inflammation and joint related conditions will be treated with Ayurvedic Aashaadha’s. Langhana : By this the rasa, raktha and ama dushti got corrected. Sodhana : It is the removal of accumulated dosha from the body by using panchakarma therapies. The poorva karma includes snehana and swedana and for sodhana virechana or vasthi will be done according to the condition. Samana : The already vitiated doshas are purified by sodhana, but after that, the rest of the doshas has to be corrected and pacified in order to avoid further accumulation and disease recurrence. Also, follow pathya ahara and pathya vihara. × How can I help you?
Dioclesian, or Diocletian - Biblical Cyclopedia Dioclesian, or Diocletian Dioclesian, Or Diocletian (DIOCLETIANUS, CAIUS AURELIUS VALERIUS), Roman emperor, was born about A.D. 245 (others say 255), near Salona, in Dalmatia. From the name of his mother, Dioclea, he was called Diodes, which he afterwards made Diocletianus. He entered the army, and rose from the ranks to high position. Dioclesian commanded the household or imperial body-guards when young Numerianus, the son of Carus, was secretly put to death by Aper, his father-in-law, while travelling in a close litter on account of illness, on the return of the army from Persia. The death of Numerianus being, discovered, after several days, by the soldiers near Calchedon, they arrested Aper and proclaimed Dioclesian emperor, who, addressing the soldiers from his tribunal in the camp, protested his innocence of the death of Numerianus, and then, upbraiding Aper for the crime, plunged his sword into his body. The new emperor observed to a friend that "he had now killed the boar," alluding to a prediction made to him by a Druidess in Gaul, that he should mount the throne as soon as he had killed the wild boar (Lat. Aper). He became emperor September 17, 284, and in 286 chose Maximinianus as his colleague in the empire (as Augustus); in 292 he added Galerius as Caesar, while Maximinianus chose Constantius Chlorus. The empire was parceled out among them, and the theory of the system was that the younger men, as Caesars, should be trained to rule, and should succeed in time to the functions of Augustus. Internal peace was secured for years by this arrangement. The reign of Dioclesian was in many respects, a noble and successful one, but its glory was stained by the terrible persecution of the Christians which he authorized. "The earlier part of his reign was favorable to the Christians, and it was through the weakness and superstition of the prince, rather than his wickedness, that his name is now inscribed on the tablets of infamy as the most savage among persecutors. Galerius represented to him that the permanence of the Roman institutions was incompatible with the prevalence of Christianity, which should therefore be extirpated. Dioclesian proposed the subject to a sort of council, composed of some eminent military and judicial officers. They assented to the opinion of Galerius; but the emperor still hesitated, until the measure was sanctioned and sanctified by the oracle of the Milesian Apollo. The emperor gave a tardy consent to the commencement of a plan into which he appears to have entered with the most considerate calmness, though it is also true that during its progress some incidents occurred which enlisted his passions in the cause and even so inflamed them that, in the height of his madness, he certainly proposed nothing less than the extermination of the Christian name. The influence of the Caesar Galerius, who was animated, from whatsoever motive, by an unmitigated detestation of the worshippers of Christ, and who thirsted for their destruction, was probably the most powerful of those circumstances. But the second must not be forgotten. In the disputes, now become general, between the Christian ministers and the pagan priests, the teachers of philosophy are almost invariably found on the side of the latter; and as it is not denied — not even by Gibbon — that those learned persons directed the course and suggested the means of persecution, we need not hesitate to attribute a considerable share in the guilt of its origin to their pernicious eloquence. Dioclesian published his first edict in the February of 303. Three others of greater severity succeeded it; and, during a shameful period of ten years, they were very generally and rigorously enforced by himself, his colleagues, and successors. It is needless to particularize the degrees of barbarity by which those edicts were severally distinguished. The substance of the whole series is this (see Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. book 8): The sacred books of the Christians were sought for and burned; death was the punishment of all who assembled secretly for religious worship; imprisonment, slavery, and infamy were inflicted on the dignitaries and presidents of the churches; every art and method was enjoined for the conversion of the believers, and among those methods were various descriptions of torture, some of them fatal. During the preceding ninety years the Church had availed itself of the consent or connivance of the civil government to erect numerous religious edifices, and to purchase some landed property. These buildings were now demolished, and the property underwent the usual process of confiscation. A more degrading, but less effectual measure attended these: Christians were excluded from all public honors and offices, and even removed without the pale of the laws and the protection of justice; liable to all accusations, and inviting them by their adversity, they were deprived of every form of legal redress. Such were the penalties contained in those edicts; and though it be true that in some of the western provinces of the empire, as in Gaul, and perhaps Britain, their asperity was somewhat softened by the character and influence of the Caesar Constantius, we are not allowed to believe that their execution even there was generally neglected, and we have too much reason to be assured that it was conducted with very subservient zeal throughout the rest of the empire. In process of time the sufferings of the Christians were partially alleviated by the victories of Constantine, but they did not finally terminate till his accession" (Waddington, Church History, chapter 4). In the autumn of 303 Dioclesian was taken with an illness which affected him for many months, and in 305 he abdicated in favor of Galerius, and retired to Salona, in Dalmatia, where he lived quietly and greatly respected until July, 313, when he died. See Eng. Cyclop. s.v.; Eusebius, Ch. Hist. book 8; Gibbon, Decl. and Fall of the Roman Empire, chapter 13; Mosheim, Hist. Comment. etc., cent. 3, § 22; Lardner, Works, 7:515 sq. SEE PERSECUTIONS. Verse reference tagging and popups powered by VerseClick™.
Thomas A. Edison Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor, scientist, and businessman who developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb. Dubbed "The Wizard of Menlo Park" (now Edison, New Jersey) by a newspaper reporter, he was one of the first inventors to apply the principles of mass production and large teamwork to the process of invention, and therefore is often credited with the creation of the first industrial research laboratory. Edison is the third most prolific inventor in history, holding 1,093 US patents in his name, as well as many patents in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
Listening to Our Inner Voices Identifying one’s own dreams is an intuitive process. The brain uses a system of notifications (pleasant and unpleasant emotions) to warn us whether the profile of events currently unfolding is following a desirable pattern (satisfaction) or a dangerous one (dissatisfaction). To some extent, these emotions are signals to act. According to IESE Professor Luis Huete, author of the book “Construye tu sueño” (“Build Your Dream”), we have six inner voices, which make certain reasonable demands. Those voices are a guide to our dreams, but they need to be interpreted correctly: 1. Security. The desire to avoid what makes us suffer, to avoid complications. Listening to this voice means developing a healthy confidence in our personal capabilities and accepting that facing up to difficulties is a necessary part of life. Contrary to what one might think, this voice is not asking for money. If money is your measure of security, people will think you work exclusively for your own benefit and will be suspicious. 2. Variety. The need for change, surprise, challenge or fun. Interpreting this voice correctly means setting oneself challenges, not being frightened, and making one’s professional and personal tasks more interesting every day. Although security and variety may seem to be in conflict, in fact they need one another. Nor should we interpret this second voice as demanding career success and power. People who try to take other people’s jobs just to feed their ego usually forfeit their credibility and moral authority in the process. 3. Singularity. The desire to excel, to be better than the rest. The best way for me to interpret this voice is by valuing myself for what I am, not for what I have. It does not necessarily mean public image or outward appearance, which can lead to grandstanding and stealing other people’s glory. 4. Connection. The desire to share, to be accepted. A good interpretation of this voice is being open to others, fostering a sense of belonging. However, the attention I receive from others should not be the measure of my worth. If it were, our relationship would lose its naturalness, my behavior would become very obviously “interested”, and my personal weakness would be in the spotlight. 5. Personal growth. The desire to achieve more, to progress. The best interpretation is gaining in wisdom and in knowledge of the world around us. 6. Contribution and social progress. The desire to do something useful and worthwhile for others. People who listen to this voice end up getting more than they give, and establish a virtuous circle of growth, giving and receiving. This game of inner voices lasts a lifetime, so the sooner we learn to play, the more satisfaction we will obtain. “Learning is evidenced by the priority we give to the different voices,” says Huete, adding that, “paying progressively less attention to the four basic voices and listening more to the last two is a sign of learning”. Respect for the internal logic of emotions and the emotional needs of those close to us is an important part of building dreams. Like this content? Why not share it? Leave a Reply
Bits of Java – Episode 21: Lambdas Expressions and Functional Interfaces This week we are going to discuss about lambdas expressions in Java. They are a way to write code in a more functional way, and they could be quite useful when you need to perform just a simple operation, and you do not want to write a dedicated method just for that. One of the simplest lambda expression you can write is: In here you are just saying something like "Giving the parameter s, performs the action System.out.println(s)". So, what comes before the arrow are the lambda parameters, and what comes after is the lambda body. There are a few syntax rules to keep in mind when working with lambdas: • If you specify the type of the parameter, or if you have multiple parameters, then you need to enclose them within brackets: • If you specify the type for one of the parameters, then you need to do the same for the other parameters as well: • If the lambda body requires more than one statement, then you have to enclose it within curly brackets and use the return statement: • If you use var instead of the type for a lambda parameter, then you have to do the same for the other parameters as well: There are also some limitations on the use of variables within a lambda body. In particular, while class and instance variables can be called from within a lambda body without any issue, local variables can be called only if they are effectively final. This means that, or they are marked with the final specifier, or they act as if they were, in the sense that their value is never changed after initialization. The type of the pred and cons variable used in the previous example are two of the Java built-in functional interfaces. What are these things exactly? They are interfaces which define one and only one abstract method. They can have also other members defined, but one and only one abstract method! So, for instance, Predicate is defined as: So, what you are doing when defining a Predicate through a lambda expression is simply providing an implementation for such an abstract method, in a short way. The parameter of the lambda expression is evaluated at runtime and we can do something like: Consumer is another built-in Java functional interface, and its abstract method takes one parameter of generic type T and returns nothing. There are other useful built-in functional interfaces in Java. Among them, we could mention Supplier, which takes no input parameters, but returns an object of type T. Another one is Comparator. This takes two input parameters and returns an int, which represents the result of the comparison between the two parameters. To compare two objects, the convention is to return a positive number whether the first object is larger, a negative number in the other case, and zero whether the two objects are the same based on the comparison criterion. Then, of course, you can also make your own functional interfaces. If you are not sure whether an interface you have defined can be used as functional interface, just try to add the annotation @FunctionalInterface to it. If the compiler complains, then you are probably not working with a valid functional interface. And that's it for today! Next week we will discuss some of the differences between Comparator, that we saw today, and Comparable! By Ilenia Salvadori
Tea 101: The Brief History of Tea If you were to trace the origins of tea you may be surprised to find that it does not come from Great Britain. Although ‘tea time’ is a daily ritual of the British, tea was actually discovered in China. Chinese Emperor Shen Nung accidently made the discovery in 2737 BC. At the time, the Emperor was sitting under a tree while his servant was boiling drinking water. Some leaves fell from the tree into the water. Shen Nung was an herbalist and decided to give the infusion a try. The tree that the leaves came from was the Camellia sinensis and the drink enjoyed by the Emperor is what we now call by the name tea. Japanese monks who were introduced to the beverage while in China are credited with introducing tea to their homeland. It did not make its way to the West for several centuries and evidence of tea in history can be found in many instances. Containers for tea have been found in tombs dating back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) and it became popular as the national drink of China during the Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD). It became so popular in the years that followed that a complete book on the topic was written in the 8th Century by a writer known as Lu Yu. The book was titled, ‘Tea Classic.’ Tea Comes To Europe Traders and missionaries living in the East would bring tea back with them to their homeland but there was no real ‘explosion’ of tea in Europe until well into the 16th Century. The Dutch are credited with this although the Portuguese had been enjoying tea for several years prior to this. By the turn of the century, a trading post had been established on Java Island and it was in 1606 that Holland received their first shipment of tea from the Chinese island. It was soon after this that tea became a fashionable drink in Holland and it was from there that the popularity of the beverage spread to other parts of Europe. Tea In Britain The British East India Company controlled the importation of goods from outside Europe from 1600. Tea brought back by sailors on the company ships was very likely used as gifts. However, the first recorded mention of tea in Britain was in a London newspaper in September 1658. It was actually in the form of an advertisement that announced tea was now being sold at a coffee house in the city. The first coffee house in London was established six years before and the wording in the newspaper ad hinted that the drink was still somewhat of a curiosity. The turning point for tea in Britain was when Charles II married Catherine of Braganza. The bride, a Portuguese Princess, was a tea addict and thanks to her love of the beverage, it became a fixture in British culture. * The email will not be published on the website.
For Beginners Welcome to the wonderful world of mushroom growing! Growing mushrooms is a magical process in which mycelium converts woody material into food. How wild is that?! If you're just stepping into the cultivation world, things can be a little intimidating and you may be asking yourself not only what you can grow, but also how do you grow it? Well, we are here to help guide you through your options. Broadly speaking, you can break growing mushrooms into two different realms- growing indoors and growing outdoors. Before we dive in, there are a few terms that will be helpful to familiarize yourself with for the journey ahead, so get out your notepad (or, you know, just bookmark this page) and buckle up for some definitions. Mycology: The study of fungi. If you remember from biology, Fungi make up their own Kingdom, so there is plenty to study. While mushrooms grow like plants, they breathe in oxygen and release CO2 like animals, so mycologists involve themselves in the complexities of both. Spore: Essentially a mushroom seed. Much like pollen, a spore is incomplete and needs its better half to reproduce. Once mated, it becomes spawn. Spawn: The carrier of vigorous fungal roots (mycelium) that can digest various materials to produce mushrooms. Spawn can come in several different varieties including sawdust spawn, plug spawn, thimble spawn, and peg spawn. Read up more about each variety here. Mycelium: Simply put, mushroom roots. Scientifically put, thread-like fungal cells responsible for catching and digesting material (this material is known as substrate) to convert into food for the fungus. Substrate: The food source for the fungus. This can be wood chips, logs, straw, etc. Spawn Run: How long it takes for the mycelium to make its way through a substrate, converting that material to edible goods. Once the mycelium has worked its way totally through the substrate, we refer to the substrate as being fully colonized. For example, a log-grown mushroom variety that has a spawn run time of 12-18 months means it will take that many months at an optimal temperature for the mycelium to fully colonize the log. Once the log is fully colonized it is ready to fruit! Inoculation: The process of planting a log, a bed, a bag or container of straw, or any another suitable material with mushroom spawn. Now that we have that out of the way, you're ready to move on and determine how and what you would like to grow. Kits in this beginner's section come with complete instructions, video references, and, as always, our customer support. If you need more help deciding what will work best for you, just give us a ring and we'll be happy to help!
Jules Verne: always topical Captain Nemo, Around the World in 80 Days, Journey to the Centre of the Earth… Most of us are familiar with Jules Verne’s classics. Verne was popular among his contemporaries, and continues to be a significant figure in world literature. Jules Verne’s works are probably among the most translated literature along with Shakespeare and Agatha Christie, states University Lecturer Kai Mikkonen. New versions of Verne’s characters, such as Captain Nemo, Captain Hatteras or Phileas Fogg, are constantly being developed in different media. 19th century ecology Mikkonen is one of the organisers of a seminar focusing on Jules Verne's works, to be held on 9 September. The seminar is open to the Verne-reading public. The idea for the seminar arose through cooperation between Mikkonen and Professor H. K. Riikonen, as they have both studied Jules Verne. Verne enthusiasts and researchers from different fields have been invited to speak at the seminar. Finnish translator Kristina Haataja will speak about the timelessness of Verne’s writing from a translator’s perspective, and LicPhil Essi Varis will discuss how Captain Nemo has been depicted in comics. Professor Christian Chelebourg from the Université de Lorraine will examine Verne’s works as eco-fiction. – He intends to speak about Verne’s descriptions of the climate and environment, and discuss their significance in the light of our contemporary issues, Mikkonen explains. Kai Mikkonen himself will speak about the relationship between fiction and scientific knowledge, particularly in Verne’s debut novel, Five Weeks in a Balloon, as well as in the early stages of the series Voyages extraordinaires. Researched, read and borrowed According to Mikkonen, Verne has an established position in the French literary canon and study of literature, particularly 19th century popular literature and literature for young adults, as well as literary realism. Verne is still popular, and the themes arising from his work continue to be topical. – This seminar seeks to answer the question ‘Is Verne still topical?’ from many different angles. In Mikkonen’s opinion, Verne can be seen as one of the founders of science fiction as a genre, and was probably also well known among contemporary Victorian steam-engine enthusiasts: – Verne is a prominent figure in the recent steampunk subculture, Mikkonen points out. Organised jointly by the disciplines of French philology and comparative literature, the Jules Verne seminar will be held on 9 September beginning at 12.00 in room 2 of the Forestry Building. The seminar is open to the public. Seminar programme: Programme of the Jules Verne seminar, illustrated by Marko Turunen (in Finnish)
British Values The Government states that all school children need to be prepared for life in modern Britain and should understand what British Values are. We give below details of what the Government outline these to be and in brackets you can see what our children felt this meant to them when we discussed it with them. (Decisions made together, in a fair way. These decisions can often involve a vote.) The Rule of Law (Laws made by Parliament to tell us what we must and must not do. Laws help us to make sure our lives run smoothly.) Individual Liberty (Having the freedom to make choices.) Mutual Respect (Treating everyone with respect and understanding that our behaviour affects others.) Tolerance of Those with Different Faiths and Beliefs and for Those without a Faith (Celebrating different faiths and cultures. Understanding that people have a right to their beliefs, even if they are different from ours.) At Lantern Lane, we have worked hard to ensure that these values are encompassed by our C.A.R.E values and are shared in such a way that everyone can understand them. Here is our Mission Statement During our time at Lantern Lane and our time after, we hope to respect and understand others and ourselves, to be confident and enthusiastic in facing new challenges so that we can be proud of our achievements. (Written by The Inclusion Group, Presented to the Senior Leadership Team 8/6/2016) Link to Our C.A.R.E Values
Nuclear Family A multigenerational group of people who share a close relationship and generally live in the same household, with one or more parents caring for biological or adopted children, families also include adult children who care for their elderly parents. RAND research on families spans various populations and socioeconomic backgrounds in developed as well as developing countries and addresses such topics as child welfare, fertility, marriage and divorce, and household economic security.
Geneva-based particle physics research centre, CERN, plans to build a £20bn particle accelerator that is almost four times longer than today’s largest and most powerful accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). At 100 kilometres long, this ‘Future Circular Collider’ (FCC) will be able to accelerate particles to unprecedented speeds, leading to collisions that are 10 times more energetic than those achieved on the LHC. Measurements taken from such collisions will help scientists in solving several longstanding mysteries in physics, such as the nature of dark matter. In this exclusive interview, we speak with CERN physicist Dr Matthew McCullough, who tells us about CERN’s plans for the FCC, its remarkable capabilities, and the new physics that he is most excited to explore. How was the idea to build the FCC first conceived? After the discovery of the Higgs boson, it became clear to the global particle physics community that a high precision Higgs factory, such as FCC-ee (an electron–positron collider), was the obvious next step if we want to understand this curious and singular particle, and a number of different communities began seriously considering this possibility. A Higgs factory alone is not sufficient to address the full breadth of questions we have in fundamental particle physics, so an energy frontier machine that offers broad exploration capabilities but, importantly, can also be hosted within the same infrastructure as a precision Higgs factory, such as FCC-hh (a proton–proton collider), quickly followed suit. The FCC will be a whopping 100 km long – dwarfing the 27 km LHC – making it the most powerful particle accelerator in the world by far. How will the FCC’s capabilities compare with those of the LHC? The capabilities will far surpass those of the LHC, both in terms of precision and in terms of the reach to explore what exists at more microscopic distances. For the former, let’s take the Higgs boson as an example. To understand this new type of particle, it is crucial that we measure its interactions as precisely as possible. At the LHC, the best precision we can hope for is at the level of a few percent, whereas the FCC can push the precision frontier to far below the percent level, giving us unprecedented access to the world of the Higgs boson. For the latter, the extremely high energy of FCC-hh allows us to reach the actual particles responsible for forces that are much more microscopic than the distance scales probed by the LHC. The improvement depends on the scenario, but typically one can directly probe distance scales a factor of five smaller. Because the FCC will be able to accelerate particles to even higher speeds, leading to higher-energy collisions, do you need to design a new class of detectors to capture previously-unattainable signals that might be created in such collisions? Absolutely. The detectors will build on the technological advances made already at the LHC, but further innovation will be required. This is at the level of the technological hardware – for example, in designing detectors with higher resolution to track particles with greater precision. A second aspect is the big data challenge of the FCC. The FCC-hh detectors in particular would produce enormous quantities of data to be stored, shared, and analysed. This would raise computational and big data challenges greater than we have seen before in particle physics. However, when faced with such obstacles in the past, researchers at CERN and within the broader particle physics community have risen to the challenge. This is, after all, how we ended up with the World Wide Web. ‘The thing that excites me the most is actually very simple: it is the sheer excitement of exploring places no one has ever been before. In this case, the ‘places’ are the microscopic innards of nature which can only be explored with the FCC.’ When do you hope construction will begin and end? What challenges do you foresee cropping up during this phase? As a theoretical physicist I am totally unqualified to comment on construction challenges. But also, as a theorist with a long list of questions about the laws of nature to be answered, I can tell you that I hope construction begins and ends as soon as possible so that I can benefit from the knowledge the FCC will create. I’m particularly interested in how the FCC will be able to probe the nature of dark matter. How could collisions between normal matter particles provide information about dark matter? Despite the fact that there is a lot more dark matter than visible matter in the Universe, we have absolutely no idea what it is. This makes the dark matter puzzle one of the most acute problems in modern physics. In fact, we know so little about it, that the particles that make it up could still, in principle, take an enormous range of masses. Each mass range requires a dedicated experimental program to discover it. It turns out that one well-motivated mass range is around the energies available to high energy colliders such as FCC. The reason I say it is ‘well-motivated’ is because for this mass range if you have moderately-sized interactions between the dark matter and the standard model particles and you run the cosmological clock forward from early times, you typically predict the same amount of dark matter as we know exists today. It’s sort of a Goldilocks situation, where the theory and cosmology work out to get the prediction ‘just right’. Because their mass is within range, these particles could be produced in colliders, but, being dark, we couldn’t actually detect them. However, just as with Goldilocks, some tell-tale traces of the dark matter would be left over. For instance, we know that momentum is conserved in nature, and if dark matter is produced, it will carry away momentum that we don’t measure in the detector. Thus, we would add everything up and the sums wouldn’t match because of ‘missing momentum’. Now, this is only one of the tell-tale signatures of dark matter production, but putting the full suite of possibilities together, it turns out that the FCC can probe the vast majority of models of this type through such signatures. How might the FCC be used to figure out why the universe appears to contain hardly any antimatter, compared to matter? If you take the Standard Model of particle physics and again run forward the cosmological clock from the early Universe to now, you don’t end up with enough matter, certainly far less than we observe. Thus, there must be something beyond the Standard Model that explains where it came from. There are many different possibilities for how this could have happened. There is one class of theories in particular where this occurred during the transition when the Higgs field gave mass to many of the particles we know. We call this the electroweak phase transition. Modifying the dynamics of the Higgs field at this time requires modified interactions and/or new particles in the Higgs sector. It turns out that, since the FCC is uniquely effective at exploring the Higgs boson, these modifications are typically big enough to be seen at the FCC. As a result, if the matter was created during the electroweak phase transition, there’s a good chance we could see the new physics responsible for it with FCC. In terms of new physics, what possibilities are you most excited about? If forced to be more specific, there is one measurement that I think is extremely important. This whole story of the Higgs field obtaining a non-zero value everywhere and giving mass to particles has its deep origin in the potential energy contained in the Higgs field. To measure the shape of the ‘Higgs potential’, it turns out that we have to measure how it interacts with itself. This is predicted in the Standard Model, but it is by no means guaranteed that the Standard Model is the appropriate description in this mysterious corner of Higgs physics. Thus, for me, this is one of the most important questions we have, central to the questions surrounding the Higgs boson and the origin of fundamental particle masses. At the LHC we can’t measure the Higgs self-interactions well at all, so after the collider has finished running, we will have a very poor understanding of this core structural aspect. On the other hand, the FCC can measure this hidden corner of the Standard Model to a precision of a few percent, providing a clear window into the Higgs potential. Finally, when the LHC was being developed, there were some concerns about existential dangers associated with conducting such high-energy experiments. Many worried about black holes being generated on Earth, and other doomsday scenarios. Are there any genuine concerns this time around? These days we certainly do have reasons to be concerned for the future of our planet, but the FCC isn’t one of them! Creative Commons Licence (CC BY 4.0) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Creative Commons License What does this mean? Share: You can copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format Adapt: You can change, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially. Subscribe now! More articles you may like Prof Ferruh Artunc – Uncovering the Mechanisms Behind Nephrotic Syndrome to Develop Novel Therapeutics Kidney disease impacts many people throughout the world and it can sometimes take the severe form of nephrotic syndrome. This condition results in many difficult symptoms but it is best represented by the presence of oedema, which is the severe swelling of the legs and eyelids. Currently, the exact mechanisms underlying oedema formation are poorly understood. Prof Ferruh Artunc from the Tübingen University Hospital in Germany is using his expertise in nephrology to uncover these mechanisms. His work has strengthened our comprehension of oedema formation in nephrotic syndrome and it may even lead to novel therapeutics in the future. 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Hypothesis: Muon Radiation Dose and Marine Megafaunal Extinction at the End-Pliocene Supernova. title={Hypothesis: Muon Radiation Dose and Marine Megafaunal Extinction at the End-Pliocene Supernova.}, author={Adrian L. Melott and F. Marinho and Laura Paulucci}, volume={19 6}, Considerable data and analysis support the detection of one or more supernovae (SNe) at a distance of about 50 pc, ∼2.6 million years ago. This is possibly related to the extinction event around that time and is a member of a series of explosions that formed the Local Bubble in the interstellar medium. We build on previous work, and propagate the muon flux from SN-initiated cosmic rays from the surface to the depths of the ocean. We find that the radiation dose from the muons will exceed the… Expand Climate change via CO2 drawdown from astrophysically initiated atmospheric ionization? 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Satellite technology to reduce drought risk in Kenya Satellite technology helps to monitor drought in Kenya providing detailed information about the strength, location, spatial extent and duration of the drought. The spatial information allows an analysis of the drought situation in the country and in some of the most affected regions such as Wajir, Marsabit, Isiolo and Garissa. This allows for better disaster management and facilitates the request for donor support. In 2011 Kenya had one of the worst droughts in recent times. It was difficult for the country to implement appropriate preparedness measures. The use of satellite technology could improve these processes. "We used to get conflicting and misleading information from arid and semi-arid areas. Some regions are generally very dry and when rains fail for some time, they say they are in extreme drought. Now we can plan, detect drought early and advise even at policy level on what measures to take," said Luigi Luminari, a technical advisor at Systems for Drought Management in Kenya.
Home / Length Conversion / Convert miles to yards Convert miles to yards Please provide values below to convert mile [mi, mi(Int)] to yard [yd], or vice versa. From: mile To: yard Definition: A mile (symbol: mi or m) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It is currently defined as 5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, or exactly 1,609.344 meters. History/origin: The mile is an English unit (predecessor of Imperial units and United States Customary Units) of length. The use of the abbreviation "m" for mile was common before the widespread adoption of the metric system; after the adoption of the metric system, "mi" became the preferred abbreviation in order to avoid confusion between miles and meters. The definition of a mile as 5,280 feet (or 8 furlongs), sometimes referred to as the statute mile, international mile, or land mile, which differs from the Roman mile of 5,000 feet, developed due to the importance of the furlong in England, back in 1593. There also exist a number of units based on, or closely related to, the Roman mile, including the nautical mile (1.852 km exactly), Italian mile (~1.852 km), and the Chinese mile (500m exactly). Current use: Although most countries have adopted the metric system and use kilometers, rather than miles, to express land distance, the mile is still prevalently used in countries such as the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Myanmar, and Liberia, as well as some other countries which are either US or UK territories, or have historical ties with either country. Definition: A yard (symbol: yd) is a unit of length in both the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. Since 1959, a yard has been defined as exactly 0.9144 meters. It is also equal to 3 feet, or 36 inches. History/origin: The origin of the yard as a unit is unclear. It is an English unit (predecessor of imperial units) and the term was derived from "gerd" in Old English, the earliest historical form of the English language. Some suggest that the yard could have been derived based on the girth of a person's waist. Current use: The yard is commonly used in field-length measurement for certain sports such as American and Canadian football, and association football (soccer). The yard is also used in cricket pitch dimensions, and sometimes in golf fairway measurements. In the United Kingdom (UK) as well as the United States, the yard is frequently used when referring to distance. In the UK, it is also a legal requirement that road signs indicating shorter distances are displayed in yards. Mile to Yard Conversion Table Mile [mi, Mi(Int)]Yard [yd] 0.01 mi, mi(Int)17.6 yd 0.1 mi, mi(Int)176 yd 1 mi, mi(Int)1760 yd 2 mi, mi(Int)3520 yd 3 mi, mi(Int)5280 yd 5 mi, mi(Int)8800 yd 10 mi, mi(Int)17600 yd 20 mi, mi(Int)35200 yd 50 mi, mi(Int)88000 yd 100 mi, mi(Int)176000 yd 1000 mi, mi(Int)1760000 yd How to Convert Mile to Yard 1 mi, mi(Int) = 1760 yd 1 yd = 0.0005681818 mi, mi(Int) Example: convert 15 mi, mi(Int) to yd: 15 mi, mi(Int) = 15 × 1760 yd = 26400 yd Popular Length Unit Conversions Convert Mile to Other Length Units miles to meters miles to km Mile to Decimeter Mile to Centimeter Mile to Millimeter Mile to Micrometer Mile to Nanometer miles to feet Mile to Inch Mile to Light Year Mile to Break Mile to Exameter Mile to Petameter Mile to Terameter Mile to Gigameter Mile to Megameter Mile to Hectometer Mile to Dekameter Mile to Micron Mile to Picometer Mile to Femtometer Mile to Attometer Mile to Megaparsec Mile to Kiloparsec Mile to Parsec Mile to Astronomical Unit Mile to League Mile to Nautical League (UK) Mile to Nautical League (int.) Mile to League (statute) Mile to Nautical Mile (UK) Mile to Nautical Mile (international) Mile to Mile (statute) Mile to Mile (US Survey) Mile to Mile (Roman) Mile to Kiloyard Mile to Furlong Mile to Furlong (US Survey) Mile to Chain Mile to Chain (US Survey) Mile to Rope Mile to Rod Mile to Rod (US Survey) Mile to Perch Mile to Pole Mile to Fathom Mile to Fathom (US Survey) Mile to Ell Mile to Foot (US Survey) Mile to Link Mile to Link (US Survey) Mile to Cubit (UK) Mile to Hand Mile to Span (cloth) Mile to Finger (cloth) Mile to Nail (cloth) Mile to Inch (US Survey) Mile to Barleycorn Mile to Mil Mile to Microinch Mile to Angstrom Mile to A.u. Of Length Mile to X-unit Mile to Fermi Mile to Arpent Mile to Pica Mile to Point Mile to Twip Mile to Aln Mile to Famn Mile to Caliber Mile to Centiinch Mile to Ken Mile to Russian Archin Mile to Roman Actus Mile to Vara De Tarea Mile to Vara Conuquera Mile to Vara Castellana Mile to Cubit (Greek) Mile to Long Reed Mile to Reed Mile to Long Cubit Mile to Handbreadth Mile to Fingerbreadth Mile to Planck Length Mile to Electron Radius (classical) Mile to Bohr Radius Mile to Earth's Equatorial Radius Mile to Earth's Polar Radius Mile to Earth's Distance From Sun Mile to Sun's Radius
Jaundice is a condition in which the skin and whites of the eyes appear yellow because of the buildup of a yellow-brown pigment called bilirubin in the blood and skin. Bilirubin is produced by the breakdown of red blood cells. The liver normally gets rid of bilirubin in bile (a fluid that helps the body digest fats). Excess amounts of bilirubin can build up because of rapid destruction of red blood cells, liver diseases (such as hepatitis), blockage of the bile ducts leading from the gallbladder to the small intestine, or other problems. Bilirubin can be measured in the blood, where it is one indicator of a person's liver function. Other symptoms that may occur as a result of excess bilirubin include dark urine, light-colored or whitish stools, and itching of the skin (pruritis). If successful, treatment for the underlying cause of jaundice may cause the skin, eyes, urine, and stools to return to their normal color.
Needs have a special meaning in the Spine Model, a meaning which we have appropriated from the NVC view of the world. They are common to all people and not tied to any particular circumstance or strategy for fulfilling them. A Want is a combination of a Need and the strategy you have chosen to meet that Need. Often we are not conciously aware of that our Wants have these two distinct parts. We treat the Want as if it was a Need, and persist even when it is not meeting the underlying Need. As an example, you may think of money as a basic need. It isn’t, it is a Want - a strategy for meeting deeper needs. By looking for answers to the question “Once you have enough money, what would you have?”, you can start to get to the underlying needs. Possibly they may include saftey, comfort or self expression. By considering why you have the Want, what about it is important, you can start to explore the underlying need, and perhaps find different strategies that may be more appropropriate, or aligned to others.
A Short History of Machine Learning A Short History of Machine Learning Machine Learning has been more prominent recently within tech news; a trend that isn’t going to slow down anytime soon. As it becomes increasingly integrated into our everyday lives, it is important that we understand its history and what it is. From its roots, back in the 1950s until now, it has undergone a major shift. It is being adopted by the world’s greatest enterprises which can only mean great things for the future of Machine Learning. What is Machine Learning? Machine Learning is a branch of computer science which is centred around the creation of algorithms that can create predictions and learn from data. The idea is that a computer can learn from data without having to be directly programmed, as it is based around automatic methods. Computers will therefore be able to learn automatically without intervention from us. Therefore, instead of asking the program to do a task directly, machine learning will allow it to come up with new ideas based on the specific patterns that it finds within the data. It is closely related to computational statistics; due to its prediction-making using computers and mathematical optimisation. Although machine learning grew from the search for artificial intelligence, they’re approaches began to differ. Machine learning became heavily focused around solving practical issues, moving away from the more symbolic approaches that surrounded artificial intelligence. Machine Learning and the start of Artificial Intelligence Alan Turing – Whilst working at the University of Manchester, Turing stated that his research “would be directed to finding out to what extent the machine could learn for itself” which was introduced in his paper “Computer Machinery & Intelligence”. To test this, Turing created “The Turing Test” to see if machines had the ability to exhibit intelligent behaviour. The conversations between man and machine were evaluated by a human to judge the responses from the machine to see if they reflected natural conversation. All conversation would be limited to text-only so the evaluator wouldn’t know which response came from the computer and both parties were separated at all times. The computer is said to have passed this test. Arthur Samuel (a pioneer in AI and Machine Learning) produced “studies in Machine Learning using a game of checkers”. This was produced to see if machine could challenge a human when it came to playing checkers. The main component was the search tree of positions available from the current position of the board. It would attempt to find the chance of winning at any position and make moves that optimized the chance of this result. He continued to improve this until the mid-70s, when the game was able to challenge an amateur player. Machine Learning from Chess to Facebook Fast forward to this decade and machine learning was beginning to flourish. Now being recognised as a separate field to AI as it began to focus on tackling practical problems. Machine Learning went through a transition and became more centred around a data-driven approach due to the large amounts of data now available. Although Data Mining and Machine Learning can overlap in their methods, however Machine Learning is based more on predictions. Programs were created that could learn from data. IBM’s Deep Blue also wins a chess match against the world-champion at the time, Garry Kasparov. IBM’s Watson (question answering machine with the ability to present answers) wins a game of Jeopardy! Watson uses DeepQA software and was written in various languages such as Prolog, Java and C++. Google Brain is also created, which is a group at Google focused on Deep Learning focused on improving their products within voice search, natural language processing and object classification. Facebook created DeepFace which is a facial recognition system created by a research group. It recognises human faces within images that are uploaded. Machine learning is being implemented by many of the key players in the tech industry today. From Amazon to Google to Microsoft, some would say that machine learning is beginning to reshape our world. Have Your Say
Your question: How much of the energy that reaches the plant is stored? Most solar energy occurs at wavelengths unsuitable for photosynthesis. Between 98 and 99 percent of solar energy reaching Earth is reflected from leaves and other surfaces and absorbed by other molecules, which convert it to heat. Thus, only 1 to 2 percent is available to be captured by plants. How is the energy stored in a plant? In this case plants convert light energy (1) into chemical energy, (in molecular bonds), through a process known as photosynthesis. Most of this energy is stored in compounds called carbohydrates. The plants convert a tiny amount of the light they receive into food energy. How much energy is stored through photosynthesis? Therefore, the estimated maximum energy efficiency of photosynthesis is the energy stored per mole of oxygen evolved, 117 kcal, divided by 450—that is, 117/450, or 26 percent. The actual percentage of solar energy stored by plants is much less than the maximum energy efficiency of photosynthesis. In what form energy is stored in humans? NEED TO KNOW: What if a plane crashed into a nuclear power plant? Where is energy stored in our body? Energy is actually stored in your liver and muscle cells and readily available as glycogen. We know this as carbohydrate energy. When carbohydrate energy is needed, glycogen is converted into glucose for use by the muscle cells. Is energy stored or released in photosynthesis? The glucose produced by photosynthesis is an integral part of the food chain because a great deal of energy is stored in the chemical bonds in the glucose molecule, and this energy can be released during digestion and chemical processing by other organisms. Why is most light not used in photosynthesis? In photosynthesis, the sun’s energy is converted to chemical energy by photosynthetic organisms. However, the various wavelengths in sunlight are not all used equally in photosynthesis. … The set of wavelengths that a pigment doesn’t absorb are reflected, and the reflected light is what we see as color. How do plants and animals store energy?
Skip to content Reasons Why Vaping MAY BE BENEFICIAL Written by Reasons Why Vaping MAY BE BENEFICIAL An electric cigarette is basically an electronic device which simulates actual tobacco smoking. It usually includes a unit just like a handheld battery, an atomizer, and a tool such as a tank or cartridge. Instead of tobacco, the smoker inhales nicotine. As such, utilizing an electronic cigarette is often known as “vaping.” Electronic cigarettes are now in the marketplace and also have gained favor among smokers who wish to still get a high, however, not be harmed by the potential harm within their own hands. It’s been widely reported that smoking a cigarette can cause serious lung damage in people who already have chronic bronchitis. The reason for this is that smoking includes a corrosive effect on mucus membranes. When it is in the system too much time, mucus membranes become inflamed and may even begin to form scar tissue. Due to the inflammation, it becomes difficult for air to feed and breathing becomes more challenging. In contrast to the non-cancerous tar and nicotine addiction, the vapors from the products have been proven to contain ultrafine particles of plastic resins. These ultrafine particles are usually harmful to the the respiratory system and may result in sinus infections and even asthma. Because the lungs are directly exposed to ultrafine particles from an electric tobacco cigarette, you should note that nowadays there are some medical professionals who think that it can be extremely dangerous to both smoke and breathe in these conditions. Many physicians and other medical professionals think that using ultrafine particles in these products is extremely hazardous. Even though e-cigarettes usually do not release any actual smoke in to the air, users remain indirectly inhaling harmful chemicals into their lungs. Studies show that whenever vapor comes into connection with the skin, or mucous membranes, it irritates them and triggers asthma attacks in some people. The inhaled steam from vaporizes chemicals such as acetaminophen, aspirin and ibuprofen. Therefore any user of e-cigarettes should be aware of how vapors can affect their body and that they should be sure to cover their mouth and nose when inhaling. Even though many e-boats vaporize the specific liquid nicotine, newer models do not. Instead, newer liquids that exist contain a kind of flavoring or additive. Vaporeskins and skins that are using to protect smokers’ clothes from dripping to their lungs have been the most commonly used. It really is believed that this is due to the point that nicotine itself can irritate skin and mucous membranes. As time passes, prolonged use of the flavored liquid may cause nicotine addiction and increases the risks of cancer connected with smoking. Nicotine is one of the most addictive substances found in cigarettes. As the nicotine in the smokes and cigarettes are highly addictive, the vapers’ need to continuously puff away to keep up the same degree of “high” that they experienced if they smoked their previous cigarettes. When working with a “juul”, it is recommended that a new person begins by slowly puffing through one puff before replacing it with another. With continual use, it is possible to “tune-up” the smoker’s system and reduce the risks of experiencing withdrawal symptoms once the habit is discontinued. Newer generations of electronic vaporizers include both analog and digital features that make them unique in comparison to prior models. One such digital Vaporizer may Puff Bar Flavors be the ThermoFuser, with a battery and charger and also has an alarm that sounds if it is not properly utilized. A newer generation of heated tobacco devices called the V-Tech, is also unique and features two tanks which are heated separately, one for the electric bulb and one for the flavored liquid. Other models are the eXoCe and ThermoRX. Electronic vaporizers offer an alternative to traditional cigarettes and hookahs by delivering a high-quality, natural tasting liquid that mimics a cigarette. It has no chemicals delivered nicotine and has no tax whatsoever. Most vaporizing devices create a sweet-smelling, smooth, creamy flavor. Flavored liquid is often used to enhance the knowledge, but consumers may also purchase fruit flavors or any other flavorings they want. Many electronic Vaporizers likewise incorporate water-based flavors that replicate natural flavors of varied beverages like orange, lemon, as well as cold mints that folks crave after a long day at work. Previous article How to Use a Welcome Bonus in Your Online Casino Next article A Review of the Smok Pen - A Handy Vaporizer
How do the mechanical elements of a hydraulic press (oil, pumps, valves etc) withstand pressure that can flatten a piece of metal? In: 3 Path of least resistance, the liquid has a much easier time moving that tube to flatten thst thing than it does moving outwardly and tubes have high resistance in that way The mechanical advantage of hydraulics is that extremely high pressures are not necessary to generate a large force. If you had a piston 1 foot in diameter, a measily 50 psi can generate 5000 pounds of force. Force = pressure times area. Liquids don’t compress, so by transferring liquid from one cylinder to another they can force the steel rams in one direction. It’s all about the math Pressure= force × area So if you’re pumping fluid into a cylinder the area is the inside of the cylinder which has more surface area that the press head. So you can push in fluid at a lower pressure over a larger area which is transfered to a smaller area at higher pressure. Think about 100 pounds in a boot vs 100 pounds on just the heal. Same amount of weight just distributed over a smaller area Former Press Brake Operator here. Sometimes they cannot. Certain steels Ike what are used for armor plating are just too tough. Other mild steels are nice and soft. So malleable, you can smoosh them like cookie dough. Diamond plate for example, is made of mild steel, and is designed to be smooshed into dumb shapes for worker’s safety boxes and baskets. That tough stuff that is literally bullet proof is just too strong to bend, without heating it 1000° and killing what it was meant for. In short, they don’t. Except for the contact point itself. The machine is designed so that the forces it experiences are spread over a large area, such as the entire inner wall of the hydraulic cylinder. This is actually what the liquid in the pump ia for. It d distributes the force over it’s entire surface. The target only experiences the force on the end of the cylinder, a much smaller area, for a much larger pressure. The actual contact surface of the hydraulic press is a thick hardened material, capable of withstanding forces that the target material can’t. Even so, over time it needs repair or replacement. It’s exactly why knives cut materials, but not your hand. Your force is distributed over the entire handle. The material only gets the very narrow cutting edge. That cutting edge also feel a lot of force bit it’s a hardened steel, capable of withstanding it for a time unlike the softer portions of the tool.
The approach to study and teaching- the basic insight. The approach to study and teaching- the basic insight. This short article is basically aimed at my young friends who are still in pursuit of formal education and are still going to schools and colleges for bettering their life. As it has been propagated by people that going to schools gives us knowledge, makes us wise, makes us competent and skilled and ultimately the knowledge one acquires frees us all from the miseries of any sort, be it financial, mental, or anything. Going to schools and colleges is an absolutely mandatory part of our life since this is seen as the ultimate resort of prosperity, freedom, peace, happiness, and wellbeing. Now, let’s see the habitual trend of the students who we think are on their way to great success and happiness. Almost all of the students have been fed with the piles and piles of crude and stale information in the most boring fashion that makes the learning so constipated and dead. I often ask younger friends if they are happy going to schools and their smugness on their faces tells it all. The radical steps that can be taken are changes in the content of the subjects and its learning environment, interesting ways, and methods of teaching and learning, understanding the interests of pupils rather than imposing the books prescribed by the government, and a whole lot of other things that can be done. However, let’s just narrow down to the only basics of how students are to be equipped in terms of their learning so that their critical faculties can be uncovered in such a manner that they become so wise, responsible, and thinking individuals in life. The silent pandemic nowadays that I have noticed is students have stopped thinking in the real sense. Hence, they believe anything and everything that they see, hear, read on social media or elsewhere. Their thinking faculty of the mind, which is the most important phenomenon, has never been jogged enough by the use of the very equipment Siddhartha Gautam become a Buddha. Inquisitiveness, seeking, being cynical, being absolutely critical must be imparted in the minds of our younger friends. Let me give you a real example that I have experimented with some of the students doing their graduations. You know, I just for the sake of saying told them that the earthquake will happen in a day or two and all f they buy my words and start to panic. I then told them one more thing how come you just believed what I said? Their reactions to my question were priceless. They thought words coming from the kind of persons like me must be true. So, what just happened here is people find it very comfortable to believe than to be cynical, critical, and seek. Mostly, students are bored for a lack of interest in the subjects as they have been forced to read. And, we can definitely bring about the interests if we do some little changes in the following aspects. 1. Conceptual learning- The real missing part is students are never given clear-cut concepts on any areas of topics before they are taught. This is why maths has been regarded to be the toughest subject by many students. Concepts are like roads that lead to so many different places. Once concepts are imparted effectively, one does not have to bother about the details of every question or problem that arises in the lesson. 2. Experiential learning- The biggest tragedy with all of us is only the words are taught in schools these days. Real learning has to happen at the subconscious level of the mind. If you ask a little one reading in grade one- what is the color of a leaf? The answer would be, the color of a leaf is green. However, they don’t know what the leaf and green in the real sense of the term coz they have never been taught by showing or making them feel in reality. 3. Why factor- This used to happen with me a lot. I was never told why I was taught what I was taught. but then, I used to keep asking for the reasons until the teacher supplied me with something to quench my thirst. I mean, how can someone be interested if one does not even know its implications, consequences, and inherent objectives? Let’s say someone is teaching “tense” in grammar and we immediately start with its types, structures, and sentence formation. In this course, one never reveals the necessity or its significance of tense in the first place. Impact or consequences assessment has to be mandatory. Students must know why they are being taught the lesson, its objectives, goals, inherent compliance, etc. and they are to happen in the modes and fashion of story-telling. It has been mostly robotic now. Teachers enter the classrooms, ask the students to take out the books, and either start to read them the lesson with some boring explanations or start to make them write answers. 5 1 vote Article Rating Notify of 1 Comment Most Voted Newest Oldest Inline Feedbacks View all comments 7 months ago Nice Article
Rare Brain-Destroying Amoeba Case Confirmed in Florida Rare Brain-Destroying Amoeba Case Confirmed in Florida One person in Florida has been diagnosed with a case of what is commonly referred to as a brain-eating amoeba in Hillsborough Country, The Florida Department of Health (DOH) said in a statement. One person contracted Naegleria fowleri in Hillsborough County. Naegleria fowleri is a microscopic single-celled living amoeba. The amoeba can cause a rare infection of the brain called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) that destroys brain tissue and is usually fatal. — DOH - Hillsborough (@DOHHillsborough) July 3, 2020 The rare disease, known as Naegleria fowleri, enters the body through the nose and is a single-cell amoeba that attacks brain tissue. It is usually fatal. Naegleria fowleri is found in warm freshwaters such as lakes, rivers, and ponds, but it is more common in southern states. Only 4 survived out of 145 in the U.S. There've only been 37 cases of it since 1962 in Florida and 145 in the U.S. Only four people of the known infected individuals have survived, according to the Centers for Disease Control. July, August, and September are the peak season for the brain-eating amoeba, and it grows best at temperatures of 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Nasal contact with warm waters should be avoided "Adverse health effects on humans can be prevented by avoiding nasal contact with the waters since the amoeba enters through nasal passages," the DOH said. People should avoid "bodies of warm freshwater around power plants and shallow freshwater during periods of high water temperature", DOH recommended. Holding their nose shut or using nose clips during water activities were encouraged by the state's health officials. Symptoms include severe frontal headache, fever, nausea, and vomiting The officials also wrote that the low number of infections makes it hard to know why only a few people have been infected "compared to the millions of other people that used the same or similar waters across the US." Those who experience symptoms such as severe frontal headache, fever, nausea, and vomiting after swimming in warm freshwater should seek medical attention immediately. Watch the video: A rare case of brain-destroying amoeba has been confirmed in Florida (October 2021).
System malfunction meaning in Hindi Malfunction Meaning in Hindi with Picture, Video & Memory Shortly before the crash the pilot had reported a malfunction of the aircraft's navigation system.; The equipment malfunctions at temperatures below freezing. If a machine or system malfunctions, it stops working normally. The system is designed to stop computers getting too hot and malfunctioning.; They were sent back to the manufacturers at the first sign of malfunction Google's free service instantly translates words, phrases, and web pages between English and over 100 other languages activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption Synonyms: disturbance - there was a disturbance of neural function (physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly; an unhappy and worried mental state Synonyms: disturbance, upset perturbation meaning in Hindi, perturbation definition, explanation. Definitions : A fault or malfunction. The quantity or amount by which anything falls short. A part by which a figure or quantity is wanting or deficient. To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty especially from a military organisation or political party. an imperfection in a bodily system Usage of System: 1: the sun contains 99.85% of the mass in the solar system 2: An ulcer in the digestive system is called peptic ulcer. 3: a bureaucracy...chiefly concerned with turf...and protecting the retirement system 4: Israel follows the system of conscription. 5: India has a democratic system of Govt. 6: They have a unicameral system of govt. 7: he bought a new stereo system 8: Currency. malfunction definition: 1. to fail to work or operate correctly 2. a failure to work or operate correctly: 3. to fail to. 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Translation for 'system malfunction' in the free English-Spanish dictionary and many other Spanish translations Says the book The Healthy Adolescent: Malfunction of endocrine glands such as the pancreas, thyroid, and adrenals has . . . been associated with obesity in some people. jw2019 Naapektuhan ng tuberkulosis ang lahat ng bahagi ng katawan, ngunit sa hindi mga malamang kadahilanan bihira itong maapektuhan ang puso, mga skeletal muscle, lapay. How to use malfunctioning in a sentence. malfunctioning. Sentence Examples. Check the equipment before diving for once you dive, you will not get a chance to do that and its malfunctioning in the water can be hazardous. 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This page also provides synonyms and grammar usage of haemorrhage in Hindi His circulatory system began to malfunction, parts of body began to 'haemorrhage' , and clots formed in his. When something goes wrong with a part of your nervous system, you can have trouble moving, speaking, swallowing, breathing, or learning. You can also have problems with your memory, senses, or mood. There are more than 600 neurologic diseases. Major types include. Diseases caused by faulty genes, such as Huntington's disease and muscular dystrophy perturbation meaning in Hindi with examples: अशांति अस्त-व्यस्तता उद्विग्नता क्षोभ गड click for more detailed meaning of perturbation in Hindi with examples, definition, pronunciation and example sentences Contextual translation of malfunction from Slovak into Arabic. Examples translated by humans: MyMemory, World's Largest Translation Memory System meaning in hindi System ka matla क्या आप जानना चाहते हैं की कंप्यूटर क्या है - What is Computer in Hindi? इसकी परिचय, विशेषता क्या होता है तो ये पोस्ट आपके लिए ही है What is UPS in Hindi - क्या आपको पता है की UPS क्या है? क्यूँ इसका इस्तमाल किया जाता है और ये कितने प्रकार के हैं? यदि आप एक Computer user हो तब तो UPS के विषय में शायद आपको पहले से. Telugu Meaning: గ్లిచ్, లోపం a fault or defect in a system or machine, Usage ⇒ A draft version may be lost in a computer glitch; This has been the first real glitch they have encountered in a four months' tour : Synonym When they are upset, angry or simply very excited, the phenomena really kick in. Super-charged bioenergy fields (auras) seem to be the cause. The human nervous system is chemical and electrical in nature. (Neurotransmitters are electrical impulses). When we are emotionally wound up, our nervous systems light up like a busy switchboard Types of faults like short circuit conditions in the power system network result in severe economic losses and reduce the reliability of the electrical system. An electrical fault is an abnormal condition, caused by equipment failures such as transformers and rotating machines, human errors, and environmental conditions MALFUNCTION meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionar If a malfunction has occurred, but is not present on the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), the ECM will store an inactive fault or history code. If the malfunction is current, an active fault code is stored, and the MIL will illuminate or flash. A flashing MIL indicates a serious malfunction, and you should cease operation as soon as safely. RAM failure can result in a variety of problems. If the computer writes data to RAM and the RAM returns different data because it's malfunctioning, you may see application crashes, blue screens, and file system corruption. To test your memory and see if it's working properly, use Windows' built-in Memory Diagnostic tool. The Memory. Subscribe Now http://bit.ly/2tILwsYShilpa's Yoga' is a unique way of life which integrates the body, mind and soul, under the guidance of none other than t.. Once you click My Alarm, a menu will appear. From the menu, select System Management. Select place system on test. (Note: You can also call 800-ADT-ASAP to put your system into test mode.) Open your system's panel. (If you need a key to open your panel; the key is often left on top of the panel.) After opening the panel. A fire fighting system is probably the most important of the building services, as its aim is to protect human life and property, strictly in that order. 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For example, 400 BCE is the same as 400 BC, and 2011 CE is the same as 2011 AD EMI is the interference from one electrical or electronic system to another caused by the electromagnetic fields generated by its operation. Electromagnetic (EM) waves are created when an electric field comes in contact with a magnetic field. EM waves travel with a constant velocity of 3.0 × 108 m/s in a vacuum The Best 11 Malfunction Jokes. Following is our collection of funny Malfunction jokes. There are some malfunction settings jokes no one knows ( to tell your friends) and to make you laugh out loud. Take your time to read those puns and riddles where you ask a question with answers, or where the setup is the punchline A warning device is good insurance should the heating system malfunction or if a power failure occurs. Some greenhouse operators prefer to have a battery powered alarm system to warn them if the temperature gets out of the acceptable range. Ventilatio Dashboard icons are displayed in a variety of colors, depending on the system and its status in a specific vehicle. Yellow icons indicate an item of importance (such as low fuel), but are not necessarily a warning. Red icons indicate a condition that requires immediate attention, such as an open door or low engine oil pressure Synonyms for malfunction in Free Thesaurus. Antonyms for malfunction. 18 synonyms for malfunction: break down, fail, go wrong, play up, stop working, be defective. Cardiac arrest and sudden death: An enlarged heart may contribute to a malfunction in the heart's electrical system, which causes a cardiac arrest. This can sometimes result in sudden death An operating system (OS) is a software program that serves as the interface between other applications and the hardware on a computer or mobile device. Desktop operating systems perform basic tasks, such as recognizing input from a keyboard, sending output to a display screen, managing files and directories on a storage drive, and controlling peripheral devices like printers The system hive has exceeded its maximum size and new devices cannot work until the size is reduced. The system hive is a permanent part of the registry associated with a set of files that contains information related to the configuration of the computer on which the operating system is installed 5 Important Malfunction Indicator Light and Meanin 1. But as a. You have searched the English word twister meaning in French escroc. twister meaning has been search 1300 (one thousand three hundred ) times till 6/12/2021. You can also find twister meaning and Translation in Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Spanish, French and other languages . Twist the knife definition and meaning Collins Englis 2. A refrigerator sealed system is a system in which refrigeration occurs. 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The higher the elvel of educationa P1300: Code Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, & Tech Notes P1300 TOYOTA Meaning Direct Ignition System (DIS) is a 1-cylinder ignition system that ignites one cylinder with one ignition coil. Ignitor is integral to the ignition coil. The Engine Control Module determines the ignition timing and outputs an ignition signal (IGT) for each cylinder Conduct Online Exam in Hindi, English, German, Spanish. Seamless Integration with your existing system for results, student information etc. Interface is very user friendly ,Remote proctor can pause or terminate the exam if any malfunction occurs from student side bool mybool; //mybool == false. Reference types, when declared, do not have a default value: class ExampleClass { } ExampleClass exampleClass; //== null. If you try to access a member of a class instance using a null reference then you get a System.NullReferenceException. Which is the same as Object reference not set to an instance of an object Charaka-samhita, also spelled Caraka-samhita or Caraka-saṃhitā, comprehensive text on ancient Indian medicine credited to Charaka, who was a practitioner of the traditional system of Indian medicine known as Ayurveda.Charaka is thought to have flourished sometime between the 2nd century bce and the 2nd century ce.. The Charaka-samhita as it exists today is thought to have arisen in the 1st. P1300 Meaning. Direct Ignition System (DIS) is a 1-cylinder ignition system that ignites one cylinder with one ignition coil. Ignitor is integral to ignition coil. The Engine Control Module ( ECM) determines ignition timing and outputs a ignition signal (IGT) for each cylinder System on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). O. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into Park on page 9‑19. P. Power Outlets on page 5‑8. Q. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5‑5. Traction Control System (TCS) Disable Button. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑28. Tow/Haul Button (If Equipped). See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑25. 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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search Protel stands for "Procedure Oriented Type Enforcing Language". It is a programming language created by Nortel Networks and used on telecommunications switching systems such as the DMS-100.[1][2] Protel-2 is the object-oriented version of Protel.[3][4] PROTEL languages were designed to meet the needs of digital telephony and is the basis of the DMS-100 line of switching systems PROTEL is a strongly typed, block-structured language which is based heavily on PASCAL and ALGOL 68 with left-to-right style of variable assignment, variable-sized arrays, and extensible structures. The designers of PROTEL significantly extended PASCAL of the day by adding external compilation and extending the data structures available in the language.[3] Variables and Assignment[edit] Variables are declared in a manner similar to Pascal. To assign a value: • 5 -> MYVAR; Note: The digraph '->' is colloquially called the gazinta operator (because, in the example above, 5 goes into (=gazinta) MYVAR). To declare a string variable named 'FOO': Note: PROTEL addresses arrays from 1. • PROC myprocname( argument list ) IS BEGIN ...code... END Note: Block scope is defined by BEGIN and END. • FUNC myfuncname( argument list ) RETURNS INT IS BEGIN ...code... END The TABLE is the basic structure. It is declared and used in a manner similar to Pascal-descended languages. The OVERLAY is the basic union structure. It is declared and used in a manner similar to Pascal-descended languages. Areas are memory blocks that could be cast to TABLES and OVERLAYS. They are declared in bytes and typically are declared large enough to allow for future expansion. This is due to the desire to upgrade DMS software 'live' without requiring a restart. The modular nature of PROTEL allows relatively small chunks of code to be swapped into a load; if AREAs were planned smartly, this would not affect the placement of modules in memory, thereby avoiding a restart. Files usually start with a MODULE declaration: the module is the unit of compilation. • MODULE mymodulename; Control Flow[edit] The switch statement does NOT fall-through as it does in C. 1. ^ Krishna, Sundeep Sahay, Brian Nicholson, S. (2003). Global IT outsourcing : software development across borders. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. p. 7. ISBN 978-0521816045. 2. ^ Telesis (3), 1989 Missing or empty \|title= (help) 3. ^ a b “Experience with a modular typed language: PROTEL”, ICSE '81 Proceedings of the 5th international conference on Software engineering 4. ^ Dini, P.; Boutaba, R.; Logrippo, L., eds. (1997). Feature interactions in telecommunications networks IV. Amsterdam: IOS Press. p. 23. ISBN 978-9051993479.
Enjoy FREE ground SHIPPING in all orders within USA ! BUY NOW! Key Nutrients That Protect Immune Cells A primary way that cells are routinely damaged is from the constant attack of naturally produced compounds that are made within the body. We term these compounds as ‘free radicals’, which are created from a number of processes in the body as well as poor diets, environmental toxins and pollution, stress and more. Free radicals stabilize themselves by taking parts of other molecules, literally ‘stealing’ other molecules’ electrons. This makes free radicals harmful to all types of cells and tissues, including immune cells. The damage affects the outer phospholipid surface of cells, the mitochondria, important biochemical processes and even DNA. Fortunately, immune and other cells can be protected by specific antioxidantnutrients which neutralize these over-produced, toxic free radicals. Some of the most ideal antioxidant protectors include glutathione, selenium, arginine and taurine, although others may be helpful as well. Glutathione is the body’s most important antioxidant because it helps to boost the efficacy of other antioxidants. In addition, it is the Key Nutrients That Protect Immune Cells also helps to prevent immune cell damage by free radicals. Selenium is a critical nutrient needed to protect antioxidant enzymes which are very effective at neutralizing certain toxins and protecting the immune system.Taurine, arginine, turmeric and olive leaf are potent free radical scavenge that lower toxic peroxidation, increases antioxidants and helps support healthy glutathione levels and immune cells. Milk Thistle (silymarin) is a potent general detoxifier that protects hepatic cells from oxidative damage. Additionally, it also helps protect immune cells and immunity.
Why Student Writing Feedback Is a Continuous Process \| Jeannette Lee Parikh \| 8 Min Read According to Greek mythology, Sisyphus was forced to ceaselessly roll a big stone up a hill. If we, English teachers, get feedback wrong, grading student essays can feel like a Sisyphean punishment, not to mention demoralizing for our students. To sidestep this frustration, when responding to student writing, we need to be clear on what the learning goals of the assignment are and what skills and knowledge we want students to master. We need to structure courses so that the assignments’ learning goals reflect the larger learning goals of the class. You see, feedback begins long before an essay is graded and even assigned. It begins with class discussion. Our role in class discussion already discloses to students how we will interact with their essays. As teachers, if we can partner with students to structure class discussions so they are truly exploring their thinking, speaking to one another and not only to us, then students are on their journey to finding their voices without ours dominating the discussion. We must practice restraint, so students do the work to keep the conversation going. Students finding their voices is really the purpose of effective feedback. Students need to have confidence in their thinking and know their insights are worthy of a respectful engagement. If a student can have that experience in class discussions, then a student can write like that in her essay. We, the teachers, will have to follow through on that implied promise in our feedback. Approaching feedback like this is not without its challenges. There are moments when I want to say: you are wrong and you didn’t read the text closely enough. But I can’t. I don’t. Instead, I pause to quickly reflect and use the language of plausibility to redirect myself and students to the text. In this reflective pause, I ask myself if I am privileging my interpretation. I explain to students that the text must always be the center of a class discussion, and an interpretation is plausible or implausible based on what is portrayed in the text. A plausible interpretation has to be true across the entire text. The neat trick about plausibility is that it demands students’ full attention in textual analysis because there is only a limited range of what is plausible based on what is portrayed. Implausible interpretations, in contrast, are unlimited because they are not fettered to the text. When a student offers an interpretation that seems implausible, asking them ‘how’ questions and opening up evidence-based responses to the class forces the student to explain their thinking and brings everyone into a conversation over someone’s interpretation. Long before an essay is written, therefore, we can shift students away from ‘it’s whatever I feel’ to a deep and thoughtful evidence-full engagement with the text. Ultimately, logic and evidence don’t only belong in math and science classes. They live in English classes too! One reason why so many students have trouble with the traditional English essay is that it is a logical text-based argument. Class discussion, therefore, is an opportunity to practice the type of strategies, like using evidence, making connections, explaining one’s thinking, and responding to other interpretations, that students will use in the essay. For the teacher, modeling openness means that a student can challenge one’s interpretation. This can be a humbling experience. But it is the foundation of a real conversation. For instance, in a 10th-grade short story class earlier this year, I taught “Swandive” by Bishakh Som. Both main characters are trans. One uses they/them/theirs and the other uses she/her/hers pronouns. One of the trans students asserted that we, the class, were using the wrong pronouns for the second main character. The whole class stopped and looked at me. I could have heard the proverbial pin drop at that moment. I paused and understood that there was more at stake than just getting the pronouns of a literary character right. I had to model how to approach a potentially combustible issue so the three trans students in my class felt safe while ensuring that we were grounded in English skills. So I calmly explained using evidence why I thought the character self-identifies as female. I also offered that we all should re-read the story that night, paying particular attention to how the characters self-identify. That night, after re-reading, I researched the story to ensure that my understanding of the character’s pronouns was consistent with how she is portrayed. The next morning, I asked students where they landed and why. After listening to their responses, I shared what I think and why as well as explained my process. I also addressed my identity because, as I explained to students, I didn’t want to bring a cis-gendered heterosexist bias to the text. The important points here are that I was transparent about my process and how my identity categories could impact my interpretation, and I didn’t expect some special treatment in the discussion. I modeled for students how to take one another seriously while still being tethered to the text. This shows students that they matter. When you show one student that they matter, other students get the message that they matter too. You have given students effective feedback for full participation. When it comes to the essay or any assignment for that matter, effective feedback should always include a grading rubric that one reviews with students. And if it is possible, an example that earned an A or A- should be discussed also. Grading rubrics demand that the teacher articulate the standards clearly. Students can use these explicit standards when completing the assignment. Grading rubrics also focus students on their writing and not spending time second-guessing what the teacher wants, which is a misdirection of student time and energy. Using the rubric to provide specific feedback based on the rubric’s elements also disciplines teachers to not overwhelm students with comments and provides similar kinds and amounts of feedback across all assignments. So there is clarity and consistency in responding to students. Grading rubrics work best if they are adopted by the entire department. One of the realizations I’ve had as a department chair is that teachers are team players — a department is a team. There are no lone wolves in teaching. Departments need to be cohesive and transparent because we share students. If we aren’t, students, and parents, spend much energy trying to decode who is the best, easiest, ‘insert superlative here’ teacher. Instead, if the department is consistent, then students, and parents, know they will have an equally good experience regardless of the teacher. Department-developed grading rubrics that everyone uses go a long way towards creating a unified and coherent student experience. However, grading rubrics don’t take away from the judicious use of marginal comments. Marginal comments still serve a purpose: they can point as evidence of something particularly well done, a repetitive mistake, or a moment that is confusing. To get students to think about their choices, the marginal comments should be framed as ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions if the student is to re-engage with the assignment. For example: ‘How can you clarify this phrasing? I am not following you here.’ A few years ago, my department developed a universal grading rubric using the following seven elements: purpose, audience, voice, support, structure, grammar, and format. If you consider it, all assignments have a purpose, imagine an audience, demand a voice, include evidence, need a structure, must be clear in expression, and possess a specific format. One of my observations is that students’ displeasure with their grades has plummeted. Using the rubric has brought understanding where there used to be tension. For students, a grade can feel mystifying. Grading rubrics point the way forward with clarity and break down the component parts of an assignment. If the point of the feedback is to support student learning, then grading rubrics allow a deliberate re-entry for students. It is only in re-entering the assignment, then the student actually learns what to do with the feedback. This is the moment that tests whether the feedback is effective. Grading rubrics pair very nicely with different types of formative assessments like individual conferences. As students work, circulate to ask: where are you in the process, how can I help, what questions do you have, and how will you meet the deadline. Conferring with students begins discussions on their work without the stakes of grades. It allows us, the teachers, to hear their concerns, bolster their confidence, and proactively strategize for any potential issues. Once feedback is returned, circulate again to ask: did you read the feedback and what are your questions. This follow-up conference again shifts students’ attention away from the grade and towards the narrative comment — the actual useful part of the feedback. The other type of formative assessment that is equally important is student responses to metacognitive questions. Including metacognitive questions — such as: what you did well and why, what still needs work and why, and what feedback you incorporated and why — on the due date pivots students to think reflectively and critically on their work before the noise of grades. I typically read these responses before I read their essays because their answers tell me how to read their work. And for full transparency, I disclose this order to them. I let them know that these responses shape my reading experience of their work. In this way, we are now partners in the evaluation of their work. In all these ways, grading and feedback can transform from sites of anxiety into spaces of empowerment where students can make deliberate choices on how low or high they fly. Jeannette Parikh Jeannette M E Lee Parikh, PhD, is the assistant editor for Intrepid Ed News as well as the chair of the English department and head of community reading at The Cambridge School of Weston (CSW). Before CSW, where she has been since the fall of 2010, she taught at the college level for six years. She is an ISTE Certified Teacher and OER advocate. She is an experienced practitioner of integrating department-wide academic technology that serves pedagogical and curriculum goals. Her teaching philosophy exists at the intersection of the science of learning and cultivating creative thinking, joy, curiosity, playfulness, and self-awareness in all learners. She has presented at conferences on the importance of deep reading, critical listening, authentic discussion, and strategic writing in the 21st-century classroom. Leave a Reply
What Biblical Event Is Before Nehemiah? What are the three important events that happened before the time of Abraham? What are three important events that happened before the time of Abraham? Answer: “In the beginning”: Creation (Genesis 1) Very early: Adam and Eve (Genesis 2–3) Who came first Ezra and Nehemiah? Chronological order of Ezra and Nehemiah Ezra 7:8 says that Ezra arrived in Jerusalem in the seventh year of king Artaxerxes, while Nehemiah 2:1–9 has Nehemiah arriving in Artaxerxes’ twentieth year. If this was Artaxerxes I (465–424 BC), then Ezra arrived in 458 and Nehemiah in 445 BC. What is the difference between Ezra and Nehemiah? Is it bad to read the Bible in order? The books of the bible are arranged according to the type of book and are not meant to be read in order. In fact, most people who try to read from cover-to-cover in order tend to get stuck after a few books. It’s better to go for the overview first and then come back to fill in the details. You might be interested: Quick Answer: How Old Was Nehemiah In The Bible? Who is Yahweh? What order should you study the Bible? A practical order of reading to start • Begin with the Gospel of John. • Then a few Epistles: Galatians, Philippians, & James would be good. • Then Acts. • Then I & II Corinthians & Romans. • Then Mark. • Then Ephesians, Colossians & both Thessalonians. • Then Luke. • Then the three Johns. Should I read the Bible in chronological order? Should you read the Bible in order? Most people should not read the Bible in order. It is better to start with the books that give an effective overview of the main message of the Bible. This works best for most people because the books of the Bible are not all arranged in the actual order of events. What is the order of the Hebrew Bible? What does the book of Nehemiah teach us? You might be interested: Quick Answer: What Do We Know About The People Who Rebuilt Wall In Nehemiah? What can we learn from the book of Ezra? Are Nehemiah and zerubbabel the same person? The Book of Nehemiah provides no new information regarding Zerubbabel; however, Nehemiah seems to have replaced Zerubbabel as governor (Neh. 5:14). What is the purpose of Nehemiah? Is Ezra mentioned in the Book of Nehemiah? The early 2nd-century BCE Jewish author Ben Sira praises Nehemiah, but makes no mention of Ezra. Richard Friedman argued in his book Who Wrote the Bible? that Ezra is the one who redacted the Torah, and in fact effectively produced the first Torah. Why is Nehemiah in the Bible? Leave a Reply
By Kelly Sutter, Period Pro from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine Have you ever worried about how stress affects your body? Between school, family, friends, and everything else going on in our lives and the world, you might be noticing some emotional burnout these days. Stress is a normal thing to feel in your life, but when you feel stressed for a prolonged length of time or have higher than normal levels of stress, it can take a toll on your body. Stress can have an effect on almost every major organ system in the body! It can affect your heart, lungs, hair, digestion, skin, and even your menstrual cycle. Kelly Sutter, Period Pro The effect that stress has on your period is actually adaptive. When you’re stressed, your body tries to protect you from getting pregnant during an unstable time. Instead, it diverts energy to the life maintaining systems of your body. In normal, unstressed times, your brain sends hormonal signals to your reproductive system in a predictable way. The hypothalamus (in the brain) sends signals to the pituitary gland (also in the brain), and the pituitary gland sends signals to the ovaries to control estrogen and progesterone release. Estrogen and progesterone are the two primary period-controlling hormones. In times of high stress, a different hormone called cortisone (the “stress” hormone), can interfere with the normal pathway, and you may experience shorter/longer cycles, spotting in the middle of your cycle, lighter/heavier or even more painful periods than you typically experience. Stress affects your body in more ways than you may realize. It is the way your body responds to both emotional and physical danger. Stress can also be chronic or acute, including things like traumatic events. Examples of emotional stress could be anything from family drama to a global pandemic! These can impact each person differently based on many other factors. Two main examples of physical danger that can cause stress are too much exercise and not enough nutrition. Both play very large roles in maintaining balance in your body. Over-exercising and under-eating can put your body in a state of panic. How can you eliminate the impact of stress on your period? Number one is to listen to your body! If your body has been in a period of stress for a while it may be difficult for you to recognize the signals it is giving you. When you know what to look for, stressors become more apparent. Start by making sure you are getting adequate nutrition and rest. Your body needs these things to function. Don’t worry about the number on the scale. You can have unhealthy habits at any weight. Try to pay more attention to how you feel. Are your feelings affecting the way you function or preventing you from doing the things you enjoy? You can also learn about your body by tracking your menstrual cycle; use a free period tracking app like Flo or Clue, or simply mark it on a calendar the old-fashioned way. Reducing the stress in your life is, of course, easier said than done, but reflect on your core values and try to align your actions with them. If you are able to be true to yourself, then outside influences will have less of an effect on your personal stress levels. When dealing with any stress that is interfering with your daily life, don’t hesitate to seek professional support through a counselor or therapist. Non-stress related reasons for irregular periods If you are experiencing irregular periods, it is important to know that there are other possibilities besides stress that could be the cause. It can be related to pregnancy, thyroid disease, or other hormonal conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Sometimes irregular periods are a sign of another chronic illness like diabetes or inflammatory bowel disease. There are also drugs or medications that can affect the menstrual cycle. For example, if you stop taking birth control after being on it for a long time, it can be normal for your body to take around three months for your period to become regular again. Missing one period or starting late during extremely stressful times is not unusual, but if there’s any possibility of pregnancy, make sure that’s the first thing you consider. In general, any big changes in the menstrual cycle can signal other health concerns, so checking in with your doctor or healthcare provider is always important. Personal stories about stress and periods If you’re reading this article because you think stress is affecting your cycle and now you’re even more stressed, because this information feels overwhelming, pause right there! Know that you are enough, and you have always been enough. A period is not what makes you a woman. There are steps you can take to reduce your stress. By reading this, you are already taking the first one–learning about your body and what’s normal and abnormal for you. There are so many people with periods who have been in your shoes. Here are some of their stories… My first semester at college was a really big change for me. I had never had a problem with managing stress before, but this was another level and the organizational strategies I used in high school weren’t cutting it anymore. I lost the structure and support of my swim team after I graduated high school and I started getting really painful period cramps that I had never experienced, so I made an appointment with my doctor and implemented some stress management techniques in my routine like meditation and a couple hours of exercise per week and as I got my stress under control, my cycle became normal again! Nozomi L., age 20 I was a teaching assistant at the beginning of this school year. When I was asked to step into a leadership role at work by taking over the homeroom teacher’s role, I simultaneously had started working on my job application process for the next year. This was my first year of teaching so I was stressed and at the same time I couldn’t fall asleep until 2 or 3 a.m. on weeknights because of the nerves I was feeling about my job application. I felt like I was running on adrenaline for two months. I skipped my period entirely for the month of November and did not get it until December. When I got it in December, my flow was particularly heavy. When I stopped applying for jobs and went on winter break, the things that were stressing me out went away and I was thankful to see that my body was returning to its normal cycle. Lauren D., age 23 In high school, there were many things in my life that were out of control, so I became hyper focused on what I thought I could control. I began over-exercising and under-eating to the point where I was running 10 miles on the treadmill in the middle of the night and still, I would be afraid to eat a full bowl of oatmeal in the morning. I lost my period, and I was so scared that my actions were going to cause me to lose my dream of being a mother in the future. With the help of my support system and my doctor I was about to make some necessary changes. My average cycle was 90 days for a year before my body was able to recover and get back on track. I wish I had shown my body the love that it has shown me. If you feel like you can relate to my story, please reach out to someone you trust and talk to them about it! Elise S., age 22
The Social, Political, and Economic Development of Kenya Kenya, Chile, and Jamaica have a long and interesting history of their development. The current paper will explore each of these states, which are located on different continents, and their great progress from achieving independence to the modern times. Thus, the analysis of the social, economic, and cultural issues of these countries will help to understand the features of each state in particular. By writing this paper, I hope to obtain an understanding of the progress of each country in social and economic areas. Such exploration will help me to see the diversity and similarity in their development. Due to the fact that each state is located on a different continent, the historical and social events, which impacted these countries, are also various. Jamaica is an island state that obtained independence in 1962. The main sectors of its economy are tourism, mining, agriculture, etc. The island was discovered by Christopher Columbus, and during its history it has been inhabited by Indians and Hispanics. Also, it was England's colony. The Republic of Kenya is a state in East Africa. The country became independent from Great Britain in 1963. The agriculture is Kenya’s major sector of economy. The country has the biggest airlines in whole Africa. Chile is a state located in South America. It achieved independence from Spain in 1818. The state has the most developed economy in South America. One of the main contributions to the economy of Chile is made by tourism. The state has a low rate of migration. According to the presented facts, the countries under analysis have similar areas of development and show notable progress in the social and economic areas. The further exploration of these states will help to learn about their peculiarities. In particular, the present paper will explore political, social, and economic issues of one of the presented states called Kenya. Kenya is one of the most amazingly beautiful countries in Africa. Its nature is rich and various. There are waterless deserts, mountains, forests, and lakes. In December 1963, Kenya became an independent state and was proclaimed a republic in 1964. The first ruler of Kenya was a veteran of the struggle for independence, the 72-year-old Jomo Kenyatta. He established a program of building the ‘democratic socialist African Kenya’. The main point of the program was the ‘Africanization’ of the country. It involved the displacement of non-blacks from management and economics areas. After the death of Kenyatta in August 1978, Daniel Moi became the governor of Kenya. In 1982, he formally established the country's one-party regime. In 1991, Moi, under internal and external pressure, agreed to the liberalization of the regime and the creation of opposition parties. On August 27, 2010, a constitution approved by referendum conducted on 4 August 2010 came into force. The new constitution limited some powers of the president, expanded the civil rights, and facilitated the land reform. Nowadays, the head of the state is the president elected by universal suffrage for a term of 5 years with the possibility of being re-elected. The current President of Kenya is Uhuru Kenyatta, the son of Kenya's first president Jomo Kenyatta. He was elected in the general election in March 2013. The Vice President is William Ruto. The Government of Kenya plays an active role in defining the main directions of economic development, but many industries are private property. Kenya's economy could be characterized as steadily growing. It is an agrarian country, but the economy differs from the economies of many other African countries. Several export crops are raised in Kenya; it has a modern tourism industry and advanced manufacturing industry. In the colonial period, manufacturing, trade, and agriculture commodities were in the hands of Europeans and Asians. The Government of independent Kenya contributed to the strengthening of Africans' role in all these areas. Approximately 80% of the working population is employed in agriculture that gives about 30% of GDP. The key areas of agriculture are located on the highlands in the central and western parts of the country and the coastal plains in the southeast. The irrigated area in the country is limited, and agricultural production is highly dependent on weather conditions. The share of the mining industry in GDP is small. The development of the manufacturing industry started during the colonial regime, earlier than in other countries. The main manufacturing industries are light industry, food, textile, and chemical industry. The major industrial centers of the country are Nairobi and Mombasa. The leading branch of the service sector is tourism. Kenya is annually visited by 1 million people, and the profit from tourism is one of the main types of income. The concept of ‘Safari’ was born in Kenya. Today, Kenya offers several types of safari such as classic (with hunting), Savannah travel, photo safari, and scuba safari. The national parks of the country attract many tourists. Kenya is a multiethnic country; more than fifty different ethnic groups live in the territory of the country. Peoples of Bantu make up 60% of the population. The second large group consists of Nilotic people. As in other African countries, the rate of natural population growth in Kenya is quite high – 32%. The average age of the population is 18.4 years, and 41% of the population are children and adolescents. Kenya has a high level of education, but the unemployment rate is also very high because many people cannot find jobs after graduation. English and Swahili are the official languages of the state. About 35% of the population professes Christianity. Also, there are Muslim, Hindu, and supporters of traditional beliefs. The government of the country actively supports the development of sport, and Kenyans are among the best athletes in the world. They have achieved tremendous success in athletics, jumping, and running. One of the greatest runners in the world Moses Kiptanui is a Kenyan athlete. Kenyan team repeatedly became the winner of the Olympic Games. Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and the Portuguese produced a significant impact on the culture of Kenyans. In the cities of Lamu and Pate, which are the oldest in equatorial Africa, the ruins of the ancient Arab bastions, ancient mosques, temples, and forts are located. Today, Kenyan leadership pays great attention to the spreading of the information technology in the country. The prospect of development is reflected in the strategic guide called Kenya Vision 2030. It is a general policy document, which was adopted in 2008 and is a program of development for 2008-2030. It is aimed at the transformation of Kenya into the industrialized country with an average income, which provides its citizens with high standards of living. To conclude, the exploration of the political, social, and economic areas of Kenya shows progress in the development of the country. The government of Kenya changed the political strategy of the country. It is aimed at the democratic, social, political, and economic development, strengthening the national identity, protection of national interests, values, human rights, and security of the citizens and the state. The economic sector is steadily growing. Agriculture and tourism are the major spheres of the economic growth. The country has a high level of education; however, the unemployment rate is still high. Due to the social development, Kenya constantly wins prizes in the Olympic Games. The creation of the Kenya Vision 2030 guarantees further social and political development. The main objective of the government is to create a competitive international and prosperous Kenyan society with high living standards till 2030. Due to the presented facts, it is obvious that Kenya made great success in the development from achieving independence till the modern times. Order now Related essays
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The styles capture the essence of the African American experience and how personal and political rebellion and triumphs over prejudice and social adversity have enriched and contributed to the music, art, and literature of American culture as a whole. No description available for this term. Alaska Native No description available for this term. Aleut (culture or style) No description available for this term. American (North American) Ancestral Puebloan Refers to the style and culture of a North American civilization that existed in the "Four Corners" area, where the boundaries of the states of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah intersect. The culture flourished from the first century CE to around 1300 CE, and descendants of this cultural group probably include the modern Pueblo Indians now living in New Mexico and Arizona. The style is noted for fine baskets, pottery, cloth, ornaments, tools, and great architectural achievements, including cliff dwellings and apartment-house-like villages, or pueblos. In some classification schemes, the modern Pueblo cultures are considered later phases of this people, though most schemes end this culture with the abandonment of the cliff dwellings around 1300 CE. Generally, a period before a war. Specifically refers to a period or activity before the American Civil War (1861-1865). Apache (culture or style) Style and culture of the descendents of the Athabascan family who migrated to the Southwest in the 10th century. Over time, many bands of Apache were relocated to reservations from their traditional homelands, which once extended through Arizona and New Mexico. Arapaho (culture or style) No description available for this term. Arbutus menziesii (species) Species of Arbutus found on the west coast of North America, from British Columbia, chiefly Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, to California. It is a broadleaf evergreen tree with rich orange-red bark that peels away on the mature wood, leaving a greenish, silvery, smooth appearance. Archaic (North American) Culture in North America from around 8000 BCE to 2000 BCE, ending with the adoption of sedentary farming, which varies from place to place in the Americas. Arikara (culture or style) Refers to the culture of the Arikara, an American Plains Indian people who lived along the Missouri River between the Cheyenne River in South Dakota and Fort Berthold in North Dakota. The Arikara, a Caddoan-speaking people, were culturally related to the Pawnee, from whom they broke away and moved gradually northward, becoming the northernmost Caddoan tribe. Wars and smallpox epidemics severely reduced their numbers by the 19th century. Art Deco Refers to the style predominently of architecture and the decorative arts, widely disseminated in Europe and the United States in the 1920s and 1930s, which became popular after the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Modernes in Paris in 1925. The style is characterized by a synthesis of industrial and fine arts materials used to create a wide variety of both man-made and mass-produced objects, often with an emphasis on rectilinear motifs, vibrant colors, and elegant, abstracted, simplified forms. Art Nouveau Refers generally to the style of painting, architecture, decorative arts, and applied arts that flourished in Europe and the United States from about 1890 to 1910. The style is characterized by an emphasis on fluid, undulating, or serpentine lines or contours based on organic forms and the use of modern materials such as iron and glass. The style developed as regional variations under various names. Artisan Mannerist Refers to the English architectural and decorative style in the mid-17th century. Developed by artisans through the use of pattern books, it is characterized by a rough Classicism that reflects regional differences and the work of individual workshops. Architectural elements include hipped roofs, broken pediments, and lugged architraves. Arts and Crafts (movement) An aesthetic and social movement of the late 19th century that originated in England and spread to the United States, Germany, and Northen Europe. A reaction against industrialization and the quality of manufactured goods, the movement is marked by a desire to revive the craftsmanship associated with traditional arts, a form follows function philiosphy, and an idealized view of the medieval craft guilds. No description available for this term. Athapaskan (culture or style) Austrian Art Nouveau) No description available for this term. Aztec (culture or style) The style and culture of the Nahuatl-speaking peoples of the Aztec Empire or Triple Alliance, of late Pre-Columbian central Mexico; flourished ca.1400-1520 CE. , ,
Think & Grow Rich Lessons Michael Dlouhy Brooksville, Florida, USA Posted: 2021-05-06 Chapter 13 - The Brain When stimulated, or “stepped up” to a high rate of vibration, the mind becomes more receptive to the vibration of thought which reaches it through the ether from outside sources. This “stepping up” process takes place through to another. Thought is energy travelling at an exceedingly high rate of vibration. Thought, which has been modified or “stepped up” by any of the major emotions, vibrates at a much higher rate than ordinary thought, and it is this But MOST people will let well meaning Family members, Friends, News Media, or a Religious Leader program their Mind when Listening to them. Every person is capable of Original Thought when they STOP listening to all the Nay Sayers. If you do NOT think you are capable and worthy, you will NOT do what it takes to succeed. You will quit at the first sign of trouble or failure“ Remember, How You do anything is how You do everything. mrd. We Believe In You All Michael & Linda Dlouhy
Fungus Spores and Nail Fungus What is the connection between fungal spores and nail fungus? Actively growing fungi will eventually produce spores, small reproductive stages that shed from the plant and spread to new places in air currents, in water, and in moving living things. Most people have seen mushroom spores – you may have seen a dusty green powder inside a loaf of bread bag that has become moldy, or you mushroom spores have noticed that portobello mushrooms leave a black coating on your cutting board. These substances are actually a large number of spores (a single spore is microscopic, so you can’t see it – by the time they become visible, there are millions). It is important to understand that most fungi produce spores of one finding or another: infectious fungal spores, that is, those that can cause infection in people, only come from a few species. The spores of the Portobello fungus and those of most other environmental species will not harm you (although it is probably not a good idea to casually inhale spores of any fungus, for a number of reasons). There is only a connection between fungal spores and nail fungus infection when the spores come from one of the fungi that can grow on keratin, the protein that is common in nails, hair, and skin. Infectious fungal spores are produced by fungi that grow on infected toenails and fingernails. They are dispersed in the environment when pieces of nail and skin are detached, in nail clippers and instruments used to trim and file nails, in nail clippings, in shoes and socks, in water and when the affected person walks barefoot. When you realize that a small colony of fungi can produce millions of spores, it is easier to understand how the infection can easily spread from nail to nail, on shared clothing and grooming tools, and in public swimming areas. . An infection produces fungal spores and is spread by nail fungus. Most cases of nail fungal infection are caused by a few species of dermatophytes, fungi that are adapted to use keratin as a source of nutrients. They are transmitted from person to person and from animal to person via fungal spores and fungal nail infection is not the only problem they cause: skin and hair infections are usually caused by the same species. Some environmental fungi, that is, species that normally live in nature, that obtain nutrients from decomposing organic material, can also produce infectious fungal spores that can grow on the nails, but not on the skin or hair. Fortunately, the species involved in a particular infection generally don’t matter when it comes to treating onychomycosis.
Balancing work life and personal life can be a struggle for anyone of any age. Across older and younger generations, we can observe unique experiences that different generations have had when it comes to balancing work and personal life. But what do these generations expect when it comes to work-life balance? • Baby boomers (anyone born from 1946 to 1964) – often stay with a single employer for longer periods of time (often for life) • “Generation X” (1965-1980) – known for challenging typical workplace structures; credited with helping push better work-life balance across society. • Millennials (born between 1981-1996) – typically place more emphasis on their life outside the work environment and more alternative ways of working, such as telecommuting, digital marketing options, as well as casual dress. However, the question remains. Where does Gen Z, the youngest generation (born between 1996 and 2012, depending on your source) fit into all of this? Working with Gen Z employees can provide a fresh, unique experience to the workplace. As long as business owners understand the values younger generations have in regards to their workplace. Workplace Statistics The most important thing to understand is that the Gen Z generation (also known as “Zoomers”) are hard workers. Studies conducted at the Workforce Institute at Kronos, Inc. actually conclude that Gen Z is the hardest working generation of all the generations to come before them. The problem, however, is that many “Zoomers” don’t think that they’re adequately prepared to enter the workforce. According to the study, less than half of the recipients believe that their high school and college educations have prepared them for the workforce. Overall, Zoomers also place a higher emphasis on their own mental health and work-life balance than generations before them. So they often expect their employers to do the same. Working with Gen Z Many young “Zoomers” believe they are not prepared. However, they’ve been cited as bringing fresh, unique perspectives into their workplaces. In an article published in Forbes, Ashley Stahl has described Gen Z workers as having expectations that align with their values and personal morals. “Diversity, equity, and inclusion are increasingly relevant in the world of work, and these issues are particularly important to members of Gen-Z,” Stahl says. Considering that Gen Z is the most racially and ethnically diverse generation in history, according to NPR, this shouldn’t come as a complete surprise. Gen Z has reported facing large amounts of discrimination in their workplaces. Both in regard to themselves and with their coworkers. Acknowledging the facets of discrimination in a workplace can make this diverse generation more willing to remain with a company. Taking measures to ensure workplace discrimination does not take place. Bringing Gen Z Values Into the Workplace Understanding “Zoomers” means understanding their expectations and what makes them tic compared to generations before them. They’re the biggest audience for social media networks such as TikTok. This is why so many companies and brands have been utilizing the app to target this generation of customers – and employees. Each generation before them has had unique work-life balance perspectives. However, Gen Z employees can both challenge and enhance a workplace with their fresh perspectives and high expectations. When appealing to Gen Z workers, it is important to appeal to their values. Retaining Gen Z workers is relatively simple: • Make mental health and work/life balance a talking point. • Understand where they’re coming from in terms of their educational backgrounds and their diverse expressions of sexuality, ethnicity, and so on. • Value their perspective Gen Z is a picture of the changing world. In order to ensure that they remain loyal workers, businesses need to be able to reflect the change that is taking place within the world that affects workers directly. Like any workplace, the better a business connects with its employees, the more likely those employees will want to stay.
Skip to main content Home photography ideas: Take trick shots using water drops! Watch video: Home photography ideas: Take trick shots using water drops! Useful links Photography projects at home Home photography ideas Useful home photography kit Best tripods Best lighting kits Best reflectors Best macro lenses Fancy trying some trick shots to liven up your lockdown? Then here's a great one for you! Light moves much slower through water than it does through air, causing the light rays to bend as it moves through one medium to another. This is called refraction – and it offers plenty of creative photographic opportunities. In this project we’re going to capture a falling water droplet, which refracts the light from the scene behind it – turning it upside-down (and flipping it left-to-right) and bending it in the process. • 10 best online photography courses We're using this quirk of physics to create the illusion of a goldfish trapped in a tiny droplet-sized fishbowl. So we’ve chosen an image of a goldfish for our backdrop, and with the magic of refraction we’ll be able to capture the fish in a tiny water drop. In order to shoot a sharp water droplet, we need to use flash to freeze the motion, as this enables you to capture much faster movement than your camera’s fastest shutter speed. For this project, you will need a couple of tripods (one to support your camera and another to hold a water dropper in position), a macro lens (which is essential to get in close enough to fill the frame), a water dropper (we’ve used a baby’s milk bottle) and a shutter release cable if you have one… 01 Create a backdrop We’ve used an image of a goldfish, to create the illusion of a goldfish trapped in our droplet of water. Position it upside-down, set your camera up on a tripod and place a full glass of water between the two. 02 Add some light Angle an off-camera flashgun towards the backdrop to freeze the motion of the water droplet. We used our camera’s pop-up flash as a trigger, ensuring that there was a clear line of sight between the two. 03 Flash settings If you don't have a trigger, you can set your pop-up flash as a master. The steps will vary according to your camera, but, it will be broadly similar to our Canon body, where we go to Flash Control Settings>Enable Flash Firing>Built-in Flash Func>Wireless Func and press Set, then select the option to trigger the off-camera flash only. 04 Manual mode Set your flashgun to slave mode and start off with 1/32 power. Set the camera to Manual mode and the shutter speed to the flash sync speed (1/180-1/250 sec, depending on your camera model). 05 Precise focusing Set a narrow aperture for a large depth of field. As we’re setting low flash power, increase the ISO to 400. Position an object on the glass of water, where the water drops will fall from the dropper, and pre-focus. When your stand-in subject is sharp, make sure to switch to manual focus to lock it in. 06 Start shooting Darken the room to minimize ambient light. Use a shutter release cable to keep camera movement to a minimum (or set the self-timer, if you don't have one) and fire away. Check that the droplets are pin-sharp by zooming in on your LCD screen. Timing is everything! This project requires a lot of trial and error to not only capture a sharp water drop, but to capture it in the right place to get the right splash. Keep at it – when you nail the magic shot, it'll be worth the effort! PhotoPlus magazine Read more: The best flashgun: the best strobe units for Canon cameras, Nikon and more The best tripod for photographers in 2020: get sharper shots!
Manganese Deficiency: Symptoms, Side Effects, and How to Avoid It Manganese deficiencyManganese is often underrated and doesn’t have the star power of other nutrients like calcium or vitamin B12. That said, manganese plays an extremely important role in the body and is found mostly in the bones, kidneys, liver, and pancreas. Manganese is also involved in many chemical processes, especially the synthesis of nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, and cholesterol. Manganese deficiency can cause many symptoms and health issues. Manganese is a trace mineral necessary in the formation of bones, connective tissue, sex hormones, and blood clotting. It is essential for calcium absorption, normal brain and nerve function, digestive enzyme production, immune health, and blood sugar regulation. Needless to say, manganese is crucial for nearly every aspect of health. Symptoms of Manganese Deficiency and Toxicity For the most part, manganese deficiency is considered rare in most developed nations where malnourishment is often not a problem. Also, in most cases, humans can maintain stable tissue levels of manganese because the body can closely monitor the manganese it stores through absorption and excretion. As a result, manganese deficiency is often due to a lack of manganese-rich foods in the diet. Also, chronic digestive disorders make it more difficult for the body to absorb manganese. What happens to a body with manganese deficiency? Common manganese deficiency symptoms include: • Anemia • Weak bones (osteoporosis) • Poor immunity and getting sick often • Chronic fatigue syndrome • Worsened PMS (premenstrual syndrome) symptoms • Impaired reproductive abilities or infertility • Impaired glucose sensitivity • Changes in appetite and digestion • Hormonal imbalances On the other hand, excessive manganese can be a greater problem, especially in infants and children when the brain is still forming. However, manganese toxicity is still rare because only a small amount of manganese gets absorbed, and the rest is excreted into the gut via bile. The bigger risk of consuming too much manganese is the result of trouble eliminating and neutralizing manganese from the digestive, liver, or gut tissues. Although rare, excessive manganese accumulation in the central nervous system can cause cognitive problems and birth defects. 5 Health Benefits of Manganese What are the health benefits of manganese? Manganese is very important for various enzymes, including glutamine synthetase, arginase, and manganese superoxide. These enzymes work as antioxidants while helping to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress that can lead to cancer or heart disease. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), in particular, is sometimes called the “master antioxidant” because it is one of the major free radical damage-fighting enzymes in the body that can help slow the aging process. Manganese also helps form important bone-building enzymes, such as xylosyltransferases and glycosyltransferases. It also plays a role with digestive enzymes that help turn compounds from food into usable nutrients, including amino acids and glucose. Manganese can also prevent infertility and anemia, balance iron levels, speed up wound healing capabilities, and support respiratory and lung health. The following are five other key manganese health benefits you should consider. 1. Supports bone and joint health Manganese can reduce bone loss and treat osteoporosis when combined with other bone-supporting nutrients like zinc, copper, magnesium, boron, calcium, and vitamin D. This is particularly useful for older women who are more susceptible to weak bones and bone fractures. Natural treatments for arthritis include manganese supplements like chondroitin sulfate or glucosamine hydrochloride. Consumption of manganese-rich foods can also decrease inflammation in the tissue and joints, especially in the knees. 2. May promote weight loss Some research indicates that a specific form of manganese called 7-Keto Naturalean may help decrease weight in overweight or obese individuals when combined with other supportive nutrients like potassium, copper, choline, L-tyrosine, and asparagus root extract. The reason for this is likely due to manganese’s ability to balance hormones and improve digestive enzymes. 3. Decreases PMS symptoms A study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1993 found that women with reduced manganese levels experienced more mood and pain symptoms during PMS. High manganese and calcium in the diet can improve PMS symptoms, including trouble sleeping, anxiety, mood swings, muscle pain, and tenderness. 4. Helps cognitive function Some of the body’s manganese supply is found in the brain’s synaptic vesicles, and therefore, manganese is closely linked with cognitive function. Manganese is released into the brain’s synaptic cleft, which affects synaptic neurotransmission. As a result, manganese deficiency can increase the risk of mood changes, learning disabilities, mental illness, and epilepsy. 5. Fights diabetes Manganese is necessary for the production of digestive enzymes responsible for the process called gluconeogenesis. This process converts proteins into sugar and regulates blood sugar levels. As a result, manganese has been found to prevent high blood sugar levels that can lead to diabetes. A 2013 study published in the journal Endocrinology found that manganese improves glucose tolerance, mitochondrial function, and insulin secretion in mice. Recommended Daily Intake of Manganese As with all nutrients, it is best to obtain manganese from whole foods rather than supplements. Whole foods contain a good combination of other nutrients that allow the body to function. How much manganese does the body require from the diet? There isn’t a current standard recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for manganese. Instead, an adequate intake (AI) is used as a guide for daily nutrient consumption when there isn’t a USDA-regulated amount for a particular nutrient provided. According to the Institute of Medicine at the National Academy of Sciences, the following is the adequate intake levels for manganese on a daily basis: • Infants and babies 0 to 6 months: 3 micrograms • Infants and babies 7 to 12 months: 600 milligrams • Children 1 to 3 years: 1.2 milligrams • Children 4 to 8 years: 1.5 milligrams • Boys 9 to 13 years: 1.9 milligrams • Boys 14 to 18 years: 2.2 milligrams • Girls 9 to 18 years: 1.6 milligrams • Men 19 and older: 2.3 milligrams • Women 19 and older: 1.8 milligrams • Pregnant women 14 to 50: 2 milligrams • Lactating women: 2.6 milligrams Top Food Sources of Manganese What are the best manganese food sources? Manganese is highest in whole foods, especially legumes or beans, sprouted grains, and certain seeds and nuts. Certain vegetables and fruit, including spinach, pineapple, collard greens, romaine lettuce, Swiss chard, beets, and kale also contain manganese. High magnesium foods also contain some iron, because both nutrients work together closely. The following is a manganese foods chart that can help you learn what foods allow you to avoid manganese deficiency. The chart will help you become aware of what whole foods are highest in manganese. Food Serving Size Amount (mg) Daily Value % Teff 1 cup cooked 7.2 400.0% Rye 1 cup cooked 4.3 238.0% Pineapple 1 cup 2.6 128.0% Brown rice 1 cup cooked 2.1 116.0% Amaranth 1 cup cooked 2.1 116.0% Spinach 1 cup 1.7 84.0% Hazelnuts 1 ounce 1.5 83.0% Adzuki beans 1 cup cooked 1.3 72.0% Chickpeas 1 cup cooked 1.2 66.0% Flaxseed 2 tablespoons 1.3 64.0% Raspberries 1 cup 1.2 62.0% Macademia nuts 1 ounce 1.1 61.0% White beans 1 cup cooked 1.1 61.0% Oats 1 cup cooked 0.98 54.0% Collard greens 1 cup 1.1 53.5% Black beans 1 cup cooked 0.70 38.0% Cinnamon 2 teaspoons 0.80 38.0% Romaine lettuce 2 cups 0.70 35.5% Tofu 4 ounces 0.70 34.5% Buckwheat 1 cup cooked 0.60 33.0% Grapes 1 cup 0.70 33.0% Swiss chard 1 cup 0.60 29.0% Beets 1 cup 0.60 27.5% Kale 1 cup 0.50 27.0% Garlic 1 ounce 0.50 23.5% Strawberries 1 cup 0.40 21.0% Summer squash 1 cup 0.40 19.0% Broccoli 1 cup 0.30 17.0% Possible Manganese Concerns In most cases, it is rare to consume too much manganese from the diet, and usually, people will get too much of it from supplementation. For instance, certain osteoarthritis supplements will include manganese in the form of glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate. As a result, an adult can exceed the daily manganese threshold or tolerable upper limit of 11 milligrams. It is also a good idea to consult a doctor before taking manganese supplements for those with a history of anemia or alcoholism, people that have trouble flushing manganese from their system, and those with liver disease. In such cases, manganese can build up, which worsens the liver disease and causes dizziness, shaking, and mental problems. Also, people with anemia are likely to absorb higher manganese levels, and should be cautious of how much manganese they consume. Another possible serious side effect of consuming more than 11 milligrams of manganese daily is neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease. Always follow dosage directions carefully when taking supplements with manganese. It is also a good idea to check your manganese level with a blood test before taking high doses of manganese. Mateljan, G., The World’s Healthiest Foods: Essential Guide for the healthiest way of eating (Seattle: George Mateljan Foundation), 766-767. “13 Amazing Benefits of Manganese,” Organic Facts;, last accessed April 28, 2017. “What Is Manganese? The Benefits of This Essential Mineral,” Global Healing Center, November 24, 2016; “Manganese,” University of Maryland Medical Center;, last accessed April 28, 2017. “Manganese,” Oregon State University;, last accessed April 28, 2017. Penland, J.G., et al., “Dietary calcium and manganese effects on menstrual cycle symptoms,” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, May 1993; 168(5): 1417-1423. Lee, S.H., et al., “Manganese supplementation protects against diet-induced diabetes in wild type mice by enhancing insulin secretion,” Endocrinology, March 2013; 154(3): 1029-1038, doi: 10.1210/en.2012-1445.
Resolution on Solidarity with SUTEP and the Peruvian People for having defeated the dictatorship of Fujimori and Montesinos published 28 July 2001 updated 31 March 2017 1. That, since the beginning of the 1990s, Peru has been victimised by one of the dictatorships in South America, to apply the neoliberal model most unconditionally. In fact, the Fujimori regime restructured society, applied economic reforms and modified the legislation in direct favour of transnational capital, rendering the teachers, the workers, and the people defenseless and poor; 2. That, since April 1992, this regime was in power following a coup disrupting the Republican Congress, Public Authority, Judicial Authority and the means of communication, and installed with the complicity of the leaders of the armed forces a fierce dictatorship persecuting the opposition and the democratic sectors such as SUTEP; 3. That, the regime, in its intent to seize power for two or more presidential terms, changed into an officially democratic regime, but in reality became a corrupt dictatorship. The Fujimori and Montesinos criminals killed while remaining unpunished, plundered the country's resources, and overexploited its workers. And as if that was not enough, they repressed the people mercilessly, and from their position of power engaged in arms and drugs trafficking; 4. That the dictatorship had as one of its objectives the privatisation of public education and imposed the "recommendations" of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, which in the long run have accelerated the deterioration of public education. At this point SUTEP, representing 285,000 teachers, had to defend firmly quality public education as well as the necessity to develop a national plan on education, which would put education back on its tracks. 5. That, especially in the last two years, the main fighting strategy of the Peruvians has been the utmost unity of action to defeat the dictatorship. In this process, SUTEP has played a crucial and decisive role. At the end of 2000, the corrupt regime was thrown out by the people. Today, Vladimiro Montesinos is imprisoned, and Alberto Fujimori, the other major criminal, is protected by the Japanese Government; 6. That the actions of the dictatorship not only have affected the economy, the productive structure and the agriculture, resulting in the fact that an unprecedented 50.7% of the population now lives in poverty; but the dictatorship has also institutionalised corruption, blackmail and immorality, affecting the whole society; In conclusion, the Third Education International World Congress Wishes: 7. To express its solidarity with SUTEP and the Peruvian people in their democratic and antidictatorial fight which has defeated the dictatorship of Fujimori and Montesinos and restored the democracy in Peru; 8. To urge the elected Government to implement from 28 July of this year, the readjustment of its political economy so as to help respond to the needs of the country; 9. The respect and validation of quality public education, converting it into a state affair with the fundamental strategic aim of developing the country; 10. The just punishment of the accused Vladimir Montesinos and the just extradition judgement and conviction of Alberto Fujimori; 11. Support for and solidarity with SUTEP's fight to achieve professional, economic, social, cultural and labour rights, towards the success of a National Education Project.
Evolution of the Panchayati Raj System in India The Panchayati Raj System in India was introduced right after India gained her independence. This system of transfer of power to the lowest strata of the political ladder is called Local self-government. In this democratic decentralization of power, the participation of people from the grassroots levels was encouraged in the process of administration. In India, this form of democratic decentralization was introduced with the formation of the Constitution. Article 40 states that: However, the system has evolved through the years depending on the needs of the people and for efficient administration. In this article, we will examine the evolution of the Panchayati Raj System in India by touching upon the important milestones that led to the formation of the system as we understand it today. This is an important topic for General Awareness that is tested in exams like SSC CHSLNABARD Grade B, IBPS RRB PO, IBPS RRB SO, RBI Grade B and such. This is also an important topic for the Rural Development Syllabus for the NABARD Grade A exam. Balwantrai Mehta Committee, 1957 The Balwantrai Mehta Committee was established in 1957 to investigate the issues of democratic decentralization in post-independence India. The Committee was required to record and review the Community Development Programme (CDP). The Committee also made substantial suggestions for the Program. It highlighted how and why the community development program had been unsuccessful in the past because it failed to arouse local interest and participation from people. The report instated how there could be no development of rural areas without popular participation. The proposals of the Balwantrai Mehta Committee were officially adopted on April 1, 1958. The committee laid down the following fundamental principles: 1. There should be a three-tier structure of local self-government. The administrative bodies from the lowest to the highest level should be affiliated with each other. 2. There should be a bona fide transfer of power and authority to these bodies to allow them to fulfill their responsibility. 3. Adequate resources should be transferred to these bodies to enable them to discharge their responsibilities. 4. All welfare and developmental schemes and programs at all three levels should be channelled through these bodies. 5. The three-tier system should facilitate further devolution and disposal of power and responsibility in the future. 6. The committee foresaw the three-tier system of Panchayats- the Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti and Gram Panchayat- and advocated the increased participation of people in community work such as promotion of agriculture and animal husbandry. The committee also advanced the causes of uplifting the weaker sections of society and women’s education and overall advancement through the Panchayats. Ashok Mehta Committee, 1977 Two decades after the Balwantrai Mehta Committee, the Janata government of the time appointed a new committee in December 1977. This Committee was appointed under the chairmanship of Shri Ashok Mehta to study the Panchayati Raj Institution and thus came to be known as Ashok Mehta Committee. It submitted its survey report next year in August of 1978. They made 132 recommendations to revive and bolster the shrinking Panchayati Raj System in the country. Its main recommendations were: 1. A two-tier Panchayati system, wherein the Zila Parishad would function at the district level. 2. The Mandal Panchayat would fall under the Zila Parishad comprising a group of villages. These villages would have a population of between 15 and 20 thousand people each. 3. Reservation of seats for the weaker sections of the local society. 4. There would be 2 seats reserved for women. 5. The Zila Parishad would be an executive body that would oversee programmes and planning at the district level. 6. Adequate funds should be made available for the Panchayat L.M. Singhvi Committee, 1986 The Rajiv Gandhi government created the L.M. Singhvi Committee in 1986 to examine the problems faced by Panchayati Raj Institutions. The Gram Sabha became the lowest-strata administrative body in a decentralized democratic structure. The Panchayati Raj Institutions were viewed as institutions of self-governance that would expedite the participation of the people in the process of planning and development. Its recommendations were as follows: 1. Constitutional re-organization and recognition of the Local- self-government. 2. This should be coupled with the protection and preservation of the Local self-government by introducing a new chapter in the Constitution 3. Non-involvement of political parties in Panchayat elections. 4. Village Panchayats should receive increased financial resources. 5. There should be Constitutional provisions to conduct timely, free and fair elections to the Panchayati Raj bodies. 6. The establishment of Nyaya Panchayats for a group of villages. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 All the efforts finally culminated in the adoption of the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 that added a new part to the Constitution. The new part or part IX consisted of 16 Articles and the Eleventh Schedule. According to the Act, the three-tier system functions as follows: • Zila Parishad at the District Level • Panchayat Samiti at the Block Level • Gram Sabha at the Village Level A Panchayat is elected for a term of 5 years unless dissolved earlier. The 73rd Amendment Act lays down the powers and functions of the Panchayati Raj System as entrusted to it by the State Legislatures. This Act laid down the foundation of the Panchayati Raj System as we know it today. 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Food Katha: Asava or Arrack Arrack predates most western spirits from the Western world. In India it was being produced around 800 BC from palm and molasses. Almost 2/3rd of alcohol consumed in India today is 'desi daru' Toddy tree Toddy tree Mrinal Pande Arrack is the name given to distilled alcoholic brews produced in South East Asia, India and Sri Lanka. The name itself comes from the Arabic word Arak, meaning alcoholic beverage brewed from sap of the date palm tree. The Indigenous generic name for distilled liquor in India is Asava. It comes from the root Savan, meaning spilling over. The word Utsav or festival also comes from the same root word and denotes merry making spilling over! An article published in the venerable Lancet estimated that almost two thirds of alcohol consumed in India today is desi daru. The market consumes 242 million cases with a high growth rate of 7% p.a. Bollywood films have capitalised on Indians’ love for Desi Daru. Comedians like Johnny Walker and Keshto Mukherji played the typical Mohulla drunkard and buffoon to perfection. Food Katha: Asava or Arrack To go back to ancient times, a number of varieties or Asava or Sura developed over the years. The royals enjoyed subtler varieties distilled from sugar, flowers and fruits while the Aam Aadmi made merry with Desi varieties distilled out of palm sugar and/or coconut. The prefix to a particular Asava or Sura, tells you its source: Pushp(floral), sharkara(sugar), Madhvika(Mahua flowers), Sura (grain) and Narikela(coconut). Some that are being sold even today as tonics for women and children as Kumari Asava or MritSanjeevani Sura are said to have medical connotations. They all have a high alcoholic content. Remains of distilleries have been found at sites where the Indus valley civilization flourished. Later Vedic literature also mentions a drink made from fermented cereals, called Kilala, certain flowers and grass. Ramayana mentions four kinds of alcoholic beverages, Kautilya mentions a dozen and Charakaas many as 84! Since drinking Asava like Soma (extracted and distilled from the creeper by that name) was a part of both ritual and festivals, many kinds of such drinks were invented over time. They used Palmyra sugar, jaggery, fruits(grape, mango, date, Ber) and also flowers like Mahua and Kadamba. A variety was brewed from Madhu (honey) to which extract of Dhataki flowers was added for ’kick’. Food Katha: Asava or Arrack The mostly Kshatriya royals favoured a drink called Maireya. The Kshatriya kings were not allowed grain based alcoholic drinks, so Maireya must have been made from fruits, sugar and flowers. As the Arabic origins of the name Arack makes it obvious, Indians imported alcoholic beverages and recipes for making new kinds of beverages. Indians also imported wine from Rome in earthen containers, shards of which have been found in Kerala. Two wines made from red and white grapes were also imported from Afghanistan: Kapisyani and Harihuraka. There is also evidence of tribes in the hills of Kashmir and North East brewing their own variations, using fermented rice by the 7th century. Arrack predates most western spirits from the Western world. It is variously made from grain or fermented sap of coconut flowers, sap of the palm trees or sugar cane. Earliest versions were made locally from sugar, molasses, water and red rice. In India it was being produced some eight centuries before the Christian era from palm and molasses. It tickled the western tastes of traders and colonial masters alike, though its earliest consumers were sailors. As refined sugar began being made from sugar cane, many mixed varieties came up. The Arrack from Dutch Batavia is clear in colour but tastes more like rum. The Sri Lankan Arrack is rated as more subtle and refined by regular drinkers with flavors of good rum with a hint of floral notes. A 16th century Portugesetraveller Pedro Texeira notes that the Indian Arrack is very strong. It improves with age and putting in a fistful of raisins sweeten its rather rough edges. Like most guests, Sir Thomas Roe was offered a chalice of royal Arrack when he called upon emperor Jehangir. He writes it was clear and flavored with sugar from the barrels that had contained other wines. It was so strong that it made him sneeze! But his chaplain pronounced it to be a very healthy drink, if taken in moderation. The British term Punch (usually a bowl of alcoholic beverage mixed with fruit juices, rinds and whole spices like clove and cinnamon, drunk in quantities at all festive occasions), is Indian in origin. It come from the word Paanch or five elements (Arrack, sugar,spices, lime juice and water) mixed together. Toddy or Taadi was also widely distilled in India and continues to be a very popular drink in coastal regions. In 1870-90 in Bengal alone there were 8000 shops selling Arrack and 30,000 selling toddy. It was being brewed in almost every village. Cunning traders that they were, the British soon taxed the drink by creating a still-head duty to be paid like GST today, before any liquor was sold from a store. The British established their first distillery in 1805 in Rosa near Kanpur. By 1901 there were 14 registered distillers and before India’s Independence in 1947, their number had gone up to 40. (Author, translator and editor Mrinal Pande is Group Editorial Advisor of National Herald)
More Archaeological Thrills on Potbelly Hill A few years ago, we looked at how Potbelly Hill (the Turkish name of Göbekli Tepe probably sounds more interesting) was mostly ignored by archaeologists until Klaus Schmidt noticed some interesting things. This site has become even more interesting lately. Since evolutionists presume that ancient humans were stupid, they are constantly surprised by the intelligence utilized at places like Göbekli Tepe. Göbekli Tepe image credit: Flickr / tonynetone (CC BY 2.0) Remember, believers in universal common ancestor evolution cannot accept the biblical narrative that people were created to be intelligent from the get-go, so ancient sites and artifacts continually surprise them because evolution. This site is much older than the fascinating Stonehenge, and there are mathematical principles at work that "primitive" people "shouldn't" know. Once again, archaeology supports the Bible. The indications are there that post-Flood people designed this location instead of just haphazardly building things. Since its discovery in 1995 in south eastern Turkey, the Göbekli Tepe complex has been a hotbed of archaeological activity. It is one of the oldest architectural sites in the world and its complexity and obvious evidence of planning and foresight is a direct challenge to evolutionary ideas of early man. . . . . . . Thus, on the one hand, the evolutionists are puzzled how a group of loosely confederated people, who could barely feed themselves let alone an army or workmen, found enough surplus time and foodstuffs to build a monumental complex. On the other hand, the Bible says people were always smart and industrious and we would expect civilization to be rebuilt quite quickly after the Flood. To read the entire article and see some interesting graphics as well, see "Göbekli Tepe shows evidence of geometric planning". Also, this short video is interesting, aside from the deep-time evolutionary assumptions:
The Story of Pisa Pisa is a tree. She is a shortleaf pine (Pinus elliottii), and is now a leaning tree in much the same way as the Tower of Pisa, thus the name. Timex was a candidate for her name because of the old Timex logo "Takes a licking and keeps on ticking.", but that didn't sound very nice, so Pisa was the easy choice. Hurricane Zeta, which struck Greene County, Mississippi with a vengeance in October 2020, pushed her over a bit, but she managed to hang on without collapse, unlike the oak next to her. The deceased oak's name is Elon. Like a Greek tragedy hero, Elon saw to it to fall on Pisa's roots to provide just enough pressure to keep her from going over. Pisa's leaning posture gives the impression that she is watching over the 2 gopher tortoises, Clay and Sandy, who live in the ground below. Pisa was special even before Hurricane Zeta. She was struck by lightning some years back and lived to tell the story. Most all trees perish, especially pines, after taking a direct hit. Pisa made the death-after-lightning rule not always the rule. She stood tall with great vitality since the strike. Her bark shows the streaking scars going down her trunk, and the prominent wounds are a source of pride. Now she has survived a third devastating hurricane, with the 3 hurricanes being Frederick (1979), Katrina (2005), and Zeta (2020). As a result, Pisa has a message for us all: "If you suffer electrocution, wind damage, and existence as a shortleaf in a longleaf world--keep your cones intact and get on with it. In addition, she says, "Accept the sacrifices of others, even from other species. They do it for reasons biodiverse." Those who know Pisa respected her before Hurricane Zeta. Now the respect is intensified. Pisa gives literal meaning to Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In". The shortleaf pine named Pisa leaning after being pushed by the winds of Hurricane Zeta. Notice the lightning scars at top and bottom. Pisa has been through it. Elon the Oak is seen lying deceased and prostrate atop the lateral roots of Pisa. That extra downward pressure was just enough to allow Pisa to be able to see another hurricane one day. It is a story of biodiverse love.
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This creepy robot may not be as cool as these transformers, but she’s definitely more creepy. Italian researchers have created FACE, a humanoid robot bust that mimics human facial expressions. Technically speaking, it “is powered by what’s known as the Hybrid Engine for Facial Expressions Synthesis, or HEFES, which commands the 32 motors placed under FACE’s polymer skin to manipulate it in the same ways human facial muscles do.” Continue reading for a video and more information. HEFES creates not only facial expressions based on the Facial Action Coding System (which is a real thing that actually categorizes facial expressions based on real muscle movements), but also transitions between those expressions. So it allows a user to choose any facial expression, or any “emotional space” between two or more emotions.
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Health effects Medical application Mental health Weight loss Fasting for periods shorter than 24 hours (intermittent fasting) has been shown to be effective for weight loss in obese and healthy adults and to maintain lean body mass. Research has shown that a “starvation diet” may actually be good for those who want to lose weight or stay healthy. The reason is because when the calories taken in daily are less than the amount of calories burnt in a day, it leads to a caloric deficit. During a caloric deficit, your body will then use its excess stored fat as fuel for survival. In rare occurrences, fasting can lead to the potentially fatal refeeding syndrome upon reinstatement of food intake due to electrolyte imbalance. Historical medical studies Fasting was historically studied on population under famine and hunger strikes, which led to the alternative name of "starvation diet", as a diet with 0 calories intake per day. Scientists conducted a study in 1914 and found that fasting helped as treatment for people with Type 1 and 2 diabetes. Other effects It has been argued that fasting makes one more appreciative of food. Political application Fasting is often used as a tool to make a political statement, to protest, or to bring awareness to a cause. A hunger strike is a method of non-violent resistance in which participants fast as an act of political protest, or to provoke feelings of guilt, or to achieve a goal such as a policy change. A ''spiritual fast'' incorporates personal spiritual beliefs with the desire to express personal principles, sometimes in the context of a social injustice.Garcia, M. (2007) ''The Gospel of Cesar Chavez: My Faith in Action'' Sheed & Ward Publishing p. 103 The political leader Gandhi undertook several long fasts as political and social protests. Gandhi's fasts had a significant impact on the British Raj and the Indian population generally. In Northern Ireland in 1981, a prisoner, Bobby Sands, was part of the 1981 Irish hunger strike, protesting for better rights in prison. Sands had just been elected to the British Parliament and died after 66 days of not eating. His funeral was attended by 100,000 people and the strike ended only after nine other men died. In all, ten men survived without food for 46 to 73 days. César Chávez undertook a number of spiritual fasts, including a 25-day fast in 1968 promoting the principle of nonviolence, and a fast of 'thanksgiving and hope' to prepare for pre-arranged civil disobedience by farm workers.Shaw, R. (2008)''Beyond the Fields: Cesar Chavez, the UFW, and the struggle for justice in the 21st century'' University of California Press, p.92 Chávez regarded a spiritual fast as "a personal spiritual transformation". Other progressive campaigns have adopted the tactic. According to an anonymous Uyghur local government employee quoted in a ''Radio Free Asia'' article, during Ramadan 2020 (April 23 to May 23), residents of Makit County (Maigaiti), Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang, China were told they could face punishment for fasting including being sent to a re-education camp. Religious views Fasting is practiced in various religions. Examples include Lent in Christianity; Yom Kippur, Tisha B'av, Fast of Esther, Tzom Gedalia, the Seventeenth of Tamuz, and the Tenth of Tevet in Judaism. Muslims refrain from eating, drinking and sex during the entire daytime for one month, Ramadan, every year. Details of fasting practices differ. Eastern Orthodox Christians fast during specified fasting seasons of the year, which include not only the better-known Great Lent, but also fasts on every Wednesday and Friday (except on special holidays), together with extended fasting periods before Christmas (the Nativity Fast), after Easter (the Apostles Fast) and in early August (the Dormition Fast). Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) generally fast for 24 hours on the first Sunday of each month. Like Muslims, they refrain from all drinking and eating unless they are children or are physically unable to fast. Fasting is also a feature of ascetic traditions in religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. Mahayana traditions that follow the Brahma's Net Sutra may recommend that the laity fast "during the six days of fasting each month and the three months of fasting each year" rahma's Net Sutra, minor precept 30 Members of the Baháʼí Faith observe a Nineteen Day Fast from sunrise to sunset during March each year. Baháʼí Faith In the Baháʼí Faith, fasting is observed from sunrise to sunset during the Baháʼí month of 'Ala' ( 1 or 2 March – 19 or 20 March). Bahá'u'lláh established the guidelines in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas. It is the complete abstaining from both food and drink during daylight hours (including abstaining from smoking). Consumption of prescribed medications is not restricted. Observing the fast is an individual obligation and is binding on Baháʼís between 15 years (considered the age of maturity) and 70 years old. Exceptions to fasting include individuals younger than 15 or older than 70; those suffering illness; women who are pregnant, nursing, or menstruating; travellers who meet specific criteria; individuals whose profession involves heavy labor and those who are very sick, where fasting would be considered dangerous. For those involved in heavy labor, they are advised to eat in private and generally to have simpler or smaller meals than are normal. Along with obligatory prayer, it is one of the greatest obligations of a Baháʼí. In the first half of the 20th century, Shoghi Effendi, explains: "It is essentially a period of meditation and prayer, of spiritual recuperation, during which the believer must strive to make the necessary readjustments in his inner life, and to refresh and reinvigorate the spiritual forces latent in his soul. Its significance and purpose are, therefore, fundamentally spiritual in character. Fasting is symbolic, and a reminder of abstinence from selfish and carnal desires." Buddhist monks and nuns following the Vinaya rules commonly do not eat each day after the noon meal. This is not considered a fast but rather a disciplined regimen aiding in meditation and good health. Fasting is practiced by lay Buddhists during times of intensive meditation, such as during a retreat. During periods of fasting, followers completely stay away from eating animal products, although they do allow consumption of milk. Furthermore, they also avoid eating processed foods and the five pungent foods which are: garlic (''Allium sativum''), welsh onion (''Allium fistulosum''), wild garlic (''Allium oleraceum''), garlic chives (''Allium tuberosum''), and asafoetida ("asant", ''Ferula asafoetida''). The Middle Path refers to avoiding extremes of indulgence on the one hand and self-mortification on the other. Prior to attaining Buddhahood, prince Siddhartha practiced a short regime of strict austerity and following years of serenity meditation under two teachers which he consumed very little food. These austerities with five other ascetics did not lead to progress in meditation, liberation (moksha), or the ultimate goal of nirvana. Henceforth, prince Siddhartha practiced moderation in eating which he later advocated for his disciples. However, on Uposatha days (roughly once a week) lay Buddhists are instructed to observe the eight precepts which includes refraining from eating after noon until the following morning. The eight precepts closely resemble the ten vinaya precepts for novice monks and nuns. The novice precepts are the same with an added prohibition against handling money. The Vajrayana practice of Nyung Ne is based on the tantric practice of Chenrezig. It is said that Chenrezig appeared to an Indian nun who had contracted leprosy and was on the verge of death. Chenrezig taught her the method of Nyung Ne in which one keeps the eight precepts on the first day, then refrains from both food and water on the second. Although seemingly against the Middle Way, this practice is to experience the negative karma of both oneself and all other sentient beings and, as such is seen to be of benefit. Other self-inflicted harm is discouraged. Fasting is a practice in several Christian denominations and is done both collectively during certain seasons of the liturgical calendar, or individually as a believer feels led by the Holy Spirit; many Christians also fast before receiving Holy Communion (this is known as the Eucharistic Fast). In Western Christianity, the Lenten fast is observed by many communicants of the Catholic Church, Lutheran Churches, Methodist Churches, Reformed Churches, Anglican Communion, and the Western Orthodox Churches and is a forty-day partial fast to commemorate the fast observed by Christ during his temptation in the desert. While some Western Christians observe the Lenten fast in its entirety, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are nowadays emphasized by Western Christian denominations as the normative days of fasting within the Lenten season. In the traditional Black Fast, the observant abstains from food for a whole day until the evening, and at sunset, traditionally breaks the fast. In India and Pakistan, many Christians continue to observe the Black Fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, with some fasting in this manner throughout the whole season of Lent. After attending a worship service (often on Wednesday evenings), it is common for Christians of various denominations often break that day's Lenten fast together through a communal Lenten supper, which is held in the church's parish hall. Partial fasting within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, abstaining from meat and milk, takes place during certain times of the year and lasts for weeks. Roman Catholicism For Catholics, fasting, taken as a technical term, is the reduction of one's intake of food to one full meal (which may not contain meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and Fridays throughout the entire year unless a solemnity should fall on Friday) and two small meals (known liturgically as collations, taken in the morning and the evening), both of which together should not equal the large meal. Eating solid food between meals is not permitted. Fasting is required of the faithful between the ages of 18 and 59 on specified days. Complete abstinence of meat for the day is required of those 14 and older. Partial abstinence prescribes that meat be taken only once during the course of the day. Meat is understood not to include fish or cold-blooded animals. Pope Pius XII had initially relaxed some of the regulations concerning fasting in 1956. In 1966, Pope Paul VI in his apostolic constitution ''Paenitemini'', changed the strictly regulated Catholic fasting requirements. He recommended that fasting be appropriate to the local economic situation, and that all Catholics voluntarily fast and abstain. In the United States, there are only two obligatory days of fast – Ash Wednesday and Good Friday; though not under the pain of mortal sin, fasting on all forty days of Lent is "strongly recommended". The Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence: eating meat is not allowed. Pastoral teachings since 1966 have urged voluntary fasting during Lent and voluntary abstinence on the other Fridays of the year. The regulations concerning such activities do not apply when the ability to work or the health of a person would be negatively affected. Prior to the changes made by Pius XII and Paul VI, fasting and abstinence were more strictly regulated. The church had prescribed that Catholics observe fasting or abstinence on a number of days throughout the year. In addition to the fasts mentioned above, Catholics must also observe the Eucharistic Fast, which involves taking nothing but water and medicines into the body for one hour before receiving the Eucharist. The ancient practice was to fast from midnight until Mass that day, but as Masses after noon and in the evening became common, this was soon modified to fasting for three hours. Current law requires merely one hour of eucharistic fast, although some Catholics still abide by the older rules. Colloquially, fasting, abstinence, the Eucharistic Fast, and personal sacrificial disciplines such as abnegation of sweets for Lent are altogether referred to as fasting. The Catholic Church has also promoted a Black Fast, in which in addition to water, bread is consumed. Typically, this form of fasting was used only by monks and other religious individuals who practice mortifications and asceticism, but all Catholics are invited to take part in it with the advice and consent of their spiritual director. Sedevacantist Roman Catholicism The fasting practices of the Sedevacantist Roman Catholic community (who are not in communion with the Holy See) differ from contemporary practices of the Catholic Church. The Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen (CMRI), a Sedavacantist Roman Catholic religious congregation, requires fasting for its members on all of the forty days of the Christian season of repentance, Lent (except on the Lord's Day). Fasting is also compulsory on the Ember days and the Vigils of Pentecost Day, Immaculate Conception Day and Christmas Day. Abstinence from meat is practiced on all Fridays of the year, Ash Wednesday, Holy Saturday and the Vigils of Christmas Day and Immaculate Conception Day, as well as on Ember Days and the Vigil of Pentecost Sunday. The Eucharistic Fast, for members of the CMRI, means fasting from food and alcohol three hours prior to receiving Holy Communion, and though not obligatory, "Catholics are urged to observe the eucharistic fast from midnight" prior to communing. A Table of the Vigils, Fasts, and Days of Abstinence, to be Observed in the Year. :The eves (vigils) before: ::The Nativity of our Lord. ::The Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. ::The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin. ::Easter Day. ::Ascension Day. ::Pentecost. ::St. Matthias. ::St. John Baptist. ::St. Peter. ::St. James. ::St. Bartholomew. ::St. Matthew. ::St. Simon and St. Jude. ::St. Andrew. ::St. Thomas. ::All Saints' Day. :Note: if any of these Feast-Days fall upon a Monday, then the Vigil or Fast-Day shall be kept upon the Saturday, and not upon the Sunday next before it. :Days of Fasting, or Abstinence. ::I. The Forty Days of Lent. ::II. The Ember-Days at the Four Seasons, being the Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday after the First Sunday in Lent, the Feast of Pentecost, September 14, and December 13. ::III. The Three Rogation Days, being the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, before Holy Thursday, or the Ascension of our Lord. ::IV. All the Fridays in the Year, except Christmas Day. Saint Augustine's Prayer Book defines "Fasting, usually meaning not more than a light breakfast, one full meal, and one half meal, on the forty days of Lent." Abstinence, according to Saint Augustine's Prayer Book, "means to refrain from some particular type of food or drink. One traditional expression of abstinence is to avoid meat on Fridays in Lent or through the entire year, except in the seasons of Christmas and Easter. It is common to undertake some particular act of abstinence during the entire season of Lent. This self-discipline may be helpful at other times, as an act of solidarity with those who are in need or as a bodily expression of prayer." In the process of revising the Book of Common Prayer in various provinces of the Anglican Communion the specification of abstinence or fast for certain days has been retained. Generally Lent and Fridays are set aside, though Fridays during Christmastide and Eastertide are sometimes avoided. Often the Ember Days or Rogation Days are also specified, and the eves (vigils) of certain feasts. In addition to these days of fasting, Anglicans also observe the Eucharistic Fast. Saint Augustine's Prayer Book states that the Eucharistic Fast is a "strict fast from both food and drink from midnight" that is done in "in order to receive the Blessed Sacrament as the first food of the day" in "homage to our Lord". It implores Anglicans to fast for some hours before the Midnight Mass of Christmas Eve, the first liturgy of Christmastide. From the execution of Charles I, the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, on 30 January 1649, until it was repealed in the Anniversary Days Observance Act 1859, the church included January 30 as a fast day to commemorate his becoming King Charles the Martyr. The Society of King Charles the Martyr, an Anglican Catholicism group, continues to observe January 30 as the Feast Day of St Charles. Eastern Orthodoxy For Eastern Orthodox Christians, fasting is an important spiritual discipline, found in both the Old Testament and the New, and is tied to the principle in Orthodox theology of the synergy between the body (Greek: ''soma'') and the soul (''pneuma''). That is to say, Orthodox Christians do not see a dichotomy between the body and the soul but rather consider them as a united whole, and they believe that what happens to one affects the other (this is known as the ''psychosomatic union'' between the body and the soul). Saint Gregory Palamas argued that man's body is not an enemy but a partner and collaborator with the soul. Christ, by taking a human body at the Incarnation, has made the flesh an inexhaustible source of sanctification. This same concept is also found in the much earlier homilies of Saint Macarius the Great. Fasting can take up a significant portion of the calendar year. The purpose of fasting is not to suffer, but according to Sacred Tradition to guard against gluttony and impure thoughts, deeds and words. Fasting must always be accompanied by increased prayer and almsgiving (donating to a local charity, or directly to the poor, depending on circumstances). To engage in fasting without them is considered useless or even spiritually harmful. To repent of one's sins and to reach out in love to others is part and parcel of true fasting. = Fast days = There are four fasting seasons, which include: * Great Lent (40 days) and Holy Week (seven days) * Nativity Fast (40 days) * Apostles' Fast (variable length) * Dormition Fast (two weeks) Wednesdays and Fridays are also fast days throughout the year (with the exception of fast-free periods). In some Orthodox monasteries, Mondays are also observed as fast days (Mondays are dedicated to the angels, and monasticism is called the "angelic life"). Other days occur which are always observed as fast days: * The ''paramony'' or Eve of Christmas and of Theophany (Epiphany) * Beheading of John the Baptist * Exaltation of the Cross = Rules = Fasting during these times includes abstention from: * meat, fish, eggs and milk products * sometimes oil (interpreted variously as abstention from olive oil only, or as abstention from all cooking oils in general), and * red wine (which is often interpreted as including all wine or alcoholic beverages) * sexual activity (where fasting is pre-communion) When a feast day occurs on a fast day, the fast is often mitigated (lessened) to some degree (though meat and dairy are never consumed on any fast day). For example, the Feast of the Annunciation almost always occurs within the Great Lent in the Orthodox calendar: in this case fish (traditionally haddock fried in olive oil) is the main meal of the day. There are two degrees of mitigation: allowance of wine and oil; and allowance of fish, wine and oil. The very young and very old, nursing mothers, the infirm, as well as those for whom fasting could endanger their health somehow, are exempt from the strictest fasting rules. On weekdays of the first week of Great Lent, fasting is particularly severe, and many observe it by abstaining from all food for some period of time. According to strict observance, on the first five days (Monday through Friday) there are only two meals eaten, one on Wednesday and the other on Friday, both after the Presanctified Liturgy. Those who are unable to follow the strict observance may eat on Tuesday and Thursday (but not, if possible, on Monday) in the evening after Vespers, when they may take bread and water, or perhaps tea or fruit juice, but not a cooked meal. The same strict abstention is observed during Holy Week, except that a vegan meal with wine and oil is allowed on Great Thursday. On Wednesday and Friday of the first week of Great Lent the meals which are taken consist of xerophagy (literally, "dry eating") i.e. boiled or raw vegetables, fruit, and nuts. In a number of monasteries, and in the homes of more devout laypeople, xerophagy is observed on every weekday (Monday through Friday) of Great Lent, except when wine and oil are allowed. Those desiring to receive Holy Communion keep a total fast from all food and drink from midnight the night before (see Eucharistic discipline). The sole exception is the Communion offered at the Easter Sunday midnight liturgy, when all are expressly invited and encouraged to receive the Eucharist, regardless of whether they have kept the prescribed fast. = Fast-free days = During certain festal times the rules of fasting are done away with entirely, and everyone in the church is encouraged to feast with due moderation, even on Wednesday and Friday. Fast-free days are as follows: * Bright Week – the period from Pascha (Easter Sunday) through Thomas Sunday (the Sunday after Pascha), inclusive. * The Afterfeast of Pentecost – the period from Pentecost Sunday until the Sunday of All Saints, inclusive. * The period from the Nativity of the Lord until (but not including) the eve of the Theophany (Epiphany). * The day of Theophany. In Methodism, fasting is considered one of the Works of Piety. "The General Rules of the Methodist Church," written by the founder of Methodism, John Wesley, wrote that "It is expected of all who desire to continue in these societies that they should continue to evidence their desire of salvation, by attending upon all the ordinances of God, such are: the public worship of God; the ministry of the Word, either read or expounded; the Supper of the Lord; family and private prayer; searching the Scriptures; and fasting or abstinence." The Directions Given to Band Societies (25 December 1744) mandated for Methodists fasting and abstinence from meat on all Fridays of the year, a practice that was reemphasized by Phoebe Palmer and became standard in the Methodist churches of the holiness movement. Additionally, the ''Discipline'' of the Wesleyan Methodist Church required Methodists to fast on "the first Friday after New-Year's-day; after Lady-day; after Midsummer-day; and after Michaelmas-day." Historically, Methodist clergy are required to fast on Wednesdays, in remembrance of the betrayal of Christ, and on Fridays, in remembrance of His crucifixion and death. Wesley himself also fasted before receiving Holy Communion "for the purpose of focusing his attention on God," and asked other Methodist Christians to do the same. In accordance with Scripture and the teachings of the Church Fathers, fasting in Methodism is done "from morning until evening"; John Wesley kept a more rigorous Friday Fast, fasting from sundown (on Thursday) until sundown (on Friday) in accordance with the liturgical definition of a day. The historic Methodist homilies regarding the Sermon on the Mount also stressed the importance of the Lenten fast. The United Methodist Church therefore states that: Good Friday, which is towards the end of the Lenten season, is traditionally an important day of communal fasting for Methodists. Rev. Jacqui King, the minister of Nu Faith Community United Methodist Church in Houston explained the philosophy of fasting during Lent as "I'm not skipping a meal because in place of that meal I'm actually dining with God". Oriental Orthodox All Oriental Orthodox churches practice fasting; however, the rules of each church differ. All churches require fasting before one receives Holy Communion. All churches practice fasting on most Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year as well as observing many other days. Monks and nuns also observe additional fast days not required of the laity. The Armenian Apostolic Church (with the exception of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem) has followed the Gregorian Calendar since 1923, making it and the Finnish Orthodox Church the only Orthodox churches to primarily celebrate Easter on the same date as Western Christianity. As a result, the Armenian church's observation of Lent generally begins and ends before that of other Orthodox churches. With the exception of the fifty days following Easter in the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, fish is not allowed during Lent, or on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Paramon days. Other than that fish and shellfish are allowed during fasting days. The discipline of fasting entails that, apart from Saturdays, Sundays, and holy feasts, one should keep a total fast from all food and drink from midnight the night before to a certain time in the day usually three o'clock in the afternoon (the hour Jesus died on the Cross). Also, it is preferred that one reduce one's daily intake of food, typically by eating only one full meal a day. The Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church generally follows the fasting practices of the Coptic Church; however, in some cases it follows the Ethiopian Church. The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has an especially rigorous fasting calendar. Fasting in the Ethiopian Church implies abstention from food and drink. No animal products are consumed, including dairy, eggs and meat, and utensils that have touched such products must be washed before touching the strictly vegan foods that are consumed on fast days. During fast periods, Holy Liturgy (Mass) is held at noon (except on Saturdays and Sundays), and because no food can be consumed before communion, it is traditional for people to abstain from food until mass is over (around 2 to 3 in the afternoon). Every Wednesday and Friday are days of fasting because Wednesday is the day that the Lord was condemned and Friday is the day he was crucified (the Wednesdays and Fridays between Easter Sunday and Pentecost Sunday are an exception as well as when Christmas or Epiphany fall on a Wednesday or a Friday). The fasts that are ordained in the canon of the Church of Ethiopia are: * 1. Lent including Holy Week and the 10-day Fast of the Cross proclaimed by Byzantine Emperor Hereaclus (known as Hudadi, Abiye Tsom or Tsome Eyesus), 56 days. * 2. Fast of the Apostles, 10–40 days, which the Apostles kept after they had received the Holy Spirit. It begins after Pentecost (known as Tsome Hwariat). * 3. The fast of Assumption of the Holy Virgin, 16 days in August (known as Tsome Filseta). * 4. Christmas Eve (Gahad ze Lidet) and The Eve of Epiphany, (Gahad ze Timket). * 5. Advent, 40 days (Known as Tsome Gena that begin with "Sibket" on 15th Hedar and ends on Christmas Eve). * 6. The fast of Nineveh, commemorating the preaching of Jonah. (On the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the third week before Lent. * 7. All Wednesdays and Fridays of the year except the ones that fall between Easter Sunday and Pentecost Sunday. In addition to these, there is the fast of repentance which a person keeps after committing sin, it being imposed as a penance by the priest for seven days, forty days or one year. There is also a fast which a bishop keeps at the time he is consecrated. Also there are fasts that are widely observed but which have not been included in the canon of the church and which are therefore considered strictly optional such as the "Tsige Tsom" or Spring Fast, also known as "Kweskwam Tsom" which marks the exile of the Holy Family in Egypt. All persons above the age of 13 are expected to observe the church fasts. Most children over age seven are expected to observe at least the Fast of the Assumption of the Holy Virgin. Dispensations are granted to those who are ill. The total number of fasting days amounts to about 250 a year. While many observe the Coptic Church's allowance for fish during the longer fasts, it has increasingly become practice in the Ethiopian Church to abstain from fish during all fasts according to the canons of the Ethiopian Church. The observation of Lent within the Syriac Orthodox Church was once very strict but now is comparatively lenient compared with how it is observed in other Orthodox Churches. Church of the East Martin Luther, the Protestant Reformer, held that fasting served to "kill and subdue the pride and lust of the flesh". As such, the Lutheran churches often emphasized voluntary fasting over collective fasting, though certain liturgical seasons and holy days were times for communal fasting and abstinence. Certain Lutheran communities advocate fasting during designated times such as Lent, especially on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. ''A Handbook for the Discipline of Lent'' delineates the following Lutheran fasting guidelines: It is also considered to be an appropriate physical preparation for partaking of the Eucharist, but fasting is not necessary for receiving the sacrament. Martin Luther wrote in his Small Catechism "Fasting and bodily preparation are certainly fine outward training, but a person who has faith in these words, 'given for you' and 'shed for you for the forgiveness of sin' is really worthy and well prepared." John Calvin, the figurehead of the Reformed tradition (the Continental Reformed, Congregational, Presbyterian, and Anglican Churches) held that communal fasts "would help assuage the wrath of God, thus combating the ravages of plague, famine and war." In addition, individual fasting was beneficial in that "in preparing the individual privately for prayer, as well as promoting humility, the confession of guilt, gratitude for God's grace and, of course, discipling lust." As such, many of the churches in the Reformed tradition retained the Lenten fast in its entirety. The Reformed Church in America describes the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday, as a day "focused on prayer, fasting, and repentance" and considers fasting a focus of the whole Lenten season, as demonstrated in the "Invitation to Observe a Lenten Discipline", found in the Reformed liturgy for the Ash Wednesday service, which is read by the presider: Good Friday, which is towards the end of the Lenten season, is traditionally an important day of communal fasting for adherents of the Reformed faith. In addition, within the Puritan/Congregational tradition of Reformed Christianity, special days of humiliation and thanksgiving "in response to dire agricultural and meteororological conditions, ecclesiastsical, military, political, and social crises" are set apart for communal fasting. In more recent years, many churches affected by liturgical renewal movements have begun to encourage fasting as part of Lent and sometimes Advent, two penitential seasons of the liturgical year. Members of the Anabaptist movement generally fast in private. The practice is not regulated by ecclesiastic authority. Some other Protestants consider fasting, usually accompanied by prayer, to be an important part of their personal spiritual experience, apart from any liturgical tradition. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ''The blessing of a proper fast'' in 2004, Is Not This the Fast That I Have Chosen? ' in 2015. Daniel Fast Fasting is obligatory for every Muslim one month in the year, during Ramadan. Each day, the fast begins at dawn and ends at sunset. During this time Muslims are asked to remember those who are less fortunate than themselves as well as bringing them closer to God. Non obligatory fasts are two days a week as well as the middle of the month, as recommended by the Prophet Muhammad. Although fasting at Ramadan is ''fard'' (obligatory), exceptions are made for persons in particular circumstances. Optional fasts Muslims are encouraged to fast optionally outside of Ramadan as well, as a way of asking forgiveness from or showing gratitude to God and especially during the following days: * Ashura, the Islamic counterpart to the Jewish fast of Yom Kippur, to thank God for saving Moses and the Jewish people from Egypt. It is also encouraged to fast the day before, or the day after, or all three days. * Six fasts of Shawwal, any six days in the month following Ramadan. * During the first nine days of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, i.e. the nine days before Eid al-Adha, and from these especially on * The Day of Arafah, the day before Eid al-Adha. Outside of Ramadan and the above recommended dates, Muslims can fast anytime, except for the forbidden days. Styles of fasting mentioned in the sunnah include: * ''Ayyam al-Bīḍ'' or "The White Days", the three days of the full moon. These fall on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of each Islamic month. Fasting in this style results in 32 optional fasts in a lunar year, as fasting in Ramadan is mandatory and it is forbidden to fast on the 13th of Dhu al-Hijjah. * Fasting on Monday and Thursday every week. Fasting in this style results in around 90 optional fasts in a lunar year. * Fast of David: fasting alternate days the whole year round. This style of fasting is attributed to the prophet David. The discouragement of fasting on Friday alone without also fasting on either Thursday or Saturday is lifted for those fasting consistently in this style. It results in around 140 optional fasts in a lunar year, which is around 355 days long. Forbidden days Islam forbids fasting on certain days. Fasting for Jews means completely abstaining from food and drink, including water. Traditionally observant Jews fast six days of the year. With the exception of Yom Kippur, fasting is never permitted on Shabbat, for the commandment of keeping Shabbat is biblically ordained and overrides the later rabbinically instituted fast days. (The optional minor fast of the Tenth of Tevet could also override the Shabbat, but the current calendar system prevents this from ever occurring.) Yom Kippur is considered to be the most important day of the Jewish year-cycle and fasting as a means of repentance is expected of every Jewish man or woman above the age of bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah respectively. This is the only fast day mentioned in the Torah (Leviticus 23:26-32). It is so important to fast on this day, that only those who would be put in mortal danger by fasting are exempt, such as the ill or frail (endangering a life is against a core principle of Judaism). Those that do eat on this day are encouraged to eat as little as possible at a time and to avoid a full meal. For some, fasting on Yom Kippur is considered more important than the prayers of this holy day. If one fasts, even if one is at home in bed, one is considered as having participated in the full religious service. The second major day of fasting is Tisha B'Av, the day approximately 2500 years ago on which the Babylonians destroyed the first Holy Temple in Jerusalem, as well as on which the Romans destroyed the second Holy Temple in Jerusalem about 2000 years ago, and later after the Bar Kokhba revolt when the Jews were banished from Jerusalem, the day of Tisha B'Av was the one allowed exception. Tisha B'Av ends a three-week mourning period beginning with the fast of the 17th of Tammuz. This is also the day when observant Jews remember the many tragedies which have befallen the Jewish people, including the Holocaust. Tisha B'Av and Yom Kippur are the major fasts and are observed from sunset to the following day's dusk. The remaining four fasts are considered minor. Fasting is only observed from sunrise to dusk, and there is more leniency if the fast represents too much of a hardship to a sick or weak person, or pregnant or nursing woman. The four public but minor fast days are: * The Fast of Gedaliah on the day after Rosh Hashanah * The Fast of the 10th of Tevet * The Fast of the 17th of Tammuz * The Fast of Esther, which takes place immediately before Purim There are other minor customary fast days, but these are not universally observed, and they include: * "Bahab," (literally an acronym for "Monday, Thursday, Monday") the first two Mondays and first Thursday of the months Cheshvan and Iyar (postponed by a week if Monday is the first of the month.) * "Yom Kippur Katan," (literally "Little Yom Kippur") the day before every Rosh Chodesh, moved back to Thursday if that day is Saturday * The Fast of the Firstborn, on the day before Passover, which applies only to first-born sons; this obligation is usually avoided by participating in a ''siyum'' and ritual meal that takes precedence over fasting. It is an Ashkenazic tradition for a bride and groom to fast on their wedding day before the ceremony as the day represents a personal Yom Kippur. In some congregations, repentance prayers that are said on Yom Kippur service are included by the bride and groom in their private prayers before the wedding ceremony. Aside from these official days of fasting, Jews may take upon themselves personal or communal fasts, often to seek repentance in the face of tragedy or some impending calamity. For example, a fast is sometimes observed if a sefer torah is dropped. The length of the fast varies, and some Jews will reduce the length of the fast through tzedakah, or charitable acts. Mondays and Thursdays are considered especially auspicious days for fasting. Traditionally, one also fasted upon awakening from an unexpected bad dream although this tradition is rarely kept nowadays. In the time of the Talmud, drought seems to have been a particularly frequent inspiration for fasts. In modern times as well the Israeli Chief Rabbinate has occasionally declared fasts in periods of drought. Sikhism does not promote fasting except for medical reasons. The Sikh Gurus discourage the devotee from engaging in this ritual as it "brings no spiritual benefit to the person". The Sikh holy Scripture, Sri Guru Granth Sahib tell us: ''"Fasting, daily rituals, and austere self-discipline – those who keep the practice of these, are rewarded with less than a shell."'' (Guru Granth Sahib Ang 216). If you keep fast, then do it a way so that you adopt the compassion, well being and ask for good will of everyone. ''"Let your mind be content, and be kind to all beings. In this way, your fast will be successful."'' (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Ang 299) Serve God who alone is your Savior instead indulge into ritual, he is only one who will save you every where: ''"I do not keep fasts, nor do I observe the month of Ramadaan. I serve only the One, who will protect me in the end. \|\|1\|\|"'' (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Ang 1136) If you keep fast, to count everyday pledge yourself you will act honest, sincere, controls your desires, mediate. This is a way how you make yourself free of five thieves: ''"On the ninth day(naomi) of the month, make a vow to speak the Truth, and your sexual desire, anger and desire shall be eaten up. On the tenth day, regulate your ten doors; on the eleventh day, know that the Lord is One. On the twelfth day, the five thieves are subdued, and then, O Nanak, the mind is pleased and appeased. Observe such a fast as this, O Pandit, O religious scholar; of what use are all the other teachings? \|\|2\|\|"'' (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Ang 1245) Goal of Human is to meet the Lord-groom, so Guru Sahib Ji says: ''"One who discards this grain, is practicing hypocrisy. She is neither a happy soul-bride, nor a widow. Those who claim in this world that they live on milk alone, secretly eat whole loads of food. \|\|3\|\| Without this grain, time does not pass in peace. Forsaking this grain, one does not meet the Lord of the World."'' (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Ang 873) ''"Fasting on Ekadashi, adoration of Thakurs (stones) one remains away from Hari engaged in the Maya and omens. Without the Guru's word in the company of Saints one does not get refuge no matter how good one looks."'' (Bhai Gurdas Ji, Vaar 7) The ''bigu'' (辟谷 "avoiding grains") fasting practice originated as a Daoist technique for becoming a ''xian'' (仙 "transcendent; immortal"), and later became a Traditional Chinese medicine cure for the ''sanshi'' (三尸 "Three Corpses; the malevolent, life-shortening spirits that supposedly reside in the human body"). Chinese interpretations of avoiding ''gu'' "grains; cereals" have varied historically; meanings range from not eating particular foodstuffs such as food grain, Five Cereals (China), or staple food to not eating anything such as inedia, breatharianism, or aerophagia. Japanese history In alternative medicine Although practitioners of alternative medicine promote "cleansing the body" through fasting, the concept of „detoxification“ is marketing myth with few scientific basis for its rationale or efficacy. During the early 20th century, fasting was promoted by alternative health writers such as Hereward Carrington, Edward H. Dewey, Bernarr Macfadden, Frank McCoy, Edward Earle Purinton, Upton Sinclair and Wallace Wattles.Griffith, R. Marie. (2000). ''Apostles of Abstinence: Fasting and Masculinity during the Progressive Era''. ''American Quarterly'' 52 (4): 599-638. All of these writers were either involved in the natural hygiene or new thought movement. Arnold Ehret's pseudoscientific Mucusless Diet Healing System espoused fasting.Kuske, Terrence T. (1983) ''Quackery and Fad Diets'' . In Elaine B. Feldman. ''Nutrition in the Middle and Later Years''. John Wright & Sons. pp. 291-303. Linda Hazzard, a notable quack doctor, put her patients on such strict fasts that some of them died of starvation. She was responsible for the death of more than 40 patients under her care. In 1911, Upton Sinclair authored ''The Fasting Cure'', which made sensational claims of fasting curing practically all diseases, including cancer, syphilis, and tuberculosis.Gratzer, Walter. (2005). ''Terrors of the Table: The Curious History of Nutrition''. Oxford University Press. p. 201. Sinclair has been described as "the most credulous of faddists" and his book is considered an example of quackery. In 1932, physician Morris Fishbein listed fasting as a fad diet and commented that "prolonged fasting is never necessary and invariably does harm". While alternative medicine may exaggerate the health benefits of fasting, several studies still show health benefits for animals and humans. Intermittent fasting may lead to improvements in obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancers and neurological disorders. Researcher see the metabolic switch to ketogenesis triggered by fasting periods as one of the reasons for the health benefits.De Cabo R and Mattson MP: ''Effects of intermittent fasting on health, aging, and disease'' in New England Journal of Medicine, December 26, 2019 See also * Angus Barbieri's fast * Anorexia mirabilis * Anorexia nervosa * Asceticism * Black Fast * Break fast * Calorie restriction * Fasting in Jainism * Force-feeding * Fruitarianism * Gastroenteritis * Religious intolerance * Superstition * Hunger strike * Inedia * Intermittent fasting * Juice fasting * List of diets * List of fasting advocates * List of ineffective cancer treatments * Poustinia * Protein-sparing modified fast * Santhara * Simple living * Starvation response * Taboo food and drink * Vegetarianism and religion Further reading * Francis Gano Benedict. (1915) ''A Study of Prolonged Fasting'' Carnegie Institution of Washington. * Joan Jacobs Brumberg. (1988). ''Fasting Girls: The Emergence of Anorexia Nervosa As a Modern Disease''. Harvard University Press. * Caroline Walker Bynum. (1987). ''Holy Feast and Holy Fast: The Religious Significance of Food to Medieval Women''. University of California Press. * John Arthur Glaze. (1928). ''Psychological Effects of Fasting''. ''American Journal of Psychology'' 40 (2): 236–253. * A. M. Johnstone. (2007) ''Fasting – the ultimate diet?'' ''Obesity Reviews'' 8 (3): 211–222. * Walter Vandereycken, Ron Van Deth. (2001). ''From Fasting Saints to Anorexic Girls: The History of Self-Starvation''. Bloomsbury Academic. External links * * * * {{Authority control Category:Asceticism Category:Biologically-based therapies Category:Diets Category:Eating behaviors Category:Fad diets Category:Naturopathy Category:Religious food and drink
208 pp. per issue 8 1/2 x 11, illustrated 2014 Impact factor: Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience August 2009, Vol. 21, No. 8, Pages 1611-1627 (doi: 10.1162/jocn.2009.21139) © 2008 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Target Selection by the Frontal Cortex during Coordinated Saccadic and Smooth Pursuit Eye Movements Article PDF (469.03 KB) Oculomotor tracking of moving objects is an important component of visually based cognition and planning. Such tracking is achieved by a combination of saccades and smooth-pursuit eye movements. In particular, the saccadic and smooth-pursuit systems interact to often choose the same target, and to maximize its visibility through time. How do multiple brain regions interact, including frontal cortical areas, to decide the choice of a target among several competing moving stimuli? How is target selection information that is created by a bias (e.g., electrical stimulation) transferred from one movement system to another? These saccade–pursuit interactions are clarified by a new computational neural model, which describes interactions between motion processing areas: the middle temporal area, the middle superior temporal area, the frontal pursuit area, and the dorsal lateral pontine nucleus; saccade specification, selection, and planning areas: the lateral intraparietal area, the frontal eye fields, the substantia nigra pars reticulata, and the superior colliculus; the saccadic generator in the brain stem; and the cerebellum. Model simulations explain a broad range of neuroanatomical and neurophysiological data. These results are in contrast with the simplest parallel model with no interactions between saccades and pursuit other than common-target selection and recruitment of shared motoneurons. Actual tracking episodes in primates reveal multiple systematic deviations from predictions of the simplest parallel model, which are explained by the current model.
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» Ask a question » Question 22 October 10, 2018 Based on our recent investigations, it came out that—surprisingly!—most linguists have absolutely no idea of what is the entire fuss about, with classic grammar and descriptive grammar. Naturally, ordinary people are completely out of the loop. This is not good, dear friends, because our World has become a large village, lately. Therefore, important information (as is, say, social/economical/political contracts, scientific data, statistics, rates, new discoveries etc) need to be properly translated from English to other languages, and backwards. We can do that, but only if we use a single grammatical reference—an adequate one that covers all the possible and impossible aspects of grammar. On the other hand, this is an excellent opportunity to emphasize again that our company, Complement Control, offers classic grammar seminars, as the complete instrument needed to control (any) written texts, regardless of their complexity. Now, truth is, we could have used an enhanced version of descriptive grammar instead, to build our seminar around it, only that trick doesn't work. Descriptive grammar is just a limited, incomplete and, unfortunately, an incorrect interpretation of grammar. Why is that? How comes? Well, we are going to explain things in some details right on this page. [Attention: theoretically, this article is addressed to (top) English language grammarians. However, it is also our intention to explain "things" as plain and logic as possible, so that (almost) anybody should get a solid grasp of the entire problem.] Grammar assembly Classic grammar has been developed over centuries, by thousand of intellectuals, some known plus very many unknown, English and foreign scholars alike. Unfortunately, classic grammar went on becoming, somehow, abandoned after the second WW, in favor of descriptive grammar. Now, in spite of the modern fashion in grammar, O G POPA, the author of "Logically Structured English Grammar 4" (plus many other books), has been working steadily, for the past 20 years, on vamping up classic grammar onto new (logic) perspectives. Consequently, classic grammar has evolved a lot, way beyond any recent endeavors of descriptive grammar. The picture on right illustrates the processes involved in a classic grammar analysis. The directory sequence to follow is: 1. grammar principles; 2. syntactic functions (+case analyses); 3. morphologic elements. The processes mentioned above are going to be detailed, more or less, in following paragraphs. Whenever we intend to analyze something, the best thing possible is to start with a little bit of history, in order to explain "the cause" and "the roots" of things. As mentioned, descriptive grammar captivated grammarians' attention after the 2nd WW. What happened, the IT programmers (plus many other scientists) went on developing the protocols on theoretical requirements of AI [Artificial Intelligence]. As a result, a true AI needs to "understand" messages (to perfection), to learn from experience and from the environment (including from written texts), and then to express itself (also perfectly clear). Such specialized requirements mean one thing only: AI must know grammar! Now, in order to program a machine to understand grammar, all grammatical aspects need to be dissected to the finest and simplest "forms"—of the "0/1" type, and that is extremely difficult to program. Consequently, teams of linguists, mathematicians, and programmers have elaborated a few "grammar protocols", each one developed as a new mathematical interpretation of grammar. Those were the very first "versions" of the future descriptive grammar. C.1 Please think of descriptive grammar as being a bunch of programmed grammatical modules for AI—for mechanical (logic) intelligence. Naturally, there are a lot of new mathematical terms in this programmed-grammar, as a first important observation. So, is that a bad thing, or a good one? Well . . . neither; it has nothing to do with being a good or a bad thing. You see, we already have grammatical terms, in classic grammar, for everything descriptive grammar attempts to re-name. Therefore, why should we need new mathematical terms to rename the old, well known, grammatical ones; besides, what about the KISS principle? C.2 The second interesting aspect about descriptive grammar is the way it was formed, in the first place. It has been mentioned previously that, in order to program grammar for AI, a particularly deep level of details was imperatively needed. More specific, we are talking here about the level of "local groups/phrases" that are currently analyzed in Morphology, in classic grammar, via "local agreements"—so, there is again nothing new under the sun, in reality. Machines are able to understand only the concrete "form analyses" employed in Morphology, not the abstract "functional analyses" of Sentence Syntax. Further, AI needs to understand the meaning of each word, within its local word-cluster (taken as one functional group/phrase). Overall, it seems that descriptive grammar is a phrase driven analysis, as opposed to sentence analysis in classic grammar. Consequently, it comes out that descriptive grammar is an incomplete grammatical interpretation, since it is not finished at sentence level Re-evaluated by O G POPA in LSEG4, it is sufficient to consider only sentences and expressions in a classic grammatical analysis. Accordingly, there are a few specific requirements for a sentence to get qualified as being a "syntactic sentence"; otherwise, it remains a "morphologic expression". LSEG 4TH EDITIONDescriptive grammar ends its analysis at group/phrase level, for each word, intentionally, so that it remains an "open system of endless possibilities"—the perfect ground for countless grammatical speculations. Fine with us; however, descriptive grammar has no practical value, in society, since it is totally useless. The result today is, education throughout the World has no universal, correct, logic grammatical interpretations to sustain it. That is a pandemic tragedy that has already manifested itself in a global economy crisis, hectic and unpredictable international and national politics, plus in a generalized terror, violence and vulgarism in our day to day social life. In addition, intelligent evolution, revolutionary inventions, plus advanced intellectual developments are all severely impaired, due to the blunt descriptive grammar's lack of universal communication. C.3 Another major characteristic of descriptive grammar is the fact that it works with the so called "morpho-syntax" methodology. This presumably implies that the linguists are free to mix syntactical notions with the morphological ones, to their hearts' content. No, Sirs, it doesn't work that way. Morphology and syntax domains have nothing in common. Therefore, in order to relate morphological elements to syntactical functions we need to perform a "case analysis" first. The category of case works as an indicator, to help us relate one specific morphologic element to the corresponding syntactic functionality it has, within its particular sentence structure. Unfortunately, the case has never been thoroughly investigated by the linguists, since ever, therefore most grammar books (and particularly those published in the English nations) do not present, and they do not work properly with the category of case. That results in a mumbo-jumbo of grammar. It is worth highlighting that O G POPA has developed the category of case as never before in grammar history. Consequently, grammatical correspondence between morphology and syntax, via the (proper) case, is perfectly functional, logic, and . . . it simplifies the theory a lot! Yes, except, all these advanced developments of grammar are presented to the public only orally, via seminars, beginning with 2018. C.4 The final major characteristic of descriptive grammar is precisely . . . classic grammar! Regardless of any arguments "modern linguists" would invoke, the entire descriptive grammar is only a non-functional fraction of the classic grammar, explained in different words. Note that descriptive grammar has been developed, initially, from classic grammar, though only to suit the needs of the linguists for "an open system of endless possibilities"—and that is the entire mystery about it. Aside from those dandy mathematical terms (totally inappropriate), descriptive grammar brings/explains exactly NOTHING NEW! Principles Functions and Elements of Grammar If there is nothing new in descriptive grammar, there are plenty of exciting developments in classic grammar, as it is presented in "Principles Functions and Elements of Grammar" [PFEG] ISBN 978 606 92635 87. This book is unpublished, and it will remain unpublished since it is our intention to present it orally, in seminars—for the time being. True, those seminars could be rather expensive, and they do require some serious organization. Only a national organization, or a privately funded large institution, could afford to setup such an important grammatical event. Therefore, to sweeten the deal, the author offers a "replication license", so that generations after generations of students/teachers should get a proper training in classic grammar. Note that this classic grammar licensed course can later be improved as much as it takes; important is only to enhance national education using a complete grammatical system—the best one possible on the Planet! Now, back to the latest achievements in classic grammar, we present here only a glimpse of the bird's eye view. 1. Particularly importantfundamentally, in factin PFEG are presented the requirements needed to qualify sentences. 2. The entire Morphology is presented in a most simple and logic pedagogical format, to help the students most. 3. The mechanism of "Relational-Logic Syntactic Framework" [© O G POPA] simplifies the entire Sentence Syntax functionality dramatically, to just "the bare bones". 4. The backbone of Sentence Syntax, the Predicate, is presented correctly, as never before in grammar history. 5. Sentence Syntax analysis is seamlessly extended to Complex Sentence Syntax analysis. 6. Fundamental notions of (the literary) Style, particularly those that take precedence over grammar, are explained in "live" discriminating examples. 7. Using Punctuation to control grammar comes in a complete, compact presentation, marked by exhaustive examples + comments. 8. Plus many, many more tiny aspects needed to assembly a complete, pedagogical, grammatical instrument: the most simple possible, entirely functional and logic, and valid for any language on the Planet (and in the Universe). As mentioned, the PFEG seminar presentation is addressed to linguist professionals and top specialists; for ordinary people, and also for students, teachers, instructors, educators, etc we have "Logically Structured English Grammar 4" book, plus "LSEG4-Exercises Workbook"—they help a lot! 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Form Sentence With Disagreement Why is it important to focus on sentences? Sentences are more than strings of words. These are thoughts, ideas and stories. Just as letters form words, words form sentences. Sentences construct language and give it personality. 8, Disagree with the loved one, deal only with the current situation. Don`t bring the past into the world. 16 It is asserted that current environmental education presents certain problems, such as their discretion from other disciplines and their theory, which is contrary to practice. 4, scientists disagree on the importance of data. 5, Horsley and Hayling disagreed on the move from Manchester. 6, some people are involved in disagreements ( disagreements) during the transfer of mortgages and the complex legal relationships between them are formed. The bride and groom had a disagreement about where to buy a house and eventually rented for a year. 🔊 Many people now use the plural personnel pronoun for her and not the crazy personnel pronouns and use them with the singulated pronouns everyone and everyone, as in “Everyone Outside the Pepper Spray”. Purists always don`t care about this use, so you agree not to agree at your own risk. Sentence types can also be combined. A complex compound sentence with “disagree” contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependency clause. After years of arguing, the woman and her mother-in-law were finally able to settle their differences. 🔊 Not all verbs add -s or -le when they become plural. For example, words that end in -y, such as fry, change the -y in -i before adding it. So I fry in fries. Make sure of the different ways to make the verbs of their plural. It is true that there are still words that we do not know. But if you learn entire sentences with “disagree,” rather than the word “disagree” per se, you can learn much faster! 7, We disagreed on how to adopt this position. A complex sentence containing “in dissent” contains at least one independent clause and at least one dependency clause. Dependent clauses can concern the subject (who, which) the sequence/time (since, during) or the causal elements (because if) of the independent clause. 17, the U.S. Congress and the president are still caught up in disagreements over proposals to reduce the massive budget deficit. Although they had a disagreement over expenses, the husband and wife refused to get upset. 🔊 10. Several senior members of the U.S. Congress disagreed on how to remove President Clinton from office. 9, Disagree, just flight. No name. 1. The things she said were always at odds with the teacher or another member of the class. A simple sentence with “disagree” contains a subject and a verb, and it can also have an object and modifiers. However, it contains only one independent clause. A virulent disagreement between the two friends led them to stop talking. 🔊 The word “disagree” in example sentences. “disagree” in one sentence. How to use “disagree” in a single sentence. 10 examples of “disagree” phrases. 20 examples of simple “disagree” sentences. Here too, there is no real communication without sentences. If you read words now, you wouldn`t understand what I`m telling you at all. . This entry was posted in Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink.
With bus services being canceled, the local bank closed and the next doctor or hospital miles away, people in rural areas feel “off the radar” and “left behind”. But what needs to be done to ensure a certain level of public service provision in rural areas? A German project is to develop a digital tool allowing planners to make informed location-based decisions. How far away do people live from public services such as doctors’ surgeries, schools or supermarkets, and how quickly can they reach them? What is the impact on health care access if a hospital has to close? Is a new kindergarten needed and if so, where would be best build? And what about recreational facilities, such as public pools or sports fields? The new web application developed by PTV Group experts will help planners to quickly visualize the impact of planned measures and changes on the access to public services, including public transit. The digital tool will be tested in three mostly rural counties in the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg serving as a model. Web-tool supports decision-making “This new digital planning solution will become an effective decision-making tool. It allows to simulate various scenarios and measures in regional and traffic planning,” explained Dr.-Ing. Volker Waßmuth, who supervises the project for PTV Group. “Rural districts and local authorities will then be able to analyze locations and support them effectively. This is an important aspect, especially during the recent pandemic, which might also force stores in rural areas to shut down.” In the first phase of the project, the project team collected data on the population structure, relevant points of interests, and the range of mobility services in the three model areas. They compiled data from over 17,000 locations in five categories: education, health, local supply, recreation and culture, and government and services. In the field of mobility, both private transportation by car, bicycle (with and without electrification) or on foot, and public transit services (bus and rail services) were taken into account. “Of course, this sheer volume of data in itself is of tremendous value. If you then combine these large amounts of data in a model, as is the case here, the value is even higher. This so-called “digital twin” helps you address various challenges objectively and with a sound database. The challenge that our local government is currently facing is to ensure accessibility in our rural regions,” said Peter Hauk, Minister for Rural Areas and Consumer Protection and Member of the State Parliament (MdL), during a video conference on the current status of the project. PTV Visum software was used to create such a complex accessibility model for the three model regions. And this new accessibility model now forms the basis of PTV’s latest online tool. Webtool zeigt Erreichbarkeit im ländlichen Raum The web tool shows at a glance where, for example, the closure of a high school would have a particularly large impact on accessibility. “Data visualization in the web application makes it possible to generate information in a straightforward manner. We recently presented the demo version of this user-friendly online tool to the Ministry of Rural Areas and Consumer Protection,” said Dr.-Ing. Volker Waßmuth. And he uses an example to explain how it works (see picture on the left): “For example, if a high school in my county should be within a 15-minute bike ride from any town, I can see at a glance where this is not the case and can take countermeasures, if required.” During the next phase, the PTV experts will identify and provide use cases and area-wide assessments, including forecasts for the development until 2030. These projections help planners determine at an early stage what actions are needed to address future challenges. The right solutions for your project The consultants at PTV Group deal with all facets of mobility and transport. They will find the tailor-made solution for your project. About the Author Leave a Reply Your email address will not be published.
condensing boiler - wikipedia Condensing boiler - Wikipedia under all operating conditions, condensing boilers are always more efficient than standard boilers; Exhaust. The condensate expelled from a condensing boiler is acidic, with a pH between 3 and 4. Condensing boilers require a drainpipe for the condensate produced during operation. Get a Quote principals of condensing boiler system design Principals of Condensing Boiler System Design Principals of Condensing Boiler System Design Dennis Jones, P.E. Member ASHRAE ABSTRACT Condensing boilers can provide significant energy savings due to operating efficiencies as high as 98% as compared to a peak efficiency of 80% for a conventional boiler. However, specifying a condensing boiler does not guarantee achieving anticipated savings Get a Quote how condensing boilers work - plumbing tips - youtube How Condensing Boilers Work - Plumbing Tips - YouTube Jun 10, 2011· How Condensing Boilers Work - Plumbing Tips The first thing you should know when comparing a condensing boiler to a standard conventional boiler is that the heat input is very much the same at Get a Quote g gas condensing technology domestic gas boiler guide Energy cockpit: Easy adjustment and operation for increased efficiency How easy is setting and operation? This is is one of the most important criteria when choosing a new heating system. The Vitodens 222-F impresses with its exceptionally high operating comfort. The condensing boiler can be operated via smartphone, Get a Quote how efficient is a condensing boiler? (2020) \| greenmatch How Efficient is a Condensing Boiler? (2020) \| GreenMatch Get a Quote what is a condensing boiler? - which? What Is A Condensing Boiler? - Which? Get a Quote what is a condensing gas boiler? \| u.s. boiler company What is a Condensing Gas Boiler? \| U.S. Boiler Company Get a Quote how condensing boilers work - plumberparts How Condensing Boilers Work - Plumberparts How Condensing Boilers Work. Many homeowners looking to save money on heating costs this year will have come across Condensing Boilers. Condensing boilers have much lower fuel running costs and higher efficiencies than standard efficiency boilers otherwise known as ‘Conventional’ boilers. Get a Quote operating an hydronic boiler - cleaver-brooks Operating An Hydronic Boiler - Cleaver-Brooks The payback on a new hydronic system is typically two to four years; however it can be less depending on how inefficient the existing boiler operation is. The payback on a hybrid system is often shorter in the case where a facility buys condensing boilers and a hybrid control system to supplement its existing non-condensing boiler. Get a Quote right sizing a new boiler the easy way - youtube Right Sizing a New Boiler the easy way - YouTube Feb 21, 2018· Replacing like for like repeats the mistakes of the past. But you don't usually have enough info on the building construction to do a full heating loss calculation or the time. So what is a Get a Quote
25 Jun 2021 Science Week 2021 Another edition of Science Week took place at CLIB, this year dedicated to sustainable food. So, as early as Monday, all upper school students were involved in a PBL (project-based learning) project, in which they had to investigate the possible environmental, economic and social benefits of a less meat-based diet, and, with the information collected, videotape a TED Talk. Tuesday was the day for LTR (learning through research) students to present to other students the work developed in the last chapter of this year, namely, scientific literacy. Special focus was given to the ability to detect conspiracy theories and to understanding the danger they pose today. Forum students were also responsible on this day for developing and implementing a set of scientific games for all their other colleagues. And since there can be no science week without its science fair, Wednesday saw all the fourth through ninth graders, along with the group of little scientists from the science club, come to the college’s outdoor spaces to present all their science projects to the other lower school students and to the jury present. Given the current conditions, which prevented the formation of working groups, this year there was a record of projects presented, in a total of ninety-eight! With a holiday to rest, on Friday it was the students’ turn to participate in math and coding activities, on a day in which the adoption of abandoned animals was also promoted.
Usage of Assistive Walking Devices in Populations with Neurological Disorders Many neurological disorders present with a loss of balance and unsteady gait patterns. Assistive walking devices such as canes, walkers, and other wearable technology is often prescribed for people with these symptoms in hope of returning them to a safe and normal mobility level. With many different devices available, it can become confusing as to which is the most helpful device for each person’s circumstance. This integrated literature review focuses on this idea and discusses the pros and cons of the wide variety of devices and their uses for several neurological disorders. Specific populations reviewed include: Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Disease, and stroke patients. Assistive devices evaluated include: wheeled walkers, canes, poles, lasers, and assorted wearable technology. Published literature results of device effectiveness concluded that many were indeed helpful in improving balance and mobility, however it was noted that their use may decrease gait speed and become problematic in specific scenarios.
FITC Amsterdam 2017 Once upon a time not so long ago, all of our media were physical – a picture was printed on paper, a song was pressed into vinyl or encoded in changing magnetic domains on a piece of tape. These days, things have changed a lot. Pictures and songs and other digital media have a very different nature from their analog ancestors. They exist beyond space and time in a kind of digital heaven, and have more in common with Plato’s Forms than they do with dusty piles of old records and photo albums. The Vinyl Server highlights this difference by placing a digital photograph in an analog frame. It explores the idea of how to build a website that wears out as it is used, and shines a light on some unexamined metaphysical questions about digital media. To present The Vinyl Server and talk about art and metaphysics Target Audience Anyone with an interest in digital media, art, metaphysics, or in being old school Five things Audience Members Will Learn 1. How to build an analog web server 2. How to design for entropy and decay 3. The nature of digital media can be found in Plato 4. All about inspiration 5. All about making stuff
Did South Africa fight in the First World War? Why did South Africa fight in the First World War? In the immediate years before the First World War, South Africa routinely used force to suppress both black and white labour unrest, particularly in the economically vital mines. As Minister of Mines, Jan Smuts in July 1913 deployed troops to quell a strike of over 18,000 white workers. Who did South Africa fight in WWI? In 1914, the Union of South Africa was four years old; its military only two. British supremacy in the South African War (1899-1902) provoked different responses from English and Afrikaner white South Africans to World War I. IT IS INTERESTING: Is North Africa richer? Was there fighting in Africa during ww1? Did South Africa fight in any wars? The Second Boer War, also known as the Second Anglo-Boer War, the Second Freedom War (Afrikaans) and referred to as the South African War in modern times took place from 11 October 1899 – 31 May 1902. … The war resulted in the creation of the Transvaal Colony which in 1910 was incorporated into the Union of South Africa. How did World War 1 affect South Africa? Which war changed the fate of South Africa? When was the first war in South Africa? First Boer War Date 20 December 1880 – 23 March 1881 (3 months and 3 days) Location South African Republic Result Boer victory Pretoria Convention British recognition of the South African Republic, subject to British suzerainty What side was South Africa on in ww2? South Africa then joined the war on the Allies’ side, and fought major battles in North Africa, Ethiopia, Madagascar and Italy. IT IS INTERESTING: How far is Italy from South Africa? Who first colonized South Africa? Did World War 1 happen in Africa? How did World War 1 Impact Africa? What happened to German colonies in Africa after WWI? When was the last war in South Africa? IT IS INTERESTING: Your question: How is West Africa a cultural hearth? Did South Africa lose the Angolan war? The South African Border War was virtually ended by the Tripartite Accord, mediated by the United States, which committed to a withdrawal of Cuban and South African military personnel from Angola and South West Africa, respectively. PLAN launched its final guerrilla campaign in April 1989. Does South Africa have a army? South African Army Type Army Size 40,121 (active) 12,300 (reserve) Part of South African National Defence Force Headquarters Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Across the Sahara
The Financial Crisis Hello, can you rewrite the attachment to avoid plagiarism? You can add, take out, or move sentences around to make it different from the attached document. Any information that is false/wrong, you can omit. Thank you. Rewriting this to avoid plagiarism. MUST KNOW ABOUT FINANCIAL CRISIS OF 2008 In the end, please define what ethics means to you and how this situation could have changed. Write a couple of paragraphs about how the financial crisis of 2008 occurred, and how ethics played a role in it. Years ago investors wanted to make more money. Investors bought treasury bills. The dot com bubble busted and lowered the interest rate to 1 percent to keep the economy strong. There was a low return on investment so investors chose not to invest. But banks can borrow a lot for just 1 percent. This made it easier for banks to borrow a lot of money so they abused it. Leverage became the name of the game. Wallstreet decided to connect homeowners and investors through mortgages. For example, a family saves for a down payment then contacts a mortgage broker, who connects them to a lender. The lender gives a mortgage and gives a nice commission. The lender gets a call from a banker who can sell the mortgage for a good deal. The banker borrows more money to get more home mortgages. The banker makes a CDO, which becomes risky. If homeowners default on the mortgage, then the risk may not be worth it. The investment banker can sell the CDO slices to certain groups and make huge profits. When homeowners default on a mortgage, the lender gets the house. Lenders can start adding risk to new markets. They can give subprime mortgages. Monthly payments can turn into houses. The housing supply goes up too high so their price decreases. Homeowners paying for mortgages run into problems because houses around their area are losing value. Thus, these homeowners walk away from their houses. Default rates swept the country. The banker now has many unwanted mortgages. The whole financial system gets frozen. Everyone started to go bankrupt. Investors tell homeowners that their investments are pointless. This incident shows how engaging in risky, poor ethical behavior can be dangerous. It can leave everyone unsatisfied. The leveraging of bankers and lenders are a perfect example as to why it’s best to stay ethical. The actions that began from the dot com bustled to many people defaulting on their mortgages. People ended up walking away from their homes because it simply wasn’t worth paying for anymore. The mortgage cost more than what the house was actually valued at. The lenders and bankers were greedy for trying to earn a high profit, so they started subprime mortgages. They lowered the standard for being able to have a mortgage. This caused more foreclosures because people who weren’t supposed to qualify for a mortgage did, but then couldn’t pay it off. The investors and lenders were ultimately the people who started a giant mess. They abused the ability to borrow money at a 1 percent interest rate to get mortgages. Consequently, they sold too many mortgages and caused the housing market to crash. It may be enticing to earn large profits, but the best way to do so is ethical. Perhaps if the bankers and lenders engaged in ethical behavior, the housing crisis most likely wouldn’t have happened. They made risky decisions that looked successful but weren’t. The housing crisis serves as a good reminder to be ethical with financial decisions. Ethical behavior is far less likely to cause the economy to collapse. Place your order (550 words) Approximate price: $22 Calculate the price of your order 550 words Total price: The price is based on these factors: Academic level Number of pages Basic features • Free title page and bibliography • Unlimited revisions • Plagiarism-free guarantee • Money-back guarantee • 24/7 support On-demand options • Writer’s samples • Part-by-part delivery • Overnight delivery • Copies of used sources • Expert Proofreading Paper format • 275 words per page • 12 pt Arial/Times New Roman • Double line spacing Our guarantees Money-back guarantee Read more Zero-plagiarism guarantee Read more Free-revision policy Read more Privacy policy Read more Fair-cooperation guarantee Read more
The seismic reflection method involves inducing a seismic wave into the earth and recording the waves that are reflected from sub-surface layers. Seismic reflection is ideal for mapping geology at depths exceeding 50 m. Deep seismic reflection surveying is the most advanced technique in geophysics today, thanks to its application on a huge scale for oil and gas exploration. This technique does, however, have other applications on a smaller scale, such as for civil engineering project site investigation. The theory is identical, but the acquisition and processing parameters are adjusted to provide a higher resolution at shallow depths. Typical applications of seismic reflection include: For more information, please contact our Ground Survey Team. Ground Techniques Seismic Reflection Technique de réflection
The anatomy of racism For Mario Kreutzberger, Don Francisco, who wondered where racism came from. Rep. Steve King, an Iowa Republican, tweeted: “We can’t restore our civilization with somebody else’s babies.” A contrary view came from two Cuban-American representatives, also Republican, Carlos Curbelo and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. Ileana was specific: “Diversity is our strength.” The clash was reported by El Nuevo Herald. Therein lies the core of a permanent debate: human, i.e., animal nature, espoused by King, opposed to the artificial rationality that has emerged in the course of our civilization. Uniformity against diversity. Genetic links versus relations founded on the law. The logic of race, of blood, of Hitler, against the logic of natural rights and, if you wish, the logic of the Judeo-Stoic-Christian tradition. True, racism is on the rise worldwide. This is demonstrated in the growing episodes of anti-Semitism. It’s happening in France, Holland, Spain, Italy. The slogan “Make America Great Again” is not only an economic or industrial issue, it’s making the U.S. once again essentially white, northern European and uniformly English-speaking, the way Representative King would like it to be. That’s how the American ruling class was when the republic was founded in the late 18th Century, a mythical golden age when the Founding Fathers came together. That’s how it was until an African-American gentleman named Barack Hussein Obama came to the White House as the nation’s 44th president. That narrow definition of the United States may today include (though to a lesser degree) Jewish-Americans, Italian-Americans, Greek-Americans and the rest of the expatriates who have immigrated en masse to the United States in the past 150 years, but the hard nucleus of U.S. identity, the ethnic group that generates the strongest stereotype is the mythical Anglo-Saxon enthused by Donald Trump’s victory as, for example, Congressman Steve King, the descendant of the Irish, the Germans and the Welsh. Racism is a feature inherent to human nature. Children are born without experiencing it, and evolve that way during the first years of their lives, until they gradually acquire an identity. That’s the point of no return. As soon as the id defines itself and takes root, it triggers a blind impulse to segregate or liquidate the others, the different ones, those who really are not part of its group or share its primary identity. Identity makes us racists because we gradually cease to be individuals in the abstract and become part of a tribe that identifies itself by the color of the skin, the type of hair, the shape of the eyes, the language we use, the intonation of our speech, the gestures we use, the religious beliefs, the mythology or shared stories and a thousand other details that form and conform the members of each group. Anthropologist José Antonio Jáuregui, an especially intelligent scholar, suspected that that behavior of “identitarian” closeness was part of a natural strategy that would enable the species to prevail in the complex and aggressive course of evolution. People who are part of a tribe have better chances to reproduce and pass their genes on to their descendants. To do this, the brain guides us in the right direction by means of neurotransmitters that carry pleasure or pain stimuli. As Jáuregui put it, we are “slaves of our brains.” Nationalism and sports fanaticism — almost always twinned — are an expression of this phenomenon. (Some days ago, when the Catalonians won an improbable soccer game with five successive goals, seismographs in Barcelona recorded the triumph with one point on the Richter scale produced by the joyful leaps of tens of thousands of frenzied Barcelonians, suddenly united by the paroxysm provoked by the victory of the local team.) How could a mestizo with an Arab name and partially African origin win the presidency if societies remain bound by those ancient and invisible ties? Because, at least temporarily, the republican (in the good sense of the word) concept of the species had triumphed — we are all equal under the law. It was the triumph of republicanism, a blessed device based on the beautiful superstition that what makes Americans “American” is respect for the Constitution. That’s where we stand. Struggling against a million-years past, so that people won’t be prejudged by the color of their skin, the gods to whom they pray, the sexual desires that dominate them and the rest of the elements that constitute their identity. Eventually, all that will be achieved and we will expunge racism forever. But it will take a long time for reason to win that combat. After all, we were animals for millions of years and it was only 25 centuries ago in Athens that Zeno the Stoic, a red-haired foreigner, small and knock-kneed, dared to say that people had rights beyond parentage and place of birth. A mere while ago. Published in Spanish by El Blog de Montaner on Saturday March 18th, 2017
How to grow your hair to 3-D: 3-Dimensions • September 27, 2021 hairdressers are using 3-dimensional printing to help them cut more hair than they could in the past, and now the technology could make their work a lot easier. As of late 2016, 3-d printing is becoming a standard tool for making objects, and many companies are looking to bring the technology to the commercial world. In a video released by 3-axis technology, an engineer in San Francisco shows how to print a simple pair of scissors with a 3-point laser to make a 3D-printed headband. This could be a boon to people looking to have their hair cut, but it could also be an even more interesting way to create new hair types. [Next Big Future via Next Big] 3-dimensions hair, 3D printers have already proven to be an incredibly useful tool for creating new hairstyles. In 2014, 3d printing was used to make an entire tree stand up on its own, and even a simple cut of hair has been printed into an entire face, arms, and legs. 3-pointers are similar to 3D printed headbands, but instead of 3D printing on a piece of paper, you print a 3d-printed object on a surface that’s already printed. For example, 3,000 3-points were used to create a 3×3 grid, and then they were put into a plastic bottle to form a mouth. 3D printers have also been used to print different types of objects, including metal plates and metal rings, which are often used to add texture to jewelry. As the technology matures, 3mm-to-3mm hair could be used to build a headband that’s up to three times thicker than traditional 3-inch hair, which would make hair that’s longer and more flexible than the average person’s hair. The technology is also being used to design new 3D objects, such as metal rings that can be made to fit over your ears, a process that is still in the early stages. 3mm hair may not be as common as the 3D prints we saw last year, but the technology is making waves. If 3-degrees can be printed on a plastic surface, why can’t it also be printed in metal? As we mentioned above, 3dimensions could make hair look much longer and thinner than it already does, but that may not mean that we’re going to see a whole new range of hairstyles in the near future. 3×1 3D hair, an object with 3-million 3-positives on a flat surface, could also prove useful for hair that needs to be curved or stretched to accommodate more of its structure. For this type of hair, you might have to cut a part off the ends, which could create problems if you want to continue the hairstyle. The 3D technology that will make 3-degree hair possible will likely be used in applications like 3-mesh jewelry, 3×2 3D jewelry, and 3-tens-of-millimeter-long metal rings. The ability to make these objects that can bend or stretch like a person’s face and body is one of the most interesting new developments in 3-mm hair. 3rd-degree hairdo The next-generation hairstyle, 3rd degree hair, has been around for years, but has recently made a big splash in the fashion world. It’s a way for men to grow their hair to an amazing degree, but as the hair is thin and it’s attached to a strand, it can be hard to get it to come out completely flat. This is a major drawback for men, who can’t wear thick wigs or beasies that look perfect for a face-length cut. A new 3-derivative hair design, which involves cutting hair at the ends of 3 different strands, has taken over the industry. Instead of having a single strand of hair that can’t be split, a hairline is created that extends into the other end of the hair, giving it an almost perfect 3D effect. 3derivatives have a lot of potential for the men who have been dreading the idea of their hair growing to 3 degrees, and there are several 3-3.5-degree designs on the market already. The idea is that 3-year-old hair could grow to be three times longer than normal hair, with a perfect 3-toed-toes, three-topped chin, and an incredibly flexible 3-dot. This type of design will help a lot for men who are worried about their hair getting out of proportion, but 3-days-old hairdos are going to look more impressive than anything else. The beauty of this 3-day hair is that it can actually grow to the point where it becomes very thin, but with enough length to still fit on a head. This 3-minute hairstyle is actually just hair with a different number
From Garching to the Solar System: Distinctive Images of Asteroids From Garching to the Solar System: Distinctive Images of Asteroids Emphasizes that such a large asteroid team has never been filmed so sharply before European Southern Laboratory (Eso) Based on karting near Munich. The sharp images of these 42 objects are an excellent step in the study of asteroids. Unique images of asteroids But what does that mean in concrete terms? The largest telescope (VLT) in Chile recorded asteroids between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter – very sharp, the images help determine where the asteroids came from. Iso, who covers 15 European countries and Brazil, said the images “show a wide variety of strange shapes, from spherical to dog bones.” Its headquarters are located in the university city of Karting, with the administration of the most important science and technology departments and organization. From there, the development of new tools for laboratories progressed. Knowledge of the shape and density of asteroids The new films were a huge success for Iso. Earlier, Pierre Vernasa of the Laboratoire d’Astrophysique de Marseille in France said that only three large asteroids in the belt had been mapped in such detail during space travel. So little is known about their shape and density. Notes on the origin of asteroids This is in contrast to the meteorites now recorded: according to Iso, objects vary considerably in terms of density. That is, some asteroids are as dense as coal, while others are denser than diamond. According to Joseph Hanas of Charles University in Prague, we can only understand this tremendous diversity in their composition if bodies are arranged in different parts of the solar system. He is co-author of a study on objects called asteroid belts published by astronomers in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics. See also The man regains vision with the artificial cornea
puzzle piece Click to solve our online jigsaw puzzles! puzzle piece How to Make a Riddim for a Dancehall Dancehall is often played at nightclubs. Creatas/Creatas/Getty Images Dancehall is a type of Jamacian music that is based on reggae music. Dancehall is significantly faster and more upbeat than reggea and producers often uses drum machines and synthesizers to create the sounds. The riddim is the beat of the song. Making a basic riddim is not hard; making a riddim that people will respond to can be much harder. There is no set standard for the type of sound dancehall has, but heavy percussion and drum lines are very common. Install a music production program like Reason, Logic, ProTools Cakewalk or Ableton. Open a new track. Create a basic drumline. Use bongos or a similar drum to create a two- to three-note loop. The beat should be very simple and be easy to stomp your feet to. The beat should be easily drummed by anyone with their hands or feet. Add a drum beat. A drum beat is usually a combination of a bass drum and high-hat. This is what sets the bass line for the song. The bass beat can be slower and not kick as often as the beat in Step 3. The high-hat should be fast-paced and contrast the bass drum. Add some shakers. Shakers add a little bit of depth to the riddim. A shaker beat is very simple. Imagine you are using a shaker when hearing the riddim thus far. How would you play it? This is a good way to come up with a shaker beat. Add a snare kick. The snare kick is faster; it should have a bit of a marching feel, but not be overly intense. Many artists simply take the bongo beat and speed it up or make a variation of it on the snare. Add some strings. The strings provide a basic melody. The strings should create a playful melody. Add a flute or similar instrument. This will provide something softer to the track and smooth out the kicks. The flute does not need to have a beat or melody -- just the simple sound of a note very few beats. Add the lead synth. The lead synth is where musical talent really comes in. The lead synth will be the most prominent part of the song and is not a simple loop. It is meant to stick in people's minds and showcase your skill as a musician. Almost any instrument can be used from the synth panel. Just make sure it fits with the rest of the song. Mix the tracks. Mixing involves adjusting the volumes, channel (left or right) balance and effects for each track you have created. Mixing will provide a deep level and feel to the music. Play back the riddim and make adjustments as needed. Our Passtimes
Success in K-12 Education Education plays a major role in the success of the society. Most people associate their success with the kind of education they got in elementary school. Schooling, therefore, has become an almost mandatory part of human life, and those who do not go through the schooling process are thought to be failures in life. However, this observation may not be always true because it has been realized that there is a significant difference between education and learning. Whereas education takes place within a classroom with a teacher giving instructions to the student, learning is a continuous process that goes on throughout the life of a person and can take place in any place and at any time. Thus, some people believe that schooling is an outdated way of learning that should be replaced with deschooling and homeschooling. This paper defines and describes success in K-12 education. Success in K-12 education means different things for different people. Person’s background, or in the case of this essay my background, has determined how success in K-12 education is viewed. My upbringing in the Durham City School system and my professional experiences as an educator have given me a very critical perspective of public schools. I grew up attending schools in the city of Durham that were segregated and in poor conditions. However, I managed to graduate from high school in 1992. The level of instruction in the classroom was horrible, and I at times felt like teachers just wanted us to conform to their ideology. As a student, I was not allowed to think critically nor was I allowed to question or challenge the status quo. Sadly enough, now that I am an educator, I do not think things have changed since I was a student in Durham. Educators that I have worked side by side with, be they colleagues or supervisors, have exhibited the same philosophy of educators that I encountered as a student. In many ways, I believe it is worse now. I work with professionals that are resistant to change. In addition, they believe that students should conform to whatever they are taught and that it is not student’s task to think critically or to challenge the status quo. My experiences as a student, as an educator, and later as a graduate student led me to believe that schools are set up for students to leave the public education system “schooled.” The system expects students to conform without questioning the authority. In addition, being schooled means that students are brainwashed into the social and political beliefs of ritualistic ideals from the past and present in the United States. While being schooled, all students have been exposed to the hidden curriculum that does not allow for critical analysis of subject matter or societal issues (Illich, 1970). Not all of the issues that I will explore throughout this paper can truly be recognized unless schools break away from their past practices. In K-12 education success begins with deschooling our public education system and our society. Current universal way of educating students using a factory model of moving them grade by grade and believing that every teacher is dumping relevant information in student’s head is a very ancient school of thought (Darling-Hammond, 1997; Illich, 1970). Once we, as a nation, rethink what schooling is, then we will have two other indicators for success. One indicator for success will be that students will be coached to think critically. They in turn will have the ability to develop this essential skill to think critically. This student’s ability will have a positive impact on the society (Chen, 2010; Illich, 1970). Another gauge of achievement will be that each student will no longer be on a conveyer belt of education. Instead, students will be looked upon as unique individuals, and their education will be based on their interests and individual needs. I share the opinion of Tettegah & Hunter (2006) when they argue that “for most men the right to learn is curtailed by the obligation to attend school”. It is as simple as that. People go to school to learn the information that someone else has termed important so that they lack time to discover new information on their own. Whether people realize it or not in this country, they have been schooled. We all have been conditioned by the norms and day-to-day expectations of schooling. To take this notion even further, we all have certain perceptions about schools that we cannot shake. Some of these perceptions are that we should follow all the rules given by the teacher and we are not to question their authority. We have all been institutionalized by the kind of education we were exposed to during the early stages of education. Furthermore, students in elementary schools are taught how to interact with the society in various spheres from politics and economics to social behavior. Put in simple terms, the Government and creators of education policy determine how somebody should behave and interact with the society. In fact, people are not given opportunity to realize their knowledge through their own interests. Particular negative characteristic of institutionalization is that when it comes to job securing in governmental institutions and departments, those who went through institutionalization in schools are given the first priority. The ones who opted for homeschooling are treated with suspicion since their kind of education does not qualify them to work in governmental institutions. What is more, even private sectors buy this notion of institutionalization and treat those who are homeschooled in the same way as the Government (Illich, 1970). What is interesting about schooling is that everyone probably would agree that schools need to change the status quo but they all want to hold certain things sacred. I hold myself to this same thought process. Educators behave as if they hold daily school activities, daily homework, grades, and some classes as sacred. This means that they would believe that paddling a child is appropriate. For me, things that educators hold sacred about schooling indicate that they have been “schooled” themselves. I am deeply convinced that there is a need to have a consensus on what things schools should hold as important so that whatever is imposed on students from generation to generation would be agreed upon. It is obvious that there is plenty of valuable knowledge to be explored by every generation, however students in elementary schools still learn about Columbus’ discovery of America every year. Learning about history is, no doubt, a positive thing in itself, but I believe that world history is much wider in comparison to a fraction that is taught in our schools. Yet what schools do is they expose students to the same knowledge. Maybe this is because the work environment requires knowledge of certain information so that it is a must for students to learn those things. In essence, institutionalization of education inevitably encourages physical pollution, social division, and psychological powerlessness. These three factors are fundamental in the process of global degradation and modern misery not only in America but also in other countries around the world. Tettegah & Hunter (2006) observe that when students manage to leave the educational system without being brainwashed, it is possible to speak about individual success. When students leave the system, not only they know that George Washington was the first president of the United States, but they also understand that he owned slaves. In addition, they are also expected to understand that it is their constitutional right not to stand for the pledge of allegiance and that they are not communist if they do not do so. Therefore, schooling is a success if all students leave the system with the freedom to think for themselves and if they feel that they can challenge the status quo in society. If each individual student leaves public school with the feeling of being able to yell from any mountain top that “It is okay to break away from the norm”, they also would have the understanding that it is normal if others disagree with them. This means they would be able to accept other people for who they are. Arguably, today schooling is still using the factory model from the past of pushing kids through in batches (Tettegah & Hunter, 2006). It is in schools that children are exposed to polarizing information about civil struggles and slavery related issues that were witnessed in the country. To a certain extent this information ensures that different races continue to co-exist in peace and unity. However, the information also has the ability to provoke hatred among people of different races. Considering that there are still individuals who dislike people of color and would prefer not to encounter them even at young stages of their life, it is possible that such people are born with racist genes. Equally, these racist attitudes could be originating from the kind of education people get while being schooled, which influences their perception on racism. This assumption may be true, but it is very likely that schooling plays a role in the way people come to see things as adults. Adults, therefore, need to be deschooled. This means that they have to educate their children on issues that matter most in their lives, rather than dwelling on ideologies and propaganda of some elitist education. They should thus consider going to college, take AP courses, and realize that there is something besides food stamps in exploring the world. As it was mentioned earlier, the first step in moving towards successful education is to realize that the current system is set up for all Americans to be schooled (Illich, 1970). Otherwise, there would be no business to spend millions investing in schools facilities. Public education is among highly prized sectors in any country and various governments dedicate substantial share of their annual budgets to education programs. But one can stop and wonder why governments spend so much on education when some parents are opting for homeschooling or even deschooling of their children and themselves. I believe that the answer to this pertinent question lies in the concept of brainwashing. Brainwashing is a continued use of implicitly unethical and manipulative ways to convince a person or a group of persons to conform to the views of certain people (Rao, 2012). The concept has been popular in politics and military groups and is well known within those circles. However, it is also applied in education, where formation of curriculum by the authority aims at institutionalizing particular conformations by the society en masse. Rao (2012) argues that this is the reason why the idea of homeschooling that was discussed for the first time in 1970s, was objected by the Government upon its introduction. This has gone to an extent that irrespective of the efforts that have been made today, they still look at it as a way of enlightening people, who have been brainwashed for so long. Sadly, person who are brainwashed become slaves to the manipulator and when they mature up, they cannot see how certain ideas that they were exposed to were aimed at brainwashing them. Instead, they further perpetuate the practice by becoming teachers of those ideologies. I believe that many students, especially those who come from poor backgrounds, instinctively recognize what education in schools can do for them. This particularly relates to the fact that schools stuff students with information making them confused and thus easy to be controlled. According to Leicester (2003), this confusion process succeeded in that the two became one. The author observes that the moment this confusion sinks in the brains of the students, a new logic takes over that the more confusion occurs, the better the result for the proponents of the system. The student in this way is "schooled" to confuse teaching with learning, grade advancement with education, diploma with competence, and fluency with the ability to say something new. In this way, student’s imagination is “schooled" to the level of accepting service instead of value. Similarly, the service of medical treatment is erroneously taught as health care, social work is taught as community life improvement and service of police protection taken as safety, military poise for national security, and the rat race for productive work (Leicester, 2003). The first step in defining success and relieving the society from the burden of being brainwashed is the realization that education should always start with deschooling the current educational system (Illich, 1970). Deschooling in education allows students to break away from the norms of the past schooling that was intended to keep white American ways in this country at the forefront. However, we are still entrenched in the norms of the past to the great extent. Critical Thinkers According to Jackson (1990), the ability of students to think critically and fully analyze the situation is essential for development throughout their lifetime. Critical thinking is important in trying to solve social and economic problems that people might encounter in their lives. However, it is evident that schooling does not provide many opportunities to students to exercise critical thinking. This is because the curriculum that they follow is already predetermined and answers to the problems are determined by examiners in advance. I think that today’s schooling system makes many people become dependent on the Government, rather than becoming critical thinkers, who find ways to solve their problems. For instance,Jackson (1990) claims that children from certain family backgrounds are supposed to drop out of school by a state paid officer until the age of 17. It is possible for children who fall sick to be assigned beds in a hospital, which sometimes cost 6 dollars per day. This is an amount that some families from third world countries are barely able to make in a day. This kind of treatment only makes them become more dependent on state assistance and, in the end, makes them unable to organize their own lives based on their own experiences, resources, and critical thinking. However, Jackson (1990) notes that some parents in the country have realized their predicament with schooling in K-12 education. Currently, they are positioning themselves and are challenging the status quo through critical thinking. Such parents are establishing homeschooling facilities in their homes where they can teach their children. They are also advocating deschooling, where new knowledge that seeks to demystify ideologies of schooling is sought through consortiums and seminars. Consequently, the author adds that poor parents and students also discover that assistance from governments and other institutions in form of community support cannot remove the inherent problem of dependence. They are, therefore, determined to demonstrate that families are in a position to be self sufficient, even if this is not the case. In this way, parents who chose to deschool their children can demonstrate to others the magnitude of fallacy, which schooling has been founded on. Challenging the Status Quo I believe that parents and students have a primary opportunity to challenge the status quo through deschooling. They also have an opportunity to come up with an educational philosophy that is desirable for them. It is evident that it is not only the education system that has become schooled, but even the social reality (Garland, 2012). The Government spent almost the same amount to school both the poor and the rich. Sometimes these expenditures surpass the range of the poor against the rich. Similarly, the whole society depends on a healthcare system, which is supposed to ensure its healthy living. Additionally, Gura & Percy (2005) argue that schooling defines the view of the poor and the rich. It also tells them what is right and what is wrong. Proponents of schooling argue that if people treat themselves, they are simply being irresponsible since they should go to the hospital. Homeschooling and deschooling are perceived as unreliable methods of acquiring education, and whenever any community group is not supported by a political entity, it becomes labeled as subversive. For both groups the dependence on institutional management provides autonomous achievement suspicious. Therefore, I believe that there is a need for deschooling in every aspect of the society. This implies that deschooling should not only take place in education sector, but also in social norms and practices. However, nobody ever questions why people’s lives should be defined by some kind of schooling that is tailor-made to suit the interests of the political class. Garland (2012) observes that incorporating technology in the learning process reduces the burden of students, who spend many years in schools. In fact, 21st century provides unlimited opportunities for anyone willing to access any kind of information that is desired and, therefore, renders schooling as a duplication of efforts. Why do we say that students need 21st century skills when we are 12 years deep into the 21st century? It is not the point that all skills that students are being taught should prepare them well for the future. The author further suggests that we need to move away from the conveyer belt model of educating students, and embrace technology in delivering knowledge to them instead. People should not depend on teacher-student relationship that has been in existence since ancient times. Technological advancement presents unlimited opportunities for students to access the best forms of education. The Internet, social networks, media such as TV, radio, and newspapers provide students with information, which cannot be found in schools (National Academies Press, 2011). Respect and Treasure Diversity According to Darling-Hammond (1997), schooling has been accredited to allow children from different backgrounds and families to interact in classroom settings. In this environment, it is thought that children get to learn the same subject matter and, at the same time, from each other. Therefore, it is through schooling that children from poor families can get a chance to interact with those from rich families. This has become possible due to public spending on education. Darling-Hammond (1997) observes that schools open ways for people to respect and value diversity of human beings. When children are sitting in class, the teacher does not discriminate while asking questions. However, this kind of perception can be interpreted by some people as a form of captivity, which keeps people from disgruntlement. This is because children are made to believe that they have equal opportunities to become successful in life. On the contrary, National Academies Press (2011) reports that schooling is responsible for the widening gap between the rich and the poor. This is because the rich can enjoy more employment opportunities because of their ability to afford better education and get prestigious diplomas at universities. The poor are left alone to look for cheaper education elsewhere and, therefore, cannot compete on the same level with the rich. However, National Academies Press (2011) observes that in order for a school to fulfill its purpose of instilling respect and appreciation of diversity among people in a society it must possess certain vital characteristics. The school should be ready to provide learning resources to anybody at any given time. This has not been the case because school administrations have rules and regulations that define who accesses which resource and at what time. Another requirement that is important for proper functioning of the school is that it should allow free sharing of information among students and between students and their teachers. The report further indicates that currently schools are regulated and instructed by certified teachers, who are in turn instructed to teach particular materials and they cannot go beyond this structure. Otherwise, they will deviate from curriculum and lesson plans they have for that class. Finally, to achieve diversity, a school also ought to provide opportunity for those with dissenting opinion concerning different facets of the society. This should include the freedom to voice their political and social views in public without being intimidated. Unfortunately, this has never been the case with modern schooling, where students are taught certain ideologies from elites in political or social class, which they are supposed to memorize and recite to their own detriment. Lifelong Learners and Love for Learning As self-claimed custodian of society’s knowledge, schools have to provide opportunities for people to experience lifelong learning through the development of love for learning. Chen (2010) argues that it is not true that people can benefit from the piece of information that they received in a classroom setting more than two decades ago. This means that there is a need to encourage lifelong learning among students while they are still in school. Nevertheless, Chen (2010) claims that this is not the case, especially with the structural learning, that children are exposed to in schools. For instance, regular tests and examinations that the student must pass at all cost become the antidote of learning when finally the student leaves school. The defined number of years that a student must spend in school regardless of whether that student is beyond that class is another intimidation to people, who want to be lifelong learners. In essence, schooling discourages people from learning and takes away all inborn passion for new knowledge. However, Marko et al (2012) observes that earlier in life lifelong learning emanates from realization that learning should not necessarily take place in the confines of classrooms. It is rather a continuous process that takes place throughout one’s lifetime. Every situation and circumstance presents a person with a chance to learn. In the least, circumstances provide the opportunity to learn, but people must be ready to engage their passion to learn in that context. Field (2006) claims that lifelong learning is also promoted by current technological advancements and dynamic nature of work environment that create conditions, where learning does not require a classroom or a teacher for this matter. Learning should not be limited by factors such as place and time. Instead, lifelong learning should be a continuous process that takes place in the environment of interaction. Impact on the Society Jarvis (2004) claims that schooling has had a great impact on the society and its aspects. The grooming up of people into political giants, economic professionals, and social workers is a result of schooling. Most development milestones in technology are accredited for the schooling that people received. However, it is important to note that as much as schooling has produced notable positive outcomes for the society, the negative impacts are also devastating. Schooling has helped to perpetuate class among people, where those who finish schools are given first priority when it comes to accessing power and resources. It is evident from findings of Jenkins, Roettger & Roettger (2008) that the society has been wired to favor people who are deemed to be educated, even though their level of thinking may be lower if compared to the one of those who did not go to school. In fact, most successful business people in societies across the world either did not go through schooling or have dropped out of school to start their businesses. What this points to is that schooling has closed up people’s potential to advance themselves by confining them in classrooms, where they are exposed to knowledge that they may never apply in their lives. Individualized Education Most life skills that people possess are learnt outside the school. However, schooling is founded on the premise that learning is a result of teaching. Educational institutions put emphasis on children going to school to learn. They argue that it is not possible for people to learn important skills outside the classroom, which contradicts available evidence. However, individualized education can bring to light this mythical education foundation. This is clearly seen in how many people are now turning to individualized education. Homeschooling has become a common phenomenon and children who are homeschooled perfectly connect with the society, in which they work. Contrary to the popular belief within educational circles, learning is an activity that requires minimum supervision. This denies the perception that good instructions produce better learners. Rather than being a form of instruction session, learning is a result of participating in a desirable event. It is true that many people get to learn through participation instead of sitting in the classroom settings, where endless instructions are given out to them by the professor in a structured and manipulative manner. I believe that with the advancement of technology, individual education will play bigger role in ensuring that people get the kind of information that they desire. In conclusion, success of K-12 education is ensured when a student is able to freely focus his/her individual needs. To further elaborate on this notion, success of educational system will be ensured when all schools in the country focus on continuous improvement for every child. I believe that this continuous improvement must be based on the fact that students must learn to respect diversity, be critical thinkers, challenge the status quo, and promote love towards life, in which students will be lifelong learners. By being critical thinkers students will learn to respect diversity and challenge the status quo. This will in turn promote love towards learning. This success depends on schools’ ability to maximize learning potential of every child. Learning would be defined by the student, communities, and parents and not by a state agency. The success also depends on schools’ ability to let go of the ignorant ideology of schooling, which prevailed in the past. Schools must have high expectations from all students, and not only students who conform to what adults want them to do. This means that individualized education would be the objective and we will definitely move away from the factory model which was popular in the past. Finally, if schools are successful, then students will be globally competitive and, therefore, will have hope for the future. In addition, they also will have the ability to break the status quo. Breaking away from the cycle and having hope for success will certainly enable students to break through miseries brought about by poverty and racism. Order now Related essays
I understand that this question will be rather vague, but I'm unsure how to process from here. I'm trying to see how a key generator can be made. I have been toying with IDA and managed to reconstruct an application key checking functions into C up to a point that I can check if a key is valid or not. This process uses a lot of bitwise operations such as shifting and masking which leaves me wondering how I can reverse that algo. The validation steps are as follow : 1. From the serial key, use a associative table that maps chars to other values 2. From those values, use a block hashing with bitshift\|bitmasks so that char[n] depends on char[n-1]. 3. Generate a key from hard coded values. 4. Generate 2 tables with the result from 2. Table1 = Step2 encoded with Step3. Table2 is Table1 encoded with Step3 5. Encode Step2 with tables from Step4, depending on some bitmasking. So this whole thing is rather complicated. Furthermore there is constant loss of information so writing code with exact reverse order of operations is not possible (or I don't know how). I put myself in the shoes of someone who wants to create this protection scheme. Generating serials from decoded output MUST be possible. Either this whole process is reversible, or there is a function that can act as a backdoor like thing to reverse it right away, which I strongly doubt. Any idea on things that I should look for at this point? • 2 If they used some kind of assymetric cryptography, then yes, there is a backdoor to reverse it, and no, you can't derive it from what you have, since you need the private key. Did you run signsrch over your binary to check if it's an implementation of a standard algorithm? Dec 20 '14 at 9:29 • signsrch is an interesting tool that I didn't know about. It does identify many ciphers signatures but none in the area of interest – Eric Dec 21 '14 at 0:12 Your Answer Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.
Keith Dawson: Develop in the Cloud How To Teach Programming Bret Victor says we're all doing it wrong -- Khan Academy included. Bret Victor says we're doing it all wrong, and constructs an existence proof for an environment that supports learning in the way that humans learn things. We've engaged in a good deal of conversation here about teaching and learning how to program (see: Learning (More About) Programming and Google's Online Course Creation Tool) and debated whether or not it makes sense to introduce the subject to young children (Teaching Kids to Program). Now let's look at the question that lurks behind all of the educational initiatives we have been discussing: what is the best way to convey the concepts of programming to a human being? Khan Academy's John Resig saw a talk by Bret Victor, Inventing on Principle, and declared that it was the inspiration behind the Academy's new computer science curriculum, which has been widely praised. The problem is that Victor himself doesn't think that what Resig and Khan came up with bears all that much resemblance to the ideas he was trying to convey. So Victor created an interactive essay, essentially as an answer to Khan, that is like nothing you've seen before. It is peppered with live examples of a (nonexistent) learning environment that would support the principles of human learning, as applied to the discipline of programming in particular. Victor's essay got a bit of notice in the tech press (here's Technology Review) and was bruited about on Hacker News. Victor writes: The teaching environment Victor envisions is inherently interactive and transparent. Nothing is hidden, and every action by the student produces a visible result in program output. According to Victor, this should hold true even if in the underlying programming language, some things are invisible by nature, such as the value of a default parameter that affects a calculation. The user should be able to see the state of all important program components, in other words. The flow of the program over time should be visible as well, and Victor provides some striking examples of UI techniques for making the flow transparent. Another important idea for getting the programmer's creativity out of his or her head -- where it is forced to operate by most modern learning and programming environments -- is "pushing paint around." Victor's simulations show how it is possible to get something on the screen as soon as possible as the user is typing, and offer visual hints as to how what's on screen can be modified. Another UI technique towards the same end is to make all components visible and pickable -- the programming equivalent of the kid who starts playing with Legos by spilling the bucket all over the floor. Victor has definite ideas about the kinds of programming languages that make good teaching vehicles, and the ones that don't. He favors Seymour Papert's Logo, Alan Kay's Smalltalk, and Bill Atkinson's HyperCard over the current favorites, used by Khan Academy and others: JavaScript and Processing. Victor's final twist is to assert that the principles he demonstrates are not training wheels -- they don't apply only to learning environments. He asserts (emphasis in the original): "Programming has to work like this. Programmers must be able to read the vocabulary, follow the flow, and see the state. Programmers have to create by reacting and create by abstracting." Please go work through Bret Victor's essay. I guarantee you won't look at learning, or programming, in the same way afterwards.
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The Bombardment of Sveborg, 9 August (1855) The Battle of Suomenlinna (also known as the Battle of Viapori or the Bombardment of Sweaborg) was fought on 9–11 August 1855 between Russian defenders and a joint British/French fleet during the Åland War. It was a part of the Crimean War. Gunboat Operations During the Crimean War, 1854–5 In 1853 Tsar Nicholas I of Russia used the excuse of a brawl between Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox monks in Bethlehem to proclaim himself the guardian of the Ottoman Empire’s fourteen million Orthodox Christians. What he really wanted was Russian access to the Mediterranean through the Bosporus and the Dardanelles, and he was quite prepared to set about the virtual dismemberment of Turkey to achieve this. In his new-found capacity as religious champion, therefore, he demanded a number of concessions from the Sultan, knowing full well that their nature was such that no self-respecting sovereign could possibly grant them. Having, as anticipated, been rebuffed, in July he sent his troops to occupy Turkish provinces in Romania. Unfortunately, he encountered unexpected opposition. France, now ruled by Napoleon III, regarded herself as the traditional protector of Roman Catholic interests in the Holy Land and was not prepared to have these ridden over by Russia. Simultaneously, Great Britain disliked the idea of the naval balance in the Mediterranean being disturbed by the intrusion of a Russian fleet. The despatch of British and French warships to Constantinople stiffened the Sultan’s resolve and on 4 November he declared war on Russia. On land, the Turks did unexpectedly well, but on 30 November the Russian fleet destroyed a Turkish squadron in Sinope harbour. In January 1854 the Anglo-French fleet entered the Black Sea to protect the Turkish coastline and on 28 March the Allies declared war on Russia. At this juncture the Tsar’s adventure turned sour, for the following month Austria, with Prussian support, threatened to intervene unless he withdrew his troops from the Balkans. Reluctantly, he complied, but wrecked the ensuing peace talks by insisting on his right to pursue his bullying quarrel with Turkey. The Allies therefore decided to land an expeditionary force in the Crimea with the object of capturing and destroying the heavily fortified Russian naval base of Sevastopol. The mismanagement of the British part of the land campaign, the blunderings of elderly or incompetent generals, the superlative courage of the troops and their terrible sufferings during the first winter of the war have all been so thoroughly covered elsewhere that there is no need to enlarge upon them here. Suffice it to say that while siege works were opened against the city and naval facilities of Sevastopol, lying on the southern side of a deep inlet, the term siege was not entirely appropriate as the inlet’s northern shore remained in Russian hands. Consequently, reinforcements and supplies continued to pour across the harbour by a bridge of boats while, to make matters yet more difficult for the Allies, a large Russian field army hovered in the Crimea’s hinterland. The naval operations of what became known as the Crimean War were conducted in the Black Sea and the Baltic, with peripheral operations in the White Sea and the Far East. In some respects the Royal Navy was unprepared for a major war. Some of the admirals were as elderly and infirm of purpose as the generals, and so low were manning levels that ships of the Baltic Fleet were unable to complete their crews months after the war had begun. In the Black Sea, naval bombardment of Sevastopol’s coastal forts produced inconclusive results. In the Baltic the Russians declined to come out and fight, and ice put an early end to operations. Thus, beyond imposing a blockade on an essentially self-sufficient land power and disrupting such seaborne trade as it possessed, the naval operations of 1854 ended on a thoroughly unsatisfactory note. The nub of the problem was that the line-of-battle ships, inhibited by large areas of shallow water in both the Black Sea and the Baltic, simply could not get close enough to do the enemy any real damage. What was needed were small, shallow-draught steam-propelled vessels with enough hitting power to hurt. As luck would have it, the Admiralty had already initiated a modest construction programme, intending to replace its sailing gun-brigs, the smallest ocean-going warships, with little screw steamers, and six such vessels, the Arrow class, were already in service. Recognising that these would be able to get within effective range of the Russian defences, the Admiralty also agreed that large numbers of such craft would be less vulnerable to return fire than larger ships. It was therefore decided to build four classes of what were called Crimean gunboats. The government, stung into action by press criticism of its handling of the war, willingly consented to a large construction programme; in fact, no less than 156 warships of this type were ordered, although some were completed too late to take part in the war and others, built hastily from green wood, were allowed to rot in an unfinished state. The Crimean gunboats had a flat-bottomed hull and were powered by 20, 40 or 60 hp steam engines driving a single screw, giving a speed of between six and eight knots. The three gaff-rigged masts were stepped in tabernacles on the upper deck, through which protruded a tall, thin funnel. Armament consisted of two or three 68-pounder guns on slides, centrally mounted so that they could be moved over iron traversing rings to fire over either side. Later classes were armed with 32-pounder guns, also on slides, and 24-pounder howitzers on conventional trucks. Below decks, two-thirds of the available space was taken up by the engine, boiler, coal bunkers, water tanks, ration lockers and magazines. Fortunately, because of the simple sail plan and limited armament, only 35 men were required to handle the vessel. The men lived forward of the engine room and the two officers in a small space aft. Usually, a gunboat was a lieutenant’s command but such was the rate of expansion during the war that some were commanded by masters, i.e. senior warrant officers. The Baltic Fleet which returned to its station under Rear Admiral the Hon. Richard Dundas in May 1855 was very different from that which had gone out the previous year in that it consisted entirely of steam-driven vessels and contained numerous small craft suited to operations in cramped or shallow waters. These included seventeen mortar vessels and the gunboats Gleaner, Pelter, Pincher, Ruby, Badger, Snapper, Biter, Dapper, Jackdaw, Magpie, Redwing, Skylark, Snap, Starling, Stork, Swinger, Thistle, Weazel and Lark. The nature of their operations, however, continued much as before. The Russian Navy remained safe behind its massive defences in Kronstadt harbour, which, it was discovered, had been further protected with moored contact mines. In other respects, the Allied effort produced only the occupation of several islands, the elimination of a few batteries and the capture of some small vessels which had risked the blockade. Dundas and his French colleague, Rear Admiral Penaud, both came under pressure from home to produce more tangible results, but as an attack on Kronstadt was out of the question, their difficulty lay in choosing a suitable objective. Some officers were for bombarding the prosperous city of Helsingfors (Helsinki), the destruction of which would have a profound effect on public opinion in Russia. This idea was rejected in favour of a bombardment of the neighbouring fortress of Sveaborg, which was built on several interconnected islands including Vargon, Gustafsvaard, East Svarto, West Svarto and Lilla Svarto.The fortifications were of modern design, were fully manned and mounted over 800 guns. Channels to the north and south of the islands were blocked by two ships of the line, moored broadside on. On the morning of 9 August the British and French mortar vessels formed a line approximately 3300 yards from the fortifications, opening fire at 07:00. The gunboats Stork and Snapper, armed with the new Lancaster guns, circling to the right of the line, concentrated their fire on the Russian warship blocking the southern channel. To their left Starling, Thistle, Pelter, Biter and Badger circled as they fired at the western batteries, while to their left the rest of the defences were engaged by circles containing Vulture, Snap, Gleaner, Dapper and Redwing. To the north, two more gunboats, Magpie and Weazel, exchanged fire with a detached battery on the island of Stora Rantan, covering the channel in which the second Russian warship was moored. The course of the action is described by Admiral Dundas in his despatch. A rapid fire of shot and shells was kept up from the fortress for the first few hours upon the gunboats, and the ranges of the heavy batteries extended completely beyond the mortar vessels; but the continued motion of the gunboats, and the able manner in which they were conducted by the officers who commanded them, enabled them to return the fire with great spirit, and almost with impunity throughout the day. About ten o’clock in the forenoon fires began first to be observed in the different buildings, and a heavy explosion took place on the island of Vargon, which was followed by a second about an hour afterwards on the island of Gustafsvaard, inflicting much damage upon the defences of the enemy, and tending greatly to slacken the fire from that direction. The advantage of the rapidity with which the fire from the mortars had been directed was apparent in the continued fresh conflagrations which spread extensively on the island of Vargon. When the gunboats were recalled at sunset the fleet’s boats took over, firing rockets which spread the blaze from Vargon to East Svarto. Dundas continues: At daylight on the morning of the 10th, the position of several mortar vessels had been advanced within easier range, and the gunboats were again directed to engage. The three-decked ship which had been moored by the enemy to block and defend the channel between Gustafsvaard and Bakholmen, had been withdrawn during the night to a more secure position; but the fire from the batteries was increased, and the engagement was renewed with activity on both sides. Fires continued to burn without intermission within the fortress, and about noon a column of smoke, heavier and darker than any which had yet been observed, gave signs that the shells had reached combustible materials in the direction of the arsenal. The bombardment continued for much of the night. A spy later reported that the dockyard had been wrecked, all government stores destroyed, the powder magazines blown up, 23 vessels burned and a further 18 seriously damaged, and 2000 men killed. This may well be an exaggeration of the true position although it was clear that extensive damage had been done. It is possible that the attack would have continued, but by the morning of the 11th the British mortars had been shot out to the extent that some had even split. As replacements would not reach the Baltic before the onset of winter, the mortar vessels were therefore sent home a month before the rest of the fleet. The gunboats, on the other hand, had proved themselves equal to the task for which they had been built, to the extent that Allied casualties amounted to just one man killed and several wounded. Nevertheless, it was to be with the Black Sea Fleet that their true potential was demonstrated. The Black Sea Fleet, commanded by Vice Admiral James Dundas, was less troubled by winter than that commanded by his namesake in the Baltic, and in view of the stand-off at Sevastopol consideration had been given to ejecting the enemy by means of an indirect approach rather than head-on attack. Russian roads were primitive, difficult to use in winter and almost impossible during the rasputitsa, the spring thaw which turned them into mud wallows. Consequently, it was much easier for the Russians to supply their troops in the Crimea by means of water transport, using rivers and the Sea of Azov. Disrupting this traffic had not been possible the previous year because the Allied navies lacked suitable warships capable of penetrating the shallow waters of the Azov. By the spring of 1855, however, this defect had been remedied, although before operations against the Russian supply line could commence it was necessary to secure control of the Straits of Kerch, which provided the only entrance to this otherwise landlocked sea. This was accomplished on 24 May by an Allied amphibious operation involving heavy and light squadrons plus landing forces consisting of 7000 French, 5000 Turkish and 3500 British troops as well as a Sardinian contingent. On both sides of the straits the enemy abandoned their positions with barely a token resistance, blew up their fortifications, abandoned about 100 guns, destroyed stores, provisions and ammunition, and burned such warships as were unable to make good their escape. In simply handing the Allies the keys of the Sea of Azov the Russians made their most critical mistake of the war. The British light squadron, commanded by Captain Edmund Lyons, included several paddle-driven warships and the new screw gunboats Wrangler, Viper, Lynx, Arrow, Snake and Beagle. Even while operations were in progress to secure the straits, Lieutenant Henry McKillop, commanding the Snake, spotted a Russian warship of comparable size attempting to escape northwards. Ignoring the enemy fortifications, he promptly gave chase. No sooner had the two ships begun exchanging shots than two more Russian warships emerged to support their comrade, leaving Snake simultaneously engaged with three opponents. The gunboat, however, was extremely handy, and the Russians, no doubt expecting her to engage with conventionally mounted broadside guns, found themselves receiving fire from unexpected directions as the centrally mounted armament was heaved round to bear on each of them in turn. Several of their shots passed clean through Snake, fortunately without causing casualties or touching a vital area. On the other hand, taking a hit from one of the gunboat’s 68-pounder shells was a serious matter for a small warship, leaving the Russians horrified that their apparently puny opponent could hit quite so hard. They had probably had enough by the time the six-gun paddler Recruit, followed by others, came thrashing her way towards the engagement, for they deliberately ran themselves aground and later set fire to their ships. The action took place within view of the Allied fleet, the French in particular being generous with their praise. McKillop was promoted commander as soon as he had completed his necessary period of sea time, with seniority from the date of his exploit.
Yoga for Asthma: Symptoms, Causes, How to cure? How yoga helps and poses to try By Disease & Treatment, health, human bodyashtama, asthma cure, ayurveda treatment, disease, treatment, yoga, yoga ayurveda One of the most vital elements that sustain life is air. But sadly, the air we breathe in most of the cities is polluted and hence the main cause of respiratory diseases. It has given rise to asthma cases and poses a major challenge to quality of life. There have been reports of average lifespan of people getting shortened by 5-10 years in metros due to a bevy of breathing issues. Many people suffering from asthma have shifted from Delhi to smaller towns and hill stations as their conditions aggravated during the start of winters when air quality deteriorates. In other metro cities also, this trend has been noticed. The growing pollution level even in small towns at times make one think that asthmatic conditions are inevitable the way environment degradation is happening. Perhaps the only long-lasting solution to deal with the breathing issues is Yoga. A lung disease, asthma causes chest tightness, makes breathing harder and often produces extra mucus. It has been seen that the conditions become severe when there is a change of weather. If triggered during night asthma can seriously affect sleep quality and hence making the following day difficult to work with full potential. In social gatherings, it could be an embarrassment. Yoga can not only prevent the progress of asthma but can also improve longevity by significantly improving the lung function. Regular practice of asanas (yoga postures) and pranayamas (breathing exercises) reduces the severity of the disease. Read More: What are the Symptoms of Asthma Frequent coughing and shortness of the breath are the most common symptoms of asthma. In many patients, there is a whistling sound or wheezing and shortness of breath. In severe conditions, it completely alters daily activities. Full-blown asthma attack could be life-threatening. It is said that asthma can not be completely cured but its symptoms can be very well managed. In case of severe asthma, Yoga is not considered the first line of treatment but once various conditions are managed to ameliorate the situation, yoga can be practiced regularly to improve lung functions. Symptoms of asthma vary from patient to patient and changing atmospheric conditions impact them differently. For instance, some people may experience shortness of breath while taking a few steps of the stairs. In many others, the symptoms appear when pressure is exerted on the body as a result of excessive exercise or moderate physical work. Common symptoms of Asthma are as under • Shortness of breath • Wheezing sound while breathing • Frequent coughing • Difficulty in breathing • Respiratory problem causing unease in sleeping • Chest tightness or pain Symptoms of severe asthma include the need for an inhaler quite often, frequent coughing attack and the feeling of excessive weakness after coughing. In these conditions, immediate medical care is required. Severe asthma could be triggered by allergic substances in the air. People with asthma may feel clogging of the air passage and a number of reasons could be behind this. One of the most common causes that triggers asthma flare-up is seasonal cold and flu. Unhygienic food habits aggravate the condition and lead to worsening of the symptoms once attacked. To be sure, in many people the cause of asthma could be family history. Following are the most common issues that trigger asthma or its flare-up: • Seasonal cold and flu • Allergies such as dust, pollen, smoke, fumes and bad air • Anxiety and stress • Closed workplace with allergens in the air • Changing weather leading to sharp rise or fall of temperature, heat and humidity Those with a long history of asthma generally sense the trigger by observing the pattern over a longer period of time. They can easily prepare themselves to avoid the attack by practicing recommended pranayamas, improving food quality by including vitamin and mineral rich vegetables and fruits, avoiding extremely cold foods and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Yoga is a very effective preventive measure in asthma as in case of many lifestyle and chronic diseases. It alleviates the symptoms and within days makes you feel better. Yoga works at multiple levels to benefit the practitioner. While at physical level it improves postures and enhances lung capacity, at mental level it reduces stress which has fast become a major trigger of the disease in the busy city life. Here are some of the yoga postures you can try to alleviate asthma conditions: Setu Bandha Sarvāṅgāsana or Bridge pose The pose is very effective in opening the chest and deeper breathing. It energies and rejuvenates the whole body. It stretches the chest, neck and spine and helps at both physical and mental level. While it stimulates the abdominal organs and lungs, it also calms the mind thus alleviating stress and mild depression. It addresses the issue of high blood pressure and prevents sinusitis. As it improves blood circulation across the spine calming the nerves, it helps in improving sleep quality. To do the Bridge pose, lie on the Yoga mat with your back on the floor. Keep your shoulders and feet apart slightly. Then bend your knees. In the next step, place your hands on the floor with your palm facing down. Now, take the breath in and lift your pelvis. Keep your shoulders and head flat. In this pose take a few breaths in and out and then slowly lie down on the floor. Cobra Pose or Bhujangasana In Sanskrit Bhujanga means Cobra. As the name suggests, the pose resembles a cobra. One of the poses in Surya Namaskar (sun salutation), Cobra pose stretches the spine and improves the energy level in the body improving immunity which is very important for preventing many diseases. It relieves stress by stretching the muscles and spine. The arching of the spine in Cobra pose increases flexibility and strengthens the upper back. It improves lung capacity and thus benefits immensely in asthma. Cobra pose is often referred to as beginner-level pose and easy to do. In Cobra pose, you first lie down on your abdomen. In the next step, place your palms down on the ground beneath your shoulders. Now, lift your chest up while pushing the palm down making an arch. Dandasana or the Staff pose It stretches your chest and improves your posture. The pose has been found to be very effective in treating asthma. Dandasana also improves core and back muscles. It is an easy pose. Sit straight with legs together and extended in the front. Keep your legs together by joining your feet and the inner side of your legs. Your spine should be straight. Now, breathe deeply and hold this position for about one minute. Make sure your legs are together. Keep the thighs firm and press them down against the floor and rotate them slightly toward each other. Now, take a few deep breaths in this pose. Sukhasana or easy pose This pose is quite relaxing and helps in asthama. Sukhasana is a hip-opening pose which stretches the knees and ankles and strengthens the back. As the name suggests, sit cross-legged with ease to do this pose. This is one of the most basic poses in Yoga and used during meditation. While sitting straight, focus on your breath, observe the pattern. In few minutes shallow breath will become normal and have calming effect on the mind. It improves lung functions. Baddhakonasana or Butterfly pose This is another very relaxing pose which has a soothing effect on the whole body. To do Baddhakonasana, sit straight on the floor with the soles of your feet together. Hold the toes with both your hands. Now flap your legs and thighs like butterfly wings for a minute or two. Baddhakonasana improves abdominal organs, kidneys and bladder. It improves circulation of blood in the body. As lung function improves during the pose it helps treat asthma. Along with various Yoga postures, some breathing exercises can be very beneficial in treating asthma. There are various types of breathing such as Diaphragmatic breathing and yogic breathing that alleviates asthma conditions. Numerous studies have recommended breathing exercises for asthma patients. Breathing exercises increase the strength of respiratory muscles and also enhance the flexibility of the thoracic cage.
The VE property market May 06, 2020 Over the past century, there have been many global impacts on our property market, the current pandemic being just one example. On Tuesday, 8th May 1945, we celebrated Victory in Europe Day, generally known as VE Day – the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces. We all know that property prices have changed over the years – as has the value of the pound. But what did the property market look like back on that momentous day? During the second world war, the property market suffered a hit from two fronts. Not only did the German bombing cause widespread damage to properties nationwide, but the financial repercussions and lack of construction materials and labourers meant that building and repairs were almost impossible. Before WWII, new houses sold for approximately £750, with London achieving higher prices even then of roughly £850, which when you convert to today’s rate, equates to just £50,000. During wartime, around half a million residential properties were destroyed by the German bombings. Land development was therefore crucial in the following years, with new towns created on the green-belt surrounding London, such as Hemel Hempstead, Harlow and Crawley. These new communities and new builds across the country were essential in re-homing the near half a million families who had lost their homes. The first pre-fab homes (which were the most common given the lack of resources and urgent need), were built just weeks after VE Day. Each property needed just 40 man hours (often by prisoners of war), to supply with hot water, heating, new kitchens and a bathroom – an impressive feat by any standards! Although these were due to be temporary solutions to the instant housing crisis, many still stand today and whilst not luxury, were a significant improvement on the squalor conditions of wartime living. As the country began to recover from the war, council-house building peaked in the Conservative government of the 1950’s, where the end of rationing and an emerging economy allowed for 250,000 new local authority homes to be built per year. The reliance on council-housing was largely due to the average wage in comparison to property price. The average cost of a house was roughly £2,000, but with the average worker taking just £10 a week, purchasing was no mean feat. This Friday, whilst the celebrations certainly will not be as intended, we look forward to joining the country in remembering. With musical tributes and speeches, including an address from the Queen and a re-airing of Winston Churchill’s speech, there are plenty of ways to celebrate from the safety of your own home. However you choose to celebrate, enjoy the day and we look forward to seeing you all again soon. Subscribe to our
Why Cities are the Future and What this Means for Investors and Businesses Cities are the Future of the World The future of the world would be in cities and urban and semi-urban regions and hence, it is better for governments, businesses, investors, and citizen groups to prepare for an urbanized world where sustainability of the urban modes of living and working would increasingly be strained by inadequate infrastructure and poor planning. Indeed, with migration to the cities continuing at an accelerating pace, it is time for urban planners to involve all the stakeholders to create sustainable modes of living and working in the cities. In other words, since future developments in business and society would be determined by the urbanization and urban living, we better prepare for an urbanized future by planning and implementing sustainable modes of living and working in the cities. Unsustainable Cities at the Moment To start with, at present, except for a few global cities such as Singapore and Sydney in Australia, none of the global megapolis and metropolitan regions in the world is sustainable enough in terms of infrastructure and modes of living and working. For instance, except for a few cities in the West, most of the cities in Asia and Latin America are woefully inadequate regarding the infrastructure such as transport, housing, water supply, office space, and other characteristics of urbanization. Indeed, cities such as Mumbai in India and Beijing in India represent the worst of the urban nightmares with their overcrowding and high levels of pollution and inadequate housing and scarce office space. While Beijing fares better than say, Delhi, it compares unfavorably to New York and London. Thus, the need of the hour is for all stakeholders to think of sustainable urban living and make it a high priority item before such problems which are already worse would become chaotic and simply collapse. A Golden Opportunity for Investors to Combine Profit with Social Responsibility What this means for the investors is that they have a golden opportunity to combine the profit motive with social responsibility and environmental consciousness by investing in housing and transport systems that are sustainable and at the same time adequate for the rising numbers of people in megapolis and metropolis regions. Indeed, investors can profit from the urbanization of the world by partnering with the governments and the urban governance systems as well as responsible citizens in addition to NGOs or Non Governmental Organizations to create urban ecosystems that are self sustaining and at the same time, amenable to handle the great migration of people from rural to the urban areas. Incentivizing Urban Projects Further, the investors can be given tax breaks and subsidies by the Federal, State, and Local Governments to invest in sustainable housing and transport systems so that they can merge profit-making with social responsibility and environmental consciousness. This can take the form of global investors and consortiums coming together to build and operate Metro rail and Feeder Bus Services connecting and linking to each other so that commuters do not face problems in their daily commute. What more, this can also help in reducing the vehicular usage wherein metro rail and feeder buses dis-incentivize use of cars and other modes of personal transport thereby reducing congestion on the roads as well as curbing air and noise pollution in addition to saving on fossil fuels and other energy sources. PPP or Public-Private Partnerships Apart from this, investors can also be given incentives to improve housing through a public-private partnership or what is known as PPP wherein the government provides the lands on the condition that such housing would also include affordable housing for the poor in addition to higher costing high rises and condominiums. Indeed, investors can be lured by the prospect of higher returns on their housing projects by building a combination of high priced apartments and flats and at the same time, ensuring lower cost accommodation for the less privileged. This can also be extended to urban water supply and garbage disposal wherein governmental incentives can be combined with the profit-making motives to ensure that speedier and efficient garbage disposal systems are created as well as healthy and clean water is supplied to the residents through privatizing the last mile piping and the middle tier transporting. Impact of Climate Change on Cities and the Paris Accord A key concern for many urban planners is the impact of climate change on the cities, and hence, investors can pitch in this respect as well by utilizing the funds available under the Global Agreements on Climate Change wherein in 2015, world leaders agreed to create a global fund for building urban systems that are climate-friendly and environmentally responsible. In other words, there are enough incentives for investors to take advantage of as far as urban modes of living and working are concerned and hence, it is our view that more proactive action by governments and investors can go a long way in solving the crisis of urbanization and the problems of megapolis and metropolis systems. Capitalism has to Evolve with the Changing Urban Future Lastly, it is also our view that capitalism has always evolved with the times and especially so when faced with crises that threaten its very existence. In the urban context, it is worth remembering that both London and New York were squalid and unlivable during the times of the Industrial Revolution as well as into the 20th Century until combined and concerted action by the stakeholders as well as capitalists ensured that they transformed into sustainable and healthy places to live and work. To conclude, the cities of the future are at an inflection point and hence, this is the time for all stakeholders to come together to chart a new Urban Renaissance. ❮ Previous Article Next Article ❯ Authorship/Referencing - About the Author(s) International Business
Join Memory Technique Program With DMIT Software There are different types of people in this world. Some are born with some extraordinary talents while some are born with the poor capability of learning. It usually happens because our mind is not trained in the way that it could grasp everything is given to it. But if the mind is trained right from the childhood, one can have a strong mind throughout the life and could be able to achieve the proper goals. Sometimes, it has been seen that few children are forced to study any specific course by parents, but the children use to be interested in some other course. In this case, children are forcibly fed something that they don’t want to learn and this is the reason, that they are not able to implement what they learn in the practical way. Join Memory Technique Program With DMIT Software To take care of what the child wants and what are the goals of a child, memory technique programs are carried out so that a child keeps on learning more and more things and could have a great memory. There are various methods and activities by which the memory of a child can be improved. If the mind will be developed from the childhood, then a child would never face the difficulty regarding lack of memory in any stage of life. Benefits of memory technique programs for kids: 1. The mind becomes more organized. 2. If the mind remains healthy, then of course the overall physical health would be fine too. 3. The mind gets to know what the mind is more interested in and so it helps to decide the career accordingly. 4. A person tends to concentrate properly on everything. 5. A mind becomes more creative and innovative as the problem-solving capability is increased. 6. It helps to keep track of how your mind progresses. A mother toddler is also one of the activities that falls under the memory technique programs in which a bonding between parent and a child is made stronger. Parents get to know about their children’s ability and hidden talents. Even, children get to know what their parents think and it helps to match up the thinking of a parent and a child. A parent gets to know how the mind of a child works so that the parent could keep on making efforts to enhance the mind of a child. Blindfold activity is also one of the beneficial memory technique activities that lets the children experience visual, hearing or listening ability by closing the eyes. It is beneficial for the blind kids as they get to learn the visual ability by touching the things. If you are looking for an institute that provides the best memory technique programs for your kids, you can avail the best services at DMIT studio in reasonable prices. DMIT studio has various programs for improving the memory of a child like mother toddler program, smart coaching classes, and DMIT software. All these programs are remarkable and help to enhance the memory of a kid in a better way. It is not like that only kids can avail these programs; it can be availed by people of any age group. But if you avail such programs right from childhood, you won’t need to take these programs later on in life. Comments are closed.
Norway Rat – Rattus Norvegicus: The Norway, or brown, rat lives both as a commensal in close association with man and in the feral state. As a commensal this rat lives principally in basements, on the ground floor, or in burrows under sidewalks or outbuildings. Although more at home on the ground, these rats are adept at climbing and have been observed traveling along telephone wires from one building to another. In places they become exceedingly numerous and destructive. They constitute a menace to public health. They are known to be reservoirs of bubonic plague (transmitted to man by the bite of a flea or other insect), endemic typhus fever, ratbite fever, and a few other dreaded diseases. Because of this it is commonly said that Norway and roof rats are more dangerous than lions or tigers! Every effort should be made to exterminate them when they are found on your premises, and it is advisable to ratproof garbage cans and all buildings to prevent their entrance. Water doesn’t stop Norway rats. They can swim as far as 1/2 mile in open water, dive through water plumbing traps and travel in sewer lines, even against strong water currents. Rats are capable swimmers but only swim if necessary. Rats constantly gnaw anything softer than their teeth, including lead sheeting, improperly-cured concrete, sun-dried adobe brick, cinder block, wood and aluminum sheeting. Since rats can fit through openings that are as small as 1/2 inch in diameter, it’s very difficult to rat-proof a building. They can burrow to a depth of four feet. Young Norway and roof rats can be sexually mature and capable of mating at 3 months of age. Female Norway rats can be pregnant with a new litter and still lactate to feed their young. However, the gestation period may be slightly longer. After giving birth, they are capable of being in heat again in 24 to 48 hours. They are in heat approximately every 4 to 5 days. They average 3 to 7 litters per year. Norway rats usually have larger litters, 6 to 12 pups. Droppings average 3/4 inch in length and are blunt at both ends. Average 30 to 180 droppings a day.
Also found in: Medical. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Adj.1.laryngopharyngeal - of or relating to the larynx and pharynx References in periodicals archive ? They address the structure and function of the voice as it applies to these singers; vocal health and fitness, including the impact of phonotrauma on vocal health and singing, multidisciplinary care, laryngopharyngeal reflux, anesthesiology and the voice, the life cycle of the singing voice, and medicine, myths, and truths related to vocal health and hygiene; and vocal pedagogy, with discussion of classical and belting pedagogy, the physiology of belting, exercise physiology principles for training the vocal athlete, the application of motor learning principles to voice training, and audio technology. pylori and laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) had an important role in the etiopathogenesis of CRS. PP has been reported as a manifestation of head and neck tumors, including laryngeal carcinoma (6), hypopharyngeal (4), and laryngopharyngeal (7), but not TC, and this neoplasm has been associated with other PSs, such as dermatomyositis, autoimmune retinopathy, subacute cerebellar degeneration, thrombophlebitis, and hypercalcemia (8-10). Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) was coined by James [1] in the year 1991 and is described as the backflow of gastric contents into the laryngopharynx, whereby acid comes in contact with laryngopharyngeal pharynx leading to its irritation. She was also complaining of odynophagia and a feeling of lingual and laryngopharyngeal swelling. It is conceivable, given the current evidence linking gluten sensitivity with GERD, which the signs and symptoms attributed to laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) also might be linked to gluten sensitivity in this population, but this possibility has not been studied. Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is an extraesophageal phenomenon that affects the larynx and is encountered frequently by otolaryngologists. Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a common medical condition characterized by daytime (upright) acid reflux, frequently without heartburn or esophagitis. Maintaining proper laryngopharyngeal sensation, re-creating a functional neoglottic valve and an adequate airway and enhancing physiological coordination during deglutition are crucial for successful rehabilitation of swallowing. Both groups were compared with respect to time taken for insertion, manipulation, ease of insertion, attempts at insertion, movement during EBUS and procedure, maintenance of airway, laryngopharyngeal morbidity, post-procedure discomfort, cough, fibreoptic assessment of vocal cords, airway sealing pressure and other complications. Although the pathogenesis is not well known, it is suggested that VZV may reach nerve terminals by crossing the mucosa and indirectly infecting the IXth and Xth cranial nerves following a laryngopharyngeal infection or VZV might spread via nerve anastomoses (1).
Disclaimer - please read Listopad 26, 2021, 10:47:20 knowledge database chemical database synthesis database razno forum Knowledge database: Chemical reactions: Basics A chemical reaction is a process in which a number of reactants are being converted to a number of products whereby a change of physical and chemical properties occurs. A chemical reaction which includes the decomposition of substances into several products is called chemical analysis, while the reaction that joins two or more substances into a specific product, is known as a chemical synthesis. Accordingly, the reaction 2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O is a synthesis in which two molecules of hydrogen and one oxygen molecule give two molecules of water. On the other side, the reaction 2H2O -> 2H2 + O2 is an analysis in which two water molecules decompose into two molecules of hydrogen and one molecule of oxygen. chemistry tutorials - basics As most already know, a chemical reaction is represented by a chemical reaction equation, whereby on the left side we have the reactants, and on the other, right side, we have the products. The numbers in front of the symbols (which indicate an element) and formulas (indicating compounds) let us know how much of each particle participates in the reaction, or is being produced by it. These numbers can also be understood as the number of moles, because a mole of any substance has the same number of particles. Chemical reactions can be further divided into several types. There are chemical reactions in which there are no changes of oxidation states, reactions in which changes of oxidation states are present (redox reactions), complex reactions, reactions of association and dissociation and disproportionation reactions. Chemical reactions which in which there is no change of oxidation states are among the simpler ones. A typical example is the neutralization of hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide: HCl + NaOH -> H2O + NaCl. All the other mentioned types of reactions are further described in the following chapters. Basic laws of chemistry Chemical reactions Redox reactions Complex reactions Association and dissociation Limiting reagent Chemical equilibrium
Understand Biking Before You Regret. Cycling is an old sporting activity dating back to ancient times, with the initial evidence of human use bicycles dating from the 7th century BC in Japan. The first bicycles did not have hand-grips, yet made use of both hands to maintain the pedals locked in location. As even more people came to be enamored with the idea of the bicycle, it became prominent for the upper classes to ride their bikes throughout the evening commute, as well as for professional cyclists to use their bikes to race throughout the narrow streets of their communities or cities. A biking, also referred to as a bicycle or pedal cycle, is a single-wheeled or pedal-operated, motor-driven, bike, having one wheel linked to a frame through a crank or chain. An individual that rides a bike is frequently described as a cyclist, or bicyclist. Some cyclists do not use their bicycles for transportation; rather they watch it extra as an exercise device to get them right into shape. Others have an interest in both athletics and also cycling. It is a popular sport today that can be discovered all over the world, even in the most remote areas of the USA. One of one of the most apparent health and wellness benefits of biking is its ability to shed a large amount of calories, and consequently it is a superb cardiovascular workout. Biking also works the arm, the legs and also even the tummy, which can be an effective type of resistance training. Biking is one more wonderful kind of cardio exercise, as well as if you routinely cycle for exercise you must notice a decrease in your risk of heart problem and also asthma. Cycling builds toughness and also stamina too, and also if you cycle on a regular basis you must see a boost in your bone thickness, helping you to continue to be healthy as you age. Another excellent reason to become included with biking is the psychological advantage, or inspiration you obtain from being out on a gorgeous, scenic path. Cycling provides you the sensation of being entirely linked to the earth as well as to nature, while likewise being part of something that continues to grow and enhance. It’s an ideal leisure activity for parents with young kids, as it allows you to get your kids up and also moving in and out from indoors to see the globe. If you’ve ever before hung around alone in a peaceful area near a lake or river, you will find that hanging out riding a bike near your bike’s handlebars is just what you require to charge your body as well as to forget the stress of the day. The most evident factor to end up being much more accustomed to the advantages of biking is the basic enjoyment it supplies. Cycling puts you touching attractive natural landscapes whenever you pedal, and also the relaxing effect of the wind with the trees can take your mind off the everyday troubles for a couple of minutes. Biking is additionally a fantastic social task, which is particularly essential if you live in an area that is known for severe biking races. You can meet new individuals, support various other bicycle riders, and establish a passion in the preservation of our setting by going out on the tracks with your bicycle. There are also some health and wellness benefits connected with the raised activity. Cycling uses a tremendous means to reduce tension, stress and anxiety, and all of the other negative adverse effects that living an undesirable lifestyle can trigger. Biking can decrease your blood pressure, increase your body immune system, enhance your heart price, as well as assist you slim down. While lots of people cycle for health and fitness factors, research study has shown that routine biking can also lower the danger of diabetes and also cardiovascular disease. Cycling for workout is a fun activity that can profit your mind, body, and heart. Biking, likewise known as biking or merely cycling, is generally the use of non-motorized bikes for transport, recreation, workout, or sporting activities. Those associated with cycling are often referred to jointly as “cyclists” or “bikes”. A few other terms that are used to define people that cycle are “cyclers”, “travelers”, or “walkers”. A major advantage of bicycling is its low influence on the setting. Contrasted to the gas that a vehicle uses to run, the air pollution in air and also water created by an automobile is much reduced with biking. The atmosphere is likewise kept fairly tidy given that there is no oil generated or electrical energy utilized, just sunshine and also effort by the customer. These realities along with the many health and wellness advantages make it clear why bicycling is so well-liked by many Americans. Cycling is an excellent means to boost your general health. Workout has shown to be among the most important parts to a healthy and balanced way of life. Biking not just gives a low-impact, reduced tension form of exercise but it can also be part of an all-round exercise regimen. By engaging in normal biking you can reduce your threat for heart disease. Biking minimizes the threat of cardiovascular disease as well as cardiovascular disease since it burns a great deal of calories and also causes your heart to work harder than it normally does. Biking also helps reduce high blood pressure and decreases high blood sugar level degrees. Cycling can even reduce cholesterol and also protect against problems such as stroke, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis and also obesity. Regular cycling can keep you fit and fit as well as minimize your chances of developing lots of severe diseases. Biking helps reduce cholesterol levels, reduces high blood pressure, and protects against high blood sugar degrees from spikes. Biking is a reduced impact, low stress and anxiety kind of exercise. This makes cycling an optimal task to perform with children and your household. Some individuals suggest that biking is not a reduced impact or exercise. The debate has actually been continuous for time. While some specialists concur that biking is reduced impact and also a low stress and anxiety task, numerous experts argue that cycling is a valid exercise. The determination of what counts as a physical activity has become a lot more complicated than ever over the last few years. In order to choose if biking is an exercise, you need to check out just how you would make up your day-to-day schedule if you were mosting likely to bike to function rather than taking the train or bus. If you were planning to take the train, take the stairways rather than the lift, walk rather than take the taxicab, as well as squeeze in a thirty minutes exercise in the evening, biking is probably not the most effective option. On the other hand, if you were preparing to cycle to function, integrating cycling right into your day-to-day regimen will certainly aid boost your wellness. StateCyclist When most people think of workout, they think about running or jogging. Nonetheless, there are 2 words that require to be contributed to that list: biking. Cycling supplies a fantastic method to obtain your exercise without running or walking. That’s why so many people are including bikes to their workout routine. Leave a Reply
Are the Amish Involved in Politics? The Amish usually stay as far away from English politics as possible. Amish are taught to respect and pray for governing authorities. They use the Scripture “obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29). They use this scripture when in conflict between their conscience and civil law. Remembering their persecution in Europe has consequently left them with a strong belief in separation of church and state. Get a Free Box! The Amish refuse to enter the armed forces because they are a nonviolent people. They usually do not hold public office though they are allowed to vote. Turnout is low unless there is a local issue on the ballet. Other exceptions occur when there is a presidential election. Some Amish get involved in politics by actively supporting the Republican candidates. Issues of Conflict between Amish and state In recent years, there have been numerous conflicts between the Amish and the power of the state. Listed below are some of these issues of conflict: 1. Military service 2. Education 3. Social Security 4. Health care 5. Property zoning 6. Child Labor 7. Horseshoes chipping public roads 8. Slow moving vehicle signs Conservative Christian Amish For the most part, Amish have done well in a political system that respects and protects their freedom of religion. Amish feel they should adhere to the spiritual laws not the worldly laws. The Amish are a conservative Christian group of people, therefore they don’t watch television, drive cars or use the internet. And they don’t typically vote in national election. Ninety percent of Amish who do register to vote do so as a Republican. One reason Amish don’t vote is they leave it up to God. Amish Super PAC Super PAC run ads in Amish newspapers to promote the Republican party. Amish PAC is a political action committee which is dedicated to getting the Amish to vote Republican. Amish PAC aims to garner more Republican votes. The Amish people tend to align strongly on policy with Republicans. Most Republicans oppose abortion and same-sex marriages as do Amish. But making voters out of the Amish may be a steep goal. They are a people who forgo television and the internet. And believe fiercely in the separation of their religious community from government intrusion. The PAC spent nearly $140,000 in the 2016 presidential campaign. They focused on advertising in the heavily populated Amish areas of Pennsylvania and Ohio. One slogan was on a “Vote Trump” billboard showing a picture of an Amish buggy. On it were the words “Hard working. Pro-life, family dedicated…….JUST LIKE YOU! %d bloggers like this:
The Difference Between Coriander and Cilantro Did you know that Coriander and Cilantro are the same thing? Read on… During my Indian cooking experience as an observant, I wanted to learn the names of the ingredients in Marathi and Hindi. One of the first ingredients I learned was kothimbir, green herbs that are used in my house pretty much daily. I smelled them, and they smelled just like cilantro to me. I had also bought some coriander powder, which was labeled as dhania in Hindi and it’s just ground coriander seeds. coriander powder Coriander Powder (Dhania) I googled kothimbir and found out that they are coriander leaves, but then found out that coriander and cilantro are the same thing! What? I did not make the connection at first because the kothimbir leaves I saw looked like this: coriander and cilantro leaves Instead of this (which is what cilantro looks like to me): But they are the same thing. When I lived in the US, cilantro was always a leafy herb, and coriander a powder that is ground from the coriander seeds. coriander seeds Coriander seeds source coriander seeds Coriander seeds before drying source It turns out that they both come from the same plant: coriander. Difference Between Coriander and Cilantro The different names are used in different regions of the world. Chinese parsley is another term for it. In Latin America and in the US it is called cilantro, the Spanish translation of coriander; in the UK they call the plant coriander and the seeds coriander seeds; and in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, people say dhania, which is the translation of coriander. Apparently, “kothimbir” in Marathi, the local language, is the translation of cilantro (not coriander.) So I suppose they also use separate names for the herb and the powder/seed (dhania), like in the US. A bit confused? Sorry. The main point is that cilantro, coriander, coriander seeds, Chinese parsley, kothimbir and dhania/dhaniya. All come from the same plant. Difference Between Coriander and Cilantro However, keep in mind that even though they come from the same plant, they both (herb and seed) have different uses and also have different flavor and aroma. The herb is often used in Asian and Latin American cuisine, and the seed is often paired with cumin and cinnamon. Now, when you google recipes from a different country than yours and coriander is an ingredient, you might want to make sure what they are really asking for. You can also go share this interesting and surprising little food fact to your foodie friends. I thought it was. (Clearly, because I made a whole post about it). Here are some great coriander/cilantro recipes for you: Chickpea and Coriander Burgers chickpea coriander burgers Cilantro Fries cilantro fries Coriander Lemon Chicken coriander lemon chicken And for the adventurous: Curry Coriander Shorties coriander shorties 17 thoughts on “The Difference Between Coriander and Cilantro 1. Thanks for that clarification!! Out of every spice or in this case plant in India and the States.. it’s the ONLY one I don’t care for…I cannot get used to it .. maybe in tiny amounts but when overdone, I’m done! 1. I don’t care much for the seed, but the herb, which we call cilantro in Mexico, I love! I am Mexican after all and it is used widely in Mexican cuisine. 2. Yes.. I think it may be an acquired taste sort of thing!.. In NY I would order Cold Sesame Noodles at lunch time.. I never really tasted the Cilantro.. but then I got an order from and over zealous chef and whew!! that DID it.. Nimmi, my Indian neighbor cooks with it all the time but puts the brakes on it for me when I eat over.. and some recipes I really love, I notice right away if it doesn’t have it in it and I sort of miss it.. weird!!! 1. Yeah, I’ve read that cilantro can taste “soapey” to some people. And soap doesn’t really taste good haha, so maybe you are one of them. It is totally fair enough that you don’t like it. You are probably fine with it when it is a bit cooked and soaked maybe, but if it is raw, you simply hate it. And it is used raw a lot for finishing dishes. Onions for me a totally fine cooked, but I CANNOT eat them raw, I hate them raw. 3. Reblogged this on SONANT THOUGHTS. 4. I didn’t realize this until my trip to India! hehe Enjoyed your post Jarkie @todaycommai 1. Thank you Jarkie. Same with me, I learnt this only after moving to India. 🙂 So I thought I’d share to the rest of the world. 5. Do you have a refrigerator Mani? 1. Yes, we do. Not a full size one though, medium sized, with a very small freezer section. 6. its a wonderful versatile herb 🙂 The seeds don’t make much sense until you use the powder in a curry 7. Just went into an Indian food store here in NJ and thought of you Mani.. .get on Instagram…I follow you…. 1. 🙂 You are sweet. Wait, what am I missing? 8. You are on Instagram right? I followed you … my name is Whimsicalitys on it…. what are you missing… lol!!! 9. Very well explained with photographs at right intercepts and carefully drafted. Great. 10. In indonesia its called “ketumbar” for coriander seeds and “daun ketumbar for coriander leaves 11. Good blog on Coriander and cilantro!! Being an Indian and stay in pune was curious to know what is Coriander called in the other parts of the world !! And being fond of cooking, I keep on learning about cooking from different places where ever I go. 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BBRA header image Several tragic accidents have recently taken place off our shores; many could have been prevented by taking the simplest safety precautions. We know that everyone says, or at least, thinks: “It won’t happen to me, why worry?” until it does happen, and to you, and then it might be “curtains!” Boat handling skills are the first necessity for all small boat users-ensure you know how to handle your boat adequately under difficult circumstances. One does not need to go crazy about safety but lives can be saved by following simple, common-sense suggestions. First: DON’T PANIC! If you keep your head and have the right gear your chances of surviving an accident at sea are very good; Second: Check the official weather forecast BEFORE you go out. Weather changes abruptly and dangerously off our shores, Cape Point was not called the Cape of Storms for nothing while gale-force driven seas will swamp you or push you far from where you want to be, even onto the rocks. Fog is known beyond any doubt to disorientate the most experienced seamen. Lightning is very likely to strike any metal object on a vessel at sea during a thunderstorm. The message is: head for safety fast if the weather turns; Third: Ensure your craft is seaworthy (that leaks have been fixed!); that it has all the gear needed; check the engine(s) (when was it last serviced?); see you have enough fuel (no leaks) plus some spare; that there are oars or paddles aboard should the engine(s) fail; that the bottom anchor, sea anchor and cable is working; and check appropriate safety equipment. Take some spare food and drink along; Fourth: Know your coast, its reefs, currents and landmarks and make sure to use proper marine navigational equipment on larger vessels; Fifth: tell a responsible person ashore when and where you are going out, where you plan to be and when you expect to return. Locating a small boat at sea in poor visibility and bad weather is extremely difficult-seeing casualties in the water is worse still-and this information will help focus rescuers on the most likely region for a successful rescue; Sixth: Wear lifejackets (aka Personal Flotation Devices). It is too late to put them on in an emergency, there is no time. Lifejackets keep your head up so you won’t drown if you pass out briefly, and keep you afloat-and alive. An Olympic swimmer would drown if they fell, lifejacket-less, into the water after bumping their head on the way down! Modern jackets fitted over your foul weather gear are light and far less cumbersome to work in than the old fashioned styles. Make sure all youngsters aboard, most of whom are particularly prone to going OB (overboard), have properly fitted juvenile jackets. All rescue services will tell you many sad stories of pulling bodies from the sea that had no lifejacket on. It is your life that is at stake if you don’t bother with wearing a lifejacket….. Cold water which we often experience off our shore especially in summer is a killer through initial numbness then unconsciousness and perhaps death through hypothermia (the cold) or drowning while unconscious from the cold. Cold shock occurs when entering cold water unexpectedly throwing your thinking off balance and if you swallow very cold water too quickly your throat muscles may go into spasm, with nasty consequences. Try and protect your head and face if OB since wind-blown spray and waves hitting your face increase the chance of drowning. You lose body heat so very much more rapidly in water than in air and the colder the water the much faster you lose the essential heat needed to keep you alive. A wetsuit is invaluable in delaying hypothermia, although even the wetsuit wearer will eventually become chilled after prolonged contact with cold water. Boat motion is nearly always erratic even in a moderate sea and can throw you about without warning causing injury or send you OB. “One hand for the boat, one hand for yourself” was what the wise old skippers used to tell new seagoers. Slippery, wet, often oily, decks usually found on small ships don’t help. Any unexpected wave coming aboard packs an enormous punch and could tip you over the side-(I know this from experience!)-always have the greatest respect for ocean waves. Sea sickness, all people suffer from this malady to a greater or lesser extent, and, apart from feeling awful, it severely reduces your thinking ability and slows your reactions-be extra careful if you are seasick. Most “seasick tablets” (or other medications for seasickness) make you sleepy-beware if you have to work. Injury: Fishermen are about equally as likely as miners to be seriously injured while working-commercial fishing is one of the most hazardous of all occupations with many deaths per year from drowning (OB, vessel capsizing or sinking) or from serious work-related injury, do take great care when fishing or working at sea. Stability: Even a seemingly small amount of water sloshing about in a boat not only seriously reduces its ability to roll away safely from a wave but also considerably reduces boat stability and increases the likelihood of sinking, and excess bilge water must be bailed or pumped out immediately. Overloading any boat is an insane thing to do, the risks of capsize and sinking are near 100%. Man overboard: If someone goes OB it is so, so, easy to lose sight of them in a normal sea (smallish waves) or even when it’s calm. A human head in the water is barely visible from a hundred metres away so someone must keep the missing person in view constantly while others manoeuvre the vessel for picking the person up. The signal for help is to raise a hand vertically. When someone goes OB you need to get them out of the water as soon as you can, dry them quickly and wrap them in a blanket or something warm to restore their body core temperature. Provide warm drinks to rescued persons but absolutely NO alcohol since this actually accelerates heat loss! Shock, or delayed shock can set in unexpectedly so it is a good idea to seek medical help for someone who has been OB for any extended period. Swallowing seawater makes you ill as well as increasing the risk of drowning, while in the shallows sand particles may be inhaled into the lungs and the person then requires rapid medical help. Clearly artificial respiration (resuscitation) needs to be done on partly drowned persons and this procedure should be learned and practiced under professional supervision. Wind is the greatest enemy to those at sea, both by the direct and damaging effect of gale-force winds on vessels and by the powerful, often confused, dangerous seas such winds set up. Wind chill is underestimated by most people and the wind is always stronger at sea than on the adjacent shore. As the wind speed goes up the loss of heat from your body increases rapidly. The colder the air the greater the effect of wind chill on exposed skin and cold is more than merely uncomfortable, it slows your reactions, fingers get numb leading to mistakes when handling gear-injury, especially to the hands, is highly likely and commonly occurs. WEAR GLOVES! These will minimise painful cuts to seawater-softened skin by wire strands or sharp objects. A small watertight First Aid kit is useful, but do restock it after use. Windproof clothing over warm jerseys will allay heat loss but do remember that wet clothing loses body heat at an amazingly faster rate than the same clothes when dry and seriously chills the wearer-blue jeans are particularly bad. It’s pretty obvious that working at sea you are almost always going to get wet either through sea spray, water coming aboard, or rain, so a good, truly waterproof (NOT the completely unsuitable ‘showerproof’ clothing!), outer shell covering is necessary both for comfort and for avoiding chill. Cover of the head and neck is important since major losses of body heat occur when these are exposed. “HiVis” (high visibility, e.g. fluorescent striped yellow or orange) outer clothes greatly assist location in emergency. Sunburn is often not thought about, but the sea reflects sunlight well and you burn quicker at sea particularly if it is windy. Wear a hat/cap (tied on against wind!). Staring over the sea on a sunny day strains the unprotected eyes too-wear sunglasses to prevent eye strain when on watch. On larger vessels, many injuries have occurred when a person unthinkingly stands in a bight (a loose loop) of rope or cable and this suddenly pulls taut cutting into you - never stand in a bight! When the weather turns ugly at sea, it is wise to tether each person on deck to the vessel by a properly knotted lifeline of the correct strength, but beware of snagging and tangles which make a bad situation worse. Cell phones are of very limited use in emergencies at sea and cannot be relied upon because the onshore directional transmitter/receiver masts are set up for use over land and the signal over the sea is often weak or absent. The microwave phone signal travels in straight lines so any object in the way blocks it, and it fades completely about 15 km from the nearest (shore) mast. In addition, only one person will, that is if you are lucky, hear your distress call. Cell phones do not like water especially electrically conducting seawater and quickly die if wetted. Portable VHF waterproof radios of moderate range are far more reliable when you are in a fix and emergency calls are picked up by emergency services and by other vessels. Learn the correct radio protocols to call for help (“Mayday”) on the right wavelength, immediately give your last known position and repeat this if you are able. Know how to use the radio and keep the batteries charged. A waterproof torch, with spare batteries, helps if you have to fix your engine at sea and obviously when it gets dark. Safety flares do not last for ever and MUST be checked and replaced at the intervals recommended by the manufacturer. It’s no good finding in an emergency that your flares don’t work because these are out of date! Please NEVER, EVER let off flares unless you are in distress. Only if it does not endanger your boat and crew, try to help those in distress. Remember the rescue services are trained and equipped to deal with emergencies far more than is the average seafarer and you do not want to add to the problem by having to be rescued yourself. If you have checked your engine, fuel pipes and fuel tanks and these are in good shape, fire is not a usual problem, but on larger vessels a serviceable fire extinguisher is a good idea. If your boat is used for SCUBA diving be absolutely certain that divers and crew alike follow all diving safety procedures. “Dive alone, die alone” used to be the mantra. The sea is a wonderful place for fishing, diving or just sailing but it can turn nasty in an instant and gives you no second chance. So enjoy our beautiful ocean wisely, go prepared and thus return safely. boat sinking 640 Fig1: Sinking boat safety flares 640 Fig2: Flares storm waves 640 Fig 3: Storm waves bundled up first night 640 Fig 4: Bundled up wetsuits 300 Fig 5: Wetsuits overloaded boat 500 Fig 6: Overloaded boat
Delaware, one of the Atlantic States of the American Union, forms a part of a peninsula lying between the lower reaches of the Susquehanna and Chesapeake Bay on the west, and the Delaware River and Bay and Atlantic Ocean on the east. With an area of 1960 sq. m., or little more than that of Northumberland, it is the smallest of all the states, except Rhode Island. Save in a small hilly section in the north, nearly all the surface is low and level, and in the extreme south there is much swampy land; while the most southern two-fifths of the area is in great part a sandy region. The coast-region has many salt-marshes; farther inland is a considerable body of extremely rich alluvial soil. The western border is generally well wooded, and in some places flat and marshy. The rivers are mostly small, but many are navigable. In the north kaolin and iron ore are found, and bog ore or limonite occurs in other parts. The state is well provided with railroad facilities, and is crossed by a canal connecting the Delaware and Chesapeake bays. The northern section has large and varied manufacturing interests. Peaches and the various small fruits, as well as market-garden products, are leading articles of export; the principal cereal crops are maize, wheat, and oats. Pop. (1870) 125,015; (1900) 184,735. The principal towns are Wilmington, New Castle, Dover (the state capital), and Smyrna. Delaware's first permanent white settlements were made by Swedes and Finns in 1638; Dutch and Swedes contended for this region, till in 1655 it passed under Dutch sway. After the transfer of New Amsterdam (now New York) to the English in 1664, Delaware became English also. Delaware, a slave-state until 1861-65, took no part in the secession movement. Delaware, the capital of Delaware county, Ohio, on the Whetstone River, 24 miles by rail N. of Columbus. It has foundries, flour and woollen mills, etc, chalybeate and sulphur springs, and a Wesleyan University (1842). President Hayes was a native. Pop. 7950.
Skip to Content Is Epsom Salt Good for Citrus Trees? You’ve likely heard of using Epsom salts in things like baths, but what about citrus trees? I’ve seen it come up here and there online, but there wasn’t really a clear answer on if they’re good for citrus trees. So, I dug a little deeper. Here’s what I found. Citrus trees can benefit from Epsom salt fertilizer, as it contains valuable nutrients like magnesium that help the tree produce larger fruits. Magnesium also gives your citrus trees healthier leaves that withstand disease. Applying Epsom salt is easy and can be done before and after planting citrus trees. Curious about what else Epsom salt has to offer your citrus trees, and whether this natural fertilizer is right for your plants? Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of Epsom salt. By the way, if you’d like some new gardening tools and supplies that are on sale this fall and winter, check out these new items on Amazon. Do Citrus Trees Like Epsom Salt? a bowl of Epsom salt Epsom salt is good for citrus trees, but only if your tree actually needs the nutrients. The main nutrient in Epsom salt is magnesium, which is not one of the three main nutrients plants need (those are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium), but magnesium is still an important supplemental nutrient for citrus trees. Epsom salt is a chemical compound known as hydrated magnesium sulfate, which contains two essential plant nutrients: sulfur and magnesium. This soil enhancer is found at most pharmacies and grocery stores. Magnesium is valuable to citrus trees because it helps them perform many essential functions, and it makes it easier for them to absorb other nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen. While Epsom salt does not directly provide these other nutrients, adding magnesium is a good way to reduce the likelihood that your citrus trees will be deficient in them. So, what happens to a citrus tree without enough magnesium? While a soil test is necessary to help evaluate whether your soil is truly lacking the magnesium it needs, too little magnesium can cause your citrus tree to develop yellow patches on its leaves and produce poor-quality fruits. When Should You Fertilize Citrus Trees with Epsom Salt? Citrus trees should only be fertilized with Epsom salt if they are deficient in magnesium. The easiest way to figure out whether your trees need more magnesium is to conduct a soil test, but yellow patches on leaves, tough rinds, and poor production of fruit are obvious signs of magnesium deficiency. Without conducting a soil test, there are a few ways you can “estimate” that your plants might need more magnesium. For example, soils that are light and sandy, as well as those that have a higher acidity, are more likely to be lacking in magnesium and other nutrients. The reason? When sandy soil receives lots of rainfall or is watered frequently, it leaches nutrients out of the soil as it drains. The magnesium may trickle out of the soil, as well. If you notice that your plants have begun to develop yellow patches in the center of old leaves or even on the base of those leaves, especially those that grow closer to the fruit, a magnesium deficiency could be to blame. Other signs of magnesium deficiency include: • Leaves that fall prematurely from the tree • Large yellow patches in a v-shaped point at the leaf tip • Poor fruit production • Thick, tough fruit rinds • Discoloration of leaves On the other hand, the benefits of magnesium include: • Improved leaf and chlorophyll production • Easier to peel fruits with thinner rinds • Larger fruits It’s important to note that some types of citrus trees have more abundant seeds. These need more magnesium than the types with no or fewer seeds. For example, limes commonly have no seeds along with some oranges such as sumo oranges. How Do You Use Epsom Salt on Citrus Trees? When applying Epsom salt on your citrus tree’s soil, simply sprinkle Epsom salt around the drip-line of your tree (anything under the canopy). However, avoid applying Epsom salt directly to the trunk of your tree, as it can damage or chemically burn the plant. Also, it’s best to dilute it with a deep watering. If you have a larger area that needs to be fertilized, you can use equipment like a drop spreader or handheld spreader. This will make sure you’re evenly dispersing the salt. While watering the soil after applying Epsom salt is important, it will also naturally wash into the soil as it rains. If you don’t get a lot of rainfall, consider providing extra water to dilute the concentration. If you’re applying Epsom salt to indoor trees or those in containers, you can also make an Epsom salt watering solution that you apply once a month. How Much Epsom Salt Do You Use for Citrus Trees? For indoor and individual citrus trees, combine two tablespoons of Epsom salt with a gallon of water and apply once every growing season (most commonly early spring, but depends on the variety of citrus). If you have many outdoor citrus trees, use two tablespoons of Epsom salt every nine square feet. The exact amount of Epsom salt you should use will vary depending on how deficient in magnesium your soil happens to be, along with the age, size, and type of tree you are trying to fertilize. For both indoor and outdoor plants, you should stop watering and fertilizing with Epsom salt as soon as your plant bounces back from the magnesium deficiency. At this point, switch to a more balanced fertilizer that is formulated especially for citrus. A good NPK to look for is one with a 2:1:1 ratio, such as a 6-3-3 fertilizer. Does Epsom Salt Help Citrus Trees With Yellow Leaves? Magnesium deficiency usually appears as a general yellowing of the foliage during the growing season. However, if the yellow leaves on your citrus trees are caused by magnesium or sulfur deficiency, adding Epsom salt can certainly help. Many nutrient deficiencies, and even pest and disease infestations, can cause yellow leaves. Because of this, it’s tough to say that adding Epsom salt will completely resolve your tree’s yellow leaf issue. A good way of telling whether that might be the case is to closely examine the pattern of yellowing on your citrus tree. You will likely notice this on the tips and margins of older leaves, but the yellowing will spread inward, creating a unique arrowhead shape. The green leaf tissue will slowly but surely become bordered by yellow margins as the deficiency worsens. What Happens If You Apply Too Much Epsom Salt? Since Epsom salt is water-soluble and can be leached from the soil when it rains, too much of it can end up as a pollutant in the water table. Be cautious of the surrounding area and the needs of nearby plants when you apply Epsom salt. Testing the soil before applying Epsom salt is essential. If magnesium and sulfur aren’t actually needed, Epsom salt can cause an imbalance of nutrients. Too much can cause salt injury, reducing overall plant growth. Overuse of Epsom salt has also been linked to reduced root colonization of helpful soil microbes, like nitrogen-fixing bacteria Additionally, it can release aluminum from the soil, making it available to plants. This can be dangerous when you are growing edible plants like citrus fruits. Avoid applying the solution directly to your citrus tree’s leaves. This can cause them to burn and scorch from excess nutrients However, if you do apply too much Epsom salt, it is easily reversed. In most cases, you can water your citrus tree and it should cause the salt to leach away from the soil. Fortunately, it takes a lot of Epsom salt to damage leaves and the tree. Testing your soil and making sure it actually needs magnesium is the best way to prevent this kind of toxicity from occurring. There are other situations in which magnesium may be present in the soil, but not readily available to your trees. For example, too much calcium or potassium can cause a tree to poorly uptake the magnesium in the soil. Remember that Epsom salt is water-soluble and mobile in soil. This means it can leach quickly and will only be effective for a short period. Because of this, consider mixing it in with a slow-release citrus fertilizer as needed.
Shopping Cart 6 Feet Of Protection For Your Nose And Mouth A cloth face mask, also called a facial mask, is typically a medium-grade face mask designed to be worn over either the nose and mouth or over a collar on the dog. Common textiles used in face masks include: clicks, gabardine, karastan, jute, canvas and copier-type fibers. The cloth used in face masks comes in a variety of weights and thread count for a comfortable feel. Cloth face masks have several advantages over foam, air, and plastic face masks that will be discussed below. These benefits make cloth face masks an excellent choice for use at parties, social events, and other situations where maximum comfort is needed. One advantage of wearing a face mask is comfort. Most cloths used for face masks provide a very comfortable experience because they are lightweight. Because there is no need to hold the cloth over your face, your hands remain free and your face remains free of burrs and dirt. Many people choose not to wear masks on hot days and during sweaty conditions because they do not feel their hands anymore. Cloth masks provide a comfortable way to stay hydrated without taking a drink of water. Another advantage of using cloth for face coverings is that they are easy to clean and sanitize. Since there is no need to take apart the face mask, all sanitizing and disinfecting is done at home. Some cloth masks have specially designed wipe valves that allow you to wipe away leftover food or sweat so that your guests never get contaminated. Some cloth masks have a double or triple valve system, allowing for easy cleaning and disinfecting. Disposable medical devices such as surgical masks are designed to prevent exposure to blood or infectious fluids. In general, it is important to keep your surgical mask clean by wiping or vacuuming regularly. If there are any droplets that are left, be sure to remove them immediately with a damp cloth. These droplets could contain blood, infectious bacteria, or other pathogens that can harm or kill when introduced into the body. If you are wearing a disposable medical device, one of the benefits is that they make cleaning up after any droplets that fall off much easier. You will not have to wash a large piece of linen or use a large amount of detergent to rinse off any small particles that might fall off. While they are a convenience, they can also be quite dangerous if they come into contact with large pieces of machinery, such as an MRI machine. If you are having an MRI procedure and you suddenly start to cough or sneeze, you could be at risk for a blood clot or pulmonary embolism, which is an emergency that could cause death. When it comes to face mask wearing, the most important thing to remember is to take your own protective measures. The materials are designed to keep small particles from entering the nose and mouth area, but no matter how thick or thin they are, they can still get in. A good airtight mask can help keep out a lot of harmful germs, but a really good one will also protect your nose, mouth, and eyes from the danger of infection, inflammation, or disease. Free Shipping On All Orders Easy 30 days returns 30 days money back guarantee We Ship Worldwide We ship all over the world! 100% Secure Checkout Paypal / MasterCard / Visa
Facts About Food Allergies Most of this information is already here in The Food Group, but I thought I would put it all together in one discussion for easy access. I hope that you regular Food Groupies will remember that it's here and use it when a newbie pops in with questions about food allergies. Fact 1: Food Allergies Are Relatively Rare. There is a 1 in 10 chance that any dog will have some kind of allergy. There is a 1 in 100 chance that any dog will have an allergy to any type of food. Food allergies are the least common type of allergy in dogs, ranking behind flea allergies and Atopic Dermatitis, (often called "skin allergies", "seasonal allergies", or "environmental allergies") Fact 2: Food Allergies Take Time to Develop. It is extremely rare for a puppy under the age of 7 months to have a food allergy. It usually takes 6 months to a year of eating the same food repeatedly for a dog to develop an allergy to it, with symptoms most often appearing between 1-2 years of age. This is one reason why it's a good idea to rotate different protein sources in your dog's diet. Fact 3: Vomiting And/Or Diarrhea Are NOT Symptoms of a Food Allergy. The symptoms of any allergy in a dog take the form of itching and scratching; rubbing the face, chewing, biting, or licking the paws, itching, scratching & biting the groin, axilla, and base of the tail, red inflamed eyes, skin and/or ear infections. The most common, and usually the first, sign of allergies in dogs is licking or chewing the paws. I have seen one reliable article stating that in a very small percentage of dogs with food allergies, GI symptoms may also appear, but even there, they are always accompanied by dermatological issues. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, regurgitation, loose stools or diarrhea may be signs that your dog has an intolerance to a particular food or combination of foods, but a food intolerance has nothing at all to do with an allergy. An allergy is an incurable disease of the immune system. A food intolerance means something does not agree with your dog's digestive system. There is a big difference. (Note: Ongoing or severe GI symptoms can also be indicative of a digestive disease, so in those cases, please consult your vet.) Fact 4: Dogs Are Allergic to A Specific Food, Not a Brand of Food Or A Type of Feeding. If there is a food allergy, this means that the dog is allergic to one or more specific ingredients, not to all of the ingredients in a particular type of food. The most common food allergens for dogs are corn, wheat, beef, chicken, and soy. If your dog is allergic to chicken, he is allergic to all chicken in every form, sold by every manufacturer....raw chicken, cooked chicken, the chicken in Purina and the chicken in Orijen. It is the particular combination of protein molecules within a specific food that trigger the allergic reaction, not the brand of dog food or the method of cooking. Also, food allergies are very specific. Your dog can be allergic to chicken but not to turkey, because the protein molecules (and therefore the antibodies) are very different. And your dog cannot be allergic to something that he has never eaten. There has to have been prior exposure to develop an immune response to something. Fact 5: There is No Medical Test for Food Allergies, and Switching Brands Won't Help. Blood tests for food allergies have been proven to be extremely unreliable. Scratch tests are not done for foods. In order to determine if your dog has a food allergy, you must do food trials. This means you eliminate corn, wheat, beef, and chicken from your dog's diet and feed a limited ingredient diet with one "novel" protein source (something the dog has not been eating on a regular basis, like rabbit or duck) and one starchy carbohydrate (often oatmeal, potatoes, or some type of legumes) for a period of 3 months. (It is not possible for a dog to be allergic to a food he has never eaten.) This also includes all treats, everything that the dog consumes. If the symptoms go away, you then gradually add the chicken back in. If that's okay you add the beef back in, etc., until you have determined what the allergens are. Food trials take many months and are very restrictive. If you just change your brand of foods, and the dog's symptoms happen to go away, what does that tell you? Which ingredient was the culprit? What can he eat now? Fact 6: Certain Types of Inhalant Allergies Can be Triggered by Poor Quality Food. Storage mites are dust-mite type micro-organisms that are believed to be as much to blame for asthma attacks in children as dust-mites, and storage mite allergies are increasing in children...and dogs. Storage mites live in dry cereal-type foods with a lot of particulate matter. The longer the shelf life of a product, the greater the chance that it contains storage mites. The more tightly sealed and impermeable the packaging, the less likely it is to contain storage mites. A dog who is eating a grocery store brand that sits for a year on a warehouse shelf in a paper bag might well show great improvement in itching and scratching if you switched him to a premium dog food. Did he have food allergies...or storage mite allergies? A poor Omega 6:3 ratio can also contribute to allergy symptoms, although it won't cause them. You want a food that is high in Omega 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA from fish, and an Omega 6:3 ratio of not more than 5:1. 3:1 or lower would be best. Fact 7: Rx Diets Prescribed by the Vet Are Garbage and Should Be Avoided at all Costs. Rx diets do not contain any magic ingredients that will cure your dog's allergies...if he even has any allergies. They are outrageously priced crap in a can/bag that your dog doesn't need..you can feed an alternative diet cheaper, and with healthier ingredients. Please use this link to learn more about why you should say no when your vet prescribes an Rx diet. Fact 8: Seasonal Allergies Are Never Caused by Food. This one should be self-explanatory, but let's go over it to make sure. If your dog is allergic to his food, he would be having symptoms all year round, right? So if he suddenly develops allergy symptoms, especially if it's spring or late summer/early fall, don't listen to all the people who tell you to change his food. Chances are great that if he's allergic, it's an allergy to pollen or mold...which are ten times more common than food allergies. Try conservative treatments as advised by your vet and wait until there's a pattern in terms of time of year. Severe allergic reactions always require immediate treatment. Hope I covered everything. Bottom line, food allergies are nowhere near as common as people think they are, and misinformation is abundant. I hope this helps. Join Doodle Kisses Email me when people reply – • Thanks for this. I am saving it to my hard drive. • Thanks for taking the time to post this Karen! I'm going to print this off right now!!! • This is great - thank you! • Here's a great article from the Merck Veterinary Manual, with an especially good explanation of food trials: Food allergy is ~10% as common as atopy in dogs and about as common as atopy in cats. The history is that of a nonseasonal pruritus, with little variation in the intensity of pruritus from one season to another in most cases. Most reports do not suggest a breed predilection; however, one report indicated an increased relative risk in Labrador Retrievers, West Highland White Terriers, and Cocker Spaniels. Food hypersensitivities have been reported in Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers in association with protein-losing enteropathy and nephropathy. The age of onset is variable, from 2 mo to 14 yr old. One report indicated that most food allergies begin at <12 mo of age. The distribution of pruritus and lesions varies markedly between animals. Ear canal disease that manifests as pruritus and secondary infection with bacteria (usually Staphylococcus intermedius , Pseudomonas spp , Proteus spp , or Escherichia coli ) or yeast ( Malassezia pachydermatis ) are common and may be the only presenting complaint. Other patterns seen include blepharitis, generalized pruritus, generalized seborrhea, a papular eruption, or a distribution pattern that may mimic that of atopy (feet, face, and ventrum) or flea allergy dermatitis (dorsal lumbosacrum and hindlegs). The most common areas of involvement include the ears, feet, inguinal region, axillary area, proximal anterior forelegs, periorbital region, and muzzle. The degree of pruritus is usually moderate to severe. Response to glucocorticoids varies from poor to excellent. There is no reliable diagnostic test other than a strict food elimination diet. Serologic testing and intradermal testing for food allergens have proved unreliable. The ideal food elimination diet should be balanced and nutritionally complete and not contain any ingredients that have been fed previously to the animal. Many diets contain novel protein or carbohydrate sources (eg, lamb and rice). However, it is often misunderstood that if any previously fed ingredient is present in the elimination diet, the animal may be allergic to the novel ingredient and the diet trial will be a failure. The key point in any food elimination diet trial is that only novel food ingredients can be fed. The trial diet should be fed for up to 3 mo. If marked or complete resolution in the pruritus and clinical signs occurs during the elimination diet trial, food allergy can be suspected. To confirm that a food allergy exists and that the clinical improvement was not just coincidental, the animal must be challenged with the previously fed food ingredients and a relapse of clinical signs must occur. The return of clinical signs after challenge is usually between 1 hr and 14 days, although it is sometimes within 3 days. Once a food allergy is confirmed, the elimination diet should be reinstituted until clinical signs resolve, which usually takes <14 days. At this point, previously fed individual ingredients should be added to the elimination diet for a period of up to 14 days. If pruritus recurs, the individual ingredient is considered positive for having a causative role in the food allergy. If pruritus does not recur the individual ingredient is not considered important in causing the clinical signs. The number of offending food allergens varies from 1-5 ingredients. The most frequently identified causative allergens in canine food allergy include beef, chicken, eggs, corn, wheat, soy, and milk. Once the offending allergens are identified, control of the food allergy is by strict avoidance. Concurrent diseases (such as atopy or flea allergy) may complicate the identification of underlying food allergies. Infrequently, a dog will react to new food allergens as it ages. • Great, great information. Thanks so much, Karen! • Thanks Karen, what a great idea! This reply was deleted.
Gita Rahasya -Tilak 229 Gita Rahasya -Tilak In the same way, the meaning of the 16th and 17th stanzas of the second chapter of the Gita is the same. "When, in Vedanta philosophy, the ornament is referred, to as 'mithya' (illusory) and the gold as 'satya' (real), one has not to understand that comparison as meaning that the ornament is useless, or invisible to the eyes, or totally false,, that is, mere earth to which gold foil has been attached, or not in existence at all. The word 'mithya' has been used there with reference to the qualities of colour, form etc., and of appearance of an object, that is, to its external appearance, and not to the fundamental substance; because, as must be borne in mind, the fundamental substance is always 'satya (Real). The Vedantist has to ascertain what the fundamental substance underlying the covering of Name and Form of various objects is ; and that is the real subject-matter of philosophy. Even in ordinary life, we see that although a large sum may have been spent by us on labour for manufacturing a particular ornament, yet, it" one is forced to sell that ornament to a merchant in adverse circumstances, the merchant says to us: "I do not take into account what expenses you have incurred per tola for manufacturing the ornament ; if you are prepared to sell me this ornament as gold by weight, I will buy it" I If the same idea is to be conveyed in Vedanta terminology, we will have to say that, "the merchant sees the ornament to be illusory, and only the gold to be real". In the same way, if one wishes to sell a newly built house, the purchaser pays no attention to what amount has been spent for giving that house prettiness (rupa = form), or convenience of arrangement (akrti= construction), and says that the house should be sold to him by the value of the timber and other material which has been used in constructing the house. My readers will get a clear idea from the above illustrations about the meaning of the reference by Vedantists to the Name-d and Form-ed ( namarupatmaka ) world as illusory and to the Brahman as real. When one says that the visible world is 'mithya' (illusory), one is not to be understood as meaning that it is not visible to the eyes ; the real meaning is that the numerous appearances of various objects in the world resulting from Time or Space and diversified by Name and Form are perishable, that is, ' mithya ' and that that imperishable and immutable substance which exists eternally under the cloak of this Name and Form is permanent and real. The merchant considers bangles, anklets, chain, armlets, and other ornaments as ' mithya ' ( illusory ) and gold alone as satya ( real ). But in the factory of the goldsmith of the world, various Names and Forms are given to one and the same Fundamental Substance, and' such various ornaments as gold, stone, timber, water, air etc. are formed out of that Substance. Therefore, the Vedantist goes a little deeper than the ordinary merchant, and looks upon all Names and Forms,, such as, gold, silver, or stone etc. as mithya ( illusory ), and looks upon the Fundamental Substance being the substratum of all those objects, that is, the Thing- in-itself ( vastu-tattva )- as ' satya ' ( immutable or real ). References And Context Related Articles

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